Martin County, FL

Jensen Beach Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from September 2, 2026, and establish the meeting schedule for 2027. The agenda also includes staff updates and opportunities for public comment.

• Approval of September 2, 2026 meeting minutes
• Establishment of 2027 meeting dates
• Staff updates

Animal Care and Control Oversight Board

The Animal Care and Control Oversight Board will review potential increases to animal control civil penalties following a change in Florida Statutes. The board will also receive a TNVR update and discuss new animal licensing software.

• Discussion of increasing maximum civil penalties from $500 to $2,500 for first violations, $5,000 for second, and $7,500 for subsequent violations
• TNVR update from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office
• Discussion regarding the procurement of animal licensing software
• Approval of April 2, 2026 meeting minutes
• Proposed 2027 meeting dates for April 8 and November 4

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will consider three requests involving site plan approvals and a code amendment. These include new commercial and recreational developments in Stuart, Hobe Sound, and Indiantown.

• Revised major final site plan for a 7,152 square foot Mavis Tires & Brakes at 6410 S Kanner Highway
• Proposed amendment to Hobe Sound Community Redevelopment Code to allow 60-foot light fixtures for institutional recreational facilities
• Major final site plan for Martin County Fairgrounds at 19100 SW Citrus Boulevard, including a 20,000-square-foot arena and four barns

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a major final site plan for the Martin County Fair and several zoning and land development amendments. The meeting includes discussions on airport strategic planning, railroad quiet zones, and the acceptance of a 129.75-acre environmental land donation.

• Major final site plan for Martin County Fairgrounds at 19100 SW Citrus Boulevard
• Rezoning of 0.98 acres at 454, 458, and 500 SW Salerno Road from R-2 to WGC
• Proposed 60-foot light fixture height limit for recreational facilities in Hobe Sound
• Acceptance of a 129.75-acre environmental parcel donation from Mattamy Palm Beach LLC
• Revised site plan for a 7,152 square foot Mavis Tires & Brakes store at 6410 South Kanner Highway

Tourist Development Council

The council will review financial reports and receive updates on local tourism sectors. Discussion items include the Arts Council of Martin County, the Treasure Coast Sports Commission, and the marine industry.

• Arts Council of Martin County update
• Treasure Coast Sports Commission update
• Marine Industry update
• Financial report review

Tourist Development Council

The Tourist Development Council is meeting to discuss financial matters and receive updates from local tourism-related organizations. The agenda includes action items regarding the Arts Council of Martin County and the Treasure Coast Sports Commission.

• Financial report by Shannon McCarthy
• Arts Council of Martin County update by Nancy Turrell
• Treasure Coast Sports Commission update by Rick Hatcher
• Marine Industry Update by Michele Miller

Construction Industry Licensing Board

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding a moratorium on large-scale data centers and adjustments to utility water and wastewater rates. The body will also consider the issuance of up to $80 million in utilities system revenue bonds.

• Proposed moratorium on large-scale data centers in unincorporated Martin County
• Issuance of up to $60 million in revenue bonds (Series 2026A) and $20 million in refunding bonds (Series 2026B)
• Rezoning of 0.98 acres at 454, 458, and 500 SW Salerno Road from R-2 to WGC
• Site plan for new 111,650 square foot Martin County Operations Facility at 2251 SW Kanner Highway
• Voluntary Early Separation Incentive Program offering up to 20 weeks of base pay to eligible employees

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Martin County Community Redevelopment Agency will consider a land development regulation text amendment for the Boys and Girls Club. The board will also review the Hobe Sound CRA Open Space Plan and property tax facts and figures.

• Boys and Girls Club land development regulation text amendment
• Hobe Sound CRA Open Space Plan
• Amendment 3 facts and figures regarding property tax
• FY 2026 4th Quarter Report
• Capital Projects Review

Airport Noise Advisory Committee

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to nominate and select its officers. The agenda includes a Sunshine Law and ethics overview provided by the Assistant County Attorney and a resolution to honor Flory Anzueto.

• Nomination and selection of officers
• Sunshine Law and Ethics Overview by Assistant County Attorney Joseph Baron
• Resolution of Appreciation Honoring Flory Anzueto
• Report from the Friends of the MCLS, Inc.

Historic Preservation Board

The board will review applications for Florida historical markers and propose meeting dates for 2027. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from August 17, 2026.

• Florida Historical Marker Application for Captain Sewall House
• Florida Historical Marker Application for Log Cabin
• Proposed 2027 meeting dates

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will meet to discuss a rezoning request for three parcels adjacent to the Saint Lucie Waterway. The body will also review minutes from the September 3, 2026 meeting.

