§ 102.54. Vacation and Annulment of Plats Subdividing Land.

A.

Application. An application for a plat vacation shall be submitted in accordance with Article 2, "Common Development Application Elements", of this chapter. An applicant must also provide the information listed below:

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Proof of fee simple title to the whole or that part of the tract covered by the plat sought to be vacated.

2.

A certificate, acceptable to the Director, showing that all state and City taxes and assessments have been paid.

B.

Notice. Notice will be provided in accordance with Chapter 102, Article 4, Table 102.06.1, "Required Public Notice for Development Applications." Any action to vacate, revoke, modify or suspend an approved plat is subject to approval by the Council at a public hearing for which public notice has been provided.

1.

Adoption of Resolution Required. In the event a vacation, revocation, modification or suspension is ordered, a resolution shall be adopted, setting forth the Council's findings and action.

2.

Publishing of Resolution. The adopted resolution shall be published one (1) time in a newspaper of general circulation, within 30 days following the adoption.

C.

Review and Approval. Review and a recommendation for the approval of a request for plat vacations shall be carried out in accordance with Fla. Stat. 177.01. The Council action shall be based upon findings that vacation and reversion to acreage will:

1.

Conform to and be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and

2.

Promote the public health, safety, and welfare.

(Ord. No. 2017-02 , § 3, 2-28-2017)