The Naples City Council met on June 25, 2026, to approve multiple ordinances regarding land use and to adopt the upcoming fiscal year budget. The meeting, held at the Naples City Office, addressed changes to commercial zoning, planning commission bylaws, and the introduction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
Under Ordinance 26-267, the council approved changes to the Commercial Zone in the Land Use Ordinance. Gwen Harrison presented that the Planning Commission had been reviewing these changes for several months to add new business uses and clean up the ordinance. The updates include a requirement to state if a business use is not listed as permitted, allowing for appeals to the land/land use administrator or city council. Additionally, daycare facilities were added as an allowed use, and requirements regarding business facades were updated to specify that buildings cannot have the appearance of a metal building.
The council also approved Ordinance 26-269, establishing a new section for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The ordinance aims to address housing availability by allowing for converted garages, basements, or detached units. Limitations include a single ADU per parcel, a prohibition on using ADUs as short-term rentals, and requirements for permanent foundations and specific kitchen and bathroom setups. Councilman Reynolds noted the need to coordinate these units with Ashley Valley Water & Sewer.
Regarding fiscal matters, the council adopted Resolution 26-377 for the FY 2026/2027 budget. The budget includes $3,656,900 for the general fund and $3,268,000 for a capital project road fund. During the discussion, an increase of $60,000 was added to the capital project park fund, bringing that total to $75,000, specifically to fund directional lights along the park sidewalk.
Additionally, Ordinance 26-268 was passed to update Planning Commission bylaws with legislative changes regarding the removal of members for cause and requirements for annual land use training.
Fire Marshall Jeremy Raymond and Fire Chief Brett Reynolds provided updates regarding fireworks safety for the July 4th holiday. Following a ban on fireworks by Governor Cox, officials discussed the possibility of creating maps to define restricted areas within city limits to prevent hazardous discharges. The council discussed using the existing Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) map as a basis for these restrictions. Furthermore, the fire department announced they are moving forward with a preconstruction meeting for a new fire truck.
