How rezoning requests are decided across Hillsborough County, FL council meetings, the vote and the conditions on the record
Rezoning is one of the most actively tracked zoning topics in Hillsborough County, FL. ZoneWire has analyzed 27 council meetings and detected 590 rezoning-related records. Below are the most recent discussions.
A formal change to the zoning classification of a parcel, allowing different land uses than previously permitted.
Rezoning (also called a "zone change") is the legislative process of changing the zoning designation assigned to a specific parcel of land. Every parcel in a municipality is assigned a zoning classification - such as R-1 (single-family residential), C-2 (general commercial), or I-1 (light industrial) - that dictates what can be built there.
Read full definitionA formal change to the zoning classification of a parcel, allowing different land uses than previously permitted. In Hillsborough County, FL, local government bodies regularly discuss rezoning as part of zoning and land use decisions.
ZoneWire has analyzed 27 meetings in Hillsborough County and detected 590 rezoning-related records, an average of 21.9 per meeting.
These parcels came up for a zoning decision in Hillsborough County in the last 30 days, often before they hit the market. See what changed, how the vote went, and hear the moment it happened. According to ZoneWire's analysis of official public meeting records, each decision below links to its timestamped source.
Hillsborough County · Oct 19, 2026
ContinuedBonita Drive, Wimauma
Zoning change from AS-1 to RSC-4, continued on Oct 19, 2026 in Hillsborough County.
Your move: Still pending. Track the next hearing before it's decided.
Applicant
Unlock who filed this with ProHillsborough County · Oct 19, 2026
ContinuedChurch Avenue
Zoning change from RMC-20 to PD, continued on Oct 19, 2026 in Hillsborough County.
Your move: Still pending. Track the next hearing before it's decided.
Applicant
Unlock who filed this with ProHillsborough County · Oct 13, 2026
Approved · 7-0South side of West Waters Avenue, east of N Dale Mabry
Zoning change from CG to PD, approved by a 7-0 vote on Oct 13, 2026 in Hillsborough County.
Your move: Downzoned. Existing entitlements may now be non-conforming; verify before you transact.
Applicant
Unlock who filed this with ProHillsborough County · Oct 19, 2026
Continued7420 White House Drive, Riverview
Zoning change from ASC-1 to RSC-2, continued on Oct 19, 2026 in Hillsborough County.
Your move: Still pending. Track the next hearing before it's decided.
Applicant
Unlock who filed this with ProHillsborough County · Oct 13, 2026
Approved · 7-0North side of Highway 579, east of US 301
Zoning change from AR to PD, approved by a 7-0 vote on Oct 13, 2026 in Hillsborough County.
Your move: Higher-intensity use now allowed. Comp the parcel before the owner reprices.
Applicant
Unlock who filed this with ProHillsborough County · Oct 19, 2026
ContinuedBalm-Wimauma Road, Balm
Zoning change from AR to PD, continued on Oct 19, 2026 in Hillsborough County.
Your move: Still pending. Track the next hearing before it's decided.
Applicant
Unlock who filed this with ProHillsborough County · Oct 13, 2026
Approved · 7-0SE corner of East 23rd and North 65th Street
Zoning change from RSC-9 to PD, approved by a 7-0 vote on Oct 13, 2026 in Hillsborough County.
Your move: Higher-intensity use now allowed. Comp the parcel before the owner reprices.
Applicant
Unlock who filed this with ProHillsborough County · Oct 19, 2026
ContinuedWaters Avenue and Veterans Expressway
Zoning change from CG to PD, continued on Oct 19, 2026 in Hillsborough County.
Your move: Still pending. Track the next hearing before it's decided.
Applicant
Unlock who filed this with ProA rezoning application is typically filed by a property owner or developer with the local planning department. The process usually involves:
Florida sets the regulatory framework that governs how rezoning decisions are made at the county and municipal level. State statutes define zoning authority, hearing requirements, and appeal processes that directly affect rezoning outcomes in Hillsborough County.
View all Florida zoning activitySee how every rezoning request in Hillsborough County was decided: the vote, the conditions attached, and how it moved through its hearings.
7-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Rezoning (also called a "zone change") is the legislative process of changing the zoning designation assigned to a specific parcel of land. Every parcel in a municipality is assigned a zoning classification - such as R-1 (single-family residential), C-2 (general commercial), or I-1 (light industrial) - that dictates what can be built there. ZoneWire tracks rezoning activity across Hillsborough County, FL public meetings.
ZoneWire monitors Hillsborough County, FL planning and council meetings, transcribes them, and flags rezoning activity. As of the latest update we have analyzed 27 meetings and detected 590 rezoning-related records.
Tracking rezoning in Hillsborough County surfaces zoning and development signals early, so developers, investors, and brokers can evaluate parcels and approvals before they reach the broader market.
Hillsborough County Commission, Tampa City Council, and the Planning Commission are all monitored by ZoneWire for rezoning requests, PD (Planned Development) amendments, comprehensive plan amendments, special use permits, and wetland development approvals.
Hillsborough County has approximately 7 zoning-related meetings per month across the County Commission, Tampa City Council, and the Planning Commission. The County Commission typically meets biweekly, while Tampa City Council meets weekly.
A PD (Planned Development) amendment in Hillsborough County modifies the approved development plan for a parcel, changing permitted uses, density, or design standards. PD amendments are common for large projects like Water Street Tampa and mixed-use developments in the Westshore district.
The highest volume of zoning activity in Hillsborough County occurs in the Water Street Tampa district for large-scale mixed-use development, the Westshore business district for redevelopment, and suburban growth areas in New Tampa and Riverview where comprehensive plan amendments are frequent.
Key zoning terms for Hillsborough County include PD (Planned Development) amendment, rezoning, comprehensive plan amendment, special use permit, wetland development permit, DRI (Development of Regional Impact), and CDD (Community Development District). ZoneWire tracks all of these automatically across every Hillsborough County governing body.
Yes. ZoneWire Free sends New Meeting Alerts for Hillsborough County at no cost, with the agenda for each meeting. ZoneWire Pro adds full transcripts, zoning and development analysis, and keyword alerts for $39 per market per month.
Five Florida commercial cases from June 11 to October 31, 2026: three approvals reached by different paths, one case still open after two committee hearings, and one denial.
Case StudyFour firms behind Texas mixed-use requests that reached a vote between June 11 and October 31, 2026: Silverfin Land Development, Boykin Land Company, Stillwater Capital and Setback Partners, with the conditions attached to each vote.
Zoning DecisionsAtlanta, GA zoning decisions for October 2026: 8 approved, 1 denied, 4 deferred across 8 public meetings.
Know how rezoning requests get decided in Hillsborough County, FL
Get the vote, the conditions, and how each rezoning request was decided, the day it lands.
7-day free trial, cancel anytime.
In Hillsborough County, 78% of land-use board decisions were approved over the last 24 months. Variance clear 67%, Commercial / office / retail 80%. ZoneWire analyzed 284 land-use board decisions in Hillsborough County over the last 24 months. Here are the most active project types and how often each one clears.
| Project type | Decisions | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|
| Variance | 18 | 67% |
| Commercial / office / retail | 25 | 80% |
| Land use / comp-plan amendment | 28 | 64% |
| Multifamily / attached housing | 20 | 80% |
| Industrial / warehouse | 12 | 100% |
| Single-family homes | 10 | 80% |
| Subdivision / plat | 5 | 100% |
These are the denials and deferrals in categories that usually sail through, the deals worth understanding before you commit capital.
Get free county alertsGet an email when a new meeting is posted for Hillsborough County, with the agenda. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We'll email you a 6-digit code, no password.