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Tequesta council updates public‑notice rules, lets PZB weigh in on special exceptions
Summary
Ordinance O‑04‑26 amends Chapter 22 to allow the village to use the state public‑notice portal in place of paid newspaper advertising and authorizes the planning and zoning board to provide recommendations on special exceptions in most cases. Council approved the ordinance after correcting minor typographical issues.
The Village Council approved Ordinance O‑04‑26, which updates Chapter 22 of the community development code to modernize public‑notice language and to give the planning and zoning board (PZB) authority to make recommendations on special exceptions.
Jay Hopchikin explained the change allows the village to use the state public‑notice portal rather than publishing notices in a newspaper, noting it reduces cost and increases access for residents who can sign up to receive email notices. "Rather than paying $600 or $800 we're paying, you know, $4 for stamps," Jay said when describing how the portal and mailing option work.
The ordinance also amends PZB duties so the board can give recommendations on special exception requests in most situations; staff built a targeted exemption for previously created zoning overlays where immediate tenant changes should not trigger a special‑exception review. Council members asked about a formatting/strikethrough typo in the draft; staff confirmed it was a clerical leftover and will be corrected.
There were no public commenters on this item. After brief discussion and a motion, the council voted to approve O‑04‑26.
What happens next: staff will codify the approved language, correct the formatting and publish updated notice guidance for applicants and residents.
