215 Hayden Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32304

University Transition District

University Transition is intended to: Be a compact land use category that provides higher density residential opportunities and student oriented services near the campuses; Protect existing residential neighborhoods located away from the campuses from student housing encroachment; and Transition industrial and lower density residential uses to vibrant urban areas.; Higher density residential development of up to 50 du per ac to provide housing opportunities for students and downtown professionals. Smaller scale retail commercial shall provide essential services to immediate residents and ancillary needs of universities. Pedestrian pathways, trails, and transit facilities shall be designed to connect universities, downtown, civic/arts center, and residential and commercial areas to reduce automobile dependence. Pedestrian oriented design controls shall be employed to provide land use compatibility.; The University Transition zoning district is allowed in the UT Future Land Use Map area, located generally within the rectangle created by the Florida State Univ. main campus, Florida A and M Univ., Tallahassee Community College/ Lively Technical Institute campuses, and Innovation Park. The Gaines Street Revitalization Plan study area is excluded from this area.