Plat Amendment Process in Florida
A plat amendment (replat) modifies a recorded plat: lot line adjustments, consolidation, easement changes, and error corrections. Requires: revised surveyor map, affected owner consent, and compliance with current regulations. Density/use changes may need separate rezoning and comp plan amendment. Recorded in official records replacing original portions.
Common Reasons
- Lot line adjustments, consolidation
- Street/easement modifications
- Error corrections
Process
- Application + revised plat map
- Consent of affected owners
- Planning, engineering, legal review
- Record in official records
Density/Use Changes
- May require separate rezoning
- Comp plan amendment if inconsistent
- Simple adjustments: no rezoning needed
Related Terms
- Plat — Subdivision map
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Reviewed by the attorneys at Barnes Walker, Goethe, Shea & Robinson, PLLC