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DeSantis Signs Act Allowing Demolition of Historic Properties in Flood Zones

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What happened

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Ron DeSantis signed the Resiliency and Safe Structures Act on September 27, 2026. The law, sponsored by Bryan Avila, impacts historic properties in Miami Beach and involves criteria set by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Act allows for the demolition of recognized historic properties if they do not meet specific flood criteria established by FEMA.

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Why it matters

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The state law enables developers to bypass local zoning regulations through the Live Local Act. This provision allows developers to move forward with projects that exceed height restrictions, impacting areas like Miami Beach which is largely in a flood zone.

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Who's involved

Ron DeSantisGovernor who signed the Resiliency and Safe Structures Act into law.
Bryan AvilaState Representative who sponsored the Resiliency and Safe Structures Act.
Miami BeachCity whose historic properties are impacted by the new state law.
Federal Emergency Management AgencyAgency whose flood criteria are utilized under the new state law.

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The entities involved

Ron DeSantis
American politician (born 1978)
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Bryan Avila
Florida State Representative

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Miami Beach
city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
United States disaster response agency, part of Department of Homeland Security
- FEMA released funds for projects in Wheeling on September 28, involving Robert Herron.Mon 07:07
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