City of Leesburg Commission Meeting November 10, 2026

The City of Leesburg Commission held a special meeting on November 10, 2026, to discuss planned unit developments (PUDs) and possible changes to the city’s land-development approach. Planning staff explained current PUD provisions, including density calculations, environmental and infrastructure requirements, road standards, and a 48-month commencement timeframe. Commissioners discussed using net rather than gross acreage for density calculations, aligning the wetlands credit with Lake County’s formula, and the legal risk of changing review procedures before the state’s SB 180 restrictions expire, currently referenced as October 2027. No vote was taken on these topics.

The commission also debated who should maintain subdivision roads in future developments, including requiring a community development district (CDD), considering a special assessment, and treating gated and non-gated communities consistently. Commissioners further discussed replacing or reducing perimeter fences in favor of landscape buffers and clarifying what constitutes substantial commencement—potentially requiring an approved site plan rather than merely an application within four years. Staff and the city attorney were asked to research the legal and practical questions and return with information. No contract awards, purchases, budget allocations, or other procurement activity were identified.