Lake County Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Lake County held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 10 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 8 approved (80% approval rate), 2 denied. Activity was down 28% compared to April (396 activity items across 4 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning at 13131 County Road 561A - Iglesia Christiana Pentecostal

Denied.

Board denied rezoning approximately 2.63 gross acres from Agriculture to Community Facility District to accommodate a 7,337 sq ft single-story house of worship (Iglesia Christiana Pentecostal), 150 chairs, 75 parking spaces plus 3 handicapped. Location 13131 County Road 561A. Denied over concerns of narrow 99-foot-wide lot, steep elevation, stormwater, lighting, and rural character. Planning and Zoning Board had recommended approval unanimously.

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Jones Property Whitney Road Rezoning at 32600 Whitney Road

Approved.

Board recommended approval of rezoning approximately 18.76 acres from Agriculture (A) district to Rural Residential (R-1) to facilitate a future minor lot split for a single-family residential dwelling at 32600 Whitney Road, unincorporated Leesburg area. Property has urban low density future land use. Future lot split would require a variance for road frontage (180 ft vs 100 ft per parcel required). City of Leesburg had no objection.

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Cedar Creek Rural Conservation Subdivision density bonus (Tab 4)

Denied.

Board denied the requested optional bonus density of 11 additional units on 119.4 acres located north of Number Two Road, west of the Mission Inn resort. Existing zoning agriculture, future land use rural transition. Applicant proposed 10 acres additional open space entitling up to 20 bonus units; requested 11 (from 86 by right to 97 units). Applicant has utility/annexation agreement with Town of Howey-in-the-Hills. Motion to deny the density bonus passed; applicant may still proceed administratively with 86-unit rural conservation subdivision without the bonus. Item was continued from April 7th meeting.

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Wiggins CR439 LLC CUP at CR 439, unincorporated Lake County

Approved.

Board recommended approval of a conditional use permit on approximately 20.06 acres to allow a utility service use associated with a well drilling and repair facility within the agricultural district. Property located east of CR 439, south of CR 44A, within the Wekiva-Ocala River Protection Area. Concept plan includes a 9,399 sq ft warehouse/office, existing 3,978 sq ft barn, and a proposed 9,815 sq ft flex space; max building height 35 ft. Approximately five employees, up to 10 in future. Applicant Wiggins Brothers Well Drilling. Recommendation goes to BCC June 9.

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Haynes Creek Estates PUD amendment

Approved.

Board recommended approval of amendments to amend and restate the Planned Unit Development Ordinance 2023-36 (Haynes Creek PUD) on approximately 46.43 acres, located south of Goose Creek Road and north of Eagle Point Court. Changes: remove roof pitch minimum, remove specific building materials/color requirements, remove requirement that architectural design standards be placed in HOA declarations, add transportation improvements (right turn lanes on eastbound CR44 onto Goose Creek Road and Eagle Point Court, pavement resurfacing of Goose Creek Road from CR44 to development entrance, stabilized shoulders), and reduce minimum living area from 1,500 to 1,200 square feet. Case postponed from March 4, 2026 PZB meeting.

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US Track and Field Association tourism marketing sponsorship (Tab 15)

Approved.

Approved a promotional marketing sponsorship with US Track and Field Association totaling $450,000 over three years ($150,000/year). Includes Discover Lake County logo display and national broadcast/streaming commercial promotion. Vetted by TDC board.

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HOA compliance affidavit for zoning permit applications (Tab 32)

Approved.

Ordinance amending Section 14-1402 Lake County Code, Appendix E land development regulations, requiring an affidavit confirming compliance with mandatory HOA or restrictive covenants with each zoning permit application. Became Ordinance 2026-23. Incorporated minor changes from the Planning and Zoning Board.

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LDR amendment to Section 14.1402 zoning permits (HOA affidavit)

Approved.

Board recommended approval of an amendment to Section 14.1402 (zoning permits) requiring property owners to submit an affidavit affirming compliance with HOA architectural review requirements and restrictive covenants. Amended to change 'have complied' to 'will comply' and to separate out the developer-control language into its own provision. Board-generated ordinance.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 10 recorded zoning decisions. See all Lake County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• A → R-1, 18.76 acres at 32600 Whitney Road, unincorporated Leesburg area
• A → CFD, 2.63 gross acres at 13131 County Road 561A, Lake County

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

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