As a follow up to Bilzin Sumberg's Land Development & Government Relation's December 2019 Update regarding extensions of development orders and permits, this is a reminder that last year the Florida Legislature amended...more
On September 4, 2017, Governor Scott issued Executive Order 17-235 in response to anticipated severe damage across Florida due to Hurricane Irma. The Executive Order granted the Florida Department of Revenue authority to...more
11/16/2017
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Property Valuation ,
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Time Extensions
Holders of permits and development orders have the opportunity to toll the period remaining to exercise rights under the permit or order for nearly 16 months. Section 252.363 of the Florida Statutes permits a tolling of...more
2/28/2017
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Development Approval Extensions ,
Extensions ,
Florida ,
Governor Scott ,
Notice Requirements ,
Permits ,
Real Estate Development ,
Real Estate Market ,
State of Emergency ,
Zika
Governor Scott, for the second time, has extended the State of Emergency issued for the Zika Virus. As a result, holders of development orders and building permits have another opportunity to claim a longer extension. The...more
11/21/2016
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Construction Industry ,
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Hurricane Matthew ,
Permits ,
Real Estate Development ,
Real Estate Market ,
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State of Emergency ,
Time Extensions ,
Zika