Primary Objective

​VOTE YES in November to save Treasure Island’s livelihood. Over the years we have seen our hotels and motels grow older and older. As buildings age, so do their electrical systems, plumbing systems and amenities. It is not economically feasible to redevelop these properties unless height and density are increased. To be competitive in the marketplace, hotels and motels need to build bigger rooms and more amenities. Bigger rooms and amenities take up more space which requires increased height and density. There are nine local questions on November 8th Election Ballot for Treasure Island residents and we urge local residents to support these referendum questions in an effort to enhance our economy and overall quality of life.
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Important Information

Facts

  • City commissioners put this referendum question on the ballot specifically to listen to residents; your vote will decide.
    (Source: Page 5 of the 7/5/2016 City Commission Meeting Minutes)
  • The planned development is designated to certain areas within the city. The increased height and density will not encompass the entire city.
    (Source: Pages 74, 75 & 130 of the 7/5/2016 City Commission Meeting Packet)
  • There are already multiple buildings that are seven stories or more; examples include Key Capri Condo (7 stories) and Residence Inn (9 stories).
  • (Source: MLS and AAA Data)
  • Developers (and any future owner) are obligated under a Development Agreement to:
    1.) Ensure there is adequate drinking water, sanitary sewer, trash services, drainage, and transportation facilities to handle the impacts of the project;
    2.) Comply with state, county, and countywide regulations for emergency evacuation planning and procedures for guests and staff; and
    3.) Have in place a mandatory evacuation / closure covenant for the tourist lodging facility
    (Source: Page 130 - 132 of the 7/5/2016 City Commission Meeting Packet)
  • Developers (and any future owner) are subject to lengthy review process for approval of a project.
    (Source: Pages 130 - 132 of the 7/5/2016 City Commission Meeting Packet)
  • Our restaurants and retail shops would not be here if it were not for our tourists; residents alone are not enough to keep our small businesses open and profitable.
    (Source: Visit Florida)
  • Every 85 tourists create 1 job.
    (Source: Visit Florida)
  • Each household in Florida would need to be taxed an additional $1,535 a year to replace the tourism taxes received by state and local governments. 
    (Source: Oxford Group)
  • Tourism generates $9 billion in Pinellas County annually.
    (Source: Visit St. Pete/Clearwater)
  • Tourism is why we have no state income tax and why our municipal taxes are low.
    (Source: FL Department of Economic Opportunity)
  • Tourists who stay in transient lodging facilities pay a Tourist Development Tax which is used for our beach renourishment.
    (Source: Visit St. Pete/Clearwater)
  • Tourists also pay Sales Tax on every purchase they make and a portion of that tax is returned to the city.
    (Source: Pinellas County and Florida Department of Revenue)

Planned Development Areas

From 127th Avenue to John's Pass.
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West of Gulf Boulevard from 10450 to 11040 Gulf Boulevard & 11270 to 11800 Gulf Boulevard.
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Ballot Questions -  Vote YES on all


​NO. 1
CHARTER AMENDMENT
Proposed Charter Amendment of Treasure Island, Florida Concerning Limitations on the Transfer of Public Property
Shall Article I, Section 1.02 of the Charter of the City of Treasure Island, Florida, pertaining to Extraterritorial Powers, be amended in accordance with Ordinance No. 16-15 to only eliminate the requirement for a referendum and four-fifths majority Commission vote for the sale, lease or transfer for public lands comprising the Treasure Island Causeway?
YES
NO

NO. 2
CHARTER AMENDMENT
Proposed Charter Amendment of Treasure Island, Florida Concerning Qualifications of City Commissioners
Shall Article III, Section 3.02 of the Charter of the City of Treasure Island, Florida, pertaining to Qualifications, be amended in accordance with Ordinance No. 16-10 so as to require commissioners to be qualified electors of the district the Commissioner represents and the Mayor-Commissioner to be a qualified elector of the city?
YES
NO

NO. 3
CHARTER AMENDMENT
Proposed Charter Amendment of Treasure Island, Florida Concerning Signature Requirement for Charter Amendment
Shall Article VI, Section 6.02 of the Charter of the City of Treasure Island, Florida, pertaining to Charter Amendment be amended in accordance with the proposal set forth in Ordinance No. 16-11 so as to reduce the signature requirement for charter amendment petitions from twenty-five (25) percent to ten (10) percent in accordance with state law?
YES
NO

NO. 1
REFERENDUM QUESTION
Proposed Land Development Regulations Amendment of Treasure Island, Florida Concerning Limitation on Building Height
Should Section 68-415.03, Height Limit, of the Land Development Regulations of the City of Treasure Island, Florida, be enacted to permit an increase in the maximum height in the Planned Development Zoning District from 5 living levels within a maximum of 60 feet above base flood elevation plus 2 feet of freeboard to up to 7 living levels within a maximum of 84 feet above base flood elevation plus 2 feet of freeboard?
YES
NO

NO. 2
REFERENDUM QUESTION
Proposed Land Development Regulations Amendment of Treasure Island, Florida Concerning Maximum Density for Resort Facilities 
Should Section 68-415.04, Maximum Density, of the Land Development Regulations of the City of Treasure Island, Florida, be enacted to permit an increase in the Planned Development Zoning District for Resort Facilities High-50 from 50 hotel, motel, and condo-hotel units per acre to up to a maximum density of 75 hotel, motel, and condo-hotel units per acre?
YES
NO

NO. 3
REFERENDUM QUESTION
Proposed Land Development Regulations Amendment of Treasure Island, Florida Concerning Maximum Density for Commercial General
Should Section 68-415.04, Maximum Density, of the Land Development Regulations of the City of Treasure Island, Florida, be amended to permit an increase in the Planned Development Zoning District for Commercial General from 22 hotel, motel, and condo-hotel units per acre to up to a maximum density of 60 hotel, motel, and condo-hotel units per acre? 
YES
NO

NO. 4
REFERENDUM QUESTION
Proposed Land Development Regulations Amendment of Treasure Island, Florida Permitting Air Conditioning Units above Roof 
Should Section 68-462, Improvements specifically permitted to extend above the roof of a building, of the Land Development Regulations of the City of Treasure Island, Florida, be amended to permit air conditioning units and generators with their auxiliary components to extend above the roof of a building?
YES
NO

NO. 5
REFERENDUM QUESTION
Proposed Land Development Regulations Amendment of Treasure Island, Florida Permitting Architectural Features above the Roof 
Should Section 68-462, Improvements specifically permitted to extend above the roof of a building, of the Land Development Regulations of the City of Treasure Island, Florida, be amended to permit architectural features that do not exceed 8 feet above the roof of a building? 
YES
NO


NO. 6
REFERENDUM QUESTION
Proposed Land Development Regulations Amendment of Treasure Island, Florida Permitting Accessory Improvements above the Roof
Should Section 68-462, Improvements specifically permitted to extend above the roof of a building, of the Land Development Regulations of the City of Treasure Island, Florida, be amended to permit ancillary or accessory improvements that do not exceed 25% of the roof area and 10 feet height, which may include restroom facilities, to extend above the roof of a building?
YES
NO

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