7. NEW BUSINESS:
A.
Public Hearing: Ordinance No. 36-2025, amending Section 110-814,
"Additional Regulations for Certain Permitted Principal Structure," of
Chapter 110, "Zoning," and Chapter 74, "Administration," of the Land
Development Code update procedures and regulations related to
Certified Recovery Residences in Compliance with Florida Statutes.
City Attorney Good read the Ordinance into the record.
Director Smith explained there were updates sent out earlier that day regarding
amendments to the Ordinance, due to a House Bill not being approved. Staff provided a
copy of the Ordinance and Staff Report to all members.
Director Smith presented Ordinance 36-2025, explaining the update is to bring the City into
compliance with new Florida Statutes.
Vice Chair D' Errico explained residents had reached out to her with concerns regarding
recovery residents. She stated their concerns were regarding maximum occupancy and
regulations. She asked if there would be a way to restrict recovery residences from being
near schools, playground, bars, and liquor stores.
Attorney Good explained that it is complicated to regulate maximum occupancy, as there
are certain state regulations that will have to take place due to the size of the structure.
Discussion occurred regarding residential parking regulations. Director Smith stated
recovery residents would have to follow the Land Development Code regarding all parking.
Vice Chair D'Errico inquired about how recovery residences would be taxed, since they are
ran more like a business than a single family home. Attorney Good explained that this would
be determined by the Appraisers Office.
Discussion occurred regarding the senate bill and the provisions that are required by the
City.
Chair Cardo open and closed public forum, as there were none.
Motion by Rachel Amoroso, seconded by David Stewart, to recommend
the City Commission approve Ordinance No. 36-2025, amending Section
110-814, "Additional Regulations for Certain Permitted Principal
Structure," of Chapter 110, "Zoning," and Chapter 74, "Administration,"
of the Land Development Code update procedures and regulations
related to Certified Recovery Residences in Compliance with Florida
Statutes. The motion carried by the following vote: