Florida Statutes
Title XI - County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations

159.494 - Authority to deal with financial institution which employs a member of the authority. - History.—s. 3, ch. 81-321; s. 43, ch. 83-217; s. 197,...

159.50 - Tax exemption. - History.—s. 7, ch. 70-229; s. 4, ch. 73-327; s. 21,...

159.51 - Powers of chapter supplemental. - History.—s. 8, ch. 70-229.

159.52 - Issuance of bonds. - History.—s. 9, ch. 70-229.

159.53 - Construction. - History.—s. 10, ch. 70-229.

Part IV - Housing Finance Authorities (Ss. 159.601-159.623)

159.601 - Short title. - History.—s. 1, ch. 78-89.

159.602 - Finding and declaration of necessity. - (1) Within this state there is a shortage of housing...

159.603 - Definitions. - (1) “Area of operation” means the area within the territorial...

159.604 - Creation of housing finance authorities. - (1) Each county in this state may create by ordinance...

159.605 - Members; employees; duties and compensation. - (1) Each housing finance authority shall be composed of not...

159.606 - Conflicts of interest; disclosure. - History.—s. 6, ch. 78-89; s. 890, ch. 95-147.

159.607 - Removal of members. - History.—s. 7, ch. 78-89; s. 891, ch. 95-147.

159.608 - Powers of housing finance authorities. - (1) To sue and be sued, to have a seal...

159.609 - Limitation. - History.—s. 9, ch. 78-89; s. 3, ch. 93-221.

159.61 - No power of eminent domain. - History.—s. 10, ch. 78-89.

159.611 - Planning, zoning, and building laws. - History.—s. 11, ch. 78-89.

159.612 - Bonds. - (1) A housing finance authority may issue revenue bonds from...

159.613 - Form and sale of bonds. - (1) Bonds of a housing finance authority issued pursuant to...

159.614 - Provisions of bonds and trust indentures. - (1) To pledge all or any part of any payment...

159.615 - Validation of bonds and proceedings. - History.—s. 15, ch. 78-89.

159.616 - Actions to contest validity of bonds. - History.—s. 16, ch. 78-89.

159.617 - Remedies of an obligee of a housing finance authority. - (1) By mandamus, suit, action, or proceeding at law or...

159.618 - Additional remedies conferrable by a housing finance authority. - (1) To obtain the appointment of a receiver of any...

159.619 - Availability of financing. - History.—s. 19, ch. 78-89.

159.62 - Liabilities of a housing finance authority. - History.—s. 20, ch. 78-89.

159.621 - Housing bonds exempted from taxation; notes and mortgages exempted from excise tax on documents. - (1) The bonds of a housing finance authority issued under...

159.622 - Limitation on rates. - History.—s. 24, ch. 78-89.

159.623 - Construction of law. - History.—s. 22, ch. 78-89.

Part V - Research and Development Authorities (Ss. 159.701-159.7095)

159.701 - Purposes. - History.—s. 4, ch. 79-101; s. 1, ch. 85-313; s. 2,...

159.702 - Definitions. - (1) The following words and terms, unless the context clearly...

159.703 - Creation of research and development authorities. - (1) Subject to the provisions of this part, each county...

159.704 - Designation by Board of Governors of the State University System; procedure. - (1) The authority shall prepare and submit to the Board...

159.705 - Powers of the authority. - (1) To have perpetual succession as a body politic and...

159.7055 - Authority reporting requirement. - History.—s. 26, ch. 83-271; s. 7, ch. 86-181; s. 146,...

159.706 - Grandfather clause. - History.—s. 4, ch. 79-101; s. 19, ch. 2007-217. 1Note.—Abolished by...

159.707 - Credit of state or political subdivision not pledged. - (1) The revenue bonds issued by the authority shall not...

159.708 - Tax exemption. - History.—s. 4, ch. 79-101; s. 23, ch. 86-152.

159.709 - Powers of ss. 159.701-159.7095 supplemental. - History.—s. 4, ch. 79-101.

159.7095 - Issuance of bonds. - History.—s. 4, ch. 79-101.

Part VI - Private Activity Bonds (Ss. 159.801-159.816)

159.801 - Short title. - History.—s. 1, ch. 85-282.

159.802 - Purpose. - History.—s. 1, ch. 85-282; s. 1, ch. 87-222.

159.803 - Definitions. - (1) “County” means the geographic boundaries of each county as...

