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Zoning Modification Approved for 8.27 Acres in Greater Palm River

Original title: Application Number: MM 24-0468 Applicant: RICKEY L HOUSTON Location: 900ft W of Progressive Blvd & S Falkenburg Rd Intersection, & N Side of Progress Blvd. Folio Number: Portion of 47930.0000 Acreage: 8.27 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: CMU-12 Service Area: Urban Community Plan: Greater Palm River Existing Zoning: PD (98-0852) Request: Major Modification to PD RECOMMENDATION: Zoning Hearing Master: Approval Development Services: Approvable, Subject to Conditions Planning Commission: Consistent with Plan

Record date · March 11, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Land Use division has approved a major modification to an existing Planned Development (PD) zoning designation for an 8.27-acre site near the intersection of Progress Boulevard and South Falkenburg Road. The application, submitted by Rickey L. Houston, aligns with the area's comprehensive plan.

Why it matters

This decision changes the permitted land use regulations for an 8.27-acre property, allowing the applicant to proceed with development under modified zoning conditions.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Rickey L. Houston

The applicant is authorized to proceed with development under the modified zoning conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this approval allow?
It allows for a major modification to the existing Planned Development (PD) zoning for the specified 8.27-acre site.
Where is the property located?
The property is located 900 feet west of the intersection of Progress Boulevard and South Falkenburg Road, on the north side of Progress Boulevard.

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Major Modification to Existing PD

The project represents a modification to a long-standing zoning designation (PD 98-0852), indicating an update to land use plans established over 25 years ago.

Connected Entities

Rickey L. Houston, Zoning Hearing Master, Greater Palm River and 1 more

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