SunRunner Corridor Development Intensity
Summary
Council Member Gerdes wants the city to study a Trail-Oriented Development Overlay for the trail segment between 23rd and 34th Streets — a zoning tool that could shape growth and investment around the trail. The idea heads to the Housing, Land Use and Transportation Committee, where Gabbard and Floyd say they've already been talking with stakeholders.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
No cost yet — this is just a referral for study; any overlay could later influence property values and development along the trail.
Property owners, trail users and developers along the 23rd–34th Street segment could gain from new development rules tailored to the corridor.
None identified yet — the proposal is only at the discussion-referral stage.
Mentions & discussions (7)
City Council - Oct 15, 2026
New development can now be built at higher intensity within a half-mile (instead of a quarter-mile) of SunRunner urban stations, opening more Grand Central District land to housing.
City Council - Oct 1, 2026
The city wants to double the zone around SunRunner urban stations where taller, denser building intensity is allowed — from a quarter mile to a half mile. It passed first reading; the public hearing is October 15.
City Council - Jul 16, 2026
Council Member Gerdes wants the city to study a Trail-Oriented Development Overlay for the trail segment between 23rd and 34th Streets — a zoning tool that could shape growth and investment around the trail. The idea heads to the Housing, Land Use and Transportation Committee, where Gabbard and Floyd say they've already been talking with stakeholders.
City Council - May 14, 2026
New rules allow taller, denser, parking-free development near SunRunner bus stations. Neighbors worry about parking spillover; advocates say it's the cheapest housing and ridership tool the city has.
City Council - Apr 16, 2026
The council gave first approval to new development rules along the SunRunner bus corridor — allowing greater density near stations, cutting parking requirements to zero near stations, and protecting older buildings from floor-area limits. Final vote comes May 14 after 25 residents weighed in, mostly in favor.
City Council - Apr 2, 2026
New ordinance creates overlay districts around BRT stations, including the SunRunner line, with new rules for development, design, and parking. This will shape how dense and what kind of development happens near rapid transit stops.
City Council - Mar 5, 2026
The city's planning commission wants the council to oppose or seek changes to state bills affecting transit-oriented development; the council took no action after the briefing.
Related development
SunRunner BRT Overlay Intensity Amendment (LDR 2026-03)
Allows higher-intensity, transit-supportive development across a broader band around SunRunner stations.
Transit Oriented Development Overlay — SunRunner BRT (Ordinance 633-H)
Development along the SunRunner corridor can be denser with less parking, potentially bringing more housing and businesses near transit stops.
Trail-Oriented Development Overlay
If adopted later, the overlay could shape building patterns and amenities along St. Pete's trail corridors.
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