City Council Workshop
Regular MeetingPalm Coast, FL · March 10, 2026
Minutes
City Hall
City of Palm Coast 160 Lake Avenue
Minutes Palm Coast, FL 32164
www.palmcoast.gov
City Council Workshop Meeting
Mayor Michael Norris
Vice Mayor Theresa Pontieri
Council Member Charles Gambaro
Council Member Ty Miller
Council Member David Sullivan
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 9:00 AM City Hall - Jon Netts Community Wing
City Staff
Michael McGlothlin, City Manager
Marcus Duffy, City Attorney
Kaley Cook, City Clerk
● Public Participation shall be in accordance with Section 286.0114 Florida Statutes.
● Other matters of concern may be discussed as determined by City Council.
● If you wish to obtain more information regarding the City Council’s agenda, please contact the City Clerk's Office at
386-986-3713.
● In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing a
reasonable accommodation to participate in any of these proceedings or meeting should contact the City Clerk at
386-986-3713, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
● City Council Meetings are streamed live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@PalmCoastFL.
● It is proper meeting etiquette to silence all electronic devices, including cell phones while Council is in session.
Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this
meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to hire a court reporter 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.
NOTICE: This meeting is being live streamed on the City of Palm Coast YouTube channel and audio recorded for public
record and transparency.
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Norris called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND A MOMENT OF SILENCE
C. ROLL CALL
Deputy City Clerk Alison Palmer called the roll. Council Member Miller was absent.
D. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Public Participation shall be held in accordance with Section 286.0114 Florida Statutes.
And pursuant to the City Council’s Meeting Policies and Procedures:
(1) This agenda item has a thirty (30) minute limit.
(2) Each speaker shall at the podium, provide their name and may speak for up to 3 minutes.
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(3) The Public may provide comments to the City Council relative to matters not on the agenda at
the times indicated in this Agenda. Following any comments from the public, there may be
discussion by the City Council.
(4) Public speakers may address their comments to the Council as a whole, the Mayor, or to an
individual Council Member
(5) When addressing the City Council on specific, enumerated Agenda items, speakers shall:
(a) make their comments concise and to the point;
(b) not speak more than once on the same subject;
(c) not, by speech or otherwise, delay or interrupt the proceedings or the peace of the City Council;
(d) obey the orders of the Mayor or the City Council; and
(e) not make any irrelevant, impertinent or slanderous comments while addressing the City Council;
which pursuant to Council rules, shall be considered disorderly.
(6) Any person who becomes disorderly or who fails to confine his or her comments to the identified
subject or business, shall be cautioned by the Mayor and thereafter must conclude his or her
remarks on the subject within the remaining designated time limit.
Any speaker failing to comply, as cautioned, shall be barred from making any additional
comments during the meeting and may be removed, as necessary, for the remainder of the
meeting.
Members of the public may make comments during the public comment portion of the meeting.
Please be advised that public comment will only be permitted during the public comment portions of
the agenda at the times indicated by the Chair during the meeting
Mayor Norris provided the rules and procedures of public participation.
Public participation opened at 9:04 a.m.
Jeani Duarte discussed toilet-to-tap, the City Charter, and Council appointments. Ms. Duarte
presented documents to Council that are attached to these minutes.
Bruce Stone discussed texts he has received about Mayor Norris and recent City Council members.
Tony Amaral discussed issues from the prior Council meeting including the CRA, the funding for the
redesign of the fire house, spending on a design that will not be built anytime soon, and sod
replacement.
Public participation closed at 9:13.
Vice Mayor Pontieri and Carl Cote, Director of Stormwater and Engineering, provided a response to
public comment regarding the funding source for the fire station design.
E. PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION - FY27 HEALTH INSURANCE OPTIONS
Mayor Norris introduced the item.
Renina Fuller, Director of Human Resources, and Brandon Savage, Senior Account
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Executive with Brown & Brown, presented the item to Council.
Topics presented included: the health plan overview, stop-loss, components of a self-
insured health plan, 2025-26 plan performance summary, 2026-27 preliminary renewal
projection and plan year, next steps, and strategic direction.
Ms. Fuller and Mr. Savage provided a response to Council questions.
Mayor Norris, Vice Mayor Pontieri, and Council Member Sullivan provided consensus to
support the staff recommendation. Council Member Gambaro supported offering an HMO
as a third option, but not closing the PPO to new employees.
