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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Zoning Change for SW 13th Street and SW Williston Road
Record date · February 24, 2022
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What This Bill Does
The City of Gainesville is proposing to rezone three properties at the intersection of SW 13th Street and SW Williston Road. The change would transition the land from Alachua County business and medical zoning to a city urban zone that allows for higher-density residential development.
This rezoning would increase the allowable residential density at this intersection to 50 units per acre, or up to 60 units per acre if development bonuses are met.
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 SW 13th St and SW Williston Rd
The zoning classification and development potential of their land would change under the city's U7 designation.
City of Gainesville residents
The change alters the density and potential land use patterns in the specified area of the city.
Key Facts
- The petition (PB-22-00017 ZON) seeks to rezone three specific properties.
- The current zoning is Alachua County Highway Oriented Business (HB) and Hospital/Medical (HM).
- The proposed zoning is City of Gainesville Urban Transect Zone U7.
- The U7 zone allows for a base density of 50 dwelling units per acre.
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- The U7 zone allows for a maximum density of 60 dwelling units per acre if development bonuses are applied.
- The petition was introduced on February 18, 2022.
- The file number for this petition is 210947.
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Transition from County to City Zoning
The petition reflects a shift in jurisdiction and land-use policy for these specific properties from Alachua County standards to City of Gainesville urban standards.
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