The visual, performing and cultural arts in the City of St. Petersburg include a valuable
inventory of museums, galleries, performing arts venues, activities for families and
children, special events and programs. These assets have contributed significantly
to the City's economic base, overall quality of life, and growing reputation as a
home for artists and art facilities.
The purpose of the Artist Enclave Overlay District (AEOD) is to encourage a mix of
small-scale, home business uses oriented toward or supporting the visual, performing,
and cultural arts, while maintaining the residential character of the underlying residential
neighborhood. This overlay district establishes enclaves predominantly within single-family
residential neighborhoods where artists may live, create work, and market their art.
Regulations are established to promote and achieve optimal conditions for artist functions,
while maintaining adequate protection for the adjacent properties.
