Indian River County, FL

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The Indian River County Technical Review Committee meets October 21, 2026, via Microsoft Teams to discuss five development applications. Items include a 216-unit built-for-rent community, an 8-lot subdivision with a 4-unit multi-family building, a Sam's Club fueling station relocation, a right-of-way abandonment, and a parcel split. The committee reviews draft comments on these applications; the meeting is advisory and no final decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• LEO Cottages: 216-unit built-for-rent community at 2405 82ND Avenue Vero Beach (Advenir Azora Development, LLC)
• Casablanca Subdivision: 8-lot single-family subdivision plus 1 multi-family building with 4 units at 1035 9th Street SW Vero Beach
• Sam's Club Fueling Station Relocation: new fueling station west of existing at 5565 20TH Street Vero Beach; existing station to be demolished and replaced with parking
• Vero West Business Park – Tract C: petition to abandon publicly dedicated rights-of-way at 9875 State Road 60 Vero Beach
• Land Trust 1008: creation of 2 separate parcels by DOT rerouting 82ND Avenue at 82ND Avenue & 9TH Street SW Vero Beach

Economic Development Council

The Economic Development Council will meet to discuss a local jobs grant program and a proposed hospital. The council will also receive reports from the Indian River Chamber of Commerce and an agricultural update.

• Local Jobs Grant Program Application
• Proposed Hospital Presentation
• Agricultural update regarding the Pasture Mealy Bug
• Indian River Chamber of Commerce report

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request for a business park and proposed amendments to tree protection regulations. The body will also review minutes from the September 24, 2026, meeting.

• Request to rezone ± 1.82 acres from General Commercial (CG) to Light Industrial (IL) for Vero West Business Park, LLC
• Consideration of Land Development Regulation amendments to Chapter 927 regarding Tree Protection and Land Clearing Regulations

Vero Lake Estates Municipal Service Taxing Unit Advisory Committee

The committee will receive updates from Public Works regarding 104th Avenue and review the VLE map and roads. The meeting also includes time for committee and chairman matters and public comment.

• Update on 104th Avenue
• Review of VLE Map and Roads

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss the proposed AHAC 2026 Draft Report and an Attainable Housing RFQ. Members will provide local affordable housing action updates and propose meeting dates for 2027.

• Proposed AHAC 2026 Draft Report
• Attainable Housing RFQ
• 2027 Proposed Meeting Dates

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Children's Services Advisory Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board

MPO Citizen Advisory Committee

Board of County Commissioners

MPO Technical Advisory Committee

Children's Services Advisory Committee

Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)

Board of County Commissioners

Children's Services Advisory Committee

CSAC Needs Subcommittee

Children's Services Advisory Committee

CSAC Grants Subcommittee

Children's Services Advisory Committee

CSAC Grants Subcommittee

CSAC Needs Subcommittee

Children's Services Advisory Committee

CSAC Needs Subcommittee

Children's Services Advisory Committee

CSAC Grants Subcommittee

CSAC Grants Subcommittee

CSAC Grants Subcommittee

CSAC Grants Subcommittee

Children's Services Advisory Committee

Children's Services Advisory Committee

Children's Services Advisory Committee

CSAC Grants Subcommittee

Children's Services Advisory Committee

CSAC Grants Subcommittee

Children's Services Advisory Committee

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The Environmental Lands Acquisition Panel will meet to discuss land acquisition and water information. The agenda includes reviews of ranchland properties and potential cost-sharing for a specific nomination.

• Review of Raymond Darling letter regarding expedited review of ranchland properties
• Potential SJRWMD cost-share for the Buescher nomination
• Surface water information provided by Dr. Grant Gilmore
• Period 4 & 5 project discussion

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss land acquisition and various infrastructure projects. The meeting includes public hearings on a developers agreement and county code amendments.

• Sale agreement for +/- 161.87-acres of land known as the Hobart Scrub site
• Second public hearing for amended developers agreement with Pulte Home Company, LLC (Emerson Oaks PD)
• Public hearing for ordinance amending Indian River County Code Chapter 104
• Fourth amendment to facility lease agreement with Major League Baseball dba Verotown, LLC
• Bid award for Sandridge Golf Course Cart Barns Roof Replacement

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Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The Technical Review Committee will hold pre-application conferences for two development projects in Vero Beach. The committee will review plans for a multi-family housing project and a building renovation.

