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PassedFinal tally · 5–0·Dec 10, 2025 · Regular·Item 16.03

Adopt Ordinance 25-O-24 – Land Development Code Residential Uses in Commercial Zoning Districts

Zoning & Land UseHousing
Plain-language summary

The Commission unanimously adopted changes to the Land Development Code allowing more residential uses within neighborhood commercial, general commercial, and commercial parkway zoning districts. This zoning change encourages mixed-use development by permitting people to live in areas zoned for commercial activity. It can help increase housing supply and create more walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods.

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How each commissioner voted

5 of 5 present
JE
John E. DaileyMayor
Voted Yes
CR
Curtis RichardsonSeat 4
Voted Yes
Moved by
JM
Jeremy MatlowSeat 3
Voted Yes
JP
Jack PorterSeat 1
Voted Yes
DW
Dianne Williams-CoxSeat 5
Voted Yes
Seconded by

The Motion

As stated on the record

“adopt Ordinance No. 25-O-24 amending Chapter 10 of the Tallahassee Land Development Code regarding permissible residential uses within the neighborhood commercial, general commercial, and commercial parkway districts. (Option 1 as recommended by Growth Management)”

Moved by
Seconded by
Official agenda title

Item 16.03 – Second and final public hearing on Ordinance No. 25-O-24, Amending Chapter 10 of the Land Development Code regarding permissible residential uses within the Neighborhood Commercial, General Commercial, and Commercial Parkway Zoning Districts

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