The Titusville Planning and Zoning Commission on Nov. 19 recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 7‑2025 to allow outdoor storage on approximately 2.84 acres covering properties at 3838 and 3900 South Hopkins Avenue in the Indian River City neighborhood commercial zoning district.

City staff described the request as "to allow outdoor storage on approximately 2.84 acres within the Indian River City neighborhood commercial zoning district," noting the 3900 South Hopkins site already contains a mini‑warehouse approved under CUP 3‑2003 and the 3838 site contains commercial warehouse and flex spaces. Staff recommended approval with conditions including: opaque screening (masonry wall or solid fence) of at least 8 feet maintained in good condition; a building permit to demonstrate restoration of the existing 8‑foot fence at 3900 South Hopkins and installation of opaque fencing at 3838 South Hopkins; outdoor storage kept neat and not stacked higher than the screen wall or fence; and that outdoor storage areas be located on paved, stabilized surfaces to prevent soil or water contamination.

During questioning commissioners pressed staff and the applicant on compatibility with the Indian River City neighborhood plan and on height and fencing. Staff advised that the Indian River City commercial building height maximum is 35 feet and that fencing taller than 8 feet is considered high‑security fencing and may be administratively approved up to 10 feet. "The building height maximum in Indian River City commercial is 35 feet," staff said; on fencing staff noted the 8‑foot opaque fence at 3900 South Hopkins was a prior CUP requirement and needs restoration.

Applicant "Mister Lloyd" spoke in support of the CUP, describing the site's historical industrial uses and saying the outdoor storage would primarily serve current tenants (trades and contractors) and contain items such as boats or recreational vehicles. Lloyd said the yard will be secured: "we're gonna have a gate that's that's monitored and security cameras. So it'll be a locked up yard." He said materials would be kept neat and that the business plans to maintain screening and be a good neighbor.

Vice Chairman Childs moved to recommend approval of CUP 7‑2025 with the staff conditions; the motion was seconded. Roll‑call votes recorded all members present voting yes and the commission approved the conditional use permit with the stated conditions. The approval authorizes outdoor storage as a primary use at the two addresses only under the conditions imposed by the commission and does not authorize new buildings, curb cuts, or site modifications beyond the required screening and permits.

The commission closed the public hearing and moved on to staff reports and adjournment. The CUP approval includes follow‑up through building permit review to verify fencing and screening compliance.