Stock Island mixed-use variances
Summary
Commissioners want to make it easier for small businesses on Stock Island to rebuild by relaxing parking, setback, open-space and building-size rules through a new overlay district. It would also screen outdoor storage and possibly ban new outdoor vehicle lots — tackling the derelict vehicle problem from the land-use side. Still has to go through community meetings, the planning commission and two board meetings.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost yet; a parking demand study could be added later at consultant rates.
Small business owners and residents of Stock Island who want to redevelop aging, non-conforming properties.
None identified yet; some businesses may face new screening or outdoor-storage restrictions.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning Commission Hearing - Aug 26, 2026
Florida Keys Electric wanted variances to build an office with an employee housing unit on a tight lot, including a 6-foot-6-inch front setback. The employee housing component adds a residential unit on Stock Island.
Board of County Commissioners - May 20, 2026
Commissioners want to make it easier for small businesses on Stock Island to rebuild by relaxing parking, setback, open-space and building-size rules through a new overlay district. It would also screen outdoor storage and possibly ban new outdoor vehicle lots — tackling the derelict vehicle problem from the land-use side. Still has to go through community meetings, the planning commission and two board meetings.
Related development
Nurenberg front-yard setback variance
Lets a larger home proceed on a lot neighbors say floods regularly; road flooding concerns were noted for county resiliency staff.
FKEC mixed-use office and employee housing variances
Allows needed office space now and an affordable employee dwelling later on a tight infill lot.
Florida Keys Electric Inc. mixed-use structure variances
The project adds an office and an employee housing unit to a constrained Stock Island parcel.
Stock Island Specific Overlay District
If adopted, small business owners on Stock Island could finally remodel or rebuild without losing space to one-size-fits-all rules, and the island's look and parking situation could improve.
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