Martin County, FL

Board of County Commissioners

The Martin County Board of County Commissioners meets on 10/6/26 at 9:00 AM at the John F. Armstrong Wing, Blake Library, 2351 SE Monterey Road, Stuart. The agenda is a joint meeting with the City of Stuart Commissioners, the Martin County School Board, and the Village of Indiantown Council. The only substantive agenda item listed is a joint meeting packet (27-0040); the agenda text does not describe any specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances to be acted on.

• Joint meeting of the County Commission, City of Stuart Commission, Martin County School Board, and Village of Indiantown Council
• Agenda item 27-0040: Joint Meeting Packet.pdf
• Public comments period
• Meeting held at the John F. Armstrong Wing, Blake Library, 2351 SE Monterey Road, Stuart

Board of County Commissioners

The Martin County Board of County Commissioners meets on 10/13/26 to consider a first public hearing on an ordinance creating a temporary interim planning period and moratorium on applications for large-scale data centers in unincorporated Martin County, following an August 25, 2026 Board direction to staff. The Board will also hold a quasi-judicial hearing on a second request by Kanner/96th Street Investments, LLC for certification of property as an agricultural enclave, with a draft resolution to deny attached. Routine consent items include a warrant list for disbursements made September 14-27, 2026, several proclamations, and two requests to initiate Future Land Use Map amendments for County-owned properties.

• PH-1: First public hearing on an ordinance establishing a temporary interim planning period and moratorium on large-scale data center applications in unincorporated Martin County
• PHQJ-1: Second request by Kanner/96th Street Investments, LLC for agricultural enclave certification under Sections 163.3162 and 163.3164, Florida Statutes; a draft resolution to deny is attached
• CNST-8: Request to initiate a Future Land Use Map amendment for the ±57.44-acre County-owned Sheriff's Shooting Range property at the northeast corner of SW 84th Avenue and SW Busch Street
• CNST-9: Request to initiate a Future Land Use Map amendment for the ±2.09-acre County-owned Banner Lake parcel near SE Lantana Avenue
• DEPT-3: Request to approve an Interlocal Agreement with the Florida Inland Navigation District for removal of approximately 98,442 cubic yards of Crossroads dredge material from the St. Lucie Inlet Impoundment Basin

Tourist Development Council

El consejo revisará informes financieros y recibirá actualizaciones sobre los sectores turísticos locales. Los temas de discusión incluyen el Arts Council of Martin County, la Treasure Coast Sports Commission y la industria marina.

• Actualización del Arts Council of Martin County
• Actualización de la Treasure Coast Sports Commission
• Actualización de la industria marina
• Revisión del informe financiero

Port Salerno Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Port Salerno Neighborhood Advisory Committee meets Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Port Salerno Civic Center, 4950 Anchor Avenue. The agenda includes approval of the August 13, 2026 minutes, a presentation on Rodlou Landings, and project updates. Time is set aside for public, member, and staff comments, with speakers given 3 minutes each. The agenda text does not include details of what the Rodlou Landings presentation or project updates will cover.

• Approval of minutes for the August 13, 2026 meeting
• Presentation: Port Salerno - Rodlou Landings (agenda item 27-0098)
• Port Salerno - Project Updates (agenda item 27-0096)
• Public comment period with 3 minutes per speaker
• Meeting held at Port Salerno Civic Center, 4950 Anchor Avenue

Board of County Commissioners

The Martin County Board of County Commissioners will hold its final public hearing on the FY 2026/27 budget, along with several other public hearings and quasi-judicial items. The board will also consider consent agenda items including contracts, easements, and proclamations, as well as a settlement in a personal injury lawsuit and an ordinance amending indigent health care rules.

• Final FY 2026/27 budget public hearing (PH-3)
• Public hearing on proposed TRICO settlement in Pamela Sheldon White v. Martin County (Case No. 25001319CAAXMX)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 163 (Health Care for Indigents) to comply with HB 4007
• Revised major final site plan for 120-foot stealth wireless tower at 10581 SW Pratt-Whitney Road, Stuart
• Interlocal agreement with St. Lucie County for recyclable materials processing

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Martin County Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to approve the August 24, 2026 minutes, hear a presentation on NE Church Street parking design concepts, review capital projects, and set 2027 meeting dates. The agenda also includes a recap of Florida Redevelopment Week. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker.

