Chapter 05 - Supplemental StandardsCHAPTER 5 SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS
5.01.00 Generally
5.02.00 Home Occupations
5.02.01 Applicability
5.02.02 Allowable Home Occupation Uses
5.02.03 Standards
5.03.00 Accessory Uses and Structures
5.03.01 Canopy Tents and Shades
5.03.02 Fences and Walls, Excluding Sound Walls
5.03.03 Guesthouses
5.03.04 Dumpsters and Recycling
5.03.05 Caretaker Residences
5.03.06 Dock Facilities
5.03.07 Permanent Emergency Generators
5.04.00 Temporary Uses and Structures
5.04.01 Temporary Use Permits
5.04.02 Interim Agricultural Uses
5.04.03 Temporary Uses during Construction
5.04.04 Model Homes and Model Sales Centers
5.04.05 Temporary Events
5.04.06 Temporary Signs
5.04.07 Annual Beach Events Permit
5.04.08 Film Permit
5.05.00 Supplemental Standards for Specific Uses
5.05.01 Businesses Serving Alcoholic Beverages
5.05.02 Marinas
5.05.03 Farm Labor Housing
5.05.04 Group Housing
5.05.05 Facilities with Fuel Pumps
5.05.06 Private Airports
5.05.07 Townhouse Development
5.05.08 Architectural and Site Design Standards.
5.05.09 Wireless Communication Facilities
5.05.10 Travel Trailer and Recreational Vehicle Park Design Standards
5.05.11 Carwashes Abutting Residential Zoning Districts
5.05.12 Specific Standards for Public Utility Ancillary Systems in Collier County
5.05.13 Heliports and Helistops
5.05.14 Public Schools
5.05.15 Conversion of Golf Courses
5.06.00 Sign Regulations and Standards by Land Use Classification
5.06.01 Generally
5.06.02 Development Standards for Signs Within Residential Districts
5.06.03 Development Standards for Signs for Institutional Uses
5.06.04 Development Standards for Signs in Nonresidential Districts
5.06.05 Exemptions from These Regulations
5.06.06 Prohibited Signs
5.06.07 Enforcement
5.06.08 Sign Variance
5.06.09 Nonconforming Signs
5.06.10 Removal of Prohibited or Abandoned Signs
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5.01.00 5.02.03 J.
•..- 5.01.00 GENERALLY
[Reserved]
5.02.00 HOME OCCUPATIONS
5.02.01 Applicability
Home occupations shall be allowed in any zoning district which permits residential dwellings as a permitted
use.
5.02.02 Allowable Home Occupation Uses
There shall be no retail sale of materials, goods, or products from the premises.
5.02.03 Standards
The home occupation shall be clearly incidental to the use of the dwelling for dwelling purposes. The
existence of the home occupation shall not change the character of the dwelling.
A. An allowable home occupation shall be conducted by an occupant of the dwelling.
B. There shall be no on-site or off-site advertising signs.
C. The use shall not generate more traffic than would be associated with the allowable residential use.
To that end, traveling to and from as well as meeting or parking at the residence by either employees
of the business operated therefrom who are not residing at the subject address or by customers or
clients of the home occupations is prohibited.
D. There shall be no receiving of goods or materials other than normal delivery by the U.S. Postal Service
or similar carrier.
E. Parking or storage of commercial vehicles or equipment shall be allowable only in compliance with the
requirements for commercial vehicles in the County Code.
F. The on-site use of any equipment or materials shall not create or produce excessive noise,obnoxious
fumes, dust, or smoke.
G. The on-site use of any equipment or tools shall not create any amount of vibration or electrical
disturbance.
H. No on-site use or storage of any hazardous material shall be kept in such an amount as to be
potentially dangerous to persons or property outside the confines of the home occupation.
I. There shall be no outside storage of goods or products, except plants. Where plants are stored, no
more than fifty (50) percent of the total square footage of the lot may be used for plant storage.
J. A home occupation shall be subject to all applicable County occupational licenses and other business
taxes.
(Ord. No. 05-27, § 3.DD)
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5.03.00 5.03.02 C.1.
5.03.00 ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES
5.03.01 Canopy Tents and Shades
A. Canopy tents and shades shall be permitted in all areas zoned for residential and estates use, subject
to the following standards.
1. The canopy tent shall meet the side and rear setbacks for the applicable zoning district.
2. These structures are expressly prohibited on the street side of the front wall of any
structure or building.
3. A building permit shall be obtained for these structures and shall be accompanied by a plot
plan.
4. Only one (1) structure shall be permitted per residential lot.
5. A principal structure shall be in place on the lot prior to permitting a canopy tent.
6. These structures shall consist of metal pole supports with canopy tops and no sides.
7. The maximum size of these structures shall be 300 square feet
8. The canopy structure shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height.
9. The use of these structures shall be for the storage or parking of recreational vehicles,
vehicles authorized in residential areas, or as a sun shade for outdoor recreating.At no time
shall these structures be used for any other type of storage.
10. The canopy tent shall not be permitted with electrical or other utility connections.
5.03.02 Fences and Walls, Excluding Sound Walls
A. Fences or walls shall be permitted principal uses in all districts, subject to the restrictions set forth
in this section, unless specifically exempted; however, a fence or wall shall not, in any way,constitute
a use or structure, which permits, requires, and/or provides for any accessory uses and/or
structures.
B. A fence or wall may be located on a lot line, but no fence or wall (including foundation)shall protrude
in full or part on adjacent property or right-of-way.
C. Residential (RSF, RMF, RT, VR, MH) and TTRVC zoning districts and designated residential
components of PUDs shall be subject to the following maximum fence and wall heights:
1. If located within the required front yard:
a. Lots greater than 1 acre: 6 feet.
b. Non-waterfront interior lots 1 acre or less: 4 feet.
c. Waterfront lots 1 acre or less: 4 feet.
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5.03.02 C.1. 5.03.02 F.1.
d. Corner lots 1 acre or less:fences closer than 10 feet to the longest lot line frontage
of a corner lot, 4 feet; when placed at 10 feet or greater from the longest lot line
frontage, then 6 feet.
2. If located within the required side and/or rear yard(s).
a. Lots greater than 1 acre: 6 feet.
b. Non-waterfront interior lots 1 acre or less: 6 feet.
c. Waterfront lots 1 acre or less: 6 feet side yard(s); 4 feet in rear yards.
d. Public Utility Ancillary Systems: 8 feet.
e. Corner lots 1 acre or less: 6 feet (there is no rear yard on a corner lot).
D. Commercial and Industrial zoning districts,excluding the TTRVC zoning district; Business Park zoning
districts; and designated commercial, industrial and business park components of PUDs shall be
subject to the following maximum fence and wall heights:
1. Fences or walls shall be limited to a maximum height of 8 feet.
2. The County Manager or designee may approve an administrative variance from the height
limitations of fences and walls in commercial and industrial zoning districts provided that at
least one (1) health, safety, or welfare hazard peculiar to the property is identified, and that
such approval does not address a generic problem more properly corrected by an amend-
'"' ment to this Code.
E. Agricultural and Conservation zoning districts:
1. Fences and walls within agricultural districts shall be exempt from height and type of
construction.
F. Fence and wall design standards in all districts:
1. Measurement of fence or wall height:
a. Existing ground levels shall not be altered for the purpose of increasing the height of
a proposed fence or wall except as provided for in this section and section 4.06.00.
b. Determination of ground level. The height of a fence or wall shall be measured from
the ground level at the fence or wall location.The County Manager or designee shall
determine the ground level for the purposes of measuring the height when it has been
determined that the ground level has been altered for the purposes of increasing the
height. In such determinations,the County Manager or designee may consider, but is
not limited to, the following facts:
General ground elevation of the entire lot.
ii. In the case of a lot with varying ground elevations, the average elevation
over the length of the fence or wall and at points in the vicinity of the fence
or wall.
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c. The ground elevation on both sides of the fence or wall. In measuring the height, the
ground elevation on the side of the fence or wall location that is at the lowest elevation
shall be used as a point from which the height is to be measured.
2. Fences and walls shall be constructed of conventional building materials such as, but not
limited to, precast concrete, composite fencing materials, concrete masonry, brick, wood,
decorative iron or steel, wire or chain link, as specified herein.
3. Fences and walls shall be constructed and maintained in a manner as to not create a safety
hazard or a public nuisance.
4. Safe Distance Sight Triangle:
a. A safe distance sight triangle shall be maintained where any property abuts the
intersection of 2 rights-of-way (see subsection 6.06.05 C.). The triangle is created
from the point of intersection and extends parallel to the abutting rights of way for
a distance of 30 feet, connected by a line to create the 3rd side.Any portion of a front
yard fence or wall within this triangle is restricted to a height of 3 feet. (See Figure
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5. Fences and walls shall be constructed to present a finished side of the fence or wall to the
adjoining lot or any abutting right-of-way.
a. If a fence, wall, or continuous landscape hedge exists on the adjoining parcel, this
provision may be administratively waived by filing the appropriate application for
consideration by the County Manager or designee.
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5.03.02 F.5. 5.03.02 G.3.
b. Barbed wire, razor wire,spire tips,sharp objects,or electronically charged fences are
prohibited,except that the County Manager or designee may allow the use of barbed
wire in conjunction with a fence for facilities where a security hazard may exist, such
as a utility substation, sewage treatment plant, or similar use.
G. Supplemental Standards.
1. Fences on sites with structures which are subject to section 5.05.08 Architectural & Site
Design Standards must comply with the following additional standards:
a. Chain link (including wire mesh) and wood fences are prohibited forward of the
primary facade and shall be a minimum of 100 feet from a public right-of-way. If
these types of fences face a public or private street then they shall be screened with
an irrigated hedge planted directly in front of the fence on the street side. Plant
material shall be a minimum of 3 gallons in size and planted no more than 3 feet on
center at time of installation. This plant material must be maintained at no less than
three-quarters of the height of the adjacent fence.
b. Fences forward of the primary facade, excluding chain link, wire mesh and wood are
permitted under the following conditions:
i. Fences shall not exceed 4 feet in height.
The fence provides either an open view at a minimum of 25 percent of its
length or provides variation in its height for a minimum of 15 percent of its
length with a deviation of at least 12 inches.
iii. The fence style must complement building style through material, color and
design.
2. Use of chain link or wire mesh fencing (the requirements of this section are not applicable to
single family dwellings):
a. If located adjacent to an arterial or collector road in the urban coastal area, the
fence shall be placed no closer than three feet to the edge of the right-of-way or
property line.
b. The fence shall be screened by an irrigated, living plant hedge at least thirty (30)
inches in height at planting and spaced a distance apart that will achieve opacity of
80 percent sight-obscuring screen within one year of planting.
3. Barbed wire is only authorized within agricultural, commercial, industrial districts and on
fences surrounding public utility ancillary systems in all districts. Razor or concertina wire
is not permitted except in the case of an institution whose purpose is to incarcerate
individuals, i.e., a jail or penitentiary, or by application and decision by the County Manager
or designee.
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5.03.02 H. 5.03.02 H.4.
H. Wall requirement between residential and nonresidential development. Whenever a nonresidential
development lies contiguous to or opposite a residentially zoned district, a masonry wall, concrete or
pre-fabricated concrete wall and/or fence shall be constructed on the nonresidential property
consistent with the following standards.
1. Height and Location.
a. If located on a contiguous property,then height shall be 6 feet to 8 feet and placement
shall be no less than 6 feet from the residentially zoned district.
b. If located on a property opposite a residentially zoned district but fronting on a local
street or roadway,or the properties are separated by a platted alley,then height shall
be 4 feet and placement shall be a minimum of 3 feet from the rear of the
right-of-way landscape buffer line.
c. If a property fronts on more than 1 street, then height shall be 6 feet and placement
shall be required along the street which is opposite the primary ingress and egress
point of the project along the street frontage which is adjacent to the rear of the
project.
d. These regulations shall not be construed to require a masonry wall and/or fence for
properties used as golf courses or preserve areas and non-residential development
fronting on an arterial or collector roadway where the opposite side of such
roadway is zoned residential or to be otherwise inconsistent with the provisions of
section 5.05.08(B) of this Code.
2. Landscaping requirements.
a. When the placement is within the required landscape buffers, then the required
vegetative plantings and irrigation for the buffer shall be located on the external side
such that 50 percent of the wall and/or fence is screened within 1 year of the
installation of the vegetative material.
b. When the placement is outside of a required landscape buffer,then the wall and/or
fence shall be screened with an abutting, continuous irrigated hedge on the external
side such that 50 percent of the wall and/or fence is screened within 1 year of the
installation of the vegetative material.
3. Timing of installation.
a. The wall and/or fence shall be constructed following site plan approval but prior to the
occurrence of any vertical construction or other site improvements. At the County
Manager or designee's discretion, if site conditions warrant, the wall may be
constructed in phases and/or after vertical construction or site improvements
commence, depending upon the location of affected residential areas.
4. Deviation from wall requirement.
a. At the applicant's request, the County Manager or designee may determine that a
masonry wall and/or fence is not warranted, particularly where the local street lies
contiguous to the rear of a residence or some other physical separation exists
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5.03.02 H.4. 5.03.03 D.4.
between the residential development and the nonresidential development,or for other
good cause including the existence of a wall on an adjacent residential development.
The applicant shall demonstrate that the intent of this section can be effectively
accomplished, without constructing a wall, by providing an alternative design and a
descriptive narrative through an Administrative Fence Waiver application, as set forth
in the Administrative Code.The County Manager or designee shall review the submit-
ted documents for consistency with the intent of this section and, if the administrative
variance is approved,the approval and its basis shall be noted on the site development
plan and the administrative variance approval letter.
Special fences and walls.
1. Sound Walls:
a. Sound walls erected by, or at the direction of, any government entity for purposes of
attenuating sound from an interstate, collector or arterial roadway shall be exempt
from height restrictions.
2. Public utility ancillary facilities.
a. See subsection 5.05.12.
(Ord. No. 05-27, § 3.EE; Ord. No. 08-63, § 3.S; Ord. No. 10-23, § 3.CC; Ord. No. 12-38, § 3.S; Ord. No. 14-33,
§3.M)
5.03.03 Guesthouses
Where a guesthouse is an allowable use, it shall be permitted only in compliance with the following
standards.See LDC section 1.08.02 Guesthouse for additional information.
A. No guest accommodation facility in a single-family residential district, whether a freestanding guest
house or guest accommodations which are structurally integrated with the main dwelling, may be
utilized for commercial purposes.
B. Leasing or renting a guest accommodation facility shall constitute a violation of this LDC.
C. If a main residence is leased or rented, a guest accommodation facility accessory to it may not be
occupied by the property owner, since that would constitute the unlawful utilization of single-family
zoned property for two-family dwelling purposes.
D. The following site design standards apply to all guest houses:
1. Minimum lot area shall be 43,560 square feet.
2. Minimum lot width shall be 105 feet.
3. The maximum floor area shall be forty(40)percent of the air-conditioned,enclosed living area
(excluding garages, carports, patios, porches, utility areas, and the like) of the principal
dwelling.
4. Detached guest houses shall not be closer than twenty (20) feet to the principal dwelling.
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E. A guesthouse may be constructed prior to a principal dwelling, provided the guest house meets the
minimum requirements of a single-family residence in the district in which it is being constructed.At
such time as a principal residence is constructed, then the floor area percentages listed above shall
apply.
(Ord. No. 14-33, § 3.N)
5.03.04 Dumpsters and Recycling
Solid waste disposal and recycling (Ordinance No. 04-50) shall be required in the form of bulk container
service (garbage and recycling receptacles) for all commercial and industrial establishments and multi-family
projects not receiving curbside garbage and recycling pickup. Solid waste disposal and recycling shall be
required in the form of curbside pickup for all units on the Mandatory Trash Collection and Disposal roll. All
individual units within a deed-restricted area must have an enclosed location other than the residential structure,
such as a carport or garage for the storage of individual solid waste containers, or as otherwise permitted
below.
A. Trash container location requirements:
1. All trash or recycle receptacles shall be located so as to be easily accessible to the residents
and the solid waste hauler.
2. Dumpsters and their enclosures may be located within a required yard provided that they do not
encroach into a required landscape area and that there is no blockage of view of motorists or
pedestrians that would constitute a safety hazard.
3. For multi-family residential developments having more than one structure,no dumpster shall be
located more than 250 feet from the structure that it is intended to serve (unless a compactor
is used for service).
4. All projects subject to the provisions of LDC section 5.05.08 shall locate trash containers in
accordance with the relevant provisions of that section.
B. Access to trash containers.The access approach to the container should be sufficient to accommodate
a vehicle requiring a minimum clear width of 10 feet and a minimum clear turning radius of 50 feet when
directly accessing a public street.Containers and enclosures shall be placed such that the accessing
vehicles are not required to maneuver in the adjacent travel lanes of any street. When backing
maneuvers are required to permit the vehicle to exit from the container, provision shall be made to
provide an apron at least 10 feet wide and 60 feet in length adjacent to the container.
C. Container quantities. In the case of multi-family developments and commercial and industrial busi-
nesses that do not receive curbside service and choose to use dumpster service,at least one standard
size bulk container(garbage dumpster)shall be required for trash disposal and at least one receptacle
for recycling. Prior to site development plan submittal, the contractor, developer or homeowner's
association must contact Collier County Utility Building and Customer Service to estimate the number
and sizes of bulk containers needed.
D. Enclosure dimensions.Enclosures for dumpsters shall have minimum internal dimensions of 12 by 12
feet with a separate area for recycling receptacles enclosed by vegetative screening.An alternative is an
enclosure with minimum internal dimensions of 12 by 24 feet for no less than two standard
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receptacles contained inside(one for garbage and one for recycling). If equipped with gates,the clear
opening dimension shall be a minimum of 12 feet or 24 feet depending on enclosure style, as defined
in this paragraph and the gates must be provided with a device to hold them open.
E. Container screening. Except as noted below,all receptacles shall be screened on at least 3 sides from
view of adjacent property owners and from adjacent streets on the first-floor level. All enclosures
must have a cement pad as the floor of the enclosure. This screening shall not be subject to height
limitations for fences, provided that the vision of motorists on adjacent streets remains unobstructed.
Screening may be exempted:
1. In I (Industrial) zoning, so long as the containers are located more than 200 feet from
residentially zoned or used property, and are not located within front yards;
2. In A (Rural Agricultural) zoning in conjunction with a bona fide agricultural use; and
3. During construction in all zoning districts. Screening material shall consist of a wood fence,
concrete block and stucco wall, brick wall, masonry wall, or walls of similar material. For only
those projects subject to the provisions of section 5.05.08, trash enclosure walls or gates
made of chain link or wood are not acceptable.
F. Compactors. Multi-family developments may substitute garbage compactors for garbage dumpsters
or curbside pickup to dispose of non-recyclable material with the following restrictions;for individually
owned multi-family units (condominiums), compactor service may only be implemented by the
developer prior to the sale of the first unit (subsequent to that time, a change from curbside or
dumpster service to compactor service may only be achieved through a majority vote by the
homeowner's association); for multi-family developments containing more than one structure, the
property owner may implement compactor service at any time, so long as the compactor has the
capacity to accept an item of furniture having dimensions of up to 3 by 12 feet.
G. Curbside pickup. The County Manager or his designee, may approve curbside pickup in lieu of
dumpsters or compactors for individually owned multi-family developments provided that the
following criteria are met. Multi-family rental units must provide dumpsters or a compactor. Condo-
minium developments may substitute curbside pickup for dumpsters or compactors so long as
satisfactory documentation is presented to the County Manager or his designee that:
1. The subject condominium association has voted in the majority to eliminate the use of
dumpsters or compactors in favor of curbside pickup for all or part of the development,
2. There is adequate access to facilitate curbside pickup, and
3. All individual units have an enclosed location other than the residential structure, such as a
carport or garage, for the storage of individual solid waste containers.
H. Non-Compliance. In the event that a property owner experiences a Substantial Hardship, as defined
in Ordinance No. 2004-50, Section 5(FF), or if due to specific site conditions Ordinance No. 2004-50,
Section 17(B), is unable to conform with the provisions contained herein, the property owner, or his
designee, shall complete and submit an application for an administrative variance pursuant to
Ordinance No. 2004-50, Section 17(A) and (B).
1. The process for requesting an administrative variance shall be as follows:
a. Complete an administrative variance form, which is available from the Utility Billing&
Customer Service Department, at the Utility Billing & Customer Service office, or by
downloading the form from the County Website (www.colliergov.net).
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b. Deliver the form to the Utility Billing & Customer Service Department along with all
requested information.
c. Within five business days of receiving the administrative variance form, the County
Manager or his designee will contact the property owner, or his designee to review
the administrative variance request.
d. The County Manager or his designee and the property owner, or his designee shall
jointly develop a solution that complies with Ordinance No. 2004-50 and meets the
intent of this section 5.03.04 of the Collier County Land Development Code.
I. If the County Manager or his designee and the property owner, or his designee, are unable to resolve
the conflict, the property owner, or his designee shall request a Variance in accordance with Section
9.04.00 of the Collier County Land Development Code.
(Ord. No. 04-72, § 3.S)
5.03.05 Caretaker Residences
The County Manager or designee may authorize the construction of a caretaker's residence in the C-1,C-2,
C-3, C-4, C-5, and I zoning districts subject to the following:
A. The residence shall be constructed as an integral part of the principal structure and shall be
entered from within the principal structure. Exits required to comply with fire code shall be
permitted.
B. The caretaker's residence shall be an accessory use and shall be for the exclusive use of the
property owner, tenant, or designated employee operating or maintaining the principal
structure.
C. Off-street parking shall be as required for a single-family residence in accordance with section
4.04.00.
D. Any other requirement which the County Manager or designee determines necessary and
appropriate to mitigate adverse impacts of such use in the district.
(Ord. No. 14-33, § 3.0)
5.03.06 Dock Facilities
A. Generally. Docks and the like are primarily intended to adequately secure moored vessels and
provide safe access for routine maintenance and use,while minimally impacting navigation within any
adjacent navigable channel,the use of the waterway,the use of neighboring docks,the native marine
habitat, manatees, and the view of the waterway by the neighboring property owners.
B. Allowable uses. The following uses may be permitted on waterfront property:
1. Individual or multiple private docks.
2. Mooring pilings.
3. Davits or lifts.
4. Boathouses.
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5.03.06 B.S. 5.03.06 E.2.
5. Boat lift canopies.
C. Measurement of dock protrusions and extensions.
1. Measurement is made from the most restrictive of the following: property line, bulkhead line,
shoreline, seawall, rip-rap line, control elevation contour, or mean high water line(MHWL).
2. On manmade waterways less than 100 feet in width, where the actual waterway has receded
from the platted waterfront property line, the County Manager or Designee may approve an
administrative variance allowing measurement of the protrusion from the existing MHWL,
provided that:
a. A signed, sealed survey no more than 60 days old is provided showing the location
of the MHWL on either side of the waterway at the site, as well as any dock facilities
on the subject property and the property directly across the waterway; and
b. At least 50% of the true waterway width, as depicted by the survey, is maintained for
navigability.
3. On manmade canals 60 feet or less in width, which are not reinforced by a vertical seawall or
bulkhead, at least 33 percent of the true waterway width, as depicted by the survey, must be
maintained for navigability.
4. The allowable protrusion of the facility into the waterway shall be based on the percentages
described in subsection 5.03.06(E)(2) of this LDC as applied to the true waterway width, as
depicted by the survey, and not the platted canal width.
D. Determination as principal or accessory use.
1. On unbridged barrier islands, a boat dock shall be considered a permitted principal use;
however, a dock shall not, in any way, constitute a use or structure which permits, requires,
and/or provides for any accessory uses and/or structures.
2. Boathouses and dock facilities proposed on residentially zoned properties, as defined in
section 2.02.02 of this LDC, shall be considered an accessory use or structure.
3. Any covered structure erected on a private boat dock shall be considered an accessory
use, and shall also be required to be approved through the procedures and criteria of
subsections 5.03.06(G) and 5.03.06(F) of this LDC.
E. Standards for dock facilities.The following criteria apply to dock facilities and boathouses,with the
exception of dock facilities and boathouses on manmade lakes and other manmade bodies of water
under private control.
1. For lots on a canal or waterway that is 100 feet or greater in width, no boathouse or dock
facility/boat combination shall protrude more than 20 feet into the waterway (i.e. the total
protrusion of the dock facility plus the total protrusion of the moored vessel).
2. For lots on a canal or waterway that is less than 100 feet in width, dock facilities may occupy
no more than 25 percent of the width of the waterway or protrude greater than 20 feet into the
waterway, whichever is less.
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3. On manmade canals 60 feet or less in width, which are not reinforced by a vertical seawall or
bulkhead, dock facilities may protrude up to 33 percent of the width of the waterway, provided
that the procedures outlined in section 5.03.06(C) are followed.
4. For lots on unbridged barrier islands located within state aquatic preserves, protrusion limits,
setbacks, and deck area shall be determined by the applicable Florida Department of
Environmental Protection(DEP) regulations in effect at the time of permit application, and the
protrusion limits above shall not apply. All required DEP permits for a dock facility must be
obtained prior to the issuance of a Collier County building permit for the facility.
5. All dock facilities on lots with water frontage of 60 feet or greater shall have a side setback
requirement of 15 feet,except as provided in subsections 5.03.06(E)or 5.03.06(F)of this LDC
or as exempted below.
6. All dock facilities, except boathouses, on lots with less than 60 feet of water frontage shall
have a side setback requirement of 7.5 feet.
7. All dock facilities, except boathouses, on lots at the end or side end of a canal or waterway
shall have a side setback requirement of 7.5 feet as measured from the side lot line or
riparian line, whichever is appropriate.
8. Riparian lines for lots at the end or side end of a waterway with a regular shoreline shall be
established by a line extending from the corner of an end lot and side end lot into the
waterway bisecting equidistantly the angle created by the 2 intersecting lots.
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5.03.06 B.S. 5.03.06 E.2.
5. Boat lift canopies.
C. Measurement of dock protrusions and extensions.
1. Measurement is made from the most restrictive of the following:property line, bulkhead line,
shoreline, seawall, rip-rap line, control elevation contour, or mean high water line(MHWL).
2. On manmade waterways less than 100 feet in width, where the actual waterway has receded
from the platted waterfront property line, the County Manager or Designee may approve an
administrative variance allowing measurement of the protrusion from the existing MHWL,
provided that:
a. A signed, sealed survey no more than 60 days old is provided showing the location of
the MHWL on either side of the waterway at the site, as well as any dock facilities on
the subject property and the property directly across the waterway; and
b. At least 50% of the true waterway width, as depicted by the survey, is maintained for
navigability.
3. On manmade canals 60 feet or less in width, which are not reinforced by a vertical seawall or
bulkhead, at least 33 percent of the true waterway width, as depicted by the survey, must be
maintained for navigability.
4. The allowable protrusion of the facility into the waterway shall be based on the percentages
described in subsection 5.03.06(E)(2) of this LDC as applied to the true waterway width, as
depicted by the survey, and not the platted canal width.
D. Determination as principal or accessory use.
1. On unbridged barrier islands, a boat dock shall be considered a permitted principal use;
however, a dock shall not, in any way, constitute a use or structure which permits, requires,
and/or provides for any accessory uses and/or structures.
2. Boathouses and dock facilities proposed on residentially zoned properties, as defined in
section 2.02.02 of this LDC, shall be considered an accessory use or structure.
3. Any covered structure erected on a private boat dock shall be considered an accessory
use, and shall also be required to be approved through the procedures and criteria of
subsections 5.03.06(G) and 5.03.06(F) of this LDC.
E. Standards for dock facilities.The following criteria apply to dock facilities and boathouses,with the
exception of dock facilities and boathouses on manmade lakes and other manmade bodies of water
under private control.
1. For lots on a canal or waterway that is 100 feet or greater in width, no boathouse or dock
facility/boat combination shall protrude more than 20 feet into the waterway (i.e. the total
protrusion of the dock facility plus the total protrusion of the moored vessel).
2. For lots on a canal or waterway that is less than 100 feet in width, dock facilities may occupy
no more than 25 percent of the width of the waterway or protrude greater than 20 feet into the
waterway, whichever is less.
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5.03.06 E.3. 5.03.06 E.11.
3. On manmade canals 60 feet or less in width, which are not reinforced by a vertical seawall or
'— bulkhead, dock facilities may protrude up to 33 percent of the width of the waterway, provided
that the procedures outlined in section 5.03.06(C) are followed.
4. For lots on unbridged barrier islands located within state aquatic preserves, protrusion limits,
setbacks, and deck area shall be determined by the applicable Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (DEP) regulations in effect at the time of permit application, and the
protrusion limits above shall not apply.All required DEP permits for a dock facility must be
obtained prior to the issuance of a Collier County building permit for the facility.
5. All dock facilities on lots with water frontage of 60 feet or greater shall have a side setback
requirement of 15 feet,except as provided in subsections 5.03.06(E)or 5.03.06(F)of this LDC
or as exempted below.
6. All dock facilities, except boathouses, on lots with less than 60 feet of water frontage shall
have a side setback requirement of 7.5 feet.
7. All dock facilities, except boathouses, on lots at the end or side end of a canal or waterway
shall have a side setback requirement of 7.5 feet as measured from the side lot line or
riparian line, whichever is appropriate.
8. Riparian lines for lots at the end or side end of a waterway with a regular shoreline shall be
established by a line extending from the corner of an end lot and side end lot into the
waterway bisecting equidistantly the angle created by the 2 intersecting lots.
9. Riparian lines for all other lots shall be established by generally accepted methods,taking into
consideration the configuration of the shoreline,and allowing for the equitable apportionment
of riparian rights. Such methods include, but are not limited to, lines drawn perpendicular to
the shoreline for regular (linear) shorelines, or lines drawn perpendicular to the centerline
(thread) of the waterway, perpendicular to the line of deep water (line of navigability or edge
of navigable channel), as appropriate, for irregular shorelines.
10. All dock facilities, regardless of length and/or protrusion, shall have reflectors and house
numbers, no less than 4 inches in height, installed at the outermost end on both sides. For
multi-family developments, the house number requirement is waived.
11. Multi-slip docking facilities with 10 or more slips will be reviewed for consistency with the
Manatee Protection Plan ("MPP") adopted by the BCC and approved by the DEP. If the
location of the proposed development is consistent with the MPP, then the developer shall
submit a"Manatee Awareness and Protection Plan,"which shall address, but not be limited to,
the following categories:
a. Education and public awareness.
b. Posting and maintaining manatee awareness signs.
c. Information on the type and destination of boat traffic that will be generated from the
facility.
d. Monitoring and maintenance of water quality to comply with state standards.
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5.03.06 E.11. 5.03.06 G.2.
e. Marking of navigational channels, as may be required.
F. Standards for boathouses. Boathouses, including any roofed structure built on a dock, shall be
reviewed by the Planning Commission according to the following criteria, all of which must be met in
order for the Planning Commission to approve the request:
1. Minimum side setback requirement: Fifteen feet.
2. Maximum protrusion into waterway:Twenty-five percent of canal width or 20 feet, whichever is
less. The roof alone may overhang no more than 3 feet into the waterway beyond the
maximum protrusion and/or side setbacks.
3. Maximum height: Fifteen feet as measured from the top of the seawall or bank, whichever is
more restrictive, to the peak or highest elevation of the roof.
4. Maximum number of boathouses or covered structures per site: One.
5. All boathouses and covered structures shall be completely open on all 4 sides.
6. Roofing material and roof color shall be the same as materials and colors used on the
principal structure or may be of a palm frond "chickee" style.A single-family dwelling unit
must be constructed on the subject lot prior to, or simultaneously with,the construction of any
boathouse or covered dock structure.
7. The boathouse or covered structure must be so located as to minimize the impact on the view
of the adjacent neighbors to the greatest extent practical.
G. Standards for boat lift canopies.
1. Boat lift canopies shall be permitted over an existing boat lift attached to a dock legally
permitted, by the requisite local, state and federal agencies, if the following criteria are met.
a. Canopy covers shall not extend more than 27 inches beyond the width of the boat lift
on each side.
b. The length of the boat lift canopy shall not exceed 35 feet.
c. The height of the boat lift canopy shall not exceed 12 feet, measured from the
highest point of the canopy to the height of the dock walkway.
d. The sides of the canopy cover shall remain open on all sides, except that a drop
curtain, not to exceed 18 inches shall be permitted on the sides.
e. Boat lift canopies shall meet the requirements of Awnings and Canopies in the
Florida Building Code.
f. Canopy cover material shall be limited to beige, or mid-range shades of blue or green.
g. No boatlift canopies shall be permitted at sites that contain either a boathouse or a
covered structure.
2. Lots with frontage on canals shall be permitted a maximum of one boatlift canopy per site.
Lots with frontage on bays shall be permitted a maximum of 2 boatlift canopies per site.
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5.03.06 G.3. 5.03.06 H.1.
3. If an applicant wishes to construct a boat lift canopy that does not meet the standards of
subsection 5.03.06 G.above,then a petition for a boat lift canopy deviation may be made to
the Planning Commission which shall review a sufficient petition application and either
approve or deny the request.
H. Dock facility extension. Additional protrusion of a dock facility into any waterway beyond the limits
established in LDC subsection 5.03.06 E.may be considered appropriate under certain circumstances.
In order for the Planning Commission to approve the boat dock extension request, it must be
determined that at least 4 of the 5 primary criteria,and at least 4 of the 6 secondary criteria, have been
met.These criteria are as follows:
1. Primary Criteria:
a. Whether the number of dock facilities and/or boat slips proposed is appropriate in
relation to the waterfront length, location, upland land use, and zoning of the subject
property. Consideration should be made of property on unbridged barrier islands,
where vessels are the primary means of transportation to and from the property.(The
number should be appropriate; typical, single-family use should be no more than 2
slips; typical multi-family use should be 1 slip per dwelling unit; in the case of
unbridged barrier island docks, additional slips may be appropriate).
b. Whether the water depth at the proposed site is so shallow that a vessel of the
general length, type, and draft as that described in the petitioner's application is
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5.03.06 H.1. 5.03.06 H.2.
unable to launch or moor at mean low tide (MLT). (The petitioner's application and
survey should establish that the water depth is too shallow to allow launching and
mooring of the vessel(s)described without an extension).
c. Whether the proposed dock facility may have an adverse impact on navigation within
an adjacent marked or charted navigable channel.(The facility should not intrude into
any marked or charted navigable channel thus impeding vessel traffic in the channel).
d. Whether the proposed dock facility protrudes no more than 25 percent of the width of
the waterway, and whether a minimum of 50% of the waterway width between dock
facilities on either side of the waterway is maintained for navigability. (The facility
should maintain the required percentages).
e. Whether the proposed location and design of the dock facility is such that the facility
would not interfere with the use of neighboring docks.(The facility should not interfere
with the use of legally permitted neighboring docks).
