Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Monroe County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in development with high priority
Affordable workforce housing curb-cut variance
A developer wants a variance to place a driveway 221 feet from Dove Road for a project with 79 affordable workforce apartments in Key Largo. The hearing was pushed to August 26.
Stock Island mixed-use variances
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.