Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in DeLand public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues with high priority
West Voorhis Avenue Streetscape Project
The CRA had to decide how much of the West Voorhis streetscape redesign to build with its $1.5 million in reserves. The project would narrow the road, slow traffic, and add wider sidewalks and bike accommodations. Picking the full Alternative 1 means borrowing about $220,000.
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.