Florida to Require Administrative Plat Approvals Under SB 784 May 2025
Florida Senate Bill 784, passed in April 2025, requires that qualifying plats and replats be approved administratively rather than through governing body votes. The bill imposes firm timelines on local staff for application review and prohibits denial of code-compliant submissions. If signed by the governor, the law takes effect July 1, 2025.
Florida to Require Administrative Plat Approvals Under SB 784 May 2025
Florida developers should be aware of a significant procedural change in how plats and replats will soon be reviewed. Under SB 784, local governments must assign an administrative authority—typically staff—to handle qualifying applications without public hearings or elected body approvals.
Key Points:
- Administrative-Only Review: Local governments must approve or deny plats and replats that meet all applicable codes through staff review only—no board or commission votes.
- Response Timeline: Within 7 business days of submittal, staff must notify applicants of any missing documents and provide a decision timeline.
- No Discretion for Denial: If an application meets existing code, it must be approved. Staff cannot deny it based on subjective criteria.
Status:
This change aims to streamline development approvals and reduce delays for code-compliant projects. Please contact Chiumento Law for any questions you may have relating to SB 784. 386-445-8900
