Development Areas in Sanford
I-4 Activity Center: Intense commercial, office, residential
This area is a regional shopping area serving Seminole, Volusia and Lake counties located adjacent
to I-4 and the Central Florida Greeneway. The Seminole Towne Center Mall is anchored by Dillard’s,
Macy’s, Penney’s, Sears and Belks. The recently completed Market Place at Seminole Towne Center
is a 600,000 square-foot retail power center with eight anchor tenants including Super Target,
Marshalls, Circuit City and Sports Authority. Many major auto dealers have recently relocated to
this area. The area also contains numerous apartment and townhouse developments.
Historic Downtown: Traditional small-scale mixed use commercial/residential
Historic downtown Sanford is a traditional 19th century riverfront town. It is a pedestrian
oriented urban area adjacent to beautiful Lake Monroe. Mixed use residential/commercial
developments are encouraged with densities of up to 50 units/acre provided they are consistent
with the historical character of the town. The City has completed several revitalization
and beautification projects in the downtown area including the award-winning Riverwalk.
17/92 Corridor: Targeted redevelopment local commercial/office/residential
US 17/92 is one of the most significant commercial corridors in Seminole County. The corridor
contains community office and commercial uses as well as multifamily residential uses. Development
of the corridor is encouraged by the US 17/92 Redevelopment Planning Agency. While the corridor
was once deteriorating, it now is an opportunity for redevelopment due in large part to direct access
from the Central Florida Greeneway and the ability of the City and County to attract new residents
with higher incomes to the area.
Industrial: Light industrial uses
Sanford boasts a wide variety of light industrial uses in traditional industrial parks and light
industrial zones. Of particular note is the Orlando Sanford Airport’s 395-acre commerce
park which has foreign trade status and a business incubator facility offering entrepreneurial
assistance.
Hospital Area: Low impact office and hospital-related uses
This portion of SR 46 serves as a transition between the fast-paced new development on the west
side of town and the traditional historic downtown. The area is dominated by the Central
Florida Regional Hospital which has attracted many health-related businesses to relocate to the
area. The area is experiencing a transition from residential uses to office/commercial uses yet
has managed to maintain the small town feeling of old Sanford. The area contains some very
attractive new buildings and some well-done rehabilitations of bungalows to offices. Several
large vacant parcels are located in the area. New development should be compatible in
scale with existing development.
SR 46 West: Industrial uses with related residential and office
This area is intended for the development of a major center of commerce and industry. Due to its
convenient access to I-4, this area has been selected by both the City and Seminole County for
target businesses and base industries that provide high paying and skilled jobs. Both the City
and the County are investing in roadway improvements to the area. In addition, the I-4 intersections
at both SR 46 and US 17/92 are scheduled for improvements in the near future. Limited commercial
and residential uses are permitted provided they support the major office and industrial uses.
Airport Environs: Airport-related industrial/commercial/service uses
Airports Council International (ACI) ranked Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) as the fastest
growing North American airport in 2004. Additionally, for airports with one million or more passengers,
SFB is the 5th fastest growing airport in the world. The area surrounding the airport is intended
to support the expansion of the airport and is suitable for land uses where airport noise will not be a
problem. Suitable uses in this area include industrial and office parks, office complexes,
service and hotel uses and rental residential uses.
Sanford Avenue/Park Drive & 25th Street: Neighborhood office/ commercial
and residential area
The area is a mixture of single family and multifamily homes and commercial uses. The area is in
transition to a more commercial corridor and is ready for redevelopment. The area benefits from being very
close to the Airport and having an exit off of the Greeneway.
SR 46/415 Intersection: Community commercial node
With the anticipation of increased traffic at this intersection due to the widening of both SR 415 and SR 46,
this area has been set aside to cater to the needs of the daily commuters traveling these roads. Community
retail uses such as drug stores, super markets, dry cleaners and beauty shops are encouraged to locate in this area.