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Hillsborough County zoning hearing reviews multiple rezoning and plan‑development requests
Summary
At a Feb. 23 zoning hearing master meeting, county staff and applicants presented several rezoning and plan‑development requests — from a six‑unit apartment rezoning and a neighborhood dance‑studio PD to contractor‑office rezonings and a large industrial PD expansion — with staff generally recommending approval subject to conditions; no formal board votes were taken at the hearing.
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY — At a Hillsborough County zoning hearing master on Feb. 23, 2026, applicants and county staff reviewed a slate of rezoning and plan‑development requests ranging from small neighborhood projects to large industrial expansions; the hearing was strictly evidentiary, and the Board of County Commissioners will consider land‑use hearing officer recommendations at a later public meeting.
The hearing master opened by explaining public‑comment rules and swearing in speakers. Mary Dorman of the county attorney’s office told attendees that testimony and documentary evidence entered tonight “become part of the complete factual record” and reminded parties that additional evidence cannot be added after the record closes; she said the board is scheduled to hear these items at its April 7, 2026 land use meeting unless staff states a different date.
Several routine rezoning requests moved through the record with limited or no public opposition. In case C1 (rezoning 26‑0297), applicant Aileen Rosario asked to rezone a parcel from RSC‑9 to RMC‑20 to permit six one‑ and two‑bedroom apartments. Development Services staff (Michelle Heinrich) and planning commission staff (Willa Mickey) reported the request is consistent with the Res‑20 future land use designation and recommended approval; no neighbors spoke in opposition.
A small commercial/industrial request from True Builders (PD rezoning 24‑0921) drew more extensive presentation. Owner Isaac Turpin and engineer Ryan Renardo described plans to rezone roughly 2.45 acres from…
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