159.804 - Allocation of state volume limitation. - (1)(a) On January 1, 1993, the first $75 million of...

159.805 - Procedures for obtaining allocations; requirements; limitations on allocations; issuance reports. - (1) Except for bonds issued prior to July 1 of...

159.806 - Regional allocation pools. - (1) Each region listed in s. 159.804(2) has an allocation...

159.807 - State allocation pool. - (1) The state allocation pool shall, at all times, first...

159.8075 - Qualified mortgage credit certificates. - (1) On or before December 29 of each year, a...

159.8081 - Manufacturing facility bond pool. - (1) There is established the manufacturing facility bond pool. The...

159.8083 - Florida First Business allocation pool. - History.—s. 11, ch. 95-416; s. 9, ch. 96-320; s. 8,...

159.809 - Recapture of unused amounts. - (1) On June 1 of each year, any portion of...

159.81 - Unused allocations; carryforwards. - (1) The division shall, when requested, provide carryforwards pursuant to...

159.8105 - Allocation of bonds for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. - History.—s. 1, ch. 2016-226.

159.811 - Fees; trust fund. - (1) There shall be imposed a nonrefundable fee on each...

159.812 - Grandfather clause. - (1) Any written confirmation or carryforward issued by the division...

159.813 - Future federal amendments. - History.—s. 1, ch. 85-282; s. 11, ch. 86-181; s. 10,...

159.814 - Form of applications for allocations; requirements. - History.—s. 1, ch. 85-282.

159.815 - Rules. - History.—s. 1, ch. 85-282.

159.816 - Certificate as to state volume limitation. - History.—s. 11, ch. 87-222.

Part VII - Taxable Bonds (Ss. 159.821-159.8291)

159.821 - Short title. - History.—s. 1, ch. 87-237.

159.822 - Legislative findings; purpose. - (1) The ability of governmental units to issue bonds is...

159.823 - Definitions. - (1) “Act” means the “Taxable Bond Act of 1987.” (2)...

159.824 - Conflicts. - History.—s. 1, ch. 87-237.

159.825 - Terms of bonds. - (1) The ordinance, resolution, indenture, agreement, or other instrument providing...

159.826 - Sale of bonds. - History.—s. 1, ch. 87-237.

159.827 - Pledging credit. - (1) The issuance of taxable bonds by a governmental unit...

159.828 - Use of proceeds of bonds. - History.—s. 1, ch. 87-237.

159.829 - Refunding bonds. - History.—s. 1, ch. 87-237.

159.8291 - Construction of law. - History.—s. 1, ch. 87-237.

Part VIII - Qualified Public Educational Facilities Private Activity Bonds (Ss. 159.831-159.835)

159.831 - Short title. - History.—s. 49, ch. 2003-391.

159.832 - Purpose. - History.—s. 49, ch. 2003-391.

159.833 - Definitions. - (1) “Board” means the State Board of Education, created pursuant...

159.834 - Allocation of state volume limitation. - (1) The board shall establish a program for allocating the...

159.835 - Rules. - History.—s. 49, ch. 2003-391.

Part IX - Qualified School Construction Bonds (Ss. 159.841-159.845)

159.841 - Short title. - History.—s. 1, ch. 2009-59.

159.842 - Purpose. - History.—s. 1, ch. 2009-59.

159.843 - Definitions. - (1) “Board” means the State Board of Education, created pursuant...

159.844 - Allocation of state volume limitation. - (1) The board shall establish a program for allocating the...

159.845 - Rules. - History.—s. 1, ch. 2009-59.

Chapter 161 - Beach and Shore Preservation

Part I - Regulation of Construction, Reconstruction, and Other Physical Activity (Ss. 161.011-161.242)

161.011 - Short title. - History.—s. 1, ch. 65-408; s. 1, ch. 2012-65.

161.021 - Definitions. - (1) “Access” or “public access” as used in ss. 161.041,...

161.031 - Personnel and facilities. - History.—s. 1, ch. 65-408; ss. 25, 35, ch. 69-106; s....

161.041 - Permits required. - (1) If a person, firm, corporation, county, municipality, township, special...

161.0415 - Citation of rule. - History.—s. 1, ch. 79-161; s. 4, ch. 2000-141; s. 34,...

161.042 - Coastal construction and excavation in barrier beach inlets. - History.—s. 3, ch. 78-257; s. 1, ch. 80-183; s. 20,...

161.051 - Coastal construction by persons, firms, corporations, or local authorities. - History.—s. 1, ch. 65-408.

