Submitted By: David Sablan
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Presentation By: Aubrey Hale
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Ordinance to rezone approximately 82.10 acres for property located at 5575 SW 52nd Street (Parcel 23835-000-00) from A-1, General Agriculture (County) to PD, Planned Development (City) (Case PD26-0001) (Quasi-Judicial).
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place.
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
• Petitioner/Property Owner: Ocala 52 Partners, LLC
• Agent: Tillman & Associates Engineering, LLC
Key Points:
The petitioner is requesting to rezone the subject property, approximately 82.1 acres, from A-1, General Agriculture (County) to PD, Planned Development (City) (PD6-0001). In conjunction with the rezoning request, the applicant is also seeking approval of a PD Plan and Standards Book, which establishes a mixed development program with three land uses:
• Single Family Residential (SFR) - 230 SFR units across 45.4 acres (5 Units/acre)
• Multi-Family Residential (MFR) - 360 MFR units across 20.2 Acres (17.8 Units/acre)
• Commercial - Maximum 147,000 square feet across 4.5 acres (0.75 FAR)
The applicant acquired the property in July of 2024 and is approximately 82.10 acres in size. Currently, the subject property is not located within the Ocala city limits and is within the jurisdiction of Marion County. The property has the following current Marion County designations:
• Future Land Use: High Residential (up to 8/units per acre)
• Zoning: General Agriculture (A-1)
• Current Use: Agriculture
The applicant submitted concurrent applications to annex all ±82.1 acres into the City of Ocala (ANX26-0001), and a future land use amendment to change the land use designation from High Residential (County) to Low Intensity (LUC26-0001).
Per F.S. 163.3184(2), LUC26-0001 is required to go through an expedited review process by the Florida Department of Commerce (Florida Commerce) prior to adoption by City Council. For this reason, ANX26-0001 and LUC26-0001 previously went before the Planning and Zoning Commission at a special meeting on May 26, 2026, where the Commission voted to approve the annexation and future land use amendment by a 7-0 vote. On June 2, 2026, City Council authorized City staff to transmit the proposed future land use amendment to Florida Commerce for an expedited state review in accordance with F.S. 163.3184(3).
The subject property was formerly used for the mining of earth and other minerals until approximately 2022. As a result of discontinuation of mining activities, FDEP has since issued a Release of Reclamation Obligations in recognition of reclamation activities completed since the mining activity ceased on the property. There are currently several small structures and a septic system on the property that will be required to be removed prior to any further development of the site. At the southern end of the property there is a ±6.7 acre lake and at the northeasterly corner of the property there is a ±16,000 square foot pond. It is noted that the concurrently submitted zoning (PD) amendment indicates that both water bodies will be preserved and are integrated into the design of the PD as amenities and drainage retention areas.
Zoning and Land Use Details:
For consideration of the future land use amendment, there are several key factors to consider:
• Pursuant to Section 122-246 of the Code of Ordinances, upon annexation into the City a future land use designation must be processed at the earliest available date.
• The density and nature of the project are consistent with the proposed Low Intensity future land use, providing urban-level development of 7.16 units per acre.
• The proposed Low Intensity future land use is consistent with other Low Intensity designations within the surrounding area.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
• The PD proposes an overall density of 7.16 units per acre and a maximum commercial FAR of 0.75, which is consistent with the Low Intensity Future Land Use range of minimum density of 3 dwelling unit/acre and maximum of 18 dwelling units/acre, and maximum allowed commercial FAR of 0.75.
• The proposed rezoning is compatible with the surrounding development, the Comprehensive Plan, and the City’s Code of Ordinances.
• City utilities are available at this location, and no level of service issues have been identified for public facilities as a result of the zoning amendment.
Staff recommends approval with the following conditions:
1. The existing agricultural use shall cease within one year after zoning approval or prior to any future development of the site whichever occurs first.
2. The existing structures and septic system must be removed from the property prior to any future development of the property.
3. Connection to city public facilities will be required upon further development of the property.
4. All permitted uses by right within the B-2, Community Business shall be permitted within the PD.
5. All roadways within the development shall be privately owned and maintained.
6. A sidewalk along SW 52nd Street shall be provided with the appropriate phases of development that occur along the roadway.
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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SUPPORT MATERIALS:
• Staff Report
• Case Map
• Aerial Map
• PD Plan
• PD Standards Book
ORDINANCE 2026-XX
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF OCALA, FLORIDA, CHANGING THE ZONING FROM A-1, GENERAL AGRICULTURE DISTRICT TO PD, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5575 SW 52ND STREET (PARCEL 23835-000-00), APPROXIMATELY 82.10 ACRES (CASE NO. PD26-0001); 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 PD, Planned Development:
PARENT PARCEL
THE NE 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 AND THE SE 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 21 EAST, MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA. EXCEPT THE SOUTH 30 FEET FOR ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY.
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THE WEST 1.5 CHAINS OF THE SW 1/4 OF SE 1/4 OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 21 EAST, MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA.
PARCEL 2
BEIN THE WEST 1.5 CHAINS OF THE S.W. 1/4 OF THE S.E. 1/4 AND A PORTION OF THE S.E. ¼ OF THE S.W. 1/4 OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHPI 15 SOUTH, RANGE 21 EAST, LYING NORTH OF S.W. 52ND STREET (BEING 60 FEET RIGHT OF WAY), MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT THE N.W. CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE S.W. 1/4 OF SAID SECION 33; THENCE ALONG THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF THE S.W. 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 30, S.89°37’32”E., A DISTANCE OF 1325.81 FEET TO THE N.E. CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE S.W. 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE DEPARTING SAID NORTH BOUNDARY, ALONG THE EAST BOUNDARY OF THE N.E. 1/4 OF THE S.W. 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 33, S.00°31’25”W., A DISTANCE OF 1318.27 FEET TO THE N.W. CORNER OF THE S.W. 1/4 OF THE S.E. 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 33, SAID POINT ALSOBEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THENCE DEPARTING SAID EAST BOUNDARY,ALONG THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF THE S.W. 1/4 OF THE S.E. 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 33, S.89°48’22”E., A DISTANCE OF 99.00 FEET TO THE N.E. CORNER OF THE AFOREMENTIONED WEST 1.5 CHAINS OF THE S.W. 1/4 OF THE S.E. 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE DEPARTING SAID NORTH BOUNDARY, ALONG THE EAST BOUNDARY OF THE WEST 1.5 CHAINS OF THE S.W. 1/4 OF THE S.E. 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 33, S.00°31’26”W., A DISTANCE OF 1288.46 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF AFOREMENTIONED S.W. 52ND STREET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID EAST BOUNDARY, ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE, N.89°54’35”W., A DISTANCE OF 99.00 FEET; THENCE N.89°54’39”W., A DISTANCE OF 1206.53 FEET TO A POINT 120 FEET EAST OF AND PARALLEL TO THE WEST BOUNDARY OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE S.W. 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE 1291.56 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF THE S.E. ¼ OF THE S.W. 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE DEPARTING SAID PARALLEL LINE, ALONG SAID NORTH BOUNDARY, S.89°46’20”E., A DISTANCE OF 1206.16 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID LANDS CONTAINING 38.66 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
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 from A-1, General Agriculture, to PD, Planned Development District, 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: 2026-XX
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