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Waiver Request for Almeida Family Property Subdivision

Original title: Almeida, Felippe Family Division - Family Division Waiver Request Parcel #: 50099-009-00 # Fam Div -000766-2026 Felippe Almeida This item was tabled for two weeks at the 6/15/26 DRC Meeting. A motion to rehear will be needed. LDC 2.16.1.B(10) - Family Division CODE states a parcel of record as of January 1, 1992 that is not located in a recognized subdivision or an Ag Lot Split. and is located in the Rural Lands may be subdivided for use of immediate family members for their primary residences. Within the Farmland Preservation Area, each of the new tracts and the remaining parent tract must be at least three (3) acres in size. Within the Rural Lands. outside of the Farmland Preservation Area each of the new tracts and the remaining parent tract must be at least one (1) acre in size. In the Urban Area, only parcels of record as of January 1, 1992 which are Low Residential property exceeding two (2) acres in size may be divided for the use of immediate family members for their primary residences up to the maximum density of one (1) dwelling unit per gross acre. Immediate family is defined as grandparent, parent, stepparent, adopted parent, sibling, child, stepchild, adopted child, or grandchild. A parcel of record shall not be divided more than three (3) times as a family division. Minimum access onto a road or street shall be shared access that is at least forty (40) feet in width and shall be provided by recorded deed or by recorded non-exclusive easement. No subdivision and conveyance to the same family member more than once shall be permitted. No new parcel created by way of family division may be sold or offered for sale within five (5) years of the date of recording the deed transferring ownership of the new parcel to the immediate family member, except in the event of such immediate family member's death. During the five-year holding period, the immediate family member receiving the resulting family division parcel may convey ownership and interest in that resulting family division parcel to their spouse, as tenants in common with rights of survivorship, consistent with the Laws of Florida. Any subdividing of a parcel of record for the purpose of family division shall follow the waiver request process pursuant to Article 2, Division 10 of the Code. APPLICANT requests a waiver for one family division into two lots. Lot 1 for myself, and lot 2 for my sister. Requesting a waiver for the road frontage requirement to allow a family division of parcel 50099-009-00. The property currently possesses 20 feet of frontage on SE 180th St. We propose to satisfy safety and access requirements by recording a 40-foot stated access easement as shown in the attached aerial sketch providing sufficient access for emergency vehicles and residents for both lots.

June 29, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The Development Review Committee must decide whether to grant a for road frontage requirements, which would allow the applicant to subdivide parcel 50099-009-00 for residential use by family members.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Felippe Almeida

The applicant is seeking approval to subdivide his property for residential use.

Development Review Committee

The committee is responsible for reviewing the waiver request and determining if it meets local code requirements.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 29, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Felippe Almeida is requesting a to subdivide a single parcel of land into two lots for family use. The request seeks an exception to the standard road frontage requirements by proposing a 40-foot shared access .

Key Facts

  • The applicant requests a waiver to divide one parcel (50099-009-00) into two lots for himself and his sister.
  • The property currently has 20 feet of road frontage on SE 180th St.
  • The applicant proposes a 40-foot shared access easement to meet safety and emergency vehicle access requirements.
  • The item was previously tabled at the 6/15/26 Development Review Committee meeting and requires a motion to rehear.
  • LDC 2.16.1.B(10) requires a minimum of 40 feet of shared access width for family divisions.
  • Family divisions are restricted to immediate family members (grandparent, parent, stepparent, adopted parent, sibling, child, stepchild, adopted child, or grandchild).
  • A parcel of record cannot be divided more than three times as a family division.
  • New parcels created via family division cannot be sold for five years, except in the event of the owner's death.
  • During the five-year holding period, owners may convey interest to a spouse as tenants in common.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a family division?
It is a process that allows a property owner to subdivide land for the primary residence of immediate family members, provided the parcel meets specific criteria regarding size and history.
Why does the applicant need a waiver?
The property only has 20 feet of road frontage, but the code requires 40 feet of shared access width for family divisions.
Can the new lot be sold immediately?
No, new parcels created through a family division cannot be sold or offered for sale for five years after the deed is recorded, unless the owner passes away.

Why It Matters

The Development Review Committee must decide whether to grant a for road frontage requirements, which would allow the applicant to subdivide parcel 50099-009-00 for residential use by family members.

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Historical Parcel Requirement

The code specifically references January 1, 1992, as the cutoff date for determining if a parcel qualifies for a family division, indicating a long-standing policy to prevent rapid subdivision of newer developments.

Connected Entities

personFelippe AlmeidaThe property owner requesting the family division waiver.Map →
organizationDevelopment Review CommitteeThe local body responsible for reviewing the waiver request.Map →
other50099-009-00The specific parcel of land subject to the subdivision request.Map →
locationSE 180th StThe street where the property currently has 20 feet of frontage.Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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