New Zoning Rules for Large-Scale Buildings in Cocoa Waterfront District

Original title: Adopt on Second and Final Reading Ordinance 18-2023, a Zoning Text Amendment to Appendix A, Article XI, Section 22 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cocoa to allow Large Scale Commercial/Mixed-Use Buildings on certain properties within the Cocoa Waterfront Overlay District and to amend the list of permitted and special exception uses in the South End Subdistrict of the Cocoa Waterfront Overlay District. (Community Services Director)

Record date · September 12, 2023

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What This Bill Does

The City of Cocoa is finalizing Ordinance 18-2023, which updates zoning rules to permit large-scale commercial and buildings within the Cocoa Waterfront . The ordinance also modifies the list of allowed and s specifically for the South End Subdistrict.

Why it matters

This ordinance changes the types of buildings and businesses that can be developed on specific properties in the Cocoa Waterfront area, directly impacting future land use and development potential for property owners and residents in that district.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Property owners in the Cocoa Waterfront Overlay District

These owners may now be eligible to develop large-scale commercial or mixed-use projects that were previously restricted.

Directly affected

Residents of the South End Subdistrict

The types of businesses and developments permitted in their immediate vicinity are being modified.

Key Facts

Ordinance 18-2023 is being adopted on its second and final reading.
The ordinance amends Appendix A, Article XI, Section 22 of the City of Cocoa Zoning Ordinance.
Large-scale commercial and mixed-use buildings are now permitted on certain properties within the Cocoa Waterfront Overlay District.
The list of permitted uses in the South End Subdistrict of the Cocoa Waterfront Overlay District is being amended.

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The list of special exception uses in the South End Subdistrict of the Cocoa Waterfront Overlay District is being amended.
The file number for this legislative action is 23-546.
The ordinance was introduced on September 5, 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this ordinance change?

It allows for larger commercial and buildings in the Cocoa Waterfront and updates the specific types of businesses allowed in the South End Subdistrict.

Where exactly does this apply?

The changes apply to specific properties within the Cocoa Waterfront , with particular focus on the South End Subdistrict.

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