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City Council approves several rezoning ordinances for first reading; two items withdrawn
Summary
Council approved six rezoning ordinances for first reading and removed two misnoticed items from the agenda. All first-reading rezoning measures were approved unanimously and are scheduled for second reading on Oct. 9, 2025 at 10 a.m.
The Tampa City Council voted on a batch of rezoning ordinances and procedural withdrawals during tonight's meeting. Several first-reading rezoning ordinances were approved unanimously, and two misnoticed items were withdrawn from the agenda.
Key outcomes
- REZ25-10 (4202 North Seminole Avenue): Approved on first reading to rezone the property from Seminole Heights residential single-family (SHRS) to Seminole Heights planned development residential single-family detached (SH-PD) with a revision sheet noted; second hearing scheduled for Oct. 9, 2025, at 10 a.m. (Mover: Councilman Carlson; second: Councilman Maniscalco.)
- REZ25-57 (5101 North 30th Street & 3404 East Wilder Avenue): Approved on first reading to rezone from RS-50 (residential single-family) to CN (commercial neighborhood); second hearing Oct. 9, 2025, 10 a.m. (Mover: Councilwoman Hertek; second: Councilman Maniscalco.)
- REZ25-59 (multiple parcels on South Sterling and South Himes avenues): Approved on first reading to rezone from one plan development (PD) to another PD to allow single-family detached uses; second hearing Oct. 9, 2025, 10 a.m. (Mover: Councilman Escalco; second: Councilman Miranda.)
- REZ25-70 (703 East Florabasca Avenue): Approved on first reading to rezone from RM-24 (multifamily) to CN (commercial neighborhood); second hearing Oct. 9, 2025, 10 a.m. (Mover: Councilman Miranda; second: Councilwoman Hertek.)
- REZ25-74 (1318 West Arch Street): Approved on first reading to rezone from RS-52 planned development to PD (residential single-family semi-detached); second hearing Oct. 9, 2025, 10 a.m. (Mover: Councilman Carlson; second: not specified in transcript.)
- REZ25-78 (801 East 20th Avenue): Approved on first reading to rezone from PD to CG (commercial general); second hearing Oct. 9, 2025, 10 a.m. (Mover: Councilwoman Hertek; second: Councilwoman Oskow.)
Withdrawn items
- REZ25-16: Withdrawn from the agenda as a misnotice (mover: Councilwoman Hertek; second: Councilman Rand).
- REZ25-95: Withdrawn from the agenda as a misnotice (motion recorded and approved by voice vote).
What council said
Development coordination staff and planning commission staff presented each rezoning and found the requests consistent with applicable land development regulations and the comprehensive plan in the cases noted by staff. Applicants or their representatives appeared for several items and indicated they would work with staff to correct minor revision sheet issues before second reading where required.
Next steps
Each ordinance returns for second reading and potential final adoption on Oct. 9, 2025, at 10 a.m. in City Council Chambers, Third Floor, 315 East Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa. No parcel-level final permits were granted tonight; applicants must complete required corrections between first and second reading where staff identified them.
