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MEMBERS Debi Lux, Mayor Melissa Lockhart, Councilmember Jeannine Polk, Vice Mayor Janis Denton, Councilmember Greg Julian, Councilmember CITY OFFICIALS Melissa Reichert, City Manager Sara Welch, City Clerk Steven S. Leskovich, Interim City Attorney CALL TO ORDER Roll Call Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Announcements Next Meeting - March 25, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting at 9am at Laishley Community Room AGENDA APPROVAL 1. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS 1.a Recognition of Robert Knabe 1.b Government Finance Professionals Week 2. PUBLIC INPUT 2.a Those wishing to introduce themselves as nominees for a board or committee may do so at this time. Those who choose to speak must state their name for the record. 2.b Anyone wishing to address the Council on any matter must state their name for the record. Each person will be allowed to speak up to a maximum of three minutes. 3. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA (Quasi-Judicial and Legislative) 3.a LEGISLATIVE: SV-01-2025 - A request by Suntoshi, Inc. property owner, the vacate a utility easement located between Lots 1 through 4 and Lots 5 and 9, Block 36, City of Punta Gorda, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 13, of the Public Records of Charlotte County, Florida. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 120 LAISHLEY COURT, PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA 33950 MARCH 11, 2026, 9:00 AM 1

3.b LEGISLATIVE: ZA-01-2026 - An Ordinance of the City of Punta Gorda, Florida, amending Chapter 26, Punta Gorda Code, the City of Punta Gorda Land Development Regulations, to establish procedures for the review and approval of certified recovery residences and a process for requesting reasonable accommodations from local land use regulations as mandated by Florida law, including Section 397.487(15)(a), Florida Statutes; amending Article 3, Section 3.2(c) "EP, Environmental Preserve District - Uses Permitted with Conditions"; section 3.4(c) "GS, General Singe-Family Residential District - Uses Permitted with Conditions Section 3.5(c) "GM, General Multi-Family Residential District - Uses Permitted with Conditions"; Section 3.6(c)"; "MH, Manufactured Home District - Uses Permitted with Conditions"; Section 3.7(c) "NR, Neighborhood Residential District - Uses Permitted with Conditions"; Section 3.8(c) "NC, Neighborhood Center District - Uses Permitted with Conditions"; and Section 3.9(c) "CC, City Center District - Uses Permitted with Conditions"; amending Article 4 to adopt a new Section 4.42; providing for implementation of administrative actions; providing a savings clause; providing for codification and scrivener's errors; providing for severability; providing for conflicts; and providing an effective date. FIRST READING. 3.c LEGISLATIVE: ZA-03-2026 Proposed amendment to Chapter 26, Articles 3.4 and 3.5 to allow for the possible expansion of the General Single-Family and General Multi-Family Districts, and require multi-family structures within the GM Districts to comply with Article 7 with exemptions. FIRST READING. 3.d QUASI-JUDICIAL: CP-01-2026 - An Ordinance of the City Council of Punta Gorda, Florida, amending the Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use Map to reflect the change in the current designation from Low Density Residential (LDR) to High Density Residential (HDR) for 1.87 acres, of land situated in the State of Florida, County of Charlotte, lying in Section 13, Township 41, Range 22, and being further described and incorporated herein; providing for findings; providing for conflict; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. FIRST READING. 3.e QUASI-JUDICIAL: Z-01-2026 - An Ordinance of the City of Punta Gorda, Florida, amending the City of Punta Gorda District Map for seven (7) parcels consisting of approximately 1.87 +/- acres, identified by the Charlotte County Property Appraiser as parcels 412213258001, 412213258002, 412213258003, 412213258004, 412213258005, 412213258006, and 412213258007, and being more particularly described below, from General Single Family-3.5 (GS-3.5) to General Multi-Family-10 (GM-10); providing for findings; providing for conflict; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. FIRST READING. 3.f QUASI-JUDICIAL: V-08-2025 - A request by Bowman Consulting Group, LTD, Applicant and Agent, authorized by Michelle Miller as Executive Vice President of NNN GP Corp., the Registered General Partner for NNN REIT, LP, Property Owner, for a variance pursuant to Chapter 26, Section 16.10, Punta Gorda Code, from multiple sections of Chapter 26 pertaining to site and building design requirements, to allow the construction of a drive-thru coffee shop on an approximate 0.78-acre parcel located at 1225 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, Florida 33950. The applicant is requesting a variance from Punta Gorda Code, Chapter 26, Section 3.10(g)(8); and Section 7.4, Subsections (a)(1), (a) (2)a., (a)(2)d., (a)(2)e., (a)(2)f., (a)(4)a., (e)(11), and (e)(12). 4. ORDINANCES / RESOLUTIONS (No Public Hearing Required) 4.a A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Punta Gorda, Florida amending the budget for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2025 by providing for re-appropriations and supplemental appropriations in the amounts identified in Exhibit A; and providing an 2

