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Stuart commissioners approve first reading to replace public hearings with presentations for very large developments
Summary
On first reading the commission supported an ordinance to change the land development code so projects larger than 50,000 square feet are presented to the commission rather than processed through a public hearing; the Local Planning Agency recommended keeping public notice, and staff will restore notice language at the second reading.
The City Commission completed the first reading of an ordinance that would remove the formal public‑hearing requirement for major development projects larger than 50,000 square feet and instead require a public presentation to the commission. Staff said the change is intended to clarify that such presentations are informational and do not create a quasi‑judicial vote opportunity…
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