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between non-residential developments (within this land use category), and encourage
convenient walk-to work opportunities in close proximity to the residential areas it will serve.
The NBO district cannot be applied to the interior of an existing neighborhood, nor in areas
designated as Lake Protection on the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan. It is
not intended to accommodate large scale office development. Personal services (including
hair salons), medical clinics, bail bonds, and payday loan offices are prohibited.
In addition, the NBO district shall not exceed 350 feet in depth parallel to the arterial or
collector roadway in which it fronts or one (originally) platted lot whichever is less. The
maximum gross density allowed for new residential development in the NBO district is eight
(8) dwelling units per acre.
Multimodal Transportation District and Neighborhood Boundary Office Zoning
In 2007, the Planning Department began the process of developing the Multimodal
Transportation District (MMTD). The MMTD is an 18-square mile area (Attachment #4) that
encompasses the downtown and surrounding areas of Tallahassee. It is intended to help
create a more compact, pedestrian-oriented mixture of neighborhoods and commercial center,
allowing independence to those who do not drive; an interconnected network of roadways
designed to disperse traffic and reduce the length of automobile trips; and neighborhoods
with a range of housing types to accommodate diverse ages and incomes.
The MMTD, also known as the Mobility District, was adopted in 2009, and its implementing
development code was adopted in 2011. Compatibility is one of the main goals in creating a
successful mix of land uses, and it incorporates many features found in the development
standards that are part of NBO.
As stated in Section 10-266 of the City’s Land Development Code addressing the NBO
zoning district, the development standards for properties located within the MMTD are
established within Division 4 (MMTD Development Standards) of this Code. The subject
properties are located within the MMTD.
The NBO zoning district intent and permitted uses established under Section 10-266 are not
affected by the MMTD Code. However, there are several differences between development
standards under the former NBO code and those under that part of the MMTD code that
addresses all properties within the MMTD area. Differences and conflicts in code are guided
by Section 1-2 of the City’s Land Development Code. This section states that when two
regulations conflict, the more restrictive shall apply. In the case of NBO zoning and the
MMTD overlay, MMTD regulations are intended to apply. However, the building height
restriction in NBO allows only two stories, while MMTD allows three stories. Based on
Section 1.2, the two-story NBO height limit prevails because it is more restrictive. Other
provisions in the NBO code not addressed in the MMTD remain in force unless there are
other ordinances, regulations, and standards that expressly supersede the zoning code.
Commonalities and differences between the two development standards are briefly
summarized in the following points:
1. Building setbacks are mostly similar.
2. Buffers are required in NBO for townhomes (single-family attached) and minor office
uses developed adjacent to existing single-family (detached). An additional, narrower
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