Deltona Marion Oaks preservation-to-commercial land use change
Summary
Deltona wants to convert slivers of preservation land to commercial so a safer driveway can serve a planned convenience store, and to release some greenbelt deed restrictions. Staff wanted a narrower release; the applicant agreed, and the land-use change got a unanimous recommendation.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Marion Oaks residents get safer commercial access off SR 40 rather than a dangerous alley driveway.
Preservation/greenbelt advocates lose some protected acreage if the release is finalized.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of County Commissioners Planning and Zoning — June 17, 2026
The Deltona Corporation is seeking to reclassify two small preservation-zoned sites in Marion Oaks for commercial use, along with a change to the community's vested-rights terms and a partial release of a greenbelt restriction. Marion Oaks residents may weigh in on whether preservation land should go commercial.
Planning & Zoning Commission — May 27, 2026
Deltona wants to convert slivers of preservation land to commercial so a safer driveway can serve a planned convenience store, and to release some greenbelt deed restrictions. Staff wanted a narrower release; the applicant agreed, and the land-use change got a unanimous recommendation.
Related development
Marion Oaks Binding Letter Modification
Determines which greenbelt tracts stay protected and how the commercial driveway is documented.
Deltona Marion Oaks Rezoning (Tracts H and J)
Depends on the land-use change and the narrowed greenbelt release being finalized.
26-S03 - Deltona Marion Oaks Land Use Change (PR to COM)
Enables right-turn access off SR 40 instead of a dangerous alley driveway.
260508BL - Deltona BLIM and Green Belt Joinder Request
Would clear the last legal hurdles — vested rights and green belt restrictions — for commercial use of the sites.
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