- April 18, 2024
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On Aug. 12, the Ormond Beach Planning Board unanimously recommended approval for a land development code amendment to allow food trucks to operate up to 12 times a year in residential community centers.
According to a city staff report, the amendment came about after the homeowners association for The Trails sought an application for food trucks for their clubhouse, and when denied, asked that the city consider allowing subdivisions with community centers to host food trucks.
This comes after the City Commission gave the OK for food trucks to operate in the B-8 Commercial and I-1 Light Industrial zones.
Planning Board member Lori Tolland suggested the city look into allowing them in subdivisions without community centers as well.
“I think food trucks do a great job of bringing a sense of community and open spaces, and every time that we seem to do studies, greenspace — community space — is always one of those top items,” she said.
After some discussion, the board agreed to look at incorporating food trucks under the neighborhood block party ordinance in the future after seeing how food truck operations function in community centers and clubhouses.
The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County has expanded COVID-19 testing at its main location at 1845 Holsonback Drive.
Appointments are required, but PCR testing is available Monday through Friday for symptomatic individuals and those who have been exposed to COVID-19. That includes students who are seeking testing and clearance to return to school.
To make an appointment, call386-274-0500 followed by the # sign.
To find other testing locations, visit floridahealthcovid19.gov/testing-sites. At home test kits are also available for purchase throughout the county.
The Prince of Peace Octoberfest has been canceled for 2021.
“Regretfully, we have determined that it’s just not safe or practical to try and resume the event this year,” said Ron Nowviskie and Jay Peck, chairpersons of the church’s Octoberfest Committee in a press release.
The event had been tentatively scheduled for the second week in October. It was also canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic.
Prior to that, it had been held annually since 1969 on the church’s grounds at 600 S. Nova Road, save for 2016 due to Hurricane Matthew.
