Deltona, FL

City Commission

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will hold pre-application meetings for two projects. The body is discussing a proposed self-storage facility and a single-family residence project.

• Pre-application for a +/-53,908 SF self-storage facility at 273 Enterprise Rd (PAR26-0034)
• Pre-application for a single-family residence on 43 acres at Tudor Street (PAR26-0033)

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will review various property maintenance, zoning, and fire code violations. The body is tasked with determining corrective actions for residential and commercial properties across Deltona.

• Fire safety deficiencies at 1000 Integra Myst Boulevard regarding alarms and sprinklers
• Permit violations for fences and accessory structures at AV-East, 2289 Rabenton Road, and 1478 Courtland Boulevard
• Property maintenance issues including damaged signs and windows at 820 Deltona Boulevard
• Right-of-way violations involving railroad ties at 1995 Montfort Lane and grass maintenance at 3510 Patron Avenue
• Retention pond waste and lighting violations at 596 Courtland Boulevard

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss revisions to a temporary moratorium on data centers and consider a collective bargaining agreement for firefighters. The body is also reviewing several consent items including employee health benefits and architectural service awards.

• Collective Bargaining Agreement with International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2913 (2026-2029)
• Proportionate fair share payment of $113,637.32 for Dairy Queen at 2953 Howland Boulevard
• Proposed reduction of a commercial property fine from $54,450.00 to $8,500.00
• Public hearing for right-of-way vacation at 468 Sullivan Street
• Award of architectural and engineering services to five firms per RFQ #26025

Special City Commission Meeting

The Deltona City Commission convened a special meeting to hold an executive session regarding negotiations for a proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement with the firefighters union. The session was closed to the public as permitted by Florida statute, with only specific city officials and the negotiating team present. No public votes or decisions were recorded in the agenda text.

• Executive session to discuss proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement with I.A.F.F., Local 2913 (Firefighters Union)
• Session closed to public and general employees per Florida Statute 447.605(1)
• Negotiating team included City Manager Dale Dougherty, City Attorney Zack Good, and Fire Chief Stephen Cousins

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a meeting that includes several test items. The body will consider the approval of prior meeting minutes and the disposal of surplus equipment that is no longer useful or damaged.

• Approval of minutes from prior meeting
• Approval of the disposal of surplus equipment

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will meet to discuss a proposed zoning map amendment. The board is considering a request to change the zoning designation for four parcels of land.

• Ordinance No. 17-2026: Rezoning 18.13 acres at 830 N. State Road 415 from Rural Residential (RR) to Heavy Commercial District (C-3)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will meet to discuss committee business and review a draft of the 2026 AHAC Report. The meeting includes a public forum for comments on agenda items.

• Approval of August 18, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of the draft 2026 AHAC Report

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission and Planning & Zoning Board will hold a joint workshop to continue reviewing the Comprehensive Plan Update. The session will cover proposed goals and policies for transportation, housing, property rights, and future land use. No formal action will be taken during this meeting.

• Review of Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Workshop 8
• Discussion of Future Land Use, Transportation, Housing, and Property Rights Elements

The City Commission and Planning & Zoning Board held a joint workshop to discuss the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Discussions covered mixed-use zoning, transportation mobility, and housing elements. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

Special City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will consider awarding a contract for the Lake Windsor Stormwater Force main Relocation. The project aims to upsize and relocate an aging 8-inch force main to improve repair access and pumping operations.

• Resolution No. 2026-95 to award Lake Windsor Stormwater Force main Relocation to GPS Civil Construction, Inc. for $1,059,391.00
• Project spending ceiling of $1,618,770 including contingencies

The City Commission approved Resolution No. 2026-95 to award a competitively bid contract for the Lake Windsor Stormwater Force main Relocation. The project utilizes American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) funds.

• Approved Resolution No. 2026-95 to award Lake Windsor Stormwater Force main Relocation to GPS Civil Construction, Inc. (6-0)

City Commission

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee approved the final site plan for the project at 2551 N. Normandy Blvd. The approval is subject to five conditions, including compliance with the Development Order and obtaining all necessary building permits.

• Approved final site plan SP26-0004 for 2551 N. Normandy Blvd. (unanimous)

Development Review Committee

The Deltona Development Review Committee meets October 8, 2026 for pre-application and informational reviews of three proposed projects. The Waters at Deltona Village is a proposed 300-unit garden-style apartment community on about 17.49 acres at 2508 N. Normandy Blvd. Two other pre-applications cover a requested rezoning at 2563 Auburndale Street for one single-family home and the Parma Drive Subdivision, a roughly 99.20-acre preliminary plat estimated at 142 single-family units. These are pre-application discussions, not final decisions; the agenda also includes approval of the September 24, 2026 minutes and staff and member comments.

