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 from Agricultural Rural (AR) to a district.

Why it matters

This application initiates a process that could change the permitted land use and development density for a 316.66-acre site currently zoned for rural agricultural use.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Property owners in the vicinity of W Lutz Lake Fern Rd & Cypress Bridge Dr

The proposed rezoning may alter the permitted land use and density of the 316.66-acre site adjacent to their properties.

Directly affected

Jim Porter / Akerman, LLP

They are the applicants seeking the change in zoning classification for the specified acreage.

Key Facts

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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-tailored set of development standards, often differing from standard agricultural or residential zoning, typically to allow for more flexible site planning.

What is the current status of this application?

The application is currently listed as 'Held' by the .

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Large-scale Rural to PD Conversion

The application seeks to convert a significant 316-acre tract from rural agricultural zoning to a Planned Development district, which often precedes higher-density development.

W Lutz Lake Fern Rd & Cypress Bridge Dr