Land Use & Zoning
A 'development order' in Florida grants a developer:
APermission to subdivide farmland without review
BLocal government approval to proceed with a specific development project under specified conditions✓ Correct
CTax-exempt status for affordable housing
DThe right to bypass environmental review
Explanation
A development order is a formal approval issued by a local government authorizing a specific development project to proceed. It specifies conditions, phasing requirements, and commitments that the developer must meet.
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