Santa Rosa County v. Administration Commission, Division of Administrative Hearings

Santa Rosa County appeals from a summary judgment in a suit for declaratory and injunctive relief against the Department of Community Affairs (DCA), the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH), and Don W. Davis in his capacity as hearing officer for DOAH. The County’s suit challenged the constitutionality of certain comprehensive planning statutes found in the Growth Management Act, Part II of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, and rules applied by the Department of Community Affairs to implement the Act. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and certify a question of great public importance to…