Per F.S. chapters 125, 163 and 177, incorporated municipalities and counties, individually or in combination, are authorized and empowered to adopt, amend, or revise and enforce measures relating to subdivisions.

(Ord. No. 2023-16, § 1(Exh. A), 12-14-2023)

The public health, safety, comfort, economy, order, appearance, convenience, morals, and general welfare require the harmonious and orderly development of land within Florida.

The purpose of this article is to provide that land to be subdivided shall be of such character that it can be used safely for building purposes without danger to the public health, safety, or welfare, including, but not limited to, peril from fire, flood, or other hazards, and land shall not be subdivided until available public facilities and improvements exist and proper provision has been made for drainage, water, sewage, and capital improvements such as coordinated transportation facilities, parks, and other public improvements consistent with the Washington County Comprehensive Plan (including the municipalities of Caryville, Ebro, Vernon, and Wausau).

The enforcement of these measures related to the subdivision of land shall specifically:

A.

Aid in the coordination of land development in accordance with orderly physical patterns, and discourage haphazard, premature, or scattered land development.

B.

Ensure safe and convenient traffic control.

C.

Ensure adequate utilities.

D.

Ensure an economically stable and healthful community.

E.

Prevent periodic flooding.

F.

Ensure that taxpayers will not have to bear the costs resulting from haphazard subdivision activities.

G.

Serve as an instrument of comprehensive planning.

(Ord. No. 2023-16, § 1(Exh. A), 12-14-2023)

No person shall divide for the purposes of sale, lease, rental, or conveyance of title in any form except as permitted in Section 6.04.00 of this Article of this Code, a parcel of land into three (3) or more parcels, any one (1) of which is less than four and one-half (4.5) acres, unless a plat has been filed and approved by the governing body. In addition, no person shall divide a parcel of land into three (3) or more parcels, either one (1) of which is ten (10) acres or smaller in size, where any new street or roadway is installed, unless a plat has been filed and approved by the governing body. In addition, no street shall be accepted and maintained, nor shall gas, water, or sewers be extended; nor shall any permit be issued by a representative of the governing body for the construction of any building or other improvement requiring a permit for any subdivision without adherence to these regulations.

Requirements for development plan minor (subdivision/plat) and development plan major (subdivision/plat) may be found in Section 10.02.

(Ord. No. 2023-16, § 1(Exh. A), 12-14-2023)

A.

Inheritance. Any division of land directly from inheritance, either by testate or intestate, shall be exempted from the provisions of this Code, provided that such division is not accomplished through recorded plats.

B.

Deed of Gift. Any deed for any parcel of land given with or without valuable consideration to any number of the donor's immediate family (see definition herein) shall be exempted from the provisions of this Code, provided that such division is not accomplished through a recorded survey and the Land Use Permit process.

C.

Transfer to Adjoining Landowner. Transfer of property to an adjoining landowner which does not create an additional homesite or commercial/industrial lot shall be exempted from the provisions of this Article of the Code.

D.

Nonresidential Subdivisions. Subdivisions designed and used exclusively for nonresidential purposes (except cemeteries and recreational vehicle parks not in common ownership that allow the sale of individual spaces) need meet only those platting standards specified by F.S. Ch. 177, and the Site Development Plan requirements found in Section 10.02.00 of this Code. Should any lot so exempted be used for residential purposes, said lot shall be replated in compliance with the provision of this ordinance.

E.

Minor Replats. Minor replats (see definition under Section 1.11.00) shall be exempted from the provisions of this Code.

F.

Single Lot Subdivisions. The Planning Commission may grant an exception to the platting requirement contained herein when the division or subdivision of land only into two (2) parcels are intended solely for residential purposes, where all contiguous property owned by the subdivider is involved, and where the purpose of the subdivider is not to convey the right of use (i.e., sell, lease, etc.) of both resulting parcels. All such exceptions, must still meet land use requirements contained in this Code and shall not require the dedication of any public improvements. Said land use requirements shall include the review of the split through the Land Use Certificate process, and the recording of a survey of the split parcels with the Washington County Clerk of Courts. Following the split of a parent tract into two (2) parcels, no additional splitting of either the parent or new tract may occur outside of the subdivision and platting process.

G.

Mobile Home Parks. To provide a vehicle for affordable housing mobile home developments under common ownership containing less than five (5) spaces for mobile home living units shall be exempt from the platting requirements of this section of the Code as long as the Special Provisions contained in Section 2.02.04 of this Code do not apply. All such developments must still comply with the minor site development review requirements contained in Section 10.02.02(D) of this Code, must meet all DHRS standards, shall meet all minimum setbacks and dimensions, and shall comply with all land use density standards contained herein.

H.

Lots of Record and Subdivision Lots. Unimproved lots established prior to 1991, and lots approved within an approved, platted, recorded subdivision, that may have been combined with adjacent or contiguous lots to create one (1) parcel, may return to their original state without the need for a subdivision review and approval.

(Ord. No. 2023-16, § 1(Exh. A), 12-14-2023)

In accordance with F.S. Ch. 177, the governing bodies of the County may adopt resolutions vacating plats in whole or part of subdivisions, returning the property covered by such plats as either in whole or part into acreage.

Before such resolution of vacating any plat either in whole or in part shall be entered by the County, it must be shown that the persons making application for said vacation own the fee simple title to the whole or that part of the tract covered by the plat sought to be vacated, and it must be further shown that the vacation by the Governing Body of the County will not affect the ownership or right of convenient access of persons owning other parts of the subdivision.

(Ord. No. 2023-16, § 1(Exh. A), 12-14-2023)

The owner of any land subdivided into lots wishing to have all or a portion of such land vacated and reverted to acreage shall first meet with the Washington County Planning Commission to advise the Planning Commission regarding the proposed vacation. The Planning Commission shall informally review the proposed vacation, provide the owner with an outline of the regulatory steps involved in vacating a plat, and shall issue a recommendation to the Governing Body relative to the proposed vacation. Subsequent to this meeting the owner may file a petition for vacation with the Board of County Commissioners. This Petition must provide a legal description of the lands to be vacated, and must be signed by the person or persons requesting the action.

In accordance with F.S. Ch. 177, persons making application for vacations of plats either in whole or in part shall give notice of their intention to apply to the Governing Body of Washington County to vacate said plat by publishing legal notice in a newspaper of general circulation in Washington County in which the tract or parcel of land is located, in not less than two (2) weekly issues of said paper, and must attach to the petition for vacation the proof of such publication, together with certificates showing that all State and County taxes have been paid.

For the purpose of the Tax Collector's certification that State, County, and municipal taxes have been paid, the taxes shall be deemed to have been paid if, in addition to any partial payment under F.S. § 194.171, the owner of the platted lands sought to be vacated shall post a cash bond, approved by the tax collector of the county where the land is located and by the Department of Revenue, conditioned to pay the full amount of any judgment entered pursuant to F.S. § 194.192 adverse to the person making partial payment, including all costs, interest, and penalties. The circuit court shall fix the amount of said bond by order, after considering the reasonable time frame for such litigation and all other relevant factors; and a certified copy of such approval, order, and cash bond shall be attached to the application.

If such tract or parcel of land is within the corporate limits of any incorporated city or town, the Governing Body of the county shall be furnished with a certified copy of a resolution of the Town Council or City Commission, as the case may be, showing that it has already by suitable resolution vacated such plat or subdivision or such part thereof sought to be vacated.

In addition to the process for vacating a plat through a Petition for Vacation, a plat may also be vacated through approval of a new plat covering the area of the original plat.

(Ord. No. 2023-16, § 1(Exh. A), 12-14-2023)

The Board of County Commissioners may order the vacation and reversion to acreage of all or any part of a subdivision within its jurisdiction, provided that all provisions of F.S. Ch. 177, (as amended) are complied with.

A.

