4.1.1   Establishment of districts.  In order to classify, regulate, and restrict the use of land, buildings, and structures; to regulate the area of yards and open spaces about buildings; to regulate the intensity of land use, and to promote orderly growth within areas subject to these land development regulations, the following zoning districts are established: 

4.1.2   Official zoning atlas.  The land areas subject to these land development regulations are hereby divided into zoning districts as set out in this article above and as shown on the official zoning atlas of the county. The official zoning atlas, which may consist of one or more maps, together with all explanatory material shown therein is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be part of these land development regulations. The official zoning atlas is and shall remain on file in the office of the land development regulation administrator. The official zoning atlas shall be identified by the signature of the chairman of the board of county commissioners and attested by the clerk of the circuit court of the county. 

4.1.3   Rules for interpretation of district boundaries.   

4.1.3.1   [Applicability.]  District regulations extend to all portions of districts surrounded by boundaries. Except as otherwise specifically provided, district symbols or names shown within district boundaries on the Official Zoning Atlas indicate that district regulations pertaining to the district extend throughout the entire area surrounded by the boundary line. 

4.1.3.2   Rules where uncertainty exists.  Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of districts as shown on the official zoning atlas, the following rules shall apply: 

1.   Centerlines.  Boundaries shown as approximately following the centerlines of dedicated streets, highways, alleys, or rights-of-way shall be construed as following such center lines as they exist on the ground, except where variation of actual location from mapped location would change the zoning status of a lot or parcel, in which case the boundary shall be interpreted in such a manner as to avoid changing the zoning status of any lot or parcel. In case of a street vacation, the boundary shall be construed as remaining in its location except where ownership of the vacated street is divided other than at its center, in which case the boundary shall be construed as moving with the ownership. 

2.   Lot lines.  Boundaries shown as approximately following lot lines or public property lines shall be construed as following such lines; provided, however, that where such boundaries are adjacent to a dedicated street, alley, highway, or right-of-way and the zoning status of the street, highway, alley, or right-of-way is not indicated, the boundaries shall be construed as running to the middle of the street, highway, alley, or right-of-way. In the event of street vacation, interpretation shall be as provided in [subsection] 1. above. 

3.   City or town limits.  Boundaries shown as approximately following city or town limits shall be construed to follow such city or town limits. 

4.   Railroad tracks.  Boundaries shown as following railroad tracks shall be construed to be midway between the main tracks. 

5.   Mean high water lines; centerlines of streams, canals, lakes, or other bodies of water.  Boundaries indicated as following mean high water lines or centerlines of streams, canals, lakes, or other bodies of water shall be construed as following such mean high water lines or centerlines. In case of a change in mean high water line, or of the course or extent of bodies of water, the boundaries shall be construed to move with the change, except where such move would change the zoning status of a lot or parcel. In such case, the boundary shall be interpreted in a manner as to avoid changing the zoning status of any lot or parcel. 

6.   Body of water.  Boundaries shown as entering any body of water but not continuing to intersection with other zoning boundaries or with the limits of jurisdiction of board of county commissioners shall be construed to continue in the direction in which they enter the body of water and intersection with another zoning boundary or with the limits of jurisdiction of the board of county commissioners. 

7.   Boundaries parallel.  Boundaries shown as parallel to or extensions of features indicated in [subsections] 1. through 6, above shall be construed to be parallel to or extensions of such features. 

8.   Measurement of district boundaries.  Distances not specifically shown on the official zoning atlas shall be determined by the scale of the map showing the property in question. 

4.1.3.3   Cases not covered by section 4.1.3.2.  In cases not covered by section 4.1.3.2 above, the land development regulation administrator shall interpret the official zoning atlas in accord with the intent and purpose of these land development regulations. Appeal from the interpretation of the land development regulation administrator shall be only to the board of adjustment in conformity with article 12 of these land development regulations. 

4.1.4.   Schedule of district regulations.  The restrictions and controls intended to regulate development in each zoning district are set forth in the schedule of district regulations within this article and are supplemented by section 4-2, Supplementary district regulations, and section 2.3, Non-conformities. 

4.1.5.   Application of district regulations.  The regulations set by these land development regulations within each district shall be minimum or maximum limitations, as appropriate to the use, and shall apply uniformly to each class or kind of structure, use, land, or water. Except as hereinafter provided: 

4.1.5.1   Zoning affects use or occupancy.  No structure, land, or water shall hereafter be used or occupied, and no structure or part thereof shall hereafter be erected, constructed, reconstructed, located, moved, or structurally altered except in conformity with the regulations specified in these land development regulations for the district in which it is located. 

4.1.5.2   Zoning affects height of structures, population density, lot coverage, yards, and open spaces.  No structure shall hereafter be erected or altered: 

1.   To exceed height, bulk, or floor area;

2.   To provide a greater number of dwelling units per acre;

3.   To provide less lot area per dwelling unit or to occupy a smaller lot; or

4.   To occupy a greater percentage of lot area; or to provide narrower or smaller yards, courts, or open spaces; or lesser separation between buildings or structures or portions of buildings or structures, than herein required; or in any other manner contrary to the provisions of these land development regulations.

4.1.5.3   Multiple use of required space prohibited.  No part of a required yard or other required open space, or off-street parking or off-street loading space, provided in connection with one structure or use shall be included as meeting the requirements for any other structure or use, except where specific provision is made in these land development regulations. 

4.1.5.4   Reduction of lot area prohibited.  No lot or yard existing at the effective date of these land development regulations shall thereafter be reduced in dimension or area below the minimum requirements set forth herein, except by reason of a portion being acquired for public use in any manner such as dedication, condemnation or purchase. Lots or yards created after the effective date of these land development regulations shall meet at least the minimum requirements established by these land development regulations. 

4.1.6.   Definitions of groupings of various districts.   

4.2.1   Scope.  Provisions set forth in this section apply to all areas subject to these land development regulations and all zoning districts therein, unless exceptions are specifically provided relating to one or more zoning districts, or except as otherwise provided in these land development regulations. 

4.2.2   Accessibility for the physically disabled or handicapped.  The public interest, welfare, and safety requires that buildings and uses erected after the effective date of these land development regulations shall be accessible to the physically disabled and handicapped, in conformance with the American's With Disabilities Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-336). 

4.2.2.1   Application.  The requirements of section 4.2 shall apply to all levels and areas of buildings and uses, and to all types of uses, with the exceptions that one family and two family (duplex) dwellings are exempted from these requirements. 

4.2.2.2   Requirements for access to buildings and uses.   

1.   Accessibility to buildings and uses shall be provided from rights-of-way and parking areas by means of a pathway leading to at least one entrance generally used by the public. Such pathway shall have been cleared of all obstructions related to construction activity, prior to the opening of the building to the general public. Where curbs exist along such pathway, as between a parking lot surface and a sidewalk surface, inclined curb approaches or curb cuts having a gradient of not more than one foot in 12 feet and a width of not less than four feet shall be provided for access by wheelchairs.

2.   Except as otherwise specified herein, required off-street parking areas shall have off-street parking space reserved for the physically handicapped. (See section 4.2.17.5, Off-street parking: handicapped parking spaces, for the number, dimensions, and other requirements for handicapped parking spaces).

4.2.3   Access control.  In order to provide ease and convenience in ingress and egress to private property, but more importantly to provide the maximum safety with the least interference to the traffic flow on public streets, the number and location of curb breaks shall be regulated relative to the intensity or size of the property served and the amount of frontage which that property has on a given street. 

4.2.3.1   Number and location of curb breaks.  A curb break is a driveway or any other point of access or opening for vehicles onto a public street. The number and location of curb breaks shall be regulated as follows: 

1.   One curb break shall be permitted for ingress and egress purposes to a single property or development.

2.   Two curb breaks entering on a particular street from a single property or development may be permitted if all other requirements of this section are met and if the minimum distance between the two curb breaks equals or exceeds 20 feet.

3.   Three curb breaks entering on a particular street from a single property or development may be permitted if all other requirements of this section are met and if the minimum distance between adjacent curb breaks equals or exceeds 100 feet.

4.   More than three curb breaks entering on a particular street will be permitted from a single property or development where the minimum distance between adjacent curb breaks equals or exceeds 1,000 feet.

4.2.3.2   Width of curb break.   

1.   The width of a curb break shall be within the minimum and maximum limits as specified below:

2.   All curb break widths shall be measured at the street right-of-way line.

3.   In no case shall a curb break width be less than 12 feet.

4.2.3.3   Areas of limited street improvements.   

1.   No curb break shall be constructed in the radius return (curved arc between intersecting street pavements) of an intersection.

2.   No curb break shall be constructed nearer than ten feet from the intersection of street right-of-way lines.

3.   No curb break shall be constructed nearer than five feet from any interior property line.

4.   To prevent vehicle overhang on private property in the vicinity of curb breaks, off-street parking areas, and off-street loading areas, a six-inch raised curb and/or parking stops shall be constructed a minimum distance of three feet inside the street right-of-way line or property line.

5.   No curb break shall be permitted to include any public facility such as traffic signal standards, catch basins, fire hydrants, utility poles, fire alarm supports, or other similar type structures.

4.2.3.4   Curb break permit.  No curb break shall be established or altered without a permit issued by the land development regulation administrator. 

4.2.4   Accessory uses and structures.  Unless otherwise provided in these land development regulations, in all districts accessory uses and structures shall not be located in required front, side, or waterfront yards but may be located in rear yards not less than ten feet from the rear lot line; provided, however, (1) that accessory structures for the housing of persons, such as guest houses, shall not be located in any required yard, nor shall air conditioner compressor units be located in any required yard; and (2) structures used for water related activities such as boat docks, boat houses, and similar uses may be located any where in a required waterfront yard. 

4.2.5   Alcoholic beverages.  Indications in the schedule of district regulations that the sale of alcoholic beverages is permitted in any zoning district shall not in any way be deemed to limit, qualify, or repeal any other local regulations or regulations of the State of Florida relating to the licensing, dispensing, or sale of such beverages or the location of alcoholic beverage establishments. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no alcoholic beverage shall be consumed or permitted to be consumed on or about the premises of any commercial establishment located within 500 feet of any school, church, synagogue, or house of worship. This 500-foot distance requirement shall not apply to restaurants as defined herein, which do not use more than 20 percent of the establishments' floor area to the service of alcoholic beverages. 

4.2.6   Automotive service and self-service stations.  The following regulations shall apply to the location, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of automotive service and self-service stations (with the exception that for automobile self-service stations where self service gasoline pumps in conjunction with retail and commercial outlets for sale of food, hardware and drugs, there shall be no outside sales of oil, grease, parts or accessories for automobiles and no service except for self service water, air or carwash). 

4.2.6.1   Lot dimensions and area.  An automotive service station lot shall be of adequate width and depth to meet all setback requirements, but in no case shall a corner lot have less than 150 feet of frontage on each street side, and an interior lot shall have a minimum width of at least 150 feet. A corner lot shall have a minimum area of not less than 20,000 square feet and an interior lot a minimum area of not less than 15,000 square feet. 

4.2.6.2   Lighting.  All lights and lighting for an automotive service station shall be so designed and arranged that no source of light shall be visible from any residential district. 

4.2.6.3   Location of pumps and structures.  No main or accessory building, no sign of any type, and no gasoline pump shall be located within 25 feet of the lot line of any property that is zoned for residential purposes. No gasoline pump shall be located within 15 feet of any street right-of-way line; where a greater street setback line has been established, no gasoline pump shall be located within 15 feet of such setback line. 

4.2.6.4   Curb breaks.  A curb break is a driveway or any other point of access or opening for vehicles onto a public street. The number of curb breaks for each automotive service station shall not exceed two for each 150 feet of street frontage, each break having a width of no more than 30 feet exclusive of transitions and located not closer than 15 feet of right-of-way lines of any intersection. Curb breaks shall not be closer than 15 feet to any other property line. There shall be a minimum distance of 20 feet between curb breaks. 

4.2.6.5   Trash storage.  Adequate, enclosed trash storage facilities shall be provided on the site. 

4.2.7   Drive-in theaters.  The following regulations apply to the construction and operation of drive-in theaters: 

1.   The screen must be so oriented that the picture is not visible from any existing or proposed major street.

2.   Not more than two exits shall be provided to each access highway but such exits may be suitably channelized to provide for right and left turns onto the highway, and not more than one traffic lane shall be permitted for each traffic lane on the highway available to vehicles leaving the theater.

3.   No entrance or exit shall be within 500 feet of the intersection of the right-of-way lines of any public street.

4.   Sufficient area shall be provided between the highway and the viewing area to provide storage space for vehicles equal to not less than 25 percent of theater capacity and of that storage space so provided not less than ten percent of the theater capacity shall be provided between the highway and the ticket booths. In all cases, sufficient storage space shall be provided so that vehicles will not back onto the traveled way of the highway. Storage area shall be calculated on the basis of one space per 25 lineal feet of storage lane.

5.   An individual speaker shall be provided for each vehicle. All speakers shall be equipped with sufficient cord to permit the speaker to be placed inside the vehicle. Speakers must not be audible beyond the boundaries of the theater property lines.

4.2.8   Erection of more than one principal structure on a platted lot.  Whenever any land has been subdivided, whether recorded, unrecorded or by special permit for land divisions more than ten acres in size but less than 20 acres in size (refer to section 14.14), a building permit for the construction of a building or other principal structure (excluding commercial buildings under common ownership or unified control) shall not be issued for any such structure on less than a lot as platted within such subdivision or land divisions more than ten acres in size but less than 20 acres in size. (Refer to section 14.14.) This provision shall not apply to special family lots as provided in section 14.9 herein. 

4.2.9   Future land use plan amendment for public buildings and facilities.  Except as stated herein, public buildings and facilities, which do not meet the definition of "essential services" as stated in article 14 of these land development regulations, shall require an amendment to the future land use plan map of the county's comprehensive plan to "public land use," prior to consideration for approval as a special permit. 

4.2.10   Exclusions from height limitations.  The height limitations contained in the schedule of district regulations do not apply to spires, belfries, cupolas, antennas, water tanks, ventilators, chimneys, elevator shaft enclosures, airport control towers, observation towers, telecommunications towers or other appurtenances usually required to be placed above the roof level and, excepting airport control towers and observation towers, not intended for human occupancy; however, the heights of these structures or appurtenances thereto shall not exceed any height limitations prescribed by the Federal Aviation Agency, Florida Department of Transportation or airport zoning regulations within the flight-approach zone of airports. 

4.2.11   Fallout shelters.  Fallout shelters are permitted in all zoning districts. Individual structures in residential districts shall be considered as accessory structures. 

4.2.12   Fences, walls, and hedges.  Notwithstanding other provisions of these land development regulations, fences, walls, and hedges may be permitted in any required yard or along the edge of any yard; provided that no solid fence, solid wall, or hedge located within the required front yard shall constitute an obstruction to visibility between two and one-half and six feet above the centerline grade of the adjacent street. 

4.2.13   Landscaped buffer areas.  The use of properly planted and maintained buffer areas may reduce and ease potential incompatibility between or among different uses of land in proximity to each other. 

4.2.13.1   Requirements.  Where these land development regulations require a landscaped buffer area, the following requirements shall be met: 

1.   The landscaped buffer area width shall be measured at right angles to property lines and shall be established along the entire length of and contiguous to the designated property line or lines.

2.   The area shall be so designed, planted, and maintained as to be 80 percent or more opaque between two and six feet above average ground level when viewed horizontally; provided, however, that plantings located in the required front yard shall not exceed two and one-half feet in height.

3.   Types and numbers of plantings for landscaped buffers shall be submitted with application for building permit. No building permit shall be issued without such data, where these land development regulations require a landscaped buffer area or areas.

4.   Plantings shall be of a size and type which will insure the meeting of the 80 percent opacity requirement within no longer than 12 months of the date of first planting. Where questions may arise as to the suitability of proposed plant materials to meet this requirement, final determination of suitability shall be made by the land development regulation administrator.

5.   The remainder of the required landscaped buffer area not covered by planting shall be landscaped with grass, ground cover, or other landscape treatment; except as otherwise provided herein, structures including buildings and off-street parking and loading areas shall not be located in any required landscaped buffer area.

6.   The landscaped buffer area shall be maintained by the property owner and successors and continued so long as the main use continues. Failure to maintain the landscaped buffer area as set out above shall be a violation of these land development regulations.

4.2.13.2   Substitution for landscaped buffer area.  Except when otherwise specifically provided by these land development regulations, a six-foot-high masonry or wood opaque structure may be substituted for the six-foot-high planted buffer within these supplementary regulations; provided, however, that where the masonry or wood opaque structure is located in the required front yard, it shall not exceed two and one-half feet in height. 

4.2.13.3   Waiver by land development regulation administrator.  When the land development regulation administrator finds that the public safety requires, he or she may waive or modify the buffer requirements set out in section 4.2 at street and alley frontages adjacent to any entrance; the finding of the land development regulation administrator shall be in writing and shall be filed with the approved building permit. The finding shall demonstrate that the buffer is not required for a certain number of feet back from the street or alley entrance in order to afford protection to pedestrian or vehicular traffic entering or leaving the lot on which the landscaped buffer area is required by these land development regulations. 

4.2.13.4   Waiver by board of adjustment.  Where by the terms of these land development regulations a non-residential use is required to provide a landscaped buffer along a property line which is contiguous to another non-residential use, the board of adjustment may waive the landscaped buffer requirements if evidence is presented to the board that the buffer will serve no useful purpose. Such evidence shall be heard in the same manner as a request for other variances, and adjoining property owners must be notified in writing of the board of adjustment meeting when the request will be heard. 

4.2.13.5   Application where these land development regulations set out different requirements.  In those instances where these land development regulations set out a different buffering requirement (e.g., greater height of landscaped buffer, or a different type of buffer), then the specific provisions of these land development regulations applicable to the particular type of use shall govern. 

4.2.14   Minimum living area.  No one-family, two-family, or multiple-family dwelling shall be erected with less than 450 square feet of floor area devoted to living space per dwelling unit, exclusive of the area of any open porch or attached garage or similar space not suited or intended for occupancy as living quarters. The board of adjustment may waive the minimum living area requirements if evidence is presented to the board of adjustment that such a waiver will not adversely affect the public interest or the character of the surrounding neighborhood. Such evidence shall be heard in the same manner as other variances, and adjoining property owners must be notified in writing of the board of adjustment meeting when the request will be heard. 

4.2.15   Mobile home--Replacement of existing mobile homes.  For the purposes of these land development regulations, the phrase existing mobile homes shall mean mobile homes which existed as of the effective date of adoption or amendment of these land development regulations. In those districts which do not permit the erection of new mobile homes but do permit existing mobile homes as a principal use, such existing mobile homes may be removed and replaced by another mobile home, provided: 

1.   That a period of 12 consecutive months does not elapse between the removal of one mobile home and the erection of another mobile home. The land development regulation administrator may permit an additional 12-month period subject to the request being made by the applicant prior to the expiration of the initial 12-month period.

4.2.16   Moving of buildings and structures.  No building or structure shall be moved from one lot to another lot, or moved to another location on the same lot, unless such building or structure shall thereafter conform to all of the applicable provisions of these land development regulations and to all other regulations and ordinances of the county. 

4.2.17   Off-street parking and loading.  It is the intent of these land development regulations that the public interest, welfare, and safety requires that buildings and uses erected after the effective date of these land development regulations shall be provided with adequate off-street parking facilities (including in certain specified cases, off-street parking facilities for the handicapped) for the use of occupants, employees, visitors, customers, or patrons. It is also the intent of these land development regulations that the public interest, welfare, and safety require that certain uses provide adequate off-street loading facilities. Such off-street parking and off-street loading facilities shall be maintained and continued so long as the main use continues. (For definitions of "loading space, off-street," "parking space, handicapped," and "parking space, off-street," see Definitions, section 2.1.) 

4.2.17.1   Off-street parking and off-street loading: general.   

1.   Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided as set out in these land development regulations. Conforming buildings and uses existing as of the effective date of these land development regulations may be modernized, altered, or repaired without providing additional off-street parking or off-street loading facilities, providing there is no increase in floor area or capacity.

2.   Where a conforming building or use existed as of the effective date of these land development regulations and such building or use is enlarged in floor area, volume, capacity, or space occupied, off-street parking and off-street loading as specified in these land development regulations shall be provided for the additional floor area, volume, capacity, or space so created or used.

3.   Change in use of a building or use existing as of the effective date of these land development regulations shall require additional off-street parking and/or off-street loading facilities to the extent that the use shall provide additional parking spaces and/or off-street loading facilities amounting to the difference between the required number of parking spaces and/or off-street loading facilities for the new use and the required number of parking spaces for the previous use.

4.   The design, construction, and arrangement regulations herein set out for off-street parking and off-street loading facilities do not apply to one and two family (duplex) dwellings.

5.   Required off-street parking areas shall not be used for sales or display, dead storage, repair, dismantling, or servicing of any type or kind, nor shall areas devoted to such activities count as meeting off-street parking requirements.

6.   Unless otherwise specified and subject to meeting required landscaped buffer requirements, all required yards may be used for off-street parking.

4.2.17.2   Off-street parking and off-street loading facilities: identification, surfacing, drainage, lighting, access.  The required off-street parking and off-street loading facilities shall be: 

1.   Identified as to purpose and location when not clearly evident.

2.   Surfaced with one inch of type II asphaltic concrete surface course or the equivalent as approved as meeting standards established within article 5 of these land development regulations and maintained in a smooth, well-graded condition. Driveways, access aisles, and parking spaces for public and private schools offering academic courses, may be surfaced with grass or lawn. In addition, all special exceptions, as well as, churches and other houses of worship located in Conservation, Environmentally Sensitive and Agricultural zoning districts may be surfaced with grass or lawn.

