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TT/SPR 26-04 — Parking expansion and 890 square feet of accessory storage (restaurant-related)
Site plan review (SPR 26-04) proposes expansion of parking facilities into residential areas on a 0.43-acre property, requiring removal of existing residential units and requesting waivers from Land Development Code setback requirements. Planning Commission staff found the proposal inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan due to inadequate buffering between the expanded non-residential parking use and the adjacent residential neighborhood.
5414 Rainbow Drive - Site Plan — Restaurant with expanded parking lot; demolition of two single-family residential structures; partial reconstruction of restaurant building; new accessory storage structure
Request for Final Site Plan approval for parking lot expansion at an existing restaurant property, with demolition of two residential structures on the site and reconstruction of part of the restaurant building. The proposal includes waivers to parking facility setback requirements, extending the parking 175.24 feet westward beyond the standard 100-foot limit into residentially zoned portions of the site.
Harney Road & Davis Road - PD Zoning — rezoning
Request to rezone approximately 30.04 acres from unassigned Temple Terrace zoning to Temple Terrace Planned Development (PD) zoning district. The vacant parcel is designated for Community Mixed Use-12 in the comprehensive plan and is surrounded by medical facilities, agricultural uses, convenience retail, and warehouses.
Ordinance 1607 — text_amendment
This ordinance adopts the annual modification and update to the Capital Improvements Section (CIS) of the City's 2040 Comprehensive Plan, updating the five-year capital improvements schedule for fiscal years 2026-27 through 2030-31. The update reflects changes adopted by the City Council in its Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program and Budget, affecting future public facility planning and levels of service standards.
CIS-2027-2031 — comprehensive_plan_amendment
Annual modification and update to the Capital Improvements Section of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, updating the five-year capital improvements schedule of projects for fiscal years 2027–2031. The schedule totals 84 projects worth $107.2 million across six program areas (sanitation, parks and recreation, stormwater, transportation, wastewater, and water), with 97% of projects addressing replacement of facilities and elimination of deficiencies.
SPR-26-04 — Site improvements and parking lot expansion at Gaspar's Patio Bar and Grille
Final site plan approval for site improvements and parking lot expansion at Gaspar's Patio Bar and Grille on approximately 1.62 acres. The resolution approves the project subject to conditions of approval.
26-007 — other
This case concerns Bid #26-007 for Sierra Bravo Lift Station Improvements, a critical infrastructure project involving replacement and upgrades to one of the City's three master lift stations that conveys wastewater to Tampa for treatment. The lowest bid was $4,281,243.72, significantly higher than the original $2,000,000 budget, requiring a $2,281,244 transfer from the Water & Sewer Fund Reserve to fund the expanded scope of improvements.
SPR-26-06 — Light industrial warehousing complex with up to 470,000 square feet in two buildings
A concurrent site plan review application (SPR-26-06) for a light industrial warehousing complex comprising up to 470,000 square feet in two buildings on a 30.04-acre parcel. The site plan review and approval are contingent upon completion and final adoption of a pending rezoning application to Temple Terrace Planned Development (PD) district. The development will be required to meet all applicable Land Development Code standards and conditions, including specific performance standards for light, noise, vibration, odor, and air emissions due to an adjacent medical facility.
RZP 26-01 — Light industrial uses including manufacturing, processing, offices, showrooms, and outdoor display and storage of merchandise and trailers (up to 550,000 square feet)
Rezoning of 30-acre vacant site from CMU-12 to Planned Development to allow up to 550,000 square feet of light industrial warehousing, manufacturing, and related uses. The site is located at a major activity center along the Harney Road multi-modal corridor and is surrounded by medical, retail, and light industrial uses; staff analysis finds the development consistent with the comprehensive plan and growth management strategy, though cross-access with the adjacent VA Mental Health Clinic and buffering compatibility issues will require site-plan review.
U-18-28-20 — annexation
Voluntary annexation of property at 9447 East Fowler Avenue Lot B into the City of Temple Terrace. The annexation agreement will be recorded as a covenant running with the property in Hillsborough County Public Records.
U-18-28-20-ZZZ — Utility service connection and voluntary annexation
Voluntary Annexation Agreement with New Tampa Commerce Center for utility service connection to property currently in unincorporated Hillsborough County. The agreement establishes terms for City water and/or sanitary sewer utility service and documents the owner's intent to pursue annexation when the property becomes contiguous to City boundaries, though actual annexation remains discretionary with City Council.
U-07-28-20-24C — Connection to City water and/or sanitary sewer utility system with intent to pursue voluntary annexation
Voluntary Annexation Agreement and Petition for utility service connection to property currently in unincorporated Hillsborough County. The property owner seeks connection to the City's water and/or sanitary sewer system, with documented intent to pursue annexation when the property becomes contiguous to City municipal boundaries. All utility improvement, connection, and construction costs are the responsibility of the property owner.
