Gulf Breeze Council to weigh $190M in housing bonds; Board of Adjustment hears garage variance
The Gulf Breeze City Council meets Monday, July 6, and will consider resolutions authorizing up to $190 million in tax-exempt bonds for two multifamily housing projects, along with a new five-year contract for red-light and school zone cameras and a $6 million sewer grant agreement with Santa Rosa County.
Recent meeting: Board of Adjustment, June 23
The Board of Adjustment held a public hearing on a variance request from Laura and Christian Savoie to build a garage addition at 52 Highpoint Drive. The proposed roof eaves would encroach about 1.6 feet into the side yard setback and 2.7 feet into the front yard setback. Staff recommended approval, finding the encroachment minimal and due to site-specific constraints. The minutes of that meeting have not yet been published, so the board’s decision is not available at this time.
Upcoming City Council meeting, July 6
Housing bonds
Two resolutions (16-2026 and 17-2026) would authorize the city to issue up to $80 million in tax-exempt bonds for Langston Hughes Lake Como housing and up to $110 million for Aura at Silver Lake housing. The bonds are typically used to finance affordable or workforce housing developments. The council will take a first reading of the ordinances.
Lot splits
The council will also hold a first reading of an ordinance that would create an administrative process allowing lot splits for single-family residential properties. Currently, such splits may require a more involved review.
Camera enforcement contract
A five-year agreement with NovoaGlobal would continue or establish red-light and school zone camera enforcement in the city. The contract terms are on the agenda for action.
Sewer grant
The city is set to accept a sub-recipient grant of $6,002,948 from Santa Rosa County for the West Bayshore STS (sewer) project.
Other items
Several change orders for utility projects are also listed on the consent agenda.
Coming up
- **City Council Regular Meeting** — Monday, July 6, 2026. The meeting will cover the bond resolutions, lot split ordinance, camera contract, and grants. Check the city’s website for the time and location.
- **Future Board of Adjustment meetings** — not yet scheduled; July 23 meeting minutes are pending.
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