South Florida golf courses targeted in lawmakers’ latest land-use power grab

The Florida Legislature made a huge move to strip away more zoning and land use power from local governments in the name of affordable housing, but this time, the affordable component is lacking. The Infill Redevelopment Act, sponsored by state Sen. Alexis Calatayud, would strip local governments of their power to block housing on recreational sites such as golf courses, tennis courts, swimming pools and clubhouses.  The legislation, which sailed through the Florida Senate and House of Representatives back in March, is awaiting the signature of Gov. Ron DeSantis to become law, Housing Wire reported. The wording of the legislation […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.