Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Daytona Beach public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
15 issues in development
Municipal Property Disposition on South Grandview Avenue
The city wants to sell 146 and 148 South Grandview, but some commissioners want the parcels split so a second house could be built — something legal staff say conflicts with zoning minimums. The sale agreement was tabled pending legal research.
Commercial Improvement Grants
Up to $48,809.60 in Midtown CRA funds will help renovate a commercial property at 901 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard.
Burgoyne site redevelopment and structured parking
Board members discussed the Burgoyne parcel — a potential $200–300 million project — noting Brownwhere will master-plan the site and that public participation might come via structured parking, which could require CRA financing tools beyond the CRA's remaining years.
NASCAR Lot 7 Mixed-Use Residential Development
A large 191-acre parcel near Daytona International Speedway is being prepared for a major residential and mixed-use community, adding up to 2,500 new housing units. This project changes the land use from industrial to mixed-use, altering the neighborhood landscape while capping vehicle trips below previous limits.
Midtown Vacant Lot Acquisition and Property Exchange
The city considered buying a small vacant lot on MLK Boulevard for about $27,700, but commissioners asked if they could trade another city-owned lot instead to save money since the parcel is too small to build on.
Surplus Property Disposition and Infill Potential at 146-148 South Orlando Avenue
Board members debated whether the city-owned property at 146-148 South Orlando Avenue should be sold as a single parcel or split into two lots to encourage affordable housing infill development.
Transform Midtown Housing Master Plan
The Housing Authority presented an extensive multi-phase redevelopment plan for historical Midtown, replacing substandard public housing with elevated podium-style mixed-income housing, parks, and community hubs.
Cedar Street Industrial Rezoning and Expansion
A proposal to rezone vacant residential parcels on Cedar Street to local industry will allow a long-standing hydraulic business to combine properties and clear up code enforcement issues.
Daytona State College Overlay District
The commission established a college and university overlay district in the Land Development Code to help coordinate campus-related planning.
Museum Campus Expansion and PDG Rezoning ('The Brown')
The commission approved rezoning 62.9 acres to allow a major 90,000-square-foot museum expansion funded by a substantial philanthropic gift.
Boardwalk Amusement Activation
The city is moving forward with an RFP for an amusement consultant to help bring rides and attractions back to city-owned property near the boardwalk.
US 92 Mixed-Use Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning
The city advanced a major land use change for a 54-acre property along US 92, transitioning it from county low-impact urban to city mixed-use to allow residential and commercial development.
Outdoor Dining and Sidewalk Cafe Permitting Process
Board members and business owners discussed frustrations with the slow timeline for approving side and rear outdoor seating agreements compared to front sidewalk cafes.
CRA Property Disposal and Transparency
The city is putting vacant properties at 146, 148, and 34 South Grandview Avenue up for sale, sparking debate over city appraisal costs and proposal transparency.
Valencia Square Affordable Multifamily Development
The board approved a major site plan for Valencia Square on Orange Avenue, which will bring 62 multifamily housing units, including affordable and low-income options, developed by Framework Group.