FL BOA Administrative Review
FL BOA admin review: de novo review of zoning administrator decisions. File written appeal (15-30 days), public hearing, both parties present evidence, written decision with findings. Can affirm, reverse, modify. Evidence: code provisions, interpretations, site plans, surveys, photos, expert testimony, and owner testimony. After: final unless certiorari (30 days). Court: essential requirements of law + competent substantial evidence. Court does not substitute judgment.
Process
- File 15-30 days
- De novo hearing
- Written findings
Evidence
- Code, interpretations
- Plans, expert testimony
After Decision
- Final unless certiorari
- 30 days to court
- Substantial evidence
Related Terms
Barnes Walker Zoning
Barnes Walker handles FL zoning appeals. Request a legal inquiry.
Florida Law Reference
Fla. Stat. Ch. 163, Part II (Community Planning Act)
Requires local governments to adopt comprehensive plans and land development regulations governing zoning, density, and permitted land uses.
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