Hillsborough County, NH

Zoning Hearing Master

The Hillsborough County Zoning Hearing Master will hold a public hearing on August 24, 2026, to consider rezoning and major modification applications. The hearing officer will make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners, which will make final decisions on October 13, 2026. Several applications have been withdrawn or continued to the September 28 hearing.

• RZ-STD 26-1168: Rezone 0.45 acres at 3810 W Linebaugh Ave to CG-R
• RZ-STD 26-1184: Rezone 16.51 acres on Raulerson Rd to RSC-9 (R)
• MM 26-0062: Major modification to PD on Apollo Beach Blvd (9.48 acres)
• RZ-PD 26-0671: Rezone 79.9 acres near 672 Hwy and 579 Hwy to Planned Development
• RZ-PD 26-0803: Rezone 22.2 acres at N 22nd St & Blue Rock Dr to Planned Development

The Zoning Hearing Master heard 14 rezoning and major modification applications on August 24, 2026, and will issue recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners by September 15, 2026. Two applications were withdrawn, and 15 were continued to the September 28, 2026 hearing. No final decisions were made; all heard cases are pending BOCC action on October 13, 2026.

• Withdrawn: MM 26-0154 (Todd Pressman)
• Withdrawn: RZ-PD 26-0206 (Karla Llanos)
• Withdrawn: RZ-STD 26-0979 (Todd Pressman)
• Continued to Sept 28: 15 applications (e.g., MM 26-0215, RZ-PD 26-0237, RZ-PD 26-0281)
• Heard and pending recommendation: RZ-STD 26-1168 (Larry Poliner)
• Heard and pending recommendation: RZ-STD 26-1184 (Mattamy Tampa/Sarasota)
• Heard and pending recommendation: MM 26-0062 (Chris Doherty)
• Heard and pending recommendation: RZ-PD 26-0363 (Todd Pressman)

BOCC Land Use

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings and vote on several land-use items, including rezonings, planned development modifications, and a vacation of unimproved rights-of-way in Apollo Beach. The agenda also includes consent items such as a historic preservation tax exemption for 905 N Florida Avenue and acceptance of off-site improvements. Several applications have been continued or withdrawn.

• Historic preservation tax exemption for 905 N Florida Avenue, estimated FY 26 revenue loss of $230,370.13
• Vacation of 11.30 acres of unimproved rights-of-way (Gulf and Sea Boulevard and Chestnut Drive) in Apollo Beach for replatting
• Rezone of 0.27 acres at SE corner of N Falkenburg Rd & Lynn Ave to PD (Consent B.1)
• Major Modification to PD for 54.15 acres at Broadway Center Blvd & Williams Rd (Ashley Global Retail, LLC) (Regular F.2)
• Minor Modification to PD to add Pre-K (childcare) use at 6309 S 301 Hwy (Educational Growth Fund, LLC) (Public Hearing E.1)

The Board of County Commissioners approved a consent agenda with seven items, including three rezones, a historic preservation tax exemption, and infrastructure acceptances. In public hearings, the board approved five minor modifications and one agricultural enclave certification, denied one rezoning, and approved a major modification for Ashley Global Retail. Ten items were continued or remanded to future meetings, and one application was withdrawn.

• Approved consent agenda with 7 items (7-0)
• Approved rezone to PD at N Falkenburg Rd & Lynn Ave (consent)
• Approved historic preservation tax exemption for 905 N Florida Ave (consent)
• Approved minor PD modification for Educational Growth Fund LLC (7-0)
• Approved minor PD modification for McDonald's USA LLC (7-0)
• Denied rezone to CG-R at 4512 S 66th St (7-0)
• Approved major PD modification for Ashley Global Retail LLC (7-0)
• Approved vacating 11.30 acres of Apollo Beach Unit Six plat (7-0)

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Hillsborough County Land Use Hearing Officer will hold a public hearing on August 10, 2026, to consider 13 applications including variances, special uses, and appeals. Six items have been continued to September. The hearing officer will issue final decisions or recommendations by August 31, 2026.

• Variance to encroach into wetland setback at 601 Chastain Rd (VAR-WS 26-0967)
• Variance to encroach into wetland setback at 13914 Levinson Rd (VAR-WS 26-1057)
• Variance to encroach into wetland setback at 1005 Willis Rd (VAR-WS 26-1102)
• Special Use for a school at 6801 N Orient Rd (SU-SCH 26-0795)
• Special Use for a community residential home at 10515 Memorial Hwy (SU-CRH 26-0796)

The Land Use Hearing Officer held a public hearing on August 10, 2026, hearing 12 applications for variances and special uses. Six applications were continued to the September 14, 2026 hearing, and six were heard with decisions to be filed by August 31, 2026. No final decisions were made at the hearing itself.

• Continued VAR 26-0833 (Pablo & Ever M. Lam) to 09/14/2026
• Continued VAR 26-0958 (Bo's Electric & Gas/Deivid Marquez) to 09/14/2026
• Continued SU-OPF 26-0973 (Nicole MacInnes-Barbas Cremer, PLLC) to 09/14/2026
• Continued VAR 26-1039 (William Pino Rodriguez) to 09/14/2026
• Continued VAR 26-1092 (Steve Kocher) to 09/14/2026
• Continued VAR 26-1093 (Carmen Rosario Veras) to 09/14/2026
• Heard VAR-WS 26-0967 (Sean Jones) and continued to 09/14/2026
• Heard 11 other variance and special use applications (decisions pending)

BOCC Land Use

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several land use applications, including requests to rezone properties to Planned Development (PD) status. The body is also deciding on the administrative acceptance of off-site road and utility improvements for various projects.

