- April 16, 2024
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At the group’s next meeting, the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board will discuss exceptions to the town’s 30-foot height limit for single-family homes, as well as revisions to the town’s sign code.
The meeting will be held at Town Hall on Tuesday, June 20, at 9 a.m.
Height restrictions
In April, board members requested town staff provide them with the opinion of an elevator expert to determine whether or not the town must permit as exceptions to the height limit structures that house elevators and related equipment.
Town staff has collected information from nine different elevator-related professionals, including installers, manufacturers and advocates for elevator safety, to advise the board. Two Florida Building officials will be present at the meeting to discuss with the board state codes, FEMA regulations and technical issues.
Residents of neighborhoods such as Country Club Shores and Longbeach Village are petitioning against exceptions to the Key’s 30-foot height limit for single-family homes.
Construction of a new home at 585 Halyard Lane in Country Club Shores prompted residents to get involved. Located atop the two-story home is a structure that features an elevator shaft and a stairwell. Many of the surrounding homes are single-story, amplifying the difference.
Sign regulations
At a June 13 discussion, held by town staff, local real estate professionals voiced their opposition to proposed revisions to the town’s sign code.
Town staff collected recommendations at the meeting to present to the Planning and Zoning Board on Tuesday for further discussion.
At the center of the changes is a 2015 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that set aside sign rules based on content. Cities and towns around the nation, Longboat Key included, got to work revising regulations to comply.
Longboat officials ultimately concluded an overhaul was needed, relying on size, location and style instead of message.
The full meeting agenda can be found here.