3.   Drained so as not to cause any nuisance on adjacent property.

4.   So lighted as to prevent glare or excessive light on adjacent property.

5.   Arranged for convenient access and safety of pedestrians and vehicles.

6.   Designed to conform to curb break requirements (See Section 4.2.3).

7.   So arranged that no vehicle shall be required to back from such facilities directly onto public streets.

8.   Designed to provide curbs or motor vehicle stops or similar devices so as to prevent vehicles from overhanging on or into public right-of-way or adjacent property.

9.   Required off-street parking areas for three or more automobiles shall be designed, maintained, and regulated so that no parking or maneuvering incidental to parking shall be on a public street or walk, and sot that an automobile may be parked and unparked without moving another automobile.

4.2.17.3   Off-street parking: location.  The required off-street parking facilities shall be located on the same lot or parcel of land they are intended to serve, provided, however, that the board of adjustment may allow the establishment of such off-street parking facilities within 300 feet of the premises they are intended to serve when (1) practical difficulties prevent the placing of the facilities on the same lot as the premises they are designed to serve; (2) the owner of the said parking area shall enter into a written agreement with the board of county commissioners with enforcement running to the board of county commissioners providing that the land comprising the parking area shall never be disposed of except in conjunction with the sale of the building which the parking area serves so long as the facilities are required; and (3) the owner agrees to bear the expense of recording the agreement and agrees that the agreement shall be voided by the board of county commissioners if other off-street facilities are provided in accord with these land development regulations. 

4.2.17.4   Off-street parking: dimensional standards.  Each off-street parking space, with the exception of handicapped parking spaces, shall be a minimum of nine feet by 18 feet in size. Minimum aisle width shall be as follows: 

4.2.17.5   Off-street parking: handicapped parking spaces.  Except as otherwise specified herein, required off-street parking areas shall have a number of level parking spaces, as set forth in the following table, identified by above-grade signs as being reserved for physically handicapped persons. Each parking space so reserved shall be not less than 13 feet in width and 20 feet in length. 

4.2.17.6   Off-street parking: plans required.  A plan shall be submitted with every application for a building permit for any building or use that is required to provide off-street parking. The plan shall accurately designate the required parking spaces, access aisles, and driveways, and the relation of the off-street parking facilities to the uses or structures such facilities are designed to serve. 

4.2.17.7   Off-street parking: combined off-street parking.  Two or more owners or operators of buildings or uses requiring off-street parking facilities may make collective provision for such facilities, provided that the total of such parking spaces when combined or used together shall not be less than the sum of the requirements computed separately. Any arrangement for combined off-street parking shall be subject to the filing of a legal instrument satisfactory to the attorney for the board of county commissioners insuring that such off-street parking will be maintained in the future so long as a use or uses requiring such off-street parking continue. 

4.2.17.8   Off-street parking: fractional measurements.  When units or measurements determining number of required off-street parking spaces result in requirement of a fractional space, then such fraction equal or greater than one-half shall require a full off-street parking space. 

4.2.17.9   Off-street parking: minimum requirement.  Irrespective of any other requirement of these land development regulations, each and every separate individual store, office, or other business shall be provided with at least one off-street parking space, unless specific provision to the contrary is made herein. 

4.2.17.10   Off-street parking: landscaping requirements.  Wherever in any zoning district off-street parking facilities are provided, such off-street parking facilities shall conform to the minimum landscaping requirements set forth in this section, except that one-family and two-family (duplex) residential dwellings and multi-level parking structures shall be exempt from such requirements. 

1.   Except as otherwise noted herein, a minimum of ten percent of any off-street parking area shall be landscaped with grass, plants, shrubs, and/or trees. Required landscaping may, in part, be located around the periphery of the off-street parking area; however, where possible a portion of the required landscaping shall also be located within the interior of the off-street parking area and shall be located in such a manner as to divide and break up the expanse of paving and guide traffic flow and direction.

2.   Each separate landscaped area shall contain a minimum of 50 square feet and shall have a minimum dimension of at least three feet, and shall include at least one tree, with the remaining area adequately landscaped with shrubs, ground cover, or other landscaping material.

3.   The total number of trees shall not be less than one for each 200 square feet or fraction thereof of required landscaping. Trees shall be a minimum of four feet overall height immediately after planting. Trees shall not be planted closer than six feet to any public street or other public works, unless the tree root system is completely contained within a barrier for which the minimum interior dimensions shall be five feet square and five feet deep, and for which the construction requirements shall be four-inch-thick concrete reinforced with #6 road mesh (6 × 6 × 6) or equivalent.

4.   Required landscaped areas shall be maintained by the property owner and continued so long as the main use continues. Failure to maintain required landscaped area shall be a violation of these land development regulations.

5.   See also section 4.2.3, Visibility at intersections and curb breaks.

4.2.17.11   Off-street loading: specifications, amounts.  Off-street loading facilities are required by these land development regulations so that vehicles engaged in unloading will not encroach on or interfere with public use of streets and alleys by pedestrians and so that goods, materials, or things for delivery and shipping. Off-street loading facilities supplied to meet the needs of one use may not be considered as meeting the needs of another use. Off-street parking facilities may not be used or counted as meeting off-street loading requirements. 

4.2.17.12   Off-street loading: dimensional standards.  Each off-street loading space shall have clear horizontal dimensions of 12 feet by 30 feet exclusive of platforms and piers and a clear vertical dimension of 14 feet. 

4.2.17.13   Off-street loading: plans required.  A plan shall be submitted with every application for a building permit for any use or structure required to provide off-street loading facilities. The plan shall accurately designate the required off-street loading spaces, access thereto, dimensions, and clearance. 

4.2.17.14   Off-street loading: combined off-street loading.  Collective, joint, or combined provisions for off-street loading facilities for two or more buildings or uses may be made, provided that such off-street loading facilities are equal in size and capacity to the combined requirements of the several buildings or uses and are designed, located, and arranged to be usable thereby. 

4.2.17.15   Off-street loading requirements.  Off-street loading spaces shall be provided and maintained as follows: 

1.   Each retail commercial store, service establishment, storage warehouse, wholesale establishment, research or industrial plant, factory, freight terminal, restaurant, dry cleaning and laundry package plant, funeral home, or similar use which has an aggregate floor area of:

2.   For each multiple dwelling unit having at least 20 dwelling units but not over 50 dwelling units: two spaces. For each multiple dwelling unit having over 50 dwelling units: two spaces, plus two spaces for each additional 50 dwelling units, or major fraction thereof.

3.   For each auditorium, convention hall, exhibition hall, museum, motel, hotel, bank or financial institution, office building, sports arena, stadium, hospital, or similar use which has an aggregate floor area of: Over 10,000 square feet but not over 40,000 square feet: one space; plus for each additional 60,000 square feet over 40,000 square feet or major fraction thereof: one space.

4.   For any use not specifically mentioned, the requirements for off-street loading facilities for a use which is so mentioned and to which the unmentioned use is similar shall apply.

4.2.18   Parking, storage, or use of major recreational equipment.  Major recreational equipment is hereby defined as including boats and boat trailers, recreational vehicles (see article 2 Definitions), houseboats, and the like, and cases or boxes used for transporting recreational equipment, whether occupied by such equipment or not. No major recreational equipment shall be used for living, sleeping, or housekeeping purposes when parked or stored on a lot in a residential district, or in any other location not approved for such use. In any zoning districts allowing single family residences, major recreational equipment may be parked or stored in a rear or side yard, but not in a required front yard; provided that a principal residential dwelling exists on the lot. Such equipment may be parked anywhere on residential premises for a period not to exceed 24 hours during loading and unloading. 

4.2.19   Parking and storage of certain vehicles.  In residential districts, automotive vehicles or trailers that require current license plates of any type without such current license plates shall not be parked or stored other than in completely enclosed buildings. 

4.2.20   Performance standards.  All uses and activities permitted in any district within these land development regulations shall conform to the standards of performance described below: 

4.2.20.1   Fire and explosion hazards.  In any zoning district, all uses shall comply with applicable standards set forth in the rules and regulations of the state fire marshal. 

4.2.20.2   Smoke, dust, dirt, visible emissions, and open burning.  Regulations controlling smoke, dust, dirt, or visible emissions shall be the same as those contained in chapter 17-2, Florida Administrative Code, as amended. Regulations controlling open burning shall be the same as those contained in chapter 17-5, Florida Administrative Code, as amended. 

4.2.20.3   Fumes, vapors, and gases.  Regulations controlling the emission of any fumes, vapors, or gases of a noxious, toxic, or corrosive nature shall be the same as those contained in chapter 17-2, Florida Administrative Code, as amended. 

4.2.20.4   Heat, cold, dampness, or movement of air.  Activities which may produce any adverse effect on the temperature, motion, or humidity of the atmosphere beyond the lot line shall not be permitted, with the exception that in the I-Industrial district, this standard shall be applied at the boundaries of the I district and not at the lot lines of the individual properties located within the I district. 

4.2.20.5   Noise.  The permitted level of noise or sound emission at the property line of the lot on which the principal use is located shall not at any time exceed the average noise level prevailing for the same hour, as generated by street and traffic activity, with the exception that in the I-Industrial district, this standard shall be applied at the boundaries of the I district and not at the lot lines of the individual properties located within the I district. The determination of noise level shall be measured with a sound level meter that conforms to specifications published by the American Standards Association. 

4.2.20.6   Odor.  Regulations controlling the emission of objectionable odorous gases or other odorous matter, except those associated with normal agricultural practices, shall be the same as those contained in chapter 17-2, Florida Administrative Code, as amended. 

4.2.20.7   Glare.  There shall be no direct glare visible from any residential district caused by unshielded floodlights or other sources of high intensity lighting. 

4.2.21   Railroad right-of-way.  Existing railroad right-of-way, but not including switching, freight, or storage yards and railroad buildings or maintenance structures, is a permitted use in all zone districts. Switching, freight, or storage yards and railroad buildings or maintenance structures are permitted only where expressly allowed by these land development regulations. 

4.2.22   Signs.  The provisions of these land development regulations shall govern the sizes, location, and character of signs which may be permitted as a principal or accessory use. No signs shall be permitted in any location except in conformity with these land development regulations. 

4.2.22.1   Intent.  Signs may unreasonably distract the attention of motorists and interfere with traffic safety. Indiscriminate erection and maintenance of signs seriously detract from the enjoyment and pleasure in the natural scenic beauty of the areas subject to these land development regulations and, in turn, injuriously affects the economic well being of the citizenry. Thus, it is the intent of these regulations to prevent the uncontrolled erection of signs. The provisions of this section are intended to provide for the regulation of types, sizes, and locations of signs in relation to the identification of various uses and activities on premises, to provide for certain types and locations of off-site signs, and to supplement the regulations set out in the schedule of district regulations. 

4.2.22.2   Applicability of other code or regulatory requirements.  Signs or other advertising structures shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the building and electrical codes of the county, and all other applicable ordinances and regulations of the county, as well as other, state and federal rules and regulations. 

4.2.22.3   Definitions.  Definitions for the purposes of sign regulation under these land development regulations are set out in the definitions section of these land development regulations under Sign, etc., section 2.1. 

4.2.22.4   Prohibited signs.  It shall be a violation of these land development regulations punishable as provided by these land development regulations, to erect or maintain: 

1.   Traffic or pedestrian hazard.  Any sign which constitutes a traffic hazard or a detriment to traffic safety by reason of its size, location, movement, content, coloring, or method of illumination, or by obstructing the vision of drivers, or by obstructing or detracting from the visibility of any official traffic control device by diverting or tending to divert the attention of moving vehicles from the traffic movement on streets, roads, or access facilities; nor shall any sign be erected in such a manner as to obstruct the vision of pedestrians. The use of flashing or revolving red, green, blue, or amber lights is prohibited in any sign as constituting a hazard to traffic. Any sign which by glare or method of illumination constitutes a hazard to traffic is prohibited. Although a sign may use the words "Stop," "Look," "Drive-in," no such words or any other word, phrase, symbol, or character shall be used in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead, or confuse traffic. 

2.   Obscenities.  Signs which are obscene, indecent, or immoral. 

3.   Rights-of-way.  Signs erected on the right-of-way of any street, road, or public way, except as specifically provided by these land development regulations. 

4.   Public property.  Signs erected on public property, other than signs erected by a public authority for public purposes, unless otherwise authorized by these land development regulations. 

5.   Ingress or egress to buildings.  Signs so located as to prevent free ingress or egress from any door, window, or fire escape. 

6.   Yard areas.  Signs in required yard areas except as specifically permitted by the terms of these land development regulations. 

7.   Roof signs.  Signs erected, constructed, and maintained wholly upon or over the roof structure. 

8.   Height.  Signs which are higher than 35 feet from established grade, except as otherwise specified in these land development regulations. 

9.   Glare.  Illuminated signs which result in glare or reflection of light on residential property in the surrounding area. 

10.   Minimum clearance.  Canopy, marquee, projecting, or handing signs with less than a nine-foot minimum clearance between the bottom of the sign and the ground surface. 

4.2.22.5   Sign permits.  Within areas subject to these land development regulations, it shall be unlawful for any person to erect, maintain, or replace any sign not specifically exempted by these land development regulations, without first securing from the land development regulation administrator a building permit to do so, as required. 

4.2.22.6   Exemptions.  Except as otherwise provided, the following signs may be erected without a permit, subject, however, to all remaining requirements of these land development regulations. All exempt signs may be located within the required front yard, but shall not be located within 20 feet of any adjacent property line. Signs under 3. below may be located on or may overhang or infringe upon the right-of-way of streets, roads, or public ways. 

1.   Signs not exceeding one square foot in area and bearing only property numbers, mail box numbers, names of occupants of premises, or other identification of premises not having commercial connotations.

2.   Flags and insignia of any government except when displayed in connection with commercial promotion.

3.   Traffic or other municipal, county, state, or federal signs, legal notices, railroad crossing signs, danger signs, and such temporary, emergency, or non-advertising signs as may be approved by the board of county commissioners.

4.   Integral decorative or architectural features of buildings except letters, trademarks, moving parts, or moving lights.

5.   Signs directing and guiding traffic and parking on private property, but bearing no advertising matter.

6.   Signs within buildings.

7.   One "For Sale" or "For Rent" sign per parcel of property, unless such property fronts on more than one street, in which case two signs may be erected, one on each frontage. The size of any such sign shall not be in excess of 16 square feet, and such sign shall be removed within one month after the premises have been sold or rented.

8.   Occupational signs denoting only the name, street number, and business of an occupant, which do not exceed 16 square feet in surface area.

9.   Political campaign signs not to exceed 32 square feet.

a.   A candidate shall remove all of his or her political campaign signs within one month after:

1.   Withdrawal of his or her candidacy;

2.   Having been eliminated as a candidate; or

3.   Being elected to office.

b.   If in violation of these land development regulations, they shall be removed immediately by the sheriff's office, code enforcement or any other authorized personnel. Signs shall be disposed of without notice or compensation and the candidate can be charged the actual cost of removing any signs. However, a candidate is not expected to remove those political campaign signs as provided for in F.S. chapter 479.

10.   Signs and bench signs for non-profit, eleemosynary organizations, churches and other houses of worship which do not exceed 16 square feet in surface area.

4.2.22.7   On-site signs.  Unless otherwise specified in these land development regulations, the following regulations shall govern on-site signs. (See section 2.1 for definition of on-site signs.): 

1.   On-site signs may be erected in any zone district.

2.   On-site signs may be located in the required front yard; provided, however that any such sign shall not obstruct visibility at intersections and curb breaks. (See section 4.2.26.)

3.   On-site signs shall not exceed a height above established grade of 35 feet.

4.2.22.8   Off-site signs.  Unless otherwise specified in these land development regulations, the following regulations shall govern off-site signs. (See section 2.1 for definition of off-site signs.): 

1.   Off-site signs are prohibited, except where specifically permitted by these land development regulations.

2.   Off-site signs may be erected in the required front yard, provided:

a.   Off-site signs shall be no nearer the street right-of-way line than 15 feet.

b.   No off-site sign shall be erected so as to obstruct visibility at intersections and curb breaks. (See section 4.2.26.)

3.   Off-site signs may not be erected within 100 feet of any church, school, cemetery, public park, public reservation, public playground, state or national forest, or railroad intersection.

4.   Off-site signs shall not exceed a height above established grade of 35 feet.

4.2.23   Transitional use area requirements.  It is the intent of these requirements to ease the frictions between residential and non-residential uses by creating a transition area in which certain intensive non-residential uses are prohibited. 

1.   Drive-in restaurants or refreshment stands.

2.   Bars, taverns, and cocktail lounges.

3.   Car washes.

4.   Outdoor storage yards, wrecking yards, automobile wrecking yards, junk yards, yards used in whole or in part for scrap or salvage operations, or for processing, storage, display, or sales of any scrap, salvage, or second-hand building materials, junk automotive vehicles, or second-hand automotive parts.

5.   Bulk storage of flammable liquids or explosives.

4.2.24   Recreational vehicle (RV) parks and campgrounds.  The following regulations apply to the construction and operation of RV parks and campgrounds. 

1.   Sites in RV parks and campgrounds shall be occupied primarily by travel trailers, truck campers, private motor coaches, motor homes, tents, camping trailers, van conversions, fifth-wheel trailers and other vehicular accommodations.

2.   Each site in an RV park or campground shall be at least 1,200 square feet in area. No part of a recreational vehicle or other unit placed on a RV park or campground site shall be closer than 25 feet to any lot line.

4.2.25   Use of land in a residential district for access.  No land in a residential or residential/office district shall be used for driveway, walkway, or access purposes to any land which is in a commercial or industrial district, or used for any purpose not permitted in a residential district except for ingress and egress to an existing use which does not abut on a street. 

4.2.26   Visibility at intersections and curb breaks.   

4.2.26.1   Visibility at intersections.  On a corner lot in all zoning districts, no fence, wall, hedge, landscaping, or structure shall be erected, placed, planted, or allowed to grow in such a manner as to obstruct vision between a height of two and one-half feet and six feet above the centerline grades of the intersecting streets in the area bounded by the street lines of such corner lots and a line joining points along said street lines 25 feet from the point of such intersection. 

4.2.26.2   Visibility at curb breaks.  In all zone districts, where a curb break intersects a public right-of-way, no fence, wall, hedge, landscaping, or structure shall be erected, placed, planted, or allowed to grow in such a manner as to obstruct cross-visibility between a height of two and one-half and six feet within the areas of property on both sides of the curb break formed by the intersection of each side of the curb break and public right-of-way lines with two sides of each triangle being ten feet in length from the point of intersection and the third being a line connecting the end of the two other sides. 

4.2.26.3   Retaining walls.  The requirements of this section shall not be deemed to prohibit any necessary retaining wall. 

4.2.26.4   Trees.  Trees shall be permitted in the clear space provided that foliage is cut away within the prescribed heights. 

4.2.27   Waterfront yards--Minimum requirements.  No structure shall be located closer to 75 feet to the generally recognized river bank of the Ichetucknee River, Olustee Creek, Santa Fe River and Suwannee River. For all other waterfront yards, no structure shall be located closer than 50 feet to the mean high water line or generally recognized riverbank. (See section 4.2.4 for exceptions for certain accessory structures.) 

4.2.28   Yard encroachments.  Every part of every required yard shall be open and unobstructed from the ground to the sky except as hereinafter provided or as otherwise permitted in these land development regulations: 

1.   Sills and belt courses may project not over 12 inches into a required yard.

2.   Movable awnings may project not over three feet into a required yard, provided that where the yard is less than five feet in width the projection shall not exceed one-half the width of the yard.

3.   Chimneys, fireplaces, bay windows, or pilasters may project not over two feet into a required yard.

4.   Fire escapes, stairways, and balconies which are unroofed and unenclosed may project not over five feet into a required rear yard, or not over three feet into a required side yard of a multiple dwelling, hotel, or motel.

5.   Hoods, canopies, roof overhangs, or marquees may project not over three feet into a required yard, but shall not come closer than one foot to the lot line.

6.   Fences, walls, and hedges are permitted in required yards, subject to the provisions of this Section.

7.   Cornices, eaves, or gutters may project not over three feet into a required yard, provided that where the required yard is less than six feet in width, such projection shall not exceed one-half of the width of the yard.

8.   Except as provided herein, nothing in these land development regulations shall be so construed as to prohibit any type of landscaping or private, non-profit, gardening on any lot.

4.2.29   Private airport land use restrictions.  A private airport zone is established which will conform to visual flight regulations "VFR" traffic patterns as established by FAA Standards "FAA Order No. 7400.2(d). The private airport zone shall be a rectangular area encompassing the runway of the airport (Cannon- Creek Airport and Lake City Airpark). The dimensions of the rectangular shall be 1.5 nautical miles (9,114.18 feet. One nautical mile equals 6,076.12 feet) on either side of the airport runway's extended center line to a point 1.5 nautical miles from the runways end points. 

4.2.30   Special right-of-way requirements.   

4.2.30.1   For all new arterial and collector roadways extra right-of-way, as provided within the Florida Department of Transportation Bicycle Facilities Planning and Design Manual, Official Standards, Revised Edition, 1982, shall be provided for integrated or parallel bicycle ways or lanes.

4.2.30.2   All new structures shall provide a minimum setback of 75 feet as measured from the center line of the right-of-way for new or realigned collector or arterial roads.

4.2.31   Home occupation requirements.   

1.   Only one additional person other than members of the family residing on the premises shall be engaged in such occupation.

