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City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Published: Jul 21, 2026
Fast Five Investments LLC Annexation and Rezoning Approved for Commercial Project on Tramway Road
The Sanford City Council approved the annexation of approximately 15.913 acres owned by Fast Five Investments LLC, located on Tramway Road. The property is intended for a commercial project and will be rezoned from County Residential Agricultural RA to City General Commercial C2. It will be assigned to Electoral Ward 4.
Sanford Considers UDO Amendment to Ease Zoning for Pet Grooming Businesses
The Sanford City Council considered a text amendment application by Jack Cohn to amend Article 5, Section 3 of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) regarding animal services. The amendment proposes to treat pet grooming businesses with no overnight boarding similarly to personal services, exempting them from the 500-foot separation requirement from residential structures. This change aims to provide more flexibility for small businesses.
Sanford Approves $11M Incentive Package for Project Soul Healthcare Company
The Sanford City Council considered and approved an economic development incentive for 'Project Soul,' a healthcare company planning to invest at least $600 million in land, facility construction, and machinery/equipment in Sanford Lee County. The incentive involves seven annual cash payments totaling approximately $11,027,573, based on 70% of ad valorem taxes paid. The project is expected to create 335 full-time jobs with an average annual wage of $71,132.
Sanford Rezones Tramway Road Parcels to General Commercial C2 for Mixed-Use Development
The Sanford City Council considered a rezoning application by Rets and Capital LLC for six adjoining parcels totaling 14.391 acres at 3107, 3115, and 3119 Tramway Road. The property was recently annexed and is proposed to be rezoned from Residential Agricultural RA to General Commercial C2, aligning with the Mixed Use Activity Center land use plan and adjoining commercial and multi-family development.
Sanford Rezones Palomino Drive Parcels to Urban Neighborhood UN6 to Allow Single-Family Homes
The Sanford City Council considered a rezoning application by Otter Creek Properties LLC to rezone six parcels totaling 4.5 acres from Palomino Townhomes Conditional Zoning District to Urban Neighborhood UN6. This change allows for a wider range of housing types, specifically single-family homes, due to a dissolved townhome market. The rezoning also impacts roadway improvements and utility connections.
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