161.052 - Coastal construction and excavation; regulation. - (1) No person, firm, corporation, municipality, county, or other public...

161.053 - Coastal construction and excavation; regulation on county basis. - (1)(a) The Legislature finds and declares that the beaches in...

161.0531 - Development agreements. - (1) At the request of the property owner, the department...

161.0535 - Permits; fees, costs. - History.—s. 2, ch. 83-247; s. 34, ch. 85-55; s. 14,...

161.054 - Administrative fines; liability for damage; liens. - (1) In addition to the penalties provided for in ss....

161.055 - Concurrent processing of permits. - (1) When an activity for which a permit is required...

161.061 - Coastal construction serving no public purpose, endangering human life, health, or welfare, or becoming unnecessary or undesirable. - (1) Any coastal construction, or any structure including groins, jetties,...

161.071 - Prosecuting officers to assist enforcement of this part. - History.—s. 1, ch. 65-408; ss. 25, 35, ch. 69-106; s....

161.081 - Powers of Department of Legal Affairs. - History.—s. 1, ch. 65-408; ss. 11, 25, 35, ch. 69-106;...

161.082 - Review of innovative technologies for beach nourishment. - History.—s. 2, ch. 93-8; s. 25, ch. 94-356; s. 6,...

161.085 - Rigid coastal armoring structures. - (1) The state recognizes the need to protect private structures...

161.088 - Declaration of public policy respecting beach erosion control and beach restoration and nourishment projects. - History.—s. 3, ch. 86-138; s. 1, ch. 98-311; s. 7,...

161.091 - Beach management; funding; repair and maintenance strategy. - (1) Subject to such appropriations as the Legislature may make...

161.101 - State and local participation in authorized projects and studies relating to beach management and erosion control. - (1) The Legislature recognizes that beach erosion is a statewide...

161.111 - Shore erosion emergency. - History.—s. 1, ch. 65-408; ss. 25, 35, ch. 69-106; s....

161.121 - Penalty. - History.—s. 1, ch. 65-408; s. 83, ch. 71-136; s. 2,...

161.131 - Construction of ss. 161.011-161.212. - History.—s. 3, ch. 65-408; s. 6, ch. 86-138.

161.141 - Property rights of state and private upland owners in beach restoration project areas. - History.—s. 1, ch. 70-276; s. 1, ch. 79-233; s. 1,...

161.142 - Declaration of public policy relating to improved navigation inlets. - (1) All construction and maintenance dredgings of beach-quality sand are...

161.143 - Inlet management; planning, prioritizing, funding, approving, and implementing projects. - (1) Studies, projects, and activities for the purpose of mitigating...

161.144 - Policy guidance related to sand source management. - History.—s. 4, ch. 2007-99.

161.151 - Definitions; ss. 161.141-161.211. - (1) “Board of trustees” means the Board of Trustees of...

161.161 - Procedure for approval of projects. - (1) The department shall develop and maintain a comprehensive long-term...

161.163 - Coastal areas used by sea turtles; rules. - History.—s. 15, ch. 86-138; s. 1, ch. 2000-211.

161.181 - Recording of resolution and survey of board of trustees. - History.—s. 5, ch. 70-276; s. 1, ch. 70-439; s. 3,...

161.191 - Vesting of title to lands. - (1) Upon the filing of a copy of the board...

161.201 - Preservation of common-law rights. - History.—s. 7, ch. 70-276.

161.211 - Cancellation of resolution for nonperformance by board of trustees. - (1) If for any reason construction of the beach erosion...

161.212 - Judicial review relating to permits and licenses. - (1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise...

161.242 - Harvesting of sea oats and sea grapes prohibited; possession prima facie evidence of violation. - (1) The purpose of this section is to protect the...

Part II - Beach and Shore Preservation Districts (Ss. 161.25-161.45)

161.25 - County beach and shore preservation authority; board of county commissioners. - History.—s. 1, ch. 65-408.

161.26 - Expenses; use of county funds. - History.—s. 1, ch. 65-408.

161.27 - Personnel and facilities. - History.—s. 1, ch. 65-408.

161.28 - Comprehensive county beach and shore preservation program. - History.—s. 1, ch. 65-408.

161.29 - Benefit categories or zones. - History.—s. 1, ch. 65-408.

161.31 - Establishment of districts. - (1) Districts established under the provisions of this part shall...

161.32 - Existing erosion prevention district. - History.—s. 1, ch. 65-408.