2.   The use of the dwelling unit for the home occupation shall be clearly incidental and subordinate to its use for residential purposes by its occupants, and shall under no circumstances change the residential character thereof.

3.   There shall be no change in the outside appearance of the building or premises, or other visible evidence of the conduct of such home occupation other than one sign, not exceeding 16 square feet in area, non-illuminated, mounted flat against the wall of the principal building at a position not more than two feet distance from the main entrance to the residence.

4.   In all zone districts except agricultural districts, no home occupation shall be conducted in an accessory building. In agriculture districts, home occupations may be conducted in an accessory building, provided that the floor area devoted to the home occupation does not exceed 1,000 square feet.

5.   No home occupation shall occupy more than 20 percent of the first floor area of the residence, exclusive of the area of any open porch or attached garage or similar space not suited or intended for occupancy as living quarters. No rooms which have been constructed as an addition to the residence, nor any attached porch or garage which has been converted into living quarters, shall be considered as floor area for the purpose of this definition until two years after the date of completion thereof.

6.   No traffic shall be generated by such home occupation in greater volumes than would normally be expected in a residential neighborhood, and any need for parking generated by the conduct of such home occupation shall be met off the street and other than in the required front yard.

7.   No equipment or process shall be used in such home occupation which creates noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors, or electrical interference detectable to the normal senses off the lot. In the case of electrical interference, no equipment or process shall be used which creates visual or audible interference in any radio or television receivers off the premises, or causes fluctuations in line voltage off the premises.

8.   For purposes of illustration, the following uses shall not be considered home occupations: (1) studio for group instruction, (2) dining facility or restaurant, (3) antique or gift shop, (4) outdoor repair, (5) food processing, (6) retail sales, except in agriculture zoning districts, and (7) child care center.

9.   For purposes of illustration, the following uses may be considered home occupations, provided they meet all the requirements listed in subparagraphs a through h above and all other provisions of these land development regulations: (1) the giving of individual instruction to one person at a time such as art or music teacher; (2) fabrication of articles such as are commonly classified under the terms arts and handicrafts, providing no retail sales, except in agriculture zoning districts, are made in the home; (3) custom dressmaking, seamstress, milliner; (4) tutoring for not more than one student at a time; (5) answering telephone; (6) barber or beauty shop; (7) photographic studios; (8) professional or business offices; and retail sales in agriculture zoning districts; and other similar uses.

10.   A home occupation shall be subject to all applicable occupational licenses and other business taxes.

4.2.32   Special septic tank requirements.  Existing septic tanks shall be allowed to remain in service until such time as a centralized sanitary sewer service is accessible, conditioned on the following requirements: 

1.   A building permit shall not be issued for construction of a building or facility where sanitary sewage is proposed to be disposed using an onsite sewage disposal system in an area zoned industrial on the county's official zoning atlas, or used for industrial or manufacturing purposes, or its equivalent, where the county's centralized sanitary sewer system is available within one-fourth mile of the area used or zoned industrial or manufacturing, or where a likelihood exists that the onsite sewage disposal system may receive toxic, hazardous or industrial waste;

2.   An occupational license shall not be issued to the owner or tenant of a building located in an area zoned industrial on the county's official zoning atlas, or used for industrial or manufacturing purposes, or its equivalent, when such site is served by an onsite sewage disposal system without first obtaining an annual operating permit from the county health department; and

3.   A certificate of land development regulation compliance shall not be issued to a new owner or tenant of a building located in an area zoned industrial on the county's official zoning atlas, or used for industrial or manufacturing purposes, or its equivalent, or who operates a business which has the potential to generate toxic, hazardous or industrial wastewater, when such site is served by an onsite sewage disposal system without first obtaining an annual operating permit for an onsite sewage disposal system from the county health department.

4.2.33   Reserved.   

4.2.34   Essential services.  Essential services are permissible by special exception in any zoning district. Essential services are hereby defined to include and be limited to water; sewer; gas; solid waste disposal; telephone, television, radio, and electrical systems, including substations, lift stations, towers and antennas; and pumping, aeration, or treatment facilities necessary for the performance of these services; provided, however, that: 

1.   Poles, wires, mains, hydrants, drains, pipes, conduits, telephone booths, school bus shelters, bicycle racks, bus stop benches, newspaper delivery boxes, mail boxes, police or fire call boxes, traffic signals, and other similar structures, but not including buildings, are exempted from the definition of essential services. Such structures are permitted by right in any zone district and are exempt from district setbacks.

2.   For the purposes of these zoning regulations, gas and electrical generating plants shall not be considered to be essential services. These uses are barred from all zone districts except where they are specifically permitted or permissible.

3.   This section shall not be deemed to permit the erection of structures for (a) commercial activities such as sales or the collection of bills or (b) service establishment such as radio or television stations or studios in districts from which such activities would be otherwise barred. Service establishments such as radio or telephone stations may be permitted as an essential service by special exception.

4.   The requirements of this section shall not apply to communications towers which are: (a) Used for governmental purposes and located on property, rights of way, or easements owned by any governmental entity; (b) All communication towers existing on the effective date of this ordinance, shall be allowed to continue to be used as they presently exist.

(1)   Location.  Communications towers are allowed in all land use districts including "Residential" districts when the following requirements are met: 

(a)   Every reasonable effort shall be made to locate the telecommunications tower in a non-residential land use district, including, but not limited to where feasible based on engineering and economic considerations;

(b)   Where the applicant seeks to locate a communication tower in a residential district the applicant shall demonstrate the no other industrial commercially or agriculturally zoned property is available to the applicant for this intended use;

(c)   If the proposed location is within a residential district, the proposed location will reasonably minimize the impact of the communication tower due to the height, use or appearance of the adjacent structures or surrounding area;

(d)   There are no existing building structures located within the area that are reasonably available to the applicant for this intended purpose and serve the applicants propagation needs;

(e)   No other existing communication tower meeting the applicants needs is located within the area is reasonably available to the applicant for purposes of collocation. Further, owners of communications towers must provide access and space for government-owned antennae where possible on a basis not less favorable than is required for private collocation;

(f)   The proposed height of the communication tower is the minimum necessary by the applicant to satisfy the applicant's communications system needs at this location;

(g)   No communication tower shall be located in violation of Columbia County Ordinance No. 77-6 (Lake City Airport Hazard Zoning Ordinance) as amended;

(h)   No communication tower shall be located or allowed which causes the existing airport license of any airport as defined herein or as "airport" as defined in F.S. chapter 330, (1995), as amended, to be limited, modified, restricted or otherwise changes as result of the siting of such communication tower; and,

(i)   The applicant must provide a written, notarized statement to the Building Department of Columbia County demonstrating compliance with [subsections] (1)(a) through (h). Requests to locate communications towers in land use districts can only be approved by the zoning board of adjustment at a duly noticed public hearing.

(2)   Design and construction.  The following criteria shall apply to the design and construction of communications towers. 

(a)   All other applicable permits must be obtained, including Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and Columbia County building permit approvals before construction. All tower facilities shall comply or exceed current standards and regulations of the FAA, the FCC and any other agency of the federal or state government with the authority to regulate towers and antennas. If such standards and regulations are changed, then the owner(s) shall bring such tower or antennas into compliance with such revised standards and regulations to the extent required by such governmental agency;

(b)   All communication towers shall be designed and constructed to EIA/TIA 222-E Standards or greater (at the option of the applicant) as published by the Electronic Industries Association, as may be amended from time to time. Communication tower owners shall be responsible for periodic inspections of such towers at least every two years to ensure structural integrity. Such inspections shall be conducted by a structural engineer with a current license issued by the State of Florida. The results of the inspection shall be provided in writing to the Columbia County Building Department Director upon request;

(c)   All towers shall be designed and constructed so that in the event of collapse or failure the tower structure will fall completely within the parcel or property where the tower is located. However, the applicant may apply for a waiver of this restriction upon showing of need and adequate safety of surrounding property;

(d)   All communication tower supports and peripheral anchors shall be located within the parcel or property where the tower is located;

(e)   Communication towers shall be marked and lighted as required by FCC, or other state or federal agency of competent jurisdiction;

(f)   All accessory buildings or structures shall comply with other applicable provisions of the zoning regulations and land use code;

(g)   Setbacks for communication tower accessory buildings and structures will comply with those required for the zoning district in which the tower is located. The board of adjustment may reduce this setback by 50 percent to allow placement of an additional equipment building or permitted accessory structure to encourage collocation/shared use of tower structures. Setbacks will be measured as provided within these zoning regulations; and

(h)   Advertising shall be in compliance with the sign regulations contained within these zoning regulations;

(i)   The perimeter base of all communication towers must be enclosed within a security fence no less than eight feet in height with access secured by a locked gate; and

(j)   All communication tower facilities shall be identified by use of a metal plate or other conspicuous marking giving the name, address and telephone number of the communication tower owner and lessee if different from the owner, and operator. Such identification shall also include the telephone number of a contact person.

(1)   Reactivate the use of the tower or transfer the tower to another owner/operator who makes actual use of the tower; or

(2)   Dismantle and remove the tower.

(1)   Inventory of existing communication towers owned/operated by applicant in Columbia County. Each applicant for a tower site shall provide the county with an inventory of its existing communication towers that are either within the jurisdiction of Columbia County or within one-half mile of the border thereof, including specific location, height and design of each tower. The county staff may share such information with the applicants seeking to locate communication towers within Columbia County.

(2)   Description of the communication tower's area of service identifying the use of the tower or antenna for coverage or capacity.

(3)   If required, photo simulations of the proposed telecommunications facilities illustrating the potential visual impact.

(4)   Site plan or plans to sale specifying the location of tower(s), guy anchors (if any), accessory buildings or uses, access, parking, fences, landscaped areas, and adjacent land uses.

(5)   Show legal description of the parent tract and leased parcel (if applicable). The location of the proposed communication tower in digital format compatible with the county's geographic information system, if the county has such system or similar system in place at the time. Certification by a Florida licensed land surveyor of the mean sea level elevation and topography.

(6)   Utilities inventory indicating the locations of all water, sewer, drainage, and power lines impacting the proposed tower site.

(7)   Report from a professional structural engineer, licensed in the State of Florida documenting the following:

(a)   Tower height and design, including technical engineering, and other pertinent factors governing the proposed tower design. A cross-section of the tower structure shall be included.

(b)   Total anticipated capacity of the structure, including number and types of antennas which can be accommodated.

(c)   Failure characteristics of the tower and demonstration that the site and setbacks are of adequate size to contain possible debris.

(8)   A certified statement prepared by an engineer licensed to practice in the State of Florida, that the construction and placement of the communication tower will not violate Columbia County Ordinance No. 77-6, as amended, or private airport zone of this section.

(9)   Written statement from the FAA, the FCC and any appropriate state review authority stating that the proposed tower site complies with regulations administered by that agency or that the tower is exempt from these regulations.

(10)   Letter of intent to lease excess space on the tower structure and to lease additional excess land on the tower site until the shared use potential of the tower is absorbed, where feasible, and subject to reasonable terms. The term "where feasible", as it applies to collocation, means the utilization of tower by another party which would, at the time of such utilization, comply with sound engineering principles, would not materially degrade or impair the communication tower's utilization by existing users, would not unduly burden the tower structurally, and would not otherwise materially and adversely impact existing users. Reasonable terms for use of a communication tower and tower site that may be imposed by the owner include requirement for a reasonable rent or fees, taking into consideration the capitalized cost of the communication tower and land, rental and other charges payable by the tower owner, the incremental cost of designing and constructing the tower so as to accommodate additional users, increases in maintenance expenses relating to the tower and a fair return on investment, provided such amount is also consistent with rates paid by other collocators at comparable tower sites.

(11)   Evidence of applicant's inability to collocate on a reasonable basis on an otherwise suitable existing communication tower for the location of proposed antenna.

(12)   Evidence that the communication tower is needed to meet the applicant's propagation requirements.

(13)   The applicant shall provide any additional information which may be reasonable requested by the coordinator within 30 days from application in order to fully evaluate and review the proposed communication tower site and the potential impact of a proposed tower and/or communication antenna.

4.2.35   Special community residential home requirements.  The county shall facilitate the provision of group homes or foster care facilities as licensed or funded by the Florida Department of Children and Family Services [Department of Children and Families] within residential areas or areas of residential character. 

4.2.35.1   The county shall permit group homes with six or fewer residents which otherwise meet the definition of a community residential home as provided in F.S. chapter 419, in effect upon adoption of the comprehensive plan, as a single-family non-commercial use to be allowed in all residential land use districts provided that such homes shall not be located within a radius of 1,000 feet of another existing home with six or fewer residents.

4.2.35.2   The county shall permit group homes of more than six residents which meet the definition of a community residential home as provided in F.S. chapter 419, within medium- and high-density residential land use categories.

1.   The site selected does not meet applicable licensing criteria established and determined by the Florida Department of Children and Family Services [Department of Children and Families], including requirements that the home be located to assure the safe care and supervision of all clients in the home.

2.   The site selected would result in such a concentration of community residential homes in the area in proximity to the site selected, or would result in a combination of such homes with other residences in the community, such that the nature and character of the area would be substantially altered. (A home that would be located within a radius of 1,200 feet of another existing community residential home shall be considered to be an over concentration of such homes that substantially alters the nature and character of the area. A home that would be located within a radius of 500 feet of a low- or moderate-density residential land use category shall be considered to substantially alter the nature and character of the area.)

4.2.36   Bed and breakfast inn requirements.  Bed and breakfast inns shall be approved by special exception as provided within these land development regulations in accordance with the following criteria: 

1.   The owner must live on the premises;

2.   Separate toilet and bathing facilities for the exclusive use of guests must be provided;

3.   Rentals shall be on a daily basis. The maximum stay for an individual guest shall be 30 days in a 12-month period;

4.   No cooking facilities shall be allowed in guest rooms;

5.   Bed and breakfast establishments must comply with appropriate health permits, building and fire codes and business licenses as applicable to such use;

6.   Signage, excepting historical markers located by federal, state, or county agencies, shall be limited to one sign, not exceeding six square feet in area, with characters not exceeding eight inches, non-illuminated (excepting flood lighting on each side of the sign);

7.   The maximum number of rooms for guests shall be as follows:

8.   No structure shall be constructed for the sole purpose of being utilized as a bed and breakfast inn; no existing structure shall be enlarged or expanded for the purpose of providing additional rooms for guests. It is intended that a bed and breakfast inn be a converted or renovated single-family residence, and that this principal function be maintained. The exterior appearance of the structure shall not be altered from its single-family character.

4.2.37   Model homes used as sales office.  In any zoning district permitting residential dwelling units: individual dwelling units may be used as a temporary sales office or security shelter for the units within the same development as said sales office. Such use shall be strictly limited to the period necessary to sell all units within the same development or phases of the same development as the temporary sales office. 

4.2.38   Stream to sink watershed areas.  Stream to sink watershed areas, as defined in section 2.1 of these land development regulations, shall require the maintenance of the quality and quality (sic) of surface water runoff by prohibiting intensive agricultural development and intensive industrial development within stream to sink water shed areas. 

1.   All new development, redevelopment and expansion of existing development shall provide stormwater detention or retention and treatment for development within a stream to sink watershed consistent with the Rrles of the Suwannee River Water Management District, as contained in chapter 40B, Florida Administrative Code.

2.   All new development not connected to a central sanitary sewer system shall be limited to densities that prevent degradation of groundwater quality. Where the installation, use and proper maintenance of technologically advanced wastewater treatment or septic systems are shown to be effective in maintaining groundwater quality, higher densities may be permitted in stream to sink watershed areas.

3.   All new development, redevelopment and expansion of existing development shall ensure that postdevelopment water runoff rate does not exceed predevelopment runoff rate and that water quality is not degraded within stream to sink watershed areas.

4.   All new development shall comply with all other applicable requirements of these land development regulations.

4.2.39   Borrow pits.  A special permit is required for a borrow pit as provided in section 14.7.1. borrow pits as defined within section 2.1 of these land development regulations, shall not be permitted within residential zoning districts. Borrow pits which existed prior to the effective date of this section and do not meet all the requirements of this section, shall be considered conforming to these land development regulations and shall not require additional permitting by the county for the life of the operation, unless they are enlarged in aerial extent. 

4.2.40   Standards for residential, commercial and industrial construction.  New construction or substantial improvement of any residential, commercial or industrial structure that is not located within a designated flood zone as shown in the county's flood insurance rate map shall have the lowest finished floor, or for wood floor construction, the bottom of the floor joist elevated no lower than one foot above adjacent paved or unpaved road, or paved or unpaved access easement. Exempt structures are, as follows: 

1.   Residential, commercial or industrial structures with certification by a Florida registered professional engineer as to the proper height or requirements for the protection of the structure against water damage; or

2.   Any accessory structure not used for human habitation (i.e. detached garage, barn, storage shed, airplane hanger, etc. See section 2.1 Definitions).

4.3.1   Districts and intent.  The "CSV" Conservation category includes one zone district: CSV. Lands within this district are devoted to the conservation of the unique natural functions. To conserve these lands, no use other than non-intensive resource based recreation activities and native vegetative community restoration shall be permitted. 

4.3.2   Permitted principal uses and structures.   

1.   Non-intensive resource based recreation activities.

2.   Native vegetative community restoration.

3.   Existing dwelling units.

4.   Churches and other houses of worship.

4.3.3   Permitted accessory uses and structures.   

1.   Uses and structures which:

a.   Are customarily accessory and clearly incidental and subordinate to non-intensive resource based recreation activities.

2.   Examples of permitted accessory uses and structures include:

a.   Forestry stations and scientific stations for the study of the natural resources within the conservation district.

b.   Residential facilities for caretakers.

c.   Boat docks and boat ramps.

4.3.4   Prohibited uses and structures.   

1.   Residential uses (except forestry stations or scientific stations for the study of the natural resources within the conservation district and residential facilities for caretakers).

2.   Any use or structure not specifically, provisionally or by reasonable implication permitted herein or permissible as a special exception.

4.3.5   Special exceptions.   

1.   Recreational activities, such as campsites and similar uses.

2.   Other similar uses, which are compatible with the uses permitted within this district.

4.3.6   Minimum lot requirements.  None, except to meet other requirements as set out herein. 

4.3.7   Minimum yard requirements.  (See section 4.2 for right-of-way setback requirements.) 

4.3.8   Maximum height of structures shall not exceed:  35 feet. (See section 4.2 for exclusions from height limitation.) 

4.3.9   Maximum lot coverage.  No structure shall exceed a 0.5 floor area ratio. 

4.3.10   Minimum landscaped buffering requirements.  None. 

4.3.11   Minimum off-street parking requirements.  None. 

4.4.1   Districts and intent.  The "ESA" environmentally sensitive area category includes three zone districts: ESA-1, 2, 3. Lands in these districts are considered in need of special planning and treatment regarding land development regulation. These are not preservation districts, but land uses permitted within these districts are to provide mitigating measures to protect the natural functions of areas which are limited to the planning and treatment of land development within the 100-year floodplain of the Ichetucknee Springs State Park, O'Leno State Park, Osceola National Forest, Pinhook Swamp, Suwannee River Corridor, Santa Fe River Corridor and Ichetucknee Trace, as designated within the Federal Emergency Management [Agency] flood insurance rate map for the county, as amended. These regulations prohibit intensive residential, intensive recreational and intensive agricultural uses and prohibit industrial and commercial development within the 100-year floodplain of the areas designated as environmentally sensitive areas. 

4.4.2   Permitted principal uses and structures.   

1.   Non-intensive agricultural (see definition of intensive agriculture in section 2.1) and forestry operations conducted in accordance with Silviculture Best Management Practices Manual, published by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Forestry, Revision May 1990.

2.   Single-family dwellings.

3.   Mobile homes.

4.   Homes of six or fewer residents which otherwise meet the definition of a "community residential facility." (See section 4.2.)

5.   Public resource based recreation facilities.

6.   Churches and other houses of worship.

4.4.3   Permitted accessory uses and structures.   

1.   Uses and structures which:

a.   Are customarily accessory and clearly incidental and subordinate to permitted or permissible uses and structures;

b.   Are located on the same lot as the permitted or permissible principal use or structure, or on a contiguous lot in the same ownership; and

c.   Do not involve operations or structures not in keeping with the intent of these land development districts.

2.   Examples of permitted accessory uses and structures include:

a.   Private garages.

b.   Docks, ramps, piers and walkways for residential and water-dependent commercial uses (See article 14).

c.   Residential facilities for caretakers whose work requires residence on the premises or for employees who will be quartered on the premises.

4.4.4   Prohibited uses and structures.  Industrial and commercial uses, intensive agricultural uses (See section 2.1 for definition of intensive agriculture), private recreational uses and any use or structure not specifically, provisionally, or by reasonable implication permitted herein or permissible as a special exception. 

4.4.5   Special exceptions.   

1.   Home occupations.

2.   Campgrounds of less than 100 campsites, provided that such campgrounds are no located within five miles from another campground, which is also located within an environmentally sensitive area and not more than 20 percent of the natural vegetation on each campsite within such campgrounds shall be removed.

3.   Bottled-water plant.

4.   Other similar uses, which are consistent with the uses within this district.

4.4.6   Minimum lot requirements (area, width).   

1.   Single-family dwellings and mobile homes:

2.   All other permitted or permissible uses and structures (unless otherwise specified).   

4.4.7   Minimum yard requirements (depth of front and rear yard, width of side yard)   

1.   All permitted or permissible uses and structures (unless otherwise specified):

4.4.8   Maximum height of structures:  No portion shall exceed: 

4.4.9   Maximum lot coverage by all buildings.   

4.4.10   Minimum landscaped buffering requirements.   

1.   All permitted or permissible uses and structures (unless otherwise specified).  None, except as necessary to meet other requirements as set out herein. 