2. Secondary criteria:
a. Whether there are special conditions, not involving water depth, related to the subject
property or waterway, which justify the proposed dimensions and location of the
proposed dock facility. (There must be at least 1 special condition related to the
property;these may include type of shoreline reinforcement,shoreline configuration,
mangrove growth, or seagrass beds).
b. Whether the proposed dock facility would allow reasonable,safe access to the vessel
for loading and/or unloading and routine maintenance, without the use of excessive
deck area not directly related to these functions.(The facility should not use excessive
deck area).
c. For single-family dock facilities, whether the length of the vessel, or vessels in
combination, described by the petitioner exceeds 50 percent of the subject property's
linear waterfront footage. (The applicable maximum percentage should be main-
tained).
d. Whether the proposed facility would have a major impact on the waterfront view of
neighboring waterfront property owners.(The facility should not have a major impact
on the view of a neighboring property owner).
e. Whether seagrass beds are located within 200 feet of the proposed dock facility. (If
seagrass beds are present, compliance with subsection 5.03.06(H)(2). of this LDC
must be demonstrated).
f. Whether the proposed dock facility is subject to the manatee protection requirements
of subsection 5.03.06(E)(11) of this LDC. (If applicable, compliance with section
5.03.06(E)(11) must be demonstrated).
g. If deemed necessary based upon review of the above criteria, the Planning Commis-
sion may impose such conditions upon the approval of an extension request that it
deems necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Code and to protect the safety
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5.03.06 H.2. 5.03.06 J.3.
and welfare of the public. Such conditions may include, but shall not be limited to,
greater side setback(s), and provision of light(s), additional reflectors, or reflectors
larger than four(4) inches.
Procedures for approval of docks,dock facilities,and boathouses.
1. The Administrative Code shall establish the procedures and submittal requirements for the
issuance of permits for docks, dock facilities, and boathouses. Notice procedures are
provided in LDC section 10.03.06.
2. All dock facilities are subject to,and shall comply with,all federal and state requirements and
permits, including, but not limited, to the requirements and permits of the DEP, the U.S.Army
Corps of Engineers, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
3. Nonresidential dock facilities shall be subject to all of the provisions of LDC section 5.03.06,
with the exception that protrusions for nonresidential dock facilities beyond the specified limits
shall be determined administratively by the County Manager or designee at the time of site
development plan review,based on an evaluation of the criteria in LDC subsection 5.03.06 H.
J. Protection of seagrass beds. Seagrass or seagrass beds within 200 feet of any proposed docks,dock
facilities,or boathouses shall be protected through the following standards:
1. Where new docking facilities or boat dock extensions are proposed,the location and presence
of seagrass or seagrass beds within 200 feet of any proposed dock facility shall be identified
on an aerial photograph having a scale of 1 inch to 200 feet when available from the County,or
a scale of 1 inch to 400 feet when such photographs are not available from the County.The
location of seagrass beds shall be verified by the County Manager or designee prior to
issuance of any project approval or permit.
2. All proposed dock facilities shall be located and aligned to stay at least 10 feet from any existing
seagrass beds, except where a continuous bed of seagrasses exists off the shore of the
property and adjacent to the property, and to minimize negative impacts to seagrasses and
other native shoreline, emergent and submerged vegetation, and hard bottom communities.
3. Where a continuous bed of seagrasses exists off the shore of the property and adjacent to the
property, the applicant shall be allowed to build a dock across the seagrass beds, or a
docking facility within 10 feet of seagrass beds.Such docking facilities shall comply with the
following conditions:
a. The dock shall be at a height of at least 2.2 feet NAVD.
b. The terminal platform area of the dock shall not exceed 160 square feet.
c. The access dock shall not exceed a width of 4 feet.
d. The access dock and terminal platform shall be sited to impact the smallest area of
seagrass beds possible.
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5.05.06 J.4. 5.03.07 C.3.
4. The petitioner shall be required to demonstrate how negative impacts to seagrass beds and
other native shoreline vegetation and hard bottom communities have been minimized prior to
any project approval or permit issuance.
(Ord. No. 06-63, § 3.CC; Ord. No. 13-56, § 3.N; Ord. No. 16-27, § 3.0; Ord. No. 20-16, § 3.F)
5.03.07 Permanent Emergency Generators
A. Purpose and intent. It is the purpose of this section to reduce noise, improve the aesthetics of
mechanical equipment, and protect the public health and safety of homeowners from the risks
associated with combustion engines and the entry of carbon monoxide gas to a dwelling unit. It is the
intent to improve the resiliency of homeowners who seek shelter at home during periods of electrical
power outages.
B. Applicability. Permanent emergency generators for single-family and two-family dwellings shall be
permitted as an accessory use and located in accordance with LDC section 5.03.07 Table 1.
C. Standards and requirements.
1. Permanent emergency generators shall adhere to all generator manufacturer's locational
specifications and applicable federal, state, and local code requirements.The manufacturer's
locational specifications shall be concurrently reviewed with the applicable electrical,
structural, mechanical, gas piping, and storage tank permits.
2. Submittals. At a minimum, the applicant's site plan shall indicate the location and dimension
of the proposed generator, generator exhaust direction and permanent fuel tank(s) in
proximity to the dwelling unit and lot line, and all easements burdening the property, including
but not limited to drainage easements, lake maintenance easements, and/or access
easements.The site plan shall be provided with the building permit application.The written
approval of an easement holder for placement in an easement is required and must be
included with the submittal.
3. Location and distances. Permanent emergency generators may be located in the required
front, side and rear yard setback in accordance with the following in Table 1. All distance
setback and separation requirements shall be measured from the most restrictive of the
generator's enclosure or exhaust outlet and adhere to the following:
a. When located underneath the dwelling unit,the exhaust outlet shall be vented outside
of the dwelling unit above the roof line.
b. Generators may be allowed in the front yard, at a distance no greater than six feet
from the dwelling unit in zoning districts with 35 feet front yard setback or greater and
shall require a vegetative screen.For corner lots, the generator may be allowed in the
front yard which has the longest street frontage utilizing the side yard generator
setback standards in Table 1.
c. Generators located in the rear yard of a waterfront lot shall require a vegetative
screen.
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5.03.07 C.3. 5.04.01 B.
TABLE 1 Generator Setback and Separation Standards (feet)
Principal Structure Setback Generator Distance to Lot
Line
Side Yard 5 or less 1
Greater Than 5 and Up To 7.5 2
Greater Than 7.5 and Up To 20 4
Greater Than 20 10
Rear Yard 10 waterfront
5 non-waterfront
Separation
Distance to Public and Private Road Right-of-Way 10
Between Mechanical Air Intake Equipment or Other Generator 10
Distance from Windows, Soffit Vent,Eaves To the Dwelling, Shrubs 5
and Trees
Distance from Gas and Electrical Meters, Pool Pumps, Water and 3
Water Softener Systems, AC Compressors and Landscape Plant-
ings
4. Carbon monoxide detector. If any exterior wall openings are within 10 feet of the generator's
exhaust outlet, at least one carbon monoxide detector shall be installed inside the structure
near the exterior wall openings and on each floor level.
5. Generator noise and testing. Generator noise and routine testing shall be in compliance with
LDC section 4.02.1 D.13.
6. Drainage flow. Maintenance of stormwater drainage shall be as required in LDC section
6.05.03.
D. Additional requirements for diesel and gasoline engines. Notwithstanding the foregoing, diesel or
gasoline powered generators shall be set back a minimum of 15 feet from any lot line.
(Ord. No. 19-13, § 3.B)
5.04.00 TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES
5.04.01 Temporary Use Permits
A. Purpose and intent. Based upon the nature of some uses, their impact on adjacent uses, their
compatibility with surrounding properties, and the length of time a use is intended to function, there
is an identified need to allow certain temporary uses within a development site, and to provide for
other types of temporary uses such as special events, sales and promotions. It is the intent of this
section to classify temporary uses and to provide for their permitting.
B. General. The County Manager or designee may grant a temporary use permit for requests that
demonstrate compliance with the intent of this section and Chapter 5 of the LDC.Approvals for such
requests shall be based upon, but not limited to,the applicant's description of the temporary use, the
intended duration of the use, hours of operation and the impacts of the proposed temporary use on
adjacent properties.
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5.04.01 C. 5.04.02 A.3.
C. Indemnification. The applicant shall be required to indemnify and hold harmless Collier County, its
officers, agents and employees from and against all claims, suits, actions, damages, liabilities,
expenditures or causes of action arising out of or occurring during the activities of applicant under a
permit issued hereupon in the form and manner provided by the County Manager or designee.
D. Cancellations and postponements.
1. If a permitted event is canceled or postponed, the applicant shall furnish Collier County with
written notification of such cancellation or postponement and the reason(s) for same. It is
understood that weather conditions may cause last minute cancellations; however, the appli-
cant shall make every effort to notify the county staff prior to the scheduled commencement of
said event. If the event is to be re-scheduled, notice of the date and time of the rescheduled
event shall be provided.
2. If a permitted event is postponed,the permit will be amended to reflect the rescheduled event
dates and a copy will be provided to the applicant prior to the event.
3. If an event is cancelled and the County is notified prior to the initially proposed commencement
date the number of days used will not count towards the maximum number of authorized days
afforded for events by the LDC.
E. Suspension or revocation. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the temporary use permit,
once issued,shall be grounds for immediate suspension of the permitted activity until such time as the
noncompliance is remedied.A permit may be revoked,without refund,for established public safety and
welfare issues.The suspension or revocation shall be initially communicated verbally, followed by a
written suspension or revocation order.The continued failure to comply with the terms and conditions of
a previously suspended permit may result in the revocation of said permit.
F. Violations.The failure to obtain a required Temporary Use Permit, and/or the failure to cease activities
authorized by such a temporary use permit, including the removal of any displays, structures,
merchandise,equipment, signs or banners authorized by said permit, upon expiration,suspension, or
revocation shall establish a violation of the LDC and shall be subject to the penalties established within
the LDC.
(Ord.No. 10-23, § 3.DD;Ord. No. 13-56, §3.0)
5.04.02 Interim Agricultural Uses
A. It is the intent of this section to permit certain interim agricultural uses on a temporary basis which
retain the land in its open, undeveloped character.
1. No land authorized as an interim agricultural use to be used or used for agricultural uses or
activities shall be rezoned to,converted to,or used for any nonagricultural use or development
for at least 10 years after any new clearing of such land.
2. The inclusion of buildings and structures,other than wells,structures for conservation and
drainage protection, and unpaved roads, is strictly prohibited.
3. The interim agricultural use of the premises which in any way attracts or invites access and
use of the general public,or the use of such premises for any commercial activity other than that
expressly permitted within the zoning district, is strictly prohibited.
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5.04.02 B. 5.04.02 B.9.
B. The procedures for approval of an interim agricultural use are set forth in Chapter 10.The following
criteria apply to all interim agricultural uses:
1. Interim agricultural uses may be permitted in any zoning district, except the rural agricultural
district,for only the following agricultural activities:pasturing,field crops, horticulture,fruit and
nut production, forestry, beekeeping, aquaculture, and mariculture.
2. The grant of the interim agricultural use shall be in harmony with the general intent and
purpose of this Code, will not be injurious to the neighborhood or to adjoining properties, and
shall not be otherwise detrimental to the public welfare.
3. Compliance with all elements of the GMP.
4. Compliance with all environmental regulations as identified in this Code or other County
regulations and policies.
5. Ingress and egress to property and proposed structures thereon with particular reference to
automotive and pedestrian safety and convenience,traffic flow and control,and access in case
of fire or catastrophe.
6. Off-street parking and loading areas, where required, with particular attention to the items in
subsection 5 immediately above and economic, noise, glare, or odor effects of the interim
agricultural use on adjoining properties generally in the district.
7. Refuse and service areas,with particular reference to the items in subsections 5 and 6 above.
8. Utilities, with reference to locations, availability, and compatibility.
9. Screening and buffering with reference to type, dimensions, and character.
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5.04.02 B.10. 5.04.02 D.5.
10. Signs, if any, and proposed exterior lighting with reference to glare, traffic safety, economic
effects, and compatibility and harmony with properties in the district.
11. Required yards and other open space.
12. General compatibility with adjacent properties and other properties in the district.
13. Any special requirements established in Chapter Two for the particular use involved.
14. Any interim agricultural use shall expire 1 year from the date it was granted,unless extended
by action of the BZA. If, by that date, the use for which the interim agricultural use was
granted has not been commenced, an interim agricultural use shall automatically expire 2
years after the date of grant and must be reviewed by the BZA in order to be continued. Each
subsequent renewal period shall be limited to 2 years and must be reviewed by the BZA at the
end of each 2-year period in order to be continued.
C. A mobile home may be used as a temporary residence while a permanent single-family dwelling is
being constructed, subject to the following:
1. Receipt of a temporary use permit;
2. Assurance that the temporary use permit for the mobile home will expire at the same time of
the building permit for the single-family dwelling, or upon the completion of the single-family
dwelling, whichever comes first;
3. Proof that prior to the issuance of a final certificate of occupancy for the single-family dwelling,
the mobile home is removed from the premises; and
4. The mobile home must be removed at the termination of the permitted period.
D. Use of a mobile home as a residence in conjunction with bona fide agricultural activities subject to the
following:
1. Receipt of a temporary use permit;
2. The receipt of any and all local, state, and federal permits required for the agricultural use
and/or to place the mobile home on the subject site including, but not limited to,an agricultural
clearing permit, building permit(s), ST permits, and the like;
3. The use of the mobile home shall be permitted on a temporary basis only, not to exceed the
duration of the bona fide commercial agricultural activity for which the mobile home is an
accessory use;
4. The initial temporary use permit may be issued for a maximum of 3 years, and may, upon
submission of a written request accompanied by the applicable fee, be renewed annually
thereafter provided that there is continuing operation of the bona fide commercial agricultural
activities;
5. The applicant utilizing, for the bona fide commercial agricultural activity, a tract of land a
minimum of five (5) acres in size.Any property lying within public road rights-of-way shall not
be included in the minimum acreage calculations; and
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5.04.02 D.6. 5.04.03 I.
6. A mobile home, for which a temporary use permit in conjunction with a bona fide commercial
agricultural activity is requested, shall not be located closer than 100 feet from any county
highway right-of-way line, 200 feet from any state highway right-of-way, or 500 feet from any
federal highway right-of-way line.
5.04.03 Temporary Uses during Construction
During the construction of any development for which at least a preliminary development order has been
granted, as required below, the developer may request a temporary use permit for the below-listed activities.
The temporary use permit shall be granted initially for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) months in
duration and may be renewed annually based upon demonstration of need and payment of a fee. A request
for renewal shall be submitted to the County Manager or designee in writing thirty (30) days prior to the
expiration of the temporary use permit.Temporary construction and development permits shall be allowed for
the following uses:
A. Temporary offices to be used for construction and administrative functions within the development.
B. Permits for temporary offices for single-family residential developments may be issued under the
following circumstances:
1. Where the same developer or licensed building contractor performing the work has obtained
a valid building permit to construct three or more homes in the same development.
2. Where a developer, owner-builder, or licensed building contractor performing the work has
obtained a building permit for the construction of one single-family home which exceeds
2,500 square feet of air conditioned floor area and that a letter of justification of need is
submitted to, and approved by, the County Manager or his designee (limited to one office).
3. The temporary offices shall be removed within 30 days of the issuance of a certificate of
occupancy for the last home to have been issued a building permit.
C. Temporary administrative offices to be used in conjunction with a bona fide agricultural use in the
agricultural zoning district when located in the area designated agricultural on the Future Land Use
Map of the Future Land Use Element of the GMP.
D. Temporary classrooms on the site for existing nonprofit organizations, used to continue existing
classroom activities, and in conjunction with an approved development order. Permits for such
classrooms will be issued in conjunction with an approved site improvement plan.
E. On-site storage of equipment and construction materials for use on the development site only.
F. On-site mobile or manufactured home used as a temporary office or storage facility for persons
engaged in the development of the site.
G. On-site mobile radio and television equipment and antennae.
H. On-site mobile or manufactured home for the use of a watchman or caretaker only.
I. On-site temporary use of structures and equipment for the building of roads, public utilities, and
government projects.
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5.04.03 J. 5.04.04 B.3.
J. Off-site temporary parking on property which is located contiguous to the subject development, or
would be contiguous except for a roadway that is not designated as a collector or arterial in the
Traffic Circulation Element of the GMP, with the written authorization of the property owner.
K. Other on-site uses similar to the foregoing uses and determined by the County Manager or designee
to meet the intent of Chapter 10.
L. Proposed temporary structures identified above require the submission of a conceptual site plan that
addresses the requirements of Chapter 10.
5.04.04 Model Homes and Model Sales Centers
A. Model homes and model sales centers are intended to facilitate the sale of the model design or of
products similar in design to the model. Model homes and model sales centers shall be of a temporary
nature and may be allowed in the following zoning districts:
1. Any residential zoning district or residential component of a PUD, in the estates zoning
district, and in the agricultural zoning district as part of a subdivision, by the issuance of a
temporary use permit.
2. However, a model center as a permitted use within a PUD, and not located within a dwelling
unit or a temporary structure, such as a trailer, shall not require a temporary use permit.
B. Model homes and model sales centers located within residential zoning districts, a residential
component of a PUD, the estates (E) zoning district, or the agricultural (A) zoning district, shall be
restricted to the promotion of a product or products permitted within the zoning district in which the
model home or model sales center is located and further subject to the following:
1. Model homes shall only be permitted for dwellings that have not been previously used as a
residence.
2. A model home or model sales center is not intended to allow the full scope of real estate
activities and shall be restricted primarily to the sale and marketing of the model or products
similar to the model. A model home shall not include offices for builders, contractors,
developers, or similar activities.
3. Model homes may be "wet" or "dry."
a. Model homes permitted as "dry" models (unoccupied by a sales office and/or
representative) shall be limited to a conditional certificate of occupancy allowing the
use of the structure as a model only, provided all required infrastructure is in place
to service the unit.
b. Model homes permitted as "wet" models (occupied by a sales office and/or
representative) shall not be occupied until such time as all required infrastructure is
available to service the unit and a permanent certificate of occupancy has been
issued.
c. Transportation to and from unoccupied model homes shall be provided at a sales
center, which also provides required parking and handicapped accommodations in
�- accordance with LDC section 5.04.04 C.
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5.04.04 B.3. 5.04.04 B.S.
d. Model homes occupied by a sales office and/or representative must have all required
landscaping, parking, and handicapped access on site.
e. A temporary use permit for a model home (occupied or unoccupied) shall be issued
initially for a period of 3 years. Extensions in excess of this period shall require
submittal and approval of a conditional use petition in accordance with LDC section
10.08.00.
4. Model sales centers may be located in either a temporary structure, usually a mobile home,
or a permanent structure which is either a residential dwelling unit or a non-residential
structure. Temporary use permits shall be issued as follows:
a. A temporary use permit for a sales center in a temporary structure shall be issued
initially for a period of 3 years and may be renewed annually based upon demon-
stration of need.
b. A temporary use permit for a sales center in a permanent structure which is a
residential dwelling unit shall be issued initially for a period of 3 years. Extensions
in excess of this period shall require submittal and approval of a conditional use
petition in accordance with LDC section 10.08.00.
c. A temporary use permit for a sales center in a permanent structure other than a
residential dwelling unit shall be issued initially for a period of 3 years and may be
renewed annually on demonstration of need.
5. Temporary use permits for model homes or model sales centers to be located within a
proposed single-family development prior to final plat approval may be requested by the
applicant and require:
a. Administrative approval of a plat and construction plans showing all required
infrastructure for the lot(s) on which the model home or model sales center is to be
located.
b. A site development plan (SDP) pursuant to LDC section 10.02.03.
c. A maximum of 5 models,or a number corresponding to 10 percent of the total number
of platted lots, whichever is less, per platted, approved development shall be
permitted prior to final plat approval as specified above.
d. The applicant shall provide documentation that all required utilities will be available
to the subject site,and,where required, shall depict such utilities in detail on the SDP.
e. The parcels on which the models are located must abut a privately owned and
maintained road, temporary in nature or permanently constructed to Collier County
roadway standards.
f. The boundaries depicted on the preliminary subdivision plat shall be depicted on the
SDP in order to ensure compliance with the applicable development standards in
effect on the subject property.
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5.04.04 B.5. 5.04.04 C.2.
g. Final lot grading and drainage conveyance shall be in conformance with the master
grading plan for the project as depicted on the preliminary subdivision plat submittal
documents.
6. Temporary use permits for model units or units used for sales centers in multi-family projects
shall not be issued prior to plat recordation and final approval of the project site development
plan.
7. All other temporary use requests for model homes shall require the submission of a
conceptual plan which demonstrates that provisions will be made to adequately address the
requirements of LDC section 5.04.04 C.
8. Temporary use permits for a model sales center within an existing subdivision shall require
a site plan as follows:
a. In the case of a permanent structure which is a dwelling unit, a site improvement
plan (SIP) per LDC section 10.02.03;
b. In the case of a permanent structure which is other than a dwelling unit, a site
development plan (SDP);
c. In the case of a temporary structure (mobile home or sales trailer), either a
conceptual site plan (CSP) which addresses the requirements of LDC section
5.04.04C, or a SIP, depending on the extent of the work required.
9. Temporary use permits for model homes to be located within a proposed single-family
development may be approved following administrative approval of a plat and construction
drawings for all required infrastructure encompassing the lots on which the models are to be
constructed pursuant to LDC section 4.03.00, and a CSP which addresses the requirements
of LDC section 5.04.04C.Unoccupied(dry) model homes will be permitted only in conjunction
with an approved SDP for a model sales center which provides adequate parking to support
the model(s).
10. Temporary use permits for occupied (wet) model homes following subdivision approval shall
require a CSP which addresses the requirements of section 5.04.04C of the LDC.Temporary
use permits for unoccupied model homes following subdivision approval shall require a CSP
and shall be issued only in conjunction with an approved SDP or SIP for a model sales center
which provides adequate parking to support the model(s).
C. All model home site plans shall adequately address the following standards:
1. Traffic circulation and safety within the site as follows:All parking spaces shall be arranged in
a manner for convenient and safe access for vehicles and pedestrians. No parking spaces
shall be arranged to cause vehicles to be moved in order for other vehicles to enter or exit a
site.
2. Minimum parking requirements:
a. Four(4) parking spaces for the first model unit and one and one-half(1.5) spaces for
each additional model unit (for dimensions see section 4.05.02 of this Code).
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5.04.04 C.2. 5.04.05 A.1.
b. One (1) paved parking space for disabled persons per parking lot shall be provided
(included as part of the number of required parking spaces), along with a paved
access aisle and barrier-free access to the unit (for dimensions, see section 4.05.07
of this Code).
c. All parking spaces shall be constructed of a concrete, asphalt, or other dustless
material as may be approved by the County Manager or designee. driveways and
handicapped spaces shall be paved.
3. Screening, buffering, and landscaping of the temporary use to reduce potential impacts on
adjacent properties as required in section 4.06.00 and approval by the County Manager or
designee as follows:
a. One (1) canopy tree per thirty (30) linear feet around the perimeter of the vehicular
use areas.
b. A staggered double row of hedges between the right-of-way and the parking area and
a single row of hedges to screen the driveway.
4. Model home signs. One on-premises sign for model homes, approved in conjunction with a
temporary use permit in any zoning district not to exceed 8 feet in height and 32 square feet
in size. Model home sign copy shall be limited to the model name, builder's name, name and
address, phone number, price, logo, and model home. Model home signs shall not be
illuminated in any manner. No building permit is required for the sign.
5 Vehicular use areas shall be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from the property line.
6. Lighting.
7. Sanitary facilities.
8. Fire protection.
9. Environmental impacts.
10. Stormwater management.
11. Any other requirements determined by the County Manager or designee to be necessary for
the public health and safety.
(Ord. No. 09-43, § 3.A; Ord. No. 10-23, § 3.EE; Ord. No. 14-33, § 3.P)
5.04.05 Temporary Events
A. Special Events.This section establishes the location and development standards for special events,
including temporary market events, sales and promotional events, and sports, religious, community
events, and events in County right-of-way.
1. Standards applicable to all special events.
a. Sanitary facilities shall be provided for the duration of the event. Proof of consent by
business management shall be provided if permanent business restrooms are to be
used.
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SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS
5.04.05 A.1. 5.04.05 A.2.
b. Safe ingress and egress shall be provided to the site, including emergency access
measures.
c. A maximum of 25 percent of the vehicular use area may be occupied or otherwise
rendered unusable by the placement of temporary structures, equipment, and
merchandise associated with the special event, unless equivalent additional off-site
parking is provided.
d. The minimum required number of handicapped parking spaces for the site pursuant
to LDC section 4.05.07 shall not be used for the special event.
e. In support of the special event, temporary structures, equipment, merchandise, and
signage may be placed on the site subject to the approval of a site diagram depicting
the locations of principal structures, parking, temporary structures, and signage.
i. Temporary signage shall be subject to the restrictions set forth in LDC section
5.04.06.
ii. All temporary structures, equipment, merchandise, or placement and parking
of vehicles in conjunction with the special event shall be located in a parking
lot or open space at least 10 feet from the property line, except events in
County right-of-way that are approved in accordance with LDC section
5.04.05 A.5.All temporary structures, equipment, merchandise, or placement
and parking of vehicles in conjunction with the special event shall be removed
at the conclusion of each event.
iii. A building permit may be required for the erection of temporary tents or
structures.
f. See Collier County Code of Laws Sections 118-102 and 118-131 to 118-155, or
successor sections, for additional standards related to solid waste and recycling
collection.
g. No sales, advertising, or other activity related to the special event shall be permitted
in the public right-of-way in accordance with Collier County Code of Laws Section
26-1, or successor sections, unless approved in accordance with LDC section
5.04.05 A.5.
h. Application.The Administrative Code shall establish the procedural requirements for
special events.
2. Temporary Market Events.A Temporary use permit is required for temporary market events to
allow for the temporary sale of retail products which may not normally be available in
non-residential zoning districts. Temporary market events shall be defined as a single- or
multi-vendor event where vendors sell goods or personal services directly to the public, such
as, but not limited to:farmers markets, art fairs, and craft fairs.
a. Location. Temporary market events are allowed on improved or unimproved non-
residential properties. For temporary events on Collier County Property, see LDC
section 5.04.05 D.
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5.04.05 A.2. 5.04.05 A.4.
b. The applicant shall provide a letter from the property owner or property manager
granting permission to utilize the subject property for the temporary market event
during the requested time period.
3. Sales and Promotional Events.
a. A temporary use permit is required for temporary sales and/or promotional events on
non-residential property, such as grand openings, going out of business sales,
special promotional sales,sidewalk sales,overstock sales,tent sales,or other similar
uses for sales and promotional events related to the principal activities in operation
at the subject property, unless otherwise provided for in this section.
b. Temporary use permits for sales may be issued to the owner(s) of a commercial
establishment, or to the tenant(s) operating within a commercial establishment with
the approval of the property owner or property manager, provided said tenant
provides documentation of a current annual lease with the property owner. Uses
permitted by an approved temporary sales permit shall be operated by the property
owner or tenant(s), except as provided for in LDC sections 5.04.05 A.3.e.and 5.04.05
A.3.f. below.
c. Temporary use permits for sales shall be restricted to those zoning districts in which
the sale of the items would normally be permitted.Further,the sales activity permitted
by the temporary use permit shall be related to the principal commercial activities in
operation on the subject property, except as provided for in LDC sections 5.04.05
A.3.e. and 5.04.05 A.3.f. below.
d. Special event temporary use permits for Sales and Promotional Events shall not be
issued for unimproved properties, with exception to pre-construction ground breaking
events with a valid development order.
e. The County Manager or designee may issue temporary use permits for satellite
locations subject to the applicable restrictions set forth in this section, provided the
applicant currently operates a business from a permanent, approved commercial
location within the County.Additionally,the purpose of the temporary sale shall be the
same as the principal purpose of the existing commercial business of the applicant.
f. The County Manager or designee may, in determining a specific benefit to the public,
grant a temporary use permit to facilitate the sale of an item or items not generally
available within a specific planning community, subject to the applicable restrictions
set forth in this section.
4. Sports, religious, and community events.
a. A temporary use permit is required for sports, religious, community, or other similar
events sponsored by profit, nonprofit, charitable, civil, or membership organizations,
on lands not specifically developed and approved for such activities on a regular
basis.
b. Temporary use permits of this type may, in support of the use being permitted, include
a mobile home as an office, but not for residency.
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5.04.05 A.4. 5.04.05 A.S.
c. Temporary use permits in this category shall be restricted to those zoning districts in
which the use would be compatible, unless otherwise approved by the Board of
County Commissioners via a public petition request.
d. The County Manager or designee shall accept, without fee, temporary use permit
applications for sports, religious, community, or other similar events, upon presenta-
tion of documentation that the sponsor of the event is a bona fide nonprofit
organization and the event is intended to benefit the community at large or a specific
group of individuals.Two such events per calendar year per organization are eligible
for this permit.
5. Events in County Right-of-Way.
a. A temporary use permit shall be required for events which take place in any County
right-of-way.
b. The temporary use permit application shall be submitted at least 120 days prior to an
event that requires Hearing Examiner or Board approval or 60 days prior to an event
that requires administrative approval.
c. At a minimum, temporary use permit applications for events shall be reviewed by the
following Collier County departments, divisions, and outside agencies:
i. Collier County Growth Management Department shall determine compliance
with all applicable requirements.
ii. Collier County Sherriff's Office shall determine whether any additional
security or police service is necessary.
iii. The applicable Fire District shall determine whether any additional fire
service is required.
iv. Emergency Medical Services shall determine whether any additional medical
services are required.
v. Collier County Bureau of Emergency Services shall determine whether
additional crowd control is required.
vi. Collier County Risk Management shall determine whether additional insur-
ance or bonds are required for the event.
d. Any event that necessitates the use of the right-of-way of any arterial or collector
roadway, or any event which necessitates closing all or part of any County
right-of-way between the hours of 7:00 AM through 9:00 AM or 3:30 PM through 6:30
PM shall require review and approval at a public hearing of the Hearing Examiner or
Board of County Commissioners. Public notice shall be in accordance with LDC
section 10.03.06 Z. Any appeal from a Hearing Examiner decision shall be to the
Board of Zoning Appeals.
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5.04.05 A.S. 5.04.05 A.S.
e. Events that do not require a public hearing as set forth in LDC section 5.04.05 A.5.d
above, shall be reviewed by the County Manager or designee. Any appeal from an
administrative determination shall be to the Hearing Examiner or Board of Zoning
Appeals, as applicable.
f. Criteria for review:
The applicant has complied with all required criteria on the permit application
form.
ii. Sufficient support personnel, including certified crowd managers are avail-
able to assist in the conduct of the event.
iii. Adequate support facilities are available for the event including, but not being
limited to, parking, refuse collection, sanitation, and lighting.
iv. No conflict exists with the requested event and other approved and previously
scheduled events.
v. Crowd size has been determined to be a manageable size for the proposed
event and site.
vi. The event is generally compatible with the character of the surrounding area.
vii. The applicant complied with the terms and conditions of any previously
approved permits.
g. Applications shall include a site plan and route map that shows the proposed route of
the event, areas of assembly or dispersal, parking areas, location of temporary signs,
maintenance of traffic signs(such as detour signs, barricades,or cones),stationing of
any crowd managers, officers, or flag persons,temporary detours to be utilized by the
public, and all temporary construction or structures (stages, booths, water and toilet
facilities, etc.).
h. The placement and location of maintenance of traffic signs shall be in accordance
with the Federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices,as amended, and FDOT's
Roadway and Traffic Design standard plans.
Certified crowd control managers shall be provided at a minimum ratio of one per 250
participants or attendees. Hiring of off-duty law enforcement officers shall satisfy the
requirement for certified crowd control managers.
j. The County Manager or designee may revoke a temporary use permit if it is
determined that any condition or stipulation has been violated, that the approval was
in error or based on inaccurate information, or that the use negatively impacts the
surrounding uses or poses a safety hazard, or otherwise is negatively impacting the
safety, health or welfare of the general public.
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SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS
5.04.05 B. 5.04.05 F.1.
B. Temporary seasonal sales.A temporary use permit may be issued for seasonal and holiday related
temporary sales subject to the following restrictions.
1. Temporary use permits for seasonal sales may be issued only for the following seasonal/
holiday related items:
a. Christmas trees.
b. Fireworks, as allowed by F.S.Chapter 791 and subject to the issuance of an approved
permit by the jurisdictional fire district.
c. Pumpkins.
2. Temporary use permits for seasonal sales may be issued on improved or unimproved
properties.
3. The applicant shall provide a letter from the property owner or property manager granting
permission to utilize the subject property for the temporary seasonal sales.
C. Garage sales.A permit is required for garage sales, lawn sales, and other similar temporary sales to
be held at private homes, churches and other places of worship, community centers, or other
nonprofit residentially zoned institutions.
D. Temporary events on Collier County property:
1. A Board approved agreement shall be required for temporary events on all Collier County
parks, facilities, and other property.A temporary use permit shall not be required.
2. Signage for temporary events on Collier County property shall comply with LDC section
5.04.06 Temporary Signs.
3. The applicant shall coordinate with emergency medical services, fire districts, and Collier
County Sheriff's offices to determine the appropriate level of coverage required for the event.
E. Temporary Uses, not elsewhere classified.At the direction of the BCC, the County may, from time to
time, be called upon to allow certain uses for specific periods of time.After public hearing, the County
Manager or designee may issue a Temporary Use Permit upon receipt of satisfactory evidence that all
stipulations and/or requirements have been satisfied.
F. Temporary event time limits.
1. Table 5.04.05 F.1.-Temporary Event Time Limits
Temporary event type Maximum number of event days Maximum number of event days
allowed for each permit allowed per calendar year per loca-
tion
Temporary market events 13 521
Sales and promotional events 14 282,3
Sports, religious, and community 14 282,3
events
Temporary seasonal sales 35 105
Garage sales 24 4
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5.04.05 El. 5.04.06 A.3.
