Land Use Regulations for Local Governments Affected by Natural Disasters
Died in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
Summary
The bill would bar counties and cities listed in a federal disaster declaration from adopting or enforcing new moratoriums, stricter land‑use plans, or more burdensome permitting rules for a year after a hurricane makes landfall. It also lets property owners sue for injunctive relief and requires a state study on post‑hurricane land‑use actions. The measure died in the Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee.
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