Cape Canaveral Board Advances Ordinances Affecting Property Owners

Overview: The Cape Canaveral Planning and Zoning Board recently addressed significant proposed ordinances that could impact local property owners concerning roofing permits and the development of non-conforming lots. The board discussed the adoption of a new section requiring building permits for roof coatings as per the Florida building code, a measure aimed at facilitating insurance renewals and property inspections. Additionally, the board considered an amendment to the city code to recognize certain non-conforming lots as developable, allowing for expansions and alterations of existing single-family homes and duplexes, including the addition of second stories.

Cape Canaveral Ponders Rooftop Amenities Amidst Development Talks

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Cape Canaveral Planning and Zoning Board delved into a discussion on the potential introduction of rooftop amenities for local hotels and mixed-use developments, a move that could alter the city’s skyline and leisure offerings. The board analyzed proposals from developers keen on adding rooftop observation decks to new hotel properties, specifically a Hyatt Place and a Hilton Garden Inn, alongside visions for mixed-use developments encompassing live-work units, restaurants, and even a landing pad for battery helicopters.

Cape Canaveral Plans for Future Flooding and Stormwater Management

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Cape Canaveral Planning and Zoning Board prioritized discussions on the city’s approach to green stormwater infrastructure and resilience planning in the face of climate change-induced flooding and sea level rise. The meeting, led by various experts and stakeholders, delved into strategies for future flooding concerns, adaptation in development, and the need for proactive measures in stormwater management.

Cape Canaveral Explores Rooftop Amenities and Live-Work Spaces

Overview: The Cape Canaveral Planning and Zoning Board recently focused on potential zoning code revisions to allow for rooftop amenities in hotels and to define regulations for live-work units. The board discussed the complexities of retrofitting existing hotels to accommodate rooftop bars and restaurants and considered organizing a public workshop to address concerns and logistics. They also debated the implementation and regulation of live-work units.

Cape Canaveral Confronts Affordable Housing Act Challenges

Overview: In a recent Cape Canaveral Planning and Zoning Board meeting, the implications of the Live Local Act on local zoning authority were scrutinized, revealing concerns about the city’s ability to regulate affordable housing projects. The board analyzed the Act’s provision that enables bonus density for affordable housing projects without requiring public hearing approvals, thereby removing the local government’s governing body from the approval process. Notably, the Act allows for administrative approval, sidestepping public notice requirements, even if the location is zoned for industrial or commercial use.