Bill > S7000

This bill modifies Florida law to streamline the development review process by exempting certain projects from extensive state oversight. Specifically, it amends section 163.3184 to remove the requirement for projects that qualify as a "development of regional impact" (a development that is likely to have a significant effect on the environment or the welfare of citizens of more than one county) to undergo the state coordinated review process, which is a comprehensive evaluation by state agencies. Instead, it directs that proposed developments that are consistent with a local government's comprehensive plan, as defined in section 163.3194(3)(b), will not need to go through either the state coordinated review process or the development of regional impact review process, unless it involves changes to an existing development order. This change aims to reduce regulatory burdens for developments that already align with local growth plans.