Chapter 2011-139, Laws of Florida (HB 7207), substantially amended the Optional Sector Planning Program created in 1998 by Chapter 98-176, Laws of Florida, which provided for a demonstration project which could include up to five local governments or combinations of local governments. Now called "Sector Planning", there is no limitation on the number of local governments that may propose sector plans, and the minimum planning area has increased to 15,000 acres. The long-term master plans continue to require amendments to the comprehensive plan, but detailed specific area plans can now be adopted through a local government development order, and Development of Regional Impact review is waived upon the development order becoming effective and a number of new incentives to promote sector plans are included in the law. Previously approved sector plans shall be governed by the new sector plan provisions. Please see Section 28 of Chapter 2011-139, Laws of Florida, for specific details
Designated Sector Plans
Bay County (West Bay Area Vision) Sector Plan
Orange County (Horizon West) Sector Plan
City of Bartow (Clear Springs) Sector Plan
Escambia County Sector Plan
Technical Assistance
For questions about statutory requirements or the projects identified above, please contact the following:
Bay County West Bay Area Vision
Orange County Horizon West
City of Bartow (Clear Springs)
Escambia County Sector Planning Area