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Land Use Change for 1609 Southwest Road

Original title: Ordinance-No.-2025-4823

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What This Bill Does

The City of Sanford is updating its to change the land use designation for a 0.16-acre property at 1609 Southwest Road. The property owners requested this change from 'Commercial' to 'General Commercial' to facilitate the construction of a single-family residence.

Why it matters

This ordinance changes the legal land use designation for a specific property, which is a required step for the owners to proceed with their plan to build a single-family home on the site.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Andre Jackson and Shuwan Jackson

As the property owners, they are the applicants for the land use change required to build a single-family residence.

Indirectly affected

City of Sanford residents

The ordinance modifies the local Comprehensive Plan and land use map within the city limits.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this ordinance?
It updates the City's to allow the property at 1609 Southwest Road to be used for residential purposes instead of its previous commercial designation.
When will this change take effect?
The change becomes effective 31 days after the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity notifies the City that the amendment package is complete, provided the property is also annexed by the City.

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Residential Conversion

The ordinance facilitates the conversion of a commercially designated parcel into residential use, reflecting a shift in the property's intended utility.

Connected Entities

Art Woodruff, Planning and Zoning Commission, Shuwan Jackson and 6 more

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