Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in DeLand public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in zoning
Commercial land use and rezone near West Volusia and South Spring Garden
The 1925 Ida Erhart Apartments, a six-unit building one block from Stetson, got the green light to become a boutique hotel — legally, the only zoning that matches the comprehensive plan. Neighbors fear it 'cracks' a residential block inside a National Register district and sets the stage for offices replacing historic homes. Several speakers also asked the city to consider a transitional mixed-use zoning district for edges like this.
Six-foot fence variance at 1035 E. Voorhis Avenue
A corner-lot homeowner wants to replace a four-foot chain-link fence with a six-foot wooden fence along the street side, saying vehicles have repeatedly struck the house. Staff found no visibility or neighborhood problems.