(a)

Schedule of statements of purpose and intent. The following array presents for the several districts the statements of purpose and intent applicable to each district.

(1)

Single-family residential districts. Single-family districts provide for detached residential housing development on a variety of lot sizes in accordance with the Tampa Comprehensive Plan. Accessory uses, compatible related support uses for residential development and special uses are also permitted.

a.

RS-150 residential single-family. This district provides areas primarily for low density single-family detached dwellings on spacious lots, wherein a property owner may obtain reasonable assurance of compatible development.

b.

RS-100 residential single-family. This district provides areas primarily for low density single-family detached dwellings similar to those provided for in the RS-150 residential single-family district, but with smaller minimum lot size requirements.

c.

RS-75 residential single-family. This district provides areas for primarily low density single-family detached dwellings similar to those provided for in the RS-150 and RS-100 residential single-family districts, but with smaller minimum lot size requirements.

d.

RS-60 residential single-family. This district provides areas for primarily low density single-family detached dwellings similar to those provided for in the RS-150, RS-100 and RS-75 single-family districts, but with smaller minimum lot size requirements.

e.

RS-50 residential single-family. This district provides areas for primarily low density single-family detached dwellings similar to those provided for in the RS-150, RS-100, RS-75 and RS-60 single-family districts, but with smaller minimum lot size requirements.

f.

PD and PD-A planned development districts approved primarily for single-family residential uses.

(2)

Multiple-family residential districts. The following multiple-family districts provide for residential development at a variety of densities in accordance with the Tampa Comprehensive Plan. Accessory uses, compatible related support uses to residential development and certain special uses are also permitted.

a.

RM-12 residential multiple-family. This district provides primarily for low-medium density residential uses including single-family and two-family developments. Multiple-family development may be permitted through the special use permit procedure.

b.

RM-16 residential multiple-family. This district provides primarily for low-medium density residential uses, similar to those provided in the RM-12 district, including single-family and two-family developments, at an increased density. Multiple-family development may be permitted through the special use permit procedure.

c.

RM-18 residential multiple-family. This district provides primarily for low-medium density residential uses, similar to those provided in the RM-12 district, including single-family and two-family developments, at an increased density. Multiple-family development may be permitted through the special use permit procedure.

d.

RM-24 residential multiple-family. This district provides primarily for medium density multiple-family residential development.

e.

RM-35 residential multiple-family. This district provides primarily for medium-high density multiple-family residential development.

f.

RM-50 residential multiple-family. This district provides primarily for high density multiple-family residential development.

g.

RM-75 residential multiple-family. This district provides primarily for high density multiple-family residential development. Such high density residential structures shall be located in close proximity to regional shopping, employment and public transportation opportunities.

h.

PD and PD-A planned development districts approved primarily for multiple-family residential uses.

(3)

Office districts. Development of the following office and professional districts shall be in accordance with the Tampa Comprehensive Plan. They are intended to provide for a combination of office, institutional and residential uses, compatible special uses and compatible related support uses under the provisions of this chapter.

a.

RO residential office. This district provides primarily for low density residential development and low intensity office uses compatible with residential neighborhoods. The district permits conversion of residential structures or the construction of new structures for office and related use. In addition, this district may be used to provide a buffer between residential and more intensive commercial and office districts.

b.

RO-1 residential office. This district provides primarily for low to low-medium density residential development and low-medium intensity office uses compatible with residential neighborhoods. This district would permit conversion of residential structures or the construction of new structures for office and related use.

c.

OP office professional. This district provides primarily for institutional, professional and general office development of an intensity greater than the RO-1 residential office zoning district and less than the OP-1 office professional zoning district. This district shall be applied to land located along arterial and collector streets, as shown on the major street map.

d.

OP-1 office professional. This district provides primarily for high intensity areas of institutional and professional and general office development, while allowing for limited retail and entertainment uses to permit mixed-use development within the district. This district shall be applied in areas of the city where specific nodes of intense office and mixed-use development are appropriate. The district shall be applied to land located along arterial or collector streets, as shown on the major street map.

e.

PD and PD-A planned development districts approved primarily for office uses.

(4)

Commercial districts. The commercial districts provide for various retail sales, personal services, office and institutional uses, accessory uses as appropriate thereto and compatible supporting uses, as well as selected special uses, all at appropriate intensities and in locations in accordance with the Tampa Comprehensive Plan. Planned development districts (PD and PD-A), in accordance with the regulations of this chapter and in conformity with the Tampa Comprehensive Plan, are also permitted.

a.

CN commercial-neighborhood. This district provides areas for limited retail and personal services in residential neighborhoods. This district shall be placed at appropriate locations to supply the daily service needs of such neighborhoods and shall not be used to promote strip commercial development.

b.

CG commercial-general. This district provides areas where a variety of retail and commercial service activities can be conducted compatible with surrounding uses and residential districts.

c.

CI commercial-intensive. This district provides areas for intense commercial activity, permitting heavy commercial and service uses.

(5)

Industrial districts. The industrial districts provide primarily for manufacturing, processing, assembly, warehousing and related uses at appropriate intensities and locations in accordance with the Tampa Comprehensive Plan. Performance standards are used to ensure compatibility with neighboring uses and districts. Planned development districts (PD and PD-A) are also permitted in appropriate locations in accordance with the Tampa Comprehensive Plan.

a.

IG industrial-general. This district provides primarily for areas of light manufacturing, wholesaling, warehousing, assembly or product processing, heavy equipment and vehicular repairs and other light industrial uses. The industrial general district is established to provide areas for industry in locations, which are served by major transportation facilities and adequate utilities, but are not feasible nor highly desirable for heavier industrial development because of proximity to residential, recreational, commercial or related developments. The district is to permit development compatible with uses of residential property adjoining or surrounding the district, with suitable open spaces, landscaping and parking area, which emits limited noise, odors, or light which can be detected on surrounding land.

b.

IH industrial-heavy. This district provides primarily for areas of intensive manufacturing and industrial uses in areas related to the Port of Tampa or other areas capable of supporting such uses. The industrial heavy district is established to provide areas for uses that can generate emissions and are not compatible with primary commercial, institutional, and residential uses.

(6)

M-AP airport compatibility districts. The airport compatibility district is designed to promote the appropriate type and intensity of development of land uses on and surrounding an airport. The purpose of designating land and water areas in this district is to encourage development that is compatible with aircraft operation and to increase safety and limit population by maintaining a lower density of development and to promote and protect the utility of the airport. This district shall be applied to airport landing areas and to other surrounding areas in proximity to airport boundaries or operations. The M-AP airport compatibility district shall consist of five (5) subdistricts or sectors. The subdistricts are described as follows:

a.

M-AP-1. Because these areas are most affected by aircraft traffic, development in these areas shall promote the maximum safety or aircraft, people, and property, and promote the full utility of the airports.

b.

M-AP-2. The height of structures and land use permitted in these areas are of low intensity to reduce population in proximity to the airport and its runways.

c.

M-AP-3. The land uses, intensities and heights of structures are limited to those which, for safety purposes, reduce population in the path of aircraft approaching or departing on these runways.

d.

M-AP-4. The land uses, intensities and heights of structures are designed to maintain the density of population for safety in areas surrounding the airport.

e.

PD and PD-A planned development districts approved for airport-compatible uses.

(7)

Ybor City Historic District. The purpose of the Ybor City Historic District is to promote and preserve this historic district and its landmarks for the educational, cultural, economic and general welfare of the public through the preservation, protection and regulation of buildings, sites, monuments, structures and other areas of historic interest or importance within the Ybor City area of the city; to safeguard the heritage of our city by preserving and regulating this district and its landmarks, which reflect elements of our cultural, social, economic, political and architectural history; to preserve and enhance the environmental quality and safety of this district and the neighborhoods within it; to strengthen the city's economic base by the stimulation of the tourist industry; to establish, stabilize and improve property values; to foster economic development and manage growth. The Ybor City Historic District consists of the following nine (9) subdistricts:

a.

YC-1 central commercial core. This subdistrict comprises the cultural, social, shopping and service heart of the Original Ybor City Historic District. The regulations are intended to preserve and enhance the touristic, cultural and economic functions by preserving its rich mixture of land uses, relatively modest intensity of development, low-rise structures and distinctive architecture.

b.

YC-2 residential. This subdistrict comprises land devoted to residential development, including single-family and multi-family dwellings. The regulations are intended to preserve and conserve this predominately single-family and two-family housing form, and to encourage the development of vacant tracts suitable for residential uses.

c.

YC-3 Hillsborough Community College. This subdistrict comprises land devoted to and designated for development as part of the Hillsborough Community College and supporting related uses.

d.

YC-4 mixed use redevelopment. This subdistrict comprises mainly vacant land redesignated for neighborhood redevelopment which will support and enhance the tourists, cultural and economic functions of the Original Ybor City Historic district, providing an urban mixed use core coincident to the revitalization of the district's commercial core.

e.

YC-5 general commercial. This subdistrict comprises land used and designated for retail and commercial service operations primarily to serve the residents of the immediate area.

f.

YC-6 community commercial. This subdistrict comprises land devoted to general and intensive commercial uses located on the southern fringes of the historic district, and which will provide a transition into the industrial uses to the south and east.

g.

YC-7 mixed use. The purpose of the YC-7 subdistrict is to allow the development of land uses that are consistent with the adopted future land use element of the Tampa Comprehensive Plan, encourage maximum land development opportunities that are well designed, provide for a balanced mixed use development, including residential, which while restricting the more intense commercial and industrial uses, contribute to the appropriate mix of land uses needed to ensure a viable economic base for the historic district.

h.

YC-8 residential. The purpose of the YC-8 subdistrict is to allow the development of single family detached residential dwellings on relatively large lots in the Expanded Historic District. The regulations are intended to preserve and conserve this predominately single-family housing form, and to encourage the development of vacant tracts suitable for residential uses.

i.

YC-9 site planned controlled. The purpose of the YC-9 subdistrict is to allow the development of land uses that are in conformance with the adopted future land use element of the Tampa Comprehensive Plan while encouraging well-designed developments that:

1.

Are characterized by unique conditions or situations which other zoning districts cannot accommodate including, but specifically not limited to unusual physical or environmental features, transportation, access, etc.; or

2.

Include a mixture of appropriate land uses, which may not otherwise be permitted in other districts.

(8)

Central Business District (CBD). The purpose of the CBD district is to implement the goals of the Center City Plan, a component of the Center City Plan, a component of the Tampa Comprehensive Plan, and to guide development through design regulations to create a public realm of high-quality through the regulation of the physical form of buildings, streets, and open spaces, the form and mass of buildings in relation to one another, and the establishment of a pedestrian-friendly relationship between building facades and the public realm. Refer to section 27-181.1 for provisions related to CBD-1 and CBD-2 zoning subdistricts.

(9)

The Channel District (CD). The purpose and intent of the Channel District ("CD") is to provide for a growing mixed-use area which lies between and complements the Central Business District and the Ybor City Historic District. The CD provides for a variety of commercial, residential and industrial uses, in conformance with the Tampa Comprehensive Plan, and seeks to guide development according to the district design regulations. Refer to section 27-197 for provisions related to CD-1, CD-2 and CD-3 zoning subdistricts

(10)

Seminole Heights District (SH). The purpose of the Seminole Heights district is to implement the goals of the Greater Seminole Heights Vision Plan, a component of the Tamp Comprehensive Plan, and to guide development through design regulations to ensure that all development is compatible in form, building and structural orientation, general site layout, height, lot dimensional requirements and other site spatial relationships to the precedent within the established block and generally, the surrounding area. Refer to section 27-211 for provisions related to SH-RS, SH-RS-A, SH-RM, SH-RO, SH-CN, SH-CG, SH-CI, and SH-PD zoning subdistricts.

(11)

Planned development.

a.

PD Planned Development. The purpose of the planned development district (PD) is to allow the development of land uses that are in conformance with the adopted future land use element of the Tampa Comprehensive Plan while encouraging maximum land development opportunities and well-designed developments that:

1.

Are characterized by unique conditions or situations which other zoning districts cannot accommodate including, but specifically not limited to unusual physical or environmental features, transportation, access, etc.; or

2.

Include a mixture of appropriate land uses which may not otherwise be permitted in other districts.

b.

PD-A Planned Development Alternative. The purpose of this alternative review process is to provide conceptual approval for planned development districts involving large-scale developments with a lengthy projected buildout time. The alternative review process allows flexibility within the parameters established by specific stated performance standards.

(12)

University-Community District (U-C). The purpose of the University Community District shall be to provide for the appropriate development and arrangement of land uses for the University of South Florida and its associated land uses and to assure a development pattern which is compatible with university operations and to further encourage the grouping of those land uses having specific inter-relationships. The intent of the U-C District is to protect and promote the long-term stability of both the university and its accessory uses.

(13)

Mixed use districts. The purpose of these districts is to allow the development of land uses that are consistent with the Tampa Comprehensive Plan, encourage maximum land development opportunities that are well designed, provide for a balanced mixed use development, including residential and neighborhood scale office and commercial uses, which contribute to the appropriate mix of land uses needed to ensure a viable economic base within Tampa's Urban Villages. Refer to sections 27-212 and 27-212.2 for provisions related to the following zoning subdistricts:

a.

NMU-16: Mixed use, neighborhood scale office and commercial, and all single-family dwelling types.

b.

NMU-24: Mixed use, civic, neighborhood scale office and commercial, and all single-family and multi-family dwelling types.

c.

NMU-35: Mixed use, civic, neighborhood scale office and commercial, and all single-family and multi-family dwelling types.

(14)

PP public parks. This district is designed to identify and protect those publicly owned parcels used or proposed for park, recreation and open space use.

(b)

Schedule of permitted uses by district. Except as specifically provided in this chapter, regulations governing the use of land and structures within the various districts in the city shall be as shown in the schedule of permitted uses by district.

The M-AP subdistricts, YC subdistricts, PD and PD-A districts, SH subdistricts, CBD subdistricts, NMU subdistricts, and CD subdistricts are not shown in the following Table 4-1, Schedule of Permitted Uses by District. However, district regulations governing said districts and subdistricts are set forth in this chapter as follows:

M-AP—Article III, Division 2, Subdivision 1

YC—Article III, Division 2, Subdivision 2

PD and PD-A—Article III, Division 3

CBD—Article III, Division 2, Subdivision 3

CD—Article III, Division 2, Subdivision 4

SH—Article III, Division 2, Subdivision 5

NMU—Article III, Division 2, Subdivision 6

The use of land or structures that are not expressly listed in the schedule of permitted uses by district as permitted principal uses or permitted accessory uses are prohibited uses and shall not be established in that district.

Uses listed as permitted special uses may be established in that district only after approval of an application for a special use permit in accordance with the procedures and requirements in Article II, Division 5.

TABLE 4-1

SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED, ACCESSORY, AND SPECIAL USES BY DISTRICT*

Notes:

1 See section 27-290 for accessory structure requirements.

2 See section 27-282.12 for buffering requirements for open storage.

3 In the RS and RM zoning districts, congregate living facilities of six (6) or fewer residents may not locate within a one-thousand-foot radius of each other.

4 See section 27-282.8 Single-Family, semi-detached design standards., and section 27-282.11 Townhouse lot regulations.

5 See section 27-282.9 Single-family attached design standards., and section 27-282.11 Townhouse lot regulations.

6 The ability to establish a permitted use on a parcel of land is contingent on compliance with all land development regulations, including but not limited to concurrency, drainage, environmental regulations, and parking requirements.

7 See section 27-283.13(b) for special event parking regulations.

8 See section 27-283.13(a) for interim parking regulations.

9 Off-street parking is a permitted accessory use in this zoning district only in those instances when the criteria set forth in section 27-283.13(d) have been satisfied.

10 See section 27-282.17 for regulations applicable to temporary film production. Additionally, the section 271-30 buffer requirements shall not apply to this use.

11 See section 27-282.15 for specific criteria related to crematoriums as accessory uses.

12 See section 27-282.14 for supplemental regulations related to crematoriums as principal uses.

13 Temporary vendor sales may be considered for permit on parcels that are zoned or used for non-residential sales subject to section 27-132 criteria.

14 Refer to Articles II, Division 5 Special Use Permits and IX Alcoholic Beverages for applicable provisions.

15 Proposed single-use developments, excluding those within and subject to the Westshore Overlay District, shall comply with the yard (setbacks and/or build-to lines) and height standards set forth for the CG zoning district, for the following uses: Catering Shop; Craft Distillery; Dry-cleaning Plant, small; Kennel, small; Printing, light; Restaurant, Drive-in; Retail Bakery; all Retail Sales types; Truck/trailer rental; Veterinary Office; Wine production, customized.

16 Refer to section 27-282.29 for supplemental regulations related to this use. Any request to reduce distance requirements set forth in this section, shall be processed as a special use-2 permit (refer to article II, division 5). Requirements of this section shall serve as supplemental special use criteria (refer to section 27-132). Dispensaries in the IG and IH zoning districts may only be an accessory use to a medical marijuana processing facility.

17 The accessory dwelling unit special use is limited to: The area of the City west of North Boulevard, south of W. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and east and north of the Hillsborough River; The area south of W. Busch Boulevard and north of W. Hillsborough Avenue; The area south of Hillsborough Avenue, east of N. Armenia Avenue, west of the Hillsborough River and north of W.D. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard; The east Tampa Overlay District as described in section 27-240 (as a special use); The accessory dwelling unit is a permitted use in the Tampa Heights Overlay District in accordance with section 27-244. (See "ADU Eligible Areas" map, Exhibit "A" to section 27-156).

18 Refer to Articles II, Division 5 Special Use Permits and IX Alcoholic Beverages for applicable provisions. Requests may process as an administrative special use permit (S-1) only when sales meet the specific use standards in section 27-132. If any waivers are needed, the request shall process as an (S-2).

19 Requests for Public Golf Course with alcoholic beverage sales shall adhere to the definition of "Alcoholic beverage classification: Beer, wine, liquor; Public Golf Course" contained in section 27-43.

20 Development sites (zoning lots) for these production limits must contain at least two (2) acres of land.

21 Development sites (zoning lots) for medical marijuana processing facilities in the IG zoning district must contain at least twenty thousand (20,000) square feet. The aggregate floor area for processing facilities on a zoning lot shall not exceed one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet.

22 Refer to section 27-282.5 for supplemental regulations related to this use.

23 Refer to section 27-282.21 for supplemental regulations related to this use.

24 Refer to section 27-282.22 for supplemental regulations related to this use.

25 Refer to section 27-282.20 for supplemental regulations related to this use.

26 Refer to section 27-164 for supplemental regulations.

27 Refer to section 27-282.24 for applicable provisions.

28 Refer to section 27-282.25 for applicable provisions.

29 Refer to section 27-285.26 for applicable provisions.

30 Refer to section 27-282.28 for applicable provisions.

31 Refer to section 27-282.30 for applicable provisions.

(c)

Schedule of area, height, bulk and placement regulations. Except as specifically provided in other sections of this chapter, regulations governing the minimum lot area and width, required front, side and rear yards, floor area ratio, height of structures, area of signs and related matters shall be as shown in the schedule of area, height, bulk and placement regulations.

The M-AP districts, YC subdistricts, PD and PD-A districts, CBD subdistricts, CD subdistricts, SH subdistricts, and NMU subdistricts are not shown in the following Table 4-2 , Schedule of Area, Height, Bulk and Placement Regulations. However, district regulations governing said districts and subdistricts are set forth in this chapter as follows:

M-AP—Article III, Division 2, Subdivision 1

YC—Article III, Division 2, Subdivision 2

PD and PD-A—Article III, Division 3

CBD—Article III, Division 2, Subdivision 3

CD—Article III, Division 2, Subdivision 4

SH—Article III, Division 2, Subdivision 5

NMU—Article III, Division 2, Subdivision 6

TABLE4-2

SCHEDULE OF AREA, HEIGHT, BULK AND PLACEMENT REGULATIONS

Table 4-2 Notes:

1.

Except where lesser height is specified by Hillsborough County Authority regulations.

2.

For each foot of building height above thirty-five (35) feet, the required yards shall be increased by one (1) foot.

3.

For each two (2) feet of building height over thirty (30) feet, the required front and corner yards shall be increased by one (1) foot, except that if the zoning lot is immediately adjacent to a residential zoning district, the rear and side yards shall also meet the setback noted above.

4.

For each three (3) feet of building height above fifty (50) feet, the required yards shall be increased by one (1) foot.

5.

For each four (4) feet of building height above thirty (30) feet, the required yards shall be increased by one (1) foot.

6.

Places of assembly in the CG & CI districts may exceed the maximum permitted height provided that for every one (1) foot of height above forty-five (45) feet, all required yards shall be increased by one (1) foot.

7.

For the sole purpose of preserving specimen or grand tree(s), building height and yards applicable to the subject lot may be altered without a variance or alternative design exception, as follows:

a.

Up to twenty-five (25) percent reduction for front and corner yards.

b.

Up to one (1) foot reduction for side yard.

c.

Up to forty (40) percent reduction for rear yard.

d.

Up to ten (10) percent increase for building height.

8.

The structural edge of the vehicular entrance to the garage, carport or any vehicular storage area must be setback a minimum of eighteen (18) feet from the property line located adjacent to a street for a one-vehicle storage area and ten (10) feet for a two- or more vehicle storage area, provided that the visibility standards of section 27-283.5 are met. Alternative setbacks may be considered by the zoning administrator, or designee, for those structures that access alleys.

9.

Public utility substations and structures in the U-C district shall be exempt from the minimum lot area requirements.

10.

In the U-C district only, lot width shall be measured along the front property line.

11.

For each foot of building height above thirty-five (35) feet, the required yards shall be increased by one (1) foot.

12.

The required side yard setback in the CG district is reduced from 10 feet to 0 feet when the side property line abuts a non-residential zoning district.

13.

Section 27-284.3.3, buffers and screening may require additional setback for required buffer area.

14.

The zoning administrator may approve a reduction or waiver of the required front yard or corner yard setback when the historical pattern of development on the subject block face is less than the current requirement. For properties in a National or Local Historic District or historic conservation overlay district, the zoning administrator shall consult with the appropriate historic district administrator to determine the appropriate front yard or corner yard setback for a parcel. Consideration shall be given to the existing setbacks on the blocks immediately adjacent to the subject property. At no time may the reduction or waiver exceed the average front setback of the two (2) adjacent properties. It will be the responsibility of the party requesting the waiver to provide a survey that identifies the existing setbacks on the adjacent properties. For the replacement of structures on properties located in a National or Local Historic District or historic conservation overlay district, the zoning administrator, after consultation with the appropriate historic district administrator, may approve a reduction or waiver of the required yard setbacks for a principal or accessory structure when such structures are being placed on the subject lot in conformity with the historical and precedent patterns of building setbacks for other similarly situated properties, and only when such replacement structures are being placed on the same building footprint and retain the same residential density or commercial intensity as the original structures.

15.

RS-50 and RS-60 side yard setbacks may be altered without a variance for the sole purpose of off-setting the parking area when no garage or carport is provided within the front face of the structure, subject to the following requirements: (i) both side yards combined shall equal fourteen (14) feet; and, (ii) no one (1) side shall be reduced to less than five (5) feet. Additionally, any yard reduced to less than six (6) feet by this provision shall not be permitted to apply for an administrative variance.

16.

Allow reduction to five-foot side yard, only when not adjacent to single-family use.

17.

Refer to the Tampa Comprehensive Plan for maximum density/floor area ratio ("FAR") limits. For properties seeking bonus density/FAR, refer to section 27-140 for applicable methodology and criteria.

N/A. Not applicable.

(d)

Minimum lot area and density factors. The following summary Table 4-2.1 shows the district acronyms, the district names, the zoning lot area and density factors required by district. In order to determine density for residential use, the following formula shall be used:

TABLE 4-2.1

Notes:

1.

Development of single-family attached and semi-detached dwellings is permitted to have a minimum lot area of one thousand six hundred (1,600) square feet.

2.

The maximum allowed density is governed by the Tampa Comprehensive Plan.

(Ord. No. 2013-72, § 4, 6-6-2013; Ord. No. 2013-73, § 4, 6-6-2013; Ord. No. 2013-101, § 2, 7-18-2013; Ord. No. 2015-10, § 3, 1-15-2015; Ord. No. 2015-99, § 2, 9-17-2015; Ord. No. 2015-110, § 2, 11-5-2015; Ord. No. 2016-14, § 2, 2-4-2016; Ord. No. 2016-58, § 4, 4-21-2016; Ord. No. 2016-76, § 2, 5-26-2016; Ord. No. 2016-78, § 2, 5-26-2016; Ord. No. 2017-132, § 4, 8-24-2017; Ord. No. 2017-163, § 2, 11-16-2017; Ord. No. 2018-176, § 3, 11-1-2018; Ord. No. 2019-54, § 25, 4-18-2019; Ord. No. 2020-14, § 2, 2-6-2020; Ord. No. 2022-52, § 2, 3-17-2022; Ord. No. 2022-157, § 3, 9-1-2022; Ord. No. 2022-158, § 4, 9-1-2022; Ord. No. 2023-128, § 3, 9-21-2023; Ord. No. 2023-129, § 1, 9-21-2023; Ord. No. 2023-135, § 1, 10-5-2023; Ord. No 2024-76, § 4, 7-18-2024)

No portion of a lot used in connection with an existing or proposed building, structure or use and necessary for compliance with the area, height and placement regulations of this chapter shall, through sale or otherwise, be used again as a part of the lot required in connection with any other building, structure or use.

(a)

Excluded portions of structures. Except as specifically provided herein, the height limitations of this chapter shall not apply to any penthouses or roof structures for housing elevators, stairways, tanks, ventilating fans, solar energy collectors, chimneys or similar equipment required to operate and maintain the building (provided that such structures shall not cover more than twenty (20) percent of roof area), nor to place of religious assembly spires, steeples, belfries, cupolas, domes, monuments, widow's walk or other accessible features, nor to water towers, skylights, flag poles, vents or similar structures and other similar architectural features which may be erected above the height limit, nor to fire or parapet walls, provided however that such walls shall not extend more than five (5) feet above the roof. Such features on fences/walls shall not extend more than one (1) foot above the maximum height, and shall have an eight-foot spacing between them.

