6511 Forest City Road Rezoning Request and Future Land Use Map Amendment for Flex Warehousing

Case #: SS-26-03-009 & RZ-26-03-009
This is a community meeting to discuss a proposal to amend the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation from Medium Density Residential (MDR) to Commercial (C). This request is associated with a concurrent rezoning application (Case RZ-26-03-009) to rezone from R-3 Restricted (Multiple-Family Dwelling District) to C-3 Restricted (Wholesale Commercial District) to allow for C-2 (General Commercial District) uses, the C-3 use of flex warehousing, and associated infrastructure and parking.

The property is located in District 2 at 6511 Forest City Road; generally located on the east side of Forest City Road, south of W. Kennedy Boulevard, and north of Lake Weston Drive.

The community meeting is 6 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2026, in the Media Center at Lake Weston Elementary School, 5500 Milan Drive, Orlando, FL 32810.

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.