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Proposed 144,000 Square Foot Warehouse Development in Sanford

Original title: Sanford Commerce Center Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment and PD Major Amendment Rezone - Consider a Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment from Commercial to Industrial and a Rezone from PD (Planned Development) to PD (Planned Development) for a proposed 144,000 square foot commercial and industrial flex space warehouse development on approximately 17.23 acres, located on the south side of Orange Blvd, and approximately ½ mile east of Oregon St; (Z2026-06/02.26SS.01) (S. Brent Spain, Esquire, Applicant) District 5 - Herr (Annie Sillaway, Principal Planner)

Record date · July 1, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Sanford Planning and Zoning Commission is considering a land use map amendment and rezoning request to allow for a new 144,000-square-foot industrial warehouse development. The project is proposed for a 17.23-acre site located on the south side of Orange Boulevard.

Why it matters

This proposal would change the land use designation from commercial to industrial for 17.23 acres, potentially altering the development landscape and traffic patterns near Orange Boulevard and Oregon Street.

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

S. Brent Spain

As the applicant, they are seeking approval for the land use and zoning changes.

Directly affected

District 5 residents

Residents in the vicinity may experience changes in land use, traffic, and development density near Orange Boulevard.

Key Facts

  • The proposal seeks to change the Future Land Use Map designation from Commercial to Industrial.
  • The proposal requests a rezone from PD (Planned Development) to PD (Planned Development).
  • The project involves a 144,000 square foot commercial and industrial flex space warehouse.
  • The development site covers approximately 17.23 acres.
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  • The site is located on the south side of Orange Blvd, approximately 0.5 miles east of Oregon St.
  • The application is filed under reference number Z2026-06/02.26SS.01.
  • The project is located in District 5 (Herr).
  • The item is scheduled for a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is being built at this location?
The applicant is proposing a 144,000-square-foot commercial and industrial warehouse.
How will the land use change?
The proposal seeks to reclassify the 17.23-acre site from 'Commercial' to 'Industrial' on the Future Land Use Map.
Where exactly is this project located?
The site is on the south side of Orange Boulevard, about half a mile east of Oregon Street.

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Industrial Expansion

The proposal indicates a shift from commercial to industrial land use for a significant 17.23-acre parcel.

Sanford Commerce Center

Connected Entities

17.23, Annie Sillaway, District 5 - Herr and 1 more
other17.23“Total acreage of the proposed development site.”Map →
PersonAnnie Sillaway“Principal Planner overseeing the project.”Map →
locationDistrict 5 - Herr“The district where the proposed development is located.”Map →
PersonS. Brent Spain“Attorney representing the applicant for the zoning amendment.”Map →

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