The bill amends various sections of Florida Statutes concerning local government land regulation, particularly focusing on the processing of development permit applications and the imposition of fees by school districts and local governments. It mandates that counties and municipalities specify the minimum information required for certain applications and establishes new timeframes for processing these applications. If a county fails to meet these deadlines, it is required to issue refunds to applicants based on the duration of the delay. The bill also introduces the term "substantive change," which refers to significant alterations in application details that can reset the processing timeline. Additionally, it prohibits school districts from collecting certain fees unless they meet specified requirements and revises the voting threshold for local governments regarding impact fee increases.

Moreover, the bill outlines the process for local governments to adopt comprehensive plan amendments and specifies that they must transmit amendments and supporting data to reviewing agencies within 10 working days after adoption. It establishes timelines for public hearings and includes provisions for comments from state agencies. The bill clarifies that municipalities cannot require applicants to obtain state or federal permits as a condition for processing development permits unless a final agency action has denied such permits beforehand. It also emphasizes that the issuance of a development permit does not guarantee the applicant's ability to secure necessary state or federal permits and mandates that municipalities include a disclaimer with development permits regarding the need for these permits. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 1080 Filed: 125.022, 166.033
S 1080 c1: 125.022, 163.3162, 163.3164, 166.033
S 1080 e1: 125.022, 166.033
S 1080 e2: 125.022, 553.80, 166.033
S 1080 er: 125.022, 553.80, 166.033