(b)

Aviation hazards. No building or other structure (regardless of exclusions set forth in subsection (a) above) shall be located in a manner or built to a height that constitutes a hazard to aviation or creates hazards to persons or property by reason of unusual exposure to aviation hazards. In any area within the city, in addition to height limitations established by this chapter, limitations established by ordinance or by any ordinance amending or replacing such ordinance or by lawful federal, state or county aviation authority regulations shall apply to heights of buildings, structures or natural vegetation.

(c)

Exemption for public safety equipment and towers. Communication equipment and towers owned and operated by governmental agencies responsible for public safety (such as the city police and fire departments, county sheriff's office, and Federal Aviation Authority) shall be exempt from any height limitations found in this chapter.

(a)

Front porches in residential districts.

(1)

For new and existing residential development in Residential Single-Family districts (RS Districts) and Residential Multi-Family districts (RM Districts) that allow detached, semi-detached and attached residential single-family development, a front porch may project into the required front yard no more than eight (8) feet provided the following conditions are met:

a.

The porch is open on all sides except where it is attached to the principal structure. No permanent screening, lattice-work, banister, or other permanent, attached, visual obstruction shall be permitted except for safety purposes, not to exceed the minimum to meet building code safety code standards.

b.

The zoning administrator shall encourage the construction and integration of residential front porches in the overlay districts. In overlay districts where block averaging or other averaging techniques are required, the front porch shall be allowed to encroach up to eight (8) feet into the established front yard. However, at no time may the front porch be placed less than five (5) feet from the front property line.

c.

A porch projecting into the required front yard shall be a maximum one-story porch. The maximum height of the eave above finish grade shall not exceed twelve (12) feet. If the finished floor of the residence is elevated for flood purposes, the porch may extend above the twelve (12) feet to remain on the same visual plane as the first floor of the residence, but must remain in proportion to said residence.

d.

A porch shall be "additive" and not "incised" into the primary mass of the building. In other words, the porch needs to be a separate mass.

e.

The proposed porch must be designed in keeping with the architectural style of the structure.

(b)

Architectural features including, but not limited, to cornices, eaves, gutters, flower boxes, bay windows, decorative molding and balconies, which are part of the structure or attached thereto, may project no more than three (3) feet into the required front, corner and rear yards. Within the side yard setback, the only architectural features permitted to encroach three (3) feet into the required setback are cornices, eaves, gutters and decorative molding. However, architectural features may not encroach into any setback reduced by a variance approval unless such encroachments were specifically approved as part of the variance request. Equipment, tanks, filters, stairways and enclosed floor space are not considered architectural features and, therefore, must meet principal structure setbacks, unless otherwise varied pursuant to other sections of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 2021-9, § 1, 2-4-2021; Ord. No 2024-76, § 5, 7-18-2024)

(a)

Regardless of any other provisions of this chapter relating to the establishment of yard or other setback lines, there shall be a setback line, as specified below, for any building or structure on property abutting any of the streets hereinafter named. No building or other structure shall be constructed or moved nearer than the specified setback line, unless otherwise provided for in this Code. The special street setback line shall be measured from the centerline of the existing right-of-way. Where adequate right-of-way exists and where specific zoning district setbacks exist, then such zoning district setbacks shall control.

(b)

The department may authorize a waiver or reduction of the special street setbacks as required below, after consultation with the traffic engineer, provided the following regulations are met:

(1)

The request for a waiver shall be in a form approved by the city and shall be signed by the property owner.

(2)

The applicant acknowledges and agrees that the waiver may be revoked at any time by the city; upon revocation, the sign or structure shall be relocated to conform with this section or, if relocation is not feasible, the sign or structure shall be removed at property owner's expense.

(3)

Any waivers granted shall be presented to the building official prior to issuance of a permit.

(4)

Any waiver granted hereunder shall not be construed as a waiver of any of the remaining setback requirements contained in this Code.

(5)

No funding has been approved for right-of-way acquisition for the street segment involved in the request.

(6)

The proposed development is designed to minimize encroachment into the special street setback.

(Ord. No. 2020-166, § 27, 12-17-2020)

(a)

Measurements of lot width and yards.

(1)

Lot width. The width of a lot shall be measured at the rear of the required front yard and shall be maintained for a depth required to meet fifty (50) percent of the required minimum lot area; however, if the lot is a lot of record as of the adoption of this ordinance, then the width of the lot may be measured according to the regulations in effect at the time the lot was created. For those lots that do not meet the specific criteria set forth in the section, an application may be made for city council consideration through the rezoning process.

The intent of the minimum lot width provision is to maintain a reasonable distance between structures for the purposes of preservation of open space, adequate provision of air and light, reduction of fire dangers, limitation on density, and aesthetics. In consideration of the stated intent of said provision, a lot shall be deemed to be in violation of the minimum lot width requirement if said lot, while in technical compliance with the lot width measurement requirement, is inconsistent with or fails to achieve the aforementioned intent of the minimum lot width provision.

The following are circumstances when lot width may be in technical compliance with the lot width measurement requirement, but said lot width is inconsistent with the stated intent of the minimum lot width provision, and therefore will be deemed to be in violation of the minimum lot width provision:

a.

Minimum lot width is achieved at the rear of the required front yard (width measurement point), and may also be achieved at some other point or points along the side lot line, but is not achieved along a substantial portion of the side lot line; and the lot lines or lot configuration is patently inconsistent with existing lot development in the area; or

b.

A minimum amount of property is acquired or divided or separated from an adjacent lot simply to meet the minimum lot width requirement at the width measurement point, and may also be acquired or divided or separated at some other point or points along the side lot line, but is not acquired or divided or separated from an adjacent lot, along a substantial portion of the side lot line, and/or is not acquired or divided or separated to accommodate any development or structure; and the lot lines or lot configuration is patently inconsistent with existing lot development in the area; or

c.

The lot lines are jogged or zig-zagged at the width measurement point, and may also be jogged or zig-zagged at some other point or points along the side lot line, but is not jogged or zig-zagged to accommodate any development or structure; and the lot lines or lot configuration is patently inconsistent with existing lot development in the area.

(2)

Lot yards. Setback requirements for minimum yards shall be measured parallel to property lines and at a radius to any point.

If a nonconforming lot width or yard is created as a result of governmental acquisition of property, lot width and yards shall be measured from the property line location prior to acquisition.

(b)

Measurement of yards on waterfront property. For lots with seawalls, the depth of a waterfront yard shall be measured perpendicular to the centerline of the seawall. For lots without seawalls, the waterfront yard shall be measured perpendicular to the waterside lot line or perpendicular to the mean high waterline, whichever is nearer to the principal structure on the same lot. The depth of a waterfront yard shall be determined by its location as a front, side or rear yard.

(c)

Lot area. Lot area shall include all land within the legally described property boundaries. Lot area shall not include private or public streets or access easements; lot area may include any other utility easement, as determined by the zoning administrator. If a nonconforming lot width or yard is created as a result of governmental acquisition of property, lot width and yards shall be measured from the property line location prior to acquisition.

The intent of the minimum lot area provision is to maintain reasonable space on a lot for the purposes of preservation of open space, adequate provision of air and light, reduction of fire dangers, limitation on density, and aesthetics. In consideration of the stated intent of said provision, a lot shall be deemed to be in violation of the minimum lot area requirement if said lot, while in technical compliance with the lot area requirement, is inconsistent with or fails to achieve the aforementioned intent of the minimum lot area provision.

The following are circumstances when lot area may be in technical compliance with the lot area requirement, but said lot area is inconsistent with the stated intent of the provision, and therefore will be deemed to be in violation of the minimum lot area provision. If the zoning administrator finds (a), (b), (c), or (d) to be true, the property shall not be divided as presented:

a.

Land area (property) is acquired, divided, or separated from an adjacent lot simply to meet the minimum lot area requirement for the proposed lot and one (1) or more of the lots created are oddly shaped, such as lots with a panhandle;

b.

At the intersection of two (2) streets, a lot of record is divided in compliance with the minimum lot area but the lot depth is shallow and out of character with the surrounding neighborhood;

c.

The lot lines or lot configuration is patently inconsistent with existing lot development in the area; or,

d.

The lot lines are jogged or zig-zagged for the purpose of satisfying the minimum lot area requirement, which render the lot lines or lot configuration patently inconsistent with existing lot development in the area.

(d)

Types of lots.

(1)

Corner lot is a lot located at the intersection of two (2) or more streets (see Diagram 5-1).

(2)

Interior lot is a lot abutting only one (1) street (see Diagram 5-1).

(3)

Through lot is a lot other than a corner lot, with two (2) street frontages, where the streets are generally parallel to each other (see Diagram 5-1).

