The controversial Clean Zone proposal is getting a makeover.
The ordinance would provide restrictions for demonstrators during the Republican National Convention.
After lots of criticism over the original proposal, Tampa city leaders have gone back to the drawing board and made some changes.
Now, the Clean Zone will be known as the Event Zone.
If approved, the area would be much smaller than the original proposal.
Davis and Harbour Islands as well as neighborhoods north of Interstate 4 and I-275 will no longer be included.
Those who criticized the original proposal say that's welcomed news.
"I'm glad they heard some of our concerns," said Shawn Samuels of Occupy Tampa. "It's a good effort right here."
Another proposed change includes public gatherings in the zone.
If there are 50 or more people in a group, that group will still have to apply for a permit. But under the proposal, that permit would be free. There would be no need for insurance. And groups could gather in the park all day.
Under the revisions, hoodies would also be permitted in the Event Zone.
Gas masks would be allowed for those with medical conditions that require oxygen.
And for demonstrators who want to hold official parades, there would be more time to march. Instead of 60 minutes, city leaders have extended the time to 90 minutes.
"We think they've made some improvements, they're headed in the right direction," said John Dingfelder, Senior Attorney for the ACLU. "But we think the best direction is to have no ordinance at all."
Tampa's city attorney says that's unlikely.
"I realize they're saying that maybe we didn't need this but I strongly think that we do," said Tampa City Attorney Jim Shimberg. "And we think that it represents a fair and reasonable balance between public safety considerations and first amendment."
Tampa City Council still has to vote on the measure. That could happen as early as next month.