Temporary event type Maximum number of event days Maximum number of event days
allowed for each permit allowed per calendar year per loca-
tion
Temporary events on Collier County As approved in accordance with LDC section 5.04.05 D.
property
Temporary uses not elsewhere clas- As approved in accordance with LDC section 5.04.05 E.
sified
1 Maximum consecutive event days shall not exceed two event days at any one location.
2 Extension.Temporary use permits for sales and promotional events and sports, religious, and community
events may be extended up to an additional four weeks when approved by the Board of County
Commissioners at a regularly scheduled public meeting.Such approval may be subject to stipulations and
additional constraints which shall be noted as conditions of the permit and the permittee will be required to
sign a notarized agreement to abide by such conditions.
3 For multiple occupancy parcels with ten or more tenants the total duration of all such events shall not
exceed 42 event days per calendar year.
4 The County Manager or designee may issue one 2-day permit for such events during each 6-month period.
(Ord.No. 10-23, §3.FF;Ord.No.13-56, §3.P;Ord.No.14-33, §3.Q;Ord.No. 14-40, §2.C;Ord.No. 15-28, §2;
Ord. No. 16-27, § 3.P; Ord. No. 20-44, § 3.G)
5.04.06 Temporary Signs
A. A temporary use permit is required for the placement of any temporary ground sign, snipe sign, or
banner that is not otherwise lawfully permitted. Temporary signs shall be allowed subject to the
restrictions imposed by this section.
1. The County Manager or designee may issue temporary sign permits, classified by use, as
necessary to adequately address each of the temporary signs described within this section.
For each permit type the nonrefundable fee shall be as established in the fee schedule for the
services performed by the Growth Management Division.
2. Temporary signs and banners shall not be erected prior to obtaining the appropriate
temporary use permit and shall be removed on or before the expiration date of the temporary
use permit authorizing said sign.
3. Standards applicable to all temporary signs.
a. Temporary signs and banners permitted by authority of this section shall not be
placed within any public right-of-way,except when an event in the County right-of-way
is approved and a temporary use permit is issued in accordance with LDC sections
5.04.05 A.5 and 5.04.06 B.1.
i. Sign placement shall not obstruct or impair the safe visibility, ingress, or
egress of pedestrians and motorists.
b. The occupant of a lot, parcel, multi-tenant parcel or mixed use building, may display
1 on-site temporary sign;a second such sign may be displayed on a property having
Nam or a second street frontage.
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SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS
5.04.06 A.3. 5.04.06 B.1.
c. Absent specific standards to the contrary,temporary signs shall be located onsite and
no closer than 10 feet to any property line.
d. Temporary signs and banners used on nonresidential or mixed use properties shall
not exceed 32 square feet in sign area or 8 feet in height.
e. Temporary signs used on residentially zoned properties shall not exceed 4 square
feet in area or 3 feet in height.
B. Temporary Sign Permit Types and Standards.
1. Temporary Events. A temporary use permit for a temporary event, issued per LDC section
5.04.05,shall allow for the placement of temporary signage as classified and regulated herein.
a. A "sign only" temporary use permit may be issued for temporary ground signs and
banners used to promote a sale, event, or activity not requiring a temporary event
temporary use permit per LDC section 5.04.05 of this Code. Such uses include,
however are not limited to,study or course offerings,vacation camp, non-public indoor
events, and sales events occurring within the confines of an established business.
i. "Sign only"temporary use permits will be allowed, regulated,and enforced as
special event signs.
ii. Time limits for"sign only" temporary use permits shall be the same as those
for special events, see LDC subsection 5.04.05 A.3.
b. Special event signs.
Special event signs shall be erected not more than 15 calendar days prior to
the supporting event and shall be removed within 7 calendar days after the
event has taken place.
c. Seasonal sales signs.
d. Garage sales signs.Two temporary signs may be placed on the property where the
sale is being conducted.
e. Temporary signs for events in County right-of-way.
i. Signs may display the event, name, date, location and a directional arrow
pointing to the direction of the event only.
ii. No sales, advertisement, or commercial message is allowed on signs.
iii. Maximum dimension of 2 feet by 3 feet.
iv. No signs shall be erected more than seven days prior to a scheduled event,
and all signs must be removed within three business days after the event
completion.
v. No signs shall be located within the right-of-way medians.
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5.04.06 B.1. 5.04.06 B.4.
vi. No signs shall be attached to traffic control signs or other authorized highway
signs and impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
vii. Limited to six signs within a five-mile radius of the event boundaries.
However, events recognized at a regular meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners to benefit the Community and promote tourism are limited to
up to 40 signs.
2. Grand Opening signs. A one-time 14-day nonrenewable grand opening sign only temporary
use permit may be issued upon the opening of a new business, or the approved relocation of
an existing business.
a. A current valid Collier County Business Tax Receipt or an approved Land Use and
Zoning Certificate (Non-Residential) may serve as evidence of the new business, or
location, opening.
b. A separate permit is not required for a grand opening sign if being placed in
conjunction with a special event temporary use permit issued per subsection 5.04.05
A.1.
c. A grand opening sign temporary use permit may be obtained only within the first 3
months of establishing a new business or location.
d. A grand opening sign is limited to an anchored banner.
e. A"sign only"temporary use permit for a grand opening sign shall be exempt from the
annual time limitations identified in subsections 5.04.05 A.3.a. and 5.04.06 C.1.a.ii.
3. "Coming Soon Signs."A onetime non-renewable temporary use permit may be granted,for a
coming soon sign located within a non-residential zoning district, subject to the following:
a. As applied in this section, a coming soon sign is defined as a ground sign used to
inform the public of the intended opening of a new business.
b. A temporary use permit for a sign shall not be issued until the applicant has applied
for a building permit for the principal structure.
c. The temporary use permit number shall be placed at the base of the sign not less
than 1/2 inch from the bottom.
d. The sign shall not be displayed for a period more than 6 months from the issuance of
the temporary use permit or until the issuance of a permit for the permanent sign,
whichever occurs first.The non-refundable fee for this temporary use permit shall be
as set forth in the fee schedule for the services performed by the Community
Development and Environmental Services Division.
4. Temporary business identification signs.A temporary use permit allowing for the temporary
placement of a sign solely for the purpose of displaying a business name for an existing
business undergoing a permitted renovation, remodel, or repair that would require the
temporary removal of an existing legally conforming sign.
a. As applied in this section, the sign must be constructed of wood, plastic, or other
similar material, may not be a banner sign, and is limited to 16 square feet.
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5.04.06 B.4. 5.04.07 A.
b. If placed in a shopping center or multiple occupancy building, the temporary sign
for each business must be of similar color, lettering, and style.
c. The sign may be affixed to the building or free-standing in front of the building so
long as the sign does not obstruct or interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic,
parking or fire lanes, or access to adjacent units.
d. The sign may remain in place for no longer than 120 days, until construction has been
completed, or a permanent sign is installed, whichever occurs first.
5. Temporary sign covers. A non-renewable temporary use permit is required to erect a
temporary sign cover over an existing sign unless otherwise provided herein.Temporary signs
shall be allowed subject to the restrictions imposed by this section.
a. A sign cover made from white vinyl or canvas may be authorized for an existing
ground or pole sign for 120 days, or when the permanent sign is installed, whichever
occurs first, after which time the cover shall be removed, regardless of whether or not
the sign face has been replaced.
6. Election and Referendum signs. Signs for elections and referendums shall be permitted
subject to the following requirements:
a. A bulk temporary permit shall be obtained prior to the erection, installation,
placement, or display of signage before elections and referendums.The fee for the
bulk permit shall be as set forth in the fee schedule for the services performed by the
Community Development and Environmental Services Division.
b. The bulk permit number shall appear on every sign or on the pole supporting the
sign.
c. All signs for which the permit is issued shall be removed within 7 days after the event.
Each sign not removed within the required time shall constitute a separate violation
of this Code.The permittee will be subject to issuance of a citation for each violation
from the Collier County Code Enforcement Board.
d. Signs erected within residentially zoned or used property shall not exceed 4 square
feet in area and 3 feet in height, and shall be located on-site and no closer than 5 feet
to any property line.
e. In all other zoning districts such signs shall not exceed a maximum sign area of 32
square feet and 8 feet in height, except when affixed to the surface of a building wall,
and shall be located no closer than 10 feet to any property line.The quantity of such
signs shall be limited to 1 sign for each lot or parcel per bulk permit issued.
(Ord. No. 09-55, § 3.A; Ord. No. 10-23, § 3.GG; Ord. No. 20-44, § 3.H)
5.04.07 Annual Beach Events Permit
A. The owner of beach-front commercial hotel-resort property shall apply for an annual beach events
permit.The County Manager or designee, may grant the permit following review of an application for
such permit.The application shall be submitted on the form prescribed by Collier County together with
the applicable fee for the number of planned annual beach events as indicated on the permit form and
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exhibits thereto. Permits issued pursuant to this section are not intended to authorize any violation of
F.S.§370.12, or any of the provisions of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as it may be amended.
B. For purposes of this section, a "beach event" shall mean and refer to any social, recreational or
entertainment event (whether public or private), conducted on the beach and satisfying one or more
of the following criteria:
1. The event involves the use of dining/picnic tables and chairs, serving tables, or other ancillary
equipment typically used to serve an on-site meal; or
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2. The event involves the use of staging equipment, amplified music, or the use of other types
. = of electrical equipment for purposes of enhanced light and/or sound; or
3. The event:
(a) Is attended by 25 or more people and is organized by or with the help of the
commercial property owner; and
(b) Is of a nature not commonly associated with the day-to-day use of the beach by the
general public.
C. Notice of scheduled events:
1. On or before the 25th day of each calendar month, the holder of such permit shall cause
Collier County to be furnished with written notice of all beach events scheduled for the
following month, in the form and content made a part of the annual beach events permit
application. The notice shall indicate the date, time and duration of each event.
2. If a beach event is scheduled after the monthly notification has been furnished to Collier
County, the property owner shall furnish the county with a separate written notice at least
48-hours prior to such event.
3. All notices or documents furnished to Collier County pursuant to the permit or these
regulations shall be sent to Collier County Planning Services Department and for events that
occur during sea turtle nesting season,to the Collier County Natural Resource Department as
well.
D. Event cancellations and postponements:
1. If a scheduled beach event is canceled or postponed,the property owner shall furnish Collier
County with written notification of such cancellation or postponement. It is understood that
weather conditions may cause last minute cancellations, however the property owner shall
make every effort to notify the county staff a minimum of four hours prior to the scheduled
event time. If such event is rescheduled, notice of the date and time of the rescheduled event
shall be provided.
2. If a beach event is canceled or postponed, and no other beach events are scheduled for the
date of the canceled/postponed event, and Collier County has been notified of such
cancellation or postponement, then the canceled or postponed event shall not count towards
the maximum number of beach events authorized by the permit.
E. Sea turtle nesting season. Annual beach events which occur during sea turtle nesting season (May
1st through October 31st of each year) are also subject to the following regulations:
1. All required Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) field permits, shall be
obtained and a copy furnished to Collier County prior to the time of the scheduled event as
set forth in section 5.04.07(C).
2. Consistent with section 10.02.06, and the Code of Laws of Collier County, no structure set up,
or beach raking or mechanical cleaning activity for any particular beach event shall
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commence until after monitoring conducted by personnel with prior experience and training in
nest surveys procedures and possessing a valid Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Marine Turtle Permit has been completed.
3. Prior to all scheduled beach events, every beach event permit holder is required to rope off
(or otherwise identify with a physical barrier) an area with no less than a 15-foot radius out
from each sea turtle nest that has been identified and marked on a beach, unless a greater
distance is required by an applicable state permit.
4. Use of vehicles on the beach is prohibited, except as may be permitted under section
10.02.06 I.
5. Consistent with section 10.02.06, all materials placed on the beach for the purpose of
conducting permitted beach events: 1)must be removed from the beach by no later than 9:30
p.m. of the date of the event; and 2) no structures may be set, placed, or stored on, or within
ten feet of any beach dune, except that materials may remain in an identified staging area
until 10:00 p.m. The location and size of all staging areas will be as identified in the permit.
6. All lights that are visible from the beach and cast a shadow thereon shall be turned off by no
later than 9:00 p.m. of the date of the event.
7. Identification of sea turtle nests on the beach may cause the beach event to be relocated
from its planned location or to have additional reasonable limitations placed on the event
pursuant to the recommendation of Collier County staff in order to protect the identified sea
turtle nests in this permit;except that county staff may relocate a staging area as provided for
in section 5.04.07, as part of its daily sea turtle monitoring.
8. Pole lighting, and any other object or structure designed to penetrate the beach surface by
more than three inches shall be subject to the approval of the FDEP and Collier County.
9. A copy of all notices required by any permit or these regulations must also be provided by the
permit holder to the County Manager or designee.
Note: When a state permit is more restrictive than the Code requirements, the State
requirements shall supersede, and the county shall enforce these requirements.
F. Penalties. Notwithstanding the penalties set forth elsewhere in this Code, the following violations of
this section are subject to the following penalties,except that the annual beach events permit may not
be suspended or revoked:
1. Violations which do not occur during sea turtle nesting season, i.e., occur outside of sea turtle
nesting season, are subject to up to a $500.00 fine per violation.
2. Violations which occur during sea turtle nesting season and are:
a. Any activity that may cause immediate harm to sea turtles or their nesting activities;
which include, but are not limited to the following: 1) setting up a beach event prior
to daily sea turtle monitoring; 2) failing to remove beach event materials from the
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beach by 9:30 p.m.; 3)failing to have lights, so required, turned out by 9:00 p.m.; or
4) not placing additional barriers around nests as required by section 5.04.06; are
subject to the following penalties:
First violation:$1,000.00 fine.
Second violation:$2,500.00 fine.
Third or more violation:$5,000.00 fine.
b. Any activity that would not cause immediate harm to sea turtles or their nesting
activities; which include, but are not limited to the following: 1) failing to notify the
county of a beach event; 2) failing to provide the county with copies of Florida
Department of Protection permits prior to each beach event; or 3) having beach
event materials or related structures set, placed, stored on, or within ten feet of any
beach dune; are subject to up to a $500.00 fine.
(Ord. No. 05-27, § 3.CC; Ord. No. 09-55, § 3.B; Ord. No. 10-23, § 3.HH)
5.04.08 Film Permit
A. Film Permit Required.A permit shall be required for the following activities taking place, in conjunction
with commercial motion picture, film, television, video or still photography production: the use of set
scenery, temporary structures or other apparatus, special effects, or closure of public streets or
accessways. The LDC shall not apply to bona fide newspaper, press association, newsreel or
television news media personnel, nor to properties that have been zoned to allow motion picture/
television filming as a permitted use.
B. Procedural Requirements.The Administrative Code shall establish the application requirements and
review procedures for a Film Permit.
C. Insurance requirements.The applicant shall maintain in force at all times during the permit period, a
comprehensive general liability policy with limits other than those described in the Administrative Code
as determined by the risk management director upon a review of the particular circumstances
involved. Said applicant shall provide to the County Manager or designee a certificate of insurance
as evidenced that said insurance is in existence and certifying that Collier County is named insured,
and that Collier County be given 30 days'notice prior to the expiration or cancellation of the policy.Any
additional insurance requirements for filming on private property will be at the discretion of the affected
property owner.
D. Indemnification. The applicant shall be required to indemnify and hold harmless Collier County, its
officers, agents and employees from and against all claims, suits, actions, damages, liabilities,
expenditures or causes of action arising out of or occurring during the activities of applicant under a
permit issued hereupon in the form and manner provided by the County Manager or designee.
E. Permit fee. No permit fee shall be required. Any additional license or user fees which have been
established for county-owned land or facilities shall be in effect.
F. Issuance of Permit. Upon presentation of the completed application, proof of insurance, payment of
permit fee, surety bond or cash payment in lieu of the bond and review by the County Manager or
designee, the permit may be issued. If the County Manager or designee determines that the use of
public or private property could affect the public's use of the property, or have potential adverse
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impacts on surrounding properties,then the County Manager or designee may require that the permit
application be scheduled for a public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners.The special
circumstances could include, but are not limited to, closure of a public street or accessway; use of
special effects, including incendiary or explosive devices; a large production crew or crowd control;
and increased liability insurance required. The notice for the public hearing shall be advertised in a
newspaper of general circulation in the county at least 1 time 15 days prior to the hearing.
G. Suspension of permit. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the temporary use permit
once issued shall be grounds for immediate suspension of the permitted activity until such time as the
noncompliance is remedied. The suspension shall be initially communicated verbally, followed by a
written suspension order; and continued failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the permit
may result in revocation of the permit.
H. Costs for extraordinary services. The County shall recover direct costs for extraordinary services
rendered in connection with a production. Such costs shall include, but not be limited to, charges for
personnel and/or equipment committed in support of the production which are outside the normal
scope of government services. Based on the information contained in the permit application, an
estimate of these costs will be provided to the applicant prior to issuance of this permit. The County
may require prepayment of all or a portion of these estimated costs prior to issuance of the permit.At
the conclusion of the production, actual costs below or in excess of the estimates will be refunded by
the County or paid by the applicant, respectively.
Surety bond.A surety bond in an amount to be determined by Collier County and issued by a company
authorized to issue bonds in Florida or cash payment in lieu of the bond may be required by the
County Manager or designee to provide for cleanup and/or restoration of the subject site(s).
(Ord. No. 13-56, § 3.Q)
5.05.00 SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC USES
The specific land uses listed in this section are subject to supplemental site design and land development
standards. Supplemental standards apply in addition to the site design and land development standards of
the zoning district in which the land use is located.
5.05.01 Businesses Serving Alcoholic Beverages
A. Sale of alcoholic beverages. The County Manager or designee, may authorize the sale of alcoholic
beverages for consumption on-site, subject to compliance with all zoning restrictions and the following
locational criteria:
1. No such use shall be located within 500 feet of any established elementary, middle, or high
school,child care center, public library,church, public park,or public playground.This does
not include beach access points.The distance of 500 feet shall be measured as the shortest
distance between the lot on which the school, child care center, public library, church,
public park, or public playground is located and the lot on which the alcoholic beverages are
to be sold,except that establishments located in shopping centers shall be measured to the
outer wall of the establishment.
2. No such use shall be located within 500 feet of any existing establishment whose primary
function is the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on-site. The distance of 500 feet
shall be measured as the shortest distance between the lot on which the existing
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establishment is located and the lot on which the alcoholic beverages are to be sold, except
that establishments located in shopping centers shall be measured to the outer wall of the
establishment.
3. The erection of any school, child care center, public library, church, public park, or public
playground within 500 feet of an establishment which offers the sale of alcoholic beverages
for consumption on-site shall not cause such establishment to become nonconforming.
4. The County Manager or designee approval for the sale of alcoholic beverages for consump-
tion on-site, granted pursuant to this section, shall expire after the following periods of time
and shall thereafter become null and void:
a. In the case of an existing structure, zoning approval shall expire six (6) months from
the date of approval unless, within that period of time, operation of the alcoholic
beverage establishment has commenced. For purposes of this section, operation
shall be defined as the sale of alcoholic beverages in the normal course of business.
b. In the case of a new structure,zoning approval shall expire one(1)year from the date
of approval unless, within that period of time, operation of the alcoholic beverage
establishment has commenced. However, if substantial construction is completed,
the County Manager or designee may grant one (1) extension for up to six (6)
months.
5. The procedures for approval of a site for the sale of alcoholic beverages are set forth in
Chapter 10 and the Administrative Code.
6. The BZA may, by resolution, grant a waiver of part or all of the minimum distance requirement
set forth herein if it is demonstrated by the applicant and determined by the BZA that the site
proposed for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages is separated from an
established business whose primary function is the sale of alcoholic beverages for consump-
tion on-site, from the school, child care center, public library, church, public park or public
playground by natural or manmade boundaries, structures, or other features which offset or
limit the necessity for such minimum distance requirement. The BZA's decision to waive part
or all of the distance requirement shall be based upon the following factors:
a. The nature and type of natural or manmade boundary,structure,or other feature lying
between the proposed establishment and an existing school, child care center,
public library, church, public park, or public playground which is determined by the
BZA to lessen the need for the total 500-foot distance requirement. Such boundary,
structure, or other feature may include, but is not limited to, lakes, marshes,
nondevelopable wetlands, designated preserve areas, canals, and major rights-of-
way.
b. The paths of vehicular and pedestrian traffic which could be taken between the
alcoholic beverage establishment and the school, child care center, public library,
church, public park, or public playground.
c. The hours of operation and the noise and light which could potentially be generated
from the premises selling alcoholic beverages.
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d. The Administrative Code shall establish the submittal requirements and procedures
...►. for the waiver of distance requirements.
7. The following uses shall be exempt from the requirements of section 5.05.01.
a. Any restaurant deriving at least fifty-one (51) percent of its gross revenue from the
sale of food and nonalcoholic beverages.
b. Any motel and/or hotel with 100 or more guestrooms.
c. Any private club, golf club, country club, or civic or fraternal club may serve alcoholic
beverages for consumption on-site when such service is incidental to the main use
and for the exclusive use of the members, tenants, and/or guests of the facility.
8. Any owner or operator of an establishment approved under this section to sell any alcoholic
beverages for consumption on-premises shall, upon written demand of the County Manager
or designee, make, or cause to be made, under oath a statement itemizing what percentage
of his gross receipts are from the sale of alcoholic beverages.
(Ord. No. 13-56, § 3.R)
5.05.02 Marinas
A. The following standards are for the purpose of manatee protection and are applicable to all multi-slip
docking facilities with ten slips or more, and all marina facilities.
B. Proposed developments will be reviewed for consistency with the Manatee Protection Plan ("MPP")
adopted by the BCC and approved by the DEP. If the location of the proposed development is
consistent with the MPP, then the developer will submit a"Manatee Awareness and Protection Plan,"
which shall address, but not be limited to, the following categories:
1. Education and public awareness.
2. Posting and maintaining manatee awareness signs.
3. Information on the type and destination of boat traffic that will be generated from the facility.
4. Monitoring and maintenance of water quality to comply with state standards.
5. Marking of navigational channels, as may be required.
C. A rating system is established to evaluate proposed marina facilities. The purpose of the marina site
rating system is to help determine the maximum wet slip densities in order to improve existing
Manatee protection. The marina site rating system gives a ranking based on three (3) criteria: water
depth, native marine habitat, and manatee abundance. In evaluating a parcel for a potential boat
facility, a minimum sphere of influence for the boat traffic must be designated. For the proposed
marina facility, an on-water travel distance of five (5) miles is considered the sphere of influence.
1. A preferred rating is given to a site that has or can legally create adequate water depth and
access, will not impact native marine habitats, and will not impact a high manatee use area
(See Table 5.05.02(C)(5)).
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2. A moderate ranking is given to a site where: there is a adequate water depth and access, no
impact to a high manatee use area, but there is an impact to native marine habitat; there is
adequate water depth, no impact to native marine habitat, but impacts a high manatee use
area; and when the water depth is less than four(4) feet mean low water (MLW), no impact
to native marine habitat, and no impact to a high manatee use area.
3. A protected ranking is given to a site where: there is adequate water depth and access, but
there is an impact to native marine habitat and there is an impact to a high manatee use area;
there is not adequate water depth, there is impact to or destruction of native marine habitat,
and there is impact to a high manatee use area;there is not adequate water depth, no impact
to marine habitat, but there is impact to a high manatee use area; or there is not adequate
depth, there is impact to marine habitat, and no impact to a high manatee use area.
4. The exact areas will depend on site specific data gathered during the site development
process reviews.
5. Table of Siting Criteria
Water Depth Native Marine Habitat Manatee Use
(Measured at MLW)
4 ft. or more Less than 4 ft. No Impact' Impact Not High High
Preferred X X X
Moderate X X X
Moderate X X X
Moderate X X X
Protected X X X
Protected X X X
Protected X X X
Protected X X X
'For shoreline vegetation such as mangroves, "no impact" is defined as no greater than five (5) percent of
the native marine habitat is disturbed. For sea grasses, "no impact" means than no more than 100 square feet
of sea grasses can be impacted.
D. Allowable wet slip densities.
1. Preferred sites. New or expanded wet slip marinas and multi-family facilities shall be allowed
at a density of up to eighteen (18) boat slips for every 100 feet of shoreline. Expansion of
existing and construction of new dry storage facilities is allowed. Expansion of existing and
construction of new boat ramps is allowed.
2. Moderate development sites. New or expanded wet slips and multi-family facilities shall be
allowed at a density of up to ten (10) boat slips for every 100 feet of shoreline. Expansion
of existing dry storage facilities is allowed. Construction of new dry storage facilities is
prohibited. Expansion of existing boat ramps is allowed. Construction of new boat ramps is
prohibited.
3. Protected sites. New or expanded wet slip marinas and multi-family facilities shall be allowed
at a density of one (1) boat slip for every 100 feet of shoreline. Expansion of existing dry
storage facilities or construction of new dry storage facilities is prohibited. Expansion of
existing boat ramp or construction of new boat ramps is prohibited.
E. If a potential boat facility site is ranked as moderate or protected because of its proximity to a high use
manatee area, its ranking can be increased if slow speed zones are established that account for a
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significant portion of the expected travel route of the boats using the proposed facility. In that case,the
manatee criteria in the three(3)way test(see Table 5.05.02(C)(5))would not affect the outcome of the
ranking. If such slow speed zones are not existing, the County may establish, with DEP approval,
additional slow speed zones in order to mitigate the proposed additional boat traffic.
F. Existing facilities and facilities which had state or federal permits prior to adoption of the MPP shall be
exempt from these provisions, but will be subject to all other requirements of this Code.
(Ord. No. 05-27, § 3.FF)
5.05.03 Farm Labor Housing
A. This section is intended to apply to those agricultural situations where housing is required for
permanent or transient farm labor. Housing established under this section shall be used exclusively
for that purpose and no other. It is intended that housing under this section shall be erected only in the
rural agricultural district and only when such housing meets the requirements and procedures of this
section. It is the intent of this section that housing for farm labor shall be in the nature of a planned
development, but with restrictions designed to meet the peculiar requirements of the farm labor
market and the necessities of the health, safety, and general welfare of the farm laborers and the
general public.
B. The following housing types are permitted as farm labor housing, either as principal buildings or
accessory buildings:
1. Single-family dwellings.
2. Mobile homes.
3. Duplexes.
4. Multiple-family dwellings.
5. TTRVCs.
C. In addition to uses and structures that are accessory and incidental to farm labor housing uses, the
following specific accessory uses are permitted:
1. Caretakers' residences.
2. Child care centers.
D. No construction for the housing of farm labor shall be erected until a SDP has been approved.
E. Standards.
1. Farm labor housing shall be set back a minimum of 1,000 feet measured from the nearest
point of construction to any state, federal, or County highway right-of-way line.
2. No on-site farm labor housing shall exceed in land area three(3)percent of the gross acreage
of the agricultural operation, or ten (10) acres, whichever is less. Off-site farm labor housing
for laborers shall have a land area of not less than one(1)acre nor more than ten (10) acres.
3. Streets shall be surfaced with a hard dustless material.
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4.At least 300 square feet shall be provided for each lot or dwelling unit for open space and
recreation area.
5.Certification required by chapter 10D-25, F.A.C., as a migrant labor camp shall be required.
6.Table of Dimensional Standards.
Single-family or Mobile Home Duplex or Multi-family Dormitory Housing
Minimum lot area (sq. ft.) 4,000 43,560 43,560
Minimum lot width (ft.) 40 100 100
Minimum setbacks (ft.)
Front yard
Side yard
Rear yard
10
5
10
20
20
20
20
20
20
Maximum building height (ft.) 30 30 30
Minimum floor area (sq. ft.) 500 500 500
5.05.04 Group Housing
A.All group housing structures shall meet the following requirements specified for each type of
structure. All proposals for group housing, except family care facilities, shall be processed with a
SDP.
B.A family care facility shall be treated as a single-dwelling unit for the purpose of determining
applicable development standards and, therefore, shall conform to the standards identified for a
single-family dwelling unit or mobile home in the zoning district assigned to the property, as well as
other applicable standards found in this Code. However, a new family care facility shall not be located
within a radius of 1,000 feet of another existing family care facility.
C.Table of site design standards for category I and category II group care facilities:
Category I and II Homeless Shelters
Minimum habitable floor area (sq. ft.) 1,500 + 200 for each person over six 1,500 + 150 for each person over six
Minimum lot area (sq. ft.) 6,000 + 1,500 for each person over six 6,000 + 400 for each person over six
Parking spaces 2 per five beds (minimum of 2 spaces)
Separation requirement from an existing
group care facility in RMF-6, RMF-12,
RMF-16, RT, and VR zoning districts
Radius of 1,200 feet or more
Separation requirement from an existing
group care facility in A, estates, and RSF
1—6 zoning districts
Radius of 500 feet or more
Special setback requirements for property
abutting residential zoning districts
20 feet from residential property line
Special setback requirements for property
abutting roadways
25 feet of a road right-of-way line
1
1 For properties located in the GGPOD, the front setback shall be in accordance with LDC section
4.02.26 B.1.
D.All other care housing environments as defined in this Code, including, but not limited to,care units,
assisted living units, continuing care retirement communities, nursing homes, and dwelling units that
are part of an aging-in-pace living environment shall adhere to the following standards in addition to
those established by the underlying zoning district.
1.The maximum floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.45.
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2.No structure shall be erected within twenty (20) feet of any abutting lot or parcel which is
zoned residential, nor within twenty-five (25) feet of a road right-of-way, except for properties
within the GGPOD, the front setback shall be in accordance with LDC section 4.02.26 B.1.
3.Parking spaces required:
a.Independent living units. One (1) per dwelling unit.
b.Assisted living units. 0.75 per assisted unit.
c.Nursing care units. Two (2) parking spaces per five (5) beds.
4.The procedures for applications and review of proposed group care facilities are set forth in
Chapter 10.
E.Emergency Environmental Control Plans. In accordance with Rules 59A-36.025 and 59A-4.1265,
F.A.C., as amended, Emergency Environmental Control Plans for assisted living facilities and nursing
homes, as defined by §§ 400 and 429 F.S., shall be submitted as a supplement to its Comprehensive
Emergency Management Plan, to the Bureau of Emergency Services - Emergency Management
Division.
1.The Emergency Environmental Control Plans shall include the following information, in
addition to the requirements identified in Rules 59A-36.025 and 59A-4.1265, F.A.C., as
amended:
a.Primary evacuation locations, either within or outside the county, and a secondary
location outside of the county.
b.Finished floor elevation of the first and second floors of all structures.
c.Permanent emergency generator or alternate power sources.Assisted living facilities
or nursing homes, as defined by §§ 400 and 429 F.S., shall install permanent
emergency generators or an alternate power source to ensure ambient air temperatures
will be maintained at or below 81 degrees Fahrenheit for a minimum of 96 hours in the
event of the loss of primary electrical power.
i.If a permanent emergency generator is used the following shall be required:
a)Permanent emergency generator specifications.
i)Permanent emergency generators and the associated fuel
supply shall be sized to ensure compliance with §§ 59A-
36.025 F.A.C., as amended, for assisted living facilities and
59A-4.1265 F.A.C., as amended, for nursing homes.
ii)Permanent emergency generators shall be installed, tested
and maintained in accordance with NFPA 99 Health Care
Facilities Code, and NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and
Standby Power Systems.
b)Regular testing and inspections required. Permanent emergency
generators shall be tested under load as required by §§ 59A-36.025
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F.A.C., as amended, for assisted living facilities and 59A-4.1265
F.A.C., as amended, for nursing homes, and by manufacturer's
specifications, and be inspected a minimum of once per year. Each
facility shall keep a written statement on site attesting to the regular
maintenance, third-party testing and inspection of the generator and
fuel system by a service organization authorized by the manufacturer.
ii.Submittal Requirements.
a)Manufacturer's specifications of the permanent emergency genera-
tor.
b)Calculations demonstrating adequacy of fuel supply to comply with
§§ 59A-36.025 F.A.C., as amended, for assisted living facilities and
59A-4.1265 F.A.C., as amended, for nursing homes.
d.Backup connectivity. A power transfer switch or automatic transfer switch shall be
installed to accommodate a secondary or back-up generator connection point in the
event of failure for the permanent emergency generator or alternate power source.
2.Emergency Environmental Control Plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Bureau of
Emergency Services - Emergency Management Division.
3.The Plan shall be resubmitted to the County annually from the date of original submittal, or at
the time of a change of ownership of the facility, or after a modification to a previously
approved Plan.
4.Notification of Plan submittal shall be in accordance with Rules 59A-36.025 and 59A-4.1265,
F.A.C., as amended.
(Ord. No. 18-32, § 3.D; Ord. No. 21-14, § 3.H; Ord. No. 22-04, § 3.F)
5.05.05 Facilities with Fuel Pumps
A.The purpose of this section is to ensure that facilities with fuel pumps do not adversely impact
adjacent land uses, especially residential land uses. The high levels of traffic, glare, and intensity of
use associated with facilities with fuel pumps, particularly those open 24 hours, may be
incompatible with surrounding uses, especially residential uses.Therefore, in the interest of protecting
the health, safety, and general welfare of the public, the following regulations shall apply to the
location, layout, drainage, operation, landscaping, parking, and permitted sales and service activities
of facilities with fuel pumps.
B.Site design requirements.
1.Table of site design requirements:
Minimum dimensions:Site Standards
Minimum lot area (sq. ft.)30,000
Minimum lot width (ft.)150
Minimum lot depth (ft.)180
Separation from adjacent facilities with fuel pumps (ft.) (based on distance
between nearest points)
500
SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS
5.05.04 E.1.5.05.05 B.1.______________________________________________________________________________________
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Minimum dimensions:Site Standards
Minimum setbacks, all structures:
Front yard (ft.)
Side yard (ft.)
Rear yard (ft.)
50
40
40
2.Waiver of separation requirements.
a.The BZA may, by resolution, grant a waiver of part or all of the minimum separation
requirements set forth herein if it is demonstrated by the applicant and determined by
the BZA that the site proposed for development of a facility with fuel pumps is
separated from another facility with fuel pumps by natural or man-made boundar-
ies,structures, or other features which offset or limit the necessity for such minimum
distance requirements. The BZA's decision to waive part or all of the distance
requirements shall be based upon the following factors:
i.Whether the nature and type of natural or man-made boundary, structure, or
other feature lying between the proposed establishment and an existing
facility with fuel pumps is determined by the BZA to lessen the impact of
the proposed facility with fuel pumps. Such boundary,structure, or other
feature may include, but is not limited to, lakes, marshes, nondevelopable
wetlands, designated preserve areas, canals, and a minimum of a 4-lane
arterial or collector right-of-way.
