Hillsborough County Zoning Decisions: October 2026

In October 2026, Hillsborough County held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 12 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 8 approved (89% approval rate), 1 denied, 3 deferred. Activity was up 41% compared to September (523 activity items across 3 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning PD 26-0974, gas station at Bellamy Rd and Ehrlich Rd

Denied.

3.4 acres at NW corner of Bellamy Rd and Ehrlich Rd, AS-1 to PD for 4,852 sq ft convenience store with gas (opponents cited 7-Eleven, 12 fueling positions). Wetland setback encroachment, county pond impacts; remand request not taken up. Opposed by Hillsdale Baptist Church/Academy and petitions of 900+ signatures. Denied.

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Rezoning PD 26-0445 on West Waters Avenue

Approved.

0.55-acre parcel south side of West Waters Ave east of N Dale Mabry rezoned CG to PD limited to office and medical office, larger footprint, enhanced buffering. Rep Todd Pressman. Approved.

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Rezoning PD 26-0671, 220 single-family homes on Highway 579

Approved.

79.9 acres north side of Highway 579 east of US 301, west of Balm-Riverview Rd, AR and PD to PD; increases from 200 to 220 single-family units, preserves wetlands. Rep Kami Corbett. Approved.

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Standard rezoning 26-1184 on Rollerson Road

Approved.

16.51 acres east side of Rollerson Road south of Boyette Rd, AS-1 to RSC-9 restricted (phase two of Mattamy development). Rep Kami Corbett. Approved; Commissioner Cameron Cepeda voted no.

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Rezoning PD 26-0363 and PRS 26-1235, 14 lots on Lakewood Drive

Approved.

4.11 acres west side of Lakewood Drive, Seffner-Mango, PD to new PD for 14 single-family lots (previously 4-6); companion PRS 26-1235 removes parcel from larger PD. Rep Todd Pressman. Approved.

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PD 26-0095 remand – Church Avenue multifamily

Deferred.

Remand of a rezoning from PD and RMC-20 to PD on 2.49 acres on the west side of Church Avenue for 35 multifamily units:

• Phase 1 is 10 existing condo units; Phase 2 adds 25 new units, for 14 units per acre.
• The remand added the condo parcels to the request and deferred the design exception to site development (revised condition 10).
• Lise Garcia of the condominium questioned the HOA affidavit, the master water meter and lift station use, and the 1999 access agreement. She asked for a continuance or seven conditions.
• The affidavit was signed by Barbara Great, who is listed as the association's president on Sunbiz.
• The applicant chose to proceed, and the case was closed for the hearing master's recommendation to the Board.

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PRS 26-1258 convert retail to mini-warehouse, N Dale Mabry Hwy

Approved.

2.33-acre PD portion west side of N Dale Mabry south of Fletcher; converts retail space to additional mini-warehouse under different mixed-use intensity bonus criteria; no building increase. Applicant Stearns Weaver Miller rep David Smith. Approved.

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Continuances of multiple applications

Deferred.

Applications continued to the November 16, 2026 ZHM:

• Major Mod 260553
• PD 26-0665, 26-0706, 26-0801, 26-0802, 26-1140, 26-1156, 26-1187, 26-1189, 26-1234 and 26-1241
• Standard rezonings 26-0785, 26-1230 and 26-1349
• Major Mods 26-1225 and 26-1231 Applications continued to the December 14 hearing:
• Standard rezonings 26-1433 and 26-1438
• Major Mods 26-1042 and 26-1048
• PD 26-1071, 26-1114 and 26-1126

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Showing the 8 most significant of 12 recorded zoning decisions. See all Hillsborough County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• RMC-20 → PD, 2.49 acres at Church Avenue
• AS-1 → RSC-4, 19 acres at Bonita Drive, Wimauma
• ASC-1 → RSC-2 at 7420 White House Drive, Riverview (Giselle Amparo)
• AR → PD, 69.2 acres at Balm-Wimauma Road, Balm (Wyomama Grove LLC)
• CG → PD, 2.53 acres at Waters Avenue and Veterans Expressway (Advanced Auto Collision Center, LLC)
• PD → PD, 16.68 acres at Williams Road and Ripley Road, Thonotosassa
• ASC-1 → PD, 10.15 acres at US Highway 41, Lutz
• CG → PD, 0.55 acres at South side of West Waters Avenue, east of N Dale Mabry

Top Keywords This Month

• residential: 108 instances
• land use: 101 instances
• variance: 80 instances
• commercial: 70 instances
• zoning: 68 instances

What to Watch

• Residential mentions were up 52% from September.
• Land use came up 84% more often than September.
• Commercial saw 89% more mentions month-over-month.

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