- April 26, 2026
Palm Coast City Council approved a technical site plan for a multi-phase U-Haul storage facility during its April 21 meeting, advancing a project planned for a 30-acre site at the intersection of U.S. 1 and Whiteview Parkway.
The proposal, brought forward as a Tier 3 technical site plan application, outlines the first phase of development, which includes two buildings totaling more than 119,000 square feet.
According to city staff, the primary structure will be a three-story storage building standing approximately 45 feet tall and containing around 950 storage units. A second, one-story building slightly taller at about 48 feet will serve as a warehouse and staging area for U-Haul operations.
The site is located on the western side of U.S. 1 at the terminus of Whiteview Parkway and carries a mixed-use and conservation future land use designation.
City officials noted the project has undergone an extended review process, including multiple resubmittals, to ensure compliance with the city’s land development code, building standards and environmental requirements. Staff ultimately determined the plan met all applicable criteria.
During discussion, council members acknowledged likely public concern over another storage facility in the area but emphasized the limits of local authority when a project meets code requirements.
“This is a property rights issue,” Mayor Mike Norris said. “We’re going to get backlash but we can’t stop people from building on their property if that’s what they want to do.”
Council member Ty Miller said the trend is largely driven by shared industry data.
“Multiple companies use the same market analysis,” Miller said. “What happens is that research shows a need for more storage facilities, and several companies act on it, which can lead to oversaturation in certain areas.”
Traffic and access were also reviewed as part of the plan. City staff indicated the site will initially operate with right-in, right-out access from U.S. 1, with potential for improved connectivity if Whiteview Parkway is extended westward in the future.
After discussion, the council voted unanimously to approve the site plan, allowing the project to move forward.
Future phases of the development are expected but were not included in the current application.
