Development Review Services

Our Development Review office, part of the Community Development department, assists citizens, property owners, developers, and design professionals with development applications, reviews, approvals, and infrastructure improvements in Osceola County's unincorporated areas. Through our Development Review Committee (DRC), you can interact directly with staff and receive clarification on any concerns during the application process.

Project Schedules

Land Management Pre Construction Meeting

Prior to Construction

  • Apply for a Land Clearing Permit.
  • Install silt fence around borders of the property, on slopes greater than 3:1, and around any wetland areas to be saved.
  • Place protective tree barriers at the dripline of trees to remain. No mechanical clearing, parking or storage of materials shall be done within this area. The barrier will need to remain intact for the duration of construction. Periodic inspections will occur and fines will be assessed if not in compliance.
  • Call for an inspection prior to clearing at (407) 742-0200.

During Construction

  • Courtesy inspections are available.
  • Construction noise must be limited to 7:00 a.m. to Sunset by order of the County Noise Ordinance. This includes hauling and concrete pours!! They shall arrive on site within the aforementioned time frame. It is the contractor's responsibility to inform all subcontractors and builder of the lawful start time. Fines will be assessed and citations issued if a violation occurs.
  • Plant material substitutions and plan alterations must be submitted prior to final inspection. They are subject to approval.
  • Call for inspections a minimum of 24 hours in advance. Landscape inspections are part of your building permit; however they are not on the automated system.

Note:

  • Check quality of landscape installation prior to the final for minimum C.O. delays. (e.g. caliper sizes are correct, planted at ground level).
  • All trees need to be planted at least 10 feet from overhead utility lines! If this conflicts with your plan, please contact our Community Development department at: (407) 742-0200.

We offer the below services.

Project Management

  • Assisting and maintaining a positive line of communication with the Developer regarding all aspects of the Engineering Improvement Plan review process.
  • Effectively managing development projects to provide timely results.
  • Coordinating and interacting with technical staff to meet timelines.
  • Providing professional, efficient and courteous service.

Engineering

  • Provide technical review and design assistance to ensure compliance with the Osceola County Land Development Code.

Construction Inspections

  • Providing inspection services and answering public inquiries for Residential, Commercial, and Industrial developments, as well as Right of Way Utilization, Soil Excavation, and Inspections.
  • Processing and tracking Performance and Maintenance Bonds.

Environmental

  • Environmental reviews for wetland impact & coordinates with State and Federal Agencies.
  • Ensures compliance with federal and state erosion control regulations.

FEMA Floodplain Management Program

Development Review Processes

  • Engineered Improvement Plan (EIP) reviews & approval for: Commercial, residential, industrial, traffic, storm water, and environmental
  • Plat reviews & approval
  • Inspections of all approved developments and pre-construction meetings
  • Respond to drainage and land alteration complaints
  • Bonds management for development: tracking and approving
  • Environmental reviews for wetland impact & coordinates with State and Federal agencies
  • Land clearing/landscaping for all developments
  • Facilitate pre-application meetings
  • Facilitate & coordinate TRC meetings
  • Floodplain management / Federal Emergency Management Agency program
  • Right of Way and easement vacates
  • Right of Way permitting & inspections that deal with EIP developments
  • Concurrency

Landscape Regulations

  • Review Construction plans to ensure landscape requirements are met.

Tree Regulations

  • Issue tree removal permits and enforces regulations.

Wetlands

  • Provide wetlands determinations, provide wetland permitting consultation, inspect wetlands for TRC & Public, and investigate wetlands complaints/violations.

Additional Resources

Contact

Address
1 Courthouse Sq. Suite 1400
Kissimmee, FL 34741

Phone
407-742-0200

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