• The Waters at Deltona Village (PAR26-0030): pre-application for a 300-unit, nine-building multifamily community on +/- 17.49 acres at 2508 N. Normandy Blvd., zoned Deltona Village BPUD
• 2563 Auburndale Street (PAR26-0031): pre-application to amend the comprehensive plan and rezone +/- 1.01 acres from Public to Residential for one two-story single-family home of about 24,000 square feet
• Parma Drive Subdivision (PAR26-0032): pre-application preliminary plat on +/- 99.20 acres zoned R-1, estimated 142 single-family units, located on Parma Drive about 350 feet north of Lake Helen Osteen Road
• Approval of minutes from the September 24, 2026 meeting
• No contracts, fee changes, or final votes appear on this agenda

The committee approved the minutes from the September 24, 2026, meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of pre-application meetings for three proposed developments, where staff provided procedural guidance and requirements.

• Approved September 24, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

City Commission

The Deltona City Commission meets Monday, October 5, 2026, with a public hearing and final vote on Ordinance No. 16-2026, which updates the city's affordable housing rules under the Live Local Act. The consent agenda includes several resolutions: two stormwater project agreements with Volusia County, a Halifax Humane Society animal services contract, and a 49-year ground lease for American Legion Post 255. The meeting also includes an economic development update and a presentation on AI permitting.

• Public hearing and second/final reading of Ordinance No. 16-2026 updating Chapter 76 affordable housing rules under the Live Local Act; Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval 5-2, Commission approved 5-2 at first reading
• Resolution No. 2026-90: Amendment No. 1 to JPA with Volusia County for Elkcam Boulevard at Lake Helen Osteen Road flood mitigation; design services $238,835.50, total project cost $845,575
• Resolution No. 2026-91: Amendment No. 1 to JPA with Volusia County for Lake Sweet Gum Stormwater Drawdown; design services $238,420, total project cost $1,839,040
• Resolution No. 2026-92: Halifax Humane Society agreement for FY 26-27 kennel and medical services, with cost increases for impounding animals
• Resolution No. 2026-93: 49-year ground lease and Master Development Agreement for Sgt. David G. Ledgerwood American Legion Post 255 at 1921 Evard Ave, annual rent $10.00

The City Commission approved an ordinance updating definitions and administrative procedures for affordable housing under the Live Local Act. The commission also approved several resolutions via consent agenda regarding flood mitigation, animal services, and a ground lease.

• Approved Ordinance No. 16-2026 updating affordable housing standards (6-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-90 for Elkcam Blvd and Lake Helen Osteen Rd flood mitigation
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-91 for Lake Sweet Gum Stormwater Drawdown project
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-92 for Halifax Humane Society agreement (FY 25-27)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-93 for Sgt. David G. Ledgerwood American Legion Post 255 ground lease
• Approved letter of support for Conservation Florida ECHO Grant (D Ranch Preserve)
• Concurred to provide a letter of support for a children's urgent care entity
• Concurred to bring a resolution to extend the Ordinance Review Committee to a November meeting

City Commission Workshop

The Deltona City Commission and Planning & Zoning Board meet jointly on September 28, 2026 for Workshop 7 on the Comprehensive Plan Update. The workshop covers a recap of Workshop 6, responses to comments received, and review of proposed Goals, Objectives and Policies for the Future Land Use, Transportation and Housing Elements. It is a discussion and direction-setting session; no formal action will be taken, and the next workshop is scheduled for October 19, 2026.

• Joint City Commission and Planning & Zoning Board workshop on the Comprehensive Plan Update (Workshop 7)
• Review of proposed Goals, Objectives and Policies for the Future Land Use, Transportation and Housing Elements
• Recap of Workshop 6 and response to comments received
• No formal action to be taken; next workshop scheduled for October 19, 2026
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker

The City Commission and Planning & Zoning Board held a joint workshop to discuss Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Workshop 7. The Commission voted down a motion to retain existing building height requirements of six stories (75 feet) generally and seven stories within activity centers.

• Approved motion to reconsider previous consensus on building heights (5-0)
• Denied motion to retain existing requirements of six stories (75 feet) and seven stories within activity centers (2-3)

Development Review Committee

The Deltona Development Review Committee meets to consider two old-business items: final site plan approval for Astute Children's Academy at 3026 Howland Boulevard and a right-of-way vacation at 468 Sullivan Street. New business includes pre-application meetings for Noble Artisan Woodworks at 265 Enterprise Road and a proposed 60-acre industrial PUD at the end of Sylvester Road. The meeting is held in person and via Microsoft Teams.

