Signed by Governor Ron DeSantis

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends language that would permit counties and municipalities to require a reduced density, floor area ratio, and height restriction for projects that had already received bonuses, variances, or other special exemptions from their respective local government as incentives for development under local land development regulations.

Highlights:

• Amends language that would permit counties and municipalities to require a reduced density, floor area ratio, and height restriction for projects that had already received bonuses, variances, or other special exemptions from their respective local government as incentives for development under local land development regulations (Sec. 1-11).

• Reduces and lowers height restrictions on certain projects within specific single-family residential developments (Sec. 1-11).

• Reduces parking restrictions for qualifying mixed-use developments in “major transportation hubs” and eliminates them for those within a “transit-oriented development/area.” (Sec. 1-11).

• Specifies that the property appraiser must consider a proportionate share of the common spaces and development’s land when determining the property value of the unit. 

• Appropriates $100 million to the Hometown Heroes program and utilizes federal funding (Sec. 1-11).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 12).

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