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Approval of Ferber Retail at Balm Riverview Development Plat

Original title: 2026-0007: Hillsborough County Approves Retail Development Plat

Record date · November 14, 2025

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What This Bill Does

Hillsborough County has approved the development for the Ferber Retail at Balm Riverview project. This action authorizes the county to accept public infrastructure improvements and manage the associated financial bonds for the commercial site.

Why it matters

This ordinance formalizes the county's responsibility for maintaining future public infrastructure at the Ferber Retail site and secures over $2.1 million in s to ensure construction standards are met.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Ferber Retail at Balm Riverview

The developer must adhere to the terms of the Subdivider's Agreement and maintain the required performance and warranty bonds.

Directly affected

Hillsborough County

The county assumes responsibility for the maintenance of public infrastructure once the project is completed and approved.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the performance bonds mentioned?
The bonds act as financial security to ensure that the developer completes the required public infrastructure (roads, drainage, etc.) and lot corner placements to county standards.
Will this development impact local schools?
No, the document states that is not applicable because the project is strictly commercial.

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Infrastructure Security

The county has secured over $2.1 million in performance bonds to mitigate risk associated with the construction of public infrastructure for this commercial site.

Connected Entities

Development Review Division, Hillsborough County, Resolution R25-042 and 3 more
OrganizationDevelopment Review Division“Final Acceptance Authority”Map →
OrganizationHillsborough County“Recipient of dedications”Map →
bill numberResolution R25-042“Authorizing Resolution”Map →
OrganizationFerber Retail at Balm Riverview“Project name”Map →
PersonChairman“Authority to execute agreements”Map →
OrganizationDevelopment Services Department“Administrative authority”Map →

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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