Orlando City Council to Review Utility Expansions and Major Housing Master Plans Today

City Council Convenes for Regular Session

The Orlando City Council is scheduled to meet today, Monday, March 16, 2026, to deliberate on several high-profile development projects and infrastructure upgrades. The day’s proceedings will begin with an Agenda Review at 1:00 p.m., followed by the official City Council meeting at 2:00 p.m. Held at City Hall in the Council Chambers, the session is being conducted as a hybrid meeting, allowing for both in-person attendance and virtual participation via Zoom.

Infrastructure and Utility Upgrades

One of the primary items on today’s agenda involves a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC). The council will consider a proposal for the OUC Utility Plant Expansion and Filtration System Upgrades. This project is part of the city's long-term resilience and sustainability plan, aimed at modernization and enhancing the efficiency of local utility services. If approved, these upgrades are expected to improve water filtration capacity and energy infrastructure for the growing downtown and surrounding areas.

Major Housing and Warehouse Developments

The council is also set to vote on several significant land-use and development plans that could reshape residential and commercial landscape in South Orlando and beyond. Key items include:

• Calvary Assembly Next Phase Apartments: Commissioners will review a master plan for the next phase of this multi-family residential project, which aims to add significant housing stock to the region.
• Narcoossee & Marketplace Bakery & Warehouse: A phased master plan is up for approval, involving a large-scale warehouse and commercial facility intended to bolster local logistics and distribution networks.
• Audubon Park Covenant Church: A Conditional Use Permit request for the church is on the docket, which may involve facility expansions or changes to site operations.

Public Events and Safety Measures

In addition to zoning and utility matters, the council will review permits for several upcoming community events. These include the 2026 AdventHealth Corporate 5k, the Spring Fiesta in the Park at Lake Eola, and specific concert permits for the downtown area. Public safety and road closure protocols for these events are expected to be finalized during the session.

Public Participation

Public comment remains a vital part of the legislative process. Residents wishing to speak on consent agenda items were required to submit requests by 9:00 a.m. this morning. For those unable to attend in person, the meeting is being broadcast live via the city’s website and local government access channels. Today's decisions on master plans and utility permits will have lasting impacts on the city's infrastructure and residential growth into the late 2020s.