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Manatee County commissioners plan to challenge Florida's SB 180, which restricts local development regulations after a hurricane.

Commissioners argue the law hinders important environmental protections unrelated to hurricane rebuilding.

The county plans to approve comprehensive plan changes despite potential legal challenges from developers.

Manatee County will challenge Florida policies that, for better or for worse, stop local municipalities from increasing development regulations for one year after a hurricane.

State lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis approved Senate Bill 180 this year to prevent local governments within 100 miles of impact from a hurricane from approving policies that would make it more difficult to rebuild for a one-year period.

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