Placement: First Reading of Ordinances / Public Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Ordinance 25-70, Public Hearing, an Ordinance Amending Title XV, “Land Usage”, Chapter 153 “Definitions” and Chapter 158, “Zoning Code” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Port St. Lucie by Amending the Definition of Microbrewery and Adding a Definition for Craft Distillery and by Amending Section 158.135 and Section 158.136 (P25-176).
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Submitted By: Bridget Kean, AICP, Deputy Director
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a diverse local economy and employment opportunities.
Executive Summary (General Business): This application is a city-initiated text amendment to amend the Definitions Chapter (Chapter 153) and the Zoning Code (Chapter 158) of the City of Port St. Lucie Code of Ordinances. The application will amend the definition of microbrewery to identify that a microbrewery can, in conjunction with the sale of beer for consumption on the premises, also have an alcoholic beverage license as allowed by state licensing laws and Chapter 110 of the City of Port St. Lucie Code of Ordinances for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages. This application will also add a definition for Craft Distillery and add craft distillery as a permitted use in the Warehouse Industrial (WI) and Industrial (I) zoning districts.
Presentation Information: Staff may provide a short presentation.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council adopt the amendment as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Alternate Recommendations:
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 of the proposed zoning text amendment at the November 4, 2025, Planning and Zoning meeting.
Issues/Analysis: The Zoning Code currently allows a microbrewery to include the sale of wine for on premises consumption. With this amendment, the City’s Code would enable a microbrewery to include the sale of alcoholic beverages subject to state licensing requirements and the requirements of Chapter 110. This application also adds a definition for Craft Distillery to Chapter 153 and adds Craft Distillery as a permitted use in the Warehouse Industrial Zoning District and the Industrial Zoning District. A craft distillery is a similar use to a microbrewery, so staff is adding that use to the City’s Code.
Financial Information: N/A
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: N/A
Business Impact Statement: Yes
Attachments:
1. Ordinance
2. Exhibit A - Chapter 153 Definitions
3. Exhibit B - Sec. 158.135. Warehouse Industrial Zoning District (WI)
4. Exhibit C - Sec. 158.136. Industrial Zoning District (IN)
5. Staff Report
6. 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: 25295-02
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Carly Fabien, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, City Attorney.