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Planning commission transmits comprehensive‑plan EAR amendments to Council, asks for native‑plant and wetlands language changes
Summary
After a lengthy discussion on housing, water capacity and local plant policies, the commission voted to transmit the EAR amendments to City Council and asked that language be amended to encourage Brevard‑native landscaping and to remove a wetlands 'study' requirement (policy 1.6.0.8).
The Titusville Planning and Zoning Commission voted Oct. 8 to recommend City Council transmit the Evaluation and Appraisal Review (EAR) comprehensive‑plan amendments to the state with two edits: (1) add language encouraging the use of Brevard‑native plantings in landscaping policy and (2) delete policy 1.6.0.8, which called for a study to research wetland best practices.
Consultants from Kimley‑Horn presented the EAR as the seven‑year update required by state statute, describing required changes (for example, ending storm‑related moratoria), updates to school impact notifications and septic/sewer references, and recommended additions to conservation, historic‑preservation and housing policies. Presenters said staff found the current densities adequate to meet projected…
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