Which entity provides remedies for property owners burdened by inordinate gov't restriction on land use?

• A. Bert J. Harris Private Property Rights Protection Act of 1995
• B. Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulation Act, Chapter 163, Part II
• C. Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA)
• D. Community Planning Act of 2011

Answer: (C)

When government land-use restrictions affect how much a property is worth, Florida provides a monetary remedy through a specific statute designed to protect private property rights. This remedy comes from the Bert J. Harris Private Property Rights Protection Act of 1995, which lets a property owner seek compensation from the government if regulations or land-use actions cause a substantial diminution in value. The act isPurpose-built for addressing regulatory impacts on property value, with a defined process for pursuing such claims.

The other options describe planning authorities or reform measures rather than a private right to compensation. The Florida Department of Community Affairs is a state agency involved in planning and regulation, but it does not itself provide monetary remedies to property owners. The other acts focus on planning requirements and processes, not on compensating owners for losses due to government restrictions.