• Final Site Plan SP25-0003 for Astute Children's Academy, 1.37 acres at 3026 Howland Blvd, General Commercial zoning
• Vacation of Right of Way VE26-0001 for 468 Sullivan St, ~1.3 acres site and ~0.180 acres alleyway, R1 zoning
• Pre-application PAR26-0029 for Noble Artisan Woodworks, 36,155 sq ft at 265 Enterprise Rd, Industrial with Enterprise Commercial Overlay
• Pre-application PAR26-0012 for Deltona Industrial Park, ~60 acres at end of Sylvester Road, Agricultural zoning, PUD rezone

The Development Review Committee approved the final site plan for Astute Children’s Academy. The committee also reviewed a right-of-way vacation request and held a pre-application meeting for the Deltona Industrial Park.

• Approved September 10, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Astute Children’s Academy final site plan SP25-0003 with Development Order conditions (unanimous)

Special Magistrate

The Deltona Special Magistrate will hear 20 code enforcement cases involving property maintenance and building permit violations. Cases include unpermitted work (pools, fences, sheds, room enclosures), exterior disrepair, and portable storage unit overstays. The magistrate will decide on corrective actions or penalties.

• DEL-26-028: 927 Loren Drive – exterior surface repair (IPMC 304.2)
• DEL-26-040 A&B: 2280 Rabenton Road – unpermitted pool and concrete flatwork
• DEL-26-067: 3310 Phonetia Drive – portable storage unit over 30 days (Sec. 110-831)
• DEL-26-072: 1749 W. Acadian Drive – boat/trailer/RV parked in front yard (Sec. 66-19(3))
• DEL-26-063 A&B: 2913 Lake Helen Osteen Road – unpermitted fence and fence repair

The Special Magistrate heard several code compliance cases, imposing fines for property violations including unpermitted construction and maintenance issues. Several cases were withdrawn after properties were brought into compliance, and one case was continued. A request for a lien reduction on a property at 271 Fort Smith Blvd. was heard but no decision was recorded in the minutes.

• Imposed $250 fine for 1968 S. Old Mill Drive
• Imposed $16,500 fine for 2280 Rabenton Road
• Imposed $4,800 fine for 2865 Fayson Circle
• Imposed $2,300 fine for 1149 Lyric Drive
• Found 789 Chippendale Street in violation
• Found 1440 Whitewood Drive in violation
• Found 593 Hartley Lane in violation
• Found 2913 Lake Helen Osteen Road in violation

City Commission

This is a test meeting agenda with only routine items: approval of prior minutes and disposal of surplus equipment. No substantive policy decisions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from prior meeting
• Approval of disposal of surplus equipment no longer useful or damaged

Southwest Deltona Community Redevelopment Agency

The Southwest Deltona Community Redevelopment Agency is holding a public hearing to consider a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The amendment would allocate $245,475 in available funds toward sidewalk repair and road resurfacing within the district. Approval would authorize the City Manager to sign related documents.

• Resolution No. 2026-82: CRA budget amendment for FY 2025-2026
• $245,475 allocated for sidewalk repair and road resurfacing
• Public hearing required by Florida Statute 163
• Funds to be incorporated into City's final amended budget

The Southwest Deltona Community Redevelopment Agency adopted Resolution No. 2026-82, amending its Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget by approximately $245,000. The increase reflects higher-than-anticipated year-end revenues from the County and additional trust fund interest. The motion passed unanimously, 6-0, with one member absent.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-82, budget amendment increasing FY 2025-26 budget by ~$245,000 (6-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will vote on the final budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, totaling $316,519,788. The meeting also includes a first reading of an ordinance for a temporary moratorium on data centers and a request for a proportionate fair share agreement for Howland Marketplace.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 19-2026, a temporary moratorium for data centers
• Adoption of the final budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 in the amount of $316,519,788
• Adoption of the final millage rate of 6.4948 per $1,000 of taxable value
• Proportionate Fair Share Agreement for Howland Marketplace ($186,499.04)
• Contract award to Whitehouse Contracting, LLC for sidewalk enhancements at Harris M. Saxon Community Center

The Deltona City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2026-87 setting the FY 2026-2027 final millage rate at 6.4948 mills per $1,000 of valuation on a 5-2 vote. A first motion to approve Resolution No. 2026-88 adopting the FY 2026-2027 final budget failed 3-4, but a later motion to approve the budget as presented carried 4-3. The Commission also approved on first reading Ordinance No. 19-2026, a temporary moratorium on data centers, and approved a proportionate fair share agreement for Howland Marketplace. A motion to transfer $1.5 million from Parks & Recreation to road resurfacing died for lack of a second.

