Land Use & Zoning
Florida's state land planning agency that oversees comprehensive planning and growth management is:
AThe Florida Department of Transportation
BThe Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (now Florida Commerce)✓ Correct
CThe Florida DEP
DThe Florida Division of Real Estate
Explanation
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), renamed Florida Commerce in 2023, oversees the state's planning and growth management program, reviews comprehensive plans and amendments, and administers the Community Planning Act (formerly the Growth Management Act). Local governments submit comprehensive plan amendments to Florida Commerce for review.
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