(e)

Determination of yards.

(1)

On corner lots with two (2) street frontages, the front yard shall be the shortest boundary adjacent to the street. The second lot line adjacent to a street shall be considered a corner yard as determined by the schedule of area, height, bulk and placement regulations.

(2)

On corner lots with three (3) or more street frontages, there shall be two (2) front yards which are the two (2) shortest boundaries adjacent to the street and most nearly parallel to each other. The third and other street frontages shall be considered corner yards as determined by the schedule of area, height, bulk and placement regulations.

(3)

Double front lots are lots with two (2) street frontages of equal length and where the abutting lot has their front yard along the common street.

(4)

Through lots shall be considered to have two (2) front yards adjacent to the street and side yards perpendicular to the front yards. No rear yard shall be required for through lots. However, if adjacent properties have developed with a distinct rear yard, the zoning administrator may allow rear yard regulations to apply along one (1) of the streets.

(5)

The address of a house or direction which the house faces shall have no effect on the yard regulations outlined above.

(6)

On those corner lots where there is a clear established historical pattern of one (1) street having a front yard orientation that is contrary to subsections (1)—(3) above, the zoning administrator may allow development to follow that same historical pattern. The zoning administrator, in making this determination, shall consider the following:

a.

The original subdivision plat design;

b.

Existing structures on both the subject property and adjacent properties, with regard to their orientation toward the street(s); and

c.

Whether the lot frontage involves unimproved street right-of-way.

d.

The existing historical precedent with regard to curb cuts and right-of-way access to and from the lots on both the block on which the property is located and on adjacent blocks.

Irregular Lots

Yards between buildings shall be provided at fifteen (15) feet for single family detached, single family attached, single family semi-detached, two family and multi-family buildings, and hotels and motels.

(Ord. No. 2022-52, § 3, 3-17-2022)

No building or structure may be set, constructed, moved to or within the floodplain and drainage retention area (approximately sixty (60) acres located generally within the elevation 28.0 contour) as designated for the Curiosity Creek Drainage System and more specifically described as follows:

(1)

The east one-half of Block 4 of the North Tampa Acreage in Section 13, Township 28 South, Range 18 East, of record in Plat Book 11, page 84, Public Records of Hillsborough County, Florida; containing approximately 199,850 square feet.

(2)

The east one-half of Block 3 of North Tampa Acreage in Section 13, Township 28 South, Range 18 East, of record in Plat Book 11, page 84, Public Records of Hillsborough County, Florida; containing approximately 200,195 square feet.

(3)

All of Lot 7 and the east one-half of Lots 3, 4, 5 and 6, all in Block 4 of W. E. Hamner's Forest Acres in Section 13, Township 28 South, Range 18 East, a subdivision of record in Plat Book 61, Page 44, Public Records of Hillsborough County, Florida; containing approximately 290,555 square feet.

(4)

The west one-half of the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 13, Township 28 South, Range 18 East, less and except Larue Grande Subdivision, of record in Plat Book 41, Page 66, Public Records of Hillsborough County, Florida, and the following described parcel of land:

Begin at the northwest corner of the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 13, Township 28 South, Range 18 East, run easterly 520 feet, more or less, along the northerly boundary of the west one-half of the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 13; thence southerly 340 feet, more or less; thence westerly 520 feet to the westerly boundary of the west one-half of the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter; thence northerly along the westerly boundary to the point of beginning; less existing rights-of-way;

And less a tract described as commencing at the southwest corner of the west one-half of the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 13, Township 28 South, Range 18 East, Hillsborough County, Florida; run thence north 89 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds east along the southerly boundary of the west one-half of the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of such section a distance of 26.0 feet; thence north 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds east (assumed bearing) 30.0 feet to the point of beginning; continue thence north 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds east 175.00 feet to the southwest corner of Larue Grande Subdivision Unit 1, as recorded in Plat Book 41, Page 66 of the Public Records of Hillsborough County, Florida; thence north 89 degrees 37 minutes 00 seconds east along the southerly boundary of such subdivision and the easterly projection thereof 280.66 feet; thence south 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds west 175.02 feet; thence south 89 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds west 280.67 feet to the point of beginning;

And less the south 100 feet of the north 612.71 feet of the east one-half of the west one-half of the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 13, Township 28 South, Range 18 East, Hillsborough County, Florida, less the west 25 feet for road right-of-way; containing 495,710 square feet, more or less.

(5)

A tract of land in the east one-half of the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 13, Township 28 South, Range 18 East, described as follows:

From the northwest corner of the east one-half of the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 13 run northerly along the westerly boundary of the east one-half of the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 13, a distance of 590 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning; continue northerly along the westerly boundary a distance of 710 feet; thence easterly 150 feet; thence southerly parallel to the westerly boundary 310 feet; thence easterly 180 feet; thence southerly parallel to the westerly boundary 400 feet; thence westerly 330 feet; less existing rights-of-way; containing approximately 178,500 square feet.

(6)

A tract of land in the east one-half of the southeast quarter of northwest quarter of Section 13, Township 28 South, Range 18 East, described as follows:

From the northwest corner of the east one-half of the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 13, Township 28 South, Range 18 East, run southerly along the westerly boundary of the east one-half of the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 13, a distance of 245 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning; thence easterly 100 feet; thence southerly parallel to the westerly boundary 380 feet; thence westerly 100 feet to a point on the westerly boundary; thence northerly along the westerly boundary to the point of beginning; containing approximately 38,000 square feet.

(7)

The west one-half of the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 13, Township 28 South, Range 18 East, less existing rights-of-way; containing approximately 877,800 square feet.

(a)

Purpose. To provide districts which balance the need for nonresidential uses in infill areas while protecting the surrounding neighborhood and adjacent residences; and to recognize urban conditions and encourage rehabilitation of existing structures and redevelopment.

(b)

Specific requirements: Urban design criteria. In keeping with the intent of this district which is, in part, to maintain neighborhood characteristics and scale, the zoning administrator shall review by and determine compliance with following urban design guidelines for the proposed development:

a.

Façade: The building façade shall be consistent with the scale and architectural style of the surrounding neighborhood in terms of materials, texture and details, roof shape, orientation and proportion and rhythm of openings.

b.

Signage: Freestanding signs shall be limited to ground signs not exceeding four (4) feet in height. Signage incorporated into the architectural design of the building shall not exceed the apex of the roof pitch.

c.

Parking: Parking areas shall be designed to minimize negative affects on adjacent residences and surrounding neighborhood. Access shall be designed to discourage travel through the neighborhood. Parking spaces shall be located to maximize privacy and to minimize noise and lights upon adjacent residences.

(c)

Previously approved RO, RO-1, and CN site plan zoning districts shall remain valid subject to section 27-138 and any substantial changes thereto require compliance with this article.

Click here to view a PDF version of Subdivision 5. Seminole Heights (SH) District.

The purpose of this article is to provide for zoning districts that recognize unique conditions, allow design flexibility, and promote planned diversification and integration of uses and structures, which other zoning districts cannot accommodate. Through this process city council retains authority to establish such limitations and regulations as it deems necessary to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare, with the exception of standard technical requirements, as described in this section. The intent of these site plan zoning districts is to provide standards and requirements which:

(1)

Promote the efficient and sustainable use of land and infrastructure, with careful consideration of potential adverse impacts to onsite natural elements, surrounding impacted neighborhood(s), and cultural resources;

(2)

Allow the integration of different land uses and densities in one (1) development that would not otherwise be provided for or allowed under general zoning districts established in this chapter, which encourage compatibility in overall site design and scale, both internal and external to the project site;

(3)

Provide a procedure which can relate the type, design and layout of residential and nonresidential development to the particular site;

(4)

Acknowledge changing needs, technologies, economics and consumer preferences and allows for ingenuity and imagination in the planning and development of relatively large tracts under unified control as well as allowing flexibility in the redevelopment of older areas of the city;

(5)

Encourage flexible land development which reduces transportation needs, conserves energy, and will maximize the preservation of natural resources, such as streams, lakes, floodplains, groundwater, wooded areas, uplands, and areas of unusual beauty or importance to the natural ecosystem; open space; greenspace; and, historical and archaeological sites;

(6)

Promote and encourage development where appropriate in location, character, and compatibility with the surrounding impacted neighborhood(s), built environment, and existing geography;

(7)

Promote more desirable living and working environments than would be possible through the strict application of minimum requirements of other zoning districts;

(8)

Promote architectural features and elements, which compliment the surrounding community and enhance the overall quality of the development; and,

(9)

Promote the retention and reuse of existing building stock.