effective date. 5. CONSENT AGENDA 5.a January 29, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes 5.b February 10, 2026, City Council-Historic Preservation Advisory Board Joint Minutes 5.c February 11, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes 6. REGULAR AGENDA 6.a Punta Gorda Historic Mural Society Sign Approval 6.b Florida League of Cities Federal Action Strike Team Fly-In 6.c Public Safety Radio Project 6.d Fire Department Apparatus Replacement 6.e Local Option Sales Tax 6.f Project Updates 7. BOARDS / COMMITTEE 7.a Announcement of Vacancies: Building Board (1 regular) 7.b Announcement of Vacancies: Burnt Store Isles Canal Advisory Committee (1 regular and 1 alternate) 7.c Announcement of Vacancies: Code Enforcement Board (1 regular) 7.d Announcement of Vacancies: Utility Advisory Board (1 regular and 1 alternate) 7.e Nominations: Punta Gorda Housing Authority (1 commissioner seat) 7.f Nominations: Punta Gorda Isles Canal Advisory Committee (1 alternate) 7.g Appointment: Police Officers' Pension Board (1 City resident member) 8. REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS 8.a City Clerk 8.b City Manager 8.c City Attorney 9. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS 10. PUBLIC INPUT 10.a Anyone wishing to address the Council on any matter must state their name for the record. Each person will be allowed to speak up to a maximum of three minutes. ADJOURNMENT 3

If any person decides to appeal any decision made by City Council or an Advisory Board/Committee with respect to any matter considered at the meeting or hearing, he or she may need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statute 286.26, the location of this public hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you are a person with disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Interpreters for the hearing impaired (TTY 941-575-5013) or non-English speaking citizens, and any other special accommodations can be requested by contacting the Human Resources Manager/Non-Discrimination Coordinator whose address is 326 W. Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, whose telephone number is (941) 575-3371, and whose email address is humres@pgorda.us at least two (2) calendars days prior to the meeting. 4

Title: Recognition of Robert Knabe Funds: Recommended Action: City Clerk Sara Welch present Robert Knabe with a certificate recognizing his years of service on the Punta Gorda Isles Canal Advisory Committee. Summary: Department/Division: City Clerk CITY COUNCIL CITY OF PUNTA GORDA 03/11/2026 PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS EXHIBITS: 5

Title: Government Finance Professionals Week Funds: Recommended Action: Present the proclamation to Kristin Simeone, City of Punta Gorda Finance Director. Summary: The proclamation declares March 16 through March 20, 2026, to be Government Finance Professionals Week. Department/Division: City Clerk CITY COUNCIL CITY OF PUNTA GORDA 03/11/2026 PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS EXHIBITS: 1. Government Finance Professionals Week 2026 6

PROCLAMATION City of Punta Gorda WHEREAS, the Florida Government Finance Officers Association (FGFOA) is a professional association founded in 1937 and serves more than 3,300 professionals from state, county and city governments, school districts, colleges and universities, special districts and private firms; and WHEREAS, the FGFOA is dedicated to being a professional resource by providing opportunities through education, networking, leadership and information; and WHEREAS, this Government Finance Professionals Week, sponsored by the FGFOA and all its member governmental organizations, is a weeklong series of activities aimed at recognizing government finance professionals and the vital services that they provide to our state and our community; and WHEREAS, during this week, government finance professionals throughout the State of Florida will be acknowledged for their hard work, dedication and leadership. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Punta Gorda, Florida does hereby proclaim the arch March 16 through March 20, 2026, as Government Finance Professionals Week PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 11th day of March 2026. CITY OF PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA __________________________ Dr. Deborah O. Lux, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________ Sara Welch, City Clerk 7

Title: LEGISLATIVE: SV-01-2025 - A request by Suntoshi, Inc. property owner, the vacate a utility easement located between Lots 1 through 4 and Lots 5 and 9, Block 36, City of Punta Gorda, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 13, of the Public Records of Charlotte County, Florida. Funds: Recommended Action: Staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval of the request. Summary: The property owner has requested to vacate a 10-foot wide utility easement running through a proposed development project site. Department/Division: Urban Design CITY COUNCIL CITY OF PUNTA GORDA 03/11/2026 PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA (Quasi-Judicial and Legislative) EXHIBITS: 1. SV-01-2025 Application 2. SV-01-2025 CC Staff Report 8

