Placement: First Reading of Ordinances / Public Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Ordinance 26-24, Public Hearing, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 153, "Definitions" and Section 158.233, "Zoning Code", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Port St. Lucie. (P25-215).
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Submitted By: Marissa DaBreo-Latchman, Environmental Planner II
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a high-performing city government organization.
Executive Summary (General Business): This application is a city-initiated text amendment to amend the Definitions Chapter (Chapter 153) and the Zoning Code (Section 158.233,) of the City of Port St. Lucie Code of Ordinances. The application will add a definition for Certified Recovery Residence as provided in Chapter 397.311 of the Florida Statutes and add a new subsection (K) Supplemental Procedures for Certified Recovery Residences to Section 158.233 as mandated by the State.
Presentation Information: Staff will provide a presentation
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council adopt the Ordinance as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board at their March 3rd, 2026 meeting.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and adopt the Ordinance.
2. Move that the Council deny the ordinance and provide direction.
Background: Effective July 1, 2025, the State's regulatory framework for certified recovery residences was updated by the enactment of Chapter 2025-182 and codified in Subsection 397.487(15)(a) of the Florida Statutes. This new legislation mandates that every municipality adopt a specific ordinance establishing local procedures for the review and approval of certified recovery residences within its jurisdiction. While the City currently has general procedures for processing reasonable accommodation requests under the Fair Housing Act, supplemental procedures must be enacted to achieve full compliance with the new state law.
Issues/Analysis: The proposed text amendment to Ch...
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