Townhouse zoning standards cleanup in the waterfront overlay
Summary
Two companion ordinances fix a paperwork conflict that has blocked townhouse development in the South of the Village waterfront area — clarifying which design standards apply and adding RU 2-15 to the comp plan's allowable zoning list, capped at 15 units per acre.
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Last discussed Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
None directly; future projects still undergo concurrency and utility evaluations.
Property owners and developers in the South of the Village waterfront overlay area; at least one townhouse project is already under review.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Sep 8, 2026
Two companion ordinances fix a paperwork conflict that has blocked townhouse development in the South of the Village waterfront area — clarifying which design standards apply and adding RU 2-15 to the comp plan's allowable zoning list, capped at 15 units per acre.
Planning & Zoning Board / Local Planning Agency - Sep 2, 2026
Two sets of townhouse rules were colliding inside the Cocoa Waterfront Overlay, creating confusion for developers and staff. The fix clarifies the overlay's urban design standards govern there, without changing uses or density.
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