• Rezoning request (S200-002) for Stuart Yacht Corporation to change three parcels from R-2 Single Family District to Waterfront General Commercial (WGC)

Hobe Sound Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Hobe Sound Neighborhood Advisory Committee will meet to discuss a Land Development Regulations (LDR) text amendment regarding the Boys & Girls Club. The committee will also consider the meeting schedule for 2027.

• Boys & Girls Club LDR text amendment presentation
• Approval of September 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Proposed 2027 meeting dates

Board of County Commissioners

The Martin County Board of County Commissioners meets on 10/13/26 to consider a first public hearing on an ordinance creating a temporary interim planning period and moratorium on applications for large-scale data centers in unincorporated Martin County, following an August 25, 2026 Board direction to staff. The Board will also hold a quasi-judicial hearing on a second request by Kanner/96th Street Investments, LLC for certification of property as an agricultural enclave, with a draft resolution to deny attached. Routine consent items include a warrant list for disbursements made September 14-27, 2026, several proclamations, and two requests to initiate Future Land Use Map amendments for County-owned properties.

• PH-1: First public hearing on an ordinance establishing a temporary interim planning period and moratorium on large-scale data center applications in unincorporated Martin County
• PHQJ-1: Second request by Kanner/96th Street Investments, LLC for agricultural enclave certification under Sections 163.3162 and 163.3164, Florida Statutes; a draft resolution to deny is attached
• CNST-8: Request to initiate a Future Land Use Map amendment for the ±57.44-acre County-owned Sheriff's Shooting Range property at the northeast corner of SW 84th Avenue and SW Busch Street
• CNST-9: Request to initiate a Future Land Use Map amendment for the ±2.09-acre County-owned Banner Lake parcel near SE Lantana Avenue
• DEPT-3: Request to approve an Interlocal Agreement with the Florida Inland Navigation District for removal of approximately 98,442 cubic yards of Crossroads dredge material from the St. Lucie Inlet Impoundment Basin

Board of County Commissioners

The Martin County Board of County Commissioners meets on 10/6/26 at 9:00 AM at the John F. Armstrong Wing, Blake Library, 2351 SE Monterey Road, Stuart. The agenda is a joint meeting with the City of Stuart Commissioners, the Martin County School Board, and the Village of Indiantown Council. The only substantive agenda item listed is a joint meeting packet (27-0040); the agenda text does not describe any specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances to be acted on.

• Joint meeting of the County Commission, City of Stuart Commission, Martin County School Board, and Village of Indiantown Council
• Agenda item 27-0040: Joint Meeting Packet.pdf
• Public comments period
• Meeting held at the John F. Armstrong Wing, Blake Library, 2351 SE Monterey Road, Stuart

Port Salerno Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Port Salerno Neighborhood Advisory Committee meets Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Port Salerno Civic Center, 4950 Anchor Avenue. The agenda includes approval of the August 13, 2026 minutes, a presentation on Rodlou Landings, and project updates. Time is set aside for public, member, and staff comments, with speakers given 3 minutes each. The agenda text does not include details of what the Rodlou Landings presentation or project updates will cover.

• Approval of minutes for the August 13, 2026 meeting
• Presentation: Port Salerno - Rodlou Landings (agenda item 27-0098)
• Port Salerno - Project Updates (agenda item 27-0096)
• Public comment period with 3 minutes per speaker
• Meeting held at Port Salerno Civic Center, 4950 Anchor Avenue

Board of County Commissioners

The Martin County Board of County Commissioners will hold its final public hearing on the FY 2026/27 budget, along with several other public hearings and quasi-judicial items. The board will also consider consent agenda items including contracts, easements, and proclamations, as well as a settlement in a personal injury lawsuit and an ordinance amending indigent health care rules.

• Final FY 2026/27 budget public hearing (PH-3)
• Public hearing on proposed TRICO settlement in Pamela Sheldon White v. Martin County (Case No. 25001319CAAXMX)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 163 (Health Care for Indigents) to comply with HB 4007
• Revised major final site plan for 120-foot stealth wireless tower at 10581 SW Pratt-Whitney Road, Stuart
• Interlocal agreement with St. Lucie County for recyclable materials processing

The Board of County Commissioners approved the final budget for FY 2026/2027 and the corresponding Strategic Plan. Other actions included updating the indigent health care ordinance and approving several grants and infrastructure contracts.

