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Rezoning Approval for 6926 Garden Street

Original title: ORD-Q Rezoning at 6926 Garden St, btwn Iowa Ave & Old Kings Rd - (1.04± Acres) - CRO to CN - Joel Arreguin-Aguilar (R.E. # 003968-0010) (Dist. 8-Gaffney, Jr.) (Mehta) (LUZ) (PD & PC Apv) 9/23/25 CO Introduced: LUZ 10/7/25 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer 10/14/25 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer 10/28/25 CO PH Only 4/21/26 LUZ PH Approve 7-0 4/28/26 CO Approve 17-0 LUZ PH: 11/4/25, 1/21/26, 4/7/26, 4/21/26 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 10/28/25

April 28, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This change alters the legal land-use designation for the property at 6926 Garden Street, which dictates the types of businesses or developments that can be legally operated at this location.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Joel Arreguin-Aguilar

As the party associated with the property, the zoning change dictates the legal development options for the site.

District 8 Residents

Residents in the vicinity of 6926 Garden Street may see changes in the types of commercial activity permitted at this location.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 28, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council has officially approved the rezoning of a 1.04-acre property located at 6926 Garden Street. The land classification has been changed from Commercial Office () to Commercial Neighborhood ().

Key Facts

  • The City Council approved the rezoning of 1.04 acres at 6926 Garden Street.
  • The zoning classification changed from Commercial Office (CRO) to Commercial Neighborhood (CN).
  • The ordinance was approved by the City Council with a 17-0 vote on April 28, 2026.
  • The Land Use and Zoning (LUZ) committee approved the measure 7-0 on April 21, 2026.
  • The property is identified by Real Estate number 003968-0010.
  • The property is located in District 8.
  • The ordinance was introduced on September 23, 2025.
  • Public hearings were held on November 4, 2025, January 21, 2026, April 7, 2026, and April 21, 2026.

Why It Matters

This change alters the legal land-use designation for the property at 6926 Garden Street, which dictates the types of businesses or developments that can be legally operated at this location.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the change from CRO to CN mean?
The property has been rezoned from Commercial Office () to Commercial Neighborhood (), which changes the permitted uses for the land under local zoning codes.
Was this a controversial decision?
The ordinance passed with unanimous support, receiving a 7-0 vote in committee and a 17-0 vote by the full City Council.

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Extended Review Period

The ordinance took approximately seven months from introduction to final approval, involving four separate committee public hearings.

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Connected Entities

personJoel Arreguin-Aguilar“The applicant or owner associated with the property.”Map →
personGaffney, Jr.“City Council member for District 8.”Map →
location6926 Garden St“The specific property subject to the rezoning ordinance.”Map →

Sources

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