Public Hearing. As per the requirements of F.S. Ch. 177, a public hearing shall be held on any proposal for vacation and reversion of land to acreage.

B.

Access to Acreage. No owner of any parcel of land in a subdivision shall be deprived of reasonable access to such parcel as a result of reversion to acreage.

(Ord. No. 2023-16, § 1(Exh. A), 12-14-2023)

If the petition for vacation is granted by resolution of the governing body, the Circuit Court Clerk of Washington County should thereupon make proper notation of the action of the governing body upon the face of the plat. The Clerk of the Court may note on the plat only the portion of the plat which is vacated if the vacation involves less than one hundred (100) percent of the land area included on the plat previously recorded.

Every resolution authorizing a vacation by the governing body shall have the effect of vacating the affected streets and alleys which have not become highways necessary for use by the traveling public. Such vacation shall not become effective until a certified copy of such resolution has been filed in the offices of the Circuit Court Clerk and duly recorded in the Public Records of Washington County.

If the vacation of a plat does cause any of the streets/roadways previously dedicated to the County to be vacated, then the owner shall file a new final plat for the subdivision for the portion of the land area not vacated by action of the Board of County Commissioners. This filing of the "new" final plat for the subdivision shall be in accordance with all provisions of this ordinance [LDC], and shall occur within sixty (60) days of action by the Board of County Commissioners on the Petition for Vacation.

(Ord. No. 2023-16, § 1(Exh. A), 12-14-2023)

For a discussion of Variances see Section 8.02.00 of this Code.

(Ord. No. 2023-16, § 1(Exh. A), 12-14-2023)

The design of any subdivision in Washington County shall conform to the adopted County Comprehensive Plan as it relates to land uses, traffic circulation and the general development of the County as well as to all other provisions of this Code. Subdividers shall make every reasonable effort to conform to the natural topography and features of the tract in improving the tract, and in establishing the size and shape of blocks and lots. The subdivider shall also take reasonable steps to ensure the preservation of existing trees, water courses, and other natural features of the land (See also Articles II, IV, V and VI of this Code).

(Ord. No. 2023-16, § 1(Exh. A), 12-14-2023)

A.

Access to Natural Lakes. On all-natural lakes of over twenty (20) acres in size, navigable waterways, no subdivision in which improvements (roadways, streets, drainage, etc.) are dedicated to the County for maintenance, shall be approved by The Planning Commission unless a public access to said lake is successfully negotiated between The Board of County Commissioners, Washington County, Florida, and the developer of said property, or a fee is paid in lieu of providing such access. The option to require dedication of land for access or payment of the fee in lieu of dedication shall rest with the County. The schedule of fees charged shall be established by resolution of The Washington County Board of County Commissioners and the funds collected through the charging of such fees shall only be used for the improvement of water related recreational facilities and access. If land dedication is required, then the County shall have two (2) years from the date of preliminary plat or final development plan (latter of these) approval to complete the improvements to the public water access to the design standards specified in the negotiated agreement between the County and the developer. If said improvements are not completed upon the expiration of this two-year period, the land dedicated for public access shall revert to original subdivider/developer. It will be permissible for the developer to install all such improvements to the design standards specified in the negotiated agreement, provided approval to install such improvements is granted by the County.

If any subdivision with private streets, utilities, or other improvements ever applies to the County to have any public improvements accepted by the County for maintenance, then the dedication of land for public access or the payment of the fee in lieu of dedication of access shall be provided. The option to require land dedication or payment of the fee in lieu of dedication shall rest with the County. If it was formerly a gated subdivision, said gates/guard stations or other secured private entrance points shall be removed so as to allow public access to the entire subdivision.

B.

Fire Protection Systems. Developers of subdivisions containing twenty (20) lots or more shall provide an adequate water source for use in fire suppression. All subdivisions of this size, containing a central water system shall install fire hydrants within the street rights-of-way at intervals of not greater than one thousand (1,000) feet apart, and within five hundred (500) feet of any structure. These fire hydrants and associated water supply system shall be constructed in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.

