This bill amends Florida's land use and development regulations by revising the definition of "compatibility" to specify that land uses must coexist within the same land use category as designated in a local government's comprehensive plan. It prohibits local governments from adopting land development regulations that condition the approval of residential development applications on fees based on construction costs, and establishes that any such regulations will be null and void. Additionally, the bill defines "infill residential development" and "contiguous," providing clarity on what constitutes these terms in the context of land use.

Furthermore, the bill mandates the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) to conduct a study on the implications of removing the Urban Development Boundary (UDB) in Miami-Dade County and other counties. The study will assess whether counties can still manage growth and protect the environment without such boundaries, and it will analyze the economic impacts related to land and housing costs. OPPAGA is required to submit the findings of this study to the Legislature by October 1, 2026, with the act set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 399 Filed: 163.3164