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SV-01-2025 Staff Report City Council | March 11, 2026 Page 1 of 4 EASEMENT VACATION REQUEST STAFF REPORT TO: City of Punta Gorda City Council FROM: Rachel Barry, Zoning Official HEARING DATE: March 11, 2026 RE: SV-01-2025 – 207 Brown Street. Resolution Title: SV-01-2025: A request by Suntoshi, Inc., Property Owner, to vacate a utility easement that runs through the property located at 207 Brown Street. Said utility easement is bounded by Lots 1 through 4 to the north, and Lots 5 and 9 to the south, Block 36, according to the Plat of Punta Gorda, bounded by Brown Street to the east, and Wood Street to the west. Hearing Minutes and Board Recommendation(s): As of the drafting of this staff report, minutes from the February 23, 2026 meeting of the City of Punta Gorda Planning Commission were not available. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the request. Supplemental Material/Issue Analysis Report: The property owner of 207 Brown Street and the contiguous property identified by the Charlotte County Property Appraiser as parcel 412306402011, has requested to vacate a utility easement located within a proposed development project site. During a Design Studio appointment, staff noted the alleyway separating Lot 3 and 4 from Lot 9, which would need to be vacated for the proposed development to be feasible. Upon additional research, it was found that the alleyway was vacated on September 17, 1997, through Punta Gorda Resolution No. 2027-97, as recorded in Official Records Book 1560, Page 1413, of the public records of Charlotte County, Florida. The resolution reserved a utility easement over and across the vacated alley. The property owner desires to develop the property for a mixed use project. The application was distributed to city departments for review, all of which had no objection to vacating the utility easement. Exhibit 1: Location map and Survey of easement Exhibit 2: Resolution No. 2027-97 20

SV-01-2025 Staff Report City Council | March 11, 2026 Page 2 of 4 Exhibit 1: Location Map Survey (Not to scale; snippet of survey by Gen 3 Land Surveying, Inc.) 21

SV-01-2025 Staff Report City Council | March 11, 2026 Page 3 of 4 Exhibit 2: Resolution No. 2027-97 22

SV-01-2025 Staff Report City Council | March 11, 2026 Page 4 of 4 Exhibit 2 (cont.): Resolution No 2027-97 23

Title: LEGISLATIVE: ZA-01-2026 - An Ordinance of the City of Punta Gorda, Florida, amending Chapter 26, Punta Gorda Code, the City of Punta Gorda Land Development Regulations, to establish procedures for the review and approval of certified recovery residences and a process for requesting reasonable accommodations from local land use regulations as mandated by Florida law, including Section 397.487(15)(a), Florida Statutes; amending Article 3, Section 3.2(c) "EP, Environmental Preserve District - Uses Permitted with Conditions"; section 3.4(c) "GS, General Singe-Family Residential District - Uses Permitted with Conditions Section 3.5(c) "GM, General Multi-Family Residential District - Uses Permitted with Conditions"; Section 3.6(c)"; "MH, Manufactured Home District - Uses Permitted with Conditions"; Section 3.7(c) "NR, Neighborhood Residential District - Uses Permitted with Conditions"; Section 3.8(c) "NC, Neighborhood Center District - Uses Permitted with Conditions"; and Section 3.9(c) "CC, City Center District - Uses Permitted with Conditions"; amending Article 4 to adopt a new Section 4.42; providing for implementation of administrative actions; providing a savings clause; providing for codification and scrivener's errors; providing for severability; providing for conflicts; and providing an effective date. FIRST READING. Funds: Recommended Action: Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendments, and the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the amendments on February 23, 2026. Summary: Proposed amendments to Chapter 26, Land Development Regulations, to establish required procedures for the review and approval of certified recovery residences in accordance with Florida Statute 397.487(15)(a). Department/Division: Urban Design CITY COUNCIL CITY OF PUNTA GORDA 03/11/2026 PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA (Quasi-Judicial and Legislative) EXHIBITS: 1. ZA-01-2026 Draft Business Impact Analysis 2. ZA-01-2026 - CC Staff Report 3. ZA-01-2026 Draft Ordinance 24

Page 1 of 2 Ordinance Business Impact Estimate Florida Statutes, Section 397.487(15)(a) ORDINANCE NUMBER: _____ Ordinance Title: An Ordinance of the City of Punta Gorda, Florida, Amending Chapter 26, Punta Gorda Code, the City of Punta Gorda Land Development Regulations, to establish procedures for the review and approval of certified recovery residences and a process for requesting reasonable accommodations from local land use regulations as mandated by Florida law, including Section 397.487(15)(a), Florida Statutes; Amending Article 3, Section 3.2(c) “EP, Environmental Preserve District – Uses Permitted with Conditions”; Amending Article 3, Section 3.4(c) “GS, General Single-Family Residential District – Uses Permitted with Conditions”; Amending Article 3, Section 3.5(c) “GM, General Multi-Family Residential District – Uses Permitted with Conditions”; Amending Article 3, Section 3.6(c) “MH, Manufactured Home District – Uses Permitted with Conditions”; Amending Article 3, Section 3.7(c) “NR, Neighborhood Residential District – Uses with Conditions”; Amending Article 3, Section 3.8(c) “NC, Neighborhood Center District – Uses Permitted with Conditions”; Amending Article 3, Section 3.9(c) “CC, City Center District – Uses Permitted with Conditions”; Amending Article 4 to adopt a new section 4.42; Providing for implementation of administrative actions; Providing savings clause; Providing for codification and scrivener’s errors; Providing for severability; Proving for conflicts; and providing an effective date. SUMMARY: Proposed amendments to Chapter 26, Land Development Regulations, to establish required procedures for the review and approval of certified recovery residences in accordance with Florida Statute 397.487(15)(a). MEETING DATE: March 11, 2026 first reading; March 25, 2026 second reading FISCAL IMPACT: • A summary of the proposed ordinance, including a statement of the public purpose to be served by the proposed ordinance, such as serving the public health, safety, morals, and welfare of the municipality. • An estimate of the direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private for-profit businesses (the “Businesses”) in the City of Punta Gorda’s jurisdiction, including the following, if any: o An estimate of direct compliance costs such Businesses may reasonably incur if the Ordinance is enacted: ____________; 25

