Ordinance 74-14ORDINAl;CE NO. 74-14
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHIL~G THF. "I~5~OKALEE
PLANNI~IC. AREA" OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA;
ADOPTII]G THE ATLAS OF .MAPS DESCRIBIMG THE
ZONI~]~ DISTRICTS WITHIM THE I~.~OKALEE AREA
PLAMNIMG AREA; PROVIDIX;G FOR CHANGES TO
SUCH ZONIMG DISTRICTS; PPOVIDI~G APPEAL,
PENALTY,' CONFLICT, SEWEP, ANCE AND CONSTRUCTION
CLAUSES AND PROVIDIMG AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
~EP~AS, the Immokalee Area Planning Commission has received
petitions, advertised held public hearings and recommended zoning
area and district ~oundarie's to be approved and adopted by the
Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, and
~IERE. AS, the Board of County Commissioners in public hearings
have approved and adopted such zoning districts and caused the
same to be entered upon the official records of the Board of County
Commissioners of Collier County, Florida.
NOW, THEreFORE BE IT ORDAI~ED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM~MISSIONERS
OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA:
SECTION ONE:
1. That the Official Zoning Atlas of land use districts within
the Immokalee Area Planning District be and is hereby adopted. Dated
and designated as Exhibit "A" attached hereto and
made a part hereof.
2. Changes to the Official Zoning Atlas.
a. Changes to the Official Zoning Atlas of Land Use
Districts within the Immokalee Planning Area shall be made by Ordinance
from time to time by designating the land use classification, or
classifications and describing the area or areas of the 'Zoning
District or Districts so classified by legal descrlption or official
Zoning Atlas Map or Maps.
b. Such Ordinance shall be enacted in accordance with
the prmvisions of Florida Statute Section 125.66.
3. Appeal. Any person aggrieved by this Ordinance or any
· decision of any administrative officer, or agency in the application
of this Ordinance, other than the Board of County Commissioners, shall
file a written request to the Board of County Commissioners' not later
than thirty (30) days after the date the disputed decision shall have
become final, which shall, at a public hearing, hear the complaint
of such aggrieved person. Said publJ, c hearing shall be held within
thirty (30) days of the date of filing of the hearing request. After
the hearing the Board of County Commissioners shall, within, fifteen
(15) days render its decision in writing affirming, overruling, or
modifying the decision' of the administrative official, or body, or
grant a variance from the provisions hereof based upon hardship
unnecessary in the public interest.
SECTION TWO:
1. Penalt _ Any person violating the provisions of this
Ordinance shallYbe guilty of a misdemeanor and ~pon conviction shall
be punished as provided by general law.
2. Severance. If any portion of this 0~dinance is declared
unconstitutional or held invalid in application, tha validity of
the remaining portions and applicability to other persons and
circumstances shall not be affected.
3. Conflict. Should any substantive provision of this Ordinance
conflict with other ordinances, codes or law, the more restrictive
shall apply. Shou].d any procedural, provision of this Ordinance con-
flict with othe~ ordinances or special law.the former shall control.
4. Construction. The provisions 'of this Ordinance shall be
liberally construed to effectively carry out its purposes in the
interests of public health, safety, welfare and convenience of the
public.
5. Effective Date. The provisions of this Ordinance shall
become effective upon receipt of notice from the Secretary of State
that this Ordinance has been filed with the Department of State.
Dated:., ~pril 30, 1974
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Clif/X~d Wenzel, ~air~an
Approved as to form and legality:
D~Pid Emerson Bruner
Collier County Attorney
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ZONING REGULATIONS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
BOARD OF COUNTY COb~ISSIONERS
Honorable Clifford Wenzel, .Chairman
Honorable Thomas P. Archer, Vice-Chairman
Honorable Stephen G. Mitchell
Honorable David C. Brown
Honorable Ruth VanDoren
Wi ltarmon Turner, County Manager
COLLIER COUN"rY PLANNING & ZOMING DEPARTMENT
JANUARY, 1974
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APPENDIX-'D" OHDIN~:.~CE NO.
ZONING
REGULATIONS
IMMOKALEE AREA ZONING DISTRICT
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
IMMOKALEE AREA'PLANNING COMMISSIONERI
F. CLIFFORD WENZEL - C HAl RMAN
THEODORE I.. HAGER- CHAIRMAN
THOMAS P. ARCHER - ViCE-CHAIRMAN
dAJVlES RINGO-VICE-CHAIRMAN
RUTH VAN DOREN
,JOE SMITH
STEPHEN MITCHELL
FRANK PELHAM
DAVID C. BROWN
SHELLY CARTER
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RESOLUTION
ARTICLE I
ARTICLE II
Section 2.1
Section 2.2
ARTICLE III
Section 3.1
Section 3.2
Section 3.3
Section 3.4
Section 3.5
ARTICLE IV
Section 4.1
Section 4.2
Section 4.3
Section ~.~
Section 4.5
Section 4.6
ARTICLE V
Section 5.1
Section 5.2
Section 5.3
Section $.4
Section $.5
Section 5.6
Section $.7
Section 5.8
ARTICLE VI
Section 6.1
Section 6.2
Section 6.3
Section 6.4
TABLE 0F CONTEUTS
PAGE
SHORT TITI,E I
DEFINITIO1;S I
Interpretation of Certain Terms $ Words
List of Definitions
1
1
ESTABLISHMENTS OF DISTRICTS
13
Use Districts
District Boundaries
Map Amendment
Replacement of Official Zoning Map
Rules for Interpretation of District
Boundaries
13
15
IS
APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS
16
Uses 16
Buildings 16
Lots 16
Yard Space 16
Submerged Land 16
Minimum Requirements 17
GENERAL PROVISIONS
17
Number of Buildings Per Lot 17
Street Access 17
Establishment of Setback Lines for Street
Widening 17
Uncompleted Buildings 17
Time Limit for Special Permit or Variance 17
Obstruction to Vision at Street Intersection 17
Location of Accessory Structures 18
Essentlal Services 18
EXCEPTIONS AND MODIFICATIONS
18
Front Yard Requirements
Exception to Height Limitations
Exception to Height Limitations for Public
or Semi-Public Use
Temporary Permits
18
19
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ARTICLE VII
Section 7.1
Section 7.2
Section 7.3
Section 7.~
Section 7.5
Section 7.6
Section 7.7
Section 7.8
Section 7.9
ARTICLE VIII
Section 8.1
Section 8.2
Section 8.3
Section 8.~
Section 8.5
Section 8.6
ARTICLE IX
Section 9.1
Section 9.2
Section 9.3
ARTICLE X
Section 10.1
Section 10.2
ARTICLE XI
Section 11.1
Section 11.2
Section 11.2A
Section 11.3
Section 11.3A
NON-CONFORMING LOTS, NON-
CONFORMING USES OF LAND, NON-
CONFORMINC STRUCTURES, AND NON-
CONFORMING USES 0}' STRUCTURES AND
PREMISES
2O
Intent
Extension a~d Enlargement 20
Non-Confo~wning Lots of Record
Non-Conforming Uses of Land 21
Non-Conforming Structures 22
Non-Conforming Uses of Stx~ctures or of
Structures and Premises in Combination 22
Repairs and Maintenance
Uses Under Exception Provisions Not
Non-Conforming Uses 23
Termination Requirements for Certain
Non-Conformities
OFF-STREET PARKING, LOADING AND UNLOADING
REGULATIONS
Definition 24
General Requirement and Specifications 24
Requirements for Off-Street Parking 25
Requirements for Off-Street Loading and
Unloading 26
Permanent Reservation 26
Exception to Off-Street Parking and
Loading Requirements 26
PROVISIONAL USES
27
Procedure for Obtaining Permit 27
General Criteria for Provisional Uses 28
Specific Provisions for Provisional Uses 29
HOME OCCUPATIONS
29
General Provisions for Home Occupation 29
Procedures for Obtaining Home Occupation
Permit 30
SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS
31
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District Regula%ions Adopted 31 '
I-SF-1 Single-Family Resident/al District 31
I-SF-1A Single-Family Resident&&l District 31.1
I-SF-2 Single-Family Residential District 32
I-SF-2A Single-Family Residential District 3~
Sec%ion
Section 11.3C
Section 11.~
Section 11.~A
Section 11.$
Section Il. SA
Section 11.6
Section 11.6A
Section ll.6B
Section 11.7
Section 11.8
Section 11.9
Section 11.10
Section 11.11
Section ll.llA
Section 11.12
Section 11.13
Section ll.13A
Section 11.1~
Section 11.15
Section 11.16
I-SF-3 S~ngle-Fam~iy Residential District 35
I-SF-q Single-F~mtly Resident~&l Dis~riot 37'
I-MF-1 One and Two-Family Residential
Distriot 39
I-MF-1A One and Two-Family Residential
Distriot ~0
I-MF-2 One, Two and Multiple-Family
Residential Distriot ~2
I-MF-2A One, Two and Multiple-Family
Residential District ~3
I-MF-3 Two and Multiple-Family Residential
District ~S
I-MF-~ Multiple-Family Residential District ~6
I-MF-5 Multiple-Family Residential District 48
I-MHSD Mobile Home Subdivision District S0
I-MHTT Nobile Home and Travel Trailer
Park District 52
I-C-1 Commercial District $~
I-C-2 Commercial District $6
I-C-3 Commercial-Light Industrial District 57
I-C-W Commerflal-Light Industrial District 59
I-I Industrial District 60
I-A-1 Agricultural District 62
I-A-2 Agricultural Distriot 6~
I-FL Farm Labor Camp Supplementary District 68
I-CT-~ Commercial Tourist District 70
I-CT-5 Commercial Tourist District 72
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BOOK
ARTICLE "1
SHORT TITLE
These rules and regulaHons shall be known and may be cited as the Immokalee
Area Zonlng' Regulations, done this~ ..30 .clay of _. September _!970.
ARTICLE 11 DEFINITIONS
Section 2.1 - !.n. terpretatlon alr Certain Terms and Words. For the purpose of thls
Regulation, certain terms and words are hereby defined. Words used In the present
tense shall include the future; the singular number shall include the plural and the
plural, the singular; the word "building" shall include thee word "structure", the
word "lot" includes the word "plot" or "parcel"; the word "shall" is always mandatory
and not merely directory; the word "used" or "occupied" as applied to any land or
buildings shall be constructed to include the words "intended, arranged~ or designed
lo be used.or occupied".
Section 2.2 - List of Definitions.
1. ACCESSORY USE, BUILDING OR STRUCTURE: A secondary resldence~
garage or other building or structure on a lot or parcelt subordinate to and
not forming an intergal part of the main or principal building, but pertaining
to the use of th~ main building. An accessory bulidlng may include servants'
quarters. See also: Guest House and Boat House.
2. ACRE: An area containing 43,560 square feet.
A, Acre Gross: A gross acre ls an area of land used for a. particular use
Including rights-of-way.
B, Acre Net: A net acre is an area of land used for o specific use exclu-
slve of rlghts-of.-way.
3. ADVERTISING SIGN: A surface whereon advert;slng mafrer is set in public
vlewt including reference to any' use of premises wherebn it is displayed or
posted. ( See also Chapter XXIII - SIGNS AND OUTDOOR DISPLAYS -
Collier Building Code.)
4. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE: All beverages contaln~ng more than one (1)per
cent alcohol by weight.
A. INTOXICATING BEVERAGE: (OR INTOXICATING LIQUOR):
Beverages including only those llctuors~ wines and :beer contaiMng more than
3.2% of alcohol by weight.
B. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTOR: Any person who sells and
distributes or offers to sell and distribute alcoholic beverages in the county
to other licensed d~stributors, licensed vendors, licensed operators or loungest
bars or clubs.
C. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE VENDOR: Any person who sells or offers
for sale alcoholic beverages at retail in the county in any quantity.
D. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE QUOTA LICENSE: 'A license or licenses
Issued by the State Beverage Department of Florida pursuant to the provisions
of paragraph (1) of Section 561.20, Florida Statutes, where the number of
such licenses is restricted or limited by population.
E ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SPECIAL LICENSE: The license or licenses
Issued by the State Beverage Department of Florida to any bona fide hotel,
m°tel~ motor court or other facility of not less than one hundred guest rooms,
pursuC'nt lo section 561.20 (2), Florida Statutes.
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5. ALLEY: A roadway dedicated to public use which affords only secondary
means of access to abutting property and which is not intended for general
traffic circulation.
6. ALLOWABLE USE: A u'.e specifically permitted.
7. ALLOWED USE: A use permitted as a matter ofrlght or upon condiHons
being met; a use permitted regardless of how it is permitted.
8. ALTERATION OF BUILDING: Any change in the arrangement of a build-
lng including any work affecting the structural parts of a building or any
change in wiring, plumbing, air conditioning or heating systems.
9. ANTIQUE SHOP & STORE: A store or shop conducted entirely within a
fully enclosed structure dealing in the sale of old articles which, due to
their demand as collector's items, historical background, or scarcity, have
an antrlnslc value.
10. APARTMENT BUILDING: A principal building which is used or intended to
be used as a home or residence for more than two families living in separate
quarters.
11.. APARTMENT HOTEL: An apartment building, under resident supervision,
which maintains an inner lobby through which tenants customarily pass to
gain access to the apartment and which may furnish dining room service.
12. AUTOMOBILE OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE: A clearly defined and appro-
priately marked area containing a space measuring at least ten feet by twenty
feet having sufficient ways of ingress and egress thereto when all adjacent
spaces are occupied.
BEER: The word "beer" shall be as defined in Section 561.01 (3), Florida
Statutes.
14. BLOCK: A piece or parcel of land cu'stomarily surrounded by public streets~,
(other than alleys), or any other major physical barriers.
15. BLOCK FACE:
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street.
BOAT HOUSE:
A. Private:
That portion of a block with contlnuou.- i'ronlage along a single
An accessory building for the express purpose of providing
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19.
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21.
22.
23.
24.
.B.
space for housing boats and boaflng accessories.
Commercial: A building adjacent to a canal, waterway, river or bay
for the express purpose of housing, hauling, launching, repairing, ser-
vlcingt maintaining or storing boats, for a fee.
BOAT YARD & WAY. A commercial establishment which provides facjlltles
for the construction or reconstructiont repalr~ .maintenance or sale of boatst
marine engines, marine equipment and marine services of all k, nds, including
but not limited to rental of covered or uncovered boat sllps~ dock space~
enclosed dry storage space, marine railways or lifting or launching services.
