AZ Ocala Ranch, LLC has submitted development applications for a mixed use development project titled the “Ocala Ranch Development of Regional Impact (DRI).” The Ocala Ranch DRI will be an active adult lifestyle community that will include single-family and multi-family residential units, life care facilities, commercial retail and services, professional services, and a variety of recreation and open space areas and facilities. Find the applicant’s executive summary for the Ocala Ranch DRI here.

The DRI-ADA serves as a supporting companion document providing background data and analysis and project summaries for the amendment and PUD rezoning applications. Submitted materials are provided via links below. (NOTE: Each application is divided into multiple parts to make uploading and viewing the items simpler and faster):

1. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application (Amendment), Case Number 2017-L01.

2. Development of Regional Impact Application for Development Approval (DRI-ADA).

3. Planned Unit Development Rezoning Application (PUD Rezoning), Case Number 20170301Z.

The applications are under review. The amendment and PUD rezoning applications will be considered by the Marion County Planning & Zoning Commission, followed by the Marion County Board of County Commissioners in a series of public hearings. Agenda materials for each hearing, including the staff recommendations for applications under consideration, will be posted here prior to each meeting. The schedule of public hearings is provided below.

The general maximum development amounts proposed by the applicant are listed below; however upon development, the applicant may elect to reduce some development amounts to reflect ongoing market trends and conditions: