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Vero Beach council approves Riverside Theatre back‑of‑house expansion and rezones park area to P‑3
Summary
After hours of public comment about tree loss and mitigation, the council approved a 5,803 sq. ft. backstage expansion and two covered loading docks for Riverside Theatre and adopted a related zoning map change to P‑3 for parts of Riverside Park. Staff said the project meets land‑development standards; vote was 5–0.
The Vero Beach City Council voted 5–0 on April 1 to approve a minor site‑plan application for a 5,803‑square‑foot back‑of‑house expansion and two covered loading docks for Riverside Theatre and concurrently adopted an ordinance rezoning roughly 22.96 acres in Riverside Park from P‑2 (Neighborhood Park) to P‑3 (Community and Special Facility Park).
City planning director Jason Jeffries told the council the proposal meets the comprehensive plan and land‑development regulations and that review found the expansion complies with setback, height, parking and stormwater standards. Jeffries also told the council the theater’s lease requires council approval of site improvements and that the…
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