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Town attorney outlines recent state beach, land-use bills; says limited local impact
Summary
Town Attorney Sweeney briefed the council on recently passed state bills affecting local land regulation and beaches, including repeal of a 2018 customary-use mechanism; he concluded the new statutes are largely not applicable to Indian River Shores but recommended coordination with county natural-resources staff for beach-restoration matters.
Town Attorney Sweeney reviewed several pieces of recently passed state legislation and the likely consequences for the town, focusing on local government land-regulation changes and a new provision addressing beaches and customary use.
Sweeney said CSSB 1080 (local government land regulation) contains mostly procedural changes and is unlikely to require action by the town because many requirements apply only to larger developments (for example, thresholds tied to 10-acre parcels). The town’s building official, Mr. Held, and staff are aware of procedural updates and will monitor any implementation needs.
Sweeney also…
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