Explore zoning districts, official map resources, and recent rezoning activity in Citrus County, FL. ZoneWire monitors council meetings to track every zoning change.
Live records updated through August 11, 2026
Updated with meetings through August 11, 2026.
Zoning classifications used in this jurisdiction, from the adopted local code.
Low intensity land use district covering coastal, lakes and river areas, limiting new high-intensity non-residential and industrial uses to protect these areas.
Rural residential district providing a transition between higher density development and agricultural or conservation uses.
Residential district for coastal and lakes areas.
Residential district consisting of lawful unrecorded and recorded subdivisions in the central ridge area.
Low density residential land use district.
Medium density residential land use district.
Highest density residential district, representative of compact residential development.
District for planned, master-planned residential developments.
District for professional services and office uses representing a limited range of uses.
Commercial district serving coastal and lakes areas, typically for a single commercial use serving the immediate population.
District intended to serve the needs of nearby residents, visitors and businesses within two to three miles, with limited uses.
District limited to commercial activity and activities of similar impact or character.
District intended to encourage light industrial development.
District for manufacturing, processing, storage and heavy industrial uses.
District for extractive uses such as mining and resource extraction.
District for public, semi-public and institutional uses.
District for transportation, communication and utility uses.
District for recreational uses.
District providing for the continued use of economically viable agricultural land.
District for conservation of natural resources and environmentally sensitive lands.
District recognizing existing Recreational Vehicle (RV) parks and campgrounds.
District promoting a waterfront community by integrating residential, commercial and industrial uses in areas suitable for a port.
These parcels came up for a zoning decision in Citrus County in the last 30 days, often before they hit the market. See what changed, how the vote went, and hear the moment it happened. According to ZoneWire's analysis of official public meeting records, each decision below links to its timestamped source.
Citrus County · Aug 11, 2026
Denied · 5-0LeCanto Sand LLC mining rezoning (CPA/Atlas Amendment/PUD), denied by a 5-0 vote on Aug 11, 2026 in Citrus County.
Your move: Denied. Check this board's approval pattern before filing a similar request.
Citrus County · Aug 11, 2026
ProposedShort-Term Vacation Rentals Ordinance (Chapter 79) public hearing, proposed on Aug 11, 2026 in Citrus County.
Your move: Still pending. Track the next hearing before it's decided.
Citrus County · Jul 28, 2026
Denied · 3-2Standalone comp plan amendment to reestablish transportation concurrency (Item I), denied by a 3-2 vote on Jul 28, 2026 in Citrus County.
Your move: Denied. Check this board's approval pattern before filing a similar request.
Citrus County · Jul 28, 2026
Denied · 3-2Comp plan amendment to remove open space DRA/buffer exception, denied by a 3-2 vote on Jul 28, 2026 in Citrus County.
Your move: Denied. Check this board's approval pattern before filing a similar request.
In Citrus County, 79% of land-use board decisions were approved over the last 24 months. Industrial / warehouse clear 100%. ZoneWire analyzed 25 land-use board decisions in Citrus County over the last 24 months. Here are the most active project types and how often each one clears.
| Project type | Decisions | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial / warehouse | 5 | 100% |
The official Citrus County zoning map is maintained by the local planning department. You can access the interactive GIS map at https://gis.citrusbocc.com/. ZoneWire also tracks rezoning activity discussed in council meetings.
Zoning districts in Citrus County include CL (Low Intensity Coastal and Lakes District), RUR (Rural Residential District), CLR (Coastal and Lakes Residential District), CRR (Central Ridge Residential District), LDR (Low Density Residential District), MDR (Medium Density Residential District), HDR (High Density Residential District), PDR (Planned Residential Development District). Each district has specific permitted uses, setbacks, and density requirements set by the local code.
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Chapter Two of the Citrus County Land Development Code establishes the county's land use districts. These include residential districts such as Low Intensity Coastal and Lakes (CL), Rural Residential (RUR), Coastal and Lakes Residential (CLR), Central Ridge Residential (CRR), Low Density Residential (LDR), Medium Density Residential (MDR), High Density Residential (HDR), and Planned Residential Development (PDR); commercial districts including Professional Services/Office (PSO), Coastal and Lakes Commercial (CLC), Neighborhood Commercial (NEC), and General Commercial (GNC); industrial districts (Light Industrial LIND and Heavy Industrial IND); and additional districts such as Extractive (EXT), Public/Semi-Public Institutional (PSI), Transportation/Communication/Utilities (TCU), Recreation (REC), Agricultural (AGR), Conservation (CON), Recreational Vehicle Park/Campground (RVP), and Port (PORT). For each district the code sets permitted uses, densities or intensities, minimum setbacks, and height limits.
The Citrus County Land Development Code (LDC) is organized into twelve chapters: Chapter 1 General Provisions, Chapter 2 Land Use Districts, Chapter 3 Use Standards, Chapter 4 Development Applications, Chapter 5 Landscaping, Buffering and Tree Preservation, Chapter 6 Stormwater Management, Chapter 7 Transportation System Standards, Chapter 8 Concurrency Management, Chapter 9 Signs, Chapter 10 Non-Conforming Development, Chapter 11 Subdivision Regulations, and Chapter 12 Development Agreements. The LDC works alongside the county's Comprehensive Plan to regulate how land is developed.
In the Medium Density Residential (MDR) district, single family residential development is allowed at a maximum density of 4.0 dwelling units per acre. Higher density development of 4.1 to 8.0 units per acre may be permitted when additional standards in the Land Development Code are met, per Chapter Two, Section 2406.
The Planning and Development Commission (PDC) reviews development applications including rezonings, subdivisions, site plans, special exceptions, and variances. On rezonings and amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code, the PDC makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners, which takes final action. The PDC itself has final action on Variance and Conditional Use applications. The Land Development Division within the Growth Management Department is based at the Lecanto Government Building, 3600 W. Sovereign Path, Lecanto, FL 34461.
Land use in Citrus County is guided by the Comprehensive Plan, a long-range document adopted under Florida's Community Planning Act that directs how land is used, how infrastructure is built, and how resources are protected. Zoning (land use district) designations must correspond to the Future Land Use categories in the Comprehensive Plan. The county is currently updating this document through the 'Citrus 2050' effort, gathering community input to update the Comprehensive Plan.
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