Zoning Change Approval for Southfork Lakes Development

Original title: Application Number: RZ-PD 25-0744 Applicant: JSH SOUTHFORK LAKES DEVELOPMENT LLC Location: S of Balm Rd & Topaz Blue St Intersection. & SE Corner of Shelley Ln & County Rd 672 Intersection. & N of Balm Rd & Balm Wimauma Rd Intersection. & North of Clement Pride Blvd & County Rd 672 Intersection. & Ambleside Blvd, 250’ E of Ambleside Blvd & White Sapphire Rd Intersection. Folio Number: 77859.0025, 77980.0106, 88698.7500 & Multiple Acreage: 1083.91 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: RES-4 Service Area: Urban Community Plan: Balm & SouthShore Areawide Systems Existing Zoning: AR, AS-0.4, & PD (17-0619) Request: Rezone to PD RECOMMENDATION: Zoning Hearing Master: Approval Development Services: Approvable, Subject to Conditions Planning Commission: Consistent with Plan

Record date · September 9, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The Board of County Commissioners has approved a request to rezone approximately 1,084 acres of land in the Balm and SouthShore area to a Planned Development (PD) district. The project, submitted by JSH Southfork Lakes Development LLC, aligns with the county's existing comprehensive land-use plan.

Why it matters

This decision authorizes a large-scale land-use change for over 1,000 acres, which will dictate the future density, infrastructure requirements, and development standards for this specific area in the SouthShore community.

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

JSH SOUTHFORK LAKES DEVELOPMENT LLC

The applicant is granted the legal authority to develop the 1,083.91-acre site under the new PD zoning conditions.

Directly affected

Residents of Balm and SouthShore

Local residents will see changes in land use and potential future development density on the 1,083.91-acre site.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to rezone land to 'PD'?

PD stands for Planned Development. It is a zoning designation that allows for a custom set of development standards and land uses tailored to a specific site, rather than following standard, rigid zoning categories.

Will this change affect my property taxes or services?

The document does not specify impacts on individual property taxes; however, it confirms the land is within the 'Urban' service area, which typically indicates the level of infrastructure and public services provided by the county.

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