Florida Subdivision Survey Project

6 hours 312 completed Advanced

Learn how to conduct a comprehensive subdivision survey in Florida, following state-specific regulations and requirements for residential development projects.

N E S W 100 ft

Florida Requirements

  • Compliance with Florida Administrative Code Chapter 5J-17
  • Minimum lot size requirements per local zoning ordinances
  • FEMA flood zone documentation
  • Wetland delineation per Florida DEP standards
  • Required setbacks from coastal construction control lines

Tools Required

  • Total Station or RTK GPS equipment
  • Data collector with Florida Coordinate System
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D or equivalent software
  • Florida Department of Transportation manuals
  • Corner monumentation materials

Project Deliverables

  • Certified boundary and topographic survey
  • Subdivision plat meeting Florida recording requirements
  • Legal descriptions for all new parcels
  • Digital CAD files and point data
  • Record of survey control points and benchmarks

Project Timeline

1 Research and Planning (1 hour)

  • • Review Florida subdivision regulations and local zoning requirements
  • • Obtain existing plats and property records
  • • Research monuments and control points

2 Field Survey (2 hours)

  • • Establish control network using Florida State Plane Coordinates
  • • Locate existing monuments and property corners
  • • Collect topographic data and identify site features

3 Data Processing (1.5 hours)

  • • Process field data and perform closure calculations
  • • Create digital terrain model
  • • Draft preliminary lot layout

4 Final Documentation (1.5 hours)

  • • Prepare final subdivision plat
  • • Generate legal descriptions
  • • Complete required Florida certifications