BUILDING: Any structure either temporary or permanent, having a roof~ and
used or built for the shelter or enclosure of per~.ns, anlmalst chattelst or prop-
erty of any kind. This definition shall include tents, awnings or vehicles which
function as a building.
BUILDING HEIGHT: The vertical distance measured from the average crown
of the abutting road to the highest point of the roof, to the deck line of a
mansard roof, and to the mean height between eaves and ridge of a gable, hip
or gambrel roof.
"BUILDING LINE: The extreme overall dimensions of a building as staked on
the ground, including all area covered by any.vertical projection to the ground
or overhang of walls, roof or any other part of a structure~ whichever is nearest
to the property llne~ will be considered as the building llne.
BUILDING SITE: The ground area of a building or buildings together with all
open spaces surrounded by said building or buildings.
CABARET: See Cocktail Lounge.
CAFETERIA: A place where 'food is obtained by'self-servlce and eaten on
premises.
CENTERLINE: A line running parallel with the two edges of a right.-of-way~
Jocateds in general, a distance halfivay between the extreme edges of official
and platted rlghls-of-way.
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'25. CERTIFIED SURVEY: A surg~y, sketch, plant map 'or other exhibit is sald to
be certified when a written statement re~dardlng its a~.curacy or conformity
to specified standards ~s signed by the registered surveyor who prepared said
certified survey.
26. CHILD CAPE CENTER: An enterprise invol~,.:ng the care of three or more
~:h[ldren at one and the same time, either by day or night, which children
are not foster children or related by blood or marriage to the operator.
26.1 .CHURCH: Any building or structure used exclusively for religious services and
~'eligious education regularly and the title to which said building is owned or
held by said church.
27. CLINIC: Any structure or premise usnd as an establishment for medical,
physical or surgical examination of persons classified as outpatients.
28. COCKTAIL LOUNGE: An establishment which is licensed to sell intoxicating
liquors by the drink; where music, dancing or other entertainment may be
permitted or provided.
29. COMMERCIAL FISHERY: An establishment for the receiving, processing,
packag'ing, storage and wholesale or retail distribution and sale of products
of the sea for human consumption. Such an establishment may include
fac]l[ties for the docking, loading, unloading, fueling, icing, and provision-
lng of vessels and for the drying, maintenance and storage of equipment.
30. CONDITIONAL PERMIT: A permit issued subject to revisions or cancellation
by the issuing department.
31. CONDOMINIUM: Condominium is that form of ownership of condomln~um
property under which units of improvements are subject to ownership by one
or more owners, and there is appurtenant to each unit as part thereof an
undivided share in the common elements.
32. CONVENTION HALL: An assembly or meeting place, for delegates for action
on particular matters, such as business, pulltlcal, f.raternalt veterans' affalrst
and the llke.
33. COURT: An open unoccupied space, other than a yard, unobstructed except
for trees, shrubs, foundations or statuary, on the same lot as a building.
Aa Inner Court: A court surrounded by a structure and not extending to a
'street or'alley or to a front, side or rear yard.
B. Outer Court:
or rear yard.
A court extending to a street or alley or to a front, s~de
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DEPTH OF' LOT: The depth of a lot is the depth between its mean front street
llne and its mean rear I~ne.
DIRECTOR: The director of the Building and Zoning Department, unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise.
DRIVE:-IN BUSINESS: Any place of business or premise which serves, sells
or otherwise makes available its service to patrons situated in vehicles.
DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT: A prepared food and beverage sales enterprise
which is operated in such a manner that all or a portion of its patrons consume
their food and beverage while situated in vehicles parked on the premises.
DRIVE- IN THEATER: A place of business designed For dramatic presentations,
either llve or on a screen, and viewed by patrons from vehicles.
DUE PUBLIC NOTICE: At least fifteen (15) days public notice, published
one time in newspaper of general circulation in Collier County, which states'
the date, place, time and nature of-the buslnes with which the notice is con-
cerned.
DWELLING UNIT: Living accommodations for a single family, whether a
single-family residence, or residence In a multi-family residential building,
or a single-family living unit in a transient lodging facility.
FALLOUT SHELTER: A structure or portion of a structure intended to provide
protection to human life during periods of danger to human life from nuclear
f'alloub air raids, storms or other emergencies.
FAMILY: Any number of individuals related by blood, marriage or legal
adoption, living together as a single .housekeeping unit. F.oster children and
domestic servants are considered part of a family.
F.LOOR AREA: F.Ioor area shall be that area wltl~in a structure, accessible
from the interior, which shall be enclosed.from direct and or)eh access from
the out-of-doors or from an Interior unroofed court, and provided such areas
are under roof, For purposes of this regulation, basements, attlcs~ garages
and carports are not considered as "floor area".
F.RONTAGE:.Distance measured along a highway, street or waterfront right-
of- way.
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GARAGE, PRIVATE: A structure normally not larger than the total floor area
of the principal building, solely for private use by the owner or occupants of
a residential structure, or of his Family or domestic employees, for the storage
of motor vehicles, and which has no public shop or mechanical service in con-
nectlon therewith.
G.ARAG. Et PUBLIC: A structure for Ih, storing, care, repair or re-finishing
of motor vehlcles, or a structure containing a public shop where automobile
mechanical service is provided.
GASOLINE SERVICE STATION: A structure designed or used for the retail
sale or supply of fuels, lubricants, air, water and other operating commodities
for motor vehicles and including the customary space and facilltles for the
installation or application of such commodities on or in such.vehicles, but
not including space or facilities for the storage, painting, repair, refinishing,
body work or other servicing of motor vehicles or other accessory uses or
structures excepting advertising signs.
GRADI::': In such expressions as "at grade" or"to grade= it denotes the elevation
of a point either on a grade line or at some established elevation as in con-
struction work.
GUEST HOUSE: An accessory dwelling unit which may or may not include
cooking facilities, which is incorporated in, attached to, or detached From a
principal dwelling and which ls used exclusively for the non-commercial
accommodation of friends or relatives of the occupant or owner of the principal
dwelling.
HIGHWAY: Any public thoroughfare (Federal, State, or County), the ~rinclpal
purpose of which is to afford primary access to the general area in which it is
located.
51. HOME OCCUPATION: An accessory u.se in a residential area consisting of an
occupation carried on entirely within a dwelling and only by members of the
family permanently living therein...
52. HOTEL: A building occupied as the more or Jess temporary residence of individ-
uals who are lodged, with or without meals, and in which there are ten or more
sleeping rooms and customarily no provisions are made for cook;ng in any individ-
ual room or apartment, and entrance is through a common lobby or office.
53. HUNTING LODGE: A temporary structure or shelter used primarily during the
hunting seasons, and which shall not be designed or intended to be used as a
permanent residence or structure.
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INTOXICATING LIQUOR: For the purpose of the~ regulations, "intoxicating ..
liquor" shall be as defined in Section 561.71 (8), Florida Statutes.
55.
JUNK: Inoperative, dilapidated, abandoned or wrecked materials, includlng
but not I~mlted to automobiles, trucks, tractors, wagons, boats and other kinds
of vehicles and parts thereof, scrap materials, scrap building materlal~ scrap
contractors equipment, tanks, casks, cans, barrels, boxes, drums, piping,
bottles, glass, old iron, machinery,, rags, paper, excelsior, hair, household
appllances or furniture, or any other kind of scrap or waste material which is
stored, kept, processed or displayed.
56. JUNK YARD: An area where junk is stored, processed or sold.
57.
58.
KENNELING: The keeping of any dog or dogs, regardless of number, for sale,
breeding, boarding or treatment purposes, except in a dog hospital, dog beauty
parlor or pet shop.
LOADING AND UNLC)AD~NG SPACE: Space reserved for pick up and delivery
of goods and merchandise scaled to the size of the vehlcle expected to be used,
and designed so as to be acceslble to such vehicle when adjoining spaces, build-
ing sites and other open or reserved space is used.
59.
LOT:
As used in this ordinance, a 10t is a lawful building site.
Corner Lot: Any lot s~tuated at the junction of and abutting on two or more
intersecNons or intercepting streets or public highways. If the angle of
intersection of the direction lines of two hTghw(~ys is more than 135 degrees,
the lot fronting on said intersection is 'not a corner !et.
Interior Lot: Any lot which is not a corner lot.
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62.
10T COVERAGE: The amount of square feet of the living area of the pr. lnclpal
building on the ground floor.
_L.0T. LINE: A dimension and location describing the edge of a parcel whether
platted~ described by metes and bounds or agreed upon by adiolnlng parties.
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Fir~'~n.t Lot Line: In the case of a lot abutting upon only one street~ the front
lot line is the line separating such lot from such street. In the case ora
corner lot, that part of the lot having the narrc~west frontage on any street
shall be considered the front lot llne. In the case of any other lot, one such
line shall be elected to be the front lot line for the purpose of these
regulations, provided it is so designated by the building plans which meet the
approval of the director of the Deportment of Building and Zoning, and
provided such front line corresponds with the c~slgnated front lines of other
existing structures upon the same street facing.
Rear Lot Line: The rear lot llne is that boundary whlch ls opposite and
most distant from the front lot llne. In the case bt: a lot pointed at the rear
or any odd-shaped lot, the rear lot llne shall be determined by the director
of the Building and Zoning Department..
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Side Lot Line: A side lot llne is any boundary lot llne not a front lot line
or a rear lot line. A side lot line separating a I'ot from another lot or lots
is an Interior side lot llne.
LOT OF' RECORD: A lot which is a part of'a platted subdlvls~on or a parcel
of land recorded in a Collier County Deed E~ook or official record book.
63. MARINA: A recreational boating establishment which may provide covered or
uncovered boat slips or dock spacer dry boat storage, marine fuel and lubricants,
marine supplies, restaurants or refreshment facillt~es, boat and boat motor sales
or rentals. Minor pleasure boat and boat motor repair which ~s ~ncidental to the
prlnc~pal marina use Js permitted as an accessory use; however, no dredge, barge
or other work dockage or service is Perm~tted~ and no bbat construction or recon-
structlon ~s perr~itted.
64. MILK PROCESSOR: A person who does not produce milker milk pr..~ducls~
but purchases the same from a producer for the purpose of prepa~'ing for
resale to the public in packaged form by the different acts of processlng~
such as pasteurization, cooling, packaglng, etc.
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MILK PRODUCER: A person who owns or operates a.dalry farm and offers
milk products produced by hlm to any firm or plant for processing for
scde to the Public in package form.
67.
MILK PRODUCER-DISTRIBUTOR: A person
farm and offers his milk or milk products
public in package form.
who owns or operates a dairy
produced by him For sale to
MOBILE HOME: A detached reslden;*ial living unlt Ten (10)Feet or more
in wldth designed to be transported after fabrication on streets and highways
on its own wheels, but which may be transported on a flatbed or other trailers~
and arriving at the site where it ts to be occupied as a dwelling, complete
and ready for occupancy, except for minor and incidental unpacking and assembly
operations, pass~ble location on lacks or permanent foundat~ons~ connections
to utilSt~:~s, or the llke. A trailer as. defined herein is not considered a mobile
home for purpose- ,,r thls ordinance.
68. MOBILE HOME AND TRAVEL TRAILER PARK: An area designed, constructed,
equipped, operated or maintained for the purpose of providing spaces for mobile
homes, and tra~lers (except camping trailers) intended to be used as temporary
or permanent living facilities.
69. MODEL HOME: A res[dentlal structure used for demonstration purposes or sales
promotion, not occupied as a dwelling unit, and open to the public for inspection.
70. MOTEL OR MOTOR HOTEL: A building or group of two or more buildings designed
to provide sleep!ng accommodations for transient or overnight, guests, customarily
having no common entrance or lobby, and which generally have direct private
openings to a street, drive, court, patio, etc.
71. MULTIPLE-FAMILY or MULTI-FAMILY: Three or more families.
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NEW AND UNUSUAL USE: A use which is unique, and unusual to the uses
permitted for the area, but which does not tend to downgrade or does not
substantially change the intent of the district purpose of the area, but will
tend to ~mprove the economy, welfare, health and overall benefit of the public,
provided such use ls not defined as an allowabl~ or allowed use within a
zonlng district classification established by this re~ulaHono
NIGHT CLUB: See Cocktail Lounge.
NON-CONFORMITY: A lot, structure, or use of land, or any combination
thereof~ which was lawful when established, the new establlshmentoFwhlch
would be prohibited by current zoning regulations.
I'IURSERY SCHOOL: A~y structure, lot or premise where a commercial
or institutional establishment is maintained or operated temporarily or per-
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manently for the traln{ng or care-other
age children.
76.
7.
78.
79.
81.
82.
than medlcai core- of' pre.- school
NURSING OR CONVALESCENT HOME: A home, institution, building or
residence, public or private, whether operated for profit or not which provides
maintenance, personal care or nursing for a period exceeding twenty-four
(24) hours to three or more ill, physically infirm or aged persons, who are
not related by blood or marriage to the operator.
OLD SUBDIVISION: A subdivision on which the 'plat has beenoFflciallyac-
cepted and recorded prior to June 21, 1966, and which has not reverted to
acreage, tracts or blocks.
PLACE OF BUSINESS: Any vehicle, building, structure, yard, area, lot,
premise or part thereof, or any other place in or on which one or more persons
engage in a profit-seeking business.
PREMISES: Any lot, plot, parcel or tract of land, with or without a building
or buildings or structure or structures thereon.
PRINCIPAL BUILDING: A building which houses the main use or activity
occuring on a lot or parcel of ground.
PRIVATE CLUB: A property owned or leased and operated by a group or
an association of persons and maintained and operated solely by and for
the members of such a group or association and Ihelr guests and which is
not available for unrestricted public access or use.
PROVISIONAL USE: As used in connection with the provisions of these regulations
dealing with zoning, a provisional use is a use that would not be appropriate
generally or without restriction throughout the particular zoning district
or classification, but which, if controlled as to number, area, location, or
relation to the neighborhood, would promote the public health, safety, good
order, appearance, convenience, prosperity, morals and the general welfare.
Such uses may be permitted in such zoning d;strlct or classification as pro-
visional uses, if specific provision for such provisional use is made in the
zoning ordinance and does not substantially change the intent of the district
purpose.
