This bill amends several sections of Florida Statutes related to land use and development regulations. It establishes that application fees for development permits must reasonably relate to the actual costs of processing applications and must be published on the respective county or municipality's fee schedule. Additionally, it requires interlocal agreements between school boards and local governments to ensure reasonable access to public easements and rights-of-way for school facilities. The bill also mandates that local government comprehensive plans include factors for assessing compatibility of residential uses and outlines specific requirements for local government staff when recommending denial of applications based on compatibility grounds.

Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions for offsite constructed residential dwellings, allowing them to be permitted as of right in certain zoning districts and prohibiting local governments from treating them differently than site-built homes. It also includes a study by the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) to evaluate the effects of removing Urban Development Boundaries in Miami-Dade County and other areas, with a report due by December 1, 2026. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
S 208 Filed: 212.055
S 208 c2: 553.382