• Rezone 124.017 acres on Big Bend Rd to PD (Application RZ-PD 26-0217)
• Rezone 4.66 acres on Hartford St to CI-R (Application RZ-STD 26-0728)
• Accept $34,679.00 warranty bond for Berkley Preparatory off-site road improvements
• Accept $66,184.99 warranty bond for Waterset Publix off-site improvements
• Accept $31,138.67 warranty bond for Circle K Store #2707232 off-site improvements

The Board of County Commissioners approved a rezoning for Highland Homes' 634.66-acre project on Bishop Road in Wimauma, along with a related right-of-way vacation and a mobility fee agreement for a roundabout at West Lake Drive and Bishop Road. The board also approved a consent agenda containing 15 items, including multiple rezoning requests, off-site improvement acceptances, and a denial resolution. Five land use applications were continued to the August 11, 2026 meeting, and one application was withdrawn.

• Approved Highland Homes rezoning to PD on Bishop Rd, 634.66 acres (5-0)
• Approved vacating 39,716 sq ft right-of-way in Wimauma for Highland Homes (5-0)
• Approved mobility fee agreement for West Lake Dr & Bishop Rd roundabout (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 15 items including 8 rezoning requests (5-0)
• Approved Meritage Homes rezoning on Livingston Ave, 45.89 acres (4-1, Hagan opposed)
• Approved Royal Palm Multifamily rezoning near Causeway Blvd, 53.66 acres (5-0)
• Continued 5 land use applications to Aug 11, 2026 meeting (5-0)
• Withdrew PRS 26-0926 for age/gender restriction modification at 12510 Old Memorial Hwy

Zoning Hearing Master

The Zoning Hearing Master will conduct a public hearing on rezoning and major modification applications. The agenda includes one remand, three standard rezonings, and seven planned development rezonings or major modifications. Many other items were withdrawn or continued to future hearings. The hearing officer will issue recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners by August 10, 2026.

• Remand of MM 23-0132 (G.L. Acquisitions Corp.) for 149.85 acres at 10550 Regents Park Dr. (PD modification)
• RZ-PD 26-0437 (Ravi Patel) for 13.79 acres at 13030 E 92 Hwy. (rezone to planned development, rural area)
• RZ-PD 26-0660 (Velair Development Co.) for 11.66 acres on Sheldon Rd. near Citrus Park Dr. (rezone to PD, urban area)
• RZ-PD 26-0558 (TC Florida Development) for 9.78 acres at 11102 N 301 Hwy. & 11404 Walker Rd. (rezone to PD)
• MM 26-0556 (Jacob Cremer) for 9.99 acres at 6605 E Hillsborough Ave. (major modification to PD)

The Hillsborough County Zoning Hearing Master heard 10 rezoning and major modification applications, issuing pending recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners for final decisions on September 22, 2026. One application (RZ-STD 25-0174) was withdrawn, and 20 applications were continued to later hearing dates, mostly to August 24, 2026. No final decisions were made at this hearing.

• Heard and pending recommendation: MM 23-0132 G.L. Acquisitions Corp (149.85 acres)
• Heard and pending recommendation: RZ-STD 26-0811 Cribben (19135 N Dale Mabry Hwy)
• Heard and pending recommendation: RZ-STD 26-0901 Rojas & Mendiola (1115 E Shell Point Rd)
• Heard and pending recommendation: RZ-STD 26-0918 Piacenti (5960 Jensen Rd)
• Heard and pending recommendation: RZ-PD 26-0437 Patel (13030 E 92 Hwy)
• Heard and pending recommendation: MM 26-0556 Cremer (6605 E Hillsborough Ave)
• Heard and pending recommendation: RZ-PD 26-0558 TC Florida Development (11102 N 301 Hwy)
• Withdrawn: RZ-STD 25-0174 Todd Pressman

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Land Use Hearing Officer is reviewing several applications for zoning variances and one special use permit. The body will hear testimony from applicants, county staff, and the public before issuing recommendations or final decisions.

• Special Use request for a school at 3955 Lithia Pinecrest Rd (SU-SCH 26-0219)
• Sign requirement variance at 9010 Causeway Blvd (VAR 26-1004)
• Variance for Citrus Park Village development and landscaping standards at Ehrlich Rd (VAR 26-1099)
• Distance separation variances for community residential homes at 505 Rooks Rd and 905 Stanberry Rd
• Variance for Wimauma Downtown Overlay and lot development standards at 5129 Hwy 674 (VAR 26-0905)

The Land Use Hearing Officer held a public hearing on July 13, 2026, hearing eight applications: seven variance requests and one special use request. Five other applications were continued to the August 10, 2026 hearing. The Hearing Officer will file recommendations or final decisions for the heard applications on August 3, 2026.

• Continued SU-SCH 26-0795 (Pressman) to August 10, 2026
• Continued SU-CRH 26-0796 (Tampa Civil Design) to August 10, 2026
• Continued VAR 26-0833 (Lam) to August 10, 2026
• Continued VAR 26-0958 (Bo's Electric & Gas) to August 10, 2026
• Continued VAR-WS 26-0967 (Jones) to August 10, 2026
• Heard VAR 26-1004 (Smith) - variance to sign requirements
• Heard VAR 26-0884 (Concepcion) - variance to accessory structure requirements
• Heard VAR 26-0885 (Espinal) - variance to accessory dwelling requirements

Zoning Hearing Master

The Zoning Hearing Master is reviewing several applications for rezonings and major modifications to planned developments. The hearing officer will provide recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners for final decisions.

