Franklin County will have an auction, hosted by Florida Auction Network, on Saturday, March 3, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. (ET). This auction will be held at the County’s Road Department Yard located at 376 Highway 65, Eastpoint, FL 32328. For more information on the auction you can call (850) 896-2343. Click on the link below for a flyer with additional information.
County News
New Important Information – FENCE PERMITS
At the May 16, 2023 Board of County Commission meeting, the Board voted to resume requiring permits for Commercial and Residential Fences in Franklin County.
COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL FENCE PERMITS
- Do you need Planning & Zoning Approval for a Commercial or Residential Fence?
- What documents are required when submitting a fence permit?
- Where do you submit your fence permit application?
- How long does it take for my permit to be processed once it’s been received?
- How do we make payment?
- How long is my permit good for?
You can find all the answers to these questions and more on the Zoning Department website here
If you have any questions, please contact the Zoning Department at 850-653-5337
“Buddy” Ward Seafood Landing Park Closure
The “Buddy” Ward Seafood Landing Park (628 Highway 98, Apalachicola) will be closed until July 1, 2023. During this time, the park will used as a staging area for the dredging company during the Two Mile Dredge Project. Franklin County appreciates the public’s cooperation during this time.
Franklin County Public Hearings
County Commission Public Hearings
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners meetings are held every first and third Tuesday of every month. Public Hearings are typically carried out during the second board meeting of the month.
Public Hearings are normally considered in the order they appear on the agenda starting at 10:30AM.
To see the date of the next hearing, or any upcoming hearings, visit the Public Hearings page.
To see details on upcoming hearings and other meetings, including links to attend those meetings virtually, see the Meetings and Agendas Page.
Meeting Location: Courthouse Annex – 34 Forbes Street, Apalachicola, FL 32320
