Edgewater City Council to consider sign code, chicken regulations, and property acquisitions at Monday meeting
Edgewater residents will see a busy City Council meeting Monday, July 6, where officials are set to vote on a new city-wide sign code, rules for keeping backyard chickens, and the annexation of several parcels. The council will also hold a special meeting to review proposed charter amendment language. Meanwhile, the Community Redevelopment Agency meets the same day to consider buying two properties on East Park Avenue for a combined $340,000.
Recent meetings
The City Council held two workshops on June 25, both with agenda items only and no minutes yet published. The first covered a stormwater impact fee study and a discussion of extraordinary circumstances related to the fees. The second reviewed a utility rate and impact fee study, as well as the fiscal year 2027 enterprise funds budget. No votes were taken.
Upcoming meetings: July 6
Community Redevelopment Agency
The CRA board will consider purchasing a residential building at 117 E. Park Avenue for $180,000 and a vacant land parcel at 123 E. Park Avenue for $160,000.
City Council – Regular meeting
Council members will vote on several ordinances:
- **Ordinance 2026-O-06**: A new city sign code.
- **Ordinance 2026-O-12**: Permitting chickens in residential areas.
- **Contract**: Approval of a $139,000 contract for GSR Control Valve Replacement.
- **Annexation and rezoning**: Parcels west of Starboard Avenue, and rezoning of 1711, 1715, and 1717 Edgewater Drive to residential.
City Council – Special meeting (immediately after regular)
The council will discuss and select the official language and ballot summary for proposed charter amendments. No public hearing or binding vote is scheduled.
Other upcoming meetings
- **July 7 – Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate**: Hearings for commercial and residential violations, including Edgewater Auto Spa at 1829 S. Ridgewood Avenue and several other properties.
- **July 8 – City Council workshops**: One workshop reviewing the June 12 stormwater impact fee study and extraordinary circumstances, and another reviewing the FY27 Governmental Funds Budget.
Coming up
Meetings worth attending this week:
- Monday, July 6: CRA (time TBD) and City Council regular/special meetings.
- Tuesday, July 7: Code Enforcement hearings.
- Wednesday, July 8: City Council budget and stormwater workshops.
All meetings are open to the public. Agendas and minutes are available on the city’s website.
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