Site plan districts include general guidelines and review criteria and are subject to the procedures outlined in this article. Construction on property zoned under a site plan district may only take place consistent with the site development plan approved by city council at the time of rezoning. For purposes of this article, site plan zoning districts include Planned Development (PD); Planned Development-Alternative (PD-A) which is intended for large or multi-phase projects; RO, RO-1 and CN districts which permit neighborhood scale office or commercial near residential or infill areas; Tampa Quality Development (TQD); YC-9 which is found in Article III; and Central Business District (CBD-2) which is found in Article III.

(a)

Purpose/definition. The purpose of this district is to provide an alternative zoning procedure that may be used to establish Planned Development (PD) Districts at appropriate locations and in accordance with the planning and development objectives of the City of Tampa for residential, commercial, industrial and mixed use developments. In addition, all requests for rezoning to PD zoning districts must be found consistent with the overall purpose and intent of a site plan controlled rezoning request, as referenced in section 27-136.

(b)

Permitted uses. The type or types of land uses permitted must be consistent in all respects with the comprehensive plan, this article and the City of Tampa Code; and such uses, including adaptive reuse, shall be found to be so located and arranged to ensure complete compatibility among themselves, with adjacent existing or future land uses, and with existing or future public facilities, services and utilities.

(c)

Density/intensity. The density/intensity for a PD project shall not exceed that which is permitted by the land use category in which the parcel is located (as per the adopted future land use map of the Tampa Comprehensive Plan). Density/intensity bonuses, up to the maximum permitted in the plan, may be achieved by providing certain amenities or design features, as outlined in section 27-140.

(d)

Dimensional regulations. Building (structure) setbacks and height shall be designed using those prescribed in section 27-156 (c) Table 4-2 . as a guideline. Flexibility in setbacks for nonresidential projects will be allowed provided there is adequate space for site improvements and fire access; that there is no adverse impact on surrounding properties and there is adequate distance between structures and public or private streets for residential projects, flexibility in setbacks will be allowed according to section 27-139 Alternative Residential Development. Flexibility in building height will be allowed provided that they are compatible with the surrounding neighborhood; and provide increased setbacks to compensate for added building height.

(e)

Site development plan. In addition to the requirements of section 27-138, the following information shall be included on the site development plan for a planned development district:

(1)

Location, size, height and use of all proposed structures.

(2)

Proposed or existing location of fire hydrants and distance to structures.

(3)

Location and method of buffering from adjacent residential zoning districts.

(4)

Location and method of screening of refuse stations, storage areas and off-street loading areas.

(5)

Location and method of stormwater retention.

(6)

Location, size and total amount of open space, if applicable.

(7)

Location and dimensions of proposed parking and service areas, including typical parking space dimensions.

(8)

Proposed parking area landscaping.

(9)

Southern Florida Building Code definitions for types of construction proposed and existing.

(10)

Proposed means of vehicular and pedestrian access from the site(s) within the development to adjacent streets and/or alleys, showing all existing and proposed curb cuts and sidewalks.

(Ord. No. 2017-43, § 7, 3-16-2017)

(a)

Purpose/definition. The purpose of a PD(A) District is to allow for a conceptual level of approval for PD districts, thereby maintaining design flexibility for large projects with lengthy projected build out schedules while ensuring ultimate compliance with the requirements of this article. The project is approved in two (2) steps; a conceptual site plan as approved by city council; and a subsequent detailed site plan as approved by the department. In addition, all requests for rezoning to PD(A) Zoning Districts must be found consistent with the overall purpose and intent of a site plan controlled rezoning request, as referenced in section 27-136.

(b)

Permitted uses. PD(A) Districts are limited as to the types of land uses which are consistent in all respects with the comprehensive plan, this article and the City of Tampa Code; and, such uses shall be found to be so located and arranged to ensure complete compatibility among themselves, with adjacent existing or future land uses, and with existing or future public facilities, services and utilities.

The PD-A site plan and development standards shall demonstrate compatibility between residential and non-residential uses. The non-residential uses must be consistent with the locational criteria found in the comprehensive plan, or the applicant must be able to demonstrate the appropriateness of the relationship between the residential use and the non-residential use. An example of such a relationship is a golf course or other recreational amenity typical of a master planned residential community.

(c)

Density/intensity. The density/intensity for a PD project shall not exceed that which is permitted by the future land use category in which the parcel is located (as per the adopted future land use map of the Tampa Comprehensive Plan). Density/intensity bonuses, up to the maximum permitted in the plan, may be achieved by providing certain amenities or design features, as outlined in section 27-140.

(d)

Dimensional regulations. Building (structure) setbacks and height shall be designed using those prescribed in section 27-156(c) Table 4-2. as a guideline. Flexibility in setbacks for nonresidential projects will be allowed provided there is adequate space for site improvements and fire access; that there is no adverse impact on surrounding properties; and there is adequate distance between structures and public or private streets. For residential projects, flexibility in setbacks will be allowed according to section 27-139 Alternative residential development. Flexibility in building height will be allowed provided that they are compatible with the surrounding neighborhood; and provide increased setbacks to compensate for added building height.

(e)

Specific requirements.

(1)

Site area and phasing. Any proposed planned development which is greater than twenty (20) acres, may undergo the PD(A) review and approval process. Proposed planned developments which are less than twenty (20) acres shall be required to undergo the PD review and approval process, per this article.

(2)

Conceptual site development plan. The petitioner for a PD(A) District shall provide the department with a conceptual site development plan, which shall meet, at minimum, the informational requirements of section 27-138.

The site plan informational requirements under section 27-138 are intended to permit the reviewing city staff to make informed decisions on the approval or denial of a proposed PD(A) District without requiring the applicant to provide detailed information such as lot layout, location of local streets, location of projected utility lines or improvements, location of drainage facilities and other site specific information required under subsections 27-227(c) through (e), for general PD Districts.

(3)

Detailed site development plan.

a.

Prior to the commencement of development on any portion of a PD(A) Zoning District, the developer/applicant, or authorized agent/representative, shall submit a detailed site development plan for approval by the zoning administrator or designee. A detailed site development plan may be submitted either for the entire development, or on any portion thereof. The developer/applicant, or authorized agent/representative, shall submit the following materials:

1.

A completed application shall be submitted to the department.

2.

A letter of transmittal officially submitting the proposal for approval, signed by the developer or authorized agent/representative.

3.

Dimensional detailed site plan meeting those requirements outlined in section 27-227(e).

b.

The zoning administrator or designee shall review the detailed site plan to determine its compliance with the conceptual site development plan and with the guidelines and standards established in the plan and established by the city council at the time of site development plan approval. If requested, developer/applicant shall provide transportation data to show compliance with conceptual site development plan. Following the review, the zoning administrator or designee shall either approve or disapprove said plan.

c.

In the event of administrative disapproval, the detailed site development plan may be revised and resubmitted to the department for further review, or may be submitted upon appeal to the city council of the City of Tampa for final determination. The city council may approve the detailed site development plan, may approve it with changes, or disapprove it.

d.

Any change to a detailed site development plan subsequent to detailed site development plan approval must be filed with the zoning administrator or designee in accordance with section 27-138, substantial changes.

e.

At their own risk, a developer of a project of single-family attached or detached dwelling units, may waive the detailed site plan procedure. Compliance with the conceptual site plan and other zoning criteria will be assessed during the subdivision and commercial plan review processes. In such cases it is in the developer/applicant's best interest to ensure that drawings for both the subdivision and commercial plan review process meet all applicable regulations of the land development code.

(Ord. No. 2021-34, § 1, 3-18-2021)

(a)

Tampa International Airport (TIA) and Peter O. Knight Airport in the city are publicly owned by the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority. The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority is required to prepare an Airport Master Plan in compliance with Federal Aviation Authority guidance. The Airport Master Plan is adopted by reference in the city's Comprehensive Plan. The Airport Layout Plan is a component of the Airport Master Plan and is formally approved by the Federal Aviation Authority. The Airport Layout Plan depicts existing facilities and planned development on airport property. It includes runway approach surface drawings and a land use map. Airport Zoning Regulations and Airport Height Zoning Map are adopted and administered by the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority under the provisions of F.S. ch. 333 and Chapter 2012-234, Laws of Florida, as amended. The city's interlocal agreement with Hillsborough County Aviation Authority promotes land use compatibility in the airport environs. The M-AP airport compatibility district shall consist of four (4) subdistricts or sectors. These subdistricts are described as follows:

M-AP-1. Peter O. Knight Airport, Tampa International Airport, and a subdistrict of the M-AP district that includes areas lying within the boundaries of the approach surfaces or zones to runways 10, 28, 19L, 19R, 1L, and 1R at Tampa International Airport (identified on the officially adopted Airport Layout Plan) and lying within five thousand (5,000) feet of the threshold end of each above-mentioned runways. Because these areas are most affected by aircraft traffic, development in these areas shall promote the maximum safety of aircraft, people, and property, and promote the full utility of the airports.