161.33 - Cooperation with federal, state, and other governmental entities. - (1) The board of county commissioners, for itself or on...

161.34 - Coordination of county preservation activities. - History.—s. 1, ch. 65-408.

161.35 - County shoreline; supervisory and regulatory powers of board of county commissioners. - (1) With the consent of the department and of any...

161.36 - General powers of authority. - (1) To make contracts and enter into agreements; (2) To...

161.37 - Capital, operation and maintenance costs; district benefits tax levy. - (1) To provide for the capital, operation and maintenance cost...

161.38 - Issuance of bonds. - (1) The board of county commissioners, for and on behalf...

161.39 - Cooperation between two or more counties. - (1) When two or more counties have created one or...

161.40 - Tax exemptions. - History.—s. 1, ch. 65-408; s. 51, ch. 89-356.

161.41 - Construction of ss. 161.25-161.40. - History.—s. 3, ch. 65-408.

161.45 - Effect of repeal of chapter 158 on districts created prior to repeal. - History.—s. 2, ch. 65-126.

Part III - Coastal Zone Protection (Ss. 161.52-161.58)

161.52 - Short title. - History.—s. 36, ch. 85-55.

161.53 - Legislative intent. - (1) The Legislature recognizes that coastal areas play an important...

161.54 - Definitions. - (1) “Coastal building zone” means the land area from the...

161.55 - Requirements for activities or construction within the coastal building zone. - (1) REGULATION OF COASTAL MINOR STRUCTURES.—Minor structures shall be designed...

161.551 - Public financing of construction projects within the coastal building zone. - (1) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Coastal...

161.56 - Establishment of local enforcement. - (1) Nothing in ss. 161.52-161.58 shall be construed to limit...

161.57 - Coastal properties disclosure statement. - (1) The Legislature finds that it is necessary to ensure...

161.58 - Vehicular traffic on coastal beaches. - (1) Vehicular traffic, except that which is necessary for cleanup,...

Part IV - Oceans and Coastal Resources Act (Ss. 161.70-161.76)

161.70 - Short title. - History.—s. 1, ch. 2005-166.

161.71 - Definitions. - (1) “Commission” means the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission created...

161.72 - Findings and intent. - (1) The Legislature finds that: (a) The oceans and coastal...

161.73 - Composition. - (1) Five members shall be appointed by the secretary of...

161.74 - Responsibilities. - (1) RESEARCH REVIEW.—Prior to the development of the research plan,...

161.76 - Preservation of authority. - History.—s. 1, ch. 2005-166.

Chapter 162 - County or Municipal Code Enforcement

Part I - Local Government Code Enforcement Boards (Ss. 162.01-162.13)

162.01 - Short title. - History.—s. 1, ch. 80-300; s. 72, ch. 81-259; s. 1,...

162.02 - Intent. - History.—s. 1, ch. 80-300; s. 2, ch. 82-37; s. 1,...

162.03 - Applicability. - (1) Each county or municipality may, at its option, create...

162.04 - Definitions. - (1) “Local governing body” means the governing body of the...

162.05 - Local government code enforcement boards; organization. - (1) The local governing body may appoint one or more...

162.06 - Enforcement procedure. - (1)(a) It shall be the duty of the code inspector...

162.07 - Conduct of hearing. - (1) Upon request of the code inspector, or at such...

162.08 - Powers of enforcement boards. - (1) Adopt rules for the conduct of its hearings. (2)...

162.09 - Administrative fines; costs of repair; liens. - (1) An enforcement board, upon notification by the code inspector...

162.10 - Duration of lien. - History.—s. 9, ch. 82-37; s. 9, ch. 86-201; s. 9,...

162.11 - Appeals. - History.—s. 1, ch. 80-300; s. 10, ch. 82-37; s. 3,...

162.12 - Notices. - (1) All notices required by this part must be provided...

162.125 - Actions for money judgments under this chapter; limitation. - History.—s. 4, ch. 2000-125.

162.13 - Provisions of act supplemental. - History.—s. 11, ch. 82-37; s. 3, ch. 2021-167.

Part II - Supplemental County or Municipal Code or Ordinance Enforcement Procedures (Ss. 162.21-162.30)

162.21 - Enforcement of county or municipal codes or ordinances; penalties. - (1) As used in this section, “code enforcement officer” means...

162.22 - Designation of enforcement methods and penalties for violation of municipal ordinances. - History.—s. 1, ch. 94-255.