• Approval of minutes from August 24, 2026
• Presentation: NE Church Street parking design concepts
• Capital projects review for September 28, 2026
• Proposed 2027 meeting dates
• Florida Redevelopment Week recap

Rio Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Rio Neighborhood Advisory Committee will review and approve its meeting minutes, hear public comments, and receive staff updates on the Rio Benches and Bike Rack project and the Rio Infill Sewer Project, including construction progress and the next street for sewer installation. The committee will also hear about Martin County CRA's participation in Florida Redevelopment Week.

• Approval of minutes from July 23, 2026 meeting
• Update on Rio Benches and Bike Rack project
• Rio Infill Sewer Project update: construction progress and next street for sewer installation
• Recap of Florida Redevelopment Week (Sept 14-18) participation by Martin County CRA

Public Safety Coordinating Council

The Martin County Public Safety Coordinating Council is holding its regular quarterly meeting. The agenda consists of routine updates from local law enforcement, courts, probation, schools, and health agencies, followed by public comment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Sheriff's Office update
• Jail update
• 19th Circuit Court update with Judge, State Attorney, and Public Defender
• Probation updates for felony and county cases
• School District and Career Source updates

Construction Industry Licensing Board

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on a revised major final site plan for an unmanned 120-foot stealth wireless telecommunications facility on a leased portion of a 4.3-acre parcel at 10581 SW Pratt-Whitney Road in Stuart. The request also includes a Certificate of Public Facilities Exemption. The agenda includes no other substantive items; it is otherwise procedural.

• Revised major final site plan for 120-foot stealth wireless tower (T134-006)
• Location: 10581 SW Pratt-Whitney Road, southeast corner of SW Pratt-Whitney Road and SW Bulldog Way
• Request for Certificate of Public Facilities Exemption
• Quasi-judicial hearing with due process rights for parties

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Martin County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with a largely procedural agenda: approving the July 16th minutes, taking public comment, and discussing old and new business. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of July 16th minutes (item 27-0059)
• Public comment period (three-minute limit)
• Discussion of next meeting date and location

Environmental Lands Oversight Committee

Tourist Development Council

El consejo revisará informes financieros y escuchará presentaciones sobre los sectores turísticos locales. Los temas de discusión incluyen el Arts Council of Martin County, la Treasure Coast Sports Commission y una actualización de la industria marina.

• Presentación del Arts Council of Martin County
• Presentación de la Treasure Coast Sports Commission
• Actualización de la industria marina

Library Board of Trustees

The Martin County Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, receive a report from the Friends of the MCLS, and discuss old business including volunteer hours, the work plan, and advocacy. New business includes a presentation on back-to-school resources by library staff, followed by the director's report and trustee comments.

• Approval of August 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comments with 3-minute limit
• Report from Friends of the MCLS, Inc. by President Sheila Leach
• Back to School Resources presentation by Michelle Boyar and Jennifer Salas
• Director's report by Jennifer Salas

Board of County Commissioners

The Martin County Commission will hold the first of two public hearings on the fiscal year 2026/2027 budget, along with a public hearing on a proposed settlement in a personal injury lawsuit. The board will also consider two quasi-judicial zoning atlas amendments, one for a 0.69-acre lot in an industrial area and another for a 108.1-acre property in Hobe Sound. Several routine consent items include interlocal agreements, proclamations, and a towing rate adjustment.

• First FY 2026/2027 budget public hearing (PH-2)
• Public hearing on proposed TRICO settlement in Gerald A. Prevatt v. Martin County (PH-1)
• Zoning change for Croc Enterprises, LLC: 0.69 acres from M-2 to LI (PHQJ-1)
• Zoning change for Hobe Sound Business Park LLC: 108.1 acres to GI (PHQJ-2)
• Renewed interlocal agreement with Town of Sewall's Point for building services (CNST-7)

Hobe Sound Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Hobe Sound Neighborhood Advisory Committee will conduct its regular meeting at the Hobe Sound Community Center. The group will consider approval of the July 8, 2026 meeting minutes and receive a presentation on the Open Space Plan. Public comment and member updates are also scheduled.

• Approval of July 8, 2026 meeting minutes
• Presentation of the Hobe Sound NAC Open Space Plan

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee

The Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee will meet to receive updates from advisory members and specialty courts. The agenda includes reviews of Martin County overdose and Narcan statistics, overdose fatality reviews, and updates regarding opioid settlement dollars.