Council provided consensus to add HMO as a third option, and close the PPO to new
employees but allow currently enrolled members to continue on the PPO plan.
Public comment:
Jeani Duarte discussed demographics and disease.
Mayor Norris asked about integrating health plans with the County clinic plan.
Mr. Savage provided a response.
2. PRESENTATION - MY HEALTH ONSITE
Mayor Norris introduced the item.
Renina Fuller, Director of Human Resources, Brian Branham, Vice President My Health,
and Lisa Lynch, Human Resources Manager, presented the item to Council.
Topics presented included: general overview and experience of the team, scope of primary
care medical services, patient engagement overview, wellness services, available
occupational services, cost containment initiatives, and next steps.
Ms. Fuller, Mr. Savage, and Ms. Lynch provided a response to Council questions.
Council provided direction to have further discussion with the County, look at Mediquick
and Lifescan contracts and services, to hear from City employees through a survey,
research why the City did not pursue this option in 2022, find out how satisfied County
employees are, and to return the item to Council in a few months.
Public comment:
Jeani Duarte discussed the private fleet maintenance facility and the private medical facility
only open to employees.
3. ORDINANCE 2026-XX AMENDING PROCUREMENT POLICY
Mayor Norris introduced the item.
Nathalie Garcia, Senior Procurement and Contracts Coordinator, Matt Mancill, Director of
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Public Works, and Gwen Ragsdale, Budget & Procurement Manager, presented the item to
Council.
Topics presented included: why this update is needed, major changes, operational
efficiency, current operational challenges, agency threshold comparison, and next steps.
Ms. Garcia, Mr. Mancill, and Ms. Ragsdale provided a response to Council questions.
Council provided direction to bring the proposed ordinance back to Council with an
amendment for a monthly report from the City Manager to be presented to Council along
with the emergency and sole source report.
Public comment:
Jeani Duarte discussed the proposed changes and the City Charter.
Steve Varias, Cimmaron Dr., seconded Ms. Duarte’s comments and does not agree with
increases.
4. PRESENTATION - REGULATIONS REGARDING DUPLEX ZONING, DROP LOTS, AND
THE LAND USE ADMINISTRATOR
Mayor Norris introduced the item.
City Manager McGlothlin provided a recommendation to Council to hold questions to the
end of the remaining presentations, determine as a body if there is consensus for change, if
yes, first concentrate on technical issues, and then work on administrative and language
changes.
Estelle Lens, Senior Planner, and Phong Nguyen, Planning Manager, presented the item to
Council.
Topics presented included: duplex lots, drop lots, land use administrator, and the appeals
process.
Ms. Lens and Mr. Nguyen provided a response to Council questions.
Public comment:
Jeani Duarte discussed condos, maintenance, lot size, and duplexes.
Jeff Adams shared concern for splitting the lots and fire codes.
Tony Amaral discussed what is allowable today, his ideas of dividing the lots for two
separate homes, and responded to questions from Council.
Council continued discussion of the topic and provided direction to bring the item back to
Council removing the condominium options for duplex, look into alternatives to option a.
condominium form of ownership, limit to current ITT vacant duplex lots, present the
affordable housing study, and provide more information and options.
City Council recessed at 12:13 p.m. City Council reconvened at 12:43 p.m.
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5. PRESENTATION - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 7 CONCURRENCY
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
Mayor Norris introduced the item.
Jose Papa, Senior Planner, and Phong Nguyen, Planning Manager, presented the item to
Council.
Topics presented included: the Land Development Code Amendments Chapter 7
Concurrency Management System.
Mr. Papa and Mr. Nguyen provided a response to Council questions.
Council and the City Attorney held discussion on the role and designation of the land use
administrator.
Council continued discussion of the item and provided direction to no longer exempt
hospitals from concurrency.
Council also provided direction on the following sections:
7.04.03. Deferral Option, remove this section;
7.07.03. A., for the City Attorney to review;
7.07.06. Impact fee credit for proportionate share mitigation, staff to add language.
Public comment:
There were none.
6. PRESENTATION - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 9 ENGINEERING DESIGN
AND UTILITIES OF LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
Mayor Norris introduced the item.
Dennis Leap, Site Development Coordinator, Estelle Lens, Senior Planner, and Phong,
Nguyen, Planning Manager, presented the item to Council.