• Rezone request for 4512 S 66th St. to CG (R)
• Rezone request for 1217 Leisure Ave. to RSC-6 (R)
• Rezone request for 15603 Hutchison Rd. to BPO
• Major Modification to Planned Development for 54.15 acres at Broadway Center Blvd & Williams Rd
• Rezone to Planned Development for 190.02 acres at SW corner of Lithia Pinecrest Rd & Cattle Baron Ct.

The Hillsborough County Zoning Hearing Master heard 10 rezoning and major modification applications on June 22, 2026, and will issue recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners by July 14, 2026. The board will make final decisions on these cases at its August 11, 2026 Land Use Meeting. Two applications were withdrawn, and 17 were continued to later hearing dates.

• Heard and pending recommendation: RZ-STD 25-1026 (Robert Martin, 4512 S 66th St., rezone to CG)
• Heard and pending recommendation: RZ-STD 26-0786 (Jan De Luz, 1217 Leisure Ave., rezone to RSC-6)
• Heard and pending recommendation: RZ-STD 26-0892 (Princess G Holdings, 15603 Hutchison Rd., rezone to BPO)
• Heard and pending recommendation: MM 26-0063 (Ashley Global Retail, 54.15 acres, major modification to PD)
• Heard and pending recommendation: RZ-PD 26-0095 (Church Arbor Lux LLC, 2.49 acres, rezone to PD)
• Heard and pending recommendation: RZ-PD 26-0270 (Todd Pressman, 0.27 acres, rezone to PD)
• Heard and pending recommendation: RZ-PD 26-0651 (Souad Mansour, 14.6 acres, rezone to PD)
• Heard and pending recommendation: MM 26-0670 (Jacob T. Cremer, 2.58 acres, major modification to PD)

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Land Use Hearing Officer will hold a public hearing on June 15, 2026, to consider special use applications, variances, and an appeal. Several items have been withdrawn or continued to a later date; among remaining live items are a special use for a school on a 24.5-acre rural parcel near Dale Mabry Highway, a church special use with a Wimauma Downtown Overlay variance, and multiple requests for alcohol beverage permits with distance waivers. The hearing officer will issue recommendations by July 8, 2026.

• Special Use for a school (SU-SCH 26-0430) on Holly Ln near N Dale Mabry Hwy, 24.52 acres, rural R-1 zoning
• Special Use for church (SU-SCH 26-0538) with variance to Wimauma Downtown Overlay, SR 674 Hwy
• Variance (VAR 26-0724) for Ice Dreammm Shop LLC at 18849 N US Hwy 41, seeking multiple waivers from Lutz Rural Area Development Standards
• Sign variance (VAR 26-0856) at 15403 N Dale Mabry Hwy, 8.77 acres
• Three separate special use requests for alcoholic beverage permits with distance separation waivers (SU-AB 26-0699, SU-AB 26-0859, SU-AB 26-0863)

The Land Use Hearing Officer held a public hearing on June 15, 2026, hearing 15 applications including variances, special uses, and appeals. No final decisions were made at the hearing; the officer will file recommendations or final decisions on July 8, 2026. Several applications were withdrawn or continued to the July 13, 2026 hearing.

• Heard 10 variance requests (VAR 26-0584, 26-0704, 26-0710, 26-0724, 26-0763, 26-0770, 26-0774, 26-0793, 26-0809, 26-0845)
• Heard 5 special use requests (SU-SCH 26-0430, SU-SCH 26-0538, SU-AB 26-0699, SU-AB 26-0859, SU-AB 26-0863)
• Heard 1 sign variance request (VAR 26-0856)
• Withdrawn: SU-SCH 24-1238 (Todd Pressman), SU-SCH 24-1335 (David Wright/TSP), VAR 26-0493 (Charquez Clayton), VAR 26-0707 (Vulcan Industries), VAR 26-0832 (Housh Ghovaee/Northside Engineering)
• Continued to July 13, 2026: SU-SCH 26-0219 (Pressman Todd), VAR 26-0833 (Pablo & Ever M. Lam)

BOCC Land Use

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on two right-of-way vacations and vote on a consent agenda including rezonings, major modifications to planned developments, a historic preservation grant, and acceptance of plat bonds for infrastructure. Several items have been continued to later meetings.

• Rezone of 648.8 acres at NW corner of S County Rd 579 & Saffold Rd to planned development (RZ-PD 26-0349)
• Historic preservation grant up to $14,988.45 for protective fencing at Wimauma Memorial Cemetery (B.7)
• Acceptance of $15,922,230.19 performance bond for Vista DiRoma Phases 1 & 2 plat (B.8)
• Public hearing to vacate 0.9-acre platted right-of-way for residential subdivision near Keystone Odessa (V23-0012)
• Rezone of 1.06 acres at 4332 W Waters Ave from BPO to CG for El Rancho Food Truck (B.6)

The Board of County Commissioners approved a consent agenda including a 648.8-acre rezone to Planned Development (PD) at the NW corner of S County Rd 579 & Saffold Rd, along with several other rezones and modifications. The board also approved four right-of-way and easement vacations, including a 0.9-acre vacate in Keystone Odessa for a residential subdivision. Two major modifications to PD were remanded to the Zoning Hearing Master for further review.