PUBLIC UTILITY: Any facility For rendering electrical, gas, communications,
transportation, water supply, sewage dlsposal~ dralnege, garbage or refuse
disposal or fire protection service or the Ilk., to the general public.
RECREATIONAL AREA OR FACILITY: A place designed for use for' art,
sports, hobbies, health and similar leisure hour activities.
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89.
90.
91.
92.
93.
94.
95.
.~EGULATION: A component part, requ;rement or total requirements ora
duly authorized, resolved, or ordained requirement of a government or govern-
ment agency or organization.
.RESIDENCE: A single-family dwelling or a dwelling unit in amultlple-
family dwelling, which contains sleeplng~ bathroom, food refrigeration, cooking,
and dining facilities.
RESTAURANT: A building, room or rooms, where food is prepared and served
as a commercial enterprise to the. public and for consumpHon on the premises.
RETAIL BAKERY: Baked goods sales shop at which more than 5~/o of the baked
goods produced are sold at retail from the premises.
RETAIL SHOP & STORE: A business activity which sells commodities at retail.
RETAIL SERVICE OR DISPLAY LOTS: A business conducted in port or wholly
within open display lots or areas.
RIGHT-OF-WAY: A path or route which may lawfully be used for the purpose
of roads, streets, or alleys, utility and transmission lines or canals.
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE: The outside boundary of a right-of-way, whether
such r~ght-of-way be established by usage, dedication, or by official right-
of- way map.
SCREENING (CONCEALING): A structure of metal, masonry, woodor landscape
planting or other suitable opaque material, for the purpose of concealing from
vlew those areas so screened.
SETBACK: The minimum horizontal distance from a right-of-way llne,
property llne, bulkhead llne, established shore llne or other defined location
and the nearest portion of a structure or. use of land.
SHORELII',IE: A straight or smoothly curving llne which is determined by the annual
average water level. Boat slips and other man-made or minor indentations shall be
construed as lying landward of the shoreline and are considered upland when com-
putlng the lot area of waterfront property.
96.
SIGNS: See Section 2.2, Paragraph 2, Advertising Sign. See also Chapter
XXIII- Signs and Outdoor Displays of the Collier County Bu1~dlng Code.
97. .SI. TE: Area of premise fo be covered by a structure.
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9.
01.
102.
103.
STORY: That portlon of a buildlng included between a floor whlch is calculated
as a part of a buildlng's "floor area' and the floor or roof' next above it.
.STREET: A public and dedicated thoroughfare which affords
means of access to abutting property.
the prlnclpal
sTRucTURE: Anything constructed or erected~ the use of which requires a
permanent location on the ground or attachment to something having a permanent
location on the ground.
SUBDIVISION: The division of a parcel of land into two or more individual
lots shown as a matter of public record by means of a recorded map or plat~
designed, intended or shown to be for a transfer of ownership for use as
residential, multiple-family, commercial or industrial properties.'
SUBDIV, ISI.0Nt,.0LD: See 0Id Subdivls~on.
TRAILER: A portable living unit other than a Mobile Homeandless than
10 feet in wldth~ and may include the fallowing:
,.Dependent Trailer: A trailer having sleeping and usually kitchen fac~lltles
only and which is dependent upon a service building for toilet and lavatory
facilities.
Self-Contalned Trailer: A trailer which can operate For short periods of
time Independent of connections to sewer, water, and electric systems.
It contains a water-flushed toilet, lavatory, shower and k~tchen slnk, all
of which are connected to water storage and sewage holding tanks located
wlth~n the trailer.
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Travel Trailer: A travel trailer Is a vehicular, portable structure bullt
on a chassls~ designed as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreation
and vacatlon~ having body width not exceeding e~ght feet and being of any
length provided its gross weight does not exceed 4.,500 pounds or being of'
any weight provided its body length does not exceed 29 feet.
Pick-Up Coach: A pick-up coach is a structure designed to be mounted
on a truck chassis for use as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreation
and vacation.
Motor Home: A motor-home Is a portable, temi~rary dwelling to be used
for travel, recreation and vacation, constructed, as an integral part' of a
self- propelled vehicle.
Campin,c/ Trailer.: A camping trall~ is a canvas, fording structure, mounted
on wheels and designed for travel~ recreation and vacation use.
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104.
105.
106.
107.
108.
109.
110.
111.
TRAVEL TRAILER PARK AREA: A parcel of land under single ownership, or
control, in which two or more spaces are occupied or intended for occupancy
by trailers for transient dwelling purposes.
TRANSIENT LODGING FACILITY: A single, two family or multiple-family
dwelling in which each dwelling unit contains sleeping facilities, and which
may or may not include cooking facilities, intended for more or less tempora, ry
occupancy. Hotels and motels are typical transient lodging facilities.
VEHICLE: A conveyance for persons or materials.
A. Commercial Vehicle: Any bus, truck or other vehicle designed, intended
or used for transportation of people, goods or things, and any vehicle requir-
ing commercial licenses, other than private passenger vehicles and private
lrailers used for non-profit transportation of goods or boats. Specifically
excluded from this definition are panel or pickup trucks upon which no adver-
tising is displayed and which are used as personal transportation.
B. Private Vehicle: A vehicle no larger than three-quart.er (3/4) ton capacity,
the principal use of which is to furnish transportation to the owner thereof
or his immediate family, and upon which no advertising is displayed.
WATERFRONT: Any site shall be considered as waterfront premises provided any
or all of its lot lines abut on or are contiguous to any body of water, including
creek, canal, bay, gulf, river or any body of water~ natural or artificial, not
including a swimming pool, whether said lot llne is front, side or rear.
YARD, FRONT: Any yard which abuts a street (not including alleys).
YARDt REAR: A yard which is neither a front, Gulf, nor side yard.
YARD~ SI DE: A yard other than a front'yard or a waterfront yard, which is perpen-
dicular or nearly perpendicular to a front yard.
YARDi REQUIRED: A portion of a lot in which no structure shall be erected,
except as permitted by these regulations.
ARTICLE Ill
ESTABLISHMENT OF DI STRI CTS
Section 3.1 - Use Districts. For the purpose of this regulation, the unincorporated
portion of Immokalee Area (District 5) of Collier County, Florida, are hereby divided
into districts designed as follows:
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I-SF-1
I-SF-1A
I-SF-'2
I-SF-2A
I-SF-3
I-SF-~
I-MF-1
I-MF-1A
I-MF-2
I-MF-2A
I-MF-3
I-MF-~
I-MF-5
I-MHSD
I-MHTT
I-C-1
I-C-2
I-C-3
I-C-~
I-I
I-A-1
I-A-2
I-FL
Single Family Residential District
Single Family Residential Distrlet
.Single Family Residential District
Single Family Residential District
Single Family Residential District
Single Family Residential District
Gne and Two Family Residential District
One and Two Family Residential District
One, Two and Multiple Family Residential District
One, Two and Multiple Family Residential District
Two and Multiple Family Residential Distmict
Multiple Family Residential District
Multiple Family Residential District
Mobile Home Subdivision District
Mobile Home and Travel Trailer Park District
Commercial District
Commercial District
Commercial-Light Industrial District
Commercial-Light Industrial District
Industrial District
Agricultural District
Agricultural District
Farm Labor Camp Supplementary District
Section ~.2 DISTRICT BOUNDARIES. The boundaries of each district
are hereby established as shown on map? in the ma~ atlas entitled
"Official Zoning Map, The Immokalee Ar~a, Collier County, Florida".
Said maps shall be identified by the s~gnature of the Chairman of
the Boamd of County Commissioners of C.,llier County, Florida and so
attested by the Clerk of the Circuit C~,u~t under the following
words: "This is to certify that this i: Map Sheet No. ,of sheet~
of the Official Zoning Map and Atlas of the Immokalee A~ea, Collier
County, Florida referred to in Section 3.2 of this Zoning Regulation
dated .,1970." Said maps and all explanatory matter
thereon accompanies and are hereby made a part of this Regulation
and will be hereafter referred to as the "Zoning Map." Original
copies shall be the Official Zoning Map and shall be retained in
the office of the Building and Zoning official.
Section 3.3 MAP AMENDMENT. If, in accordance with the provisions of
this regulation, changes are made in district boundaries or other
subject matter portrayed on the Zoning Map, such changes shall be
made on the Zoning Map promptly after the amendment has been adopted,
together with an entry upon the margin of the Zoning Map or by instru-
ment attached thereto, indicating the date of amendment, a brief
description of the amendment and a signature of the Chairman of the
Collier County Commission which shall be attested to by the Clerk
of the Circuit Court.
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No changes of any nature shall be made in the Zoning Map or matter shown thereon
except In conformity with the procedures set forth in this ordinance.
Regardless of the existence of purported copies of the Zoning Map which may from
time to tlme be made or published, the Official Zoning Map which shall be located
in a designated place easily accessible to the public, shall be the final authority
as lo the current zoning status of landand water areas, buildings, and other structures
in the county.
Section 3.4- .ReplaCement of Official Zoning Map. In the event that the OFFicial
Zoning Map becomes damaged, destroyed, lost or difficult to interpret because of
the nature or number of changes and additions, the County Commission may by
resolution adopt a new Official Zoning Map which shall supersede the prior Official
Zoning Map. The new Official Zoning Map may correct drafting or other errors or
omissions In the prior Official Zoning Map, but no such correction shall have the
effect of amending the original zoning ordinance or any subsequent amendment
thereof. Unless the prior Official Zoning Map has been lost, or has been totally
destroyed, the prior map or any significant parts thereof remaining, shall be pre-
served together with all available records pertaining to its adoption or amendment.
Section 3.5 - Rules for InterpretaHon of'
exists as to the boundaries of districts
following rules shall apply:
District Boundaries. Where uncertainty
as shown on the Official Zoning Mop, the
I. Boundaries Indicated as approximately following the center lines of streets,
highways, or alleys shall be construed to follow such Center lines;
2. Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lot lines shall be construed
as following such lot lines;
3. Boundaries indicated as approximately following political boundaries shall be
construed as following such political boundaries;
4. Boundaries indicated as following rallroad lines shall.be construed to be midway
between the main tracks;
Boundaries indicated as following shorelines shall be construed to follow such
~horellnes, and In the event of change in the shoreline shall be construed as
moving with the actual shorellne; boundaries Indicated as approximately following
the center lines of streams, rivers, canals~ lakes, or other bodies of water shall
be construed to follow such center lines;
6. Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated In sub--
sections I through 5 above shall be
indicated on the Official Zoning Map
map;
so construed. Distances not specifically
shall be determined by the scale of the
Where physical or cultural features existing on the ground areat variance
with those shown on the Official Zoning Map, or in other circumstances not
covered by sub-sectlons 1 through 6 above, the Board of Zoning Appeals shall
interpret the district boundaries;
Where a district boundary divides a lot which was in single ownership at the
time of passage of this ordinance, the Board of Zoning Appeals may permit
the extension of the regulations for either porHon of the lot not to exceed fifty
(50) feet beyond the district line into the remaining portion of the lot.
ARTICLE IV
APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS
Except as hereinafter provided:
Section 4.1 - Uses. No building, structure, land, or water shall hereafter be used
or occupied and no building or structure or part thereafter be erected~ constructed,
reconstructed, moved, or' structurally altered unless in conformity with all the
regulations herein specified for the dlstrlct in whlch it is located.
Section 4.2 - Buildings. No bu;Idlng or structure shall hereafter be erected, con-
structed, or altered so as to exceed the height limitations, to accommodate or house
a greater number of families, to occupy a greater percentage of lot area, to enclose
a floor area below the minimum specified, to have narrower or smaller yard space
or other open spaces than herein required for the district in which it is located,
except as hereinafter provided.
Section 4.3- Lots. No lot, even though it may consist of one or more adjacent
lots of record, shall be reduced in size so that lot width or depth or required yard
and open space, lot area per family or other requirements of' this regulation, are
not maintained. This section shall not apply when a portion of a lot is acquired for
public use.
Section 4.4 - Yard Space. No part of a yard or other' open space including off-
street parking and loading spaces required about any building shall be included as
a part of a yard or other open space similarly required for another building.
Section 4.5 - Submerged Land. Land which is normally under water during the dry season
shall not be calculated as a part ora lot in determining the minimum lot or yard area re-
quired herein, except as otherwise provided. In the event a dyke or other obstruction
designed to prevent intrusion of water is provided to comFletely protect the lot or yard area,
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tsoar~l of Z Tng Appeals may approve construc'tion ~n sa~d rand or to cover said
yard area upon the pre'..entat,on of reasonable and professional evidence that the
obstruction 'is :su.~';clent to prevent flooding and undermining of foundations.
Section 4.6- Minimum Requirements. Within each district, the regulations set
forth shall be minimum requirements and shall apply uniformly to each class or
kind of structure or land.
ARTICLE V
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 5.1 -Number of Buildings Per Lot. Within any district, more than one
structure and its attendant accessory structures may be constructed upon any parcel
of land provided that yard use and other requirements of' this ordinance are complied
with for each structure as though it were on an individual lot.
Section 5.2 - Street Access,
lot or tract to which there
easements),
Buildings shall hereafter be constructed onlY on a
is legal access, (including dedicated, public or private
Section 5.3- Establishment of' Setback
lines are established on streets, roads
yards of corner lots shall 'be measured
the date such setback lines are officially
Lines for Street Widening. Where setback
or highways, the front yards of lots and side
from the edge of. said setback lines, effective
established.
Existing and proposed rlghts-ol~-way for 'street, road and highway construction
may be defined on a maior street plan map and such other documents and ma{'erlals
as are necessary, adopted by the County Commission for the purpose of' establishing
such setback lines.
Section 5.4 - Uncompleted Buildincjs. Any building or structure for which o lawful
building permit has been issued, and the construction of.which has been started
prior to the effective date of this regulation, or its subsequent amendment, may
be completed and used in accordance with the plans and specifications upon which
said permit was granted, provided such construction is completed within six months
after the effective date of this regulation or amendment, except for a demonstrated
cause ap. proved by the County Commission.
Section 5.5 - Time Limit For Special Permit or Variance. Where there has been
given or granted a permit for a Provisional Use pursuant to the provisions of this
regulation or where the Board of Zoning Appeals has granted a variance pursuant
to the provisions of thls regulation, such approval, grant or permit shall become
null and void unless the work thereon ts substantially underway within six months
of the date of such action or unless underway In a shorter period as required by said
Board or Commission.
