Apply for a Site & Subdivision Intake Review

To begin developing land for a site or subdivision, you must go through the site intake process for us to review your project

The Site/Subdivision review process must be completed before you begin construction or request permits for new developments.
Although it is not mandatory, we highly suggest you go through a pre-submittal conference before submitting this application so you can discuss all of the requirements that will apply for your project. Each project is unique in its scope and requirements. As such, many projects will encounter varying reviews and fees.
Check the resources section for a list of forms you may need for site intake

Ensure that you include all required files labeled as shown on the sufficiency checklists

Set Site Plans to print to 24" x 36"
Preferred software is a CAD file, which can be converted to PDF file
Set plans to 300 dots per inch (DPI) if scanned to Adobe
8 ½ x 11 sheets should be 400 DPI in black & white
Files should be kept separate and not be combined into a single pdf
Files with digital signatures must follow Florida Statues Chapter 668 - Electronic Commerce and Florida Administrative Code for Engineers and Architects

Our intake staff will review your submission and notify you if there are any missing/incorrect items
We will calculate your total fees if they have not already been calculated during a pre-submittal conference. You will receive an email within 24 hours with your invoice/payment due.

Payment for all fees is due at this time. Payments can be made online via credit card or electronic funds transfer (ACH). Checks may also be delivered in person on the 16th floor of County Center.
All online payments must be made on the HillsGovHub portal

Please note: If you are attempting to make payment for a record for which your account is not listed as a contact on the record, you will need to search for the record in order to pay fees from the record.

After payment, your application will be distributed to all applicable agencies for review within 3 business days

EPC Review
Fire Review
Stormwater Review
Natural Resources Review
Site Engineering Review
Transportation Review
Zoning Review
School Board Review
Utilities Review (including Master Plan, Coordination, Point of Connection, Fee Assessment)
Streets & Addresses Review
Lift/Pump Station Review
Design Exceptions Review

Reviews may take up to 20 business days
For a brief description of what various reviews entail, please see our Site & Subdivision quick reference guide (PDF)

You will be notified if there are any corrections or changes needed during your initial submittal. If so, a resubmittal addressing the comments will be required.

Resubmittal reviews may take up to 10 business days once submitted and processed

Once an approval from each reviewing agency has been received, your project will then be ready to move to the issuance process and you will be sent a Notice of Approval checklist within 1 to 2 business days

You or your representative will then need to submit the approval checklist items listed with an X. Upon receipt of the checklist items, an approval letter will be generated within 5 business days. Final approval checklist items may include:

If any final fees are due, they will be invoiced and you will receive an e-mail requesting final payment. Fees are paid as detailed above via the HillsGovHub portal.

Your approval letter along with your signed and sealed plans will be released and you may start construction by providing 48 hours notice to the site inspection team. Instructions for contacting the inspection team will be included with your approval letter.

Department: Development Services - Site & Sub
Email: siteplanadmintasks@hcfl.gov
Phone: (813) 272-5600