Submitted By: David Sablan, Planner II
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Presentation By: David Sablan, Planner II
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Department: Growth Management
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Ordinance 2027-XX to rezone approximately 2.91 acres for three contiguous properties located at 1881 SE 30th Avenue (Parcels 29505-009-01, 29505-009-02, and 29505-009-03) from R-3, Multi-Family Residential, to O-1, Office (Case ZON26-0018) (Quasi-Judicial)
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Economic Hub, Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
• Applicant/Owner: N Squared Properties LLC
• Agent: Davis Dinkins, Davis Dinkins Engineering, P.A.
Key Points:
The applicant is requesting to rezone Parcels 29505-009-01, 29505-009-02, and 29505-009-03, totaling an approximate 2.91 acres, from R-3, Multi-Family Residential to O-1, Office.
The subject properties were rezoned from O-1 to R-3 in 2022. A site plan was approved for the development of a 34-unit multi-family development, however building permits were never submitted and the property remains undeveloped.
The applicant acquired the properties in September 2026 and have indicated their intent of developing medical offices. They are requesting a rezoning to change the zoning designations on all three parcels back to O-1 from R-3.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
• The existing R-3 zoning permits residential uses, with certain non-residential uses (including professional and business offices) allowed by Special Exception.
• The proposed O-1 zoning does not permit multi-family residential uses but allows most non-residential uses that require Special Exception approval in R-3 zoning.
• The proposed rezoning would eliminate multi-family residential as a permitted use and remove Special Exception requirements for most nonresidential uses.
• The maximum permitted height would decrease from 50 feet in R-3 to 35 feet in O-1. The surrounding area is comprised of commercial, institutional, office, and governmental uses.
• The proposed rezoning is consistent with the surrounding development, the Comprehensive Plan, and the City’s Code of Ordinances.
• No public facility level of service issues have been identified as a result of the rezoning. Any proposed development of the site will require additional LOS analysis for public facilities.
• Future development of the property will be subject to all applicable city site review and permit processes.
Staff recommends approval
FISCAL IMPACT:
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PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
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LEGAL REVIEW:
This ordinance will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
• Table
• Deny
SUPPORT MATERIALS:
• Staff Report
• Case Map
• Aerial Map
ORDINANCE 2027-XX
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF OCALA, FLORIDA, CHANGING THE ZONING FROM R-3, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO O-1, OFFICE, FOR CERTAIN PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1881 SE 30TH AVENUE (PARCELS 29505-009-01, 29505-009-02, & 29505-009-03), APPROXIMATELY 2.91 ACRES (CASE NO. ZON26-0018); PROVIDING DIRECTION TO STAFF; REPEALING INCONSISTENT AND/OR CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY OF ORDINANCE PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR MODIFICATIONS ARISING FROM CONSIDERATIONS AT A PUBLIC HEARING; PROVIDING DIRECTION TO THE CODIFIER; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OCALA, FLORIDA, in regular session, as follows:
Section 1. The lands described below are hereby rezoned and reclassified according to the zoning regulation of the City of Ocala, Florida, as O-1, Office:
PARCEL #29505-009-01
LOT 1, TRACT 9, MARICAMP SUBDIVISION, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT PLAT BOOK "7", PAGES 148 AND 149, PUBLIC RECORDS OF MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA
PARCEL #29505-009-02 AND 29505-009-03
LOTS, 2, 3 AND 4, TRACT 9, MARICAMP SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 7, PAGES 148 AND 149, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Section 2. Direction to Staff. The City Council of the City of Ocala, Florida directs staff to take any and all steps necessary to effectuate the adoption and implementation of this ordinance; and all other matters as provided for above and herein as well as to ensure the orderly and effective administration and implementation of the intent of this ordinance and the specific matters outlined herein.
Section 3. Repealing Inconsistent and/or Conflicting Provisions. The City Council of the City of Ocala, Florida hereby specifically repeals, to the extent of any such conflict, any and all ordinances, resolutions, policies, procedures, and/or other articles which are conflicting and/or inconsistent with this ordinance and the intent and direction provided by the City Council herein.
Section 4. Severability of Ordinance Provisions. If any section, phrase, sentence or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, it is the intent of the City Council of the City of Ocala, Florida that (1) such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision; (2) such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof; and (3) this ordinance be adopted as though any such provision was not included herein.
Section 5. Modifications Arising from Consideration at a Public Hearing. It is the intention of the City Council of the City of Ocala, Florida that (1) the provisions of this ordinance may be modified as a result of its consideration by the City Council of matters that may arise during the public hearing(s) at which this ordinance is considered; and (2) any such modifications shall be incorporated into the final version of this ordinance.
Section 6. Direction to the Codifier. It is the intention of the City Council of the City of Ocala, Florida that (1) the zoning map of the City of Ocala is hereby amended to reflect the change in zoning classification B-1A, Limited Neighborhood Business, to B-1, Neighborhood Business, as to lands described in Section 1 of this ordinance; (2) the sections and paragraphs of this ordinance may be renumbered or relettered in order to accomplish said intention; (3) terms or headings not affecting the intent of this ordinance may be changed to further accomplish said intention; and (4) any scrivener’s error(s) contained herein which do not affect the intent of this ordinance be corrected with the authorization of the City Manager or their designee and without the need for additional public hearings or consideration by City Council.
Section 7. This ordinance shall become effective upon approval by the mayor, or upon becoming law without such approval.
ATTEST: CITY OF OCALA
By: By:
Angel B. Jacobs Ire J. Bethea Sr.
City Clerk President, Ocala City Council
Approved/Denied by me as Mayor of the City of Ocala, Florida, on __________________, 2026.
By: __________________________________
Ben Marciano
Mayor
Approved as to form and legality:
By: _________________________________
William E. Sexton
City Attorney
Ordinance No: 2027-XX
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