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Ocala Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Summary - October 12, 2026

City Council & Boards — Monday, October 12, 2026
BodyOcala, Florida
SessionCity Council & Boards
DateMonday, October 12, 2026
StatusFILED
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Speaker 1

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Of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands one nation under God and indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

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Roll call.

Unassigned speaker

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Mr.

Speaker 2

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Branson.

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Here.

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Mr.

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Carlock.

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Here.

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Mr.

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London.

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Here.

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Mr.

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McDonald.

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Here.

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Mr.

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Neesman.

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Mr.

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Jenkins.

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Here.

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Ms.

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Lope.

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Mr.

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Lopez is absent and Ms.

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Camp Campbell is absent.

0:28

We have a quorum.

Speaker 1

0:33

Cases heard by the Planning and Zonic Commission will be presented by City Council in accordance with the schedule provided after each case in the agenda.

0:41

Please note that the city council meetings will begin at 4 p.m.

0:45

Number two.

0:46

Item number two was acknowledged that the public meeting notice was posted on City Hall.

Unassigned speaker

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Uh

Speaker 1

0:51

11 South Watullah Avenue in Ocala, Florida, and published in the Ocala Gazette in August 28th, 2026.

0:59

Item number three, are we going to approve the minutes?

1:03

Motion to approve the September 14, 2026 meeting minutes.

1:07

Second.

Speaker 2

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Mr.

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London.

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Aye.

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Mr.

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McDonald.

1:12

Aye.

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Mr.

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Branson.

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Aye.

1:14

Mr.

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Carlack.

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I Mr.

1:15

Neesman.

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Mr.

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Jenkins.

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Aye.

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Motion carries.

Speaker 1

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Item number four.

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We do have attachments of tip simple.

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Well, we're going to mention that.

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Item number four.

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Uh 4A.

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Uh Chapter 10 to clarify definitions and regulations pertaining to off-site advertising signs.

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Be presented by

Unassigned speaker

1:36

postponed.

Speaker 2

1:37

Aubrey.

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Summary of Proceedings

Ocala Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Summary - October 12, 2026

On October 12, 2026, the Ocala Planning & Zoning Commission met at Ocala City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call; a quorum was established. Chairman Kevin Lopez and non-voting School Board Representative Allison Campbell were absent. The commission acknowledged the published meeting notice, approved the prior minutes, voted to postpone the proposed off-site advertising sign ordinance, and received staff training information. No public comments were offered.

Administrative Items

  • Proof of publication was acknowledged: the public meeting notice was posted at City Hall, 110 SE Watula Avenue, and published in the Ocala Gazette on August 28, 2026.
  • The commission approved the September 14, 2026 final meeting minutes by a motion that carried.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No members of the public offered comments.

Discussion Items

  • Ordinance 2027-XX (COD 26-0002) - Off-Site Advertising Signs: Planning staff requested postponement of the proposed amendment to Chapter 110 of the City of Ocala Code of Ordinances, which would clarify definitions and regulations pertaining to off-site advertising signs. Staff explained that additional time was needed to work through the ordinance change. A motion to postpone the item to the November 9, 2026 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting carried.
  • Staff Training Resources: Staff briefed the commission on available ethics and planning training options, including a free Florida ethics resource, a paid Planetizen planning commissioner course costing $279 for 10 training sessions, an option offering access to more than 300 planning-related videos, and a free Planning Peeps resource with tiered content, including affordable housing topics. Staff indicated they would look into whether budget funding was available for paid training.

Key Outcomes

  • Approved the September 14, 2026 meeting minutes.
  • Postponed Ordinance 2027-XX (Chapter 110 off-site advertising sign definitions and regulations) to the November 9, 2026 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.
  • The next meeting was scheduled for November 9, 2026, and the meeting was adjourned.

Meeting Transcript

Of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands one nation under God and indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Roll call. Mr. Branson. Here. Mr. Carlock. Here. Mr. London. Here. Mr. McDonald. Here. Mr. Neesman. Mr. Jenkins. Here. Ms. Lope. Mr. Lopez is absent and Ms. Camp Campbell is absent. We have a quorum. Cases heard by the Planning and Zonic Commission will be presented by City Council in accordance with the schedule provided after each case in the agenda. Please note that the city council meetings will begin at 4 p.m. Number two. Item number two was acknowledged that the public meeting notice was posted on City Hall. Uh 11 South Watullah Avenue in Ocala, Florida, and published in the Ocala Gazette in August 28th, 2026. Item number three, are we going to approve the minutes? Motion to approve the September 14, 2026 meeting minutes. Second. Mr. London. Aye. Mr. McDonald. Aye. Mr. Branson. Aye. Mr. Carlack. I Mr. Neesman. Mr. Jenkins. Aye.

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