On Oct. 1, 2023, CS/SB 170 went into effect. The bill pertains to the passage and challenging of local ordinances. It adds to the process for local governments passing ordinances and gives certain additional rights to those challenging local ordinances. The bill requires counties and cities to produce a “business impact estimate” before passing an ordinance, with exceptions. The estimate must be published on the local government’s website and include certain information such as the proposed ordinance’s purpose, estimated economic impact on businesses, and compliance costs. The statements will be posted on this page. 

• Statutory Reference
• State: Business Impact Statement Requirements

Business Impact Statements

• Ordinance No. 24-036 Amending Ch. 24, Impact Fees, Article VIII (posted 10-30-24) 
• Ordinance Amending Chapter 6, "Animals" of the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances (posted 6-19-24)
• Ordinance 2024-23 - ACCEL International Holdings Inc. Business Impact Estimate (posted 5-17-24)
• Ordinance 2024-21 - A-1 Industries of FL Inc. Business Impact Estimate (posted 5-17-24)
• Ordinance 2024-22 - Cheney Brothers Inc. Business Impact Estimate (posted 5-17-24)
• Ordinance 2024-24 - Federal Express Corporation Business Impact Estimate (posted 5-17-24)
• Ordinance No. 24-018  - Local Option Affordable Housing Tax Exemption (posted 5-16-24)
• Ordinance 24-017 - South Jenkins Road parking (posted 4-18-24) 
• Ordinance No. 2024-016 - Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (posted 4-10-24)
• ORD No. 24-009 - Airport Minimum Standards and Rules and Regulations (posted 3-11-24)
• ORD No. 24-007 -  Working Waterfront Tax Deferral (posted 1-24-24)
• Ordinance for 24-XXX for Public Hearing 2-6-24 - Court Costs Ordinance (posted 1-10-23)
• ORD No. 24-002 - School Speed Zone Ordinance (posted 12-22-23)