Section 5.6- Obstruction to Vision at Street Intersectigns. In order to minimize
:~ caus(. / obstruction
regulations shall apply:
let street( } ' thc~ ",)g
, ,orsectlon, ..
1. Within the area formed by tho rights-of-way lines of intersecling streets,
a straight llne connecting points on such right-of-way lines at a distance
of forty (40) feet from their point of intersectlon, such connecting line
extending beyond the points to the curb lines, there shall be a clear
space with no obstruction to v~slon between the height of three (3) feet
and a height of eight (8) feet above the average grade of each street
as measured at the centerllne thereof.
2. The requirements of this Section shall not be deemed to prohibit any
necessary reta~nlng wall.
3. Trees shall be permitted in the-clear space provided that foliage is cut
away within the prescribed heights.
4. Lamp posts and street name s~gn posts shall aisle be permitted, provided
that illuminating fixtures or name plates are not within the prescribed
clear space.
Section 5.7 - Location of Accessory Structures. In residential districts and on
any lot used for residentiaJ purposes, no accessory structure, including for the
purposes of this section: inoperative aulomotive vehicles; shall be located in
required front or side yards. Accessory structures shall not exceed two and one-
half (2½) stor~es in height, shall not cover more than 30% of any required rear
yard and shall be at least five (5) feet from side lot lines and common rear lot
line or alleys, or shall have the same setbacks as principal structures, which-
ever is greatest. Accessory structures shall be located at least ten (10) feet
from any other structure on the same lot. Accessory Structures must be construct-
ed simultaneously with or following the construction of the main structure, and
shall not be used until after the principal structure has been fully erected.
Section 5.8 - Essential Service. Essential service uses shall be permitted as
authorized and regulated' by Iaw, it being the intentlon hereof to exempt such
uses from the application of the Zoning RdgulaHon. Essential services are those
regulated'by Ihe State and Public Service Commission and. include, for example,
transportation routes and utility transmission lines.
Section 5.9- LOCATIONAL RESTRICTIONS FOR USE INVOLVING INTOXICATING
BEVERAGES.
It shall be unlawful for persons to ~ell or offer for sale at retail any alcoholic
beverages, w~nes or beer within the county except in a s;ore, establishment or
place of business licensed by the State of Florida and the County for the sale of
alcoholic beverages.
The following Iocatlonal restrictions shall apply to used which involves the sale
or distribution of ]ntox]caHng beverages in the County in any quantity as follows:
1. N.o such.usa shall be located within four hundred (400) feet of any
established school or church. [he c~stance of ~'our hundred (400) feet shall
be measured from the front door of the established schools or churches to the
front door of the proposed license, along the route of ordinary pesdestr~an
traffic.
2. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued to any applicant for con-
sumpHon or sale 0f liquor as defined under the laws of Florlda~ either on the
premises or off the prem~ses~ if the place of business of such applicant is
situated less than five hundred (500) feet from an 'established licensee; such five
hundred (500) foot distance to be measured and computed from the front door of
the established licensee to the front door of the proposed license~ along the
route of ordinary pedestrian traffic; and provided further that the restrictions
herein set forth shall not be applicable to hotels with one hundred (100) or
more guest rooms~ and such hotels may contain places of business for the sale
of liq0or to be consumed on the premises where such" sales are conducted in an
orderly manner, and where such sale of liquor ~n such hotels is strictly
incidental to the prlnc~pal hotel use and where there are no signs of any type
exhibited or displayed to the outside, including that liquor is obtalnnble there-
in, and where the room for the sale of liquor as conducted, does not open
upon any public street or sidewall<. Not more than one certificate of occupancy
for consumption on the premises shall be issued for hotels.
ARTICLE VI EXCEPTIONS AND MODIFICATIONS
Section 6.1 - Front Yard Recjulreme,nts. Front setb6ck requirements of this
regulaHon for 'dwellings S~all not apply in the following cases:
To any lot where the average setback on developed lots wlth[n one hundred (100)
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feet on each side ls less than the minimum required setback, providing, however,
thct the adjacent developed lots are located within the same zoning d~strlct and within
the same brock face as the lot where such exception is given. A front setback which
is not less. than the average of the existing setbacks on developed lots may be used.
This exception or modification shall not apply when the required setback is es-
tablished for the purpose of defining rights-of-way under Section 5.3 hereof.
Section 6.2 - Exception to Height Limitations. The height limitations ~f this regu-
lation shall not apply to elevator equipment rooms, stairwell housing, church spires,
belfries, cupolas, domes, monuments, utility towers, forest fire observation towers
when operated by a branch of government, transmission towers, chimneys, aerials, or
other appurtenances, either temporary or permanent, usually required to be placed
above the roof level and not intended for human occupancy.
Section 6.3- Exception to Hei~lh't Limitations for Public or Semi-Public Use.
The height limitations of this Regulation shall not apply to churches, schools, hos-
pitals, sanitariums, and other public or semi-public buildings provided that the
minimum depths for yards required in the district are increased by two (2) feet
for each foot by which the height limit in feet prescribed for other structures in
the district is exceeded.
Section 6.4- Temporary Permits. The Board of Zoning Appeals may, in specific
cases after investigation and subject to.appropriate conditions and safeguards,
including notice and a hearing as are provided for appea!s to the Board of Zonlng
Appeals, grunt a temporary permit for the followl~ng uses: exhibitions, fairs,
recreation events-such as a horse show, rodeo, regatta, race-or other similar
activity provided that: '
1. There is no existing building available within the area which would lend
itself to such activity and is available for such use;
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2. That all requirements as to providing sufficient p~rklng and loading and
unloading space is assured;
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That sufficient setbacks to all lot lines are prescribed by the Board so
as to protect the use and enjoyment of the adjoining property;
Tha't adequate sanitary facilities meeting the approval of the County Health
Department are provided;
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That a bond is posted in addition to an agreement with o responsible person
sufficient to guarantee that the ground area used during the conduct of the
activity is returned to a condition acceptable to the Board and agreed upon
as a condition to the grant of the temporary permit.
ARTICLE VII
NON-CONFORMING LOTS, NON-CONFORMING USES
OF LAND, NON-CONFORMING STRUCTURES, AND
NON-CONFORMING USES OF STRUCTURES AND
PREMISES
Section 7.1 - Intent. Within the districts established by this ordinance or amendments
that may later be adopted, there exist lots, strucluresf uses of land and structures and
characterlsHcs of use whlcl~ were lawful before thls ordinance was passed or amendedt
but which would be prohibited, regulated, or restricted under the terms of this ordi-
nance or future amendments.
it is the Intent of thls ordinance to permit these non-conformities to continue until
they are removed, but not to encourage their survival. Such uses are declared by this
ordinance to be incompatible with permitted uses in the districts involved. It is
further the intent of this ordinance that non-conformities shall not be enlarged upon,
expanded or extended, nor be used as grounds for adding other structures or uses
prohibited elsewhere in the same district.
Section 7.2- Extension and Enlargement. A non-conforming use cf a structure, a
non-conforming use of' land, or a non-conforming use of a structure and land shall not
be extended or enlarged after passage of this ordinance by attachment on a building
or premises of additional signs intended to be seen from 'off the premises, or by the
addition of other uses of a nature which would be prohibited generally in the district
involved.
To avoid undue hardship, noth;ng in this ordlnanceshall be deemed to require a change
in the plans, construction, or designated use of any building on which actual construc-
tion was lawfully begun prior to the effective date of adoption or amendment of th;s
ordinance and upon which actual building constrUction has been diligently carr'ied on.
Actual construction is hereby defined to include the placing of construction materials
in p~rmonent position and fastened in a permanent manner'. Except that where demo-
lition or removal of an existing building has been substantially begun preparatory to
rebuilding, such demolition or removal shall be deemed to be actual construction,
provided that work shall be diligently carried on until completlon of'the building
involved. In no event shall the time of such constr:uctlon exceed a period of one year
except for a demonstrated cause approved by the County Commlsslon.
Section 7.3- Non-Conforming Lots of Record. In any district in which single-
family dwellings are permitted, not withstanding limitations imposed by other pro-
visit,ns of this ordinance, a single=family dwelling and customary ace,scary build-
ings may be erected on any single lot of record at the effective date of cidoptlon
or amendment of this ordinance. Such lot must be in separate ownership and ,':.~t
of continuous frontage with other lots in the same ownership. This provision shall
apply even though such lot fails to meet the requirements for area or width, or both,
that are generally applicable in the dlsfrict, provided' that yard dimensions and
other requirements not involving area or width, or both, of the lot sh. all conform
to the regulations For the district in which such lot is located. Variance c~f area
and width shall be obtained only through action of the Board of Zoning Appeals.
If two or more lots or combinations of lots and portions of lots with continuous
frontage In single ownership are of record at the time of passage or amendment of
this ordinance, and if all or part of the lots do not meet the requirements for lot
width and area as established by this ordinance, the lands involved shall be considered
to bo an undivided parcel for the purposes of this ordinance, and no portion of said
parcel shall be used which does not meet lot width and area requirements established
by this ordinance, nor shall any division of the parcel be made which leaves remaining
any lot with width or area below the requirements stated in this ordinance.
Section 7.4 - Non-C°nforming Uses of Land. Where, at the effective date of' adoption
or amendment of this ordinance, lawful use of land ~xlsts that is made no longer
permissible under the terms of this ordinance as enacted or amended, and where
such use involves no individual structure with a replacement cost exceeding five
percent of the assessed value of the structure, such use may be continued, so long
as it remains otherwise lawful, subiect to the following provisions:
Non such non-conforming use shall be enlarged or increased, nor extended
to occupy a greater area of land than was occupied at the effective date of'
adoption or amendment of this ordinance; unless such use is changed to a
use permitted in the district in which such use is located;
No such non-conforming use shall be moved in whole or in part to any
other portion of the lot or parcel occupied by such use at the effective
date of adoption or amendment of this ordinance;
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If any such non-conformlng use of land ceases for any reason for a period
of more than ninety (90) consecutive days, any subsequent use of such land
shall conform to the regulations specified by this ordinance for the district
in which such land is located;
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No additional structure which does not conform to the requirements of this
ordinance shall be erected in connection with such non- conformlng use
of land.
Section 7.5 - Non-Conformlnq Structures. Where a lawful structure exists at the
effective date of adoption or amendment of this ordinance that could not be built
under the terms of this ordinance by reason of restrictions on area, lot coy.,rage,
helght, yards, or other characteristics of the structure or its location on the lot,
such structure may be continued so long as Jt remains otherwise lawful, subject to
the following provisions: '
No such structure may be enlarged or altered in a'way which, in the oplnlon
of the zoning admln~strator, increases its non-conformity, but any structure
or portion therof may be altered to decrease its non-conformity;
Should such structure be destroyed by any means to an extent of mare than
50% of its assessed value at time of destruction, it shall not be reconstructed
except in conformity with the provisions of this ordlnonce;
Should such a structure be destroyed by any means to an extent less than
50% and more than 35%, it may be restored only upon application for variance
to the Board of Zoning Appeals;
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ShouJd such structure be moved for any reason for any distance whatever,
it Shall thereafter conform to the regulaHons for the d~strlct ~n which it
is located after it is moved.
Section 7.6 - Non-Conforming Uses o.f Structures 9r Qf Str¥ctures and Premix.es
in Combination. If a lawful use involving individual structures with a replacement
cost of at least 5% of' the assessed value of the structure or more, or of structure
and premises ~n combination, exists at the effective date of adoption or amendment
of thls ordinance, that would not be allowed in the district under the terms of this
ordinance, the lawful use may be continued so long as it remains otherwise lawful,
subject to the following provisions:
1. No existing structure devoted to a use not permitted by this ordlnahce in
the district in which it is located shall be enlargedt extended, constructed,
reconstructed, moved or structurally altered except in changing the use
of the structure to a use permitted In the district in which, it is located;
Any non - conforming use may be extended throughout any parts of a building
which were manifestly arranged or designed for 'such use at the time of
adoption or amendment of this ordinance, but no such use shall be extended
to occupy any land outside such building;
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If no structural alterations are made~ any non-conforming use of a structure~
or structure and premises, may be changed to another non-conforming
use provided that the Board of Zoning Appeals~ either, by general rule or by
making findings In the specific case, shall find that the proposed use is
equally appropriate or more appropriate to the district than the existing
non-conforming use. In permitting such change~ the Board of Zoning Appeals
may require appropriate conditions and safeguards in accord with the pro-
visions of this ordinance;
Any structure, or structure and land in comblnation~ in or on which a non-
conformlng use is superseded by a permitted user, shall thereafter conform
to the regulations for the district in which such structure is .located, and
the non-conforming use may not thereafter be resumed;
When a non-conforming use of a structure, or structure and premises in
combination, is discontinued or abandoned for six consecutive months or
for eighteen (18) months during any three-year period-except when govern-
ment action impedes access to the premises-the structure, or structure
and premises In comblnatlon~ shall not thereafter be used except ~n con-
formarlce with' the regulations of the district In. which It Is located;
Where non-conforming use status applies to a structure and premises in
combination, removal or destruction of the structure shall el~m~nale lEe
non-conforming status of the land. Destruction For the purpose of this
subsection is defined as damage to an extentof more than 50% of the assessed
value at time of destruction.
Section 7.7 - Repairs and Maintenance. On any building devoted in whole or in port
to any non-conforming use, work may be done 1n any period of twelve (12) consecutive
months on ordinary repairs, or on repair or replacement ofnon-bearlngwalls~
fixtures, wiring, or plumbing, to un extent not exceeding 1~/, of the current replace-
ment value of the bulldlng, provided that the cubic content of the buJldlng as it existed
at the time of passage or amendment of this ordinance shall not be increased.
Nothing in this ordinance shall be deemed to prevent the strengthening or restoring
to a safe condition of any building or part thereof declared to be unsafe by any
official charged with protecting the public safety.
Section 7.8 - Uses .Under Exception Provisions Not Non-Conforming Uses~. Any use
which is a provisional use permitted as provided in this ordinance-other then a
change through Board of Zoning Appeals action from a non-conforming use to another
use not generally permitted in the district-shall not be deemed a non-conforming
use, but shall without further action be deemed a conforming use In such district.
