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New Smyrna Beach public meetings in 2025

36 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 17, 2025

Housing Authority

Housing Authority to review tenant charge offs, condemned assets

This is a regular Housing Authority meeting with procedural items including approval of minutes, tenant account charge offs, condemned assets, a director's report, and September financials. No specific dollar amounts or project details are provided in the agenda.

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Mon Dec 15, 2025

Turnbull Creek Land Preservation Committee

Committee to discuss new maps of lands purchased under bond issue, appraisals

The Turnbull Creek Land Preservation Committee will consider approving its September 2025 minutes and proposed 2026 meeting dates. The committee will also hear a presentation from a Farmton speaker and discuss updated maps of lands purchased under the current bond issue, current appraisals, priority target areas, volunteer partners, and a natural resource manager position.

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Wed Dec 10, 2025

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission to consider CRA grant and preservation award

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss a proposed Contributing Structure Preservation CRA grant and select the 2025 Donnadine Miller Preservation Award winners. They will also approve the 2026 regular meeting schedule, elect a chair and vice chair for 2026, and receive the 2024-2025 Certified Local Government (CLG) report.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025

City Commission Regular Meeting

Commission to vote on annexing 7.6 acres at 390 Sugar Mill Drive for commercial development

The City Commission will hold second readings and public hearings on ordinances to annex and rezone approximately 7.6 acres at 390 Sugar Mill Drive, changing its future land use to Commercial. Commissioners will also consider allowing commercial megacycles (pedal pubs) with open containers in designated areas. The consent agenda includes opting out of the Live Local Act property tax exemption, approving a fire rescue assessment, and awarding contracts for a playground at the Sports Complex and construction of the Airport Administration Building.

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Mon Dec 1, 2025

Planning & Zoning Board

Rezoning at 1701 S. Dixie Freeway and annexations on Paige Ave & Oliver Dr

The Planning & Zoning Board will review and recommend on four annexation applications (three on Paige Avenue, one on Oliver Drive), a partial rezoning at 1701 South Dixie Freeway, and a special exception request at 707 Cheston Street to allow an attached dwelling unit in a light industrial zone. Old business includes the Subdivision Plat Process (ZT-10-25). The board will also approve the 2026 meeting schedule and nominate a chair.

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Mon Nov 24, 2025

Special Magistrate

Special Magistrate to hear 12 code enforcement cases, including multiple Venetian Bay properties

The Special Magistrate will hear 12 code enforcement cases (6 old, 6 new), including multiple properties owned by Venetian Bay 6 LLC. The meeting also considers a lien amnesty application and staff reports.

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Thu Nov 20, 2025

Code Compliance Board

Code board to hear 6 enforcement cases at Nov. 20 meeting

The Code Compliance Board will consider old and new code enforcement cases at its November 20 meeting. Cases include violations at 614 Aeolian Dr., 2617 Nordman Ave., 613 Downing St., 205 Quay Assisi, 809 Maralyn Ave., and 835 E 24th Ave. No new ordinances or financial items are on the agenda.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025

City Commission Special Meeting - Board of Elections

Board to certify special election results for charter amendment

The City Commission, sitting as the Board of Elections, will consider adopting Resolution No. BOE 01-25 to certify the results of the Special Election on the Charter Amendment Referendum. Public participation will be allowed before the vote.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025

City Commission Regular Meeting

First readings to rezone 1.01 acres at 1300 S. Atlantic Ave to residential

The City Commission will hold first readings of ordinances to change the future land use and zoning of 1.01 acres at 1300 S. Atlantic Avenue from commercial to medium density residential. Other items include consent agenda actions on budget amendments, a US 1 & Inlet Shores Drive roundabout feasibility study, a new HRIS/payroll system contract, and a piggyback agreement with MES Service Company for the fire department. The meeting also features a proclamation honoring 25 years of community service by Regis Sloan and a presentation on redevelopment.

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Tue Nov 11, 2025

City Commission Regular Meeting

City Commission to consider $5.5M loan for Turnbull Creek land

The City Commission will vote on borrowing $5.5 million for Turnbull Creek watershed land acquisition, consider a $1 million state grant for the Historic Westside Stormwater Improvement Project, and hold hearings on vacating rights-of-way. First readings will be held for ordinances allowing commercial pedal pubs with open containers, annexing 7.6 acres at 390 Sugar Mill Drive, and related land-use and rezoning changes.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025

Housing Authority

Housing Authority to adopt five resolutions, discuss condemned assets

The New Smyrna Beach Housing Authority will meet to consider the adoption of five resolutions (2025-21 through 2025-25) and discuss tenant account charge-offs and condemned assets. The agenda is largely procedural, with standard items such as approval of minutes, director's report, financials, and public participation. No details are provided for the resolutions or other discussion items.

