Florida § 177.142 - Renaming of subdivisions and streets on plats and maps.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 177.142 — Renaming of subdivisions and streets on plats and maps., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 177.142. Renaming of subdivisions and streets on plats and maps.
If the local governing body determines that a subdivision, street, or other name appearing on a recorded plat or map or an unrecorded map maintained by the clerk of the circuit court pursuant to s. 177.132 constitutes an ethnic or racial slur, the local governing body is authorized to change that name by ordinance. The clerk of the circuit court of the county shall place in the margin of the plat or map a notation that an ordinance has been passed changing the name, the date of the name change, and the book and page in the public records where the ordinance is recorded.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 177.142
What does Florida Statutes § 177.142 cover?
Section 177.142 ("Renaming of subdivisions and streets on plats and maps.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 177.142?
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