• Doc’s Landing: 12-unit multi-family workforce housing involving demolition and redevelopment of 3 parcels at 8725/8745/8763 64TH Avenue
• Premier Baptist Renovation: Roof replacement and structure addition at 4545 71ST Street

CSAC Needs Subcommittee

The Children's Services Advisory Committee (CSAC) Needs Assessment Subcommittee meets at 9:00 AM on October 15, 2026, at the Indian River County Administration Complex in Vero Beach. The agenda is largely procedural: call to order, roll call, quorum, agenda changes, and approval of July 21, 2026 minutes. New business covers a timeline for data, discussion of future community presenters, and site visits. A Community Services Director report and public comment are also scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from the July 21, 2026 meeting
• New business: timeline for data
• New business: discussion of future community presenters
• New business: site visits
• Community Services Director report on community impact, communication and engagement, and fiscal responsibility and governance

Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)

The Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization cancelled its meeting scheduled for October 14, 2026, according to a cancellation notice from MPO Staff Director Brian Freeman dated September 30, 2026. No agenda items, votes, or decisions are listed in the notice. The next MPO meeting is stated to be Wednesday, December 09, 2026.

• October 14, 2026 MPO meeting cancelled
• Next MPO meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 09, 2026
• Notice issued by MPO Staff Director Brian Freeman, AICP, dated September 30, 2026
• Notice copied to John Stoll

Children's Services Advisory Committee

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Planning and Zoning Commission

The Indian River County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special purpose workshop at 6:00 PM on Thursday, October 8, 2026, in Conference Room B1-501 of County Administration Building B, 1800 27th Street, Vero Beach. The single discussion item is consideration of Land Development Regulation (LDR) amendments to Chapter 911 regarding the West Oslo Overlay District. The agenda also includes a call to order, public comment limited to three minutes per speaker, and adjournment. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda; it is a workshop discussion.

• Workshop discussion on LDR amendments to Chapter 911 for the West Oslo Overlay District
• Public comment limited to three minutes per speaker unless the Chairman grants more time
• Meeting scheduled to adjourn no later than 11:00 PM unless extended or continued by commission vote
• Recording to be posted on IRCTV and YouTube after the workshop

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The Technical Review Committee will review several development applications on October 7, 2026. The meeting includes discussions regarding a new contractor trade facility, a large residential subdivision plat, and a new auto parts store.

• Site Plan for Kickingback LLC at 5715/5725 US Highway 1
• Final Plat for Venetian Grove Phase II at 1055 94th Avenue
• Site Plan for O’Reilly Auto Parts at 3800 9th Street SW

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Board of County Commissioners

The Indian River County Board of County Commissioners meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the County Administration Complex in Vero Beach. The board will hold public hearings on ordinances creating expedited permitting for economic development and affordable housing, amending the economic development tax exemption, and revising land development regulations on site plans and landscaping. It will also consider a developer presentation on hospital regulations at State Road 60 and 66th Avenue, plus a consent agenda of routine contracts, leases, and grant applications.

• Public hearing on an ordinance creating Section 902.13 for expedited permitting for economic development and affordable housing
• Public hearing on an ordinance amending Title XI, Chapter 1100, Economic Development Tax Exemption
• First public hearing on a developers agreement amendment with Pulte Home Company, LLC for Emerson Oaks PD
• Developer presentation on hospital regulations at State Road 60 and 66th Avenue, including increased building height and coverage
• Consent agenda includes rejecting bids for 2026031 Property Appraiser Office Renovation and awarding Bid 2026032 for a North County Library metal roof

MPO Citizen Advisory Committee

The Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization's Citizens Advisory Committee cancelled its meeting scheduled for October 6, 2026, according to a September 28, 2026 memorandum from MPO Staff Director Brian Freeman. No agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the notice. The next CAC meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 1, 2026.

• October 6, 2026 CAC meeting cancelled
• Next CAC meeting set for December 1, 2026
• Notice issued by MPO Staff Director Brian Freeman, AICP, dated September 28, 2026

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The Indian River County Technical Review Committee will hold a pre-application conference on October 5, 2026, to discuss a proposed 5-unit contractor trades building (8,112 square feet) with parking and stormwater improvements at 3155 61st Place, Vero Beach. The meeting is a preliminary review, not a final decision, and will be held in person or via Microsoft Teams at 1:30 pm.

