This bill amends various sections of Florida Statutes related to local government impact fees and development permits. It specifically prohibits counties and municipalities from requiring applicants to install or pay for works of art as a condition for processing development permits or orders. Additionally, the bill introduces the definition of "extraordinary circumstances," which pertains to population estimates and growth in relation to impact fees. It mandates that a demonstrated-need study for increasing impact fees must include specific information about projects that will benefit from the increase and how they relate to the extraordinary circumstances.
Furthermore, the bill outlines the requirements for local governments to justify any increase in impact fees beyond established limitations, including the completion of a demonstrated-need study within the last 12 months and holding public workshops to discuss the extraordinary circumstances. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.