Lake County Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Lake County held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. Of 9 zoning decisions with a clear outcome this month, 7 were approved (78% approval rate) and 2 denied. Activity was down 29% compared to April (396 activity items across 4 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Iglesia Christiana Pentecostal Rezoning

Denied.

Board denied rezoning of 2.63 acres from agriculture to community facility district for 7,337 square foot church at 13131 County Rd 561A. Property is only 99 feet wide with steep elevation changes. Planning and Zoning Board had recommended approval. Proposed 150 chairs, 75 parking spaces.

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Rezoning at 32600 Whitney Road (Jones Property)

Approved.

Approved rezoning from Agriculture (A) to Rural Residential (R1) on approximately 18.76 acres at 32600 Whitney Road in unincorporated Leesburg area to facilitate future minor lot split for single family residential dwelling. Property is within City of Leesburg's ISBA. Applicant will need subsequent variance for road frontage requirements.

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Cedar Creek Rural Conservation Subdivision Bonus Density

Denied.

Board denied request for 11 additional bonus density units (from 86 base to 97 total) on 119.4 acres north of Number Two Road, west of Mission and Resort. Applicant offered roundabout at entry, 10 acres additional open space, and conservation easement in perpetuity. Town of Howey in the Hills had executed agreement for voluntary annexation and utility service.

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Conditional Use Permit for Wiggins CR439 Well Drilling Facility

Approved.

Approved conditional use permit for Wiggins Brothers Well Drilling on approximately 20.06 acres east of CR 439, south of CR 44A to allow utility service use for well drilling and repair facility. Phase 1 includes 9,399 sq ft warehouse/office and existing 3,978 sq ft barn. Phase 2 includes 9,815 sq ft flex space for generator sales/repair and agricultural support services. Maximum building height 35 feet. Applicant is Wiggins CR439 LLC represented by Dan Langley of Fishback Dominic law firm.

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Sunnyside Oaks Subdivision Roundabout

Approved.

Board approved developer-funded roundabout for Sunnyside Oaks subdivision near Leesburg, approximately 30 acres with 83 houses. Located south of US 441, east of SR 44, at Sunnyside Drive and Fern Drive intersection. Simulations confirmed RVs and 50-foot trailers can navigate without using truck apron.

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US Track and Field Association Marketing Sponsorship

Approved.

Approved $450,000 three-year promotional marketing sponsorship ($150,000/year) with US Track and Field Association for tourism promotion, including logo display at events and commercial promotion on streaming/national broadcasts leading up to Olympic Games in California.

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Amendment to Zoning Permit Affidavit Requirements (Section 141402)

Approved.

Approved amendment requiring property owners to submit affidavit stating compliance with HOA architectural review requirements or restrictive covenants for zoning permit applications. Language amended to change 'have complied' to 'will comply' and separate developer-related provisions into distinct section.

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HOA Compliance Affidavit Ordinance

Approved.

Adopted Ordinance 2026-23 amending Section 14-1402 of Lake County Code to require submission of an affidavit confirming compliance with mandatory HOA or other restrictive covenants with each zoning permit application.

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Zoning Changes

• R1 and RP (Rural Residential and Residential Professional) → PUD (Planned Unit Development), 14.86 acres at South of Myrtle Lake Ave, west of County Road 468, Fruitland Park (Not specified)
• Agriculture → PUD (Planned Unit Development), 95.3 acres at North of County Road 466A, west of Micro Racetrack Road, Fruitland Park (Not specified)
• Light Industrial (Lake County) → Light Industrial (City of Groveland), 6.24 acres at South of Republic Dr, east of Democracy St, Groveland (Not specified)
• Agriculture (A) → Rural Residential (R1), 18.76 acres at 32600 Whitney Road, unincorporated Leesburg area (Jones (property owner))
• Agriculture → Community Facility District, 2.63 acres at 13131 County Rd 561A (Iglesia Christiana Pentecostal / Pastor Ernest Portolatin)
• Agriculture → Rural Conservation Subdivision (bonus density request), 119.4 acres at 119.4 acres north of Number Two Road, west of Mission and Resort (Cedar Creek Rural Conservation Subdivision (Alex Stringfellow representative))

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 54 instances
• density: 33 instances
• subdivision: 26 instances
• annexation: 20 instances
• residential: 19 instances

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