1600 Columbia Street Rezoning and Future Land Use Map Amendment for Commercial Uses

Case #: SS-25-12-028 & RZ-26-03-010
This is a community meeting to discuss a proposal to amend the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation from Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) to Commercial (C). The proposed Future Land Use Map Amendment is associated with a concurrent rezoning application to change the zoning of the site from C-3 (Wholesale Commercial District) to C-2 Restricted (General Commercial District) to allow for the development of the site for C-2 uses.

The property is located in District 6 at 1600 Columbia Street; generally located south of Columbia Street, west of S Rio Grande Avenue, and north of Grand Street.

The community meeting is 6 p.m. Monday, March 2, 2026, in the Media Center at Memorial Middle School, 2220 W 29th Street, Orlando, FL 32805

Next Steps:

1. Following the community meeting, the request will be scheduled for a Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) Hearing, at which time a notice will be mailed to nearby property owners. The item will also appear on the PZC agenda which can be accessed through the County Calendar. The PZC meets typically every 3^rd Thursday of the month at 9:00 a.m. at 201 S. Rosalind Avenue, Downtown Orlando.
2. Following the PZC hearing, the case will go to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) as a public hearing, at which time a notice will be mailed to nearby property owners.

What if I can’t attend the meeting? If you are unable to attend the Community Meeting in-person, you can provide your comments using the form at the bottom of this page.