• Approved Final FY 2026/2027 Budget MSTUs (various votes)
• Approved FY 2026-2027 Strategic Plan (4-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1278 amending health care for indigents (5-0)
• Approved Port Salerno Peninsula Resurfacing contract (5-0)
• Remanded Building Permit No. BLD2025080317 to staff for review (3-2)
• Approved revised Comprehensive Planning and Growth Management fee schedules (5-0)
• Appointed Chester Edwards, Michael Dooley, and Sarah Hernandez to Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-9.44 revising the Purchasing Manual (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Martin County Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to approve the August 24, 2026 minutes, hear a presentation on NE Church Street parking design concepts, review capital projects, and set 2027 meeting dates. The agenda also includes a recap of Florida Redevelopment Week. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker.

• Approval of minutes from August 24, 2026
• Presentation: NE Church Street parking design concepts
• Capital projects review for September 28, 2026
• Proposed 2027 meeting dates
• Florida Redevelopment Week recap

Rio Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Rio Neighborhood Advisory Committee will review and approve its meeting minutes, hear public comments, and receive staff updates on the Rio Benches and Bike Rack project and the Rio Infill Sewer Project, including construction progress and the next street for sewer installation. The committee will also hear about Martin County CRA's participation in Florida Redevelopment Week.

• Approval of minutes from July 23, 2026 meeting
• Update on Rio Benches and Bike Rack project
• Rio Infill Sewer Project update: construction progress and next street for sewer installation
• Recap of Florida Redevelopment Week (Sept 14-18) participation by Martin County CRA

Public Safety Coordinating Council

The Martin County Public Safety Coordinating Council is holding its regular quarterly meeting. The agenda consists of routine updates from local law enforcement, courts, probation, schools, and health agencies, followed by public comment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Sheriff's Office update
• Jail update
• 19th Circuit Court update with Judge, State Attorney, and Public Defender
• Probation updates for felony and county cases
• School District and Career Source updates

Construction Industry Licensing Board

Environmental Lands Oversight Committee

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on a revised major final site plan for an unmanned 120-foot stealth wireless telecommunications facility on a leased portion of a 4.3-acre parcel at 10581 SW Pratt-Whitney Road in Stuart. The request also includes a Certificate of Public Facilities Exemption. The agenda includes no other substantive items; it is otherwise procedural.

• Revised major final site plan for 120-foot stealth wireless tower (T134-006)
• Location: 10581 SW Pratt-Whitney Road, southeast corner of SW Pratt-Whitney Road and SW Bulldog Way
• Request for Certificate of Public Facilities Exemption
• Quasi-judicial hearing with due process rights for parties

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Martin County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with a largely procedural agenda: approving the July 16th minutes, taking public comment, and discussing old and new business. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of July 16th minutes (item 27-0059)
• Public comment period (three-minute limit)
• Discussion of next meeting date and location

Tourist Development Council

The council will review financial reports and hear presentations regarding local tourism sectors. Discussion items include the Arts Council of Martin County, the Treasure Coast Sports Commission, and a marine industry update.

• Arts Council of Martin County presentation
• Treasure Coast Sports Commission presentation
• Marine Industry update

Library Board of Trustees

The Martin County Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, receive a report from the Friends of the MCLS, and discuss old business including volunteer hours, the work plan, and advocacy. New business includes a presentation on back-to-school resources by library staff, followed by the director's report and trustee comments.

• Approval of August 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comments with 3-minute limit
• Report from Friends of the MCLS, Inc. by President Sheila Leach
• Back to School Resources presentation by Michelle Boyar and Jennifer Salas
• Director's report by Jennifer Salas

Board of County Commissioners

The Martin County Commission will hold the first of two public hearings on the fiscal year 2026/2027 budget, along with a public hearing on a proposed settlement in a personal injury lawsuit. The board will also consider two quasi-judicial zoning atlas amendments, one for a 0.69-acre lot in an industrial area and another for a 108.1-acre property in Hobe Sound. Several routine consent items include interlocal agreements, proclamations, and a towing rate adjustment.

• First FY 2026/2027 budget public hearing (PH-2)
• Public hearing on proposed TRICO settlement in Gerald A. Prevatt v. Martin County (PH-1)
• Zoning change for Croc Enterprises, LLC: 0.69 acres from M-2 to LI (PHQJ-1)
• Zoning change for Hobe Sound Business Park LLC: 108.1 acres to GI (PHQJ-2)
• Renewed interlocal agreement with Town of Sewall's Point for building services (CNST-7)

The Board tentatively approved various MSTU and enterprise funds for the FY 2026/2027 budget. It also approved a zoning change to LI for the entire Hobe Sound Business Park LLC property. Additionally, the Board directed staff to update the development sign policy.

