Board approves Heritage Development West enclave certification despite public objections

Aug 19, 2026

By a 3–2 vote, commissioners certified Heritage Development West (three parcels, ~550 acres) as an agricultural enclave under the SB 686 statutory test after staff and applicant said the record met criteria; public speakers warned of traffic, wetlands and school impacts.

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The St. Johns County commission approved certification of Heritage Development West by a 3–2 vote, finding the record contains competent substantial evidence that the three parcels meet the statutory definition for an agricultural enclave under Chapters 163.3162 and 163.3164.

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