Proposed Zoning Change for 648-Acre Site in Wimauma

Original title: Application Number: RZ-PD 26-0349 Applicant: HILL WARD HENDERSON Location: NW corner of S County Rd 579 & Saffold Rd. Folio Number: 79700.0000, 79852.0000 & Multiple & Portion of 79700.0100 Acreage: 648.8 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: RES-4 Service Area: Urban Community Plan: Wimauma Village & Southshore Areawide Systems Plan Existing Zoning: AR & PD (25-0371) Request: Rezone to PD RECOMMENDATION: Zoning Hearing Master: Approval Development Services: Approvable, Subject to Conditions Planning Commission: Consistent with Plan

Record date · June 9, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The county is reviewing a request to rezone approximately 649 acres of land located at the corner of South County Road 579 and Saffold Road. The applicant, Hill Ward Henderson, is seeking to change the property's current zoning to a Planned Development (PD) status, which allows for specific, customized land-use rules.

Why it matters

This decision will determine how a large tract of land in the Wimauma area is developed, potentially impacting local infrastructure, housing, and community character.

Key Facts

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