Nearly a dozen land-use code changes approved this week by the Stuart City Commission signal the board’s desire to limit the number of multi-family buildings citywide.
Despite approving 11 of the 12 changes, the commission postponed a controversial vote that would require city approval for all development in East Stuart other than single-family homes – including condominiums, apartments, or new businesses.
Albert Brinkley, a longtime East Stuart resident, told WPTV’s Cassandra Garcia that he favors the city implementing stricter rules to preserve the neighborhood’s history…