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FL H0933

FL H0933
Growth Management


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Introduced
02/23/2015
In Committee
03/26/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/01/2015

Introduced Session

2015 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Revises provisions regarding developments of regional impacts; authorizes substitution of conservation easements for other lands under specified circumstances; allows consumptive use permits to be as long as approved master development orders; revises provisions regarding regional planning councils; repeals provision addressing substation planning; names Pasco County as pilot community for connected-city corridor plans; establishes parameters for connected-city corridors; revises provisions regarding land development regulations; exempts certain local governments from certain planning requirements; allows land authority to give funds to Key West for affordable housing purposes; specifies use of tourist impact taxes.

AI Summary

This bill revises various provisions related to growth management and land use planning in Florida, including changes to how developments of regional impact (DRIs) are reviewed, allowing for conservation easements to be substituted under certain conditions, and permitting consumptive use permits (water use permits) to have durations matching approved master development orders. It also modifies regulations concerning regional planning councils, repeals a provision on substation planning, designates Pasco County as a pilot community for "connected-city corridors" (areas designed to foster high-tech industry and innovation), and revises land development regulations, with some local governments being exempted from certain planning requirements. Additionally, the bill allows a land authority to provide funds to Key West for affordable housing and specifies how tourist impact taxes are to be used.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (4)

Other Sponsors (3)

Economic Affairs Committee (House), Economic Development and Tourism Subcommittee (House), Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee (House)

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1216 (Ch. 2015-30) (on 04/23/2015)

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