Jonathan P. Huels

The City of Oviedo has enacted significant revisions to its Land Development Code (LDC), introducing new regulations and standards that will impact future development within the city.

On Tuesday, voters approved several Charter amendments on the ballot in Orange and Seminole Counties that will significantly affect development in these areas.

After the Florida Legislature blocked the Orange County Charter Review Committee’s proposed Charter amendments, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) has taken on the initiative by proposing new ordinances.

After the Florida Legislature blocked the Charter amendments, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners proposed new rules to create a Rural Boundary and require County approval for property annexations within it.

As one of the fastest growing regions in the United States, Orange County has been working to amend their state-required Comprehensive Plan called, “Vision 2050.”

On April 12, Florida's request to delay the invalidation of its partial assumption of the Clean Water Act's Section 404 program from the Army Corps of Engineers was denied.

The U.S. District Court invalidated Florida's Clean Water Act Section 404 assumption, shifting all permitting back to the Army Corps, causing delays and higher costs.

Supreme Court narrows "Waters of the United States" definition, limiting federal control over wetlands under the Clean Water Act.