1(1) 2It is the intent of the Legislature to maintain, encourage, and ensure adequate and reliable fuel terminal infrastructure in this state. Fuel terminals are a critical component of fuel storage and distribution. The ability to receive, store, and distribute fuel is essential to the state’s economy and to the health, safety, welfare, and quality of life of residents and visitors. It is essential that fuel terminal infrastructure be constructed and maintained in various locations in order to ensure the efficient and reliable transportation and delivery of an adequate quantity of fuel throughout the state.
96(2) 97As used in this section, the term:104(a) 105“Fuel” means any of the following:1111. 112Alternative fuel as defined in s. 118525.01119. 1202. 121Aviation fuel as defined in s. 127206.9815128. 1293. 130Diesel fuel as defined in s. 136206.86137. 1465. 147Motor fuel as defined in s. 153206.01154. 1556. 156Natural gas fuel as defined in s. 163206.9951164. 1738. 174Petroleum fuel as defined in s. 180525.01181. 1829. 183Petroleum product as defined in s. 189206.9925190. 191(b) 192“Fuel terminal” means a storage and distribution facility for fuel, supplied by pipeline or marine vessel, which has the capacity to receive and store a bulk transfer of fuel, is equipped with a loading rack through which fuel is physically transferred into tanker trucks or rail cars, and is registered with the Internal Revenue Service as a terminal.
250(3) 251After July 1, 2014, a local government may not amend its comprehensive plan, land use map, zoning districts, or land development regulations in a manner that would conflict with a fuel terminal’s classification as a permitted and allowable use, including, but not limited to, an amendment that causes a fuel terminal to be a nonconforming use, structure, or development.
310(4) 311In the event of damage to or destruction of a fuel terminal as a result of a natural disaster or other catastrophe, a local government shall allow the timely repair of the fuel terminal to the capacity of the fuel terminal as it existed before the natural disaster or catastrophe.
361(5) 362This section does not limit the authority of a local government to adopt, implement, modify, and enforce applicable federal and state requirements for fuel terminals, including safety and building standards, and local safety and building standards. However, the exercise of local authority may not conflict with federal or state safety and security requirements for fuel terminals.
