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Rezoning Petition Submitted by Lydia M. Cruz for Property Located on Blanford Street (H2548)
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
Rezoning Request:
Rezoning from AG (Agricultural) to AR-2 (Agricultural/Residential 2)
General Location:
Northern apex of Blanford Street approximately 715 feet west of Daly Road
Parcel Key Number:
1057509
Summary of Applicant’s Request:
The petitioner is requesting a rezoning of their 4.7-acre parcel from AG (Agricultural) to AR-2 (Agricultural/Residential 2). If the rezoning is approved, the petitioner plans to submit a Class D subdivision to split the parcel into 2 lots. The minimum size of a newly created agricultural parcel is one unit per 10.0 acres. The parcel currently does not meet the size requirements to subdivide. Rezoning the parcel to AR-2 (Agricultural Residential 2) would allow one unit per acre.
Public Hearing History
On December 8, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 3-2 to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt a resolution approving the petitioner’s request for a rezoning from AG (Agricultural) to AR-2 (Agricultural/Residential 2).
FINANCIAL IMPACT
A matter of policy. There is no financial impact.
LEGAL NOTE
The Board has the authority to make the requested rezoning decision pursuant to Chapters 125 and 163 Florida Statutes. The Applicable Criteria for a Zoning District Amendment are contained in Appendix A (Zoning Code), Article VI. The Zoning District Amendment must be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board adopt the attached resolution and authorize the Chairman to sign the same, thereby approving the petitioner’s request for a rezoning from AG (Agricultural) to AR-2 (Agricultural/Residential 2).