162.23 - Notice to appear. - (1) Notwithstanding s. 34.07, a code enforcement officer, designated pursuant...

162.30 - Civil actions to enforce county and municipal ordinances. - History.—s. 87, ch. 2003-402.

Chapter 163 - Intergovernmental Programs

Part I - Miscellaneous Programs (Ss. 163.01-163.211)

163.01 - Florida Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1969. - (1) This section shall be known and may be cited...

163.02 - Councils of local public officials. - (1) The governing bodies of any two or more counties,...

163.035 - Establishment of recreational customary use. - (1) DEFINITION.—The term “governmental entity” includes an agency of the...

163.04 - Energy devices based on renewable resources. - (1) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter or other provision...

163.045 - Tree pruning, trimming, or removal on residential property. - (1) For purposes of this section, the term: (a) “Documentation”...

163.05 - Small County Technical Assistance Program. - (1) Among small counties, the Legislature finds that: (a) The...

163.055 - Local Government Financial Technical Assistance Program. - (1) Among municipalities and special districts, the Legislature finds that:...

163.06 - Miami River Commission. - (1)(a) The Miami River Commission is hereby established as the...

163.061 - Miami River Commission; unanimous vote required for certain acts. - (1) No item, motion, directive, or policy position that would...

163.065 - Miami River Improvement Act. - (1) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be cited as the “Miami...

163.08 - Supplemental authority for improvements to real property. - (1)(a) In chapter 2008-227, Laws of Florida, the Legislature amended...

163.09 - Utility Cost Containment Bond Act. - (1) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be cited as the “Utility...

163.11 - Biscayne Bay Commission. - (1) The Biscayne Bay Commission is hereby established as an...

163.211 - Licensing of occupations preempted to state. - (1) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section: (a) “Licensing” means any...

Part II - Growth Policy; County and Municipal Planning; Land Development Regulation (Ss. 163.2511-163.3253)

163.2511 - Urban infill and redevelopment. - (1) Sections 163.2511-163.2520 may be cited as the “Growth Policy...

163.2514 - Growth Policy Act; definitions. - (1) “Local government” means any county or municipality. (2) “Urban...

163.2517 - Designation of urban infill and redevelopment area. - (1) A local government may designate a geographic area or...

163.2520 - Economic incentives. - (1) A local government with an adopted urban infill and...

163.3161 - Short title; intent and purpose. - (1) This part shall be known and may be cited...

163.3162 - Agricultural Lands and Practices. - (1) LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.—The Legislature finds that agricultural production...

163.3163 - Applications for development permits; disclosure and acknowledgment of contiguous sustainable agricultural land. - (1) This section may be cited as the “Agricultural Land...

163.3164 - Community Planning Act; definitions. - (1) “Adaptation action area” or “adaptation area” means a designation...

163.3167 - Scope of act. - (1) The several incorporated municipalities and counties shall have power...

163.3168 - Planning innovations and technical assistance. - (1) The Legislature recognizes the need for innovative planning and...

163.3171 - Areas of authority under this act. - (1) A municipality shall exercise authority under this act for...

163.3174 - Local planning agency. - (1) The governing body of each local government, individually or...

163.3175 - Legislative findings on compatibility of development with military installations; exchange of information between local governments and military installations. - (1) The Legislature finds that incompatible development of land close...

163.3177 - Required and optional elements of comprehensive plan; studies and surveys. - (1) The comprehensive plan shall provide the principles, guidelines, standards,...

163.31771 - Accessory dwelling units. - (1) The Legislature finds that the median price of homes...

163.31777 - Public schools interlocal agreement. - (1) The county and municipalities located within the geographic area...

163.3178 - Coastal management. - (1) The Legislature recognizes there is significant interest in the...

163.3179 - Family homestead. - History.—s. 6, ch. 92-129.

163.3180 - Concurrency. - (1) Sanitary sewer, solid waste, drainage, and potable water are...

163.31801 - Impact fees; short title; intent; minimum requirements; audits; challenges. - (1) This section may be cited as the “Florida Impact...

163.31802 - Prohibited standards for security devices. - History.—s. 6, ch. 2009-96; s. 1, ch. 2011-8.

163.3181 - Public participation in the comprehensive planning process; intent; alternative dispute resolution. - (1) It is the intent of the Legislature that the...

163.3182 - Transportation deficiencies. - (1) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this section, the term: (a) “Transportation...

163.3184 - Process for adoption of comprehensive plan or plan amendment. - (1) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section, the term: (a) “Affected...

163.3187 - Process for adoption of small scale comprehensive plan amendment. - (1) A small scale development amendment may be adopted under...

163.3191 - Evaluation and appraisal of comprehensive plan. - (1) At least once every 7 years, each local government...

163.3194 - Legal status of comprehensive plan. - (1)(a) After a comprehensive plan, or element or portion thereof,...

163.3197 - Legal status of prior comprehensive plan. - History.—s. 13, ch. 75-257; s. 12, ch. 85-55.

163.3201 - Relationship of comprehensive plan to exercise of land development regulatory authority. - History.—s. 14, ch. 75-257; s. 13, ch. 85-55.

163.3202 - Land development regulations. - (1) Within 1 year after submission of its comprehensive plan...

163.3204 - Cooperation by state and regional agencies. - History.—s. 15, ch. 75-257; s. 3, ch. 79-65; s. 11,...

163.3205 - Solar facility approval process. - (1) It is the intent of the Legislature to encourage...

163.32051 - Floating solar facilities. - (1)(a) The Legislature finds that floating solar facilities, also known...

163.3206 - Fuel terminals. - (1) It is the intent of the Legislature to maintain,...

163.3208 - Substation approval process. - (1) It is the intent of the Legislature to maintain,...

163.3209 - Electric transmission and distribution line right-of-way maintenance. - History.—s. 2, ch. 2006-268; s. 2, ch. 2019-155.

163.3211 - Conflict with other statutes. - History.—s. 17, ch. 75-257; s. 17, ch. 85-55; s. 25,...

163.3213 - Administrative review of land development regulations. - (1) It is the intent of the Legislature that substantially...

163.3215 - Standing to enforce local comprehensive plans through development orders. - (1) Subsections (3) and (4) provide the exclusive methods for...

163.3217 - Municipal overlay for municipal incorporation. - (1) PURPOSE.—In order to assist in the planning for future...

163.3220 - Short title; legislative intent. - (1) Sections 163.3220-163.3243 may be cited as the “Florida Local...

163.3221 - Florida Local Government Development Agreement Act; definitions. - (1) “Brownfield designation” means a resolution adopted by a local...

163.3223 - Applicability. - History.—s. 21, ch. 86-191.

163.3225 - Public hearings. - (1) Before entering into, amending, or revoking a development agreement,...

163.3227 - Requirements of a development agreement. - (1) A development agreement shall include the following: (a) A...

163.3229 - Duration of a development agreement and relationship to local comprehensive plan. - History.—s. 24, ch. 86-191; s. 32, ch. 91-45; s. 11,...

163.3231 - Consistency with the comprehensive plan and land development regulations. - History.—s. 25, ch. 86-191.

163.3233 - Local laws and policies governing a development agreement. - (1) The local government’s laws and policies governing the development...

163.3235 - Periodic review of a development agreement. - History.—s. 27, ch. 86-191; s. 12, ch. 92-129; s. 25,...

163.3237 - Amendment or cancellation of a development agreement. - History.—s. 28, ch. 86-191; s. 3, ch. 2021-195.

163.3239 - Recording and effectiveness of a development agreement. - History.—s. 29, ch. 86-191; s. 13, ch. 92-129; s. 26,...

163.3241 - Modification or revocation of a development agreement to comply with subsequently enacted state and federal law. - History.—s. 30, ch. 86-191.

163.3243 - Enforcement. - History.—s. 31, ch. 86-191; s. 27, ch. 2011-139.

163.3245 - Sector plans. - (1) In recognition of the benefits of long-range planning for...

163.3246 - Local government comprehensive planning certification program. - (1) There is created the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Certification...

163.32466 - Readoption by ordinance of plan amendments adopted pursuant to former s. 163.32465, subject to local referendum. - History.—ss. 76, 80, ch. 2011-139; s. 11, ch. 2015-2.

163.3248 - Rural land stewardship areas. - (1) Rural land stewardship areas are designed to establish a...

163.325 - Short title. - History.—s. 1, ch. 2013-224.

163.3251 - Definitions. - (1) “Department” means the Department of Economic Opportunity. (2) “Local...

163.3252 - Local manufacturing development program; master development approval for manufacturers. - (1)(a) A local government that elects to establish a local...

163.3253 - Coordinated manufacturing development approval process. - (1) The approval process must include collaboration and coordination among,...

Part III - Community Redevelopment (Ss. 163.330-163.463)

163.330 - Short title. - History.—s. 1, ch. 69-305.

