WORK SESSIONCH. 38 (Zoning)

LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE UPDATE

Zoning Division

July 29, 2014

OVERVIEW

BackgroundAmendment Categories• Significant • Minor• Language Clarification

Significant changes overviewMinor changes overviewNext Steps

BACKGROUND

The Ch.38 (Zoning) land development code update consists of a variety of amendments that provide clarification and consistency in the code.Changes are being requested to the following sections:DefinitionsUse TableConditions for UsesGeneral Site Standards

SIGNIFICANT AMENDMENTS

Subject Change Justification

Special Exception Criteria

Allow 2 years instead of 1 year for SE to obtain building permits.

1yr is not sufficient for all types of projects. Addresses time for financing and more complex projects

Parking Establish new parking standards for auto dealerships, assisted living facilities, and mechanical garages

Address lack of standards for clarification

Concrete Crushing Plants & Similar Uses

Require SE in I-1/I-5 district with distance separation. Establish distance separation for I-2/I-3

Based on potential nuisances, limits placement of these types of facilities in proximity to less intense zoning districts

SIGNIFICANT AMENDMENTS

Subject Change Justification

Village PD-Neighborhood Center

Reduces on-site alcohol consumption distance separation from schools and churches to 100 feet, instead of 1000 feet.

Consistent with development standards in the Village Center District code.

Alcohol Beverage License

New location establishments which apply for a license and meet package sales criteria may be issued a licensed on a vacant parcel with proper documentation.

This addresses the lack of certainty when someone purchases a property for alcohol sales on a project that has not been constructed

Alcohol BeverageLicense

Allows use to be re-established within 6 months if valid license existed

Allows for vesting of rights to continue if previous license existed.

SIGNIFICANT AMENDMENTS

Subject Change Justification

Car Rental Agencies

Allows for car rental services on hotel/motel and timeshare sites, if excess space available

Provides criteria to be allowed as an ancillary use if criteria is met. Limited to 10% of required parking.

Abandonment of Non-Conforming Uses

Allows for non-conforming uses to continue if valid permits were obtained before the limit of abandonment was exceeded

Clarifies that start of abandonment of non-conforming uses does not begin if projects are in the process of receiving a building permit or maintained a business license

Extending or Enlarging Non-Conforming Uses

Allows for such extensions and enlargements if they comply with current regulations.

Clarifies that extension of non-conformity if building, structure or use proposed is conforming with current zoning

SIGNIFICANT AMENDMENTS

Subject Change Justification

Compatibility of Building Heights in C-1, C-2 & C-3

Changes height limit to 35 feet when adjacent to residential use compared to when adjacent to residential zone or land use.

Takes into consideration the rare situation where the existing use is non-conforming and the SFR is unprotected

Compatibility of Building Heights in I-1/I-5 & I-2/I-3

Changes height limit to 35 feet when adjacent to residential use compared to when adjacent to residential zone or land use.

Same as above

Food Trucks Limit hours of operation, number of trucks, signage and audio/visual devices

Existing standards do no address issues raised by BCC at work session

SIGNIFICANT AMENDMENTS

Subject Change Justification

ADU’s Require Special Exception in Neighborhood Residential District

Consistent with how this use is applied in all other districts allowed

MINOR AMENDMENTSSubject Justification

Fences Provides definition and requires uniformity of materials. Establishes standards for clear view triangle

Model Homes Provides flexibility in use and potential for extensions

Night Watchman Deletes requirement for Special Exception in Industrial Zone

Landscape Equipment Clarifies outdoor equipment associated with Agriculture is ok, but not with landscape business

Generators Reduces side yard setback to 10ft. Instead of 30ft.

Residential Screen Room Reduce rear yard in PD’s to 50% of yard instead of 20ft.

Townhouse Driveway Deletes driveway setback

Adult/Child Day Care Add buffer requirement where adjacent to SFR

Wind Turbine/Solar Panels (Residential &Commercial)

Introduces new standards establishing setbacks, height restriction and screening requirements

MINOR AMENDMENTSSubject Justification

Temporary Portable Storage Containers

Adding limits on frequency of use to create “downtime”

Animal Slaughtering Adding screening requirement to use

Auto Service Station Adding buffers adjacent to residential uses

Accessory Structures Establish side and rear setbacks for covered carports for commercial uses

Retention/Detention Pond Allowing for retention ponds in R-2 Zoning as Special Exception to support non-residential project

Towing w/Service Station Allowing towing at service stations as ancillary use

Refuse Solid Waste Areas Creating consistent standards for trash dumpsters in Commercial Districts C-1, C-2 & C-3 and Professional Office

Parking Creates standards to allow parallel parking

Street Classifications Change road classification definitions consistent with FDOT

MINOR AMENDMENTSSubject Justification

Communication antenna Clarifies canister type antenna can be used in ROW’s

Lot Splits Requires lot splits to have at least 20ft road frontage unless less restrictive approved by PSP

Corner Lot Establishing clear view triangle and visibility for adjacent lots

Window Tinting Creating land use code

Assisted Living Facility Creating land use code

Raising of cows, horses, and goats

Agricultural board requested clarifications on setbacks for pens, paddocks and areas for enclosures. Also require SE for animals exceeding the 1 per acre standard.

Poultry Setbacks for chicken coups/pens

Veterinary Service Clarifies no outdoor runs in the Professional Office Zoning

Home Based Occupation Limits use to max. area, clarifies nuisances and limits size of vehicles.

LANGUAGE CLARIFICATION

Language clarification includes: Typographical Correcting references Clarifies administering division

Next Steps

Conduct PZC/LPA Work session PZC/LPA Public HearingTwo (2) BCC Public Hearings

Action Requested

No BCC Action necessary

WORK SESSIONCH. 38 (Zoning)

LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE UPDATE

Zoning Division

July 29, 2014