- FL
- Volusia County
- 10/17/24
- 10/17/2024
- 174 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Volusia Planning Commission meeting, a contentious decision was reached when a variance request to reduce the front yard setback for a property in New Smyrna Beach was denied. This denial, stemming from significant ecological concerns, dominated the session. The commission also tackled issues regarding shipping container regulations, rezoning applications, and other variance requests.
- FL
- Volusia County
- 10/15/24
- 10/15/2024
- 379 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At a recent Volusia County Council meeting, a portion of the public expressed deep concerns about persistent flooding, highlighting the impact of recent developments and environmental changes. The meeting revealed a strong community demand for immediate and decisive action to address flooding issues that have plagued neighborhoods, especially following Hurricane Milton. Many residents called for a moratorium on further development until the county can ensure proper flood management measures are in place.
- FL
- Volusia County
- 10/2/24
- 10/02/2024
- 79 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent meeting of the Volusia ECHO Advisory Committee primarily focused on discussions surrounding the grant application process for the 2025 cycle, emphasizing new procedures and enhancements aimed at improving clarity and accessibility for applicants. Key topics included revised application forms, updated scoring criteria, and the introduction of new questions to assess environmental sustainability in project proposals.
- FL
- Volusia County
- 10/2/24
- 10/03/2024
- 187 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Volusia Environmental Committee recently deliberated on a range of zoning incentives and environmental standards, focusing heavily on building height regulations and floodplain management.
- FL
- Volusia County
- 9/25/24
- 09/25/2024
- 129 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Volusia ECHO Advisory Committee held a comprehensive meeting to discuss multiple grant applications and project proposals, notably granting exceptional status to a new park in DeBary amid discussions about financial sustainability and community impact.