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FL S1200
Bill
AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "enforcing the Florida Building Code" to explicitly include any process or enforcement related to obtaining and finalizing a building permit, allowing building permit fees to fund those activities
- Clarifies that planning, zoning, and other general government activities not related to obtaining a building permit may not be funded with building code enforcement fees, narrowing a previous broader prohibition
- Requires that total estimated annual revenue from fees, fines, and investment earnings not exceed total estimated annual costs of allowable activities, with unexpended balances carried forward or refunded at local government discretion
- Prohibits local governments from carrying forward unexpended fee balances exceeding the average of their building code enforcement operating budget for the previous 4 fiscal years
- Reenacts sections 125.56(4)(c), 166.222(2), and 553.794(8), F.S., to incorporate the amendments, with an effective date of July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Enforcement of the Florida Building Code
Last Action
Died in Community Affairs
3/8/2024
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