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Request for Early Building Permits: Golden Ocala Multi-Use Fields

Original title: Golden Ocala - WEC Multi-Use Fields Phase 1 - Major Site Plan - 32969 - Waiver to Major Site Plan in Review Parcel #: 21087-001-02 #WaiverPIR-000927-2026 Tillman and Associates Engineering, LLC LDC 2.21.3.C - Review and Approval Procedures CODE states Upon approval by DRC, a Building Permit may be issued, and such approval is authority for applicants to proceed with the site improvements shown on the approved Major Site Plan. APPLICANT requests waiver to allow release of building permits prior to approval of the Major Site Plan. Requested building permits include BLDC-26-06-01448 Site Lighting 1 (21087-001-00), BLDC-26-06-01478 Site Lighting 2 (21069-007-01), BLDC-26-06-01479 Site Lighting 3 (21087-001-02), and BLDC-26-06-01449 DRA Retaining wall, all at Owner's own risk.

Record date · June 22, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The developer of the Golden Ocala WEC Multi-Use Fields project is requesting a waiver to obtain building permits for site lighting and a retaining wall before the final is officially approved. If granted, the applicant would be allowed to begin these specific site improvements at their own financial risk.

Why it matters

This request seeks to bypass standard development review procedures, allowing construction work to begin on site lighting and a retaining wall before the full site plan is finalized.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Golden Ocala WEC Multi-Use Fields Developer

The developer is seeking an exemption from standard permitting timelines to accelerate construction.

Directly affected

Development Review Committee

The committee must decide whether to grant the waiver to bypass established review procedures.

Key Facts

The applicant is requesting a waiver from LDC 2.21.3.C, which normally requires a Major Site Plan to be approved by the Development Review Committee before building permits are issued.
The applicant seeks early release of four specific building permits: Site Lighting 1 (BLDC-26-06-01448), Site Lighting 2 (BLDC-26-06-01478), Site Lighting 3 (BLDC-26-06-01479), and a DRA Retaining wall (BLDC-26-06-01449).
The applicant acknowledges that any work performed under these early permits is done at the owner's own risk.
The project is identified as Golden Ocala - WEC Multi-Use Fields Phase 1.

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The request is filed under reference #WaiverPIR-000927-2026 and parcel #21087-001-02.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the applicant asking for?

They are asking for permission to start building site lighting and a retaining wall before the city has finished reviewing and approving their full site plan.

What happens if the site plan is eventually denied?

The applicant is proceeding at their own risk, meaning they would be responsible for any costs or consequences if the work performed does not align with the final approved plan.

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