All subdivisions of this size not containing a central water system and located greater than two (2) miles from a Fire Department station shall provide either of the following:

1.

Public dedicated access sufficient for Fire Department needs to a natural water source (i.e., lake, stream, etc.) located within one-half (½) mile of the subdivision and capable of providing a minimum of six thousand (6,000) gallons of water for fire suppression purposes. Documentation shall be submitted as part of the application for preliminary plat Approval providing evidence of the location and the viability of such access. Access should be paved, and sufficient space should be provided for vehicle turn around. Where this type of water source is utilized, the use of dry hydrant systems is encouraged. Dry hydrant systems shall be constructed in accordance with NFPA standards. Final determination as to the suitability of this access shall be made by the County Emergency Management Office, the County Fire Official or his/her designee.

2.

An elevated water storage facility with a minimum height of six (6) feet above ground level elevation located at a readily accessible and public dedicated location within the subdivision, containing a minimum six thousand-gallon storage capacity, and served by a well and pumping system capable of replenishing the water storage facility at a rate of one hundred twenty-five (125) gallons per minute. The elevated storage facility shall be within one-half (½) mile of all lots developed as part of the subdivision. Access to the storage facility should be paved and sufficient space should be provided for vehicle turnaround. This system should be constructed in accordance with NFPA standards. Final determination of the acceptability of the storage facility and the well and pumping system shall be made by the County Fire Official or his/her designee.

Developers of subdivisions not containing a central water system and located two (2) miles or less from a fire department station shall submit evidence (maps) establishing the distance from such fire department stations as part of application for preliminary plat approval. All fire protection systems (except those located in subdivisions where such infrastructure is privately bult and maintained) shall be dedicated to Washington County as part of final plat approval and will be maintained by Washington County.

C.

Provision of Park and/or Recreational Land. All mobile home parks and recreational vehicle parks containing six (6) or more lots and/or recreational vehicle spaces shall set aside and maintain a minimum of one-half (½) acre or five (5) percent of the total land area subdivided (whichever is greater) for use as a recreational and/or park area.

D.

Dedication of Land for Recreation. All residential subdivisions of twenty (20) parcels or more shall dedicate public land for parks and/or open space equal to the greater of five (5) percent of the total land area of the subdivision with a minimum area of one (1.0) acre required, or pay a fee in lieu of dedication. The fee paid in lieu of land dedication shall be equal to the full market value of the required land area dedication prior to subdividing. The option to require dedication of land or payment of the fee in lieu of dedication shall rest with the county. The land area required under Section 6.07.02 above shall be counted as part of this required dedication.

E.

Comprehensive Plan Designated Public Facilities. Where a proposed park, school site or other major public facility shown on the adopted Comprehensive Plan is located in whole or in part within a proposed subdivision, that portion of the plat encompassing the planned public site may have approval withheld for a reasonable time (not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) days), to provide for the appropriate public agency to acquire the site. Such approval of a plat may only be withheld by the County for the full one-hundred-eighty-day period if the appropriate public agency initiates some action toward acquiring the planned public site within ninety (90) days of filing of the application for preliminary plat approval.

(Ord. No. 2023-16, § 1(Exh. A), 12-14-2023)

The layout of streets in any subdivision shall conform to the Washington County Comprehensive Plan, all provisions of this Code, as well as aligning with existing streets and thoroughfares outside of the subdivision in a logical and practical matter. Specific criteria which must be adhered to with regard to street design and construction are contained in Section 5.02.00 through 5.02.02 of Article V of this Code. Should any improvements be required to the existing street or thoroughfares due to intersection with the road(s) in the new subdivision, the County/municipality shall require the developer to pay all or a proportionate share of such costs, as deemed reasonable and feasible by the County or municipality.

