To enforce compliance, SB 180 empowers residents and businesses to bring civil actions against local governments to obtain declaratory and injunctive relief, along with recovery of attorneys’ fees and costs, if a local government fails to announce its intent to repeal such ordinance within 14 days of receiving written demand, and proceeds to repeal such ordinance within 30 days. 

Although the amendment appears to be limited in its impact and apply only to counties identified in Federal Disaster Declarations for Hurricanes Debby (DR-4806), Helene (DR-4828), and Milton (DR-4834), those declarations collectively cover every county and municipality in Florida.

SB 180 is currently pending presentation to the Governor. Local governments should immediately review all ordinances adopted since August 1, 2024, and assess whether any fall within the scope of this sweeping state preemption. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us to discuss: Jamie A. Cole (jcole@wsh-law.com); Susan Trevarthen (strevarthen@wsh-law.com); Chad S. Friedman (cfriedman@wsh-law.com); or Roger C. Pou (rpou@wsh-law.com).

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Partner Eric Hockman, the lead litigator in this case, and Anthony have worked on behalf of the city to ensure the restaurant honors the terms of their lease as new tenants are set to occupy the location starting November 1st. Quoted in the article, Anthony states, “The city has been successful with the hearings we’ve had thus far, we’ve won every single one.”

Anthony provides counsel to local governments, businesses, and community associations. He serves as City Attorney for the City of Deerfield Beach and Parkland, and Assistant City Attorney for Weston. He has served as counsel on charter review committees, municipal code reviews, and business tax advisory boards and has drafted government contracts, legislative items, and administrative policies.

Eric’s practice focuses on complex and technical litigation matters involving business, government, and individuals. He handles challenging code enforcement matters on behalf of municipalities and has successfully litigated dozens of cases in creative ways.

Read more: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2024/09/13/restaurant-spars-with-deerfield-beach-over-popular-beachfront-spot-heres-the-latest/?share=lbetleetsnh0lite3epi&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

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