§ 30-349. Vested rights.  


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  • In recognition of the fact that property owners may have vested land development rights with respect to the comprehensive policy plan, the board of county commissioners shall adopt a vested rights ordinance. The vested rights ordinance shall establish procedures for the filing of an application for a vested rights certificate, and for the review of the application. The vested rights ordinance shall set forth standards for determination of entitlement to a vested rights certificate. The standards shall be consistent with F.S. § 163.3167(8), which implies that certain developments have vested rights. The vested rights ordinance shall contain definitions of major terms, shall declare the effect of a vested rights certificate, may require the submittal of annual reports and significant physical development by the developer or owner of a vested project, and may provide for the expiration and revocation of a vested rights certificate.

(Ord. No. 91-16, § 9, 7-1-91)