Page 2 of 2 o Identification of any new charge or fee on Businesses subject to the proposed Ordinance or for which such businesses will be financially responsible ______________; and o Estimate of the City’s regulatory costs, including an estimate of revenues from any new charges or fees that will be imposed to cover such costs. Costs: __________ Revenues from Fees: _______________ • A good faith estimate of the number of Businesses likely to be impacted by the Ordinance: ________. • Any additional information the governing body determines may be useful. _X_ A Fiscal Impact Estimate is not necessary because the proposed Ordinance is enacted to implement one of the following: o The proposed ordinance is required for compliance with Federal or State law or regulation; o The proposed ordinance relates to the issuance or refinancing of debt; o The proposed ordinance relates to the adoption of budgets or budget amendments, including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget; o The proposed ordinance is required to implement a contract or an agreement, including, but not limited to, any Federal, State, local, or private grant or other financial assistance accepted by the municipal government; o The proposed ordinance is an emergency ordinance; o The ordinance relates to procurement; or o The proposed ordinance is enacted to implement the following: a. Part II of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, relating to growth policy, county and municipal planning, and land development regulation, including zoning, development orders, development agreements and development permits; b. Sections 190.005 and 190.046, Florida Statutes, regarding community development districts; c. Section 553.73, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Building Code; or d. Section 633.202, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code. 26

ZA-01-2026 Staff Report City Council | March 11, 2026 Page 1 of 2 PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT STAFF REPORT TO: City Council FROM: Adrianna Gehrke, Planner 1 HEARING DATE: March 11, 2026 RE: ZA-01-2026 Request: ZA-01-2026: Proposed amendments to Chapter 26, Land Development Regulations, to establish required procedures for the review and approval of certified recovery residences in accordance with Florida Statute 397.487(15)(a). Hearing Minutes and Board Recommendation(s): The Planning Commission heard the proposed amendments on Monday, February 23, 2026, and unanimously recommended approval. Supplemental Material/Issue Analysis Report: Amendments are proposed to Chapter 26 [when viewing this document electronically, click the blue underlined text and it will open in a web browser for cross referencing], Land Development Regulations (LDRs), Punta Gorda Code (Code), to comply with Section 397.487(15)(a), Florida Statutes, which requires municipalities to adopt an ordinance establishing procedures for the review and approval of certified recovery residences by January 1, 2026, including a process for requesting reasonable accommodations from local land use regulations. The proposed ordinance amends Article 3 of the Land Development Regulations to add certified recovery residences as a use permitted with conditions in zoning districts where residential uses are allowed, including Environmental Preserve (EP), General Single-Family Residential (GS), General Multi-Family Residential (GM), Manufactured Home (MH), Neighborhood Residential (NR), Neighborhood Center (NC), and City Center (CC) districts. 27

ZA-01-2026 Staff Report City Council | March 11, 2026 Page 2 of 2 Within the City Center District, certified recovery residences would be permitted with conditions for those properties located within the Bethel-St. Mark Historic Overlay District. Additionally, the proposed ordinance amends Article 4 to adopt a new Section 4.42, Certified Recovery Residences, which establishes definitions, application requirements, administrative review procedures, and timelines for processing requests, including provisions related to reasonable accommodation requests. 28