.Section 7.9- Termination Requlre. ments for Certain Non-Conform~tles. The use
of all buildings and structures~ except those for residential use, shall be made to
conform to the provisions of this ordinance on the basis of 100% of the 1968 assessed
valuation as fixed by the County Tax Assessor at the time thls ordinance becomes
effective. Time allowed before required termination of such non-conforming build-
ing.~ and structures shall be counted from the date such non-conformity commenced,
as determined by the Building 0fficlal~ but in no case shall any such non-conformity
be considered to exist prior to the effective date of the ordinance. The f~'~llowlng
sha~l be followed to determine time allowed before required termination:
1970 Assessed Value
Year~s to Cantor. re.
0 - $ 2,000 2
$ 2,001 - $ 5,000 3
$ 5,001 - $10,000 4
$10,001 - $25,000 8
$25,001 - $50,000 12
$50,001 - and above 15'
Non .'conformitles not involving the use of a principal structure, e.g., open storage,
building supplies, vehicles, mobile homes, trailers, implement and machlnery
star.age, signs, billboards, junl< yards: commercial animal yards and the llke, shall
be d!scontlnued wHhin one (1) year of the effective date of this ordinance or amendment.
~RTICLE VIII
OFF-STREET PARKING, LOADING
AND UNLOADING REGULATIONS
Section 8.1 - Definition. For the purposes of this ordinance, the term 'off-street
parking space" shall consist of a minimum net area of two hundred (200) square
Feet of appropriate dimensions for parking an automobile, exclusive of the area
required for access drives or aisles thereto.
Section 8.2 - General Re~.ul.rements and Speciflcatlo.ns..
1. ENTRANCES~ & EXITS: Each parklng space shall be directly accessible
From a street, alley or other public right-of-way or from an adequate
access aisle or driveway ~eading to or from a street, alley or other public
right-of-way. Except For one or two family dwelllngs~ all off-street
parking facilities shall be so arranged that no automobile shall have to back
into any street. Ail entrance and exlt driveways shall not be permitted
closer than ten (10) feet From a street intersection.
2. SURFACE MATERIAL & DRAINAGE: All off-street parking facilities shall be
graded and improved to allow easy maneuvering of vehlcl~s. All Off-street park-
ing facilities shall be suitably sloped and drained so as not to cause any nuisance
to adjacent or public property.
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.LOC.~TI ON:
A. Parking Space: Required off-street parking shall be provided elther on lhe
same site it serves, or on contiguous land, or on land located within a radius
of six hundred (600) feet from the site.
B. Loading and Unloading Space: A loading and unloading space shall be pro-
vlded either in the building or on the same lot as the principal structure.
Section 8.3 - Requirements for Off-Street Parking. There shgll be provided at the time
of the erection of any main building or structure or at the time any main building or
structure is enlarged or increased in capacity by adding dwelling units, guest rooms, floor
area or seats, m~nimum off-street parking space with adequate provisions for ingress and
egress in accordance w~th the following requirements:
1. OFFICE AND P~OFESSIONAL BUILDINGS: Provide at least one parking space
for each office, but no less than one for every 400 square feet of rental floor space;
consider first floor only.
2. APARTMENTf CO-OPf HOTEL~ MOTEL, GUEST HOUSE~ ETC: Provide one park-
ing space for each of the first 50 indlvlduul guest rooms or suites. One additional
space for each two individual guest rooms or suites over fifty (50).
3. HOSPITALS~ NURSING HOMES~ CONVALESCENT HOMES~ ETC: Provide one
parking space for each two beds.
4. SUPERMARKETS AND LARGE SHOPPING AREAS: Provide 200 square feet of park-
lng space for each 100 square feet of retail sales floor area.
5. INDIVIDUAL RETAIL STORESf OR OFFICES: Provide one parking space for each
200 square feet of floor space.
6. RESTAURANTS~ BARS~ NIGHT CLUBS~ CHURCHES~ AUDITORIUMt DEPARTMENT
STORESt FRATERNAL LODGESf OR ANY BUILDING USED AS A PUBLIC GATHER-
ING PLACE: Provide one parking space for each four'seats.
7. INDUSTRIAL AREAS INCLUDING MANUFACTURING AND WAREHOUSES:
Provide one parking space for each 1~000 square feet of floor space, or for each
five employees, whichever i: greater.
8. RESIDENTIAL: One parking space for each family unit shall be provided..
.Section 8.4 - R~cjulrements for Off-Street.....Loa. dlng and Unloading. Any building used
for purposes of providing merchandise of any sort to retail or wholesale trade shall
vide a minimum of one loading or unloading area (10' x 20') in the building or on the
lot, for every building containing 10~000 square feet or less. One additional space
hall be provided for each additional 10,000 square feet of gross floor space or fraction
hereof.
~ectlon 8.5 - Permanent Reservation. Areas reserved for off~-street parking, loading or
unloading, in accordance with the requirements of these regulations, shall not be reduced
in area or changed to any other use unless the allowed or allowable use which it serves is
discontinued or modified, except where equivalent parking or loading space if provided.
Section 8.6 - Ex.ceptlons to Off-Street Parklng..and Loading Requirements. .
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT: Unless otherwise provided, areas designed
as the Central Business District of a communiJy shall not be required to
meet the requirements for off-street parking and loading herein.
Such Central Business Districts may be designed on a map or such other
documer~ts and materials as are necessary, adopted by the County Commission
upon recommendation of the Planning Commission for thepurpase of exempting
such area from off-street parking and loading regulations.
USES NOT LISTED: The requirement for off-street parking for any uses that
are not specifically mentioned In thlc section shall be the same as provided
in this section for the use most similar fo the one sought, it being the intent
to require off-street parking facilities with all uses except those uses In
designated Central Business Distr~cts. Such determinations are to be made
by the enforcement official. When units or measurements deter'mlnlng the
number of required off-street parking spaces result in requirement ora
fractional space, any such fraction equal to or greater than one-half shall
require a full space and any fraction less than one-half shall be dropped.
MIXED USES: In case of mixed uses, the fatal requirements for off-street
parking shall be the sum al~ the requJrements of the various uses computed
separately and off-street parking space for one use shall not be consider'ed
as provid~ng the required off-street parking for any other use, except that
when in the opinion of the enforcement official, one or more uses of a mixed
use occupancy are subordinate to and basically dependent upon, a primary
use, the enforcement official may reduce the requirements of su~:h, sub-
ordinate use or uses to a percentage deemed appropr, late. Where a greater'
number is not elsewhere required in thls ordinance, each and every separate
and individual store, office or other' business.shall be provided w~th at least
one off-street parking space.
Section 9.1 - Procedure..for Obtaining Permit. The enforcement official shall issue
a building permit/certificate of occupancy for any uses permitted in any dls~rlct
as a provlslonal use only after the County Commission, upon recommendation of
the Plannlng Commission, has found as a fact that such use complies w~th the spirit
and intent of the Zoning Ordinance and with parHcular prov~slons specified for
such use. Any party wishing to obtain a building permit/certificate of occupancy
for a provisional use shall comply with the following procedure:
Submit an application in form specified by the enforcement official
among other things, the type of use requested to be permitted, the zoning
district in which the use is permitted as a provisional use, the exact IocaHon
of the use, and such other information as may be required. A filing fee shall
be submitted to defray the cost of advertising and holding a public hearing
upon such appllcaHon, as may be set from tlme to time by the County Com-
mission.
2. Concurrent with the application, a plot plan shall be submitted showing among
other things, the following particulars, where applicable:
A. The actual shape, proportion and dimensions of the lot to be built upon
or used.
B. The shape, size, height and location of all buildings to be erected, altered,
or moved os well as the disposition and use of' structures and buildings
already upon the lot.
C. The use and intended use of all buildings arid structures and land area.
D. The setback lines of buildings upon adjoln[ng lots and such other ;nfor-
matlon concerning the lot or parcel or adjoining lots and parcels and
rights-of-way as may be essential for determining that the provisions
of this ordinance are being observed.
E. Information on any proposed excavation or other alteration of the ground
level or water course.
F. Major paints of access unto and off the s~te; internal circulation ways
for vehicular movement; and location and treatment of off-street parking
and loading spaces.
The enforcement official shall submit .the application and plot plan to the
Planning Commission for review. The Planning Commission shall 'hold a
public hearing, after due ~blic notice has been gjven as required. The
Planning Commission shall then forward its finding and recommendation
to the County Commission for final action.
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and prior to final approval, the County Commission 'must find as fact that
the proposed use complies with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Ordinance
and with particular provisions specified for such use.
Subsequent to such finding by the County Commission, the customary pro-
cedure for obtaining a building permit or certificate of occupancyshall
take effect.
9.2- General Criteria for Provisional Uses. In making a finding o'f fact
provisional use complies with the spirit and intent of the Zoning 0rd~nance,
reviewing boards shall consider, among other things, the following particulars:
The use, as permitted in a specific location, is not detrimental to the safety,
health, morals and general welfare alr. the public, including the.fact that the
use does not create or contribute to a fire hazard, san~tatlon inadequacies or
other community facilities inadequacies.
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The lot and building regulations or standards For such use meet either the
most restrictive requirements fo, such use specified in any other zoning
district where such use is otherwise permitted, or, if no such standards
exist, the standards proposed by the applicant are adequate and do not tend
to:
A. Lower the property values elsewhere in the dlslrlct or in adjacent districts;
Alter the essential character of the dlstr~ct;
C. Interfere with the zoning plan for the area;
D. Interfere with the rights of other property owners in the district or in
adiacent districts; or
F'. Cause or contribute to overcrowding of' property or persons;
F'. Be situated on a plot or parcel of' land which cannot yield o reasonable
return (in money or other thing of value) when used only for purposes
authorized as of course in the above district.
In no event shall yard setbacks be less than required elsewhere in the district.
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The use is compatible with uses in surrounding areas in its function, its
hours of operatlon~ the type and amount of traffic expected to be generated,
its site and building size and height and ot~er factors that may be used to
measure compatibility.
The use does not create nor contribute to unusual traffic hazc~rds nar generate
excessive traffic on res~dentlal streets~ nor does the use create or contribute
to unusual parking problems. '..~4
The use does not create nor contribute to any nuisance~ publ~c or prlvote,
or hazard incidental to its operation that may detract from the value or
amenity of surrounding properties.
Section 9.3 - _Specific Provisions for, Proz!slonal Uses. Any provisional use may
be required to comply with one or more of the Following provisions if' such require-
ment is specifiod for said provisional use under the Schedule of Di~trlct Regulations.
In making a Finding of Fact that a provisional use complies with particular provisions
required For such use, the reviewing boards shall consider one or more of the Follow-
ing requirements specified:
I. The use shall provide access into and off the site only from a non-residential
street.
The use shall comply with performance standards to be measured at the
boundaries of the site as specified for uses permitted in the "1" Industrial
District.
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The use shall provide a visual screen around the boundary of the site, which
shall be approved by the Planning Commission, or Zoning Director.
Another provisional use of the same type shall not be located within the same
block face and shall not be closer than 600 Pineal feet, as measured from the
closest point of one site to the closest po'int of another site.
5. The use complies with any additional requirements specified for such use
under the Schedule of District Regulations.
6. The applicant has satisfactorily demonstrated the need for the provisional
use,
ARTICLE X
HOME OCCUPATIONS
Section 10.1 - General Provisions for Home Occu~.t;ons.'ln any district where a
home occupation is allowed, it shall be conducted by an occupant thereof, which use
is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dw~lllng for dwelling purposes
and does not change the character thereof; ondprovlded that all the following condiHons
are met:
1. There shall be no display of goods or advertising v;sibl~ From any strc. et.
A non- illuminated name plate, not exceedlng .two square feet in area, may be
displayed providing the same is affixed flat against the exterior surface at
a position not more than two feet distance from the main entrance to the
residence.
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3. I~lo home occupation shall occupy more than 25% of the first floor area of the
residence, exclusive of' the area of' any open porch or attached garage or similar
space not suited or intended for occupancy as llv~ng quart.ers. No rooms which
have been constructed as an add. Hen to the residence, nor any attached garage
or porch which has been converted ~nto I~v~ng quarters, shall be considered as
floor area until two (2) years after the date of completion thereof.
4. No persons except members of the ~mmedlate family who reside on the prem~'ses
shall be employed in any home occupaHon.
5. No equipment or process sh'~ll be used in such home oc..cupation which creates
noise, vibration, glare, furnace odors, or electrical interference detectable to
the normal senses off the lot, if the occupation is conducted in a single-family
residence, or outside the dwelling unit if conducted in other than a single-family
residence. In the case of electrical ~ntefference, no equipment or process shall
be used which creates visual or audible interference in any radio or television
receivers off the premises, or causes fluctuations in llne voltage off the premises.
6. Fabrication of articles such as are commonly classified under the term "arts and
crafts" is permitted.
Occupations which create a nuisance in the area in which they are located, by
generating excessive traffic in residential areas or otherwise disrupting normal
functions or safety and amenity of residential areas are prohibited. Such prohib-
ited uses include, but are not limited to, retail sales'and service, public dining
or tea room facilities, antique or gift shops, fortune telling or clairvoyance, and
similar uses. ·
enforcement official for a permit therefor.
of limitation, the following information:
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4.
Section 10.2 - Proce?ure for..O, btalnlng Home..0ccupation Pe.~it: Any parson desiring to
conduct a home occupation in a district where such use is permitted shall first apply to the
Such application shall include, but not by way
Name of applicant.
Location of residence wherein the home occupation, if approved, will be conducted.
Total floor area of the first floor of the resldence~
Area of room or rooms and buildings to be utilized in the conduct of the home
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occupation.
Unpon compliance with Sections 10.1 and 10.2, a permit shall bo issued for such home
occupation: "Any hom'e-6c~upatlo~ i~rrhlt'i~ay be' i:evokbd b~y'th~ '~'nforcement official
at any tlma when it has been determined that the hame occupation has become a public
nuisance. Such home occupation permit Is required ~n addition to any other permit or
occupationul license required by law.
ARTICLE XI SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Section 11,1 . District Regulations Adopted. Distr. ict regulations
shall be as set forth in the Schedule of District Regulations hereby adopted
by reference and declared to be a part of this ordinance, and such other
sections of this ordinance as may pertain to these district regulations.
Section
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11.2 . I'SF-1 Single Family Residential Distrlct.
DISTRICT PURPOSE: The provisions of this district are intended
to apply to an area of Iow density s~ngle-family residences not
exceeding 4.4 dwelling units per net resldentia! acre, or less,
as specified.
