ZONING DISTRICTS

SECTION 47-4. ZONING DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED


Sec. 47-4.1. Listing.

For the purpose of regulating the use of land, and height and bulk of buildings and location of buildings for specific purposes to limit the population and density, and the intensity of use and open space, the city is hereby divided into the following zoning districts:

[NOTE: parts of this section not pertaining to Victoria Park have been deleted.  Definitions, permitted/condition uses and dimensional criteria have been reorganized by district.  Landscaping and parking requirements -- shown in italics -- are taken from other sections of the code.]

Residential Zoning Districts

VICTORIA PARK

Residential Single Family/Low Medium Density

Residential Single Family and Cluster/Medium Density

Residential Single Family/Medium Density

Residential Multifamily Mid Rise/Medium High Density

Residential Multifamily High Rise/Medium High Density

Residential Multifamily High Rise/High Density

Residential Office Zoning Districts

RO:

Residential Office

Limited Residential Office

ROC:

Planned Residential Office

Business Districts

Community Business

Boulevard Business

CF:

Community Facility

CF-H:

Community Facility: House of Worship

CF-HS:

Community Facility: House of Worship and School

CF-S:

Community Facility: School

Sec. 47-4.2. Abbreviations.

The abbreviations included in the residential zoning district titles have meaning as follows:

TABLE INSET:

R

Residential

S

Single Family

D

Duplex

C

Cluster

M

Multiple Family

ML

Multiple Family - Low Rise

MM

Multiple Family - Mid Rise

MH

Multiple Family - High Rise

(Ord. No. C-97-19, § 1(47-4), 6-18-97)


P:

Parks, Recreation and Open Space

T:

Transportation

U:

Utility

Special Purpose Districts


Exclusive Use Districts:   

X-districts see code


RAC-CC:

City Center District

RAC-UV:

Urban Village District

RAC-TMU:

Transitional Mixed-Use District

RAC-EMU:

East Mixed Use District


Historic Preservation District  

H-1:

Historic Preservation District

(Ord. No. C-97-19, § 1(47-4), 6-18-97)



SECTION 47-5. RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS AND RESIDENTIAL OFFICE ZONING DISTRICTS


Sec. 47-5.1. List of districts.

A. Residential zoning districts. ......... see above

B. Residential office zoning districts. ............ see above



Sec. 47-5.2. Intent and purpose of each district.

A. Residential zoning districts.

1. RS-4.4 district

2. RS-8 district is intended to provide areas within the city for single family detached residences and accessory uses. The RS-8 district has a maximum density of eight (8) dwelling units per net acre, which is consistent with the density permitted by the residential low-medium category of the city's comprehensive plan.

3. RD-15 district [not applicable to Victoria Park]

4. RC-15 district is intended to provide areas within the city for single family detached and attached residences and accessory uses. The RC-15 district is also intended to provide for a variety of one family residences, such as zero lot line dwellings, townhouses, and the clustering of dwellings, in a manner which provides for a more efficient use of land resources by allowing for a modification of yards, providing for innovative site design and open space on lots which, because of their size and/or configuration, could not be efficiently used otherwise. The RC-15 district has a maximum density of fifteen (15) dwelling units per net acre, which is consistent with the density permitted by the residential medium category of the city's comprehensive plan.

5. RDs-15, RCs-15, RMs-15 are zoning districts intended to limit new residential development to single family detached residences. Duplex, townhouse and multifamily uses that exist and are located on property that was zoned RD-15, RC-15 or RM-15 on April 21, 1998, can be redeveloped as duplex, townhouse or multifamily uses, subject to the provisions provided in Sec. 47-18.39.

6. RM-15 district  [not applicable to Victoria Park]

7. RML-25 district  [not applicable to Victoria Park]

8. RMM-25 district is intended for mid-rise multifamily residences and tourist accommodations. The RMM-25 district has a maximum density of twenty-five (25) dwelling units per net acre and a maximum density of thirty (30) hotel/motel or nursing home rooms per net acre, which is consistent with the residential medium high category of the city's comprehensive plan. Parcels so designated shall serve as a transition from medium high density multifamily housing and hotel development to single family and mid-rise multifamily residential neighborhoods and shall be located in proximity to arterial or collector streets or adjacent or near to commercial shopping and office facilities or services.

9. RMH-25 district is intended for high-rise multifamily residences and tourist accommodations. Parcels so designated shall serve as a transition from medium high density multifamily housing and hotel development and single family and low to mid-rise multifamily residential neighborhoods and shall be located in proximity to arterial or collector streets or adjacent or near to commercial shopping and office facilities or services. The RMH-25 district has a maximum density of twenty-five (25) dwelling units per net acre and a maximum density of thirty (30) hotel/motel or nursing home rooms per net acre, which is consistent with the residential medium high category of the city's comprehensive plan.

10. RMH-60 district is intended for high-rise, high density multifamily residences and hotels. The RMH-60 district has a maximum density of sixty (60) dwelling units per net acre and one hundred twenty (120) hotel/motel rooms per net acre, and eighty-seven (87) nursing home rooms per net acre which is consistent with the residential high category of the city's comprehensive plan.

11. MHP district [not applicable to Victoria Park]

B. Residential office zoning districts.

1. RO - Residential Office District: See Sec. 47-5.60.

2. ROA - Limited Residential Office District: See Sec. 47-5.60.

3. ROC - Planned Residential Office Districts: See Sec. 47-5.60.

(Ord. No. C-97-19, § 1(47-5.2), 6-18-97; Ord. No. C-99-27, § 2, 5-4-99)

Secs. 47-5.3--47-5.9. Reserved.


 RS-8  Residential Single Family/Low Medium Density District.


Sec. 47-5.2. Intent and purpose of each district.

A. 2. RS-8 district is intended to provide areas within the city for single family detached residences and accessory uses. The RS-8 district has a maximum density of eight (8) dwelling units per net acre, which is consistent with the density permitted by the residential low-medium category of the city's comprehensive plan.


Sec. 47-5.11. List of permitted and conditional uses, RS-8 Residential Single Family/Low Medium Density District.

District Categories--Residential Dwellings, Public Purpose Facilities, Child Day Care Facilities, and Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures.

TABLE INSET:

A.

PERMITTED USES

B. CONDITIONAL USES:

 .

1.

Residential Dwellings

See Sec. 47-24.3

a.

One (1) Single Family Dwelling, Standard.

2.

Public Purpose Facilities

a.

Social Service Residential Facility, Level I, see Sec. 47-18.32.

3.

Child Day Care Facilities

a.

Family Day Care Home, see Sec. 47-18.8.

4.

Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures

a.

See Section 47-19.

(Ord. No. C-97-19, § 1(47-5.3.2), 6-18-97)


Sec. 47-5.31. Table of dimensional requirements for the RS-8 district. (Note A)

TABLE INSET:

Requirements

RS-8

Maximum density

8.0 du/net ac.

Minimum lot size

6,000 sq. ft.

Maximum structure height

35 ft.

Maximum structure length

None

Minimum lot width

50 ft.  *75 ft. when abutting a waterway on any side

Minimum floor area

1,000 sq. ft.

Minimum front yard

25 ft.   

Minimum corner yard

25% of lot width but not greater than 25 ft.  

25 ft. when abutting a waterway

Minimum side yard

5 ft. - up to 22 ft. in height  Where a building exceeds 22 ft. in height that portion of the building above 22 ft. shall be set back an additional 1 foot per foot of additional height.  

25 ft. when abutting a waterway   

Minimum rear yard

15 ft.  

25 ft. when abutting a waterway  

Minimum distance between buildings

None

Lot Size

**Maximum Lot Coverage

**Maximum Floor Area Ratio

<=7,500 sf

50%

0.75

Lot coverage and FAR

7,501--12,000 sf

45%

0.75

>12,000 sf

40%

0.60


Note A: Dimensional requirements may be subject to additional regulations, see Section 47-23, Specific Location Requirements, and Section 47-25, Development Review Criteria.

*Allowances for modifications of lot widths may be permitted in accordance with the requirements of Section 47-23.10, Specific Location Requirements.

**An increase in the maximum FAR or lot coverage may be permitted subject to the requirements of a site plan level III, see Sec. 47-24.2.

(Ord. No. C-97-19, § 1(47-5.4), 6-18-97; Ord. No. C-99-26, § 1, 4-20-99; Ord. No. C-99-62, § 1, 9-21-99; Ord. No. C-04-67, § 1, 1-4-05)


Landscaping requirements Sec. 47-21.10.  B. Landscape requirements.

1. Yards and other portions of a parcel of land not utilized for structures, required walks, vehicular use area, decking, pool and other accessory uses, shall be covered with a lawn or ground cover. There shall be at least one (1) tree for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of net lot area or portion thereof. This tree planting requirement is in addition to the VUA requirements. ....