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5.05.05 B.1.5.05.05 B.2.______________________________________________________________________________________
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5.05.05 B.2. 5.05.05 C.1.
ii. Whether the facility with fuel pumps is only engaged in the servicing of
automobiles during regular, daytime business hours, or, if in addition to or in
lieu of servicing, the facility with fuel pumps sells food, gasoline, and other
convenience items during daytime, nighttime, or on a 24 hour basis.
iii. Whether the facility with fuel pumps is located within a shopping center
primarily accessed by a driveway, or if it fronts on and is accessed directly
from a platted road right-of-way.
iv. Whether the granting of the distance waiver will have an adverse impact on
adjacent land uses, especially residential land uses.
b. The Administrative Code shall establish the submittal requirements for a facility with
fuel pumps waiver request. The request for a facility with fuel pumps waiver shall
be based on the submittal of the required application,a site plan,and a written market
study analysis which justifies a need for the additional facility with fuel pumps in the
desired location.
c. Additional conditions. The BZA shall have the right to add additional conditions or
requirements to its approval of a distance waiver request in order to insure
compatibility of the facility with fuel pumps with the surrounding area and the
goals and objectives of the GMP.
C. Building architecture, site design, lighting, and signage requirements.
1. Building architecture shall meet the requirements of LDC section 5.05.08 in addition to the
following requirements:
a. All structures on-site shall be of a consistent design and color scheme.
b. Canopy standards:
i. Columns must be at least eighteen (18) inches wide on all sides.
ii. Under-canopy lights must be fully recessed.
iii. Canopies must not be higher than sixteen (16) feet clear.
iv. Canopy standards.
a) Canopy roofs shall be consistent with the architectural design and
features of the principal structure.
b) The eave fascia of the canopy shall be of one (1) color, consistent
with the predominant color and scheme of the principal structure.
Color accent banding on canopy structures is permitted through the
Deviations and Alternative Compliance process established in LDC
section 5.05.08.
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5.05.05 C.1. 5.05.05 C.4.
c) One of the following shall be applied to the canopy roof or eave
fascia:
i) Canopy roofs shall provide a slope ratio of 4:12 or higher.A
minimum of two roof-edge or parapet line changes are
required and shall create three distinct sections. One roof
edge or parapet line change shall be provided for every 75
linear feet of the canopy length. Each change shall be a
minimum of 20 percent of the canopy length.
ii) The eave fascia shall have a projection or recess with a
minimum depth of three feet, and a minimum total width of
20 percent of the eave fascia length.One change is required
for every 75 linear feet of the canopy length.
v. See canopy signage standards in LDC section 5.05.05 C.4, below.
2. Site design standards.
a. A dumpster enclosure shall be provided as established in LDC section 5.03.04 and
integrated with the design and color scheme of the facility with fuel pumps.
b. Trash receptacle(s)shall be provided at a convenient location on-site to facilitate litter
control.
c. All restrooms and ATMs shall be located inside the principal structure.
3. Lighting standards.
a. All light fixtures shall be directed away from neighboring properties.
b. On-site light fixtures shall not exceed a height greater than twenty (20) feet above
finished grade.
c. On-site luminaries shall be of low level, indirect diffuse type, and shall be between a
minimum average of 1.5 foot-candles and a maximum average of 5 foot-candles.
d. All light fixtures shall be full cutoff with flat lenses.
e. Lighting located underneath the canopy shall be recessed, of indirect diffuse type,
and designed to provide light only to the pump island areas located underneath said
canopy.
f. Under-canopy luminance shall be between a minimum average of 5 foot-candles and
a maximum average of 20 foot-candles.
4. Signage for facilities with fuel pumps.The following are the only signs allowed in facilities
with fuel pumps and convenience stores with fuel pumps.
a. Window, Wall, and other signs: As allowed in LDC section 5.06.00.
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5.05.05 C.4. 5.05.05 C.4.
b. An illuminated corporate logo with a maximum area of twelve(12)square feet shall be
allowed on a canopy face which is adjacent to a dedicated street or highway.
Otherwise accent lighting and back lighting are prohibited on canopy structures.Color
accent banding on canopies may be approved as established in LDC section 5.05.05
C.1.b.iv.(b), above.
c. One (1) ground or pole sign that advertises the retail price of fuel in accordance with
Section 553.79(22)(a)2., F.S.shall be permitted for each site.However, a maximum of
two (2) ground signs,two (2) pole signs or one (1) ground and one (1) pole sign shall
be permitted for corner lots.The maximum sign copy area is sixty (60) square feet.
The sign must maintain a minimum setback of ten (10) feet from any property line or
road right-of-way.A minimum of a two-hundred-square-foot landscaped area shall be
provided around the base of the sign.The sign structure shall be consistent with the
color scheme and architectural design of the principal structure.The maximum height
established below shall be measured from the average elevation of the vehicle use
area to the uppermost portion of the sign structure.
i. One (1) fuel pricing ground or pole sign will be permitted on a frontage of a
parcel that abuts an arterial or collector road right-of-way. The maximum
height is limited to twelve(12)feet.An electronic fuel pricing sign may be part
of the sign area, subject to the standards in 5.05.05 C.4.c.iii.
ii. One fuel pricing ground sign will be permitted on a frontage of a parcel that
abuts a road right-of-way other than an arterial or collector road right-of-way.
The maximum height is limited to eight(8)feet.An electronic fuel pricing sign
is prohibited as part of the sign.
iii. If an electronic fuel pricing sign is used as allowed in section 5.05.05 C.4.c.i.,
each of the following apply:
a) The electronic fuel pricing sign is limited to fuel prices only.
b) Changes to the electronic fuel pricing sign shall occur instantaneously.
The electronic fuel pricing sign shall remain static without scroll,fade,
flash, zoom, sparkle, color change, or any illusion of movement.
c) Such signs shall be constructed with a photocell to compensate for
all conditions, day or nighttime hours, and shall adjust the displays
brightness to a level that is not in excess of 0.3 foot-candles above
ambient light levels, as measured from the most restrictive of the
nearest abutting property line or a distance equal to the square root
of [the electronic fuel pricing sign copy area multiplied by 100].
d) Exposed lamps, bulbs, or LEDs that are not covered by a lens, filter,
or sunscreen are prohibited.
e) Electronic fuel pricing signs will be allowed on directory signs only
through a variance, PUD deviation, or SRA deviation.
d. Signage is prohibited above fuel pumps.
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5.05.05 C.S. 5.05.05 D.3.
... 5. Should any of the foregoing standards, or any other requirement of the Land Development
Code, conflict with Section 553.79(22), Florida Statutes, as amended from time-to-time, then
Section 553.79(22), Florida Statutes shall control, and the County Manager or designee, in
consultation with the County Attorney, will conform the proposed development order in a
manner which both satisfies the statutory requirements while best implementing the intent of
the Land Development Code.This provision shall apply to both facilities with fuel pumps as
well as any other business that falls within the parameters of Section 553.79(22), Florida
Statutes.
D. Supplemental standards for facilities with fuel pumps within 250 feet of residential property.
Facilities with fuel pumps shall be subject to the following standards when located within two
hundred fifty(250)feet of residentially zoned or residentially developed properties, hereinafter referred
to as "residential property," as measured from the property line of the facility with fuel pumps to the
residential property line. However, a facility with fuel pumps shall be exempt from LDC section
5.05.05 D when it is separated from residential property by a minimum of one hundred (100) feet of
designated preserve area that is eighty (80) percent opaque and at least twelve (12) feet in height
within one year, or a minimum 4-lane arterial or collector right-of-way.
1. Setbacks.All structures shall provide a minimum fifty-foot front, side, and rear yard setback
from residential property line(s).
2. Landscaping and masonry wall standards.
a. Facility with fuel pumps sites shall be separated from residential property by a
thirty-foot wide landscape buffer and an architecturally designed masonry wall.The
masonry wall shall be eight (8) feet in height, centered within the landscape buffer,
and shall use materials similar in color, pattern, and texture to those utilized for the
principal structure.The masonry wall shall be located on top of a berm.The berm
shall be constructed and maintained at a height of three (3) feet and a maximum
slope of 3:1.The berm shall be planted with ground cover.
b. Landscaping shall be required on both sides of the masonry wall.On the residential
property wall side, a hedgerow consisting of #10 shrubs, spaced three (3) feet on
center, and four(4)feet high at planting and five (5) feet high within one year shall be
provided. In addition, a row of canopy trees spaced thirty (30) feet on center, and ten
(10)feet in height at planting are required.On the facility with fuel pumps wall side,
a row of canopy trees, spaced thirty (30)feet on center, and twelve (12)feet in height
at planting are required.A hedgerow consisting of#10 shrubs, spaced three (3) feet
on center, and four(4)feet high at planting and five (5)feet high within one year shall
be provided. Required canopy trees shall be staggered to accommodate the canopy
trees on the residential property wall side.
3. Music, amplified sound, and delivery time standards.
a. Music and amplified sound shall not be played in the fuel pump area between the
hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
b. Music and amplified sound shall not be audible from the residential property line.
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5.05.05 D.3. 5.05.05 E.1.
c. Deliveries shall be prohibited between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in the
area located between the neighboring residential property and the facility with fuel
pumps.
4. Lighting standards.
a. On-site lighting.
All light fixtures shall be directed away from neighboring properties.
ii. On-site light fixtures within fifty (50) feet of residential property shall not
exceed a height greater than fifteen (15) feet above finished grade. Light
fixtures elsewhere shall not exceed a height greater than twenty (20) feet
above finished grade.
iii. All light fixtures shall be full cutoff with flat lenses.
iv. On-site luminaries shall be of low level, indirect diffuse type, and shall be
between a minimum average of 1.5 foot-candles and a maximum average of
five (5) foot-candles.
v. Illumination shall not exceed:
a) 0.5 foot-candles at all residential property lines; and
b) 0.2 foot-candles at ten (10) feet beyond all residential property lines.
b. Under-canopy lighting.
i. Lighting located underneath the canopy shall be recessed, of indirect diffuse
type, and designed to provide light only to the pump island areas located
underneath said canopy.
ii. Under canopy luminance shall be between a minimum average of 5
foot-candles and a maximum average of twenty (20) foot-candles.
5. Dumpster enclosures.At a minimum, the dumpster enclosure shall be located at a distance
from residential property equal to the setback of the principal structure from residential
property.
6. See LDC section 5.05.11 for car washes, vacuums, and compressed air stations abutting
residential zoning districts.
E. The following landscape requirements are in addition to the requirements of section 4.06.00
Landscaping and Buffering.
1. Right-of-way buffer landscaping:
a. Landscaping adjacent to rights-of-way external to the development project shall be
�-- located within a landscape buffer easement which is a minimum of twenty-five (25)
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5.05.05 E.1. 5.05.05 E.2.
feet in width. Water management swales shall not be located within these buffer
areas; however, water management facilities such as underground piping shall be
permitted.
b. An undulating berm with a maximum slope of 3:1 shall be constructed along the
entire length of the landscape buffer.The berm shall be constructed and maintained
at a minimum average height of three (3)feet.The berm shall be planted with ground
cover (other than grass), shrubs, hedges, trees, and palms.
c. The required trees and palms shall be clustered in double rows with a minimum of
three (3) trees per cluster. Canopy trees shall be planted a maximum of twenty (20)
feet on center within a cluster.The use of palms within the right-of-way buffer shall
be limited to landscaped areas adjacent to vehicular access points. Palms shall be
planted in staggered heights, a minimum of three (3) palms per cluster, spaced at a
maximum of eight (8) feet on center, with a minimum of a four (4) foot difference in
height between each tree. Exceptions will be made for Roystonea spp.and Phoenix
spp. (not including roebelenii) which may be planted one (1) palm per cluster. A
maximum distance of twenty-five (25) feet between all types of tree clusters shall be
maintained (See Illustration 1 below).
d. All of the trees shall be a minimum of fourteen (14) feet in height at the time of
installation.Trees shall have a minimum of a three and one-half (31/2) inch caliper at
twelve (12) inches above the ground and a six (6) foot spread.At installation, shrubs
shall be a minimum of ten (10) gallons, five (5) feet in height, with a three (3) foot
spread, planted four (4) feet on center.
2. Landscaping adjacent to all other property lines:
a. Landscaping adjacent to all other property lines shall comply with the requirements
in LDC section 4.06.02.
b. Curbing shall be installed and constructed, consistent with minimum code require-
ments, between all paved areas and landscape areas.
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SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS
5.05.05 E.2. 5.05.05 J.1.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAI.SERVICES DIVISION
DATE 6,2006 FAE.LOC-2006-2.DWG
Illustration 1. Facilities with Fuel Pumps R.O.W. Landscape Requirements
F. Storage tanks shall be located below grade.
G. There shall be no outside displays of products, stacking of tires, or other merchandise.
H. No facility with fuel pumps shall have an entrance or exit for vehicles within 200 feet along the same
side of a street as a school, public playground, child care center, church, hospital, public library, or
any institution for dependents or for children, except where such property is in another block.
I. Each facility with fuel pumps shall provide the necessary infrastructure and pre-wiring in order to
provide the capabilities for generator service in case of emergencies.
J. In addition to the retail dispensing of automobile fuels and oil, only the following services may be
rendered and sales made, except as indicated:
�-- 1. Sales and servicing of spark plugs, batteries, distributors, and distributor parts.
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5.05.05 J.2. 5.05.05 K.1.
2. Sales, mounting, balancing, and repair of tires and wheel alignments, but not recapping of
tires.
3. Sales and replacement of water hoses, fan belts, brake fluid, light bulbs, fuses, floor mats,
wiper blades, grease retainers, wheel bearings, shock absorbers, mirrors, exhaust systems,
and the like.
4. Provision of water, antifreeze, flushing of the cooling system, air conditioning recharge, and
the like.
5. Providing and repairing fuel pumps and lines.
6. Minor motor adjustments not involving removal of the head or crankcase.
7. Greasing and lubrication.
8. Sales of cold drinks, candies, tobacco, and similar convenience goods for customers.
9. Provision of road maps and other information.
10. No mechanical work shall be allowed outside of the enclosed areas.
11. Oil drainage pits or appliances for such purpose or repair purposes shall be located within a
wholly enclosed building.
12. Uses permissible at a facility with fuel pumps do not include major mechanical and body
work, straightening of frames or body parts, steam cleaning, painting, welding, storage of
automobiles (except as expressly permitted in subsection 13. below), commercial garage as
an accessory use, or other work involving undue noise, glare, fumes, smoke, or other
characteristics to an extent greater than normally found in such stations.A facility with fuel
pumps is not a facility for the sale of automobile vehicles, a repair garage, a body shop, or a
truck stop.
13. The temporary storage of vehicles shall be permitted if the vehicles are to be serviced at the
facility with fuel pumps or if the vehicles have been towed by the facility with fuel pumps
and are being held for servicing, for an insurance company, or for salvage. Any such
vehicle(s), other than those vehicles serviced daily, shall be stored within an area surrounded
by an opaque fence not less than six(6)feet high.Said vehicles shall not be stored longer than
sixty (60) days.
14. Washing and polishing of automobiles and sale of automobile washing and polishing
materials, but this only allows auto detailing as an accessory use.This provision does not
allow carwashes except in those zoning districts where a carwash is a permitted use, and
where such carwashes shall be subject to criteria specified in the zoning district.
K. Exceptions:
1. The site design standards set forth in LDC section 5.05.05 B.1. (table) shall not apply to, nor
render non-conforming, any existing facility with fuel pumps or any facility with fuel
pumps within a PUD in which a specific architectural rendering and site plan was approved as
part of a rezoning action prior to July 5, 1998.
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SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS
5.05.05 K.2. 5.05.08 A.2.
2. The site design standards set forth in LDC section 5.05.05 C. - J. or any other applicable
development standard shall apply to existing facilities with fuel pumps pursuant to the
provisions of 9.03.00 Nonconformities, and all other applicable sections of the Land
Development Code.
(Ord. No. 09-43, § 3.A; Ord. No. 10-23, § 3.JJ; Ord. No. 13-56, § 3.S; Ord. No. 15-46, § 2.B; Ord. No. 19-35,
§ 3.C)
5.05.06 Private Airports
A. The applicant must control the airspace within 700 feet from the ends of the primary surface(s).The
control is to prevent any airport hazards from being grown,erected, or otherwise placed within a glide
path of twenty (20) to one (1) from the ends of the primary surface.This control may be created by
ownership, right-of-way, easement, or a combination thereof.
B. The setback for the primary surface shall be 200 feet.
C. Other structures must conform with setbacks of the underlying district; however, they may not be
placed within fifty (50) feet of the primary surface.
5.05.07 Townhouse Development
A. Table of site design standards:
Site Standards
Minimum lot area (sq.ft.) 2,500 per dwelling unit
Minimum lot width (ft.) 30
Minimum setbacks:
Front yard - front entry garage 20
Front yard - side entry garage 10
Side yard A
Rear yard - principal structures 20
Rear yard - accessory structures 10
A = Zero (0) lot line; otherwise ten (10) feet for principal structures, or one-half (1/2) the height of the
sum of the walls facing one another, whichever is greater.
5.05.08 Architectural and Site Design Standards
A. Purpose and Intent.
1. The purpose of these standards is to supplement existing development criteria in order to
complement, enhance and enrich the urban fabric of Collier County with an abundant variety
of architecture.The development of a positive, progressive and attractive community image
and sense of place is vital to the economic health and vitality of Collier County.
2. Among the recurring details that are present in the architecture of Collier County include, but
are not limited to, the following:
a. Elements of Mediterranean design employing sloped barrel tile roofs, arcades and
stucco;
b. Old Florida design with wide verandas, metal roofs and lap siding;
c. Modern International; and
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5.05.08 A.2. 5.05.08 B.2.
d. Various traditional historic references to Colonial, Bermuda and Island forms.
3. Building design contributes to the uniqueness of the project area and the Collier County
community with predominant materials, design features, color range and spatial relationships
tailored specifically to the site and its context.
4. While architectural embellishments are not discouraged, emphasis on scale, massing, form-
function relationships, and relationship of the building or buildings to the site and surrounding
context is strongly encouraged.Recognition of the environment and climate present in Collier
County must be evident in the architecture. Gratuitous decoration applied to the building is
strongly discouraged.
5. These standards and guidelines are intended to result in a comprehensive plan for building
design and site development consistent with the goals, policies and objectives of the Collier
County Growth Management Plan ("GMP") and the purpose and intent of the Land Develop-
ment Code ("LDC").These regulations are intended to promote the use of crime prevention
through site design principals, including visibility-site lines for law enforcement as well as the
general public. Additionally, the use of glazing materials and designs which reduces bird
collisions is encouraged.
6. To maintain and enhance the attractiveness of the streetscape and the existing architectural
design of the community, all buildings must have architectural features and patterns that
provide visual interest from the perspective of the pedestrian, reduce building mass,recognize
local character, and respond to site conditions. Façades must be designed to reduce the
mass/scale and uniform monolithic appearance of large unadorned walls. Façades must
provide, through the use of detail and scale, visual interest that is consistent with the
community's identity and character. Articulation is accomplished by varying the building's
mass, in height and width, so that it appears to be divided into distinct elements and details.
B. Applicability.The provisions of LDC section 5.05.08 shall apply to the zoning districts, locations, and to
existing buildings as established below.
1. Buildings and projects within the following zoning districts:
a. Commercial zoning districts and commercial components of PUD zoning districts.
b. Non-residential PUD zoning districts and non-residential components of any PUD
district.
c. Business park zoning districts.
2. Non-residential buildings and projects when at least one of the following conditions exists.For
the purposes of this section.arterial and collector roads are identified in the Traffic Circulation
Element of the GMP.
a. The project site is located within 300 feet of an arterial or collector road, including all
rights-of-way, and is located in a non-industrial zoning district.
However, a proposed project site located within 150 to 300 feet of an arterial
or collector road,including all rights-of-way,shall be required to comply with
LDC sections 5.05.08 D.4., D.10., D.13., D.15., E, and F.Compliance shall be
limited to the building façades facing the arterial or collector road.
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5.05.08 B.2. 5.05.08 B.4.
`—' b. The project site is located on an arterial road and is located in an industrial zoning
district.
c. Where a proposed building's footprint would be located within 300 feet of the
boundary of a residentially zoned district.
i. However, where a proposed building's footprint would be located within 150
to 300 feet,the building shall be required to comply with LDC sections 5.05.08
D.4., D.10., D.13., D.15., E, and F.Compliance shall be limited to the building
facades facing the residential district.
3. Alterations to an existing building,including applicable additions of a building or site,which is
subject to LDC section 5.05.08 B.1 or B.2 above shall comply with this section as described in
the following sections.For the purposes of this section,an alteration shall be any change to the
elements subject to LDC section 5.05.08. Interior renovations to an existing building that do
not affect the external appearance of the building are excluded.
a. Any addition or renovation of an existing building or project, including vehicular use
areas,that will result in a change to the exterior of the building or site such that in the
case of:
i. Where façade improvements result in a change to more than 75 percent of the
façade area,the entire façade shall comply with the standards of LDC section
.` 5.05.08.
ii. Where an addition or renovation to,or redevelopment of,an existing building
or project, exceeds 50 percent of the square footage of the gross area of the
existing structures, the existing building(s)and the site improvements must
comply with the standards of LDC section 5.05.08.
b. Nonconforming buildings approved for use and occupancy prior to November 10,
2004 shall not be enlarged or altered in a way which increases the nonconformity.All
alterations or façade improvements to nonconforming buildings shall be consistent
with LDC section 5.05.08 and shall be reviewed for compliance by the County Manager
or designee;however, unaltered portions of the nonconforming building will not be
required to comply.
c. Upon repainting the exterior of an existing building or fence, the exterior building
colors shall comply with the standards identified in LDC section 5.05.08 D.13.b.
4. Exceptions.
a. A historic site, structure, building, district, or property that is designated historic by
the Board of County Commissioners pursuant to LDC section 2.03.07 E or is desig-
nated historic by the State of Florida or the Federal Government.
b. The Rural Agricultural (A)zoning district in the non-coastal urban designated area as
`W. established in the Future Land Use Map.
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c. Façades facing an interior courtyard provided the façades are not visible from any
public property (e.g.street, right-of-way, sidewalk, alley), interior drive, parking lot,
or adjacent private property.
d. The following shall be exempt from the standards of LDC section 5.05.08, but shall
comply with the exterior building color standards identified in LDC section 5.05.08
D.13.b.
Routine repairs and maintenance of an existing building.
ii. Public utility ancillary systems provided that a building shall not have any
wall planes exceeding 35 feet in length, excluding storage tanks, or have an
actual building height greater than eighteen (18) feet, excluding storage
tanks and communications equipment. See LDC section 4.06.05 B.4 for
screening requirements of fences and walls surrounding public utility ancil-
lary systems.
C. Submittal requirements. An applicant shall submit architectural drawings according to LDC section
10.02.03 and the Administrative Code Chapter 4.A.to comply with LDC section 5.05.08.Architectural
drawings must be signed and sealed by a licensed Architect who is responsible for preparing the
drawings, and who is registered in the state of Florida as set forth in F.S.Chapter 481.
D. Building design standards.
1. Building façades.The following standards apply to all buildings that are subject to LDC
section 5.05.08, except as noted.
a. All façades of a building must be designed with consistent architectural style, detail
and trim features.
b. For additional design standards, see LDC section 5.05.08 D.9., Additional standards
for outparcels and freestanding buildings within a PUD or unified plan of develop-
ment.
c. Buildings or projects located at the intersection of two or more arterial or collector
roads shall include design features to emphasize their location as gateways and
transition points within the community.
2. Primary façade standards.
a. Building entrance. Buildings located along a public or private street must be
designed with the main entrance clearly defined, and with convenient access from
both parking and the street.
b. Design features.The design of primary façades must include, at a minimum, two of
the following design features. However, a minimum of one of the following design
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features is required for buildings less than 5,000 square feet. For mixed use devel-
opment projects within C-1 through C-3 zoning districts,see LDC section 4.02.38 I.1.d
for additional options.
Glazing covering a minimum of 25 percent of the primary facade area,
consisting of window and/or glazed door openings.
a) Alternative.Trellis or latticework on the primary facade used as a
support for climbing plants may count for up to 50 percent of the
window area on primary facades. The planting area shall be an
irrigated bed 3 feet in depth and a minimum width equal to the width of
the trellis with 3 gallon vines at 3 feet on center at time of installation.
Climbing plants shall achieve 80 percent opacity on the trellis within
one year.
ii. Projected or recessed covered entrance providing a minimum horizontal
dimension of eight feet and a minimum area of 100 square feet.In addition, a
minimum of 15 percent of the primary facade area must be devoted to window
and/or glazed door openings.
iii. Covered entrance with a minimum horizontal dimension of 16 feet and a
minimum area of 200 square feet.In addition, a minimum of 15 percent of the
primary facade area must be devoted to window and/or glazed door open-
ings.
iv. Covered walkway, or arcade (excluding canvas type) constructed with col-
umns at least 12 inches wide, attached to the building, or located no more
than 12 feet from the building.The structure must be permanent and its
design must relate to the principal structure.The minimum width must be
eight feet, with a total length measuring 40 percent of the length of the
associated facade. In addition, a minimum of 15 percent of the primary
facade area must be devoted to window and/or glazed door openings.
v. Awnings located over doors, windows, or other ornamental design features
projecting a minimum of 2 feet from the facade wall and a width totaling a
minimum of 40 percent of the facade length. In addition, a minimum of 15
percent of the primary facade area must be devoted to window and/or glazed
door openings.
vi. Porte-cochere with a minimum horizontal dimension of 18 feet. In addition, a
minimum of 15 percent of the primary facade area must be devoted to window
and/or glazed door openings.
vii. A tower element such as but not limited to a clock or bell tower element. In
addition, a minimum of 15 percent of the primary facade area must be
devoted to window and/or glazed door openings.
viii. Trellis or latticework covering a minimum of 15 percent of the primary facade
and used as a support for climbing plants. The planting area shall be an
irrigated bed 3 feet in depth and a minimum width of the trellis with 3 gallon
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vines at 3 feet on center at time of installation and climbing plants shall achieve
80 percent opacity on the trellis within one year.This provision shall not be
utilized with the alternative design feature identified in LDC section 5.05.08
D.2.b.i.a).
ix. Entry plaza to the building with a minimum 200 square feet in area that
includes seating.In addition, a minimum of 15 percent of the primary façade
area must be devoted to window and/or glazed door openings.
x. Elevated entry a minimum of 16 inches in elevation above the primary finished
floor of the building bordering or connected to the building facade and a
minimum of 400 square feet in area.The area calculation may include interior
and exterior spaces of raised surface with not more than 50 percent of interior
area.In addition,a minimum of 15 percent of the primary façade area must be
devoted to window and/or glazed door openings.
xi. Entry courtyard contiguous with the building entry and connected to the
primary facade consisting of a defined space with a minimum area of 650
square feet.The courtyard may be any combination of hard or softscape with
walkways and defined hard edge, decorative fencing, or a minimum 4 foot
wall(s).In addition,a minimum of 15 percent of the primary facade area must
be devoted to window and/or glazed door openings.
3. Facade/wall height transition elements.
a. Purpose.The intent of this section is to ensure that the proposed buildings relate in
mass and scale to the immediate streetscape and the adjacent built environment.
b. Applicability.Transitional massing elements must be provided on proposed buildings
that are twice the height or more of any existing building within 150 feet,as measured
from the edge of the proposed building.
c. Design standards.
Transitional massing elements can be no more than 100 percent taller than the
average height of the adjacent buildings, but no more than 30 feet, and no
less than ten feet above the existing grade.
ii. Transitional massing elements must be incorporated for a minimum of 60%of
the length of the facade, which is in part or whole within the 150 feet of an
existing building.
iii. Transitional massing elements include, but are not limited to, wall plane
changes, roofs, canopies, colonnades, balconies, other similar architectural
features, with the minimum depth for projections and recesses relative to the
building size,and must meet the following requirements:
a) For buildings 40,000 square feet or larger in gross building area,
projections and recesses must have a minimum depth of ten feet.
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b) For buildings between 20,000 and 39,999 square feet in gross
building area,projections and recesses must have a minimum depth
of eight feet.
c) For buildings between 10,000 and 19,999 square feet in gross
building area,projections and recesses must have a minimum depth
of six feet.
d) For buildings up to 9,999 square feet in gross building area, projec-
tions and recesses must have a minimum depth of four feet.
4. Variation in massing.A single, large, dominant building mass must be avoided. Changes in
mass must be related to entrances, the integral structure and the organization of interior
spaces and activities, and not merely for cosmetic effect. False fronts or parapets create
insubstantial appearance and are discouraged.All facades,excluding courtyard area,shall be
designed to employ the design treatments listed below.
a. Projections and recesses.
For buildings 40,000 square feet or larger in floor area,a maximum length,or
uninterrupted curve of any facade, at any point, must be 150 linear feet.
Projections and recesses must have a minimum depth of ten feet within the
150 linear feet limitation.
ii. For buildings between 20,000 and 39,999 square feet in floor area, a
maximum length, or uninterrupted curve of any facade, at any point, must be
125 linear feet.Projections and recesses must have a minimum depth of six
feet within the 125 linear feet limitation.
iii. For buildings between 10,000 and 19,999 square feet in floor area, a
maximum length, or uninterrupted curve of any facade, at any point, must be
100 linear feet.Projections and recesses must have a minimum depth of four
feet within the 100 linear feet limitation.
iv. For buildings between 5,000 and 9,999 square feet in floor area,a maximum
length, or uninterrupted curve of any facade, at any point, must be 75 linear
feet.Projections and recesses must have a minimum depth of two feet within
the 75 linear feet limitation.
v. For buildings less than 5,000 square feet in floor area,a maximum length,or
uninterrupted curve of any facade, at any point, must be 50 linear feet.
Projections and recesses must have a minimum depth of 1.5 feet, and a
minimum total width of 20 percent of the facade length.
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5.05.08 D.4. 5.05.08 D.4.
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Illustration 5.05.08 D.4.a. -Measurement of projections and recesses
b. Wall plane changes.
i. Buildings subject to the projections or recesses depths required by LDC
section 5.05.08.D.4.a must not have a single wall plane exceeding 60 percent
of each façade.
ii. If a building has a projection or recess of 40 feet or more,each is considered
a separate façade, and must meet the requirements for wall plane changes in
LDC section 5.05.08 D.4.b.i.
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5.05.08 D.4. 5.05.08 D.S.
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Illustration 5.05.08 D.4.b. -Wall plane percentages
5. Building design treatments.The following design treatments must be an integral part of the
building's design and integrated into the overall architectural style.These treatments must not
consist solely of applied graphics or paint.Each building facade must have at least four of the
following building design treatments. However, a minimum of two of the following design
treatments are required for buildings less than 5,000 square feet:
a. Canopies, porticos, or porte-cocheres, integrated with the building's massing and
style,
b. Overhangs, minimum of three feet,
c. Colonnades or arcades, a minimum of eight feet clear in width,
d. Sculptured artwork,
e. Cornice minimum two feet high with 12 inch projection,
f. Peaked or curved roof forms,
g. Arches with a minimum 12-inch recess depth,
h. Display windows,
Ornamental and structural architectural details, other than cornices, which are inte-
grated into the building structure and overall design,
j. Clock or bell tower, or other such roof treatment (i.e. dormers, belvederes, and
cupolas),
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5.05.08 D.5. 5.05.08 D.6.
k. Projected and covered entry, with minimum dimension of eight feet and the minimum
area of 100 square feet,
I. Emphasized building base, minimum of three feet high, with a minimum projection
from the wall of two inches,
m. Additional roof articulation above the minimum standards,
n. Curved walls,
o. Columns,
p. Pilasters, or
q. Metal or tile roof material.
r. Expressed or exposed structural elements.
s. Additional glazing at a minimum of 15 percent beyond the code minimum requirement.
t. Solar shading devices(excluding awnings)that extend a minimum of 50 percent of the
length of the building façade.
u. Translucent glazing at a minimum of 10 percent beyond the code minimum glazing
requirement.
v. Glass block at a minimum of 10 percent beyond the code minimum glazing require-
ment.
w. Where the optional design feature in LDC section 5.05.08 D.2.b.i is chosen and 85
percent of all exterior glazing within the first three stories of the building have any of
the following:
i. Low reflectance, opaque glazing materials (may include spandrel glass with
less than 15 percent reflectance);
ii. Glass with visual patterns consisting of opaque points or patterns etched into
or applied to the exterior or interior surfaces with frit, frost, or film for single
pane or insulated glass. A maximum of 2 inch spacing between horizontal
elements and a maximum of 4 inch spacing between vertical elements,with a
minimum line or dot diameter thickness of 1/8 inch;
iii. Glass with continuous etch or continuous frit on interior surface, single pane,
or insulated glass;or
iv. External screens.
6. Blank wall areas on buildings with primary façades. Blank, opaque wall areas must not
exceed 10 feet in the vertical direction or 20 feet in the horizontal direction of any primary
façade. Façades connected to a primary façade shall be a minimum of 33 percent of the
attached façades.Control and expansion joints are considered blank wall area unless used as
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5.05.08 D.6. 5.05.08 D.9.
a decorative pattern and spaced at intervals 120 square feet per panel or less.The relief and
reveal work must be a minimum depth of 1/2 inch,and a minimum width of 1 Y2 inch and may be
of a color that contrasts with the color of the wall.
7. Window standards.
a. False or applied windows are allowed but shall not be included in the glazing required
for primary façades.
b. Spandrel panels in curtain wall assemblies are allowed and shall be included in the
minimum glazing required for primary façades.
8. Overhead doors.Adequate screening shall be provided for overhead doors located on primary
fagades.The placement and length of the screening must block the view of the overhead doors
from the street.
a. Required screening.One of the following screening methods shall be provided:
i. A screening wall,with a minimum height of 6 feet measured from the centerline
of the adjacent roadway, or
ii. A landscape buffer achieving 75 percent opacity within one year.
b. Exception. Overhead doors utilizing framed transparent glass panels covering a
minimum of 75 percent of the door area shall be allowed on primary façades without
the screening required in LDC section 5.05.08 D.8.a., except when used on loading
docks or receiving areas.
c. Façades with overhead doors facing one another.Overhead doors facing one another
may be treated as interior space, provided that:
i. The buildings meet all other requirements of LDC section 5.05.08;and
ii. The distance between the doors facing one another is no greater than 50 feet;
and
iii. The view of all overhead doors is properly screened from the street.
