St. Lucie County Zoning Decisions: February 2026

In February 2026, St. Lucie County held 2 public meetings covering zoning matters. 4 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 2 approved (100% approval rate), 2 deferred.

Zoning Decisions This Month

Almeria Residential Major Site Plan Continued

Deferred.

A 64-unit horizontal multifamily condominium development on 12.88 acres on Smallwood Avenue in White City (RM-5 zoning, 4.97 units/acre) was continued. Developer: Efficient Developers Group. Board expressed concerns about tree removal (284 trees), drainage impacts, traffic on Regina Drive, incompatibility with surrounding neighborhood character, and $480,000 price point not being affordable.

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RS-2 Zoning District Lot Coverage Text Amendment

Approved.

Approved amendment to Land Development Code Section 704.008 (Table 7-10) increasing maximum lot coverage by buildings in RS-2 zoning from 20% to 30% when properties have private streets, central utilities, and master stormwater systems. Applicant: Robert Dudley of Noble Oaks Estates LLC, 1425 Southeast Village Green Drive, Port Saint Lucie 34952. The amendment applies countywide to eligible RS-2 properties and will be forwarded to Board of County Commissioners with recommendation for approval.

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Tupelo Street Right-of-Way Abandonment Continued

Deferred.

Board continued the abandonment of a 50-foot unopened right-of-way known as Tupelo Street in White City (plat of White City Plaza, plat book 10, page 20) requested by Patricia Carter. The adjacent Sun Grove Montessori School requested a 10-foot buffer easement to protect privacy and security of infant through primary-age classrooms. Parties directed to negotiate an agreement before returning.

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Fencing Text Amendment Adoption

Approved.

Adopted county-initiated land development code text amendment allowing cattle wire, chicken wire, or similar fence materials in certain residential zoning districts (RE-1, RE-2, RC, RS-2, RS-3, RS-4, RMH-5, RM-5) when lot is one acre or larger, contains permitted dwelling unit, and is on unpaved privately maintained road.

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Top Keywords This Month

• residential: 26 instances
• zoning: 21 instances
• density: 12 instances
• land use: 11 instances
• setback: 11 instances

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