Vanessa Madrid is an attorney and Tracy Slavens, Ines
Marrero-Priegues and Joseph Goldstein are partners in Holland &
Knight's
Miami office.
A permit and development order extension opportunity is
available as a result of the threat posed to Florida by the recent
Tropical Storm Emily. Holders of certain development orders can
request an additional six months to complete work under certain
permits. The length of the extension of time for permits and
development orders depends on the county where the property is
located.
According to Section 252.363, Florida Statutes provide for
the tolling of valid permits and other authorizations during the
declaration of a state of emergency, plus an additional six months.
The tolling and extension provisions apply to the expiration of 1)
development orders issued by a local government, 2) building
permits, 3) Florida Department of Environmental Protection or water
management district permits issued pursuant to part IV of
