1. There is a wetland on the property where I want to build a residential home, what should I do?
Please contact the Live Oak Branch office of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection at (386) 362-0417 or (800) 266 1066 (toll free in Florida).
2. There is a wetland on the property where I want to build a commercial / industrial building, what should I do?
Please contact the Suwannee River Water Management District at (386) 362-1001 or (800) 226-1066 (toll free in Florida).
3. Do I need a permit before I can build within the Aucilla, Suwannee, or WithlacoocheeRiver floodway?
Please contact the Suwannee River Water Management District at (386) 362-1001 or (800) 226-1066 (toll free in Florida).
4. How high must my new structure be above the Aucilla, Suwannee and Withlacoochee Rivers, or any inland properties that fall within the 100-year Floodplain elevation?
Pursuant to sections 6.1A-1, 6.1A-10 and 6.1A-5-2 of the MadisonCountyLand Development Code, the lowest structural member must be a minimum of two feet above the 100-year floodplain.
5. How close can I build a residential structure to the river?
SRWMD maintains a 75 foot setback from the top of the bank. Please contact the SRWMD Office for any activities within the 75 foot setback.
6. What should I do if I want to build a dock to the river?
Request a Works of the District (WOD) application from the Suwannee River Water Management District.
7. What is the cost of a Works of the District (WOD) permit?
Please visit the Suwannee River Water Management District’s home page at: www.mysuwanneeriver.com for a fee schedule.
8. I have a question about installing a septic tank.
Septic tank questions should be directed to the Madison County Health Department at (850) 973-5000. When calling, please select the option for Environmental Health.
9. How do I know which FEMA Flood Zone my property is in?
Please contact the Madison County Planning Department at (850) 973-3179, or the Madison County Building Department at (850) 973-6785. Information is also available on the Planning and Zoning Department page at www.madisoncountyfl.com. Additionally, elevation certificates are available upon request - contact any of the above departments for assistance.
