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Deltona planning board recommends approval of ordinance tightening rules for certified recovery residences
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended Ordinance No. 36-2025, which adds occupancy limits, a 1,000-foot separation requirement, on-site management standards and new enforcement measures for certified recovery residences; staff said applications will be handled online and on paper.
The City of Deltona Planning and Zoning Board on Dec. 17, 2025 recommended approval of Ordinance No. 36-2025, updating the city's land development code for certified recovery residences to add occupancy limits, parking requirements, a 1,000-foot separation from other certified recovery residences and community residential homes, on-site management rules and clarified enforcement.
Jessica, a city staff member who delivered the staff report, said the ordinance revises Section 110.8.14 to set the separation requirement at 1,000 feet and to add "on-site management requirements, building and fire code compliance" and new enforcement tools. "We can take their approvals away, and they can also be sent to code enforcement special magistrate if there's any issues that aren't fixed within 180 days," Jessica said.
Secretary Amoroso asked about prior discussion of constitutional limits on occupancy. Jessica and staff responded that regulating maximum occupancy is permissible for certified recovery residences, while applying such limits to family units presents greater constitutional issues. The staff response framed the change as a distinct regulatory inquiry for recovery residences rather than for private family homes.
A board member also asked how applications will be submitted. Staff said paper copies will be available but most city applications are conducted online and that an online form for this process will be posted after the ordinance's first City Commission hearing. Staff noted that reasonable-accommodation requests are expected to represent a significant portion of applications.
No members of the public spoke during the public forum on the ordinance. After discussion, an unnamed board member moved to recommend approval of Ordinance No. 36-2025 and another member seconded. Staff called the roll and all voting members present voted yes; the motion passed unanimously.
The recommendation returns the ordinance to the City Commission for final readings; staff noted there is a statutory time clock that may require action before any additional workshop, and non-substantial revisions can be made between first and second readings. The board's next workshop is scheduled for Jan. 26, 2026, and staff reminded members of the 8-hour continuing-education requirement that renews Jan. 1.
