Housing & Development · Lake County
Lake County Approves 2,241-Acre Panther Run Rezoning
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners voted 3-1 to rezone the Panther Run development from Agricultural to a Master Planned Unit Development. The 2,241-acre project, stretching from U.S. 27 to the Orange County line, plans 2,624 dwelling units, over 1 million square feet of non-residential space, 20 parks, a wildlife corridor, and sites for a future high school and public safety complex. Groundbreaking is expected in early 2027. Commissioner Anthony Sabatini dissented, arguing agricultural land should not be rezoned. Horizon West residents expressed mixed views, citing concerns about wildlife habitat connectivity and traffic while welcoming new businesses, trails, and infrastructure.