Community development districts, annexation of a district into a municipality authorized
What changed between versions
Added a new definition for a 'community development district' that includes a private residential development requiring at least 250 acres, 100 residential sites, private streets, and a social club with an 18-hole golf course, a restaurant seating 60+, and 100 paid members.
Added a new definition for a 'community development district' that is a social club in a dry county requiring a marina with 35+ spaces, a clubhouse over 20,000 sq ft, a restaurant seating 88+, and 600 paid members.
Added a new definition for a 'community development district' that is a mixed-use development requiring at least 650 acres, a 9-hole golf course, a recreational lake of 30 acres, and 200 paid memberships.
Modified the eligibility criteria for districts to include specific geographic restrictions, such as requiring certain districts to be located in dry counties with wet municipalities.
Added new requirements for membership policies that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, or national origin.
Modified alcohol sales regulations to restrict sales within 3,000 feet of state or federal highway rights-of-way for specific district types.