Planning and Development Commission - August 06, 2026

The Citrus County Planning and Development Commission held a public hearing on August 6, 2026, focusing primarily on two major development applications. The first involved a proposed amendment to increase the allowable commercial square footage within the Clear View Development of Regional Impact (DRI) to accommodate population growth and commercial demand, with no changes to access points or buffering requirements beyond existing land development code standards. The commission discussed site access, buffering, stormwater management, and traffic considerations, ultimately recommending approval to the Board of County Commissioners. The second application concerned redevelopment of a commercial site with a new Planned Unit Development (PUD) concept plan including quick-serve restaurants and a coffee shop with drive-thru facilities. Key procurement-related discussions included site layout, stormwater management plans, parking requirements, buffer zones, specimen tree preservation, and access management. The commission expressed concerns about the lack of specificity in tenant commitments and site plans, buffering reductions, and drainage issues but moved to recommend approval with amended conditions addressing these concerns. The meeting concluded with announcements of upcoming applications and planning activities, including a forthcoming comprehensive plan update and potential data center development.