Council approves Coastal Crossings rezoning, future land‑use change and development agreement for 150 townhomes

The West Melbourne City Council voted unanimously Aug. 4 to change the future land use and zoning of a 16.21‑acre parcel in the Coastal Crossings area and to adopt a development agreement that limits density and addresses site design.

The actions clear the way for a 150‑unit fee‑simple townhouse subdivision (not apartments) the applicant described as two‑story townhomes. Council passed three measures in sequence: ordinance 2025‑19 (future land use amendment), ordinance 2025‑20 (rezoning to R‑2/townhouse and multifamily district) and the development agreement. Each measure passed on a 6–0 voice vote.

The development agreement includes several conditions discussed at council: a 25‑foot building height limit for all townhomes; a limit of 150 units (staff noted R‑2 could allow 162 units in technical maximum but the agreement caps it at 150); architectural, landscaping and site‑design controls; relocation coordination for a canal where required; and commitments on internal walking trails and sidewalk connectivity to Coastal…