10. To reduce exposure to epidemic tree loss and maximize genetic diversity, a wide variety of trees should be planted in the urban forest. Variety also minimizes the number of trees having the same growth speed and ultimate mature age. This diversity or tree mix is based on the overall number of trees required with not more than one-half ( 1/2) of the required tree count being in one (1) genus. At least fifty percent (50%) of all required trees shall consist of native species or recognized drought-tolerant species. In nonresidential zoning districts lying east of the Intracoastal Waterway, if any portion of a development site is across a right-of-way from a development site with residential zoning or a residential use, shade trees shall be required along the right-of-way abutting the side of the development site across from the residential zoned or used site. The location and number of the shade trees shall be determined by the department based on the height, bulk, mass and design of the structures on the site and the proposed development's compatibility to surrounding properties. The requirement for shade trees, as provided herein, may be located within the public right-of-way as approved by the entity with jurisdiction over the abutting right-of-way. This requirement may be varied as approved by the department based on existing or proposed physical conditions which may prevent the ability to comply with the requirements of this subsection. This requirement shall be in addition to the requirements provided in Section 47-25.2., Adequacy Requirements.  


 Parking and loading zone requirements. Sec. 47-20.2.



 RC-15  Residential Single Family/Cluster Dwellings/Low Medium Density District.


Sec. 47-5.2. Intent and purpose of each district.

A. 4. RC-15 district is intended to provide areas within the city for single family detached and attached residences and accessory uses. The RC-15 district is also intended to provide for a variety of one family residences, such as zero lot line dwellings, townhouses, and the clustering of dwellings, in a manner which provides for a more efficient use of land resources by allowing for a modification of yards, providing for innovative site design and open space on lots which, because of their size and/or configuration, could not be efficiently used otherwise. The RC-15 district has a maximum density of fifteen (15) dwelling units per net acre, which is consistent with the density permitted by the residential medium category of the city's comprehensive plan.


Sec. 47-5.14. List of permitted and conditional uses, RC-15 Residential Single Family/Cluster Dwellings/Low Medium Density District.

District Categories--Residential Dwellings, Public Purpose Facilities, Child Day Care Facilities, and Accessory Uses, Buildings, and Structures.

TABLE INSET:

A.

PERMITTED USES

B.  CONDITIONAL USES

1.

Residential Dwellings

See Sec. 47-24.3

a.

One (1) Single Family Dwelling, Standard.

b.

Cluster Dwellings, see Sec. 47-18.9.

c.

Zero-lot-line Dwelling, see Sec. 47-18.38.

d.

Two Family/Duplex Dwellings.

e.

Townhouses, see Sec. 47-18.33.

f.

Existing Dwelling Units, see Sec. 47-18.39.

2.

Public Purpose Facilities

a.

Social Service Residential Facility, Level I, see Sec. 47-18.32.

3.

Child Day Care Facilities

a.

Family Day Care Home, see Sec. 47-18.8.

4.

Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures

a.

See Section 47-19.

(Ord. No. C-97-19, § 1(47-5.3.4), 6-18-97)


Sec. 47-5.33. Table of dimensional requirements for the RC-15 and RCs-15 districts. (Note A)

TABLE INSET:

Requirements

Single Family

Duplex

Zero Lot Line

Cluster Dwellings

Townhouse Group

Maximum density

(du/net acre)

15

15

15

15

15

Minimum lot size (sq. ft.)

5,000

5,000  

2,500 each du

4,000

2,500 each du

7,500

Maximum structure height (ft.)

35

35

35

35

35

Maximum structure length (ft.)

None

None

None

None

200

Minimum lot width (ft.)

50

50

40

See Sec. 47-18.9

50

Minimum floor area (sq. ft.)

750 each du

400 each du

1,000

750 each du

750 each du

Minimum front yard (ft.)

25

25

25

25

25

Minimum corner yard (ft.)


[min 20 ft. when abutting a waterway]  

25% of lot width but not less than 10 ft. nor greater than 25 ft.  


25% of lot width but not less than 10 ft. nor greater than 25 ft.  

See Sec. 47-18.38   

25% of lot width but not less than 10 ft. nor greater than 25 ft.   

25% of lot width but not less than 10 ft. nor greater than 25 ft.   

Minimum side yard (ft.)


[min 20 ft. when abutting a waterway]

5 ft. - up to 22 ft. in height for one or two story buildings  Where a building exceeds 22 ft. in height that portion of the building above 22 ft. shall be set back an additional foot per foot of additional height  


Same as single family requirement

See Sec. 47-18.38  

See Sec. 47-18.9  

See Sec. 47-18.33   

Minimum rear yard (ft.)

[min 20 ft. when abutting a waterway]

15  

15  


15  

See Sec. 47-18.9  


20

Minimum distance between buildings (ft.)

None

None

None

None

None

Note A: Dimensional requirements may be subject to additional regulations, see Section 47-23, Specific Location Requirements, and Section 47-25, Development Review Criteria.

(Ord. No. C-97-19, § 1(47-5.4), 6-18-97; Ord. No. C-99-27, § 4, 5-4-99)

Landscaping requirements Sec. 47-21.10.  B. Landscape requirements.

1. Yards and other portions of a parcel of land not utilized for structures, required walks, vehicular use area, decking, pool and other accessory uses, shall be covered with a lawn or ground cover. There shall be at least one (1) tree for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of net lot area or portion thereof. This tree planting requirement is in addition to the VUA landscaping .

2. When the parcel of land includes offstreet parking for other than a one family dwelling, VUA landscaping shall be required in accordance with this section. ....

10. To reduce exposure to epidemic tree loss and maximize genetic diversity, a wide variety of trees should be planted in the urban forest. Variety also minimizes the number of trees having the same growth speed and ultimate mature age. This diversity or tree mix is based on the overall number of trees required with not more than one-half ( 1/2) of the required tree count being in one (1) genus. At least fifty percent (50%) of all required trees shall consist of native species or recognized drought-tolerant species. In nonresidential zoning districts lying east of the Intracoastal Waterway, if any portion of a development site is across a right-of-way from a development site with residential zoning or a residential use, shade trees shall be required along the right-of-way abutting the side of the development site across from the residential zoned or used site. The location and number of the shade trees shall be determined by the department based on the height, bulk, mass and design of the structures on the site and the proposed development's compatibility to surrounding properties. The requirement for shade trees, as provided herein, may be located within the public right-of-way as approved by the entity with jurisdiction over the abutting right-of-way. This requirement may be varied as approved by the department based on existing or proposed physical conditions which may prevent the ability to comply with the requirements of this subsection. This requirement shall be in addition to the requirements provided in Section 47-25.2., Adequacy Requirements.


 Parking and loading zone requirements. Sec. 47-20.2.



 RCs-15  Residential Single Family/Medium Density District


Sec. 47-5.2. Intent and purpose of each district.

A. 5. RDs-15, RCs-15, RMs-15 are zoning districts intended to limit new residential development to single family detached residences. Duplex, townhouse and multifamily uses that exist and are located on property that was zoned RD-15, RC-15 or RM-15 on April 21, 1998, can be redeveloped as duplex, townhouse or multifamily uses, subject to the provisions provided in Sec. 47-18.39.


Sec. 47-5.15. List of permitted and conditional uses, RCs-15 Residential Single Family/Medium Density District.

District Categories--Residential Dwellings, Public Purpose Facilities, Child Day Care Facilities, and Accessory Uses, Buildings, and Structures.

TABLE INSET:

A.

PERMITTED USES

B. CONDITIONAL USES: See Sec. 47-24.3.

1.

Residential Dwellings

a.

One (1) Single Family Dwelling, Standard.

b.

Existing Cluster Dwellings, see Sec. 47-18.9 & 47-18.39.

c.

Existing Two Family/Duplex Dwellings, see Sec. 47-18.39.

d.

Existing Zero-lot-line Dwellings, see Sec. 47-18.38 & 47-18.39.

e.

Existing Townhouses, see Sec. 47-18.33 & 47-18.39.

f.

Existing Stacked Dwelling, see Sec. 47-18.39.

2.

Public Purpose Facilities

a.

Social Service Residential Facility, Level I, see Sec. 47-18.32.

3.

Child Day Care Facilities

a.

Family Day Care Home, see Sec. 47-18.8.

4.

Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures

a.

See Section 47-19.

(Ord. No. C-99-27, § 3(47-5.3.4b), 5-4-99)


Sec. 47-5.33. Table of dimensional requirements for the RC-15 and RCs-15 districts. (Note A)

TABLE INSET:

Requirements

Single Family

Duplex

Zero Lot Line

Cluster Dwellings

Townhouse Group

Maximum density

(du/net acre)

15

15

15

15

15

Minimum lot size (sq. ft.)

5,000

5,000  

2,500 each du

4,000

2,500 each du

7,500

Maximum structure height (ft.)

