Manatee County Government
Survey F.A.Q.
Answers to the most common questions our Division encounters.
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Where can I find a copy of my survey?
Florida is a non-recording state. Thus the Manatee County Survey Division does not have copies of private surveys. Copies of a survey are usually restricted to the Surveying business, client, and third parties.
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Does a Subdivision Plat have to be prepared if I want to split my property?
The Land Development Code (LDC) of Manatee defines a subdivision as: the division of a parcel of land or lot of record that results in the creation of a third parcel of land since May 4, 1981, under five (5) acres in size for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of transfer of ownership, or, if the establishment of a new street is involved, any division of such parcel. The term subdivision shall also include any resubdivision.
The Property Appraiser's Office will give a parcel ID number for any configuration or number of splits to a piece of property, BUT development will very likely not be allowed on such splits.
The Planning Department should be contacted (941) 748-4501 ext. 6871 to discuss your particular situation. -
How are Public rights-of-way established?
Please see the attached file.
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Is there an inventory of Manatee County Roads and Bridges?
The provided PDF file is for informational purposes only. The Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department should be contacted at (941)-708-7497 for the confirmation of the maintenance of a specific right-of-way and the extent/location of the maintenance.
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What should I do if I know a benchmark is going to be destroyed?
Please open the attached document.
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Is there an inventory of Manatee County Recorded Road Plats?
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Are there guidelines for the allocation of riparian rights?
Please see that attached document.
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What is the North American Vertical Datum of 1988?
Please click the following link.
