Clermont meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Clermont officials weighed budget, zoning rules, and retirement settlement in recent meetings

Clermont's City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Police Officers Retirement Plan Board each met in the past two weeks to discuss the next fiscal year's budget, proposed land development changes, and a settlement agreement. Minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, so outcomes and vote tallies are not available; the following reflects what was on each agenda.

City Council budget workshops (July 7 and July 8)

The City Council held two workshop sessions — one on July 7 and another on July 8 — to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget. Both meetings were listed as discussion-only, with no votes scheduled. The Council reserved the right to adjust the agenda. Because minutes are not yet published, no details on the budget figures discussed are available from the official record.

Planning and Zoning Commission (July 7)

The Planning and Zoning Commission was scheduled to consider three substantive items:

• **Resolution 2026-021R** — a Conditional Use Permit to allow a CityVet veterinary clinic within a Planned Unit Development.
• **Ordinance 2026-025 and Resolution 2026-022R** — an amendment to the Land Development Code adopting Chapter 129, titled Outdoor Lighting and Dark Sky Standards.
• **Ordinance 2026-026** — an amendment increasing the public hearing notification distance from 150 feet to 450 feet for surrounding property owners.

The commission was also scheduled to approve minutes from its June 2, 2026 meeting. No vote tallies or outcomes are available because minutes have not been published.

Police Officers Retirement Plan Board of Trustees (July 9)

The Police Officers Retirement Plan Board of Trustees met at Clermont City Hall with remote access via Zoom. The agenda listed a proposed settlement agreement for discussion, along with other business. Public comments were accepted via email during the meeting. The board's next meeting is scheduled for August 26, 2026. No details on the settlement terms or any actions taken are available from the published record.

Coming up

Code Enforcement Hearing(s) — July 20, 2026. The Code Enforcement Board will hear cases involving fire alarm systems, refuse, unsafe structures, and infestation violations at multiple properties. The board will also consider a request for a fine reduction at 3224 Sailing Pier Ave. Specific cases on the agenda include:

• Fire alarm system and sign violations at 16311 SR 50 (Woodspring Suites)
• Nuisance and unfit occupancy violations at 308 N Bloxom Ave.
• Development permit and refuse violations at 3033 Santa Maria Ave.
• Unlawful structure and infestation violations at 990 W. Montrose St.

Residents seeking official outcomes from the July 7, 8, and 9 meetings should watch for published minutes on the City of Clermont website, as agendas alone do not confirm what was decided.

Clermont officials weigh next budget, dark sky lighting rules, and police retirement settlement

Clermont residents saw a busy stretch of public meetings the week of July 7, with the City Council holding two budget workshops, the Planning and Zoning Commission taking up three land-use items, and the Police Officers Retirement Plan Board of Trustees discussing a proposed settlement agreement. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, outcomes and vote tallies are not yet available in the public record.

City Council Budget Workshops

The City Council held workshops on July 7 and July 8 to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget. Both meetings were listed as discussion-only sessions with no votes scheduled. The council reserved the right to adjust the agenda. No dollar figures, proposed tax rates, or specific budget line items were included in the available agenda materials.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission met July 7 to consider three items:

• **Resolution 2026-021R** — A conditional use permit to allow a CityVet veterinary clinic in a Planned Unit Development.
• **Ordinance 2026-025 and Resolution 2026-022R** — A land development code amendment to adopt Chapter 129, Outdoor Lighting and Dark Sky Standards.
• **Ordinance 2026-026** — An amendment to increase the public hearing notification distance from 150 feet to 450 feet for surrounding property owners.

The commission was also scheduled to approve minutes from its June 2, 2026 meeting and discuss non-agenda items. Vote tallies and whether each ordinance or resolution passed are not yet available, as minutes have not been published.

Police Officers Retirement Plan Board of Trustees

The Police Officers Retirement Plan Board of Trustees met July 9 at Clermont City Hall, with electronic participation available via Zoom. The agenda listed a proposed settlement agreement for discussion, along with other board business. Public comments were accepted via email during the meeting. The board's next meeting is scheduled for August 26, 2026. Details of the settlement agreement were not included in the available agenda materials.

What This Means for Residents

The budget workshops signal the start of Clermont's annual budget process for the fiscal year that begins October 1, 2026. Residents who want to follow spending and tax-rate decisions should watch for future council meetings where formal votes are scheduled.

The Planning and Zoning Commission items could affect neighborhood lighting rules, how nearby property owners are notified of hearings, and whether a veterinary clinic can operate in a Planned Unit Development. Residents interested in any of those topics can check the city's official agenda and minutes portal for recorded outcomes once minutes are published.

Coming Up

No upcoming public meetings are listed in the available data for the next 14 days. Residents should check the City of Clermont's official website for any meetings added after this report was compiled.