Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pasco County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
13 issues in zoning with medium priority
ADA accessibility for disabled veteran's property
A veteran in a wheelchair needed setbacks relaxed to build a covered carport and ramp between his home and garage. Commissioners noted the county has since added a reasonable-accommodation process that would make cases like this easier in the future.
Gas station density at Little Road and Decubellis
Commissioner Starkey raised concerns about a possible 14-foot sound wall and landscaping along the DeCubellis widening; staff noted the new signal light is saving lives and calming traffic.
Commercial Vehicle Storage in ER Residential Neighborhoods
Neighbors in New Port Richey say a semi-restoration shop is running illegally next to homes — noise, paint fumes, and an illegal driveway. Code Enforcement has cited the property and the County Attorney's Office is now handling it.
Conditional Uses Threatening Agricultural Lands
A resident warned that the list of conditional uses allowed on ag land — racetracks, landfills, wastewater plants — conflicts with the county's stated goal of preserving rural character and the Northeast Rural Area Plan.
Residential helicopter pad request
Homes would go up inside the Pilot Country airport influence area. Commissioners pressed staff on the AZ zone review requirements, and the public asked for stronger noise disclosures and a recent FAA noise study so buyers know what they're moving next to.
Oliveras family property rights case
A Dade City family spent two years and tens of thousands of dollars trying to split their 3.32 acres so sons can build homes nearby, blocked by a 2006 zoning condition. The commission found a creative fix instead of denying.
Shady Hills Road commercial rezoning (PC3)
A one-acre parcel on two-lane Shady Hills Road — near four schools — would be rezoned from agricultural-residential to general commercial for a contractor's office and storage. Neighbors worry about traffic, groundwater and rural character; a traffic consultant said the road still meets level-of-service standards.
Community residential homes and reasonable accommodations ordinance
A sweeping code update would create new rules for group homes serving people with disabilities and a new Section 408 letting individuals request reasonable accommodations — including animals — approved administratively. Commissioners worried about abuse and want those decisions in public hearings before an elected body.
West Market Area density increase to 32 units/acre
A text amendment would let ROR-designated properties in the West Market Area (mostly the US 19 corridor) build up to 32 units per acre — up from 24 — to jumpstart redevelopment of aging commercial strips. Planners stripped out a 'redevelopment only' limit after debate over whether an old barn on vacant farmland should count.
Public notice of continuances
A resident blasted the county because her hearing got continued and the roadside sign never showed the new date — she's chased agenda dates for 12 years. Staff said online notice postings through a vendor are in the works and the development review manual is being updated.
Sandy Lakes light-industrial rezoning near schools
A 75-acre switch to light industrial next to school board property, with conditions added so the development's access is coordinated with the bus garage and elementary school on Interlaken Road.
Bellamy Brothers Blvd at SR 52 land-use change
A 1.51-acre corner parcel could shift from light industrial to commercial land use, opening the door for retail at a busy intersection. Delayed to March 5, 2026.
North Pasco Resort Hotel and RV Resort
Neighbors questioned the 55-foot hotel's height and an unspecified entertainment area in the Northeast Rural Area. The comp plan text amendment was transmitted; the rezoning was continued to March 10.