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Proposed Rezoning for 5500 Memorial Hwy (RZ-PD 25-0929)

Original title: RZ-PD 25-0929: Planning Commission Recommends Rezoning Application

Record date · December 11, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The Planning Commission has reviewed a request to rezone 8.34 acres of land at 5500 Memorial Hwy from Business Professional Office () to Planned Development (). The application, submitted by Mattamy Homes USA, has received positive recommendations from the Zoning Hearing Master and Development Services.

Why it matters

This rezoning request determines the future land-use designation for an 8.34-acre site, which dictates the types of development permitted at this location.

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

MATTAMY HOMES USA

The applicant seeking the change in zoning designation for the property.

Directly affected

Town N Country residents

Residents in the area covered by the Community Plan are affected by changes to land use designations within their community.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current zoning of the property?
The property is currently zoned as (Business Professional Office).
What is the proposed zoning?
The applicant is requesting to rezone the property to (Planned Development).
Has the project been approved?
The Zoning Hearing Master has recommended approval, and the Planning Commission has found it consistent with the plan, but the final legislative approval process is ongoing.

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Zoning Transition

The application seeks to move from a standard BPO zoning to a flexible PD zoning, which is a common mechanism for large-scale residential or mixed-use development.

Connected Entities

MATTAMY HOMES USA, 11994.0100, 5500 Memorial Hwy. and 3 more
OrganizationMATTAMY HOMES USA“applicant”Map →
bill number11994.0100“folio number”Map →
location5500 Memorial Hwy.“location”Map →
otherRES-20“comprehensive plan”Map →
dollar amount8.34 acres“acreage”Map →
OrganizationMAC MCCRAW“applicant”Map →

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  • Controversy10
    Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz10
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