Definitions

Architectural Master Plan (AMP)

The originally submitted model plan, with alternate elevations, used for repetitive building permit applications on multiple sites. A minimum of one plan and up to five mirrored plans may be submitted per orientation, following the General Construction Plan.

Building orientation

Placement of a building on a parcel with respect to elements such as sun, wind, rain, and topography.

Elevation

A construction drawing to scale that depicts the exterior face of the dwelling or townhome.

Left-hand and right-hand orientations

Placement of the garage or reversed or flipped orientations of the overall structure.

Program Process

The program has three stages:

1. Architectural Master Plan Submittal and Approval – Review time is less than 40 days.
2. Residential Pre-Permit Review – Site-specific application is submitted online and reviewed by Zoning in up to 30 days.
3. Site-Specific Building Permit Application – Review time is 2 to 5 days.

Stage 1: Architectural Master Plan Application

To obtain AMP approval, submit the following through the Clay County Citizens Access Portal (CAP):

1. Completed building permit application for the model and all orientations and elevations.
   • Example: Model – Sandstorm, Left Orientation, Alternate 1
   • Ensure mirror images match correctly. For example, Left-Hand Orientation Alternate 1 must match Right-Hand Orientation Alternate 1.
2. A General Construction Plan (see below).
3. All construction plan pages, structural calculations, and drawings signed and sealed by a licensed design professional. Include a written acknowledgment that these plans will be used for future site-specific applications.
4. Truss specifications signed and sealed by the truss design engineer. The truss layout sheet must be stamped and signed by the design professional of record.
5. Energy performance calculations for all orientations, including left-hand and right-hand, and north-, south-, east-, and west-facing conditions. These calculations must account for worst-case scenarios for the climate zone.

General Construction Plan Requirements

• Submitted electronically through the CAP portal.
• Include left-hand and right-hand orientations, if offered, with floor plans.
• Allow up to four alternate exterior elevations with the same living space footprint.
• Must include:
  • Foundation plan
  • Truss layout sheet compatible with the roof plan
  • Typical wall sections from foundation to roof
  • Electrical, plumbing, fuel gas, and mechanical plans
  • Up to three garage layouts, with a maximum three-car capacity each
  • Any additional requirements under Clay County Ordinances and the Land Development Code

AMP Application Approval

• The Building Department reviews the General Construction Plan for code compliance.
• If approved, the builder receives AMP-approved electronic construction plans in the CAP portal under My Plans, along with a unique AMP application number.
• AMP approvals remain valid until the Florida Building Code is updated, pursuant to s. 553.73.
• Approval or denial will occur within 120 days unless an extension is agreed upon.

Stage 2: Residential Pre-Permit Review

• Submit the application through the CAP portal.
• Review time is up to 30 days.
• Once approved, proceed to Stage 3.

Stage 3: Site-Specific Building Permit Application

For each site-specific application, submit:

1. Completed site-specific permit application with the AMP number, model, elevation, and garage style.
2. A lot or parcel survey, or site plan, showing:
   • FEMA flood zone and base flood elevation
   • Minimum finished floor elevation
   • Drainage indicators and site elevations
   • Compliance with zoning regulations
3. Licensed engineer confirmation that the AMP conforms to soil conditions on the site.
4. Mechanical drawings, HVAC load calculations, and equipment specifications, if applicable.
5. Any additional HVAC system design details not included in the AMP.

Revisions to Master Building Permit

• Structural revisions are not allowed.
• Non-structural revisions may be allowed with Building Department approval.
• Field revisions may be accepted at the discretion of the Building Department.