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Proposed Zoning Change for 0.59 Acres in Cocoa

Original title: Consideration of Ordinance No. 12-2022, a citizen initiated Zoning Map amendment consistent with the requirements of Code of the City of Cocoa (Code) Article XXI, Section 1, to change the zoning designation of a parcel of real property totaling approximately 0.59 acres from “Residential Estate District” (RE) to “Multiple-Family Dwelling District” (RU-2-15). Brevard County Parcel/ ID No. 24-36-21-BM-*5. (Public Works Director/Interim Growth & Economic Development Director)

October 25, 2022

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The Frame

What this does

This ordinance determines the future development potential of a specific 0.59-acre site, shifting it from low-density residential use to a designation that allows for multi-family housing units.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Property owner of 24-36-21-BM-*5

The owner's land use rights and development potential are directly altered by the change in zoning classification.

Nearby residents

Residents in the immediate vicinity may experience changes in neighborhood density or traffic patterns if the zoning is approved.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 25, 2022.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The City of Cocoa is considering a citizen-initiated request to rezone a 0.59-acre property from 'Residential Estate' to 'Multiple-Family Dwelling.' This change would alter the permitted density and type of housing allowed on the specific parcel.

Key Facts

Ordinance No. 12-2022 proposes a zoning map amendment for a 0.59-acre parcel.
The current zoning designation is 'Residential Estate District' (RE).
The proposed zoning designation is 'Multiple-Family Dwelling District' (RU-2-15).
The parcel is identified by Brevard County ID No. 24-36-21-BM-*5.
The request was initiated by a citizen.
The proposal is reviewed under Article XXI, Section 1 of the City of Cocoa Code.
The ordinance is scheduled for a public hearing.
The file number for this legislative item is 22-594.
The ordinance was introduced on October 3, 2022.

Why It Matters

This ordinance determines the future development potential of a specific 0.59-acre site, shifting it from low-density residential use to a designation that allows for multi-family housing units.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to change zoning from RE to RU-2-15?

It changes the land use designation from 'Residential Estate' (typically single-family, lower density) to 'Multiple-Family Dwelling' (allowing for higher density housing like apartments or townhomes).

Can the public provide input on this change?

Yes, the document indicates this is a 'Public Hearing' item, which is the standard venue for residents to provide feedback to the City Council.

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Citizen-Initiated Zoning

The zoning change was initiated by a citizen rather than the city planning department, which is a common but specific pathway for land-use changes.

City of Cocoa

Connected Entities

other24-36-21-BM-*5“The specific Brevard County parcel ID affected by the zoning change.”Map →

personPublic Works Director“Department head involved in the presentation of the ordinance.”Map →

organizationCity of Cocoa“The local government body reviewing the zoning amendment.”Map →

personInterim Growth & Economic Development Director“Department head involved in the presentation of the ordinance.”Map →

Sources

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