Board approves multiple easement vacations and utility adjustments affecting subdivisions across Hernando County

Mar 3, 2026

Commissioners approved several petitions to vacate internal utility, drainage and landscape easements in subdivisions including Rural Highlands, Storybook Estates, Rolling Oaks and Suncoast Landing after staff reported no objections from affected utilities; motions passed unanimously.

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At the March 3 land‑use hearing the board approved a set of staff‑recommended easement vacations that remove internal utility, drainage and landscape easements in several residential subdivisions. Staff said affected utilities and county departments raised no objection to the proposed vacations, which are intended to allow consolidation of lots or minor site development. Petitions included requests from property owners in Rolling Oaks, Storybook Estates, Suncoast Landing Phase 1, and multiple individual parcel owners in rural areas.

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