John’s Pass Village Activity Center Plan
Frequently Asked Questions For the John's Pass Village Activity Center Plan
Q: What is the John’s Pass Village Activity Center Plan?
A: The John’s Pass Village Activity Center Plan adopted a specific set of land use guidelines and standards designed to reflect and address the unique make-up and challenges of this important mixed-use tourist-oriented focal point in the Madeira Beach and Pinellas County communities.
The John’s Pass Village Activity Center Plan documents the purpose, background, existing and proposed land use characteristics, transportation and sustainability considerations, design principles and implementation strategies.
The purposes of the Activity Center Plan are as follows:
1. To establish the standards and means to preserve and rebuild the existing character, uses, and density/intensity of John’s Pass Village in the event of a disaster.
2. To reconcile inconsistencies among existing land use characteristics in the City Comprehensive Plan and the Countywide Rules Standards.
3. To provide for consistency and enhancement in the Activity Center for future improvement, revitalization, and potential redevelopment within the Village.
In brief, the John’s Pass Village Activity Center Plan is a comprehensive attempt to memorialize the character and function of this tourist, commercial, and cultural center, and to provide for future enhancement and revitalization.
Q: What did Ordinance 2023-01 and Ordinance 2023-02 adopt?
A: On March 13, 2024, the City of Madeira Beach Board of Commissioners approved adopting Ordinance 2023-01 (John’s Pass Village Activity Center Plan) and Ordinance 2023-02 (Amending FLUM to add John's Pass Village Activity Center). These ordinances updated the Madeira Beach Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map. Ordinance 2023-01 and Ordinance 2023-02 did not change the Land Development Regulations in the Madeira Beach Code of Ordinances or amend the Madeira Beach Zoning Map. The Madeira Beach Code of Ordinances Land Development Regulations and Madeira Beach Zoning Map must be amended within one (1) year of the adoption of the John’s Pass Village Activity Center Plan and amendment to the City’s Future Land Use Map.
Q: What will the John’s Pass Village Zoning Public Workshop discuss?
A: The workshop will discuss revising the City of Madeira Beach Land Development Regulations to include a new zoning category for the John’s Pass Village Activity Center. The goal of the workshop is to find out what the community envisions for the zoning regulations of the John’s Pass Village Activity Center.
Q: What does zoning regulate?
A: Zoning regulates uses (primary, accessory, and special exception), setbacks, building height (measured from DFE), and special requirements (like design criteria, landscaping etc.). Each Character District within the zoning category would have specific regulations.
Q: What are the public notice requirements to nearby property owners for a Planning Commission rezoning public hearing?
A: Before the Planning Commission does a public hearing for a rezoning, a public notice must be mailed 10 days before the public hearing to all property owners within 300 feet of the properties that are proposed to be rezoned.
Ordinance 2023-01 (Adopting John’s Pass Village Activity Center Plan) and Ordinance 2023-02 (Amending the City’s Future Land Use Map from Commercial General, Recreation/Open Space, Residential Medium, Residential/Office/Retail, and Resort Facilities Medium to Activity Center)
John's Pass Village Activity Center Interactive Map
For questions on the proposed John's Pass Village Activity Center Plan please call the Community Development Departmemt at 727-391-9951 x244 or Email planning@madeirabeachfl.gov