9. Additional standards for outparcels and freestanding buildings within a PUD or unified plan of
development. See LDC section 2.03.06 G for additional design criteria in Residential Mixed
Use Neighborhood Center PUDs.
a. Purpose and intent.To provide unified architectural design and site planning for all
on-site structures, and to provide for safe and convenient vehicular and pedestrian
access and movement within the site.
b. Façades standards.All façades must meet the requirements of LDC section 5.05.08
D.S. Building design treatments.
i. Primary façades.All exterior façades of freestanding structures, including
structures located on outparcels, are considered primary façades and
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5.05.08 D.9. 5.05.08 D.10.
must meet the requirements of this section with respect to the architectural
design treatment for primary façades in LDC section 5.05.08 D.2.,except for
those façades considered secondary façades.
ii. Secondary façades.One facade of a freestanding structure,including struc-
tures located on outparcels,that is internal to the site and that does not abut
or face public or private streets adjacent to the development. Outparcels
and freestanding buildings are allowed one secondary façade.
c. Design standards.The design for freestanding buildings must employ architectural,
site and landscaping design elements integrated with, and common to those used on
the primary structure and its site. These common design elements must include
colors, building materials, and landscaping associated with the main structure. All
freestanding buildings must provide for vehicular and pedestrian inter-connection
between abutting outparcels or freestanding sites and the primary structure.
d. Primary façade standards.The following design feature is an additional option which
can be used to meet the requirement in LDC section 5.05.08 D.2.b. Primary façade
design features:
i. Walls expanding the design features of the building,not less than 7 feet high,
creating a courtyard not less than 12 feet from the building and length of no
less than 60 percent of the length of the associated farade.The courtyard may
be gated and able to be secured from exterior public access.Grilled openings
are allowed if courtyard is landscaped. Opening depths or wall terminations
must be a minimum of 12 inches deep. If the courtyard contains service or
utility equipment, the height and design must prevent view from the exterior.
Courtyard walls are not to be considered fences.
10. Roof treatments.
a. Purpose and intent.Variations in rooflines are used to add interest and reduce massing
of large buildings.Roof height and features must be in scale with the building's mass,
and shall complement the character of surrounding buildings and neighborhoods.
Roofing materials must be constructed of durable, high-quality material in order to
enhance the appearance and attractiveness of the community.The following standards
identify appropriate roof treatments and features.
b. Roof edge and parapet treatment.
i. When a building's largest floor is greater than 5,000 square feet in floor area
a minimum of two roof-edge or parapet line changes are required for all
primary façades. One such change must be located on primary façades.
Thereafter,one additional roof change is required every 100 linear feet around
the perimeter of the building. If a vertical change is used, each vertical
change from the dominant roof condition must be a minimum of ten percent of
building height, but no less than 3 feet. If a horizontal change is used, each
horizontal change from the dominant roof condition must be a minimum of 20
�... percent of the façade length, but no less than 3 feet.
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5.05.08 D.10. 5.05.08 D.11.
ii. Roofs, other than mansard roofs, with the slope ratio of 3:12 or higher are
exempt from the above requirements for vertical change for the façades that
are less than 200 feet.One roof edge,or parapet line change must be provided
for every 200 linear feet of the façade length.
c. Roof design standards.Roofs must meet the following requirements:
i. When parapets are used, the average height of such parapets must not
exceed 20 percent of the height of the supporting wall, with exception of the
parapets used to screen mechanical equipment. Parapets used to screen
mechanical equipment must be no less than the maximum height of the
equipment.The height of parapets shall not,at any point,exceed one-third the
height of the supporting wall.
ii. When a flat roof is screened with a parapet wall or mansard roof at any façade,
a parapet or mansard roof treatment must extend along the remaining fa-
çades.
iii. When sloped roofs are used, the massing and height must be in proportion
with the height of its supporting walls. Sloped roofs must meet the following
requirements:
a) Sloped roofs that are higher than its supporting walls must feature
elements that create articulation and reduce the massing of the roof.
This includes:clearstory windows,cupolas,dormers,vertical changes,
or additional complementary colors to the color of the roof.
b) The color(s) of a sloped roof must complement the color(s) of the
façades.
d. Prohibited roof types and materials.The following roof types and roof materials are
prohibited:
Asphalt shingles, except laminated, 320-pound, 30-year architectural grade
asphalt shingles or better.
ii. Mansard roofs and canopies, unless they meet the following standards:
a) Minimum vertical distance of 8 feet is required for buildings larger
than 20,000 square feet,
b) Minimum vertical distance of 6 feet is required for buildings of up to
20,000 square feet of floor area, and
c) The roof angle shall not be less than 25 degrees,and not greater than
70 degrees.
iii. Awnings used as a mansard or canopy roofs.
11. Awning standards.These standards apply to those awnings associated with and attached to
a building or structure.
a. Mansard awnings, which are those awnings that span 90 percent, or more, of a
façade length and those, which do not provide a connection between façades, must
adhere to all roof standards of LDC section 5.05.08.D.10.
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b. All other awnings,which are awnings that constitute less than 90 percent of a façade
length, and those that do not provide a connection between façades, must adhere to
the following standards:
The portion of the awning with graphics may be backlit, provided the illumi-
nated portion of the awning with graphics does not exceed size limitations and
the other sign standards of LDC sections 5.06.00, 9.03.00, and 9.04.00.
ii. The location of awnings must relate to the window and door openings, or
other ornamental design features.
c. Automobile sales parking lot awnings.Shade awnings may be erected in automobile
sales parking lots subject to the following requirements and standards:
i. Shade awning structures must not be constructed within 75 feet of any public
or private street.
ii. Single shade awning structures must not exceed an area sufficient to provide
cover to 20 automobiles or 3,240 square feet,whichever is greater.
iii. The minimum separation between shade awning structures must be 100
feet.
iv. Multi-colored shade awnings and the use of black or gray,florescent,primary
and/or secondary colors are prohibited. Earth tone colors are encouraged.
12. Entryway/customer entrance treatment.Please see LDC section 5.05.08 F.1.for additional site
design elements.
a. Purpose and intent.Entryway design elements are intended to give protection from the
sun and adverse weather conditions. These elements must be integrated into a
comprehensive design style for the project.
b. Single-tenant buildings and developments. Single-tenant buildings shall have
clearly defined, highly visible, customer entrances.The customer entrance shall meet
the following standards:
i. An outdoor patio area must be provided adjacent to the customer entrance,
with a minimum of 200 square feet in area.The patio area must incorporate the
following:
a) Benches or other seating components.
b) Decorative landscape planters or wing walls which incorporate land-
scaped areas, and
c) Structural or vegetative shading.
ii. Front entry must be set back from a drive or a parking area by a minimum
distance of 10 feet.
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5.05.08 D.12. 5.05.08 D.14.
c. Multiple-tenant buildings and developments. Multiple-tenant buildings and devel-
opments must meet the following standards:
i. Anchor tenants must provide clearly defined, highly visible customer en-
trances.
ii. Shaded outdoor community space(s) must be provided at a minimum ratio of
one percent of the total floor area of all on-site buildings.The community
space(s) shall be a minimum area of 75 square feet and located off, or
adjacent to, the main circulation path of the complex and must incorporate
benches or other seating components, and
iii. Front entries shall be set back from a drive or a parking area by a minimum of
10 feet.
13. Materials and colors.
a. Purpose and intent. Exterior building colors and materials contribute significantly to
the visual impact of buildings on the community.The colors and materials must be
well designed and integrated into a comprehensive design style for the project.
b. Exterior building colors.
i. The use of color materials or finish paint above level 8 saturation (chroma)or
below lightness level 3 on the Collier County Architectural Color Charts is
limited to no more than 10 percent of a facade or the total roof area.
ii. The use of naturally occurring materials are permissible, such as marble,
granite, and slate and the following man-made materials: silver unpainted
metal roofs.
iii. The use of florescent colors is prohibited.
c. Exterior building materials (excluding roofs).The following building finish materials
are limited to no more than 33 percent of the facade area:
i. Corrugated, or metal panels, and
ii. Smooth concrete block.
14. Barber poles.All traditional size(not more than 54 inches in height and not more than 6 inches
in diameter)and style barber poles which contain any illuminated moving or rotating part may
be permitted if the following and all other applicable requirements are met:
a. The barber pole is attached to the exterior wall of an establishment providing the
services of a licensed barber;
b. Each such establishment(barbershop, salon, etc.) is limited to only one barber pole;
c. No barber pole may move or rotate except when the establishment is open and
providing the services of a licensed barber;and
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d. All barber poles that are illuminated, whether or not they rotate, require a building
permit.
15. Neon tubing.The use of neon or neon type tubing is prohibited on the exterior and the roof of
a building.
E. Design standards for specific building uses.
1. Standardized design buildings must meet the provisions of this Code.
2. Self-storage buildings.Self-storage buildings are subject to all of the applicable provisions
of this section with the following exceptions and additions:
a. Overhead doors. Overhead doors cannot be located on the primary façade of
self-storage buildings.
b. Screen walls.When a wall is proposed to screen the facility, it must be constructed of
material similar and complementary to the primary building material and architecture.
Long expanse of wall surface shall be broken into sections no longer than 50 feet,and
designed to avoid monotony by use of architectural elements such as pillars.
c. Window standards.If the window openings are into the storage units or corridors used
to access the storage units,translucent material(e.g.,glass that lets light pass through
but objects on the other side cannot be seen clearly) must be used.
d. Single-story self-storage buildings. LDC section 5.05.08 D.2.b. Primary façade
design features can be replaced with one of the following two options:
i. Option 1.
a) A minimum of 20 percent of the primary facade area must be glazed;
and
b) A covered public entry with a minimum roof area of 80 square feet and
no dimension less than eight feet, or a covered walkway at least six
feet wide with a total length measuring no less than 60 percent of the
length of the façade.
ii. Option 2.If the project design incorporates a screen wall around the perimeter
of the self-storage facility,the following standards apply:
a) Architecturally treated, eight-foot high, screen wall is required to
screen the facility, and
b) The roof slope for the buildings is a minimum of 4:12 ratio for double
slopes, and 3:12 ratio for single slope, and
c) A landscape buffer at least 7 feet wide is required on each side of the
wall.
iii. In the case that none of the above options are met,then LDC section 5.05.08
D.2.b. Primary façade design features must be met.
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5.05.08 E.2. 5.05.08 E.3.
e. Multi-story self-storage buildings.The requirements of LDC section 5.05.08 D.2.b.
Primary façade design features can be replaced with one of the following two options:
i. Option 1.
a) A minimum of 20 percent of the primary façade area must be glazed;
and
b) A covered public entry with a minimum roof area of 80 square feet and
no dimension less than eight feet, or a covered walkway at least six
feet wide with a total length measuring no less than 60 percent of the
length of the façade;and
c) Requirements of LDC section 5.05.08 D.6.Blank wall area apply to all
façades;and
d) Foundation planting areas must be a minimum 15 percent of the
ground level building area.
ii. Option 2.If project design incorporates a screen wall around the perimeter of
the self-storage facility, the following standards apply:
a) Architecturally treated,eight feet high screen wall is required to screen
the ground floor of the facility;and
�.- b) Landscape buffer, minimum 7 feet wide is required on each side of
the wall;and
c) Primary facades above the ground level must include glazing, cov-
ering at a minimum 20 percent of the facade area;and
d) Requirements of LDC section 5.05.08 D.6 Blank wall area applies to
all facades;and
e) Foundation planting areas must be a minimum 15 percent of the
ground level building area.
iii. In the case that none of the above options are met,then LDC section 5.05.08
D.2.b. Primary façade design features must be met.
3. Mercantile.
a. Applicability. All standards listed in LDC section 5.05.08 are applicable with the
following exceptions and additions.
b. Large retail structures. The purpose of this section is to break up the monolithic
appearance of large retail structures and present a more human scale of architecture
to the public street right-of-way view. Because these buildings house a variety of
functions that can accommodate a variety of spatial types, they must be designed to
express these functions in a manner that has the appearance of a group of buildings
�- of varying scale and size.
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c. Windows and entrances.When more than two retailers with separate exterior customer
entrances are located within the principal building, the following standards apply:
i. The first floor of the primary façades must utilize transparent windows and
doors for no less than 30 percent of the horizontal length of the building
façade.
ii. Primary building entrances must be clearly defined and connected with a
sheltering element such as a roof canopy or arcade.
4. Facilities with fuel pumps.
a. In addition to the requirements of LDC section 5.05.05 Facilities with fuel pumps,all
standards established in this section are applicable.
5. Hotel/motel.
a. Applicability.All standards of LDC section 5.05.08 are applicable with the following
exceptions.
b. Design features. LDC section 5.05.08 D.2.b. Primary facade design features can be
replaced as follows:
i. The design of the primary façades must include windows and other glazed
openings covering at least 20 percent of the primary façade area,and one of
the following design features:
a) Projected, or recessed, covered public entry providing a minimum
horizontal dimension of eight feet,and a minimum area of 100 square
feet, or
b) Covered walkway or arcade (excluding canvas type)that is attached
to the building,or located no more than 12 feet from the building.The
structure must be permanent and its design must relate to the
principal structure.The minimum width shall be eight feet,with a total
length measuring 60 percent of the length of the associated façade.
ii. For buildings located 200 feet or more from the street right-of-way, the
projected or recessed entry and covered walkway or arcade, required by the
above LDC section 5.05.08 E.5.b.i., can be located on any façade.
6. Warehousing/distribution.
a. Applicability.All standards listed in LDC section 5.05.08 are applicable except for the
following.
b. Primary façade standards.The requirements of LDC section 5.05.08 D.2.b.Primary
façade design features are replaced with the following standards.Façades fronting on
arterial or collector streets must have two or more of the following design features:
Windows at a minimum of ten percent of the façade area.
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Projected or recessed covered public entry providing a minimum of eight feet
by eight feet cover.
iii. Foundation planting consisting of trees and shrubs.The total length of the
planting area must be a minimum of 25 percent of the facade length and be
distributed along the facade to reduce the blank wall area.The depth of the
planting area must be a minimum of ten feet.The plant material shall be as
required by LDC section 4.06.05.
iv. Masonry, concrete or tilt-up construction.
v. Building height of 40 feet or less and the building street setback of 200 feet
or more.
c. Variation in massing. The requirements of LDC section 5.05.08 D.4. Variation in
massing applies only to primary facades and to facades facing residential zoning
districts when the building footprint is located within 300 feet of the residential
property line.
However, variation in massing only applies to facades facing residential
zoning districts when the building footprint is located between 150 and 300
feet from the property line.
d. Building design treatments.The requirements of LDC section 5.05.08 D.S.Building
design treatments are modified as follows:
i. Primary facades must include a minimum of two of the building design
treatments listed under this section.
e. Site design elements. The requirements of LDC section 5.05.08 F.1. Site design
elements are modified to require, at a minimum, one of the four listed site design
elements.
f. Blank wall areas.The requirements of LDC section 5.05.08 D.6. Blank wall areas are
replaced with the following standards:
i. Blank wall areas.Blank,opaque wall areas must not exceed 15 feet in vertical
direction or 50 feet in horizontal direction of any primary facade or any facade
facing a residential district.
a) For façades connected to a primary facade, this must apply to a
minimum of 25 percent of the attached facade measured from the
connection point.
b) Control and expansion joints within this area constitute blank wall area
unless used as a decorative pattern and spaced at intervals of ten feet
or less.Relief and reveal work depth must be a minimum of'h inch and
may be different than the color of the wall.
g. Roof treatments.The requirements of LDC section 5.05.08 D.10.Roof treatments are
replaced with the following standards:
i. If parapets are used,the end of the parapet must wrap corners for a minimum
distance of 25 percent of the length of the facade, measured from the corner.
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ii. The façades facing arterial or collector road and façades facing residential
district must have variations from the dominant roof condition. The roof edge
and parapets must have a minimum of one vertical change for every 150
lineal feet of the façade length. The vertical change must be a minimum of
ten percent of the building height, but no less than three feet.
iii. All rooftop-mounted equipment including air conditioning units, vents, etc.,
must be shielded from view with parapets, louver screens, or similar
equipment screens.
h. Materials and colors. The requirements of LDC section 5.05.08 D.13. Materials and
colors are applicable with exception of subsection 5.05.08 D.13.c. Exterior building
materials, which is replaced with the following standards:
i. Primary façades. The use of ribbed, corrugated, and reflective metal panels
is limited to a maximum of 33 percent of the façade area.
ii. Façades attached to a primary façade. The use of ribbed, corrugated, and
reflective metal panels is limited to no more than 33 percent of the wall area
for the 25 percent of the overall wall length of the façades attached to a
primary façade, measured from the corners.
i. Special Height Requirements. All buildings over 30 feet in height, measured from the
first finished floor to the roof eave, that are located within 300 feet from the arterial or
collector street right-of-way, must comply with LDC section 5.05.08 D.4. Variation in
massing, and section 5.05.08 D.6. Blank wall areas on buildings with primary
façades, on all building façades.
7. Industrial/factory buildings.
a. Applicability. All standards listed in LDC section 5.05.08 are applicable with the
following exceptions, modifications, and additions. However, the provisions contained
in LDC section 5.05.08 E.7.b. through h. below shall not be applicable to industrial/
factory buildings located within the GGPOD and CBIIZO.
b. Primary façade standards. The requirements of LDC section 5.05.08 D.2.b. Primary
façade design features are replaced with the following standards. Façades fronting
on arterial streets must have two or more of the following design features:
i. Windows at a minimum of 20 percent of the façade area.
ii. Projected or recessed covered public entry providing a minimum of eight feet
by eight feet cover, and a minimum of 15 percent of the wall area devoted to
windows.
iii. The total length of the planting area must be at least 33 percent of the façade
length and be distributed along the façade to reduce the blank wall area. The
depth of the planting area must be a minimum of ten feet. The plant material
must be as required by LDC section 4.06.05.
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iv. Masonry, concrete or tilt-up construction, and 15 percent of the wall area
allocated to windows.
v. Building height of 40 feet or less, with a building street setback of 200 feet
or more.
c. Variation in massing. The requirements of LDC section 5.05.08 D.4. Variation in
massing applies only to the primary façades and to façades facing residential
zoning districts when the building footprint is located within 300 feet of the residential
property line.
i. However, variation in massing only applies to façades facing residential
zoning districts when the building footprint is located between 150 and 300
feet from the property line.
d. Project standards.
i. The requirements of LDC section 5.05.08 D.5. Building design treatments are
modified to require industrial/factory buildings to provide, at the primary
façades only, a minimum of two building design treatments listed under this
section.
ii. The requirements of LDC section 5.05.08 F.1. Site design elements are
modified to require at least one of the listed site design elements.
e. Blank wall areas. The requirements of LDC section 5.05.08 D.6. Blank wall areas are
replaced with the following standards:
i. Blank, opaque wall areas must not exceed 15 feet in vertical direction or 50
feet in horizontal direction of any primary façade and any façade facing a
residential district.
a) For façades connected to a primary façade, the blank wall
standards applies to a minimum of 25 percent of the attached
façade, measured from the connection point.
b) Control and expansion joints within the façade area constitute blank
wall area unless used as a decorative pattern, and must be spaced at
intervals of ten feet or less. Relief and reveal work depth must be a
minimum of ½ inch and may be different than the color of the wall.
f. Roof treatments. The requirements of LDC section 5.05.08 D.10. Roof treatments are
replaced with the following standards:
i. If parapets are used, the end of the parapet must wrap corners for a minimum
distance of 25 percent of the length of the façade, measured from the corner.
ii. Façades facing arterial or collector roads and façades facing residential
districts must have vertical changes from the dominant roof condition. The
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roof edge and parapets must have a minimum of one vertical change for
every 150 lineal feet of the façade length. The vertical change shall be a
minimum of ten percent of the building height, but no less than three feet.
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5.05.08 El. 5.05.08 E.8.
iii. All rooftop-mounted equipment including air conditioning units, vents, etc.,
must be shielded from view with parapets, louver screens, or similar equip-
ment screens.
g. Materials and colors.The requirements of LDC section 5.05.08 D.13. Materials and
colors are applicable with the exception of subsection 5.05.08 D.13.c. Exterior build-
ing materials, which is replaced with the following standard:
i. Primary facades.The use of ribbed, corrugated, and reflective metal panels
is limited to a maximum of 33 percent of the facade area.
ii. Facades attached to a primary facade. For 25 percent of the overall wall
length of facades attached to a primary facade, measured from the corners,
the use of ribbed,corrugated,and reflective metal panels is limited to no more
than 33 percent of the wall area.
h. Special height requirements.All buildings over 30 feet in height measured from the
first finished floor to the roof eave that are located within 300 feet from the arterial or
collector street right-of-way must comply with LDC sections 5.05.08 D.4.Variation in
Massing, and 5.05.08 D.6.Blank wall areas on all building facades.
8. Parking structures.All standards listed in LDC section 5.05.08 are applicable unless otherwise
specified below.
a. Primary facades.The requirements of LDC section 5.05.08 D.2.b. Primary facade
design features are replaced with the following standards:
All exposed facades of any parking structure above the second floor are
considered primary facades.
ii. A minimum of 60 percent of the area of any primary facade of a parking
structure or covered parking facility must incorporate at least two of the
following:
a) Transparent windows, with clear or lightly tinted glass. where pedes-
trian oriented businesses are located along the facade of the parking
structure,
b) Display windows,
c) Decorative grill work or similar detailing which provides texture and
screens the parking structure openings,
d) Art or architectural treatment such as sculpture, mosaic,glass block,
opaque art glass, relief work or similar features, or
e) Vertical trellis or plant material screening the openings.
b. Building foundation planting.The perimeter of a parking structure at grade must
meet the building foundation planting requirements of LDC section 4.06.05.
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C. Massing standards.The requirements of LDC section 5.05.08 D.4.Variation in massing
are applicable, with the following exception:
If the ramps and inclines are on an exposed facade and they exceed the
maximum length or uninterrupted curve, a projection or recess must occur at
the start and end but not required at the ramp/incline.
d. Wall plane changes.The requirements of LDC section 5.05.08 D.4.b.are applicable
with the following exception:
i. If the ramps and inclines are on an exposed facade and they exceed the
maximum horizontal length,a wall plane projection or recess must occur at the
start and end but not required at the ramp/incline.
e. Detail features.The facade area within 42 inches above each floor/deck shall not be
open more than 50 percent, except at openings for vehicle or pedestrian access.
9. Outside play structures.
a. Maximum coverage.Outside play structures must not cover more than 50 percent of
the facade area.
b. Location.No portion of any play structure,located between the front building line and
any adjacent right-of-way, may exceed a height of 12 feet as measured from existing
ground elevation. In all other cases, no portion of any play structure may exceed a
maximum height of 16 feet as measured from existing ground elevation.
c. Colors.Play structures must be limited to earth tone colors,with a maximum of three
colors.
F. Site design standards.Compliance with the standards set forth in this section must be demonstrated by
submittal of architectural drawings and a site development plan in accordance with the Administrative
Code and LDC section 10.02.03.
1. Site design elements. Please see LDC section 4.06.00 Landscaping, Buffering, and Vegeta-
tion for landscaping standards and section 5.05.08 D.12. for entryway/customer entrance
treatment requirements.All projects must have, at a minimum, one of the following:
a. Decorative landscape planters or planting areas, a minimum of five feet wide, and
areas for shaded seating consisting of a minimum of 100 square feet;
b. Integration of specialty pavers, tile, or stamped or decorative concrete along the
building perimeter walkway.This treatment must constitute a minimum of 60 percent
of walkway area;
c. Two accent or specimen trees above the minimum landscape code requirements for
every 100 feet of the front facade,and a minimum of two for the rest of the project,with
a minimum height of 18 feet at planting;or
d. Site sculptures and/or water features including fountains.
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5.05.08 F.2. 5.05.08 F.3.
2. Off-street parking design.As provided for in LDC section 4.05.00, and subject to the following
provisions:
a. Purpose and intent. Commercial buildings and projects, including their outparcels
shall be designed to provide safe,convenient,and efficient access for pedestrians and
vehicles. Parking shall be designed in a consistent and coordinated manner for the
entire site.The parking area shall be integrated and designed so as to enhance the
visual appearance of the community.
b. Design standards. Parking, utilizing the same degree of angle, shall be developed
throughout the site to provide efficient and safe traffic and pedestrian circulation.A
single bay of parking provided along the perimeter of the site may vary in design in
order to maximize the number of spaces provided on-site.The mixture of one-way and
two-way parking aisles,or different degrees of angled parking within any parking area
is prohibited, except as noted above, or where individual parking areas are physically
separated from one another by a continuous landscape buffer,a minimum five feet in
width with limited access.Landscape buffers for these locations shall use landscape
material other than grass for separation of parking areas.
i. Maximum parking.The following standard shall apply to projects that require a
minimum of 80 parking spaces but that provide more than 120 percent of the
required paved off-street surface parking:
a) At least twenty percent of the amount of vehicular use area onsite
shall be devoted to interior landscaping areas.
ii. Parking for projects. Projects shall be designed to adhere to the following
standards:
a) Interior lots.No more than 80 percent of the off-street parking for the
entire commercial building or project shall be located between any
primary façade of the commercial building or project and the abut-
ting street or navigable waterway.
b) Corner lots.No more than 80 percent of the off-street parking for the
entire commercial building or project shall be located between any
primary façade of the commercial building or project and the abut-
ting street or navigable waterway area,with no single side to contain
more than 65 percent of the required parking.
3. Pedestrian pathways.
a. Purpose and intent.To provide safe opportunities for alternative modes of transporta-
tion by connecting with existing and future pedestrian and bicycle pathways within the
county and to provide safe passage from the public right-of-way to the building or
project which includes the area between the parking areas and the building perimeter
walk,and between alternative modes of transportation.The on-site pedestrian system
must provide adequate directness, continuity, street and drive aisle crossings, visible
interest and security as defined by the standards in this Section.
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b. Pedestrian access standards. Pathways and crosswalks must be provided as to
separate pedestrian traffic from vehicular traffic while traveling from the parking space
to building entries and from building entries to outparcels and to pathways along
adjacent roadways. Pedestrians will only share pavement with vehicular traffic in
marked crosswalks.
c. Minimum dimensions.Pedestrian pathways must be a minimum of five feet wide.
d. Materials.Pedestrian pathways must be consistent with the provisions of Section 4.5
of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Accessibility Guidelines. Materials may
include specialty pavers, concrete, colored concrete, or stamped pattern concrete.
e. Building pedestrian pathway.
i. A continuous building perimeter path interconnecting all public entrances and
exits of a building is required. For the purposes of this section, employee,
service or delivery entrances, or emergency"exits-only" are excluded.
ii. If parking area is proposed along the building façade within 15 feet from a
building wall,the pedestrian pathway shall be provided along the full length
of the row of parking spaces facing the building.
f. Pedestrian crosswalks. Standard crosswalks must be installed at stop-controlled-
crossings.Uncontrolled crossings must be high visibility longitudinal lines as shown in
the Florida Department of Transportation Roadway and Traffic Design Standards.
g. Shade. See LDC section 4.06.00 Landscaping, Buffering, and Vegetation for addi-
tional requirements.
i. Required pedestrian pathways must provide intermittent shaded areas when
the walkway exceeds 100 linear feet in length at a minimum ratio of one shade
canopy tree per every 100 linear feet of walkway.The required shade trees
must be located no more than ten feet from edge of the sidewalk.
4. Service function areas and facilities. Service function areas include, but are not limited to:
loading areas and docks, outdoor storage, vehicle storage excluding car display areas, trash
collection areas, trash compaction and recycling areas, roof top equipment, utility meters,
antennas,mechanical and any other outdoor equipment and building services supporting the
main use or operation of the property.See LDC section 4.02.12 Design Standards for Outdoor
Storage for additional requirements.
a. Purpose and intent.To diminish the visual and acoustic impacts of service functions
that may detract from,or have a negative impact on, the surrounding properties and
the overall community image.
b. Buffering and screening standards. Service function areas must be located and
screened so that the visual impacts of these functions are fully contained and screened
from adjacent properties, including public and private streets.
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5.05.08 F.4. 5.05.08 F.6.
c. Screening material and design standards. Screening materials, colors and design
must be consistent with design treatment of the primary façades of the building or
project and the landscape plan.
d. Trash enclosures. For the location, size, and design standards for trash enclosures,
see LDC section 5.03.04 Dumpsters and Recycling.
e. Loading areas and docks.Vehicle loading areas must be screened from streets and
adjacent residential districts. Screening must consist of wing walls, shrubs, trees,
berms, or combination thereof.
f. Conduits, meters and vents and other equipment attached to the building or
protruding from the roof must be screened or painted to match surrounding building
surfaces. Conduits and meters cannot be located on the primary façade of the
building.
g. All rooftop mechanical equipment protruding from the roof must be screened from
public view by integrating it into a building and roof design.
h. Outdoor vending machines must be located so that they are not visible from adjacent
properties and streets.
5. Fencing standards. For restrictions on fence material, fence height, and design, see LDC
section 5.03.02 Fences and Walls.
6. Drive-through facilities standards. See LDC section 4.05.09 Stacking Lane Requirements for
additional requirements.
a. Drive-through facilities location and buffering standards.Drive-through facilities must
be secondary in emphasis and priority given to any other access and circulation
functions.Such facilities must be located at side or rear locations that do not interrupt
direct pedestrian access and avoid potential pedestrian/vehicle conflict.
i. If site constraints limit the location of the drive-through facility to the area
between the right-of-way and associated building, the vegetation required
by a Type "B" landscape buffer must be installed within the buffer width
required for the project and maintained along the entire length of the
drive-through lane and adjacent right-of-way. In addition to the vegetative
buffer referenced above, a permanent, covered, porte-cochere or similar
structure, (canvas awning and canopies are excluded), must be installed
extending the width of the drive-through with the roof covering the service
window(s). Such structure shall be an integral part of the design of the
building.
b. Required floor area. One drive-through facility is permitted for each building. For
multi-tenant buildings, an additional drive-through is allowed for each tenant with a
minimum of 1,500 square feet of floor area.Drive-through facilities may have multiple
drive lanes.
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3. The Administrative Code shall establish the submittal requirements for the Deviations and
Alternate Compliance process.
4. Applicability.
a. The following types of buildings and uses qualify for an administrative determination
of deviations from LDC section 5.05.08 development standards:
i. Assembly,
ii. Educational,
iii. Institutional,
iv. Mixed use buildings (such as commercial/residential/office), and
v. Any other non-commercial building, or use, that is not listed under LDC
section 5.05.08 E. Design standards for specific building types of this section,
and due to its function, has specific requirements making meeting LDC
section 5.05.08 standards unfeasible.
vi. Buildings located on property with a commercial zoning designation when
submitted for Site Development Plan review except for the following:
a) Buildings with a gross building area of 10,000 square feet or more on
the ground floor.
b) Multi-story buildings with a total gross building area of 20,000 square
feet or more.
c) Project sites with more than one building where the aggregate gross
building area is 20,000 square feet or more. Individual buildings
within a project site that have been previously granted deviations
where additional development causes an aggregation of building
area 20,000 square feet or greater, must bring existing buildings up
to the requirements of LDC section 5.05.08.
b. The deviation process is also applicable to the specific requirements listed under the
following sections:
i. LDC section 5.05.08 B.3. Alterations to an existing building.
ii. LDC section 5.05.08 E.2.d. for Self-storage buildings.
5. Appeal and Assistance procedure.
a. The County Manager or designee may request the assistance of the Architectural
Arbitration Board in rendering a decision. The applicant may appeal the decision of
the County Manager or designee to the same Board by making a written request to
the County's Architect.
i. The Architectural Arbitration Board shall consist of 5 voting members
comprised of the following: two representatives from the Collier County
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Zoning staff; two representatives appointed by the American Institute of
Architects (Southwest Florida Chapter) and one member appointed by the
American Society of Landscape Architects (Southwest Florida Chapter).
b. The Architectural Arbitration Board shall take one of the following actions by majority
vote:
i. Approve as proposed;
ii. Approve as proposed with conditions;
iii. Deny as proposed; or
iv. Continue the review to another meeting for further deliberation.
c. Within 5 working days following the Architectural Arbitration Board meeting, the
County Manager or designee shall approve or deny the project's deviation from the
architectural design standards of LDC section 5.05.08, as recommended by the
Architectural Arbitration Board.
d. Should the applicant or staff request a decision by convening an Architectural
Arbitration meeting, then the review of the Site Development Plan will be placed on
hold upon receipt of the written request by the County's Architect. Should the County
Manager or designee request the assistance of the Architectural Arbitration Board,
then review of the Site Development Plan will be placed on hold at staff discretion.
Once a final decision by the Board is reached, review of the Site Plan shall resume.
(Ord. No. 04-72, § 3.T; Ord. No. 05-27, § 3.GG; Ord. No. 06-07, § 3.N; Ord. No. 06-63, § 3.DD; Ord. No. 07-67,
§ 3.M; Ord. No. 08-63, § 3.T; Ord. No. 09-55, § 3.B; Ord. No. 13-32, § 1; Ord. No. 13-56, § 3.T; Ord. No. 15-46,
§ 2.C; Ord. No. 16-22, § 3.L; Ord. No. 20-16, § 3.G; Ord. No. 21-14, § 3.I; Ord. No. 23-19, § 3.D)
5.05.09 Wireless Communication Facilities
A. Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of this section is to regulate the siting, construction, and
modification of wireless communication facilities in the unincorporated area of Collier County, to
minimize adverse impacts to adjacent and nearby properties and to otherwise protect the public
health, safety, and welfare, while accommodating the growing need for wireless communication
services.
B. Applicability. These regulations are applicable to wireless communication facilities, excluding those of
a governmental entity where such facilities are utilized to provide intra-governmental communications
not generally available to the public.
C. Exemptions. The following are exempt from this Section:
1. Noncommercial freestanding and structure-mounted "receive only" antennas that receive
direct broadcast satellite service or video programming services via multi-point distribution
services, which are one meter or less in diameter in residential zoning districts and three
meters or less in diameter in nonresidential zoning districts. These antennas shall meet all
other requirements of the zoning district as set forth in the LDC.
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2. Amateur radio antennas and any tower to support the antenna that is owned and operated by
a federally licensed amateur radio station operator used exclusively for noncommercial
purposes.
3. Any tower or antenna that is owned, operated, or licensed by the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) and used exclusively for aircraft navigation (NAVAIDS).
4. Any antenna and any tower to support the antenna, not greater than 35 feet in height, and
used exclusively as an accessory use to Essential Services.
