A new state law could temporarily compel cities and counties to allow development on some agricultural lands. But Hillsborough County officials said on Wednesday the law handcuffs local planners.
The law means some land zoned agricultural that’s next to land zoned for development must be approved for new homes or businesses.
Hillsborough County Commissioner Joshua Wostal said that could lead to development sprawl on what is now open space. He said it could open up a “Pandora’s box” in some areas that now sit on the edge of development…