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What staff said: Greg Pauley, community development director, reviewed the benefits of ADUs (multigenerational housing, on‑site caregiver housing, rental income potential) and noted the city’s comprehensive plan includes ADUs in certain future land‑use categories. Pauley then deferred to the city attorney for an update on pending state legislation.

State legislation and local implications: City attorney staff summarized House Bill 943 (filed recently) as requiring local governments to allow ADUs in areas zoned for single‑family use and prohibiting local restrictions that impose rental‑term limits or parking or design requirements that do not apply to other housing in the same district. The bill would also require local reporting on ADU applications and could prevent cities from imposing new rental‑term or affordability restrictions specific to ADUs.

Council direction and priorities
- Owner‑occupancy: Council members indicated support for an ordinance that would require the primary residence on the parcel to be owner‑occupied (either the main unit or the ADU) as a way to limit speculative short‑term rental conversions.
- Size and siting: Staff noted a prior draft limit (from last year) that limited an ADU to 33% of the main dwelling or 800 square feet, whichever is less. Council asked staff to include objective dimensional limits, parking guidance tied to existing district standards, and sensible conversion rules (including garage conversions and detached ADUs).
- Timing and process: Because the bill is recently filed and could advance, council asked staff to prepare a proposed ordinance and seek Planning Commission review as soon as possible (quarterly planning commission schedule was discussed) so a local ordinance could be on record prior to a state decision.

Next steps: Staff will draft an ADU ordinance that (a) includes an owner‑occupancy requirement and (b) sets objective size, setback and parking parameters consistent with other single family standards; staff will target Planning Commission and council workshops for review in the coming months.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Temple Terrace Land Development code Workshop 2-27-25","oneSentenceSummary","After staff flagged recently filed state legislation affecting accessory dwelling units, Temple Terrace council prioritized drafting a local ADU ordinance — including an owner‑occupancy requirement — and asked staff to seek Planning Commission scheduling so a municipal rule could exist ahead of possible state preemption.","taxTitle","City of Temple Terrace, Hillsborough County, Florida","taxId",70992,"location","Florida","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6293865,"Council signals support for allowing microbreweries and taprooms in commercial and select industrial zones",624,5190000,5814000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2522536-dc61e5a6e8772bad2be1130784c38fc7&start=5190&end=5814","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2522536-dc61e5a6e8772bad2be1130784c38fc7/thumbnail_5190000.jpg","/articles/6293865/Florida/Council-signals-support-for-allowing-microbreweries-and-taprooms-in-commercial-and-select-industrial-zones","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6293865-9e3fb97918fb5ad2ef0bcfeb67103d4e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149001&Signature=FfQWjYHKhN5Gm0aaS2Li23OMqWstpLvsY9JSRwfgVFs5UYb378FPgIG-VhvMK5kNNz4YnS-vXrfyGAAyI18kHOLeDgg~hx24UvshXXaxnwayOLyhvnN2cfm1cNM~BtDPpdcwc39RtiC44vJEq0ZBgJyBgOyFZblEPfD4zBE6H0mRv7ijKyGQ5ZtEuM5S9MnzzKr7CLLDg9WJjPRABspAcXOPnFYb6CP~JWmNkARm4jQUptlTXyt~v0YaLGkXChKn45gtCt~o-CUFPRIRkM7aHaOFizBahE6K1SQsRQYswhDae0hcWzaZekOiy0MJGwvIxv0KvqWtdgvgJG8pSv~cQQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council members indicated Feb. 27 that the city should update its land use rules to allow microbreweries, brewpubs and small distilleries in suitable commercial or light‑industrial zones.

Why it matters: Staff said the current local code and future‑land‑use designations had effectively prevented many small beverage producers from locating in Temple Terrace; one speaker described a Hillsborough County operator who delayed opening because county land‑use limited on‑site sales and bottling. Council said the city’s rules should not block businesses that are now common in peer cities.

Key points from the discussion
- Allowable locations: Staff and council favored permitting microbreweries where a restaurant would be allowed (downtown/commercial) and in certain industrial parks where a taproom could fit alongside manufacturing and warehousing uses.
- Food component: Council members preferred not to mandate a full restaurant on site. Members supported allowing food trucks or a small kitchen as options so operators aren't required to become full‑service restaurants to qualify.
- Production limits and bottling: Staff noted state beverage production caps and that allowing wholesale bottling/canning can shift an operation from a local taproom model toward larger industrial production. Council asked staff to consider limiting large‑scale bottling where appropriate or to zone for it in industrial districts.
- Public safety and odor: The fire department and staff cautioned about storage of alcohol, fermentation vats and any industrial byproducts; one council member also noted fermentation odors and byproduct concerns as factors in siting decisions.

