On-site preservation.
Tampa City Code § 27-287.14
in effectSec. 27-287.14. - On-site preservation.
(a) Site selection. Where alternative on-site preservation-sites exist within a development, the site or sites selected for on-site preservation shall be the best suited to likely maintain a viable population or natural plant community(ies). The selection shall be based upon the following:
(1) Protectability and manageability of the site;
(2) The size and shape of the site. Emphasis should be on not creating enclaves of development or areas fragmented by development; and, as specified in the significant wildlife habitat guidelines set forth in Appendix A and listed species guidelines set forth in Appendix C, on providing, where appropriate, adequate buffers from the secondary impacts of development and adequate wildlife corridors;
(3) The contiguity of the site with significant or essential wildlife habitat off-site;
(4) The existing species population sizes at the site;
(5) The life history requirements of the species involved;
(6) The proximity and accessibility of the site to other populations of the same species; and
(7) The compatibility of preservation of the site with adjacent land uses.
(b) Preservation methods.
(1) On-site preservation, including the establishment of any required buffers, shall be accomplished through the designation of the preserved areas as conservation area or preservation area, as appropriate, on all development plans and plats. (See definition of environmentally sensitive areas.)
(2) Additionally, the applicant shall submit, or request the coordinator to assist in the preparation of a management plan agreement for the area to be preserved. The management plan agreement shall ensure the continued, adequate and appropriate management of the site and the continued protection of the site from adverse impacts, including the secondary impacts of development, in accordance with the habitat management guidelines in Appendix B or listed species guidelines in Appendix C. The management plan agreement shall designate management responsibility, including a proposed funding mechanism if management of the area to be preserved will be the responsibility of a homeowner's association. Habitat management shall be the landowner's responsibility, or the responsibility of the City of Tampa or of any other land conservation agency or organization that accepts the responsibility in lieu of the landowner. The management plan agreement shall be reviewed and approved prior to the issuance of an upland habitat plan approval.
(3) A landowner may request the City of Tampa, or a non-profit land conservation agency or organization, accept a transfer of title (by sale or donation) for the preserved area or a dedication of a conservation easement over the preserved area provided that any conservation easement offered by the landowner meets the requirements of Section 704.06, Florida Statutes.
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_CH27ZOLADE_ARTVISURE_DIV4NARETRLAWEUPHA_SD6UPHAPR_S27-287.14TEPRFetched: 10/28/2026