Lake County Zoning Decisions: June 2026

In June 2026, Lake County held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. 13 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 12 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred. Activity was up 27% compared to May (284 activity items across 3 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Wiggins County Road 439 CUP for well drilling facility

Approved.

Conditional use permit to allow a utility service associated with a well drilling and repair facility within an agricultural district, east of County Road 439 south of County Road 44A. 20-acre site, CUP area 10.92 acres. Phase 1: 9,400 sq ft warehouse/office and 3,900 sq ft barn; Phase 2: 9,800 sq ft flex space. Applicant/end user Wiggins Brothers Well Drilling, represented by Dan Langley of Fishback Dominic and planner Sri Lynn of LPG. Approved unanimously with amended operating hours.

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Jones Property Whitney Road rezoning and lot split

Approved.

Rezoning from Agriculture to R-1 to allow a minor lot split for a family compound on an 18-acre parcel at 32600 Whitney Road, Leesburg. Applicant Randy Jones; existing primary residence plus ADU for in-laws; additional home for brother and sister-in-law. Approved for both tabs 5 and 6. A subsequent variance for 50-foot road frontage (minimum required 100 feet) will be needed.

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Hardell Hills Apartments Future Land Use Amendment

Approved.

Recommendation to amend future land use category from regional office to PUD for a 212-unit multi-family apartment complex on 17.89 acres north of State Road 50 and west of County Road 455 in unincorporated Claremont area, within Lake Apopka Basin Overlay District. Applicant Tara Tedrow (and husband, a developer). Unanimous voice vote.

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Hardell Hills Apartments Rezone

Approved.

Recommendation to rezone the 17.89-acre property from agricultural to PUD to facilitate a 212-unit multi-family apartment complex north of State Road 50 and west of County Road 455 in unincorporated Claremont area. Unanimous voice vote.

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Tiger Paw PUD Amendment

Approved.

Recommendation to amend the Skiing Paradise Swiss Fairways PUD Ordinance 2018-6 to replace 18 duplex villas and 30 vacation suites with 29 single-family residential units on two parcels totaling 47.8 acres east, west, and south of County Road 565A in unincorporated Lake County, within Green Swamp Area of Critical Concern. Minimum lot size 30,000 sq ft, typical lot 120x250, 62% open space. Opposed by golf course co-owner John Crocker who claimed the density belonged to his PUD. Unanimous voice vote.

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Landscape buffer width ordinance amendment (Section 90106)

Deferred.

Tab 26; request for approval to advertise an ordinance amending Section 90106 of the Lake County Code (Landscape Buffer Requirements) to establish a minimum 20-foot landscape buffer width (currently type A allows 20/15/10 feet) for development along public roadways. Single-family homes exempt; commercial and residential subdivisions subject. Tabled to July 14 to allow selection of buffer type and review of buffer diagrams.

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Joint Planning Agreement between Town of Montverde and Lake County

Approved.

Tab 20; approval of a joint planning agreement between the Town of Montverde and Lake County. Town adopted Resolution 2026-05 on April 14, 2026. JPA creates a joint planning area boundary, procedures for reviewing development orders, provisions for annexation, utility connection, transfer of development rights, transportation planning, and protection of the Ferndale Special Area. Staff recommended approval.

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Ordinance repealing Board of Adjustment and transferring duties to BCC

Approved.

Tab 21; ordinance amending/repealing Lake County Code Appendix C Land Development Regulations, repealing Section 1302 (Alternate Members) and Section 1303 (Board of Adjustment), transferring duties of the Board of Adjustment to the Board of County Commissioners, amending Section 130402 (membership) and Section 1415 (variances and appeals). Became ordinance 2026-27.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 13 recorded zoning decisions. See all Lake County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• A → R-1, 18 acres at 32600 Whitney Road, Leesburg (Randy Jones)
• A → PUD, 17.89 acres at North of State Road 50 and west of County Road 455, unincorporated Claremont area
• PUD → PUD, 47.8 acres at East, west, and south of County Road 565A, unincorporated Lake County

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 52 instances
• PUD: 43 instances
• land use: 30 instances
• residential: 30 instances
• subdivision: 24 instances

What to Watch

• PUD mentions were up 291% from May.
• Land use came up 88% more often than May.
• Residential saw 58% more mentions month-over-month.

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