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Oldsmar moves RV and boat parking in multifamily projects to optional amenity; ordinance passes first reading
Summary
On first reading the Oldsmar City Council voted unanimously to amend the land development code to remove a mandatory RV/boat parking requirement in multifamily zoning and instead allow developers to provide such parking as an optional amenity subject to site plan review.
The Oldsmar City Council voted 5-0 Tuesday on first reading to amend the city’s land development code to remove a mandatory recreational vehicle and watercraft parking requirement for multifamily developments and treat such parking as an optional amenity evaluated during site plan review.
Tatiana Childress, Oldsmar’s planning and redevelopment director, explained the text amendment (case CA25-04) would eliminate the existing code language that requires one RV or watercraft parking space per 10 residential units — each space defined as a minimum of 360 square feet — and instead allow developers to provide RV/boat parking at their discretion subject to section 14.11.7 site-plan review. Childress said the current mandatory standard dates to 1991 and conflicts with later supplemental regulations adopted in 1992 that use permissive language.
“The strict and mandatory requirements for the RV and watercraft parking in section 7.8.0.2.1 conflicts with section 14.11.0.7, which allows such parking as an optional amenity,” Childress said, and staff recommended the city adopt the amendment to provide design flexibility and free up site area for dwelling units, open space, or other residential amenities.
One public speaker, Barrett H. Doe, identified himself as a student at St. Petersburg College and said he supports the amendment because it creates opportunities for more green space, better on-site stormwater capacity, and regional consistency in land use practice.
After public comment, the council voted by roll call: Vice Mayor Steve Graber — yes; Council Member Tadazewski — yes; Council Member Knapp — yes; Council Member Spauger — yes; Mayor Matthew Gannon — yes. The ordinance passed on first reading 5-0.
Why it matters: Removing a prescriptive parking standard can reduce the land area dedicated to large surface parking for RVs and boats in multifamily developments, potentially allowing more units, amenity space or stormwater features on site. The amendment applies citywide to the RM-15 multifamily district and may affect designs for new residential projects in Oldsmar.
Next steps: This was a first reading; the ordinance will return for a second reading and adoption at a future council meeting. Staff submitted a report into the record and will follow the city’s standard adoption timeline.
Sources: Presentation and staff report by Tatiana Childress; public comment from Barrett H. Doe; roll-call vote recorded in council meeting transcript.