Next steps: Staff will prepare specific code language and zoning recommendations that permit on‑site production and consumption (with food trucks or kitchens), and identify where larger bottling operations should be prohibited or reserved for industrial areas. Staff cited Hillsborough County’s recently adopted ordinance as a model for permissive, clear standards.","City of Temple Terrace council members told staff Feb. 27 they are open to revising the land development code to allow microbreweries and similar small‑scale beverage producers in appropriate commercial and some industrial locations, and to permit on‑site consumption with food trucks or a kitchen but not require an on‑site full restaurant.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6293869,"Council asks staff to draft clearer rules on commercial vehicles, favors Hillsborough County definition; allows extra wall sign per road frontage",846,3402000,4248000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2522536-dc61e5a6e8772bad2be1130784c38fc7&start=3402&end=4248","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2522536-dc61e5a6e8772bad2be1130784c38fc7/thumbnail_3402000.jpg","/articles/6293869/Florida/Council-asks-staff-to-draft-clearer-rules-on-commercial-vehicles-favors-Hillsborough-County-definition-allows-extra-wall-sign-per-road-frontage","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6293869-f90caa69d0b26965a5b960416265295a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149001&Signature=XRz7os6JYQZJNhefwJq-gVF2Hz2dHxDsjElkqK4n2mfixS~NKqdm31HEXF6msAf9JZ56l117oqRgjVdqtiw0kLaxrB6wK2hE2WWma6QjEEnCEog~ZTzKBcq1NVS5eepP6vz5rYT7jQF1NMIRuFd7aMKRaBDSMoXczDBPfPnw5tpCpnSsKNHMLsOM5wHM-sitB7MxjZRJFt-p7TEukboc8Mj6e2Xpa1c0CptJJpZxoe53ITX8wB-1UlJjWyqrZ~ohuE33xMsO0148punZtw7wZMhFZ635o1LBnYaHxGj~Q03o-nRYv~qZqv0kkd1L7~NwzapZRH1XUh1EAGUkKiIcOQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council members on Feb. 27 told staff to seek an enforceable, objective definition of commercial vehicles for overnight parking in residential zones and to simplify sign rules for corner businesses.

What the council heard: Community Development staff presented competing approaches used locally—gross vehicle weight (federal class ratings), manufacturer series (1500/2500/3500) and physical equipment such as toolbox beds or wrapped advertising. Staff noted enforcement difficulty when vehicles are altered, and Code Compliance recommended using registration or insurance cards as a practical enforcement tool.

Council guidance and staff direction
- Definition preference: Several council members and staff said Hillsborough County’s definition (which focuses on vehicles used for commercial purposes and clarifies that many smaller pickups are domestic vehicles) provides a practical model. Ernest Mueller, legal department, and staff agreed the city should align its definitions to improve clarity.
- Reasonable allowance: Council discussion favored allowing one light‑duty commercial vehicle per household (for take‑home on‑call employees) while prohibiting larger, clearly commercial vehicles (class 4 or above) from overnight residential parking; wrapped advertising on a single vehicle was generally tolerated.
- Enforcement practicality: Code Compliance suggested verifying vehicle use through registration or insurance documentation, and council asked staff to craft an ordinance that police and code officers can enforce without intrusive measures.
- Signs: On signage, staff proposed allowing 1 wall sign per road frontage for businesses occupying lots with multiple frontages; council supported adding a minor code amendment so qualifying corner businesses may have a sign for each street frontage (subject to existing façade coverage limits, generally 20% of a tenant facade, staff said).

Context and tradeoffs
- Equity and jobs: Council members emphasized the need to avoid rules that unintentionally restrict workers who must take employer vehicles home for on‑call service. A council member proposed limiting the number of on‑site commercial vehicles per property to prevent an industrial appearance in residential areas.
- Enforcement burden: Staff noted a balance between clear, measurable rules (weight classes, vehicle registration) and the practical burden of measuring or policing modified vehicles.

