The Central Pasco Association of Realtors has signed a resolution to oppose Amendment 4 and joined Citizens for Lower Taxes and a Stronger Economy to help defeat this amendment.  We encourage you to view the information here and visit their site and get involved.

Here is a real life example of what could happen statewide - St. Pete Beach horror story that they are currently living - http://www.florida2010.org/home.php.

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Additionally, read the economic report of the potential effects of the Amendment.  http://www.florida2010.org/docs/20100121_Amendment4_Impact_Scenario.pdf

Ballot details

Amendment 4's official ballot title is:

Referenda Required For Adoption And Amendment of Local Government Comprehensive Land Use Plans.

The official ballot summary is:

Establishes that before a local government may adopt a new comprehensive land use plan, or amend a comprehensive land use plan, the proposed plan or amendment shall be subject to vote of the electors of the local government by referendum, following preparation by the local planning agency, consideration by the governing body and notice. Provides definitions.

If Proposed Amendment 4 is approved on November 2, it will amend Section 7 of Article II of the Florida Constitution by adding this subsection:

Public participation in local government comprehensive land use planning benefits the conservation and protection of Florida’s natural resources and scenic beauty, and the long-term quality of life of Floridians. Therefore, before a local government may adopt a new comprehensive land use plan, or amend a comprehensive land use plan, such proposed plan or plan amendment shall be subject to vote of the electors of the local government by referendum, following preparation by the local planning agency, consideration by the governing body as provided by general law, and notice thereof in a local newspaper of general circulation. Notice and referendum will be as provided by general law. This amendment shall become effective immediately upon approval by the electors of Florida. For purposes of this subsection:
1. “Local government” means a county or municipality.
2. “Local government comprehensive land use plan” means a plan to guide and control future land development in an area under the jurisdiction of a local government.
3. “Local planning agency” means the agency of a local government that is responsible for the preparation of a comprehensive land use plan and plan amendments after public notice and hearings and for making recommendations to the governing body of the local government regarding the adoption or amendment of a comprehensive land use plan.
4. “Governing body” means the board of county commissioners of a county, the commission or council of a municipality, or the chief elected governing body of a county or municipality, however designated.

Many of the proponents of this Amendment say that not every little change will be voted on.  However, the ballot doesn't say that - that may have been the intent.  But the ballot does not say that and there are no provisions, as I read it, to accomplish their assumed intents.