WRE News: Miami Beach Voters Could Lose Say in Future Developments

Miami Beach, FL – My 10, 2023 – Recent legislation passed by the Florida Senate and House could impact the decision-making process for land development projects in Miami Beach and potentially other cities in the state. The bill bans voter referendums on land development regulations, transferring the authority to local governments.

Billionaire developer and Miami Dolphins owner, Stephen Ross, had previously suggested a potential special election for his Deauville Beach Resort project, but it appears voter approval will no longer be necessary or allowed. An attorney for Ross confirmed that there are currently no plans for a special election. The bill passed with overwhelming support in the Senate and House, leaving the future of land development projects in Miami Beach and other cities solely in the hands of local governments.