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Proposed Zoning Changes for Multi-Family Housing (Withdrawn)

Original title: ORD-MC Amend Secs 656.305 (Low Density Residential Category) & 656.306 (Medium Density Residential Category), Subpt B (Residential Use Categories & Zoning Districts), Pt 3 (Schedule of District Regulations), Ch 656 (Zoning Code), Ord Code, to Provide for Duplexes, Tri-plexes & Quad-plexes as Permitted Uses in Certain Districts & Dev Areas; & Amend Secs 656.604 (Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces) & 656.607 (Design Standards for Off-Street, On-Street Parking & Loading Facilities), Subpt A (Off-Street Parking, On-Street Parking & Loading for Motor Vehicles), Pt 6 (Off-Street Parking, On-Street Parking & Loading Regulations), Ch 656 (Zoning Code), Ord Code, to Provide Parking Standards for Duplexes, Tri-plexes & Quad-plexes; Waiving the Requirement of Sec 656.129 (Advisory Recommendation on Amendment to Zoning Code or Rezoning of Land), Subpt C (Procedures for Rezoning & Amendments to the Zoning Code), Pt 1 (General Provisions), Ch 656 (Zoning Code), Ord Code, That the PC Review & Prov an Advisory Recommendation to the City Council re This Legislation; Prov for Codification Instructions (Reingold) (Introduced by CM Diamond) (GAB CPAC Deny) (SE CPAC Deny) (PD Amd/Apv) 11/12/24 CO Introduced: R, LUZ 11/18/24 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/19/24 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/26/24 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer 12/10/24 CO PH Amend (FL)/Rerefer 17-2 (Carlucci, Pittman) 1/14/25 CO PH Cont'd 4/8/25 4/1/25 LUZ PH Cont'd 4/15/25 4/1/25 LUZ Withdraw 7-0 4/8/25 CO PH Withdraw 18-0 LUZ PH - 1/7/25, 4/1/25 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 12/10/24 & 1/14/25, 4/8/25

Record date · April 8, 2025

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What This Bill Does

This ordinance proposed allowing duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes in certain low and medium-density residential zones and establishing new parking requirements for these housing types. The legislation was formally withdrawn by the City Council on April 8, 2025, and will not move forward.

Why it matters

The proposal would have changed the types of housing permitted in specific residential areas and set new parking standards, but it has been cancelled and will not take effect.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Property Owners in Low/Medium Density Zones

The proposed ordinance would have changed the permitted housing density and parking requirements for their properties.

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City Council

The Council was responsible for reviewing, debating, and ultimately voting to withdraw the legislation.

Key Facts

  • The ordinance was officially withdrawn by the City Council on April 8, 2025, with an 18-0 vote.
  • The legislation proposed allowing duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes as permitted uses in specific low and medium-density residential districts.
  • The proposal included new off-street parking standards specifically for duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes.
  • The ordinance sought to waive the standard requirement for an advisory recommendation from the Planning Commission regarding zoning code amendments.
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  • The Land Use and Zoning (LUZ) committee voted 7-0 to withdraw the legislation on April 1, 2025.
  • The legislation was introduced on November 12, 2024, by Council Member Diamond.
  • The proposal received 'Deny' recommendations from the GAB CPAC and SE CPAC, and an 'Amend/Approve' recommendation from the PD.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this zoning change currently in effect?
No. The ordinance was withdrawn by the City Council on April 8, 2025, and will not be implemented.
What would this ordinance have changed?
It would have allowed for more multi-family housing units (duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes) in certain residential zones and established new parking requirements for those properties.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Withdrawn.

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Full breakdown

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Discoveries

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Legislative Withdrawal

The ordinance faced significant resistance from local planning advisory committees (GAB CPAC and SE CPAC) before being withdrawn by the LUZ committee and the full City Council.

Connected Entities

City Council, CM Diamond
OrganizationCity Council“The legislative body that considered and ultimately withdrew the ordinance.”Map →
PersonCM Diamond“City Council Member who introduced the legislation.”Map →

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