City of Punta Gorda, Florida Ordinance No. ___________-2026 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 26, PUNTA GORDA CODE, THE CITY OF PUNTA GORDA LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF CERTIFIED RECOVERY RESIDENCES AND A PROCESS FOR REQUESTING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FROM LOCAL LAND USE REGULATIONS AS MANDATED BY FLORIDA LAW, INCLUDING SECTION 397.487(15)(A), FLORIDA STATUTES; AMENDING ARTICLE 3, SECTION 3.2(C) “EP, ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVE DISTRICT - USES PERMITTED WITH CONDITIONS”; SECTION 3.4(C) “GS, GENERAL SINGE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT - USES PERMITTED WITH CONDITIONS”; SECTION 3.5(C) “GM, GENERAL MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT - USES PERMITTED WITH CONDITIONS”; SECTION 3.6(C) “MH, MANUFACTURED HOME DISTRICT - USES PERMITTED WITH CONDITIONS”; SECTION 3.7(C) “NR, NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT - USES PERMITTED WITH CONDITIONS”; SECTION 3.8(C) “NC, NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER DISTRICT - USES PERMITTED WITH CONDITIONS”; AND SECTION 3.9(C) “CC, CITY CENTER DISTRICT - USES PERMITTED WITH CONDITIONS”; AMENDING ARTICLE 4 TO ADOPT A NEW SECTION 4.42; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION AND SCRIVENER’S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Section 397.487(15)(a), Florida Statutes, mandates that by no later than January 1, 2026, each municipality and county in the State of Florida must adopt an ordinance establishing procedures for the review and approval of certified recovery residences; and WHEREAS, the new Florida Statute further mandates the inclusion within such ordinance of a process for requesting reasonable accommodations from any local land use regulation that serves to prohibit the establishment of a certified recovery resident; and WHEREAS, the new Florida Statute provides that the regulation of the establishment of certified recovery residences must be consistent with the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 (42 U.S.C. §§ 3601 et seq.) and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 12131 et seq.); and WHEREAS, this Ordinance is for the purpose of compliance with Section 397.487(15)(a), Florida Statutes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA, THAT: 29

I. Chapter 26, Article 3, Section 3.2, “EP, Environmental Preserve District,” Subsection (c), “Uses Permitted with Conditions,” Punta Gorda Code, is hereby amended by adding thereto a new paragraph 8, Certified Recovery Residences, to read as follows: [Words stricken are deletions; words underlined are additions.]” (c) Uses Permitted with Conditions (1) through (7) No change. (8) Certified Recovery Residences II. Chapter 26, Article 3, Section 3.4, “GS, General Single-Family Residential District,” Subsection (c), “Uses Permitted with Conditions,” Punta Gorda Code, is hereby amended by adding thereto a new paragraph 5, Certified Recovery Residences, to read as follows: [Words stricken are deletions; words underlined are additions.]” (c) Uses Permitted with Conditions (1) through (4) No change. (5) Certified Recovery Residences III. Chapter 26, Article 3, Section 3.5, “GM, General Multi-Family Residential District,” Subsection (c), “Uses Permitted with Conditions,” Punta Gorda Code, is hereby amended by adding thereto a new paragraph 5, Certified Recovery Residences, to read as follows: [Words stricken are deletions; words underlined are additions.]” (c) Uses Permitted with Conditions (1) through (4) No change. (5) Certified Recovery Residences IV. Chapter 26, Article 3, Section 3.6, “MH, Manufactured Home District,” Subsection (c), “Uses Permitted with Conditions,” Punta Gorda Code, is hereby amended by adding thereto a new paragraph 4, Certified Recovery Residences, to read as follows: [Words stricken are deletions; words underlined are additions.]” (c) Uses Permitted with Conditions (1) through (3) No change. (4) Certified Recovery Residences V. Chapter 26, Article 3, Section 3.7, “NR, Neighborhood Residential District,” Subsection (c), “Uses Permitted with Conditions”, Punta Gorda Code, is hereby amended by adding thereto a new paragraph 9, Certified Recovery Residences, to read as follows: [Words stricken are deletions; words underlined are additions.]” (c) Uses Permitted with Conditions (1) through (8) No change. (9) Certified Recovery Residences 30

VI. Chapter 26, Article 3, Section 3.8, “NC, Neighborhood Center District,” Subsection (c), “Uses Permitted with Conditions,” Punta Gorda Code, is hereby amended by adding thereto a new paragraph 18, Certified Recovery Residences, to read as follows: [Words stricken are deletions; words underlined are additions.]” (c) Uses Permitted with Conditions (1) through (17) No change. (18) Certified Recovery Residences VII. Chapter 26, Article 3, Section 3.9, “CC, City Center District,” Subsection (c), “Uses Permitted with Conditions,” Punta Gorda Code, is hereby amended by adding thereto a new paragraph 18, Certified Recovery Residences, to read as follows: [Words stricken are deletions; words underlined are additions.] (c) Uses Permitted with Conditions (1) through (17) No change. (18) Certified Recovery Residences for those properties located within the Bethel-St. Mark Historic Overlay District VIII. Chapter 26, Article 4, Uses Permitted with Conditions, Punta Gorda Code, is hereby amended by adding thereto a new Section 4.42, Certified Recovery Residences, to read as follows: [Words stricken are deletions; words underlined are additions.] Section 4.42 Certified Recovery Residences (a) Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this Section shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them: 1. “Certified recovery residence” means a residential dwelling that provides a peer-supported, alcohol-free, and drug-free living environment and is certified by a credentialing entity approved by the Florida Department of Children and Families, pursuant to section 397.487, Florida Statutes. 2. “Reasonable accommodation” means a modification or exception to a local land use, zoning, or building regulation or policy, as necessary to afford individuals with disabilities equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling. 3. “Disability” shall have the same meaning as defined under the Fair Housing Amendments Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (b) Review Procedures. Certified recovery residences shall be permitted in any zoning district where residential uses are allowed, subject to the reasonable accommodation process contained in this section. The establishment of a certified recovery residence shall be subject to review and approval by the City with such approval to be granted or withheld in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal law, including the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, 42 U.S.C. ss. 3601 et seq., and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. ss. 12131 et seq. 31

