House Bill 927 permitting overhaul
Summary
New Florida laws let developers hire third-party reviewers to bypass normal city plan review, with tight 5-to-30-day deadlines, and change how permitting fees are set. The city must comply by July 1 and will consider a compliance ordinance in June.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Developers, not the city, will pay for third-party reviews, but rushed reviews could allow flawed plans through.
Developers seeking faster approvals.
Residents who rely on thorough city review of stormwater, water quality, and site compatibility.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Commission - May 19, 2026
New Florida laws let developers hire third-party reviewers to bypass normal city plan review, with tight 5-to-30-day deadlines, and change how permitting fees are set. The city must comply by July 1 and will consider a compliance ordinance in June.
City Commission - May 5, 2026
A state bill headed to the Governor would let developers hire a private engineer to certify compliance with city codes, skipping the city's review process entirely. Staff is rushing to create a parallel process so applicants can still choose the city's hands-on review before the bill takes effect.
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