• Approved 648.8-acre rezone to PD at S County Rd 579 & Saffold Rd (consent agenda)
• Approved rezone to CN(R) at E Martin Luther King Blvd & Watson Rd (consent agenda)
• Approved major modification to PD at 2122 & 2134 S 78th St (consent agenda)
• Approved vacation of 0.9-acre right-of-way in Keystone Odessa (6-0)
• Approved vacation of 0.83-acre Burts Road right-of-way in Riverview (6-0)
• Approved vacation of 1.48-acre Jensen Road right-of-way in Riverview (6-0)
• Remanded major modification to PD at 10550 Regents Park Dr to Zoning Hearing Master (5-1)
• Remanded major modification to PD at 5585 E County Line Rd to Zoning Hearing Master (6-0)

Zoning Hearing Master

The Zoning Hearing Master will review several applications for rezonings and major modifications to planned developments. The hearing officer will provide recommendations for these cases to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Rezone 124.017 acres on Big Bend Rd to Planned Development (RZ-PD 26-0217)
• Rezone 53.66 acres at Causeway Blvd and Visconti Blvd/Ventura Ave to Planned Development (RZ-PD 26-0555)
• Rezone 45.89 acres on Livingston Ave to Planned Development (RZ-PD 26-0560)
• Rezone 4.66 acres on Hartford St to CI-R (RZ-STD 26-0728)
• Major Modification to Planned Development at 6350 Pinegrove Rd for United Rentals, Inc. (MM 26-0045)

The Zoning Hearing Master heard 16 rezoning and major modification applications on May 26, 2026, and will issue recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners by June 16, 2026. All heard cases were marked 'Heard and Pending Recommendation' and are scheduled for BOCC review on July 21, 2026. No final decisions were made at this hearing; the board also continued 14 other applications to future hearings.

• Heard and pending recommendation: RZ-STD 26-0728 (Darling Garcia Barreto) rezone to CI-R
• Heard and pending recommendation: RZ-STD 26-0740 (Justin T. Wilkerson) rezone to RSC-6
• Heard and pending recommendation: MM 26-0045 (United Rentals) major modification to PD
• Heard and pending recommendation: RZ-PD 26-0217 (75BB, LLC) rezone to PD (124 acres)
• Heard and pending recommendation: RZ-PD 26-0303 (Todd Pressman) rezone to PD
• Heard and pending recommendation: RZ-PD 26-0329 (Todd Pressman) rezone to PD
• Heard and pending recommendation: RZ-PD 26-0338 (Richmond American Homes) rezone to PD
• Heard and pending recommendation: RZ-PD 26-0339 (Mark Bentley) rezone to PD

BOCC Land Use

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a land use hearing to decide on multiple rezoning requests, major modifications to planned developments, and vacation of rights-of-way and plats. The consent agenda includes five rezoning applications and several acceptances of bonds for off-site improvements. Three public hearings are scheduled for vacation petitions.

• Rezone 16.62 acres at NW Corner of N US Hwy 301 & Sabal Industrial Blvd to Planned Development (RZ-PD 26-0214)
• Rezone 4.98 acres at 6214 E Sligh Ave to Planned Development (RZ-PD 25-1387)
• Major Modification to PD at 11004 Bloomingdale Ave (MM 26-0335)
• Accept $1,190,834.94 performance bond for South Creek Phase 6 improvements
• Public hearing to vacate portion of Pulitzer Avenue right-of-way (V25-0005)

The Board of County Commissioners approved the consent agenda, including five rezones and modifications, and approved several public hearing items. Two rezones were denied, and eight items were continued to future meetings. The board also accepted a status report on Live Local Act development projects.

• Approved consent agenda including 5 rezones/modifications (7-0)
• Denied rezone to PD at 13120 N Ola Ave (7-0)
• Denied rezone to PD at 18834 Boyette Rd (6-1)
• Approved rezone to PD at 1410 & 1414 SE 33rd St (7-0)
• Approved 5 minor modifications to PD (7-0 each)
• Approved 4 right-of-way/easement vacations (7-0, one 6-0)
• Continued 8 items to June 9 or July 21 meetings (7-0)
• Accepted Live Local Act status report (6-0)

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Land Use Hearing Officer is reviewing applications for site development and lot variances. The body will hear testimony from applicants, county staff, and the public to determine if these requests meet county standards.

• VAR-WS 26-0590: Wetland setback variance for 19808 Rhea See Dr
• VAR-WS 26-0678: Wetland setback variance for 4212 Big Horn Meadows
• VAR 26-0649: Landscaping and buffering variance for 5219 Eureka Springs Rd
• VAR 26-0684: Riverview Downtown-Uptown Overlay District variance for 10710 Hackney Dr
• VAR 26-0695: Wimauma Downtown Overlay District variance for 5128 SR 674 Hwy

The Land Use Hearing Officer held a public hearing on May 11, 2026, hearing 15 variance applications (including wetland setback, lot development standards, and overlay district variances) and continuing 5 cases to the June 15, 2026 hearing. Four applications were withdrawn. No final decisions were made at the hearing; the Hearing Officer will file recommendations or final decisions by June 2, 2026.

• Continued 5 cases to June 15, 2026 LUHO hearing (SU-SCH 24-1335, SU-SCH 26-0219, SU-AB 26-0430, SU-CH 26-0538, VAR 26-0584)
• Withdrew 4 applications (VAR 26-0599, SU-AB 26-0628, VAR 26-0640, SU-AB 26-0674)
• Heard 15 variance requests (VAR-WS 26-0590, VAR-WS 26-0678, VAR 26-0596, VAR 26-0598, VAR 26-0600, VAR 26-0611, VAR 26-0619, VAR 26-0649, VAR 26-0682, VAR 26-0684, VAR 26-0685, VAR 26-0695, and others)
• No final decisions issued; recommendations/final decisions due June 2, 2026

Zoning Hearing Master

The Hearing Officer will hear cases regarding standard rezonings and major modifications to planned developments. The officer will provide recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners for final decisions.

