EDGEWATER, Fla. — Flooding concerns remain a major issue throughout Central Florida after an unprecedented hurricane season last year, but relief may be on the way for some residents in Edgewater as city officials plan to vote on a moratorium that would temporarily halt new development.

A second reading on the proposal will be held at 6 p.m. at the Edgewater City Council chambers.

Residents have shown up faithfully to the city council meetings and even a town hall to share what’s going on in their neighborhoods when it comes to flooding. 

Some residents have shown their support for the moratorium proposal, but others are still on the fence about whether it really helps the stormwater issues.

The moratorium proposal includes two ordinances, one that would stop the issuing of building permits in areas where water won’t absorb into the ground and the other would temporarily stop development citywide with some exclusions.

The Edgewater City Council already approved the proposal for its first reading in December.

Builder Elliot Meadows said city leaders should focus on the real issue, which is the waterways.

“Who pays my taxes on all these lots?" Meadows said. "I know all the people that are flooded are like, 'Hey, we flooded,' but it’s not because of the little houses that I’m building on Victory Palm. It’s because of the maintenance of the waterways and a lack of the waterways.”

People like Meadows are concerned about the economic impact the moratorium could have. If approved, it would go into effect immediately once adopted, remaining effective through Jan. 6, 2026.