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Seminole County staff unveils wide land‑development code update; commissioners continue item to May 6 for review
Summary
Staff presented multi‑chapter land‑development code amendments — from density bonuses and alternative design standards to administrative streamlining for boat docks and fences — and the Planning & Zoning Commission voted to continue the matter to May 6, 2026 to allow more board review and public comment.
Seminole County planning staff presented a comprehensive package of land‑development code updates on April 1, 2026, spanning definitions, housing‑related tools such as affordable‑housing density bonuses and alternative lot standards, accessory‑use clarifications, streamlining of permits (boat docks and small residential fences), and alignment with recent state statutes.
Maya Athonis, principal planner, summarized the scope: "We are…
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