Kanner/96th Street agricultural enclave request
Summary
A developer asked the county to certify ~396 acres by the St. Lucie Canal as an 'agricultural enclave' — a new state fast-track to residential development. Staff said the parcels failed the ag-use and perimeter tests, and the board agreed, denying it unanimously.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Denial preserves agricultural land use; certification would have fast-tracked single-family residential development plans within 180 days.
Residents and conservationists who want western agricultural lands protected from a state fast-track to development.
The applicant, Kanner/96th Street Investments, LLC, which may litigate or reapply.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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