• Martin County Overdose and Narcan Statistics update
• Opioid Settlement Dollars updates
• Overdose Fatality Review update
• Specialty Court updates

Local Planning Agency

The Martin County Local Planning Agency will hold quasi-judicial proceedings regarding two rezoning applications. These requests involve changing land classifications to industrial districts for properties in Stuart and Hobe Sound.

• Rezoning request for 2988 SE Monroe Street from M-2 Industrial to LI Limited Industrial
• Rezoning request for 108.1 acres from A-1 Small Farms and M-1 Industrial to GI General Industrial
• Certificate of Public Facilities Exemption request for 2988 SE Monroe Street
• Certificate of Public Facilities Exemption request for Hobe Sound Business Park LLC property
• Approval of July 16, 2026, and August 6, 2026, meeting minutes

Jensen Beach Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Jensen Beach Neighborhood Advisory Committee will meet to review a parking design concept for NE Church Street. The committee will also approve minutes from the May 6, 2026, meeting and receive staff updates.

• NE Church Street parking design concept
• Approval of May 6, 2026, meeting minutes
• Staff updates

Construction Industry Licensing Board

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on the Martin Commerce Park PUD final site plan, including seven buildings totaling about 485,084 square feet on a 121.95-acre portion of a 167.18-acre property. The board will also consider consent items such as approving local housing assistance plans, a submerged lands lease renewal, and several property transfers, plus a public hearing on the SHIP annual report.

• Martin Commerce Park PUD final site plan (M164-011) for 7 buildings, ~485,084 sq ft, 121.95 acres
• Approval of Local Housing Assistance Plans FY 2023-2026 & 2026-2029 (SHIP)
• Sovereignty Submerged Lands Lease renewal with 2 GPS Inc. in Port Salerno
• Transfer of 1.0124-acre surplus property at 16870 SW Charleston St to Village of Indiantown
• Adoption of resolution for future acquisitions of environmentally sensitive parcels in Poinciana Gardens via tax deed sales

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Martin County Community Redevelopment Agency is meeting to review and potentially approve the Golden Gate CRA Open Space Plan, which aims to increase green space and community amenities. The board will also receive a monthly update on active capital projects and approve minutes from the July 27, 2026 meeting.

• Golden Gate CRA Open Space Plan presentation and discussion
• Monthly capital projects review
• Approval of July 27, 2026 meeting minutes

Library Board of Trustees

The Martin County Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports from the Friends of the MCLS and the Library Director. Old business includes volunteer hours, work plan, and advocacy. New business is a budget review by the director.

• Approval of June 17, 2026 minutes; July 15 meeting cancelled
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes
• Report from Friends of the MCLS, Inc. by President Sheila Leach
• Budget review led by Library Director Jennifer Salas
• Director's report by Jennifer Salas

Old Palm City Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Old Palm City Neighborhood Advisory Committee will review and vote on the June 15, 2026 meeting minutes, hear a request for alternative compliance for a medical office building, and receive updates on the Old Palm City sewer and water project and Mapp Road landscaping. Public comments are also scheduled.

• Approval of June 15, 2026 meeting minutes
• Alternative compliance request for Spears Medical: 6,012 sq ft medical office at SW Mapp Road and SW 28th Street
• Update on Old Palm City sewer and water improvement project
• Update on Mapp Road landscaping after freeze damage

Historic Preservation Board

The Martin County Historic Preservation Board is meeting to approve the minutes from June 15, 2026, and to discuss two old business items: a proposal for a historic architectural survey and potential Florida Historical Marker opportunities. Public comment will be heard. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Approval of minutes from June 15, 2026
• Discussion of Historic Architectural Survey Proposal (Item 26-1080)
• Discussion of Florida Historical Marker Opportunities (Item 26-1081)

Port Salerno Neighborhood Advisory Committee

Board of County Commissioners

The Martin County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on several quasi-judicial items, including a major final site plan for a wireless telecommunications tower on SW 96th Street and a request to certify an agricultural enclave. The board will also consider adopting resolutions for utility easements along SW Kansas Avenue and NE Indian River Drive, and releasing a unity of title for a commercial property.

