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Edgewater approves citywide moratorium on annexations and rezoning, excluding key corridors
Summary
Council moved and approved a one-year moratorium on annexations, rezonings, comprehensive plan amendments and plats citywide (with commercial/industrial corridor exclusions) to allow staff to update codes and complete the stormwater study; the vote was 3–1 on second reading.
On second reading the council adopted a temporary, citywide moratorium on annexations, rezonings, comprehensive-plan amendments, site plans, preliminary plats and final plats for up to one year, excluding specified commercial and industrial corridors.
Staff explained the ordinance would pause certain land-use approvals citywide while planning staff and consultants complete a stormwater master plan and comprehensive-code review. The planning and zoning board recommended approval; the economic development board issued an unfavorable recommendation.
Hundreds of residents and stakeholders spoke during a long public hearing. Supporters urged the pause to allow code updates and additional stormwater analysis; opponents, including local business and development representatives, warned that a moratorium could harm the local economy and delay affordable housing. "We need this moratorium to allow the planning and zoning department the time and personnel power to focus on redesigning and implementing a new and stronger comprehensive plan," said Theresa David, a resident who asked the council to "pause, not stop." Business groups including the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce and local builders urged caution, citing potential fee increases and economic impacts.
The council voted on the ordinance as posted. The roll call recorded three votes in favor and one opposed. The ordinance takes effect per the terms posted in the second reading.
