Policy 2.1.9 Subdivisions

In general, a Policy 2.1.9 Subdivision has been created by what is known as a hardship provision of the Comprehensive Plan. The provision allows someone to subdivide property or add more dwelling units at greater levels than normally allowed under the current zoning.

They fall into two basic categories; Family Heir and Non-family Heir.

Family Heir
When a property owner wishes to subdivide a parcel for family members, they may convey a portion of that property to their heirs (as defined by Chapter 163.3179, F.S., grandparent, parent, stepparent, adopted parent, sibling, child, stepchild, adopted child, or grandchild of the person who conveyed the parcel to the said individual). Any parcel created through use of the non-heir provision of this policy shall not be further divided using the heir provision. No lots can be created which are less than 1/2 acre in size. Lots created under this provision must be used for homestead.

Non-family Heir

1. Metes and Bounds
   This provision allows property owners with ownership prior to February 1, 1990, and who have not subdivided their property since February 1, 1990, to subdivide their property up to six residential lots (two dwelling units per acre).
   
   

2. Previously Platted Unrecorded Subdivisions
   In previously platted unrecorded subdivisions the lot to be subdivided must be a minimum of four acres and lie outside the urban service area. The resulting subdivided parcels must be no less than two acres including existing dwelling units, up to a maximum division of five lots, and be compatible and consistent with the density of the majority of the lots within that residential subdivision.

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