Fla. Admin. Code » Administration Commission > 28 — Departmental > Chapter 28-29 — LAND PLANNING - PART VIII BOUNDARY AND PRINCIPLES FOR GUIDING DEVELOPMENT FOR THE FLORIDA KEYS AREA OF CRITICAL STATE CONCERN
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Fla. Admin. Code R. 28-29.002 (2026)

Boundary

✓ F.A.C. as crawled Sept. 2026 (latest rule effective Sept. 9, 2026)
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The following area is hereby designated as the Florida Keys Area of Critical State Concern:

All lands in Monroe County, except:

(1) That portion of Monroe County included within the designated exterior boundaries of the Everglades National Park and areas north of said Park;

(2) All lands more than 250 feet seaward of the mean high water line owned by local, state, or federal governments;

(3) Federal properties; and

(4) Area within the incorporated boundaries of the City of Key West.

Rulemaking Authority 380.05(12) FS. Law Implemented 380.05, 380.0552 FS. History–New 5-16-75, Formerly 22F-8.02, Amended 8-23-84, Formerly 27F-8.002, Amended 10-28-87, 2-4-91.

Effective: 2/4/1991.