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Commission adopts land development code text amendments on parking, lighting and tree mitigation 7‑0
Summary
The City Commission approved, on second reading and by unanimous vote, amendments to the Land Development Code changing parking definitions, stacked parking allowances for multifamily, off‑site sign provisions, exterior lighting neighborhood compatibility standards and updated tree replacement in‑lieu fees.
The Daytona Beach City Commission voted unanimously on second reading to adopt a set of Land Development Code text amendments designed to update parking definitions, provide standards for compact and stacked parking, refine off‑site sign regulations, correct neighborhood lighting compatibility standards and update tree replacement in‑lieu fees.
What the ordinance changes
City staff presented an ordinance amending multiple code sections (article 6 and 11, and several subsections) to accomplish the following, as described in the ordinance language presented at second reading:
- Add provisions regarding required parking spaces for compact automobiles, bicycles and motorcycles, and allow stacked parking for certain multifamily uses; - Add provisions related to off‑site signs; - Correct neighborhood compatibility standards related to exterior lighting; - Update in‑lieu fees for tree replacement or mitigation; and - Remove waterfront property from block‑face averages and add a depth‑of‑lot measure where appropriate.
Commission action and context
Commissioner May moved and Commissioner Strickland seconded the ordinance on second reading. Staff reported no public speakers for the item. Commissioners had no further questions at second reading; the ordinance passed on a 7‑0 voice vote.
Why it matters
The amendments are intended to clarify development and design standards used by staff and applicants to evaluate site plans and permit applications. Changes to parking standards, lighting compatibility and tree‑mitigation fees can affect project budgets and design details on future redevelopment and new construction projects across the city.
Speakers
Staff presenter (Growth Management/Planning), Commissioners May and Strickland were the motion mover and seconder; no public speakers were recorded on the item at second reading. Mayor Derek L. Henry presided over the vote.
Authorities
- Daytona Beach Land Development Code, Articles 6 and 11 (amended sections enumerated in ordinance language)
Action
- Ordinance adopting Land Development Code text amendments on second reading: Passed 7‑0.
Discussion vs. decision
- Discussion: Staff presentation of text changes and purpose; no public or commissioner objections at second reading. - Decision: Ordinance adopted; amendments become effective as provided in the ordinance.
Clarifying details
- Key code sections amended include 6.2(c) and 6.2(g) (parking), 6.10 0.81 (signs), 6.11 c 0.7 (lighting), 6.15 a 0.9 (tree in‑lieu fees) and 11.4 b (waterfront/block face average).
Proper_names
Daytona Beach Land Development Code; Growth Management and Planning Department.
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