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Orlando council rezones 1.1 acres near Mercy Drive to Industrial General despite residents’ flooding concerns
Summary
Council approved Ordinance 2025-5 to rezone about 1.1 acres near Mercy Drive from medium-intensity residential to Industrial General. A public commenter raised concerns about wetlands, flood risk and tree loss.
The Orlando City Council on Feb. 10 approved Ordinance 2025-5, rezoning roughly 1.1 acres west of Mercy Drive and south of Silver Star Road from a medium-intensity residential district to Industrial General with the Wekiva Overlay.
The ordinance was moved by Commissioner Rose and seconded by Commissioner Sheehan; the motion passed on a voice vote with no recorded opposition in the meeting transcript.
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