Variance request for downtown infill redevelopment
Summary
Two 1952-platted vacant lots near E New York and S Amelia can't meet modern zoning standards, so the owner is asking for sweeping variances to build. It's a test of how DeLand handles historic, undersized lots in the downtown commercial district.
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Last discussed Aug 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
Approval would unlock redevelopment of the vacant lots; denied, the lots may remain difficult to build on.
The property owner gains a path to build on lots that are otherwise nearly unbuildable under current rules.
Neighboring professional offices worry about parking overflow, stormwater, and changes to the area's character.
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