This bill amends sections 125.01055 and 166.04151 of the Florida Statutes to revise the definitions of certain land use categories related to affordable housing. Specifically, it excludes farms and farm operations, as well as associated uses, from the definitions of "commercial use," "industrial use," and "mixed use." The bill clarifies that these agricultural activities, including the packaging and sale of products raised on the premises, do not fall under the aforementioned categories. Additionally, it removes references to specific industrial facilities such as meat packing and citrus processing facilities from the definition of "industrial use."

The changes aim to provide clearer guidelines for residential development by delineating agricultural activities from commercial and industrial classifications. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 837 Filed: 125.01055, 166.04151
H 837 c1: 125.01055