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Commission approves code amendment to allow churches on arterials in M-1 zoning with conditions
Summary
The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a citywide code amendment (COD2053) permitting churches and places of worship in the M-1 light industrial zoning district only on major and minor arterial roadways, subject to supplemental regulations and special exceptions for associated private schools or daycares.
The City of Ocala Planning & Zoning Commission approved a code amendment (COD2053) to permit churches and places of worship in the M-1 light industrial zoning district on major and minor arterial roadways, subject to supplemental regulations and requirements.
Emily Johnson of the City of Ocala Growth Management Department said the change responds to property owners along corridors such as State Road 464 (Southwest 17th Street) who sought flexibility without isolated spot rezoning. “The ordinance amends the permitted uses chart ... to reflect churches slash places of worship as permitted in the M-1 Zoning District subject to the supplemental…
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