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Port Orange

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Jun 26, 2026

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Briefing
Jun 2, 2026

Council approves multiple projects and grants

City Council approved a full consent agenda including construction and contract awards for boat ramp work, trail improvements, demolition services, and expansion of the City Center Sports Complex; they also approved funding and agreements for YMCA fire suppression work, an ECHO grant application for Willow Run Park, and an FDOT lighting agreement. The Council unanimously upheld the Planning Commission's denial of a variance at 5968 Shady Creek Lane. Staff provided updates on Riverwalk, stormwater and parks bond projects, and introduced the new Public Works Director.

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Briefing
May 28, 2026

Planning Commission approves commercial‑agriculture zoning amendment

The Planning Commission approved the April 23, 2026 meeting minutes and unanimously approved an amendment to Chapter 17, Section 29 of the Land Development Code for the Planned Commercial‑Agriculture (PC‑A) zoning district (CASE NO.: DCAM-25-0005). There were no public comments and the meeting adjourned at 6:22 p.m.

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Briefing
May 19, 2026

City Council meeting summary

Council approved the consent agenda including an architectural services contract for REC West, property sale and purchase amendments for wastewater treatment plant upgrades, and a license for Riverwalk special events. Council approved two land-use actions: a comprehensive plan future-land-use amendment limiting density to one unit per acre and a rezoning of ~56.53 acres to single-family residential. Council approved FDOT agreements and a sidewalk project supplemental agreement. Golf Advisory Board appointments were made; staff provided updates on Riverwalk, stormwater, and parks bond projects. Public comments raised concerns about Flock Safety cameras and Riverwalk license wording.

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Briefing
Apr 21, 2026

Council approves consent agenda, budget amendments, special exception for nursery; rejects hunting-lease bids and authorizes one-year lease

At the April 21, 2026 regular meeting, Port Orange City Council approved the consent agenda (including park, trail, REC Center and contract items), adopted second-quarter FY25-26 budget amendments, granted a special exception for a retail nursery at 1737 Fern Park Drive, and rejected all bids for the city hunting lease while authorizing a one-year lease to the current tenant through April 2027.

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Briefing
Apr 7, 2026

Port Orange City Council approves $3M DEP stormwater grant, adopts two LDC amendments, accepts clean FY2025 audit

Council unanimously approved the consent agenda including a $3,000,000 DEP grant for the Madeline Ave./Pepperhill Stormwater Pond and Pump Station, adopted Ordinances No. 2026-4 and 2026-5 amending the Land Development Code, received a clean FY2025 audit, and appointed Vice Mayor Tracy Grubbs as the Volusia Flagler TPO member.

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Briefing
Mar 17, 2026

Port Orange City Council approves multiple land use and code amendments; consent items 5–10 approved

At the March 17, 2026 regular meeting, Port Orange City Council approved several consent items (5–10), adopted comprehensive plan text limiting density for a rezoning to 1 unit/acre, approved Land Development Code amendments on donation bins and temporary storage containers, approved mural/paint regulations, heard first reading of a rezoning ordinance, and received committee updates and proclamations.

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Briefing
Mar 3, 2026

Port Orange City Council approves consent agenda including FDOT turn‑lane agreement and hazard mitigation acquisition; okays two historic tree removals

At the March 3, 2026 regular meeting, City Council approved the consent agenda (including minutes, lease reassignment with Flagsticks Bar & Grill, FDOT LAP agreement for Clyde Morris Boulevard turn lanes, participation in a Hazard Mitigation Grant to acquire 4490 Spruce Creek Road, an animal control interlocal amendment, and purchase of 846 Bears Trail for a stormwater project). Council unanimously approved removal of two historic live oak trees (164 Sweetgum Lane and 5952 Riverside Drive), waiving mitigation fees and authorizing a license agreement for the Riverside Drive removal. Other items: recognition of Government Finance Professionals Week, updates from the Port Orange South Daytona Chamber of Commerce and KemperSports (Cypress Head Golf), and several board/pension updates.

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Briefing
Feb 26, 2026

Planning Commission approves large-scale comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, and LDC text amendments (Feb 26, 2026)

At a regular Planning Commission meeting on February 26, 2026 at City Council Chambers, Port Orange approved minutes, a large-scale Comprehensive Plan amendment (CPAM-26-0001), a conventional rezoning (REZONING-26-0001), and Land Development Code text amendments (DCAM-26-0001). Votes on the amendment and rezoning were 3-2; the LDC changes and minutes were approved unanimously.

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Briefing
Feb 17, 2026

Port Orange City Council approves consent items, adopts private-meter billing ordinance, and approves flood mitigation property purchases

At the February 17, 2026 regular meeting, Port Orange City Council approved multiple consent agenda contracts and change orders, adopted Ordinance No. 2026-1 on master-meter billing and private water-system maintenance, and unanimously approved purchase of three properties for flood mitigation (Nixon Lane stormwater pond and pump station project).

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Briefing
Feb 3, 2026

Port Orange City Council approves consent agenda including stormwater and wastewater projects; appoints Planning Commissioner; holds first reading on master meter ordinance

At the February 3, 2026 Regular City Council meeting, the Council approved a consent agenda covering multiple stormwater design task authorizations, construction and restoration contracts, mitigation bank purchase agreements for the Cambridge Canal Pump Station project, and a $1.4M DEP grant for wastewater upgrades. The Council appointed Angela LeDuc to the Planning Commission, approved sale of property to the Florida Department of Transportation for I-4 truck parking, and conducted the first reading of an ordinance requiring master meters for certain private water systems (motion passed 3-1).

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Briefing
Jan 13, 2026

Port Orange City Council adopts land-use ordinances, utility fee schedule, budget amendments and accepts safety grants

The Port Orange City Council met January 13, 2026. Council adopted three ordinances (comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, and land development code amendment for certified recovery residences), approved first-quarter FY25-26 budget amendments, adopted a new schedule of utility fees, authorized several contracts and change orders, accepted FDOT enforcement grants, and approved the partial vacation of a tree conservation easement (4-1). Public comments focused on utility rates, recycling, water quality, and animal programs. Staff provided updates on the Riverwalk property and a boat ramp project.

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Briefing
Dec 9, 2025

Port Orange City Council reappoints vice mayor, approves sidewalk contracts, comprehensive plan updates, rezonings, and LDC amendment for recovery residences

At the December 9, 2025 regular meeting, Port Orange City Council re-appointed Vice Mayor Tracy Grubbs, continued committee assignments, approved multiple sidewalk construction awards and other consent items, ratified an emergency purchase for Fire Rescue housing, and unanimously adopted ordinances amending the Capital Improvements Element, approving a small-scale future land use change and rezoning for 1737 Fern Park Drive, and amending the Land Development Code for certified recovery residences.

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Briefing
Nov 20, 2025

Planning Commission approves Fern Park land-use changes and LDC amendment — Nov 20, 2025

The Port Orange Planning Commission met Nov. 20, 2025 at City Council Chambers (1000 City Center Circle). Chair Thomas Jordan presided; all six commissioners and key staff attended. The commission unanimously approved minutes from Oct. 23, 2025; a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for property at 1737 Fern Park Drive; an LDC text amendment to address Certified Recovery Residences per Senate Bill 954/Section 397.487; and the 2026 public hearing and development review calendars. There were no public comments. The meeting adjourned at 5:48 p.m.

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Briefing
Nov 18, 2025

City Council & Eastport CRA approve Economic Incentive Agreement for BIK Boom Trucks SE

At a joint special meeting on November 18, 2025, Port Orange City Council and the Eastport Business Center CRA approved an Economic Incentive Agreement with BIK Boom Trucks, LLC (d/b/a BIK Boom Trucks SE), authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign; Member/Councilman Lance Green abstained. Proof of notice was accepted.

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Briefing
Nov 18, 2025

Port Orange City Council approves budget adjustments, FEMA grant task authorizations, and waives rezoning waiting period; holds first reading of CIP update

At the November 18, 2025 Regular City Council meeting, Council approved the Consent Agenda including multiple FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance grant task authorizations with Pegasus Engineering and a change order for the Jackson/Oak Street Drainage project; accepted the 2025 Annual Concurrency Management Report; adopted resolutions amending retirement plans to implement the SECURE Acts and making FY2024-25 year-end and FY2025-26 capital roll-forward budget amendments; unanimously approved First Reading of Ordinance No. 2025-29 updating the Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvement Element (FY2026–2030); waived the 12-month waiting period for a new rezoning application for the Vintage Acres site; appointed Paul Salerno to the General Employee's Pension Board; and received updates on parks & recreation bond projects, ArtHaus, and public safety concerns including pedestrian/bike safety.

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Briefing
Nov 4, 2025

Port Orange City Council adopts ordinances, awards utility contracts, and approves staff pay increases

At the November 4, 2025 regular meeting, Port Orange City Council approved consent items including multiple construction contract awards, adopted two ordinances (defined contribution retirement plan and residential dock/commercial marina regulations), re‑appointed two Planning Commission members, scheduled further consideration of a waiver request for a 12‑month waiting period, and approved salary increases for the City Attorney and City Manager.

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Briefing
Oct 23, 2025

Planning Commission approves variance for 801 Pheasant Run Court

At the October 23, 2025 Planning Commission meeting, Commissioners approved the September 25, 2025 minutes and unanimously approved Variance VARC-25-0004 to reduce the secondary front yard setback at 801 Pheasant Run Court from 40 feet to 32.49 feet to allow a single-family home addition. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. and adjourned at 5:39 p.m.; there were no public comments.

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Briefing
Oct 21, 2025

Port Orange City Council Regular Meeting — October 21, 2025

Council convened at 6:30 p.m.; consent agenda approved including multiple contract awards for water reclamation and park restroom replacement, transfers, and grant acceptances. K9 Buddy retirement recognized. City updates included Cambridge Pond permitting and upcoming bid; Parks & Recreation reported 26 projects for 2026. Three ordinances received first reading (comprehensive plan amendment/Vintage Acres, PUD rezoning/Vintage Acres MDA & CDP, and Land Development Code amendment for docks) with the dock regulations amended to set finger piers between 4 and 6 feet. Meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m.

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Briefing
Oct 7, 2025

Port Orange City Council Regular Meeting — October 7, 2025

Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m.; Council present: Foley, Goepfert, Green, Grubbs, Stiltner. County District 2 Councilman Matt Reinhart presented Transform 386-funded stormwater projects. Consent agenda mostly approved; Biketoberfest request approved with one abstention. Proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month presented. Council approved partial release of a tree conservation easement (4-1). Council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-19 (sign regulations) on second reading. Meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.

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Briefing
Sep 25, 2025

Planning Commission approves Vintage Acres land use and PUD rezoning; adopts LDC Chapter 9 updates

At the September 25, 2025 Port Orange Planning Commission meeting the board approved minutes, a large-scale comprehensive plan amendment and PUD rezoning for the Vintage Acres subdivision (113 single-family lots) with an amended MDA addressing airport flight path acknowledgement and a stormwater maintenance bond, and unanimously adopted LDC Chapter 9 text amendments updating water-dependent and residential dock standards. Public comment raised flooding, stormwater, water pollution, drainage, and historical artifact concerns; staff will review amended MDA language before City Council consideration.

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Briefing
Sep 16, 2025

Port Orange City Council (Regular) — September 16, 2025: contracts approved, union agreements ratified, tree easement tabled

Council convened at 6:30 p.m. Approved multiple procurement and construction task authorizations and demolition contract; ratified collective bargaining agreements and MOUs with public safety unions; tabled a partial release of a tree conservation easement for 4629 Clyde Morris Boulevard pending further information (4-1); read proclamations for Constitution Week, National Service Dog Month, and Childhood Cancer Month; authorized Mayor to sign a letter supporting legislative amendments to SB 180; re-appointed Lt. Warren Carmen to the Police Pension Board. Staff provided stormwater updates and answered public questions.

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Briefing
Sep 2, 2025

City Council accepts $4.4M grant, approves mitigation bank purchase and adopts multiple land‑use and waterways ordinances

At the September 2, 2025 regular meeting, Mayor Scott Stiltner and Council received a $4.4 million check from Senator Tom Wright for resiliency and environmental initiatives; the consent agenda (including a Cooperative Economic Development Agreement, humane society services, a biosolids hauling amendment, and the Webster Creek Mitigation Bank reservation/purchase) was approved unanimously; Council adopted rezoning Ordinance No. 2025-20 and waterways Ordinance No. 2025-21 (establishing a PATON plan for the Riverwalk Park Day Dock), and adopted multiple Land Development Code amendments (Ordinances 2025-23, 2025-24, 2025-25). A first reading was approved for Ordinance 2025-19 (nonconforming signs). Reports included KemperSports on Cypress Head Golf and a Golf Advisory Board update.

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Briefing
Sep 2, 2025

Port Orange approves economic incentive agreement for Salty Marine Services (Sea Tow)

At a joint special meeting on September 2, 2025, Port Orange City Council and the Eastport Business Center CRA unanimously approved an Economic Incentive Agreement with Salty Marine Services, Inc., d/b/a Sea Tow Daytona/Ponce/New Smyrna, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement. Council discussed timing of reimbursement for turtle relocation; staff recommended reimbursement at site plan approval while Council suggested reimbursement after Certificate of Occupancy.

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Briefing
Aug 28, 2025

Planning Commission approves reconsideration for LDC billboard digital-conversion amendment (Case DCAM-24-0002)

At the August 28, 2025 Planning Commission meeting in City Council Chambers, members approved the July 31, 2025 minutes and voted to approve reconsideration of a Land Development Code text amendment (Case DCAM-24-0002) requested by Lamar Outdoor Advertising to allow reconstruction agreements converting static billboard faces to digital in exchange for removal of other billboard faces; the reconsideration motion passed 3-1. Meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. and adjourned at 5:32 p.m.

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