163.335 - Findings and declarations of necessity. - (1) It is hereby found and declared that there exist...

163.340 - Definitions. - (1) “Agency” or “community redevelopment agency” means a public agency...

163.345 - Encouragement of private enterprise. - (1) Any county or municipality, to the greatest extent it...

163.346 - Notice to taxing authorities. - History.—s. 8, ch. 84-356; s. 2, ch. 93-286; s. 13,...

163.350 - Workable program. - History.—s. 5, ch. 69-305; s. 3, ch. 84-356; s. 3,...

163.353 - Power of taxing authority to tax or appropriate funds to a redevelopment trust fund in order to preserve and enhance the tax base of the authority. - History.—s. 21, ch. 84-356.

163.355 - Finding of necessity by county or municipality. - (1) One or more slum or blighted areas, or one...

163.356 - Creation of community redevelopment agency. - (1) Upon a finding of necessity as set forth in...

163.357 - Governing body as the community redevelopment agency. - (1)(a) As an alternative to the appointment of not fewer...

163.358 - Exercise of powers in carrying out community redevelopment and related activities. - (1) The power to determine an area to be a...

163.360 - Community redevelopment plans. - (1) Community redevelopment in a community redevelopment area shall not...

163.361 - Modification of community redevelopment plans. - (1) If at any time after the approval of a...

163.362 - Contents of community redevelopment plan. - (1) Contain a legal description of the boundaries of the...

163.365 - Neighborhood and communitywide plans. - (1) Any municipality or county or any public body authorized...

163.367 - Public officials, commissioners, and employees subject to code of ethics. - (1) The officers, commissioners, and employees of a community redevelopment...

163.370 - Powers; counties and municipalities; community redevelopment agencies. - (1) Counties and municipalities may not exercise the power of...

163.371 - Reporting requirements. - (1) By January 1, 2020, each community redevelopment agency shall...

163.3755 - Termination of community redevelopment agencies. - (1) A community redevelopment agency in existence on October 1,...

163.3756 - Inactive community redevelopment agencies. - (1) The Legislature finds that a number of community redevelopment...

163.380 - Disposal of property in community redevelopment area. - (1) Any county, municipality, or community redevelopment agency may sell,...

163.385 - Issuance of revenue bonds. - (1)(a) When authorized or approved by resolution or ordinance of...

163.387 - Redevelopment trust fund. - (1)(a) After approval of a community redevelopment plan, there may...

163.390 - Bonds as legal investments. - History.—s. 13, ch. 69-305; s. 12, ch. 77-391; s. 16,...

163.395 - Property exempt from taxes and from levy and sale by virtue of an execution. - (1) All property of any county, municipality, or community redevelopment...

163.400 - Cooperation by public bodies. - (1) For the purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking,...

163.405 - Title of purchaser. - History.—s. 16, ch. 69-305; s. 15, ch. 77-391.

163.410 - Exercise of powers in counties with home rule charters. - History.—s. 17, ch. 69-305; s. 1, ch. 83-29; s. 9,...

163.415 - Exercise of powers in counties without home rule charters. - History.—s. 18, ch. 69-305.

163.430 - Powers supplemental to existing community redevelopment powers. - History.—s. 21, ch. 69-305; s. 29, ch. 2008-4.

163.445 - Assistance to community redevelopment by state agencies. - History.—s. 25, ch. 69-305; s. 16, ch. 77-391; s. 19,...

163.450 - Municipal and county participation in neighborhood development programs under Pub. L. No. 90-448. - History.—s. 26, ch. 69-305; s. 19, ch. 85-80.

163.463 - Applicability of ch. 2002-294. - (1) Amendments to this part, as provided by this act,...

Part IV - Neighborhood Improvement Districts (Ss. 163.501-163.526)

163.501 - Short title. - History.—s. 55, ch. 87-243; s. 1, ch. 91-86.

163.502 - Legislative findings and purpose. - (1) The Legislature hereby finds and declares that among the...

163.503 - Definitions. - (1) “Safe neighborhood improvement district,” “district,” or “neighborhood improvement district”...

163.5035 - Safe neighborhood improvement districts; compliance with special district provisions. - History.—s. 4, ch. 91-86.

163.504 - Safe neighborhood improvement districts; formation authorized by ordinance; jurisdictional boundaries. - History.—s. 58, ch. 87-243; s. 25, ch. 88-381; s. 5,...

