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Rezoning Approval for 538 NW 8 Avenue and 537 NW 7 Terrace

Original title: Second Reading - Quasi-Judicial Ordinance Approving a Rezoning from Residential Multifamily Mid-Rise/Medium-High Density (RMM-25) District to Northwest Regional Activity Center-Mixed-Use West (NWRAC-MUw) District - Case No. UDP-Z26002 - 538 NW 8 Avenue and 537 NW 7 Terrace - (Commission District 3) Anyone wishing to speak must be sworn in. The Commission will announce any site visits, communications or expert opinions received and make them part of the record.

July 2, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This rezoning changes the legal land-use designation for these specific properties, which dictates the types of buildings and businesses that can be constructed at these locations in Commission District 3.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owners of 538 NW 8 Avenue and 537 NW 7 Terrace

The permitted land uses for their properties have been changed by the city.

Residents of Commission District 3

The development potential of these specific sites within their district has been altered.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 2, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The City Commission has passed an ordinance to rezone two specific properties from a residential multifamily district to a mixed-use regional activity center district. This change allows for different types of development on the sites located at 538 NW 8 Avenue and 537 NW 7 Terrace.

Key Facts

  • The ordinance was passed on second reading.
  • The properties at 538 NW 8 Avenue and 537 NW 7 Terrace were rezoned.
  • The zoning designation changed from Residential Multifamily Mid-Rise/Medium-High Density (RMM-25) to Northwest Regional Activity Center-Mixed-Use West (NWRAC-MUw).
  • The case is identified as UDP-Z26002.
  • The properties are located within Commission District 3.
  • The ordinance requires that any person wishing to speak on the matter must be sworn in.
  • The Commission is required to enter any site visits, communications, or expert opinions into the official record.

Why It Matters

This rezoning changes the legal land-use designation for these specific properties, which dictates the types of buildings and businesses that can be constructed at these locations in Commission District 3.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the new zoning designation allow?
The property has been moved to the Northwest Regional Activity Center-Mixed-Use West () district, which allows for a mix of uses rather than strictly residential multifamily development.
Can I speak about this at a meeting?
Yes, but the ordinance specifies that anyone wishing to speak must be sworn in before providing testimony.

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Zoning Transition

The city is transitioning specific residential parcels into a mixed-use regional activity center, indicating a shift toward higher-intensity, multi-use development in this area.

Connected Entities

location537 NW 7 TerraceProperty subject to rezoningMap →
organizationDevelopment ServicesDepartment responsible for the ordinanceMap →
location538 NW 8 AvenueProperty subject to rezoningMap →
locationCommission District 3The district where the properties are locatedMap →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

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  • Controversy10
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