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Land Development

Q. Who do I contact to find out how to develop my property?
A. Contact the Volusia County Land Development Office:
West Volusia area (386) 736-5942
Daytona Beach area (386) 248-8157
New Smyrna Beach area (386) 423-3872
LandDevelopment@co.vousia.fl.us

Q. How do I subdivide my property?
A. You first must contact Zoning to determine the minimum lot size and width required based on the property’s current zoning classification. Land Development has a process for the review of subdivisions, the first step of which is the Overall Subdivision Plan Application that takes approximately three weeks. Divisions of property are required to go through the formal subdivision review process ultimately resulting in a recorded plat. Contact Land Development for specifics regarding your property. Depending on the complexity of the subdivision, a Preliminary Plat Application and/or Final Plat Application may also be required.

Q. Is my lot buildable?
A. That depends on how and when the lot was created. Volusia County adopted minimum subdivision regulations in 1972. Some lots created prior to that date are not eligible for
Building Permits if they do not meet criteria adopted by the County Council. Please contact Land Development staff in order to determine your lot’s eligibility to obtain a Building Permit.

Q. I have more than one (1) lot and want to combine them in order to build. Do I have to
record a subdivision for this?
A. No. Volusia County has a process to combine certain lots without going through the subdivision process. You must submit a Combination of Lots Application with the appropriate review fee.

Q. What if I want to sell part of my property to my neighbor?
A. Volusia County has a process for the review of an Adjustment of Lots of Record Application. The application is reviewed for compliance with Zoning's minimum lot size,
verification that the original parcels have legal standing status, and verification that there are no platted easements which would be affected by the adjustment. Generally, deeds transferring title to the portion of the property being sold must be recorded in the Public Records of Volusia County prior to final approval.

Q. When do you need to get a Use Permit?
A. Any work in a County right-of-way including, but not limited to, driveways, utilities (electric, cable, water sewer), and mail boxes. Land Development has a process for the review of a Use Permit Application that takes less than seven (7) working days. To determine the applicable review fee, please refer to the Fee Schedule.

Q. How do I find out if my street is County maintained?
A. To find out if your street is County maintained and would require a Volusia County Use Permit, please contact the Volusia County Right-of-Way Department:
West Volusia area (386) 736-5967
Daytona Beach area (386) 257-6000 ext. 5967
New Smyrna Beach area (386) 423-3300 ext. 5967

Q. What are the specifications for my residential driveway?
A. The minimum width at the right-of-way line is ten (10)-feet and the maximum is twenty-four (24)-feet. The driveway width shall flare an additional minimum five (5)-feet starting at a point a minimum of eight (8)-feet from the edge of the traveled way. The driveway shall be a minimum thickness of four (4)-inches with reinforcement steel or wire mesh or a minimum of six (6)-inches thickness without reinforcement. Driveways are required to be asphalt or concrete within the public right-of-way along all existing paved roadways. An unpaved driveway to a dirt County maintained road shall be a minimum thickness of six (6)-inches of stabilized material. No driveway shall be located closer than five (5)-feet from an adjacent property line.

Q. What is the process for developing a commercial site?
A. Volusia County has a review for commercial sites which begins with a Conceptual Site Plan Application. Each site is evaluated for road access, parking, stormwater, landscaping, tree retention/replacement, utilities, environmental concerns, buffers, vehicular circulation and other matters. A Final Site Plan Application may be required after the review of the
Conceptual Site Plan. The process can take as little as three weeks to complete. The review fee varies for each development. Please contact Land Development to discuss the specifics of your site.

Q. How can I find out if my project is feasible without spending a lot of money up front on
engineering?
A. The Technical Review Committee meetings are held twice a month and are free to the public. These meetings are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 9:00 a.m., with Development Review Committee projects going first followed by the Technical Review Committee projects discussed in 30 minute intervals. The submission of a Technical Review Committee Application along with a proposed plan and location map to the Land Development Office will be required. Copies of the proposed project will be distributed to review staff for comments, which may require a site visit to the property.

Q. Who do I contact for specific help?
A. Please contact Land Development first. We will find the answer for you or put you in touch with someone who can assist you.
West Volusia area (386) 736-5942
Daytona Beach area (386) 248-8157
New Smyrna Beach area (386) 423-3872
LandDevelopment@co.vousia.fl.us

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