Heritage Development East
Description
A request to certify about 615.41 acres as an agricultural enclave under Florida's 2026 statutes, reconsidered after August's 3-2 approval. The Board denied it 3-2, finding the urban service area standard wasn't met.
Impact summary
The County Commission denied it on Sep 28, 2026.
Certification locks in entitlement toward up to roughly 8,000 potential units near SR 207, though actual density will be set in later development plans.
Applicant
- Name
- Robert J. Walters, Esq. (Owner: Heritage Development Company of NE Florida, LLC)
- Address
- East of Interstate 95 and south of State Road 207 (Parcel IDs 136090-0005, 136640-0000)
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · County Commission
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
Special Board of County Commissioners - Sep 28, 2026
A request to certify ~615.41 acres as an agricultural enclave under state law. The Board reversed its August approval and denied certification 3-2.
Board of County Commissioners - Aug 19, 2026
Request to certify ~615 acres as an agricultural enclave under the new state law — an early step that could allow thousands of homes. Approved 3-2.
Related issues (4)
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