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Development Engineering F.A.Q.
Subdivision review

Q. Where do I get applications needed for the development process, use permit applications, and subdivision exemption applications? What are the fees for these applications? Is there a standard form stating the procedures to follow?
A. These applications and procedures, along with the fee schedule can be obtained online or from Land Development located at:
123 W. Indiana Ave., Room 203
DeLand, FL 32720
Telephone: (386) 736-5942

Use permits, culverts, right-of-way

Q. Do I need a permit to install a culvert?
A. Yes, you will need a use permit for any work done in the County right-of-way. An application may be obtained from the Land Development office at the Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center in DeLand. Call (386) 736-5942 in West Volusia or any of the Building Permit offices.

Q. Is there a list of requirements you can send me on doing work in the County right-of-way?
A. A Use Permit Conditions and Requirements list is included when one obtains an application for Use Permit from Land Development.

Q. The culvert under my driveway is caving in. Will the County replace it?
A. If you're on a County maintained road, contact the Road and Bridge office. In the DeLand area, call (386) 822-6422. In DeBary, Deltona or Osteen, call (407) 668-4745. In the New Smyrna Beach area, call (386) 424-2925, and in the Daytona Beach area, call (386) 239-6535.

Q. High, overgrown bushes in the right-of-way are blocking the view of roadway. Who can help?
A. If you're on a County maintained road, contact the Road and Bridge office. In the DeLand area, call (386) 822-6422. In DeBary, Deltona or Osteen, call (407) 668-4745. In the New Smyrna Beach area, call (386) 424-2925. In the Daytona Beach area, call (386) 239-6535.

Q. Our driveway and yard are being flooded from stormwater and it seems to be caused by a stopped-up culvert, storm drain, or lack of drain on the road. Who can help alleviate problem?
A. If you're on a County maintained road, contact the Road and Bridge office. In the DeLand area, call (386) 822-6422. In DeBary, Deltona or Osteen, call (407) 668-4745. In the New Smyrna Beach area, call (386) 424-2925 and in the Daytona Beach area, call (386) 239-6535.
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Miscellaneous

Q. I need a date of subdivision for a septic tank permit application. Who do I call?
A. If parcel is in an unrecorded subdivision or is just acreage, call (386) 736-5926 to get the date the parcel was divided. If it is in a recorded subdivision, call (386) 736-5967, ext. 2272 for subdivision date.

Q. Can I put up a brick mailbox? What are Volusia County's requirements for mailboxes?
A. Brick mailboxes or any solid structure mailbox that does not conform to the following standards is considered illegal. The type of supports that are acceptable are:

Wood Posts: 4 " diameter if round; 4" x 4" if rectangular
Metal Pipes: 2" inside diameter (maximum) standard steel, or aluminum.
Number of supports: Use only one support for one box or group boxes.

For more information, you may contact Jay D. Preston, County Development Engineer at (386) 736-5926 in DeLand or e-mail your request to: jpreston@co.volusia.fl.us

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