Manatee County is joining 13 other cities and counties in filing a lawsuit challenging a state law they say hinders local control over land use and development.
SB 180, which focused on improving emergency management and disaster recovery, includes a provision that prohibits local governments from passing “burdensome” land development regulations in areas affected by hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton.
State officials said the idea is to encourage rebuilding without government interference…