March 2022 Bungalow Alert

SAVE THE DATE! The OSHNA Home Tour is Back

Sunday, April 3rd from 11:30am–4:30pm

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the tour. This year's tour will begin at the Garden Center at 5800 N Central Ave. Don't miss out!

This is our biggest event of the year and we need lots of hands to make it all work. It's a great way to meet lots of neighbors, pitch in for a good cause, and tour the houses for free!

Volunteer opportunities still available are:

• Ticket distribution/sales the day of the event.
• Coordination of the parties before and after the event for all volunteers.
• Parking lot coordination.
• Other tasks as they are identified.

We will be filling shifts from 9–5(ish) to allow for set up and clean up. Please let us know if you have any particular restrictions, i.e. cannot stand for extended periods of time or can only volunteer for 4 hours.

FDOT will be holding community drop-in office hours at the Seminole Heights Library (4711 N Central Ave) Wednesday, March 9th from 11am–noon. Stop by during this time to speak with staff about the FDOT I-275 widening project in our area.

There will be no formal presentation—just a chance for residents to ask questions and receive information about the project.

For more information about the current FDOT I-275 widening project, click below.

OSHNA attempts to keep up with all land use and zoning issues in the neighborhood and will comment and or take action on development/changes of importance. If you have questions or comments on these or any other issue, please email us .

• DE 22-79 — 1416 E Hanna Ave. — non conforming driveway. In process.
• DE 22-87 — 6706 N Harer St. — reduce side setback from 7’ to 2’. Complete
• DE 22-89 — 7107 N Florida Ave. — renovate existing building for new business (possible a restaurant). Awaiting client reply.
• DE 22-90 — 1424 E Powhatan Ave . — install 2 parking pads along right-of-way. Complete.
• DE 22-103 — 107 W Kirby St . — remove pavers. Awaiting client reply.
• REZ 21-104 — 6907 N Nebraska Ave . — multi-unit apartment building at Sligh Ave. Approved at public hearing 2/24/22.

DE - design exception

REZ - rezoning

For full details and documents, type the address or case number into the city's permitting website  Accela.

How to Navigate Accela

You do not need to create an account to use Accela. You can search by property address or case number to find associated applications and permits. Once you find the application record, click on the drop down menu for Record Info . The two most useful options from the menu are Processing Status and Attachments . The Attachments page is where you can find all associated documents such as tree studies, permit applications, site plans, architectural drawings, and more.

You can reach out to the owner or their agent via the information provided on the application with questions. If you want to ask city staff a question, enter a comment into the public record, support the application, or oppose the application, you can contact the city in the following ways:

Design Exceptions : TampaZoning@tampagov.net

Architectural Review Commission : Beverly.Jewesak@tampagov.net

Rezonings : tampacitycouncil@tampa.gov AND councilquasibox@tampagov.net

You have a right to speak up about new developments that affect your quality of life. Know that OSHNA reviews every public notice we receive.

The U.S. Postal Service will deliver 4 test kits to your home for free. Click here to claim your tests .

City of Tampa



Hillsborough County

Hillsborough County Public Schools