The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, Jillian Bandes, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of St. Pete Rising. 

For several years now, we have followed the implementation of NTM-1, a zoning designation that would legalize the construction of two, three, and four-family homes along certain transit corridors. 

St. Pete City Staff has started the process of getting approval to apply NTM-1 to the fronts of major corridors. This would affect a small number of parcels – about 3,000.