(Ord. No. 2023-16, § 1(Exh. A), 12-14-2023)

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The length, width and shape of blocks shall be determined with regard to: Provision of adequate building sites suitable to the special needs of the type of use contemplated;

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Needs for convenient access, circulation, control, and safety of street traffic; and

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Limitations and opportunities of topography. See also Section 5.01.01 "Site Planning and Building Arrangement" of Article V of this Code.

A.

Length. Residential blocks shall not be more than fifteen hundred (1,500) feet in length. Blocks more than eight hundred (800) feet in length shall be required to have a pedestrian crosswalk near the center of the block, which extends across the street and at the least meets FDOT crosswalk width requirements.

B.

Width. Blocks shall have sufficient width to provide for two (2) back-to-back lots except when prevented by unique topographical or natural conditions or when reverse frontage is use.

(Ord. No. 2023-16, § 1(Exh. A), 12-14-2023)

For lots served by a central sewer and/or water system, the minimum area shall meet the minimum square footage and lot width of the land use applicable to the property. In those instances where lots abut waterfront, the lot size and lot width/frontage requirements of the land use district shall be met above the ordinary high-water mark, with a minimum construction setback line of fifty (50) feet from the ordinary high-water mark. For lots not served by sewer or water systems, the minimum lot size shall be no less than one-half (.50) acre above the ordinary high-water mark. Also see Article IV of this Code entitled "Resource Protection Standards."

A

Lot Lines. Lot lines shall be, unless impractical due to topography, at approximate right angles to street right-of-way line on which they abut.

B.

Corner Lots. Corner lots for residential use shall have sufficient additional width to comply with setback requirements on side streets.

C.

Depth. Excessive depth in relation to width is to be avoided. Residential lots fronting on collector streets or primary roads shall have sufficient extra depth to permit a buffer zone between the building line and the street.

D.

Frontage. Double frontage and reverse frontage lots are to be avoided.

E.

Width. Residential lots shall average the required width of the land use district at the minimum building setback line. Mobile home subdivisions shall also average the width requirement of the land use district at the minimum building or mobile home setback fine. All lots utilizing an onsite sewage disposal system (i.e., septic tank) shall additionally meet the requirements of FAC. Ch. 10D-6.

F.

Setbacks. See Sections 5.01.01 through 5.01.02 for specific criteria which must be adhered to with regard to building setbacks. Aso see "Resource Protection Standards," Article IV of this Code, for specific criteria which must be adhered to with regard to setbacks from environmentally sensitive areas.

Sidewalks shall be provided in all subdivisions per the standards of LDC Ssection 5.02.08.

(Ord. No. 2023-16, § 1(Exh. A), 12-14-2023)

(See also Appendix A, Floodplain Management Ordinance.)

A.

Building Site Improvements.

1.

No subdivision or part thereof shall be approved if proposed subdivision levees, fills, structures, or other features will individually or collectively significantly increase flood flows, heights, or damages.

2.

Building sites for residences, motels, resorts or other dwelling or accommodation uses shall not be permitted in the Regulatory Floodway. Sites for these uses may be permitted outside the floodway if the sites are elevated or filled to a height at least one (1) foot above the elevation of the base flood (i.e., equal to the flood protection level) or if other provisions are made for elevating or adapting structures to achieve the same result. Required fill areas must extend ten (10) feet beyond the limits of intended structures and, if the subdivision is not to be connected to central sewer, must include areas for onsite waste disposal.

3.

Cemeteries shall not be permitted in any area subject to flooding at any time.

4.

The following standards apply to watercourses in the Flood Hazard Zone for which no base flood data or regulatory flood way have been provided.

a.

No encroachments, including fill material or structures shall be located within a distance of the stream bank equal to five (5) times the width of the stream at the top of the bank, or fifty (50) feet from the top of each bank, whichever is greater, unless a registered professional engineer or land surveyor demonstrates and certifies that the encroachments will not result in any increase in flood levels in a base flood.

b.

New construction of or substantial improvements to structures shall be elevated or floodproofed to minimize risks of flooding reasonably to be expected based on the best available data.

5.

If the Planning Commission determines that only part of a proposed plat can be safely developed, it shall limit development to that part and shall require that development proceed consistent with this determination.

