PassedFinal tally · 5–0·Feb 24, 2021 · Regular·Item 15.02
Adopt Ordinance No. 21-O-04AA: Amend Dwelling Unit Definition to Include Hotel/Motel Conversions to Studio Residences
Plain-language summary
The Commission unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 21-O-04AA which updates the Land Development Code's definition of 'Dwelling Unit' to include the conversion of hotel/motel rooms into one-bedroom studio residences. This change facilitates adaptive reuse of hospitality properties into residential housing. The item passed 5-0.
✓ Reviewed by editor · Generated from source document, May 2026
How each commissioner voted
5 present
The Motion
As stated on the record
“”
Official agenda title
Voted 5-0 to adopt Ordinance No. 21-O-04AA, amending Chapter 1, Section 1-2 of the Tallahassee Land Development Code, amending the definition of Dwelling Unit to include conversion of hotel/motels to one-bedroom studio residences.
📄BoardDocs · Feb 24, 2021 packet · page ↗Other Items from this Meeting
Full meeting record →Item 10.01
Acceptance of Bulletproof Vest Funds, Task Force, and Donated Items - With Rook Vehicle Policy Caveat (Passed)
Passed
Item 11.01
Appoint Sabrina Thurman-Newby to Municipal Code Enforcement Board (term to expire May 2023)
Passed
Item 11.02
Appoint Charles Scott Bell and Reappoint Aurelia Alexander to Special Events Advisory Committee
Passed