FL S0718

Prohibits initiative or referendum processes regarding land development regulations in addition to existing prohibitions on development orders and comprehensive plan amendments.

Adds definition of "feasibility study" as analysis of economic, market, technical, financial, and management feasibility for proposed annexation or contraction.

Specifies that measurement of land during annexation procedures uses "acres of land" and requires owner consent from more than 50 percent of acreage when more than 70 percent is owned by non-registered electors.

Replaces "report" with "feasibility study" terminology in annexation prerequisites and requires municipalities to file feasibility studies with county commissioners at least 15 days before commencing annexation procedures.

Adds requirement that areas with more than 70 percent acreage owned by non-registered electors cannot be contracted unless owners of more than 50 percent of the acreage consent, effective for petitions filed on or after July 1, 2023.