USES PERMITTED: No building or structure or part thereof shall
be erected, altered or used, or land or water'used, in whole or
in Part, for other than the following:
PRINCIPAL USES:
1) Single family dwellings.
b. ACCESSORY USES:
1) .. Private boat houses and docks on wcsterfront lots.
2) Customary accessory uses.and structures, includ-
Ing private garages.
3) Guest houses and servants quarters.
4) Home occupations.
c. PROVISIONAL USES: The following uses may be permitted
subject to the provisions of Article IX and the specific reclulre-
ments of Section 9.3 , If oppllcable, as follows:
1) Churches and other places of worship.
· MINIMUM LOT AREA: 10,000 ~iuare feet.
a. AVERAGE WIDTH: Interlor Lots - 80 feet
Comer Lots - 90 feet
4. MINIMUM FLOOR AREA OF PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE: 1200 square feet·
5.. MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE: 25%
6. MINIMUM YARDS:
a. Front Yard - 30 feet
b. Side Yard~ Interior lot - 8 feet
c. Side Yard, Corner lot- 30 feet
d. Rear Yard - 25 feet
7. MAXIMUM HEIGHT: 30 feet
Section 11.2 A.
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!-SF-1A Sinlille. Fa. rally Resldentlal District.
DISTRICT PURPOSE: The provisions of thls district are intended to
apply to an area of Iow density, single-family residences not exceed-
lng 5.1 dwelling units per net residential acre, or less, as specified.
USES PERMITTED: No building or structure or pbrt thereof shall be
erected,' altered or used, or land or water used, in whole or in
part for other than the following:
a. PRINCIPAL USES:
1) Single family dwellings.
b. ACCESSORY USES~
1) Private boat houses and docks on waterfront lots.
2) Customary accessory uses and structures, including private garages.
3) Guest houses and servants quarters.
4) Home occupations.
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C. PROVISIONAL USES: The following uses may be permitted
subject to the provisions of Article IX and the specific
requirements of Section 9.$, if applicable, as follows:
1) Churches and other places of worship.
MINIMUM LOT AREA: 10,000 squsme feet.
a. AVERAGE WIDTH: Interior lots - 80 feet.
Corner lots - 90 feet.
MINIMUM FLOOR AREA OF PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE: 1,000 square feet.
5. MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE: 25 per cent.
6. MINIMUM YARDS:
Front Yard - 30 feet.
Side Yard, IntePior Lot - 8 feet.
Side Yard, Corner Lot - 30 feet.
Reap YaPd - 25 feet.
7~' MAXIMUM HEIGHT: 30 feet.
Section 11.$ - I-SF-2 Single-Family Residential.District.
1. DISTRICT PURPOSE: The provisions of this distmict a~e intended
to apply to an area of low to medium density single-family residen-
ces, not exceeding 5.1 dwelling units per net residential acTes, or
less, as specified.
2. USES PERMITTED: No building or structure, or part thereof,
shall be ePected, altered or used, Or land or water used, for other
than the following:
A. PRINCIPAL USES:
(1) Single Family Residences
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B. ACCESSORY USES:
(1) Private boat houses and docks, with os without boat
hoists, on canal or waterway lots, not prot~udlng more
than five feet into the canal or water~ay; except if such
canal or water~ay has a width of 100 feet oT mote, the
dock may protrude not mote than twenty (20) feet into such
canal or water~ay; providing, however, that no boat or
boat house is used as a residence.
(2) .Customary accessory uses and structures, including
private garages.
(3) Guest houses and household servants quarters, when
constructed as an integral part of the principal structure.
(4) Home occupations, as provided for in Article X.
C. PROVISIONAL USES: The following uses may be pervaltted sub-
ject to the pTovisions of Article IX and the specific Tequire-
ments of Section 9 3, if applicable, as follows:
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(1) Non-commercial boat launching facilities, and multiple
docking areas·
(2) Recreational clubs, intended to serve the surrounding
residential area.
(3) Churches and other places of worship·
(4) Schools and colleges.
MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE: 30 pet cent.
MINIMUM LOT AREA: 8,$00 square feet.
MINIMUM LOT WIDTH'
A. Corner lots - 85 feet average between front and Tear lot lines !~
B. Interior lots - 75 feet average between front and rear lot
lines.
MINIMUM YARDS:
A. Front Yard - 25 feet.
Side Yard - One story, 7% feet; two stbry, 10 feet.
C. Rear Yard - 20 feet. Aresidential pool or patio, which is
screen enclosed, or open on one or more sides for use in resi-
dential units, and which is incidental to that of the main
building, rear yard setback may he reduced to 15 feet. This
requirement shall not apply to hoar houses.
D. On lots which front on more than one street, the front yard
which has the longest street frontage may he reduced to 20 feet;
the yard opposite the front yard wiht the least street frontage
shall be considered a rear yard for setback purposes.
7. MINIMUM FLOOR AREA OF PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE:
A. One story - 1,000 square feet.
B. Two story - 1,200 square feet.
MAXIMUM HEIGHT: ~0 feet above grade. Boat houses and other
accessory buildings limited to 20 .feet.
MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING: One space per residence, located
within the permitted building area.
Section ll.3A - I-SF-2A Single-Family Residential District.
1. DISTRICT PURPOSE: The provisions of this district are intended
to apply to an area of medium density single-family residences, not
exceeding 7.25 dwelling units per net residential acre, or less, as
specified.
2. USES PERMITTED: No building or structure or part thereof shall
he erected, altered or used, or land or water used, in whole or in
part, for other than the following:
A. Principal Uses:
(1) Single family dwellings
(2) Public Parks, playgrounds, and community centers.
B. Accessory Uses:
(1) Private boat houses and docks on waterfront lots.
(2) Guest houses and servants quarters.
(3) Private stable or kennel.
(4) Real estate signs and bulletin boards.
($) Customary accessory uses and structures, including'
private garages.
(6) Home Occupation.
Provisional Uses: The following uses may he permitted
subject to the provisions of Article IX and the specific
requirements'of Section 9.3, if applicable, as follows:
(1) Churches and other places of w~rship.
(2) Public and parochial schools.
(3) Private nurseries and child care centers.
Golf courses, excluding miniature ~olf or driving
ranges "subject to the provisions of Section $.9 of
these regulations."
3. MINIMUM LOT AREA: 6,000 square feet.
A. Average Width:
Interior lots - 60 feet.
Corner lots - 70 feet.
MINIMUM FLOOR AREA OF PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE: 800 square feet.
$. MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE: 25 per cent.
6. MINIMUM YARDS:
A. Front Yard - 25 feet.
B. Side Yard, Interior Lot - 7 ½ feet.
C. Side Yard, Corner lot - 25 feet.
D. Rear Yard - 25 feet.
Section ll.3B I-SF-3 Single-Family Residential District.
1. DISTRICT PURPOSE: The provisions of this district are intended
to apply to an area of medium density single-family residences, not
exceeding 5.8 dwelling units per net residential acre, or less, as
specified.
2. USES PERMITTED: No building or structure, or par~ thereof,
shall he erected, altered or used, or land or water used, in whole
or inpart,'for other than the following:
A. PRINCIPAL USES:
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(1) Single Family residences.
ACCESSORY uSEs:
(1) Private boat houses and docks, with or wihtout boat
hoists, on canal or waterway lots, not protruding more
than five feet into the canal ox, waterway; except if such
canal or waterway has a width of 100 feet or more, the
dock may protrude not more than twenty(20) feet into such
canal or waterway; providing however, that no boat or boat
house is used as a residence.
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(2) Customary accessory uses and structures, including
private garages.
(3) Cuest houses and household servants quarters, when
constructed as an integral part of the principal structure.
(4) Home occupation, as provided for in Article X.
C. PROVISIONAL USES: The following uses may be permitted
subject to the provisions of A~tlcle IX and the specific
quirements of Section 9.3, if appllcable, as follows:
e
USE
(1) Non-commerolal boat launchlng facilities, and multiple
docking area.
(2) Recreational clubs, intended to serve the su~ound~ng
residential area.
(3) Churches and other places of worship.
(~) School and colleges.
MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE: 30 per cent.
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MINIMUM LOT AREA: 7,500 square feet.
MINIMUM LOT WIDTH:
A. Corner Lots - 75 feet average between front and rear lot lines.
B. Interior LoSs - 60 feet average front and rear lot lines.
MINIMUM YARDS:
A. Front Yard - 25 feet.
B. Side Yard - One story, 7% feet; two story, 10 feet.
C. Rear Yard - 20 feet. A residential pool or patio, which is
screen enclosed, or open on one or more sides for use in res-
idential units, and which is incidental to that of the main
building, rear yard setback may be reduced to 15 feet. This
rgquirement shall not apply to boat houses.
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D. On lots which front on more than one street, the front
yard which has t longest street .frontage may be reduced to
20 feet; the yard 9pposite the .front yard with the least
frontage shall be considered a rear yard for setback purposes.
Section 11.3C
MINIMUM FLOOR AREA OF PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE:
A. One story - 800 squame feet.
B. Two story - 1,000 square feet.
MAXIMUM HEIGHT: 30 feet above grade. Boat houses and other
accessory buildings limited to 20 feet.
MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING: One space per residence~ located
within the permitted building area.
I-SF-~ Sin~le-F.amily Residential District.
1. DISTRICT PURPOSE: The provisions of this district are intended
to apply to an area of medium density single-family residences, not
exceeding 7.25 dwelling units per net residential acre, or less, as
specified·
2. USES PERMITTED: No building or structure, or part thereof, shall
be erected, or used, or land or water used, in whole or in part, for
other than the following:
A. PRINCIPAL USES:
(1) Single Family Residences
B. ACCESSORY USES:
(1) Customary accessory uses and structures including
private garages.
(2) Home occupations, as provided for in Article X.
C. PROVISIONAL USES: The followlng uses may be permitted
subject to the provisions of Article IX and the specific
requirements of Section 9.3, if applicable, as follows:
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USE
(1)
Non-commercial boat launching facilities and multiple
docking areas.
(2)
Recreational clubs, intended to serve the surrounding
residential area.
(3) Churches and other places of worhsip.
(4) Private Boat Houses and Docks.
(5) Schools and Colleges.
(6) Civic and Cultural facilities.
3. MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE: 30%.
MINIMUM LOT AREA: 6,000 square feet.
5. MINIMUM LOT WIDTH:
60 feet average between front and rear lot
lines.
MINIMUM YARDS:
A. Front Yard - 25 feet.
B. Side Yard - 7% feet.
Rear Yard - 20 feet. A residential pool patio, which is
screen enclosed, or open on one or more sides for use in
residential units, and which is incidental to that of the
main building, rear yard setback may be reduced to 15
feet.
De
On lots which front on more than one street, the front
yard which has the longest street frontage may be reduced
to 20 feetJ the yard opposite the front yard with the
least street frontage shall be considered a rear yard for
setback purposes.
7. MINIMUM FLOOR AREA OF PRINCIPAL STRUCTURES:
Ai--~.One Story - 600 square feet.
Two Story - 800 square feet, of which at least 600 square
feet shall be on the ground floor.
"8.
MAXIMUM HEIGHT:
to 20 feet.
30 feet above grade. Accessory buildings limited
within the permitted building area.
Section 11.4 I-MF-1
One .and .Two%Family ResidentiAl Distriq%.
1. DISTRICT PURPOSE: The provisions of this district are intended
to apply to an area of medium density single and two-family resi-
dences not exceeding 13.2 dwelling units per net residential acre, or
less, as specified.
2. USES PERMITTED: No building or structure, or part thereof, shall
he erected, altered, or used, or land or water used, in whole or in
part, for other than the following:
A. PRINCIPAL USES:
(1) Single Family Residences.
(2) Two Family Residences.
B. ACCESSORY USES:
(1) Accessory structures, including private garages.
(2) Home occupations, as provided for in Article X.
C. PROVISIONAL USES: The following uses may be permitted
subject to the provisions of Article IX and the specific re-
quirements of Section 9.3, if' applicable, as follows:
USE
(1) Non-commercial boat launching facilities and multiple
docking areas.
(2) Recreational clubs, intended to serve the surrounding
residential area.
(3) Churches and other places of worship.
(4) Child care centers, nursing or rest homes.
($) Schools and colleges.
(6) Civic and cultural facilities.
MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE: 35 percent.
MINIMUM LOT AREA:
A. Corner Lots - 7,000 square feet.
B. Interior Lots - 6,600 square feet.
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5. MINIMUM LOT WIDTH:
A®
Corner Lots - 70 feet average between front and rear lot
lines.
Interior Lots - 60 feet average between front and rear
lot lines.
6. MINIMUM YARDS:
A. Front Yard - 25 feet.
B. Side Yard - One story, 7% feet; two story, 10 feet.
C. Rear Yard - 20 feet.
On lots which front or more than one street, the front
yard which has the longest street frontage may be re-
duced to 20 feet; the yard opposite the front yard with
least frontage shall be considered a rear yard for
setback purposes.
7. MINIMUM FLOOR AREA OF PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE:
10.
A®
Single-family dwelling - 800 square feet, one story; 1,000
square feet two stories, of which at least 600 square feet
shall be on the ground floor.
B. Two-family dwelling - 500 square feet per unit.
MAX~4UM HEIGHT: 30 feet above grade.
MINIMUM OFF-ST~EET PARKING: One space per residence or unit,
located within the permitted building area.
See also Article VIII - Off=Street Parking, Loading and Unloading
Regulations.
Section ll.4A "I-MF-1A" SinKle and Two-Family Residential Distric.t
DISTIRCT PURPOSE: The provisions of this district are intended
to apply to an area of medium density single and two-family resi-
dences not exceeding 13.2 dwelling units pgr acre, or less, as
specified.
be erected or used or altered, or land or water used, in whole o~ in
part, for other than the following:
PRINCIPAL USES:
(1) Single Family dwellings.
(2) Two-Family dwellings.
(3) Public parks, playgrounds and community centers.
B. ACCESSORY USES:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
($)
(6)
Private boat houses and docks on waterfront lots.
Guest houses and servant quarters.
Private stables or kennels.
Real Estate signs and bulletin boards.
Customary accessory uses and structures including
private garages.
Home occupations.
C. PROVISIONAL USES: The following uses m~y be permitted
subject to the provisions of Amticle IX and the specific
requirements of Section 9.3, if applicable, as follows:
(1) Churches and other places of worship.
(2) Public and parochial schools.
