Board enacts code changes to align home-based business rules with state law

Jun 2, 2026

The Board enacted Ordinance No. 2026-17 to update the Land Development Code’s home-based business rules to conform with Florida Statute 559.955 (House Bill 403), removing outdated language and adding required criteria.

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On second reading the Board enacted Ordinance No. 2026-17 to amend the Land Development Code for home-based businesses, bringing county regulations into compliance with Florida Statute 559.955 as enacted in House Bill 403. Jacob Smith, AICP, Planning Division Manager, provided the staff overview and there was no public comment.

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