4.4.11   Minimum off-street parking requirements.   

1.   Each residential dwelling unit.  Two spaces for each dwelling unit. 

2.   For all other uses and special exceptions as specified herein.  To be determined by findings in the particular case. 

4.5.1   Districts and intent.  The "A" Agricultural category includes three zone districts: A-1, A-2 and A-3. Lands in these districts are intended to provide for areas primarily consisting of agricultural and residential uses consistent with the areas as designated agricultural within the county's comprehensive plan. 

4.5.2   Permitted principal uses and structures within Agriculture-1 and Agriculture-2 districts.   

1.   All agricultural activities (but not including livestock or poultry slaughterhouses), including the raising of livestock and poultry, the production of dairy and poultry products, the cultivation of field crops and fruits and berries, forestry, apiculture, and similar uses; provided, that no structure used for housing of animals or any commercial feed lot operation shall be located within 300 feet of any lot line, and no structure used for housing domestic animals shall be located within 100 feet of any lot line.

2.   The processing, storage, and sale of agricultural products and commodities which are raised on the premises (but not including livestock or poultry slaughterhouses); provided that no building used for these activities shall be located within 300 feet of any side or rear lot line.

3.   Single-family dwellings.

4.   Mobile homes.

5.   Plant nurseries and greenhouses.

6.   Homes of six or fewer residents which otherwise meet the definition of a "community residential facility." (See section 4.2.)

7.   Public elementary and middle schools. (See sections 4.2 and 14.13.)

8.   Churches and other houses of worship.

9.   Cemeteries not requiring licensure of the State of Florida

10.   Landscape services including yard maintenance firms.

4.5.3   Permitted accessory uses and structures within Agriculture-1 and Agriculture-2 districts.   

1.   Uses and structures which:

a.   Are customarily accessory and clearly incidental and subordinate to permitted uses and structures.

b.   Are located on the same lot as the permitted principal use or structure or on a contiguous lot in the same ownership.

2.   Examples of permitted accessory uses and structures include:

a.   Barns and stables.

b.   Private garages.

c.   Private swimming pools.

d.   On-site signs. (See section 42.)

e.   Residential facilities for caretakers whose work requires residence on the premises or for employees who will be quartered on the premises.

4.5.4   Prohibited uses and structures within Agriculture-1, -2 and Agriculture-3 districts.  Junk yard or automobile wrecking yard, any use or structure requiring an industrial waste permit issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection located within areas designated as high groundwater aquifer recharge on illustration A-XI entitled Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Areas found within the county's Comprehensive Plan, any mining use or structure not located within areas designated as mining areas on illustration A-X, entitled Mining Areas found within the county'[s] comprehensive plan and any use or structure not specifically, provisionally or by reasonable implication permitted herein as a special exception. 

4.5.5   Permitted principal uses and structures within Agriculture-3 districts.   

1.   All agricultural activities (except intensive agricultural uses as defined in section 2.1 herein within high groundwater aquifer recharge areas as defined within the county's comprehensive plan), including the raising of livestock and poultry, the production of dairy and poultry products (but not including livestock or poultry slaughter-houses), the cultivation of field crops and fruits and berries, forestry, in accordance with the comprehensive plan, apiculture, and similar uses; provided, that no structure used for housing of animals or any commercial feed lot operation shall be located within 300 feet of any lot line, and no structure used for housing domestic animals shall be located within 100 feet of any lot line.

2.   The processing, storage, and sale of agricultural products and commodities which are raised on the premises (but not including livestock or poultry slaughterhouses); provided that no building used for these activities shall be located within 300 feet of any side or rear lot line.

3.   Single-family dwellings.

4.   Mobile homes.

5.   Plant nurseries and greenhouses.

6.   Homes of six or fewer residents which otherwise meet the definition of a "community residential facility." (See section 4.2).

7.   Public elementary and middle schools. (See sections 4.2 and 14.13.)

8.   Churches and other houses of worship.

9.   Cemeteries not requiring licensure of the State of Florida.

10.   Landscape services including yard maintenance firms.

4.5.6   Permitted accessory uses and structures within Agriculture-3 districts.   

1.   Uses and structures in all Agricultural-1 [Agriculture-1] and Agricultural-2 [Agriculture-2] zoning districts which:

a.   Are customarily accessory and clearly incidental and subordinate to permitted uses and structures.

b.   Are located on the same lot as the permitted principal use or structure or on a contiguous lot in the same ownership.

c.   Do not involve operations not in keeping with the character of a rural area.

2.   Examples of permitted accessory uses and structures include:

a.   Barns and stables.

b.   Private garages.

c.   Private swimming pools.

d.   On-site signs (See Section 4.2).

e.   Residential facilities for caretakers whose work requires residence on the premises or for employees who will be quartered on the premises.

4.5.7   Special exceptions within Agriculture-1, Agriculture-2 and Agriculture-3 districts.   

1.   The processing, storage, and sale of agricultural products and commodities which are not raised on the premises; provided that no building used for these activities shall be located within 150 feet of any side or rear lot line.

2.   Livestock auction arenas and general merchandise auction houses.

3.   Livestock or poultry slaughterhouses; provided that no building used for these activities shall be located within 150 feet of any lot line.

4.   Heavy equipment and related machinery sales.

5.   Agricultural feed and grain packaging, blending, storage, and sales.

6.   Agricultural fertilizer storage and sales.

7.   Agricultural fairs and fairground activities.

8.   Recreational activities such as racetracks and speedways; golf courses; country clubs; tennis and racquet clubs; golf and archery ranges; rifle, shotgun, and pistol ranges; travel trailer parks or campgrounds, including day camps; hunting or fishing camps; and similar uses.

9.   Riding or boarding stables; provided that no building used for housing of animals shall be located within 150 feet of any lot line.

10.   Drive-in theaters. (See section 4.2 for special design standards.)

11.   Hospitals, sanitariums, nursing homes, and residential homes for the aged.

12.   Commercial kennels, veterinary clinics, and animal shelters; provided that no open runs or buildings used for housing of animals shall be located within 150 feet of any lot line.

13.   Group living facilities.

14.   Crematories.

15.   Airplane landing fields.

16.   Child care centers, provided:

a.   No outdoor play activities shall be conducted before 8:00 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m.; and

b.   Provision is made for areas for off-street pick-up and drop-off of children.

17.   Home occupations. (See section 4.2.)

18.   Public buildings and facilities, unless otherwise specified. (See section 4.2.)

19.   Private clubs and lodges.

20.   Off-site signs. (See also section 4.2.)

21.   Solid waste facilities.

22.   Group home care facilities.

23.   Explosives, manufacturing or storage.

24.   Flea markets.

25.   Paper and pulp manufacturing.

26.   Cemeteries and mausoleums which require state licensure.

27.   Small engine repair (not to exceed 2,000 square feet).

28.   Automotive repair and repair of agricultural equipment (not to exceed 2,500 square feet).

29.   Welding shop (not to exceed 2,500 square feet).

30.   Bed and breakfast inns.

31.   Building contractor and yard.

32.   General store.

33.   Mini-warehouses (completely enclosed).

34.   Intensive agriculture (except where prohibited).

35.   Sawmills and planing mills and similar uses; provided that no building used for these activities shall be located within 300 feet of any lot line.

36.   Funeral home.

37.   Exotic animals.

38.   Private schools offering curricula similar to public schools.

39.   Other uses which are compatible with the uses of this district.

4.5.8   Minimum lot requirements (areas, width).   

1.   Single-family dwellings, mobile homes, and group living facilities.   

2.   All other permitted uses and structures (unless otherwise specified).  None, except as necessary to meet other requirements as set out herein. 

4.5.9   Minimum yard requirements (depth of front and rear yard, width of side yard).  (See section 4.2 for right-of-way setback requirements.) 

1.   All permitted uses and structures (unless otherwise specified):

4.5.10   Maximum height of structures.  No portion shall exceed: 

4.5.11   Maximum lot coverage by all buildings.   

4.5.12   Minimum landscaped buffering requirements.  (See also section 4.2.) 

1.   All permitted uses and structures (unless otherwise specified).  None, except as necessary to meet other requirements as set out herein. 

4.5.13   Minimum off-street parking requirements.   

1.   Residential dwelling units.  Two spaces for each dwelling unit. 

2.   Elementary and junior high schools.  Two spaces for each classroom or office room, plus one space for each three seats in any auditorium or gymnasium. 

3.   Senior high school.  Four spaces for each classroom or office room, plus two spaces for each three seats in any auditorium or gymnasium. 

4.   Churches or other houses of worship.  One space for each six permanent seats in the main auditorium. 

5.   Public buildings and facilities (unless otherwise specified).  One space for each 200 square feet of floor area. 

6.   Private clubs and lodges.  One space for each 300 square feet of floor area. 

7.   Child care centers.  One space for each 300 square feet of floor area devoted to child care activities. 

8.   Group living facilities.  One space for each bedroom. 

9.   Hospitals.  One space for each bed. 

10.   Sanitariums and nursing homes.  One space for each two beds. 

11.   Residential home for the aged.  One space for each dwelling unit. 

12.   Commercial and service establishments (unless otherwise specified).  One space for each 150 square feet of non-storage floor area. 

13.   Livestock or poultry slaughterhouse; saw mills and planing mills; crematories; agricultural feed and grain packaging, blending, storage and sales; agricultural fertilizer storage and sales.  One space for each 500 square feet of floor area. 

14.   Livestock auction arenas; agricultural equipment and related machinery sales; agricultural fairs and fairground activities; drive-in theaters; racetracks and speedways; golf and archery ranges; rifle, shotgun, and pistol ranges; commercial kennels; veterinary clinics; and animal shelters.  One space for each 350 square feet of floor area, plus, where applicable, one space for each 1,000 square feet of lot or ground area outside buildings used for any type of sales, display, or activity. 

15.   For other special exceptions as specified herein.  To be determined by findings in the particular case. 

4.6.1   Districts and intent.  The "RR" Rural Residential category includes one zone district: RR. Land in this district is intended to provide for areas primarily consisting of low-density residential uses and limited agricultural uses within the designated urban development area as defined within the county's comprehensive plan. 

4.6.2   Permitted principal uses and structures.   

1.   Single-family dwellings.

2.   Mobile homes.

3.   On a minimum three-and-one-half-acre parcel, agricultural activities (except intensive agricultural uses as defined in section 2.1 herein), including the raising of livestock and poultry, the cultivation of field crops and fruits and berries, forestry, apiculture, and similar uses; provided that no structure used for housing of livestock shall be located within 50 feet of any lot line.

4.   The processing, storage, and sale of agricultural products and commodities which are raised on the premises (but not including livestock or poultry slaughterhouses); provided that no building used for these activities shall be located within 50 feet of any side or rear lot line.

5.   Plant nurseries and greenhouses.

6.   Homes of six or fewer residents which otherwise meet the definition of "community residential facility." (See section 4.2.)

7.   Public elementary and middle schools. (See sections 4.2 and 14.13.)

8.   Churches and other houses of worship.

4.6.3   Permitted accessory uses and structures.   

1.   Uses and structures which:

a.   Are customarily accessory and clearly incidental and subordinate to permitted uses and structures.

b.   Are located on the same lot as the permitted principal use or structure, or on a contiguous lot in the same ownership.

c.   Do not involve operations or structures not in keeping with the character of a rural area.

2.   Examples of permitted accessory uses and structures include:

a.   Barns and stables.

b.   Private garages.

c.   Private swimming pools.

d.   On-site signs. (See section 4.2.)

4.6.4   Prohibited uses and structures.  Junk yard or automobile wrecking yard, exotic animals as defined in section 2.1, livestock or poultry slaughterhouse, saw mills and planing mills, livestock feedlots, any use or structure requiring an industrial waste permit issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, any mining use or structure not located within areas designated as mining areas on illustration A-X, entitled Mining Areas found within the county's comprehensive plan and any use or structure not specifically, provisionally or by reasonable implication permitted herein as a special exception. 

4.6.5   Special exceptions.   

1.   Reserved.

2.   Reserved.

3.   Reserved.

4.   Reserved.

5.   Child care centers, provided:

a.   No outdoor play activities shall be conducted before 8:00 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m.; and

b.   Provision is made for areas for off-street pickup and drop-off of children.

6.   Home occupations. (See also section 4.2.)

7.   Public buildings and facilities, unless otherwise specified. (See section 4.2.)

8.   Private clubs and lodges.

9.   Private schools offering curricula comparable to that of public schools.

10.   Other similar uses.

1.   Riding or boarding stables; provided that no building used for housing of animals shall be located within 50 feet of any lot line.

2.   Hospitals, sanitariums, nursing homes, and residential homes for the aged.

3.   Commercial kennels, veterinary clinics, and animal shelters; provided that no open runs or buildings used for housing of animals shall be located within 50 feet of any lot line.

4.   Cemeteries and mausoleums.

5.   Small engine repair (not to exceed 2,000 square feet).

6.   Automotive repair and repair of agricultural equipment (not to exceed 2,500 square feet).

7.   Welding shop (not to exceed 2,500 square feet).

8.   Bed and breakfast inns.

9.   Group living facilities.

4.6.6   Minimum lot requirements (area, width).   

1.   Single-family dwellings, mobile homes, and group living facilities.   

2.   All other permitted uses and structures (unless otherwise specified).  None, except as necessary to meet other requirements as set out herein. 

4.6.7   Minimum yard requirements (depth of front and rear yard, width of side yard).   

1.   All permitted uses and structures (unless otherwise specified).   

4.6.8   Maximum height of structures.  No portion shall exceed 

4.6.9   Maximum lot coverage by all buildings.   

4.6.10   Minimum landscaped buffering requirements.   

1.   All permitted uses and structures (unless otherwise specified).  None, except as necessary to meet other requirements as set out herein. 

4.6.11   Minimum off-street parking requirements.   

1.   Residential dwelling units.  Two spaces for each dwelling unit. 

2.   Elementary and junior high schools.  Two spaces for each classroom or office room, plus one space for each three seats in any auditorium or gymnasium. 

3.   Senior high school.  Four spaces for each classroom or office room, plus two spaces for each three seats in any auditorium or gymnasium. 

4.   Churches or other houses of worship.  One space for each six permanent seats in the main auditorium. 

5.   Public buildings and facilities (unless otherwise specified).  One space for each 200 square feet of floor area. 

6.   Private clubs and lodges.  One space for each 300 square feet of floor area. 

7.   Child care centers.  One space for each 300 square feet of floor area devoted to child care activities. 

8.   Group living facilities.  One space for each bedroom. 

9.   Hospitals.  One space for each bed. 

10.   Sanitariums and nursing homes.  One space for each two beds. 

11.   Residential home for the aged.  One space for each dwelling unit. 

12.   For other special exceptions as specified herein.  To be determined by findings in the particular case. 

4.7.1   Districts and intent.  The "RSF" Residential, Single Family category includes three zone districts: RSF-1, RSF-2, and RSF-3. It is the intent of these districts to provide for single-family areas of very low to moderate density together with public and semi-public buildings and facilities and accessory structures as may be desirable and compatible with such development, as well as surrounding development within the designated urban development area as defined within the county's comprehensive plan. Non-residential uses in these districts may be subject to restrictions and requirements necessary to preserve and protect the single family residential character of these districts. Variation among the RSF-1, RSF-2, and RSF-3 districts is in requirements for lot area, width, and certain yards. 

4.7.2   Permitted principal uses and structures.   

1.   Single-family dwellings.

2.   Public parks and recreational areas.

3.   Homes of six or fewer residents which otherwise meet the definition of "community residential facility." (See section 4.2.)

4.   Public elementary and middle schools. (See sections 4.2 and 14.13.)

5.   Churches and other houses of worship.

6.   Existing mobile homes.

4.7.3   Permitted accessory uses and structures.   

1.   Uses and structures which:

a.   Are customarily accessory and clearly incidental and subordinate to permitted uses and structures.

b.   Are located on the same lot as the permitted principal use or structure, or on a contiguous lot in the same ownership.

c.   Are not of a nature likely to attract visitors in larger numbers than would normally be expected in a residential neighborhood.

d.   Do not involve operations or structures not in keeping with the character of single-family residential development.

2.   Examples of permitted accessory uses and structures include:

a.   Private garages.

b.   Private swimming pools.

c.   Non-commercial greenhouses and plant nurseries.

d.   On-site signs. (See section 4.2.)

4.7.4   Prohibited uses and structures.  Trade or service establishments or storage in connection with such establishments, storage or overnight parking of commercial or industrial vehicles in excess of one-ton capacity, storage of building materials (except in connection with active construction activities on the premises), new mobile homes except as permitted in section 4.2 and article 14, signs except as specifically permitted, the keeping of horses, cows, swine, sheep, goats, or poultry, and any use or structure not specifically, provisionally, or by reasonable implication permitted herein as a special exception. 

4.7.5   Special exceptions.   

1.   Golf courses, country clubs, and racquet and tennis clubs.

2.   Cemeteries and mausoleums.

3.   Private clubs and lodges.

4.   Parks maintained by any private association of persons residing in the district.

5.   Public buildings and facilities in keeping with the character and requirements of the district, except those otherwise specified.

6.   Home occupations. (See section 4.2.)

7.   Child care centers, provided:

a.   No outdoor play activities shall be conducted before 8:00 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m.; and

b.   Provision is made for areas for off-street pick-up and drop-off of children.

8.   Commercial greenhouses and plant nurseries.

9.   Bed and breakfast inns.

10.   Conference centers.

11.   Duplexes (in RSF-2 on one acre).

12.   Private schools offering curricula comparable to that of public schools.

13.   Other similar uses.

4.7.6   Minimum lot requirements (area, width).   

1.   Single-family dwellings.   

2.   Other permitted uses and structures.  None, except as needed to meet all other requirements herein set out. 

4.7.7   Minimum yard requirements (depth of front and back yard, width of side yards).   

1.   Single-family dwellings.   

2.   Public and private schools, child care centers, churches, other houses of worship, private clubs and lodges, and other all permitted uses unless otherwise specified.   

4.7.8   Maximum height of structures.  No portion shall exceed: 

4.7.9   Maximum lot coverage by all buildings.   

1.   Single-family dwellings and duplexes, including their accessory buildings.  40 percent 

2.   Other permitted buildings in connection with permitted uses, including their accessory buildings.  35 percent. 

4.7.10   Minimum landscaped buffering requirements.   

1.   Churches, other houses of worship, private clubs and lodges, child care centers, commercial greenhouses and plant nurseries, public buildings (but not public schools).   

2.   All other permitted uses (unless otherwise specified).  None, except as necessary to meet other requirements set out herein. 

4.7.11   Minimum off-street parking requirements.   

1.   Each residential dwelling unit.  Two spaces for each dwelling unit. 

2.   Elementary and junior high schools.  Two spaces for each classroom or office room, plus one space for each three seats in any auditorium or gymnasium. 

3.   Senior high school.  Four spaces for each classroom or office room, plus two spaces for each three seats in any auditorium or gymnasium. 

4.   Churches or other houses of worship.  One space for each six permanent seats in the main auditorium. 

5.   Public buildings and facilities (unless otherwise specified).  One space for each 200 square feet of floor area. 

6.   Private clubs and lodges.  One space for each 300 square feet of floor area. 

7.   Child care centers.  One space for each 300 sq. ft. of floor area devoted to child care activities. 

8.   Commercial greenhouses and plant nurseries.  One space for each 150 square feet of non-storage floor area. 

9.   For other special exceptions as specified herein.  To be determined by findings in the particular case. 

4.8.1   Districts and intent.  The "RSF/MH" Residential, (Mixed) Single Family/Mobile Home category includes three zone districts: RSF/MH-1, RSF/MH-2, and RSF/MH-3. It is the intent of these districts to provide for single-family residential areas of very low to moderate density for single-family dwellings and individual mobile homes within designated urban areas as defined within the county's comprehensive plan. In addition to providing for mixed single-family/mobile home areas, this district also provides for public and semi-public buildings and facilities and accessory structures as may be desirable and compatible with mixed single-family/mobile home residential development. In these districts, permitted non-residential uses and special exceptions may be subject to restrictions and requirements necessary to preserve and protect the single family residential character of these districts. 

4.8.2   Permitted principal uses and structures.   

1.   Single-family dwellings.

2.   Mobile home dwellings.

3.   Public parks and recreational areas.

4.   Homes of six or fewer residents which otherwise meet the definition of "community residential facility." (See section 4.2.)

5.   Public elementary and middle schools. (See sections 4.2 and 14.13).

6.   Churches and other houses of worship.

4.8.3   Permitted accessory uses and structures.   

1.   Uses and structures which:

a.   Are customarily accessory and clearly incidental and subordinate to permitted uses and structures.

b.   Are located on the same lot as the permitted principal use or structure, or on a contiguous lot in the same ownership.

c.   Are not of a nature likely to attract visitors in larger numbers than would normally be expected in a residential neighborhood.

d.   Do not involve operations or structures not in keeping with the character of residential development.

2.   Examples of permitted accessory uses and structures include:

a.   Private garages.

b.   Private swimming pools.

c.   Non-commercial greenhouses and plant nurseries.

d.   On-site signs. (See section 4.2.)

4.8.4   Prohibited uses and structures.  Trade or service establishments or storage in connection with such establishments, storage or overnight parking of commercial or industrial vehicles in excess of one ton capacity, storage of building materials (except in connection with active construction activities on the premises), mobile home parks, signs except as specifically permitted, the keeping of horses, cows, swine, sheep, goats, or poultry, and any use or structure not specifically, provisionally, or by reasonable implication permitted herein as a special exception. 

