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Fort Pierce Explores Legal Challenge to State Development Law

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 21

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City commissioners in Fort Pierce have begun exploring options to challenge a state law affecting local development. The city is specifically looking at the proposed Causeway Cove luxury waterfront development on South Hutchinson Island. The commission approved a motion to hire outside land-use counsel to review if Fort Pierce has legal grounds to challenge the project under the state's Live Local Act.

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Why it matters

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The city is actively testing the limits of the state's Live Local Act, which is currently in its latest phase (Live Local 4.0). This action involves the city monitoring lawsuits filed elsewhere in Florida that seek to restore greater local control over development decisions.

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Who's involved

Fort PierceCity seeking to challenge state law regarding local development control
FloridaState law whose limits are being tested regarding development projects

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Fort Pierce
county seat of St. Lucie County, Florida, United States
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Treasure Coast
region of the U.S. state of Florida
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Sep 21cbs12.com