Planning & Development Subdivisions Permits

A subdivision in accordance Article VII shall be required for the division of land (whether improved or unimproved) into three or more lots and a subdivision plat shall be recorded. Before making application for a Subdivision you may want to check the information and inquiries provided to assist in determining the development potential of your property and the feasibility of your proposed project.

Agency Review List
Agency NamePhone Number
Address Assignment321-690-6846
Concurrency321-633-2070
Development Coordination321-633-2065
Engineering Design321-637-5437
Environmental Health321-633-2100
Fire Prevention321-637-5660
Impact Fees321-633-2065
Landscape/Land clearing321-633-2016
Natural Resources321-633-2016
Regional Stormwater321-633-2014
Right-of-Way/Land Acquisitions321-690-6847
Road and Bridge321-617-7020
Surveying321-633-2080
Traffic Engineering321-633-2077
Utilities321-633-2089
Zoning321-633-2070
M.I.R.A. (Merritt Island Redevelopment Agency)321-454-6610

Applications, Forms and Fees for Subdivisions

Pre-application conference

Held on average every two weeks.

  1. Provide a completed Land Development Application.
  2. If you are acting on behalf of the owner complete the Authorization to Act form.
  3. Provide two sets of plans 24” by 36”.
  4. A completed Zoning Form for Site Plan Submittal form.
  5. Approved Concurrency application. If the project increases in density or intensity from the initial proposal during any stage in the development approval process, a new concurrency evaluation will be required. A new form will be required if concurrency approval expires.

Submit the completed forms and documents to:

Brevard County Building Code Division, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg. A Room A-115, Viera, Fl. 32940.

Contact staff about electronic submittals.

Fees for Pre-application conference
ServiceFees
Pre-Application Conference$2,755.00
Pre-Application Conference (Open Space Subdivision)$5,005.00

Preliminary Plat and Engineering

  1. Provide a completed Land Development Application.
  2. Cover letter providing a written response to staff comments, listing and addressing each of the items shown as a deficiency on the previous review.
  3. Provide two sets of plans 24” by 36”.
  4. Provide two (2) copies of a topo and boundary survey.
  5. Drainage Calculations
  6. Traffic Analysis - If required per the pre-application conference or as otherwise required by County engineering review staff.
  7. Tree survey.
  8. Opinion of Title

Submit the completed forms and documents to:

Brevard County Building Code Division, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg. A Room A-115, Viera, Fl. 32940.

Contact staff about electronic submittals.

Fees for Preliminary Plat and Engineering
ServiceFees
Preliminary Plat / Engineering — Up to 50 acres$3,735.00 +$36.00 per lot + $90.00 per acre + $20.00 (Sewer) or $75.00 (Septic)
Preliminary Plat / Engineering — Over 50 acres$5,335.00 + $36.00 per lot + $90.00 per acre + $20.00 (Sewer) or $100.00 (Septic) or $1 a lot whichever is greater for septic
3rd and subsequent revisions$50.00 (Fire) + $450.00 (Natural Resources) + $240.00 (Landscaping) + $50.00 (Surveying)

Construction Permits

  1. 8 sets of final engineering plans
  2. Construction Cost Estimate. Site construction costs shall include, but not be limited to, clearing, demolition, grading, paving, drainage, lighting, landscaping, traffic control, parking, sidewalks, erosion controls, fencing, and other site improvements as determined by the county. On site water, sewer and reuse utility lines is not included in these costs.
  3. Completed Engineering Inspection Fees Form

Submit the completed forms and documents to:

Brevard County Building Code Division, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg. A Room A-115, Viera, Fl. 32940.

Contact staff about electronic submittals.

Fees for Construction Permits
ServiceFees
Subdivisions (Onsite construction costs)
  • 2.5% of the first (up to) $500,000
  • 2% of the next $500,000 to $1,000,000
  • 1% of the amount over $1,000,000
(Off-site Improvement construction costs)
  • Storm Sewer Construction $200.00
  • Stormwater Discharge $500.00
  • Sidewalk Construction (Improvements in R/W) $250.00
  • Commercial Driveway Connection (Temporary, per each connection) _____ x $500.00
  • Roadway / Intersection improvements (turn lanes and signals, miscellaneous median work), in addition to commercial driveway fee _________ X $1,000.00
  • Right-of-Way Utilization Fee (underground or aerial = $125.00 + $.30 per foot
  • Paved Road Open Cut, (per cut) _________X $1,200.00
  • Directional Bore / All approved tunnel methods (each) _________X $500.00
  • Utility Open Pits (including short side service connections) _________X $150.00

Final Plat

  1. Provide a completed Land Development Application.
  2. Cover letter providing a written response to staff comments, listing and addressing each of the items shown as a deficiency on the previous review.
  3. Provide two sets of plans 24” by 36”.
  4. Opinion of Title.
  5. Survey check list.

Submit the completed forms and documents to:

Brevard County Building Code Division, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg. A Room A-115, Viera, Fl. 32940.

Contact staff about electronic submittals.

Fees for Final Plat
ServiceFees
Final Plat Review$3,389.00 + $87.00 a lot

Final Plat Recording documents

  1. Signed Mylar
  2. Opinion of Title (less than 30 days old)
  3. Joinders, CC & R’s, and HOA Documents

Submit the completed forms and documents to:

Brevard County Building Code Division, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg. A Room A-115, Viera, Fl. 32940.

