Tampa council approves multiple zoning amendments, alcohol permits and an event zone; parking rule expanded to Yellow Brick Road area (first reading)

Tampa City Council on Feb. 27 approved several zoning changes, alcohol special-use permits and other items on second reading and advanced additional measures on first reading, including an event zone for the NCAA Women’s Final Four and a residential-parking adjustment adding the Yellow Brick Road area.

Why it matters: The votes change permitted land uses at multiple addresses, clear the way for planned developments and allow new, regulated alcohol-service venues; the approvals also set the permitting and regulatory framework for a high-profile April event and extended a residential-parking rule into a new neighborhood.

What the council approved (votes at a glance): - BAC24-16 (vacation of portion of Mulberry Drive right-of-way): ordinance adopted; motion carried with Councilmember Erin Hertack voting no. Staff presentation: Ross Sammons. (Introduced s:8875.54; final vote recorded s:8993.705.) - Local historic landmark designation for the Dobie House, 1405 W. Azeal Street: ordinance adopted unanimously. (Staff: Elaine Lund; introduced s:9006.881; vote s:9067.27.) - Plan amendment / rezoning (TACPA24-12) for 801 E. 20th Ave: comprehensive-plan amendment adopted unanimously. (Staff: Jennifer Malone; introduced s:9095.32; vote s:9163.05.) - REZ2512 (rezoning near 702 W. Columbus Drive / 2502–2504 North Blvd): plan development zoning…