Topics presented included: Land Development Code Amendments Chapter 9 Engineering
Design & Utilities.
Mr. Leap, Mr. Nguyen, and Carmelo Morales, Stormwater Engineer III, provided a response
to Council questions.
Council provided direction on the following sections:
9.02.03. E. Pedestrian paths and sidewalk easements, add language to reference Chapter
5.02.03;
9.02.03. G. Easements and right-of-way maintenance, clarify definition;
9.02.04. for the City Attorney to readdress if SB180 is updated;
9.02.05. A. Performance surety, clarify language on letter of credit.
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Public comment:
Tony Amaral asked for clarification that this is for new developments.
Mr. Nguyen responded that this is for new development only.
7. PRESENTATION - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 10 ENVIRONMENTAL
AND CULTURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
Mayor Norris introduced the item.
Dylan Rodriguez, Environmental Planner, presented the item to Council.
Topics presented included: Land Development Code Amendments Chapter 10
Environmental and Cultural Resource Protection
Mr. Rodriguez and Mr. Morales provided a response to Council questions.
Council provided direction on the following sections:
10.02.03 D. Disclaimer of liability, staff to look at adding the disclaimer to other chapters;
10.02.10. Violations, change the language to shall in B., and for staff or the City Attorney to
strengthen the language in C.;
10.02.12 Subdivisions 4. and 5., change to complete sentences to clarify the requirements;
10.02.13 Site improvements, utilities and limitations, add language for no additional
inhabitable spaces in flood plain;
10.03 Wellfield Protection, look at buffers.
Public comment:
Tony Amaral asked for clarification on ADUs and specific flood zones.
Vice Mayor Pontieri and Mr. Morales provided a response and referenced section10.02.17.
8. PRESENTATION - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 12 SIGNS AND
ADVERTISING OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, INCLUDING INTRODUCTION OF
REGULATIONS TO ALLOW DIGITAL SIGNAGE
Mayor Norris introduced the item.
Estelle Lens, Senior Planner, presented the item to Council.
Topics presented included: Land Development Code Amendment Chapter 12 Signs and
Advertising.
Ms. Lens provided a response to Council questions.
Council provided direction to look at distance from residential areas, to put limits on out
parcels, clarify 12.04.07 on window signs, add Supreme Court language to 12.10. Content
Neutrality as to Sign Message, and look at the definitions of banners and flags.
Public comment:
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Jeanie Duarte discussed stop and go revenue and signs being visible from SR 100 and I-
95.
Ms. Lens and Council provided a response to public comment.
9. PRESENTATION - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 13 ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN REGULATIONS OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
Mayor Norris introduced the item.
Richard Picatagi, Landscape Architect, and Dylan Rodriguez, Environmental Planner,
presented the item to Council.
Topics presented included: Land Development Code Amendments Chapter 13
Architectural Design Regulations.
Mr. Picatagi and Mr. Rodriguez provided a response to Council questions.
Council provided direction on the following sections:
13.02.06. Exterior colors, review to reconcile with City ordinance;
13.02.07. Exterior material/finishes, clarify process for variance;
The word ‘compatible’ throughout the chapter, review the language;
13.04.02 C. 5, review the language ‘darkly tinted glass.’
Public comment:
Tony Amaral asked about 13.02.03 and if the intent is for residential or commercial,
commented on 13.02.06 references to LRV, 13.03.04 mechanical equipment and the
impact on air conditioners and drainage, and 13.05.07 screening in industrial areas.
Mr. Picatagi and Mr. Rodriguez provided a response to public comment.
Council continued discussion of the subject and provided consensus for staff to revisit
13.02.03 Coastal building visual relief, and 13.03.04 Mechanical equipment.
F. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Remainder of Public Comments is limited to three (3) minutes each.
There were none.
G. DISCUSSION BY CITY COUNCIL OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Council Member Gambaro discussed the recent NEFRC meeting and water ordinances.
Vice Mayor Pontieri thanked everyone for contributing to Springfest and staff members Brittany,
Melinda, and Matt, discussed the Safe Haven Baby Box, Ms. Duarte’s concern for pilot programs
and that COPC is not doing a toilet-to-tap pilot program, and thanked staff for work on the LDC.
Mayor Norris discussed code enforcement records for properties and asked the City Manager to
look at what is visible to the public by property owner.
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H. DISCUSSION BY CITY ATTORNEY OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
There were none.