• Rezone request for 0.34 acres at NE corner of E Martin Luther King Blvd & Watson Rd (RZ-STD 26-0310)
• Rezone request for 2.3 acres at 6106 Hartford St (RZ-STD 26-0541)
• Rezone request for 1.06 acres at 4332 W Waters Ave (RZ-STD 26-0609)
• Rezone request for 638.8 acres at NW corner of S County Rd 579 & Saffold Rd (RZ-PD 26-0349)
• Major modification for 42.84 acres at 5585 E County Line Rd (MM 26-0215)

The Hillsborough County Zoning Hearing Master (ZHM) held a public hearing on April 27, 2026, hearing 13 rezoning (RZ) and major modification (MM) applications. All heard items were marked as 'Heard and Pending Recommendation' and will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) for final decision at the June 9, 2026 Land Use Meeting. The ZHM also continued 20 applications to later hearing dates and withdrew 3 applications from the process. No final decisions were made by the ZHM, as it only provides recommendations to the BOCC.

• Heard and pending recommendation: RZ-STD 26-0310 (David Wright/TSP Companies) rezone to CN-R
• Heard and pending recommendation: RZ-STD 26-0541 (Mark Bentley) rezone to M-R
• Heard and pending recommendation: RZ-STD 26-0609 (El Rancho Food Truck) rezone to CG
• Heard and pending recommendation: RZ-PD 25-1061 (Todd Pressman) rezone to Planned Development
• Heard and pending recommendation: MM 25-1415 (Todd Pressman) major modification to PD
• Heard and pending recommendation: MM 26-0215 (Florida Conference Association of Seventh-Day Adventists) major modification to PD
• Heard and pending recommendation: RZ-PD 26-0328 (Okoye Morgan/Rock Solid Construction) rezone to Planned Development
• Heard and pending recommendation: RZ-PD 26-0349 (Hill Ward Henderson) rezone to Planned Development (638.8 acres)

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Land Use Hearing Officer is reviewing several applications for zoning variances and one special use permit. The body will hear testimony from applicants, county staff, and the public before issuing recommendations or final decisions.

• VAR 26-0531: Sign requirement variance for 16235 Lake Magdalene Blvd.
• VAR 25-1340: Accessory structure variance for 4525 Tarpon Dr
• VAR 26-0493: Accessory dwelling and lot development variance for 4604 N. 72nd St.
• SU-AB 26-0420: Special Use 4-COP Alcoholic Beverage Permit for 11202 Dewhurst Dr.
• VAR 26-0467: Minimum lot size and development variance for 9107 Memorial Hwy.

The Land Use Hearing Officer held a public hearing on April 13, 2026, addressing 11 applications. Eight variance requests and one special use request were heard, one variance was continued, and seven applications were withdrawn. No final decisions were made at the hearing; the Hearing Officer will file recommendations or final decisions by May 4, 2026.

• VAR 24-1128 (Rolando Santiago) withdrawn by Zoning Administrator
• SU-SCH 24-1335 (David Wright / TSP Companies) continued to May 11, 2026 LUHO
• SU-OPF 25-1192 (Daniel McKnight) withdrawn by Zoning Administrator
• VAR 25-1238 (Maria and Rojelio Mireles) withdrawn by Zoning Administrator
• VAR 26-0111 (Fakir Hossain) withdrawn
• VAR 26-0119 (Melanie Dawn & William E. Carr) withdrawn
• SU-AB 26-0430 (Naidip Foundation Inc.) continued by staff to May 11, 2026 LUHO
• SU-CFW 26-0438 (Crown Castle USA) withdrawn

BOCC Land Use

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners will hold a land-use meeting to decide on rezoning requests for five parcels and establish the Vista Diroma Community Development District. The board will also hear public hearings on vacation of rights-of-way and a status report on Live Local Act projects.

• Rezone 6920 E Chelsea St. (3.54 acres) to PD for ProTek 34th Holdings, LLC
• Rezone 911 Bryan Rd. (1.42 acres) to PD for Brent & Hannah Townend
• Rezone SE corner of W Sligh Ave & N Himes Ave. (0.32 acres) to RMC-20 for Raul Riano
• Establish Vista Diroma CDD with $36.56M budget, $7.93M from CDD bonds
• Vacate 85.10 sq ft utility easement at 2220 Valleybrook Ave. for pool enclosure

The Hillsborough County BOCC Land Use meeting on April 7, 2026, approved several land use items, including rezoning requests, a community development district, and easement vacations. Seven items were continued to future meetings. A motion to appeal a court decision regarding a denied rezoning failed.

• Continued 7 land use items to May 12 or June 9, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including rezoning for Protek 34th Holdings, Brent & Hannah Townend, and Raul Riano (7-0)
• Approved Mosaic's 2024/2025 Consolidated Mines DRI #263 Annual Report (7-0)
• Approved acceptance of off-site improvements for Carrollwood Self Storage and Retail (7-0)
• Approved DRPM Text Amendment 25-1388 for Wellhead Protection (7-0)
• Approved vacation of utility easement at 2220 Valleybrook Ave (7-0)
• Approved vacation of right-of-way at 5600-5602 E Dr MLK Jr Blvd (7-0)
• Approved establishment of Vista Diroma CDD (7-0)

Zoning Hearing Master

The Zoning Hearing Master will hear rezoning and major modification requests on March 23, 2026. The Hearing Officer will make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners, which will make final decisions at a May 12, 2026 meeting. Several applications have been continued or withdrawn.

