The city commission will make a final decision on the rezoning at the April 15th meeting.

Hello everyone and thank you for your continued support. Nearly 750 people have shown their support by signing this petition. We would like to have at least 1000 supporters before the meeting. Please keep sharing the petition with neighbors, friends and  family. I am confident we can reach our goal.

The rezoning application has been placed on the agenda for Gainesville City Commission Meeting on Thursday, April 15th at 6 p.m.  The commission will make the final decision at this meeting. It's very important we have strong presence at this meeting to tell them we don't support this rezoning application.

Below you will find the meeting details and various ways you can express your opinions. If you are an affected party, you should have received a post card with this information with a link to submit additional information and/or make a presentation. Affected parties must submit additional information and/or make a request to present, no later than April 8th. Affected parties are allowed to make presentations beyond the public comment section.

Gainesville City Commission Meeting

Thursday, April 15, 2021; 6 p.m.

THE CITY COMMISSION WILL MAKE A FINAL DECISION ON THESE APPLICATIONS:

1)     Petition PB-20-141 LUC Amend the Future Land Use from Office (O) and Conservation (CON) to Planned Use District (PUD)

2)     Petition PB-20-142 ZON Rezone property from Office (OF) and Conservation (CON) to Planned Development (PD)

Ways to participate in the meeting:

• Attend in person: (this makes the biggest impression, but seating is limited) City Hall Auditorium 200 East University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
• View the live meeting: Cox Cable Channel 12 or online
  http://cityofgainesville.org/CommunicationsOffice/Community12TV/LiveWebStreaming.aspx
• Phone listen-only (301) 715-8592; meeting ID# 883 7889 2843
• Verbal public comment during the meeting: Dial (800) 876-7516 and a moderator will call on you when it’s your turn to speak. You will have three minutes to comment.
• Written public comment - mail City of Gainesville Dept. of Sustainable Development, PO Box 490 Station 11, Gainesville, FL 32602-0490
• e-comment note-you can only submit e-comments from April 8- April 15. Use this link to submit comments. https://gainesville.legistar.com/calendar.aspx

Questions: Clerk of the Commission (352)334-5015

Guide to city commission meetings: http://www.cityofgainesville.org/Portals/0/clerk/Welcome%20Kit.pdf

Together we say -

SAY NO TO THE REZONE AND YES TO A SAFER COMMUNITY.