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St. Johns County Commission Meeting Agenda: April 7, 2026

Original title: 040726arbcc

zoning infrastructure utilities land-use public-hearings budget-finance

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The Frame

What this does

Residents and business owners in St. Johns County may be directly affected by new land-use rules, utility connection policies, and commercial development projects that could change local traffic, signage, and infrastructure access.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

St. Augustine Shores residents

Residents may be impacted by the potential construction of a 170-foot wireless communication tower in their neighborhood.

U-Haul of Mill Creek

The business is seeking a variance to allow for signage that exceeds current county size limits.

County Utilities customers

Customers may see changes to connection policies and capacity commitment rules following the utility ordinance update.

What changed

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What's next

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Key Facts

The Board will review the 2025 annual investment report for the County Core Portfolio and OPEB Trust.
Appeal of a denied Special Use Permit for a 170-foot wireless communication tower in St. Augustine Shores.
Appeal of a denied variance for U-Haul of Mill Creek to install 1,213 square feet of wall signage, exceeding the 200-square-foot limit.
Proposal to rezone 2.96 acres at 5643-5645 State Road 16 for a 29,600-square-foot commercial development.
First public hearing on amending the Comprehensive Plan to update wellhead protection standards.
Final public hearing on a restated Utility Ordinance to expand septic-to-sewer connection rules and remove new Capacity Commitments.
Awarding of a contract for the management of the Solomon Calhoun Community Center Pool to Planet Swim, LLC.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I comment on these agenda items?

Yes, the agenda includes a specific time for public comment, and the items listed are public hearings where testimony is typically accepted.

What is happening with the septic-to-sewer policy?

The Board is holding a final hearing to update the Utility Ordinance, which aims to make septic-to-sewer connections more accessible and equitable.

Summary

The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners will meet to review investment reports, hear appeals on zoning and permit denials, and consider amendments to utility and land-use policies. Key items include a proposed cell tower, large-scale signage for a U-Haul facility, a new commercial development, and updates to county water and sewer regulations.

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Utility Ordinance Overhaul

The county is moving to eliminate new Capacity Commitments while simultaneously expanding the framework for septic-to-sewer conversions.

St. Johns County Utilities

Connected Entities

personKrista Joseph“District 4 Commissioner”Map →

personClay Murphy“Chair of the Board”Map →

personChristian Whitehurst“District 1 Commissioner”Map →

organizationPFM Asset Management“County investment advisor”Map →

personAnn Taylor“Vice-Chair of the Board”Map →

personSarah Arnold“District 2 Commissioner”Map →

organizationPlanet Swim, LLC“Top-ranked proposer for pool management”Map →

organizationSt. Johns County Board of County Commissioners“Governing body holding the meeting”Map →

Sources

Open source document

stjohnsclerk.com

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