FL Conditional Use Special Exception Permit
FL CUP/special exception: conditionally permitted use in district. BOA quasi-judicial hearing. Criteria-based approval with conditions. Runs with land unless personal condition. Process: pre-app, application + site plan + traffic + justification, fees ($500-2,000), staff review (30-60 days), BOA hearing, and decision. Duration: typically permanent; time limit, violation revocation, or abandonment (12 months) may apply. Periodic review in some jurisdictions.
What It Is
- Conditionally permitted use
- Quasi-judicial hearing
- Criteria-based + conditions
Process
- Pre-app, application
- $500-2,000 fees
- 30-60 day review
Duration
- Typically permanent
- Revocable for violations
- Abandonment: 12 months
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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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