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Mon Nov 3, 2025

Planning & Zoning Board

Rezoning and plan amendment for 1300 S Atlantic Ave to residential

The Planning & Zoning Board will review and make recommendations to the City Commission on two related items for 1300 S Atlantic Avenue: a rezoning from B-2 (Neighborhood Business) to R-3A (Single Family and Two Family Residential), and a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment changing the Future Land Use from Commercial to Medium Density Residential on approximately 1.01 acres. The board will also discuss the subdivision plat process (ZT-10-25) and consider approval of the October 6, 2025 meeting minutes. A public participation period is included.

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Thu Oct 30, 2025

Police Pension Board

Police Pension Board meeting with no listed agenda items

The Police Pension Board is scheduled to meet on October 30, 2025, in City Commission Chambers. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision.

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Thu Oct 30, 2025

Fire Pension Board

Fire Pension Board meeting with no substantive agenda items

The Fire Pension Board of New Smyrna Beach is meeting on October 30, 2025, but the agenda contains only standard procedural notices and no listed business items. No decisions or discussions are specified in the available agenda.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

City Commission Regular Meeting

Commission considers fire assessment, annexations of three parcels

The City Commission will hold second readings and public hearings on ordinances to annex and rezone three properties: 125 Jungle Road (0.45 acres), 824 Ingham Road (12.88 acres), and 736 Louella Street (2.66 acres). Commissioners will also consider authorizing a fire assessment study and publishing a notice of intent for a potential non-ad valorem fire fee in Fiscal Year 2027. Other items include a franchise agreement with CFB Outdoors Inc. and a resolution supporting widening Old Mission Road.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

Community Redevelopment Agency

CRA to vote on $61,698 grant for Merks Bar & Grille facade

The Community Redevelopment Agency will consider three grant requests: a $61,698 matching grant for Merks Bar & Grille, a $20,598 matching grant for the New Smyrna Beach Garden Club, and an extension for a previous grant at 1311 North Dixie Freeway. The consent agenda includes adopting meeting minutes from September 9, 2025.

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Mon Oct 27, 2025

Airport Advisory Board Regular

Airport board to approve 2026 meeting dates, review noise and safety

The Airport Advisory Board will consider approving meeting minutes from April and July 2025, set proposed dates for 2026 meetings, and hold discussions on airport noise and safety events. The meeting also includes public input and updates from the airport manager and board members.

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Thu Oct 23, 2025

Building Trades Examining Board

Board to review two building permits at 437 Sheldon and 1408 Southard

The Building Trades Examining Board will meet to approve minutes from a prior hearing and consider two building permit applications. The board will review BLD-000021-2025 at 437 Sheldon Street and BLD-000022-2025 at 1408 Southard Street. The agenda includes roll call, disclosure of ex parte communications, and other procedural items.

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Wed Oct 22, 2025

Special Magistrate

Special Magistrate hears code cases, trespass appeals on Oct 22

The New Smyrna Beach Special Magistrate will consider several code enforcement cases from the city's code compliance division, including old business items at 1421 S. Dixie Freeway, 595 Pecan St., 401 and 403 Crawford Rd., and 206 Flagler Ave. New business includes a withdrawn case at 410 Cedar Ave., and active cases at 436 N. Myrtle Ave. and 512 Faulkner St., plus two trespass appeal requests from individuals banned from Manatee Park. The board also will review a lien amnesty application for 2502 Arlington Ave.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

City Commission Regular Meeting

First reading on annexing 12.88 acres at 824 Ingham Road

The New Smyrna Beach City Commission will hold first readings on several annexation and rezoning proposals, including 12.88 acres at 824 Ingham Road for low-density residential, 0.45 acres at 125 Jungle Road, and 2.66 acres at 736 Louella Street. The consent agenda includes approval of contracts, special events, and a police union contract. Public hearings include second reading on outdoor dog dining regulations and first readings on sign definitions and used automotive wholesale in industrial zoning.

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Mon Oct 13, 2025

Housing Authority

Housing Authority to consider tenant account write-offs and resolutions

The New Smyrna Beach Housing Authority will consider approving the write-off of tenant accounts and adopting six resolutions (2025-15 through 2025-20). The board will also review July financials, the executive director's report, and minutes from the September meeting.

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Mon Oct 6, 2025

Planning & Zoning Board Part 1

Board to review annexation and land-use change for 390 Sugar Mill Drive

The Planning & Zoning Board will consider a variance for a deck at 2311 S. Atlantic Avenue, approve final plat and site plan for the 80-unit Flagler Dunes townhome subdivision, and make recommendations to the City Commission on a proposed Certified Recovery Residence definition per Senate Bill 954, as well as annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, and rezoning for 390 Sugar Mill Drive.

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Mon Oct 6, 2025

Planning & Zoning Board Part 2

80-unit townhome subdivision, variance, annexation on agenda

The Planning & Zoning Board will consider a variance for a second-floor deck at 2311 S. Atlantic Avenue, and review the final plat and site plan for Flagler Dunes, an 80-unit townhome subdivision on 10th Street across from New Smyrna Beach High School. New business includes recommending a definition for Certified Recovery Residences under SB 954, and an annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, and rezoning for 390 Sugar Mill Drive.