35

35

35

35

35

Maximum structure length (ft.)

None

None

None

None

200

Minimum lot width (ft.)

50

50

40

See Sec. 47-18.9

50

Minimum floor area (sq. ft.)

750 each du

400 each du

1,000

750 each du

750 each du

Minimum front yard (ft.)

25

25

25

25

25

Minimum corner yard (ft.)


[min 20 ft. when abutting a waterway]  

25% of lot width but not less than 10 ft. nor greater than 25 ft.  


25% of lot width but not less than 10 ft. nor greater than 25 ft.  

See Sec. 47-18.38   

25% of lot width but not less than 10 ft. nor greater than 25 ft.   

25% of lot width but not less than 10 ft. nor greater than 25 ft.   

Minimum side yard (ft.)


[min 20 ft. when abutting a waterway]

5 ft. - up to 22 ft. in height for one or two story buildings  Where a building exceeds 22 ft. in height that portion of the building above 22 ft. shall be set back an additional foot per foot of additional height  


Same as single family requirement

See Sec. 47-18.38  

See Sec. 47-18.9  

See Sec. 47-18.33   

Minimum rear yard (ft.)

[min 20 ft. when abutting a waterway]

15  

15  


15  

See Sec. 47-18.9  


20

Minimum distance between buildings (ft.)

None

None

None

None

None

Note A: Dimensional requirements may be subject to additional regulations, see Section 47-23, Specific Location Requirements, and Section 47-25, Development Review Criteria.

(Ord. No. C-97-19, § 1(47-5.4), 6-18-97; Ord. No. C-99-27, § 4, 5-4-99)


Landscaping requirements Sec. 47-21.10.  B. Landscape requirements.

1. Yards and other portions of a parcel of land not utilized for structures, required walks, vehicular use area, decking, pool and other accessory uses, shall be covered with a lawn or ground cover. There shall be at least one (1) tree for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of net lot area or portion thereof. This tree planting requirement is in addition to the VUA landscaping .

2. When the parcel of land includes offstreet parking for other than a one family dwelling, VUA landscaping shall be required in accordance with this section. ....

10. To reduce exposure to epidemic tree loss and maximize genetic diversity, a wide variety of trees should be planted in the urban forest. Variety also minimizes the number of trees having the same growth speed and ultimate mature age. This diversity or tree mix is based on the overall number of trees required with not more than one-half ( 1/2) of the required tree count being in one (1) genus. At least fifty percent (50%) of all required trees shall consist of native species or recognized drought-tolerant species. In nonresidential zoning districts lying east of the Intracoastal Waterway, if any portion of a development site is across a right-of-way from a development site with residential zoning or a residential use, shade trees shall be required along the right-of-way abutting the side of the development site across from the residential zoned or used site. The location and number of the shade trees shall be determined by the department based on the height, bulk, mass and design of the structures on the site and the proposed development's compatibility to surrounding properties. The requirement for shade trees, as provided herein, may be located within the public right-of-way as approved by the entity with jurisdiction over the abutting right-of-way. This requirement may be varied as approved by the department based on existing or proposed physical conditions which may prevent the ability to comply with the requirements of this subsection. This requirement shall be in addition to the requirements provided in Section 47-25.2., Adequacy Requirements.


 Parking and loading zone requirements. Sec. 47-20.2.




 RMM-25 Residential Mid-Rise Multifamily/Medium High Density District


Sec. 47-5.2. Intent and purpose of each district.

A. 8. RMM-25 district is intended for mid-rise multifamily residences and tourist accommodations. The RMM-25 district has a maximum density of twenty-five (25) dwelling units per net acre and a maximum density of thirty (30) hotel/motel or nursing home rooms per net acre, which is consistent with the residential medium high category of the city's comprehensive plan. Parcels so designated shall serve as a transition from medium high density multifamily housing and hotel development to single family and midrise multifamily residential neighborhoods and shall be located in proximity to arterial or collector streets or adjacent or near to commercial shopping and office facilities or services.


Sec. 47-5.19. List of permitted and conditional uses, RMM-25 Residential Mid Rise Multifamily/Medium High Density District.


District Categories--Residential Dwellings, Lodging, Mixed Use Development, Public Purpose Facilities, Child Day Care Facilities, Nursing Home Facilities, and Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures.


TABLE INSET:

A.

PERMITTED USES

B.


CONDITIONAL USES:

See Sec. 47-24.3.


  Residential Dwellings

a.

One (1) Single Family Dwelling, Standard.

b.

Cluster Dwellings, see Sec. 47-18.9.

c.

Zero-lot-line Dwelling, see Sec. 47-18.38.

d.

Two Family/Duplex Dwellings.

e.

Townhouses, see Sec. 47-18.33.

f.

Coach Home, see Sec. 47-18.10.

g.

Multifamily Dwelling.

Lodging

a. Bed and Breakfast Dwelling, see Sec. 47-18.6.

b. Hotel, see Sec. 47-18.16.

 Mixed Use Development

a. Mixed Use Development, see Sec. 47-18.21.

 Public Purpose Facilities

a. Social Service Residential Facility, Level I, see Sec. 47-18.32.

a. House of Worship, see Sec. 47-18.17.

b. School.

c. Social Service Residential Facility,

Level II, III, IV,   see Sec. 47-18.32.

Child Day Care Facilities

a. Family Day Care Home, see Sec. 47-18.8.

a. Small and Intermediate Child Day Care Facility,

see Sec. 47-18.8.

 Nursing Home Facilities

a. Nursing Homes, see Sec. 47-18.23.

a. Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures

See Section 47-19.



(Ord. No. C-97-19, § 1(47-5.3.7), 6-18-97)



Sec. 47-5.36. Table of dimensional requirements for the RMM-25 district. (Note A)


TABLE INSET:

Requirements

Single

Family

Duplex

Zero

Lot Line

Cluster

Dwelling

Townhouse

Group

Multi

family

Bed and

Breakfast

Dwelling

Hotel

Other Uses

Maximum density (du/net acre)

(Density bonus--See Sec. 47-23.12.)

25

25

25

25

25

25

30 sleeping rooms per net acre (9 sleeping rooms maximum per dwelling)

30 hotel sleeping rooms per net acre

None

Minimum lot size (sq. ft.)

5,000

5,000


2,500 each du

4,000

2,500 each du

7,500

5,000

5,000

10,000

10,000

Maximum structure height (ft.)

35

35

35

35

35

55

35

55

55

Maximum structure length (ft.)

None

None

None

None

200

200

(Note C)

None

200

(Note C)

200

(Note C)

Minimum lot width (ft.)

50

50

40

See Sec. 47-18.9

50

50

50

100

100

Minimum floor area (sq. ft.)

750

400 each du

1,000

750 each du

750 each du

400 each du

120 per sleeping room


Historic designation = None

120 per sleeping room

None

Minimum front yard (ft.)

25

25

25

25

25

25

25

25

25

Minimum corner yard (ft.)


[20 ft. when abutting a waterway ]

25% of lot width but not less than 10 ft. nor greater than 25 ft.



25% of lot width but not less than 10 ft. nor greater than 25 ft.


See Sec. 47-18.38



25% of lot width but not less than 10 ft. nor greater than 25 ft.


25% of lot width but not less than 10 ft. nor greater than 25 ft.


25

25% of lot width but not less than 10 ft. nor greater than 25 ft.



25

25

Minimum side yard (ft.)

[20 ft. when abutting a waterway ]

5 ft. - up to 22 ft. in height


Where a building exceeds 22 ft. in height that portion of the building above 22 ft. shall be set back an additional 1 ft. per foot of additional height.


Same as for single family requirement


See Sec. 47-18.38


See Sec. 47-18.9


See Sec.

47-18.33


10

(waterway min n/a)

10 ft. - up to 22 feet in height


Where a building exceeds 22 ft. in height that portion of the building above 22 ft. shall be set back an additional 1 ft. per foot of additional height.



20

20

Minimum rear yard (ft.)

15


20 ft. when abutting a waterway

15


20 ft. when abutting a waterway

15


20 ft. when abutting a waterway

See Sec. 47-18.9


20 ft. when abutting a waterway

20

20

20

20

20

Minimum distance between buildings (ft.)

None

None

None

None

None

10 ft. or 20% of tallest building (whichever is greater)

None

10 ft. or 20% of tallest building (whichever is greater)

0


Note A: Dimensional requirements may be subject to additional regulations, see Section Section 47-23, Specific Location Requirements, and Section 47-25, Development Review Criteria.

Note B: Yard dimensions in this district are the minimum requirements. In no case shall the dimensional requirements be less than an amount equal to one-half ( 1/2) the height of the building, when this is greater than the above specified yard minimums. Modification of required yards may be permitted subject to the requirements of Modification of Yards, Section 47-23.11.

Note C: May be increased to three hundred (300) feet subject to criteria provided in Section 47-23.13.

