What is the purpose of the public hearing?

To consider applications for a special use permit and variance for a telecommunications tower.

When is the public hearing scheduled?

The public hearing is scheduled for April 15 at 3:00 p.m.

How can I participate in the hearing?

Interested persons can speak in favor or opposition at the meeting.

Apr 4, 2026 Public Hearing: 770 West River Road, Palatka, Florida

Q: Where will the public hearing take place?

It will be held in the County Commissioner Meeting Room, 2509 Crill Avenue, Palatka.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing of the Putnam County Zoning Board of Adjustment will be held Wednesday, April 15, at 3:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the County Commissioner Meeting Room, 2509 Crill Avenue, Suite 100, Palatka, Florida, to consider the following applications under the provisions of the Putnam County Land Development Code (Ordinance No. 2025-12, as amended): Case # SUP26-000003: Application by property owner R 13 Investments, LLC, for a Special Use Permit, seeking to allow the development of a two hundred sixty-five (265) foot self-support tower and wireless telecommunications facility in the Agriculture (AG) zoning district, as provided for under the Putnam County Land Development Code (LDC) Section 45-72 (e) (10). Located at 770 West River Road, Palatka, FL 32177, Parcel #03-09-27-0000-0030-0000. Case # VAR26-000002: Application by property owner R 13 Investments, LLC, seeking a Variance from Putnam County Land Development Code (LDC) Section 45-172 (f) (3) (a), Communication Towers and Facilities, to reduce the minimum distance of communications towers from residential zoning districts or any parcel containing an existing residence from seven hundred fifty (750) feet to two hundred ninety-eight and one-half (298.5) feet for a total of a four hundred fifty-one and one-half (451.5) foot reduction in the Agriculture (AG) zoning district, as provided in Section 45-831 (b) of the Putnam County LDC. Located at 770 West River Road, Palatka, FL 32177, Parcel # 03-09-27-0000-0030-0000. Detailed legal descriptions and maps are available for inspection at the Planning and Development Services Department, located at 2509 Crill Ave, Suite 300, Palatka, Florida, or call staff at 386-329-0491 for information. All interested persons wishing to speak on behalf or in opposition to this request will be heard at the above stated place and time. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate should contact the Planning and Development Services Department at least 24 hours in advance to request such accommodations. If a person desires to appeal any decision with respect to any matter considered at the above referenced meeting, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made. PUTNAM COUNTY ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT By Ethan Thompson, Planner I Planning and Development Services Legal No. 00117031 04/04/26

Public Hearing — 770 West River Road, Palatka, Florida (SUP26-000003)

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