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Planning board approves RS‑2 zoning for annexed site, rejects higher‑density option
Summary
After debate over townhomes and neighborhood character, the board voted to approve ordinance 2025‑18 with an RS‑2 zoning amendment (which allows single‑family with conditional townhomes) by roll call; one member opposed RS‑3 and the motion passed 3–1.
The Dade City Planning Board approved ordinance 2025‑18, adopting an RS‑2 zoning designation for the site and thereby excluding the broader RS‑3 option that would explicitly permit townhomes.
Staff opened the quasi‑judicial hearing by describing the requested change from current county agricultural zoning to the city's residential district. "The applicant is requesting the change from the current zoning, which is Cosmo County zoning designation of agriculture AC and agriculture residential AR to the Dade City residential, zoning of RG 1," a staff member said during the presentation. The staff summary also listed which city zoning districts are compatible with the recently adopted LDR future land use and explained the differences among RS‑1, RS‑2 and RS‑3.
During discussion, one member argued RS‑3 would provide more affordable options: "Giving them the opportunity to build townhomes ... there's townhomes right now on the market for $240,000," a board member said in support. Opponents raised water‑runoff and neighborhood‑character concerns. "There's no way I'm voting for RS‑3," another member said, citing affected neighbors and potential impacts. A motion to approve ordinance 2025‑18 with an RS‑2 amendment carried on roll call 3–1.
Board members noted that RS‑2 still allows townhomes under a conditional‑use permit subject to further review by the city, while RS‑3 would allow townhomes outright. The zoning decision now moves to the city commission for final action as part of the annexation and rezoning process.
