Daytona Beach Shores: Planning and Zoning Meeting - 02/09/26
Summary. The Planning and Zoning Board meeting for Daytona Beach Shores addressed two main ordinances regarding land development code amendments. Ordinance 2026-01 creates a new definition for wine bistros, classifying them as restaurants with outdoor dining capabilities, and adds this use to the GC2 and GCRD commercial districts. The ordinance defines wine bistros as establishments offering curated wine selections for on-premises consumption, retail wine sales, food pairings, and wine education from trained staff. Staff recommended approval with additional changes to include the GCRD district, which were not originally included in the ordinance title. Ordinance 2026-02 streamlines the outdoor dining conditional use permit process by increasing the administrative approval threshold from 6 tables/25 seats to 6 tables/28 seats, implementing automatic renewals for compliant establishments, and replacing written requirements with a checklist system. The board also elected new leadership with Chuck Delonge as Chair and Chuck Horan as Vice Chair, and changed the meeting schedule from the second Monday at 8:30 AM to the third Monday at 10:00 AM starting in April. Both ordinances were approved with recommended amendments.
Agenda Items
1. Oath of Office for New Members
Attorney Simons administered oath of office to newly appointed members Chris Pollard and Guy Desai
- Formal swearing in of new board members
2. Approval of Minutes
Motion to approve minutes from previous meeting
- Standard approval of meeting minutes
3. Ordinance 2026-01 - Wine Bistro Definition and Zoning
Amendment to land development code creating wine bistro definition and adding to commercial districts
- Definition of wine bistro as restaurant with wine focus
- Addition to GC2 and GCRD districts
- Differences between wine bistro, bar, and restaurant
- Outdoor dining allowances
- Grandfathered establishments like YaYa
- Staff recommended additional changes to include GCRD district
4. Ordinance 2026-02 - Outdoor Dining Process Streamlining
Amendments to streamline outdoor dining conditional use permit applications and renewals
- Increase administrative approval from 25 to 28 seats
- Automatic renewal process with checklist system
- Removal of annual renewal fees
- Simplified submission requirements
- Staff inspection requirements
- Parking requirement adjustments
- Commercial grade furniture requirements
- City manager approval authority concerns
5. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
Annual election of board leadership positions
- Nomination and election process
6. Meeting Schedule Changes
Discussion and decision on changing meeting day and time
- Moving from second Monday 8:30 AM to third Monday 10:00 AM
- Consideration of applicant convenience
- Coordination with City Commission meetings
- Staff recommendations for various time options
7. Administrative Matters
Discussion of city email assignments and CivicClerk platform implementation
- City email accounts for board members
- CivicClerk platform training
- Email best practices and sunshine law compliance
- Quarterly development updates requested
Motions & Votes
Motion to approve the minutes from the last meeting
Moved by Chuck Delonge, seconded by Guy Lilly
Passed unanimously
Motion to recommend approval of ordinance 2026-01 with the amendments as presented
Moved by Chuck Delonge, seconded by Guy Lilly
Passed unanimously
Motion to recommend approval of ordinance 2026-02 with the following amendments as stated
Moved by Chuck Horan, seconded by Not clearly stated
Passed unanimously
Motion to nominate Chuck Delonge as Chair
Moved by Guy Lilly, seconded by Not clearly stated
Passed unanimously
Motion to nominate Chuck Horan as Vice Chair
Moved by Guy Lilly, seconded by Not clearly stated
Passed unanimously
Action Items
Define commercial grade furniture requirements for outdoor dining ordinance
Assigned to Staff/Gwen Herstein · Due Before City Commission presentation
Review city manager approval authority language to address favoritism concerns
Assigned to Legal team · Due Before City Commission presentation
Implement city email accounts for all board members
Assigned to IT Department · Due Later this week
Provide email best practices policy including sunshine law compliance
Assigned to Staff and Legal · Due Before next meeting
Provide quarterly development status updates
Assigned to Gwen Herstein · Due Quarterly basis starting next quarter
Schedule CivicClerk platform training for board members
Assigned to Sherry/Staff · Due Next couple of months
Frequently Asked Questions
What was decided at this meeting?
The Planning and Zoning Board meeting for Daytona Beach Shores addressed two main ordinances regarding land development code amendments. Ordinance 2026-01 creates a new definition for wine bistros, classifying them as restaurants with outdoor dining capabilities, and adds this use to the GC2 and GCRD commercial districts. The ordinance defines wine bistros as establishments offering curated wine selections for on-premises consumption, retail wine sales, food pairings, and wine education from trained staff. Staff recommended approval with additional changes to include the GCRD district, which were not originally included in the ordinance title. Ordinance 2026-02 streamlines the outdoor dining conditional use permit process by increasing the administrative approval threshold from 6 tables/25 seats to 6 tables/28 seats, implementing automatic renewals for compliant establishments, and replacing written requirements with a checklist system. The board also elected new leadership with Chuck Delonge as Chair and Chuck Horan as Vice Chair, and changed the meeting schedule from the second Monday at 8:30 AM to the third Monday at 10:00 AM starting in April. Both ordinances were approved with recommended amendments.
What was on the agenda?
This meeting covered 7 agenda items: Oath of Office for New Members; Approval of Minutes; Ordinance 2026-01 - Wine Bistro Definition and Zoning; Ordinance 2026-02 - Outdoor Dining Process Streamlining; Election of Chair and Vice Chair; Meeting Schedule Changes; Administrative Matters.
How many motions were voted on?
5 motions were voted on during this meeting. See the Motions & Votes section above for each motion and its result.
What action items came out of this meeting?
6 action items were identified. See the Action Items section above for details and who they were assigned to.
Who attended this meeting?
8 members were recorded as present: Chuck Horan, Guy Desai, Chris Pollard, Chuck Delonge, Guy Lilly, Gwen Herstein, Sherry, Attorney Simons.
Where can I watch the full recording?
The full video recording is available on YouTube or embedded at the top of this page.
What county is Daytona Beach Shores in?
Daytona Beach Shores is located in Volusia County, Florida. Browse other Volusia County meeting summaries to see what local governments across the county are working on.
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