Considerations for access and/or utility easements across District lands are governed by the 40B-9.142 Florida Administrative Code and District policy. These rules set guidelines that allow the District to protect the natural state and condition of its lands, maintain adequate management control, and receive just compensation for any rights in real property that may be conveyed and for degradation to the land.
Easements must not conflict with the purposes for which the District lands were acquired. Further, applicants must demonstrate that all over avenues for access have been exhausted.
Applicants are responsible for all costs associated with the easement including:
- Fair market value as determined by an approved appraisal
- Survey costs
- Legal fees
- Administrative, recording costs
All access and/or utility easements must be approved and executed by the Governing Board. Requests for access and/or utility easements must provide a complete application for consideration.
Access and Utility Easement Application