Required community benefits for covered project.
Tampa City Code § 2-853
in effectSec. 2-853. - Required community benefits for covered project.
(a) For Tier 1 projects, the developer shall satisfy the following requirements in addition to any other agreed-upon contractual requirements as provided for in the guidance documents:
(1) File a construction planning worksheet outlining the construction and communication plan for the project;
(2) Hold two (2) public meetings;
(3) Prepare and submit a community benefit impact report which shall include, but not be limited to, the project's fiscal, housing, employment, utility, traffic, small business, environmental, social/community, health, sustainability/resiliency impacts;
(4) Comply with the city's Land Development Regulations;
(5) Construct streetscape/public realm improvements to match the community's master plan, CRA plan or related neighborhood plan;
(6) Projects that receive city participation value equal or greater than ten million dollars ($10,000,000.00) will achieve LEED certification;
(7) Exceed minimum energy performance standards and use Energy Star and Home Energy Rating System (HERS) components:
i. Project will also use other sustainable design practices such as green infrastructure, cool roofs, and use of materials that benefit the environment and occupant health.
ii. Alternate green building certifications and resilience measures shall be proposed based on the community impact results and approved by the mayor or the mayor's designee.
(b) For Tier 2 projects, the developer shall satisfy the following requirements, in addition to any other agreed-upon contractual requirements as provided for in the guidance documents:
(1) Complete all requirements for Tier 1 projects;
(2) Establish or utilize an existing apprenticeship program registered with the State of Florida Department of Education (if available), or industry certification training program, or company sponsored training program, or an on-the-job training program (such as the Florida Department of Transportation On-the-Job Training Program) for local residents;
(3) Select at least one additional city-approved item from the guidance document for Tier 2 projects; and
(4) Projects that receive city participation value equal to or greater than twenty million dollars ($20,000,000.00) will achieve LEED Silver certification.
(c) For Tier 3 projects, the developer shall satisfy the following requirements, in addition to any other agreed-upon contractual requirements as provided for in the guidance documents:
(1) Complete all requirements for Tier 1 and Tier 2 projects, collectively;
(2) Select at least one (1) additional city-approved item from the guidance document for Tier 3 projects; and
(3) Projects that receive city participation value equal to or greater than thirty million dollars ($30,000,000.00) will achieve LEED Silver certification with consideration for zero ready elements for energy, carbon, water, and waste.
(d) Guidance for these requirements is currently available in city council Resolution 2022-, which may be superseded by future resolutions of city council.
(Ord. No. 2023-6, § 5, 1-5-2023)
Source: City of Tampa, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/tampa/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH2AD_ARTXIICOBEPR_S2-853RECOBECOPRFetched: 10/28/2026