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Agenda Item # 12.B.
City Commission Regular Meeting - 5:05 PM
Meeting Date:
07/06/2026
Re
ORD26-012 - PZFLU2026-00001 HEC Selvitz FLUMA
Submitted For:
Kev Freeman

SUBJECT:

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 26-012: An Ordinance by the City Commission of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida; amending the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan to change the designation of two (2) parcels generally located at or near Selvitz Road and Glades Cut-Off Road from St. Lucie County Future Land Use of IND (Industrial) to City of Fort Pierce Future Land Use of HI (Heavy Industrial). SECOND READING

SUMMARY:

The applicant is requesting a Future Land Use Map Amendment (Small Scale) Designation to City FLU of Heavy Industrial from St. Lucie County FLU of Industrial, relating to a Voluntary Annexation, comprising two (2) parcels 2431-113-0002-000-1 and 2431-505-0000-200-2, being generally located at or near Selvitz Road and Glades Cut-Off Road, within the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, and representing approximately a combined 10.53 acres of land more or less. The subject property is within an established industrial corridor. The site is currently vacant and under County jurisdiction, with an existing Future Land Use designation of Industrial (IND).
The request is to assign a City Future Land Use designation of Industrial Heavy (HI) concurrent with annexation and zoning assignment.
Surrounding land uses include:
• North: FEC Railway corridor and County Industrial
• South/East/West: City industrial uses (I-1 zoning / Heavy Industrial FLU)
The amendment is intended to facilitate development of an industrial use consistent with heavy industrial classifications (e.g., asphalt production facility), which aligns with the established industrial character of the corridor.
Pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes:
• The amendment is internally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
• The request does not exceed the maximum intensity of the Industrial land use category.
• Public facilities are available or will be provided concurrent with development.
• The amendment supports Orderly Growth and Efficient Land Use Patterns.
Conclusion
The proposed Future Land Use amendment is consistent with the requirements of Section 163.3177, F.S., governing Comprehensive Plan amendments.
The site is within an established industrial corridor:
The amendment does not promote urban sprawl It supports clustered industrial development It promotes efficient transportation and infrastructure use.

RECOMMENDATION:

The proposed annexation:
  • Meets all statutory requirements under Florida law
  • Is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan
  • Can be adequately served by public infrastructure
  • Supports orderly growth and economic development
Staff recommend that the City Commission APPROVE the request for Voluntary Annexation.
 

ALTERNATIVES:

Approve with alternative recommendation.
Or
Deny
 

RESPONSIBLE STAFF:

Kev Freeman, Planning Director,

COORDINATED WITH:

Technical Review Committee.
Planning Board.
City Attorney's Office

Fiscal Impact

Budgeted Y/N:
N

OTHER INFORMATION:

  • Expansion of municipal tax base
  • Supports industrial employment and economic activity
  • Utilizes existing infrastructure efficiently

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