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Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Gainesville, FL (2026)

1 verified zoning overlays & bonuses rules for Gainesville, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Density Bonus Law

Gainesville lets developers earn extra density and height by exceeding baseline standards. LDC Sec. 30-4.9 caps every bonus package at a 50 percent increase over the by-right density, earned through public open space, heritage tree preservation, structured parking, transit facilities, undergrounded utilities, or affordable housing.

Density Bonus Program in Gainesville

Some Restrictions

Gainesville LDC § 30-4.9

A.Available bonuses. In accordance with this section, development projects may be eligible for: 1) additional building stories and the corresponding increase in overall building height; and 2) increased residential density. The bonus may be approved based on the provision of certain development improvements that exceed the minimum standards of this article, as follows: ... C.Increased residenti...

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Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Alachua County