The 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 from the definitions of "commercial use," "industrial use," and "mixed use." The bill clarifies that these terms do not encompass activities associated with farms, including the packaging and sale of products raised on the premises. Additionally, it removes references to specific industrial facilities such as meat packing and citrus processing facilities from the definition of "industrial use."

Furthermore, the bill introduces new exceptions to the applicability of these definitions, including areas subject to land development regulations that aim to maintain the open character of land, areas of critical state concern, and the Florida wildlife corridor. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2026.

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