Rezoning of Rosenwald Community Center Site

Original title: Rosenwald Community Center Rezone - Consider a Rezone from R-1 (Single-Family Dwelling) and R-2 (One-and Two- Family Dwelling) to PLI (Public Lands and Institutions) for a Public Park and Community Center on approximately 12.96 acres, located on the north side of Merritt St, approximately 0.25 miles east of Ronald Reagan Blvd; (Z2025-024) (Seminole County & DRMP, Inc., Applicants) District4 - Lockhart (Annie Sillaway, Principal Planner)

Record date · April 1, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Planning and Zoning Commission has approved a request to approximately 12.96 acres of land near Merritt Street and Ronald Reagan Boulevard. The property will change from residential zoning (R-1 and R-2) to Public Lands and Institutions (PLI) to accommodate a new public park and community center.

Why it matters

This rezoning changes the legal land-use designation for 12.96 acres in District 4, allowing for the construction of a public park and community center instead of single or two-family residential housing.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

District 4 residents

Residents in the vicinity of Merritt Street will see the land use change from residential to public institutional use.

Directly affected

Seminole County

The county is a co-applicant and will oversee the development of the public park and community center.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the PLI zoning designation mean?

PLI stands for Public Lands and Institutions, a zoning category typically reserved for government-owned facilities, parks, and public services.

Will residential housing still be allowed on this site?

No, the rezoning to PLI replaces the previous R-1 and R-2 residential designations, which were intended for single and two-family dwellings.

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Public Land Expansion

The conversion of residential-zoned land to public institutional use indicates a shift toward increasing public service infrastructure in the Lockhart district.

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