LaBelle, Florida

Regular Commission Meeting

The LaBelle City Commission will hold public hearings on several zoning variances and special exceptions, including allowing a restaurant to sell alcohol within 750 feet of a school at 139 E. Hickpochee Ave, a vehicle service station at 682 S. Main St, a variance to reduce minimum living area at 230 Riviera Vista Blvd, a pole sign variance at 1860 W. Hickpochee Ave, and a right-of-way vacation. The consent agenda includes awards for design-build services for the animal control shelter and CMAR contracts for drinking water and wastewater treatment plant upgrades, along with routine approvals of minutes, check register, and staff reports.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2026-14: special exception to allow alcohol sales near a school at 139 E. Hickpochee Ave
• Public hearing on Resolution 2026-15: special exception for vehicle service station at 682 S. Main St
• Public hearing on Resolution 2026-13: variance to reduce minimum living area to 1,800 sq ft at 230 Riviera Vista Blvd
• Public hearing on Resolution 2026-16: variance to allow pole sign at 1860 W. Hickpochee Ave
• Consent agenda includes Notice of Award/Recommendation CMAR Drinking Water Improvement Project and CMAR Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades

Local Planning Agency Meeting

The LaBelle Local Planning Agency will discuss and potentially recommend three ordinances: a comprehensive plan text and map amendment (Ordinance 2026-08), a small-scale future land use map amendment for a 1.58-acre tract near West Yeomans Avenue (Ordinance 2026-01), and a corresponding zoning map amendment (Ordinance 2026-02). The small-scale amendment would change the designation from 'Downtown District' to 'Commercial' and the zoning from PUD/DBD to PUD. These items are up for consideration at the July 9, 2026 meeting.

• Ordinance 2026-08 – comprehensive plan text and map amendments to multiple elements and the Future Land Use Map
• Ordinance 2026-01 – small-scale comprehensive plan amendment for 1.58+/- acres near West Yeomans Avenue, from Downtown District to Commercial
• Ordinance 2026-02 – zoning map amendment for same tract from Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Downtown Business District (DBD) to PUD

City Commission Budget Workshop Cancelled

City Commission Budget Workshop

City Commission Budget Workshop Cancelled

City Commission Budget Workshop Cancelled

Local Planning Agency Meeting

The Local Planning Agency will hold public hearings and consider two ordinances: one to amend the Future Land Use Map from Downtown District to Commercial, and another to rezone the property from Planned Unit Development and Downtown Business District to Planned Unit Development. The tract is located near West Yeomans Avenue and North Main Street. The agency will recommend action to the City Commission.

• Ordinance 2026-01: Small-scale comprehensive plan amendment for 1.58+/-acre tract from Downtown District to Commercial designation.
• Ordinance 2026-02: Zoning map amendment for same tract, changing from Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Downtown Business District (DBD) to PUD.
• Public hearing and vote on both ordinances.

Regular Commission Meeting

The LaBelle City Commission will hold second readings of ordinances to annex a 74+/- acre property and amend the future land use map for an 84.04+/- acre property, both south of W SR 80 Road and north of Helms Road, to "Outlying Mixed Use." Other items include a presentation on the National League of Cities Prenatal to 3 Initiative, approval of a fire department hardening contract, discussion of water system improvements and civic center conversion, and a resolution assessing childcare access barriers.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2026-05 annexing 74+/- acres south of W SR 80 Road and north of Helms Road
• Second reading of Ordinance 2026-06 amending future land use map for 84.04+/- acres to "Outlying Mixed Use"
• ITB 2026-01 LaBelle Fire Department Hardening and Addition Contract with DEC Contracting Group Inc
• Resolution 2026-12 approving assessment of childcare programs, issues, and barriers
• Discussion of LaBelle Drinking Water System Improvements Change Order No. 1

Regular Commission Meeting

The LaBelle City Commission will hold first readings on two ordinances to annex an 84-acre property south of SR 80 and amend the future land use map to 'Outlying Mixed Use.' Second readings are scheduled for a PUD amendment on KMJ Investments and changes to special exception uses in the SR 80 Overlay District. The agenda also includes consent items such as check register approval, minutes, and a resolution updating the public records request policy, plus non-public hearing items like a land transfer, funding requests, and traffic calming devices.

• ORDINANCE 2026-05 (first reading) – Annexation of a 74+/-acre property south of W SR 80 Road and north of Helms Road
• ORDINANCE 2026-06 (first reading) – Small-scale comprehensive plan amendment to designate the same property as 'Outlying Mixed Use'
• ORDINANCE 2025-09 (second reading) – Amendment to KMJ Investments Planned Unit Development on a 2+/-acre property north of SR 80
• RESOLUTION 2026-11 – Authorizing financial responsibility for a community artistic feature under the Bridge Street Bridge on Desoto Avenue
• ITB 2026-01 – Award recommendation for LaBelle Fire Department hardening and addition

Regular Commission Meeting

The City Commission will vote on Resolution 2026-07 authorizing up to $20 million in water and sewer revenue bonds for system improvements. They will also hold first readings of two ordinances: one amending conditions for the KMJ Investments Planned Unit Development near State Road 80, and another adjusting special exception uses in the State Road 80 Overlay District. The consent agenda includes routine approvals and a contract with Four Waters Engineering.

