PLDRC Meeting - Thursday August 20, 2026

The County of Volusia Planning and Land Development Regulation Commission (PLDRC) held a meeting on August 20, 2026, primarily focused on land use variances, rezoning requests, and comprehensive plan amendments. Several variance cases were discussed involving setbacks for residential and accessory structures, including pole barns, garages, swimming pools, and additions. Staff recommendations varied, with some variances approved subject to conditions and others denied due to failure to meet criteria. The commission also addressed a rezoning request to transition an expired Planned Unit Development (PUD) to agricultural zoning for an apiary use, which was continued to a later meeting due to applicant absence. Additionally, a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment and companion rezoning to change land use from forestry resource to agricultural resource were approved unanimously. The meeting concluded with a discussion on a county council directive to prohibit large-scale data centers through land development code changes, reflecting proactive policy decisions affecting future procurement and land use opportunities. No contract awards or procurement actions were reported during this meeting.