(3) Private nurseries and child care centers.
(4)
Golf courses, excluding miniature or driving ranges
subject to the provisions of Section 5.9 of these
regulations.
(5) Hospital for human care, excluding mental institutions.
MINIMUM LOT AREA:
lots.
A. Average Width:
6,600 square feet; 700 square feet on corner
Interior Lots - 60 feet.
Corner Lots - 70 feet.
MINIMUM FLOOR AREA OF PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE:
A. Single Family: 600 square feet.
B. Two Family: 600 square feet per unit.
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MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE: 25 pe~ cent.
6. MINIMUM YARDS:
A. Front Yards: 25 feet.
B. Side Yard,Interior Lot:
C. Side Yaz,d, Corner Lot:
D. Rear Yard: 25 feet.
7% feet.
25 feet.
7. MAXIMUM HEIGHT: 30 feet.
Section 11.5 I-MF-2 One~ Two and Multiple Family Residential
District. '
1. DISTRICT PURPOSE: The provisions of this district are intended
to apply to an area of medium to high denisty residences with a
variety of housing types, not exceeding 14 dwelling units per net
residential acres, or less, as specified.
2. USES PERMITTED: No building or structure or part thereof shall
be erected, altered or used, or land or water used, in whole or in
part, for other than the following:
A. PRINCIPAL USES:
(1) Single-Family residences.
(2) Two-Family residences.
(3) Multiple-Family ~esidences.
B. ACCESSORY USES:
(1) Accessory uses and structures, including private
garages.
(2) Home occupations, as provided fo? in Article X.
C. PROVISIONAL USES:
(1) Non-Commercial boat launching facilities, and
multiple docking areas.
(2) Recreational clubs, intended to serve the suProundlng
residential area.
(3) Churches and other places of worship.
Child care centers, nursing or rest homes.
(5) Hospitals for the care of humans.
(6) Schools and colleges.
(7) Civic and cultural facilities.
MAXIMUM DENSITY PERMITTED:
dential acre.
dwelling units per net resi-
MINIMUM LOT AREA:
A. Single and two-family residences: co~ner lots, 7~000 square
feet~ interior lots, 6~600 square feet.
,(
Mu _ le-Family re .~.~ce:
square
MINIM~! LOT WIDTH:
A. Corner Lot-70 feet average between front and rear lot line.
B. Interior Lot-60 feet average between front and rear lot
line.
MINIMUM YARDS:
A. Front Yard: 25 feet.
B. Side Yard: 10 feet.
C. Rear Yard: 20 feet.
D. On lots which front on more than one street, the front
yard which has the longest street frontage may be reduced
to 20 feet; the yard opposite the front yard with the
least frontage shall be considered a rear yard for sea:-
back purposes.
MINIMUM FLOOR AREA:
A. Single-family dwelling:800 square feet, one story; 1,000
feet, two story of which at least 600 square feet shall be on
the ground floor.
B. Two-family dwelling:SOO square feet per dwelling unit.
C. Three or more family dwelling: 360 square feet per dwell-
ing unit.
8. MAXIMUM HEIGHT: 30 feet above grade.
9. MINIMUM OFFaSTREET PARKING: Single-family residence one(l)
space per dwelling unit, located within the lot boundaries, but
in no event shall be permitted in the side yard setback.
A. Multiple-family dwellings and transient lodging facilities
which provide cooking facilities in the dwelling units: one and
one-half(l%) spaces per dwelling unit.
See also Article VIII Off-Street Parking, Loading and Unload-
ing Regualtions.
Section ll. SA I-MF-2A One; Two and Multiple Family Residential
District~
1. DISTRICT PURPOSE: The pr~visions of thie district are intended
to apply to an area of medium to high density residences with a
variety of housing types, not exceeding 14 dwelling units per net
residential acre, or less, as specified.
2. USES PERMITTED: No building or structure or part thereof
shall he erected, altered or used, or land or water used, in whole
or in part, for other than the following:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(~)
PRINCIPAL USES:
Single family dwellings.
Two family dwellings.
Multiple family dwellings.
Transient lodging facilities subject to the pTovisions
of Section 5.9 of these Tegulations.
(6)
(7)
(~)
(g)
(lO)
Public parks, playgrounds, and community centeTs.
Churches and otheT places of woTshlp.
Child cape centers, nuTsing and Pest homes.
Public and paTochial schools.
Boarding houses and guest homes.~
Private stable om kennel fop 1 or 2 family dwellings.
B. ACCESSORY USES:
(1) Private boathouses and docks on waterfront lots.
(2) Customary accessory uses and structures, including
private garages.
(3) Home occupations.
C. PROVISIONAL USES: The following uses may be permitted
subject to the provisions of Article IX and the specific
requirements of Section 9.3, if applicable, as follows:
(1) Hospitals for human care, excluding mental institutions.
(2) Golf courses, excluding miniature golf and d~iving
ranges subject to the provisions of Section $.9 of these
regulations.
(3) Social and fraternal clubs and lodges subject to the
provisions of Section $.9 of these regulations.
MINIMUM LOT AREA:
A. One and two family: as in the I~MF-1 District·
B. Multiple family: 6,000 square feet minimum; 1,600 squsme
feet pep unit.
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MINIMUM FLOOR AREA OF PRINCIPAL STRUCTUP~:
A. One and Cwo family: as in the "MF-I" District.
B. Multiple-family: 400 sq. ft. per unit.
5. MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE: 357.
SECTION 11.6 "I-MF-3" Two and Multiple Family Res.i.dential District.
DISTRICT PURPOSE: The provisions of this district are intended
to apply to an area of medium to high density residences with a
variety of housing t'.~p~.s.
USES PERMITTED: No building or structure, or part thereof, shall
be erected, altered or used, or land or water used, in whole
or in part, for other than the following:
A. PRINCIPAL USES:
(1)
(a)
1~o- family residences.
Multiple-family residences.
B. ACCESSORY USES:
(1)
"' (1)
(2)
Customary accessory uses and structure, including private
garages.
PROVISIONAL USES: The following uses may be permitted subject
to the provisions of Article IX and the specific requirements
of Section 9.3, if applicable, as follows:
USE
Non-commercial boat and launching facilities, and multiple
docking areas.
Recreational clubs, intended to serve the surrounding
residential area.
(3) Churches and other places of worship.
(4)
Child care centers; nursing or rest homes.
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($) Hospitals for the cate of humans.
(6) Schools and colleges.
(7) Civic and cultural facilities.
3. MAXIMUM DENSITY PERMITTED:
~cre,
21 dwelling units per net residential
Section ll.6B
Multiple Family Residential..Distric%.
1. DISTRICT PURPOSE: The provisions of this district are intended
to apply to an area of high density residences serving both transients
and residents.
2. USES PERMITTED: No building or structure, or part thereof,
shall he erected, altered or used, or land or water used, in whole
or in part, for other than the following:
A. PRINCIPAL USES:
(1) Multiple family residences.
(2) Hotels, apartment hotels, and motels.
ACCESSORY USES:
(1) Customary accessory uses and structures, including
covered parking areas.
(2) Shops, personal services establishments, eating 'or
drinking establishments, dancing, and staged entertainment
facilities, meeting rooms'and auditoriums, when such uses
are an integral part of a hotel, apartment hotel or motel.
C. PROVISIONAL USES: The following uses may be permitted
subject to the provisions of Article IX and the specific re-
quirements of Section 9.3, if applicable, as follows:
USE
(1) Non-commercial boat launching facilities, and multiple
docking areas·
(2) Recreational clubs, intended to serve the surrounding
residential area.
(3) Churches and other places of worship.
(4) Fraternal and socia~l~olubs.
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HAXDF~ DENSITY PERHITI'ED: 28 c~elling 'units per net
MINIMUM LOT AREA'. 15,000 square feet.
MINIMUM LOT WIDTH.' 100 fee= average between front and rear lo=
lot lines.
MINIMUM YARDS:
A.
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residential
Front Yard - 30 feet plus one foot for each two feet of
building height over 45 feet.
Side Yard - 15 feet plus one foot for each two feet of
building height over 45 feet on each side. Principal
Rear Yard - 25 feet plus'one foot for each two feet of
building height over 45 feet.
Gulf Frontage - 50 feet from mean high water'.line,
regardless of building height.
7. MINUMUM FLOOR AREA:
Multiple-family dwelling - 450 square feet per dwelling unit.
Hotel or Motel:
(1)
Residence dwelling units and transient dwelling units
with cooking facilities-400 square feet, including
bathroom and closet.
(2)
Residence dwelling units and transient dwelling units
without cooking facilities-300 square feet, including
bathroom and closet.
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8. MAXIMUM HEIGHT: 75 feet above grade.
MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING:
A. Multiple family dwellings and transient lodging facilities
which provide cooking facilities in the dwelling units: one and
one-half(l%) spaces per dwelllng unit.
B. 'Transient lodging facilities which do not provide cooking
facilities in the dwelling units: one and one-fourth(l~) spaces
per dwelling unit for the first 100 dwelling units; one space
per dwelling unit for the next 150 dwelling units; one-half(%)
space pe~ dwelling units thereafter.
C. Meeting rooms or auditoriums which will accommodate 100 or
more persons, restaurants and cocktail lounges: 80 per cent of
the spaces which wduld he required if these uses were not
associated with a multiple family dwelling or transient lodging
facility.
D. See also Article VIII - OFF-STREET PARMING, LOADING AND
UNLOADING REGULATIONS.
Section 11.8C I-MF-$ Multiple, Family Residential District.
1. DISTRICT PURPOSE: Th~ provisions df this district are intended
to apply to an area of high density residences serving both trans-
ients and residents. There are no height limitations, the intent
being to apply these provisions to high rise areas.
2. USES PERMITTED: No building or strudture, or part thereof, shall
he erected, altered or used, or land or water used, in wh61e or in
part, for other than the following:
A. PRINCIPAL USES:
(1) Multiple family residences.
(2) Hotels, motels, and apartment hotels.
B. ACCESSORY USES:
(1) Customary accessory uses and structures, including
covered parking areas.
(2) Shops, personal service establishments, eating or
drinking establishments, dancing and staged entertainment
facilities, meeting rooms and auditoriums, when such uses
are an integral part of a. multiple family residence, apart-
ment hotel or motel subject to the provisions of Section
5.10 of these regulations.
4.
5.
6.
PROVISIONAL USES: The following uses may be permitted subject
to the provisions of Article IX and the specific requirements
of Section 9.3, if applicable, as follows:
USE
(1)
Non-corm~ercial boat launching facilities, and multiple
docking areas.
(2) Recreational clubs, intended to serve the surrouddtng
residential area.
(3) Churches and other places of worship.
(4) Marinas.
Fraternal and social hlubs, subject to the provisions
of Section 5.10, of these Regulations.
MAXIMUM DENSITY PERMITTED: 35 dwelling units per net residential acre.
MINIMUM LOT AREA: 25,000 square feet.
MINIMUM LOT WIDTH: 150 feet average between front and rear lot lines.
MINIMUM YARDS:
A. Front Yard-30 feet plus one foot for each two feec of building
height over 45 feet.
B. Side Yard-15 feet plus one foot for each two feet of building
height over 45 feet.
C. Rear Yard-25 feet plus one foot for each two feet of building
height over 45 feet.
D. Gulf Frontage-SO feet from the mean high water line, regardless
of building height.
7. MINIMUM FLOOR AREA FOR EACH DWELLING UNIT:
Residence dwelling units and transient dwelling units with
cooking facilities-400 square feet.
Transient Swelling units without cooking ~acilities-300 square
fee t.
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8. MAXIMUM HEIGHT: None
g. MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING:
A. Multlple family dwellings and transient lodging facilities
which provide cooking facilities in the dwelling units: one and
one-half(l%) spaces per dwelling unit.
B. Transient lodging facilities which do not provide cooking
facilities in the dwelling units: one and one-fourth(iR) spaces
per dwelling unit for the first 100 dwelling units, one space
per dwelling unit for the next 150 dwelling units, one-half(%)
space per dwelling unit thereafter.
C. Meeting rooms or auditoriums which will accommodate 100 or
more persons, restaurants and cocktail lounges: 60 per cent of
the spaces which would be required if these uses were not assoc-
iated with a multiple family dwelling or transient lodging
facility. Required off-street parking shall be provided either
on the same site it serves, or within 600 feet of said site, on
land zoned other than for single family residences.
Section 11.7 I-MHSD Mobile..Hom~ ~ubdivisign' District.
1. DISTRICT PURPOSE: The provisions of this district are intended
to apply to an area of medium density residential development not
exceeding 7.25 dwelling units per net residential acre, or less, as
specified, and where both mobile homes and single family residences
are permitted on individual lots.
2. USES PERMITTED: No building or structure or part thereof shall
he erected, altered or used, or land or water used, in whole or in
part, for other than the following:
A. PRINCIPAL USES:
(1) Single family dwellings.
(2) Mobile homes.
(3) Public parks, playgrounds, and community centers.
B. ACCESSORY USES:
(1) Private boat houses and docks on waterfront lots.
(2) Guest houses and servants quarters.
(3) Customary accessory uses and structures which complete
mobile' home or single family residential uses, including
recreational facilities, Administration buildings and com-
plementary mobile home additions.
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(~). Home occupations.
C. PROVISIONAL USES: The follOWing uses may be permitted
'subject to the provisions of Article Ix and the specific
requirements of Section 9.3, if applicable, as follows:
(1) Churches and other places of worship.
,(2) Public and parochial schools.
(3) Private nurseries and child care centers.
(~) Golf courses, excluding miniature golf or driving
ranges sub, eot to the provisions of Section $.9 of these
regulations.
MINIMUM LOT AREA:
A. Average Width:
6,000 square feet.
Interior lots - 60 feet.
Corner Lots - 70 feet.
MINIMUM FLOOR AREA 0F PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE:
A. Single family residences: 600 square feet.
B. Mobile Homes: 320 square feet.
$. MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE: 25 per cent.
6. MINIMUM YARDS:
A. Front Yard - 2~ feet.
B. Side Yard, Interior lot - 7% feet.
C. Side Yard, Corner lot - 25 feet.
D. Rear Yard - 25 feet.
7. MAXIMUM HEIGHT: 30 feet.
8. UTILITIES: Ail mobile home developments shall comply with State
Board of Health regulations regarding septic tanks. Where necessary,
minimum lot size will be increased to a size deemed necessary by the
Collier County Health Department to prevent sanitation problems
from arising.