• Resolution 2026-07: up to $20M water and sewer revolving credit bond for system improvements
• Ordinance 2025-09 (first reading): amending conditions for KMJ Investments PUD on 2+ acres near State Road 80
• Ordinance 2026-07 (first reading): amending special exception uses in State Road 80 Overlay District
• Consent agenda: March check register, staff reports, WWTP master lift station repairs, Four Waters Engineering contract
• Non-public hearing items: Mavis Tires architectural review, LDRC funding request, and animal control update

City Commission LDRC Workshop

The City Commission will hold an LDRC workshop to discuss the committee's mission and vision, review workplan items including the Captain Hendry House, Ft. Thompson Parklet, and solar lighting installation, and consider a contract between the LDRC and the city. Public comment will be taken, and next steps will be identified.

• Review of workplan for Captain Hendry House
• Ft. Thompson Parklet development discussion
• Solar lighting installation project review
• LDRC and City Contract review
• Downtown events planning

The commission reviewed draft mission and vision statements for the LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Commission (LDRC) and its proposed work plan. No formal decisions were made during this workshop. Commissioners deferred a request to increase LDRC annual funding from $21,000 to approximately $60,000 to upcoming budget workshops. The commission directed the LDRC to submit written funding proposals and will schedule a separate workshop to discuss transitioning the Swamp Cabbage Festival.

• Deferred LDRC funding increase request ($21,000 to ~$60,000) to budget workshops
• Requested LDRC submit written funding proposals with financial statements
• Directed LDRC to refine draft mission and vision statements
• Scheduled future joint workshop for Swamp Cabbage Festival transition
• Noted general support for exploring Certified Local Government designation

Local Planning Agency Meeting

The Local Planning Agency will discuss and possibly recommend approval of three ordinances. Two involve a 74-acre annexation and an 84-acre comprehensive plan amendment for properties south of W SR 80 and north of Helms Road, changing the future land use from county "Multi-Use" to city "Outlying Mixed Use". A third ordinance would amend the Land Development Code to revise special exception uses in the State Road 80 Overlay District.

• Ordinance 2026-05: Annexation of a 74+/-acre property south of W SR 80 and north of Helms Road into city limits, with existing land use and zoning unchanged until further ordinance.
• Ordinance 2026-06: Small-scale comprehensive plan amendment for an 84.04+/-acre property in the same area, changing future land use from unincorporated county "Multi-Use" to city "Outlying Mixed Use".
• Ordinance 2026-07: Amendment to Chapter 4, Article V, Section 4-82 of the Land Development Code, altering uses that require special exception approval in the State Road 80 Overlay District.

Regular Commission Meeting

The LaBelle City Commission will consider approving a $20 million water and sewer bond to finance system improvements. A second reading of an ordinance amending conditions for the LaBelle Riverside Planned Unit Development is scheduled. The consent agenda includes check registers, minutes, a fireworks agreement, and a fire department hardening bid. Additionally, tree removal permits and a special event permit are up for discussion.

• Resolution 2026-07 authorizing up to $20,000,000 in Water and Sewer Revolving Credit Bond for improvements
• Ordinance 2026-08 (second reading) amending conditions for LaBelle Riverside Planned Unit Development
• Tree removal permit applications for 277 E Hickpochee Ave and SR 80/Captain Hendry
• Zambelli Fireworks Proposal & Agreement on consent agenda
• ITB 2026-01 LaBelle Fire Department – Hardening and Addition on consent agenda

The commission approved a bridge financing plan for utility improvements using First Bank and United Community Bank, with First Bank in first position. Fire department hardening was approved 4-1, and a fireworks contract was renegotiated for up to $25,000 (4-1). Several other items were approved, including tree removal permits, a school zone, GIS mapping, a PUD fee reduction, sewer line upsizing, a contract amendment, and museum pest control funding. A planned unit development ordinance (2026-08) was continued for further review and neighborhood notification.

