Ormond Beach adopts second-reading ordinance to add ‘preservation of public spaces’ to code

The Ormond Beach City Commission adopted Ordinance 2025-18 on second reading, amending chapter 17 of the city code to add a new section titled "preservation of public spaces." The title was read by the city clerk and the ordinance was approved on a recorded second-reading vote.

City Clerk Susan Dottres read the ordinance title at the meeting as "Ordinance number 2025-18, an ordinance amending section 17-5 reserved of chapter 17 streets, sidewalks, and other public places of the code of ordinances by adding a new section titled preservation of public spaces, providing terms and conditions and setting forth an effective date." No public speakers were recorded on the ordinance at the meeting.

The city clerk called the roll for the second reading. Commissioners recorded votes in the affirmative: Commissioner Travis Sargent, Commissioner Kristen Deaton, Commissioner Bridal (first name not specified in the record), Commissioner Tolland (deputy mayor), and Mayor Jason Leslie. The meeting record shows the motion carried and the ordinance moved forward consistent with second-reading adoption procedures; the clerk recorded "yes" votes from the listed members. The ordinance text and effective date will be posted in the official ordinance file and on the city's website according to normal practice.

No amendments were recorded at the second reading, and no further action was taken during the meeting on implementation. The ordinance was read by title only and approved consistent with the commission's adopted procedures for second-reading ordinance votes.