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Designation of Official to Approve Land Development Plats

Original title: Resolution Designating Administrative Official as Administrative Official Authorized to Approve Plats and Replats Pursuant to Florida Statute §§ 177.071

Record date · August 5, 2025

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What This Bill Does

This resolution formally designates a specific to handle the approval of land s and s. This action aligns local procedures with Florida Statute 177.071.

Why it matters

This change determines which specific county staff member has the legal authority to sign off on land subdivision maps, which is a required step for property development and recording land titles.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Property Developers

Developers must submit plats to the designated administrative official for approval as part of the land development process.

Directly affected

County Planning Department

The department must ensure that the designated official performs the approval duties as required by state law.

Key Facts

The Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution to designate an administrative official for plat approvals.
The resolution is filed under number 16249.
The action was introduced and adopted on July 29, 2025.
The designation is made pursuant to the requirements of Florida Statute 177.071.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a plat?

A is a map or drawing of a piece of land that shows the boundaries of individual lots, streets, and easements, typically used for property development.

Does this change how I apply for a land permit?

The resolution designates the official authorized to approve these documents; you should contact the county planning or building department to confirm if the specific staff member handling your file has changed.

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Alignment with State Statute

The resolution explicitly cites Florida Statute 177.071, indicating a move to formalize local delegation of authority to match state-level requirements.

Florida Statute §§ 177.071

Connected Entities

Florida Statute §§ 177.071, Board of County Commissioners

otherFlorida Statute §§ 177.071“The state law governing the approval of plats and replats.”Map →

OrganizationBoard of County Commissioners“The governing body that adopted the resolution.”Map →

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