Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in St. Petersburg public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in zoning
SunRunner Corridor Development Intensity
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.
Meinke House historic landmark designation
The 1937 Meinke House in the Driftwood neighborhood — home of Florida poet laureate Peter Meinke — becomes a local historic landmark at the owners' request, adding a design review layer for future exterior work.
Arts Funding Development Bonus
A new FAR bonus lets developers add square footage by funding an arts grant program — a sustainable revenue stream the arts community has chased for years.
Williams Park Bandshell Historic Designation
Driscoll wants the nearly-renovated bandshell — one of few eligible but undesignated city-owned properties — formally studied for city-initiated historic designation before her term ends this year.
Data center land use regulation
Givens got a referral to check whether city rules can handle data centers as a new land use before one shows up. Pinellas County is considering its own pause.
Neighborhood Resident Only Parking Program
The Chamber of Commerce's CEO warned council that a pending resident-only parking permit proposal has panicked dozens of downtown restaurants and businesses who fear losing customer parking.
Legacy of Robin Reed and historic preservation
The city said farewell to Robin Reed, a driving force behind the Mirror Lake historic district, Sunken Gardens Forever Foundation, and Preserve the Burg. Council members committed to continuing her preservation legacy, including historic designation of the Williams Park band shell.