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Waiver Request for Family Land Division: Parcel 50099-009-00

Original title: Almeida, Felippe Family Division - Family Division Waiver Request Parcel #: 50099-009-00 # Fam Div -000766-2026 Felippe Almeida 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 - 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 Street. 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 15, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This request determines whether the applicant can legally subdivide their property for family use despite not meeting the standard 40-foot road frontage requirement mandated by local land development codes.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Felippe Almeida

The applicant is seeking approval to subdivide his property and requires a waiver to proceed.

Almeida's sister

She is the intended recipient of the second lot created by the proposed division.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 15, 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 himself and his sister. The request seeks to bypass standard road frontage requirements by using a 40-foot shared access instead of the existing 20-foot frontage on SE 180th Street.

Key Facts

  • The applicant proposes dividing one parcel into two lots: one for himself and one for his sister.
  • The property currently has 20 feet of road frontage on SE 180th Street, which is less than the required 40 feet.
  • The applicant proposes a 40-foot shared access easement to meet safety and emergency vehicle access requirements.
  • Local code (LDC 2.16.1.B(10)) allows family divisions for immediate family members if the parcel existed as of January 1, 1992.
  • Family divisions are limited to a maximum of three divisions per parcel of record.
  • 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.
  • Immediate family is defined as grandparent, parent, stepparent, adopted parent, sibling, child, stepchild, adopted child, or grandchild.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Why It Matters

This request determines whether the applicant can legally subdivide their property for family use despite not meeting the standard 40-foot road frontage requirement mandated by local land development codes.

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Family Division Restrictions

The code includes a strict five-year prohibition on selling family-divided lots to prevent speculative development under the guise of family housing.

Connected Entities

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

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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