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Wed Sep 24, 2025

Special Magistrate

Special Magistrate hears code enforcement cases at 5 properties

The Special Magistrate will consider five code enforcement cases (old and new business) and one lien amnesty application. The cases involve properties at 206 Douglas St., 595 Pecan St., 403 & 401 Crawford Rd., and 1421 S. Dixie Freeway. The lien amnesty application is for 1194 N. Peninsula Ave.

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Tue Sep 23, 2025

City Commission Regular Meeting

NSB City Commission to adopt FY2026 budget, millage rates, and charter referendums

The City Commission will hold public hearings to adopt the final budget and millage rates for fiscal year 2025-2026, including the operating millage and the I&S 2018 maximum millage rate. Additionally, multiple ordinances set referendums for the November 2025 ballot, proposing changes to the city charter such as expanding the mayoral term from two to four years, altering primary election rules, and adjusting the city clerk's employment status. Consent items include a proportionate fair share agreement of $119,820.94 for off-site roadway improvements tied to a new medical office on SR 44, approval of collective bargaining agreements with police and fire unions, and several special events.

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Thu Sep 18, 2025

Code Compliance Board

Code Compliance Board to hear four enforcement cases, including 406 S. Pine St.

The board will hear one old business case at 406 S. Pine St. and four new cases at 1828 Turnbull Lakes Dr., 614 Aeolian Dr., and 445 N. Myrtle Ave. They will also vote on minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting.

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Wed Sep 17, 2025

Historic Preservation Commission

HPC to consider preservation award applications and new commissioners

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a largely procedural meeting. Items include approval of June 11, 2025 minutes, discussion of new commissioners, and staff comments on the 2025 Donnadine Miller Preservation Award applications. No major votes on policy or projects are scheduled.

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Mon Sep 15, 2025

Community Redevelopment Agency

Presentation of the Community Redevelopment Area Master Plan

The Community Redevelopment Agency will present an introduction to the CRA Master Plan. The meeting includes overviews of needs, opportunities, and the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategic (CEDS) Plan.

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Mon Sep 15, 2025

Turnbull Creek Land Preservation Committee

Committee to discuss updated maps of bond-funded land purchases and prioritize conservation areas

The Turnbull Creek Land Preservation Committee will review new maps detailing lands purchased under the current bond issue, prioritize target conservation areas, and discuss the city's new resilience manager job description. Staff will provide follow-ups on appraisal and grant requests from previous meetings.

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Wed Sep 10, 2025

City Commission Special Meeting

Commission to vote on stormwater fee increase, tentative budget, millage rates

The City Commission will hold a special meeting to address several fiscal items. Actions include a second reading and public hearing on a stormwater fee increase from $104.00 to $125.00 per equivalent drainage unit (EDU), a first reading of the Utilities Commission budget for FY 2025-2026, and resolutions to adopt tentative millage rates and the city budget for the same fiscal year.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025

Community Redevelopment Agency

CRA to consider adopting FY 2025-2026 budget

The Community Redevelopment Agency will consider approving the minutes from its August 26, 2025 meeting and a resolution to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 proposed budget.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025

City Commission Regular Meeting

City considers joining lawsuit against state over Senate Bill 180

The Commission will decide whether to adopt a resolution authorizing the city to participate in a class action lawsuit against the State of Florida in opposition to Senate Bill 180. It will also hold first readings on seven proposed charter amendments—including extending the mayor's term to four years and adopting a majority-vote primary—to be placed on the November 4, 2025 ballot. Additionally, a public hearing is scheduled for the second reading of an ordinance revising solid waste charges for households and commercial customers.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

Planning & Zoning Board

80-unit townhome project at Flagler Dunes to be considered

The Planning and Zoning Board will review a final plat and site plan for Flagler Dunes, an 80-unit townhome subdivision on 10th Street. Other items include variance requests at 315 Faulkner, a sign variance for Coconut Palms Beach Resort II, annexation applications for three properties, and several zoning text amendments. The board will also make recommendations on right-of-way vacations at the airport and on Birch Street.

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Wed Aug 27, 2025

Special Magistrate

Special Magistrate to hear code cases at 206 Flagler Ave, 520 S. Peninsula Ave, and more

The Special Magistrate will adopt July 23, 2025 minutes, then hear five old business cases, two new business cases, one repeat case, and two lien amnesty applications. All items involve alleged code violations or lien relief at specific properties.

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Tue Aug 26, 2025

Community Redevelopment Agency

CRA to vote on $96,238 facade grant for Magnolia building

The Community Redevelopment Agency will consider approving a Large-Scale Commercial Facade/Property Improvement 50-50 Matching Grant of $96,238 to Carl Hodges, owner of The Magnolia at 403 Magnolia Street. The consent agenda includes adoption of the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes.

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Tue Aug 26, 2025

City Commission Regular Meeting

City to consider revising household and commercial solid waste charges

The City Commission will hold a first reading of an ordinance that would revise charges for household and commercial solid waste. A second reading and public hearing will follow at a later meeting. The commission will also conduct second readings and public hearings on sign definitions, a franchise agreement for VPL Logistics, and a boating-restricted area near Yacht Club Island.

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