FL S1716

Prohibits local governments from applying transportation concurrency or requiring proportionate-share contributions for new business development from July 1, 2013 to July 1, 2016, unless authorized by majority vote of the governing authority.

Exempts existing developments assessed before July 1, 2013 from the prohibition and allows developers to opt-in to have concurrency and proportionate-share requirements applied.

Extends the prohibition only if new business developments of 6,000 square feet or less receive a certificate of occupancy by July 1, 2017; otherwise local governments may apply the requirements retroactively.

Prohibits counties, municipalities, and special districts from imposing new or existing impact fees or transportation mitigation fees on new business development until July 1, 2016, unless authorized by majority vote.

Both prohibitions expire July 1, 2017, and do not apply if they would invalidate existing contracts, debt obligations, or bond covenants.