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Deltona commission adopts temporary moratorium on residential development; city attorney warns state law may bar moratoria
Summary
The Deltona City Commission approved Ordinance 29-2025, a nine‑month moratorium on residential development, by a 4-3 vote. The city attorney told commissioners that Senate Bill 180 is in effect and likely prohibits local moratoria, exposing the city to legal challenge and attorney fee awards.
The Deltona City Commission on Monday approved Ordinance 29-2025, a temporary moratorium on issuance of development orders and permits for residential dwelling units, by a 4-3 vote.
The ordinance, read into the record by the city attorney, exempts certain infill single-family residential projects and sets a term not to exceed nine months unless the commission extends it. Commissioner Howington moved to approve the ordinance and Commissioner Lully seconded the motion; the measure passed 4-3 after a verbal roll call.
The moratorium drew public…
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