To begin developing land for a site or subdivision, you must go through the site intake process for us to review your project
Things to consider
- 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
How to apply
- Apply online using HillsGovHub portal
- You will need to register for an account if you do not already have one
- 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
- A payment of $50 is required to initiate your application review
Next steps
- 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
- Your application may be subject to the following reviews:
- 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:
- Barricade Affidavit
- Right of Way Permit fee
- Final Signed/Sealed Plans
- Certificate of Capacity Fees
- Utility Impact Fee Election information
- Tree Fund Requirements/ Grand Oak Fees
- 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.
Resources
- Sufficiency Checklists
- HillsGovHub User Guides
- Submit Land Development Applications (PDF)
- Register for an account (PDF)
- Search Records (PDF)
- Pay Fees (PDF)
Get help
Department: Development Services - Site & Sub
Email: siteplanadmintasks@hcfl.gov
Phone: (813) 272-5600