B. Second reading of Ordinance 25-24-LC - Deleting Article 2 — Administration of the Land

May 4, 2026 City Council Meeting · 2026-05-04 · agenda_item

The City of Destin is reviewing changes to its Land Development Code. This review involves deleting and replacing Article 2, which covers Administration, and Article 4, which covers Public Participation. The proposed changes will update regulations for general administration, development orders, guarantees, and future improvement payments. They will also affect review processes for planning applications, land divisions, marine construction, conditional uses, certificates of appropriateness, changes of use, appeals, special exceptions, variances, and telecommunications facilities. The review will also cover site development and building permit processes, public procedures, city boards, and development fees. This item is currently under review by the City Council. The project will involve updating administrative procedures and public participation guidelines within the city's development regulations. Businesses involved in legal services, engineering, and potentially those providing administrative support or software for permit tracking could find opportunities. Engaging early could provide insight into how these code changes might impact future development projects and related service needs.