CS/HB 7019 Summary

• Changes language in county and municipal development permit requirements from mandatory ("shall") to permissive ("may") regarding attachment of disclaimers and permit conditions about state/federal permits for applications filed after July 1, 2012.

• Prohibits initiative and referendum processes for all development orders and local comprehensive plan amendments, with a narrow exception for charter-authorized processes affecting more than five parcels; applies retroactively to processes commenced after June 1, 2011.

• Establishes a streamlined permitting process for communication facilities within high-speed rail systems, including a 60-day review period for applications and exemption from local land use and zoning regulations; defines "communication facilities" and "railroad company" for the Florida Rail Enterprise Act.

• Extends existing permit deadlines and authorizes commercial development ancillary to professional sports facilities under county lease authority with specific conditions.

• Amends Monroe County onsite sewage treatment and disposal system requirements, allowing alternative standards in certain areas and delaying mandatory connection to central sewer systems until December 31, 2020; extends permit expirations for Florida Keys Area projects by 3 years.