This Capitol Report provides an update on how the climate change legislation (HB 697) approved last year is impacting growth management in the state. Last August, we issued a Capitol Report that summarized the new legislation and requirements for local comprehensive plans. For a summary of the new legislation, visit our website at www.carltonfields.com under “Publications.” To view the Capitol Report on Growth Management and Climate Change, please click on the PDF icon above.
This Capitol Report was written by Darrin F. Taylor, Certified Planner and Richard Winters Government Consultant in the Carlton Fields Tallahassee Office.
Darrin has a wide range of experience in urban and regional planning from both the state and local perspective. He works closely with attorneys in the firm to resolve comprehensive/plan amendments, DRI and zoning issues.
Richard has more than 35 years experience in land-use matters relating to DRI's, comprehensive plan issues, local zoning and land-use due diligence.
Darrin can be reached at dtaylor@carltonfields.com or 850.425.3398 and Richard can be reached at rwinters@carltonfields.com or 850.224.1585.
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