The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners has authorized legal action against Lecanto Sand LLC following the denial of a proposed land-use change involving approximately 75 acres near South McClure Point in Lecanto.
The dispute concerns property at 3195 S. McClure Point and an application identified as CPA/AA/PUD-2025-00010. The company sought to change the property’s designation from Low Density Residential to Extractive use for a proposed sand mine and landfill.
According to an official memorandum from the Citrus County Attorney’s Office, commissioners denied the application on August 11, 2026.
The board then held a special meeting on August 17 to consider directing county staff to initiate litigation against Lecanto Sand LLC. The stated purpose of the proposed legal action is to seek an injunction against what county officials describe as continued unpermitted activity on the property.
What the County’s Action Means
An injunction is a court order that can require a person or company to stop a particular activity while a legal dispute is reviewed.
The county’s decision to pursue litigation does not, by itself, establish that Lecanto Sand LLC violated the law. Any allegations concerning unauthorized mining, debris disposal or other activity must still be supported through the applicable enforcement and court processes.
The company will also have an opportunity to respond to the county’s allegations.
Why This Matters Locally
The dispute may have broader implications for how Citrus County manages land-use applications and enforces its development regulations.
Residents may want to follow several issues as the matter progresses:
- Whether a lawsuit has officially been filed
- What specific activities the county alleges occurred without authorization
- What evidence and defenses are presented
- Whether a court grants an injunction
- Possible effects on nearby residents, roads and natural resources
- Any financial cost to county taxpayers
- Whether the parties negotiate an agreement outside court
The case also highlights the importance of distinguishing between a proposed land-use approval and permission to begin mining, landfill or development activity.
What Happens Next
Authorization from the commission allows county staff and the county attorney to begin the legal process. It does not necessarily mean that a lawsuit was filed immediately following the meeting.
Court filings, future commission documents and official county records will provide the clearest account of what happens next.
Citrus County Independence will continue following the matter and will report significant developments as additional public records become available.
Primary Sources
August 17 Citrus County Commission special-meeting agenda and county attorney’s memorandum
Citrus County development-application tracker
Lecanto Sand application record and supporting documents
Editor’s note: This report is based on public county records available as of August 23, 2026. Allegations of unpermitted activity have not been adjudicated in court.