Council adopts annexation ordinance, advances sign and camp code changes, and conditionally opts out of Live Local Act

At its December meeting Brooksville’s City Council adopted a voluntary annexation ordinance and advanced several land‑use code changes while approving a conditional opt‑out related to state housing law.

On a second and final reading the council unanimously adopted Ordinance 1,007, annexing approximately 1.31 acres east of South Main Street into the city and directing staff to file required documents with county and state agencies. Planning staff (Hanley, speaker 17) told the council the property is surrounded by city limits on three sides and staff recommended approval; there was no public comment.

The council held first readings on two land‑use ordinances. Ordinance 1,008 proposes revisions to the city’s sign code (prohibited signs, consolidation of historic‑overlay provisions, spacing limits for feather/tomahawk signs and a limitation of one sign per business location in certain areas). Ordinance 1,009 corrects a table of permitted uses to treat camps as a conditional use in several zoning districts and adds standards requiring ADA‑compliant restrooms and bathing facilities connected to city sewer. Both ordinances passed first reading and are scheduled for second/final readings on Jan. 5, 2026.

On housing policy, the council adopted Resolution 2025‑31 by roll call vote. City counsel explained that the UF/Schimberg housing report required by statute to determine eligibility for the Live Local Act property‑tax exemption was delayed; the resolution conditions the city’s opt‑out on the forthcoming report so that the city preserves its ability to opt out if the report shows eligibility.

Votes at a glance: Ordinance 1,007 (annexation) adopted 5–0 (roll call); Ordinances 1,008 and 1,009 approved on first reading, second readings set for 01/05/2026; Resolution 2025‑31 adopted 5–0.