(Ord. No. C-97-19, § 1(47-5.4), 6-18-97; Ord. No. C-99-21, § 1, 3-16-99)


Landscaping requirements Sec. 47-21.10.  B. Landscape requirements.

1. Yards and other portions of a parcel of land not utilized for structures, required walks, vehicular use area, decking, pool and other accessory uses, shall be covered with a lawn or ground cover. There shall be at least one (1) tree for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of net lot area or portion thereof. This tree planting requirement is in addition to the VUA landscaping .

2. When the parcel of land includes offstreet parking for other than a one family dwelling, VUA landscaping shall be required in accordance with this section.

3. A minimum of thirty-five percent (35%) of the gross lot square footage shall be in landscaping, maintained by an irrigation system. The minimum twenty percent (20%) VUA landscaping may be used toward fulfilling the gross thirty-five percent (35%) minimum. Sandy beach on oceanfront parcels of land may be included in the gross minimum, but need not be planted nor maintained by an irrigation system. ....

10. To reduce exposure to epidemic tree loss and maximize genetic diversity, a wide variety of trees should be planted in the urban forest. Variety also minimizes the number of trees having the same growth speed and ultimate mature age. This diversity or tree mix is based on the overall number of trees required with not more than one-half ( 1/2) of the required tree count being in one (1) genus. At least fifty percent (50%) of all required trees shall consist of native species or recognized drought-tolerant species. In nonresidential zoning districts lying east of the Intracoastal Waterway, if any portion of a development site is across a right-of-way from a development site with residential zoning or a residential use, shade trees shall be required along the right-of-way abutting the side of the development site across from the residential zoned or used site. The location and number of the shade trees shall be determined by the department based on the height, bulk, mass and design of the structures on the site and the proposed development's compatibility to surrounding properties. The requirement for shade trees, as provided herein, may be located within the public right-of-way as approved by the entity with jurisdiction over the abutting right-of-way. This requirement may be varied as approved by the department based on existing or proposed physical conditions which may prevent the ability to comply with the requirements of this subsection. This requirement shall be in addition to the requirements provided in Section 47-25.2., Adequacy Requirements.



 Parking and loading zone requirements. Sec. 47-20.2.



 RMH-25 Residential High Rise Multifamily/Medium High Density District


Sec. 47-5.2. Intent and purpose of each district.

A. 9. RMH-25 district is intended for high-rise multifamily residences and tourist accommodations. Parcels so designated shall serve as a transition from medium high density multifamily housing and hotel development and single family and low to midrise multifamily residential neighborhoods and shall be located in proximity to arterial or collector streets or adjacent or near to commercial shopping and office facilities or services. The RMH-25 district has a maximum density of twenty-five (25) dwelling units per net acre and a maximum density of thirty (30) hotel/motel or nursing home rooms per net acre, which is consistent with the residential medium high category of the city's comprehensive plan.


Sec. 47-5.20. List of permitted and conditional uses, RMH-25 Residential High Rise Multifamily/Medium High Density District.

District Categories--Residential Dwellings, Lodging, Mixed Use Development, Public Purpose Facilities, Child Day Care Facilities, Nursing Home Facilities, and Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures.

TABLE INSET:

A.

PERMITTED USES

B. CONDITIONAL USES:


1.

Residential Dwellings

a.

One (1) Single Family Dwelling, Standard.

  See Sec. 47-24.3.

b.

Cluster Dwellings, see Sec. 47-18.9.

c.

Zero-lot-line Dwelling, see Sec. 47-18.38.

d.

Two Family/Duplex Dwellings.

e.

Townhouses, see Sec. 47-18.33.

f.

Coach Home, see Sec. 47-18.10.

g.

Multifamily Dwelling.


2.

Lodging

a. Bed and Breakfast Dwelling, see Sec. 47-18.6.

b. Hotel, see Sec. 47-18.16.


3.

Mixed Use Development

a. Mixed Use Development, see Sec. 47-18.21.

4.

Public Purpose Facilities

a.

Social Service Residential Facility,

Level I, see Sec. 47-18.32.

a. House of Worship, see Sec.47-18.17.

b. School.

c. Social Service Residential Facility, Level II, III, IV, see Sec. 47-18.32.

5.

Child Day Care Facilities

a.


Family Day Care Home, see Sec. 47-18.8.

a. Small and Intermediate Child Day Care Facility, see Sec. 47-18.8.

6.

Nursing Home Facilities

a. Nursing Homes, see Sec. 47-18.23.


7.

Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures

a.

See Section 47-19.

(Ord. No. C-97-19, § 1(47-5.3.8), 6-18-97)


Sec. 47-5.37. Table of dimensional requirements for the RMH-25 district. (Note A)

TABLE INSET:

Requirements

Single Family

Duplex

Zero Lot Line

Cluster Dwelling

Townhouse Group

Multi

family

Bed and Breakfast Dwelling

Hotel

Other Uses

Maximum density (du/net acre) (Density bonus--See Sec. 47-23.12.)

25

25

25

25

25

25

30 sleeping rooms per net acre (maximum 9 sleeping rooms per dwelling)

30 hotel rooms per net acre

None

Minimum lot size (sq. ft.)

5,000

5,000  2,500 each du

4,000

2,500 each du

7,500

5,000

5,000

10,000

10,000

Maximum structure height (ft.)

35

35

35

35

35

100

35

100

100

Maximum structure length (ft.)

None

None

None

None

200

200 (Note C)

None

200 (Note C)

200 (Note C)

Minimum lot width (ft.)

50

50

40

See Sec. 47-18.9

50

50

50

100

100

Minimum floor area (sq. ft.)

1,000

400 each du

1,000

750 each du

750 each du

400 each du

120 per sleeping room

120 per sleeping room

None

Minimum front yard (ft.)

(Note B)

25

25

25

25

25

25

25

25

25

Minimum corner yard (ft.) (Note B)

[20 ft. when abutting a waterway ]

25% of lot width but not less than 10 ft. nor greater than 25 ft.  

25% of lot width but not less than 10 ft. nor greater than 25 ft.   

See Sec. 47-18.38  20 ft. when abutting a waterway

25% of lot width but not less than 10 ft. nor greater than 25 ft.   

25% of lot width but not less than 10 ft. nor greater than 25 ft.   

25

(waterway min n/a)

25% of lot width but not less than 10 ft. nor greater than 25 ft.   

25

25

Minimum side yard (ft.)

(Note B)


[20 ft. when abutting a waterway ]

5 ft. - up to 22 ft. in height  When a building exceeds 22 ft. in height that portion of the building above 22 ft. shall be set back an additional 1 ft. per foot of additional height.   

Same as for single family requirement   

See Sec. 47-18.38   

See Sec. 47-18.9   

See Sec. 47-18.33   

10   

10 ft. - up to 22 ft. in height  Where a building exceeds 22 ft. in height that portion of the building above 22 ft. shall be set back an additional 1 ft. per foot of additional height.  

20

20

Minimum rear yard (ft.)

(Note B)

[ 20 feet when abutting a waterway]


15  

15   

15   

See Sec. 47-18.9

20

20

20

20

20

Minimum distance between buildings (ft.)

None

None

None

None

None

10 ft. or 20% of tallest building (whichever is greater)

None

10 ft. or 20% of tallest building (whichever is greater)

10 ft. or 20% of tallest building (whichever is greater)

Note A: Dimensional requirements may be subject to additional regulations, see Section 47-23, Specific Location Requirements, and Section 47-25, Development Review Criteria.

Note B: Yard dimensions in this district are the minimum requirements. In no case shall the dimensional requirements be less than an amount equal to one-half ( 1/2) the height of the building, when this is greater than the above specified yard minimums. Modification of required yards may be permitted subject to the requirements of modification of yards, Section 47-23.11.

Note C: May be increased to three hundred (300) feet subject to criteria provided in Section 47-23.13.

(Ord. No. C-97-19, § 1(47-5.4), 6-18-97; Ord. No. C-99-21, § 1, 3-16-99)


Landscaping requirements Sec. 47-21.10.  B. Landscape requirements.

1. Yards and other portions of a parcel of land not utilized for structures, required walks, vehicular use area, decking, pool and other accessory uses, shall be covered with a lawn or ground cover. There shall be at least one (1) tree for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of net lot area or portion thereof. This tree planting requirement is in addition to the VUA landscaping .

2. When the parcel of land includes offstreet parking for other than a one family dwelling, VUA landscaping shall be required in accordance with this section.

3. A minimum of thirty-five percent (35%) of the gross lot square footage shall be in landscaping, maintained by an irrigation system. The minimum twenty percent (20%) VUA landscaping may be used toward fulfilling the gross thirty-five percent (35%) minimum. Sandy beach on oceanfront parcels of land may be included in the gross minimum, but need not be planted nor maintained by an irrigation system. ....

