Florida Record
Okeechobee County
Recommended denialRezone

Neferturi Ranch Multifamily Development

Description

A request to rezone 6.6 acres from residential rural to residential general for 33 triplex rental units.

Impact summary

Proposed high-density rental housing sparked fierce opposition over traffic, drainage, and neighborhood character.

Applicant

Name
Bill Orozzi (Neferturi Ranch, LLC)
Address
Northeast 20th Avenue

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Last vote · Planning Commission

Recommended denial

A recommendation, not a final decision. The council decides next.

Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.

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