FL Comprehensive Plan Consistency
FL comp plan consistency (Chapter 163, Part II): all zoning must implement comp plan goals/objectives/policies. Rezonings: consistent with future land use map. Development orders: consistent with land use category. Enforcement: administrative (staff review), judicial (Section 163.3215: aggrieved party petition to DOAH), and state review (FL Department of Commerce). Inconsistency: zoning challenged and overturned; courts hold inconsistent zoning void. Remedy: amend plan or change zoning.
The Requirement
- Chapter 163, Part II
- Zoning implements comp plan
- Future land use map
Enforcement
- Admin: staff review
- Judicial: Section 163.3215
- State: Dept of Commerce
Inconsistency
- Challenged and overturned
- Courts: void
- Amend plan or zoning
Related Terms
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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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