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Commission recommends code changes to align Sebastian home‑based business rules with state law
Summary
The planning commission unanimously recommended that City Council approve Ordinance O2510 to amend Article 7 (general regulations) so local rules for home‑based businesses comply with a 2021 state law; staff said the change limits local regulatory scope and preserves enforcement through zoning and code enforcement.
The Sebastian City Planning and Zoning Commission on April 3 voted unanimously to recommend that City Council adopt Ordinance O2510, an amendment to Article 7 of the land development code to update rules for home‑based businesses and align local regulations with state law.
City staff told the commission the proposed text replaces the city’s prior “home occupational license” language with “home‑based business” and adjusts the local code to match statutory limits adopted by the Florida Legislature in 2021. Staff said the amendment is intended to bring the City of Sebastian into compliance with state requirements and reduce the city’s legal risk for conflicting local regulations.
During the presentation staff said:…
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