10. To reduce exposure to epidemic tree loss and maximize genetic diversity, a wide variety of trees should be planted in the urban forest. Variety also minimizes the number of trees having the same growth speed and ultimate mature age. This diversity or tree mix is based on the overall number of trees required with not more than one-half ( 1/2) of the required tree count being in one (1) genus. At least fifty percent (50%) of all required trees shall consist of native species or recognized drought-tolerant species. In nonresidential zoning districts lying east of the Intracoastal Waterway, if any portion of a development site is across a right-of-way from a development site with residential zoning or a residential use, shade trees shall be required along the right-of-way abutting the side of the development site across from the residential zoned or used site. The location and number of the shade trees shall be determined by the department based on the height, bulk, mass and design of the structures on the site and the proposed development's compatibility to surrounding properties. The requirement for shade trees, as provided herein, may be located within the public right-of-way as approved by the entity with jurisdiction over the abutting right-of-way. This requirement may be varied as approved by the department based on existing or proposed physical conditions which may prevent the ability to comply with the requirements of this subsection. This requirement shall be in addition to the requirements provided in Section 47-25.2., Adequacy Requirements.


 Parking and loading zone requirements. Sec. 47-20.2.


 RMH-60   Residential High Rise Multifamily/High Density District.


Sec. 47-5.2. Intent and purpose of each district.

A. 10. RMH-60 district is intended for high-rise, high density multifamily residences and hotels. The RMH-60 district has a maximum density of sixty (60) dwelling units per net acre and one hundred twenty (120) hotel/motel rooms per net acre, and eighty-seven (87) nursing home rooms per net acre which is consistent with the residential high category of the city's comprehensive plan.


Sec. 47-5.21. List of permitted and conditional uses,   RMH-60   Residential High Rise Multifamily/High Density District.

District Categories--Residential Dwellings, Lodging, Mixed Use Development. Public Purpose Facilities, Child Day Care Facilities, Nursing Homes, and Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures.

TABLE INSET:

A.

PERMITTED USES

B.

CONDITIONAL USES: See Sec. 47-24.3.

1.

Residential Dwellings

a.

One (1) Single Family Dwelling, Standard.

Any use which is greater than 150 feet in height up to a maximum height of 300 feet, is a Conditional Use Permit subject to the Requirements of Sec. 47-24.3, Conditional Use Permit.

b.

Cluster Dwellings, see Sec. 47-18.9.

c.

Zero-lot-line Dwelling, see Sec. 47-18.38.

d.

Two Family/Duplex Dwellings.

e.

Townhouses, see Sec. 47-18.33.

f.

Rowhouse, see Sec. 47-18.28.

g.

Coach Home, see Sec. 47-18.10.

h.

Multifamily Dwelling.


2.

Lodging

a.

Bed and Breakfast Dwelling, see Sec. 47-18.6.

b.

Hotel, see Sec. 47-18.16.


3.

Mixed Use Development

a. Mixed Use Development, see Sec. 47-18.21.

4.

Public Purpose Facilities

a. Social Service Residential Facility, Level I, II, III, IV, see Sec. 47-18.32.

a. Helistop, see Sec. 47-18.14.

b. Hospital.

c. House of Worship, see Sec. 47-18.17.

d. School.

e. Social Service Residential Facility, Level V,

see Sec. 47-18.32.

5.

Child Day Care Facilities

a.

Family Day Care Home, Small, Intermediate and Large Child Day Care Facility,

see Sec. 47-18.8.

a. Corporate/Employee Child Day Care Facility,

see Sec. 47-18.8.

6.

Nursing Home Facilities

a. Nursing Homes, see Sec. 47-18.23

.

7.

Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures

a.

See Section 47-19.

(Ord. No. C-97-19, § 1(47-5.3.9), 6-18-97)



Sec. 47-5.38. Table of dimensional requirements for the RMH-60 district. (Note A)

TABLE INSET:

Requirements

Single Family

Duplex

Zero Lot Line

Cluster Dwelling: See Sec. 47-18.9

Townhouse Group

Rowhouse


See Sec.

47-18.28

Multi- Family

Bed and Breakfast Dwelling

Hotel

Other Uses

Maximum density (du/net acre)

60

60

60

60

60

60

60

Note D

87 sleeping rooms per net acre (maximum 9 sleeping rooms per dwelling)

87 hotel rooms per net acre, up to 120 sleeping rooms per net acre**

None

Minimum lot size (sq. ft.)

5,000

5,000  2,500 each du

4,000

2,500 each du

7,500--avg. 2,500 per unit

2,000 per unit

5,000

5,000

10,000

10,000

Maximum structure height (ft.)

35

35

35

35

35

55

150

Note D *Up to 300 ft.

35

150

Note D *Up to 300 ft.

150 Note D *Up to 300 ft.

Maximum structure length (ft.)

None

None

None

None

200

400

200 (Note C)

None

None

None

Minimum lot width (ft.)

50

50

40

See Sec. 47-18.9

50

20

50

50

100

100

Minimum floor area (sq. ft.)

750

400 each du

1,000

750 each du

750 each du

750 per du

400 each du

120 per sleeping room  Historic designation = None

120 per sleeping room

None

Minimum front yard (ft.) (Note B)

25

25

25

25

25

5 ft. minimum  10 ft. maximum

25

25

25

25

Minimum corner yard (ft.) (Note B)

[min 20 ft. when abutting a waterway]

25% of lot width but not less than 10 ft. nor greater than 25 ft.

Same as single family requirement   

See Sec. 47-18.38  

25% of lot width but not less than 10 ft. nor greater than 25 ft.   

25% of lot width but not less than 10 ft. nor greater than 25 ft.  

5  

25

25

25

25

Minimum side yard (ft.)

(Note B)

[min 20 ft. when abutting a waterway]  

5 ft. - up to 22 ft. in height  Where a building exceeds 22 ft. in height that portion of the building above 22 ft. shall be set back an additional 1 ft. per foot of additional height.  


Same as single family requirement   

See Sec. 47-18.38   

See Sec. 47-18.9   

See Sec. 47-18.33  

0 or 10   

10   

10 ft. - up to 22 ft. in height  Where a building exceeds 22 ft. in height, that portion of the building above 22 ft. shall be set back an additional 1 ft. per foot of additional height   

20

20

Minimum rear yard (ft.)

(Note B)

[min 20 ft. when abutting a waterway]


15   

15   

15    

See Sec. 47-18.9  

20

15   

20

20

20

20

Minimum distance between buildings (ft.)

None

None

None

None

None

10  20 ft. maximum when on a public street

10 ft. or 20% of tallest building (whichever is greater)

None

10 ft. or 20% of tallest building (whichever is greater)

10 ft. or 20% of tallest building (whichever is greater)

Note A: Dimensional requirements may be subject to additional regulations, see Section 47-23, Specific Location Requirements, and Section 47-25, Development Review Criteria.

Note B: Yard dimensions in this district are the minimum requirements. In no case shall the dimensional requirements be less than an amount equal to one-half ( 1/2) the height of the building, when this is greater than the above specified yard minimums. Modification of required yards may be permitted subject to the requirements of Section 47-23.11, Specific Location Requirements.

Note C: May be increased to three hundred (300) feet subject to criteria in Section 47-23.13.

Note D: East of the Intracoastal Waterway, maximum height is one hundred twenty (120) feet, and may be increased to two hundred forty (240) feet subject to a conditional use permit and density is forty-eight (48) dwelling units per acre.

*Requires conditional use permit for heights greater than one hundred fifty (150) feet, up to three hundred (300) feet.

**Site plan level III approval for hotel sleeping rooms greater than eighty-seven (87) sleeping rooms up to one hundred twenty (120) sleeping rooms per net acre, see Sec. 47-24.2.

(Ord. No. C-97-19, § 1(47-5.4), 6-18-97; Ord. No. C-99-21, § 1, 3-16-99; Ord. No. C-04-10, § 2, 4-7-04)


Landscaping requirements Sec. 47-21.10.  B. Landscape requirements.

1. Yards and other portions of a parcel of land not utilized for structures, required walks, vehicular use area, decking, pool and other accessory uses, shall be covered with a lawn or ground cover. There shall be at least one (1) tree for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of net lot area or portion thereof. This tree planting requirement is in addition to the VUA landscaping .

2. When the parcel of land includes offstreet parking for other than a one family dwelling, VUA landscaping shall be required in accordance with this section.

3. A minimum of thirty-five percent (35%) of the gross lot square footage shall be in landscaping, maintained by an irrigation system. The minimum twenty percent (20%) VUA landscaping may be used toward fulfilling the gross thirty-five percent (35%) minimum. Sandy beach on oceanfront parcels of land may be included in the gross minimum, but need not be planted nor maintained by an irrigation system. ....

