The Edgewater moratorium halts development, with some exceptions. The city will turn to maintenance and other measures aimed at flooding concerns.

The building moratorium would stop the issuing of building permits in areas where water won't absorb into the ground. City officials hope this will give some relief to residents fed up with flooding from hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Volusia flooding issues that have plagued the city during regular rainstorms, have worsened after Hurricane Milton in October.

Leaders in Edgewater will have a second reading on Monday of a proposed building moratorium. It is in response to frequent flooding in parts of the city. Residents have complained about a failing infrastructure for years. They said the flooding worsened after Hurricane Milton last year.

The Edgewater City Council voted Tuesday night to enact a year-long building moratorium, halting new construction permits in response to residents’ concerns about flooding.