Ocala Board of Adjustment Agenda - Final  
Monday, March 16, 2026  
WELCOME!  
Meeting Information  
We are very glad you have joined us for today’s meeting. The  
Zoning Board of Adjustment (BOA) is a quasi-judicial board  
that meets once a month to hear and decide only such special  
exceptions, variance, and appeals of the building official, as the  
BOA is specifically authorized to pass upon by the terms of the  
code and shall decide such questions as are involved in  
determining whether special exceptions should be granted. It  
shall grant approvals with such conditions and safeguards as are  
appropriate under the code and shall denial when not in  
harmony with the purpose, intent and requirements of the code.  
Location  
Ocala City Hall  
110 SE Watula Avenue  
Second Floor - Council Chambers  
Ocala, Florida  
Time  
5:30 PM  
GENERAL RULES OF ORDER  
The BOA is pleased to hear all non-repetitive comments. If you  
wish to appear before the BOA, please fill out an Appearance  
Request/Lobbyist Registration Form and give it to the BOA  
Recording Secretary. When the Chairman recognizes you, state  
your name and address and speak directly into the microphone.  
Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any  
of these proceedings should contact the BOA Recording  
Secretary at (352) 629-8404 at least 48 hours in advance of the  
meeting.  
Mission Statement  
The City of Ocala provides fiscally  
responsible services consistent with the  
community's current and future  
expectations.  
Board of Adjustment's  
Strategic Priorities  
APPEALS  
Appeals from decisions of the BOA shall be to the Marion  
County Circuit Court. Any person or any board, taxpayer,  
department or bureau of the City aggrieved by any decision of  
the BOA may seek review by a court of record of such  
decisions in the manner provided by law. Please be advised that  
if any person wishes to appeal any decision made by the BOA  
with respect to any material considered at the above meeting,  
they will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such  
purpose, they may need to ensure a verbatim record of the  
proceeding is made.  
1.  
2.  
Call To Order  
a.  
b.  
Pledge  
Roll Call for Determination of a Quorum  
Proof of Publication  
It was acknowledged that a Public Meeting Notice was posted at City Hall (110 SE Watula  
Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34471) and published in the Ocala Gazette on February 28, 2026.  
a.  
Attachments:  
Approval of Minutes  
3.  
4.  
a.  
Attachments:  
Special Exception  
a.  
Petitioner: Primus Rutledge  
Planner: Breah J. Miller (352-629-8341)  
A request for a Special Exception to allow an 1,824 square foot expansion of an existing  
church/place of worship within the R-2, Two-Family Residential, District.  
Recommended Action: Approval with conditions.  
Attachments:  
b.  
Petitioner: Primus Rutledge  
Planner: Breah J. Miller (352-629-8341)  
A request for a Special Exception to allow for off-site parking in association with a  
church/place of worship within the R-2, Two-Family Residential District.  
Recommended Action: Approval with conditions.  
Attachments:  
c.  
Petitioner: Primus Rutledge  
Planner: Breah J. Miller (352-629-8341)  
A request for a Special Exception to allow for off-site parking in association with a  
church/place of worship within the R-3, Multi-Family Residential District.  
Recommended Action: Approval with conditions.  
Attachments:  
5.  
6.  
Public Comments  
Staff Comments  
Planning Officials Training Workshop  
a.  
2026-0982  
POT_OcalaMarion_County_April_9_8.5x11_flier.pdf  
Attachments:  
Board Comments  
7.  
8..  
9.  
Next Meeting: April 20, 2026  
Adjournment