On July 3, 2021, through Executive Order 21-150, Governor DeSantis declared a state of emergency due to the threat of Tropical Storm Elsa in 15 counties, including Miami-Dade and Monroe County. ...more
This is a follow-up to our previous client alerts regarding potential extensions of permits and development orders based on the gubernatorial COVID-19 state of emergency. On April 27, 2021, Governor DeSantis issued Executive...more
On July 31, 2020, through Executive Order 20-181, Governor DeSantis declared a state of emergency in the following counties due to the threat of Hurricane Isaias: Brevard, Broward, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Indian River, Martin,...more
For many years, the development industry in Florida has been able to extend building permits, development orders, and other government approvals during the time period when the governor declares a state of emergency, pursuant...more
Governor Scott recently expanded the previously declared State of Emergency issued for the Zika Virus, allowing holders of permits and development orders an even greater opportunity to toll the period remaining to exercise...more
Due to Governor Scott’s recent expansion of the State of Emergency issued for the Zika Virus, holders of permits and development orders have another opportunity to toll the period remaining to exercise rights under the permit...more
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
In accordance with Section 252.363, Florida Statutes, when the governor declares a state of emergency in Florida, the time to exercise rights under a permit, authorization or development order is tolled and an opportunity to...more