Thank you for visiting the Development Coordination application page. Please note that the instructions for submitting an application are being revised. All applications, outside of the Business Operating Permit, need to be submitted through the City's Accela system. If you need an application or assistance with Accela, please contact Development Coordination at 813-274-3100 option 2 or email TampaZoning@tampagov.net.
When submitting through the Accela Citizen Access portal, please complete the owner/agent authorization and upload. Your application cannot be processed without the owner/agent authorization form as part of the electronic record.
PROCESSING FEES & SCHEDULES
- Zoning/Special Use II (SU-2) Schedule 2023-2024
- Alcoholic Beverage (AB-2) Schedule 2023-2024
- Variance Review Board Hearing 2024-2025
- Fee Schedule
Attention: All applications requiring notice to be completed after March 2, 2024 will have an additional charge of $16.00 per sign in addition to the standard application fee.
NOTE: Please check the Plat, Survey, Title Policy and all other documentation relating to your property prior to design and construction. The City of Tampa and its staff DO NOT review for compliance with individual private deed restrictions and covenants during permit review. The issuance of a building permit by the City of Tampa signifies that the project is in compliance with the zoning codes of the City of Tampa and City of Tampa and Florida building code. The issuance of a building permit DOES NOT insure compliance with private deed restrictions or covenants.
APPLICATIONS
BUSINESS OPERATING PERMITS:
- Business Operating Permit (NEW) Instructions
- Business Operating Permit (NEW) Application
- Business Operating Permit (RENEWAL) Instructions
- Business Operating Permit (RENEWAL) Application
REZONING:
RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATING:
SPECIAL USE II (S2):
General
Alcoholic Beverage
SUBSTANTIAL CHANGE DETERMINATION:
INCREMENTAL REVIEW APPLICATION:
SPECIAL USE 1 (S1):
General
- Special Use 1 (S1) General Application
- Special Use 1 (S1) Home Occupation Application
- Special Use 1 (S1) Extended Family Residence Application
Temporary Alcoholic Beverage/Temporary Special Event
- Accord Insurance Form Example and Instructions-For Alcoholic Beverage Sales of Public Property
- Temporary Alcoholic Beverage - Temporary Special Event Application
Alcoholic Beverage Permanent
Vendors
- Special Use 1 (S1) Annual Vendor Application
- Special Use 1 (S1) Temporary Vendor Application
- Special Use 1 (S1) Sports and Entertainment Vendor Application
- Special Use 1 (S1) Special Event Vendor Application
VARIANCE REVIEW BOARD (VRB):
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES FORMS:
- Administrative Discontinuance of Sales for Posted Properties
- Administrative Discontinuance of Time (Voluntary Discontinuance)
- Resumption of Sales Form
- 2023 Annual Report Form
- Commercial Audit FAQs Updated December 2023
ZONING LETTER REQUEST FORMS:
Advisory opinions shall be considered informal guidance to the applicant, shall have no legal or binding effect, and may not be interpreted to determine or create personal or property rights of the applicant or any other party. Each advisory opinion shall include a statement consistent with this section.
- Advisory Opinion Application
- Alternative Design Exception 1 Application
- Alternative Design Exception 2 Application
- Certification Letter Application
- Formal Decision Letter Application
DOG FRIENDLY RESTAURANT APPLICATION
PETITION FOR REVIEW APPLICATION
- How do I file a Petition for Review application?
The City Clerk's Office accepts applications submitted within the time frame allowed by code. See Petition for Review for instructions, fees, and application form. You may call the City Clerk's Office with any questions at (813) 274-8397.
Development Coordination is in the process of updating this web page. To request an application package not listed on this page, please contact LDC directly by phone at (813) 274-3100, Option 2.