Ordinance No. 2026-005 FinalPerimeter Park West III Rezone

Ordinance No. 2026-005 rezones approximately 11.871 acres of land located west of the Good Hearth Blvd. and Ray Goodgame Parkway intersection from Lake County Agriculture to City of Clermont Planned Unit Development (PUD).

Key Provisions:

• Land Use: The property will be developed as a multi-tenant industrial/warehouse park, allowing up to 185,000 square feet of warehouse space and other M-1 permitted uses, with specific exclusions for automotive, truck, trailer, motorcycle, or boat repairs, sales, or leasing.
• Site Plan: Development must substantially adhere to the site plan prepared by Dave Schmitt Engineering, Inc., dated January 27, 2026.
• Infrastructure: The developer must dedicate a 100-foot right-of-way for Hooks Street within the project boundary and provide temporary construction/slope easements. Fiber optic conduit installation may be required, with the City reimbursing 100% of costs.
• Environmental: An environmental assessment addressing habitat and species is required, and permits for threatened or endangered species must be obtained prior to development.
• Setbacks and Buffers: Specific setbacks are defined (50 ft from Ray Goodgame Parkway, 25 ft from the west property line, 30 ft from the north ROW dedication) and landscape buffers are required (20 ft along Ray Goodgame Parkway, 10 ft for other perimeters).
• Building Design: Buildings facing Ray Goodgame Parkway should have rear loading access to minimize public view, and all buildings must meet City Architectural Standards.
• Signage: Two multi-tenant ground signs are permitted at access points along Ray Goodgame Parkway, limited to 15 feet in height and 120 square feet of copy area.
• Grading: Maximum fill of up to 36 feet over 11% of the project area and a maximum cut of up to 25 feet over 15% of the project area are permitted, subject to City Engineer review.
• Tree Preservation: A tree inventory and replacement plan are required.
• Development Timeline: The PUD will become void if substantial construction work has not begun within three (3) years of execution.
• Annexation: The property was annexed into the City of Clermont on March 10, 2026.

Location: Vacant parcel west of the Good Hearth Blvd. and Ray Goodgame Parkway intersection (Alternate Key 1648157).