163.5055 - Registration of district establishment; notice of dissolution. - (1)(a) Each neighborhood improvement district authorized and established under this...

163.506 - Local government neighborhood improvement districts; creation; advisory council; dissolution. - (1) After a local planning ordinance has been adopted authorizing...

163.508 - Property owners’ association neighborhood improvement districts; creation; powers and duties; duration. - (1) After a local planning ordinance has been adopted authorizing...

163.511 - Special neighborhood improvement districts; creation; referendum; board of directors; duration; extension. - (1) After a local planning ordinance has been adopted authorizing...

163.512 - Community redevelopment neighborhood improvement districts; creation; advisory council; dissolution. - (1) Upon the recommendation of the community redevelopment agency and...

163.513 - Crime prevention through community policing innovations, environmental design, environmental security, and defensible space functions of neighborhood improvement districts. - (1) Collect data on the types, frequency, severity, and location...

163.514 - Powers of neighborhood improvement districts. - (1) Enter into contracts and agreements and sue and be...

163.5151 - Fiscal management; budget preparation. - (1) Subject to agreement with the local governing body, all...

163.516 - Safe neighborhood improvement plans. - (1) A safe neighborhood improvement plan is mandated for all...

163.524 - Neighborhood Preservation and Enhancement Program; participation; creation of Neighborhood Preservation and Enhancement Districts; creation of Neighborhood Councils and Neighborhood Enhancement Plans. - (1) The governing body of any municipality or county may...

163.526 - Neighborhood Councils and local government designated agency; powers and duties. - (1) The Neighborhood Councils shall have all of the following...

Part V - Regional Transportation Authorities (Ss. 163.565-163.58)

163.565 - Short title. - History.—s. 1, ch. 71-373; s. 1, ch. 73-278.

163.566 - Definitions. - (1) “Authority” means a body politic and corporate created pursuant...

163.567 - Regional transportation authorities. - (1) Any two or more contiguous counties, municipalities, other political...

163.568 - Purposes and powers. - (1) The authority created and established by this part is...

163.569 - Exemption from regulation. - History.—s. 5, ch. 71-373; s. 1, ch. 73-278; s. 20,...

163.570 - Special region taxation. - (1) Any regional transportation authority created hereunder shall be deemed...

163.571 - Issuance of bonds. - History.—s. 7, ch. 71-373; s. 1, ch. 73-278.

163.572 - Expansion of area. - History.—s. 8, ch. 71-373; s. 1, ch. 73-278.

163.58 - Transportation fare discounts. - History.—s. 2, ch. 2016-196.

Part VI - Collaborative Client Information Systems (Ss. 163.61-163.65)

163.61 - “Agency” defined. - History.—s. 43, ch. 97-286.

163.62 - Collaborative client information system; establishment. - History.—s. 44, ch. 97-286.

163.63 - Steering committee; security policy information sharing agreements. - (1) The counties involved in the creation and administration of...

163.64 - Sharing of client information. - History.—s. 46, ch. 97-286.

163.65 - Agencies receiving government funding encouraged to participate. - History.—s. 47, ch. 97-286.

Chapter 164 - Governmental Disputes

164.101 - Short Title. - History.—s. 1, ch. 87-346; s. 1, ch. 99-279.

164.102 - Purpose and Intent. - History.—s. 2, ch. 87-346; s. 2, ch. 99-279.

164.1031 - Definitions. - (1) “Local governmental entities” includes municipalities, counties, school boards, special...

164.1041 - Duty to Negotiate. - (1) If a governmental entity files suit against another governmental...

164.1051 - Scope. - (1) Any issue relating to local comprehensive plans or plan...

164.1052 - Initiation of Conflict Resolution Procedure; Duty to Give Notice. - (1) The governing body of a governmental entity shall initiate...

164.1053 - Conflict Assessment Phase. - (1) After the initiation of the conflict resolution procedure, and...

164.1055 - Joint Public Meeting. - (1) Failure to resolve a conflict after following authorized procedures...

164.1056 - Final Resolution. - History.—s. 9, ch. 99-279.

164.1057 - Execution of Resolution of Conflict. - History.—s. 10, ch. 99-279.

164.1058 - Penalty. - History.—s. 4, ch. 87-346; s. 11, ch. 99-279; s. 7,...

164.1061 - Time Extensions. - History.—s. 12, ch. 99-279.

164.1065 - Applicability of Ch. 99-279. - History.—s. 14, ch. 99-279.

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