• Hearing Officer will file recommendations by April 13, 2026
• Board of County Commissioners to make final decisions on May 12, 2026
• RZ-PD 25-1338: Rezone 0.91 acres at 7814 E Elm St. to Planned Development
• RZ-STD 26-0359: Rezone 0.29 acres at 3614 Orient Rd. to RMC-12
• RZ-STD 26-0457: Rezone 3.68 acres at 10737 Albritton Rd. to AS-1

The Hillsborough County Zoning Hearing Master held a public hearing on March 23, 2026, considering rezoning and major modification applications. The hearing officer heard 12 applications and will issue recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners by April 13, 2026, with final decisions scheduled for May 12, 2026. Twenty-one applications were continued to future hearings, and three were withdrawn. No final decisions were made at this hearing.

• Heard and pending recommendation: RZ-PD 25-1338 (Syed L Ali, 7814 E Elm St.)
• Heard and pending recommendation: RZ-STD 26-0359 (Matthew Spero, 3614 Orient Rd.)
• Heard and pending recommendation: RZ-STD 26-0457 (Donald A. & Katharine M Thompson, 10737 Albritton Rd.)
• Heard and pending recommendation: RZ-STD 26-0468 (Arthur Gillette, 10002 Alafia St.)
• Heard and pending recommendation: RZ-PD 25-0882 (David Wright / TSP Companies, Inc., 1410 & 1414 SE 33rd St.)
• Heard and pending recommendation: RZ-PD 25-1386 (Highland Homes, Bishop Rd & S CR 579)
• Heard and pending recommendation: RZ-PD 25-1387 (E Slight LLC, 6214 E Slight Ave.)
• Heard and pending recommendation: RZ-PD 26-0213 (Almosta Farm Athletics LLC, 18834 Boyette Rd.)

BOCC Land Use

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several rezoning requests and planned development modifications. The meeting includes decisions on infrastructure maintenance agreements and the vacation of public right-of-way for park expansion.

• Vacation of 1.582 acres of Balm Wimauma Road for the Balm Park & Recreation Center master plan
• Rezone requests for properties on Maggie St and 406 Railroad St to RSC-6(MH)
• Minor modification for US FOODS, INC. at 6347 & 6349 Pine Grove Rd to increase building size to 13,100 square feet
• Acceptance of a $3,055,728.84 performance bond for Waterset Wolf Creek Phase C1
• Acceptance of an $847,822.13 performance bond for South Creek Phase 5A & 5B

The Board of County Commissioners approved a consent agenda with two rezoning requests and several infrastructure acceptance items, and approved multiple public hearing items including minor and major modifications to planned developments. The most significant decision was approving a major modification to the University Energy Park PD (2,978 acres) with revised conditions, over one opposing vote. Several applications were continued or withdrawn, and a right-of-way vacation for Balm Park was approved.

• Approved major modification to University Energy Park PD (MM 25-0810) with revised conditions (5-1)
• Approved rezone to PD for Riverbreeze Tampa MHP (RZ-PD 25-0809) (6-0)
• Approved rezone to BPO(R) at 1604 Lithia Pinecrest Rd (RZ-STD 25-1350) despite ZHM denial (6-0)
• Approved minor modifications to PDs for US Foods, PSS LLC, 1819 Investment, BG Ventures (all 6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including two rezones to RSC-6(MH) and infrastructure acceptances (6-0)
• Approved vacation of Balm Wimauma Road right-of-way for Balm Park expansion (6-0)
• Continued GTIS Metro DG LLC applications (RZ-PD 22-1390, DRI 23-0195, PRS 23-0210) to June 9, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved Mobility Fee Alternative Satisfaction Agreement for Muck Pond Rd/McIntosh Rd intersection (6-0)

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Land Use Hearing Officer will consider four variance requests, including wetland setback and lot development standards, and two special use permits for alcoholic beverage sales with distance separation waivers. Eight other applications have been withdrawn or continued to future hearings.

• VAR-WS 26-0397: Dalia Figueroa Lebron requests variance to encroach into wetland setback at 17021 Crawley Rd.
• VAR 26-0414: Jacob T. Cremer-Barbas Cremer requests variances for drive-through service and landscaping at SW corner of Big Bend Rd & Simmons Loop.
• SU-AB 26-0395: ALDI (Florida) LLC seeks alcoholic beverage permit with distance waivers at 252 Harbor Village Ln.
• SU-AB 26-0405: Mark Bentley requests alcoholic beverage permit with distance waivers at 10284 Causeway Blvd.
• VAR 26-0376: Frank & Linda Wise request variance to swimming pool requirements at 4829 Troydale Rd.

The Hillsborough County Land Use Hearing Officer held a public hearing on March 9, 2026, addressing 10 continuances/withdrawals and hearing 6 applications (variances and special use permits). All 6 heard cases were left as 'Heard and Pending Determination,' with final decisions or recommendations to be filed by March 30, 2026. No final approvals or denials were issued at this hearing.

• Continued VAR 24-1128 (Rolando Santiago) to April 13, 2026
• Continued SU-SCH 24-1238 (Todd Pressman) to June 15, 2026
• Continued SU-SCH 24-1335 (David Wright / TSP Companies) to April 13, 2026
• Withdrew SU-AB 25-1115 (Damia Investments LLC)
• Continued SU-OPF 25-1192 (Daniel McKnight) to April 13, 2026
• Continued VAR 25-1238 (Maria and Rojelio Mireles) to April 13, 2026
• Continued VAR 25-1340 (Laritza Lopez) to April 13, 2026
• Continued SU-SCH 26-0219 (Pressman Todd) to May 11, 2026

Zoning Hearing Master

The Zoning Hearing Master will hold public hearings on seven land-use applications, including a rezoning of 57.85 acres on Tanner Rd and a major modification of 50.01 acres on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. The hearing officer makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners for final decisions. Twenty-one other items have been withdrawn or continued to future hearings.