(c) Application Required. An applicant seeking reasonable accommodation to establish or operate a certified recovery residence shall submit a written application to the Urban Design Department. The application must include, at minimum: 1. Applicant Information: The name, mailing address, phone number, and email address of the applicant or the applicant’s authorized representative. 2. Property Information: The address and parcel identification number of the subject property. 3. Accommodation Request: A description of the specific accommodation requested, including the applicable regulation or policy from which relief is sought, and an explanation of how the accommodation is necessary to afford equal housing opportunity. 4. Request for Additional Information. If additional information is required from an applicant, the Department shall notify the applicant in writing within thirty (30) days of receipt of the application. The applicant shall respond to such request within thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of such notification. (d) Date-Stamping and Acknowledgement. Upon receipt of the application, the Department shall date-stamp the application and provide written acknowledgment of receipt to the applicant. (e) Request for Additional Information. If additional information is required from an applicant, the Department shall notify the applicant in writing within thirty (30) days of receipt of the application. The applicant shall respond to such request within thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of such notification. (f) Final Determination. The Department shall issue a final written determination within sixty (60) days after receipt of a complete application, which shall: 1. Approve the request in whole, with or without conditions; 2. Approve the request in part, with or without conditions; 3. Deny the request, stating with specificity the objective, evidence- based reason for the denial and identifying any deficiencies or actions necessary for reconsideration. (g) Automatic approval. If a final written determination is not issued by the Department within sixty (60) days after receipt of a completed application, the request shall be deemed approved by operation of law, unless the parties mutually agree in writing to a reasonable extension of time. (h) Revocation of accommodation. The City may revoke a previously granted reasonable accommodation for cause, including but not limited to violation of conditions of approval; lapse, revocation, or failure to maintain required 32

certification or licensure under Florida law, if such status is not reinstated within one hundred eighty (180) days from lapse; and material misrepresentation of facts in the application process. Applicants subjected to revocation shall be provided written notice of such revocation and shall have thirty (30) days upon receipt of written notice to respond contesting the validity of an accommodation revocation. IX. SAVINGS CLAUSE. It is the declared intent of the City Council that, if any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or provision of this Ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not be so construed as to render invalid or unconstitutional the remaining provisions of this Ordinance. X. SCRIVENER’S ERRORS. Typographical errors and other matters of a similar nature that do not affect the intent of this Ordinance, as determined by the City Manager and City Attorney, may be corrected. XI. CONFLICTS. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with any of the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. XII. SEVERABILITY. If any Section or portion of a Section of this Ordinance proves to be invalid, unlawful, or unconstitutional, it shall not be held to invalidate or impair the validity, force, or effect of any other Section or part of this Ordinance. XIV. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. ADOPTED in regular session of the City Council of the City of Punta Gorda, Florida this ___ day of _______________, 2026. _____________________ ATTEST: DEBORAH LUX, Mayor _________________________ SARA WELCH, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CONTENT: _________________________ STEVEN LESKOVICH, ESQ., City Attorney Bar # 194840 33

Title: LEGISLATIVE: ZA-03-2026 Proposed amendment to Chapter 26, Articles 3.4 and 3.5 to allow for the possible expansion of the General Single-Family and General Multi-Family Districts, and require multi-family structures within the GM Districts to comply with Article 7 with exemptions. FIRST READING. Funds: Recommended Action: The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the proposed amendments. Summary: Proposed amendment to Chapter 26, Articles 3.4 and 3.5 to allow for the possible expansion of the General Single-Family and General Multi- Family Districts, and require multi-family structures within the GM Districts to comply with Article 7 with exemptions. Department/Division: Urban Design CITY COUNCIL CITY OF PUNTA GORDA 03/11/2026 PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA (Quasi-Judicial and Legislative) EXHIBITS: 1. ZA-03-2026 - Magdalina Drive - Staff Report 2. ZA-03-2026 - Magdalina Drive - Ordinance 34