5. Wireless communication facilities within County Rights-of-Way as set forth in the Code of
Laws and Ordinances, Chapter 110, Article V. Communications Facilities in the County
Rights-of-Way.
D. Definitions specific to LDC section 5.05.09.
1. Alternative Tower Structure means manmade trees, clock towers, bell towers, steeples, light
poles and similar alternative-design mounting structures that accommodate, camouflage,
minimize, or conceal the presence of wireless communication facility equipment. This does
not include existing structures erected for another primary purpose, but which subsequently
have antennas attached to or located within them, without any reconstruction of the original
structure.
2. Antenna means a transmitting and/or receiving device mounted on a tower, building, or
structure and used in wireless communication services that radiates or captures electromagnetic
waves, digital signal, analog signals, and radio frequencies. Antennas include, but are not
limited to, directional antennas such as panel and microwave dish antennas, omni-directional
antennas such as whips, radar antennas, amateur radio antennas, and satellite earth stations.
3. Rooftop or Building Mounted Facility means an antenna that is attached to an existing
non-tower rooftop, structure, or building. The Facility includes all Support Facilities regardless
of where they are located with respect to the antennas.
4. Search Radius Area means the limited area certified by the provider's Radio Frequency
Engineer within which the proposed wireless communication facility needs to be located in
order to resolve the provider's coverage and/or capacity issues in the surrounding area. There
is not a standard numeric distance for a search radius, but instead the search radius for a
particular site depends on many factors including, but not limited to, population to be served,
geography, and topography.
5. Support Facilities means any on-site or off-site building, cabinet, or equipment enclosure that
houses the electronics, backup power, power generators, and other freestanding equipment
associated with the operation of a Wireless Communication Facility.
6. Temporary Wireless Communication Facility means any tower, pole, cell-on-wheels (COW),
and/or tower-on-wheels antenna designed for use while a permanent wireless communication
facility is under construction or reconstruction, for a large scale special event or conference,
or during a County declared emergency.
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7. Tower means a structure that is designed and constructed for the purpose of supporting one
or more antennas, including but not limited to guyed towers, lattice towers, monopole towers,
or alternative tower structures. Except for the abandonment and financial responsibility
provisions contained in this section, the term shall not include a pole-attached antenna.
8. Tower, Guyed means a tower supported by one or more levels of braided or stranded steel guy
cables that anchor to the ground.
9. Tower, Lattice means a freestanding and segmentally designed with rectangular or triangular
base steel lattices.
10. Tower, Monopole means a single pole that can be a tubular section design or a formed,
tapered pole.
11. Wireless Communication Facility (WCF) means any equipment or facility used to provide
wireless communication services and may include, but is not limited to, antennas, alternative
tower structures, guyed towers, lattice towers, monopoles, rooftop or building mounted
facilities, and support facilities. Placing a wireless communication facility on an existing
structure does not cause the existing structure to become a wireless communication facility.
12. Wireless Communication Facility Site or Site means the tracts of real property, either owned
or leased, on which the wireless communication facility is located.
13. Wireless Communication Services means any personal wireless services as defined in the
Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, including but not limited to cellular, personal
communications services (PCS), specialized mobile radio (SMR), enhanced specialized
mobile radio (ESMR), paging, and similar services that currently exist or that may in the future
be developed.
E. Table of allowable wireless communication facilities by zoning district.
1. Table 1. Identifies the type of wireless communication facility and where it is allowed, either as
permitted by right (P) or by Conditional Use (CU) approval. Conditional Uses shall require
approval in accordance with the procedures set forth in LDC section 10.08.00. The term "NP"
means the tower type is not permitted.
Table 1. Allowable wireless communication facilities by zoning district.
Zoning District Monopole
1
Lattice or
Guyed1
Alternative
Tower
Structures1
Rooftop or
Building
Mounted
Antenna1
Agricultural A P
E CU2
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Zoning District Monopole
1
Lattice or
Guyed1
Alternative
Tower
Structures1
Rooftop or
Building
Mounted
Antenna1
Residential RSF-1 NP NP CU CU
RSF-2 NP NP CU CU
RSF-3 NP NP CU CU
RSF-4 NP NP CU CU
RSF-5 NP NP CU CU
RSF-6 NP NP CU CU
RMF-6 NP NP CU CU
RMF-12 NP NP CU P
RMF-16 NP NP CU P
RT CU NP CU P
VR CU NP CU P
MH CU NP CU P
Commercial C-1 P P P P
C-2
C-3
C-4
C-5
TTRVC NP P
Industrial I P
BP
Civic and
Institutional
P P
CF
Planned Unit
Development
PUD Pursuant to the applicable PUD Ordinance
Rural Fringe RFMU CU
Open Space CON CU
1 Temporary Wireless Communication Facilities may be located in all zoning districts.
2 See LDC section 5.05.09 H. for additional standards specific to the Estates (E) zoning district.
F. Design and development standards.
1. General standards applicable to all types of wireless communication facilities.
a. Any new WCF or modification to an existing WCF that requires both a Site
Development Plan and building permit review may be processed concurrently but at
the applicant's risk.
b. Setbacks. Except as otherwise specified within this section, wireless communication
facilities must satisfy the minimum setback requirements of the zoning district as set
forth in the LDC, as well as the requirements of this section.
c. Security.
i. All wireless communication facilities and support facilities shall be secured to
prevent public access.
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ii. Security lighting to protect on-ground facilities/equipment shall be fully
shielded and directed away from neighboring properties.
d. Signage.
i. Signage must be provided that includes contact information for the WCF.
Such signage must be viewable from the outside of the WCF.
ii. No commercial signs or advertising shall be allowed.
e. Emergency backup generators. An emergency backup generator is required to be
operated on each wireless communication facility site. The Site Development Plan
shall identity the location and connection for the emergency backup generator.
f. Prohibition. No equipment or materials shall be stored or parked on the site of a
wireless communications facility unless used in direct support for repairs of a facility.
2. Standards applicable to all towers.
a. Co-location of antennas on towers.
i. A tower owner shall permit other wireless communication service providers to
co-locate facilities on a tower if space and structural capacity exists. However,
co-location requirements shall not apply to towers or structures used as
power transmission poles or structures owned or operated by Florida Power
and Light or other power companies.
ii. Towers shall be constructed to accommodate the minimum number of
providers required per maximum facility height requirement, as outlined in
Table 2.
b. Height limitations. Towers shall be subject to the height limitations outlined in Table 2.
Table 2. Tower height and co-location.
Zoning District of Proposed Tower
Minimum Number
of Providers to Support
Maximum Facility Height
(feet)1
Agricultural One 100
Two 130
Three 185
Four 250
All other Zoning Districts One 100
Two 130
Three 185
1 Lightning rods may exceed the height limitation provided the rods are no greater than 10 feet in
length.
c. Separation from off-site abutting uses. Towers shall be separated from abutting uses
in conformance with the minimum distances specified in Table 3., measured from the
outside of the tower base to the property line of the abutting use.
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Table 3. Tower separation requirements from off-site abutting uses
Type of Facility Abutting Zoning District
Minimum Separation Distance from
Abutting Uses
All Towers Residential or Estates Zoning 100% of tower height 1
All Other Zoning 50% of tower height
Temporary Wireless
Communication
Facility
No restrictions None
1 If an alternative tower structure is proposed, separation distances shall be reduced to 50% of tower
height.
d. Migratory birds and other wildlife considerations.
i. Wireless communication facility towers. Each new tower that will exceed a
height of 75 feet (above ground), but will not exceed a height of 199 feet
above natural grade, shall not be guyed.
ii. Bird diverter devices. Each guyed tower greater than 75 feet in height above
natural grade, shall have installed and maintained bird diverter devices on
each guy wire.
iii. Habitat loss. In addition to the requirements in Chapter 3, towers and support
facilities shall be designed, sited, and constructed to minimize habitat loss
within the WCF site. At such sites, road access and fencing shall be designed
and located to minimize on-site and adjacent habitat fragmentation and/or
disturbances.
e. Design. Towers, excluding alternative tower structures, shall maintain a galvanized
gray finish or other approved compatible color, except as required by federal rules or
regulations.
f. Lighting.
i. No signals, lights, or illumination on towers shall be permitted unless required
by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or other applicable authority. If
lighting is required by the FAA, the alternatives chosen shall be the least
obtrusive to the surrounding community.
ii. Site lighting (not required by FAA) shall be elevated less than 20 feet above
grade, fully shielded, and directed downward away from neighboring proper-
ties.
g. Screening.
i. Wireless communication facilities shall be screened with a wall or fence. The
wall or fence shall be 100 percent opaque with a minimum height of 8 feet and
maximum height of 10 feet. The wall or fence shall be designed to ensure that
no unauthorized persons can access the facility. Barbed wire is not a
permitted material.
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ii. Equipment cabinets. The overall height of ground-mounted equipment or
equipment enclosure shall not exceed 12 feet.
h. Landscaping. A minimum 10-foot wide Type A buffer that includes a 3-foot high,
continuous hedge planted 3 feet on center along the outside perimeter of the wall or
fence shall be required. Tree plantings within the buffer shall be 12 feet in height at
time of planting.
i. Existing, native vegetation on the subject site can be used to meet these
screening requirements. If native vegetation is present but not dense enough
to meet the requirements, supplemental landscaping must be used to meet
the screening requirements.
ii. At the discretion of the County Manager or designee, some or all of these
landscape buffering requirements may be displaced to a road right-of-way
landscape buffer located within the parcel when it better screens the tower.
i. Access and parking. Each wireless communication facility site shall have access from
a paved or unpaved driveway or access easement. The driveway shall extend to an
appropriate location on the premises to accommodate a vehicle to be parked at the
facility for normal maintenance. One parking space shall be provided for each facility,
and new towers exceeding 185 feet in height shall require a minimum of two parking
spaces.
3. Standards applicable to all rooftop or building mounted facilities.
a. Rooftop equipment shall not occupy more than 25 percent of the roof area and shall
comply with the exterior building and site design standards.
b. Height limitations.
i. WCF located on a rooftop, structure, or building with a maximum roofline of
20 feet or greater (measured from the average natural grade) shall be
permitted to have a maximum height of 20 feet above the maximum roofline.
ii. WCF located on a building or structure with a maximum roofline less than 20
feet (measured from the average natural grade) shall be permitted to have a
maximum height equal to the height of the maximum roofline.
iii. WCF that are proposed to exceed the height requirements, as provided
herein, may be approved as a deviating component through a Conditional
Use request pursuant to LDC section 5.05.09 F.4. Distance from RSF-1
through RSF-6, and RMF-6 zoning districts shall be additional criterion for
Conditional Use approval.
c. Rooftop mounted facilities shall be set back from the closest outer edge of the roof a
distance of not less than 10 percent of the rooftop length and width, but not less than
five feet.
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d. Antenna structures and dish type antennas shall use camouflage techniques that
incorporate architectural treatment to conceal or screen their presence from public
view through design to unobtrusively blend in aesthetically with the surrounding
environment.
e. Except for antennas that cannot be seen from street level, such as panel antennas on
parapet walls, antennas shall not extend out beyond the vertical plane of any exterior
wall.
f. The design elements of the building (i.e., parapet wall, screen enclosures, other
mechanical equipment) shall be used to screen the wireless communication facility.
g. Co-location is not required for rooftop or building mounted facilities.
4. Relief from design and development standards. An applicant requesting a Conditional Use
may request a deviation from the design and development standards of this section as part of
the Conditional Use request. Criteria for the deviation will be the criteria set forth in LDC
section 10.08.00 D.
G. Publicly owned property. The applicant of a WCF may proceed at their own risk with the submittal of
an application for a WCF located on County-owned lands while the lease agreement is pending;
however, no development order shall be issued by the County until such agreement or lease has been
fully executed. All terms and provisions of the agreement or lease shall be in a form that is acceptable
to the County Attorney, including a release from the County of all liability regarding the WCF.
1. Height limitations for wireless communication facilities on property owned, leased, or
otherwise controlled by public entities, including but not limited to federal, state, and/or County
entities shall be as follows:
a. Facilities that are 185 feet or less in height are a permitted use by right in all zoning
districts.
b. Facilities that are greater than 185 feet in height shall require a Conditional Use.
c. Facilities utilizing this exemption must meet all separation requirements of LDC
section 5.05.09 F.2.c. and Airport Overlay regulations in the LDC.
H. Wireless communication facilities in the Estates (E) Zoning District. Wireless communication facilities
are allowed on parcels designated in the Urban or Rural Golden Gate Estates Sub-element in the
Golden Gate Area Master Plan and are subject to the following:
1. The parcel shall be a minimum 2.25 acres and adjacent to an arterial or collector road.
2. The wireless communication services provider has provided evidence that the service
provider's search radius for the tower location requires placement of the tower in the Estates
Zoning District to meet its coverage requirements and that the WCF cannot be co-located on
an existing tower and provide the same quality service coverage.
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I. Application requirements in addition to the requirements of LDC section 10.02.00.
1. Supplemental tower application requirements.
a. Evidence from a Radio Frequency Engineer that the proposed facilities cannot be
installed on another structure in Collier County and shall be located at the proposed
site to meet coverage requirements with a composite propagation study illustrating,
graphically, existing, and proposed coverage in industry-accepted median received
signal ranges.
b. If co-location is not available, the applicant shall submit an affidavit stating that the
applicant made diligent efforts for permission to install or co-locate the WCF on all
existing support structures located within the search radius for the proposed tower.
The applicant shall establish in the application that: they are unable to provide service
at existing sites nearby; no other existing tower is available (including utility poles);
and that no reasonable alternative technology can accommodate the WCF due to one
or more of the following factors:
i. Insufficient height to allow the WCF to function reasonably in parity with
similar facilities;
ii. Insufficient structural strength to support the WCF;
iii. Insufficient space to allow the WCF to function effectively and reasonably in
parity with similar equipment;
iv. Resulting electromagnetic interference which cannot reasonably be cor-
rected;
v. Unavailability of a reasonable leasing agreement; and/or
vi. Other limiting factors.
2. Supplemental rooftop or building mounted facility application requirements.
a. These facilities shall require a Site Development Plan approval, pursuant to LDC
subsection 10.02.03 E or F.
3. A copy of each application for a WCF that is greater than 150 feet in height shall be supplied
by the applicant to the Collier Mosquito Control District or designee.
J. Inspections.
1. All guyed towers exceeding 185 feet in height shall be inspected every three years. All other
towers shall be inspected every five years. Each inspection shall be conducted by a qualified
professional engineer or other qualified professional inspector, and any inspector-
recommended repairs and/or maintenance should be completed without unnecessary delay.
At a minimum, each inspection shall include the following:
a. Tower structure: Including bolts, loose, or damaged members, and signs of unusual
stress or vibration.
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b.Guy wires and fittings: Check for age, strength, rust, wear, general condition, and any
other signs of possible failure.
c.Guy anchors and foundations: Assess for cracks in concrete, signs of corrosion,
erosion, movement, secure hardware, and general site condition.
d.Condition of antennas, transmission lines, lighting, painting, insulators, fencing,
grounding, and elevator, if any.
e.For guyed towers: Tower vertical alignment and guy wire tension (both required
tension and present tension).
2.A copy of each inspection report shall be filed with the County Manager or designee no later
than December 1 of the respective inspection year. If the report recommends that repairs or
maintenance are required, a letter shall be submitted to the County Manager or designee to
verify that such repairs and/or maintenance have been completed. The County shall have no
responsibility under this section regarding such repairs and/or maintenance.
K. Abandonment.
1.Collier County may require removal of any abandoned or unused wireless communications
facility by the owner within 60 calendar days of confirming abandonment. A WCF shall be
considered abandoned if use has been discontinued for 180 consecutive calendar days as
determined by Collier County.
2.Where a WCF is abandoned but not removed within the specified timeframe, the County may
remove it and place a lien on the property following procedures set forth in the Collier County
Code of Laws and Ordinances, Article VI, Section 22-245.
3.Where a WCF is utilized for other purposes, including but not limited to lighting standards and
power poles, it shall not be considered abandoned if still being maintained in good condition.
4.Where a WCF is removed by an owner, the owner shall restore the area to as good of a
condition as prior to the placement of the facility, unless otherwise instructed by Collier
County.
(Ord. No. 05-27, § 3.HH; Ord. No. 20-16, § 3.H; Ord. No. 21-05, § 3.K; Ord. No. 24-05, § 3.N)
5.05.10 Travel Trailer and Recreational Vehicle Park Design Standards
A. The following amount of land or water shall be set aside and developed for recreational purposes
within the TTRVC park.
1.200 square feet for each travel trailer and park model lot or campsite for the first 100 lots or
spaces;
2.150 square feet for each lot or designated space in excess of 100 lots or spaces; and
3.One-half (1/2) of the water surface within the park may be credited toward the required
recreation area, except that at least fifty (50) percent of the required recreation area shall be
land area.
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B. All lots/spaces within a TTRVC park shall have direct access from an internal street. All internal
streets within the district shall provide safe and convenient access to a public street. The
right-of-way widths, paving widths, and other construction standards, including gradient and
alignment of all internal streets and drainage shall be subject to the standards for development of
supporting infrastructure as provided in the subdivision regulations, section 4.03.00. For the
purpose of this subsection, internal streets shall refer to streets, including necessary right-of-way or
easement, located within the confines of the project legal description and providing no access to
other land parcels.
C. Required facilities for campsites and TTRV lots.
1.Sanitary facilities, including flush toilets, and showers within 300 feet walking distance from
every campsite lot and as approved by the Collier County health department, or in the event
of a private on-site system connection to a county system subject to county ordinances.
Lighting shall be provided in sanitary facilities at all times and the facilities shall be accessible
to park residents at all times.
2.Potable water supply as approved by the County Manager or designee pursuant to section
4.03.00.
3.A trash container such as a dumpster shall be located in areas easily accessible and not
obstructed by campsites, lots or other TTRVC lots or parking areas.
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7. Lighting. See LDC sections 4.05.02 D and 6.06.03 for additional requirements.
a. Purpose and intent. All building sites and projects, including outparcels, shall be
designed to provide safe, convenient, and efficient lighting for pedestrians and
vehicles. Lighting must be designed in a consistent and coordinated manner for the
entire site.The lighting and lighting fixtures must be integrated and designed so as to
enhance the visual impact of the project on the community and blend with the
landscape.
b. Shielding standards. Lighting must be designed so as to prevent direct glare, light
spillage and hazardous interference with automotive and pedestrian traffic on
adjoining streets and all adjacent properties. Light sources must be concealed or
shielded.
c. Height standards. Lighting fixtures within the parking lot must be a maximum of 25
feet in height, and 15 feet in height for the non-vehicular pedestrian areas.
d. Design standards. Lighting must be used to provide safety while accenting key
architectural elements and to emphasize landscape features. Light fixtures must
complement the design of the project. This can be accomplished through style,
material or color.
When visible from a public right-of-way or from an adjacent residential
property, the illumination of new or existing building facades, architectural
features, or windows with lights that change color, flash, or alternate at
intervals more frequently than once per day is prohibited.
e. Illumination. Background spaces, such as parking lots, shall be illuminated as
unobtrusively as possible to meet the functional needs of safe circulation and of
protecting people and property. Foreground spaces, including building entrances
and plaza seating areas, must utilize local lighting that defines the space.
8. Water management areas in buffer areas.For design standards for water management areas
in buffer areas, including location and the required amenities, see LDC section 4.06.02 D.
G. Deviations and alternate compliance.The following alternative compliance process is established to
allow deviations from the requirements of this section as approved by the County Manager or
designee.
1. Review and approval procedure. Upon request by the applicant, the County Manager or
designee may administratively approve a Site Development Plan application that includes an
alternative architectural design and site development plan that may be substituted in whole or
in part for a plan meeting the standards of LDC section 5.05.08. Approved deviations are
allowed only as to the specific design and plan reviewed. Any modification to an approved
design shall necessitate re-review and approval by the County Manager or designee.
2. Review criteria. In approving an alternative plan, the County Manager or designee must find
that the proposed alternative plan accomplishes the purpose and intent of this section. If the
plan is approved through this section, the site development plan approval letter shall
specifically note the deviations and the basis for their approval.
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4. An enclosed space shall be open at all times wherein a portable fire extinguisher in operable
condition and first aid equipment is available, and a telephone is available for public use.
5. One (1) parking space per campsite or TTRV lot.
6. Unless every travel trailer site has a sanitary waste outlet, a central pump-out station shall be
provided.
7. TTRV vehicles including park model, travel trailers, may be permanently located on a lot;
however, no permanent residency is allowed.Where travel trailer/park model lots are being
sold to individuals, the developer/owner of the lots shall include in the title transfer document
a covenant attesting to the fact that the lot cannot be used as a place of permanent
occupancy.All TTRVC parks which commenced construction after the effective date of this
district shall comply with all requirements of this district except as further provided herein. No
TTRVC park in existence on the effective date of this district shall be altered so as to provide
a lesser degree of conformity with the provisions of this district than existed on the effective
date of this district. Land already zoned TTRVC which does not meet the acreage
requirements may be developed; however, the development shall conform with all other
regulations of this district.
8. Every proprietor, manager, homeowners' association, or condominium association of a
TTRV park shall maintain a register of tenants or occupants, noting the duration of the rental
arrangement or length of occupancy for owner/occupied sites with respect to one or more
travel trailers or park models. Said register shall be made available upon demand to the
County Manager.In the event of owner/occupied lots within the TTRVC district, said owner is
responsible for registering his or her arrival and departure from their recreation residence with
the manager of the TTRVC park. Failure to register will hold the owner responsible for
penalties as herein provided. Failure of park owner/manager to provide said register, duly
describing the persons who have occupied a travel trailer or park model trailer, and the
duration of their occupancy, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to the penalties
provided by this Code.Any proprietor or manager who maintains a falsified register to allow
persons to occupy a travel trailer or park model trailer on a permanent basis shall be similarly
guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to penalties as provided in this Code.
9. Park model travel trailers, when positioned on a lot in this district, must be anchored in
accordance with the standards set forth in the MH district and TTRVC district and other
applicable regulations, and be connected to a public or private water and sewer system.
Additionally, such units must obtain electrical service directly from the electric utility
authorized to provide such service in Collier County.
(Ord. No. 10-23, § 3.KK)
5.05.11 Carwashes Abutting Residential Zoning Districts
A. Carwashes designed to serve vehicles exceeding a capacity rating of one ton shall not be allowed.
B. Minimum yards.
1. Front yard setback: fifty (50) feet.
2. Side yard setback: forty (40) feet.
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3. Rear yard setback: forty (40) feet.
C. A carwash shall not be located on a lot with less than 150 feet of frontage on a dedicated street or
highway.
D. Minimum lot size is 18,000 square feet.
E. If a carwash, vacuum station, or compressed air station abuts a residential district, a masonry or
equivalent wall constructed with a decorative finish, six(6)feet in height shall be erected along the lot
line opposite the residential district and the lot lines perpendicular to the lot lines opposite the
residential district for a distance not less than fifteen (15) feet. The wall shall be located within a
landscaped buffer as specified in section 4.06.00.All walls shall be protected by a barrier to prevent
vehicles from contacting them.
F. The building shall maintain a consistent architectural theme along each building façade.
G. A carwash shall be subject to Ordinance No.90-17, Collier County Noise Control Ordinance [Code ch.
54, art. IV].
H. The washing and polishing operations for all car washing facilities, including self-service car washing
facilities, shall be enclosed on at least two sides and shall be covered by a roof.Vacuuming facilities
may be located outside the building, but may not be located in any required yard area.
I. Carwashes abutting residential districts shall be closed from 10:00 p.m.to 7:00 a.m.
J. The illumination of equipment with lights that change color, flash, or alternate at intervals more
frequently than once per day is prohibited on new or existing car washes when visible from a public
right-of-way or from an adjacent residential property.
(Ord. No. 15-46, § 2.D; Ord. No. 20-16, § 3.1)
5.05.12 Specific Standards for Public Utility Ancillary Systems in Collier County.
A. Applicability. When water and wastewater is conveyed through physically connected infrastructure to
or from a public or quasi-public treatment facility,the system of physically interconnected infrastructure,
including but not limited to raw water wells, pump stations,water and wastewater storage tanks,vaults,
valves, antennas, and other appurtenant equipment, shall be considered to be collectively located
onsite as that term is to be applied in the GMP CCME Policies 6.1.1 and 6.1.2, and any implementing
land development regulations.Applicable designs for public utility ancillary systems selected from
the Collier County Utility Standards Manual shall be submitted for appropriate County staff review of
the following requirements.
B. Setback Requirements.
1. Any structure enclosing a public utility ancillary system which is greater than four hundred
(400) square feet in size must meet the following minimum setbacks:
Adjacent to Right-of-Way - 25 feet.
Side yard from adjoining property- no less than the underlying zoning district's requirements
for side yard setback.
Rear yard from adjoining property -25 feet.
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For well houses within easements -6 feet or the above setbacks where an easement line is
coincidental with the property line.
Appurtenant equipment, including, but not limited to antennas, pig launchers, fuel tanks, and
transformers, not enclosed by a fence or wall,shall not be considered separate structures and
shall be setback six (6) feet from a property or easement line.
2. Any structure enclosing a public utility ancillary system which is equal to or less than four
hundred (400) square feet must meet the following minimum setbacks:
Adjacent to Right-of-Way - 15 feet.
Side yard from adjoining property- no less than the underlying zoning district's requirements
for side yard setback.
Rear yard from adjoining property - 10 feet.
For well houses within easements - 6 feet or the above setbacks where an easement line is
coincidental with the property line.
Appurtenant equipment, including, but not limited to antennas, pig launchers, fuel tanks, and
transformers, not enclosed by a fence or wall, shall not be considered separate structures and
shall be setback six (6) feet from a property or easement line.
3. Fences and walls enclosing public utility ancillary systems, other than raw water wells and
appurtenant equipment, installed after November 12, 2008, shall be setback five feet from
adjacent property and right-of-way lines. However, for those public utility ancillary systems
installed on or before November 12,2008 or installed in utility easements existing on or before
November 12, 2008, there shall be no minimum setback for fences and walls.
In the case of raw water wells and appurtenant equipment installed after June 16, 2005, the
setback shall be five feet from adjacent property and right-of-way lines, except where installed
in easements existing on or before June 16, 2005, in which case, there shall be no minimum
setback for fences and walls.
C. Fences and walls enclosing public utility ancillary systems shall not exceed ten feet in height unless an
administrative fence waiver is approved in accordance with the LDC section 5.03.02.
D. Public utility ancillary system site access:
1. Direct access from public ways shall be limited to one (1) access point location and must
otherwise comply with the requirements of LDC section 4.04.02.
2. Access from an easement must provide legal access to a public or approved private way.
Access from an existing public way to an easement must otherwise comply with the
requirements of LDC section 4.04.02.
E. Prior to County approval of any public utility ancillary system site under this Code, the applicant shall
obtain permits from SFWMD, FDEP or other state or federal agency having jurisdiction over the
intended use if such permits are required.
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5.05.12 F. 5.05.13 B.3.
F. Stormwater management and environmental resource permits for public utility ancillary system sites
shall be governed by the requirements of SFWMD and or FDEP, and if approval is granted for the
public utility ancillary system by SFWMD or FDEP under those requirements, or said requirements are
deemed not applicable by SFWMD or FDEP due to the de minimus size or nature of the public utility
ancillary system site as verified in writing by SFWMD or FDEP, the project may be considered for a
waiver from the requirements of LDC section 10.02.02 A.
G. Landscaping and buffering shall conform to the requirements of LDC section 4.06.05 B.4.
H. Site planning review and approval for public utility ancillary systems must follow the requirements of an
insubstantial change to a Site Development Plan or Site Improvement Plan review process as required
in LDC section 10.02.03, providing water, wastewater or irrigation quality water from such public utility
ancillary system is conveyed through physically connected infrastructure to a public or quasi-public
treatment facility.The system of physically inter-connected infrastructure and wells may be considered
to be collectively located "on-site".
(Ord. No. 05-27, § 3.11; Ord. No. 08-63, § 3.U; Ord. No. 21-05, § 3.L)
5.05.13 Heliports and Helistops
A. Purpose and intent. In accordance with Sections 330.35 and 330.36, Florida Statutes, the purpose of
this section is to impose zoning requirements on the location and operation of heliports and helistops
within Collier County. It is not the intent of this section to supersede state and federal rules and
regulations applicable to the siting, licensing, registration and operation of heliports and helistops.
Rather, as set forth in more detail below, this section incorporates said rules and regulations, while
imposing additional zoning regulations which further limit the siting and operational criteria for
heliports and helistops in Collier County.
B. Definitions.
1. FATO:The designated "final approach and takeoff" area for helicopter operations.A defined
area over which the final phase of the approach to a hover, or a landing is complete and from
which the takeoff is initiated.This term is identical to that defined at Rule 14-60.003(2)(b)8,
Florida Administrative Code, and Section 101 of Federal Aviation Administration Advisory
Circular Number 150/5390-2B.
2. Private Use Heliport: A heliport developed for exclusive use of the owner and persons
authorized by the owner. For state regulation purposes, this type of heliport falls within the
scope of the term "private airport," as defined at Section 330.27(5), Florida Statutes. For
federal regulation purposes, this term is synonymous with a"prior permission required (PPR)
heliport," as defined in Section 101 of Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular
Number 150/5390-2B.
3. Private Use Helistop: A minimally developed helicopter facility for boarding and discharging
passengers or cargo, and for the parking of the helicopter when not in use. Fueling and major
maintenance and repairs are not permitted at this type of facility.Only the owner and persons
authorized by the owner may use this facility.For state regulation purposes,this type of facility
falls within the scope of the term "private airport," as defined at Section 330.27(5), Florida
Statutes. For federal regulation purposes,this type of facility falls within the scope of the term
"prior permission required (PPR) heliport," as defined in Section 101 of Federal Aviation
Administration Advisory Circular Number 150/5390-2B.
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4. Public Use Heliport:A heliport available for use by the general public without a requirement for
prior approval of the owner or operator. For state regulation purposes, this type of heliport is
a "public airport," as defined at Section 330.27(6), Florida Statutes. For federal regulation
purposes, this term includes both "public use heliports" and "general aviation (GA) heliports,"
as these terms are defined in Section 101 of Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular
Number 150/5390-2B.
C. Site Limitations and Criteria.
1. No heliport or helistop shall be permitted or operated without obtaining site approval from the
State of Florida Department of Transportation and complying with all applicable state and
federal statutes, rules and regulations, including but not necessarily limited to the following:
a. The State Airport Licensing Law(currently codified at Chapter 330, Florida Statutes);
b. Chapter 14-60 of the Florida Administrative Code; and
c. Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular Number 150/5390-2B.
2. Private Use Heliports.
a. Allowed as a conditional use in the industrial zoning district, as provided for in
section 10.08.00 of the Code and subject to the provisions of this section.
b. The edges of the FATO shall be no less than 1,500 feet from any residential zoning
district or residential component of a planned unit development. This requirement
shall not apply within the boundaries of developments which expressly permit private
aviation use (e.g., Shadow Wood PUD and the Wing South Airpark Condominium).
c. To protect the property rights of owners of all properties abutting the property on
which a private use heliport is proposed, site approval from the State of Florida
Department of Transportation must be obtained with the assumption that all abutting
properties are developed with structures built to the maximum permitted building
height and the minimum required setbacks at the time site approval is sought.
3. Public Use Heliports.
a. Allowed as a conditional use in the industrial zoning district and at any existing
public airport, as provided for in section 10.08.00 of the Code and subject to the
provisions of this section.
b. The edges of the FATO shall be no less than 1,500 feet from any residential zoning
district or residential component of a planned unit development.
c. To protect the property rights of owners of all properties abutting the property on
which a public use heliport is proposed, site approval from the State of Florida
Department of Transportation must be obtained with the assumption that all abutting
properties are developed with structures built to the maximum permitted building
height and the minimum required setbacks at the time site approval is sought.
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4. Private Use Helistops.
a. Allowed as a conditional use to a permitted principal use in the industrial zoning
district, subject to the provisions of this section.
b. The edges of the FATO shall be no less than 1,500 feet from any residential zoning
district or residential component of a planned unit development.This requirement
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shall not apply within the boundaries of developments which expressly permit private aviation
use (e.g., Shadow Wood PUD and the Wing South Airpark Condominium).
c. To protect the property rights of owners of all properties abutting the property on which
a private use helistop is proposed, site approval from the State of Florida Department
of Transportation must be obtained with the assumption that all abutting properties are
developed with structures built to the maximum permitted building height and the
minimum required setbacks at the time site approval is sought.
D. Design Standards and Operating Criteria.
1. All heliports and helistops shall be designed and operated in accordance with applicable state
and federal statutes,rules and regulations,including but not necessarily limited to the following:
a. The State Airport Licensing Law(currently codified at Chapter 330, Florida Statutes);
b. Chapter 14-60 of the Florida Administrative Code;and
c. Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular Number 150/5390-2B.
2. Private use helistops are limited to use by single engine helicopters with a maximum takeoff
weight not exceeding 12,000 pounds.
3. All heliports and helistops must comply with the Collier County Noise Control Ordinance
(currently codified at Section 54-81 et seq., Collier County Code of Ordinances), as it may be
amended from time to time.
(Ord.No.07-68, § 3.K)
5.05.14 Public Schools
A. Purpose and intent.This section is intended to provide for compatibility of public schools in Estates,
residential, and commercial zoning districts. In particular, this section seeks to ensure that impacts to
traffic circulation.vehicle stacking,and vehicular and pedestrian access to the site are reviewed by the
County and impacts are mitigated.All applications for public schools submitted as of September 16,
2016 shall be considered in the manner described by this section.
B. All public schools shall meet the standards in LDC sections 5.05.14 C., D., and E. below, unless an
agreement is established between the operator of the public school and the Board of County
Commissioners that addresses, at a minimum, the issues established in F.S. §§ 163.31777 and
1013.33.
C. Requirements where no agreement is established between the operator of the public school and the
Board of County Commissioners:
1. Public schools located within the Estates or residential zoning districts shall be subject to
conditional use approval and this section.
2. Public schools located within a commercial zoning district that construct a new building(s)or
occupy an existing building(s),or there is an expansion to the school which results in greater
than a 5 percent increase in student capacity shall comply with this section.
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D. Traffic circulation standards for all application types:
1. Vehicles trips dedicated to the public school shall not queue or have an impact on existing
through-lanes on the adjacent roadways and shall be addressed in accordance with TIS
guidelines and procedures.
