BoyntonTOC TABLE OF CONTENTS
Officials of the City
Preface
Adopting Ordinance
Readopting Ordinance
PART I
CHARTER
Charter
Art. I. In General
Art. II. City Commission
Art. III. Municipal Court
Art. IV. Administration
Art. IVA. Merit System for Personnel
Art. V. Revenue and Taxation
Art. VI. Reserved
Art. VII. Elections
Art. VIII. Public Improvements and Assessments
Art. IX. Contracts and Leases of Beach Property
Charter Comparative TableSpecial Acts
Charter Comparative TableOrdinances
PART II
CODE OF ORDINANCES
Chapter
1. General Provisions
2. Administration
Art. I. In General
Art. II. City Manager
Art. III. Elections
Art. IV. Purchasing and Consultants
Art. V. Code Compliance Board; Special Magistrate
Art. VI. Reserved
Art. VII. Education and Youth Advisory Board
Art. VIII. Education Advisory Board
Art. IX. Senior Advisory Board
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2. Administration (Cont(d)
Art. X. Personnel Policy Manual
Art. XI. Arts Commission
Art. XII. Art in Public Places Program
Art. XIII. Civil Emergencies - Employee Compensation
Art. XIV. Veterans Advisory Commission
Art. XV. Small and Minority Business Enterprises
Art. XVI. Reserved
Art. XVII. Reserved
Art. XVIII. Reserved
2.5. Alarm Systems
3. Alcoholic Beverages
4. Animals and Fowl
Art. I. In General
5. Cable Systems and Open Video Systems
Art. I. Regulation of Rates for Basic Service and Equipment
Art. II. Franchising and Licensing of Cable and Open Video Service Providers
Art. IIA. General Provisions
Art. IIB. Special Rules Applicable to Open Video Systems and
Open Video System Operators
Art. IIC. Special Rules Applicable to Cable Television Stations
6. Cemeteries
7. Community Antenna Television Systems
Art. I. In General
Art. II. Franchises
Art. III. Installation and Maintenance
8. Economic Development
9. Fire Protection and Prevention
Art. I. General
Art. II. Fire Codes and Fees
Art. III. Fire and Life Safety Division
Art. IV. Fire Protection Outside City
Art. V. Fire Protection Impairments; Emergency Fire Watch; Standby Coverage
Art. VI. Cost Recovery for Operations Due to Code Violations, Special Operations, and Clean-Up of Hazardous Materials
Art. VII. Control of Automatic Elevators
Art. VIII. Hazardous Materials and Toxic Substances
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10. Garbage, Trash and Offensive Conditions
Art. I. In General
Art. II. Refuse, Garbage and Trash
Art. III. Abandoned Property
Art. IV. Property Maintenance Requirements
11. Junk and Junkyards
12. Libraries
13. Licenses
Art. I. Business Tax Receipts and Certificate of Use and Occupancy
Art. II. Garage Sales
Art. III. Adult Entertainment Establishments
Art. IV. Live Entertainment Permits
14. Motor Vehicles and Traffic
14.5. Red Light Infraction Enforcement Pursuant to State Law
15. Offenses Miscellaneous
Art. I. In General
Art. II. Litter
Art. III. Civil Emergencies
Art. IV. Diseased Plants
Art. V. Aircraft Landing Regulations
Art. VI. Newsrack Regulations
Art. VII. Convenience Store Security
Art. VIII. Nuisance Abatement
Art. IX. Community Appearance and Maintenance
Art. X. Sexual Offender Residency Prohibition
Art. XI. No Fishing
Art. XII. Loitering
16. Parks and Recreation
Art. I. In General
Art. II. City Parks and Beaches
Div. 1. Generally
Div. 2. Conduct Regulated
Div. 3. Traffic and Parking Regulations
Art. III. Boats and Boating
17. Peddlers and Solicitors
Art. I. In General
Art. II. Solicitors and Canvassers
Art. III. Charitable Solicitations
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18. Pensions and Retirement
Art. I. Social Security
Div. 1. Generally
Div. 2. For Policemen
Div. 3. For Firemen
Art. II. Employees( Pension Plan
Div. 1. Generally
Div. 2. Membership and Service
Div. 3. Contributions and Funding
Div. 4. Retirement and Retirement Benefits
Div. 5. Administration of the Plan
Art. III. Municipal Police Officers( Retirement Trust Fund
Art. IV. Pensions for Firefighters
Art. V. Deferred Compensation Plan for Unclassified Personnel
Art. VI. Flexible Benefit Plan
Art. VII. Eligible Rollover Distributions
Art. VIII. Investment Policies
Art. IX. Early Retirement Incentive Program
Art. X. Pension Plan for Elected Officials
20. Recreational Vehicles, Boats and Boat Trailers
23. Taxation, Assessments and Fees
Art. I. In General
Art. II. Public Service Tax
Div. 1. Generally
Div. 2. Electricity and Gas
Div. 3. Telecommunications Services
Div. 4. Water Service
Art. III. Fire Rescue Assessment
Div. 1. Introduction
Div. 2. Annual Fire Rescue Assessments
Div. 3. Collection and Use of Fire Assessments
Div. 4. General Provisions
Art. IV. Additional Homestead Exemption
Art. V. Emergency Medical Services Transportation Fees and Charges
24. Vehicles for Hire
25. Trailers
25.1. Communications Rights-of-Way
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26. Water, Sewers and City Utilities
Art. I. In General
Art. II. Extensions, Replacements and Additions
Div. 1. Generally
Div. 2. Cumulative Provisions for Expansion of Water and Sewer Systems
Art. III. Water Shortage Plan
Art. IV. Sewers
Div. 1. Generally
Div. 2. Reserved
Div. 3. Reserved
Div. 4. Industrial and Commercial Waste
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. Private Sewage Disposal System
