Board recommends rezoning near East Milton to allow manufactured homes for affordable housing
September 10, 2026 | Santa Rosa County, Florida
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The Santa Rosa County Zoning Board recommended approval of a request by Family Home Center to rezone roughly 0.99 acres on Marquis Drive from R1 to R1M to allow manufactured homes as single‑family residences on two half‑acre lots.
Applicant Timothy Robertson told the board he intends one manufactured home per parcel and emphasized affordability: "We're trying to create affordable housing, and housing is very expensive nowadays." Staff noted that a forthcoming state law (HB 399) will allow manufactured homes in single‑family residential districts beginning Jan. 1, 2027, which factored into the board’s consideration. Several residents raised questions about proximity to existing manufactured units and tree removal; Robertson said he would work with county staff on access and mitigate impacts.
The board recommended approval and will forward the advisory recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners for final action at the scheduled BOCC hearing.
Applicant Timothy Robertson told the board he intends one manufactured home per parcel and emphasized affordability: "We're trying to create affordable housing, and housing is very expensive nowadays." Staff noted that a forthcoming state law (HB 399) will allow manufactured homes in single‑family residential districts beginning Jan. 1, 2027, which factored into the board’s consideration. Several residents raised questions about proximity to existing manufactured units and tree removal; Robertson said he would work with county staff on access and mitigate impacts.
The board recommended approval and will forward the advisory recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners for final action at the scheduled BOCC hearing.
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