The 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 counties and municipalities from requiring the installation or funding of 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 revises definitions related to agricultural enclaves and compatibility, clarifying that ethanol production is not classified as chemical manufacturing, and introduces new requirements for local comprehensive plans, including the prohibition of certain mandates and the necessity for consistent data.

Furthermore, the legislation establishes new regulations regarding recreational covenants, requiring transparency in financial obligations associated with privately owned recreational amenities. It mandates that contracts for the sale of parcels subject to recreational covenants include a disclosure summary of amenity dues and obligations. The bill also requires private amenity owners to provide detailed financial reports on amenity dues and expenditures, ensuring that this information is accessible to parcel owners. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the development process, enhance property owners' rights, and ensure that local regulations are based on sound data and transparency.

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