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Commission approves resolution letting administrative official approve final plats under new state statute
Summary
The commission voted 5‑0 to adopt a resolution that implements a Florida statute (commonly cited as '177') allowing final plat approvals to be handled administratively rather than waiting for a board hearing. Staff and the county attorney said the change speeds approvals and mirrors state law; the commission asked to review code revisions later.
The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners on Aug. 5 approved a resolution allowing the county’s administrative official to approve final plats after a recent change in state law.
Planning staff and the county attorney told the commission the Florida Legislature enacted a statutory change that effectively preempts local governments on the administrative approval of final plats. Development Services Director Omar Pablo said the statute prevents counties from requiring final…
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