1. Was the Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, including a principal engaged in lobbying? No

2. If so, please specify name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s): N/A

Please place the above item on the May 15, 2024 City Commission meeting agenda as a referral to the Land Use and Sustainability Committee (“LUSC”).

In 2023, the Governor signed into law Senate Bill 102, known as the “Live Local Act,” codified at Chapter 2023-17, Laws of Florida, which is broad ranging legislation intended to streamline and incentivize affordable housing developments within the State of Florida (the “Act”). The Act preempts certain use, density, and height regulations for qualifying developments that provide for the development of affordable multi-family rental housing. These preemptions are set forth in Section 166.04151(7), Florida Statutes. In 2024, the Legislature adopted SB 328, which amends the Act in a number of respects, including by preempting the City as to the floor area ratio (“FAR”) of a project.

The Act provides that qualifying projects shall be an allowable use in commercial, industrial, and mixed-use districts. I would like staff to present an analysis of where in the City Live Local projects could be constructed, including a general estimate of the possible height, FAR, and number of units in qualifying projects. I would like this analysis to include what could be permitted under existing and proposed amendments to the Land Development Regulations.