Rezoning Application for 316-Acre Site at Lutz Lake Fern Road

Original title: Application Number: RZ-PD 25-0934 Applicant: JIM PORTER / AKERMAN, LLP Location: NW corner of W Lutz Lake Fern Rd & Cypress Bridge Dr. Folio Number: 12933.0000, 12934.0000, 12935.0000, + Multiple Acreage (+/-): 316.66 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: AR Service Area: Rural Existing Zoning: AR Request: Rezone to Planned Development

Record date · January 26, 2026

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What This Bill Does

An application has been filed to rezone approximately 316.66 acres of land located at the northwest corner of W Lutz Lake Fern Road and Cypress Bridge Drive. The request seeks to change the current 'AR' (Agricultural/Rural) zoning designation to a 'Planned Development' district.

Why it matters

This application initiates a formal review process to change land-use regulations for a 316-acre site, which will determine the types of future development allowed on the property.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Property owners in the vicinity

Nearby residents may be subject to changes in land use, traffic patterns, or density if the rezoning is approved.

Directly affected

Jim Porter / Akerman, LLP

The applicant is seeking a change in land-use regulations to facilitate future development on the site.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to rezone to a 'Planned Development'?

A district is a zoning classification that allows for a custom set of development standards and land uses, often differing from standard zoning categories.

What is the current status of this application?

The application is currently listed as 'Held', meaning it is pending further review or action by the .

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Rural to Planned Development Transition

The application seeks to move a large tract of land from a restrictive Rural/Agricultural designation to a flexible Planned Development district, which is a common precursor to higher-density development.

NW corner of W Lutz Lake Fern Rd & Cypress Bridge Dr.