ORMOND BEACH, Fla. — A controversial industrial development proposal that drew pushback from Ormond Beach residents in 2023 is back before city leaders.
The city is considering changes that would allow more flexibility for industrial development on three properties totaling 52 acres along Hull Road and Hull Trail.
The proposal comes after residents previously raised concerns that changes to the properties’ zoning could pave the way for a fuel terminal.
In 2023, after annexing the properties, the city created a heavy industrial zoning district. That decision sparked opposition from residents concerned about a proposed fuel farm by Belvedere Terminals.
The city later reversed course and eliminated the heavy industrial zoning district.
Now, the property owner is pursuing a different land use designation: Light Industrial Utilities. The proposed designation would align with the city’s existing light industrial zoning.
Halifax Paving is also proposing a concrete mixing plant on the property.
Separately, city staff is proposing changes to the planned industrial development rules. Staff says those changes would give the city more flexibility in how industrial projects are developed.
Residents who previously fought the fuel terminal proposal are watching the latest changes closely as questions remain about what future industrial development could mean for the surrounding area.
The Planning Board is scheduled to review the proposed land use designation and development code changes Thursday.
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