ZONING (TEXT) AMENDMENT STAFF REPORT TO: City Council VIA: Boyd Lawrence, AICP, Planning Director Hank Flores, AICP, CFM, Urban Design Manager FROM: Carl Benge, AICP, Principal Planner DATE: March 11, 2026 SUBJECT: Zoning (Text) Amendment, ZA-03-2026, Amending General Single-Family and General Multi-Family Zoning Districts Request ZA-03-2026: Proposed amendment to Chapter 26, Articles 3.4 and 3.5 to allow for the possible expansion of the General Single-Family and General Multi-Family Districts, and require multi- family structures within the GM Districts to comply with Article 7, Architectural Standards with exemptions. Hearing Minutes and Board Recommendation(s) As of the drafting of this staff report, minutes from the February 23, 2026 meeting of the Planning Commission were not available. The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of ZA- 01-2026. Background In 2022, The City of Punta Gorda issued building permits for three (3) properties located on Magdalina Drive to William Morgan in order to allow for the construction of three (3) duplexes. Subsequent to the issuance of the permits and after construction had already commenced on the properties, it was determined that the GS-3.5 District does not allow duplexes as a Permitted Use. Over the ensuing three (3) years, the City and Mr. Morgan met several times to discuss remedies to the situation that would satisfy both parties. Unfortunately, no agreement was able to be reached and the partially constructed duplexes have sat unattended since. On October 22, 2025, City Council formally directed staff to expedite a process to allow Mr. 35

ZA-03-2026 - Staff Report Planning Commission | February 23, 2026 Page 2 Morgan to move forward with the proposed development. Staff has reviewed the Land Development Regulations and determined that a change in the district of the subject properties from the GS-3.5 (General Single-Family – 3.5 units per acre) District to the GM-10 (General Multi- Family – 10 units per acre) District would allow for the completion of the construction of the duplexes as desired by Mr. Morgan. In reviewing the Intent Language of the GS (General Single-Family) and GM (General Multi-Family) Districts, staff determined that the last sentence contained within the respective district description precludes the rezoning of these properties to the GM-10 District. The language for the respective districts reads as follows: GS-3.5/5: The General Single-Family Residential District is coded to permit the completion and/or annexation of conventional single-family residential subdivisions existing or approved by the Punta Gorda City Council prior to the effective date of these regulations. The General Single- Family Residential District is established solely to accommodate completion of previously approved development of lands within the district. The district is not intended to be available for future rezonings, nor as a means of expanding the boundaries of existing GS Districts; and, GM-5/10/15: The General Multi-Family Residential District is coded to permit the completion and/or annexation of conventional multi-family residential development within the district. The district is intended to be medium to high-density residential, with emphasis on multifamily use. The district is not intended to be available for future code amendments, nor as a means of expanding the boundaries of existing GM Districts. Recommendation Staff is recommending that the Planning Commission forward a recommendation of approval to the City Council to allow for the removal of the italicized language contained within these two district descriptions. The proposed modifications would allow for the consideration of a Future Land Use Map Amendment and a Zoning District Amendment for the properties located on the east side of Magdalina Drive, which may allow for the completion of the construction of these duplex units. The removal of this language would also allow potential annexed properties to be designated with either the GS or GM Districts depending on the proposed use of these properties. Supplemental Information Amendments are proposed to Chapter 26, Article 3, Section 3.4 and Section 3.5 [when viewing this document electronically, click the blue underlined text and it will open in a web browser for cross referencing]. Florida Statutes, Chapter 166.041, outlines the process for the City of Punta Gorda to follow in order to adopt ordinances and resolutions. Pursuant to these regulations, any revisions to the City’s Land Development Regulations (LDR) is facilitated through an ordinance. 36

CITY OF PUNTA GORDA ORDINANCE NO. ____________ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF PUNTA GORDA LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 26, , ARTICLE 3, “REGULATING DISTRICTS”, SECTION 3.4, “GS, GENERAL SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT”, SECTION 3.5, “GM, GENERAL MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT”, AND SUBSECTION 3.5(e)(1), GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, AMENDED TO ALLOW FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE GENERAL SINGLE-FAMILY AND GENERAL MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, AND REQUIRE MULTI-FAMILY STRUCTURES TO COMPLY WITH ARTICLE 7 WITH EXEMPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the existing restrictions in sections 3.4, 3.5 and 3.5 (e)(1) prohibit the expansion of the General Single-Family (GS) and General Multi-family (GM) Residential Districts beyond their current boundaries, resulting in inconsistent land use patterns that restrict the City’s ability to accommodate new residential development consistent with established neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, the expansion through the future annexation of adjacent properties and/or rezoning will facilitate positive, neighborhood-scaled growth aligned with the City’s planning objectives; and WHEREAS, the development of multi-family structures within the General Multi-Family Residential District must be required to comply with Article 7 – Architectural Provisions of the City’s Land Development Regulations, single-family and duplex units and structures located within the Special Residential Overlay District will be exempt; and WHEREAS, the City’s Comprehensive Plan, particularly Objective 1.1.13, in accordance with the Citywide Master Plan, the City will amend its Land Development Regulations, focusing on priorities like promoting diverse and affordable housing by providing missing middle housing options such as cottages, townhomes, and duplexes; and WHEREAS, the amendment to Chapter 26, Section 3.4, Section 3.5, and Section 3.5(e)(1), of the City of Punta Gorda Land Development Regulations will achieve this; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Section 163.3194(I), Florida Statutes, the Planning Commission, serving as the Local Planning Agency for the City of Punta Gorda, Florida, has reviewed the proposed request and has found it to be consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan of the City of Punta Gorda. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA, THAT: I. Chapter 26, Article 3, Section 3.4, Punta Gorda code is hereby amended to read as follows: [additions are underlined, deletions are struck through] 37

