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News Alert…Opportunity to Extend Permits Due to Tropical Storm Colin

News Alert…Opportunity to Extend Permits Due to Tropical Storm Colin

Section 252.363(1)(a), Florida Statutes, provides that certain qualifying permits and authorizations are eligible for an extension once a State of Emergency is declared for the length of time the declaration is in effect plus an additional six (6) months.  A written request for such an extension must be submitted to the authorizing agency within 90 days after the State of Emergency has expired. § 252.363(1)(b), Florida Statutes.

On June 6, 2016, the Governor issued Executive Order No. 16-136, declaring a 60 day State of Emergency in anticipation of the dangers posed by Tropical Storm Colin in the following counties: Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Brevard, Citrus, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Duval, Flagler, Franklin, Gilchrist, Hernando, Hillsborough, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lake, Levy, Manatee, Marion, Nassau, Orange, Pasco, Pinellas, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, Sumter, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, Volusia, and Wakulla.  Applicants wishing to extend their permit in one of these counties for a total of 6 months of 60 days under Executive Order No. 16-136 must submit a written request to the authorizing agency by November 3, 2016, unless the executive order is extended beyond the original 60 days.

If you are a permit holder in one of the counties listed above and believe you may be eligible for an extension under Executive Order Nos. 16-155 and 16-156, please do not hesitate to contact an attorney in our Land Use and Local Government or Environmental and Water practice groups.