• Proposed 5-unit contractor trades building (8,112 sq ft) at 3155 61st Place, Vero Beach
• Associated parking and stormwater improvements
• Applicant: LJA Engineering, Inc.
• Project name: Old Dixie Contractor Trades
• Pre-application conference, not a public hearing

Environmental Control Hearing Board

The Indian River County Environmental Control Hearing Board meets Oct. 1, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. at 1801 27th Street, Building A, Vero Beach, to consider seven alleged environmental health cases involving failing septic systems, laundry discharge, and an expired grease interceptor permit. The board will also approve draft minutes from Aug. 6, 2026, and take up board matters. The agenda lists case numbers and page ranges but does not state the outcome of any case.

• Case 613-26: Neilla V. Garcia Zeledon, 2405 84th Ct., Vero Beach — alleged ponding sewage and improperly maintained septic tank
• Case 614-26: Suzanne Kanter, 4580 77th Street, Vero Beach — alleged ponding sewage, laundry discharge, and improperly maintained septic tank
• Case 615-26: Anthony Gregory Stewart, 4410 38th AVE, Vero Beach — alleged violation of county ordinance Section 303.23 on permitting and inspections
• Case 616-26: Sean Patrick and Megan Elizabeth Dutton, 8055 97th Ave, Vero Beach — alleged expired operating permit and maintenance agreement
• Case 618-26: Vita Amanzio, 8585 105th Ave, Vero Beach — alleged expired operating permit and maintenance agreement

Code Enforcement Board

The Indian River County Code Enforcement Board meets on August 24, 2026, to hold quasi-judicial hearings on alleged code violations at properties across the county. The Board will decide whether violations exist, set correction deadlines, and may impose daily fines and costs that become liens against the properties. Cases include unlicensed contracting, no building permits, overgrown weeds, junk and debris, junk vehicles, boat/trailer and recreational vehicle storage, zoning use, and unsafe structures. The agenda also includes approval of the July 27, 2026 minutes and an attorney's overview of Board procedures.

• Case 2026050090: Hollingshead Materials LLC, 1400 10TH AV / 1000 HOLLINGSHEAD CIR, alleged unlicensed contracting, permits required, change-of-use site plan, and willful disregard of county ordinances
• Case 2026050013: Susan Kanter, 4580 77TH ST / 3010 11TH AVE, alleged unsafe structures and equipment under CHP 403.06
• Case 2024030034: Jada Lynn & Robbie R Plante, 6478 51ST AV, alleged no building permit in violation of Florida Building Code
• Case 2026020046: Tracy L Norris, 4355 23RD CT / 4365 23RD CT, alleged junk/trash/debris, vehicle parking/storage, junk vehicles, recreational vehicle illegal use, and zoning district use violations; some counts shown as complied or cancelled
• Case 2026060051: Gholam Reza Torkaman, 126 12TH PL SE / 470 12TH PL SW, alleged alteration of right-of-way without a valid permit

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The Indian River County Technical Review Committee will hold a pre-application conference to discuss six proposed developments, including wireless communications facilities, a commercial marketplace revision, an auto parts store, and a beach club remodel. These are preliminary discussions, not final approvals.

• Wireless tower at 10795 138th Ave, Fellsmere (KCI Technologies)
• 150-ft monopole at 5555 20th St, Vero Beach (Wal-Mart 931)
• 49,404 sq ft commercial revision at 4705 County Road 510 (Bridge Marketplace)
• 7,381 sq ft auto parts store south of 4495 US Highway 1 (AutoZone)
• Beach club remodel at 8850 Sea Oaks Circle (Sea Oaks POA)

MPO Technical Advisory Committee

MPO Technical Advisory Committee

The Indian River County MPO Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) has cancelled its September 25, 2026 meeting. The next TAC meeting is scheduled for Friday, December 4, 2026. This agenda consists solely of a cancellation notice and contains no items for discussion or decision.

• September 25, 2026 TAC meeting cancelled
• Next TAC meeting scheduled for December 4, 2026

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on preliminary plat approval for Beach Cove Phase 2, a 65-lot mobile home subdivision on 99th Street west of US Highway 1. The commission will also hold a legislative public hearing on amendments to Chapter 911 regarding the West Oslo Overlay District (WOOD). The agenda includes routine items like call to order, minutes approval, and adjournment.

• Beach Cove Phase 2: preliminary plat for 65-lot mobile home subdivision, 17.32-acre development area, 4.6 units/acre, RMH-8 zoning
• West Oslo Overlay District: LDR amendments to Chapter 911 (legislative public hearing)
• Approval of September 10, 2026 meeting minutes

MPO Bicycle Advisory Committee

The MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) will meet to approve minutes from a joint meeting, review a progress report on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, and consider roadway context classification. These items are for discussion or information, with no action required on the progress report or classification. The meeting is open to public comment.