Section 3.4 GS, General Single-Family Residential District The General Single-Family Residential District is coded to permit the completion and/or annexation of conventional single-family residential subdivisions existing or approved by the Punta Gorda City Council prior to the effective date of these regulations. The General Single- Family Residential District is established solely to accommodate completion of previously approved development of lands within the district. The district is not intended to be available for future rezonings, nor as a means of expanding the boundaries of existing GS Districts. II. Chapter 26, Article 3, section 3.5, Punta Gorda Code is hereby amended to read as follows: [additions are underlined, deletions are struck through] Section 3.5 GM, General Multi-family Residential District The General Multi-Family Residential District is coded to permit the completion and/or annexation of conventional multi-family residential development within the district. The district is intended to be medium to high-density residential, with emphasis on multi-family use. The district is not intended to be available for limited future code amendments, nor as a means of limiting the expansion expanding of the boundaries of existing GM Districts. No change to Subsection (a) - (d) (e) General Requirements. (1) Buildings are exempt from must comply with the architectural requirements of Article 7 – Architectural Provisions. Single-family or duplex units and structures located within the Special Residential Overlay District are exempt. (2) Development in the GM District which is approved but not yet built is permitted minor modifications through the administrative process. Such development, if redesigned, must conform to all of the requirements of this Article for the GM District. (3) With the exception of single family and two-family residences, all permitted uses require development plan approval. ADOPTED in regular session of the City Council of the City of Punta Gorda, Florida, this _______ day of __________, 2026. __________________________ DEBORAH LUX, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________ SARA WELCH, CMC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: _________________________ Steven S. Leskovich, Esq., Ph.D. City Attorney 38

Title: QUASI-JUDICIAL: CP-01-2026 - An Ordinance of the City Council of Punta Gorda, Florida, amending the Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use Map to reflect the change in the current designation from Low Density Residential (LDR) to High Density Residential (HDR) for 1.87 acres, of land situated in the State of Florida, County of Charlotte, lying in Section 13, Township 41, Range 22, and being further described and incorporated herein; providing for findings; providing for conflict; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. FIRST READING. Funds: Recommended Action: Staff recommends approval of the future land use change. On February 23, 2026, the Planning Commission voted 6 to 1 to recommend denial of the future land use change. Summary: City-initiated future land use change, changing the land use designation of the seven subject properties from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential. There is a companion city-initiated zoning change for the same properties, to change the zoning designation from General Single Family-3.5 to General Multi-Family-10. Department/Division: Urban Design CITY COUNCIL CITY OF PUNTA GORDA 03/11/2026 PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA (Quasi-Judicial and Legislative) EXHIBITS: 1. CP-01-2026 - Magdalina Drive - FLUM Amendment - Staff Report 2. CP-01-2026 - Magdalina Drive - FLUM Amendment - Ordinance 39

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT STAFF REPORT TO: City Council VIA: Boyd Lawrence, AICP, Planning Director Hank Flores, AICP, CFM, Urban Design Manager FROM: Carl Benge, AICP, Principal Planner DATE: March 11, 2026 SUBJECT: CP-01-2026 - Magdalina Drive - City Initiated – Amendment of the Future Land Use Map Designation from Low Density Residential (LDR) to High Density Residential (HDR) Title CP-01-2026 - Ordinance of the City of Punta Gorda, Florida, amending the future land use map designation of 1.87 +/- acres identified as parcels 412213258001, 412213258002, 412213258003, 412213258004, 412213258005, 412213258006, and 412213258007 as recorded in the Public Records of Charlotte County, Florida, being more particularly described in “Exhibit A” attached hereto and incorporated herein, from Low-Density Residential (LDR) to High-Density Residential (HDR); providing for findings; providing for conflict; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. Hearing Minutes and Board Recommendation(s) As of the drafting of this staff report, minutes from the February 23, 2026 meeting of the Planning Commission were not available. The Planning Commission voted to recommend denial of CP-01- 2026. Background On February 25, 2022, the City of Punta Gorda issued building permits for properties located at 2926 Magdalina Drive, 2930 Magdalina Drive, and 2938 Magdalina Drive. The building permit applications were clearly marked for duplex development under the “Use of Building” section of the permit application at the time of their submittal. However, the zoning reviewer did not notice 40