Category: Commissions

The St. Johns County Commission has given its approval for the development of a sizable neighborhood located off Greenbriar Road. The decision was reached during a recent meeting of the commission. The neighborhood, which is set to be constructed in St. Johns County, will consist of a significant number of residential units. The specific details regarding the size and scope of the project have not been provided in the report. However, with the commission’s approval, it can be inferred that the project has met the necessary requirements and regulations set forth by the county. The development of this neighborhood off…

St. Augustine city officials recently held a special city commission meeting to discuss potential changes to the operations of local bars and restaurants in the area. During the meeting, officials unanimously voted to have a first reading on an ordinance that could impose new requirements on these establishments. If the ordinance is approved, it would mandate that bars and restaurants apply for a permit in order to sell alcohol past midnight. Additionally, these businesses would also need to have security cameras or a security guard on the premises. On weekends, amplified noise such as live music would be required to…

The St. Johns County Commissioners discussed an ordinance on Tuesday that would ban floating structures after several residents complained about a floating structure in the Matanzas Inlet owned by Hurricane Watersports. The owner, Jeffrey Thomas, rents out water trampolines, platforms, kayaks, and paddle boards, but county commissioner Henry Dean said that resident complaints referred to it as an eyesore, and said parties on the structure are disrupting people’s enjoyment of the inlet. Thomas said he doesn’t sell alcohol and had one live music festival on the structure, which brings the community together. The ordinance will have a second reading in…