Lake County Zoning Decisions: March 2026

In March 2026, Lake County held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. 6 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 4 approved (80% approval rate), 1 denied, 1 deferred. Activity was down 42% compared to February (468 activity items across 6 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Serenoa PUD Amendment for Self-Storage Facility

Denied.

Applicant requested to amend PUD ordinance 2019-60 to allow a 120,000 square foot, four-story self-storage facility on 16.64 acres located east of Sawgrass Bay Boulevard and north of Pacific Ace Way. Staff found the request inconsistent with Conservation Subdivision future land use and Wellness Way comprehensive plan policies. Approximately 15 residents spoke in opposition citing crime concerns, aesthetic incompatibility with residential character, traffic, light pollution, and proximity to Sawgrass Elementary School.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Conditional Use Permit for The Barn At Southern Oaks Wedding Venue

Approved.

Approved CUP for enclosed wedding venue barn on 21.49 acres at 40410 La Grande Street, Umatilla, within agricultural zoning district. Includes waiver for road access requirements on unmaintained road. Allows up to 50 events per calendar year, hours 8AM-11PM, with conditions including: no parking outside property, no vehicle staging on La Grande Street, noise study required, no amplified sound outside enclosed structure after 10PM, amplified sound cannot be heard more than 25 feet from property line. Special events of 500+ people strictly prohibited. Property must meet fire code and building permit requirements before operation. Applicant: Jamie Blunt on behalf of the Bush family.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Greater Groves PUD Amendment for Vehicle Parking Enforcement

Approved.

Amendment to PUD ordinance 1994-195 for approximately 233 acres located west of US 27, east of Boggy Marsh, and north of CR 474 to add language facilitating enforcement of regulations for parking of recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers on streets and in yards behind building setbacks.

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Tree Protection Ordinance Amendment

Approved.

Approved Ordinance 2026-11 amending Section 9.02.00 Lake County Code clarifying tree removal requirements for development projects, specifically that developers must design around heritage trees or obtain a variance regardless of conceptual site plan approvals. Amendment included standardizing all tree measurements at 54 inches from ground level for consistency.

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Resolution Opposing Rural Boundary Amendment (SB 208)

Approved.

Approved Resolution 2026-19 expressing opposition to Senate Bill 208 or any substantially similar proposal that would prohibit counties from establishing rural boundary lines and preempt local land use authority, even if joint planning agreements exist with cities.

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Haines Creek Estates PUD Amendment Postponement

Deferred.

Applicant Chuck Hyatt of Half requested postponement to May 6, 2025 because the original builder under contract backed out and a new builder is now involved. Applicant wants to consult with new builder before proceeding.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Zoning Changes

• Agriculture (County) → Small Planned Unit Development (City), 9.26 acres at North of Dewey Robins Road, East of US Highway 27, Leesburg (Unknown - City of Leesburg annexation)
• Agriculture (County) → Planned Unit Development (City), 25.07 acres at South of Gospel Hill Road, East of Number 2 Road, Leesburg (Unknown - City of Leesburg annexation)
• Agriculture (County) → Planned Unit Development (City), 202.6 acres at East and West of County Road 33, South of Lake Bright Street, Leesburg (Unknown - City of Leesburg annexation)
• PUD (Conservation Subdivision future land use) → PUD with self-storage use added, 16.64 acres at East of Sawgrass Bay Boulevard, North of Pacific Ace Way (Alternative Key 3914076) (Not specified (represented by MacGregor Love of Lowndes))
• PUD → PUD with vehicle parking enforcement language, 233 acres at West of US 27, East of Boggy Marsh, North of CR 474 (Greater Groves) (Not specified)
• Agricultural → Agricultural with CUP for wedding venue, 21.49 acres at 40410 La Grande Street, Umatilla (Bush family (represented by Jamie Blunt))

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 48 instances
• commercial: 30 instances
• residential: 29 instances
• PUD: 27 instances
• land use: 16 instances

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