TO: Mayor and Commission AGENDA DATE: 5/4/2026
FROM: City Manager AGENDA ITEM:
SUBJECT:
Title
Public Hearing - Ordinance No. 06-2026, Amending Chapter 82, “Communications Antennas, Antennas and Towers,” of the Land Development Code to establish regulations for Small Wireless Facilities, at first reading.
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LOCATION:
Citywide
COST:
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SOURCE OF FUNDS:
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ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
Planning and Development Services
POTENTIAL MOTION:
Recommendation
“I move to approve Ordinance No. 06-2026, at first reading.”
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BACKGROUND:
Background
Ordinance No. 06-2027 updates Chapter 82 of the Land Development Code to address small wireless facilities in accordance with Section 337.401(7), Florida Statutes, and applicable federal law. State legislation requires local governments to permit these facilities within the public rights-of-way and limits local regulation to objective, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory standards. The amendments establish procedures, timelines, and design standards to ensure compliance with state law while addressing public safety, infrastructure coordination, and visual impacts. The changes are procedural in nature and do not affect land use or density, are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, received a unanimous recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Board, and is recommended for approval at first ready.
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