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FL H0859
Bill
Status
Failed
5/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Fabian Basabe
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AI Summary
- Creates s. 553.845, F.S., cited as the "Flood Damage Prevention Act of 2023," establishing maximum voluntary freeboard of 4 feet for all new construction and substantial improvements, and 9 feet within coastal high-hazard areas
- Prohibits voluntary freeboard from being counted toward the maximum allowable building height in applicable zoning districts for residential, commercial, industrial, and nonresidential structures
- Authorizes local governments to adopt by ordinance minimum freeboard requirements or maximum voluntary freeboard standards that exceed those in the Florida Building Code or established by the act
- Requires the Florida Building Commission to develop and adopt by rule minimum freeboard requirements by November 1, 2023, with immediate effect, and to incorporate those requirements into the next edition of the Florida Building Code
- Mandates the commission review freeboard requirements in the Florida Building Code every 5 years beginning January 2028 and make recommendations to the Legislature on necessary revisions
Legislative Description
Flood Damage Prevention
Last Action
Died in Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee
5/5/2023
Committee Referrals
Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee2/21/2023
Full Bill Text
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