Lake County Zoning Decisions: September 2026

In September 2026, Lake County held 9 public meetings covering zoning matters. 13 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 9 approved (82% approval rate), 2 denied, 2 deferred. Activity was up 61% compared to August (332 activity items across 5 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

26 Maple LLC declined

Denied.

36 acres (four parcels) on east side of State Road 19 at intersection with Independence Boulevard in Groveland, near Ford Commerce Park. Zoned agriculture, future land use rural. Asking price $5.85 million. Includes portion of an unnamed lake, densely wooded with oak trees. Scored 11 out of 48. Committee declined citing lower value versus other properties, highway noise, and steep decline.

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Dreamcatcher Horse Ranch and Rescue CUP - Telecommunications Tower at 10637 Toad Road

Approved.

Conditional use permit for approximately 10 acres for a 199-foot monopole telecommunications tower (195-foot with 199-foot to highest antenna) with a waiver to LDR section 3.13.09 to allow the tower off-center within the parent parcel in the agriculture district. Located at 10637 Toad Road, rural future land use, zoned agriculture. Tower owner-developer Vertical Bridge (The Towers LLC) building for Verizon; 100x100 lease area, 50-foot fall radius, co-location for up to four carriers. Property owner Allison Wheatley submitted a letter withdrawing consent; staff noted a notarized affidavit is required to stop the application. Board recommended approval unanimously.

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Church of God Campground PUD amendment

Deferred.

Amend Planned Unit Development Ordinance 2014-5 to revise land uses to include neighborhood commercial C-1 uses, increase total RV sites, and allow 29 permanent RV sites at 33926 County Road 473. Applicant Church of God / Bishop Demetrius Presley, represented by John Stockham of CPH Consulting. Board tabled to October 6 over wastewater/package plant treatment concerns.

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Narayana Dental Office variance

Deferred.

Variance to landscape buffering land development regulations to accommodate a dental office (approx 2,200 sq ft) and associated parking on the western side of property in lieu of required Type C 25-foot wide landscape buffer at 4950 North Highway 19A. Applicant represented by Pedro Isaki of Germana Engineering and Associates. Tabled to October 6 to allow applicant to address advanced wastewater treatment (DWTS) and submit tree survey.

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Wojtek Property Future Land Use Amendment and Rezone on Huff Road

Denied.

Amend the future land use map and rezone approximately 4.45 net acres to planned unit development to facilitate a single-lot residential subdivision (primary residence and barn) along Huff Road in unincorporated Eustis. Property is within Wekiva River Protection Area A120 Sending Area and zoned Agriculture. Not a recognized lot of record; family density exception revoked in 2006. Board recommended DENIAL to Board of County Commissioners on a 2-4 vote after concerns about setting precedent in the Wekiva sending area. Tabs 2 and 3 heard together as one item.

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Wilson Island advance to appraisal

Approved.

Approximately 177 acres (three parcels) along the Palatlakaha River owned by the Ladd brothers (Dale Ladd and brother). Currently has an approved preliminary plat for 181 homes and 85,000 sq ft of commercial development. Owners asking $18 million; City of Groveland requesting $12 million from bond referendum funding with remainder expected from state agencies. City committed to manage/maintain the park and to provide an MOU; Ladds committed to fund upland restoration (~$15,000/upland acre). Post-site-visit score not applicable; property scored lower on GIS layers due to prior citrus/pasture use but marsh/wetlands intact.

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Sun Shower Estates Rezoning on Rolling Acres Road

Approved.

Rezone approximately 19.68 gross acres (19.03 net) from agricultural to planned unit development to accommodate a 57-lot residential subdivision at max density 3 dwelling units/acre, minimum 65-foot lot widths, on Rolling Acres Road. Includes 3.3 acres stormwater detention and 4.77 acres open space (25%). Community well water and DWTS with capability to convert to Lady Lake central system when capacity available (not before 2029/2030). Board recommended approval to Board of County Commissioners.

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Panther Run Planned Unit Development rezoning

Approved.

Rezone approximately 2,241 gross acres from agriculture to Planned Unit Development to facilitate a mixed-use development within the Wellness Way area plan. Base program 2,559 units plus 65-unit density bonus (max 2,624 units), no less than 1,074,000 sq ft non-residential; includes single-family attached/detached, age-restricted area, multi-family apartments, 50-acre high school site, employment center, resort area, wildlife corridor, and dedication of eight acres for public safety/firehouse. Developer GT Homes. Located north of Sawgrass Bay Boulevard, south of Schofield Road near Claremont. Approved on vote (Sabatini dissenting); Commissioner Hartsog had already left at 1 o'clock.

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

Zoning Changes

• A → PUD, 19.68 gross acres at Rolling Acres Road, Lady Lake
• A → PUD, 4.45 net acres at Huff Road, unincorporated Eustis (Mark and Jill Wojtek)
• A → PUD, 2,241 gross acres at North of Sawgrass Bay Boulevard, south of Schofield Road, near Claremont
• PUD → PUD at 33926 County Road 473 (Church of God)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 74 instances
• residential: 67 instances
• land use: 54 instances
• commercial: 45 instances
• comprehensive plan: 40 instances

What to Watch

• Residential mentions were up 168% from August.
• Land use came up 116% more often than August.
• Commercial saw 150% more mentions month-over-month.
• Comprehensive plan increased 344% compared to August.

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