Titusville commission approves narrower lots and model‑home clusters, limits setback reduction to lots abutting retention ponds

TITUSVILLE, Fla. — On April 16, 2025, the City of Titusville Planning and Zoning Commission approved several amendments to the Willow Creek (Verona) planned development master plan, including a reduction of the minimum lot width for multifamily Village E from 40 feet to 20 feet and permission for model‑home clusters with a real‑estate sales office and ancillary temporary parking in Villages A, B, C and E. The commission also approved a reduced rear setback, but limited that change to lots whose rear property lines fully abut the development's stormwater ponds shown in blue on the master plan.

The change affects KB Home Orlando’s Verona master plan amendment. Christie Anderson, the city’s senior planner, told the commission staff recommended denial of the rear‑setback reduction and denial of the applicant’s original request for multiple model‑home clusters because the city currently lacks procedures and standards for the number and operation of model homes and temporary occupancy prior to final plat. "Staff rec is recommending denial of the request to amend the master plan by reducing the rear setback from 20 feet to 15 feet for designated lots within Village C," Anderson said during her presentation, while noting staff supported the lot‑width reduction for Village E and supported allowing one model home with a real estate sales office per village consistent with state statute.

Applicant Rodney Honeycutt, representing the property owner and KB…