Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in DeLand public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in development with high priority
Orange Camp Commercial South development
The city annexed about 25 acres near the I-4 interchange and set about 22 acres of it to Highway Commercial land use and C-2 General Commercial zoning. It's a gateway to the city, so expect highway-style commercial development and the traffic that comes with it.
Country Club Pointe redevelopment plat
A preliminary plat covering about 2.64 acres on South Woodland Boulevard was before the board — an early but meaningful step in redeveloping the Country Club Pointe area, shaping future lots, streets, and drainage.
RC Hills dealership expansion and façade improvements
Residents on the last undeveloped stretch of Woodland Boulevard fought the dealership's 16,500-square-foot expansion, citing an 8-foot elevation drop toward their homes, a dirt road that already floods, noise at 4 a.m., light pollution, and well-water contamination risk. The board attached conditions but the underlying fear — that the exfiltration trench will clog and send water downhill — goes to the City Commission.
Shared parking capacity near downtown
The site's shared lot holds about 24 spaces, including handicapped spaces, and neighbors say parking is already tight. Any new construction that adds demand could spill over onto surrounding businesses.
Future Use of the Old Jail Property
The city owns the old jail downtown and is weighing what to do with it — sell it, redevelop it, or turn it into public open space. Commissioners want staff to dig into two options: selling as-is, or a civic/open space use that could host food trucks and downtown events.
Beresford Reserve 408-home subdivision plat
DR Horton's massive 408-lot subdivision keeps getting pushed back over brownfield cleanup plans and historic tree questions. When it eventually moves forward, it would add hundreds of homes on 138 acres near Beresford Avenue.