Formally petitioned Orange County for easement vacation. The process involves multiple county departments, public notice periods, and potential BCC (Board of County Commissioners) review.
Pro tip: Budget 2–6 months for this process. Ours took approximately 8 months from first meeting to recorded vacation — it was the longest single item on our entire pre-permit checklist.
NGP application filed with Orange County EPD — streamlined wetland permit for projects with minimal but unavoidable buffer encroachment.
Land clearing begins — building envelope cleared to bare dirt with silt fencing installed at all wetland buffer boundaries.
Land clearing completed — building envelope cleared, graded, and ready for foundation work with all wetland setbacks maintained.
First footer inspection found minor deficiencies — corrections made same day, reinspection scheduled next morning.
First architectural drawings received from DBSS — design incorporates wetland buffers and optimal positioning within buildable envelope.
Culvert pipes installed under driveway — circular driveway designs require two culvert crossings, doubling the cost.