• Rezone of 57.85 acres on Tanner Rd to Planned Development (RZ-PD 26-0220)
• Major Modification of 50.01 acres at 6302 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (MM 25-1372)
• Major Modification of 45.46 acres north of W Waters Ave (MM 26-0216)
• Rezone of 3.54 acres at 6920 E Chelsea St to Planned Development (RZ-PD 25-0582)
• Rezone of 2.45 acres at 4020 N Frontage Rd to Planned Development (RZ-PD 24-0921)

The Zoning Hearing Master heard six rezoning and major modification applications and will issue recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners by March 16, 2026. The BOCC will make final decisions on April 7, 2026. Twenty-one other applications were withdrawn or continued to later hearings, with no final decisions made at this meeting.

• Heard RZ-STD 26-0297 (Raul Riano) rezone to RMC-20, pending recommendation
• Heard RZ-PD 24-0921 (True Builders) rezone to Planned Development, pending recommendation
• Heard RZ-PD 25-0582 (Protek 34th Holdings) rezone to Planned Development, pending recommendation
• Heard MM 25-1372 (Torose 6302 LLC) major modification to PD, pending recommendation
• Heard RZ-PD 25-1382 (Brent & Hannah Townend) rezone to Planned Development, pending recommendation
• Heard RZ-PD 26-0220 (Jacob T. Cremer) rezone to Planned Development, pending recommendation
• Continued MM 26-0216 (Jacob T. Cremer) to Comprehensive Plan Amendment Meeting on 04/09/2026
• Withdrawn: RZ-PD 25-0785, MM 26-0153, MM 26-0178

BOCC Land Use

The board will consider a consent agenda that includes several land use modifications, rezones, and plat approvals, but many routine items have been continued or withdrawn. Notable is a financial responsibility agreement with Mosaic Fertilizer to ensure funding if the company fails to reclaim mined land. Also up for approval are major subdivision performance bonds, including $6.7 million for Edgewater Reserve.

• Mosaic Fertilizer 2025/2026 Financial Responsibility Agreement (reclamation funding)
• Mosaic's Clay Settling Area Resolution 2024/2025 Annual Report
• Edgewater Reserve Subdivision — performance bond $6,720,879.38 and warranty bond $150,866.77
• Rezone to CG at 206 W 92 Hwy (Farmer Enterprise Florida LLC, 1.03 acres)
• Major modification to PD at 5524 Van Dyke Rd (Raed Petrus, 2.28 acres)

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners approved a consent agenda and several land use items, including a rezone for Tampa Electric Company and a historic landmark designation for Wimauma Memorial Cemetery. Several applications were continued to the March 10, 2026 meeting, and a few were withdrawn. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved consent agenda including major PD modifications, rezones, and subdivision plats (7-0)
• Approved Tampa Electric Company rezone to AM on 1,620.20 acres (7-0)
• Approved Tampa Electric Company minor PD modification to remove parcels (7-0)
• Approved historic landmark designation for Wimauma Memorial Cemetery (7-0)
• Approved rezone to CG(R) at 13930 Downing St. (7-0)
• Approved rezone to M at 7916 Benjamin Rd. (7-0)
• Continued 7 land use applications to March 10, 2026 (7-0)
• Withdrew 3 applications including DGPS Recycling and Dune FB Debt (7-0)

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Land Use Hearing Officer will hold a public hearing on February 9, 2026, to consider seven variance requests and two special-use applications for alcoholic beverage permits. Seven earlier applications were continued to March 9, 2026. Decisions will be filed by March 2, 2026.

• VAR 26-0227: Matthew Remson requests variance to lot development standards at 9809 Harold Bedford Rd.
• VAR 26-0247: Liuven L Hernandez requests variances to fence, accessory structure, and lot development standards at 6902 Shady Pl.
• VAR 26-0256: George E Davis III requests variance to lot development standards at 715 Pinckney Dr.
• SU-AB 26-0312: Azim Saju requests special use 4-COP alcoholic beverage permit with distance separation waivers at 9903 Alafia Preserve Ave.
• SU-AB 26-0357: Farandulero Pizzeria LLC requests special use 4-COP-RX alcoholic beverage permit with distance separation waivers at 4327 Gunn Hwy.

The Land Use Hearing Officer continued seven applications to the March 9, 2026 hearing and heard nine variance and special use requests, with decisions pending until March 2, 2026. No final decisions were made at this hearing.

• Continued VAR 24-1128 (Rolando Santiago) to 03/09/2026
• Continued SU-SCH 24-1335 (David Wright / TSP Companies) to 03/09/2026
• Continued SU-AB 25-1115 (Damia Investments LLC) to 03/09/2026
• Continued SU-OPF 25-1192 (Daniel McKnight) to 03/09/2026
• Continued VAR 25-1340 (Laritza Lopez) to 03/09/2026
• Continued VAR 26-0291 (Pavel & Jessica Stehlik) to 03/09/2026
• Continued VAR 26-0381 (Bernadette Rodgers Revocable Trust) to 03/09/2026
• Heard and pending determination on 9 variance and special use requests

Zoning Hearing Master

The Zoning Hearing Master will review several requests for standard rezoning and major modifications to planned developments. The hearing officer will provide recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners for final decisions.

