Sunnyland development delayed once more
Summary
Three related applications for hundreds of acres near Orange Avenue were all continued to September 15. Commissioners signaled the proposed density (up to 2.95 units/acre) is too high for the area.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
The applicant if approved; neighbors if density is reduced.
Nearby residents worry about traffic on the two-lane Orange Avenue Extension and small-lot development.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of County Commissioners - Jul 21, 2026
Three related applications for hundreds of acres near Orange Avenue were all continued to September 15. Commissioners signaled the proposed density (up to 2.95 units/acre) is too high for the area.
Board of County Commissioners - Jun 2, 2026
The Sunnyland Farms and Sunnyland 44 rezoning and land-use items were pushed to July 21 — the third continuation — after an email just before the meeting. Residents who came to speak left when they learned it was postponed.
Related development
Sunnyland Farms — Zoning Atlas Amendment and Preliminary Development Plan
A resident flagged heavy truck traffic coming to the area from a new window plant and urged keeping development rural with usable yards.
Sunnyland 44 - Future Land Use Map and Zoning Atlas Amendments
Decisions postponed; hearings resume July 21.
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