10. To reduce exposure to epidemic tree loss and maximize genetic diversity, a wide variety of trees should be planted in the urban forest. Variety also minimizes the number of trees having the same growth speed and ultimate mature age. This diversity or tree mix is based on the overall number of trees required with not more than one-half ( 1/2) of the required tree count being in one (1) genus. At least fifty percent (50%) of all required trees shall consist of native species or recognized drought-tolerant species. In nonresidential zoning districts lying east of the Intracoastal Waterway, if any portion of a development site is across a right-of-way from a development site with residential zoning or a residential use, shade trees shall be required along the right-of-way abutting the side of the development site across from the residential zoned or used site. The location and number of the shade trees shall be determined by the department based on the height, bulk, mass and design of the structures on the site and the proposed development's compatibility to surrounding properties. The requirement for shade trees, as provided herein, may be located within the public right-of-way as approved by the entity with jurisdiction over the abutting right-of-way. This requirement may be varied as approved by the department based on existing or proposed physical conditions which may prevent the ability to comply with the requirements of this subsection. This requirement shall be in addition to the requirements provided in Section 47-25.2., Adequacy Requirements.


 Parking and loading zone requirements. Sec. 47-20.2.  



 Residential office zoning districts.


Sec. 47-5.60. Residential office zoning districts.

A. List of districts.

1. RO: Residential Office District.

2. ROA: Limited Residential Office District.

3. ROC: Planned Residential Office Districts.

B. Restrictions on future rezonings.

1. No rezoning to RO, ROA or ROC shall be permitted unless such rezoning is in compliance with the mixed use regulations of Sec. 47-18.21 and Section 47-28, Flexibility Rules, except when located in a Regional Activity Center (RAC) land use designation.


C. Residential Office (RO) District.

1. Uses permitted. No building or structure, or part thereof, shall be erected, altered or used, or land or water used, in whole or in part, for other than any use hereinafter set out:

a. Any use permitted in R-4 district of the zoning code in effect on the date immediately prior to the effective date (June 28, 1997) of the ULDR.

b. Professional, business and financial offices, not including sale, display, storage or handling of merchandise on the premises.

c. Office and headquarters of trade, business, labor, political, social, religious, economic or other similar organization, not including sale, display, storage or handling of merchandise on the premises.

d. Retail and service facilities within an office building which may include barbershops, beauty shops, newsstands, and retail stores for sale of books, gifts, flowers, tobacco, drugs and sundries. Such uses shall occupy no more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the floor space of the building.

e. Medical and dental clinics and hospitals.

f. Bed and breakfast dwellings.

2. Uses prohibited. The permissible uses enumerated above shall not be construed to include, either as a principal or accessory use, any of the following, which are listed for emphasis:

a. Sale, display, storage or handling of merchandise on the premises, except as permitted in subsection C.1.d.

b. Trade or vocational schools.

c. Trade or personal service shops, including appliance repair or service, pest control, animal hospital, shoe repair, tailor, dressmaker, milliner, jewelry repair.

d. Mortuaries.

e. Employment agencies.

3. Limitations on permitted uses. The limitations on permitted uses are as follows:

a. Except for accessory parking, all uses permitted under this section shall be conducted entirely within a completely enclosed building.

b. Signs accessory to a permitted use shall be limited as follows:

i. No roof sign, projecting sign, marquee sign, billboard sign, banner sign or animated sign shall be permitted.

ii. Each building occupied by such use as a principal use may have one (1) wall sign not exceeding two (2) feet in width or ten (10) feet in length.

iii. Each building site occupied by such use may have one (1) ground sign not exceeding three (3) feet in width or five (5) feet in length, the top of which shall not be over five (5) feet above the ground.

iv. Each building site may have directional signs each not over two (2) square feet in area and not extending over three (3) feet above the ground.

c. There shall be no show windows or display windows, nor shall any door or window be used for display purposes in any occupied building.

4. Building height limits. No building shall exceed fifty-five (55) feet in height, or thirty-three (33) feet in height when the plot is adjacent to or separated only by an alley from residential property zoned more restrictive than RMM-25.

5. Building site requirements. Every building erected or structurally altered shall provide a land area not less than the following:

a. Per dwelling unit: The same as in RMM-25 district.

b. Total site:

i. Residential buildings: Five thousand (5,000) square feet in area and fifty (50) feet in width.

ii. Business, professional or financial offices: Five thousand (5,000) square feet in area or fifty (50) feet in width.

iii. Other uses: Ten thousand (10,000) square feet in area and one hundred (100) feet in width.

6. Yards.

a. Front yard: Shall be a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet in depth measured from the property line. Where a corner parcel is involved the twenty-five-foot regulation shall apply only to the front yard and the side street yard shall be fifteen (15) feet or half the height of the tallest building, whichever is greater. On a plot occupied by a one- or two-family dwelling, the street side yard may be reduced to one-quarter of the parcel width, but shall not be less than ten (10) feet. No accessory buildings shall be located in front or street side yards. Such yards may be used for refuse containers only at locations authorized by the city sanitation department.

b. Side yard: Shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet in width or half the height of the tallest building, whichever is greater.

c. Rear yard: Shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet.

d. Yard dimensions are the minimum requirements. In no case shall the requirement be less than an amount equal to one-half the height of the building, when this is greater than the above minimum.

e. The minimum distance between buildings on the same plot shall be twenty-five (25) feet or the height of the tallest building, whichever is greater, except for permitted accessory buildings.

f. All yards shall be measured at ground level and be unoccupied and unobstructed from the ground upward except for parking structures and other encroachments specifically authorized.

7. Minimum floor area.

a. Single family dwellings shall have a minimum floor area of seven hundred fifty (750) square feet exclusive of porches, terraces, carports and garages.

b. Two family and multiple-family dwellings shall have a minimum floor area of four hundred (400) square feet per dwelling unit exclusive of porches, terraces, carports and garages.

c. Sleeping rooms for rental purposes shall have a minimum floor area of one hundred twenty (120) square feet exclusive of bathrooms, toilets, closets or similar appurtenances.

8. Lot coverage. Total ground coverage of all principal and accessory buildings shall not exceed the percentages given on the following chart:

TABLE INSET:

Height of Building

Percent Coverage

1--11 feet

50

12--22 feet

45

23--33 feet

40

34--44 feet

35

45--55 feet

30

9. Property line wall. A six (6) foot, six (6) inch high masonry block or concrete wall shall be erected and maintained on any property line abutting RS-4.4 or RS-8 zoned property, if the RO zoned property is used for other than a single family or two family dwelling.

10. Existing buildings. Existing buildings not conforming to required setbacks, height limits or ground coverage may be used for offices or bed and breakfast dwellings but may not be enlarged if this increases the extent of the violation. The amount of outdoor living space and landscaping may be reduced below thirty percent (30%) if necessary in such cases.


Landscaping requirements Sec. 47-21.10.  B. Landscape requirements.

1. Yards and other portions of a parcel of land not utilized for structures, required walks, vehicular use area, decking, pool and other accessory uses, shall be covered with a lawn or ground cover. There shall be at least one (1) tree for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of net lot area or portion thereof. This tree planting requirement is in addition to the VUA landscaping .

2. When the parcel of land includes offstreet parking for other than a one family dwelling, VUA landscaping shall be required in accordance with this section.

3. A minimum of thirty-five percent (35%) of the gross lot square footage shall be in landscaping, maintained by an irrigation system. The minimum twenty percent (20%) VUA landscaping may be used toward fulfilling the gross thirty-five percent (35%) minimum. Sandy beach on oceanfront parcels of land may be included in the gross minimum, but need not be planted nor maintained by an irrigation system.

4. When no parking areas or circle driveways are between the front property line and front building setback line, the minimum gross lot landscape requirement may be reduced to twenty-five percent (25%) of the parcel of land. . ....

10. To reduce exposure to epidemic tree loss and maximize genetic diversity, a wide variety of trees should be planted in the urban forest. Variety also minimizes the number of trees having the same growth speed and ultimate mature age. This diversity or tree mix is based on the overall number of trees required with not more than one-half ( 1/2) of the required tree count being in one (1) genus. At least fifty percent (50%) of all required trees shall consist of native species or recognized drought-tolerant species. In nonresidential zoning districts lying east of the Intracoastal Waterway, if any portion of a development site is across a right-of-way from a development site with residential zoning or a residential use, shade trees shall be required along the right-of-way abutting the side of the development site across from the residential zoned or used site. The location and number of the shade trees shall be determined by the department based on the height, bulk, mass and design of the structures on the site and the proposed development's compatibility to surrounding properties. The requirement for shade trees, as provided herein, may be located within the public right-of-way as approved by the entity with jurisdiction over the abutting right-of-way. This requirement may be varied as approved by the department based on existing or proposed physical conditions which may prevent the ability to comply with the requirements of this subsection. This requirement shall be in addition to the requirements provided in Section 47-25.2., Adequacy Requirements.

