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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FORMAL TITLE:
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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
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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 w...
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