2. Pedestrian access shall be provided from the public school to external pathways.
E. Application requirements.
1. A SDP, SDPA, SDPI, or a SIP shall be submitted pursuant to LDC section 10.02.03 and shall
demonstrate the following:
a. The location of all drop-off and pick-up and sites,such as those for vehicles and buses.
b. The location of on-site stacking lanes that serve drop-off and pick-up sites.
c. The location of new or existing turn lanes.
d. The location of all internal pedestrian connections and the location of pedestrian
access points to exterior pathways.
e. Any additional information requested by the County Manager or designee regarding
traffic impacts.
2. A TIS, in accordance with the TIS guidelines and procedures,shall demonstrate the following:
a. The trip distribution percentages and number of trips, and trip assignments of where
vehicles and buses will enter and exit the site.
b. Any additional information requested by the County Manager or designee regarding
traffic impacts.
F. Educational facilities, as defined in LDC section 1.08.02, shall be exempt from this section.
(Ord.No. 16-27, § 3.Q)
5.05.15 Conversion of Golf Courses
A. Purpose and Intent.The purpose of this section is to assess and mitigate the impact of golf course
conversion on real property by requiring outreach with stakeholders during the design phase of the
conversion project and specific development standards to ensure compatibility with the existing land
uses.For the purposes of this section,property owners within 1,000 feet of a golf course shall hereafter
be referred to as stakeholders.
1. Stakeholder outreach process. The intent is to provide a process to cultivate consensus
between the applicant and the stakeholders on the proposed conversion. In particular, this
section is designed to address the conversion of golf courses surrounded, in whole or in part,
by residential uses or lands zoned residential.
2. Development standards. It is the intent of the specific development standards contained
herein to encourage the applicant to propose a conversion project with land uses and
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amenities that are compatible and complementary to the existing neighborhoods. Further, the
applicant is encouraged to incorporate reasonable input provided by stakeholders into the
development proposal.
B. Applicability. The following zoning actions, Stewardship Receiving Area Amendments, and Compat-
ibility Design Review petitions, hereafter collectively referred to as "conversion applications," shall be
subject to LDC section 5.05.15. A conversion application shall be required when an applicant seeks
to change a constructed golf course to a non-golf course use. However, where a permitted,
accessory, or conditional use is sought for a golf course zoned Golf Course and Recreational Uses
(GC), the applicant shall be exempt from this section except for LDC section 5.05.15 H.
1.Zoning actions. This section applies to a golf course constructed in any zoning district where
the proposed use is not permitted, accessory, or conditional in the zoning district or tract for
which a zoning change is sought. Zoning actions seeking a PUD rezone shall be subject to the
minimum area requirements for PUDs established in LDC section 4.07.02; however, the
proposed PUD shall not be required to meet the contiguous acres requirement so long as the
PUD rezone does not include lands other than the constructed golf course subject to the
conversion application.
2.Stewardship Receiving Area Amendments. This section applies to a golf course constructed
on lands within a Stewardship Receiving Area where the proposed use is not permitted,
accessory, or conditional in the context zone for which the change is sought.
3. Compatibility Design Review. This section applies to a golf course constructed in any zoning
district or designated as a Stewardship Receiving Area that utilize a non-golf course use which
is a permitted, accessory or conditional use within the existing zoning district or
designation. Conditional uses shall also require conditional use approval subject to LDC
section 10.08.00.
C. Application process for conversion applications.
1.Intent to Convert application. The applicant shall submit an "Intent to Convert" application to
the County prior to submitting a conversion application. The following is required of the
applicant:
a.Application. The Administrative Code shall establish the procedure and application
submittal requirements, including: a title opinion or title commitment that identifies the
current owner of the property and all encumbrances against the property; the
Developer's Alternatives Statement, as provided for below; and the public outreach
methods to be used to engage stakeholders at the Stakeholder Outreach Meetings,
as established below.
b.Public Notice. The applicant shall be responsible for meeting the requirements of
LDC section 10.03.06.
2.Developer's Alternatives Statement requirements. The purpose of the Developer's Alternatives
Statement (DAS) is to serve as a tool to inform stakeholders and the County about the
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applicant's development options and intentions. It is intended to encourage communication,
cooperation, and consensus building between the applicant, the stakeholders, and the
County.
a. Alternatives. The DAS shall be prepared by the applicant and shall clearly identify the
goals and objectives for the conversion project. The DAS shall address, at a minimum,
the three alternatives noted below. The alternatives are not intended to be mutually
exclusive; the conceptual development plan described below may incorporate one
or more of the alternatives in the conversion project.
i. No conversion: The applicant shall examine opportunities to retain all or part
of the golf course. The following considerations are to be assessed:
a) Whether any of the existing property owners' association(s) reason-
ably related to the golf course are able to purchase all or part of the
golf course; and
b) Whether any of the existing property owners' association(s) and/or
any new association reasonably related to the golf course can
coordinate joint control for all or part of the golf course.
ii. County purchase: The applicant shall coordinate with the County to
determine if there is interest to donate, purchase, or maintain a portion or all
of the property for a public use, such as a public park, open space, civic use,
or other public facilities. This section shall not require the County to purchase
any lands, nor shall this require the property owner to donate or sell any land.
iii. Conceptual development plan: The applicant shall prepare one or more
proposed conceptual development plans, consistent with the development
standards established in LDC section 5.05.15 G, depicting the proposed
conversion. The applicant shall share the conceptual development plan
with the stakeholders at the Stakeholder Outreach Meetings as described
below. The conceptual development plan shall include a narrative describing
how the plan implements and is consistent with the goals and objectives
identified in the DAS. The conceptual development plan shall depict the
retained and proposed land uses, including residential, non-residential, and
preserve areas; existing and proposed roadway and pedestrian systems;
existing and proposed trees and landscaping; and the proposed location for
the greenway, including any passive recreational uses. The narrative shall
identify the intensity of the proposed land uses; how the proposed conversion
is compatible with the existing surrounding land uses and any methods to
provide benefits or mitigate impacts to the stakeholders. Visual exhibits to
describe the conceptual development plan and amenities, including the
greenway, shall also be provided.
3. Stakeholder Outreach Meetings (SOMs) for conversion applications. The SOMs are intended
to engage the stakeholders early in the conversion project and inform the applicant as to what
the stakeholders find important in the neighborhood, what the stakeholders consider
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compatible with the neighborhood, and what types of land uses they would support to be
added to the neighborhood. An assigned County planner shall attend the SOM and observe
the process. The following is required of the applicant:
a. The Administrative Code shall establish the procedure and application submittal
requirements.
b. The applicant shall conduct a minimum of two in-person SOMs and a minimum of
one web-based visual survey on the proposed conceptual development plan(s). The
web-based survey web address shall be incorporated in the mailings notifying the
stakeholders of the in-person SOMs.
c. At the SOMs, the applicant shall provide information to the stakeholders about the
purpose of the meeting, including a presentation on the goals and objectives of the
conversion project, the conceptual development plan, the greenway concept, and
the measures taken to ensure compatibility with the existing surrounding neighbor-
hood. A copy of the full Developer's Alternative Statement shall also be made
available at each SOM. The applicant shall facilitate discussion on these topics with
the stakeholders using one or more public outreach method(s) identified in the
Administrative Code.
d. SOM report for conversion applications. After completing the SOMs the applicant
shall prepare a SOM report. The report shall include a list of attendees, a description
of the public outreach methods used, photos from the meetings demonstrating the
outreach process, results from outreach methods, and copies of the materials used
during the SOMs. The applicant shall also include a point-counterpoint list,
identifying input from the stakeholders and how and why it was or was not
incorporated in the conversion application. The report shall be organized such that the
issues and ideas provided by the stakeholders are clearly labeled by the applicant in
the list and the conversion application.
4. Conversion application procedures. An applicant shall not submit a conversion application
(e.g. rezone, PUDA, SRAA, Compatibility Design Review) until the Intent to Convert
application is deemed completed by County staff and the SOMs are completed. Thereafter,
the applicant may proceed by submitting a conversion application with the County as follows:
a. Zoning actions. For projects subject to 5.05.15 B.1., the applicant shall file a PUDA or
rezone application, including the SOM report. Deviations to LDC section 5.05.15 shall
be prohibited; further, deviations to other sections of the LDC shall be shared with the
stakeholders at a SOM or NIM.
b. Stewardship Receiving Area Amendments. For projects subject to 5.05.15 B.2., the
applicant shall file a Stewardship Receiving Area Amendment application, including
the SOM report. Deviations to LDC section 5.05.15 shall be prohibited; further,
deviations to other sections of the LDC shall be shared with the stakeholders at a
SOM or NIM.
c. Compatibility Design Review. For projects subject to 5.05.15 B.3., the applicant
shall file a Compatibility Design Review application, including the SOM report.
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D. Criteria and staff report for conversion applications. In addition to the requirements established in LDC
sections 10.02.08, 10.02.13 B., or 4.08.07, as applicable, the staff report shall evaluate the following:
1. Whether the applicant has met the requirements established in this section and develop-
ment standards in the LDC. In particular, that the proposed design and use(s) of the
greenway, as applicable, meet the purpose as described 5.05.15 G.2.
2. Whether the SOM report and point-counterpoint list described above reflect the discussions
that took place at the SOMs.
3. Whether the applicant incorporated reasonable input provided by the stakeholders to
address impacts of the golf course conversion on stakeholders' real property.
4. Whether the applicant provided an explanation as to why input from the stakeholders was not
incorporated into the conceptual development plan.
E. Supplemental review and approval considerations for zoning actions and Stewardship Receiving Area
Amendments. The report and recommendations of the Planning Commission and Environmental
Advisory Council, if applicable, to the Board shall show the Planning Commission has studied and
considered the staff report for conversion applications, reasonable input from the stakeholders, the
criteria established in LDC section 5.05.15 D, as well as the criteria established in LDC sections
10.02.08 F, 10.02.13 B, or 4.08.07, as applicable. In particular, the Planning Commission shall give
attention to the design of the greenway and how it mitigates impacts to real property. Further attention
shall be given to who can use the greenway. The Board shall consider the criteria in LDC section
5.05.15 D, as well as the criteria established in LDC sections 10.02.08 F, 10.02.13 B, or 4.08.07, as
applicable, and Planning Commission report and recommendation.
F. Compatibility Design Review. For projects subject to 5.05.15 B.3., this section is intended to address
the impact of golf course conversion on real property by requiring the conceptual development plan
to be reviewed for compatibility with the existing surrounding uses. The following is required:
1. Application. The Administrative Code shall establish the submittal requirements for the
compatibility design review application.
2. Public Notice. The applicant shall be responsible for meeting the requirements of LDC section
10.03.06.
3. Compatibility Design Review. The Planning Commission shall review the staff report as
described in 5.05.15 D, the Compatibility Design Review application, and make a recom-
mendation to the Board based on the following criteria:
a. Whether the applicant has met the applicable requirements established in this
section and reasonably addressed the concepts identified in LDC section 5.05.15 D.2.
- D.4.
b. Whether the conceptual design is compatible with the existing surrounding land uses.
c. Whether a view of open space is provided that mitigates impacts to real property for
the property owners that surround the golf course.
d. Whether open space is retained and available for passive recreation.
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4. The Board shall consider the criteria in LDC section 5.05.15 F.3., above, the staff report and
the Planning Commission report and approve, approve with conditions, or deny the
application. Upon approval of the application, the applicant shall obtain approval of any
additional required development order, such as a SDP, construction plans, or conditional
use.
G. Development standards. The following are additional minimum design standards for zoning actions
and Stewardship Receiving Area Amendments. The Compatibility Design Review process shall only
be subject to LDC section 5.05.15 G.6.
1. Previously approved open space. Golf course acreages utilized to meet the minimum open
space requirements for a previously approved project shall be retained as open space and
shall not be included in open space calculations for any subsequent conversion projects.
2. Greenway. The purpose of the greenway is to retain an open space view for stakeholders,
support passive recreational uses, and support existing wildlife habitat. For the purposes of
this section the greenway shall be identified as a continuous strip of land set aside for passive
recreational uses, such as: open space, nature trails, parks, playgrounds, golf courses,
beach frontage, disc golf courses, exercise equipment, and multi-use paths. The Board may
approve other passive recreational uses that were vetted at the Stakeholder Outreach
Meetings. The greenway shall not include required yards (setbacks) of any individual lots.
a. The greenway shall be contiguous to the existing residential properties surrounding
the golf course and generally located along the perimeter of the proposed develop-
ment. The Board may approve an alternative design that was vetted at the
Stakeholder Outreach Meetings, as provided for in LDC section 5.05.15 C.3.
b. A minimum of 35 percent of the gross area of the conversion project shall be
dedicated to the greenway. The greenway shall have a minimum average width of 100
feet and no less than 75 feet at any one location.
c. Maintenance of the greenway shall be identified through the zoning or and
Stewardship Receiving Area Amendment process.
d. The greenway may be counted towards the open space requirement for the
conversion project as established in LDC section 4.02.00 except as noted in G.1.
above.
e. Existing trees and understory (shrubs and groundcover) shall be preserved and
maintained within the greenway, except where minimal improvements are needed that
provide a passive recreational use. At a minimum, canopy trees shall be provided at
a ratio of 1:2,000 square feet within the greenway. Existing trees may count toward the
ratio; however, trees within preserves shall be excluded from the ratio.
f. A wall or fence is not required between the greenway and the proposed develop-
ment; however, should a wall or fence be constructed, the fence shall provide habitat
connectivity to facilitate movement of wildlife in and around the greenway.
g. A portion of the greenway may provide stormwater management; however, the
greenway shall not create more than 30 percent additional lake area than exists
pre-conversion in the greenway. Any newly developed lake shall be a minimum of 100
feet wide.
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h.The applicant shall record a restrictive covenant in the County's official records
describing the use and maintenance of the greenway as described in the zoning
action or SRA Amendment.
3.Preserve requirements. The following preserve standards supplement those established in
LDC section 3.05.07.
a.Where small isolated areas (of less than ½ acre in size) of native vegetation
(including planted areas) exist on site they may be consolidated into a created
preserve that may be greater than ½ acre in size in the aggregate to meet the
preserve requirement.
b.Existing County approved preserve areas shall be considered as follows:
i.Golf courses within a conventional zoning district. All County approved
preserve areas shall be retained and may be utilized to meet the preserve
requirements for the conversion project.
ii.Golf courses within a PUD. All County approved preserve areas shall be
retained. Preserve areas in excess of the PUD required preserve acreage
may be used to meet the preserve requirement for the conversion project.
4.Stormwater management requirements. The applicant shall demonstrate that the stormwater
management for the surrounding uses will be maintained at an equivalent or improved level
of service. This shall be demonstrated by a pre versus post development stormwater runoff
analysis.
5.Floodplain compensation. In accordance with LDC section 3.07.02 floodplain compensation
shall be provided.
6.Soil and/or groundwater sampling may be deferred by the applicant to Early Work Authoriza-
tion (EWA), SDP, or PPL submittal, whichever is the first to occur, if the sampling has not been
completed by the rezoning, SRA amendment, or compatibility design review public hearings.
See LDC Section 3.08.00 A.4.d.
7. All other development standards. The conversion of golf courses shall be consistent with the
development standards in the LDC, as amended. Where conflicts arise between the
provisions in this section and other provisions in the LDC, the more restrictive provision shall
apply.
H. Design standards for lands converted from a golf course or for a permitted use within the GC zoning
district shall be subject to the following design standards.
1.Lighting. All lighting shall be designed to reduce excessive glare, light trespass and sky glow.
At a minimum, lighting shall be directed away from neighboring properties and all light fixtures
shall be full cutoff with flat lenses. Lighting for the conversion project shall be vetted with
stakeholders during the SOMs and the public hearings, as applicable.
2. Setbacks. All non-golf course uses, except for the greenway, shall provide a minimum
average 50-foot setback from lands zoned residential or with residential uses, however the
setback shall be no less than 35 feet at any one location.
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5.06.00 SIGN REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS BY LAND USE CLASSIFICATION
A. Definitions. The definitions of the following terms shall apply to the requirements of the Land
Development Code, in particular this section 5.06.00, to be known as the "Collier County Sign Code."
Activated sign: Any sign which contains or uses for illumination any light, lighting device, or lights
which change color, flash, or alternate; or change appearance of said sign or any part thereof
automatically; any sign which contains moving parts as part of its normal operation, such as rotating
signs, shall be considered an activated sign.
Animated sign: A sign depicting or involving action, motion, through electrical or mechanical
means.
Awning sign: (aka canopy sign or marquee sign): A sign suspended from or forming part of a
shelter supported partially or entirely by the exterior wall of a building or structure.
Banner sign: A temporary sign on lightweight material and either enclosed or not enclosed on a
rigid frame, and secured or mounted to allow motion caused by the atmosphere.
Billboard sign: A sign advertising an establishment, merchandise, service, or entertainment, which
is not sold, produced, manufactured, or furnished at the premises upon which the sign is located.
Bulk permit: A permit issued for any number of signs.
Canopy sign: (See Awning, sign.)
Changeable copy: A sign or portion of a sign upon which messages may be changed manually
through the utilization of attachable letters, numbers, symbols and other similar graphics which are
mounted in or on a track system.
Construction sign: A sign erected on premises under construction.
Directional sign: A ground or wall sign located within, or at the exit or entrance of a parcel or
development.
Directory sign: A sign located at the entrance to a multiple-occupancy parcel or multiple parcels
developed under a unified plan of development. This sign may be a freestanding (pole, monument or
ground), awning, or wall sign.
Double-faced sign: A sign having two display surfaces, displaying the same copy on both faces,
which are parallel and back-to-back and not more than 24 inches apart. Double-faced signs shall be
measured by only one side if both sides display the same message/graphics.
Electric sign: Any sign containing electrical wiring, but not including signs illuminated by exterior
light sources, such as floodlights.
Flag: A sign made of material secured on 1 side from a flagpole such that the sign material hangs
when not set in motion by the movement of air.
Flagpole: A freestanding, ground mounted, structure or a structure mounted to a building, or to the
roof of a building and used for the sole purpose of displaying a flag.
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Freestanding sign: (See Pole sign.)
Ground sign: A sign, 8 ft. in height or lower which is independent of support from any building, that
is mounted on freestanding poles or other supports, and shall include a pole cover that is between 50
percent and 100 percent of the overall sign width.
Hand-held sign: A sign held or waved by a person.
Illuminated sign: An illuminated sign is one which either: (a) provides artificial light through exposed
bulbs, lamps, or luminous tubes on the sign surface; (b) emits light through transparent or translucent
material from a source within the sign; or (c) reflects light from a source intentionally directed upon it.
Inflatable sign: Any object made of plastic, vinyl, or other similar material that, when inflated with
gas or air, represents, advertises, or otherwise draws attention to a product, service, or activity.
Institutional use: Five or more contiguous acres developed under unified ownership as part of a
unified plan of development and used predominantly for educational, medical or governmental
purposes.
Light pole banners: Fabric panels projecting from light poles.
Mansard sign: Any sign which is attached to a mansard-style roof with the face parallel to the
structure to which it is attached and which does not project more than 18 inches from such structure,
or above the roofline. Mansard signs shall be considered wall signs.
Marquee sign: (See Awning sign.)
Mobile billboard. Any sign displayed upon a vehicle where the principal purpose of the vehicle is
not general transportation, but the display of the sign itself.
Monument sign: A ground sign with low overall height. Typically, the base is nearly as wide as the
sign itself.
Mural sign: A sign that is a painting or an artistic work comprised of photographs or arrangements
of color that displays a commercial or noncommercial message, relies solely on the side of the building
for rigid structural support, and is painted on the building or depicted on vinyl, fabric, or other similarly
flexible materials that is held in place flush or flat against the surface of a building.
Nonconforming sign: Any sign or advertising structure lawfully in existence within Collier County on
the date this ordinance became effective (November 14, 1991) or was subsequently amended, which
by its height, area, location, use or structure does not conform to the requirements of the sign code.
This definition shall not be construed to include signs specifically prohibited by this LDC.
Off-premise directional sign: A sign that is displayed for a building, structure, or use that is located
on another premise. A billboard is not an off-premise directional sign.
On-premises sign: A sign displayed on a premises. A sign containing non-commercial speech is
considered an on-premises sign.
Pennant sign: A triangular shaped sign or series of signs made of paper, plastic, or fabric of any
kind intended to be hung by being tethered along its base.
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Permanent sign: A sign which is affixed to a building or the ground in such a manner as to be
immobile.
Pole sign: A sign, 8 feet in height or greater that is independent of support from any building, that
is mounted on freestanding poles or other supports.
Portable sign: Any sign which is designed to be transported by trailer or on its own wheels, even
though the wheels may be removed and the remaining chassis is attached to the ground. It is
characteristic of such sign that a portion of the space provided for display consists of a changeable
copy sign.
Project identification sign: A directional sign which provides identification or recognition of a
development only; individual tenants or outparcels are not permitted to use this type of signage.
Projecting sign: Any sign which is attached to and which projects, more than 18 inches from the
outside wall of any building or structure, excluding wall, marquee, and canopy signs.
Real estate sign: A ground or building sign erected on premises for sale, lease, or exchange.
Reasonable repairs and maintenance: The work necessary to keep the sign, including the sign
structure, in a good state of repair; but shall not include replacement of materials in the sign structure
or any change to the graphics or message displayed.
Revolving sign (a/k/a rotating sign): Any sign so erected or constructed as to periodically or
continuously change the direction toward which any plane containing the display surface is oriented.
Roof sign: Any sign erected, constructed, or maintained either on the roof, or more than 18 inches
above the roof of any building.
Sandwich board/sidewalk sign: A sign not secured or attached to the ground or surface upon which
it is located, but supported by its own frame and most often forming the cross-sectional shape of the
letter A when viewed from the side. Sandwich board/sidewalk signs are not considered portable signs.
Sign: Any visual representation intended to advertise, identify, or communicate information to attract
the attention of the public for any purpose and includes any symbols, letters, figures, illustrations,
graphics or forms painted or otherwise affixed to any structure or device.
Sign area: The entire area within the periphery of a regular geometric form or combination of
regular geometric forms comprising all of the display area of the sign and including all the elements of
the matter displayed. Signs consisting of detached letters shall also be measured as defined above.
Sign face: The area, display surface, or part of a sign on which the graphic is placed.
Sign structure: Any structure which supports or is capable of supporting sign. This definition shall
not include a building to which a sign is attached.
Snipe sign: A sign made of any material and attached to a utility pole, tree, fence post, stake, stick,
mailbox, or any similar object.
Temporary sign: A sign bearing a message which is displayed before, during and after an event, to
which the sign relates, and which is scheduled to take place at a specific time and place.
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Unified development plan: Land, under unified control, to be planned and developed as a whole in
a single development or a programmed series of development phases.
V-shaped sign: Two single-face freestanding signs that are constructed in the form of a "V" when
viewed from above, provided the internal angle at the apex is not more than 90 degrees, and the two
faces are not separated by more than six inches at the apex and displaying the same message on both
faces.
Wall sign, fascia or parapet: A sign affixed in a manner to any exterior wall of a building or structure,
and which is parallel to and projects not more than 18 inches from the building or structure wall, and
which does not extend more than 18 inches above the roof line of the main building. Signs attached to
parapet walls shall not exceed the height of the parapet wall.
Window sign: A window sign which is painted on, attached to, or visible through a window, excluding
displays of merchandise.
(Ord. No. 09-43, § 3.B; Ord. No. 14-33, § 3.R; Ord. No. 16-22, § 3.R; Ord. No. 19-35, § 3.D)
5.06.01 Generally
A. Purpose and intent. The purpose of this sign code is to provide minimum control of signs necessary
to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of Collier County, Florida, by lessening
hazards to pedestrians and vehicular traffic, by preserving property values, by preventing unsightly
and detrimental signs that detract from the aesthetic appeal of the county and lead to
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economic decline and blight, by preventing signs from reaching such excessive size and numbers
that they obscure one another to the detriment of the county, by assuring good and attractive design
that will strengthen the county's appearance and economic base, and by preserving the right of free
speech and expression in the display of signs.
(Ord. No. 09-43, § 3.B)
5.06.02 Development Standards for Signs within Residential Districts
A. Noncommercial signs are allowed in all districts and may be substituted for any sign expressly
allowed under this ordinance,and any sign permitted by this ordinance may display a noncommercial
message. Noncommercial signs are subject to the same permit requirements, restrictions on size and
type,and other conditions and specifications as apply to the sign for which they are being substituted.
B. Applicability. Signs within residential zoning districts, and in designated residential portions of PUD
zoned properties shall be permitted as provided for in this section.
1. Development standards.
a. Maximum allowable height. All signs within residential zoning districts, and as
applicable to designated residential portions of PUD zoned properties, are limited to
a maximum height of 8 feet, or as otherwise provided within the LDC. Height shall be
measured from the lowest centerline grade of the nearest public or private right-of-
way or easement to the uppermost portion of the sign structure.
b. Minimum setback. All signs within residential zoning districts and as applicable to
designated residential portions of PUD zoned properties shall be located no closer
than 10 feet from the property line, unless otherwise noted below or as provided for
in LDC section 9.03.07.When a property line encompasses a portion of the roadway,
then the setback shall be no less than 10 feet from the edge of the roadway, paved
surface or back of the curb, as applicable, unless otherwise provided for in this
section.
c. If the applicant is not the property owner, then a copy of a notarized authorization
letter between the property owner or property manager and the applicant is required,
specifically authorizing approval of the erection of a sign on the subject parcel.
d. Double-faced signs shall be measured by only one side if both sides are the same.
e. The use of fluorescent colors on signs is prohibited.
f. The permit number shall be displayed or affixed at the base of the sign structure and
shall have the same life expectancy as the sign. Such permit number shall be clearly
legible to a person standing 5 feet in front of the base of the sign and, in no case,shall
the permit number be less than Yz inch in size.
g. For any ground sign over 32 square feet or over 8 feet in height, construction
drawings shall be certified by a Florida registered engineer or a Florida registered
architect. The construction drawings shall contain the plans and specifications, the
method of construction, and the method of attachment to the building or the ground
for pole signs and all projecting signs.
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2. Real estate signs. The following signs classified as real estate signs shall be permitted in
residential districts subject to the following.
a. One ground sign with a maximum height of 6 feet or wall, with a maximum area of
4 square feet, per street frontage for each parcel, or lot less than 1 acre in size.
Such sign shall be located no closer than 10 feet from any adjacent residential
property and may be placed up to the property line abutting a right-of-way, provided
it is a minimum of 10 feet from the edge of the roadway, paved surface or back of the
curb, as applicable. No building permit is required.
b. One ground sign with a maximum height of 8 feet or wall sign,with a maximum sign
area of 12 square feet, per street frontage for each parcel, or lot 1-10 acres in
size. No building permit required.
c. One pole sign with a maximum height of 15 feet or wall sign, with a maximum sign
area of 64 square feet, per street frontage for each parcel or lot in excess of 10
acres. A building permit is required.
d. Real estate signs shall be located a minimum of 10 feet from any property line.
e. A real estate sign shall be removed within 7 days after a sale, rental, or exchange
has been completed.A sign advertising that a property has been sold or leased shall
not be displayed for more than 14 days after it is installed.
3. Open House Signs.
a. Off-premises open house signs.
i. Signs may only be displayed on supervised open house days, between the
hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. No flags, pennants, balloons, or other
attention type devices may be used with such signs and they shall not be
lighted or illuminated in any manner.
ii. One sign may be placed in the public right-of-way abutting the subject
property no closer than 10 feet from the edge of the roadway, paved surface
or back of the curb, as applicable. No building or right-of-way permit is
required.
iii. Two signs may be placed within the public right-of-way for a supervised
open house that is available for immediate viewing and examination by
prospective buyers, renters, and/or lessees. Such signs shall be located no
closer than 100 feet from another sign providing direction. (No building or
right-of-way permit required.)
iv. Signs shall not exceed 4 square feet in area and 4 feet in height; however,
any such sign placed at an intersection may not exceed 29 inches in height
as per section 6.05.05 of this Code.
v. Signs may be placed in the right-of-way no closer than 10 feet from the
edge of the roadway, paved surface or back of the curb, as applicable, and
shall not interfere with the visibility of pedestrians or motorists. Additionally,
signs shall not be located within any median.
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vi. Sign Removal, Retrieval, and Disposal. Off-premises open house signs
shall be prohibited except as specified above.Any such sign found to be in
violation of this section shall be removed by the County Manager or
designee.All such removed signs are subject to disposal by the County.This
section shall not inhibit nor prevent any other enforcement actions that may
be deemed appropriate.
4. Construction signs.Signs may be erected and located upon the site under construction.Such
signs shall be securely built and allowed under the following restrictions.
a. One ground sign with a maximum height of 6 feet or wall sign, with a maximum
sign area of 4 square feet, may be used as a construction sign or as a permit board
within each front yard for each parcel less than one acre in size. No building permit
is required.
b. One ground sign with a maximum height of 8 feet or wall sign, with a maximum
sign area of 12 square feet, may be used as a construction sign or as a permit
board,within each front yard for each parcel 1-10 acres in size. No building permit
is required.
c. One pole sign with a maximum height of 15 feet or wall sign, with a maximum sign
area of 64 square feet, may be used as a construction sign or as a permit board,
within each front yard for each parcel in excess of 10 acres. A building permit is
required.
d. In addition to those signs identified above, 1 ground or wall sign, with a maximum
sign area of 4 square feet and a maximum height of 6 feet, may be used as a
construction sign regardless of parcel size. No building permit required.
e. Construction signs may be placed on a site when either a building permit is issued
or a permit is issued to clear the site.All constructions signs shall be removed prior
to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the structure.
5. On-premises directional signs.This provision shall apply to all new and existing residential
developments within Collier County, including all created through the PUD process. In the
event of a conflict between this provision and a PUD ordinance, the PUD language shall
control. Directional signs are subject to the following standards:
a. Each sign shall be setback a minimum of 10 feet from the edge of the roadway,paved
surface or back of the curb, as applicable.
b. There is no limitation on the number of directional signs provided they are separated
by a minimum distance of 250 feet or a road right-of-way.
c. Signs shall be no greater than 4 square feet in area and 4 feet in height.
i. Exception. One on-premise directional sign with a maximum area of 24
square feet and a maximum height of 8 feet is allowed. Such sign requires a
building permit.
d. Directional signs shall be located internal to the subdivision or development.
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6. On-premises signs within residential districts. Two ground signs with a maximum height of
8 feet or wall, residential entrance or gate signs with a maximum height of 8 feet may be
located at each entrance to a multi-family or single-family development and mobile home or
recreational vehicle park subject to the following requirements:
a. Such signs shall maintain a 10-foot setback from any property line unless placed on
a fence or wall subject to the restrictions set forth in section 5.03.02 "Fences and
Walls." Furthermore, bridge signs located on private bridges directly leading to
private communities shall not be considered off-premises signs. Bridge signs
complying with the requirements of section 5.06.02 may be substituted for ground or
wall signs in residential districts.
b. The ground or wall signs shall not exceed a combined area of 64 square feet, and
shall not exceed the height or length of the wall or gate upon which it is located.
c. Architectural embellishments less than 10 square feet in area shall not be considered
signs and shall be allowed throughout the development. However, should such
architectural embellishments be located closer than 10 feet to any sign, then the
architectural embellishment shall be counted toward the permitted sign area of such
sign.
d. Official Address Numbers or range of Official Address Numbers shall be displayed in
numerals at least 6 inches high on the upper 50 percent of the sign face and located
such that it shall not be covered by landscaping or other appurtenances. Where
signs are erected on streets that do not match the Official Address Number of the
building, no address numbers shall be posted on the sign.
7. Signs for nonresidential uses within residential zoning districts and as applicable to
designated residential portions of PUD zoned properties:
a. Such signs shall follow the requirements for signs within nonresidential districts,
except as follows:
i. Illuminated signs shall not be allowed facing residential uses unless the
nonresidential use is separated from the residential use by an arterial or
collector road.
ii. Commercial signage for conditional uses within residential and agricultural
districts.
8. Conditional uses within the residential and agricultural districts.
a. Properties granted conditional uses within the residential district are permitted one
wall sign with a maximum of 32 square feet.Corner lots are permitted two such wall
signs.
b. Properties granted conditional uses within the agricultural district in the urban area,
residential and estates districts with a street frontage of 150 feet or more are
permitted a ground sign with a maximum height of 8 feet and a maximum area of 44
'4,•" square feet.
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9. Single-family residential signs. In all residential land use districts and agricultural district
properties used for single-family residential use as designated in the Collier County Land
Development Code,
a. One noncommercial ground or wall sign shall be allowed per premise, not to exceed
6 square feet in sign area or 3 feet in height.
b. Home occupation signs are not permitted. See section 5.02.00.
c. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to permit the display of signs
when otherwise prohibited or restricted by private restrictions or covenants of
residential property.
10. Mobile billboard. It shall be unlawful for any person to display any mobile billboard.
11. Flags&Flagpoles. Residential properties including Estates, Con&Agricultural zoned districts
with residential uses that have been issued a certificate of occupancy are permitted up to
three flags on a single flagpole.
a. On single-family and duplex lots a flagpole shall not exceed 30 feet in height above
finished grade or extend more than 20 feet from any building to which it is are
attached.
b. On all other residentially zoned parcels a flagpole shall not exceed 35 feet in height
above finished grade or extend more than 20 feet from any building to which it is
attached.
c. Residential developments at least 10 acres in size having multiple entrances, may
have up to 3 flagpoles at each entrance that provides ingress/egress off an arterial
or collector road, provided that there is a minimum 300-foot separation between
entrances.
i. Four additional flagpoles may be permitted within a residential development
provided that the flagpoles are not visible to motorists along any frontage
roadways.
d. Flagpoles shall have the flagpole foundation or flagpole attachment design/
construction plan signed and sealed by a professional engineer licensed in the State
of Florida.The design/construction plan shall indicate the maximum flag area that the
flagpole is capable of supporting, with the following exception:
Single family and duplex lots with a flagpole less than 15 feet in height. No
permit required.
e. All flagpoles shall have a minimum five foot setback from all property lines.
f. All flagpoles that are permitted must display their permit number at the base of the
flagpole in, at minimum, '/ inch numerals.