Parking and loading zone requirements. Sec. 47-20.2.  Sec 47-20.15



D. Limited Residential Office (ROA) District.

1. Uses permitted.

a. Professional, business and financial offices, not including sale, display, storage or handling of merchandise on the premises.

b. Single family dwellings.

c. Public buildings and land uses and those of public utilities, subject to the provisions of, as provided in Public Purpose Uses, Sec. 47-18.26.

d. House of worship, subject to the requirements of Sec. 47-18.17.

e. Flower and vegetable gardens.

f. Public and parochial schools.

2. Uses prohibited. The permissible uses enumerated above shall not be construed to include, either as a principal or accessory use, any of the following, which are listed for emphasis:

a. Sale, display, storage or handling of merchandise on the premises, except as permitted in subsection D.1.e.

b. Trade or vocational schools.

c. Trade or personal service shops, including appliance repair or service, pest control, animal hospital, shoe repair, tailor, dressmaker, milliner, jewelry repair.

d. Mortuaries.

e. Employment agencies.

3. Limitations on permitted uses.

a. Signs for each building with a nonresidential principal use shall be limited to one (1) wall sign not exceeding two (2) feet in width or five (5) feet in length.

b. Signs for each development site occupied by a nonresidential use shall be limited as follows:

i. One (1) ground sign not exceeding three (3) feet in width or five (5) feet in length, the top of which shall not be over five (5) feet above the ground.

ii. Directional signs each not over two (2) square feet in area, and not extending over three (3) feet above the ground.

c. Nonresidential building design shall be by an architect registered under the laws of Florida and such that the building substantially resembles a house in the opinion of the director.

4. Building requirements.

a. The maximum height of a building shall be two (2) stories and not exceed thirty-five (35) feet.

b. The maximum length of a building shall not exceed eighty (80) feet.

c. The maximum gross floor area of a nonresidential building shall not exceed five thousand (5,000) square feet.

d. Use of existing nonresidential buildings shall be limited to five thousand (5,000) square feet of floor area for a nonresidential use.

5. Site requirements. Every building erected or structurally altered shall provide a land area not less than the following:

a. Single family dwellings: Six thousand (6,000) square feet and fifty (50) feet in width.

b. Office buildings: Six thousand (6,000) square feet and fifty (50) feet in width.

c. Other uses: Ten thousand (10,000) square feet in area and one hundred (100) feet in width.

6. Yards.

a. Front yard: Shall be a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet in depth measured from the property line. Where a corner parcel is involved the twenty-five-foot regulation shall apply only to the front yard and the side street yard shall be fifteen (15) feet or half the height of the tallest building, whichever is greater. On a plot occupied by a one or two-family dwelling, the street side yard may be reduced to one-quarter ( 1/4) of the parcel width, but shall not be less than ten (10) feet. No accessory buildings shall be located in front or street side yards. Such yards may be used for refuse containers only at locations authorized by the city sanitation department.

b. Side yard: Shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet in width or half the height of the tallest building, whichever is greater.

c. Rear yard: Shall be a minimum of fifteen (15) feet or one-half ( 1/2) the height of the tallest building, whichever is greater.

d. The minimum distance between buildings shall be ten (10) feet or one-half ( 1/2) the height of the tallest building, whichever is greater.

e. All yards shall be measured at ground level and be unoccupied and unobstructed from the ground upward.

7. Minimum floor area. All residential and office buildings shall have a minimum floor area of one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet.

8. Lot coverage.

a. Total lot coverage of all principal and accessory buildings shall not exceed the following percentages:

TABLE INSET:

Height of Building

Percent Coverage

1--11 feet

40

12--22 feet

35

23--35 feet

30

b. No parking areas or driveways shall be permitted within ten (10) feet of a property line abutting RS-4.4, RS-8, or RD-15 property.

9. Property line wall.

a. A six (6) foot, six (6) inch high masonry wall shall be erected and maintained on any property abutting RS-4.4 or RS-8 zoned property, if the property is used for office buildings.

b. Existing fences and walls or landscaping which the department considers adequate may be approved in lieu of the wall.

10. Existing buildings. Existing buildings not conforming to required setbacks, height limits or lot coverage may be used for offices but may not be enlarged if this increases the extent of the violation.


Landscaping requirements Sec. 47-21.10.  B. Landscape requirements.

1. Yards and other portions of a parcel of land not utilized for structures, required walks, vehicular use area, decking, pool and other accessory uses, shall be covered with a lawn or ground cover. There shall be at least one (1) tree for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of net lot area or portion thereof. This tree planting requirement is in addition to the VUA landscaping .

2. When the parcel of land includes offstreet parking for other than a one family dwelling, VUA landscaping shall be required in accordance with this section.

5. A minimum of forty percent (40%) of the gross lot square footage shall be in landscaping, maintained by an irrigation system. The minimum twenty percent (20%) VUA landscaping may be used toward fulfilling the gross forty percent (40%) minimum. Sandy beach on oceanfront parcels of land shall be included in the gross minimum, but need not be planted nor maintained by an irrigation system. When no fences, walls or planter boxes having an overall height of more than thirty-six (36) inches, walks wider than five(5) feet, or parking areas or circle driveways are between the front property line and the front building set back line, the minimum gross lot landscape requirement may be reduced to thirty percent (30%) of the total square footage of the parcel of land. ....

10. To reduce exposure to epidemic tree loss and maximize genetic diversity, a wide variety of trees should be planted in the urban forest. Variety also minimizes the number of trees having the same growth speed and ultimate mature age. This diversity or tree mix is based on the overall number of trees required with not more than one-half ( 1/2) of the required tree count being in one (1) genus. At least fifty percent (50%) of all required trees shall consist of native species or recognized drought-tolerant species. In nonresidential zoning districts lying east of the Intracoastal Waterway, if any portion of a development site is across a right-of-way from a development site with residential zoning or a residential use, shade trees shall be required along the right-of-way abutting the side of the development site across from the residential zoned or used site. The location and number of the shade trees shall be determined by the department based on the height, bulk, mass and design of the structures on the site and the proposed development's compatibility to surrounding properties. The requirement for shade trees, as provided herein, may be located within the public right-of-way as approved by the entity with jurisdiction over the abutting right-of-way. This requirement may be varied as approved by the department based on existing or proposed physical conditions which may prevent the ability to comply with the requirements of this subsection. This requirement shall be in addition to the requirements provided in Section 47-25.2., Adequacy Requirements.


 Parking and loading zone requirements. Sec. 47-20.2.  Sec 47-20.15


E. Planned Residential Office (ROC) District.  [not applicable in VP]

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(Ord. No. C-97-19, § 1(47-5.6), 6-18-97; Ord. No. C-99-17, § 1, 3-16-99; Ord. No. C-00-12, § 1 3-7-00; Ord. No. C-00-66, § 1, 11-7-00)



 BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICTS


SECTION 47-6. BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICTS


Sec. 47-6.1. List of districts.

A. CB - Community Business.   --  East Broward Blvd (7th to 8th Ave), Victoria Park Shoppes, behind Bank Atlantic

B. B-1 - Boulevard Business. -- Federal Highway north of 6th St and Sunrise Blvd

C. B-2 - General Business.  -- none in VP

D. B-3 - Heavy Commercial/Light Industrial Business. - none in VP

E. PCC - Planned Commerce Center. - none in VP

(Ord. No. C-97-19, § 1(47-6.1), 6-18-97; Ord. No. C-99-38, § 1, 5-18-99)


for Regional Activity Districts


Sec. 47-6.2. Intent and purpose of each district.

A. CB - Community Business District is intended to meet the shopping and service needs of the community. The size and scale of development and allowable uses within the CB district are intended to limit impact on the surrounding residential neighborhoods to be served by the commercial business. The CB district is located on collector and arterial streets, providing for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

B. B-1 - Boulevard Business District is intended to provide for the location of commercial business establishments dependent upon high visibility and accessibility to major trafficways, in a manner which maintains and improves the character of the major arterials of the city through landscaping and setback requirements. The B-1 district limits certain uses which could have a detrimental effect on abutting residential neighborhoods if these uses were permitted to exist without certain standards being met. The B-1 district is located primarily on major trafficways.

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Sec. 47-6.11. List of permitted and conditional uses, Boulevard Business (B-1) District.  refer to table in Code

Sec. 47-6.10. List of permitted and conditional uses, Community Business (CB) District.  refer to table in Code

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Sec. 47-6.20. Table of dimensional requirements. (Note A)


TABLE INSET:

District

Requirements

CB

B-1

Maximum height (ft.) Note B

150

150

Minimum lot size

Minimum lot width

None

None

Maximum FAR

None

None

Minimum front yard (ft.)

5*

5*

Minimum corner yard (ft.)

