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Zoning Change Request for Marion Oaks Development

Original title: 260508BL - The Deltona Corporation, Binding Letter of Modification (BLIM) to a Binding Letter of Interpretation for Vested Rights (BLIVR) for the Marion Oaks Vested Development of Regional Impact to Allow the Subject Properties to be Used for Commercial Purposes Including Access to Adjacent Commercial Lands, Consisting of ±0.15 Acres East of Marion Oaks Course and ±0.14 Acres West of Marion Oaks Course, Portions of Two Tracts Totaling Approximately 7.48 Acres, on Parcel Numbers 8007-0000-10 and 8007-0000-08, No Address Assigned AND Consideration of a Request for County to Participate in a Joinder in Amendment to, and Partial Release of Tracts Subject to, Declaration of Restrictions (Green Belt) on Parcel Numbers 41200-056-06 (pt), 8007-0000-01, 8007-0000-03, 8007-0000-05 (pt), 8007-0000-08, 8007-0000-10, 8007-0000-11, 8007-0000-13, 8007-0000-18, 8007-0000-19, 8007-0000-22, 8007-0000-23, 8007-0001-23, 8007-0000-24, 8007-0000-25, 8007-0000-26, 8007-0001-26, and 8007-1099-02 (pt)

June 17, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This decision determines whether specific land parcels in Marion Oaks can be converted to commercial use and whether existing environmental or open-space restrictions on those and surrounding tracts will be lifted or modified.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

The Deltona Corporation

The corporation is the applicant seeking changes to land-use permissions and the release of restrictive covenants.

Marion Oaks property owners

Residents and property owners in the vicinity may be affected by the change in land use from restricted/open space to commercial activity.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 17, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Deltona Corporation is requesting a zoning modification to allow commercial use on specific parcels within the Marion Oaks development. The proposal also asks the county to join in an amendment and partial release of existing 'Green Belt' land-use restrictions on several associated properties.

Key Facts

  • The Deltona Corporation seeks a Binding Letter of Modification (BLIM) to change vested rights for the Marion Oaks Development of Regional Impact.
  • The modification would allow commercial use on approximately 7.48 acres of land, specifically including 0.15 acres east of Marion Oaks Course and 0.14 acres west of Marion Oaks Course.
  • The request includes authorization for access to adjacent commercial lands.
  • The county is asked to participate in a 'Joinder in Amendment' to release specific tracts from a 'Green Belt' Declaration of Restrictions.
  • The affected parcels for the zoning modification are 8007-0000-10 and 8007-0000-08.
  • The request for the release of 'Green Belt' restrictions involves 18 distinct parcel numbers, including 41200-056-06, 8007-0000-01, 8007-0000-03, 8007-0000-05, 8007-0000-08, 8007-0000-10, 8007-0000-11, 8007-0000-13, 8007-0000-18, 8007-0000-19, 8007-0000-22, 8007-0000-23, 8007-0001-23, 8007-0000-24, 8007-0000-25, 8007-0000-26, 8007-0001-26, and 8007-1099-02.

Why It Matters

This decision determines whether specific land parcels in Marion Oaks can be converted to commercial use and whether existing environmental or open-space restrictions on those and surrounding tracts will be lifted or modified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'Green Belt' restriction?
In this context, it refers to a Declaration of Restrictions placed on land that limits its use, often to preserve open space or environmental quality.
What does 'vested rights' mean in this document?
It refers to the legal status of the development, meaning the developer has established rights to build or use the land according to previously approved plans.

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Commercial Expansion in Marion Oaks

The request indicates a move to convert land previously under 'Green Belt' restrictions into commercial-use property.

Connected Entities

organizationBoard of County Commissioners Planning and ZoningThe governing body considering the request.Map →
organizationThe Deltona CorporationThe applicant requesting the zoning modification and land restriction release.Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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