North Greenwood Community Overlay and PRD Land Use Amendments
Summary
The overlay to enable 'missing middle' housing — duplexes, triplexes, quads — in North Greenwood has cleared state review of its land-use amendments and returns to City Council in October. Community meetings run September through December, with public hearings targeted for early 2027.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Redevelopment trust fund resources would support resident assistance programs, though specifics remain undecided.
North Greenwood residents and developers of small-scale multifamily housing benefit from new density and design flexibility.
Speakers warned long-time homeowners and renters could be displaced without enforceable protections in place.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council — October 14, 2026
The council adopted two ordinances setting up a new redevelopment overlay for North Greenwood. Residents urged written anti-displacement protections, tax and insurance assistance, and clearer community outreach before zoning changes follow.
North Greenwood new overlay plan set to revitalize the area, community discussions underway
North Greenwood new overlay plan set to revitalize the area, community discussions underway Tampa Bay 28
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee — September 8, 2026
The overlay to enable 'missing middle' housing — duplexes, triplexes, quads — in North Greenwood has cleared state review of its land-use amendments and returns to City Council in October. Community meetings run September through December, with public hearings targeted for early 2027.
North Greenwood Citizens Advisory Committee — July 7, 2026
Staff proposed a zoning and land use overlay covering about 75 percent of the CRA area to encourage housing diversity, such as duplexes, townhomes, and accessory dwelling units. While supporters say it gives property owners flexibility, some residents raised concerns about potential displacement and tax impacts.
Community Development Board — February 19, 2026
The board recommended approval of sweeping land use changes and a new overlay district to spur redevelopment and investment in North Greenwood.
Related development
North Greenwood Planned Redevelopment District Overlay
Aims to spur development and standardize land use rules in the CRA.
CPA2025-10001 — PRD Overlay Comprehensive Plan Amendments (Ordinance 9860-26)
The map change sets the stage for future zoning in North Greenwood; residents pressed for anti-displacement guarantees and better outreach before the next phases.
North Greenwood PRD Overlay Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Aims to encourage structured redevelopment and investment in the North Greenwood neighborhood.
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