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Read. Follow. Verify.Waiver Request for Family Land Division: Parcel 50099-009-00
Record date · June 15, 2026
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What This Bill Does
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.
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 It Affects
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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.
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.
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- 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?
Can I sell the new lot immediately after the division?
Why is the applicant asking for a waiver?
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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.
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