Submitted By: Kristina Wright
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Presentation By: Endira Madraveren
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Introduce Ordinance 2025-XX to rezone 1.14 acres from R-2, Two-Family Residential, to R-3, Multi-Family Residential, for property located in the 700 block of SW 3rd Street (Parcel 2848-002-001) (Case: ZON24-0003) (Quasi-Judicial).
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place.
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
The subject property was established as a portion of Lot 2 via the E.G. Smith Addition Plat (Plat Book E, Page -9). The property has remained undeveloped for more than 30 years. Several single-family homes exist within close proximity to the subject property. Many of the properties directly adjacent to the subject property remain undeveloped.
Planning and Zoning Commission:
Staff promoted the rezoning request to the Planning and Zoning Commission at the December 9, 2024 meeting.
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval to City Council.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
? The proposed rezoning is consistent with the existing Neighborhood Future Land Use designation, pursuant to Code of Ordinances Section 122-244.
? The rezoning would expand the permitted residential categories to include single-family dwelling units, two-family dwelling units, single-family attached dwellings (townhomes) and multi-family dwellings.
? No Level of Service issues have been identified for public facilities as a result of the zoning amendment.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
N/A
LEGAL REVIEW:
The ordinance is pending review by the City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
* Approve with changes
* Deny
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ORDINANCE 2025-XX
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF OCALA, FLORIDA, CHANGING FROM R-2, TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO R-3, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 700 BLOCK OF SW 3RD STREET (PARCEL 2848-002...
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