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Deltona adopts architectural and building design standards into land development code
Summary
The Deltona City Commission approved Ordinance 24-2025 on second and final reading to add Chapter 111 (architectural and building design standards) and amend definitions in Section 70-30 of the land development code; the vote was 7-0 after legal staff advised the commission about potential challenge risk under SB 180.
The Deltona City Commission on Monday adopted Ordinance 24-2025 on second and final reading, creating Chapter 111 to add architectural and building design standards and amending Section 70-30 (definitions) of the Land Development Code. The ordinance passed unanimously, 7-0.
City staff introduced Ordinance 24-2025, described by the city attorney as updates "regarding architectural design and aesthetics for commercial and industrial development." Vice Mayor Harriet moved to approve the ordinance at second and final reading; the motion was seconded and recorded as approved 7-0.
Commissioner Howington cautioned that the changes could present legal risk under Florida Senate Bill 180, which restricts certain local design regulations, saying that the commission was "putting ourselves at risk with SB 180." The city attorney advised that the city27s position is that the regulation is not "more burdensome" and provides clarification relative to an existing enterprise overlay district, but acknowledged any land-use regulation could be subject to challenge. She added, "it is our position that it is not a more restrictive or burdensome procedure," while noting a plaintiff with standing could challenge the ordinance.
The ordinance amendments will be codified and become effective per the ordinance language; staff will implement the updated design standards as written in Chapter 111 and adjust permitting procedures as needed to reflect the new definitions and standards.