M-AP-2. A subdistrict of the M-AP district that includes areas lying between the approach surfaces or zones for runways 19L and 19R and runways 1L and 1R at TIA and within five thousand (5,000) feet of the nearest threshold end of an above-mentioned runway and those areas lying west of runway 19R-1L at TIA to the west edge of the transitional surface of runway 19R-1L at TIA (as shown on the officially adopted Tampa International Airport Layout Plan) beginning, at the south, at a point five thousand (5,000) feet from the threshold end of runway 1L and running to a point, at the north, five thousand (5,000) feet from the threshold end of runway 19R. The height of structures and land uses permitted in these areas are of low intensity that reduces population in proximity to the airport and its runways.

M-AP-3. A subdistrict of the M-AP district that includes lying within the boundaries of the approach surfaces or zones for runways 19L, 19R, 1L and 1R at TIA and lying beyond five thousand (5,000) feet from the threshold end of the above-mentioned runways. The land uses, intensities and heights of structures are limited to those which, for safety purposes, reduce population in the path of aircraft approaching or departing on these runways.

M-AP-4. A subdistrict of the M-AP district that includes those areas of land not included in subdistricts M-AP-1, M-AP-2 or M-AP-3. The land uses, intensities and heights of structures are designed to maintain the density of population for safety in areas surrounding the airport.

TABLE4-3

(1) SCHEDULE OF M-AP PERMITTED, ACCESSORY, AND
SPECIAL USES, MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA RATIO
AND MAXIMUM COVERAGE REGULATIONS BY DISTRICT*

TABLE FOOTNOTES:

[1]

Any use which emits light or smoke or which attracts birds, and is incompatible with normal airport operations or endangers public safety is prohibited notwithstanding its listing as a permitted, accessory or special use. In making the determination relating to incompatibility or endangerment, the zoning administrator may request the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority to review and comment regarding the same.

[2]

Coverage means maximum lot coverage of buildings.

[3]

Subject to sidewalk café permit regulations set forth in chapter 22.

[4]

FAR and lot coverage is not applicable for the sidewalk café portion of the development. The principal use of the site shall adhere to the FAR and lot coverage percentages based on the underlying M-AP district.

[5]

FAR limits for alcoholic beverage sales in conjunction with another use on this table shall be limited to the maximum FAR listed for the other use.

[6]

Refer to Articles II, Division 5, Special Use Permits Procedures and IX Alcoholic Beverages for applicable provisions. Requests for uses marked as "S1/S2" may process as an administrative special use permit (S1) only when sales meet the specific use standards in section 27-132, and if any waivers are needed, the request shall process as an (S2).

[7]

Refer to section 27-282.25 for applicable provisions.

[8]

Refer to section 27-282.26 for applicable provisions.

[9]

Use shall be permitted as a principal or accessory use on Hillsborough County Aviation Authority owned lands within the Tampa International Airport Master Plan/Airport Layout Plan boundaries.

[10]

For lands within the Tampa International Airport Master Plan/Airport Layout Plan boundaries, refer to the Tampa Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use designation for maximum FAR.

[11]

Coverage maximums shall not apply to lands within the Tampa International Airport Master Plan/Airport Layout Plan boundaries.

[12]

Refer to section 27-282.29 for supplemental regulations related to this use. Any request to reduce distance requirements set forth in this section, shall be processed as a special use-2 permit (refer to article II, division 5). Requirements of this section shall serve as supplemental special use criteria (refer to section 27-132).

[13]

Refer to section 27-282.20 for supplemental regulations related to this use.

[14]

Refer to section 27-282.30 for supplemental regulations related to this use.

TABLE 4-4

(2) SCHEDULE OF MINIMUM LOT AREA, WIDTH, MAXIMUM HEIGHT AND REQUIRED YARDS

[1]

All structures and construction or alternation shall comply with Airport Zoning Regulations and Airport Height Zoning Map as adopted and administered by the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority under the provisions of Chapter 333, Florida Statutes and Chapter 2012-234, Laws of Florida, as amended, subject to the interlocal agreement between the City and Hillsborough County Aviation Authority. The regulations provide height limits for structures and objects of natural growth and standards for use of land pursuant to Federal Aviation Authority regulations, that protect arriving and departing aircraft, and to encourage and promote the proper and sound development of areas within the range of terminal navigational aids and radar.

[2]

Structure heights shall be controlled by Airport Zoning Regulations and Airport Height Zoning Map as adopted and administered by the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority under the provisions of Chapter 333, Florida Statutes and Chapter 2012-234, Laws of Florida, as amended.

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(1)

Additional criteria regarding the application of regulations within the M-AP district. In addition to the criteria established in Article I, the following criteria are provided to assist in the administration of the M-AP districts:

a.

The district regulations outlined in this section are intended to describe regulations for individual uses on a zoning lot. Where an applicant proposes to develop a multiple-tenant building or buildings on a zoning lot and the ultimate users of the buildings are unknown, the following rules shall apply:

1.

The applicant must indicate, when applying for a zoning compliance permit, a list of probable uses that may locate on the site;

2.

The development of the zoning lot will be governed by the regulations controlling the most restrictive use listed in the applicant's request for a zoning compliance permit; and

3.

Actual use or occupancy of the zoning lot when the development is completed shall comply with the data provided in the request for a zoning compliance permit.

b.

Accessory uses shall be clearly incidental and subordinate to the permitted or principal use of the zoning lot or structures on the lot. Where occupational licenses are required by other laws in order to perform the accessory use function, the accessory use's incidental and subordinate relationship to the principal use must clearly be demonstrated to the zoning administrator before the accessory use is permitted. Accessory uses, including but not limited to employees' restaurants, snack bars, conference rooms, etc., shall not display signs, maintain access points external to the structure of the principal use or exhibit any characteristics that would imply or suggest that the accessory use is more than incidental or subordinate to the principal use.

c.

The regulations for the M-AP districts shall be construed in a manner that does not encourage or advocate the assembly or concentration of people within the districts, unless the purpose is to implement the Tampa International Airport Master Plan/Airport Layout Plan, particularly within the M-AP-1 and M-AP-2 subdistricts. Therefore, within the M-AP districts, assembly halls, meeting centers, theatres and other similar uses that may serve as accessory uses to the principal permitted use and serve as an attraction to users from outside of the districts are prohibited except for those uses which implement the Tampa International Airport Master Plan/Airport Layout Plan. This section should not be interpreted to prohibit general conference and meeting rooms for the occupants.

d.

When a zoning lot contains two (2) or more subdistrict designations with different regulations, the zoning administrator shall make all necessary determinations and interpretations to enforce the regulations in a manner consistent with the purpose and intent of the district and other regulations outlined elsewhere in this chapter. However, under no circumstances shall the permitted use or maximum development regulations differ or exceed what is permitted for that portion of the zoning lot.

(b)

Exemption. Property owned or controlled by the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority and used for airports and airport-related uses shall be exempt from the provisions of this section. Uses not described under airports and airport-related uses or otherwise permitted in the M-AP may be established on land owned by the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority pursuant to the Tampa International Airport Master Plan/Airport Layout Plan, as amended.

(Ord. No. 2013-71, § 2, 6-6-2013; Ord. No. 2013-73, § 5, 6-6-2013; Ord. No. 2015-99, § 3, 9-17-2015; Ord. No. 2017-132, § 5, 8-24-2017; Ord. No. 2018-176, § 4, 11-1-2018; Ord. No. 2022-157, § 4, 9-1-2022)

(a)

The purpose of the Ybor City Historic District is to promote and preserve this historic district and its landmarks for the educational, cultural, economic and general welfare of the public through the preservation, protection and regulation of buildings, sites, monuments, structures and other areas of historic interest or importance within the Ybor City area of the city; to safeguard the heritage of our city by preserving and regulating this district and its landmarks which reflect elements of our cultural, social, economic, political and architectural history; to preserve and enhance the environmental quality and safety of this district and the neighborhoods within it; to strengthen the city's economic base by the stimulation of the tourist industry; to establish, stabilize and improve property values; to foster economic development and to manage growth.

(b)

As a regulatory tool, the Ybor City Historic District will assist in the revitalization efforts directed toward Ybor City. These efforts are set out in the Community Redevelopment Plan for the Ybor City Community Redevelopment Area of 1988. It will establish a regulatory framework within which appropriate uses of land will be encouraged. It will allow a compatible mix of residential, commercial, light industrial and public uses, which will strengthen Ybor City's local and regional identity. The character, architectural style and historic value of property will be protected from repairs and construction of inferior quality and appearance and from alterations that are incompatible with their preservation. These elements will be further enhanced by maintaining a high quality of design in infill construction and other new development in the area. The district regulations will require adherence to high standards of landscaping, control of signs and the maintenance of property in both public and private ownership, the intent of this article being to stabilize and strengthen the district's rehabilitation efforts, to protect the value of the buildings therein, and to preserve this irreplaceable area of historical significance for the benefit and enjoyment of future generations.

