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Waiver Request for Bahia Terrace Fourplex Project

Original title: Bahia Terrace Fourplex - Waiver to Major Site Plan Parcel #: 9007-0088-15 #WaiverSTA-000580-2026 A3MS Corp LDC 2.21.1.A - Applicability CODE states (1) Collectively, all existing and proposed impervious ground coverage equals or exceeds 35 percent of the gross site area or 9,000 square feet. APPLICANT - Waiver request from Marion County Land Development Code Section 2.21.1 for the proposed fourplex residential infill project (Bahia Terrace). The project includes approximately 8,600 square feet of impervious area (29.34%), which does not exceed the thresholds requiring a Major Site Plan. The project is small in scale, consistent with surrounding residential development, and similar projects in the area have been approved without requiring a Major Site Plan review.

Record date · April 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

A3MS Corp is requesting a waiver from the Marion County Land Development Code to bypass the '' review process for a new fourplex residential project. The applicant argues the project's impervious surface area falls below the threshold that typically triggers this level of review.

Why it matters

The decision determines whether the Bahia Terrace fourplex project must undergo a review, which impacts the regulatory oversight and approval timeline for the development.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

A3MS Corp

The company is seeking a waiver to change the regulatory review requirements for their development project.

Directly affected

Development Review Committee

This body is responsible for evaluating and deciding on the waiver request.

Key Facts

  • The applicant is requesting a waiver from Marion County Land Development Code Section 2.21.1.
  • The project is a fourplex residential infill development known as Bahia Terrace.
  • The proposed project includes approximately 8,600 square feet of impervious area.
  • The proposed impervious area represents 29.34% of the gross site area.
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  • The current code requires a Major Site Plan if impervious coverage equals or exceeds 35% or 9,000 square feet.
  • The applicant states the project is consistent with surrounding residential development.
  • The application is filed under number 2026-22769 and is currently 'Agenda Ready'.
  • The Development Review Committee is the body responsible for reviewing this request.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Major Site Plan review?
It is a regulatory review process triggered when a project's exceeds 35% of the site area or 9,000 square feet.
Why is the developer asking for a waiver?
The developer contends that because their project only has 8,600 square feet of impervious area (29.34%), it does not meet the criteria that necessitate a review.

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Standardization of Infill Waivers

The applicant notes that similar projects in the area have been approved without requiring a Major Site Plan, suggesting a pattern of administrative leniency for small-scale infill.

A3MS CorpMarion County

Connected Entities

A3MS Corp, Marion County, Bahia Terrace and 1 more
OrganizationA3MS Corp“The developer requesting the waiver for the Bahia Terrace project.”Map →
locationMarion County“The local government jurisdiction overseeing the land development code.”Map →
locationBahia Terrace“The site of the proposed fourplex residential infill project.”Map →
otherWaiverSTA-000580-2026“The specific waiver application tracking number.”Map →

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