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Read. Follow. Verify.Land Use Change for Property at W University Avenue and SW 12th Street
Record date · September 2, 2021
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What This Bill Does
This ordinance amends the City of Gainesville's to apply a designation to a 0.945-acre property located at the southwest corner of W University Avenue and SW 12th Street.
This change alters the legal development regulations for this specific 0.945-acre site, which will dictate what types of buildings or uses are permitted on the property moving forward.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Property owners at W University Ave and SW 12th St
The development potential and regulatory requirements for their land are being modified by the PUD overlay.
City of Gainesville residents
The character and permitted uses of the property at this intersection will change, potentially impacting local traffic and neighborhood density.
Key Facts
- The ordinance amends the Future Land Use Map of the City of Gainesville Comprehensive Plan.
- The property affected consists of approximately 0.945 acres.
- The property is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of W University Avenue and SW 12th Street.
- The land use category being applied is the Planned Use District (PUD) overlay.
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- The ordinance includes specific land development regulations for the site.
- The City Manager is provided with administrative directions regarding the implementation of this change.
- The ordinance includes standard legal clauses for severability and repealing conflicting ordinances.
- The ordinance establishes an effective date for the land use change.
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PUD Utilization
The use of a PUD overlay suggests a move toward site-specific development flexibility rather than standard zoning for this high-traffic intersection.
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