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Council advances land‑development text amendments to adopt state definition for recovery residences
Summary
On first reading the council approved updates to the land-development code to adopt the statewide definition of certified recovery residences and to set a 60-day review timeline for reasonable-accommodation requests under the Florida statute.
The council approved on first reading an LDC text amendment that adopts the statewide definition of "certified recovery residence" and creates a reasonable-accommodation review process to comply with recent Florida statutory changes.
Senior Planner Alyssa Livingstone said the change is required for compliance with state and federal housing mandates and will establish a predictable administrative process: the city may request additional information within 30 days of filing, applicants have 30 days to respond, and staff has 60 days to issue a final determination (with a deemed-approved remedy if staff misses the deadline absent mutual extension). Director Greg Pauley emphasized this does not change ADA or FHA requirements for home modifications but standardizes definitions and timelines to implement the state-mandated accommodation process.
Staff recommended approval on first reading; second reading and public hearing were scheduled for Aug. 17.
