The bill amends Florida Statutes 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 required to approve or deny the submittals within a specified timeframe and must provide written reasons for any denials.

Additionally, the bill modifies the language in existing statutes to replace references to "governing bodies" with "administrative authority" and clarifies the roles and responsibilities of the designated officials. It ensures that the administrative authority cannot request extensions of time from applicants and mandates that any denial of a plat or replat must include specific citations to the requirements that were not met. The bill also includes provisions for the recording of approved plats and replats by the circuit court clerk. 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