MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. – Manatee County commissioners have postponed two controversial native land-use ordinances that critics say would violate state legislation.
Florida’s Voice reported that the board is contemplating doubling wetland buffer zones and blocking improvement exterior its future improvement space boundary.
The measures had been set for the Aug. 21 agenda, however have since been labeled, “ITEM TO BE CONTINUED TO NO DATE SET AND READVERTISED.”
Critics consider each strikes are “extra restrictive or burdensome” than allowed below SB 180 — a legislation designed to jumpstart financial restoration in hurricane-hit areas by stopping native governments from strangling development throughout a rebuilding interval.
Jason Gonzalez of the Lawson Legislation Agency warned Manatee County commissioners they may face authorized penalties in the event that they transfer ahead with ordinances some constitutional consultants say violate Florida legislation.
“Manatee County Fee – You’ve been warned. We have now wonderful courts in Florida that observe the legislation. In the event you violate the legal guidelines of the State of Florida, you’ll hear from the Lawson Legislation Agency, and it’ll not finish properly,” he mentioned beforehand.