4.8.5   Special exceptions.   

1.   Bed and breakfast inns.

2.   Golf courses, country clubs, racquet and tennis clubs.

3.   Cemeteries and mausoleums.

4.   Private clubs and lodges.

5.   Parks maintained by any private association of persons residing in the district.

6.   Public buildings and facilities in keeping with the character and requirements of the district, except those otherwise specified. (See section 4.2.)

7.   Home occupations. (See section 4.2.)

8.   Child care centers, provided:

a.   No outdoor play activities shall be conducted before 8:00 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m.; and

b.   Provision is made for areas for off-street pick-up and drop-off of children.

9.   Commercial greenhouses and plant nurseries.

10.   Duplexes (in RSF/MH-2 minimum one-acre parcel).

11.   Conference centers.

12.   Private schools offering curricula comparable to that of public schools.

13.   Other similar uses, which are compatible with the uses of the district.

4.8.6   Minimum lot requirements (area, width).   

1.   Single-family dwellings and mobile homes.  Minimum site area for single-family/mobile home district: Ten acres. 

2.   Other permitted uses and structures.  None, except as needed to meet all other requirements herein set out. 

4.8.7   Minimum yard requirements (depth of front and rear yard, width of side of yards).   

1.   Single-family dwellings and mobile homes.   

2.   Single-family dwellings and mobile homes.   

3.   Public and private schools, child care centers, churches, other houses of worship, private clubs and lodges, and all other permissible uses unless otherwise specified.   

4.8.8   Maximum height of structures.  No portion shall exceed 

4.8.9   Maximum lot coverage by all buildings.   

1.   One-family dwellings and duplexes, including their accessory buildings.  40 percent. 

2.   Other permitted buildings in connection with permitted uses, including their accessory buildings.  35 percent. 

4.8.10   Minimum landscaped buffering requirements.   

1.   Churches, other houses of worship, private clubs and lodges, child care centers, commercial greenhouses and plant nurseries, public buildings (but not public schools).   

2.   All other permitted uses (unless otherwise specified).  None, except as necessary to meet other requirements set out herein. 

4.8.11   Minimum off-street parking requirements.   

1.   Residential dwelling units.  Two spaces for each dwelling unit. 

2.   Elementary and junior high schools.  Two spaces for each classroom or office room, plus one space for each three seats in any auditorium or gymnasium. 

3.   Senior high schools.  Four spaces for each classroom or office room, plus two spaces for each three seats in any auditorium or gymnasium. 

4.   Churches or other houses of worship.  One space for each six permanent seats in the main auditorium. 

5.   Public buildings and facilities (unless otherwise specified).  One space for each 200 square feet of floor area. 

6.   Child care centers.  One space for each 300 square feet of floor area devoted to child care activities. 

7.   Private clubs and lodges.  One space for each 300 square feet of floor area. 

8.   Commercial greenhouses and plant nurseries.  One space for each 150 square feet of non-storage floor area. 

9.   For other special exceptions as specified herein.  To be determined by findings in the particular case. 

4.8.12   Additional requirements for mobile homes.   

1.   Anchoring.  Each mobile home shall be located on a stand permitting each unit to be sufficiently supported and anchored as in compliance with the state standards for anchoring mobile homes. 

4.9.1   Districts and intent.  The "RMH" Residential, Mobile Home category includes three zone districts: RMH-1, RMH-2, and RMH-3. It is the intent of these districts to provide for low- to medium-density mobile home subdivision development together with public and semi-public buildings and facilities and accessory structures as may be desirable and compatible with such development as well as surrounding development within the designated urban development area, as defined within the county's comprehensive plan. Non-residential uses in these districts may be subject to restrictions and requirements necessary to protect the residential character of these districts. 

4.9.2   Permitted principal uses and structures.   

1.   Mobile homes.

2.   Public parks and recreational areas.

3.   Public elementary and middle schools (see Section 4.2 and 14.13).

4.   Existing conventional single-family dwellings.

5.   Churches and other houses of worship.

4.9.3   Permitted accessory uses and structures.   

1.   Uses and structures which:

a.   Are customarily accessory and clearly incidental and subordinate to permitted uses and structures.

b.   Are located on the same lot as the permitted principal use or structure, or on a contiguous lot in the same ownership.

c.   Are not of a nature likely to attract visitors in larger numbers than would normally be expected in a residential neighborhood.

d.   Do not involve operations or structures not in keeping with the character of residential development.

2.   Examples of permitted accessory uses and structures include:

a.   Private garages.

b.   Private swimming pools.

c.   Non-commercial greenhouses and plant nurseries.

d.   On-site signs. (See section 4.2.)

4.9.4   Prohibited uses and structures.  Trade or service establishments or storage in connection with such establishments, storage or overnight parking of commercial or industrial vehicles in excess of one ton capacity, storage of building materials (except in connection with active construction activities on the premises), new single-family dwelling units, mobile home parks, signs except as specifically permitted, the keeping of horses, cows, swine, sheep, goats, or poultry, and any use or structure not specifically, provisionally, or by reasonable implication permitted herein as a special exception. 

4.9.5   Special exceptions.   

1.   Golf courses, country clubs, and racquet and tennis clubs.

2.   Cemeteries and mausoleums.

3.   Private clubs and lodges.

4.   Parks maintained by any private association of persons residing in the district.

5.   Public buildings and facilities in keeping with the character and requirements of the district, except those otherwise specified. (See section 4.2.)

6.   Home occupations. (See section 4.2.)

7.   Child care centers, provided:

a.   No outdoor play activities shall be conducted before 8:00 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m.; and

b.   Provision is made for areas for off-street pick-up and drop-off of children.

8.   Commercial greenhouses and plant nurseries.

9.   Private schools offering curricula comparable to that of public schools.

10.   Other similar uses compatible with the district.

4.9.6   Minimum lot requirements (areas, width).   

1.   Mobile homes.   

2.   Other permitted uses and structures.  None, except as needed to meet all other requirements herein set out. 

4.9.7   Minimum yard requirements (depth of front and rear yard, width of side of yards).   

1.   Mobile homes.   

2.   Public and private schools, child care centers, churches, other houses of worship, private clubs and lodges, and all other permitted uses unless otherwise specified.   

4.9.8   Maximum height of structures.  No portion shall exceed 

4.9.9   Maximum lot coverage by all buildings.   

1.   Mobile home dwellings including their accessory buildings.  40 percent. 

2.   Other permitted building in connection with permitted uses, including their accessory buildings.  35 percent. 

4.9.10   Minimum landscaped buffering requirements.   

1.   Churches, other houses of worship, private clubs and lodges, child care centers, commercial greenhouses and plant nurseries, public buildings (but not public schools).   

2.   All other permitted uses (unless otherwise specified).  None, except as necessary to meet other requirements set out herein. 

4.9.11   Minimum off-street parking requirements.   

1.   Residential dwelling units.  Two spaces for each dwelling unit. 

2.   Elementary and junior high schools.  Two spaces for each classroom or office room, plus one space for each three seats in any auditorium or gymnasium. 

3.   Senior high schools.  Four spaces for each classroom or office room, plus two spaces for each three seats in any auditorium or gymnasium. 

4.   Churches or other houses of worship.  One space for each six permanent seats in the main auditorium. 

5.   Public buildings and facilities (unless otherwise specified).  One space for each 200 square feet of floor area. 

6.   Private clubs and lodges.  One space for each 300 square feet of floor area. 

7.   Child care centers.  One space for each 300 square feet of floor area devoted to child care activities. 

8.   Commercial greenhouses and plat [plant] nurseries.  One space for each 150 square feet of non-storage floor area. 

9.   For other special exceptions as specified herein.  To be determined by findings in the particular case. 

4.9.12   Additional requirements for mobile homes.   

1.   Anchoring.  Each mobile home shall be located on a stand permitting each unit to be sufficiently supported and anchored in compliance with the state standards for anchoring mobile homes. 

Sec. 4.10.   "RMH-P" Residential, Mobile Home Park.

4.10.1   Districts and intent.  The "RMH-P" Residential, Mobile Home Park category includes one zone district: RMH-P. It is the intent of this district to provide for mobile homes in approved parks, occupied as one-family dwellings within designated urban development areas, as defined within the county's comprehensive plan. This is a medium-density district designed to create an environment of residential character and permitting only those uses, activities, and services which are compatible with the residential environment. The RMH-P district is a residential district, not a commercial district. The minimum size for a mobile home park shall be ten acres in order to avoid spotty development and to provide enough area for adequate site design. This district [is] only permitted where centralized potable water and sanitary sewer systems are available and accessible. 

4.10.2   Permitted principal uses and structures.   

1.   Mobile home parks.

2.   Public elementary and middle schools. (See sections 4.2 and 14.13.)

3.   Existing churches.

4.   Existing conventional single-family dwellings.

4.10.3   Permitted accessory uses and structures.   

1.   Uses and structures which:

a.   Are customarily accessory and clearly incidental and subordinate to permitted uses and structures.

b.   Are located on the same lot as the permitted principal use or structure, or on a contiguous lot in the same ownership.

c.   Are not of a nature likely to attract visitors in larger numbers than would normally be expected in a residential neighborhood.

d.   Do not involve operations or structures not in keeping with the character of residential development.

2.   Examples of permitted accessory uses and structures include:

a.   Private garages.

b.   Private swimming pools.

c.   Non-commercial greenhouses and plant nurseries.

d.   Storage rooms.

e.   Mobile home park administrative/management offices and recreational and laundry facilities intended for use solely by the residents of the mobile home park and their guests.

f.   On-site signs (see Section 4.2).

4.10.4   Prohibited uses and structures.  Trade or service establishments or storage in connection with such establishments, retail commercial outlets for sale of new and used mobile homes, storage or overnight parking of commercial or industrial vehicles in excess of one ton capacity, storage of building materials (except in connection with active construction activities on the premises), signs except as specifically permitted, the keeping of horses, cows, swine, sheep, goats, or poultry, and any use or structure not specifically, provisionally, or by reasonable implication permitted herein as a special exception. 

4.10.5   Special exceptions.   

1.   Churches and other houses of worship.

2.   Golf courses, country clubs, and racquet and tennis clubs.

3.   Cemeteries or mausoleums.

4.   Private clubs and lodges.

5.   Public parks; parks maintained by any private association of persons residing in the district.

6.   Public buildings and facilities in keeping with the character and requirements of the district, except those otherwise specified. (See section 4.2.)

7.   Home occupations. (See section 4.2.)

8.   Child care centers, provided:

a.   No outdoor play activities shall be conducted before 8:00 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m.

b.   Provision is made for areas for off-street pick-up and drop-off of children.

9.   Conference centers.

10.   Private schools offering curricula comparable to that of public schools.

11.   Other similar uses.

4.10.6   Minimum lot requirements (area, width).   

1.   Mobile home parks.   

2.   Other permitted uses and structures.  None, except as needed to meet all other requirements herein set out. 

4.10.7   Minimum yard requirements (depth of front and rear yard, width of side yards).   

1.   Mobile home parks: (to be applied at site perimeter).   

2.   Public and private schools, child care centers, churches, other houses of worship, private clubs and lodges, conference centers and all other permitted uses unless otherwise specified.   

4.10.8   Maximum height of structures.  No portion shall exceed 

4.10.9   Maximum lot coverage by all buildings.   

1.   Mobile home parks, including all accessory buildings.  30 percent. 

2.   Other permitted buildings in connection with permitted uses, including their accessory buildings.  35 percent. 

4.10.10   Minimum landscaped buffering requirements.   

1.   Mobile home parks.   

2.   Churches, other houses of worship, private clubs and lodges, conference centers, child care centers, public buildings (but not public schools).  Where a use listed under 2. is erected or expanded on land abutting a residential district, then the proposed use shall provide a landscaped buffer which shall be not less than ten feet in width along the affected rear and/or side yards as the case may be. 

3.   All other permitted uses (unless otherwise specified).  None, except as necessary to meet other requirements set out herein. 

4.10.11   Minimum off-street parking requirements.   

1.   Residential dwelling units.  Two spaces for each dwelling unit. 

2.   Elementary and junior high schools.  Two spaces for each classroom or office room, plus one space for each three seats in any auditorium or gymnasium. 

3.   Senior high schools.  Four spaces for each classroom or office room, plus two spaces for each three seats in any auditorium or gymnasium. 

4.   Churches or other houses of worship.  One space for each six permanent seats in the main auditorium. 

5.   Public buildings and facilities (unless otherwise specified).  One space for each 200 square feet of floor area. 

6.   Child care centers.  One space for each 300 square feet of floor area devoted to child care activities. 

7.   Private clubs and lodges.  One space for each 300 square feet of floor area. 

8.   For other special exceptions as specified herein.  To be determined by findings in the particular case. 

4.10.12   Additional requirements for mobile home parks.   

1.   Mobile home stands.  The following requirements shall apply: 

a.   Each mobile home shall be located on a stand that will permit each unit to be sufficiently supported and anchored as in compliance with the state standards for anchoring mobile homes.

b.   Each approved mobile home stand shall be clearly defined by stakes or other markers which physically delineate the location of each stand within the mobile home park.

c.   A skirt or apron shall surround each mobile home between the bottom of the unit and the ground. This skirt or apron shall be continually and properly maintained by the owner of the mobile home.

2.   Street or driveway improvements.  All streets and drives shall be constructed using generally accepted engineering practices so as to allow proper drainage of the entire area, and to provide access to each mobile home site. 

a.   Pavement base.  Six inches of compacted limerock. 

b.   Wearing surface.  One inch of type II asphalt or concrete surface course or the equivalent as approved as meeting standards established by the board of county commissioners. 

c.   Pavement width.  All streets shall have a minimum pavement width of 20 feet. 

3.   Street lighting.  All streets or driveways within the park shall be lighted at night with electric lights providing a minimum illumination of 0.2 foot candles. 

4.   Usable open space.  A minimum of 15 percent of the gross land area within the mobile home park shall be designed for recreational purposes. 

5.   Parking.  No parking shall be allowed on any mobile home park access or circulation drive. 

6.   State regulations.  In addition to the requirements listed above, the mobile home park shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the State of Florida including chapter 10D-26 of the Florida Administrative Code, as amended. 

4.11.1   Districts and intent.  The "RMF" Residential, Multiple Family category includes two zone districts: RMF-1, and RMF-2. It is the intent of these districts to provide for residential areas of medium to high density within designated urban development areas as defined within the county's comprehensive plan and only when community potable water systems and centralized sanitary sewer systems are available and accessible. These zoning districts allow for a desirable variety of housing types together with public and semi-public buildings and facilities and accessory structures as may be compatible with residential development. Non-residential uses in these districts may be subject to restrictions and requirements necessary to preserve and protect the residential character of these districts. Variation between the RMF-1 and RMF-2 districts is in requirements for density (land area per dwelling unit). Centralized potable water and sanitary sewer systems must be available and accessible. 

4.11.2   Permitted principal uses and structures.   

1.   Single-family dwellings.

2.   Duplex dwellings.

3.   Multiple-family dwellings.

4.   Public parks and recreational areas.

5.   Homes of six or fewer residents which otherwise meet the definition of "community residential facility." (See section 4.2.)

6.   Community residential facilities. (See section 2.1.)

7.   Public elementary, middle and high schools. (Refer to sections 4.2 and 14.13.)

8.   Churches.

4.11.3   Permitted accessory uses and structures.   

1.   Uses and structures which:

a.   Are customarily accessory and clearly incidental and subordinate to permitted uses and structures.

b.   Are located on the same lot as the permitted principal use or structure, or on a contiguous lot in the same ownership.

c.   Are not of a nature likely to attract visitors in larger numbers than would normally be expected in a residential neighborhood.

d.   Do not involve operations or structures not in keeping with the character of residential development.

2.   Examples of permitted accessory uses and structures include:

a.   Private garages.

b.   Private swimming pools.

c.   Non-commercial greenhouses and plant nurseries.

d.   For multiple-family dwellings, administrative/management offices for the multiple-family complex and recreational and laundry facilities intended for use solely by the residents of the multiple family complex and their guests.

e.   On-site signs. (See section 4.2.)

4.11.4   Prohibited uses and structures.  Trade or service establishments or storage in connection with such establishments, storage or overnight parking of commercial or industrial vehicles, in excess of one ton capacity, storage of building materials (except in connection with active construction activities on the premises), signs except as specifically permitted, the keeping of horses, cows, swine, sheep, goats, or poultry, and any use or structure not specifically, provisionally, or by reasonable implication permitted herein as a special exception. 

4.11.5   Special exceptions.   

1.   Golf courses, country clubs, and racquet and tennis clubs.

2.   Cemeteries and mausoleums.

3.   Private clubs and lodges.

4.   Parks maintained by any private association of persons residing in the district.

5.   Public buildings and facilities in keeping with the character and requirements of the district, except those otherwise specified. (See section 4.2.)

6.   Home occupations. (See section 4.2.)

7.   Child care centers, provided:

a.   No outdoor play activities shall be conducted before 8:00 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m.

b.   Provision is made for areas for off-street pick-up and drop-off of children.

8.   Group living facilities.

9.   Nursing homes and residential homes for the aged.

10.   Conference centers.

11.   Bed and breakfast inns.

12.   Private schools offering curricula comparable to that of public schools.

13.   Other similar uses, which are compatible with the character of the district.

4.11.6   Minimum lot requirements (area, width).   

1.   Single-family dwellings.   

2.   Duplexes:

3.   Multiple-family development.   

4.   Other permitted uses and structures.  None, except as needed to meet all other requirements herein set out. 

4.11.7   Minimum yard requirements (depth of front and rear yards, width of side yards).   

1.   Single-family dwellings, mobile homes and duplexes.   

2.   Multiple-family dwellings: (to be applied to site perimeter).   

3.   Public and private schools, child care centers, churches, other houses of worship, private clubs and lodges, nursing homes, residential homes for the aged, group living facilities, and all other permitted uses unless otherwise specified.   

4.11.8   Maximum height of structures.  No portion shall exceed 

4.11.9   Maximum lot coverage by all buildings.   

1.   Single-family dwellings, including their accessory buildings.  40 percent. 

2.   Duplexes and multiple family development, including their accessory buildings.  40 percent. 

3.   Other permitted buildings in connection with permitted uses, including their accessory buildings.  35 percent. 

4.11.10   Minimum landscaped buffering requirements.   

1.   In the RMF-2 district only, multiple-family dwellings.   

2.   Churches, other houses of worship, private clubs and lodges, and conference centers, child care centers, public buildings (but not public schools).   

3.   All other permitted uses (unless otherwise specified).  None, except as necessary to meet other requirements set out herein. 

4.11.11   Minimum off-street parking requirements.   

1.   Each residential dwelling unit.  Two spaces for each dwelling unit. 

2.   Elementary and junior high schools.  Two spaces for each classroom or office room, plus one space for each three seats in any auditorium or gymnasium. 

3.   Senior high schools.  Four spaces for each classroom or office room, plus two spaces for each three seats in any auditorium or gymnasium. 

4.   Churches or other houses of worship.  One space for each six permanent seats in the main auditorium. 

5.   Public buildings and facilities (unless otherwise specified).  One space for each 200 square feet of floor area. 

6.   Child care centers.  One space for each 300 square feet of floor area devoted to child care activities. 

7.   Private clubs and lodges and conference centers.  One space for each 300 square feet of floor area. 

8.   Group living facilities.  One space for each bedroom. 

9.   Nursing homes.  One space for each two beds. 

10.   Residential homes for the aged.  One space for each dwelling unit. 

11.   For other special exceptions as specified herein.  To be determined by findings in the particular case. 

4.12.1   Districts and intent. The "CN" Commercial, Neighborhood category includes one zone district: CN. It is the intent of this district to provide for small-scale retail and service developments which serve the convenience needs of a limited population and/or geographic area (i.e., a neighborhood) within both rural and designated urban development areas as defined within the county's comprehensive plan. In accordance with the comprehensive plan, this district is not intended to accommodate major or large-scale commercial or service activities. The CN district is intended to be oriented to and compatible with the neighborhood to be served, and shall be located at the intersection of a collector or arterial road with any other road.

4.12.2   Permitted principal uses and structures.   

1.   Retail commercial outlets for sale of food, hardware and drugs.

2.   Service establishments such as a barber or beauty shop, shoe repair shop, self-service laundry or dry cleaner, laundry or dry cleaning pick-up station.

3.   Churches and other houses of worship.

4.   Automotive self service stations. (See section 4.2 for special design standards for automotive service and self service stations.)

4.12.3   Permitted accessory uses and structures.   

1.   On the same premises and in connection with permitted principal uses and structures, dwelling units only for occupancy by owners or employees thereof.

2.   On-site signs. (See section 4.2.)

3.   Uses and structures which:

a.   Are customarily accessory and clearly incidental and subordinate to permitted uses and structures.

b.   Are located on the same lot as the permitted use or structure, or on a contiguous lot in the same ownership.

c.   Do not involve operations or structures not in keeping with the character of the district.

4.12.4   Prohibited uses and structures.   

1.   Any use or structure not specifically, provisionally, or by reasonable implication permitted herein.

2.   Residential uses, except as specified.

4.12.5   Special exceptions.   

1.   Automotive service stations. (See section 4.2 for special design standards for automotive service and self service stations.)

2.   Child care centers and overnight child care centers, provided:

a.   No outdoor play activities shall be conducted before 8:00 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m.

b.   Provision is made for areas for off-street pick-up and drop-off of children.

