Update to Live Local Act Zoning Requirements (LDC 25-1225)

Original title: LDC 25-1225, Live Local Act Project Criteria and Zoning Requirements Update This proposed amendment to the Land Development Code (LDC) will update the Live Local Act (LLA) provisions recently adopted in the LDC. The intent of this amendment is to modify the Live Local Act requirements and standards for projects to qualify under the LLA in the County, specifically, updating the zoning requirements due to recent changes to Section 125.01055, Florida Statutes, (LLA Statue). Land to be developed under the LLA is limited to parcels with the following standard zoning districts: BPO, OR, CN, CG, CI or M. This LDC Amendment will specify that any other zoning district that is deemed eligible by the LLA Statue will also qualify for Live Local Act projects.

Record date · November 13, 2025

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What This Bill Does

This ordinance updates local land development rules to align with recent changes to Florida's Live Local Act. It ensures that any zoning district deemed eligible for affordable housing projects under state law is automatically recognized as eligible within the county.

Why it matters

This change expands the number of land parcels eligible for development under the Live Local Act by automatically incorporating state-level eligibility criteria into local zoning codes.

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

Property owners in non-listed zoning districts

These owners may now be eligible to develop projects under the Live Local Act if their zoning district is recognized by state statute.

Directly affected

County planning department

The department must now apply state-level eligibility criteria to local zoning applications.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Live Local Act?

It is a Florida state law designed to encourage the development of affordable housing by providing specific zoning and density allowances.

Does this change which properties can be developed for affordable housing?

Yes, it expands eligibility by ensuring that any zoning district recognized as eligible by state law is also recognized by the county.

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Winter Garden City Commission Meeting: January 9, 2025

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Automatic State Alignment

The county is moving toward a policy of automatic adoption of state-defined zoning eligibility rather than maintaining a static, manually updated list.

Section 125.01055, Florida Statutes