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Bradford County commissioners approve land‑use and rezoning changes for Mimosa Tree Investments parcels
Summary
The Bradford County Board approved comprehensive‑plan amendments and rezoning requests for two parcels owned by Mimosa Tree Investments, clearing the way for industrial use; commissioners and staff said the approvals followed required procedures and public hearings.
Bradford County commissioners on Feb. 19 approved an amendment to the county comprehensive plan and companion rezoning requests for two parcels owned by Mimosa Tree Investments, moving both properties from agricultural designations to industrial use.
At a joint Planning & Zoning and Board meeting, Alicia Dye, executive assistant for Building and Zoning, read the applications and legal descriptions for S250904A (tax parcel 04734‑0‑002004739‑0‑0000) and S250904B (tax parcel 04776‑0‑00000) and the corresponding rezoning cases Z25‑05 and Z25‑06. The filings cite the amendment procedures in sections 163.3161 through 163.3248 of the Florida Statutes.
Jimmy Davis, the property owner and representative of Mimosa Tree Investments, told the board there are no current development plans for the acreage and that the filings are intended to "get my house in order" as he consolidates family holdings. "There is no plans right now ... I'm just trying to clean my mess up," Davis said.
The Planning & Zoning board recommended approval of both the future‑land‑use amendments and the rezoning requests. Commissioners moved and seconded the ordinances during the county meeting; the motions carried on voice vote following public‑hearing procedures. Early votes on the Planning & Zoning items were recorded as 4‑0; later ordinance readings were carried after Commissioner Dorty joined the meeting.
Why it matters: The votes change the formal land‑use and zoning classifications for two parcels in unincorporated Bradford County, allowing industrial uses under the county's land development regulations. That reclassification is a prerequisite for any future development proposals, sales or site work requiring permits.
Votes at a glance: S250904A (comprehensive‑plan map amendment) — Planning & Zoning recommended approval; motion to approve read by title and carried on voice vote (recorded 4‑0 at the Planning & Zoning hearing). Z25‑05 (rezoning of parcel 04734‑0‑002004739‑0‑0000) — recommended and approved by motion. S250904B/Z25‑06 (second parcel 04776‑0‑00000) — recommended and approved by motion and ordinance reading during the county meeting.
What comes next: Reclassification allows the owner to seek permits or market the property for industrial uses; any specific site‑development permits, environmental reviews or building permits required by county regulations would be separate actions. The applications cited state statutory amendment procedures; staff and commissioners said standard permitting and review processes remain in force.
Authorities cited: Florida Statutes sections 163.3161–163.3248 (as referenced by county staff in ordinance readings).
