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FL H1317

Local Regulation of Nonconforming or Unsafe Structures


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Introduced
03/01/2023
In Committee
04/24/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Prohibits local governments from prohibiting, restricting, or preventing demolition of certain structures unless necessary for public safety; authorizes local government to review application for demolition permit only for specified purpose; requires local government to authorize replacement structures to be developed in accordance with certain local development regulations; prohibits local governments from taking certain actions regarding replacement structures; requires development applications to be processed in specified manner; preempts regulation of demolition or replacement of certain structures to state.

AI Summary

This bill, the Resiliency and Safe Structures Act, prohibits local governments from restricting the demolition of certain nonconforming or unsafe structures, unless necessary for public safety. It authorizes local governments to review demolition permit applications only for compliance with building codes and safety regulations, and prevents them from imposing additional requirements or public hearings. The bill also requires local governments to allow replacement structures to be developed to the maximum height and size permitted by local regulations, without further restrictions. The bill applies retroactively and preempts any local laws that limit demolition or redevelopment of these structures, making such local laws void.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Other Sponsors (2)

Commerce Committee (H), Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee (H)

Last Action

Died on Second Reading Calendar (on 05/05/2023)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1317
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1317/BillText/c2/PDF
Analysis - Commerce Committee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1317/Analyses/h1317e.COM.PDF
Analysis - Commerce Committee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1317/Analyses/h1317d.COM.PDF
Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1317/Analyses/h1317c.LFS.PDF
Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1317/Analyses/h1317b.LFS.PDF
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1317/BillText/c1/PDF
Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1317/Analyses/h1317a.RRS.PDF
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1317/Amendment/004915/PDF
Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1317/Analyses/h1317.RRS.PDF
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1317/BillText/Filed/PDF
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