Zoning Change for 7.93 Acres on East Howland Boulevard

Original title: Quasi-judicial Hearing - Ordinance No. 32-2025, A request to amend the Official Zoning map to rezone ±7.93 acres of land located along the East Howland Boulevard Corridor north of Pine Ridge High School from Commercial (C-1) to Mixed-Use Planned Unit Development (MPUD), at second and final reading.

Record date · November 17, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The City Commission is holding a final vote on Ordinance No. 32-2025, which proposes rezoning approximately 7.93 acres of land near Pine Ridge High School. The request seeks to change the property's designation from to .

Why it matters

This ordinance determines the legal land-use rights for a specific 7.93-acre site, shifting the allowed development from strictly commercial use to a mixed-use framework that may include residential, commercial, or other integrated uses.

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

Property owners in the East Howland Boulevard Corridor

The zoning change alters the permitted development rights and potential land value for the 7.93-acre parcel.

Indirectly affected

Pine Ridge High School community

The change in land use designation may alter traffic patterns or the nature of development in the immediate vicinity of the school.

Key Facts

Ordinance No. 32-2025 is at its second and final reading.
The proposal involves rezoning approximately 7.93 acres of land.
The land is located along the East Howland Boulevard Corridor, north of Pine Ridge High School.
The current zoning designation is Commercial (C-1).

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The proposed zoning designation is Mixed-Use Planned Unit Development (MPUD).
The hearing is classified as a quasi-judicial proceeding.
The file number associated with this request is 629-2015.
The ordinance was introduced on October 31, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'Mixed-Use Planned Unit Development' (MPUD) mean?

MPUD is a zoning classification that allows for a combination of different land uses, such as residential and commercial, within a single development project, often with flexible design standards.

What is a 'quasi-judicial' hearing?

A hearing is a proceeding where the commission acts like a court, evaluating evidence and testimony to make a decision on a specific application, such as a zoning change, rather than creating general policy.

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