The bill amends Florida Statutes concerning local government land regulation, specifically the processing of development permit applications by counties and municipalities. It requires these local governments to provide written specifications for the minimum information needed in applications for zoning approvals and development permits. The bill establishes strict timelines for processing these applications, mandating that counties confirm receipt within five business days and review applications for completeness within 30 days. If an application is found to be deficient, the applicant is given 30 days to rectify the issues. Additionally, the bill prohibits local governments from limiting the number of quasi-judicial or public hearings held each month if such limitations would delay the application process.

Moreover, the bill introduces a refund system for applicants if local governments fail to meet the specified deadlines, with refunds ranging from 10% to 100% of the application fee based on the delay's nature. It clarifies that municipalities cannot require applicants to obtain state or federal permits before processing local development permits unless a final denial has been issued by the relevant agency. The bill also emphasizes that obtaining a development permit does not guarantee approval of state or federal permits. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 1080 Filed: 125.022, 166.033