Community Redevelopment Area Urban Design Standards Overlay

CRA Urban Design Standards Banner

URBAN DESIGN STANDARDS ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING KEY PRINCIPLES:

  • Strengthen Connectivity
  • Strengthen Neighborhoods
  • Ensure Quality in Design and Development

Affordable Housing

In partnership with the City of Pensacola, the Pensacola Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is committed to building 500 affordable homes in five years. The CRA's affordable housing and redevelopment initiative targets moderate, low and very low income households, as defined by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. Development professionals and other individuals interested in building affordable housing within the CRA Urban Design Overlay District should contact Rachel Bennett, CRA Urban Design Planner at 850-436-5649 or email CRAOverlay@cityofpensacola.com 

Design plans, conceptualization and other support may be available to help facilitate your affordable housing project. Also, TIF Rebate programs which support affordable housing are available for development projects that are located within a City of Pensacola TIF District. For more information visit www.cityofpensacola.com/CRAPrograms 

Recent Updates:

  • Revisions for glazing requirements on frontages. See Table 12-3-31.12 which can be accessed through the Municode website
  • Creation of a request for modification process.  See Section 12-3-31(6) which can be accessed through the Municode website For modification requests, please contact the Planning and Zoning Division or email CRAOverlay@cityofpensacola.com

SEE ADOPTED STANDARDS AND BOUNDARIES BELOW:

To view the CRA Urban Design Overlay District standard please visit the Municode website

District Boundary Map (Image/TIF) - As Amended 5/30/19

For more information about the Community Redevelopment Area Urban Design Standards Overlay District, please contact Rachel Bennett, CRA Urban Design Planner at 850-436-5649 or email CRAOverlay@cityofpensacola.com.

CRA Urban Design Banner March 19 Overlay Meeting Announcement