Meritage Homes Long Bay Density Reduction Denied
Summary
Meritage sought to drop a 27.96-acre site from a potential 335 townhomes to 126 single-family homes with seven new conservation acres — but neighbors flooded the microphone with flooding, drainage and traffic fears, and the board unanimously said no. The land can still be developed under existing entitlements.
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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Neighbors fear flood insurance costs and property damage; the denial leaves open a higher-density by-right future.
Nearby farms and rural residents who opposed the subdivision density.
The property owner and Meritage lose the requested lower-density entitlement; residents could still face up to 335 townhomes.
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