I. DISCUSSION BY CITY MANAGER OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Mr. McGlothlin circulated a letter of support for a grant application to Council for signature, thanked
Vice Mayor Pontieri for addressing the pilot study update, mentioned that the City Council retreat is
scheduled for May 4, 2026, and that John Zobler, Director of Community Development, has
scheduled SR 100/CRA community stakeholder meetings for April 2, 2026, at City Hall.
J. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 2:56 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by: Alison Palmer
Deputy City Clerk
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Agenda
City Hall
City of Palm Coast 160 Lake Avenue
Agenda Palm Coast, FL 32164
www.palmcoast.gov
City Council Workshop Meeting
Mayor Michael Norris
Vice Mayor Theresa Pontieri
Council Member Charles Gambaro
Council Member Ty Miller
Council Member David Sullivan
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 9:00 AM City Hall - Jon Netts Community Wing
City Staff
Michael McGlothlin, City Manager
Marcus Duffy, City Attorney
Kaley Cook, City Clerk
● Public Participation shall be in accordance with Section 286.0114 Florida Statutes.
● Other matters of concern may be discussed as determined by City Council.
● If you wish to obtain more information regarding the City Council’s agenda, please contact the City Clerk's Office at
386-986-3713.
● In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing a
reasonable accommodation to participate in any of these proceedings or meeting should contact the City Clerk at
386-986-3713, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
● City Council Meetings are streamed live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@PalmCoastFL.
● It is proper meeting etiquette to silence all electronic devices, including cell phones while Council is in session.
Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this
meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to hire a court reporter 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.
NOTICE: This meeting is being live streamed on the City of Palm Coast YouTube channel and audio recorded for public
record and transparency.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND A MOMENT OF SILENCE
C. ROLL CALL
D. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Public Participation shall be held in accordance with Section 286.0114 Florida Statutes.
And pursuant to the City Council’s Meeting Policies and Procedures:
(1) This agenda item has a thirty (30) minute limit.
(2) Each speaker shall at the podium, provide their name and may speak for up to 3 minutes.
(3) The Public may provide comments to the City Council relative to matters not on the agenda at
the times indicated in this Agenda. Following any comments from the public, there may be
discussion by the City Council.
(4) Public speakers may address their comments to the Council as a whole, the Mayor, or to an
individual Council Member
(5) When addressing the City Council on specific, enumerated Agenda items, speakers shall:
(a) make their comments concise and to the point;
(b) not speak more than once on the same subject;
(c) not, by speech or otherwise, delay or interrupt the proceedings or the peace of the City Council;
(d) obey the orders of the Mayor or the City Council; and
(e) not make any irrelevant, impertinent or slanderous comments while addressing the City Council;
which pursuant to Council rules, shall be considered disorderly.
(6) Any person who becomes disorderly or who fails to confine his or her comments to the identified
subject or business, shall be cautioned by the Mayor and thereafter must conclude his or her
remarks on the subject within the remaining designated time limit.
Any speaker failing to comply, as cautioned, shall be barred from making any additional
comments during the meeting and may be removed, as necessary, for the remainder of the
meeting.
Members of the public may make comments during the public comment portion of the meeting.
Please be advised that public comment will only be permitted during the public comment portions of
the agenda at the times indicated by the Chair during the meeting
E. PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION - FY27 HEALTH INSURANCE OPTIONS
2. PRESENTATION - MY HEALTH ONSITE
3. ORDINANCE 2026-XX AMENDING PROCUREMENT POLICY
4. PRESENTATION - REGULATIONS REGARDING DUPLEX ZONING, DROP LOTS, AND
THE LAND USE ADMINISTRATOR
5. PRESENTATION - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 7 CONCURRENCY
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
6. PRESENTATION - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 9 ENGINEERING DESIGN
AND UTILITIES OF LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
7. PRESENTATION - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 10 ENVIRONMENTAL
AND CULTURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
8. PRESENTATION - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 12 SIGNS AND
ADVERTISING OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, INCLUDING INTRODUCTION OF
REGULATIONS TO ALLOW DIGITAL SIGNAGE
9. PRESENTATION - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 13 ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN REGULATIONS OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
F. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Remainder of Public Comments is limited to three (3) minutes each.