Subdiv. C. Installation and Connections
Subdiv. D. Use of Public Sewers
Subdiv. E. National Categorical Pretreatment Standards
Subdiv. F. Reporting, Inspections and Monitoring
Subdiv. G. Waste Discharge Permits
Subdiv. H. User Charge and Industrial Cost Recovery System
Subdiv. I. Administration
Subdiv. J. Violations, Remedies
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26. Water, Sewers and City Utilities (Cont(d)
Art. V. CrossConnection and Backflow Prevention
Art. VI. Stormwater System
Art. VII. Stormwater Utility Fees
Art. VIII. Reclaimed Water
PART III
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Chapter
1. General Administration
Art. I. General Provisions
Section 1. Short Title
Section 2. Purpose and Intent
Section 3. Designation and Citation
Section 4. Catch Lines
Section 5. Repeal
Section 6. Severability
Section 7. Penalties
Subdiv. A. General Penalties
Subdiv. B. Time
Subdiv. C. Imprisonment
Subdiv. D. Civil Enforcement
Subdiv. E. Stoppage of Work
Section 8. Ordinances not Affected by Regulation
Section 9. Ordinances; City Laws and Codification
Art. II. Definitions
Art. III. Relationship to Comprehensive Plan
Section 1. Authority
Section 2. Contents
Section 3. Purpose and Intent
Section 4. Preemption
Section 5. Future Land Use Map (FLUM)
Subdiv. A. Adoption
Subdiv. B. FLUM Classifications and Corresponding Zoning Districts (Table 11)
Art. IV. Redevelopment Plans
Section 1. General
Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent
Subdiv. B. Identification of City's Redevelopment Plans
Section 2. Compliance with Redevelopment Plans
Section 3. Amendments to Land Development Regulations
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1. General Administration (Cont'd)
Art. V. Housing Initiatives
Section 1. State Housing Initiatives Partnership Act
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. Local Housing Assistance Program
Subdiv. C. Affordable Housing Assistance Trust Fund
Subdiv. D. Citizens Advisory Committee
Subdiv. E. Affordable Housing Incentive Plan (HIP)
Subdiv. F. Affordable Housing Cost Impact Review
Section 2. Workforce Housing Program
Subdiv. A. Findings
Subdiv. B. Applicability
Subdiv. C. Provisions
Subdiv. D. OffSite Options
Subdiv. E. Rental Housing Units
Subdiv. F. For-Sale Housing Units
Subdiv. G. Resale Requirements
Subdiv. H. Monitoring and Compliance
Subdiv. I. Suspension of Program
Art. VI. Concurrency Management System
Section 1. General
Subdiv. A. Short Title
Subdiv. B. Purpose and Intent
Subdiv. C. Applicability
Subdiv. D. Exemptions
Subdiv. E. LongRange Capacity Planning
Section 2. Concurrency Review Requirements
Subdiv. A. Findings
Subdiv. B. Minimum Requirements for Concurrency
Section 3. Concurrency Review Procedures
Subdiv. A. Responsibility
Subdiv. B. Capacity Availability Review for FLUM Amendments
Subdiv. C. Demonstration of Compliance by Applicant
Section 4. Concurrency Rights Reservation and Effective Period
Subdiv. A. County and State Roadways
Subdiv. B. Other Facilities/Services
Section 5. Proportionate FairShare Program
Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent
Subdiv. B. Applicability
Subdiv. C. General Requirements
Subdiv. D. Intergovernmental Coordination
Subdiv. E. Application Process
Subdiv. F. Determining Proportionate FairShare Obligation
Subdiv. G. Proportionate FairShare Agreements
Subdiv. H. Appropriation of FairShare Revenues
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Chapter
1. General Administration (Cont'd)
Art. VII. Administrative and Decision Making Bodies
Section 1. Reserved
Section 2. Director of Planning and Zoning
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. Duties and Responsibilities
Section 3. Planning and Development Board
Subdiv. A. Establishment and Composition
Subdiv. B. Terms of Membership; Removal; Vacancies
Subdiv. C. Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
Subdiv. D. Rules of Procedures
Subdiv. E. Quorum
Subdiv. F. Advisory Authority, Functions, Powers, and Duties
Subdiv. G. Review of Applications
Subdiv. H. Action
Section 4. Historic Resources Preservation Board
Subdiv. A. Terms and Definitions
Subdiv. B. Establishment, Composition and Terms
Subdiv. C. Procedures and Quorum
Subdiv. D. Removal
Subdiv. E. Powers and Duties of the Board
Section 5. City Commission
Subdiv. A. Local Planning Agency
Subdiv. B. Finality and Review
Art. VIII. Appeals
Section 1. Administrative Official
Subdiv. A. Eligibility
Subdiv. B. Filing
Subdiv. C. Stay of Work
Subdiv. D. Assignment of Appeals
Subdiv. E. Hearing of Appeals
Subdiv. F. Review of Administrative Orders
Subdiv. G. Indemnification
Section 2. Building Board of Adjustment and Appeals
Subdiv. A. Eligibility
Subdiv. B. Filing
Section 3. City Commission
Subdiv. A. Eligibility
Subdiv. B. Filing
Section 4. Withdrawal or Denial of Appeal
Subdiv. A. Refiling After Denial
Subdiv. B. Refiling After Withdrawal with Prejudice
Subdiv. C. Refiling After Withdrawal without Prejudice
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Art. IX. Notice of Intent
Section 1. Statement of Intent
Section 2. Purpose
Section 3. Terms and Definitions
Section 4. Authorization
Section 5. Contents of the Notice
Section 6. Posting of Notice