6.

When the subdivider does not intend to develop the plat himself, and the review agency determines that additional use controls are required to ensure safe development, it may require the subdivider to impose appropriate deed restrictions on the land. Such deed restrictions shall be inserted in every deed and noted on the face of the final recorded plat.

B.

Drainage Facilities. Storm drainage facilities shall be designed to store and convey the flow of surface waters without damage to persons or property. The system shall insure drainage at all points along streets and provide positive drainage away from buildings and on-site waste disposal sites. Plans shall be subject to approval by the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission may require a primarily underground system to accommodate frequent floods and a secondary surface system to accommodate less frequent floods. Drainage plans shall promote Low Impact Development (LID) techniques, where practical and feasible, and shall be consistent with local and regional drainage plans, as well as with the Floodplain Management Ordinance.

C.

Roads. The finished elevation of proposed streets shall be no less than two (2) feet above the regulatory flood protection elevation. The Planning Commission may require, where necessary, profiles and elevations of streets to determine compliance with this requirement. Drainage openings shall be sufficient to discharge flood flows without unduly increasing flood heights. The design of roads in a Flood Hazard Zone shall be consistent with Appendix A, Floodplain Management Ordinance.

D.

Sanitary Sewer Facilities.

1.

The Planning Commission may prohibit installation of sewage disposal facilities requiring soil absorption systems where such systems will not function due to high ground water, flooding, or unsuitable soil characteristics. The subdivider shall note on the face of the plat and in any deed or conveyance that soil absorption fields are prohibited in designated areas.

2.

The developer must prescribe adequate methods for waste disposal. If a sanitary sewer system is located on or near the proposed subdivision, the developer shall provide sewage facilities to connect to this system where practical.

E.

Water Facilities. All water systems, including individual wells located in flood prone areas whether public or private, shall be floodproofed to a point at or above the flood protection elevation. If there is an existing public water supply system on or near the subdivision, the Planning Commission may require the subdivider to convert to this system.

F.

Erosion and Sediment Control Measures, Sections 5.06.00 and 5.07.00 of Article V of this Code provides specific criteria which must be adhered to with regard to erosion and sediment control.

(Ord. No. 2023-16, § 1(Exh. A), 12-14-2023)

All improvements and construction activities required under this Article of the Washington County Land Development Code, or any other Article herein shall take place according to plans approved by the Development Administrator, and/or the Planning Commission and the County Engineer. All plans submitted to the County shall bear the signature of the Professional Engineer and/or Registered Land Surveyor responsible for the project.

(Ord. No. 2023-16, § 1(Exh. A), 12-14-2023)

The specific criteria which must be adhered to with regard to road and street design, right-of-way, pavement widths and construction and improvement standards are presented in Section 5.02.00 of Article V of this Code. All bicycle and pedestrian paths shall be shown or included on the subdivision plat and roadway construction plans.

(Ord. No. 2023-16, § 1(Exh. A), 12-14-2023)

A complete drainage plan shall be submitted by the subdivider and be approved by the County Engineer. These plans shall show sufficient documentation including elevations and topographic information to demonstrate the capability of the drainage system to collect, control, and dispose of storm runoff. The plan shall include erosion control measures and calculations of water flow velocities in unpaved areas. The drainage system will include all catch basins; manholes, inlets, headwalls, bridges, pipes, settling basins, holding ponds, swales, green belted open space, etc., deemed necessary by the County Engineer. The drainage system shall, where practical and feasible, promote Low Impact Development (LID) techniques and shall be based upon the facilities necessary to control and/or dispose runoff in accordance with the Performance Standards contained in Section 5.06.00 of Article V of this Code and restated below. Rainfall data shall be obtained from the Florida DOT rainfall curves. The developer's engineer shall certify that the stormwater system has been designed in accordance with the applicable sections of the Washington County Land Development Code.

A.

Performance Standards. All development must be designed, constructed, and maintained to meet the following performance standards:

1.

