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Fort Pierce planners back new ‘innovative community development’ zoning to spur small‑lot, mixed‑use affordable housing
Summary
Planning staff told the board an overlay called “innovative community development” would let small lots, accessory dwelling units and density bonuses tied to affordable units move forward through an administrative/board review to encourage infill and mixed‑use projects; the board recommended the amendment to the city commission after public support from local developers.
Planning staff presented an amendment to recast the city’s existing “innovative residential development” rules as an “innovative community development” overlay that would expand options for small‑lot housing, accessory dwelling units and mixed‑use infill, and offer density bonuses for units classified as affordable.
Mister Freeman, the planning staff presenter, told the board the change is intended to “widen the scope of innovation in terms of planning applications within the city of Fort Pierce” by allowing applicants to pursue case‑by‑case reviews that can reduce costs and speed approvals while keeping maximum densities consistent with the city’s comprehensive plan. He said the amendment would…
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