This bill amends Florida Statutes to enhance land use and zoning regulations by introducing definitions and provisions related to single-family residential uses. It creates a new section, 163.31773, which defines "single-family hybrid use" as a residential land use without restrictions on the number of homes owned by an individual, and "single-family owner use" as a type of residential land use intended for owner occupation, limiting ownership to no more than three homes per individual or affiliated persons. The bill authorizes local governments to incorporate these definitions into their comprehensive plans and land development regulations, allowing them to prohibit single-family hybrid use while permitting single-family owner use within the same land use category.
Additionally, the bill modifies section 70.001 by stating that its provisions do not apply to actions taken by local governments under the newly created section 163.31773. The bill aims to address the evolving housing needs in Florida by promoting homeownership and ensuring that zoning regulations can adapt to support both owner-occupied and hybrid residential uses. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.