Proposed Margaritaville Themed RV Park Conflicts with FPA
Proposed Margaritaville Themed RV Park Conflicts with FPA
Horse Farms Forever® OPPOSES the application by 8M Holdings, LLC to re-zone their 141-acre parcel located at 18365 NW 45th Avenue Road in Citra from an RV park with amenities reserved for the RV guests to an RV/themed park with amenities open to the public daily for a fee.
Imagine stepping outside to feed your horses—and finding a full-blown Margaritaville themed RV park with extensive water rides, restaurant, bar, and live entertainment.
In January, 8M Holdings applied to re-zone their 141-acre parcel from an RV park with amenities reserved for the RV park users to an RV Park with themed SUPER-SIZED recreation amenities open to the public.
This change of use from a quiet RV park to a Margaritaville themed RV park and water park is incompatible with the rural community of Orange Lake, surrounding horse farms, and the Farmland Preservation Area.
Horse Farms Forever OPPOSES the re-zoning application for three main reasons:
1) The proposed increase in the intensity of the approved uses,
2) The change in the intent and character of the approved development, and
3) Inconsistent with the Farmland Preservation Area Comprehensive Plan Policy 3.3.1: Elements of Rural Character
NEXT STEPS:
On January 26, 2026, the Marion County Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the application by 8M Holdings, LLC to re-zone their 141-acre parcel located at 18365 NW 45th Avenue Road in Citra from an RV park with amenities reserved for the RV guests to an RV/themed park with amenities open to the public daily for a fee.