Section 7. Implementation
Section 8. Pending Development Permits
Section 9. Pending Regulations
Section 10. Compliance
2. Land Development Process
Art. I. Overview
Section 1. General
Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent
Subdiv. B. Definitions
Subdiv. C. Rules
Subdiv. D. Severability
Section 2. Types of Land Development Applications
Subdiv. A. Table 21 Applications by City Departments
Subdiv. B. Withdrawal
Section 3. Review Process for Applications Requiring Public Hearings, Generally
Subdiv. A. Staff Review
Subdiv. B. Advisory Board Review
Subdiv. C. City Commission Review
Section 4. Expedited Development Review Program
Subdiv. A. Applicability
Subdiv. B. Benefits of Program
Section 5. Green Building Program
Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent
Subdiv. B. Government Leadership
Subdiv. C. Scope and Applicability
Subdiv. D. Incentives
Subdiv. E. Certification Verification
Subdiv. F. Education and training
Section 6. Development Orders
Section 7. Revocation of Development Approval
Subdiv. A. Initiation
Subdiv. B. Grounds for Revocation
Subdiv. C. Notice and Public Hearing
Subdiv. D. Decision and Notice
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2. Land Development Process (Cont'd)
Art. II. Planning and Zoning Division Services
Section 1. General
Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent
Subdiv. B. Administration
Subdiv. C. Preapplication Conference
Subdiv. D. Submittal Requirements
Subdiv. E. Completeness
Subdiv. F. Fees
Subdiv. G. Terms and Definitions
Subdiv. H. QuasiJudicial Hearings
Section 2. Standard Applications
Subdiv. A. Annexation
Subdiv. B. Comprehensive Plan Amendments
Subdiv. C. Conditional Use, Including Time Extension
Subdiv. D. Rezoning, Including Master Plan
Subdiv. E. Sign Program
Subdiv. F. Site Plan, Including Time Extension and Modifications
Subdiv. G. Vacation and Abandonment
Section 3. Planned Industrial Development (PID) Applications
Subdiv. A. Master Site Plan, Including Modifications
Subdiv. B. Technical Site Plan, Including Modifications
Subdiv. C. Waiver (Mixed Use Pod)
Section 4. Relief Applications
Subdiv. A. Administrative Adjustment
Subdiv. B. Community Design Appeal
Subdiv. C. Height Exception
Subdiv. D. Variance to Land Development Regulations
Section 5. Permit Applications
Subdiv. A. Sign Permit
Subdiv. B. Zoning Permit
Section 6. Historic Preservation Applications
Subdiv. A. Certificate of Appropriateness
Subdiv. B. Historic District or Properties Designation
Subdiv. C. Historic Preservation Property Tax Exemption Application
Section 7. Other Applications
Subdiv. A. Certificate of Conforming
Subdiv. B. Lot Line Modification
Subdiv. C. Mobile Vendor Approval
Subdiv. D. Modification to Development Order
Subdiv. E. Sidewalk Café Approval
Subdiv. F. Wireless Communication Facilities (WCF)
Subdiv. G. Zoning Verification
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2. Land Development Process (Cont'd)
Art. III. Engineering Division Services
Section 1. General
Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent
Subdiv. B. Administration
Subdiv. C. Preapplication Conference
Subdiv. D. Completeness
Subdiv. E. Fees
Subdiv. F. Terms and Definitions
Section 2. Subdivision and Platting
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. Preliminary Plat
Subdiv. C. Final Plat
Section 3. Land Development Permit (LDP)
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. Submittal Requirements
Subdiv. C. Review Criteria
Subdiv. D. Approval Process
Subdiv. E. Expiration
Subdiv. F. Extension
Subdiv. G. Miscellaneous
Section 4. RightofWay Permit
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. Submittal Requirements
Subdiv. C. Review Criteria
Subdiv. D. Conditions for Permits
Subdiv. E. Approval Process
Subdiv. F. Expiration
Subdiv. G. Time Extension
Subdiv. H. Miscellaneous
Section 5. Engineering Division Waivers
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. Submittal Requirements
Subdiv. C. Review Criteria
Subdiv. D. Approval Process
Subdiv. E. Expiration
Section 6. Surety
Subdiv. A. Purpose
Subdiv. B. Applicability
Subdiv. C. Types of Surety
Subdiv. D. Acceptance and Maintenance of Required Improvements
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2. Land Development Process (Cont'd)
Art. IV. Building Division Services
Section 1. General
Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent
Subdiv. B. Administration
Subdiv. C. Submission Requirements
Subdiv. D. Completeness
Subdiv. E. Fees
Subdiv. F. Terms and Definitions
Section 2. Building Permit
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. Submittal Requirements
Subdiv. C. Review Criteria
Subdiv. D. Approval Process
Subdiv. E. State of Florida Fees
Subdiv. F. Miscellaneous
Section 3. Sign Permit
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. Submittal Requirements
Subdiv. C. Approval Criteria
Subdiv. D. Review Process
Subdiv. E. Expiration
Subdiv. F. Miscellaneous
Section 4. Variances
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. Submittal Requirements
Subdiv. C. Review Criteria
Subdiv. D. Approval Process
Subdiv. E. Expiration
Subdiv. F. Miscellaneous
Art. V. Business Tax Services
Section 1. General
Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent
Subdiv. B. Administration
Subdiv. C. Completeness
Subdiv. D. Terms and Definitions
Section 2. Business Tax Receipt
Subdiv. A. Generally
Subdiv. B. Dogs in Outdoor Portions of Public Food Service Establishments
Section 3. Seasonal Sales Event Approval
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. Submittal Requirements
Subdiv. C. Review Criteria
Subdiv. D. Approval Process
Subdiv. E. Expiration
Subdiv. F. Miscellaneous
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2. Land Development Process (Cont'd)
Art. V. Business Tax Services (Cont'd)
Section 4. Special Sales Event Approval
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. Submittal Requirements
Subdiv. C. Review Criteria
Subdiv. D. Approval Process
Subdiv. E. Expiration
Subdiv. F. Miscellaneous
Art. VI. Impact and Selected Fees
Section 1. General
Section 2. City Parks and Recreation Facilities Impact Fee or Land Dedication
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. Time of Impact Fee Payment
Subdiv. C. Impact Fee Calculation
Subdiv. D. Table 26. Impact Fee Amount
Subdiv. E. Credit Towards Impact Fee Imposition
Subdiv. F. Land Donation as Impact Fee Obligation Satisfaction
Subdiv. G. Use of Park Impact Fee Proceeds
Section 3. Capital Facilities Fee
Section 4. Fire Rescue Assessment
Section 5. Art in Public Places Fee
Section 6. Downtown Stormwater Improvement Watershed Fee
Section 7. Palm Beach County Fees
Subdiv. A. Road
Subdiv. B. School
Subdiv. C. Park
Subdiv. D. Public Building
Section 8. Green Building Program
3. Zoning
Art. I. Overview
Section 1. Use of Terms
Section 2. Scope
Section 3. Authority
Section 4. Official Zoning Map
Subdiv. A. Adoption
Subdiv. B. Updates
Subdiv. C. Establishment of Zoning Districts
Subdiv. D. Zoning District Boundaries
Section 5. Relationship to Adopted Plans, Guidelines, or other Regulations
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3. Zoning (Cont'd)
Art. II. General Provisions
Section 1. Use
Section 2. Frontage
Subdiv. A. Corner Lots
Subdiv. B. Through-Lots (Double Frontage)
Subdiv. C. Culdesac
Section 3. Principal Buildings
Section 4. Height/Density
Section 5. Yards/Open Space
Section 6. Visual Obstructions
Section 7. Accessory Buildings
Section 8. Temporary Buildings and Collection Sites
Subdiv. A. In Connection with Construction Activity
Subdiv. B. Emergency Housing
Subdiv. C. Emergency Solid Waste Collection Sites
Section 9. Calculating Required Living Area for Residential
Section 10. Penalties
Art. III. Zoning Districts and Overlay Zones
Section 1. Overview
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. Residential Building and Site Regulations (Table 31)
Subdiv. C. NonResidential Building and Site Regulations (Table 32)
Subdiv. D. Mixed Use Suburban Building and Site Regulations (Table 33)
Subdiv. E. Mixed Use Urban Building Site and Regulations (Table 34)
Section 2. Residential Districts
Subdiv. A. R1AAB SingleFamily Residential District
Subdiv. B. R1AA SingleFamily Residential District
Subdiv. C. R1A SingleFamily Residential District
Subdiv. D. R1 SingleFamily Residential District
Subdiv. E. R2 Single and Twofamily Residential District
Subdiv. F. R3 MultiFamily Residential District
Subdiv. G. IPUD Infill Planned Unit Development District
Subdiv. H. PUD Planned Unit Development District
Subdiv. I. MHPD Mobile Home Planned Development District
Section 3. Commercial Districts
Subdiv. A. C1 Office and Professional Commercial District
Subdiv. B. C2 Neighborhood Commercial District
Subdiv. C. C3 Community Commercial District
Subdiv. D. C4 General Commercial District
Subdiv. E. CBD Central Business District
Subdiv. F. PCD Planned Commercial Development District
Section 4. SMU Mixed Use Suburban District
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. Use(s) Allowed
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Art. III. Zoning Districts and Overlay Zones (Cont'd)
Section 4. SMU Mixed Use Suburban District (Cont'd)
Subdiv. C. Additional Use Regulations
Subdiv. D. Building and Site Regulations
Subdiv. E. Review and Approval Process
Subdiv. F. Parking
Subdiv. G. Modifications
Subdiv. H. Miscellaneous
Section 5. Mixed Use (Urban) Districts
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. Use(s) Allowed
Subdiv. C. Building and Site Regulations
Subdiv. D. Review and Approval Process
Subdiv. E. Parking
Subdiv. F. Miscellaneous
Section 6. Industrial Districts
Subdiv. A. M1 Industrial District
Subdiv. B. PID Planned Industrial Development District
Section 7. Miscellaneous Districts
Subdiv. A. REC Recreation District
Subdiv. B. PU Public Usage District
Section 8. Overlay Zones
Subdiv. A. Urban Central Business District Overlay Zone
Subdiv. B. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Overlay Zone
Subdiv. C. Urban Commercial District Overlay Zone
Subdiv. D. Ocean Avenue Overlay Zone (OAOZ)
Subdiv. E. Downtown Transit-Oriented Development District (DTODD) Overlay Zone
Section 9. Penalties
Art. IV. Use Regulations
Section 1. Operational Performance Standards
Subdiv. A. Noise
Subdiv. B. Vibrations
Subdiv. C. Particulate Matter
Subdiv. D. Odor
Subdiv. E. Toxic Matter
Subdiv. F. Fire and Explosions
Subdiv. G. Heat, Humidity, and Glare
Subdiv. H. Waste
Subdiv. I. Electromagnetic Interference
Section 2. Hazardous/Toxic Waste and Substances
Subdiv. A. Fire Department Hazardous Material Disclosure Form
Subdiv. B. Spill Containment System
Subdiv. C. Depressed Truck Wells
Subdiv. D. Hazardous Materials Response Plan
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3. Zoning (Cont'd)
Art. IV. Use Regulations (Cont'd)
Section 3. Use Regulations
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. General Rules of Use Matrix
Subdiv. C. Use Matrix Legend
Subdiv. D. Use Matrix ( Table 328
Section 4. Conditional Uses
Subdiv. A. Applicability
Subdiv. B. Definition
Subdiv. C. Standards for Evaluating Conditional Uses
Section 5. Nonconforming Uses
Subdiv. A. Definition
Subdiv. B. Existing Uses
Subdiv. C. NonConforming Use Limitations
Subdiv. D. Change of Use
Subdiv. E. Discontinuance
Subdiv. F. Nonconforming Lots/Structures
Section 6. Penalties
Art. V. Supplemental Regulations
Section 1. General
Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent
Subdiv. B. Administration
Subdiv. C. Applicability
Subdiv. D. Rules
Subdiv. E. Conflict
Subdiv. F. Relief from Regulations
Section 2. Walls and Fences
Subdiv. A. Location and Height
Subdiv. B. CrossVisibility and Safe Sight
Subdiv. C. Design
Subdiv. D. Dangerous Materials
Subdiv. E. Attachments
Subdiv. F. Construction Sites
Subdiv. G. Easements
Subdiv. H. Buffer Walls
Subdiv. I. Low Voltage Security Fencing
Section 3. Common Building Appurtenances, Freestanding Structures, and Site Amenities, Excluding Walls and Fences
Subdiv. A. Building Appurtenances
Subdiv. B. Decks, Patios, Steps, Stoops, and Terraces (Unenclosed and Uncovered)
Subdiv. C. ScreenedRoof Enclosures
Subdiv. D. Swimming Pools and Spas
Subdiv. E. Sheds and Storage Containers
Subdiv. F. Arbors, Trellises, and Pergolas
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3. Zoning (Cont'd)
Art. V. Supplemental Regulations (Cont'd)
Section 3. Common Building Appurtenances, Freestanding Structures, and Site Amenities, Excluding Walls and Fences (Cont(d)
Subdiv. G. Open Air Structures and Gazebos
Subdiv. H. Barbecue Pits
Subdiv. I. Rock Gardens
Subdiv. J. Garden
Subdiv. K. Fish and Lily Ponds
Subdiv. L. Fountains, Sculptures, and Miscellaneous Art
Subdiv. M. Playground Equipment
Subdiv. N. Flags and Flagpoles
Subdiv. O. Seawalls, Bulkheads, Docks, and Piers
Subdiv. P. Light Poles and Portable Landscape Lighting
Subdiv. Q. Mailboxes
Subdiv. R. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioner (HVAC) Units
Subdiv. S. Utility Transmission Lines
Subdiv. T. Generators and Fuel Tanks
Subdiv. U. Compost Bin or Tumbler
Subdiv. V. Rain Barrel
Subdiv. W. Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Arrays
Subdiv. X. Windmills and Small Wind Energy Systems (SWES)
Subdiv. Y. Agricultural Structures
Subdiv. Z. Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station
Subdiv. AA. Miscellaneous
Section 4. Sale of Used Merchandise
Section 5. Exterior Display of Merchandise
Subdiv. A. Districts
Subdiv. B. Type of Merchandise
Subdiv. C. OnSite Location
Subdiv. D. Hours of Display
Subdiv. E. Miscellaneous
Section 6. Special Sales Event
Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent
Subdiv. B. Districts
Subdiv. C. Approval Required
Subdiv. D. Type of Merchandise
Subdiv. E. OnSite Location
Subdiv. F. Hours of Display
Section 7. Seasonal Sales Event
Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent
Subdiv. B. Districts
Subdiv. C. Approval Required
Subdiv. D. OnSite Location
Subdiv. E. Hours of Display
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3. Zoning (Cont'd)
Art. V. Supplemental Regulations (Cont'd)
Section 8. Permanent Exterior Storage of Merchandise and Equipment
Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent
Subdiv. B. Districts
Subdiv. C. Site Plan Required
Subdiv. D. Type of Merchandise/Equipment
Subdiv. E. OnSite Location
Subdiv. F. Size
Subdiv. G. Screening
Section 9. Sidewalk Cafés
Subdiv. A. Definitions
Subdiv. B. Approval Required
Subdiv. C. Applicability
Subdiv. D. Regulations
Subdiv. E. Liability and Insurance
Subdiv. F. Penalties
Subdiv. G. Recovery of Unpaid Fines
Section 10. Mobile Vendor Regulations
Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent
Subdiv. B. Definitions
Subdiv. C. Approval Required
Subdiv. D. Districts
Subdiv. E. Compatibility
Subdiv. F. Location Criteria
Subdiv. G. Removal
Subdiv. H. Maintenance
Subdiv. I. Separation
Subdiv. J. Display
Subdiv. K. Emergencies
Subdiv. L. Prohibitions
Subdiv. M. Specific Regulations by Type of MVU
Section 11. Nonconforming Regulations
Subdiv. A. Lots and Parcels
Subdiv. B. Buildings and Structures
Subdiv. C. Newsracks
Subdiv. D. Signs
Subdiv. E. Satellite Earth Stations and Antennas
Subdiv. F. Uses
Subdiv. G. Certificate of Conformity
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3. Zoning (Cont'd)
Art. V. Supplemental Regulations (Cont'd)
Section 12. Satellite Earth Stations and Antennas
Subdiv. A. Types
Subdiv. B. Permits Required
Subdiv. C. Fees
Subdiv. D. Prohibitions
Subdiv. E. Nonconforming
Subdiv. F. Citizens' Band (CB) and Television (TV) Antennae
Subdiv. G. Satellite Earth Stations
Section 13. Wireless Communication Facilities (WCF)
Subdiv. A. General Provisions
Subdiv. B. General Standards
Subdiv. C. Attached WCF
Subdiv. D. Freestanding WCF
Subdiv. E. Submittal Requirements
Subdiv. F. Approval Process
Subdiv. G. PubliclyOwned Property
Subdiv. H. Interference with Public Safety WCF
Subdiv. I. Annual Registration and Certification
Subdiv. J. Removal of Abandoned, Unused, or Unsafe WCF
Subdiv. K. Inspection
Section 14. Dogs in Outdoor Portions of Public Food Service Establishments
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. City Approval Required
Subdiv. C. Standards
Section 15. Penalties
4. Site Development Standards
Art. I. Environmental Protection Standards
Section 1. General
Subdiv. A. Short Title
Subdiv. B. Purpose and Intent
Subdiv. C. Administration
Subdiv. D. Applicability
Subdiv. E. Exemptions
Subdiv. F. Terms and Definitions
Subdiv. G. Conflict
Section 2. City Approval Required
Subdiv. A. Private Property and Public Lands
Subdiv. B. City RightsofWay
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4. Site Development Standards (Cont(d)
Art. I. Environmental Protection Standards (Cont(d)
Section 3. Standards
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. Preservation Efforts
Subdiv. C. Mitigation of Existing Trees (Table 4-1 Mitigation of Existing Trees)
Subdiv. D. Forestry Practices and Procedures
Subdiv. E. Seeding and Mulching
Section 4. Hazardous or Dangerous Trees
Section 5. Prohibited Trees, Exotic, and Invasive Species
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. Tree Removal and Mitigation
Section 6. Appeals
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. Environmentally Sensitive Lands
Section 7. Penalties
Art. II. Landscape Design and Buffering Standards
Section 1. General
Subdiv. A. Short Title
Subdiv. B. Purpose and Intent
Subdiv. C. Administration
Subdiv. D. Applicability
Subdiv. E. Exemptions
Subdiv. F. Terms and Definitions
Subdiv. G. Conflict
Subdiv. H. Relief from Standards
Section 2. City Approval Required
Subdiv. A. Private Property and Public Lands
Subdiv. B. City RightsofWay
Section 3. Landscape Design Principles
Subdiv. A. Natural Landscapes
Subdiv. B. Composition
Subdiv. C. Buffering and Screening
Subdiv. D. Responsive to Local Character
Subdiv. E. Use of Drought Resistant and Native Plants
Subdiv. F. Continuity and Connection
Subdiv. G. Enhancing Architecture
Subdiv. H. Energy Conservation and Sustainable Design
Subdiv. I. Quality Pedestrian Environment
Section 4. Standards
Subdiv. A. CityWide Standards
Subdiv. B. Urban Landscape Code
Subdiv. C. Suburban Landscape Code
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4. Site Development Standards (Cont'd)
Art. II. Landscape Design and Buffering Standards (Cont'd)
Section 5. Alternate Compliance
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. Alternate Landscape Plan (ALP)
Section 6. Community Design
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. Foundation Landscaping Areas
Subdiv. C. Plazas
Subdiv. D. Drivethrough Facilities
Subdiv. E. Service Areas
Subdiv. F. Mechanical Equipment
Subdiv. G. Dumpster Enclosure
Subdiv. H. Lift Stations
Subdiv. I. Base of Signs
Subdiv. J. Landscape Standards for Specific Uses
Section 7. Penalties
Art. III. Exterior Building and Site Design Standards
Section 1. General
Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent
Subdiv. B. Administration
Subdiv. C. Applicability
Subdiv. D. Exemptions
Subdiv. E. Terms and Definitions
Subdiv. F. Rules
Subdiv. G. Conflict
Subdiv. H. Relief from Standards
Section 2. Design Principles
Subdiv. A. Efficiency and Safety
Subdiv. B. Compatibility
Subdiv. C. Building Location and Appearance
Subdiv. D. Sustainable Development
Section 3. General Design Standards for Exterior Buildings
Subdiv. A. Architectural Enhancements
Subdiv. B. Exterior Treatment and Finishes
Subdiv. C. Symbols
Subdiv. D. Building Paint Color(s)
Subdiv. E. Awnings and Canopies
Subdiv. F. Monotony Restrictions
Subdiv. G. Overhead Doors
Subdiv. H. Downspouts
Subdiv. I. Mechanical Equipment
Subdiv. J. Drive-Through Facilities and/or Walk-up Windows
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4. Site Development Standards (Cont'd)
Art. III. Exterior Building and Site Design Standards (Cont'd)
Section 4. Design Standards For Multi-family and Non-Residential Uses Adjacent to Single-Family Residential Zoning Districts
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. Standards
Section 5. Design Standards for Specific Uses in the Use Matrix (Table 3-28)
Subdiv. A. Group Home Type 1
Subdiv. B. Auto Dealer, New
Subdiv. C. Auto Dealer, Used
Subdiv. D. Gasoline Stations
Subdiv. E. Automobile Rental
Subdiv. F. Marina, Including Yacht Club
Subdiv. G. Day Care
Subdiv. H. Storage, Self-Service
Section 6. Design Standards for Development in Urban Areas
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. Building Location
Subdiv. C. Shade and Shelter Standards
Subdiv. D. Standards for Windows
Subdiv. E. Compatibility Standards
Subdiv. F. Off-Street Parking Area Standards
Subdiv. G. Sidewalks
Subdiv. H. Design and Architectural Requirements for Mixed Use (Urban) and Central Business Districts
Section 7. Design Standards for Large Non-Residential Development (Big Box) in Suburban Areas
Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent
Subdiv. B. Applicability
Subdiv. C. Facades
Subdiv. D. Roofline
Subdiv. E. Windows
Subdiv. F. Public Entrances
Subdiv. G. Covered Walkways
Subdiv. H. Landscaping
Subdiv. I. Site Amenities
Subdiv. J. Off-Street Parking Lot Orientation
Subdiv. K. Miscellaneous
Section 8. Open Space and Plaza Requirements
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. Design Standards
Section 9. Standards for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Amenities
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. Standards
Section 10. Design Standards for Walls, Fences, and Miscellaneous Outdoor Structures
Subdiv. A. Walls and Fences
Subdiv. B. Transit Shelters
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4. Site Development Standards (Cont'd)
Art. III. Exterior Building and Site Design Standards (Cont'd)
Section 10. Design Standards for Walls, Fences, and Miscellaneous Outdoor Structures (Cont(d)
Subdiv. C. Shopping Cart Corrals
Subdiv. D. Donation Bins
Section 11. Maintenance of Buildings, Structures, and Site
Section 12. Exterior Building and Site Design Guidelines
Subdiv. A. Urban Design Guidelines of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
Subdiv. B. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
Art. IV. Sign Standards
Section 1. General
Subdiv. A. Short Title
Subdiv. B. Purpose and Intent
Subdiv. C. Administration
Subdiv. D. Applicability
Subdiv. E. Exemptions
Subdiv. F. Terms and Definitions
Subdiv. G. Conflict
Subdiv. H. Severability
Subdiv. I. Relief from Standards
Section 2. City Approval Required
Subdiv. A. Site Plan Review
Subdiv. B. Sign Permit
Section 3. Prohibited Signs
Subdiv. A. Noise Sign
Subdiv. B. Animated or Fluttering Sign
Subdiv. C. Motion Picture or Video Sign
Subdiv. D. Electronic Messaging Centers (EMC)
Subdiv. E. Mobile Sign
Subdiv. F. Roof Sign
Subdiv. G. Snipe Sign
Subdiv. H. Painted Wall Sign
Subdiv. I. Unauthorized Sign
Subdiv. J. NonGeometric Sign
Subdiv. K. OffPremises Sign
Subdiv. L. Other
Section 4. Standards
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. Temporary Signs
Subdiv. C. Permanent Signs
Subdiv. D. Special Signs
Section 5. Community Design
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. Community Design Standards for All Signs
Subdiv. C. Community Design Standards for Specific Types of Signs
Subdiv. D. Community Design Standards for Logos and Icons
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4. Site Development Standards (Cont'd)
Art. IV. Sign Standards (Cont(d)
Section 6. Sign Program
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. Standards
Subdiv. C. Review Process
Section 7. Nonconforming Signs
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. Nonconforming Freestanding Signs at Shopping Centers
Subdiv. C. Repair or Removal
Subdiv. D. Annexation of Nonconforming Freestanding Signs
Section 8. Abandoned Signs
Section 9. Penalties
Art. V. Minimum OffStreet Parking Requirements
Section 1. General
Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent
Subdiv. B. Administration
Subdiv. C. Applicability
Subdiv. D. Terms and Definitions
Subdiv. E. Conflict
Subdiv. F. Relief from Standards
Section 2. Standards
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. Table 417 Residential and Lodging Uses
Subdiv. C. Table 418 Commercial and Office & Health Care Uses
Subdiv. D. Table 419 Arts, Entertainment, and Recreational Uses
Subdiv. E. Table 420 Industrial Uses
Subdiv. F. Table 421 Educational Uses
Subdiv. G. Table 422 Public and Civic Uses
Section 3. Special Reductions in Required OffStreet Parking
Subdiv. A. Minimum Parking (5% Reduction)
Subdiv. B. Joint Access/Parking
Subdiv. C. Shared Parking
Subdiv. D. Martin Luther King Boulevard Overlay Zone
Subdiv. E. Payment in Lieu of Parking
Subdiv. F. Ocean Avenue Overlay Zone
Subdiv. G. Parking Reductions for Sustainability
Section 4. Exceptions to Providing Required OffStreet Parking
Subdiv. A. Adaptive ReUse
Subdiv. B. Certificate of Conformity
Subdiv. C. OnStreet Parking
Section 5. Other Parking Regulations
Subdiv. A. Maximum Number of Provided Parking
Subdiv. B. Handicap Accessible OffStreet Parking
Subdiv. C. Permanent Reservation of OffStreet Parking Spaces
Section 6. Penalties
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Art. VI. Parking Lot, Vehicular Use Areas, and Loading Standards
Section 1. General
Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent
Subdiv. B. Administration
Subdiv. C. Applicability
Subdiv. D. Exemptions
Subdiv. E. Terms and Definitions
Subdiv. F. Conflict
Subdiv. G. Relief from Standards
Section 2. City Approval Required
Subdiv. A. Private Property and Public Lands
Subdiv. B. City RightofWay Permit
Section 3. Standards
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. OffStreet Parking and Vehicular Use Areas
Subdiv. C. Driveway Openings and Access
Subdiv. D. Standards for OffStreet Loading Areas
Subdiv. E. Dumpsters and Solid Waste Removal
Subdiv. F. Queuing and Stacking
Subdiv. G. Fire Lanes
Section 4. Community Design
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. OffStreet Loading
Subdiv. C. Dumpsters and Trash Receptacles
Subdiv. D. OffStreet Parking Areas and Parking Garages
Section 5. Penalties
Art. VII. Exterior Lighting Standards
Section 1. General
Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent
Subdiv. B. Administration
Subdiv. C. Applicability
Subdiv. D. Exemptions
Subdiv. E. Terms and Definitions
Subdiv. F. Conflict
Subdiv. G. Relief from Standards
Section 2. City Approval Required
Subdiv. A. Private Property and Public Lands
Subdiv. B. City RightofWay Permit
Section 3. Standards
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. Public RightsofWay
Subdiv. C. Offstreet Parking Lots
Subdiv. D. Pedestrian Lighting
Subdiv. E. Under Canopies
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4. Site Development Standards (Cont'd)
Art. VII. Exterior Lighting Standards (Cont(d)
Section 3. Standards (Cont(d)
Subdiv. F. Crime Prevention Through Environment Design (CPTED)
Subdiv. G. Docks and Piers
Subdiv. H. Signs
Section 4. Community Design
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. Buildings and Structures
Subdiv. C. Maximum Footcandle and Illumination Levels
Subdiv. D. Pole (Total Overall) Heights in relation to Building Height
Section 5. Prohibited Lighting
Subdiv. A. Spillage
Subdiv. B. Unauthorized Traffic Lighting
Subdiv. C. Beacon or Searchlights
Subdiv. D. Drop Lens Fixtures
Subdiv. E. Neon Tubing, Bare Bulbs, and Miniature Lighting
Subdiv. F. Awnings
Section 6. Penalties
Art. VIII. Roadways, Utilities, and Infrastructure Design Standards
Section 1. General
Subdiv. A. Short Title
Subdiv. B. Purpose and Intent
Subdiv. C. Administration
Subdiv. D. Applicability
Subdiv. E. Terms and Definitions
Subdiv. F. Conflict
Subdiv. G. Relief from Standards
Section 2. City Approval Required
Subdiv. A. Private Property and Public Lands
Subdiv. B. City RightsofWay
Section 3. Standards
Subdiv. A. General Standards for All Required Improvements
Subdiv. B. Utilities
Subdiv. C. Roadways and Streets
Subdiv. D. Sidewalks
Subdiv. E. Pedestrian and Bicycle Paths
Subdiv. F. Bridges & Culverts
Subdiv. G. Drainage, Stormwater, and Wastewater Management
Subdiv. H. Canals and Waterways
Section 4. Community Design
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. Sidewalks
Section 5. Penalties
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Art. IX. Building, Construction, and Historic Preservation Requirements
Section 1. General
Subdiv. A. Purpose and Intent
Subdiv. B. Administration
Subdiv. C. Applicability
Subdiv. D. Terms and Definitions
Subdiv. E. Conflict
Subdiv. F. Relief from Requirements
Section 2. City Approval Required
Subdiv. A. Private Property and Public Lands
Subdiv. B. City RightsofWay
Section 3. Certificate of Occupancy or Completion
Section 4. Florida Building Code Requirements
Subdiv. A. Administration
Subdiv. B. City Amendments
Section 5. Coastal Building Zone Requirements
Section 6. Historic Preservation Requirements
Subdiv. A. General
Subdiv. B. Designation of Historic Properties and Districts
Subdiv. C. Certificate of Appropriateness
Subdiv. D. Historic Preservation Property Tax Exemption Program
Subdiv. E. Standards for Archeological Work; Discovery of Archeological Site
Section 7. Enforcement and Penalties
Art. X. Flood Prevention Requirements
Section 1. General
Subdiv. A. Short Title
Subdiv. B. Purpose and Intent
Subdiv. C. Administration
Subdiv. D. Applicability
Subdiv. E. Terms and Definitions
Subdiv. F. Rules
Subdiv. G. Conflict
Subdiv. H. Relief from Requirements
Subdiv. I. Warning and Disclaimer
Section 2. City Approval Required
Subdiv. A. Development in Flood Hazard Areas
Subdiv. B. Information in Flood Hazard Areas without Base Flood Elevations (Approximate Zone A)
Subdiv. C. Additional Analyses and Certifications
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4. Site Development Standards (Cont'd)
Art. X. Flood Prevention Requirements (Cont(d)
Section 3. Minimum Finished Floor Elevation (NonFlood Hazard Area)
Section 4. Minimum Requirements and Higher Regulatory Standards for Flood Hazard Areas
Subdiv. A. General Standards
Subdiv. B. Special Flood Hazard Areas (with Base Flood Elevation Data)
Subdiv. C. Floodways
Subdiv. D. Coastal High Hazard Area (V Zones)
Subdiv. E. Areas of Shallow Flooding (AO Zones)
Subdiv. F. Small Streams
Subdiv. G. Seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line
Section 5. Specific Requirements by Type of Improvement or Development
Subdiv. A. Utilities
Subdiv. B. Subdivision Standards
Subdiv. C. Manufactured Homes
Subdiv. D. Tanks
Section 6. Appeals
Section 7. Penalties
Art. XI. Excavation and Fill Regulations
Section 1. General
Subdiv. A. Short Title
Subdiv. B. Purpose and Intent
Subdiv. C. Administration
Subdiv. D. Applicability
Subdiv. E. Exemptions
Subdiv. F. Terms and Definitions
Subdiv. G. Conflict
Subdiv. H. Relief from Standards
Section 2. City Approval Required
Subdiv. A. Private Property and Public Lands
Subdiv. B. City RightsofWay
Section 3. Classifications of Excavation and Fill Activities
Subdiv. A. Category 1
Subdiv. B. Category 2
Subdiv. C. Category 3
Section 4. Standards
Subdiv. A. Water Bodies
Subdiv. B. Inspections
Subdiv. C. Reports
Subdiv. D. Mitigation
Subdiv. E. Archeological Artifacts
Section 5. Restoration Surety
Section 6. Penalties
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