CPA-26-01 — Mixed residential and non-residential uses; the CMU-12 designation allows up to 146 dwelling units per acre or 0.50 floor area ratio for non-residential
Comprehensive plan amendment to change future land use designation from Hillsborough County CMU-12 to Temple Terrace CMU-12 for approximately 12.29 acres at US 301 and Harney Road, contingent on voluntary annexation (ANX-26-02). The designation maintains the same development potential (146 dwellings per acre or 0.50 FAR for non-residential) but places the property under Temple Terrace's regulatory framework upon annexation.
26-004 — other
This is a City Council resolution approving a contract award for wind-hardening improvements to the Public Works Building, not a zoning or land-use development case. The item involves hurricane mitigation work funded through a Hazard Mitigation Grant and does not relate to property rezoning, site plans, or other land-use decisions relevant to commercial real estate development.
22-003 — other
This is a City administrative matter approving the Fourth Amendment to a Real Estate Broker Services Agreement, involving the assignment of the contract from Florida ROI Commercial Property Brokerage to Michael Saunders & Company due to a business merger. This is not a land development or zoning case affecting specific properties.
AN-26-02 — annexation
Voluntary annexation of approximately 12.29 acres currently designated as Hillsborough County CMU-12, to be re-designated as Temple Terrace CMU-12 upon annexation. The property will require a rezoning to a Planned Development district before any development can occur, with mandatory mitigation measures to separate the site from adjacent residential areas to the east.
ANX-26-02 — annexation
Voluntary annexation of 12.29 acres of vacant land from unincorporated Hillsborough County into Temple Terrace municipal limits at the southeast quadrant of US 301 and Harney Road. This is the first of three planned land use actions; a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA 26-01) and future rezoning will follow, with site plan review to come later. No specific development use is currently proposed, though industrial development was discussed during pre-application meetings.
TT/CPA-26-01 — comprehensive_plan_amendment
This is a small-scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the future land use designation of 12.29 acres from Hillsborough County CMU-12 to Temple Terrace CMU-12. The property is located at the southeast quadrant of U.S. Highway 301 and Harney Road, within the Designated Future Economic Development Area and Temple Terrace Utilities Service Area.
AX-26-01 — Community Mixed Use
A 12.29-acre vacant parcel on the southeast corner of US 301 and Harney Road is requesting voluntary annexation from Hillsborough County into Temple Terrace. The property is currently zoned Agricultural Rural-1 and is part of a two-step process that also includes a pending Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA-26-01) to align the future land use designation; no development may occur until after rezoning is approved by the city.
ILA - Temple Terrace School Facilities — other
This is an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Temple Terrace and the School Board of Hillsborough County establishing coordination of school facilities planning, siting, and concurrency. The agreement implements school concurrency requirements under Florida Statutes and defines the roles of the city, school board, and Planning Commission in reviewing new or expanded school sites and the Long-Range School Plan.
12-379 — Multi-tenant mix of restaurant, retail, and professional office uses
This Final Site Plan approval for a 3.54-acre mixed-use development includes 42,624 square feet of restaurant, retail, and office space across two buildings (one existing, one new construction). The project operates under an existing Planned Development (Ordinance 1577) that was previously rezoned and includes parking and signage requirements relevant to commercial development in the area.
RZP-24-02 — Restaurant, retail, and office uses; redevelopment of existing building and development of second building
This case involves a modification to an existing Planned Development to adjust overall square footage, permitted uses, and required parking on a 3.58-acre mixed-use property. The project includes redevelopment of an existing building and construction of a second building for restaurant, retail, and office purposes in two phases. Developers should monitor approval conditions and parking/use requirements established through this amendment.
ANX-23-01 — annexation
This annexation involves bringing an adjoining parcel into the City of Temple Terrace to be combined with a main parcel for the purpose of providing additional parking and stormwater retention. The case will be heard at the Planning & Zoning meeting on September 1, 2026.
SPR-25-08 — Redevelopment of existing building and development of second building for multi-tenant restaurant, retail, and office uses
This site plan approves redevelopment of 3.58 acres at the intersection of 56th Street and Fowler Avenue for approximately 42,600 square feet of mixed-use development including restaurant, retail, and office tenants in two buildings. The project includes infrastructure improvements such as loading zones, landscaping, lighting, and bike racks, with phased development required to be completed within 48 months. The proposal is located on an arterial corridor adjacent to existing commercial and residential uses, with approved buffering to protect nearby residential neighborhoods.
12-859 — text_amendment
This ordinance amends Section 12-921 to clarify off-street parking and driveway requirements citywide, including standards for driveway materials, design, drainage, utilities protection, and sidewalk slopes. The changes apply to all driveway-related designs within Temple Terrace and may reduce permitting time and costs for property owners and contractors. Developers should review the new standards if planning residential projects with driveways in the city.
12-921 — text_amendment
This ordinance amendment clarifies off-street parking and driveway requirements in the City Code, establishing standards for installation details including block pavers, sight distance, tree root mitigation, sidewalk slopes, and utility protection. The amendment adopts Hillsborough County typical detail drawings as a reference standard. Developers should review these clarified standards to ensure compliance with parking and driveway design requirements for future projects.
12-1053 — text_amendment
The city is amending the Land Development Code to clarify standards for off-street parking and driveway requirements, including specifications for block pavers, sight distance, tree root impacts, and utility protection. These amendments are intended to provide clearer guidance to homeowners and contractors on driveway design and construction, with no significant economic impact and potential reduction in permitting time and costs.
