HF1933 Summary

• Establishes two pathways for airport zoning regulation: municipalities, counties, or joint airport zoning boards may adopt either standard commissioner-approved regulations under section 360.0655 or custom regulations under section 360.0656 with detailed safety analysis.

• Requires 90-day commissioner review of proposed airport zoning regulations with deemed approval if no response is issued; allows local jurisdictions to proceed with custom zoning if commissioner objects to standard zoning.

• Protects existing low-density residential structures and neighborhoods from elimination or nonconforming use classification unless public safety considerations justify the restriction, requiring acquisition or removal at public expense if classified as airport hazards.

• Mandates consideration of airport safety zones in municipal and county comprehensive plans and zoning maps; requires planning agencies to consider airport layout plans and safety zone locations when preparing amendments.

• Creates option in custom zoning for Federal Aviation Administration no-hazard determinations to exempt certain structures from height restrictions without requiring local variance.