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Title: OSAR Report March 17 2026
Summary
The March 19, 2026, Staff Report from the Office of Sustainability and Resilience (OSAR) outlines several key initiatives and legislative updates relevant to Delray Beach. The Tree Planting Program has delivered 165 of 420 trees, with future funding discussions ongoing. The report highlights state legislation affecting local governance, including the passage of SB 208, which imposes stricter standards for denial of land use permits, and SB 840, which clarifies disaster-related land use regulations, allowing for limited local flexibility post-disaster. Notably, SB 1628 preempts local net-zero greenhouse gas policies, shifting the focus of climate action plans from emissions reduction to energy efficiency and resilience. Additional initiatives include mapping projects for sustainability data and