Zoning board denies special exception to split Sunset Drive parcel, citing density and driveway concerns

Oct 8, 2026

The Santa Rosa County Zoning Board denied a special exception to subdivide a Sunset Drive parcel into five homes served by three driveways, citing neighborhood character, drainage and access concerns; the denial passed 4–2 and may be appealed to the County Commission within 15 days.

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The Santa Rosa County Zoning Board voted to deny Case 20267SX, a special‑exception request to divide a parent parcel on the 8900 block of Sunset Drive into three lots without the required road frontage. Staff presented the application and the applicant, Corey Ronaldson, said the proposal would produce spec homes. The board recorded objections from neighbors by email and heard engineering and staff concerns about access, easements and stormwater management.

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