Upload
nickolas-goodwin
View
216
Download
0
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
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