Sebastian Council Weighs Major Rezoning for 180-Home Treasure Bay; Minutes Pending for Recent Meetings
Sebastian officials have a packed schedule of land-use decisions ahead, with the City Council scheduled to consider large-scale rezonings for hundreds of acres of new housing. Minutes from the most recent meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes listed below reflect what was on the agendas, not confirmed decisions.
City Council — June 24 (agenda only, minutes not yet published)
The council's agenda included public hearings on multiple rezoning and land use amendments. The largest item was a first reading of an ordinance to rezone 204 acres from agricultural to residential for the Treasure Bay PUD, which would allow 180 lots, along with a preliminary plat approval.
Also on the agenda:
- Public hearings on Habitat for Humanity rezonings on Concha Dr, Acorn Terr, and Tuxedo Terr, totaling approximately 9 acres to RS-10.
- A $593,280 contract selection of Doug Wilson Enterprises for ITB 26-12 cemetery building construction.
- A $45,760 purchase order to Atlantic Paving Co for intersection repair at Main St & US Hwy 1.
- An ordinance to approve charter amendments and ballot language for the November general election.
Because minutes are not yet published, it is not confirmed which items passed or how council members voted.
Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee — June 22 (agenda only, minutes not yet published)
The committee was scheduled to receive an update on a proposed 49% increase in parks impact fees to $1,453.88 per dwelling unit, which had already been recommended to City Council. The agenda also included an update on Riverview Park playground and splash pad design selection, with public input planned.
Project updates on the agenda:
- Main St. boat ramp: FBIP grant awarded, bid package ready for publication.
- Swing and Bench Park: permit and grant received, bid package ready.
- Hurricane Harbor: review of two-story concept renderings.
Planning & Zoning Commission — July 2
The July 2 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting was canceled. No items were discussed or decided.
Coming Up
City Council — July 8: Final readings on ordinances to annex properties and rezone land for Habitat for Humanity housing, plus a large-scale future land use amendment for 382 acres from agricultural to very low density residential (3 units/acre). The council will also vote on a 60-month Comcast internet contract for City Hall and Public Works, not to exceed $2,640.90 per month, and a floodplain management software agreement at $36,540. New business includes a CDBG annual action plan, a $57,500 housing rehabilitation contract, and a $99,865 LED retrofit for city buildings from NetZero USA.
Natural Resources Board — July 7: Agenda includes a $3,980 Beach Basket pilot program with Coastal Connections for beach debris collection, discussion of EPA PFAS "forever chemical" regulation changes, a single-use plastics reduction resolution presentation, and an update on Riverview Park shoreline expansion via oyster reef modules.
Residents can verify meeting details and access official documents through the City of Sebastian's website. Minutes from the June 22 and June 24 meetings should be published once approved by the respective bodies.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — 382-Acre Development, Habitat Rezonings Await Final Council Votes
Generated from official meeting agendas and minutes — every underlying document is linked from the city page. Read the primary source before you rely on a detail.