G. DISCUSSION BY CITY COUNCIL OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
H. DISCUSSION BY CITY ATTORNEY OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
I. DISCUSSION BY CITY MANAGER OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
J. ADJOURNMENT
10. AGENDA WORKSHEET AND CALENDAR
Agenda Date: March 10, 2026
Department HUMAN RESOURCES Amount
Division HUMAN RESOURCES Org/Account #
Subject: PRESENTATION - FY27 HEALTH INSURANCE OPTIONS
Presenter: Renina Fuller, M.A., SHRM-CP, Director of Human Resources, Lisa Lynch, Sr. HR
Generalist, Brandon Savage Senior Account Executive Brown & Brown
Attachments:
1. Presentation
Background:
On February 26, 2026, Brown & Brown Insurance Services presented a recap of the City’s FY 2025–2026
health insurance plan performance, including renewal projections and proposed plan design
modifications for FY 2026–2027.
Brown & Brown will present additional health insurance coverage options for consideration that
are intended to reduce overall plan costs while maintaining comprehensive coverage for employees.
Council Priority: Objective 9 - Quality of Life for Essential Workers
Recommended Action:
FOR PRESENTATION
Agenda Date: March 10, 2026
Department HUMAN RESOURCES Amount
Division HUMAN RESOURCES Org/Account #
Subject: PRESENTATION - MY HEALTH ONSITE DISCUSSION
Presenter: Brian Branham Vice President
Attachments:
1. Budget and Cost Projections
Background:
City Council requested City staff work with Flagler County to explore options and collaborate to reduce
costs to our health insurance fund.
My Health Onsite (MHO) has nearly 20 years of operating onsite health and wellness centers. Their team
pioneered one of the first public sector health centers in the state. They have provided
services to Flagler County BOCC for 15 years.
My Health Onsite provides comprehensive primary care services to include acute and chronic
disease management. Other services include labs, prescription dispensing, occupational related services;
such as pre-employment screenings, drug screening, random drug testing, DOT physicals, Firefighter
Physicals, and workers’ compensation services. Their services are tailored to meet our clients’ specific
needs.
Council Priority: Objective 9 - Quality of Life for Essential Workers
Recommended Action:
FOR PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION
City of Palm Coast, Florida
Agenda Item
Agenda Date: March 10, 2026
Department FINANCIAL SERVICES Amount
Item Key Account
#
Subject PRESENTATION FOR PROCUREMENT ORDINANCE UPDATE
Presenter: Nathalie Garcia, Senior Procurement and Contracts Coordinator
Background:
City staff will be presenting on proposed changes to the City’s Purchasing Policy, Chapter 2 Article 1
Division 3 of the City Palm Coast Code of Ordinances. The ordinance was last updated on September
21, 2021. At the end of FY 2025, Plante & Moran conducted a risk assessment. In response, staff
reviewed internal processes, met with departments, and consulted with legal counsel to identify
potential updates aimed at improving operational efficiencies.
The proposed changes include the addition of a definitions section, best practice updates with respect
to solicitation thresholds, the addition of cooperative purchasing programs. City council requested
review of Local bidder preference policy on 3/3/26 which is included in the attachments.
In support of the proposed changes, attached to this Agenda Item are:
1. PowerPoint presentation
2. Ordinance amending Procurement Policy
3. Ordinance amending Procurement Policy Redlined
Recommended Action:
FOR PRESENTATION
Agenda Date: March 10, 2026
Department COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Amount
Division PLANNING Org/Account #
Subject: PRESENTATION OF REGULATIONS REGARDING DUPLEX ZONING, DROP LOTS,
AND THE LAND USE ADMINISTRATOR.
Presenter: Estelle Lens, A.I.C.P, Senior Planner
Attachments:
1. Presentation - Duplex Lots, Drop Lots, Land Use Administrator
Background:
As requested by City Council, staff will provide a presentation on Land Development Code Regulations
for the following:
• Duplex Zoning Development Standards
• Drop Lots zoned Duplex (DPX)
• Land Use Administrator Role
• Appeal of a Decision of the Land Use Administrator
Recommended Action:
FOR PRESENTATION
Agenda Date: March 10, 2026
Department COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Amount
Division PLANNING Org/Account #
Subject: PRESENTATION ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 7 CONCURRENCY
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
Presenter: Jose Papa, AICP, Senior Planner, Phong Nguyen, PTP, Planning Manager
Attachments:
1. Strike-thru and Underline version of Chapter 7
2. Presentation on Chapter 7
Background:
In May 2025, the City completed the update of the Comprehensive Plan. In order to implement the goals,
objectives, and policies of the 2050 Comprehensive Plan, the Land Development Code (LDC) needs to
be updated. Staff has started drafting updates to the various chapters of the LDC. Staff will provide a
summary of the proposed amendments to Chapter 7, Concurrency Management System of the LDC. The
agenda package includes a strike-thru and underline version of the chapter. The proposed amendments
may include changes directly related to policies in the Comprehensive Plan, based on new references, or
updates necessitated by best practices as applied in the City.
