Stuart and Martin County · Martin County
Stuart Yacht Corporation rezoning, SW Salerno Rd: residential to waterfront commercial
Stuart Yacht Corporation asks Martin County to rezone about 1 acre at 454, 458 and 500 SW Salerno Rd from single-family residential to Waterfront General Commercial. County Commission hearing 2026-10-27.
454, 458 and 500 SW Salerno Rd, Stuart, FL on the map
Where it stands
The Board of County Commissioners holds a public hearing on 2026-10-27 (quasi-judicial). County staff recommend approval. The Local Planning Agency heard it on 2026-10-15, but its recommendation isn't public yet: the minutes are still in draft and the county's records don't show a vote.
What's proposed
Three side-by-side parcels at the end of SW Chase Court, about 0.98 acres, would be rezoned:
| Today | Proposed | |
|---|---|---|
| Zoning | R-2, single-family residential | WGC, Waterfront General Commercial |
| Land use | Commercial Waterfront | No change |
The point is to make the zoning match the land use, which is already commercial waterfront. No construction is proposed with this application.
Why it matters to neighbors
- WGC is the busier of the two waterfront zones. County staff say it allows more intensive water-dependent uses than the other waterfront district, including marine manufacturing and wholesale trades.
- Height: WGC allows buildings up to 40 feet.
- Next door: the applicant's narrative says the site sits immediately next to Grand Banks Yachts and Visionary Boatworks at the end of SW Chase Court. Owners within 500 feet were mailed notice.
What county staff said
Approve the rezoning from R-2 to WGC.
Who's behind it
- Applicant and owner: Stuart Yacht Corporation
- Agent: Fox McCluskey, PLLC (Tyson Waters)
Hearings
| Board | Date | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Local Planning Agency | 2026-10-15 | Not yet recorded (minutes in draft) |
| Board of County Commissioners | 2026-10-27 | Upcoming |
Sources
- Local Planning Agency, 2026-10-15: agenda and staff report
- Board of County Commissioners, 2026-10-27: agenda
Written from the county staff report and application. The 10/27 agenda is still marked draft and could change. Last checked 2026-10-21.
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