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FL S0832

FL S0832
Sector Plans


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Introduced
02/11/2015
In Committee
02/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/01/2015

Introduced Session

2015 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Providing that other requirements of this chapter inconsistent with or superseded by certain planning standards relating to a long-term master plan and detailed specific area plans do not apply; authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection, the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, or the water management district to accept compensatory mitigation under certain circumstances, pursuant to a specified section or chapter; authorizing a water management district to issue a permit to an applicant for the same period of time as the applicant's approved master development order, subject to certain requirements and restrictions, etc.

AI Summary

This bill modifies Florida Statutes related to "Sector Plans," which are long-term master plans for entire planning areas and detailed specific area plans that implement them, often waiving certain development regulations. Key provisions include clarifying that requirements inconsistent with or superseded by these planning standards do not apply, allowing state environmental agencies and water management districts to accept conservation easements as compensatory mitigation even if previously recorded, and enabling water management districts to issue permits for consumptive water use for the same duration as an approved master development order under specific circumstances, particularly for areas designated as rural. The bill also clarifies that more specific sector plan provisions will supersede general provisions within the same chapter, but local governments can still require additional data and analysis.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Other Sponsors (1)

Community Affairs (Senate)

Last Action

Died in Fiscal Policy, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1216 (Ch. 2015-30) (on 05/01/2015)

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