Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - 4/8/2026 - 6:00 p.m.

The City of Titusville Planning and Zoning Commission met on April 8, 2026, to discuss two key ordinances related to local land use and transportation. The first ordinance addressed the regulation of Certified Recovery Residences, requiring the city to adopt procedures consistent with Florida state law for their review, approval, and reasonable accommodation requests. The commission debated provisions including distance requirements between residences, inspection and fire marshal involvement, application completeness, and the appeals process. They ultimately recommended approval with conditions, including graduated distance based on occupancy, enhanced inspection requirements, and clearer revocation criteria, while suggesting the city council consider tabling the ordinance for further refinement. The second ordinance focused on restricting heavy truck traffic on local roads by establishing no through truck zones, signage, and site plan requirements for construction-related truck routes to reduce neighborhood impacts. Commissioners discussed enforcement challenges, the definition of trucks, and the balance between regulatory complexity and practical enforcement. A motion to approve the truck ordinance as written, with minor cleanup, passed. The meeting concluded with the election of a vice chair and no additional public comments or staff reports.