Legislation Details

File #: 2026-23010   
Type: Consent Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 5/11/2026 Meeting Body Planning & Zoning Commission
On agenda: 5/27/2026 Final action:
Title: 260602SU - Stefan & Cathy Mehrl, Special Use Permit for Two (2) Miniature Horses for Personal, Non-Commercial Use, in a Single-Family Dwelling (R-1) Zone, 1.54 Acres, Parcel Number 3493-090-003, Site Address 12721 SW 73rd Street, Ocala, FL 34481
Attachments: 1. 260602SU - Merhl_PZ_EK, 2. Attachment A - 260602SU - Initial Application Package, 3. Attachment B - 260602SU - DRC Comments, 4. Attachment C - 260602SU - Site Photos, 5. Attachment D - 260602SU - Applicant Correspondence, 6. Attachment E - 260602SU - Revised Concept Plan

 

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260602SU - Stefan & Cathy Mehrl, Special Use Permit for Two (2) Miniature Horses for Personal, Non-Commercial Use, in a Single-Family Dwelling (R-1) Zone, 1.54 Acres, Parcel Number 3493-090-003, Site Address 12721 SW 73rd Street, Ocala, FL 34481

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DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:

Stefan Merhl and Cathy Merhl, applied for a Special Use Permit for two (2) miniature horses on a ±1.54-acre site with Rural Land future land use designation and R-1 zoning classification. The Parcel Identification Number associated with the property is 3493-090-003. The site’s address is 12721 SW 73rd Street, Ocala, FL 34481. The site is located outside of the Urban Growth Boundary and Farmland Preservation Area. The Conceptual Site Plan submitted with the application proposes a 27,000 square foot fenced pasture containing a 20’ x 30’ barn and 20’ x 60’ paddock/dry lot. At the time of publication, no letter of opposition or letter of support has been received.

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