NYH-00001 — text_amendment
This ordinance establishes a School Speed Zone Enforcement Program creating Code Chapter 20 Article IV, which authorizes the use of automated speed detection systems in five designated school zones (Greco Middle School, Woodmont Charter School, Temple Terrace Elementary School, Lewis Elementary School, and Riverhills Elementary Magnet School). The program implements state-authorized enforcement tools to reduce speeding in school areas, with phased implementation beginning with Greco Middle School and Lewis Elementary School. Developers should be aware that this text amendment affects operations and enforcement procedures in school zones citywide but does not directly impact zoning classifications or land use permissions.
26-002 — other
This is an administrative resolution approving a cloud-based unified communication system procurement and does not involve real estate, zoning, or development decisions. This case is not relevant to commercial real estate developers.
12-861 — text_amendment
This ordinance amends the City's Land Development Code definitions and regulations governing fences, walls, and hedges on residential property, as well as nonconforming fences and walls. The changes clarify standards for residential property owners but do not appear to create significant direct economic impacts on commercial developers or businesses.
LDC-25-03 — text_amendment
This ordinance amends the Land Development Code sections 12-40 and 12-922 to update and clarify the definition of commercial vehicles and strengthen restrictions on parking commercial vehicles in residential districts. The amendment introduces a vehicle weight classification system based on Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and specifies prohibited vehicle types, including box trucks, food trucks, and modified service vehicles, while establishing limited exceptions for certain class 3 pickup trucks and temporary service vehicles. This change affects any commercial operations or contractors working in residential areas of Temple Terrace.
97-351 — text_amendment
This LDC text amendment updates definitions and reasonable accommodation procedures to comply with Florida Statutes regarding certified recovery residences. The changes establish a process for requesting reasonable accommodations from land development code regulations that would otherwise prohibit recovery residence establishments, affecting any developer or entity seeking to operate such facilities in Temple Terrace.
LDC-26-01 — text_amendment
This text amendment updates the Land Development Code to comply with Florida Statutes Section 397.487 regarding recovery residences and establishes procedures for reasonable accommodations under federal Fair Housing and ADA laws. The changes affect how the city processes requests for reasonable accommodation to zoning regulations, which may impact development projects involving housing or services for persons with disabilities.
12-2026 — text_amendment
This ordinance amends the Land Development Code to comply with state statutory requirements regarding Recovery Residences and reasonable accommodation procedures for persons with disabilities. The changes standardize definitions, establish formal processes for accommodation requests, and ensure the city's zoning code aligns with current Florida law. No direct economic impact on private businesses is anticipated.
12-834 — text_amendment
This ordinance amends the city code to revise drainage system standards, including stormwater collection and conveyance requirements, technical submittal standards, and storm sewer design criteria. Developers proposing projects in Temple Terrace will need to comply with new minimum roadway-to-water table separation requirements and FDOT Type II underdrain specifications. The changes strengthen technical requirements that may affect site design and infrastructure costs for future development.
12-922 — text_amendment
This ordinance amendment modifies the Temple Terrace Land Development Code sections governing definitions and commercial vehicle restrictions in residential districts. Developers should review changes to understand how commercial vehicle use restrictions may affect their residential or mixed-use projects in the city.
DR-4486-012-R — other
This case involves a City of Temple Terrace Hazard Mitigation Grant Program modification to fund wind retrofit improvements at Fire Station No. 1, including replacement of apparatus bay doors to meet hurricane protection standards. The federal funding has been increased from $251,717.28 to $589,247.10, with the City's required local match increasing to $122,764.90. As a municipal public facility project involving only grant funding and no private development, this is unlikely to impact private commercial real estate developers.
12-921R1 — other
This case involves amendments to the City Code's off-street parking and driveway requirements, clarifying standards for block pavers, sight distance, tree root impacts, sidewalk slopes, and utility protection. The ordinance updates were found consistent with Temple Terrace's 2040 Comprehensive Plan and adopted following public hearings on August 4 and August 17, 2026. Developers should be aware of any revised parking and driveway installation standards that may affect site plan design and construction specifications.
12-834R1 — other
This ordinance amends the Land Development Code Section 12-834 to clarify and strengthen drainage system standards, including stormwater collection, conveyance, and technical submittal requirements. The updates establish new design criteria for storm sewers, pavement elevation requirements relative to water tables, and retention/detention basin standards. Developers should review these changes as they affect drainage design submissions and may require updated calculations and site plans for new projects.
14-225 — other
This case establishes Class IV violation penalties ($250 first offense, $500 thereafter) for short-term rental parking and assembly use violations under Temple Terrace Code. Developers and property owners involved in short-term rental operations should be aware of these enforcement procedures and associated fines.
22-161 — text_amendment
This is a text amendment to Ordinance Sec. 22-161 addressing Mandatory Water Use Restrictions for the City of Temple Terrace. The item discusses water demand projections, treatment plant capacities (Whiteway and Sunningdale WTPs), and infrastructure improvements required to meet projected water demands through 2045.
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