• Approved bridge financing with First Bank and United Community Bank (unanimous)
• Approved ITB 2026-01 LaBelle Fire Department hardening and addition (4-1)
• Approved renegotiating fireworks contract for no more than $25,000 (4-1)
• Approved tree removal permits for 277 E Hickpochee Ave and SR 80/Captain Hendry with payments in lieu
• Continued Ordinance 2026-08 for Riverside PUD with re-advertising and neighborhood notification (unanimous)
• Approved establishing school zone on JC Lyons Drive (unanimous)
• Approved GIS mapping subject to attorney review of grant conditions (unanimous)
• Approved reducing PUD submittal fee for Sola Vie development to $68,000 deposit (unanimous)

Local Planning Agency Meeting

The Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing and consider two ordinances for a 1.58-acre tract north and south of West Yeomans Avenue, west of North Main Street. Ordinance 2026-01 proposes changing the future land use map designation from Downtown District to Commercial. Ordinance 2026-02 proposes amending the zoning map from Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Downtown Business District (DBD) to PUD. The meeting is scheduled for February 12, 2026.

• Ordinance 2026-01: Small-scale comprehensive plan amendment to change future land use from Downtown District to Commercial for a 1.58-acre tract.
• Ordinance 2026-02: Zoning map amendment from PUD and DBD to PUD for the same tract.
• The property is generally located north and south of West Yeomans Avenue, north of West Hickpochee Avenue, and west of North Main Street.

The Local Planning Agency voted unanimously to continue two ordinances that would rezone a 1.58-acre tract from Downtown District to Commercial and amend the zoning map accordingly. No final decision was made on the ordinances themselves; the matter was postponed for further review.

• Unanimously voted to continue Ordinance 2026-01 (comprehensive plan amendment) to a future meeting (4-0)
• Unanimously voted to continue Ordinance 2026-02 (zoning map amendment) to a future meeting (4-0)

Regular Commission Meeting

The LaBelle City Commission will consider several items at its regular meeting, including public hearings on an ordinance amending conditions for the LaBelle Riverside Planned Unit Development, a variance for a side setback at 990 Tropicana Street, and an extension of a special exception for a car wash at 240 & 250 Selma Daniels Avenue. Non-public hearing items include a tree removal permit, a temporary event application, a waste connections rate adjustment, and discussion of permitted uses in the State Road 80 Overlay District. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, staff reports, a water main extension agreement, a fire department pension true-up, vehicle disposition, and a resolution authorizing a State Revolving Fund loan application.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-08 amending LaBelle Riverside PUD conditions south of Cowboy Way
• Public hearing on variance for 5-foot side setback at 990 Tropicana Street (requires 7.5 feet)
• Public hearing on extension of special exception for car wash at 240 & 250 Selma Daniels Avenue
• Non-public hearing on State Road 80 Overlay District permitted uses (Section 4-87.3)
• Consent item: Resolution 2026-06 authorizing State Revolving Fund loan application for water projects

City Commission Special Meeting

The LaBelle City Commission holds a special meeting with a single new business item: a beer and wine request from the Swamp Cabbage Committee. No other business is on the agenda.

• Swamp Cabbage Committee beer and wine request

The LaBelle City Commission approved a request from the Swamp Cabbage Committee to allow beer sales and liquor samples at the event. The approval allows the festival to sell beer and distribute liquor samples using a hand-stamp tracking system. The measure passed 3-2.

• Approved beer sales and liquor samples for the Swamp Cabbage event (3-2)

City Commission Comprehensive Plan Workshop

The City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss the Comprehensive Plan Update. No specific proposals, votes, or details are listed in the agenda.

• Comprehensive Plan Update (discussion only, no specifics provided)

Local Planning Agency Meeting

The Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing to consider two ordinances related to a Wawa development: Ordinance 2026-01 (Comprehensive Plan Amendment) and Ordinance 2026-02 (Planned Unit Development). These are the only substantive items on the agenda; the rest is procedural.

• Ordinance 2026-01: WAWA CPA
• Ordinance 2026-02: WAWA PUD

The Local Planning Agency voted unanimously to continue both Ordinance 2026-01 (WAWA CPA) and Ordinance 2026-02 (WAWA PUD) to the February 12, 2026 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Continued Ordinance 2026-01 (WAWA CPA) and Ordinance 2026-02 (WAWA PUD) to February 12 meeting (unanimous)

Regular Commission Meeting

The LaBelle City Commission will hold public hearings on a special exception for a religious assembly in the B-1 zoning district and a variance for an accessory structure at 950 W. Lincoln Avenue. Other business includes presentations on bridge financing for capital improvement grants and drawbridge painting, as well as voting on consent agenda items such as the design-build shortlist for the animal control shelter and the Helms Road water main extension award.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2026-01: special exception for a church in the B-1 zoning district north of Jaycee Lions Drive
• Public hearing on Resolution 2026-02: variance for rear and side setbacks at 950 W. Lincoln Avenue
• Bridge Financing for Capital Improvement Grants presentation
• RFQ/RFP 2025-01 design-build services shortlist for LaBelle Animal Control Shelter Phase One
• Recommendation of award for ITB 2025-02 Helms Road Water Main Extension