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Expedited Building Permits for Berry Bay Village C

Original title: Berry Bay Village C Expedited Building Permit Bonding Pl#5076 Authorize the Chairman to execute the Agreement for Issuance of Certain Residential Building Permits Under the Expedited Building Permit Program and Construction of Required On- and Off-Site Improvements for the Berry Bay Village C subdivision. As set forth in Section 177.073, Florida Statutes and the County's Land Development Code, the Agreement allows for the issuance of building permits within the residential subdivision prior to the recording of the final plat for the subdivision, provided that construction plans have been approved and the developer provides a financial guarantee for construction of on- and off-site improvements as well as certain indemnifications of the County. No certificates of occupancy may be issued until such time as the on- and off-site site improvements are constructed, and the final plat has been approved by the Board of County Commissioners and recorded with the Clerk of Courts. Accept a Performance Bond for the on-site improvements in the amount of $840,950.00 and for the off-site improvements in the amount of $338,834.00 and provide Development Services with administrative rights to release such performance securities upon proper completion of required improvements, and submittal and approval of all required documentation.

July 22, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This agreement allows construction to begin on homes in the Berry Bay Village C subdivision before the final legal is recorded, provided the developer secures $1,179,784 in s for infrastructure.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Berry Bay Village C Developer

The developer is required to provide financial bonds and indemnifications to the county in exchange for early permit issuance.

Future Homeowners in Berry Bay Village C

Homeowners are affected by the timeline of construction and the requirement that infrastructure be completed before occupancy is permitted.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 22, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The Board of County Commissioners has authorized an agreement allowing the developer of Berry Bay Village C to obtain building permits before the final subdivision is officially recorded. This is contingent upon the developer providing financial guarantees for required infrastructure improvements.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can people move into these homes immediately?
No. While building permits are issued early, no certificates of occupancy can be granted until the infrastructure is finished and the final is recorded.
What happens if the developer fails to build the required infrastructure?
The county holds s totaling $1,179,784 to ensure the construction of required on- and off-site improvements.

Why It Matters

This agreement allows construction to begin on homes in the Berry Bay Village C subdivision before the final legal is recorded, provided the developer secures $1,179,784 in s for infrastructure.

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Expedited Permitting Usage

The use of Section 177.073, Florida Statutes, indicates a standard county policy to allow development to proceed while infrastructure is being finalized.

Connected Entities

otherSection 177.073, Florida StatutesThe legal authority allowing for permits prior to plat recording.Map →

Sources

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