There are two types of Comprehensive Plan amendments which include Text Amendments and Map Amendments. Text amendments can modify, add or delete the text of the local government’s Comprehensive Plan. A Map Amendment can change the land use category on the Future Land Use Map within a specific jurisdiction.
Map and Text Amendment requests are described as follows:
- Small Scale Map Amendment refers to a Map Amendment 50 acres or less in size and may include Text Amendments if specifically associated with a Small Scale Map Amendment.
- Plan Amendment (Large scale) refers to a Text Amendment or a Map Amendment larger than 50 acres in size.
How to initiate a plan amendment
The first step in initiating a plan amendment is to set up a pre-application review with Plan Hillsborough staff to discuss any potential issues that may impact the amendment site. Information needed for the pre-application review is as follows:
- Map Amendments: property address(es) or folio#(s);
- Text Amendments: initial draft and purpose.
Note: The pre-application review serves as a preliminary review, additional issues may arise during the formal review process that were not identified as part of the pre-application review.
What to do after applying for a plan amendment
Once you’ve applied for a plan amendment consult the checklist for other requirements:
Other plan amendment forms:
- Revision form (to be completed ONLY if you wish to modify your application)
- Affidavit to Authorize Agent form
View the jurisdictions below for all your comprehensive plan amendment related needs:
City of Tampa
City of Temple Terrace
City of Plant City
Unincorporated Hillsborough County