5*

5*

Minimum side yard (ft.):

When contiguous to residential property

10

10

All others

None

None

Minimum rear yard (ft.):

When contiguous to residential property

15

15

All others

None

None


Note A: Dimensional regulations may be subject to additional requirements, see Section 47-23, Specific Location Requirements, and

Section 47-25, Development Review Criteria.


Note B: East of the Intracoastal Waterway, height for all districts is limited to one hundred twenty (120) feet.


* Where the height of a building in a business zoning district exceeds nine (9) feet measured from the ground floor elevation, that portion of the building may extend into the front yard area.


(Ord. No. C-97-19, § 1(47-6.4), 6-18-97; Ord. No. C-04-10, § 3, 4-7-04)

Secs. 47-6.21--47-6.29. Reserved.


Landscaping requirements Sec. 47-21.10.  B. Landscape requirements.

1. Yards and other portions of a parcel of land not utilized for structures, required walks, vehicular use area, decking, pool and other accessory uses, shall be covered with a lawn or ground cover. There shall be at least one (1) tree for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of net lot area or portion thereof. This tree planting requirement is in addition to the VUA landscaping .

2. When the parcel of land includes offstreet parking for other than a one family dwelling, VUA landscaping shall be required in accordance with this section.

6. [except for CB districts]  The first twenty (20) feet of the yard fronting on those streets subject to the Interdistrict corridor requirements as provided in Sec. 47-23.9 shall be in landscaping. No paving, parking, or walkway shall be allowed in said twenty (20) foot area, other than necessary access from a right-of-way, unless otherwise specifically permitted in Section 47-23.9, Interdistrict corridor requirements.

7. For parcels on a waterway, the first twenty (20) feet of the yard fronting on the waterway shall be landscaping. Measurement shall be from the existing bulkhead line. When the parcel is used for marina or yacht club purposes or for other businesses which are established primarily to repair or service watercraft, the waterway landscape area setback is not required.

8. When a parcel of land is used for residential purposes, a minimum amount of open space and landscaping shall be provided as required by Sec. 47-18.21.H.2, Mixed Use Development. When the minimum twenty percent (20%) VUA landscaping is provided, such landscape area may be used toward fulfilling the minimum requirement. Sandy beach on oceanfront parcels of land may be included in the gross minimum, but need not be planted nor maintained by an irrigation system. . ....

10. To reduce exposure to epidemic tree loss and maximize genetic diversity, a wide variety of trees should be planted in the urban forest. Variety also minimizes the number of trees having the same growth speed and ultimate mature age. This diversity or tree mix is based on the overall number of trees required with not more than one-half ( 1/2) of the required tree count being in one (1) genus. At least fifty percent (50%) of all required trees shall consist of native species or recognized drought-tolerant species. In nonresidential zoning districts lying east of the Intracoastal Waterway, if any portion of a development site is across a right-of-way from a development site with residential zoning or a residential use, shade trees shall be required along the right-of-way abutting the side of the development site across from the residential zoned or used site. The location and number of the shade trees shall be determined by the department based on the height, bulk, mass and design of the structures on the site and the proposed development's compatibility to surrounding properties. The requirement for shade trees, as provided herein, may be located within the public right-of-way as approved by the entity with jurisdiction over the abutting right-of-way. This requirement may be varied as approved by the department based on existing or proposed physical conditions which may prevent the ability to comply with the requirements of this subsection. This requirement shall be in addition to the requirements provided in Section 47-25.2., Adequacy Requirements.


 Parking and loading zone requirements. Sec. 47-20.2.



 Community Facility Districts


Sec. 47-8.2. Intent and purpose of each district.

A. CF - Community Facility Districts are intended to provide suitable locations for institutions serving public needs, including the administrative activities of a municipal, state or federal agency, religious facilities, educational facilities and other public purpose facilities which generally benefit the community, consistent with the community facility land use designation of the city's comprehensive plan. Community facilities shall be limited at certain locations to specific uses, as identified by the list of permitted and conditional uses for each of the following community facility districts:

1. CF - Community Facility.

2. CF-H - Community Facility-House of Worship.

3. CF-S - Community Facility-School.

4. CF-HS - Community Facility-House of Worship and School.

B. P - Parks, Recreation and Open Space District is intended to provide suitable locations for parks, recreation and open space areas, including conservation areas, consistent with the city's comprehensive plan.

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Sec. 47-8.10. List of permitted and conditional uses, Community Facility (CF) District.  refer to table in Code refer to table in Code

Sec. 47-8.11. List of permitted and conditional uses, Community Facility--House of Worship (CF-H) District.  refer to table in Code


Sec. 47-8.12. List of permitted and conditional uses, Community Facility--School (CF-S) District. refer to table in Code

Sec. 47-8.13. List of permitted and conditional uses, Community Facility--House of Worship/School (CF-HS) District. refer to table in Code


Sec. 47-8.14. List of permitted and conditional uses, Parks, Recreation and Open Space (P) District. refer to table in Code


Sec. 47-8.30. Table of dimensional requirements. (Note A)

District

Requirements

CF

CF-H

CF-S

CF-HS

P

Maximum height (ft.)

60*

35

35*

35

60*

Minimum lot size (sq. ft.)

None

10,000

10,000

10,000

None

Minimum lot width (ft.)

100

100

100

None

Maximum FAR

1.0*

1.0*

1.0*

1.0*

None

Maximum square feet of gross floor

None

10,000

10,000

House of worship: 10,000  School: 10,000 total*

None

Minimum front yard (ft.)

25

25

25

25

25*

Minimum corner yard (ft.)

25

25

25

25

25*

Minimum side yard (ft.):

25

20

20

20

25*

Minimum rear yard (ft.):

25

20

20

20

25*

Note A: Dimensional regulations may be subject to additional requirements, see Section 47-23, Specific Location Requirements, and Section 47-25, Development Review Criteria.

*An increase in the maximum dimensional requirements, as provided herein, is subject to the requirements of a site plan level III permit, see Sec. 47-24.2, except for the height of any building or structure within a T district which is located within an airport boundary at which time the height of such building or structure shall be regulated by the height limits specified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regulation No. FAR Part 77.

(Ord. No. C-97-19, § 1(47-8.4), 6-18-97)


Landscaping requirements Sec. 47-21.10.  B. Landscape requirements.

1. Yards and other portions of a parcel of land not utilized for structures, required walks, vehicular use area, decking, pool and other accessory uses, shall be covered with a lawn or ground cover. There shall be at least one (1) tree for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of net lot area or portion thereof. This tree planting requirement is in addition to the VUA landscaping .

2. When the parcel of land includes offstreet parking for other than a one family dwelling, VUA landscaping shall be required in accordance with this section.

6.   The first twenty (20) feet of the yard fronting on those streets subject to the Interdistrict corridor requirements as provided in Sec. 47-23.9 shall be in landscaping. No paving, parking, or walkway shall be allowed in said twenty (20) foot area, other than necessary access from a right-of-way, unless otherwise specifically permitted in Section 47-23.9, Interdistrict corridor requirements.

7. For parcels on a waterway, the first twenty (20) feet of the yard fronting on the waterway shall be landscaping. Measurement shall be from the existing bulkhead line. When the parcel is used for marina or yacht club purposes or for other businesses which are established primarily to repair or service watercraft, the waterway landscape area setback is not required.

8. When a parcel of land is used for residential purposes, a minimum amount of open space and landscaping shall be provided as required by Sec. 47-18.21.H.2, Mixed Use Development. When the minimum twenty percent (20%) VUA landscaping is provided, such landscape area may be used toward fulfilling the minimum requirement. Sandy beach on oceanfront parcels of land may be included in the gross minimum, but need not be planted nor maintained by an irrigation system. . ....

10. To reduce exposure to epidemic tree loss and maximize genetic diversity, a wide variety of trees should be planted in the urban forest. Variety also minimizes the number of trees having the same growth speed and ultimate mature age. This diversity or tree mix is based on the overall number of trees required with not more than one-half ( 1/2) of the required tree count being in one (1) genus. At least fifty percent (50%) of all required trees shall consist of native species or recognized drought-tolerant species. In nonresidential zoning districts lying east of the Intracoastal Waterway, if any portion of a development site is across a right-of-way from a development site with residential zoning or a residential use, shade trees shall be required along the right-of-way abutting the side of the development site across from the residential zoned or used site. The location and number of the shade trees shall be determined by the department based on the height, bulk, mass and design of the structures on the site and the proposed development's compatibility to surrounding properties. The requirement for shade trees, as provided herein, may be located within the public right-of-way as approved by the entity with jurisdiction over the abutting right-of-way. This requirement may be varied as approved by the department based on existing or proposed physical conditions which may prevent the ability to comply with the requirements of this subsection. This requirement shall be in addition to the requirements provided in Section 47-25.2., Adequacy Requirements.


 Parking and loading zone requirements. Sec. 47-20.2.