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CS/HB 535 — Low-voltage Alarm System Projects
by Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee and Rep. Snyder (CS/SB 496 by Community Affairs Committee and Senator Perry)
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Regulated Industries Committee (RI)
The bill specifies that a nonelectric fence or wall must completely enclose the outside perimeter of a low-voltage electric fence, and that a low-voltage electric fence must be two feet higher than a nonelectric fence or wall.
Under the bill, a low-voltage electric fence may be installed in any area except those areas that are zoned exclusively for single-family or multifamily residential use. The bill provides that an area is not considered to be zoned exclusively for single-family or multifamily residential use if the area is within more than one zoning category.
The bill prohibits a municipality, county, district, or other entity of local government from adopting or maintaining an ordinance or rule that provides additional requirements beyond those set forth in the bill for the installation or maintenance of a low-voltage alarm system project, or that is otherwise inconsistent with s. 553.793, F.S., for streamlined low-voltage alarm system installation permitting.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor’s signature, these provisions take effect July 1, 2024.
Vote: Senate 40-0; House 119-0