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Niceville council approves multiple rezoning, variance and grant measures; one abstention recorded
Summary
At its Jan. 13 meeting, the Niceville City Council approved a package of land‑use and budget measures, accepted a FDOT landscaping grant and adopted a five‑year CIP. Votes included an abstention on a rezoning and at least one recorded 'no' on a setback variance.
The Niceville City Council on Jan. 13 approved a series of land‑use and finance items, including rezoning requests, variances, and an amended fiscal‑year budget, and accepted a $32,150 Florida Department of Transportation grant for median landscaping.
Council approved the consent agenda by voice vote. The council then approved the first reading of an ordinance to create a new chapter regulating electric bicycles, motorized scooters and other micro‑mobility devices, including a helmet requirement for riders 16 and under and a provision requiring private‑property permission for operations on private property. Staff said neighboring jurisdictions have adopted similar rules.
A rezoning and future‑land‑use change for property at 2300 North Barton Drive was approved on first reading; staff and the planning…
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