Planning & Development Board Regular Meeting 7/14/2026

The Flagler County Planning & Development Board held a regular meeting on July 14, 2026, addressing several quasi-judicial and special exception cases involving land use, zoning variances, and development amendments. Key procurement-related discussions included a special exception request for a telecommunications tower in a mobile home district, which was recommended for denial due to concerns about location and residential proximity. The board also reviewed a plan unit development amendment involving traffic impact fees and infrastructure improvements, approving modifications that removed the requirement for a roundabout and tied road improvements to traffic triggers, preserving approximately $2 million in impact fees for county use. Several variance requests for residential properties related to impervious surface coverage and fence height were considered and approved. Additionally, the board approved special exceptions for a wildlife rehabilitation sanctuary and two class three landfills (organic material recycling sites), with conditions including fire code compliance, access easements, and restrictions limiting use to the applicant to mitigate neighborhood impact. Public comments frequently raised concerns about health, property values, traffic, road maintenance, and environmental effects. The board emphasized adherence to federal and state regulations, including limitations on considering health effects for telecommunications towers and the necessity of fire code compliance for landfills. Motions were passed with specific conditions to ensure responsible development and community protection.