May 21, 2026 Local Planning Agency Meeting Agenda Packet

May 21, 2026 Local Planning Agency Meeting · 2026-05-21 · agenda_packet

[case 26-16-LC] Proposed Ordinance 26-16-LC amends Article 3 (Definitions) and Article 11 (Coastal Management and Conservation) of the Land Development Code to amend the definition of "BEACH" for consistency with the City Charter's jurisdictional limits. The definition of "beach" will change from "mean low water line" to "mean high water line". This ordinance was recommended for approval by the Local Planning Agency on May 21, 2026. [case 26-18-PC] Proposed Ordinance 26-18-PC amends Chapter 13 (Glossary) of the City's Comprehensive Plan to amend the definition of "BEACH" for consistency with the City Charter's jurisdictional limits. The definition of "beach" will change from "mean low water line" to "mean high water line". This ordinance was recommended for approval by the Local Planning Agency on May 21, 2026. [case 26-07-LC] Proposed Ordinance 26-07-LC renumbers and renames Article 16 "Signs" of the Land Development Code to a new Article 8 "Sign Regulations". It modifies, amends, and updates City sign regulations. Key updates include changes to permanent and temporary signage allowances, digital signage proposals (prohibiting new digital signs citywide with exemptions for institutional uses), and a discussion on sign height limits. The Local Planning Agency recommended approval of the ordinance on April 2, 2026, and April 16, 2026, with further review requested. The ordinance was presented to City Council on December 3, 2024. The ordinance aims to improve usability, implement missing elements of the Comprehensive Plan, and modernize development standards. [case 26-12-LC] Proposed Ordinance 26-12-LC allows indoor recreation establishments as a permitted use in the Industrial Zoning District and establishes associated parking requirements. The ordinance was brought forward at the direction of City Council. The Local Planning Agency recommended approval with the change that the use be made Conditional rather than permitted. The motion passed 5-0 on February 19, 2026. [446 Calhoun Avenue; case 26-14-LC] Proposed Ordinance 26-14-LC amends the official zoning map in the Land Development Code, Section 7.12.01(A)2, to include a change in the zoning designation of real property generally located at 446 Calhoun Avenue. The zoning changes from Bay Estates to Recreation. The city is acquiring this property for 40 additional parking spaces for the Destin Little League. The Local Planning Agency recommended approval of the ordinance on March 19, 2026. [446 Calhoun Avenue; case 26-15-PC] Proposed Ordinance 26-15-PC amends the comprehensive plan, providing for the adoption of a small-scale amendment to the comprehensive plan future land use map to include a change in future land use designation of real property generally located at 446 Calhoun Avenue. This ordinance aligns the zoning map with the Future Land Use Map and changes the rezoning of the parcel to Recreation. The Local Planning Agency recommended approval of the ordinance on March 19, 2026. [case 26-13-LC] Proposed Ordinance 26-13-LC revises marina siting regulations to allow single-family residential docks to proceed directly to the building permit stage, eliminating the requirement for review by the Harbor & Waterways Board and City Council consent agenda. This aims to streamline permitting and reduce project delays. A substitute motion was made to modify the ordinance to require City staff to mail notification letters to adjacent property owners prior to council consideration, and for single-family residential docks to go before City Council via consent agenda. The motion passed unanimously (7-0) on March 19, 2026. [case 26-06-LC] Proposed Ordinance 26-06-LC is a rewrite of Article 7 of the Land Development Code, addressing matters such as shoreline protection, floodplain management, and Net Positive Environmental Benefit (NPEB) fee provisions. A key discussion involved the method for calculating the NPEB fee for marine construction. The Local Planning Agency recommended approval of the ordinance on April 2, 2026, with a proposed new fee model of $50/year per residential boat slip and $100/year per non-residential slip, with homesteaded properties 100% exempt. The motion passed 6-0.