Florida S0840 restricts local governments from enforcing certain moratoriums and amendments after a hurricane.

Florida S0840 amends land use regulations for local governments affected by natural disasters. It prohibits impacted local governments from enforcing certain moratoriums, requiring repairs to meet specific requirements, or enforcing changes to procedures. The bill allows enforcement if the application is initiated by a private party and the property is owned by them. It also provides residents and business owners the right to bring a civil action for violations, entitling them to a preliminary injunction and reasonable attorney fees and costs if successful. The bill expires June 30, 2026.

Florida S0840 restricts local governments from enforcing certain moratoriums and amendments after a hurricane.

Florida S0840 amends land use regulations for local governments affected by natural disasters. It prohibits impacted local governments from enforcing certain moratoriums, requiring repairs to meet specific requirements, or enforcing changes to procedures. The bill allows enforcement if the application is initiated by a private party and the property is owned by them. It also provides residents and business owners the right to bring a civil action for violations, entitling them to a preliminary injunction and reasonable attorney fees and costs if successful. The bill expires June 30, 2026.