• Approved Resolution No. 2026-87 adopting FY 2026-2027 final millage rate of 6.4948 mills per $1,000 of valuation (5-2)
• Motion to approve Resolution No. 2026-88 adopting FY 2026-2027 final budget failed (3-4)
• Approved FY 2026-2027 final budget as presented (4-3)
• Motion to transfer $1.5 million from Parks & Recreation to road resurfacing died for lack of a second
• Approved Ordinance No. 19-2026 temporary moratorium for data centers at first reading (7-0)
• Approved Proportionate Fair Share Agreement for Howland Marketplace (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda Items 7-A through 7-D (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda Item 7-E, Resolution No. 2026-89 capital carryforward budget amendment (6-1)

City Commission

The Deltona City Commission is holding a regular business meeting with a public forum. The agenda includes routine items such as approving prior meeting minutes, a new resolution, and the upcoming holiday schedule. The meeting is largely procedural, with no substantive policy items listed.

• Approval of minutes from prior meeting
• Approval of Resolution No. 2015-00
• Approval of upcoming holiday schedule
• Public forum from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM

Planning and Zoning Board

The Deltona Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 13-2026, which would rezone about 33.83 acres at 1991 Sylvester Road from Agriculture (A) to Industrial Planned Unit Development (IPUD) within the Activity Center. The board will also consider approving minutes from the August 19, 2026 meeting. Public comments are limited to agenda items and three minutes per speaker.

• Ordinance No. 13-2026: rezone 33.83 acres at 1991 Sylvester Road from Agriculture (A) to Industrial Planned Unit Development (IPUD)
• Public hearing on the rezoning ordinance
• Approval of minutes from August 19, 2026

Ordinance Review Committee

The Ordinance Review Committee will discuss a second draft of amendments to Chapter 66, 'Traffic and Vehicles.' These updates aim to align city regulations regarding micromobility devices with Florida Statutes.

• Ordinance No. 02-2026: Amendments to Chapter 66 regarding micromobility devices
• Review of Chapter 66 second draft (strikethrough and underline version)

The committee elected Randi Knighten as Chair and Dorothy Bier as Vice Chair. Members also tabled a discussion regarding Chapter 42, Fire Prevention and Protection, until the next meeting and reviewed proposed revisions to Chapter 66 concerning traffic and micromobility devices.

• Elected Randi Knighten as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Dorothy Bier as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved August 18, 2026 minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Tabled Chapter 42 Fire Prevention and Protection discussion

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes from August 18, 2026, and to review a draft of its 2026 report. The agenda includes a public forum for comments on agenda items, plus staff and member comments. No votes on specific projects or funding are listed.

• Approval of August 18, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of draft 2026 AHAC report
• Public forum limited to agenda items, 3 minutes per speaker

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider staff reports on two rezoning requests: the Deltona IPUD at 1991 Sylvester Road and RZ26-0010 at 830 N State Road 415. The committee will also hold pre-application meetings for a proposed 4-unit multifamily project at 2921 Alatka Lane and a Chase Bank branch at Howland Marketplace. The meeting is held in person and via Microsoft Teams.

• Rezone report: Deltona IPUD, 1991 Sylvester Road
• Rezone report: RZ26-0010, 830 N State Road 415
• Pre-application: Alatka Multifamily, 4 units, 2921 Alatka Lane (26,700 sq ft)
• Pre-application: Chase Bank branch, ~3,127 sq ft with drive-up ATM, Howland Marketplace BPUD
• Approval of minutes from August 13, 2026

The committee approved the minutes from the August 13, 2026, meeting. Members also reviewed two rezoning reports and held informal pre-application discussions for a proposed multifamily facility and a new bank branch.

• Approved August 13, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Commission

The Deltona City Commission will consider adopting the tentative FY 2026-27 budget of $178,059,364 and a tentative millage rate of $6.4948 per $1,000 of taxable value, which is a 0.00% increase from the rolled-back rate. The Commission will also hold a public hearing on an ordinance updating the city's Live Local Act affordable housing regulations, and consider several consent agenda items including annual assessment rates, a fertilizer and chemicals bid award, and a revised Master Fee Schedule for parks and community events.

