Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Palm Coast public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in zoning
Planning board training on open government and hearing procedure
The board got a refresher on the legal ground rules for its work: Florida's Sunshine Law, public records duties, ex parte communication disclosure, and the evidence standards for quasi-judicial land-use hearings. These rules affect how fairly and transparently future rezonings and variances in your neighborhood are decided.
Single-family homes allowed in Palm Coast Park MPD
A draft ordinance would change the Palm Coast Park master development agreement to allow single-family homes on Tract 16, with new development standards for Tracts 16 and 7A — about 66 acres along US Highway 1.
Digital signage regulations
The sign code overhaul would open the door to digital signage in Palm Coast for the first time. That could change the look of commercial corridors and raise questions about brightness, animation and placement.
Vehicle repair facility at Shoppes of Palm Coast
A special exception would let a vehicle repair shop open on a commercially zoned lot. Neighbors near the Shoppes would want to watch what uses set up next door.