Live Local Act

Where is the Village's property inventory of lands appropriate for affordable housing?

The Village does not own any lands that are appropriate for the development of affordable housing.

What is the maximum allowable density available through the Live Local Act?

Any development of land pursuant to this division and F.S. § 166.0451(7) shall not exceed the highest allowed density permitted by village comprehensive plan and Village Code, under F.S. § 166.04151(7).

What is the maximum height allowed through the Live Local Act?

Any development of land pursuant to this division and F.S. § 166.0451(7) shall not exceed the maximum height permitted by village comprehensive plan and Village Code under F.S. § 166.04151(7).

What zoning districts are permitted to be used through the Live Local Act?

Only properties within the Commercial (C-1, C-2, and C-3) and Mixed Use (MU) zoning districts are eligible to use the provisions of F.S. § 166.04151(7).

What is the review process for a project submitted through the Live Local Act?

If all applicable criteria, regulations, and codes are met, the review process may be administrative (No rezoning, land use change, or public hearing process is required). Some examples of applicable criteria include, but are not limited to, concurrency, environmental review, school capacity review, setbacks, landscape buffers, and parking.

What percentage of units are required to be set aside? What is the required timeframe for the reservation of units as affordable?

Forty percent (40%) of the total number of units in the project must be set aside as affordable, for a minimum of 30 years.

Does the Village have rent control?

No, rent control by local governments is preempted (not permitted) by Florida State Statutes.

What are the Village's procedures for expedited permitting?

Please contact the Community Development Department for further information.