TO: Mayor and Commission AGENDA DATE: 10/5/2026
FROM: City Manager AGENDA ITEM: 8 - A
SUBJECT:
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Public Hearing - Ordinance No. 16-2026, Amending Section 70-30, “Definitions,” Section 110-321, “Statutory Uses,” and Chapter 76, “Affordable Housing Under the Live Local Act,” to update definitions, applicability, administrative review procedures, development standards, and related provisions consistent with Section 166.04151, Florida Statutes, at second and final reading.
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LOCATION:
Citywide
COST:
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SOURCE OF FUNDS:
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ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
Community and Development Services
POTENTIAL MOTION:
Recommendation
“I move to approve Ordinance No. 16-2026, at second and final reading.”
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BACKGROUND:
Background
Ordinance No. 16-2026 updates Chapter 76 of the Land Development Code to reflect changes to the Live Local Act, including House Bill 1389, effective July 1, 2026. The ordinance applies citywide to qualifying developments and updates eligibility, administrative review, affordability requirements and development standards. Key changes included expanded eligibility for certain Planned Unit Developments, government owned property, and property owned by qualifying religious institutions, along with updates to density, height, parking, setbacks, landscaping, open space, amenities and architectural design.
Qualifying developments are reviewed administratively by City staff for compliance with state law and applicable City standards that have not been preempted and do not require approval by the Planning and Zoning Board or City Commission.
The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval by a vote of 5-2, and the City Commission approved the ordinance at first reading by a vote of 5-2. Following discussion at first reading, language was added encouraging green building and sustainable development practices and voluntary green building certification. Staff recommends approval at second and final reading.
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