St. Lucie County Zoning Decisions: April 2026

In April 2026, St. Lucie County held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 22 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 9 approved (82% approval rate), 2 denied, 11 deferred. Activity was up 21% compared to March (583 activity items across 3 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning at 11000 Okeechobee Rd. from AG 2.5 to PUD (9E)

Denied.

Denied rezoning of 96 acres from AG 2.5 to PUD for 96 single-family homes. Applicant Carl Corporation proposed lots ranging from 9,375 to 15,000 square feet. Property located north of Okeechobee Rd., west of Florida's Turnpike, outside urban services boundary. 178 property owners representing 116 properties submitted petition opposing project.

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PUD Rezoning at 322-340 Kitterman Rd. (9F)

Denied.

Denied rezoning of 19.65 acres to PUD for 117 townhome units east of US Highway 1. Applicant WGI proposed fee-simple townhomes with lot widths of 26.5-37.1 feet. Commission cited traffic concerns on Kitterman Rd. given approximately 500 units under construction within 1.5 miles.

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Pruitt Commerce Center Future Land Use Map Amendment Adoption

Approved.

Adopted future land use map amendment changing 1,027 acres on Kings Highway from residential suburban and special district to MXD mixed-use development for Pruitt Commerce Center (Project Vision). Property owned by St. Lucie County with option agreement to Ashley Capital. Maximum floor area ratio 0.35, maximum building coverage 35%, minimum open space 25%.

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Final Development Plan for 4540 N Kings Highway

Approved.

Approved final site plan for Acre Development's 165-unit rental housing community on 36.65 acres at 4540 N Kings Highway, reduced from previously approved 191 units. Density is 4.8 dwelling units per acre with 3.2 parking spaces per unit. Project includes 80-foot right-of-way dedication along southern boundary for future east-west road. All units will be rentals with Florida cottage-style architecture.

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Indrio Groves Hamlet PUD Rezoning Continuation

Deferred.

Continued rezoning of 1,027 acres from AG-1 to PUD for 3,081-unit hamlet development to July 7, 2026. Extensive discussion of lot sizes, setbacks, density concerns, traffic impacts, and compatibility with surrounding agricultural zoning. Commissioner Clasby presented detailed analysis questioning whether project meets standards of review including orderly and logical development pattern.

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Madden Commercial Preliminary Regulating Plan

Approved.

Approved preliminary regulating plan for 47.9-acre commercial development at northwest corner of Coblegard and Indrio Roads, allowing up to 199,400 square feet of shopping center and 1,620 square foot convenience store with 20 fueling stations. Applicant modifications accepted including reduced sidewalk requirements, 25-foot landscape buffer with 2-foot berm along south property line, and 3-4 foot berm with 6-foot wall along northern property line instead of staff-recommended 10-foot wall.

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Scrap Gators LLC Conditional Use Permit

Approved.

Approved conditional use permit for Scrap Gators LLC to operate scrap and waste recycling operation at existing 16,352 square foot industrial building on 1.22 acres on west side of Industrial 31st Street. Non-ferrous materials only, all materials stored inside building.

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Project Orchid Future Land Use Amendment (9B)

Approved.

Approved small-scale future land use map amendment for 20.85 acres within Lucy Rock Mixed Use Activity Area to create new sub-area allowing building heights up to 80 feet (increased from 60 feet limit). Part of targeted industry proposal for window manufacturing facility.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 22 recorded zoning decisions. See all St. Lucie County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• PRW (Planned Retail Workplace) → PRW with modified preliminary regulating plan, 47.9 acres at Northwest corner of Coblegard Road and Indrio Road (Madden Commercial) (Pat Madden and Dean Rosenbach)
• Residential Suburban and Special District → MXD (Mixed Use Development), 1,027 acres at Kings Highway, north of Okeechobee Road (Pruitt Commerce Center) (Ashley Capital)
• AG-1 (Agricultural) → PUD (Planned Unit Development) - Hamlet, 1,027 acres at Between Coblegard Road and I-95, east of Spanish Lakes Fairways (Indrio Groves) (Lennar)
• IL (Industrial Light) → IL with Conditional Use for scrap recycling, 1.22 acres at West side of Industrial 31st Street (Scrap Gators) (Scrap Gators LLC)
• IL (Industrial Light) → IH (Industrial Heavy), 20.25 acres at 20.25 acres west of North Rock Rd., north of Orange Ave. (Foundry Commercial / HJA Design Studio)
• AG 2.5 (Agricultural 2.5) → PUD (Planned Unit Development), 96 acres at 11000 Okeechobee Rd., north side, west of Florida's Turnpike (Carl Corporation / Haley Ward)
• RM5/RM9 (Residential Multiple Family 5 and 9) → PUD (Planned Unit Development), 19.65 acres at 322 and 340 Kitterman Rd., east of US Highway 1 (WGI)
• PUD (approved December 2024) → PUD (final development plan approved), 36.65 acres at 4540 N Kings Highway (Acre Development)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 96 instances
• land use: 88 instances
• residential: 65 instances
• PUD: 58 instances
• comprehensive plan: 55 instances

What to Watch

• Land use mentions were up 193% from March.
• PUD came up 87% more often than March.
• Comprehensive plan saw 267% more mentions month-over-month.

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