While development activity is underway and after it is completed, the characteristics of stormwater runoff shall approximate the discharge rate of stormwater runoff that occurred under the site's natural unimproved or existing state (and value in closed basins).

2.

The proposed development and development activity shall not violate the water quality standards as set forth in F.AC. chs. 17-3 and 17-25.

3.

Silviculture and agricultural uses shall be required to use best management practices pursuant to Silviculture: Best Management Practices Manual as may be revised, and to prevent drainage and pollution problems.

4.

Stormwater management/drainage facilities shall, where appropriate and feasible, promote LID techniques and shall be installed by the developer which have been designed in accordance with good engineering principals to adequately provide for proper and necessary drainage of all surface water. The design shall include all drainage facilities within the limits of said development, plus all offsite facilities necessary to fully and finally control and dispose of all runoff such that the LOSS of this Code are maintained.

(Ord. No. 2023-16, § 1(Exh. A), 12-14-2023)

A.

Telephone and Electrical. When considered appropriate to the subdivision design, the subdivider is encouraged to place all utilities underground.

B.

Sanitary Service. All subdivision sewer lines and treatment plants or treatment facilities shall have the approval of the County Engineer, and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, whichever is applicable.

Subdivisions developed in the vicinity of operating sewer systems or districts shall tie into that system if it is adequate to handle the additional sewage and provide collection lines to the property line of each lot.

For subdivisions not accessible to operating sewer systems the following requirements shall prevail:

1.

For Class "B" subdivisions with any number of lots, septic tanks may be used. The installation of such septic tanks shall be in accordance with Florida Law. Such lots shall not be resubdivided until collection lines and community treatment facilities are installed. Class "B" subdivisions shall have minimum lot sizes of one-half (0.5) acre and all streets shall be constructed to the standards set forth in this ordinance except paving.

2.

Class "A" subdivisions shall provide for central or common water and/or sewer systems and all streets shall be constructed to the standards set forth in this ordinance, including paving. Lots in a Class "A" subdivision shall have an area of no less than ten thousand eight hundred ninety (10,890) square feet, a minimum street frontage of eighty (80) feet, and an average lot width of eighty (80) feet at the building setback line. Properties abutting waterfront shall have a minimum lot width of seventy-five (75) feet along the ordinary high-water mark, and a minimum street frontage of forty (40) feet. Interior lots on extreme curves or cul-de-sacs shall have a minimum street frontage of forty (40) feet.

3.

Subdivisions not meeting the standards specified in this section of the Code shall install a package plant facility for sewage treatment. Such facility shall be designed so as to be capable of tying in with an operating central system when such a central system becomes available.

4.

Recreational Vehicle Parks shall provide for disposal of sewage in accordance with F.S. § 513.08, and all applicable Department of Environmental Protection Regulations. Also see Article V, "Development Design and Improvement Standards," and Article IV, "Resource Protection" for criteria regarding installation of Wastewater Treatment Systems.

(Ord. No. 2023-16, § 1(Exh. A), 12-14-2023)

The administrative procedures for installing the subdivision improvements required herein shall be as follows:

A.

When Construction May Begin. Construction and installation of any required public improvements as described herein shall not begin until the Planning Commission has given Preliminary Approval of the new subdivision.

B.

Inspections and Approval by Governing Body. In order to facilitate inspection of required improvements during construction the applicant shall notify the County Engineer or other authorized agents at least two (2) working days before proceeding beyond each of the following stages of construction:

1.

Rough grading completed.

2.

When excavations are ready for placing foundations, and when pipe trenches are shaped and prepared for laying pipe.

3.

Once the drainage and other facilities are installed, but before backfilling occurs.

4.

Upon completion of base course compaction.

5.

When placing and rolling of lower and surface pavements.

After completion of all the construction and installation of the required public improvements, the County Engineer shall make a final inspection. If the said work has met the specifications as described herein, as determined by the County Engineer, the Engineer shall notify the subdivider and the Governing Body in writing of the Approval or disapproval of said work.

