Tampa Updates its Land Development Code

Land development code graphic with a neighborhood illustration.

Announcements

May 2026: Join us in person for a community meeting on our Land Development Code Update

Tampa is growing, and the rules that guide how our city develops are evolving too. Join us for an interactive community meeting on TAMPA Forward.

WHEN:
Monday, June 1
Kate Jackson Community Center
821 S Rome Ave

Tuesday, June 2
Ragan Park Community Center
1200 E Lake Ave

Wednesday, June 3
Forest Hills Community Center
724 W 109th Ave

Monday, June 8
Barksdale Community Center
1801 N Lincoln Ave

All meetings are in person, from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

What will be covered in these Community Meetings?
You'll learn more about what the Land Development Code is, why it matters and how it impacts your neighborhood. Come ask questions, share your perspective and be a part of the conversation shaping Tampa's next chapter.

March 2026: First Installment Ready for Review

The City of Tampa LDC Installment 1 is available for review! After thorough discussion and feedback from City Staff and the Advisory Team, the LDC Installment 1 is available for public review and comment.

View the LDC Installment
Submit your feedback via email via email to TampaForward@tampagov.net
Installment 1 includes Zoning Districts, Definitions, and Uses
For additional guidance and support, please see here additional materials:

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What is a Land Development Code?

About the Update

The City of Tampa is excited to launch Tampa Forward: Building Tomorrow Together, a two-year project to update the City’s Land Development Code (LDC).

The LDC is the set of regulations that govern how land can be used and developed in the City. Most of the LDC can be found in Chapter 27 of the City Code of Ordinances.

A key goal of this project is to create an improved LDC that is more user-friendly -- a document that:

Is significantly restructured so that it is more logical and easier to understand;
Includes more photos, diagrams, and other illustrations to visually demonstrate key code provisions;
Uses more precise language to reduce ambiguity and provide increased predictability;
Establishes enhanced development standards (such as tree planting and landscaping requirements) to improve the quality of development throughout the City.

5 photographs: Growing Sustainably, Improving Walkability, Creating Housing Choices, Protecting Historic Buildings, Preserving our Tree Canopy

Project Tasks and Timeline

The project tasks and timeline are listed in order below. The project launched in April 2024 and is anticipated to be completed in the second half of 2026.