(a)

Generally. The "Ybor City Historic District" is hereby established as two (2) areas designated as the Original Ybor City Historic District and the Expanded Ybor City Historic District. Together the area is known as the Ybor City Historic District.

(1)

The Original Ybor City Historic District contains the following zoning districts:

a.

YC-1 central commercial core. This subdistrict comprises the cultural, social, shopping and service heart of the Ybor City Historic District. The regulations are intended to preserve and enhance its touristic, cultural and economic functions by preserving its rich mixture of land uses, relatively modest intensity of development, low-rise structures and distinctive architecture.

b.

YC-2 residential. This subdistrict comprises land devoted to residential development including single-family and multifamily dwellings. The regulations are intended to preserve and conserve this predominately single-family and two-family housing form, and to encourage the development of vacant tracts suitable for residential uses.

c.

YC-3 Hillsborough Community College. This subdistrict comprises land devoted to and designated for development as part of the Hillsborough Community College and supporting related uses. Any property situated in the YC-3 zoning district shall comply with all provisions contained in Article III so long as said compliance by Hillsborough Community College does not conflict with applicable mandatory state building codes and regulations.

d.

YC-4 mixed use redevelopment. This subdistrict comprises mainly vacant land designated for neighborhood redevelopment which will support and enhance the touristic, cultural and economic functions of the Ybor City district, providing an urban mixed use core coincident to the revitalization of the district's commercial core. In addition to residential development, mixed use developments comprising residential dwellings, supporting personal services, and retail sale of convenience goods will be encouraged. Office development will be considered, in appropriate locations, subject to compliance with each of the following performance criteria:

1.

Nonresidential development must be designed to be compatible with existing or potential future residential uses;

2.

Compliance with design guidelines of the Barrio Latino Commission, including the applicable criteria set forth in section 27-97 is required.

e.

YC-5 general commercial. This subdistrict comprises land used and designated for retail and commercial service operations primarily to serve the residents of the immediate area.

f.

YC-6 community commercial. This subdistrict comprises land devoted to general and intensive commercial uses located on the southern fringe of the historic district and which will provide a transition to the industrial uses south of the historic district.

g.

YC-7 mixed use. The purpose of the YC-7 subdistrict is to allow the development of land uses that are consistent with the adopted future land use element of the Tampa Comprehensive Plan, encourage maximum land development opportunities that are well designed, provide for a balanced mixed use development, including residential, commercial and office uses, which contribute to the approximate mix of land uses needed to ensure a viable economic base to the historic district.

h.

YC-8 residential. The purpose of the YC-8 district is to allow the development of single family detached residential dwellings on relatively large lots in the Expanded Historic District. The regulations are intended to preserve and conserve this predominately single-family housing form, and to encourage the development of vacant tracts suitable for residential uses.

i.

YC-9 site planned controlled. The purpose of the YC-9 subdistrict is to allow the development of land uses that are in conformance with the adopted future land use element of the Tampa Comprehensive Plan while encouraging well-designed developments that:

1.

Are characterized by unique conditions or situations which other zoning districts cannot accommodate including, but specifically not limited to unusual physical or environmental features, transportation, access, etc.; or

2.

Include a mixture of appropriate land uses which may not otherwise be permitted in other districts.

(2)

The Expanded Ybor City Historic District consists of property directly east and south of the original district which is being impacted by the development and growth occurring in the original district. It contains a high concentration of historic structures and redevelopment potential where assurance is needed that the design of new structures and renovated existing structures and use of property is compatible with the Ybor Historic District. Property may be considered for rezoning to any YC subdistrict provided the petition is consistent with section 27-21, Consistency Matrix. The purpose of the YC-8 district is to allow the development of single family detached residential dwellings on relatively large lots in the Expanded Historic District. The regulations are intended to preserve and conserve this predominately single-family housing form, and to encourage the development of vacant tracts suitable for residential uses.

(b)

Historic district boundaries and subdistricts shown on zoning atlas. The boundaries of the district and subdistricts shall be as shown on the official zoning atlas. The Ybor City Historic District is illustrated on Map 8-1.

(1)

The boundaries of the Original Ybor City Historic District are as follows:

The rear property line on the North side of Columbus Drive on the north; the rear property line on the South side of Fourth Avenue on the south; the rear property line on the East side of Twenty-Second Street on the east; and the rear property line on the West side of Nebraska Avenue on the west; and, the area from the rear property line on the South side of Fourth Avenue at Eighteenth Street, South to Second Avenue, East to Nineteenth Street and North to the rear property line on the South side of Fourth Avenue.

(2)

The boundaries of the Expanded Ybor City Historic District are as follows:

That part of Section 18 and 19, Township 29 South, Range 19 East, Hillsborough County, Florida, lying within the following described boundaries to wit:

Beginning at the intersection of the centerline of 3rd Avenue and 15th Street; run thence Southerly along said centerline of 15th Street to its intersection with the centerline of Frank Adamo Drive (S.R. 60); thence Easterly along said centerline of Adamo Drive to the centerline of 26th Street to its intersection with the Westerly projection of the Southerly boundary of the Northerly one-half (½) of Lots 20 and 19, Block 5 of GARY-TOWN, a subdivision of record as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 22 of the public records of Hillsborough County, Florida; thence easterly along said projection and Southerly boundary to its intersection with the Easterly boundary of said Lot 19; thence Northerly along said Easterly boundary and its Northerly projection to its intersection with the centerline of 7th Avenue; thence Westerly along said centerline to its intersection with the centerline of 26th Street; thence Northerly along said centerline of 26th Street to its intersection with the centerline of 8th Avenue; thence Easterly along said centerline of 8th Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of 27th Street; thence Northerly along said centerline of 27th Street to its intersection with the centerline of 9th Avenue; thence Easterly along said centerline of 9th Avenue and its Easterly projection to and along the Southerly boundary of Block 2, of said GARY-TOWN, to its intersection with the Easterly boundary of the Westerly 98⅓ feet of said Block 2; thence Northerly along said Easterly boundary and its Northerly projection to the centerline of 10th Avenue; thence Westerly along said centerline of 10th Avenue to its intersection with the Southerly projection of the Easterly boundary of Lot 2, Block 13, of said GARY-TOWN; thence Northerly along said Southerly projection and Easterly boundary of said Lot 2 to a point on the Southerly boundary of the Northerly ½ of Block 1 of said GARY-TOWN, said point also being the Northeast corner of Lot 2, Block 13, of said GARY-TOWN; thence Easterly along said Southerly boundary of the Northerly ½ of Block 1, to its intersection with the Easterly boundary of the Westerly 123.7 feet of the Northerly ½ of Block 1, of said GARY-TOWN; thence Northerly along said Easterly boundary and its Northerly projection to and along the centerline of 28th Street, to its intersection with the centerline of 13th Avenue; thence Westerly along said centerline of 13th Avenue to its intersection with the Easterly boundary of the existing local Ybor City Historic District, as established per City of Tampa Ordinance 9324-A; thence Southerly along said Easterly boundary of the local Historic District, to the Southeasterly corner thereof; thence meandering Westerly, Southerly, Northerly and Easterly along the Southerly boundary of said existing Historic District, to its intersection with the Northerly projection of the Westerly boundary of Lot 10, Block 38 of LESLEY'S SUBDIVISION, a subdivision of record as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 8 of the public records of Hillsborough County, Florida; thence Southerly along said projection and Westerly boundary of Lot 10 and its Southerly projection thereof to its intersection with the centerline of 3rd Avenue; thence Easterly along said centerline to its intersection with the centerline of 15th Street, said intersection being the Point of Beginning.

(c)

Official schedule of permitted and permissible special uses within the Original Ybor City Historic District. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, regulations governing the use of land, water and structures within the Ybor City Historic District shall be as shown in Table 8-1, Schedule of Permitted Uses and Permissible Special Uses within the Original Ybor City Historic District.

Use of land or structures that are not expressly listed in this schedule as permitted principal uses, permitted accessory uses or permissible special uses are prohibited uses and shall not be established in the district.

Uses listed as permissible special uses may be established in the district only after approval of an application for a special use permit in accordance with the procedures and requirements in Article II, Division 5.

(d)

Official schedule of area, height, bulk and placement regulations. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Code, regulations governing the minimum lot size, minimum lot width, required setbacks, maximum height and density shall be as shown in Table 8-2 , Schedule of Dimensional Regulations.

(e)

Lot of record established. Any lot of record, as defined by this code, existing as of January 1, 2004 and located within the boundaries of the Ybor City Historic District, shall be deemed to be conforming and may be used for permitted principal and accessory uses and special uses in the district in which located. Such lots may be used, provided that all other provisions of this chapter, except the requirements for minimum lot size and minimum lot width, are met.

TABLE 8-1

SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED, ACCESSORY, AND SPECIAL USES BY DISTRICT*⁷