Development Review Frequently Asked Questions

No, the County does not provide tree removal services. You may hire an arborist or tree service company from the telephone directory or online. Be sure the company is licensed, bonded, and insured. The Florida chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture can also provide additional information.

Many citizens believe that installing a stop sign at an intersection will control speed along the roadway. However, unwarranted stop signs can actually create other problems both at the intersection and along the roadway. When unwarranted stop signs are used, drivers must stop more frequently. Thus, they tend to drive faster between intersections in order to save time. Unwarranted stop signs also encourage disobedience and the use of alternate, inadequate routes. Properly located stop signs can have various benefits. Aside from providing orderly traffic movement, they can reduce some types of accidents and allow minor street traffic to enter or cross a major roadway. Thus, before installing a warranted stop sign, an engineer should determine that the stop sign will improve the overall safety and/or operation of the intersection.

A lot split is a division of a tract, parcel, or lot into two lots (one new and the original) where each lot abuts a county-maintained road (which has been dedicated and accepted), no streets are created, and there is no change in the length or alignment of an existing street. The criteria for a simple subdivision is the same as lot splits, except the parent parcel is divided into three or more lots.

A plat is a legal form of a development plan. A plat in many cases looks the same as a plan/site layout, including a survey description of the parcel being developed, right of way and easement widths, and if applicable, the configuration of lots. In addition, the plat should include the dedication of right of way/easements to the appropriate parties.

A maintenance bond is required upon satisfactory completion of construction of subdivision improvements and prior to filing the record plat of said subdivision. A maintenance bond (improvements either cash or surety form) from the developer shall be required to be submitted to the County in an amount equal to fifteen percent (15%) of the cost of the construction of the improvements. The maintenance bond is a one year warranty of material and workmanship.

A performance bond (surety) is required whenever platting is proposed prior to completion of construction and infrastructure. The purpose of the performance bond, surety, or other security, is to guarantee completion of public improvements required by the approved plans.

The Osceola County Development Review Inspection Staff can be reached at (407) 742-0200.

You can schedule an inspection online through our Permit Center website or schedule over the phone by calling (407) 742-0200. Please have your permit number ready when scheduling.