SB 686 agricultural enclaves law
Summary
The new state law forces counties to approve development in agricultural enclaves, and it already affects St. Johns County. Lake County stopped short of joining any legal challenge but directed staff to send official correspondence signaling willingness to collaborate on research.
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Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
Agricultural landowners and developers gain new pathways to develop enclaved farmland.
Counties lose local control over growth decisions on agricultural land — Chairwoman Campione called it the pulling away of local growth management.
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