Pre-Development Agreements in Florida
A pre-development agreement establishes the framework before formal development agreement (Section 163.3220). Defines: project scope, required approvals, timeline, cost-sharing, and infrastructure commitments. Does NOT vest development rights. Duration: 1-3 years. Used for: large mixed-use, DRI, and infrastructure-heavy projects. Precedes formal development agreement.
Purpose
- Framework before formal approval
- Identifies required permits/approvals
- Cost-sharing for studies/assessments
Key Provisions
- Scope, approvals, timeline
- Infrastructure commitments
- Termination conditions
vs. Development Agreement
- Pre-dev: no vested rights, 1-3 years
- Dev agreement: vested rights, 10-30 years
- Pre-dev sets stage for dev agreement
Related Terms
- Development Agreement — Binding terms
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Reviewed by the attorneys at Barnes Walker, Goethe, Shea & Robinson, PLLC