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Coral Gables adopts state‑required rules for certified recovery residences amid neighborhood concerns
Summary
The Planning & Zoning Board recommended adoption of code changes implementing Florida Statute 397.487 to regulate certified recovery residences, approving the staff draft while adding a commentary asking the Commission to clarify review criteria for reasonable accommodations and administrative burden; members repeatedly raised safety, parking and service‑call concerns.
The board considered a state‑mandated code update to implement procedures for certified recovery residences consistent with Florida Statute 397.487. Staff said state law requires municipalities to adopt review and approval procedures by Jan. 1, 2026, distinguishing small residences (6 or fewer residents, treated as single‑family uses) from larger residences (7–14 residents) that must follow state…
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