The bill amends Florida Statutes sections 177.071 and 177.111 to streamline the process for the administrative approval of plats and replats by designating an administrative authority within counties or municipalities. It requires that certain plat or replat submittals be administratively approved without further action from the governing body if they comply with existing requirements. The governing body must designate an administrative authority responsible for receiving, reviewing, and processing these submittals, which includes providing written notice to applicants regarding the status of their submissions and any necessary documentation. The administrative authority is also prohibited from requesting extensions of time from applicants.

Additionally, the bill modifies the language to replace references to "governing bodies" with "administrative authority" and clarifies the roles and responsibilities of the designated officials. It ensures that applicants receive timely notifications regarding the approval process and the reasons for any denials. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 784 c3: 177.071, 177.111
S 784 er: 177.071, 177.111