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Zoning Change Approval for W Sligh Ave and N Himes Ave

Original title: Application Number: RZ-STD 26-0297 Applicant: RAUL RIANO Location: SE Corner of W Sligh Ave & N Himes Ave. Folio Number: 31047.0005 Acreage: 0.32 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: RES-20 Service Area: Urban Community Plan: None Existing Zoning: RSC-9 Request: Rezone to RMC-20 RECOMMENDATION: Zoning Hearing Master: Approval Development Services: Approval Planning Commission: Consistent with Plan

April 7, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This zoning change alters the density and type of development allowed on the 0.32-acre parcel, potentially increasing the number of residential units permitted on the site.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Raul Riano

The applicant is granted the legal right to develop the property under the new RMC-20 zoning standards.

Nearby property owners

Residents in the immediate vicinity may see changes in the density or type of development allowed on the adjacent parcel.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 7, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Board of County Commissioners has approved a request to rezone a 0.32-acre property located at the southeast corner of W Sligh Ave and N Himes Ave. The property will change from zoning to .

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This zoning change alters the density and type of development allowed on the 0.32-acre parcel, potentially increasing the number of residential units permitted on the site.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the change from RSC-9 to RMC-20 mean?
typically refers to Residential Single-Family Conventional zoning, while typically refers to Residential Multi-Family Conventional zoning, which allows for higher density residential development.
Was this decision contested?
No, the application was passed as part of a , which is typically used for items expected to pass without debate.

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Urban Density Increase

The approval reflects a shift toward higher-density residential zoning (RMC-20) within an area designated as an Urban service area.

Connected Entities

locationW Sligh Ave & N Himes AveThe intersection where the subject property is located.Map →

Sources

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