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Board members warn state 'starter home' bill could undercut local development rules
Summary
At the Feb. 5 meeting, the Largo Planning Board discussed HB 1143 (the 'starter home' act). Board chair and Mayor Brown said the bill would constrain local zoning tools — minimum lot sizes, setbacks and other controls — and could limit use of tools such as form‑based codes; staff said the board will continue advocacy and discuss the issue at a retreat.
Board discussion at the Feb. 5 meeting turned to pending state legislation referred to in the transcript as HB 1143, described by members as a "starter home" bill that would limit local zoning authority.
Chair Faustini said the proposed legislation would effectively “dismantle” some local zoning tools by imposing…
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