Limiting Growth With Classrooms

Florida may propose new legislation that allows local governments to stop residential developments if the schools are full.

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February 4, 2001, 10:00 AM PST

By Christian Madera @http://www.twitter.com/cpmadera

"Taking a page from Orange Countys controversial policy on school crowding, a state advisory group Thursday called for changes to Florida law that could make it easier for local governments to put the brakes on growth when schools have no space for more students. But the proposal from Gov. Jeb Bushs growth-management commission, the last big item to get a vote as the two-day meeting ended in Orlando, came with a key condition. Although it could give the idea a better shot at becoming law, it also could substantially limit its effects. The group voted 18-1 to require that cities and counties make sure that theres room in schools when they consider new subdivisions. As in Orange County, the rule would apply only to early-stage development reviews. Developers who already have residential zoning wouldnt be affected."

Thanks to Christian Peralta

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