Lake County Zoning Decisions: October 2026

In October 2026, Lake County held 5 public meetings covering zoning matters. 23 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 19 approved (90% approval rate), 2 denied, 2 deferred. Activity was up 69% compared to September (535 activity items across 9 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

William J. Benham future land use amendment and rezoning, Agricultural to Planned Industrial

Approved.

The request covers 77.13 acres south of Opal Lane, west of CR 448A and west of Lake Lena Lane in the unincorporated Mount Dora area. Future land use would change from Rural to Industrial and zoning from Agricultural to MP to allow warehouse/office uses, indoor and outdoor storage, two barns and retention areas, with a maximum ISR of 80% and FAR of 1. Neighbors objected that the proposed access is over Lake Lena Lane, a privately owned road. A motion to deny failed. A first motion to approve also failed; a second motion to approve, with an access condition added, then carried.

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Fox Hill rezoning from R-6 to CP

Approved.

Rezoning of 15.53 acres south of Hook Street and east of US 27 in the Clermont area from R-6 to CP with C-1/C-2 uses, plus grading and setback waivers. A Clermont annexation hearing is set for October 27 and November 9. Public Works added late conditions, including a traffic signal warrant study, with proportionate-share language to be worked out before the BCC.

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Oztek Marine CUP for a marina at 8950 Cherry Lake Road

Approved.

Conditional use permit on 9.96 acres zoned Agriculture to allow a marina / jet ski repair business. No new construction is proposed. Stated operating terms are hours 9 to 5 Monday through Saturday, no signage, and appointment-only drop-off and pickup. Recommended for approval by voice vote.

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Tiger Paw Estates PUD amendment

Denied.

Request to amend Skiing Paradise/Swiss Fairways PUD Ordinance 2018-6 to replace 18 duplex villas and 30 vacation suites with 25 single-family residential units to facilitate Tiger Paw residential development, approximately 406.8-acre PUD with subject parcels 47.8 net acres, County Road 565A, within city of Groveland ISBA. Applicant Michael Hurst of Make Some Spray. Conflicting unit-allocation claims between Tiger Paw/Make Some Spray and Swiss Fairways (John Crocker) over 29 available units. Denied without prejudice on a 4-1 vote; Commissioner Parks opposed, preferring a continuance.

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Denial of continuance request for Wicked Arsenal Range CUP

Denied.

Applicant's attorney Jane Graham requested a continuance of the Wicked Arsenal Range CUP (tab 11) to December 2. The board denied the continuance by voice vote, and the case was heard the same day. The Planning and Zoning Director stated staff's position that the item be heard as advertised.

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Narayana Dental Office landscape buffer variance

Approved.

Variance to the 25-foot front landscape buffer requirement to accommodate a dental office with associated parking. Location 4950 North Highway 19A. Applicant Pedro Isaki with Germana Engineering; client agreed to install an advanced DWTS wastewater treatment system. Approved.

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Bella Kalina heritage tree removal variance

Approved.

Variance to allow removal of two heritage trees (41 and 47 caliper inches, 88 total) to facilitate construction of a single-family residence with a 90-foot front setback. Location 15215 Penveo Drive, within city of Montverde ISBA. HOA approved; applicant (Tyler Williams with Davila Homes) to pay approximately $3,800 mitigation fee and keep the 34-inch front oak. Approved.

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Gore Property setback variance

Approved.

Variance to setback requirements to allow an after-the-fact accessory structure (carport, installed without permit) to be located nine feet from the western property line in lieu of required 10 feet. Location 29851 Coconut Avenue. Code case went to Special Master May 20, 2026; approval resolves the code case. Approved.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 23 recorded zoning decisions. See all Lake County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• A → MP, 77.13 acres at South of Opal Lane, west of CR 448A and Lake Lena Lane, Mount Dora area (William J. Benham Life Estate)
• R-6 → CP, 15.53 acres at South of Hook Street, east of US Highway 27, Clermont area
• A-120 → PUD, 4.45 acres at Huff Road, Eustis (Mark and Jill Wojtek)
• A → PUD, 19.68 gross acres at Rolling Acres Road, unincorporated Lake County
• PUD, 47.8 net acres at County Road 565A, Groveland area (Make Some Spray)
• R6 → PUD, 15.52 acres at South of Hook Street, Claremont

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 173 instances
• land use: 70 instances
• commercial: 69 instances
• conditional use: 62 instances
• PUD: 62 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning mentions were up 134% from September.
• Commercial came up 53% more often than September.
• Conditional use saw 786% more mentions month-over-month.
• PUD increased 210% compared to September.

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