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Parking Depth Waiver Request for Ocala Crossings South Phase 4

Original title: Ocala Crossings South Phase 4 - Improvement Plan 33207 - Waiver to Improvement Plan in Review Parcel #: 35623-005-00 #WaiverPIR-000795-2026 Mastroserio Engineering, Inc. LDC 6.11.8.B(2)(3) - Parking Requirements CODE states (2) A one-car garage or carport and driveway combination shall count as two off-street parking spaces provided the driveway measures a minimum of 25 feet in length between the face of the garage or carport door and the sidewalk, or 30 feet to the curb line. (3) A two-car garage or carport and driveway combination shall count as four off-street parking spaces, provided the minimum width of the driveway is 20 feet and its minimum length is as specified above for a one-car garage or carport. APPLICANT - A waiver is requested to reduce the parking depth from 25 ft to 20 ft from the two-car garage to the back of sidewalk for lots with sidewalk frontage. The lots with no sidewalk comply with this section of code, depth being 33 ft from the back curb to the face of the garage. The basis for the waiver request is that this is the final phase of a 5-phase development, and the master PUD plan was approved with 20 ft front building setbacks. This matter should have been addressed with the PUD process and not at this final stage of development. The home builders have constructed the majority of homes with the garage set at the 20 ft front setback. Based on discussion with staff, a waiver is requested for the parking depth to keep consistent with the existing PUD. Furthermore, code parking spaces require 18 feet depth, and we have 20 feet to the sidewalk.

June 8, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This , if approved, would allow homes in the final phase of the Ocala Crossings South development to have shorter driveways than currently required by local parking codes.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Homeowners in Ocala Crossings South Phase 4

The parking configuration and driveway dimensions for these properties are subject to the outcome of this waiver request.

Mastroserio Engineering, Inc.

The firm is seeking approval for a development plan deviation on behalf of the project.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 8, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The developer of Ocala Crossings South is requesting a to reduce the required driveway parking depth from 25 feet to 20 feet for homes with sidewalks. This request aims to align the final phase of the development with the 20-foot setbacks used in previous phases.

Key Facts

  • The applicant requests a waiver to reduce required parking depth from 25 feet to 20 feet for lots with sidewalk frontage.
  • Current code requires a 25-foot driveway length between the garage door and the sidewalk to count as two off-street parking spaces.
  • Lots without sidewalks in the development currently comply with code by providing 33 feet of depth from the curb to the garage.
  • The developer cites the master PUD (Planned Unit Development) plan, which was approved with 20-foot front building setbacks, as the basis for the request.
  • Most homes in the development have already been constructed with the garage set at the 20-foot front setback.
  • The applicant notes that standard code parking spaces require 18 feet of depth, while the proposed design provides 20 feet.
  • This is the final phase of a 5-phase development project.
  • The waiver request is filed under #WaiverPIR-000795-2026 for parcel 35623-005-00.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current parking requirement for driveways with sidewalks?
The current code requires a minimum of 25 feet of length between the garage door and the sidewalk to count as two off-street parking spaces.
Why is the developer asking for this waiver?
The developer states that the master plan was approved with 20-foot setbacks and that most homes in the development have already been built to that standard.

Why It Matters

This , if approved, would allow homes in the final phase of the Ocala Crossings South development to have shorter driveways than currently required by local parking codes.

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Retroactive Alignment

The applicant is seeking to align final phase construction with existing site conditions established in earlier phases, rather than strictly adhering to current code.

Connected Entities

organizationMastroserio Engineering, Inc.The engineering firm representing the applicant for the waiver.Map →
organizationDevelopment Review CommitteeThe local government body reviewing the waiver request.Map →
locationOcala Crossings SouthThe residential development project subject to the waiver request.Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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