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Heatherwood Development Waiver Requests

Original title: Heatherwood - Preliminary Plat 000680 - Waiver to Preliminary Plat in Review Parcel #: 36640-004-00 # WaiverPIR-000845-2026 Tillman & Associates Engineering, LLC LDC 2.12.8 - Current boundary and topographic survey CODE states Current boundary and topographic survey (one foot contour intervals extending 100 feet beyond the project boundary) based upon accepted vertical datum. Surveys will be less than 12 months old and accurately reflect current site conditions, meeting standards set forth in Ch. 5J-17 FAC. Alternate topographic data may be accepted if pre-approved by the Marion County Land Surveyor. APPLICANT Request a waiver to allow for the use of the current boundary and topographic survey which is more than 12 months old will be submitted to DRC for consideration. LDC 6.12.9 (H) - Subdivision roads and related infrastructure CODE states (H) Dead end roads shall not exceed 1,500 feet and shall have a cul-de-sac at the terminal end. Refer to details in Section 7.3.1. Dead end roads intended to provide future access to adjacent unplatted areas may be permitted without a cul-de-sac provided that no lots front thereon, the length does not exceed 1,500 feet, and appropriate temporary end-of-road markers are provided. APPLICANT Request a waiver to allow for the use of a hammerhead style intersection on dead end road. The proposed dead-end segments will be less than 150' in length.

Record date · June 8, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The developer for the Heatherwood project is requesting two waivers from standard county land development codes regarding survey age and road design. These requests will be reviewed by the Development Review Committee.

Why it matters

The Development Review Committee will decide whether to allow the Heatherwood project to proceed using older survey data and a specific road design that deviates from standard requirements.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Tillman & Associates Engineering, LLC

The firm is seeking approval for specific deviations from county land development codes for the Heatherwood project.

Directly affected

Development Review Committee

The committee is responsible for evaluating and deciding whether to grant the requested waivers.

Key Facts

  • The applicant requests a waiver to use a boundary and topographic survey that is older than the 12-month limit required by LDC 2.12.8.
  • The applicant requests a waiver to use a hammerhead-style intersection instead of a standard cul-de-sac for a dead-end road under LDC 6.12.9 (H).
  • The proposed dead-end road segments are less than 150 feet in length.
  • Standard code requires surveys to be less than 12 months old and meet Ch. 5J-17 FAC standards.
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  • Standard code requires dead-end roads to have a cul-de-sac and not exceed 1,500 feet in length.
  • The project is identified by Preliminary Plat 000680 and Parcel 36640-004-00.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a waiver in this context?
A waiver is a formal request to be excused from complying with a specific local development code requirement.
Why is the developer asking for a road design change?
The developer is requesting to use a 'hammerhead' intersection instead of a for a dead-end road that is less than 150 feet long.

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Standardized Waiver Requests

The document highlights the standard process for developers to seek relief from specific infrastructure requirements like road design and survey currency.

Connected Entities

Tillman & Associates Engineering, LLC, Heatherwood, 000680 and 3 more
OrganizationTillman & Associates Engineering, LLC“The engineering firm representing the applicant.”Map →
otherHeatherwood“The development project subject to the waiver requests.”Map →
other000680“Preliminary Plat number.”Map →
OrganizationDevelopment Review Committee“The body responsible for reviewing and deciding on the waiver requests.”Map →
locationMarion County“The local government jurisdiction overseeing the land development code.”Map →
otherWaiverPIR-000845-2026“Waiver request tracking number.”Map →

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