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Punta Gorda council advances first reading to nullify 2012–2023 LDRs; seeks land‑use attorney and a vested‑rights process
Summary
City council voted 3–2 to move forward with an ordinance declaring the 2012–2023 land development regulations null and void ab initio, and asked staff to hire an outside land‑use attorney while staff drafts a vested‑rights ordinance to manage property owner claims.
Punta Gorda City Council voted to move the ordinance declaring the city’s 2012–2023 land development regulations null and void ab initio to a second reading, and directed staff to engage outside land‑use counsel to advise the city during the process.
The council’s first reading passed 3–2 after more than three hours of public comment and council debate about legal risk, planning consequences and next steps. Council members who supported the move said a repeal is the cleanest way to remove provisions they consider noncompliant with Senate Bill 250; opponents warned sweeping repeal could create legal exposure and regulatory gaps.
Supporters argued that the existing…
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