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Agenda Item # 12.C.
City Commission Regular Meeting - 5:05 PM
Meeting Date:
07/06/2026
Re
ORD2026-013 PZZAM2026-00001 HEC Selvitz ZONING
Submitted For:
Kev Freeman

SUBJECT:

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 26-013: An Ordinance by the City Commission of the City of Fort Pierce amending the City's Zoning Atlas, rezoning two (2) parcels consisting of approximately 10.53 acres combined, and being generally located at or near Selvitz Road and Glades Cut-Off Rd, Fort Pierce, Florida, from St. Lucie County Zoning of IH (Industrial Heavy) to City of Fort Pierce Zoning of I-3 (Heavy Industrial). SECOND READING

SUMMARY:

The subject properties (Parcel ID#'s 2431-113-0002-000-1;and  2431-505-0000-200-2), consist of approximately 10.53 acres located along the west side of Selvitz Road within an established industrial corridor. The site is currently vacant and under the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County, with an existing zoning designation of Industrial Heavy (IH).
The applicant is requesting a Zoning Atlas Amendment to assign a City zoning designation of I-3 (Heavy Industrial) concurrent with annexation and City Future Land Use assignment of Heavy Industrial.
The surrounding area is characterized by industrial development, including light and heavy industrial uses, warehouse facilities, and utility infrastructure. The site is bordered by City industrial zoning districts (I-1 and I-3), as well as a Florida East Coast rail corridor to the north.
The proposed zoning will facilitate development of an asphalt manufacturing facility, which is consistent with both County IH and City I-3 zoning classifications.
  • The proposed zoning is consistent with the assigned Future Land Use designation (by separate Ordinance).
  • I-3 zoning is compatible with surrounding industrial districts.
  • The request represents a translation zoning (County IH to City I-3), not an increase in intensity.
The Planning Board heard the request at their May 11th, 2026, Meeting and recommended that the City Commission APPROVE the Amendment to the City’s Zoning Atlas.


 

RECOMMENDATION:

The proposed rezoning is:
  • Consistent with Florida Statutes Chapters 163 and 171
  • Consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan
  • Compatible with surrounding industrial land uses
  • Represents a logical zoning assignment within City limits
  • Adequate public facilities are available
  • No Land Development Code conflicts identified
Staff recommend that the City Commission APPROVE the request for an Amendment to the City’s Zoning Atlas.
 

ALTERNATIVES:

Approve with alternative recommendation (Zoning Category)
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:

  • Annexation and zoning will contribute to an expanded municipal tax base
  • Supports industrial job creation and economic growth
  • Facilitates redevelopment of underutilized industrial land

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