Rezoning Approval for Rosenwald Community Center and Park

Original title: Rosenwald Community Center Rezone - Consider a Rezone from R-1 (Single-Family Dwelling) and R-2 (One-and Two- Family Dwelling) to PLI (Public Lands and Institutions) for a Public Park and Community Center on approximately 12.96 acres, located on the north side of Merritt St, approximately 0.25 miles east of Ronald Reagan Blvd; (Z2025-024) (Seminole County & DRMP, Inc., Applicants) District4 - Lockhart (Annie Sillway, Principal Planner)

May 12, 2026

zoning land use parks and recreation community development

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The Frame

What this does

This rezoning changes the legal land-use designation for 12.96 acres near Merritt Street and Ronald Reagan Boulevard, enabling the construction of a public park and community center facility.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Residents of District 4

The land use designation in their neighborhood has changed to allow for a public park and community center.

Seminole County

The county is the applicant and is now authorized to proceed with the development of the park and community center on the specified site.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 12, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Board of County Commissioners has approved a zoning change for approximately 12.96 acres of land to allow for the development of a new public park and community center. The site, located on Merritt Street, will be d from residential categories to Public Lands and Institutions (PLI).

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the PLI zoning designation mean?

PLI stands for Public Lands and Institutions, a zoning category intended for public facilities such as parks, community centers, and government buildings.

Will this change affect existing residential homes?

The land is being d from residential (R-1 and R-2) to public use (PLI) to accommodate a new community center and park.

Why It Matters

This rezoning changes the legal land-use designation for 12.96 acres near Merritt Street and Ronald Reagan Boulevard, enabling the construction of a public park and community center facility.