This bill amends various sections of Florida Statutes concerning land use and development regulations, with a particular focus on agricultural enclaves and the processing of development permits. It prohibits local governments from requiring applicants to install or fund works of art as a condition for development permits. Additionally, it allows owners of agricultural enclaves to seek administrative approval for development without needing to amend the local comprehensive plan, provided their proposals are compatible with surrounding land uses. The bill also establishes a 120-day timeframe for administrative approval and clarifies definitions related to agricultural enclaves and compatibility. Furthermore, it introduces a supermajority vote requirement for certain comprehensive plan amendments and prohibits the initiative or referendum process concerning land development regulations retroactively to initiatives that began after June 1, 2011.

Moreover, the bill outlines new regulations for recreational covenants, defining key terms and establishing requirements for transparency in the collection of amenity dues. It mandates that recreational covenants recorded after July 1, 2025, must include specific details about the parcels affected and the calculation of amenity fees. Additionally, it requires that contracts for the sale of parcels subject to recreational covenants include a disclosure summary informing potential buyers of their obligations regarding amenity dues. The bill also mandates private amenity owners to publicly disclose financial reports detailing amenity dues and expenditures within 60 days after the end of each fiscal year. These measures aim to enhance consumer protection and promote the development of recreational amenities while streamlining the planning process in Florida.

Statutes affected:
S 1118 Filed: 163.3184, 720.302, 720.3086, 212.055, 336.125, 479.01, 558.002, 617.0725, 718.116, 720.3085
S 1118 c1: 171.044, 171.062, 177.071, 720.302, 720.3086