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Hillsborough County Zoning Map & Districts 2026

Explore zoning districts, official map resources, and recent rezoning activity in Hillsborough County, FL. ZoneWire monitors council meetings to track every zoning change.

Live records updated through September 22, 2026

Key facts: Hillsborough land-use record

  • Hillsborough approved 82% of 251 land-use decisions in the last 24 months.
  • Hillsborough has 510 rezoning-related records across 23 recent public meetings tracked by ZoneWire.
  • The most recent tracked meeting in Hillsborough was on September 22, 2026.

Updated with meetings through September 22, 2026.

Recent Rezoning Activity in Hillsborough County

Meetings
23
Rezoning Mentions
510
Last Detected
Sep 22, 2026

Official Hillsborough County Zoning Resources

Zoning Districts in Hillsborough County

Zoning classifications used in this jurisdiction, from the adopted local code.

ARAgricultural, Rural

Rural agricultural district keeping farmland and very low-density homesites in the county's countryside.

AS-1Agricultural, Single-Family (1 unit/acre)

Agricultural-residential areas allowing one home per acre alongside farming uses.

ASC-1Agricultural, Single-Family Conventional (1 unit/acre)

Conventional single-family homes at one unit per acre in an agricultural setting.

AMAgricultural, Mining

Agricultural lands where mining and mineral extraction operations are also permitted.

RSC-4Residential, Single-Family Conventional (4 units/acre)

Suburban single-family neighborhoods at up to four homes per acre.

RSC-6Residential, Single-Family Conventional (6 units/acre)

The county's common single-family suburban district, allowing up to six homes per acre.

RSC-9Residential, Single-Family Conventional (9 units/acre)

Compact single-family development on smaller lots at up to nine homes per acre.

RDC-12Residential, Duplex Conventional (12 units/acre)

Duplex and two-family housing at up to twelve units per acre.

RMC-12Residential, Multi-Family Conventional (12 units/acre)

Apartments and townhomes at moderate density, up to twelve units per acre.

RMC-20Residential, Multi-Family Conventional (20 units/acre)

The county's highest-density conventional multi-family district, up to twenty units per acre.

CNCommercial, Neighborhood

Small-scale shops and services meeting the daily needs of nearby residential neighborhoods.

CGCommercial, General

General retail, restaurants, offices, and services along commercial corridors and centers.

CICommercial, Intensive

Heavy commercial uses such as auto sales, outdoor storage, and businesses too intense for general retail areas.

MManufacturing

Industrial district for manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution uses.

PDPlanned Development

Master-planned projects whose uses and standards are set by site-specific conditions of approval rather than a standard district.

Recent rezoning decisions in Hillsborough County

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 · Sep 14, 2026

Proposed

Accessory structure variances at 10030 East Fowler Avenue

Accessory structure variances at 10030 East Fowler Avenue, proposed on Sep 14, 2026 in Hillsborough County.

Variance

Your move: Still pending. Track the next hearing before it's decided.

Hillsborough County · Sep 22, 2026

Approved · 7-0

Rezoning PD 26-0558 (US 301 light industrial)

Rezoning PD 26-0558 (US 301 light industrial), approved by a 7-0 vote on Sep 22, 2026 in Hillsborough County.

Entitlement

Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.

Hillsborough County · Sep 14, 2026

Proposed

Flag lot / subdivision access variances

Flag lot / subdivision access variances, proposed on Sep 14, 2026 in Hillsborough County.

Variance

Your move: Still pending. Track the next hearing before it's decided.

Hillsborough County · Sep 22, 2026

Approved · 7-0

Vacate Petition V26-0003 (102 Goldenwood Avenue, Brandon)

Vacate Petition V26-0003 (102 Goldenwood Avenue, Brandon), approved by a 7-0 vote on Sep 22, 2026 in Hillsborough County.

Variance

Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.

Hillsborough County · Sep 22, 2026

Approved · 7-0

Vacate Petition V26-0013 (11237 Wheeling Drive)

Vacate Petition V26-0013 (11237 Wheeling Drive), approved by a 7-0 vote on Sep 22, 2026 in Hillsborough County.

Variance

Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.

Hillsborough County · Sep 22, 2026

Approved · 7-0

Agricultural enclave projects status report (I-2)

Agricultural enclave projects status report (I-2), approved by a 7-0 vote on Sep 22, 2026 in Hillsborough County.

Entitlement

Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.

What gets approved in Hillsborough County

In Hillsborough County, 82% of land-use board decisions were approved over the last 24 months. Variance clear 75%, Commercial / office / retail 81%. ZoneWire analyzed 251 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 typeDecisionsApproval rate
Variance1675%
Commercial / office / retail2181%
Land use / comp-plan amendment2467%
Multifamily / attached housing1688%
Industrial / warehouse12100%
Single-family homes5100%
Subdivision / plat5100%

6 decisions that went against the odds

These are the denials and deferrals in categories that usually sail through, the deals worth understanding before you commit capital.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The official Hillsborough County zoning map is maintained by the local planning department. You can access the interactive GIS map at https://hcfl.gov/businesses/zoning/hillsborough-county-map-viewer. ZoneWire also tracks rezoning activity discussed in council meetings.

Zoning districts in Hillsborough County include AR (Agricultural, Rural), AS-1 (Agricultural, Single-Family (1 unit/acre)), ASC-1 (Agricultural, Single-Family Conventional (1 unit/acre)), AM (Agricultural, Mining), RSC-4 (Residential, Single-Family Conventional (4 units/acre)), RSC-6 (Residential, Single-Family Conventional (6 units/acre)), RSC-9 (Residential, Single-Family Conventional (9 units/acre)), RDC-12 (Residential, Duplex Conventional (12 units/acre)). Each district has specific permitted uses, setbacks, and density requirements set by the local code.

ZoneWire reads every council meeting in Hillsborough County to detect rezoning discussions, variances, and zoning amendments. Start a free trial to receive alerts when rezoning activity is detected.

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.

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