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Commissioners approve rezoning for Jensen Beach mobile‑home/RV site over objections about sewer hookup
Summary
The board approved a rezoning that converts an expired Pitchford’s Landing PUD into RS‑5 (low‑density residential) and LC (limited commercial) zoning across roughly 17.27 acres near Northeast Indian River Drive; commissioners debated sewer hookup requirements and impacts on existing residents before a 4‑1 vote.
Martin County commissioners on May 20 approved a rezoning for property in Jensen Beach formerly governed by the Pitchford’s Landing planned unit development, changing the zoning to RS‑5 (low‑density residential) and LC (limited commercial). The board voted 4‑1; Commissioner Vargas cast the dissenting vote.
County staff told the board the 17.27‑acre property contains multiple parcels bisected by Northeast Indian River Drive and the Florida East Coast Railroad; existing future land use is a mix of low‑density and commercial‑limited. Brian Elam, principal planner in Growth Management, explained staff’s recommendation to rezone the parcels to zoning districts that match underlying future land use.
Commissioner Vargas pressed staff on…
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