3.   Financial institutions.

4.   Public buildings and facilities.

5.   Restaurants total floor area including drive-thru not to exceed 7,000 square feet.

6.   General stores.

7.   Business and professional offices.

8.   Group living facilities.

9.   Group home care facilities.

10.   Other similar uses, which are compatible with other district uses.

4.12.6   Minimum lot requirements (area, width).  None, except as necessary to meet other requirements as set out herein. 

4.12.7   Minimum yard requirements (depth of front and rear yard, width of side yards).   

1.   Commercial and service establishments (unless otherwise specified).   

2.   Child care centers and overnight child care centers.   

4.12.8   Maximum height of structures.  No portion shall exceed 

4.12.9   Maximum lot coverage by all buildings.   

4.12.10   Minimum landscaped buffering requirements.   

1.   All permitted uses (unless otherwise specified).   

4.12.11   Minimum off-street parking requirements.   

1.   Commercial and service establishments (unless otherwise specified).  One space for each 150 square feet of non-storage floor area. 

2.   Child care centers and overnight child care centers.  One space for each 300 square feet of floor area devoted to child care activities. 

3.   Each residential dwelling unit.  Two spaces for each dwelling unit. 

4.13.1   Districts and intent.  The "CG" Commercial, General category includes one zone district: CG. This district is intended for general retail commercial, office and service activities which serve a market area larger than a neighborhood. While some of the same types of uses are found in CN areas, the CG areas are generally greater in scale and intensity. Businesses in this category require locations convenient to automotive traffic and ample off-street parking is required; however, pedestrian traffic may also be found in this district. This district is not suitable for highly automotive-oriented uses and shall be located within designated urban development areas as defined by the county's comprehensive plan. 

4.13.2   Permitted principal uses and structures.   

1.   Retail commercial outlets for sale of food; wearing apparel; fabric; toys; sundries and notions; books and stationery; leather goods and luggage; paint; glass; wallpaper; jewelry (including repair); art, cameras or photographic supplies (including camera repair); sporting goods; hobby shops and pet shops (but not animal kennel); musical instruments; optical goods; television and radio (including repair incidental to sales); florist or gift shop; delicatessen; bake shop (but not wholesale bakery); drugs; plants and garden supplies (including outside storage of plants and materials); automotive vehicle parts and accessories (but not junk yards or automotive wrecking yards); and similar uses.

2.   Retail commercial outlets for sale of home furnishings (furniture, floor coverings, draperies, upholstery) and appliances (including repair incidental to sales), office equipment or furniture, hardware, second-hand merchandise in completely enclosed buildings, and similar uses.

3.   Service establishments such as barber or beauty shop, shoe repair shop, restaurant, interior decorator, photographic studio, art or dance or music studio, reducing salon or gymnasium, animal grooming, self-service laundry or dry cleaner, tailor or dressmaker, laundry or dry cleaning pickup station, and similar uses.

4.   Service establishments such as radio or television station (but not television or radio towers or antennas), funeral home, radio and television repair shop, appliance repair shop, letter shops and printing establishments, pest control, and similar uses.

5.   Medical or dental offices, clinics, and laboratories.

6.   Business and professional offices.

7.   Newspaper offices.

8.   Banks and financial institutions.

9.   Professional, business, and technical schools.

10.   Commercial recreational facilities in completely enclosed, soundproof buildings, such as indoor motion picture theater, community or little theater, billiard parlor, bowling alley, and similar uses.

11.   Hotels and motels.

12.   Dry cleaning and laundry package plants in completely enclosed buildings using non-flammable liquids such as perchlorethylene and with no odor, fumes, or steam detectable to normal senses from off the premises.

13.   Residential dwelling units which existed within this district on the date of adoption or amendment of these land development regulations.

14.   Churches and other houses of worship.

15.   Art galleries.

16.   Private clubs and lodges.

17.   Miscellaneous uses such as telephone exchange and commercial parking lots and parking garages.

18.   Recovery homes.

19.   Residential treatment facilities.

20.   Automotive self service station. (See section 4.2 for special design standards for automotive self service stations.)

21.   Public and private schools.

4.13.3   Permitted accessory uses and structures.   

1.   Uses and structures which:

a.   Are customarily accessory and clearly incidental and subordinate to permitted uses and structures.

b.   Are located on the same lot as the permitted use or structure, or on a contiguous lot in the same ownership.

c.   Do not involve operations or structures not in keeping with the character of the district.

2.   On-site signs. (See section 4.2.)

4.13.4   Prohibited uses and structures.   

1.   Manufacturing activities, except as specifically permitted.

2.   Retail commercial outlets for sale of new and used automobiles, motorcycles, trucks and tractors, mobile homes, boats, heavy machinery and equipment, lumber and building supplies, and monuments.

3.   Motor vehicle body shop.

4.   Any other uses or structures not specifically, provisionally or by reasonable implication permitted herein. Any use which is potentially dangerous, noxious or offensive to neighboring uses in the district or to those who pass on public ways by reason of smoke, odor, noise, glare, fumes, gas, vibration, threat of fire or explosion, emission of particulate matter, interference with radio or television reception, radiation, or likely for other reasons to be incompatible with the character of the district. Performance standards apply. (See section 4.2.)

4.13.5   Special exceptions.   

1.   Automotive service stations. (See section 4.2 for special design standards for automotive service stations.)

2.   Rental of automotive vehicles, trailers and trucks.

3.   Package store for sale of alcoholic beverages, bar, tavern or cocktail lounge.

4.   Hospitals and nursing homes.

5.   Motor bus or other transportation terminals.

6.   Child care centers and overnight child care centers, provided:

a.   No outdoor play activities shall be conducted before 8:00 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m.; and

b.   Provision is made for areas for off-street pick-up and drop-off of children.

7.   Public buildings and facilities.

8.   Off-site signs.

9.   Wholesale warehouse or storage use in completely enclosed buildings. However, bulk storage of flammable liquids is not permitted.

10.   Other similar uses, which are compatible with other district uses.

4.13.6   Minimum lot requirements (area, width).   

1.   All permitted uses and structures (unless otherwise specified):

4.13.7   Minimum yard requirements (depth of front and rear yard, width of side yards.)   

1.   All permitted uses and structures (unless otherwise specified).   

2.   Child care centers and overnight child care centers.   

4.13.8   Maximum height of structures.  No portion shall exceed 

4.13.9   Maximum lot coverage by all buildings.  In addition to meeting the required lot yard, building height, landscaped buffering, and off-street parking requirements of this section, no structure shall exceed a 1.0 floor area ratio. 

4.13.10   Minimum landscaped buffering requirements.   

1.   All permitted uses (unless otherwise specified).   

2.   Existing single-family dwellings and mobile homes.  None, except as necessary to meet other requirements set out herein. 

4.13.11   Minimum off-street parking requirements.   

1.   Commercial and service establishments (unless otherwise specified).  One space for each 150 square feet of non-storage floor area. 

2.   Commercial establishments selling home furnishings and major appliances, and office equipment and furniture.  One space for each 500 square feet of non-storage floor area. 

3.   Restaurants, cocktail lounges, bars, and taverns.  One space for each three seats in public rooms. 

4.   Funeral homes.  One space for each three seats in the chapel. 

5.   Medical or dental offices, clinics, or laboratories.  One space for each 150 square feet of floor area. 

6.   Business and professional offices.  One space for each 200 square feet of floor area. 

7.   Newspaper office.  One space for each 350 square feet of floor area. 

8.   Public buildings and facilities (unless otherwise specified).  One space for each 200 square feet of floor area. 

9.   Banks and financial institutions.  One space for each 150 square feet of non-storage floor area. 

10.   Professional, business, and technical schools.  One space for each 200 square feet of floor area. 

11.   Community and little theaters, indoor motion picture theaters.  One space for each four seats. 

12.   Hotels and motels.  One space for each sleeping room, plus two spaces for the owner or manager, plus required number of spaces for each accessory use such as restaurant, bar, etc. as specified. 

13.   Dry cleaning and laundry package plants.  One space for each 150 square feet of non-storage floor area. 

14.   Each residential dwelling unit.  Two spaces for each dwelling unit. 

15.   Churches and houses of worship.  One space for each six permanent seats in main auditorium. 

16.   Art galleries.  One space for each 300 square feet of floor area. 

17.   Dance, art, and music studios.  One space for each 350 square feet of floor area. 

18.   Private clubs and lodges.  One space for each 300 square feet of floor area. 

19.   Hospitals.  One space for each bed. 

20.   Nursing homes.  One space for each three beds. 

21.   Telephone exchange, motor bus or other transportation terminals.  One space for each 350 square feet of floor area. 

22.   Child care centers and overnight child care centers.  One space for each 300 square feet of floor area devoted to child care activities. 

23.   For other special exceptions as specified herein.  To be determined by findings in the particular case. 

4.14.1   Districts and intent.  The "CI" Commercial, Intensive category includes one zone district: CI. This district is intended for intensive, highly automotive-oriented uses that require a conspicuous and accessible location convenient to streets carrying large volumes of traffic and shall be located within designated urban development areas as defined within the county's comprehensive plan. Such activities generally require large land areas, do not cater directly in appreciable degree to pedestrians, and require ample off-street parking and off-street loading space. This district permits certain uses not of a neighborhood or general commercial type and serves the entire county. 

4.14.2   Permitted principal uses and structures.  As for CG, and in addition: 

1.   Retail commercial outlets for sale of new and used automobiles, motorcycles, trucks and tractors, mobile homes, boats, heavy machinery and equipment, dairy supplies, feed, fertilizer, lumber and building supplies, monuments, and outdoor retail commercial display areas associated with sale of said items.

2.   Service establishments such as repair and service garage, motor vehicle body shop, car wash, auction house (but not including livestock auction arena), laundry or dry cleaning establishment, animal boarding kennels in soundproof buildings, plant nursery or landscape contractor, carpenter or cabinet shop, home equipment rental, ice delivery station, upholstery shop, marina and boat sales, commercial water softening establishment, rental of automotive vehicles, trailers, and trucks.

3.   Commercial recreation facilities such as drive-in theater (see section 4.2), golf driving range, miniature golf course, skating rink, skateboard arena, go-cart track, and similar uses.

4.   Palmist, astrologist, psychics, clairvoyants, and phrenologists.

5.   Miscellaneous uses such as express or parcel delivery office, motor bus or other transportation terminal.

6.   Wholesaling from sample stocks only, providing no manufacturing or storage for distribution is permitted on the premises.

4.14.3   Permitted accessory uses and structures.   

1.   Uses and structures which:

a.   Are customarily accessory and clearly incidental and subordinate to permitted uses and structures.

b.   Are located on the same lot as the permitted use or structure, or on a contiguous lot in the same ownership.

c.   Do not involve operations or structures not in keeping with the character of the district.

2.   On-site signs (see also Section 4.2).

3.   Outdoor storage yard in connection with permitted or permissible use only; provided, this provision shall not permit wrecking yards (including automobile wrecking yard), junk yards, or yards used in whole or in part for scrap or salvage operations or for processing, storage, display, or sales of any scrap, salvage, or second-hand building materials, junk automotive vehicles, or second-hand automotive parts.

4.14.4   Prohibited uses and structures.   

1.   Manufacturing activities, except as specifically permitted.

2.   Any other uses or structures not specifically, provisionally or by reasonable implication permitted herein. Any use which is potentially dangerous, noxious or offensive to neighboring uses in the district or to those who pass on public ways by reason of smoke, odor, noise, glare, fumes, gas, vibration, threat of fire or explosion, emission of particulate matter, interference with radio or television reception, radiation or likely for other reasons to be incompatible with the character of the district. Performance standards apply. (See section 4.2.)

4.14.5   Special exceptions.   

1.   Wholesale, warehouse or storage use in completely enclosed buildings. However, bulk storage of flammable liquids is not permitted.

2.   Package store for sale of alcoholic beverages, bar, tavern or cocktail lounge.

3.   Off-site signs. (See also section 4.2.)

4.   Truck stops and automotive service stations. (See section 4.2 for special design standards for automotive service stations.)

5.   Service establishments such as crematory.

6.   Agricultural fairs and fairground activities, livestock auction arenas.

7.   Commercial tourist attractions.

8.   Building trades contractor with on-premises storage yard for materials and equipment.

9.   Public buildings and facilities.

10.   Facilities for storage and distribution of products including wholesale commercial uses.

11.   Other similar uses which are compatible with other district uses.

4.14.6   Minimum lot requirements (area, width).   

1.   All permitted uses and structures (unless otherwise specified).   

4.14.7   Minimum yard requirements (depth of front and rear yard, width of side yard).   

1.   All permitted uses and structures (unless otherwise specified).   

4.14.8   Maximum height of structures.  No portion shall exceed 

4.14.9   Maximum lot coverage by all buildings.  In addition to meeting the required lot yard, building height, landscaped buffering, and off-street parking requirements of this section, no structure shall exceed a 1.0 floor area ratio. 

4.14.10   Minimum landscaped buffering requirements.  (See also section 4.2.) 

1.   All permitted uses (unless otherwise specified).

4.14.11   Minimum off-street parking requirements.   

1.   For uses specifically listed under CG.  As for CG off-street parking requirements. 

2.   Commercial or service establishments (unless otherwise specified); agricultural fairs and fairgrounds; livestock auction arena.  One space for each 350 square feet of floor area, plus, where applicable, one space for each 1,000 square feet of lot or ground area outside buildings used for any type of sales, display, or activity. 

3.   Express or parcel delivery office, motor bus or other transportation terminal.  One space for each 350 square feet of floor area. 

4.   Palmist, astrologist, psychics, clairvoyants, and phrenologist.  One space for each 200 square feet of floor area. 

5.   Wholesale establishments.  One space for each 500 square feet of floor area. 

6.   Warehouse or storage use only.  One space for each 1,500 square feet of floor area. 

7.   Each existing residential dwelling unit.  Two spaces for each dwelling unit. 

4.15.1   Districts and intent.  The "CHI" Commercial, Highway Interchange category includes one zone district: CHI. This specialized district is intended for areas where adequate lot depth is available to provide development for vehicular-related uses primarily serving the traveling public. Uses in such district are subject to criteria and standards intended to preserve the character of the district and to minimize adverse impacts with abutting and nearby uses. This district shall only be applied to interstate highway interchange areas. 

4.15.2   Permitted principal uses and structures.   

1.   Automotive service and self-service stations. (See section 4.2 for special design standards for automotive self-service stations.)

2.   Rental of automotive vehicles, trailers and trucks.

3.   Restaurants.

4.   Motels.

5.   Retail commercial outlets.

6.   Churches and other houses of worship.

7.   Facilities for storage and distribution of products including wholesale activity.

8.   Warehousing (including yards).

9.   Business and professional offices.

4.15.3   Permitted accessory uses and structures.   

1.   On the same premises and in connection with permitted principal uses and structures, dwelling units only for occupancy by owners or employees thereof.

2.   Uses and structures which:

a.   Are customarily accessory and clearly incidental and subordinate to permitted uses and structures.

b.   Are located on the same lot as the permitted use or structure, or on a contiguous lot in the same ownership.

c.   Do not involve operations or structures not in keeping with the character of the district.

3.   On-site signs. (See section 4.2.)

4.15.4   Prohibited uses and structures.   

1.   Dwelling units except as provided under accessory uses.

2.   Any other uses or structures not specifically, provisionally or by reasonable implication permitted herein. Any use which is potentially dangerous, noxious or offensive to neighboring uses in the district or to those who pass on public ways by reason of smoke, odor, noise, glare, fumes, gas, vibration, threat of fire or explosion, emission of particulate matter, interference with radio or television reception, radiation or likely for other reasons to be incompatible with the character of the district.

4.15.5   Special exceptions.   

1.   Truck stops and automobile service stations. (See section 4.2 for special design standards for automotive service stations.)

2.   Travel trailer parks or campgrounds. (See section 20.24.)

3.   Commercial tourist attractions.

4.   Package store for sale of alcoholic beverages; bar, tavern, or cocktail lounge.

5.   Retail commercial outlets for sale of new and used automobiles, motorcycles, trucks and tractors, manufactured homes, boats, heavy machinery and equipment, lumber and building supplies, and monuments.

6.   Public buildings and facilities.

7.   Light manufacturing, assembling, processing, packaging, or fabricating in completely enclosed building (storage yard for materials permitted).

8.   Off-site signs.

9.   Banks and financial institutions.

10.   Other similar uses, which are compatible with other district uses.

4.15.6   Minimum lot requirements (area, width).   

1.   All permitted uses (unless otherwise specified):

4.15.7   Minimum yard requirements (depth of front and rear yard, width of side yards).   

1.   All permitted uses (unless otherwise specified).   

4.15.8   Maximum height of structures: no portion shall exceed.   

4.15.9   Maximum lot coverage by all buildings.   

4.15.10   Minimum landscaped buffering requirements.   

1.   All permitted uses (unless otherwise specified).   

4.15.13   Minimum off-street parking requirements.   

1.   Commercial and service establishments (unless otherwise specified).  One space for each 150 square feet of non-storage floor area, plus, where applicable, one space for each 1,000 square feet of lot or ground area outside buildings used for any type of sales, display, or activity. 

2.   Restaurants, cocktail lounges, bars, and taverns.  One space for each three seats in public rooms. 

3.   Hotels and motels.  One space for each sleeping room, plus two spaces for the owner or manager, plus required number of spaces for each accessory use such or restaurant, bar, etc. as specified. 

4.   Warehousing and storage only.  One space foe each 1,500 square feet of floor area. 

5.   Miscellaneous uses such as parcel delivery office, motor bus or truck or other transportation terminal.  One space for each 350 square feet of floor area. 

6.   Other permitted uses (unless otherwise specified).  One space for each 500 square feet of floor area. 

4.16.1   Districts and intent.  The "ILW" Industrial, Light and Warehousing category includes one zone district: ILW. This district is intended for light manufacturing, processing, storage and warehousing, wholesaling, and distribution within the designated urban development areas defined within the county's comprehensive plan. Service and commercial activities relating to the character of the district and supporting its activities are permitted. Certain commercial uses relating to automotive and heavy equipment sales and repair are permitted, but this district shall not be deemed commercial in character. Regulations for this district are intended to prevent or reduce adverse impacts between the uses in this district, and also to protect nearby residential and commercial districts. Performance standards are applied at lot lines. (See article 14). 

4.16.2   Permitted principal uses and structures.   

1.   Wholesaling, warehousing, storage or distribution establishments and similar uses.

2.   Research laboratories and activities in completely enclosed buildings.

3.   Light manufacturing, assembling, processing (including food processing, but not slaughterhouses), packaging or fabricating in completely enclosed building.

4.   Printing, lithographing, publishing, photographic processing, blue printing or similar establishments.

5.   Outdoor storage yards and lots, provided this provision shall not permit wrecking yards (including automobile wrecking yards), junk yards, or yards used in whole or in part for scrap or salvage operations or for processing, storage, display, or sales of any scrap, salvage, or second-hand building materials, junk automotive vehicles, or second-hand automotive parts.

6.   Retail commercial establishments for sale, repair, and service of new and used automobiles, motorcycles, trucks and tractors, mobile homes, boats, heavy machinery and equipment, and farm equipment; motor vehicle body shop; establishments for sale of farm supplies, lumber and building supplies, monuments, automotive vehicle parts and accessories (but not junk yards or automotive vehicle wrecking yards), and similar uses.

7.   Service establishments catering to commerce and industry including linen supply, freight movers, communications services, business machine services, canteen service, restaurant, employment agency, sign company, pest control, water softening establishment and similar uses.

8.   Service establishments such as crematory.

9.   Vocational, technical, trade, or industrial schools and similar uses.

10.   Medical clinic in connection only with industrial activity.

11.   Miscellaneous uses such as express or parcel delivery office, telephone exchange, commercial parking lots and garages, motor bus or truck or other transportation terminal.

12.   Radio and television stations.

13.   Building trades contractor including on premises storage yard for materials and equipment, but no manufacturing of concrete or asphalt is permitted.

14.   Railroad switching, freight, and storage yards; railroad buildings and maintenance structures.

15.   Existing churches and other houses of worship.

16.   Existing single-family and multiple-family dwellings.

17.   Public and private schools providing technical services in association with industrial uses.

18.   Other similar uses, which are compatible with the uses of the district.

4.16.3   Permitted accessory uses and structures.   

1.   Uses and structures which are customarily accessory and clearly incidental and subordinate to permitted principal uses and structures.

2.   On-site signs. (See section 4.2.)

4.16.4   Prohibited uses and structures.  Any uses or structures not specifically, provisionally, or by reasonable implication permitted herein, including the following, which are listed for purposes of emphasis: 

1.   Petroleum bulk storage and sales.

2.   Yards or lots for scrap or salvage operations or for processing, storage, display, or sale of any scrap, salvage, or second-hand building materials and automotive vehicle parts.

3.   Wrecking yards (including automotive vehicle wrecking yards) and junk yards.

4.   Manufacturing activities not in completely enclosed buildings.

5.   Any use not conforming to performance standards of article 14.

4.16.5   Special exceptions.   

1.   Off-site signs. (See also section 4.2.)

2.   Truck stops and automotive service and self service stations. (See section 4.2 for special design standards for automotive service stations.)

3.   Public buildings and facilities.

4.   Churches and other houses of worship.

5.   Business and professional offices.

4.16.6   Minimum lot requirements (area, width).   

1.   All permitted and structures (unless otherwise specified):

4.16.7   Minimum yard requirements (depth of front and rear yard, width of side yard).   

1.   All permitted or permissible uses and structures (unless otherwise specified):

4.16.8   Maximum height of structures: no portion shall exceed   

4.16.9   Maximum lot coverage by all buildings.  In addition to meeting the required lot yard, building height, landscaped buffering, and off-street parking requirements of this section, no structure shall exceed a 1.0 floor area ratio. 

