Legislation Details

File #: 2026-1450   
Type: P&Z Land Use Change Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 5/20/2026 In control: Planning & Zoning Commission
On agenda: 6/8/2026 Final action:
Title: Ordinance to change the Future Land Use designation from Neighborhood to Public, for property located in the 2800 block of SW 20th Street (Parcel 23476+001-00), approximately 4.06 acres (Case LUC26-0003) (Quasi-Judicial)
Attachments: 1. LUC26-0003 City of Ocala Staff Report, 2. LUC26-0003 City of Ocala Aerial Map, 3. LUC26-0003 City of Ocala Case Map
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Submitted By: Breah J Miller
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Presentation By: Breah J Miller
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Department: Growth Management

STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Ordinance to change the Future Land Use designation from Neighborhood to Public, for property located in the 2800 block of SW 20th Street (Parcel 23476+001-00), approximately 4.06 acres (Case LUC26-0003) (Quasi-Judicial)
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence.

PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
* Petitioner and Property Owner: City of Ocala

Key Points:
This is a city staff-initiated request to change the Future Land Use designation for the subject property from Neighborhood to Public.
Zoning and Land Use Factors for Consideration:
* The subject property, identified as Parcel 23476+001-00, consists of approximately 4.06 acres and was acquired by the City in 1975. The property was subsequently designated as City of Ocala Drainage Retention Area (DRA) #320.
* DRA #320 was established in association with Drainage Basin #3, a regional stormwater management system located near SW/NW 27th Avenue and SW 17th Street Extension.
* The regional stormwater improvements were originally permitted in 1989 through the St. Johns River Water Management District (Permit No. 4-083-19651).
* The regional stormwater system was developed to support roadway improvements intended to improve connectivity to SR 200, which increased the need for additional stormwater capacity within the surrounding area.
* The subject property currently carries split zoning designations of R-1, Single-Family Residential, and B-1A, Limited Neighborhood Business.
* The R-1 zoning district is intended to accommodate single-family residential development and compatible residential uses.
* The B-1A zoning district is intended to provide neighborhood-scale convenience goods and services, with building character, scale, and intensity designed to remain compatible with surrounding residential development.
* The subject prop...

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