Growth Management

The City of DeBary Growth Management department processes and reviews all proposed development in the City, administers zoning/code regulations, and issues building permits. This department is responsible for Planning, Zoning and Development, Neighborhood Improvement, Business Tax Receipts and Building Permitting.

As of July 2024, the City of DeBary's Land Development Code has been updated. Our previous LDC was outdated, with many codes dating back prior to 1993, before DeBary was incorporated. The new code is modern, efficient, and meets state statutes. While it takes time for the new code to be incorporated into Municode, you may read the new LDC in its entirety here.

As of January 1, 2024 the City of DeBary is now accepting all Growth Management applications through our online portal, Citizenserve. No paper applications will be accepted after January 1, 2024. It is necessary to register an account before submitting an application. Submittal requirements for each application are listed on the Citizenserve portal.

Click here for online application portal. 

Click here to be redirected to the GIS Landing Page.

Live Local Act: As of October 1, 2023, the City of DeBary does not own any property that is appropriate for the development of affordable/workforce housing