Orange County seeks to bring Vision 2050 into compliance with new state law

Orange County’s Planning, Environmental, and Development Services (PEDS) Department is working to bring Vision 2050 into compliance with recently passed state legislation. While revising the comprehensive plan, preserving the plan’s core principles of smart growth and sustainable development will be a priority. Proposed amendments will require approval from the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).

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Vision 2050 and the updated land development code, Orange Code, were adopted by the BCC on June 3, 2025. However, on July 28, the Florida Department of Commerce declared the plan “null and void,” citing conflicts with Senate Bill 180 (Chapter 2025-190, Section 28). The Department identified 14 policies as “more restrictive or burdensome” than those in effect prior to August 1, 2024. Since receiving the ruling, PEDS staff have met with Department of Commerce officials to seek clarity and direction.

“We have initiated conversations with the Department of Commerce to see how we can amend the 14 policies that have been flagged,” said Tanya Wilson, PEDS Director. “We are pleased the Department of Commerce is amenable to working with County staff to address the challenged policies as the County seeks to salvage the remainder of Vision 2050.”

In the meantime, the previously approved Comprehensive Plan, Destination 2030, and Land Development Code will remain in effect for all land use, zoning, and development matters.