Submitted By: Aubrey Hale
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Presentation By: Aubrey Hale
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Department: Growth Management
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Resolution 2026-39 to allow public use on certain municipally owned properties to accommodate the recycling drop-off program
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Ocala will transition from curbside recycling collection on July 6, 2026, to a citywide drop-off recycling program. The transition follows City Council approval on February 3, 2026, as part of the City's broader effort to manage increasing operational expenses and reduce the financial impact of sanitation rate adjustments on residents. The City Council held a workshop on May 12, 2026, to receive an update on the recycling program.
The City of Ocala's Land Development Regulations allow any lawful government or related us in the G-U Zoning Districts, provided that they are compatible with surrounding uses. Six of the proposed recycling drop-off locations are on property zoned G-U and are therefore compliant with this requirement.
Additionally, Council may permit the location of public buildings or uses in any zoning district following compliance with the notice and public hearing requirements of Section 122-259, Code of Ordinances, City of Ocala.
Two of the proposed recycling drop-off locations are on property zoned other than G-U and therefore may be approved by Council following compliance with the notice and public hearing requirements of Section 122-259.
* Parcel 3030-004-005 is located at the intersection of SE 31st Street and SE Fifth Terrace with R-3, Multi-family zoning. The City acquired the property in August 2010, and no use has been made of it since. This location will serve the southeast Ocala area.
* Parcel 26359-000-00 is located at the intersection of NE Eighth Avenue and NE 14th Street with B-1, Neighborhood Business zoning. This property was previously used as a recycling loca...
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