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Read. Follow. Verify.Approval to Vacate Drainage Easement in Apollo Beach for Sign Construction
Record date · June 9, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners has approved a request to vacate 758 square feet of a public drainage easement at the intersection of Turnbuckle Drive and Giddeon Way. This action allows the petitioner, MRP TMHCBTR, LLC, to construct a sign on the property, provided specific maintenance and utility clearance requirements are met.
This decision removes a portion of a public drainage easement to facilitate private sign construction, requiring the developer to maintain specific distances from stormwater infrastructure and reclaimed water mains.
Who It Affects
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MRP TMHCBTR, LLC
The petitioner is granted the right to use the vacated easement area for sign construction.
Hillsborough County Public Works
The department is responsible for ensuring the sign installation adheres to maintenance and stormwater infrastructure safety requirements.
Key Facts
- The resolution vacates approximately 758 square feet (0.017 acres) of a public drainage easement.
- The site is located within Lot 4 of the plat of Waterset Wolf Creek Phase F.
- The petitioner is permitted to use the vacated area for the construction of a sign.
- Sign installation must remain outside of a 10-foot maintenance berm.
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- Sign installation must be at least 10 feet from the centerline of any stormwater pipe crossing.
- Sign installation must avoid a 6-inch reclaimed water main located in the remaining utility easement.
- The petitioner paid a $400 application fee to cover advertising, recording, and processing costs.
- The request was granted despite general restrictions in County Policy PWD 0001.0 2016 regarding the vacating of drainage easements.
- No county departments, agencies, or utility providers objected to the request.
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Exception to Drainage Easement Policy
The county approved an easement vacation despite a general policy (PWD 0001.0 2016) that typically restricts such actions, indicating that specific site conditions can override general prohibitions.
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