TO: Mayor and Commission AGENDA DATE: 7/7/2025
FROM: City Manager AGENDA ITEM: 8 - B
SUBJECT:
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Public Hearing - Ordinance No. 24-2025 - Creating Chapter 111, “Architectural and Building Design Standards,” and amending Section 70-30, “Definitions” to include regulation updates of the Land Development Code of the City of Deltona, at first reading.
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LOCATION:
Citywide
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SOURCE OF FUNDS:
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ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
Planning and Development Services
POTENTIAL MOTION:
Recommendation
“I hereby move to approve Ordinance No. 24-2025, at first reading.”
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BACKGROUND:
Background
At the direction of the City Commission during the January 13, 2025 workshop, staff has prepared a Land Development Code amendment creating Chapter 111, “Architectural and Building Design Standards,” to establish architectural and site design standards for non-residential development. The purpose is to promote high quality, aesthetically appealing, and context-sensitive development that enhances Deltona’s visual character and supports long-term economic vitality. The standards address building articulation, massing, scale and define four distinct architectural styles: Old Florida/Florida Vernacular, Mediterranean, Modern, and Traditional. They also include site design elements promoting pedestrian connectivity, enhanced landscaping, and flexibility through alternative compliance options. The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval of the ordinance with several clarifying amendments, including specific landscaping requirements, pedestrian safety provisions for drive-thru lanes, inclusion of signage as part of architectural style requirements, and encouragement of Low Impact Development (LID) practices. These updates aim to provide clarity for applicants, improve design quality, and ensure future development aligns with the community’s vision.
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