Florida H1193 regulates community residences for people with disabilities, setting siting, licensing, and operational standards.

Florida H1193 amends state statutes to regulate community residences for people with disabilities. It defines community residences and recovery residences, setting specific siting and operational standards. The bill mandates that community residences must be licensed or certified and comply with local zoning laws. It establishes spacing distances between residences to prevent overconcentration and maintain neighborhood character. Local governments must respond to siting requests within a specified timeframe and may require immediate cessation of operations if safety is threatened.

Florida H1193 regulates community residences for people with disabilities, setting siting, licensing, and operational standards.

Florida H1193 amends state statutes to regulate community residences for people with disabilities. It defines community residences and recovery residences, setting specific siting and operational standards. The bill mandates that community residences must be licensed or certified and comply with local zoning laws. It establishes spacing distances between residences to prevent overconcentration and maintain neighborhood character. Local governments must respond to siting requests within a specified timeframe and may require immediate cessation of operations if safety is threatened.