Placement: First Reading of Ordinances / Public Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Ordinance 26-25, Public Hearing, An Ordinance Amending Title XV, “Land Usage”, Chapter 158, “Zoning Code”, Article VI “Open Space Districts” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Port St. Lucie by Amending Section 158.100 to Add Enclosed Assembly Area as a Special Exception Use in the Open Space Recreational (OSR) Zoning District (P26-030).
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Submitted By: Bethany Grubbs, AICP, Senior Planner
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of Strategic Growth for a Resilient Future.
Executive Summary (General Business): This application is a city-initiated text amendment to add “Enclosed Assembly” uses, without alcoholic beverage sales, as a Special Exception within the Open Space Recreational (OSR) Zoning District. The OSR district is intended to provide areas uniquely suited for public open space, recreational activities, and other public or semi-public facilities that promote the public welfare and ensure land use compatibility.
Presentation Information: Staff will provide a presentation.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the amendment as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board.
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and adopt the amendment as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board
2. Move that the Council not adopt the amendment and provide staff direction.
Background: The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval at the March 3, 2026, Planning and Zoning Board meeting.
Currently, OSR zoning permits parks or playgrounds, or other recreational or cultural facilities (public) and golf courses (public and private) with or without an alcoholic beverage license. This amendment would allow a broader range of enclosed assembly uses (public and private) in the OSR zoning district as a Special Exception Use, while prohibiting alcoholic beverage sales. This amendment allows more opportunities for reuse of existing buildings by allowing additional enclosed assembly uses in existing or proposed buildings on land zoned OSR.
Issues/Analysis: Enclosed assembly uses will require City Council approval through the Special Exception process to ensure they are appropriate for the location. The review includes a conceptual site plan and evaluation of traffic impacts, parking adequacy, site access, and compliance with buffering. Conditions may be imposed to address operational impacts. The OSR zoning designation provides the regulations for building coverage, height, setbacks, and impervious area, ensuring that the proposed enclosed assembly use is consistent with the OSR district’s intent.
The proposed changes are shown in Exhibit “A” with additions shown as underlined and deletion shown as strikethrough.
Financial Information: N/A
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: Citywide (OSR Zoning District)
Business Impact Statement: N/A
Attachments:
1. Ordinance
2. Exhibit “A” Sec. 158.100. - Open Space Recreational (OSR)
3. Staff Report
4. Staff Presentation
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
Internal Reference Number: 26063-08
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Elizabeth L. Hertz, Senior Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, City Attorney.