Newberry City Commission Meeting Agenda: May 26, 2026
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The Frame
This meeting involves decisions on land development and infrastructure that will determine future housing density, public facility designations, and traffic management in Newberry.
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Property owners of parcel 02573-000-000
The land use category for their property is proposed to change from Agriculture to Residential Low Density.
Newberry residents
Residents may be impacted by changes in traffic patterns from the new roundabout and potential residential development.
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Key Facts
- The commission will vote on Ordinance #2026-09 to change the land use of 160 acres (parcel 02573-000-000) from Agriculture to Residential Low Density (4 units per acre).
- Ordinance #2026-07 and #2026-08 propose changing the land use and zoning of Freddie Warmack Park (parcel 01935-000-000) to 'Public Facilities'.
- Ordinance #2026-03 and #2026-04 address land use and zoning for four parcels (01765-001-000, 01770-000-000, 01772-000-000, 01772-001-000) recently annexed into the city.
- The commission will hold a first reading for Ordinance #2026-23, which establishes a new policy for how the city acquires and sells real property.
- The agenda includes an interlocal agreement with Alachua County for the construction of the Newberry Lane/CR 235 roundabout.
- The commission will appoint a new representative to the Public Risk Management (PRM) Board.
- Presentations are scheduled regarding school zone speed cameras and a Historic Preservation Month proclamation.
- The meeting is scheduled for May 26, 2026, at 7:00 PM at City Hall North.
Why It Matters
This meeting involves decisions on land development and infrastructure that will determine future housing density, public facility designations, and traffic management in Newberry.
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New Real Estate Policy
The city is moving to formalize a specific policy for the acquisition and disposition of real property, which was previously not governed by a dedicated article in the code.
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