Recommended Action:
STAFF IS SEEKING COMMENTS ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS AS WELL AS
SUGGESTIONS FOR ADDITIONAL AMENDMENTS
Agenda Date: March 10, 2026
Department COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Amount
Division PLANNING Org/Account #
Subject: PRESENTATION ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 9 ENGINEERING
DESIGN AND UTILITIES OF LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
Presenter: Dennis Leap, PE, Site Development Coordinator
Attachments:
1. Presentation for Chapter 9
2. Strike-thru and Underline Version of Chapter 9
Background:
In May 2025, the City completed the update of the Comprehensive Plan. In order to implement the goals,
objectives, and policies of the 2050 Comprehensive Plan, the Land Development Code (LDC) needs to
be updated. Staff has started drafting updates to the various chapters of the LDC. Staff will provide a
summary of the proposed amendments to Chapter 9 Engineering Design and Utilities of the LDC. The
agenda package includes a strike-thru and underline version of the chapter. The proposed amendments
may include changes directly related to policies in the Comprehensive Plan, based on new references,
or updates necessitated by best practices as applied in the City.
Recommended Action:
STAFF IS SEEKING COMMENT ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS AS WELL AS SUGGESTIONS
FOR ADDITIONAL AMENDMENTS
Agenda Date: March 10, 2026
Department COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Amount
Division PLANNING Org/Account #
Subject: PRESENTATION ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 10-
ENVIRONMENTAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE
Presenter: Dylan Rodriguez, Planner
Attachments:
Chapter 10 Summary Table
Chapter 10 Strike Through and Underline
Chapter 10 Presentation
Background:
In May 2025, the City completed the update of the Comprehensive Plan. In order to implement the goals,
objectives, and policies of the 2050 Comprehensive Plan, the Land Development Code (LDC) needs to
be updated. Staff has started to draft updates to the various chapters of the LDC. Proposed amendment
to Chapter 10-Environmental and Cultural Resource Protection of the LDC will be presented by staff. The
version included in the package is in a strike-thru and underline format. The proposed amendments will
include changes directly related to policies in the Comprehensive Plan. Additionally, the amendments
may include clarification of the code, update of references, or updates necessitated by best practices as
applied in the City, or to address on-going/repetitive issues in applying the land development code.
Recommended Action:
STAFF IS SEEKING COMMENT ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS AS WELL AS SUGGESTIONS
FOR ADDITIONAL AMENDMENTS
Agenda Date: March 10, 2026
Department COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Amount
Division PLANNING Org/Account #
Subject: PRESENTATION ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 12 – SIGNS AND
ADVERTISING - OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, INCLUDING INTRODUCTION OF
REGULATIONS TO ALLOW DIGITAL SIGNAGE
Presenter: Estelle Lens, A.I.C.P, Senior Planner
Attachments:
1. Presentation - LDC Chapter 12
2. LDC Chapter 12 - Redlined changes
Background: An amendment to the sign code was adopted by City Council April 2, 2024. This amendment
was primarily to comply with the Supreme Court Decision in the case of Reed v. Gilbert (Arizona) June 18,
2015.
The 2050 Comprehensive Plan as adopted in May 2025 does not require any changes to the sign code for
compliance. However, some minor amendments are being proposed to revise and clarify the code as
adopted in 2024 and make it more business friendly.
Additionally, Section 12.05.03 has been added to regulate digital (electronic) signs which are currently
prohibited.
