Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application (PZCON2025-00007) for a Conditional Use to increase the occupancy of an existing Detox Facility from fourteen (14) to sixteen (16) clients 912 Avenue I, Fort Pierce, FL.  The property is zoned Medium Density Residential (R-4). Parcel ID: 2403-707-0009-000-6.
 

Request for review of an application for a Conditional Use (No New Construction) to increase the occupancy of an existing Detox Facility from fourteen (14) to sixteen (16) clients.

The subject site is located at 912 Avenue I in Fort Pierce, FL. It is comprised of approximately 0.56 acres of land and identified by the parcel number 2403-707-0009-000-6. The existing future land use (FLU) designation is Medium Density Residential (RM), and the zoning classification is Medium Density Residential Zone (R-4). The property currently consists of a one-story, 8-bedroom, 5-bathroom Detox Facility built in 1987. Residential uses primarily surround the home; all single-family homes and three (3) vacant parcels. Immediately to the north, west, and south are single-family and multi-family residences. The southwest and east consist of vacant parcels.

Live Oak Detox is a licensed, short-term residential detoxification facility offering medically monitored withdrawal services in a structured, secure environment. The facility provides medical detoxification and individualized and group-based therapeutic support during the initial stabilization period of recovery from substance use. The facility is licensed under the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), accredited by The Joint Commission, and intends to be compliant with all State and City regulations.



 

The proposed Conditional Use (No New Construction) application adheres to the requirements of the City Land Development Code and guidelines of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Therefore, Staff recommends APPROVAL of the requested application with the following condition:
 

1. Additional parking requirements are waived if the use and business are continuously maintained.

 
 

• Approval with alternative conditions
• Denial

Historic Preservation Officer/Senior Planner

Technical Review Committee
Planning Board