• Approval of minutes from BPAC-CAC Joint Meeting, June 2, 2026
• Consideration of Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Progress Report (no action)
• Consideration of Roadway Context Classification (no action)
• Status report of MPO advisory committees
• Public comments

MPO Citizen Advisory Committee

Beach & Shore Preservation Advisory Committee

The Beach & Shore Preservation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss coastal division updates, Sebastian Inlet District updates, and the status of county beach parks. The committee will also approve minutes from the June 15, 2026 meeting. Public comment is invited on agenda items.

• Approval of minutes from June 15, 2026 regular meeting
• Coastal Division updates
• Update from the Sebastian Inlet District
• Status of County Beach Parks

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold its final budget hearing to adopt the FY 2026/2027 millage rates and budgets for all ad valorem funds, including the General Fund, MSTU, Emergency Services District, and Land Acquisition Bonds. They will also approve non-ad valorem dollar budgets for special revenue, debt service, capital projects, enterprise, and internal service funds. Public comments will be taken on each fund before votes. The Sheriff's recommended budget will be reviewed, with possible reductions and written notice of board action.

• General Fund: proposed millage 3.5475 (4.62% above rolled-back rate), budget $172,434,473
• MSTU: proposed millage 1.1506 (4.26% above rolled-back), budget $57,189,815
• Emergency Services District: proposed millage 2.3531 (4.29% above rolled-back), budget $78,839,816
• Land Acquisition Bonds: proposed millage 0.1238, budget $3,982,041
• Non-ad valorem budgets: Special Revenue $33,770,993; Capital Projects $52,069,989; Enterprise $130,126,755

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The Indian River County Technical Review Committee will discuss two major site plan applications at its September 16, 2026 meeting, held via Microsoft Teams. The committee will review draft comments on the proposals, which include an outdoor storage facility and a mall expansion. Both applications are quasi-judicial and will be discussed at 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. respectively.

• Site Plan Major for 45th Street Outdoor Storage at 4795 45th Street, Vero Beach, including paved access road, wet detention pond, and 8 stabilized storage yards
• Site Plan Major for Indian River Mall Phase II at 6200 20th Street, Vero Beach, involving demolition of part of the mall and construction of new retail buildings
• Both applications are quasi-judicial and will be discussed via Microsoft Teams with call-in options

Economic Development Council

The Economic Development Council will review presentations regarding development standards and future land use for the Oslo Corridor. The meeting also includes discussions on expedited permitting and tax exemption code revisions.

• Expedited Permitting Ordinance and Economic Development Tax Exemption Ordinance
• Oslo Corridor Development Standards
• Oslo Corridor Future Land Use Considerations
• Conceptual Reform to Development Review and Approvals

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on utility impact fees and right-of-way ordinance changes, and consider consent agenda items including the award of a bid for new Fire Station 15 construction. The board will also discuss developer agreements, code enforcement foreclosures, and various appointments.

• Public hearing on FY 2026/2027 Utility Services Impact Fee Rates
• Award of Bid 2026026 for New Fire Station 15 Construction
• Resolution cancelling taxes on 19.6-acre Jungle Trail Island Club Manor site (ELAP)
• Second public hearing for Amended and Restated Developers Agreement with Lawrence Land Holdings, LLC (Bluewater Bay)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 312 'Rights Of Way' sections 312.05, 312.06, 312.08, 312.11, 312.19

Environmental Land Acquisition Panel

The Environmental Lands Acquisition Panel will meet to discuss properties nominated during Nomination Periods 1-3 and 5, and to review informational items provided to staff. The panel will also vote on approving the minutes from the April 21, 2026 regular meeting. No final decisions on land acquisitions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Nomination Period 1-3 properties with County Attorney
• Discussion of Nomination Period 5 properties
• General discussion of informational items on nominations
• Approval of April 21, 2026 meeting minutes

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The Technical Review Committee will hold a pre-application conference to discuss three proposed developments: a 268-unit multifamily project, a kennel/training facility, and an organic processing site plan. These are preliminary discussions, not final decisions.

• 268-unit multifamily/townhome development at 9180 20th Street (Pointe Grand)
• 2,349 sq ft kennel, training, and manager office building at 6750 73rd Street (SouthPaw K9 Club)
• Site plan compliance for organic processing operation at 5300-5420 41st Street (Green Earth Industries)

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