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3 issues in development with low priority
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3883 Church Street development plan extension
A development plan that expired in January 2025 got reinstated with a fresh one-year extension so the applicant can finally build. Inspections will keep it alive.
1 mentionLast discussed Aug 24, 2026
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Special magistrate proceedings under F.S. 70.51
Two development disputes are heading to the state's special magistrate process — the built-to-grade Locust Street properties in Georgetown and a 7-Eleven — before anyone goes to court.
1 mentionLast discussed Apr 13, 2026
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City utility building landscaping
Commissioners discovered the city's own new utility building on French Avenue skipped the planning process residents must follow — no trees, no landscaping. Staff will look for remedies, possibly with the Garden Club's help.
2 mentionsLast discussed Feb 9, 2026