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12. Community Amenities Signs.
a. Amenity sign. A community center, clubhouse, health spa, tennis club, and other
recreational facilities intended primarily to serve the residential communities and/or
residential components of a PUD are allowed to have amenity signs located interior
to the residential development and shall not be visible from external roadways. This
provision shall apply to all new and existing residential developments within Collier
County, including all created through the PUD process. In the event of a conflict
between this provision and a PUD ordinance, the PUD language shall control. The
following amenity signs are allowed:
A maximum of 2 ground signs with a height of 8 feet and a sign copy area of
no more than 32 square feet per sign. Signs shall be located at the main
entrance to the facility. A minimum 10 foot setback from the property line or
road right-of-way is required.
ii. A maximum of 1 wall sign, pursuant to section 5.06.02 B.7.
b. Information sign.A community information sign shall be no larger than 6 feet in height
and 16 square feet in area. An informational sign shall be located interior to the
subdivision or residential development.
13. Light Pole Banner. Light pole banners shall be located interior to residential develop-
ments and/or residential components of a PUD and shall not be visible from external
roadways. One light pole banner may be attached to community street light poles with a
minimum clearance of 8 feet, measured from the lowest point of the light pole banner
bracket. Light pole banners shall be no more than 12 square feet per banner.This provision
shall apply to all new and existing residential developments within Collier County, including all
created through the PUD process. In the event of a conflict between this provision and a PUD
ordinance, the PUD language shall control.
a. Residential communities shall be responsible for the maintenance of all light pole
banners. No permit is required to install a light pole banner.
14. Boundary Marker sign. One boundary marker sign or monument structure may be located at
each property corner.The boundary marker may contain the name of the subdivision and the
insignia or motto of the development. This provision shall apply to all new and existing
residential developments within Collier County, including all created through the PUD
process. In the event of a conflict between this provision and a PUD ordinance, the PUD
language shall control.
a. The maximum height is 8 feet to the uppermost portion of the boundary marker
structure.
b. The sign face area may not exceed 24 square feet in area and may not exceed the
height or length of the monument or structure upon which it is located.
c. Minimum setback from all property lines and road right-of-way is 10 feet.
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d. A maximum of two boundary markers shall be allowed on any one road frontage,
provided that boundary markers are separated by a minimum distance of 250 feet.
(Ord. No. 09-43, § 3.B; Ord. No. 12-38, § 3.T; Ord. No. 13-56, § 3.U; Ord. No. 14-33, § 3.S)
5.06.03 Development Standards for Signs for Institutional Uses
A. Applicability. These requirements apply to signs for institutional use facilities where signs are
informational and contain no commercial message.
1. Signage for these facilities is exempt from the requirements provided in section 5.06.02 B.8
Conditional uses within residential and agricultural districts.
2. In addition,the number of signs, location and distance restrictions per section 5.06.04 F.shall
not apply to institutional use signage.
3. Applications for such sign permits must be applied for according to the requirements of
section 5.06.11 of the LDC.
(Ord. No. 09-43, § 3.B; Ord. No. 12-38, § 3.U)
5.06.04 Development Standards for Signs in Nonresidential Districts.
A. Noncommercial signs are allowed in all districts and may be substituted for any sign expressly
allowed under this ordinance,and any sign permitted by this ordinance may display a noncommercial
message. Noncommercial signs are subject to the same permit requirements, restrictions on size and
type,and other conditions and specifications as apply to the sign for which they are being substituted.
B. Applicability. Signs within nonresidential zoning districts and in designated nonresidential portions of
PUD zoned properties shall be permitted as provided for in this section.
C. Development standards.
1. The maximum size limitation shall apply to each sign structure or sign area, whichever is
applicable. Pole or ground signs may be placed back to back or in V-type construction,when
both sides bear the same graphic display;then such sign structure shall be considered as one
sign.
2. Spot or floodlights shall be permitted only where such spot or floodlight is non-revolving and
said light shines only on the owner's premises or signs and away from any right-of-way.
3. The use of accent lighting as defined by the Land Development Code is prohibited.
4. The use of fluorescent colors on signs is prohibited.
5. If the applicant is not the owner of the property,then a copy of a notarized authorization letter
between the property owner or property manager and the applicant is required, specifically
authorizing approval of the erection of a sign on the subject parcel.
6. Official Address Numbers and/or the range of Official Address Numbers shall be posted within
the upper third portion of the sign face for commercial signage that utilizes the following sign
types: pole sign, ground sign, and directory sign. Address numbers on signs shall be a
minimum height of 8 inches. Where signs are erected on streets that do not match the
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�.. building address, no address numbers shall be posted on the sign. Address numbers shall
not count as sign message or graphics, unless address numbers exceed 12 inches in height.
7. The permit or application number shall be displayed or affixed at the base of the sign
structure and shall have the same life expectancy as the sign. Such permit number shall be
clearly legible to a person standing 5 feet in front of the base of the sign and, in no case,shall
the permit number be less than inch in height.
8. Double-faced signs shall be measured by one side only if both sides display the same
graphics.
9. No signs shall be permitted on a vacant lot or parcel, unless a building permit or clearing
permit has been issued, with the exception of real estate signs which may be allowed on
parcels less than 10 acres.
10. For any ground sign over 32 square feet or over 8 feet in height, construction drawings shall
be certified by a Florida registered engineer or a Florida registered architect.The construction
drawings shall contain the plans and specifications, the method of construction, and the
method of attachment to the building or the ground for pole signs and all projecting signs.
11. Sign area shall be no lower than 24 inches above grade.
D. Real estate signs shall be permitted in nonresidential districts subject to the following:
1. One ground sign with a maximum height of 8 feet or wall sign with a maximum sign area of
12 square feet per street frontage for each parcel, or lot less than 1 acre in size. No
building permit is required.
2. One ground sign with a maximum height of 8 feet or wall sign with a maximum area of 32
square feet per street frontage for each parcel, or lot of 1-10 acres in size. No building
permit is required.
3. One ground sign with a maximum height of 15 feet or wall sign with a maximum sign area
of 64 square feet per street frontage for each parcel or lot in excess of 10 acres in size.A
building permit is required.
4. Real estate signs shall be located no closer than 10 feet from any property line. When a
property line encompasses a portion of the road, then the setback shall be no less than 10
feet from the edge of the roadway, paved surface or back of the curb, as applicable, unless
otherwise provided for in this section.
5. Real estate signs shall be removed when an applicable temporary use permit has expired,
or within 7 days of any of the following conditions: ownership has changed; or, the property
is no longer for sale, rent, lease or exchange.
E. Construction signs. Signs may be erected and located upon a site under construction. Such signs
shall be securely built, and allowed under the following:
•.- 1. Signs shall be located a minimum of 10 feet from any property line.
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2. One ground sign with a maximum height of 8 feet or wall sign with a maximum sign area
of 12 square feet is allowed within each front yard for each parcel less than one acre in size.
No building permit is required.
3. One ground sign with a maximum height of 8 feet or wall sign with a maximum sign area
of 32 square feet is allowed within each front yard for each parcel 1-10 acres in area. No
building permit is required.
4. One pole sign with a maximum height of 15 feet or wall sign, with a maximum sign area of
64 square feet is allowed within each front yard for each parcel in excess of 10 acres in size.
A building permit is required.
5. In addition to those signs identified above, 1 ground or wall sign, with a maximum area of
4 square feet and a maximum height of 6 feet, may be used as a construction sign
regardless of parcel size. No building permit required.
6. Construction signs may be placed on a site when either a building permit is issued or a
permit is issued to clear the site. All constructions signs shall be removed prior to the
issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the structure.
F. On-premise signs. On-premises pole signs, ground signs, projecting signs, wall signs, and
mansard signs shall be allowed in all nonresidential zoning districts subject to the restrictions below:
1. Pole or ground signs. Single-occupancy or multiple-occupancy parcels, having frontage of
150 feet or more on a public street, or combined public street frontage of 220 linear feet or
more for corner lots, shall be permitted one pole or ground sign.Additional pole or ground
signs may be permitted provided that each sign is separated by a minimum of 1,000 feet as
measured along the street frontage, and all setback requirements are met.
a. Maximum allowable height. All pole or ground signs within nonresidential zoning
districts and as applicable to designated nonresidential portions of PUD zoned
properties are limited to a maximum height of 15 feet when located along an arterial
or collector road and 12 feet for all other roads,except as otherwise provided herein.
Height shall be measured from the lowest centerline grade of the nearest public or
private right-of-way or easement to the uppermost portion of the sign structure.
b. Minimum setback. All pole or ground signs within nonresidential zoning districts,
and as applicable to designated nonresidential portions of PUD zoned properties,
shall be located no closer than 10 feet from any property line.
c. Maximum allowable sign area: 80 square feet for pole or ground signs located
along an arterial or collector road and 60 square feet for all other roads.
d. Pole signs and, where applicable, ground signs shall provide a pole cover no less
than 50 percent of the width of the sign, with architectural design features including
colors and or materials common to those used in the design of the building to which
the sign is accessory.
e. A minimum 100 square foot landscaping area shall be provided around the base of
any ground sign or pole sign.
Supp. No. 14 LDC5:115
COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
5.06.04 F.1. 5.06.04 F.1.
f. Ground signs for smaller lots. Single occupancy or multiple occupancy parcels shall
be allowed 1 ground sign provided the following requirements, as applicable, are
met:
For those lots or parcels with public road frontage of no less than 75 feet,
but up to 149.9 feet,or a combined public street frontage of no less than 150
feet but less than 219.9 feet for corner lots or parcels:
a) No portion of the ground sign may be located closer than 10 feet
from any property line.
b) A landscaping area of no less than 100 square feet shall be provided
around the base of the ground sign.
c) The ground sign design shall include features common to those
used in the design of the building(s)to which the sign is accessory.
d) The ground sign may be double-sided but cannot be placed in a
V-shape.
e) Any illumination of the sign shall be non-revolving and shine away
from any right-of-way, unless otherwise provided for in this section.
An electrical permit is required and the sign shall meet the standards
of the National Electric Code, as adopted by Collier County.
f) The Official Address Numbers and/or the range of Official Address
Numbers for the property shall be displayed in numerals at least 8
inches high on all of the sign faces and shall be located so as to not
be covered by landscaping or other impediments;Address numbers
shall not count as sign message or graphics, unless address
numbers exceed 12 inches in height.
g) No other freestanding signs shall be allowed on the same lot or
parcel.
ii. Maximum height and sign area.
a) For those lots or parcels with frontage of 121 to 149.9 feet, or a
combined public street frontage of no less than 150 feet for corner
lots or parcels but less than 219.9 feet:
i) The ground sign shall be limited to 8 feet in height, as
measured from the lowest centerline grade of the nearest
public road to the uppermost portion of the sign structure
regardless of the roadway classification; and
ii) The maximum allowable sign area is 32 square feet.
b) For those lots or parcels with frontage of 75 to 120.9 feet:
i) The ground sign shall be limited to 8 feet in height, as
measured from the lowest centerline grade of the nearest
public road to the uppermost portion of the sign structure
regardless of the roadway classification; and
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5.06.04 F.1. 5.06.04 F.4.
ii) The maximum allowable sign area is 16 square feet.
2. Outparcels. In addition to the above requirements, signs for outparcels, regardless of the
size of an outparcel, shall be limited to the following:
a. In addition to any wall signs permitted by this Code, outparcels may by allowed 1
additional 60 square foot wall sign facing the shopping center if the additional sign
is not oriented towards any public right-of-way. In no case shall the number of wall
signs for an outparcel exceed 2 signs; and,
b. A single ground sign for outparcels having a frontage of 150 feet or more, not to
exceed 60 square feet. Ground signs shall be limited to eight feet in height.
3. Directory Signs. Multiple-occupancy parcels or multiple parcels developed under a unified
development plan, with a minimum of 8 independent units, and containing 20,000 square
feet or more of leasable floor area shall be permitted 1 directory sign at one entrance on
each public street.
a. The maximum height for directory signs is limited to 20 feet. Height shall be
measured from the lowest centerline grade of the nearest public or private right-of-
way or easement to the uppermost portion of the sign structure.
b. Directory signs shall not be closer than 10 feet from the property line, unless
otherwise noted below or as provided for in section 9.03.07.
c. Maximum allowable sign area: 200 square feet for directory signs.
d. A minimum 100 square foot landscaping area shall be provided around the base of
any directory sign.
4. Wall, mansard,canopy or awning signs. One wall, mansard, canopy or awning sign shall be
permitted for each single-occupancy parcel, or for each unit in a multiple-occupancy parcel.
Sign(s) shall be affixed to the associated tenant or lease holder's unit, with exceptions for
architectural design impediments, as noted in LDC section 5.06.04 F.4.b. End units within
shopping centers and multiple-occupancy parcels, or single occupancy parcels where
there is double frontage on a public right-of-way, shall be allowed 2 signs, but such signs
shall not be placed on one wall. Retail businesses with a floor area of larger than 25,000
square feet and a front wall length of more than 200 linear feet, are allowed 3 wall signs;
however, the combined area of those signs shall not exceed the maximum allowable display
area for signs by the LDC.
a. The maximum allowable display area for signs shall not be more than 20 percent of
the total square footage of the visual façade including windows of the building or unit
to which the sign will be attached and shall not, in any case, exceed 150 square feet
for buildings or units up to 24,999 square feet,200 square feet for buildings or units
between 25,000 and 59,999 square feet and 250 square feet for buildings over
60,000 square feet in area.
Supp. No. 14 LDC5:117
COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
5.06.04 F.4. 5.06.04 F.4.
�.. b. No wall sign shall exceed 80 percent of the width of the unit(s) or the building with
a minimum of 10 percent clear area on each outer edge of the unit(s) or of the
building. Exceptions may be granted for architectural design impediments subject to
noted approval(s).
i. The clear area may be reduced in width or eliminated provided approval is
granted by the County Manager or designee.
ii. A sign may encroach onto an adjacent unit provided the following:
a) Approval is granted by the County Manager or designee; and
b) A notarized authorization letter is required at the time of building
permit submittal from the property owner or property management
company giving authorization for the sign installation and encroach-
ment onto the adjacent tenant space.
c. No wall or mansard sign shall project more than 18 inches from the building or
roofline or exceed the height of the parapet wall to which it is attached.
d. Additional signs are allowed on facades located interior to courtyards and shopping
malls and the like provided the signs are not visible from any public property (e.g.
street, right-of-way, sidewalk, alley), interior drive, parking lot or adjacent private
property.
e. In addition, any non-illuminated, non-reflective signs located in a window shall not
exceed 25 percent of each window area. No building permit required.
i. Signs located in windows shall not be illuminated in any manner with the
following exception:
a) One sign per business establishment that is located in a window
may have 2.25 square feet of illuminated signage.
f. Multi-story buildings with 3 or more stories are limited to 1 wall sign per street
frontage not to exceed a maximum of 2 wall signs per building, but such signs
shall not be placed on the same wall.
Wall signs may be located in the uppermost portion of the building not to
exceed the main roof or parapet. A notarized authorization letter is required
at the time of building permit submittal from the property owner or property
management company giving authorization as to which tenant signs will be
allowed.
ii. On first floor commercial units only, 1 wall sign shall be allowed not to
exceed 20 percent of the total square footage of the visual facade of the unit
to which the sign will be attached and shall not in any case exceed 64 square
feet. This sign shall be located solely on the facade of the unit which the
�-- tenant occupies.
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SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS
5.06.04 F.4. 5.06.04 F.B.
g. Wall signs, or any separate part thereof, which is to be affixed to a wall shall be
fastened flush with the surface with fasteners which shall have the capacity to carry
the full load of the sign or separate part thereof under wind load conditions of the
approved Collier County Building Code Ordinance [Code § 22-106 et seq.], Flood
Ordinance [Code ch.62.art. II], and the Coastal Building Zone Ordinance[Code ch.
22, art. VIII].Any such sign or separate part thereof which is not mounted flush with
the surface and which weighs more than 20 pounds shall have a Florida registered
engineer design the mounting or fastening system and depict the system on signed
and sealed drawings which shall accompany the permit application.
5. Menu boards: One sign with a maximum height of 6 feet measured from drive thru lane grade
adjacent to the sign and 64 square feet of area is allowed per drive thru lane, not to exceed
2 signs per parcel.
6. Projecting signs. Projecting signs may be substituted for wall or mansard signs provided
that the display area of the projecting sign shall not exceed 60 square feet of display area.
a. Projecting signs shall not project more than 4 feet from the building wall to which
it is attached.
b. Projecting signs shall not extend above the roofline of the building to which it is
attached.
c. Projecting signs shall not project into the public right-of-way.
d. Projecting signs which project over any pedestrian way shall be elevated to a
minimum height of 8 feet above such pedestrian way.
7. Under-canopy/blade signs. In addition to any other sign allowed by this Code, one
under-canopy/blade sign shall be allowed for each unit in a multiple-occupancy develop-
ment.This sign shall not exceed 6 square feet in area and shall be a minimum of 8 feet above
finished grade. Under-canopy/blade signs do not require a building permit unless the sign
is equipped with an electrical component.
8. Flags & flagpoles. Nonresidential zoned properties that have been issued a certificate of
occupancy are permitted up to 3 flags on a single flagpole.
a. On all nonresidential zoned properties, a flagpole shall not exceed 50 feet in height
from the finished grade, nor extend more than 20 feet from any building to which it
is attached.
b. Non-residential developments at least 10 acres in size having multiple entrances,
may have up to 3 flagpoles at each entrance that provides ingress/egress off an
arterial or collector road, provided that there is a minimum 300-foot separation
between entrances.
i. Four additional flagpoles may be permitted within a non-residential devel-
opment provided that the flagpoles are not visible to motorists along any
N.impr frontage roadways.
Supp. No. 14 LDC5:119
COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
5.06.04 F.8. 5.06.04 F.10.
c. All nonresidential flagpoles shall have the flagpole foundation or flagpole attachment
design/construction plan signed and sealed by a design professional as provided for
in the Florida Building Code. The design/construction plan shall indicate the
maximum flag area that the flagpole is capable of supporting.
d. All flagpoles shall have a minimum 5-foot setback from all property lines.
e. All flagpoles that are permitted must display their permit number at the base of the
flagpole in numerals a minimum of '/2 inch in height.
9. On-premises directional signs may be permitted within nonresidential zoning districts
intended to facilitate the movement of pedestrians and vehicles within the site upon which
such signs are posted. On-premises directional signs shall not exceed 6 square feet in
area. On-premises directional signs shall not exceed 4 feet in height unless located on the
side of the building. On-premises directional signs shall be limited to 2 at each vehicle
access point and a maximum of 4 internal to the development. Internal signs are not intended
to be readily visible from the road.
a. Directional signs located internal to the subdivision or development shall maintain
a minimum setback of 10 feet from the property line.
b. Directional signs may be combined into a single sign not to exceed 6 feet in height
and 64 square feet in area. Such signs shall require a building permit.
10. On-premise signs within agricultural districts.
a. In the rural agricultural area designated on the future land use map of the growth
management plan.On-premises signs shall be permitted within agriculturally zoned
or used property, for agri-commercial uses defined within the Collier County Zoning
Ordinance only, and subject to the following restrictions:
i. One pole or ground sign, located at the entrance or gate of each street
frontage.The maximum allowable sign area for each pole or ground sign
shall not exceed 100 square feet with a maximum height of 20 feet, and shall
be located a minimum of 15 feet from any property line, public or private
right-of-way or easement.
b. On-premises signs within agricultural zoning districts in the urban area shall comply
with the requirements of section 5.06.04 of the Land Development Code.
c. Wall,mansard canopy or awning signs within agricultural districts.Wall, mansard,
canopy or awning signs shall be permitted within agriculturally zoned or used
property, for agri-commercial uses defined within the Collier County Land Develop-
ment Code, and subject to the following restrictions:
One wall or mansard, canopy or awning sign shall be permitted for each
principal use structure on the parcel. Corner parcels or double-frontage
parcels shall be allowed 1 sign per street frontage,but such signs shall not
�.- be combined for the purpose of placing the combined area on one wall. The
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SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS
5.06.04 F.10. 5.06.04 G.2.
maximum allowable display area for any sign shall not be more than 20
percent of the total square footage of the wall to which it is affixed, and shall
not in any case exceed 250 square feet in area per sign.
11. Illuminated signs.All illuminated signs shall have electrical components, connections, and
installations that conform to the National Electrical Code, and all other applicable federal,
state, and local codes and regulations. Further, lighted signs shall be shielded in such a
manner as to produce no glare, hazard or nuisance to motorists or occupants of adjacent
properties; nor be reflective or fluorescent; and shall have a steady non-fluctuating or
non-undulating light source.
12. Mobile billboard. It shall be unlawful for any person to display any mobile billboard.
13. See section 5.05.05 of this Code for signage regulations for automobile service stations.
14. Sandwich Board/Sidewalk Signs may be permitted subject the following conditions:
a. One nonilluminated sandwich board/sidewalk sign is allowed per business establish-
ment.
b. The sign must be placed on the private property and within 10 feet of the front door
of the business or within a designated outdoor eating area.Signs shall allow a 3 foot
passage way for pedestrian accessibility and shall not block access to an entrance.
c. The size of the sign shall be no more than 30 inches wide and 42 inches in height.
The sign must be weighted at the base to provide stability.A maximum of 2 sign faces
are allowed per sign.
d. The sign must be moved inside the business when the business is closed.
G. Off-premises directional signs. Off-premises directional signs are permitted if the following
requirements are met:
1. Off-premises directional signs shall be permitted only in nonresidential zoning districts,
agricultural districts and designated nonresidential components of PUDs.
2. No more than 2 one-sided or 1 double-sided off-premise directional signs shall be permitted
for a building,structure, or use which is not visible from the roadway serving such building,
structure, or use, provided:
a. Each sign shall not be more than 12 square feet in area.
b. The sign shall not be more than 8 feet in height above the lowest center grade of the
roadway adjacent to the sign location.
c. The sign shall not be located closer than 10 feet to any property line.
d. The applicant shall submit with the permit application, a notarized written letter of
permission from the property owner where the off-premises directional sign is to be
located.
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COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
5.06.04 G.2. 5.06.06 A.S.
e. The sign shall be located no more than 1,000 feet from the building, structure, or
use for which the sign is displayed.
3. Off-premises directional signs shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from a residential
zoning district.
4. Off-premises directional signs shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from another
off-premises directional sign.
(Ord.No.09-43, §3.B;Ord.No.09-55, §3.C;Ord.No.12-38, §3.V;Ord.No. 13-56, §3.V;Ord.No. 14-33, §3.T;
Ord. No. 15-44, § 3.1)
5.06.05 Exemptions from These Regulations
The following signs and actions are exempt from the permit requirements of the LDC, and shall be
permitted in all districts subject to the limitations set forth below:
A. Signs authorized to be displayed by law or by governmental order, rule or regulation.
1. Prohibitory signs (e.g., no dumping, no trespassing) 3 square feet in size or less and no more
than six feet in height unless mounted to a building may be allowed without a permit.
2. Reasonable repairs and maintenance.
3. Signs located on fences or walls surrounding athletic fields, or within sports arenas, stadiums
and the like, not to exceed 32 square feet in size, per side, per sign. Signs shall be oriented
along the fence or wall to face the fields(s)or playing area,and away from any adjacent public
or private roads.
4. Religious displays that do not constitute advertising and which are consistent with the
requirements of LDC section 5.06.04 F.11, regarding illumination.
(Ord. No.09-43, § 3.B; Ord. No. 12-38, § 3.W; Ord. No. 14-33, § 3.U)
5.06.06 Prohibited Signs
A. Prohibited. Any sign not specifically permitted by this sign code shall be prohibited.
1. Unpermitted snipe signs.
2. Permanent signs located within County rights-of-way without a right-of-way permit.
3. Portable signs.
4. Roof signs.
5. Any description or representation, in whatever form, of nudity, sexual conduct, or sexual
excitement, when it:
a. Is patently offensive to contemporary standards in the adult community as a whole
with respect to what is suitable sexual material for minors; and
b. Taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political or scientific value.
Supp.No.20 LDC5:122
SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS
5.06.06 A.6. 5.06.07 B.3.
6. Animated signs or activated signs. Except see Section 5.05.05 C.4 for electronic fuel pricing
signs when located along an arterial or collector road right-of-way.
7. Clear or uncovered neon and exposed LED signs. Except see Section 5.05.05 C.4 for
electronic fuel pricing signs when located along an arterial or collector road right-of-way.
8. Any sign not in conformance with the requirements in sections 5.06.00 through 5.06.05 and
5.06.09.
(Ord. No. 09-43, § 3.B; Ord. No. 14-33, § 3.V; Ord. No. 19-35, § 3.E)
5.06.07 Enforcement
A. General. No sign shall be erected, placed, altered or moved unless in conformity with this Code.All
signs located within Collier County shall comply with the following requirements:
1. The issuance of a sign permit pursuant to the requirements of this Code shall not permit the
construction or maintenance of a sign or structure in violation of an existing county, state or
federal law or regulation.
2. All signs for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspections by the County Manager
or designee. The County Manager or designee is hereby authorized to enter upon any
property or premises to ascertain whether the provisions of this Code are being adhered to.
Such entrance shall be made during business hours, unless an emergency exists.The County
Manager or designee may order the removal of any sign that is not in compliance with the
provisions of this Code, is improperly maintained, or which would constitute a hazard to the
public health, safety, and welfare.
3. The County Manager or designee shall be charged with interpretation and enforcement of this
Code.
B. Enforcement procedures. Whenever, by the provisions of this Code, the performance of an act is
required or the performance of an act is prohibited, a failure to comply with such provisions shall
constitute a violation of this Code.
1. The owner,tenant, and/or occupant of any land or structure, or part thereof, and an architect,
builder, contractor agent, or other person who knowingly participates in, assists, directs,
creates or maintains any situation that is contrary to the requirements of this Code may be
held responsible for the violation and be subject to the penalties and remedies provided
herein.
2. Where any sign or part thereof violates this Code, the County Manager or his designee may
institute any appropriate action or proceedings to prevent, restrain,correct,or abate a violation
of this Code, as provided by law, including prosecution before the Collier County Code
Enforcement Board against the owner, agent, lessee, or other persons maintaining the sign,
or owner, or lessee of the land where the sign is located.
3. If a sign is in such condition as to be in danger of falling, or is a menace to the safety of
persons or property, or found to be an immediate and serious danger to the public because of
its unsafe condition, the provisions of section 2301.6 of the Standard Building Code, as
adopted by Collier County shall govern.
Supp.No.20 LDC5:123
COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
5.06.07 B.4. 5.06.08 B.1.
4. Code enforcement shall immediately remove all signs in violation of this sign code that are
located in or upon public rights-of-way or public property.
5. Penalties. If any person, firm or corporation, whether public or private, or other entity fails or
refuses to obey or comply with or violates any of the provisions of this Code,such person,firm,
corporation, or other entity, upon conviction of such offense, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed$1,000.00 or by imprisonment not to exceed 60
days in the county jail, or both, in the discretion of the court. Each violation or noncompliance
shall be considered a separate and distinct offense. Further, each day of continued violation
or noncompliance shall be considered as a separate offense.
a. Nothing herein contained shall prevent or restrict the county from taking such other
lawful action in any court of competent jurisdiction as is necessary to prevent or
remedy any violation or noncompliance. Such other lawful actions shall include, but
shall not be limited to, an equitable action for injunctive relief or an action at law for
damages.
b. Further, nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the county from
prosecuting any violation of this Code by means of a code enforcement board
established pursuant to the subsidiary of F.S. Chapter 162.
(Ord. No. 09-43, § 3.B)
5.06.08 Sign Variances
A. Applicability. A variance may be authorized by the Board of Zoning Appeals for any required
dimensional standard for a sign, including the following: height, area, and location;maximum number
of, and minimum setback for signs.
B. Variances for signs.The Board of Zoning Appeals may authorize a variance from the terms of the sign
code, based upon the evidence given in public hearing;the findings of the Planning Commission;and
the submittal of a completed variance application.
1. Variance criteria.A variance from the terms of this sign code shall not be granted by the Board
of Zoning Appeals unless and until a written application for a variance is submitted
demonstrating:
a. That special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land,
structure or building involved and which are not applicable to other lands,
structures or buildings in the same district.
b. That literal interpretation of the provisions of the sign code would deprive the
applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same zoning district
and would work unnecessary and undue hardship on the applicant.
c. That the special conditions and circumstances which are peculiar to the land,
structure or building do not result from the actions of the applicant.
d. That granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special
privilege that is denied by this sign code to other lands,structures or buildings in the
same zoning district.
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SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS
5.06.08 B.1. 5.06.10 A.
e. That the variance granted is the minimum relief that will make possible the reasonable
use of the land, building or structure.
f. That the granting of the variance will be consistent with the general intent and
purpose of the Collier County Sign Code and the Growth Management Plan, and will
not be injurious to adjacent properties or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare.
2. No nonconforming use of neighboring lands, structures or buildings in the same zoning
district and no permitted use of lands, structures and buildings in other districts shall be
considered grounds for the issuance of a sign variance.
C. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall adopt regulations for the review of applications for variances under
this section, including regulations for variance applications and notice and hearing procedures.The
Board of Zoning Appeals shall make a decision on an application for a sign variance within 60 days
after the Planning Commission has rendered a recommendation to the Board.
(Ord. No. 09-43, § 3.B)
5.06.09 Nonconforming Signs
A. A nonconforming sign shall not be enlarged or altered in a way that increases its degree of
nonconformity. If any sign or portion thereof is to be altered, then the sign/sign structure is to be
brought into compliance with all current provisions of the LDC.
1. Change in sign copy. Notwithstanding the above, a change in sign copy to a nonconforming
sign structure shall be permitted and shall require a building permit.However, if the change in
sign copy includes a change in size,shape,or function of the sign structure, it shall require the
nonconforming sign to be removed or altered so as to conform to the regulations contained
within the LDC.
B. A nonconforming sign shall not be structurally altered to prolong the life of the sign. Reasonable
repair and maintenance of nonconforming signs, is permitted.
C. Should a nonconforming sign be damaged or destroyed by any means to an extent of more than 50
percent of its replacement value, it shall not be reconstructed except in conformance with the sign
code.
D. Subject to the provisions of Section 70.20, Florida Statutes, a nonconforming sign, that has not
displayed an on-premises message for a period of 90 consecutive calendar days shall be presumed
to be abandoned by its owner.This presumption can be overcome by clear and convincing evidence
of non-abandonment.
E. Nothing contained in this sign code shall be construed to relieve any person of the obligation to remove
a sign which was required to be removed under prior law or ordinance.
(Ord. No. 09-43, § 3.B; Ord. No. 14-33, § 3.W)
5.06.10 Removal of Prohibited or Abandoned Signs.
A. Prohibited signs on public property or in the right-of-way shall be removed immediately, and may be
removed by the County without notice.
Supp.No.20 LDC5:125
COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
5.06.10 B. 5.06.11 A.3.
._ B. The owner, agent or person in charge of the premises shall remove all nonconforming abandoned
signs and sign structures within 30 days after receipt of written notification.If the sign is not removed
in a timely manner, then the violation shall be referred to the Code Enforcement Board.
C. A conforming sign or sign structure shall be considered a conforming abandoned sign or sign
structure 90 days after a business ceases operation at that location.The owner, agent or person in
charge of the premises shall replace the sign face with a blank panel on all conforming abandoned
signs and sign structures within 30 days after receipt of written notification by County Manager or
designee. If the sign face is not replaced with a blank panel in a timely manner, the violation shall be
referred to the Code Enforcement Board.
1. All conforming abandoned signs and sign structures shall remain with the blank panels for
no more than 3 years after a business ceases operation at that location.The owner, agent or
person in charge of the premises shall remove all signs and sign structures within 30 days
after receipt of written notification by County Manager or designee. If the sign or sign
structure are not timely removed, the violation shall be referred to the Code Enforcement
Board.
D. When all buildings on a site are being demolished, all signs and sign structures must be removed
from the site at the same time.The owner, agent or person in charge of the premises shall be required
to include all signs being removed on the demolition permit.However, if the site is under consideration
for a site plan and has a conforming sign and sign structure, the County Manager or designee may
allow the owner, agent or person in charge of the premises to maintain the sign and/or the sign
structure while under site plan consideration for a maximum of 1 year.
E. The owner, agent or person in charge of a vacant property (no buildings) that has a sign or sign
structure shall be required to remove all signs and sign structures within 30 days after notice by the
County Manager or designee. If the signs and sign structures are not removed in a timely manner,
the violation shall be referred to the Code Enforcement Board.
(Ord. No. 09-43, § 3.B)
5.06.11 Permit Application and Review Process for Signs
A. Building Permit applications for signs.
1. General. Any person who wishes to construct, install, rebuild, reconstruct, relocate, alter, or
change the message of any sign shall apply for and receive a building permit in accordance
with Collier County Ordinances and the Florida Building Code as adopted by Collier County
prior to the commencement of any work. A building permit will be issued by the County
Manager or designee, provided that all permit requirements of the LDC and all other
applicable provisions of the Collier County ordinances and regulations have been met.
2. Process. The Administrative Code shall establish the application requirements and review
process for sign permits. All drawings, plans, and specifications for pole signs, projecting
signs, and any ground sign over 32 square feet or over 8 feet in height must be submitted and
certified by a Florida registered design professional.
3. Expiration of permit. Building permits shall expire and become null and void if the work
authorized by such permit is not commenced and inspected within six months from the date
of issuance of the permit.
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SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS
5.06.11 A.4. 5.06.11 B.3.
4. Permit fees. A building permit fee shall be collected pursuant to the fee schedule set forth by
resolution.
B. Appeal to Board of Zoning Appeals or Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals.
1. Within 30 days of the date of the written denial sent by certified mail return receipt requested
by the County Manager or designee, the applicant may appeal the permit denial to the
Building Board of Adjustments.
2. A request for appeal shall be filed in writing.Such request shall state the basis for the appeal
and shall include any pertinent information, exhibits, and other backup information in support
of the appeal.A fee for the application and processing of an appeal shall be established at a
rate set by the Board of County Commissioners from time to time and shall be charged to and
paid by the applicant. The Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals shall hold an
advertised public hearing on the appeal and shall consider the denial of the County Manager
or designee or building official, whichever is applicable.
3. Time limitations on appeals. The Board of Zoning Adjustment and the Building Board of
Adjustments and Appeals shall make their decision on an appeal within 60 days after a
request for an appeal has been filed in writing.Any appeal that has not been acted upon by the
applicant within 6 months of the applicant filing the appeal will be determined to be
withdrawn and cancelled unless extended by the BCC. Further review and action on the
appeal will require a new application subject to the then current LDC.
(Ord. No.09-43, § 3.B; Ord. No. 13-56, § 3.W)
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