New Zoning Rules for Certified Recovery Residences

Original title: LDC 26-0189 Implementation of the Requirements of Senate Bill 954 for Certified Recovery Residence The proposed text amendment to the Land Development Code will provide procedural requirements for reasonable accommodation requests for certified recovery residences, that are necessary in order to implement Chapter 2025-182 (Senate Bill 954). The Bill, which took effect July 1, 2025, requires that local governments adopt ordinances to provide a codified process for review and approval of certified recovery residences. The adoption of this ordinance must occur by January 1, 2026.

Record date · December 9, 2025

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What This Bill Does

This ordinance amends the local to establish a formal process for reviewing and approving s. The change is required by state law (Senate Bill 954) to ensure local governments have a codified procedure for these facilities.

Why it matters

This ordinance creates the specific local application process for recovery residences to operate, which must be adopted by January 1, 2026, to comply with state mandates.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Certified recovery residence operators

These operators must follow the new codified process for reasonable accommodation requests when seeking approval.

Directly affected

Local government planning department

The department is responsible for implementing and managing the new review and approval process for recovery residences.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the city changing its zoning rules for recovery residences?

The city is required to adopt these rules by state law (Senate Bill 954) to create a standardized process for reviewing and approving these facilities.

When must these new rules be in place?

The ordinance must be adopted by January 1, 2026.

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