Jurisdiction Context
This zone is currently grouped under Hillsborough County Primary inside Hillsborough County. In counties with city-level zoning authorities, standards can vary across jurisdictions even when zone labels look similar.
Comparative Market Context
The 0.5 FAR for CG is broadly in line with the Hillsborough County commercial average of 0.5, reflecting a balanced approach to site intensity across the county's commercial framework.
The 55-foot height allowance is 22 ft shorter than the Hillsborough County average across all p5_zones (77 ft), a height profile suited to single-story and low-rise commercial typologies prevalent in this submarket.
There are 3 total zoning designations in Hillsborough County, of which 1 are commercial. CG is among the most flexible for commercial uses. This zone accounts for approximately 54.8% of all commercially zoned parcels in the county.
At Hillsborough County's average land value of $31.2/sf and a FAR of 0.5, the implied land cost per buildable square foot in CG p5_zones is approximately $62.4/sf — a competitive entry point relative to regional commercial land benchmarks.
Development Standards
| Requirement | Standard | Notes / Conditions | Code Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
Front Setback From ROW |
25 ft | §10-86 | |
Rear Setback Interior lot |
20 ft | §10-86 | |
Side Setback Interior / Corner |
0 / 25 ft | Zero interior common; corner varies | §10-86 |
Building Height Max by-right |
55 ft | §10-86 | |
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) |
0.50 | Bonus FAR 0.80 available | §10-86 |
Impervious Surface Max lot coverage |
65% | Stormwater retention required for remainder | §10-86 |
Min. Lot Size |
10,000 sf | 75 ft min. frontage | §10-86 |
Parking: Retail Per 1,000 sf GLA |
4.0 spaces | Shared parking may reduce; ADA per IBC | §10-86 |
Permitted Uses
The CG zone's permitted use schedule for Hillsborough County, FL is currently being verified from source documents.
No byright uses recorded for this zone yet.
No conditional uses recorded for this zone yet.
No prohibited uses recorded for this zone yet.
Zoning Map — CG in Hillsborough County
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National Benchmarks
CG in Hillsborough County compared to equivalent commercial zones nationally (n = 2,841 zones across 50 states).
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