Planning & Land Development Regulation Board Workshop I September 16, 2026

The City of Palm Coast Planning & Land Development Regulation Board held a workshop on September 16, 2026, primarily focused on training new and existing board members about their roles, responsibilities, and procedures related to planning and land development regulations. The session covered key topics such as quasi-judicial hearing processes, ethics and conflict of interest policies, public records and sunshine laws, and the importance of competent substantial evidence in decision-making. Board members were instructed on how to handle ex parte communications, voting procedures, and the necessity of basing decisions on factual evidence and city codes. While no specific procurement contracts or vendor selections were discussed, the workshop emphasized the board's role in reviewing development applications, zoning changes, and land use amendments, which indirectly impact future procurement and development projects within the city. The meeting also touched on the relationship between the planning board and other advisory committees, including those managing HUD funding for affordable housing programs.