Ad#12405306 06/15/2026
CITY OF COCOA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
PROPOSES TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING:
PZ 26–00700002 –Variance - 1198 N Indian River Dr
CONSIDERATION OF A VARIANCE REQUEST, from Appendix A, Article X, Nonconformities, Section 5, to allow for an approximately 861 square-foot addition to a nonconforming residential structure that increases its nonconformity; and Appendix A, Article XI, Sec 1 (F), of the City of Cocoa Code regarding front setback requirements to allow a reduction of the required front setback from 50 feet to approximately 25 feet in the Residential Estate Zoning District. The property is identified as 1198 N Indian River Dr, Cocoa, Florida. Tax Parcel ID 24-36-21-BM-*-6.
Board of Adjustment
PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON
July 1st, 2026
AT 5:00 P.M. OR SOON THEREAFTER IN THE
COCOA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS LOCATED AT
65 STONE STREET, COCOA, FL
General Notice Information:
This is a public meeting. Interested parties are hereby advised that they may appear at said meeting and be heard. The facility wherein this public meeting will be held is accessible to the physically handicapped. In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City Clerk of the City of Cocoa, listed below, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting: Monica Arsenault, City Clerk, 65 Stone Street, Cocoa, by telephone at (321) 433-8488 or via email at marsenault@cocoafl.gov.
Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, the City hereby advises the public that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the BOA, P&Z Board/LPA or City Council with respect to any matter considered at its meeting or hearing, that person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, affected persons may need to assure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, and such record shall include the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the City for the introduction or admission into evidence of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals otherwise not allowed by law.
The BOA or PZ Board/LPA meeting may include the attendance of one (1) or more members of the Cocoa City Council who may or may not participate in the Board discussions held at this public hearing. The BOA, PZ Board/LPA and City Council reserve the right to continue or postpone hearings to a date certain without re-advertising.
Public Participation Information:
Members of the public may view the meeting agenda, ordinances, project applications, supporting documents, and staff reports on the City’s website at the following link prior to attending or commenting:
• City of Cocoa meeting calendar at https://www.cocoafl.gov/291/20338/City-Meetings
Documents pertaining to the above may also be inspected at the Community Services Department between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by phoning (321) 433-8400.
Interested persons may submit their written comments or questions prior to the meeting through Email at cityclerk@cocoafl.gov or via E-comments through the online agenda at the link above. Any electronic comments submitted will be made part of the meeting record.
Viewing In Real Time:
Interested persons are encouraged to view and listen to the hearings live by accessing the meetings at the following internet address:
• City of Cocoa meeting calendar at https://www.cocoafl.gov/291/20338/City-Meetings
However, the City is not responsible for technical difficulties that may occur while attempting to view or listen to the meeting on the internet.