Commission adopts tree‑saving flexible setback changes
The City Commission unanimously approved Ordinance 2026‑02 to refine Flexible Setbacks provisions to better preserve trees; staff said changes are minor refinements since first reading and there was no public opposition at final reading.
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The St. Augustine Beach City Commission voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance 2026‑02 on final reading, updating Article VI of the Land Development Regulations to refine the flexible‑setback provisions intended to save significant trees. Senior Planner Jennifer Thompson summarized the changes as "minor refinements since first reading," and City Attorney John Steinmetz read the ordinance preamble before the Commission moved to adopt.
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