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Local Policy
Tampa City, Florida

Suspending certain city code and permit application and permitting requirements to expand operating space in, eg, city rights-of-way and private parking lots

Tampa, Fl. Exec. Order 2020-12

Last Visited 5/7/26
Policy Summary

This order adopts the City’s “Lift of Up Local Economic Retail Recovery Plan,” which includes temporary suspension of City Code and permit application and approval requirements for restaurants and retail business to expand operating space in e.g., private parking areas, and designated portions of the public right of way (provided safety and Americans with Disability Act requirements are met); and creates of “Cafe Retail Recovery Zones” which the City has proactively identified for full or partial road closure to accommodate social distancing requirements.

State Florida
Jurisdiction Name Tampa City
Jurisdiction Type city
Population Size 200k-800k
Food System Topics
  • Emergency/Disaster Management
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