C.

Official Acceptance by the Governing Body. The Governing Body shall officially accept the completed work on the construction and installation of required public improvements one (1) year from the date of the written acceptance by the County Engineer; subject to an inspection by the Engineer, and approval by the County Commission.

D.

"As-Built Drawings". At such time as the applicant has completed construction of all required improvements, he shall furnish to the County Engineer "As-Built" plans and profiles prepared by a licensed land surveyor or engineer on material designated by the County twenty-four (24) inches by thirty-six (36) inches in size or, if the areas to be shown do not fit on a sheet of that size, two (2) or more drawings shall be submitted, with suitable match lines, which drawings shall show the actual location of the paved streets, culverts, headwalls, drains, manholes, catch basins, sidewalks, curbs, and the location of utilities and all other pertinent information, such as culvert and drain grades, sewer grades, sidewalk and curb grades, and elevations. If any one (1) of them does not confirm to those shown on plans and profiles previously approved by the Governing Body, the Governing Body shall have the right to disapprove the release of the bond until such deficiency has been corrected. In any case, no bond shall be released by the Governing Body until such plans have been submitted.

E.

Maintenance of Completed Work. The subdivider shall maintain his completed work until the official acceptance by the Governing Body as described in Section 6.08.05(C) above.

1.

If the subdivider originally posted a performance bond covering the cost of construction improvements, it shall be reduced to ten (10) percent of the original bond and shall be held as a maintenance bond.

2.

If the subdivider constructed and installed all required public improvements prior to final approval, then he shall post a maintenance bond equaling ten (10) percent of the construction costs of improvements and shall sign a bond agreement with the Governing Body.

At the end of maintenance period, the County Engineer shall make a final inspection and notify the subdivider and the bonding company of all corrections required. In cases where funds are being held in escrow, the cost of making such corrections shall be deducted from these funds, and the subdivider charged with any costs above the amount of escrow funds, if the work is acceptable at this time, the remaining ten (10) percent of the escrow funds shall be released to the subdivider.

(Ord. No. 2023-16, § 1(Exh. A), 12-14-2023)

A.

Subdivider's Responsibility. The subdivider shall incur the cost of construction and installation of all required public improvements based on the following:

1.

Streets: Incur the cost for construction of streets within the development of subdivision.

2.

Water and Sewer Systems: Incur the cost for the installation of all water and sewer systems which are required to serve the new subdivision and tie in with existing water and sewer system, based on the specifications set forth herein.

3.

Drainage System: Incur the cost for the installation of all drainage facilities required to serve the new subdivision and to tie in with existing drainage facilities, based on specifications set forth herein.

4.

Fire Protection Systems: Entire Cost. To meet specifications contained in Section 6.07.02(B) of this Article of this Code.

5.

Sidewalks: Entire Cost. When sidewalks are warranted, they shall be a minimum of five (5) feet wide shall comply with Standard Building industry specifications and form sizes.

6.

Monuments: Entire Cost.

7.

Street Signs: Entire Cost. The developer is to bear the entire cost of street signs.

8.

Striping: Entire Cost. To meet DOT specifications.

B.

Governing Body's Responsibility. The Governing Body shall partially participate in sharing the cost of construction and installation of required public improvements for the following conditions:

1.

Streets: Incur the cost for any additional pavement required to satisfy traffic generated from outside the subdivision or development.

2.

Water and Sewer Systems: Incur the cost for any difference in the cost of the laying oversized pipe and outfall systems which are needed in excess of the required water and sewer facilities needed to serve exclusively the new subdivision as determined by the Planning Commission and the Governing Body.

3.

Street Signs: The Governing Body is to bear the expense of replacement.

C.

Estimated Costs for Construction and Installation. The current unit prices in effect at the time of submission of plans shall be used in determining the total estimated cost for construction and installation of required public improvements in new subdivisions.

(Ord. No. 2023-16, § 1(Exh. A), 12-14-2023)