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Council approves first reading to shift plat approvals to administrative review, with clarifying language requested
Summary
On first reading the council approved Ordinance 2025-21, moving plat approvals to administrative review to comply with state law; members and public pressed for explicit ties to council‑approved site plans, state timing references, and protections for vested rights. Council directed staff to add clarifying language ahead of second reading.
The Town Council on Dec. 2 gave unanimous first reading to Ordinance 2025-21, a measure to amend the Unified Land Development Code to allow administrative review and approval of plats in line with recent changes in state law.
Town attorney and staff explained the change is required by state statute (referencing Fla. Stat. §171.071) and imposes state timing deadlines for plat review. Jeff (staff) told the council that administrative review is intended as a compliance check — a yes/no…
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