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.

The Master Building Permit Program consists of three stages:

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

To obtain Architectural Master Plan (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 between left-hand and right-hand orientations.
2. A General Construction Plan.
3. All construction plan pages, structural calculations, and drawings signed and sealed by a licensed design professional.
4. Truss specifications signed and sealed by the truss design engineer. The truss layout sheet must be signed and sealed by the design professional of record.
5. Energy performance calculations for all orientations, including left-hand, right-hand, north-, south-, east-, and west-facing conditions.

General Construction Plan Requirements

• Submitted electronically through the CAP Portal.
• Include left-hand and right-hand orientations if offered.
• May include 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 plans
  • Plumbing plans
  • Fuel gas plans
  • Mechanical plans
  • Up to three garage layouts, each with a maximum three-car capacity
  • Additional requirements under Clay County Ordinances and the Land Development Code

• The Building Department reviews the General Construction Plan for compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• If approved, the builder receives AMP-approved electronic construction plans in the CAP Portal under My Plans.
• A unique AMP application number will be assigned.
• AMP approvals remain valid until the Florida Building Code is updated pursuant to Section 553.73, Florida Statutes.
• Approval or denial will occur within 120 days unless an extension is agreed upon.

• Submit the application through the CAP Portal.
• Applications are reviewed by the Zoning Division.
• Review time is typically up to 30 days.
• Once approved, applicants may proceed to the Site-Specific Building Permit Application stage.

For each site-specific application, submit the following:

1. Completed site-specific permit application including:
   • AMP number
   • Model name
   • Elevation selection
   • Garage style
2. A lot survey, parcel survey, or site plan showing:
   • FEMA flood zone and base flood elevation
   • Minimum finished floor elevation
   • Drainage indicators
   • Site elevations
   • Compliance with zoning regulations
3. Confirmation from a licensed engineer that the AMP conforms to the site's soil conditions.
4. Mechanical drawings, HVAC load calculations, and equipment specifications, if applicable.
5. Additional HVAC design information not included within the AMP.

• Structural revisions are not permitted under the approved AMP.
• Non-structural revisions may be approved by the Building Department.
• Field revisions may be accepted at the discretion of the Building Department.