• Resolution 2026-80: Adopt tentative FY 2026-27 budget of $178,059,364
• Resolution 2026-79: Adopt tentative millage rate of $6.4948 per $1,000 (0.00% increase)
• Ordinance 16-2026: Update Live Local Act affordable housing regulations (first reading)
• Resolution 2026-81: Award Bid #26026 for fertilizers and chemicals to Howard Fertilizer, SiteOne, and Rentokil
• Resolution 2026-83: Approve amended Master Fee Schedule with parks and community events fee changes

The Deltona City Commission approved a tentative millage rate of 6.4948 mills per $1,000 of valuation for FY2026-2027, described in the minutes as a 0.00% increase above the rolled-back rate, on a 5-2 vote. It also approved a tentative citywide budget of $177,524,364 on a 4-3 vote. The commission approved Ordinance No. 16-2026 on first reading, amending Live Local Act affordable housing provisions, 5-2, and appointed Timothy Blodgett to the Planning & Zoning Board, 6-1. A $2,500,000 FDEP grant item was pulled from the agenda at the Deputy City Manager's request.

• Approved Resolution No. 2026-79 setting tentative FY2026-27 millage at 6.4948 mills per $1,000 of valuation (5-2)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-80 adopting the tentative FY2026-27 budget totaling $177,524,364 (4-3)
• Approved Ordinance No. 16-2026 on first reading, amending definitions, statutory uses and Live Local Act affordable housing provisions (5-2)
• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes, proclamations, Resolution No. 2026-81 (fertilizers/chemicals bid), Resolution No. 2026-78 (annual assessment rates) and Resolution No. 2026-83 (amended master fee schedule) (5-2)
• Appointed Timothy Blodgett as the District 4 member of the Planning & Zoning Board (6-1)
• Pulled Resolution No. 2026-84, a $2,500,000 FDEP 50/50 grant for the Upper Floridan Aquifer Injection Well, from the agenda at the Deputy City Manager's request
• Added the NAACP Proclamation to Item 7-B by consensus
• Added Resolution No. 2025-26 to the next agenda by consensus to confirm it has been rescinded

City Commission

The City Commission meeting includes a discussion and potential action regarding the approval of the upcoming holiday schedule. The agenda also includes routine items such as the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of upcoming holiday schedule
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

Special City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will meet in a closed executive session to discuss pending litigation. The discussion involves Case #2024 12573 CIDL, Deltona Retail Holdings LLC vs. City of Deltona. The session is expected to last up to 45 minutes.

• Executive Session: Deltona Retail Holdings LLC vs. City of Deltona (Case #2024 12573 CIDL)

The special meeting consisted solely of an executive session to discuss pending litigation (Deltona Retail Holdings LLC vs. City of Deltona). No substantive decisions were made; the only action was appointing Commissioner Heriot to run the meeting in the absence of the Mayor and Vice Mayor. The meeting adjourned immediately after the session.

• Appointed Commissioner Heriot to run the meeting in Mayor and Vice Mayor's absence (5-0)
• Closed executive session to discuss pending litigation (no vote recorded)

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission and Planning & Zoning Board will hold a joint workshop to continue reviewing a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The session includes a review of proposed goals, objectives, and policies for economic development, parks and recreation, and infrastructure. No formal action will be taken during this meeting.

• Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Mixed Use Future Land Use Category review
• Review of Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, and Infrastructure elements

The City Commission and Planning & Zoning Board held a joint workshop to continue discussing the Comprehensive Plan update, focusing on mixed-use future land use, economic development, parks, infrastructure, and other objectives. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the session was informational and discussion-based. The next workshop is scheduled for September 28.

• Appointed Commissioner Heriot to run the meeting in absence of Mayor and Vice Mayor (5-0)

Special Magistrate

The Deltona Special Magistrate will hold a public hearing on August 26, 2026, to address 15 property code enforcement cases, including violations related to building permits, exterior maintenance, and fire safety. The agenda includes both old and new business items, with property owners given the opportunity to respond to alleged violations and corrective actions.

• DEL-26-016: Exterior wall and roof repair at 1432 Tivoli Drive
• DEL-26-032: Permit required for carport conversion at 1630 W. Waycross Circle
• FIRE-032-2026: Missing meter cover and unpermitted storage closet at 1251 Providence Blvd
• DEL-26-050: Abatement appeal for abandoned vehicles at 303 Elnora Avenue
• DEL-26-054: Driveway and right-of-way violations at 719 Loretto Court

City Commission

The Deltona City Commission is holding a regular business meeting with a public forum. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of the upcoming holiday schedule and disposal of surplus equipment, both listed under the consent agenda. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of holiday schedule
• Approval of disposal of surplus equipment