Public hearing for rezoning 14 acres from commercial and residential to heavy commercial.

What You Should Do Next

1. 1

   Attend Public Hearing

   Join the public hearing on February 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM at The Everglades Recreation Center to voice your opinions on the rezoning application.

2. 2

   Submit Written Comments

   If you cannot attend the hearing, submit your written comments regarding Case No: ZON25-000056 to the Sumter County Planning Department by February 10, 2026.

3. 3

   Follow Up on Recommendations

   Check the outcome of the Planning and Zoning Special Master's recommendation at the Board of Sumter County Commissioners meeting on March 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

4. 4

   Contact Planning Department

   For more information or questions, contact the Sumter County Planning Department at least a week before the hearing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the case number for the rezoning application in Sumter County?

The case number for the rezoning application is ZON25-000056.

When is the public hearing for the Sumter County rezoning application?

The public hearing is scheduled for February 16, 2026, at 5:00 P.M.

Where will the public hearing for the rezoning take place?

The public hearing will be held at The Everglades Recreation Center, located at 5497 Marsh Bend Trail, The Villages, FL 32163.

What is being proposed in the rezoning application?

The application proposes to rezone 14 acres from Light Commercial and Residential minimum five acres to Heavy Commercial.

When will the recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Special Master be presented?

The recommendation will be presented to the Board of Sumter County Commissioners at a public hearing on March 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM.