OTOW Flying Field - Improvement Plan 000435 - Waiver Request to Improvement Plan in Review

Development Review Committee · 2026-06-29 · agenda_item

The Development Review Committee in Marion County is reviewing a waiver request for Improvement Plan 000435 related to the OTOW Flying Field. The applicant, Kimley-Horn and Associates, is seeking to waive landscaping requirements for a proposed temporary drone flying field. This project involves minimal parking and open-air pavilions, with no lighting or nighttime activities planned. The site is located within the OTOW DRI and is approximately 500 feet from external property lines. The waiver is requested because additional landscaping could interfere with the drone flying area, and preserved trees are expected to meet shade tree requirements. This item is currently under review, representing an early stage in the civic process. The project scope would involve site preparation for a temporary drone flying field, including minimal parking and pavilion construction. While specific phases are not detailed, this early review stage presents an opportunity for contractors, suppliers, and service providers to engage. Businesses specializing in site preparation, general construction, and potentially landscaping services could find opportunities as the project moves forward. Early engagement before final site plans and permits are issued could provide a competitive advantage.