Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Clermont public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
10 issues in zoning with high priority
SR 50 corridor commercial development
A proposed car dealership on 21.5 acres south of SR 50 reignited years of resident frustration over the dealership-heavy corridor, congestion, light and noise pollution, and dangerous turns at the Magnolia Point median. Neighbors asked for denial or a delay; the commission tabled all three requests to bring in more of the community.
Louisa Grande Subdivision Land Use and Rezoning
The city council introduced land use and rezoning ordinances for the Louisa Grande subdivision near US Highway 27 and Hidden Court. These changes pave the way for new housing development in the area.
Gates Funeral Parlor Conditional Use Permit
An applicant is seeking a conditional use permit to open a funeral parlor in a commercial plaza, raising concerns among commissioners about limited on-site parking and potential impacts on existing retail tenants like a hair salon. To address this, the applicant secured overflow parking agreements with a nearby church and agreed to cap viewing attendance at 50 people.
Regulatory Moratoriums (Vape, Marijuana, Data Centers)
Residents questioned how a newly opened cannabis dispensary was permitted to operate 105 feet from a school parking lot, prompting the council to seek an Attorney General's opinion on distance measurement rules.
Land Development Code Noticing Expansion
In response to resident complaints that the old 150-foot mail notice was too small, the city is tripling the distance to 450 feet and requiring direct notices to homeowners and condo associations.
Hammock Pointe & Hammock Reserve Annexation Alignment
The city is updating land use and zoning designations for two built-out subdivisions following their annexation, ensuring consistency with city codes without altering existing housing density.
Kohl's Annexation, Comprehensive Plan Amendment, and Rezoning
The city collaborated with Kohl's to annex and rezone a 15.9-acre commercial property at 12305 US Highway 27 from Lake County jurisdiction into Clermont. This cleans up jurisdictional inconsistencies and saves the property owner on taxes while adding to the municipal tax roll.
Ivey Ridge Land Use and Rezoning
The city approved land use changes and PUD rezoning for the 57-acre Ivey Ridge development, bringing 155 single-family homes into city jurisdiction.
McKinnon Groves Large-Scale Land Use and Rezoning
The city approved a large-scale land use change and rezoning for 357 acres south of Hartwood Marsh Road to bring McKinnon Groves into the Clermont city limits. This project includes 660 single-family units and commercial spaces, along with conditions for neighbor settlements and burn notifications.
Hartle Road Subdivision Residential Development
A proposal to build 25 single-family homes on a 10-acre parcel off Hartle Road, raising questions about down-zoning, lot sizes, and local traffic bottlenecks.