Following is a summary of the proposed changes which are included in a strike-thru and underline format of
Chapter 12, and portion of Chapter 14 (Glossary), as an attachment to this package: Chapter 12 – Signs
and Advertising:
• 12.03.02 Prohibited signs. The following changes to the Prohibited sign section are proposed to allow
digital signs:
� Revised 12.03.02.C
� Added 12.03.02.D
� Added 12.03.02.E
� Added 12.03.02.F
� Strike 12.03.02.AA
� Strike 12.03.02.BB
• Subsection 12.04.01.A. Calculating sign area – deleted first line regarding geometry formulas to clarify the
measurements used to calculate sign area and to match the graphics that follow.
• 12.04.01.C. Clarified how to calculate sign area of freestanding signs with architectural features.
• 12.05.02.A.4. Increased maximum height from 7 to 10 feet. (for nonresidential signs)
• 12.05.02.B.1.3. Increased maximum m height from 7 to 10 feet. (for nonresidential signs)
• 12.05.02.C.6.b. Added - Window and window signs shall not use neon lights nor lights or illuminations that
flash, blink, have strobe effects, or have video, animation or full-motion graphics.
• 12.05.02.G – Revised reference to code subsections and differentiate between Flags (temporary signage)
and Flag Poles.
• 12.05.02.H. – Signs facing drive-through lanes - Added 12.05.02.H.2 to address drive through lanes that
are not at a restaurant. (Ie. Banks, Oil Change facilities, drive through car wash facilities)
• Subsection 12.05.03. Digital Signs – Added entire section
• Subsection 12.06 - Temporary Signs
A. Non-Residentially Zoned Properties -
- Commercial Signs – (This would include things such as temporary banners announcing grand
opening/closing, etc.) Propose to change maximum sign area to be based on the building frontage (with
same criteria allowed for permanent signage 12.05.02.C. Table 12-1) rather than the acreage of the
property. This addresses multi-tenant facilities.
- Commercial Signs - Extend time allowed from 30 to 60 days
- Commercial Signs – Adding a row for Commercial Signs at outdoor recreational facilities. Regulating only
that they must be located at the active sports area and not be visible from the right of way. (Size and
number of temporary signage as allowed by the property owner.)
- Adding a row for Signs on property hosting Special Event- Special Event signage is regulated by permit.
B. Residentially Zoned Properties
- Signs for parcels with active site/building permits. Stike “certificate of completion” and add “certificate of
occupancy” to “Time to remove” row. (3 days after issuance of …. CO.)
Chapter 14 – Glossary - subsection 14.02:
• Sign, Commercial: (Added) A sign intended to promote the commercial or economic interests of the owner
or the products/services offered on the site.
• Sign, Digital: (Added) Any sign which has the capability of changing message content through the use of
an electronically controlled device
• Sign, non-commercial: (Added) Signs which display opinions, points of view, or contain political, civic,
public service, religious, or ideological messages.
• Sign, freestanding: (Revised) A monument sign supported by a sign structure in the ground and that is
wholly independent of any building, fence, vehicle, or object other than the sign structure for support. The
width of the base must be less than the width of the display area but must be a minimum of 40% of the
width of the sign face.
• Sign, monument: (Revised) A durable ground level, self-supporting sign with a solid foundation or base
that is at least as wide as the sign’s display area.
Recommended Action:
STAFF IS SEEKING COMMENTS ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS AS WELL AS SUGGESTIONS
FOR ADDITIONAL AMENDMENTS
Agenda Date: March 10, 2026
Department COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Amount
Division PLANNING Org/Account #
Subject: PRESENTATION ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 13-
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REGULATIONS OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
Presenter: Richard Picatagi, RLA, LEED®AP, Landscape Architect, Dylan Rodriguez, Planner
Attachments:
Chapter 13 Summary Table
Chapter 13 Strike Through and Underline
Chapter 13 Presentation
Background:
In May 2025, the City completed the update of the Comprehensive Plan. In order to implement the goals,
objectives, and policies of the 2050 Comprehensive Plan, the Land Development Code (LDC) needs to
be updated. Staff has started to draft updates to the various chapters of the LDC. Proposed amendment
to Chapter 13-Architectural Design Regulations of the LDC will be presented by staff. The version
included in the package is in a strike-thru and underline format. The proposed amendments will include
changes directly related to policies in the Comprehensive Plan. Additionally, the amendments may
include clarification of the code, update of references, or updates necessitated by best practices as
applied in the City, or to address on-going/repetitive issues in applying the land development code.
Recommended Action:
STAFF IS SEEKING COMMENT ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS AS WELL AS SUGGESTIONS
FOR ADDITIONAL AMENDMENTS
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