4.16.10   Minimum landscaped buffering requirements.   

1.   All permitted uses (unless otherwise specified):

4.16.11   Minimum off-street parking requirements.   

1.   Warehousing and storage only.  One space for each 1,500 square feet of floor area. 

2.   Retail commercial establishments for sale, repair, and service of new and used automobiles, motorcycles, trucks and tractors, mobile homes, boats, heavy machinery and equipment, and farm equipment; motor vehicle body shops; retail establishments for sale of farm supplies, lumber and building supplies, monuments, and automotive vehicle parts and accessories; crematories; and similar uses.  One space for each 350 square feet of floor area, plus, where applicable, one space for each 1,000 square feet of lot or ground area outside buildings used for any type of sales, display, or activity. 

3.   Restaurants.  One space for each three seats in public rooms. 

4.   Miscellaneous uses such as express or parcel delivery office, telephone exchange, motor bus or truck or other transportation terminal.  One space for each 350 square feet of floor area. 

5.   For uses specifically listed under CI.  As for CI off-street parking requirements. 

6.   Other permitted uses (unless otherwise specified).  One space for each 500 square feet of floor area. 

4.17.1   Districts and intent.  The "I" Industrial category includes one zone district: "I". This district is intended primarily for manufacturing and closely related uses within designated urban development areas as defined by the county's comprehensive plan. It is intended to preserve such lands for the functions of industrial activity, wholesaling, warehousing and distribution. To allow maximum latitude for operations, performance standards are applied at district boundaries, so that uses which might not otherwise be permitted are allowable in the portions of the district not adjacent to the district boundary lines. 

4.17.2   Permitted principal uses and structures.  As for ILW, and in addition: 

1.   Any industrial use which is otherwise lawful (except those uses requiring special controls and permissible as special exceptions) and which conforms to performance standards as set out in article 14.

1.   All industrial developments.

4.17.3   Permitted accessory uses and structures.   

1.   Uses and structures which are customarily accessory and clearly incidental and subordinate to permitted principal uses and structures.

2.   On-site signs. (See section 4.2.)

4.17.4   Prohibited uses and structures.  Any uses or structures not specifically, provisionally, or by reasonable implication permitted herein, including any use not conforming to performance standards of article 14. 

4.17.5   Reserved.   

4.17.6   Reserved.   

4.17.7   Reserved.   

4.17.8   Maximum height of structures.  No portion shall exceed 

4.17.9   Maximum lot coverage by all buildings.  In addition to meeting the required lot yard, building height, landscaped buffering, and off-street parking requirements of this section, no structure shall exceed a 1.0 floor area ratio. 

4.17.10   Minimum landscaped buffering requirements.   

1.   All permitted uses (unless otherwise specified):

4.17.11   Minimum off-street parking requirements.   

1.   Warehousing and storage only.  One space for each 1,500 square feet of floor area. 

2.   Retail commercial establishments for sale, repair, and service of new and used automobiles, motorcycles, trucks and tractors, mobile homes, boats, heavy machinery and equipment, and farm equipment; motor vehicle body shops; retail establishments for sale of farm supplies, lumber and building supplies, monuments, and automotive vehicle parts and accessories; wrecking yards; and similar uses.  One space for each 350 square feet of floor area, plus where applicable, one space for each 1,000 square feet of lot or ground area outside buildings used for any type of sales, display, or activity. 

3.   Restaurants.  One space for each three seats in public rooms. 

4.   Miscellaneous uses such as express or parcel delivery office, telephone exchange, motor bus or truck or other transportation terminal.  One space for each 350 square feet of floor area. 

5.   For uses specifically listed under ILW.  As for ILW off-street parking requirements. 

6.   Other permitted uses (unless otherwise specified).  One space for each 500 square feet of floor area. 

4.18.1   Districts and intent.  The "PRD" Planned Residential Development category includes one zone district: "PRD". The purpose of this district is to permit planned residential developments within designated urban development areas as defined within the county's comprehensive plan, which are intended to: (1) encourage the development of planned residential development of land; (2) encourage flexible and creative concepts of site planning; (3) preserve the natural amenities of the land by encouraging scenic and functional open areas; (4) accomplish a more desirable environment than would be possible through strict application of the minimum requirements of these land development regulations; (5) provide for an efficient use of land resulting in smaller networks of utilities and streets and thereby lowering development and housing costs; (6) provide a stable environmental character compatible with surrounding areas; and (7) provide direct access to a public paved road. 

4.18.2   Permitted principal uses and structures.   

1.   Residential dwellings including conventional single-family dwellings, duplex dwellings, and multiple-family dwellings.

2.   Public or private schools offering curricula comparable to that of public schools.

3.   Churches and other houses of worship.

4.   Golf courses, county clubs, and racquet and tennis clubs.

5.   Public buildings and facilities.

4.18.3   Permitted accessory uses and structures.   

1.   On-site signs. (See also section 4.2.)

2.   Uses and structures which:

a.   Are customarily accessory and clearly incidental and subordinate to permitted uses and structures;

b.   Are located on the same lot as the permitted use or structure, or on a contiguous lot in the same ownership; and

c.   Do not involve operations or structures not in keeping with the character of the district.

4.18.4   Special exceptions.   

1.   Home occupations (see article [section] 2.1.)

4.18.5   Definitions.  In addition to the definitions contained in article 2, the following terms, phrases, words, and derivations shall have the following meaning: 

1.   Applicant.  Applicant is a landowner or the landowner's agent who files a petition for a zoning amendment to a planned residential development district. 

2.   Development plan.  Development plan is the proposal for development of a planned residential development, including a plat of subdivision, all covenants, grants of easement and other conditions relating to use, location and bulk of building, density of development, common open space, and public facilities. 

3.   Common open space.  Common open space is an area of land, or an area of water, or a combination of land and water within the area of a planned residential development in common. Common open space may contain such recreational structures and improvements as are desirable and appropriate for the common benefit and enjoyment of residents of the planned residential development. 

4.   Gross density.  Gross density is the total number of dwelling units divided by the total number of acres within the perimeter boundaries of a planned residential development. 

5.   Net residential acreage.  Net residential acreage is the total number of acres within the perimeter boundaries of a planned residential development excluding areas devoted to streets, rights-of-way, easements, lakes, public and private open space, recreation, and other permitted non-residential uses. 

6.   Planned residential development.  Planned residential development (PRD), (a) is a concept which required land to be under unified control, planned and developed as a whole in a single development or approved, programmed series of developments for dwelling units and related uses and facilities; (b) is a plan which, when adopted, becomes the land development regulations for the land to which it is applied; (c) includes principal and accessory structures substantially related to the character of the development itself and the surrounding area of which it is a part; and (d) is a concept which, when implemented, allows for development according to comprehensive and detailed plans which include not only streets, utilities, building sites, and the like, but also site plans and elevations for all buildings as intended to be located, constructed, used, and related to each other, and detailed plans for other uses, and improvements on the land as related to the buildings. 

4.18.6   Procedure for approval of a planned residential development.  The procedure for obtaining a change in zoning for the purpose of undertaking a planned residential development shall be as follows: 

1.   Planned residential development zoning and preliminary development plan approval.  The applicant shall submit to the land development regulation administrator a request for change to a planned residential development zoning district containing the following exhibits: 

a.   A statement of objectives describing:

(1)   The general purpose of the proposed development; and

(2)   The general character of the proposed development.

b.   A vicinity map showing the location of the proposed planned residential development in relation to:

(1)   Surrounding streets and thoroughfares;

(2)   Existing zoning on the site and surrounding areas; and

(3)   Existing land use on the site and surrounding areas.

c.   A boundary survey and legal description of the property.

d.   A topographic survey. The most recent United States Geological Service [Survey] topographic survey may be used if better topographic information is not available.

e.   A site analysis map at the same scale as the preliminary development plan described below shall be submitted indicating flood prone areas, areas with slopes greater than five percent, areas of soils which are marginally suited for development purposes and tree cover.

f.   A preliminary development plan drawn at a scale suitable for presentation, showing:

(1)   Proposed land uses;

(2)   Lot sizes indicated either by lot lines drawn in their proposed location or a statement on the face of the preliminary development plan concerning proposed lot sizes, including minimum lot sizes; and

(3)   Building setbacks defining the distance buildings will be set back from:

(a)   Surrounding property lines;

(b)   Proposed and existing streets;

(c)   Other proposed buildings;

(d)   The generally recognized bank of rivers, streams, and canals;

(e)   The high water line of lakes; and

(f)   Other man-made or natural features which would be affected by building encroachment.

(4)   Maximum height of buildings;

(5)   Common open spaces;

(6)   Arterial and collector streets and thoroughfares;

(7)   Common outside storage areas; and

(8)   Screening, buffering, and landscaped buffer areas.

g.   A table showing acreage for each category of land use.

h.   A statement concerning gross density and net residential acreage. (See section 4.18.5 for definition of gross density and net residential acreage.)

i.   A statement concerning proposed floor area ratios (percent of lot in relation to building floor area) and the maximum building coverage expressed as a percent of the total site area.

j.   A preliminary utility service plan including sanitary sewers, storm drainage, and potable water supply, showing general locations of major water and sewer lines, plant location, lift stations, and indicating whether gravity or forced systems are planned. Size of lines, specific locations, and detailed calculations are not required at this stage.

k.   A statement indicating the type of legal instruments that will be created to provide for the management of common areas and any private roads.

2.   Processing the planned residential development zoning application and preliminary development plan submittals.  When the land development regulation administrator has received the application and submittals, and is satisfied that the application and submittals are complete, the application shall be processed as any other zoning application in accordance with the provisions of these land development regulations. 

a.   Approval as submitted.

b.   Conditional approval.

c.   Disapproval.

3.   Final development plan.  Approval of the preliminary development plan shall not constitute approval of the final development plan. Approvals of a preliminary development plan shall be valid for a period of three years, but may be extended by a request from the applicant and approved by the board of county commissioners. The land development regulation administrator shall cause the planned residential development district to be removed from the official zoning atlas and reinstate the zoning district in effect prior to approval of the planned residential development if the applicant does not comply with these filing requirements for the final development plan. The board of county commissioners may extend the above stated three years for a period not to exceed an additional 12 months, provided the request for extension is made by the applicant prior to the expiration of the initial approval period. 

a.   A statement of objectives:

(1)   The general purpose of the proposed development.

(2)   The general character of the proposed development.

b.   A topographic map drawn at a scale of 100 feet to one inch by a surveyor or engineer registered in the State of Florida showing:

(1)   The location of existing private and public property rights-of-way, streets, buildings, water courses, transmission lines, sewers, bridges, culverts, and drain pipes, water mains, and any public utility easements;

(2)   Wooded areas, streams, lakes, marshes, and any other physical conditions affecting the site; and

(3)   Existing contours at intervals of one foot.

c.   A final development plan drawn at a scale of 100 feet to one inch and showing:

(1)   The boundaries of the site, topography, and proposed grading plan;

(2)   Width, location, and names of surrounding streets;

(3)   Surrounding land use;

(4)   Proposed streets and street names and other vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems including off-street parking;

(5)   The use, size, and location of all proposed building sites; and

(6)   Location and size of common open spaces and public or semi-public areas.

d.   A utility service plan showing:

(1)   Existing drainage and sewer lines;

(2)   The disposition of sanitary waste and stormwater;

(3)   The source of potable water;

(4)   Location and width of all utility easements or rights-of-way; and

(5)   Plans for the special disposition of stormwater drainage when it appears that said drainage could substantially harm a body of surface water.

e.   A landscaping plan showing:

(1)   Landscaped areas;

(2)   Location, height, and material for walks, fences, walkways, and other man-made landscape features; and

(3)   Any special landscape features such as, but not limited to, man-made lakes, land sculpture, and waterfalls.

f.   Statistical information:

(1)   Total acreage of the site;

(2)   Maximum building coverage expressed as a percent of the area;

(3)   Area of land devoted to landscaping and/or common open space usable for recreation purposes expressed as a percent of the total site area; and

(4)   Calculated gross density and net residential acreage for the proposed development. (See section 4.18.5 for definition of gross density and net residential acreage.)

g.   The substance of covenants, grants, easements, or other restrictions to be imposed on the use of the land, buildings, and structures, including proposed easements for public and private utilities. All such legal documents, including homeowners associations and deed restrictions, shall be approved by the county attorney before final approval of the plan.

4.18.7   Issuance of building permits.  No building permit shall be issued for any portion of a proposed planned residential development until the final development plan has been approved. 

4.18.8   Revision of a planned residential development.  A proposed substantial change in the approved preliminary development plan which affects the intent and character of the development, the density or land use patterns, proposed buffers, the location or dimensions of arterial or collector streets, or similar substantial changes, shall be reviewed by the planning and zoning board and the board of county commissioners in the same manner as the initial application. A request for a revision of the preliminary development plan shall be supported by a written statement and by revised plans demonstrating the reasons the revisions are necessary or desirable. All revisions to the approved preliminary development plan shall only be approved if they are consistent with the original purpose, intent, overall design, and integrity of the approved preliminary development plan. 

1.   Perimeter changes.

2.   Major street relocation.

3.   Change in building height, density, land use patterns, or buffers.

1.   Change in alignment, location, or length of local street.

2.   Adjustments or minor shifts in dwelling unit mixes, not resulting in increased overall density.

3.   Reorientation or slight shifts in building locations.

4.18.9   Planned residential development time limitations.  If substantial construction, as determined by the land development regulation administrator, has not begun within two years after approval of the final development plan, the approval of the planned residential development will lapse. Thirty days prior to any lapse date, the land development regulation administrator shall notify the board of county commissioners and the applicant of such date. Such notice to the applicant shall be mailed via certified mail return receipt requested. The board of county commissioners may extend the period for beginning construction, at the request of the applicant for a period not to exceed an additional two years, provided the request for extension is made prior to the expiration of the initial approval period. 

4.18.10   Deviation from the final development plan.  Any unapproved deviation from the accepted final development plan shall constitute a breach of agreement between the applicant and the board of county commissioners. Such deviation may cause the county to immediately revoke the final development plan until such time as the deviations are corrected or become a part of the accepted final development plan. 

4.18.11   Phasing.  The board of county commissioners may permit or require the phasing of a planned residential development. When provisions for phasing are included in the final development plan, each phase of development shall be so planned and so related to previous development, surrounding properties, and available public facilities and services so that a failure to proceed with subsequent phases of development will have no adverse impact on the planned residential development or surrounding properties. 

4.18.12   Development standards for planned residential developments.   

1.   [Size of parcels.]  The minimum size parcel for planned residential development shall be five acres. 

2.   Conformance with the comprehensive plan.  Densities for planned residential developments shall be based upon and consistent with the comprehensive plan. No final development plan may be approved unless it is in conformance with the comprehensive plan. 

3.   Relationship to zoning district.  An approved planned residential development is a separate zoning district in which the final development plan, as approved, establishes the restrictions and regulations according to which the development shall occur. Upon approval, the official zoning atlas shall be changed to indicate the area as a planned residential development. 

4.   Residential density and housing types.  Any combination of residential density and housing types is permitted for a planned residential development, as long as the overall gross density does not exceed the prescribed total number of dwelling units of the comprehensive plan land use classifications contained on the project site. 

5.   Dimensional and bulk restriction.  The location of all proposed building sites shall be shown on the final development plan subject to minimum lot sizes, setback lines, lot coverage and floor area specified by the preliminary development plan as approved by the board of county commissioners. 

6.   Internal compatibility.  All land uses proposed within a planned residential development shall be compatible with other proposed uses; that is, no use may have any undue adverse impact on any neighboring use. An evaluation of the internal compatibility by a planned residential development shall be based on the following factors: 

a.   The existence or absence of and the location of common open spaces and recreational areas;

b.   The use of existing and proposed landscaping;

c.   The treatment of pedestrian ways;

d.   The use of topography, physical environment, and other natural features;

e.   The traffic and pedestrian circulation pattern;

f.   The use and variety of building setback lines, separations and buffering;

g.   The use and variety of building groupings;

h.   The use and variety of building sizes;

i.   The separation and buffering of parking areas and sections of parking area;

j.   The variety and design of dwelling types;

k.   The proposed land uses and the conditions and limitations thereon;

l.   The form of ownership proposed for various uses; and

m.   Any other factor deemed relevant to the privacy, safety, preservation, protection, or welfare of any proposed use within the planned residential development.

7.   External compatibility.  All land uses proposed within a planned residential development shall be compatible with existing and planned uses of properties surrounding the planned residential development; that is, no internal use may have any avoidable or undue adverse impact on any existing or planned surrounding use, nor shall any internal use be subject to undue adverse impact from existing or planned surrounding uses. An evaluation of the external compatibility of a planned residential development should be based on the following factors: 

a.   All of these factors listed in this section, with particular attention to those areas of the planned residential development located on or near its perimeter;

b.   The uses proposed near the planned residential development perimeter and the conditions and limitations thereon;

c.   The type, number, and location of surrounding external uses;

d.   The comprehensive plan designation and zoning on surrounding lands; and

e.   Any other factor deemed relevant to the privacy, safety, preservation, protection, or welfare of lands surrounding the planned residential development and any existing or planned use of such lands.

8.   Intensity of development.  The residential density and intensity of use of a planned residential development shall be compatible with, and shall have no undue adverse impact upon, the physical and environmental characteristics of the site and surrounding lands, and they shall comply with the policies and density limitations set forth in the comprehensive plan. Specific densities and intensity of uses within a planned residential development shall be determined based on the following factors: 

a.   The locations of various proposed uses within the planned residential development and the degree of compatibility of such uses with each other and with surrounding uses;

b.   The amount and type of protection provided for the safety, habitability, and privacy of land uses both internal and external to the planned residential development;

c.   The existing residential density and intensity of use of surrounding lands;

d.   The availability and location of utility services and public facilities and services;

e.   The amount and size of common open spaces and recreation areas;

f.   The existence and treatment of any environmentally sensitive areas on the planned residential development property or surrounding lands;

g.   The access to and suitability of transportation arteries proposed within the planned residential development and existing external transportation systems and arteries; and

h.   Any other factor deemed relevant to the limitation of the intensity of development for the benefit of the public health, welfare, and safety.

9.   Common open space.  At least 15 percent of the area covered by a final development plan shall be usable, common open space owned and operated by the applicant or dedicated to a homeowner association or similar group, provided that in establishing the density per gross acre the board of county commissioners may increase the percentage of common open space in order to carry out the intent and purpose set forth in this article; and provided that any planned residential development which only consists of one-family dwellings with individually deeded lots shall only be required to have five percent usable, common open space. Not more than one-half of the total common open space area may be in a flood plain, buffer area, and/or water bodies. 

10.   Access and parking.  All streets, thoroughfares, and access ways shall be designed to relate to the traffic circulation plans of the area. Adequate off-street parking shall meet the requirements specified for the uses found in the district regulations and section 4.2 of these land development regulations. 

11.   External transportation access.  A planned residential development shall provide direct access to a major street (arterial or collector) unless, due to the size of the planned residential development and the type of uses proposed, it will not adversely affect the traffic on adjoining minor (local) streets. 

12.   Internal transportation access.  Every dwelling unit or other use permitted in a planned residential development shall have access to a public street either directly or by way of a private road. Permitted uses are not required to front on a dedicated public road. Private roads shall be constructed according to county specifications as found in the county's subdivision regulations (see article 5). If the planned residential development contains private roads, such private roads shall be owned and maintained by the applicant or dedicated to a homeowners association or similar group. 

13.   Perimeter requirements.  Structures, buildings and streets located at the perimeter of the development shall be permanently screened by a landscaped buffer area. (See section 4.2.) 

14.   Control of area following completion.  After completion of a planned residential development, the use of the land and/or modification or alteration of any buildings or structures within the area covered by the final development plan shall continue to be regulated in accordance with the approved final development plan except as otherwise provided for herein. 

a.   Minor extensions, alterations or modifications of existing buildings or structures may be permitted after review and approval by the land development regulation administrator provided they are substantially consistent with the original purpose, intent, overall design, and integrity of the final development plan.

b.   Substantial change in permitted uses, location of buildings, or other specifications of the final development plan may be permitted following public hearing and approval by the board of county commissioners upon receipt of the recommendation of the planning and zoning board, as long as such changes are consistent with the original purpose, intent, overall design, and integrity of the final development plan.

4.19.1   Districts and intent.  The "PRRD" Planned Residential Development category includes one zone district: "PRRD". The purpose of this district is to permit planned rural residential developments within the county's rural areas as identified within the county's comprehensive plan, which are intended to: (1) encourage the development planned residential development of land; (2) encourage flexible and creative concepts of site planning; (3) preserve the natural amenities of the land by encouraging scenic and functional open areas; (4) accomplish a more desirable environment than would be possible through strict application of the minimum requirements of these land development regulations; (5) provide for an efficient use of land resulting in smaller networks of utilities and streets and thereby lowering development and housing costs; (6) provide a stable environmental character compatible with surrounding areas; and (7) direct access to paved roads. 

4.19.2   Permitted principal uses and structures.   

1.   Residential dwellings including single-family dwellings, duplex dwellings, and multiple-family dwellings.

2.   Public or private schools offering curricula comparable to that of public schools.

3.   Churches and other houses of worship.

4.   Golf courses, county clubs, and racquet and tennis clubs.

5.   Public buildings and facilities.

6.   Within the designated undeveloped areas of the development, agriculture or silviculture uses as provided for in the "A", Agriculture districts for areas designated agriculture on the county's future land use plan map and as provided for in "ESA", environmentally sensitive area district for areas designated environmentally sensitive area on the county's future land use plan map.

