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Staff outlines comprehensive plan 'EAR' update; consultant work to be budgeted next year

Cocoa Beach Planning Board · September 10, 2025
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Summary

City planning staff told the Planning Board the city must complete the seven‑year Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) for the comprehensive plan by January 2028 and will hire a planning consultant to assist in late 2026–2027.

Staff told the Cocoa Beach Planning Board that the city must update its comprehensive plan on a seven‑year schedule under Florida law and that the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) process will be initiated ahead of the January 2028 deadline.

A planning staff member said the update is required by Florida Statute Chapter 163 and that staff expects to engage a planning…

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