Contact staff about electronic submittals.

Fees for Final Plat Recording documents
ServiceFees
Final Plat package recordation$150.00
Recordation fees to Brevard County Clerk of the Courts Copy fees to Brevard County Board of County Commissioners - $5.00 per sheet

Applications, Forms and Fees for Minor Subdivisions

Preliminary Plat and Engineering

  1. Provide a completed Land Development Application.
  2. Cover letter providing a written response to staff comments, listing and addressing each of the items shown as a deficiency on the previous review.
  3. Provide two sets of plans 24” by 36”.
  4. Provide two (2) copies of a topo and boundary survey.
  5. Drainage Calculations
  6. Traffic Analysis - If required per the pre-application conference or as otherwise required by County engineering review staff.
  7. Tree survey.
  8. Opinion of Title

Submit the completed forms and documents to:

Brevard County Building Code Division, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg. A Room A-115, Viera, Fl. 32940.

Contact staff about electronic submittals.

Fees for Preliminary Plat and Engineering
ServiceFees
Minor Subdivision preliminary plat / final engineering includes final plat fees$4,095.00 + $20 (sewer) or $75 (septic)

Minor Subdivision Construction Permits

  1. 7 sets of final engineering plans
  2. Construction Cost Estimate. Site construction costs shall include, but not be limited to, clearing, demolition, grading, paving, drainage, lighting, landscaping, traffic control, parking, sidewalks, erosion controls, fencing, and other site improvements as determined by the county. On site water, sewer and reuse utility lines is not included in these costs.
  3. Completed Engineering Inspection Fees Form.

Submit the completed forms and documents to:

Brevard County Building Code Division, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg. A Room A-115, Viera, Fl. 32940.

Contact staff about electronic submittals.

Fees for Minor Subdivision Construction Permits
ServiceFees
Subdivisions (Onsite construction costs)
  • 2.5% of the first (up to) $500,000
  • 2% of the next $500,000 to $1,000,000
  • 1% of the amount over $1,000,000
(Off-site Improvement construction costs)
  • Storm Sewer Construction $200.00
  • Stormwater Discharge $500.00
  • Sidewalk Construction (Improvements in R/W) $250.00
  • Commercial Driveway Connection (Temporary, per each connection) _____ x $500.00
  • Roadway/Intersection improvements (turn lanes and signals, misc. median work), in addition to commercial driveway fee _________ X $1,000.00
  • Right-of-Way Utilization Fee (underground or aerial = $125.00 + $.30 per foot
  • Paved Road Open Cut, (per cut) _________X $1,200.00
  • Directional Bore / All approved tunnel methods (each) _________X $500.00
  • Utility Open Pits (including short side service connections) _________X $150.00

Minor Subdivision Final Plat or Replat

  1. Provide a completed Land Development Application.
  2. Lot grading plan, drainage plan, and wetlands delineation.
  3. Cover letter providing a written response to staff comments, listing and addressing each of the items shown as a deficiency on the previous review.
  4. Provide two sets of plans 24” by 36”.
  5. Opinion of Title.
  6. Survey check list.

Submit the completed forms and documents to:

Brevard County Building Code Division, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg. A Room A-115, Viera, Fl. 32940.

Contact staff about electronic submittals.

Fees for Final Plat
ServiceFees
Final Plat Review$2285.00 + $20.00 (sewer) or $75.00 (septic)

Minor Subdivision Final Plat Recording documents

  1. Signed Mylar
  2. Opinion of Title (less than 30 days old)
  3. Joinders, CC & R’s, and HOA Documents

Submit the completed forms and documents to:

Brevard County Building Code Division, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg. A Room A-115, Viera, Fl. 32940.

Contact staff about electronic submittals.

Fees for Minor Subdivision Final Plat Recording documents
ServiceFees
Final Plat package recordation$150.00
Recordation fees to Brevard County Clerk of the Courts Copy fees to Brevard County Board of County Commissioners - $5.00 per sheet – 3 sets

Applications, Forms and Fees for Additional Processes

Engineering Revisions

  1. Provide a completed Engineering Revision Application form.
  2. Provide five (5) sets of plans 24” by 36”
    The areas of the revision are to be clouded with delta reference inside the clouded area. The revision block shall show the delta number, revision description, and the engineer’s initials. Provide a statement or note on plans as to the extent of the changes, if needed for clarification.

Submit the completed forms and documents to:

Brevard County Building Code Division, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg. A Room A-115, Viera, Fl. 32940.

Contact staff about electronic submittals.

Fees for Engineering Revisions
ServiceFees
Engineering Revision to approved plan$525.00 Subdivision (Land Development) + $200.00 (Zoning) + $480.00 (Landscaping) + $50 (Addressing) + $300.00 (Engineering) + $100.00 (Traffic) + $360.00 (Natural Resources)

Waivers

  1. Provide a completed Land Development Waiver Form.
  2. Justification letter.
  3. 8 ½ X 11” vicinity map

Submit the completed forms and documents to:

Brevard County Building Code Division, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg. A Room A-115, Viera, Fl. 32940.

Contact staff about electronic submittals.

Fees for Waivers
ServiceFees
Waiver Request$775.00

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