St. Petersburg

On December 7, 2017, the St. Petersburg City Council considered a proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 25 of the city code to regulate small wireless facilities in public rights-of-way, in compliance with Florida's Advanced Wireless Infrastructure Deployment Act effective July 1, 2017. The ordinance would add definitions, create a registration process for wireless providers, amend permit application procedures for construction in the right-of-way, and establish design standards for small wireless facilities. The administration recommended a first reading on December 7, 2017, with a public hearing and final adoption vote scheduled for December 14, 2017.

AI summary

Ordinance No. 509-H amends St. Petersburg's land development regulations to expand accessory dwelling unit (ADU) permissions across additional residential zoning districts by updating the use matrix, definitions, and development standards. The ordinance modifies locational standards, parking requirements, and site development standards for ADUs and accessory living spaces, while also updating FAR (floor area ratio) exemptions to exclude up to 500 square feet of detached ADU floor area. The changes are intended to increase housing options and flexibility within the city's residential zones.