Atlantic Beach panel delays code change, directs study and interim relief on stormwater trigger
After hours of public comment urging caution, the commission directed staff to develop interim relief options and pursue expanded funding for a stormwater master plan before eliminating the 400-square-foot on-site retention trigger.
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Residents and experts pressed the Atlantic Beach City Commission on June 23 to delay a proposed rewrite of on-site stormwater rules that would remove a 400-square-foot trigger and let properties build up to 45% impervious coverage without additional on-site retention. Mayor Ford framed the session as a conversation rather than a final ordinance vote and asked staff to return with data-backed options.
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