4.19.3   Permitted accessory uses and structures.   

1.   On-site signs. (See also section 4.2.)

2.   Uses and structures which:

a.   Are customarily accessory and clearly incidental and subordinate to permitted uses and structures;

b.   Are located on the same lot as the permitted use or structure, or on a contiguous lot in the same ownership; and

c.   Do not involve operations or structures not in keeping with the character of the district.

4.19.4   Special exceptions.   

1.   Home occupations. (See article [section] 2.1.)

4.19.5   Definitions.  in addition to the definitions contained in article 2, the following terms, phrases, words, and derivations shall have the following meaning: 

1.   Applicant.  Applicant is a landowner or the landowner's agent who files a petition for a zoning amendment to a planned rural residential development district. 

2.   Development plan.  Development plan is the proposal for development of a planned rural residential development, including a plat of subdivision, all covenants, grants of easement and other conditions relating to use, location and bulk of building, density of development, undeveloped area, and public facilities. 

3.   Gross density.  Gross density is the total number of dwelling units divided by the total number of acres within the perimeter boundaries of a planned rural residential development. 

4.   Net residential acreage.  Net residential acreage is the total number of acres within the perimeter boundaries of a planned rural residential development excluding areas devoted to streets, rights-of-way, easements, lakes, public and private open space, recreation, and other permitted uses. 

5.   Planned rural residential development.  Planned rural residential development (PRRD) (a) is a concept which required land to be under unified control, planned and developed as a whole in a single development or approved, programmed series of developments for dwelling units and related uses and facilities; (b) is a plan which, when adopted, becomes the land development regulations for the land to which it is applied; (c) includes principal and accessory structures substantially related to the character of the development itself and the surrounding area of which it is a part; and (d) is a concept which, when implemented, allows for development according to comprehensive and detailed plans which include not only streets, utilities, building sites, and the like, but also site plans and elevations for all buildings as intended to be located, constructed, used, and related to each other, and detailed plans for other uses, and improvements on the land as related to the buildings. 

6.   Undeveloped area.  Undeveloped area is area within a planned rural residential development where agriculture and silviculture uses are permitted. 

4.19.6   Procedure for approval of a planned rural residential development.  The procedure for obtaining a change in zoning for the purpose of undertaking a planned rural residential development shall be as follows: 

1.   Planned rural residential development zoning and preliminary development plan approval.  The applicant shall submit to the land development regulation administrator his or her request for change to a planned rural residential development zoning district containing the following exhibits: 

a.   A statement of objectives describing:

(1)   The general purpose of the proposed development; and

(2)   The general character of the proposed development.

b.   A vicinity map showing the location of the proposed planned rural residential development in relation to:

(1)   Surrounding streets and thoroughfares;

(2)   Existing zoning on the site and surrounding areas; and

(3)   Existing land use on the site and surrounding areas.

c.   A boundary survey and legal description of the property.

d.   A topographic survey. The most recent United States Geological Service [Survey] topographic survey may be used if better topographic information is not available.

e.   A site analysis map at the same scale as the preliminary development plan described below shall be submitted indicating flood prone areas, areas with slopes greater than five percent, areas of soils which are marginally suited for development purposes and tree cover.

f.   A preliminary development plan drawn at a scale suitable for presentation, showing the following:

(1)   Proposed land uses;

(2)   Lot sizes; the lot sizes should be indicated either by lot lines drawn in their proposed location or a statement on the face of the preliminary development plan concerning proposed lot sizes.

(3)   Building setbacks. Building setbacks should be noted and shall define the distance buildings will be set back from:

(a)   Surrounding property lines.

(b)   Proposed and existing streets.

(c)   Other proposed buildings.

(d)   The generally recognized bank of rivers, streams, and canals;

(e)   The high water line of lakes.

(f)   Other man-made or natural features which would be affected by building encroachment.

(4)   Maximum height of buildings;

(5)   Undeveloped areas;

(6)   Arterial and collector streets and thoroughfares; local access streets and interior circulation should be shown on the preliminary development plan for planned rural residential developments which have no planned arterial or collector streets within the projects.

(7)   Common outside storage areas; and

(8)   Screening, buffering, and landscaped buffer areas.

g.   A table showing acreage for each category of land use.

h.   A statement concerning gross density and net residential acreage. (See section 2.1 for definition of gross density and net residential acreage.)

i.   A statement concerning proposed floor area ratios (percent of lot in relation to building floor area) and the maximum building coverage expressed as a percent of the total site area.

j.   A preliminary utility service plan including sanitary sewers, storm drainage, and potable water supply, showing general locations of major water and sewer lines, plant location, lift stations, and indicating whether gravity or forced systems are planned. Size of lines, specific locations, and detailed calculations are not required at this stage.

k.   A statement indicating the type of legal instruments that will be created to provide for the management of common areas and any private roads.

2.   Processing the planned rural residential development zoning application and preliminary development plan submittals.  When the land development regulation administrator has received the application and submittals, and is satisfied that the application and submittals are complete, the application shall be processed as any other zoning application in accordance with the provisions of these land development regulations. 

a.   Approval as submitted.

b.   Conditional approval.

c.   Disapproval.

3.   Final development plan.  [Approval] of the preliminary development plan shall not constitute approval of the final development plan. Approvals of a preliminary development plan shall be valid for a period of three years, but may be extended by a request from the applicant and approved by the board of county commissioners. The land development regulation administrator shall cause the planned rural residential development district to be removed from the official zoning atlas and reinstate the zoning district in effect prior to approval of the planned rural residential development if the applicant does not comply with these filing requirements for the final development plan. The board of county commissioners may extend the above stated three years for a period not to exceed an additional 12 months, provided the request for extension is made by the applicant prior to the expiration of the initial approval period. 

a.   A statement of objectives:

(1)   The general purpose of the proposed development.

(2)   The general character of the proposed development.

b.   A topographic map drawn at scale of 100 feet to one inch by a surveyor or engineer registered in the State of Florida showing:

(1)   The location of existing private and public property rights-of-way, streets, buildings, water courses, transmission lines, sewers, bridges, culverts, and drain pipes, water mains, and any public utility easements.

(2)   Wooded areas, streams, lakes, marshes, and any other physical conditions affecting the site.

(3)   Existing contours at intervals of one foot.

c.   A final development plan drawn at a scale of 100 feet to one inch and showing:

(1)   The boundaries of the site, topography, and proposed grading plan.

(2)   Width, location, and names of surrounding streets.

(3)   Surrounding land use.

(4)   Proposed streets and street names and other vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems including off-street parking.

(5)   The use, size, and location of all proposed building sites.

(6)   Location and size of undeveloped areas and public or semi-public areas.

d.   A utility service plan showing:

(1)   Existing drainage and sewer lines.

(2)   The disposition of sanitary waste and stormwater.

(3)   The source of potable water.

(4)   Location and width of all utility easements or rights-of-way.

(5)   Plans for the special disposition of stormwater drainage when it appears that said drainage could substantially harm a body of surface water.

e.   A landscaping plan showing:

(1)   Landscaped areas.

(2)   Location, height, and material for walks, fences, walkways, and other man-made landscape features.

(3)   Any special landscape features such as, but not limited to, man-made lakes, land sculpture, and waterfalls.

f.   Statistical information:

(1)   Total acreage of the site.

(2)   Maximum building coverage expressed as a percent of the area.

(3)   Area of land devoted to landscaping and/or undeveloped area usable for recreation purposes expressed as a percent of the total site area.

(4)   Calculated gross density and net residential acreage for the proposed development (see Section 2.1 for definition of gross density and net residential acreage).

g.   The substance of covenants, grants, easements, or other restrictions to be imposed on the use of the land, buildings, and structures, including proposed easements for public and private utilities. All such legal documents, including homeowners associations and deed restrictions, shall be approved by the county Attorney before final approval of the plan.

4.19.7   Issuance of building permits.  no building permit shall be issued for any portion of a proposed planned rural residential development until the final development plan has been approved. 

4.19.8   Revision of a planned rural residential development.  A proposed substantial change in the approved preliminary development plan which affects the intent and character of the development, the density or land use patterns, proposed buffers, the location or dimensions of arterial or collector streets, or similar substantial changes, shall be reviewed by the planning and zoning board and the board of county commissioners in the same manner as the initial application. A request for a revision of the preliminary development plan shall be supported by a written statement and by revised plans demonstrating the reasons the revisions are necessary or desirable. All revisions to the approved preliminary development plan shall only be approved if they are consistent with the original purpose, intent, overall design, and integrity of the approved preliminary development plan. 

1.   Perimeter changes.

2.   Major street relocation.

3.   Change in building height, density, land use patterns, or buffers.

1.   Change in alignment, location, or length of local street.

2.   Adjustments or minor shifts in dwelling unit mixes, not resulting in increased overall density.

3.   Reorientation or slight shifts in building locations.

4.19.9   Planned rural residential development time limitations.  If substantial construction, as determined by the land development regulation administrator, has not begun within two years after approval of the final development plan, the approval of the planned rural residential development will lapse. Thirty days prior to any lapse date, the land development regulation administrator shall notify the board of county commissioners and the applicant of such date. Such notice to the applicant shall be mailed via certified mail return receipt requested. The board of county commissioners may extend the period for beginning construction, at the request of the applicant, for a period not to exceed an additional two years, provided the request for extension is made prior to the expiration of the initial approval period. If the planned rural residential development lapses under this provision, the land development regulation administrator shall cause the planned rural residential development district to be removed from the official zoning atlas and reinstate the zoning district which was in effect prior to the approval of the planned rural residential development. 

4.19.10   Deviation from the final development plan.  Any unapproved deviation from the accepted final development plan shall constitute a breach of agreement between the applicant and the board of county commissioners. Such deviation may cause the county to immediately revoke the final development plan until such time as the deviations are corrected or become a part of the accepted final development plan. 

4.19.11   Phasing.  The board of county commissioners may permit or require the phasing of a planned rural residential development. When provisions for phasing are included in the final development plan, each phase of development shall be so planned and so related to previous development, surrounding properties, and available public facilities and services so that a failure to proceed with subsequent phases of development will have no adverse impact on the planned rural residential development or surrounding properties. 

4.19.12   Development standards for planned rural residential developments.   

1.   [Minimum size of parcel.]  The minimum size parcel for planned rural residential development shall be ten acres. 

2.   Conformance with the comprehensive plan.  Densities for planned rural residential developments shall be based upon and consistent with the comprehensive plan. No final development plan may be approved unless it is in conformance with the comprehensive plan. 

3.   Relationship to zoning district.  An approved planned rural residential development is a separate zoning district in which the final development plan, as approved, establishes the restrictions and regulations according to which the development shall occur. Upon approval, the official zoning atlas shall be changed to indicate the area as a planned rural residential development. 

4.   Residential density and housing types.  Any combination of residential density and housing types is permitted for a planned rural residential development, as long as the overall gross density does not exceed the prescribed total number of dwelling units of the comprehensive plan land use classifications contained on the project site. 

5.   Dimensional and bulk restriction.  The location of all proposed building sites shall be shown on the final development plan subject to minimum lot sizes, setback lines, lot coverage and floor area, specified by the preliminary development plan as approved by the board of county commissioners. 

6.   Internal compatibility.  All land uses proposed within a planned rural residential development shall be compatible with other proposed uses; that is, no use may have any undue adverse impact on any neighboring use. An evaluation of the internal compatibility by a planned rural residential development shall be based on the following factors: 

a.   The existence or absence of and the location of undeveloped areas and recreational areas;

b.   The use of existing and proposed landscaping;

c.   The treatment of pedestrian ways;

d.   The use of topography, physical environment, and other natural features;

e.   The traffic and pedestrian circulation pattern;

f.   The use and variety of building setback lines, separations and buffering;

g.   The use and variety of building groupings;

h.   The use and variety of building sizes;

i.   The separation and buffering of parking areas and sections of parking area;

j.   The variety and design of dwelling types;

k.   The proposed land uses and the conditions and limitations thereon;

l.   The form of ownership proposed for various uses; and

m.   Any other factor deemed relevant to the privacy, safety, preservation, protection, or welfare of any proposed use within the planned rural residential development.

7.   External compatibility.  All land uses proposed within a planned rural residential development shall be compatible with existing and planned uses of properties surrounding the planned rural residential development; that is, no internal use may have any avoidable or undue adverse impact on any existing or planned surrounding use, nor shall any internal use be subject to undue adverse impact from existing or planned surrounding uses. An evaluation of the external compatibility of a planned rural residential development should be based on the following factors: 

a.   All of these factors listed in this Section, with particular attention to those areas of the planned rural residential development located on or near its perimeter;

b.   The uses proposed near the planned rural residential development perimeter and the conditions and limitations thereon;

c.   The type, number, and location of surrounding external uses;

d.   The comprehensive plan designation and zoning on surrounding lands; and

e.   Any other factor deemed relevant to the privacy, safety, preservation, protection, or welfare of lands surrounding the planned rural residential development and any existing or planned use of such lands.

8.   Intensity of development.  The residential density and intensity of use of a planned rural residential development shall be compatible with, and shall have no undue adverse impact upon, the physical and environmental characteristics of the site and surrounding lands, and they shall comply with the policies and density limitations set forth in the comprehensive plan. Specific densities and intensity of uses within a planned rural residential development shall be determined based on the following factors: 

a.   The locations of various proposed uses within the planned rural residential development and the degree of compatibility of such uses with each other and with surrounding uses;

b.   The amount and type of protection provided for the safety, habitability, and privacy of land uses both internal and external to the planned rural residential development;

c.   The existing residential density and intensity of use of surrounding lands;

d.   The availability and location of utility services and public facilities and services;

e.   The amount and size of undeveloped areas and recreation areas;

f.   The existence and treatment of any environmentally sensitive areas on the planned rural residential development property or surrounding lands;

g.   The access to and suitability of transportation arteries proposed within the planned rural residential development and existing external transportation systems and arteries; and

h.   Any other factor deemed relevant to the limitation of the intensity of development for the benefit of the public health, welfare, and safety.

9.   Undeveloped area.  A percentage of the development shall be designated as undeveloped area on the final development plan. Such percentage shall be specified in the county's comprehensive plan. The undeveloped area shall be configured in such a manner as to permit agriculture and silviculture uses. 

10.   Access and parking.  All streets, thoroughfares, and access ways shall be designed to relate to the traffic circulation plans of the area. Adequate off-street parking shall meet the requirements specified for the uses found in the district regulations and section 4.2 of these land development regulations. 

11.   External transportation access.  A planned rural residential development shall provide direct access to a major street (arterial or collector) unless, due to the size of the planned rural residential development and the type of uses proposed, it will not adversely affect the traffic on adjoining minor (local) streets. 

12.   Internal transportation access.  Every dwelling unit or other use permitted in a planned rural residential development shall have access to a public street either directly or by way of a private road. Permitted uses are not required to front on a dedicated public road. Public and private roads shall be constructed according to county specifications found in the county's subdivision regulations (see article 5). If the planned rural residential development contains private roads, such private roads shall be owned and maintained by the applicant or dedicated to a homeowners association or similar group. All internal roads shall be so located to minimize the number of access points to external roadways. 

13.   Perimeter requirements.  Structures, buildings and streets located at the perimeter of the development shall be permanently screened by providing a landscaped buffer area. (See section 4.2). 

14.   Control of area following completion.  After completion of a planned rural residential development, the use of the land and/or modification or alteration of any buildings or structures within the area covered by the final development plan shall continue to be regulated in accordance with the approved final development plan except as otherwise provided for herein. 

a.   Minor extensions, alterations, or modifications of existing buildings or structures may be permitted after review and approval by the land development regulation administrator provided they are substantially consistent with the original purpose, intent, overall design, and integrity of the final development plan.

b.   Substantial change in permitted uses, location of buildings, or other specifications of the final development plan may be permitted at such time as the future land use plan map of the county's comprehensive plan is amended to allow a residential land use category and corresponding densities within the area which includes the planned rural residential development. The applicant may request an amendment to the final development plan of the planned rural residential development for substantial change from the board of county commissioners. Such change to the planned rural residential development may be approved by the board of county commissioners, after conducting a public hearing, subsequent to approval of the above stated amendment to the county's future land use plan map and upon receipt of a recommendation of the planning and zoning board.

4.20.1   [District; intent.]  The "RO" Residential/Office category includes one zone district: RO. This district is intended for existing single-family residences within residential land use classifications, Residential Very Low Density, Residential Low Density, Residential Moderate Density, Residential Medium Density, Residential Medium/High Density and Residential High Density in accordance with the comprehensive plan together with business and professional offices which are not incompatible with residential uses, and public and semi-public buildings and facilities and accessory structures as may be desirable with such development, as well as surrounding development. This district is not to be deemed a commercial district. 

4.20.2   Permitted principal uses and structures.   

1.   Existing single-family dwellings.

2.   Medical and dental offices.

3.   Business and professional offices.

4.   Homes of six or fewer residents which otherwise meet the definition of a "community residential home." (See section 4.2.35.)

5.   Churches and other houses of worship.

6.   Home occupations. (See section 4.2.31.)

4.20.3   Permitted accessory uses and structures.   

1.   Uses and structures which:

a.   Are customarily accessory and clearly incidental and subordinate to permitted or permissible uses and structures;

b.   Are located on the same lot as the permitted or permissible principal use or structure, or on a contiguous lot in the same ownership; and

c.   Are not of a nature likely to be incompatible with residential development due to traffic, noise, dust, glare, odor, or fumes.

2.   Examples of permitted accessory uses and structures include:

a.   Private garages;

b.   Private swimming pools and cabanas;

c.   Noncommercial greenhouses and plant nurseries;

d.   On-site signs. (See also section 4.2.)

4.20.4   Prohibited uses and structures.  Any use or structure not specifically, provisionally or by reasonable implication permitted herein or permissible by special exception, including the following which are listed for emphasis: 

1.   Retail and wholesale sales, display, or outside storage of goods or merchandise.

2.   Restaurants.

3.   Automotive service stations and car washes.

4.   Bars, cocktail lounges, taverns, and package store for sale of alcoholic beverages.

5.   Off-site signs.

4.20.5   Special exceptions.  (See also articles 12 and 13.) 

1.   Public charter or private schools offering curricula comparable to that of public schools. (See section 4.2.)

2.   Parks maintained by any private association of persons residing in the district.

3.   Public buildings and facilities, except those otherwise specified. (See section 4.2.)

4.   Private clubs and lodges.

5.   Child care centers and overnight child care centers provided:

a.   No outdoor play activities shall be conducted before 8:00 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m.

b.   Provision is made for areas for off-street pick-up and drop-off of children.

6.   Adult care center.

7.   Dance, art and music studios.

8.   Bed and breakfast inns. (See section 4.2.35.)

4.20.6   Minimum lot requirements (area, width).   

1.   Permitted or permissible uses and structures:  None, except as needed to meet other requirements herein set out. 

4.20.7   Minimum yard requirements (depth of front and rear yard, width of side yards).   

1.   Single-family dwellings.   

2.   Public charter and private schools, child care centers, centers, churches and other houses of worship, private clubs and lodges, public buildings and facilities (unless otherwise specified).   

3.   Medical and dental offices, clinics, and laboratories; business and professional offices; and all other permitted or permissible uses unless otherwise specified.   

4.20.8   Maximum height of structures.  No portion shall exceed 

4.20.9   Maximum lot coverage by all buildings.   

1.   Single-family dwellings including their accessory buildings:  40 percent. 

2.   Other permitted buildings in connection with permitted or permissible uses, including their accessory buildings:  35 percent. 

4.20.10   Minimum landscaped buffering requirements.   

1.   Medical and dental offices, clinics, and laboratories; business and professional offices; art galleries; community or little theaters; dance, art, and music studios; funeral homes; hospitals; nursing homes; churches; other houses of worship; private clubs and lodges; child care centers; overnight child care centers; public buildings (but not public schools).   

2.   All other permitted or permissible uses (unless otherwise specified).  None, except as necessary to meet other requirements set out herein. 

4.20.11   Minimum off-street parking requirements.  (See also section 4.2.) 

1.   Each residential dwelling unit.  Two spaces for each dwelling unit. 

2.   Medical or dental offices, clinics, and laboratories.  One space for each 150 square feet of floor area. 

3.   Business and professional offices.  One space for each 200 square feet of floor area. 

4.   Public buildings and facilities (unless otherwise specified).  One space for each 200 square feet of floor area. 

5.   Dance, art, and music studios.  One space for each 350 square feet of floor area. 

6.   Private clubs and lodges.  One space for each 300 square feet of floor area. 

7.   Churches and other houses of worship.  One space for each six permanent seats in the main auditorium. 

8.   Elementary and junior high schools.  Two spaces for each classroom or office room, plus one space for each three seats in any auditorium or gymnasium. 

9.   Senior high school.  Four spaces for each classroom or office room, plus two spaces for each three seats in any auditorium or gymnasium. 

10.   Child care centers and overnight child care centers.  One space for each 300 square feet of floor area devoted to child care activities. 

11.   Bed and breakfast inn.  In addition to parking required for the residence [residents], one parking space shall be provided for each guest room. The board of adjustment may vary the parking requirement based upon site constraints including, but not limited to, small yards, inadequate space for parking, and the availability of on-street parking. 

12.   For other special exceptions as specified herein.  To be determined by findings in the particular case.