• Major Modification to Planned Development for University Energy Park, LLC (2,978.04 acres) at Turkey Creek Rd and Edward Medard Pkwy
• Rezone to Planned Development for Jim Porter / Akerman, LLP (316.66 acres) at W Lutz Lake Fern Rd and Cypress Bridge Dr
• Rezone to CG for Robert Martin at 4512 S 66th St (1.54 acres)
• Rezone to BPO-R for Todd Pressman at 1604 Lithia Pinecrest Rd (2.58 acres)
• Rezone to Planned Development for Riverbreeze Tampa MHP, LLC at Clewis Ave and In Ct Intersection (10.15 acres)

The Hillsborough County Zoning Hearing Master heard 11 rezoning and major modification applications and will issue recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners by February 16, 2026. Eighteen applications were continued to future hearings, and two were withdrawn. No final decisions were made at this hearing.

• Heard RZ-STD 25-1026 (Robert Martin, 4512 S 66th St.) - pending recommendation
• Heard RZ-STD 25-1350 (Todd Pressman, 1604 Lithia Pinecrest Rd.) - pending recommendation
• Heard RZ-STD 26-0128 (Juan Pizano & Celia Arroyo, Maggie St.) - pending recommendation
• Heard RZ-STD 26-0163 (Kelli Conte, 406 Railroad St.) - pending recommendation
• Heard RZ-PD 25-0809 (Riverbreeze Tampa MHP, LLC) - pending recommendation
• Heard MM 25-0810 (University Energy Park, LLC) - pending recommendation
• Heard MM 25-0849 (Misty Moon Properties LLC) - pending recommendation
• Heard MM 25-1247 (11202 Dewhurst LLC) - pending recommendation

LDC Amendment Second Public Hearing

This is the second and final public hearing on a Land Development Code amendment. The Board of County Commissioners will vote on Ordinance LDC 25-1126, which updates the Wellhead and Surface Water Resource Protection regulations. The amendment consolidates map update procedures, clarifies rules, and aligns review frequency with Tampa Bay Water’s Master Water Plan.

• Second public hearing and final vote on LDC Amendment 25-1126
• Proposed changes to wellhead and surface water resource protection regulations
• Update to map update procedures and review frequency to align with Tampa Bay Water’s Master Water Plan
• Ordinance for adoption to be considered at this meeting

BOCC Land Use

The Board of County Commissioners holds a land-use meeting to decide on zoning modifications, rezoning requests, and bond releases for infrastructure projects. Several development applications are continued to a future meeting, while others receive staff recommendations for approval. The board also considers vacation of easements and acceptance of bonds for completed public improvements.

• Major modification to PD zoning for 4.6-acre site at 2814 SE 14th Ave (MM 25-1081)
• Rezone request for 0.55-acre site at SW Hoffman Blvd & N Nebraska Ave (RZ-PD 25-1246)
• Release of $45,879 bond for Bullfrog Creek Wetland Mitigation Bank land excavation
• Accept $96,673.70 warranty bond for Council Bay Master Infrastructure Off-Site improvements
• Vacate 524 sq ft public utility easement at 4104 Hollowtrail Drive (V24-0009)

The Board of County Commissioners approved a consent agenda and several land use items, including major modifications to planned developments, rezones, and minor modifications. It also approved the establishment and expansion of community development districts (CDDs) for Berry Bay and Waterset South. Several items were continued to the February 10, 2026 meeting, and a status report on Live Local Act projects was accepted.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved major modification to PD for Stuart McPherson at 7819 E Elm St (7-0)
• Approved rezone to PD for MSM Sunlake LLC at 18950 Sunlake Blvd (7-0)
• Approved rezone to RMC-9 for Todd Pressman at 808 E Grove Ave (7-0)
• Approved vacation of public utility easement at 4104 Hollowtrail Dr (7-0)
• Approved establishment of Berry Bay III CDD (7-0)
• Approved expansion of Waterset South CDD (7-0)
• Approved rezone to PD for GHS MLK 11 LLC (7-0)

Land Use Hearing Officer

The Land Use Hearing Officer is reviewing multiple applications for site development, sign, and lot variances, as well as one special use permit. The officer will file recommendations or final decisions for these applications by February 3, 2026.

• VAR-WS 26-0149: Request to encroach into wetland setback at Lake Hills Dr
• VAR 26-0148: Landscaping and buffering variance for 83.74 acres at 3701 W Knights Griffin Rd
• SU-AB 26-0225: Special Use 2-COP Alcoholic Beverage Permit with separation waivers at 2730 W Waters Ave
• VAR 26-0187: Accessory dwelling and structure variance at 6620 Grace Sweat Rd
• VAR 26-0099: Minimum lot size variance by available utilities at 9916 Alafia Vista Dr

The Hillsborough County Land Use Hearing Officer held a public hearing on January 12, 2026, and heard 12 applications: 10 variances, 1 special use, and 1 wetland setback variance. All heard applications were left as 'Heard and Pending Determination,' with final decisions to be filed by February 3, 2026. Four other applications were continued to the February 9, 2026 hearing. No final decisions were made at this hearing.

• Continued VAR 24-1128 (Rolando Santiago) to Feb 9, 2026
• Continued SU-SCH 24-1335 (David Wright/TSP Companies) to Feb 9, 2026
• Continued VAR 25-1340 (Laritza Lopez) to Feb 9, 2026
• Continued VAR 26-0227 (Matthew Remson) to Feb 9, 2026
• Heard and pending determination: VAR-WS 26-0149 (wetland setback variance)
• Heard and pending determination: 9 other variance requests (VAR 25-1312, 25-1359, 26-0018, 26-0083, 26-0099, 26-0134, 26-0148, 26-0176, 26-0187, 26-0188)
• Heard and pending determination: SU-AB 26-0225 (alcoholic beverage special use)