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Council narrows exterior-color rules, adds ‘light Bermuda’ palette; mayor votes no
Summary
On a 4–1 vote the council amended the Unified Land Development Code to permit specified ‘light Bermuda’ colors for residential exteriors (LRV 65 or greater) and removed some subjective language from the application form. Mayor Norris cast the lone no vote.
Palm Coast City Council approved changes to the Unified Land Development Code June 17 to add a permitted “light Bermuda” color palette for residential and multi‑family exteriors, voting 4–1. Mayor Michael Norris voted against the update.
The proposed code amendment to chapter 13 adds acceptable blues, greens, lavenders, peaches and pinks with a light-reflective value (LRV) of 65 or greater to the permitted palette. Staff said current rules allowed pastel colors only if they met a higher LRV threshold (80); the amendment lowers that LRV threshold for specified Bermuda tones to broaden homeowner choices while retaining measurable limits.
Staff and several council members discussed enforcement, existing noncompliant houses and review procedures. Code enforcement manager Barbara Grossman described the standard enforcement path — notice of violation, administrative hearings before the code board and, for repeat violations, fines and liens — and said that lien collection processes can be constrained when properties have homestead exemptions but liens still attach on sale. Several council members asked staff to return with a code-enforcement workshop to review timelines, penalties and options to streamline compliance.
Council also directed staff to remove subjective language such as “loud” or “garish” from forms and to clarify the list of “earth tones” on the application form so homeowners and paint retailers can find definitive guidance. The vote passed 4–1; Mayor Norris voted no.
