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Port Orange council split 3‑2 on PCA zoning changes after debate over density and 50‑foot lots
Summary
On second reading of ordinance 2026‑8 revising the PCA zoning district, councilors split over whether the revisions would permit higher‑density residential development and reduce industrial uses. Developer counsel said the changes clarify the plan and remove some heavy industrial allowances; opponents cited traffic and quality‑of‑life concerns. The ordinance failed 3‑2.
The Port Orange City Council held a lengthy second‑reading debate on ordinance 2026‑8, which amends the Planned Community Area (PCA) zoning district. Staff and developer representatives said the changes clarify allowed uses, remove some heavy industrial allowances, and retain trip caps intended to limit traffic impacts. Mark Watts, representing the developer group, told the council the revisions do not increase overall densities and remove industrial‑type uses that could have allowed data centers in parts of the district.
Several council members voiced concern about the potential for more 50‑foot single‑family lots and the cumulative traffic effect along Williamson and Beville roads. "The density is just too much for that area," Councilman Green said, citing capacity and neighborhood character. Other members said the proposal reflects earlier approvals and market realities and that the ordinance would likely reduce some high‑intensity uses. On roll call the measure failed, 3 in favor, 2 opposed; the transcript records Councilman Green and the mayor voting no. Staff and applicants said they will continue work on details and that future regulatory steps on data centers remain under consideration.