• Adoption of utility easement along SW Kansas Avenue in Stuart
• Adoption of utility easement from IM 02 Jensen LLC along NE Indian River Drive in Jensen Beach
• Release of unity of title for Lot 24, Block 2, SPS Commercial Center
• Public hearing on major final site plan for SW 96th Street monopine wireless telecommunications facility tower
• Request for certification of agricultural enclave for Kanner/96th Street Investments, LLC

The Board of County Commissioners approved a major final site plan for a telecommunications tower on SW 96th Street. The Board also authorized multiple large-scale service contracts, including debris removal and pump station replacement, and updated the list of county properties available for affordable housing auctions.

• Approved SW 96th Street Monopine wireless tower site plan (5-0)
• Directed staff to issue building permit following Article 10 appeal (3-2)
• Approved multiple FDEP funding requests and budget adjustments (5-0)
• Approved disaster debris removal and pump station replacement contracts (5-0)
• Updated list of county properties for affordable housing auction (5-0)
• Approved utility easement on SW Kansas Avenue (unanimous via consent)
• Approved utility easement along NE Indian River Drive (unanimous via consent)
• Withdrew request for agricultural enclave certification

Local Planning Agency

The Martin County Local Planning Agency will consider approving a major final site plan for a 120-foot wireless telecommunications facility on SW 96th Street in Stuart. The quasi-judicial proceeding includes a request for a Certificate of Public Facilities Exemption. The board will also vote to approve minutes from the June 18, 2026 meeting.

• SW 96th Street Monopine Tower Major Final Site Plan (K049-004) — 120-foot stealth-design wireless telecom facility
• Certificate of Public Facilities Exemption request for the tower project
• Approval of June 18, 2026 meeting minutes

Golden Gate Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Golden Gate Neighborhood Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from its June 1, 2026 meeting, disclose conflicts of interest, and hear a presentation on the Golden Gate Open Space Plan. The public may speak for three minutes each on any topic, and staff will provide updates on neighborhood matters.

• Approval of minutes from June 1, 2026 meeting
• Presentation of Golden Gate Open Space Plan
• Public comments (3 minutes per speaker)
• Staff updates on neighborhood issues

Tourist Development Council

El consejo revisará informes financieros y recibirá actualizaciones sobre organizaciones locales. Los temas de discusión incluyen el Arts Council, la Treasure Coast Sports Commission y la industria marina.

• Informe financiero por Shannon McCarthy
• Actualización del Arts Council of Martin County
• Actualización de la Treasure Coast Sports Commission
• Actualización de la Marine Industry

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings to set fiscal year 2027 solid waste assessment rates and discuss ordinances regarding park fishing and road speed limits. The meeting includes quasi-judicial hearings on development agreements and zoning amendments for several properties.

• Public hearing for FY2027 single-family and multi-family curbside solid waste assessment rates
• Proposed zoning change for 1.93 acres at 3101 SE Federal Highway from Industrial to Limited Industrial
• Proposed PUD zoning agreement for the 72-acre Paradise Lake project south of SE 138th Street
• Amendment to the Newfield Development Agreement regarding a 125-acre environmental parcel
• Utility easement grant to the City of Stuart for the Airport Operations Building at Witham Field

The Board of County Commissioners approved multiple land acquisitions for environmental protection and various zoning agreements. The Board also tabled an ordinance regarding fishing regulations in county parks to allow for language revisions.

• Approved 2027 solid waste assessment resolution (5-0)
• Tabled ordinance amending park fishing regulations (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amending street, road, and bridge regulations (5-0)
• Approved Newfield development agreement amendment (5-0)
• Approved Paradise Lake PUD zoning with $50,000 donation to Community Land Trust (5-0)
• Approved Brew Horizons LLC zoning change (5-0)
• Approved acquisition of 2.70-acre parcel north of SW Blue Water Way (5-0)
• Approved acquisition of ten parcels in Poinciana Gardens (5-0)

Public Art Advisory Committee

The Public Art Advisory Committee will review and approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss a temporary sculpture exhibition in Gazebo Park. The agenda also includes updates on program and project activities.

• Approval of May 18, 2026 minutes
• Discussion of temporary sculpture exhibition in Gazebo Park
• Program and project updates

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency will review and approve the minutes from the June 22, 2026 meeting. Staff will present the FY 2026 third‑quarter report for the board’s information. A monthly review of active capital projects, including the New Monrovia Park project, will be conducted. The board will discuss and vote on proposed language that would restrict sales of improved properties after completion of Investment Program projects.

• Approval of June 22, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of FY 2026 3rd quarter report
• Capital projects review – includes New Monrovia Park
• Discussion of Investment Program Grant Agreement with added sales‑restriction language