BOCC Regular Meeting May 5, 2026 REVISED

The St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting on May 5, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions primarily focused on land use, zoning, and development agreements. Key agenda items involved the approval of a major industrial development project known as Project Orchid, which includes a 1.4 million square foot manufacturing facility with an aluminum foundry. The board approved a future land use map amendment, rezoning, conditional use permit, and a first reading of the development agreement amendment to accommodate the project. The development agreement includes provisions for significant roadway improvements, including turn lanes and lane expansions at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Rock Road, with the developer responsible for right-of-way acquisition and infrastructure contributions. The project is expected to generate approximately 1,000 jobs and over $1 million in ad valorem taxes annually. Additionally, the board approved a conditional use permit for a Pitstop Mini-Market to sell beer and wine off-site, and a road paving waiver for Linda Vista Trails Road. The meeting also included adoption of updates to the county's comprehensive plan to comply with state requirements. Motions related to these procurement and development items were unanimously approved, reflecting the board's support for economic development and infrastructure enhancements in the county.