This bill amends various sections of Florida Statutes related to land use and development regulations. It revises the definition of "compatibility" to specify that land uses within the same category can coexist without creating undue adverse impacts on each other. The bill introduces new definitions for "infill residential development" and "contiguous," and it prohibits local land development regulations from denying or delaying residential development approvals based on compatibility if the proposed use is adjacent to existing residential development within the same land use category. Additionally, it requires that applications for infill residential development be administratively approved without the need for comprehensive plan amendments or public hearings, provided they meet certain criteria.

Furthermore, the bill establishes that local governments cannot condition the approval of residential development applications on the payment of certain fees or charges, and any fees imposed must be limited to the actual cost of services provided. It also defines "architectural review board" and outlines the circumstances under which building design regulations may be applied to single-family or two-family dwellings. The bill aims to streamline the approval process for residential developments and ensure that local regulations do not impose unnecessary barriers to housing development. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 208 Filed: 212.055