Hillsborough County Zoning Decisions: January 2026

In January 2026, Hillsborough County held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 20 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 19 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred. Activity was up 56% compared to December (564 activity items across 2 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Mobile Home Park Major Modification at Riverview - 2.5 Acres

Approved.

Major modification 25-0849 to PD06-0491 at 6010 and 6102 Duncan Road, Riverview. Request to keep existing entitlements (46 multifamily units, 2,000 SF daycare, commercial uses) as Option A and add Option B for 60-space mobile home park where 12 currently exist. Applicant represented by Brian Aungst with McFarlane Ferguson. Property is approximately 2.5 acres in CMU-12 future land use. Staff recommends approval with 20-foot Type B buffer exceeding code requirements.

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Multifamily Development on Sheldon Road - 0.77 Acres

Approved.

Major modification 25-1354 to PD89-0061 on west side of Sheldon Road approximately 200 feet north of Moore Road. Request to change from approved 6,300 SF medical/professional office to 15-unit apartment complex at 19.5 dwelling units per acre on 0.77 acres. Applicant represented by Patricia Ortiz. Site designated Res-20 and within coastal high hazard area. Does not meet 2:1 setback requirement but proposing 10-foot Type A buffer along north, south, and west boundaries with opaque PVC fence. Staff recommends approval.

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Shopping Center Major Modification on Bears Avenue

Deferred.

Major modification 25-1239 to PD85-0355 on Bears Avenue near Bruce B Downs. Request to update permitted uses from old C-1 to CG and add commercial outparcel building of 5,228 square feet. Applicant represented by Todd Pressman with traffic engineer Libby Rodriguez. Transportation staff raised concerns about access and queuing issues, specifically regarding full access driveway versus right-in/right-out only. County engineer indicated intent to deny driveway spacing variance. Application continued to March 23, 2026 hearing to resolve transportation issues.

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Two-COP Alcoholic Beverage Permit for La Esquina Sabrosa Restaurant

Approved.

Maria Rodriguez (represented by Terry Haley) requested a two-COP beer and wine permit for La Esquina Sabrosa restaurant at 2730 West Waters Avenue with distance waivers: residential separation reduced from 250 feet to 126.2 feet, Oak Grove United Methodist Church separation reduced from 500 feet to 184 feet, and Faith Baptist Church separation reduced from 500 feet to 384 feet. Wet zone footprint of 2,762 square feet. Staff recommended approval. No opposition was voiced.

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Mobile Home Overlay at Wimauma - 0.84 Acres

Approved.

Standard rezoning 26-0128 requesting change from RC-6 to RC-6 MH (mobile home overlay) at property in Wimauma. Applicant Juan Pisano Sanchez seeking to place two mobile homes for family members. Property is 0.84 acres allowing maximum of five dwelling units. Both Development Services and Planning Commission found request consistent and compatible with surrounding area which already features RC-6 MH zoning.

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Mobile Home Overlay at Wimauma - 0.52 Acres

Approved.

Standard rezoning 26-0163 requesting change from RC-6 to RC-6 MH (mobile home overlay) on Clwis Avenue in Wimauma. Applicant Kelly Conti. Property is 0.52 acres allowing maximum of three dwelling units. Several properties within neighborhood already have RC-6 MH zoning and existing mobile home park approximately 400 feet south. Staff recommends approval as compatible with neighborhood.

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Park Model Resort at East Lake Orient Park - 10.15 Acres

Approved.

PD rezoning 25-0809 requesting change from AS-0.4 and PD to Planned Development for a fixed unit mobile home and park model resort at approximately 10.15 acres in East Lake Orient Park. Two options proposed: Option 1 up to 93 units (9.16 du/acre), Option 2 up to 80 units (7.88 du/acre). Park model units remain fixed in place with 120-day maximum occupancy per LDC. Applicant represented by Todd Pressman with engineer Michael Sanders. Staff recommends approval with enhanced buffering including 30-foot wetland buffer along Tampa Bypass Canal and Type A screening.

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Energy Innovation Park Major Modification - 3,000 Acres

Approved.

Major modification 25-0810 to PD10-0692 for approximately 3,000 acres in Energy Innovation Park. Request adds residential option of up to 1,200 homes on Pocket E (464.35 acres) at 2.58 units per acre, plus up to 6,116,319 square feet of industrial/warehouse/distribution uses. Also allows hotel/motel in Pocket A commercial core. Applicant represented by Jake Kramer with Barbas Kramer. Site is former phosphate mine with Superfund site approximately 4,000 feet north of proposed residential. Extensive environmental conditions required including gamma radiation and radon testing, coordination with EPA and DEP.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 20 recorded zoning decisions. See all Hillsborough County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• RC-6 → CG, 1.54 acres at 4512 66th Street, Tampa (Leonardo Colon)
• ASC-1 → BPO with restrictions, 2.5 acres at Lithia Pinecrest Road, Brandon (Not specified (represented by Todd Pressman))
• RC-6 → RC-6 MH, 0.84 acres at Wimauma (Juan Pisano Sanchez property) (Juan Pisano Sanchez)
• RC-6 → RC-6 MH, 0.52 acres at Clwis Avenue, Wimauma (Kelly Conti)
• AS-0.4 and PD → PD (park model resort), 10.15 acres at East Lake Orient Park, east of Clueless Avenue (Not specified (represented by Todd Pressman))
• PD and AS-0.4 → PD (unified with residential option), Approximately 3,000 acres total, 464.35 acres for Pocket E residential at South Dover Road, Energy Innovation Park (University Energy Park owner (represented by Jake Kramer))
• AR → PD, Approximately 360 acres at Lutz Lake Fern Road, Keystone-Odessa (Steven Debs)
• Platted public utility easement → Vacated, 524.01 square feet acres at 4104 Hollowtail Drive, Greater Carolwood, North Dale (Pedro Arces and Ana Lucia Pineda Arces)

Top Keywords This Month

• residential: 168 instances
• commercial: 111 instances
• zoning: 92 instances
• land use: 87 instances
• variance: 82 instances

What to Watch

• Residential mentions were up 110% from December.
• Variance is new this month with 82 mentions, not present in December.

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