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Introduced
02/17/2025
02/17/2025
In Committee
04/28/2025
04/28/2025
Crossed Over
04/16/2025
04/16/2025
Passed
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/23/2025
06/23/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to platting; amending s. 177.071, F.S.; requiring that certain plat or replat submittals be administratively approved with no further action by certain entities under certain circumstances; requiring the governing body of such county or municipality to designate an administrative authority to receive, review, and process plat or replat submittals; providing requirements for such designation; defining the term “administrative authority”; requiring the administrative authority to submit a certain notice to an applicant; providing requirements for such notice; requiring the administrative authority to approve, approve with conditions, or deny a plat or replat submittal in accordance with the timeframe in the initial written notice to the applicant; requiring the administrative authority to notify the applicant in writing if it declines to approve a plat or replat submittal; requiring that the written notification contain the reasons for denial and other information; prohibiting the administrative authority or other official, employee, agent, or designee from requesting or requiring that the applicant request an extension of time; amending s. 177.111, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Florida's platting laws to streamline the administrative approval process for plats and replats (land subdivision maps) in counties and municipalities. The bill requires local governments to designate a specific administrative authority—which can be a department, division, or an administrative official like a county administrator or city manager—to receive, review, and process plat submittals. This administrative authority must provide written notice to applicants within 7 business days of receiving a plat submittal, identifying any missing documents and explaining the approval process. The administrative authority is then required to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the plat within the timeframe specified in the initial notice, and if denied, must provide a detailed written explanation citing specific areas of non-compliance. Importantly, the bill prohibits the administrative authority from requesting or requiring time extensions from the applicant. The changes aim to make the plat approval process more transparent, efficient, and predictable for developers and local governments. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and applies to both incorporated (city) and unincorporated (county) areas in Florida.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (3)
Community Affairs (Senate), Judiciary (Senate), Rules (Senate)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2025-164 (on 06/23/2025)
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