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Is Alford Farms Approved in East Palatka, FL?
This page answers one question directly: has Alford Farms been approved? The answer is yes — but only in the specific sense supported by the public record.
Based on Putnam County records, the Alford Farms rezoning request was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on August 13, 2024. At the same time, other parts of the development process — including final plat recording, final permit closeout, and confirmed construction status — should still be treated separately.
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Short Answer
Yes. Alford Farms was approved for rezoning in Putnam County.
The public record shows that the project went through the county rezoning process, advanced from Planning Commission review to BOCC hearings, and was approved by the Putnam County Board of County Commissioners on August 13, 2024 under Ordinance 2024-017.
What Was Approved?
Confirmed from County Records
- Rezoning from Agriculture (AG) to Planned Unit Development (PUD)
- County case number PUD24-000004
- BOCC approval date of August 13, 2024
- Approval under Ordinance 2024-017
- Approximately 165 acres in East Palatka
- Mixed-use development concept
- Up to 700 single-family homes at the rezoning stage
- Approximately 60,000 square feet of non-residential commercial space
- Amenity center and park
Who Was Involved?
- Applicants: Charles Alford Jr. & Kathryn Clapp
- Agent in public filings: Joseph Cearley & D.R. Horton, Inc.
- Planning Commission recommendation: 5–2 in favor
- BOCC approval vote: 4–1
What Was Not Confirmed by Rezoning Approval?
This is where a lot of confusion usually comes from. A rezoning approval is significant, but it is not the same thing as a completed subdivision or an active home sales release.
Still Pending / Not Confirmed
- Final recorded plat
- Final lot count
- Final permit closeout
- Official builder pricing
- Published floorplans
- Public sales launch date
- Model home details
- Confirmed active construction status
What This Means
- The project is beyond the concept stage
- Permit and engineering activity are documented in the record
- The development process is still separate from buyer-facing release details
- Public records should be read carefully so “approved” is not confused with “ready for sale”
Approval Timeline
Here is the documented approval path reflected in the public record.
- June 12, 2024: Putnam County Planning Commission reviewed the Alford Farms PUD request and recommended approval by a 5–2 vote.
- July 23, 2024: Putnam County BOCC held the first reading and voted 4–1 to move the matter forward to a second hearing.
- August 13, 2024: Putnam County BOCC approved the rezoning under Ordinance 2024-017 by a 4–1 vote.
- After approval: Permit and engineering activity continued, including SJRWMD application and review activity.
FAQ
Is Alford Farms approved?
Yes. Putnam County approved the rezoning on August 13, 2024 under Ordinance 2024-017.
Does approved mean homes are already for sale?
No. Approval of the rezoning does not by itself confirm a public sales launch, pricing, model homes, or final recorded plat.
Was the Planning Commission involved?
Yes. The Planning Commission reviewed the project on June 12, 2024 and recommended approval by a 5–2 vote.
Is D.R. Horton involved?
D.R. Horton, Inc. appears in the county rezoning materials as part of the agent/filing side of the project record.
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Source References
Public Records Used for This Page
- Putnam County Planning Commission minutes – June 12, 2024
- Putnam County BOCC agenda/staff materials – July 23, 2024
- Putnam County BOCC minutes – July 23, 2024
- Putnam County BOCC minutes – August 13, 2024 (Ordinance 2024-017)
- St. Johns River Water Management District file – Application 224892-1
- Engineering and environmental materials submitted during permit review
This page is intentionally limited to the approval question. For the full project status, timeline, and ongoing updates, view the full Alford Farms overview page.
This page is intended to provide general information about the Alford Farms development in East Palatka based on publicly available records, including county planning documents, meeting minutes, and permit filings.
Information presented is based on documents available at the time of publication and may change as development progresses.
This page is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or the official website of the developer, builder, or any governmental agency.
Nothing on this page should be interpreted as a guarantee of development outcomes, timelines, approvals, construction activity, pricing, availability, or final project specifications.
Prospective buyers and readers should independently verify all information through official sources before making any real estate decisions.
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