The proposed bill, titled the Infill Redevelopment Act, aims to facilitate the development of environmentally impacted land within urban areas of Florida by establishing specific guidelines for local governments. It mandates that local governments permit the development of qualifying parcels—defined as environmentally impacted land of at least 5 acres adjacent to residentially zoned land—while ensuring that the density does not exceed the average density of adjacent zoning districts or 25 dwelling units per acre, whichever is lower. The bill also requires local governments to administratively approve subdivision applications for these parcels and prohibits them from using the subdivision process to restrict development.

Additionally, the bill outlines requirements for developers, including maintaining a 20-foot buffer between new developments and adjacent single-family homes or townhouses, and establishing that any recreational facilities on the qualifying parcel have not been in use for at least 12 months. Developers must pay double the applicable parks and recreation impact fees and provide written notice to adjacent property owners about their development plans, including an option for these owners to purchase the parcel at a specified price. The bill emphasizes that local governments cannot adopt regulations that limit the development of qualifying parcels, ensuring a streamlined process for infill redevelopment in urban areas.