Subject:
Title
Thomas Dahn requests a zoning classification change from RR-1 to AU. (25Z00024) (Tax Account 2101970) (District 1)
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Fiscal Impact:
None
Dept/Office:
Planning and Development
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Planning and Zoning Board conduct a public hearing to consider a change of zoning classification from RR-1 (Rural Residential) to AU (Agricultural residential).
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The applicant is requesting to rezone the property from RR-1 (Rural Residential) to AU (Agricultural Residential), as the applicant would like to start a commercial business farming organic produce for sale to local restaurants and residents, providing fresh farm-to-table organic produce. The subject property is developed with a single-family residence on 2.73 acres. With the proposed use by the applicant, a roadside stand could potentially be used for selling the grown produce on the property. Should the request be approved, there is a potential for agritourism activities.
Agritourism, as defined by Florida Statute, is any agricultural-related activity consistent with a bona fide farm, livestock operation, or ranch or in a working forest, which allows members of the general public, for recreational, entertainment, or educational purposes, to view or enjoy activities, including farming, ranching, historical, cultural, civic, ceremonial, training, and exhibition, or harvest-your-own activities and attractions. A roadside stand is pursuant to
Section 62-1945.5, which states: Roadside stands are subject to site plan approval, with the following minimum requirements:
(1) All parking for salespeople and customers shall be on the property of the landowner, and there shall be no parking permitted on a right-of-way.
(2) Roadside stands shall be subject to site plan approval as provided in Article VIII, site plans.
(3) Roadside stands shall meet the same setbacks required for primary structures located in the applicable zoning classification.
The subject property's original zoning classification was AU when the Brevard County Zoning Code was established on May 22, 1958. On October 24, 1988, Z-8227, changed the zoning classification from AU to RR-1.
North of the subject property is one (1) parcel, 30.0 acres, developed with a single-family residence, with zoning classification RR-1 and RES 1:2.5 FLU designation. South and east of the subject property is one (1) parcel, a 2.0-acre flag lot, developed with a single-family residence, with zoning classification RR-1 and RES 1 FLU designation. West of the subject property is one (1) parcel, a 3.28-acre flag lot, developed with a single-family residence, which has RR-1 zoning classification with RES 1 FLU designation.
The Board may wish to consider if the request is consistent and compatible with the surrounding area.
The Board of County Commissioners will consider the request on Thursday, December 11, 2025, beginning at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Brevard County Government Center, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building C, Commission Room, Viera, Florida.
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
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