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description: "Brevard County site plan development expertise. Invoke when analyzing parcels, checking zoning, or navigating the permit process in Brevard County, Florida."
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# Brevard County Site Development Skill

## When to Invoke

- User asks about developing property in Brevard County
- Zoning questions for Brevard County parcels
- Permit process questions
- Setback or environmental questions

## 12-Stage Pipeline

```
1. Discovery      → Identify parcel, ownership
2. Parcel Data    → BCPAO data, boundaries
3. Zoning         → Zoning code, allowed uses
4. Setbacks       → Calculate buildable area
5. Utilities      → Water, sewer, electric
6. Environmental  → SJRWMD, flood, wetlands
7. Survey         → Boundary, topographic
8. Engineering    → Site engineering
9. Permit Prep    → Application package
10. Submission    → Submit to county
11. Review        → Track, respond to comments
12. Approval      → Final approval
```

## Key Data Sources

| Source | URL | Purpose |
|--------|-----|---------|
| BCPAO | bcpao.us | Property data |
| Brevard GIS | gis.brevardfl.gov | Zoning, maps |
| SJRWMD | sjrwmd.com | Environmental permits |
| Permits | permits.brevardfl.gov | Building permits |

## Brevard County Zoning Quick Reference

### Residential
- RS-1 through RS-6: Single-family (decreasing lot size)
- RM-1 through RM-3: Multi-family

### Commercial
- BU-1: Limited retail
- BU-2: General commercial
- BU-1-A: Neighborhood commercial

### Industrial
- IU: Light industrial
- IU-1: Heavy industrial

## Common Setbacks

| Zone | Front | Side | Rear |
|------|-------|------|------|
| RS-1 | 35 ft | 15 ft | 25 ft |
| RS-2 | 30 ft | 10 ft | 20 ft |
| RS-3 | 25 ft | 7.5 ft | 15 ft |
| BU-1 | 25 ft | 0/10 ft | 10 ft |
| BU-2 | 0 ft | 0 ft | 0 ft |

## Permit Timeline Estimates

| Type | Review | Total |
|------|--------|-------|
| Site Plan Minor | 2-3 wks | 4-6 wks |
| Site Plan Major | 4-6 wks | 8-12 wks |
| Variance | 6-8 wks | 10-14 wks |

## Key Contacts

- Planning & Zoning: 321-633-2070
- Building Dept: 321-633-2072
- SJRWMD: 386-329-4500