Next steps: Staff will draft ordinance language using Hillsborough County’s definition as a starting point, propose objective enforcement steps (inspection options such as registration/insurance checks), and prepare a sign‑code amendment to allow one qualifying wall sign per road frontage with façade coverage limits. The drafts will return to council for workshop review.","Temple Terrace council directed staff Feb. 27 to propose a clearer, enforceable commercial‑vehicle rule (leaning on the Hillsborough County definition) and to allow one qualifying wall sign per qualifying road frontage for corner businesses.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6293873,"Temple Terrace council backs streamlining shed permits, asks staff to align rules with Hillsborough County",1053,597000,1650000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2522536-dc61e5a6e8772bad2be1130784c38fc7&start=597&end=1650","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2522536-dc61e5a6e8772bad2be1130784c38fc7/thumbnail_597000.jpg","/articles/6293873/Florida/Temple-Terrace-council-backs-streamlining-shed-permits-asks-staff-to-align-rules-with-Hillsborough-County","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6293873-ca8e524a6d71041271b12662742b2e08/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149001&Signature=oRzlJxAB7QAD5SO9NwhFDdkcpkQ2XbslBU4hPoChvELIw5HuaskmD22b9Eeb3-4xsPmCV0dmnI883JYyOav5FWuJx2JGD6Y2SU2Upjpn1EMRB2Fh1~9ummxGfSrCI4sZHGave~0vMlwwq0~i-tGdznyW9oBmTmM8ZOacjXb7ibQl75oKg9jmhglEmlIFANsoAQUazftYt6F-8o~5KqbOT9UT5R73vguXMXVrZkL46D3NhFIM~7fvC7tGNADCRL-0h58cWWIbZZxINUyGjhdpmKtnK3SHKmew8yIe441zdzNFMWXUmVpK2qijpTiSWmXJdJ44Au~t5dvUYqEhYhk~0Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Temple Terrace council members agreed Feb. 27 to streamline rules for small yard sheds and to clarify where accessory structures such as sheds, pools and pool enclosures can be placed on residential lots.

The change of emphasis came during a Community Development presentation led by Greg Pauley, community development director, who asked council for guidance on which sections of the land development code to prioritize. “My goal this morning is hopefully spark some, creative and, in some cases, innovative conversation with regards to our current land development code,” Pauley said.

Why it matters: Residents and contractors frequently report confusion about when a shed requires a building permit. Staff and council said simplifying the rule will reduce permit-related complaints, lower enforcement time and make doing business easier for owners and local contractors.

What council discussed and directed
- Permit threshold: Council members said they favor matching Hillsborough County’s more streamlined approach for small sheds. Several council members and the city manager said they prefer a simple size threshold rather than different rules for preassembled versus site‑built units. Councilmember Chambers described the problem: homeowners buy kit sheds, assemble them, then learn a permit is required.
- Legal department view: Ernest Mueller of the city’s legal department advised that permits help ensure setback and attachment requirements are met, saying the city “should have permits for all sheds” so owners understand required placement and anchoring for wind safety.
- Public guidance: Council asked staff to produce a clear “cheat‑sheet” or quick‑reference web page and handouts so residents and contractors know setback and anchoring requirements before buying or assembling sheds.
- Side‑yard accessory structures: Council directed staff to research allowing certain accessory uses (sheds, pools, screened enclosures) in side yards under defined conditions instead of requiring a variance to the Board of Adjustment. Staff explained existing dimensional rules would still apply, including a 5‑foot minimum from property lines to accessory structures and a 3‑foot minimum between a principal structure and a detached accessory structure.

Supporting details and constraints
- Current practice and comparators: Staff noted Hillsborough County does not require permits for sheds 150 square feet or smaller, while City of Tampa’s threshold cited in the discussion was 120 square feet. Council repeatedly cited the desire for consistency with neighboring jurisdictions to reduce confusion among contractors who work across jurisdictions.
- Access and safety: Council emphasized that any side‑yard allowance must preserve clear access for emergency responders and maintenance; staff confirmed existing clear‑path requirements would remain in place.

What’s next: Staff will draft code amendments and public guidance reflecting the council’s direction to align small‑shed permit thresholds with Hillsborough County’s approach, produce quick‑reference materials for the public, and research objective criteria to allow administrative approval for side‑yard accessory structures in constrained lots. The council asked that the resulting draft come back in a future workshop for further review.","At a Feb. 27 work session, City of Temple Terrace council members signaled consensus to simplify permit rules for small sheds and clarify placement rules for accessory structures and side‑yard pools, directing staff to draft public guidance and consider administrative approvals in constrained lots.","actionData","errors"]

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