• Tentatively approved FY 2026/2027 budget funds for various MSTUs and Enterprise Funds (votes varied)
• Approved rezoning of Hobe Sound Business Park LLC property to LI (3-2)
• Approved zoning amendment for Croc Enterprises, LLC (5-0)
• Directed staff to update development sign policy (5-0)
• Approved Yard Trash Processing Transport and Management contract (5-0)
• Appointed Teena White, Samantha Suffich, and Amanda Zeigler to Library Board of Trustees (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 26-9.1 adjusting towing and storage maximum rates (Consent)
• Approved renewed interlocal agreement with Town of Sewall’s Point for building services (Consent)

Hobe Sound Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Hobe Sound Neighborhood Advisory Committee will conduct its regular meeting at the Hobe Sound Community Center. The group will consider approval of the July 8, 2026 meeting minutes and receive a presentation on the Open Space Plan. Public comment and member updates are also scheduled.

• Approval of July 8, 2026 meeting minutes
• Presentation of the Hobe Sound NAC Open Space Plan

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee

The Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee will meet to receive updates from advisory members and specialty courts. The agenda includes reviews of Martin County overdose and Narcan statistics, overdose fatality reviews, and updates regarding opioid settlement dollars.

• Martin County Overdose and Narcan Statistics update
• Opioid Settlement Dollars updates
• Overdose Fatality Review update
• Specialty Court updates

Local Planning Agency

The Martin County Local Planning Agency will hold quasi-judicial proceedings regarding two rezoning applications. These requests involve changing land classifications to industrial districts for properties in Stuart and Hobe Sound.

• Rezoning request for 2988 SE Monroe Street from M-2 Industrial to LI Limited Industrial
• Rezoning request for 108.1 acres from A-1 Small Farms and M-1 Industrial to GI General Industrial
• Certificate of Public Facilities Exemption request for 2988 SE Monroe Street
• Certificate of Public Facilities Exemption request for Hobe Sound Business Park LLC property
• Approval of July 16, 2026, and August 6, 2026, meeting minutes

Jensen Beach Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Jensen Beach Neighborhood Advisory Committee will meet to review a parking design concept for NE Church Street. The committee will also approve minutes from the May 6, 2026, meeting and receive staff updates.

• NE Church Street parking design concept
• Approval of May 6, 2026, meeting minutes
• Staff updates

Construction Industry Licensing Board

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on the Martin Commerce Park PUD final site plan, including seven buildings totaling about 485,084 square feet on a 121.95-acre portion of a 167.18-acre property. The board will also consider consent items such as approving local housing assistance plans, a submerged lands lease renewal, and several property transfers, plus a public hearing on the SHIP annual report.

• Martin Commerce Park PUD final site plan (M164-011) for 7 buildings, ~485,084 sq ft, 121.95 acres
• Approval of Local Housing Assistance Plans FY 2023-2026 & 2026-2029 (SHIP)
• Sovereignty Submerged Lands Lease renewal with 2 GPS Inc. in Port Salerno
• Transfer of 1.0124-acre surplus property at 16870 SW Charleston St to Village of Indiantown
• Adoption of resolution for future acquisitions of environmentally sensitive parcels in Poinciana Gardens via tax deed sales

The Board of County Commissioners voted to seek a one-year moratorium on hyperscale data centers to allow for further legal research. The Board also approved several land acquisitions, housing assistance plans, and various board appointments.

• Directed staff to bring forward a one-year moratorium on hyperscale data centers (4-1)
• Approved Local Housing Assistance Plans FY 2023-2026 & 2026-2029 (5-0)
• Approved Martin Commerce Park PUD plat infrastructure final site plan (5-0)
• Approved SHIP 23/24 annual report (5-0)
• Appointed Victoria Sica to the Value Adjustment Board (5-0)
• Appointed five members to the Neighborhood Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Appointed four members to the Industrial Development Authority Board (5-0)
• Approved Martin County Library System 2027-2029 Long Range Services Plan (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Martin County Community Redevelopment Agency is meeting to review and potentially approve the Golden Gate CRA Open Space Plan, which aims to increase green space and community amenities. The board will also receive a monthly update on active capital projects and approve minutes from the July 27, 2026 meeting.

• Golden Gate CRA Open Space Plan presentation and discussion
• Monthly capital projects review
• Approval of July 27, 2026 meeting minutes

Library Board of Trustees

The Martin County Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports from the Friends of the MCLS and the Library Director. Old business includes volunteer hours, work plan, and advocacy. New business is a budget review by the director.

• Approval of June 17, 2026 minutes; July 15 meeting cancelled
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes
• Report from Friends of the MCLS, Inc. by President Sheila Leach
• Budget review led by Library Director Jennifer Salas
• Director's report by Jennifer Salas