Commission deadlocks on developer demand to void Deltona moratorium; status quo maintained

Dec 16, 2025

Developers’ counsel told the city the moratorium likely violates SB 180; after extended public comment and attorney guidance the commission split 3‑3 on a motion to declare the moratorium void ab initio, so no change was made and staff will await statutory notice before any special action.

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A letter from JC Wilson & Associates representing Howland Holdings asserted that Deltona’s development moratorium conflicts with Senate Bill 180. The city attorney briefed commissioners on the letter and on the city’s options, including repealing or allowing the statutory safe‑harbor process to run.

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