Fla. Stat. 335.187
Unpermitted connections; existing access permits; nonconforming permits; modification and revocation of permits

(1)

Unpermitted connections to the State Highway System in existence on July 1, 1988, which have been in continuous use for a period of 1 year or more shall not require the issuance of a permit and may continue to provide access to the State Highway System. However, the department may require that a permit be obtained for such a connection if a significant change occurs in the use, design, or traffic flow of the connection. If a permit is not obtained, the connection may be closed pursuant to s. 335.1825(3).

(2)

Access permits in effect on July 1, 1988, shall remain valid until modified or revoked. The department may, after written notification and a hearing, as provided for in s. 120.60, modify or revoke an access permit granted prior to July 1, 1988, by requiring relocation, alteration, or closure of the connection if a significant change occurs in the use, design, or traffic flow of the connection.

(3)

The department may issue a nonconforming access permit after finding that to deny an access permit would leave the property without a reasonable means of access to the State Highway System. The department may specify limits on the maximum vehicular use of the connection and may be conditioned on the availability of future alternative means of access for which access permits can be obtained.

(4)

After written notice and the opportunity for a hearing, as provided for in s. 120.60, the department may modify or revoke an access permit issued after July 1, 1988, by requiring relocation, alteration, or closure of an existing connection if a significant change occurs in the use, design, or traffic flow of the connection.

(5)

A means of reasonable access to an abutting state highway may not be denied to a property owner, except on the basis of safety or operational concerns as provided in s. 335.184.

Source: Section 335.187 — Unpermitted connections; existing access permits; nonconforming permits; modification and revocation of permits, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0335.­187 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

335.01
Designation and systemization of public roads 335.02
Authority to designate transportation facilities and rights-of-way and establish lanes 335.06
Access roads to the state park system 335.07
Sufficiency rating system for roads on State Highway System 335.08
Numbering public roads 335.09
Uniform erection and maintenance of traffic control devices 335.10
State Highway System 335.14
Traffic control devices on State Highway System or State Park Road System 335.15
Detour roads 335.16
Wayside parks and access roads to public waters 335.17
State highway construction 335.18
Short title 335.055
Routine maintenance contracts 335.064
Pedestrian walkways and fishing walks or bays 335.065
Bicycle and pedestrian ways along state roads and transportation facilities 335.066
Safe Paths to Schools Program 335.074
Safety inspection of bridges 335.085
Installation of roadside barriers along certain water bodies contiguous with state roads 335.091
Blue Star Memorial Highway designation 335.092
Everglades Parkway scenic highway 335.093
Scenic highway designation 335.141
Regulation of public railroad-highway grade crossings 335.167
State highway construction and maintenance 335.181
Regulation of access to State Highway System 335.182
Regulation of connections to roads on State Highway System 335.183
Permit application fee 335.184
Access permit review process by the department 335.185
Permit conditions 335.187
Unpermitted connections 335.188
Access management standards 335.199
Transportation projects modifying access to adjacent property 335.0415
Public road jurisdiction and transfer process 335.1825
Access permit required

Current through Fall 2025

§ 335.187. Unpermitted connections; existing access permits; nonconforming permits; modification & revocation of permits's source at flsenate​.gov