Commission updates code to reflect Live Local Act changes allowing certain qualifying developments

Oct 10, 2026

City staff updated Coral Springs’ land-development code to reflect 2026 changes to the Live Local Act (allowing certain properties to qualify for higher density/height if 40% of units are affordable); commissioners approved advancing amendments to a second reading.

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Planning staff outlined changes to the city's land-development code required by the Live Local Act and recent state amendments (HB 1389). The presentation explained that qualifying developments meeting the Act’s criteria may be allowed in some commercial or industrial zones if at least 40% of units are affordable and other statutory conditions are met, and that the state limits some local controls on use, density and height.

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