Cocoa Beach Pension Board Tackles Impact of Salary Increases and Market Volatility on Pension Plan Stability

Overview: Cocoa Beach Pension Board considers market volatility and salary hikes in latest meeting

Cocoa Beach Debates New Medical Marijuana Dispensary Amid Traffic and Safety Concerns

Overview: The Cocoa Beach Board of Adjustment meeting focused heavily on a proposed medical marijuana dispensary on North Atlantic Avenue, sparking debate over its potential impact on traffic, safety, and community character. Residents voiced concerns about the dispensary’s proximity to residential areas and its location on a busy intersection, while board members and the applicant’s representative addressed regulatory compliance and community integration.

Brevard County Zoning Board Faces Decisions on Variances Amidst Community Concerns

Overview: The Brevard County Zoning Board meeting involved in-depth discussions on various variance requests, with focus on contentious applications pertaining to the legitimacy of existing structures, requests for rezoning, and compliance with zoning regulations. The board navigated complex cases involving community concerns about code violations, setbacks, and potential precedents set by granting variances.

Brevard County Planning Agency Tackles Multifamily Zoning and Non-Conforming Lot Challenges

Overview: In a recent Brevard County Local Planning Agency meeting, discussions focused on significant zoning applications, including a controversial multifamily housing project and efforts to address non-conforming residential lots.

Cocoa Beach Special Magistrate Imposes $500 Fine for Vacation Rental Occupancy Violation

Overview: In a detailed and contentious session of the Cocoa Beach Special Magistrate on February 12th, the focus was on a single vacation rental occupancy violation case involving property owner Richard Bour. The meeting, which saw several agenda modifications, ended with a $500 fine imposed on Bour for failing to comply with a city ordinance regarding maximum occupancy limits in his rental property advertisements.