SURFSIDE SPECIAL TOWN ELECTION

When: Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024
Polls Open: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Where: Town Hall Commission Chambers - 9293 Harding Avenue

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Nov.5 Election Results.
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1. Residential uses on Lots between Collins and Harding Avenues 
✅YES  

The Charter doesn't limit residential uses on lots west of Collins Avenue and east of Harding Avenue. Except for lots zoned for municipal use and SD-B40, it's proposed that the Charter be amended to limit residential uses on said lots to detached, single-family, multi-family and townhomes only unless by unanimous vote of the Commission with all members present and a minimum 60% vote of the Electors. 

Shall the foregoing amendment be adopted? 

Yes [ ] 55.88%
No [ ] 44.12%

2.  Residential uses on Lots West of Harding Avenue
✅YES   

The Charter doesn't limit residential uses on lots west of Harding Avenue. Except for lots zoned for municipal use and SDB-40, it's proposed that the Charter be amended to limit residential uses on said lots to detached, single-family only unless by unanimous vote of the Commission with all members present and a minimum 60% vote of the Electors. 

Shall the foregoing amendment be adopted? 

Yes [ ] 57.26%
No [ ] 42.74%

3. Prohibition of Lot Subdivision
✅YES    

The Town Charter does not prohibit the subdivision of lots. It is proposed that the Charter be amended to prohibit the subdivision of lots, without the unanimous vote of the Town Commission with all members present and a minimum 60% vote of the Electors. 

Shall the foregoing amendment be adopted? 

Yes [ ] 53.97%
No [ ] 46.03%

4. Ensuring Collection of Obligations due to the Town
✅YES  

The Charter doesn't mandate collection of monies or obligations due. It is proposed that the Charter be amended to ensure that, except for code enforcement liens, any monies or obligations owed to the Town exceeding $50,000.00 in 2024, indexed for inflation, shall not be extended, reduced, waived or forgiven by the Commission, except by its unanimous vote with all members present and a minimum 60% vote of the Electors. 

Shall the foregoing amendment be adopted? 

Yes [ ] 60.20%
No [ ] 39.80%

5. Amendment Prohibiting Development and Construction of Structures Within Point Lake
✅YES   

Shall the Charter be amended to prohibit any structure within Point Lake, North Canal and South Canal, except for marine structures used for private recreational or leisure purposes, that are permitted in the Town Code and are accessory and subordinate to an upland waterfront single-family home on lots abutting Point Lake, North Canal and South Canal? 

Shall the foregoing amendment be adopted? 

Yes [ ] 63.72%
No [ ] 36.28%