DeBary staff warns state bills could shrink local control and revenue City staff told the council that multiple Florida bills under consideration—on accessory dwelling units, transit-oriented development, the Starter Homes Act, and elimination or reduction of tangible personal property taxes—could limit local land-use authority and reduce municipal revenue, potentially requiring DeBary to raise rates or use non-ad valorem assessments.

DeBary officials are sounding the alarm as Florida legislation threatens to strip local control over land use and finances, potentially forcing the city to raise taxes.

Read the full story

#FL #CitizenPortal #LegislativeImpact #LandUseAuthority #MunicipalFinance #DeBaryLocalGovernment

Fremont commissioners warn state bills could curtail local land-use control, cite possible revival of energy-siting legislation Commissioners raised concerns about legislation they say would undercut local "1041 powers," warning that a revived state energy-siting bill could limit countiesability to require public hearings, setbacks and other local protections. They urged residents to monitor and engage in the legislative session.

Fremont County commissioners are sounding the alarm that new state legislation could strip local control over land use, threatening the community's voice in major projects.

Click to read more!

#FremontCounty #CO #LandUseAuthority #EnergySiting #CitizenPortal