Florida Legislature To Limit Local Growth Management Efforts

Florida's Senate has given preliminary approval to a bill that would make it difficult for local governments to restrict certain types of construction and development.

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April 9, 2003, 9:00 AM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"The Florida Senate approved an amendment to the existing Bert J. Harris Private Property Rights Act that would clear the way for property owners to sue local governments if the value of their land is diminished by height restrictions, density limits or other land use changes. The bill would remove local government's immunity from lawsuits, known as sovereign immunity, for land use decisions."

Thanks to Sheryl Stolzenberg

Read the full story: Legislators want to limit ability to regulate developers

Wednesday, April 9, 2003 in Sun-Sentinel

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