TO: Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John Titkanich, Jr.; County Administrator
FROM: Chris Balter; Planning and Development Services Director
DATE: May 27, 2025
SUBJECT: Ordinance Establishing a One-Year Temporary Moratorium on Zoning
Changes and Comprehensive Plan Amendments in the Oslo Corridor Study
Area
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It is requested that the data and recommendations herein be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its regular meeting scheduled for June 17, 2025.
BACKGROUND
At its May 20, 2025, meeting, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) identified the need for comprehensive planning and regulatory updates tailored to the Oslo Corridor, a high-interest development area currently lacking cohesive land use designations and design standards consistent with the County’s long-term vision.
To support a structured and coordinated planning approach, staff has drafted the attached ordinance imposing a one-year temporary moratorium on zoning changes and comprehensive plan amendments within the unincorporated portions of Indian River County designated as the Oslo Corridor Study Area.
The purpose of the moratorium is to provide staff with the necessary time to:
- Evaluate and revise Future Land Use (FLU) designations;
- Develop corridor-specific development guidelines; and
- Establish architectural and urban design standards to ensure cohesive growth.
Temporary moratoria are recognized as best practices in planning and zoning, allowing jurisdictions to pause uncoordinated development while sound policies and regulatory frameworks are crafted. The proposed ordinance is consistent with Florida law and aligns with guidance from the American Planning Association.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
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