City Manager warns SB 927 could let developers bypass Altamonte Springs review; staff to propose local parallel process

May 5, 2026

City Manager Frank Martz told the Commission that Senate Bill 927 may allow developers to obtain development orders without substantive city review and said staff has advertised a proposed ordinance to create a parallel process that preserves full City review as an option.

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City Manager Frank Martz warned commissioners that Senate Bill 927 would let developers hire private engineers to certify compliance with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Code, potentially allowing developments to proceed without the City’s substantive review.

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