FL S0686

Property owners may apply to certify agricultural land as an "agricultural enclave" if adjacent parcels permit equal or higher density development, with local governments required to provide a compliance report within 30 days and hold a public hearing within 30 days after that

Parcels automatically receive agricultural enclave certification if the local government fails to approve or deny within 90 days of application receipt

Certified agricultural enclaves may be developed for single-family residential housing consistent with adjacent land uses, treated as conforming use regardless of existing comprehensive plans or zoning

Agricultural enclaves are redefined to include parcels up to 1,280 acres (or 4,480 acres in urban areas) that have been in agricultural use for 5 years and are surrounded by at least 50-75% developed or developable land, limited to counties with populations of 1.75 million or less

The amendments expire January 1, 2028, reverting to previous law, and do not apply to protected areas including the Wekiva Study Area, Everglades Protection Area, areas of critical state concern, conservation easements, and military installations