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Section 11.8 I-MHTT Mobile Home and Travel Park District.
1. DISTRICT PURPOSE: The provisions of this district ara intended
to apply to an area of high density residential development in
mobile home parks, wherein certaln'envtronmental controls are exer-
cised and on-site management is required to maintain an adequate
residential environment.
2. USES PERMITTED: No building or structure o~ part thereof shall
be erected, altered or used, om land o~ water used, in whole om in
part, for other than the following:
A. PRINCIPAL USES:
(1) Mobile home parks with on-site management, which may
contain mobile homes, travel trailers, pick-up coaches and
motor homes( ne per lot).
B. ACCESSORY USES:
(1) Customary accessory uses and structures associated
with mobile home parks, includlnE patios, recreation facil-
ities, administration and service buildings, complementary
mobile home additions, and parking facilities.
C. PROVISIONAL USES: The followlng uses may be permitted
subject to the provisions of A~ticle IX and the specific re-
quirements of Section 9.8, if applicable, as follows:
(1). Transient lodging facilities.
(2) Chumches and other places of worship.
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(3) Private nurseries and child care centers.
(4) Convenience establishments of a commercial nature, including
food stores, drug and hardware stores, laundry and dry
cleaning agencies, beauty and bather shops, providing such
operations do not occupy more than 10'percent of the total
area of the mobile home park and Ks accessory to the mobile
home park.
3. MINIMUM LOT AREA:
A. Mobile Home Spaces:
B. Travel Yrailer Spaces:
4,000 sq. ft. with average width'of 40
feet.
2,400 sq. ft. with average width of
30 feet.
REQUIRED UTILITIES: All utilities shall be installed as required
by the State Board of Health, Collier County Health Department,
Collier County Building Code and such other regulations as may
apply.
5. MINIMUM YARDS FOR EACH SPACE:
A. Front Yard - 10 feet
B. Side Yard, Interior Lot - 7% feet
C. Side Yard, Corner Lot - 10 feet
D. Rear Yard - 10 feet.
MAXIMUM HEIGHT: 30 feet.
BOUNDARY SETBACK: All development within a mobile home park shall
be set back at least 25 feet from all property lines. Internal
raodways may.be calculated as part of the required boundary set
back.
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Section ll.g
I-C-1 Commercial District.
1. DISTRICT PURPOSE: The provisions of this district are ~ntended
to apply.to an area which provides for the retailing of commodities
and furnishing of selected services to afJacent neighborhoods, sit-
uated on major, streets.
2. USES PERMITTED: No building or structure or part thereof shall
be erected, altered or used, or land or water used, in whole or in
part, for other than the following:
A. PRINCIPAL USES:
(1) Eating and drinking establishments, subject to the
provisions of Section $.9 of these regulations. '
(2) Cocktail lounges and retail sales of liquors, subject
to the provisions of Section S.9 of these regulations.
(~)
(7)
Retail shops and stores.
Banks and financial institutions.
Professional and business offices and services.
· Medical arts offices and services.
Art and photographic studios.
(8) Personal services, such as beauty and barber shops.'
(9) Repair services, such as shoe repairs, light machine and
equipment repairs, garment repairs.
(10) Laundry and dry cleaning establishments.
(11) Retail bakeries.
(12) Private clubs and lodges, subject to the provisions of
Section 5.9 of these regulations.
(13) Churches and schools.
(14) Indoor commercial amusements, such as bowling, pool and
billiards.
(15)
(15)
(17)
repairs.
Theaters
, ex~u~n6"'" a'~ "' drive-ins.
Commercial and private parking lots and garages.
Gasoline service s'l:atio'ns, excluding m.~or mechanical
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(1.8) Translent lodging facilities subject to the pz, ovts/.ons
of Section 5.g of these reBu.Tatlons.
ACCESSORY USES:
(1) Incidental processing and repair activities accessory
to retail use.
(2) Incidental storage area accessory to a principal use.
(3) Uses and structures customarily associated with
principal uses.
C. PROVISIONAL USES:
(1) Automobile sales rooms and accessory facilities.
(2) Advertising signs and structures.
(3) Printing and publishing.
(4) Transportatlon~ communication, and utillties businesses.
(S) Hospitals and child cate centers.
(6) Vehicle and equipment rentals.
(7) Apartments, in accordance with provisions of I-MF-$
District.
NINIWJM LOT AREA: Nona.
MINIMUM FLOOR AREA OF PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE:' None.
5. MINIMUM YARDS:
A. Front Yard: as needed fop visibility at intersections.
B. Side Yard~ Interior Lot: None. Pa~Ty walls permitted.
C. Side Yard~ Co~ner Lot: as needed for visibility at inter-
sections.
D. Rear Yard: 20 feet.
S. MAXIMUM HEIGHT: None, except ~5 feet within 150 feet of any
district restricted to 30 feet oP less.
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Section 11.10
I-C-2 Comme Dtstr~Ct. - ,.'
1. DISTRICT PURPOSE: The provisions of this district are intended
to apply to an area which provides for reta£1ing of commodities,
furnishing of services, automotive uses and other commercial uses
of a less restrictive nature %hah per~nltted in the C-1 District.
2, USES PERMITTED: No build&ng or structure or part thereof shall
be erected, altered or used, or land or water used, in wh61e or in
part, for other than the following: - '
A. PRINCIPAL USES: Same uses as permitted in the C-1 District,,.,.n
and in addition, the following:
(1) New and used'automobile sales and rentals
(2) Retail sales of new:and used goods.
(3) Transporta%ion, communication, and utilities business
(4) Printing and publishing.
($) Repair shdps, including furniture, appllances, locksmithS'~
(6) Veterinary hospitals and clinics.
(7) Hospitals.
(8) RetAil and wholesale horticultural nurseries.
(9) Agricultural supply stores.
(10) Pressing and dry cleaning establishments.
(11) Bottling works.
(12) Contractors and building supply stores.
(13) Drive-in restaurants and'theaters.
(14) Indoor and outdoor amusement, excluding carnivals and
rides.
(iS) Tmansient lodging facilities sub, eot to the provisions
of Section 5.9 of these regulations.
Be
ACCESSORY USES:
(1) Uses and structures customarily associated with
principal uses.
C. PROVISIONAL USES: The following uses may be permitted
subject to the provisions of'Article IX and the specific re-
quirements of Section 9.3, if applioable, as follows:
(1) Advertising signs and structures,-
(2) Apartments, in accordance with provisions of I-MF-~
District.
MINIMUM LOT AREA: None
4. HINIMUM FLOOR AREA OF PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE: None
$. MINIMUM YARDS:
A. Front Yard:
B. Side Yard, Interior Lot:
C. Side Yard, Corner Lot:
sections.
D. Rear Yard: 20 feet.
As needed for visibility at intersections.
None. Party walls permitted.
As needed for visibility at inter-
MAXIMUM HEIGHT: None, except 35 feet within lS9 feet of any
district restricted to 30 feet or'less.
Section 11.11 I-C-3 Commercial-Light Industrial District.
].. DISTRICT PURPOSE: The provisions of this district are intended
to apply to an area which provides for commercial services and light
manufacturing which is not obnoxious by reason of emission of fumes,
odor, dust, smoke, noise, and vibration.
2. USES PERMITTED: No building or structure or part thereof shall
be erected, altered or used, or land or water used, in whole or in
part, for other than the following:
A. PRINCIPAL USES: Same uses permitted in the C-2 District
and in addition the following:
(1) Funeral homes, crematoriums and cemeteries.
(2)' Warehousing, wholesaling and distribution, excluding
storage of fl&mmahle or dangerous materials.
(3) Contractors storage"and supply yards.
(4) Packing houses, bakeries and non-obnoxious food pro-
cessing.
Advertising signs and 'structures.
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Commercial kenneling and stabltng.
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B. ACCESSORY USES:
(1) Uses and structures customarily associated with
principal uses.
C. PROVISIONAL USES: The following uses may be permitted
subject to the provisions of Artlele IX and the speoiflc re-
quirements of Section 9.3, if applicable, as follows:
and.testing ,.,~
(1) L~ght manufacturing, assembling, p~ocesstn~
which is not obnoxious by reasOn of fumes, odor, dust, smoke
noise, or vibration.
MINIMUM LOT AREA: None
MINIMUM FLOOR AREA OF PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE: None.
MINIMUM YARDS: ';!'
A. Front Yard: As needed for visibility at intersections. .'.
B. Side Yard, Interior Lot: None. Party walls permitted.
C. Side Yard, Corner Lot:
sections.
As needed for visibility at inter-
D. Rear Yard: 20 feet.
6. MAXIMUM HEIGHT: None, except 35 feet ~ithin 150 feet of any
district restricted to 30 feet or less.
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Section ll.llA I-C-~ Commerctal~L~ht Industrial District.
1. DISTRICT PURPOSE: The provisions of this district are intended
to apply to an area which provides for commercial services and light
manufacturing which is not obnoxious by reason of emission of fumes,
odor, dust, smoke, noise, or vibration.
2. USES PERMITTED: No building or structure or part thereof shall
be erected, altered or used, or land or water used, in whole or in
part, for other than the following:
A. PRINCIPAL USES: Same uses as permitted in the I-C-2
District and in addition the following:
(1) Funeral homes, crematoriums and cemeteries.
(2) Warehousing, wholesaling and distribution, excluding
storage of flammable or dangerous materials.
(3) Contractors storage and supply yards.
(4) Packing houses, bakeries, and non-obnoxious food pro-
cessing.
($) Advertising signs and structures.
(6) Commercial kenneling and stabling.
B. ACCESSORY USES:
(1) Uses and structures customarily associated with
principal uses.
C. PROVISIONAL USES: The following uses may he permitted
subject to the provisions of Article IX and the specific re-
quirements of Section 9.3, if applicable, as follows:
(1) Light manufacturing, assembling, processing and test-
ing which is not obnoxious hy reason of fumes, odor, dust,
smSke, noise, or vibration.
3. MINIMUM LOT AREA: None.
MINIMUM FLOOR AREA OF PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE: None.
5. MINIMUM YARDS:
A. Front Yard: As needed f6r visibility 'at intersections.
B. Side Yard, Interior Lot: None. Party walls permitted.
C. Side Yard, Corner Lot: As needed for visibility at inter-
sections.
D. Rear Yard: 20 feet,
fi. MAXIMUM HEIGHT: None, except 35 feet 'within 150 feet of any
district restricted to 30 feet or less.
Section 11.12 I-I Industrial District.
1. DISTRICT PURPOSE: The provisions of this district are intended
to apply to an area providing for the majority of industrial uses'
under such conditions that will protect adjacent residential and
commercial uses.
2. USES PERMITTED: No building or structure or part thereof shall
be erected, altered or used, or'land or water used, in whole or in
part, for other than the followlnE:
A. PRINCIPAL USES:
(1) Manufacturing, warehousing, storing, processing, canning,
packing, mlninE, extracting or similar uses that are not
obnoxious or offensive by reason of the emission of odors,
fumes, dust, smoke, noise, vlbra%ion, radioactive waves or
substances, and that do not possess abnormal explosion
hazards.
(2) Wholesale storage of gasoline, liquified petroleum,
EaS~ oil, or other inflammable liquids or gases, but not
located within five hundred ($00) feet of the nearest res-
idential district(I~SF, I-MF, and I-MH Districts).
(3) Restaurants and snack bars including drive-ins.
(4) Cocktail lounges and retail pack~ge sales'of liquor
and other beverages subject to the provisions of Section
5.9 of these regulations.
($) Commercial and private parking lots and parking garages.
(6) Gasoline service stations, including those engaged in
mechanical repair work.
(7) Airports and landing fields.
(8) Advertising signs and structures.
(9) Kenneling, stabling, animal clinics, and veterinary
hospitals.
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ACCESSORY USES:
(1) Uses and structures customarily assoctafed with
principal uses, includlng retail outlets f6r ~oods manu-
factured on the premises.
C. PROVISIONAL USES: The following uses may be permitted sub-
ject to the provisions of APtlcle IX and the specific require-
ments of Section 9.3, if applicable, as follows:
(1) Junk yards, contractors' equipment storage yards, coal
and wood yards and slmilar.uses not otherwise contained in
in an enclosed building shall be fenced wltha fence at
least six(S) feet high.
3. MINIMUM LOT AREA: None.
q. MINIMUM FLOOR AREA OF PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE: None.
5. MINIMUM YARDS:
A. Front Yard:
B. Side Yard, Interior Lot:
C. Side Yard, Corner Lot:
sections.
D. Rear Yard: 20 feet.
As needed for visibility at intersections.
None. Party walls per~nltted.
As needed for visibility at inter-
6. MAXIMUM HEIGHT: None, except 35 feet within 150 feet of any
district restricted to 30 feet or' less.
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Section 11.13
I-A-1 A~icultural,,DistTict..
1. DISTRICT PURPOSE: The provisions of this distTict ate intended
to apply to an area wheTe the present om pTospective use is pTimaT-'.
ily agricultural, or the future development is unceTtain, and for ' .i
which a more restrictive zoning would be premature.
2. USES PERMITTED: No building om structure or part theTeof shall
be erected, altered or used, om land or wateT used, in whole or in ..i
part, for other than the following:
A. PRINCIPAL USES:
(1) Agricultural activities, such as field crops, horti-
culture, fruit and nut production, forestry, ranching,
beekeeping, poultry and egg production, animal raising,
breeding, training, stabling, om kenneling.
(2) Farming, milk pToduction, milk processing and dis-
tribution.
(3) Outdoor recTeatlon activities, such as hunting, fish-
ing, eamplng, h~king, and natuTe studies.
(4) Single and two-family residences in accordance with and
subject to the provisions of I-MF-1 District.
(5) Mobile.-.~=nes, provided that there be no more than one
mobile home on any 5-acre tract, and no mobile home shall
he located nearer than 100 feet from any county highway
right-of-way, 200 feet from any state highway right-of-way.
or 500 feet form any federal highway right-of-way line.
(6) Churches and other places of worship.
(7) Golf, country, yacht, fraternal and other recreational
clubs subject ~o the provisions of Section 5.9 of these
regulations.
(8) Schools and colleges.
(9) Advertising signs and structures.
(10) Oil, gas, muck, sand, fill material, limerodk and
gravel extraction.
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B. ACCESSORY USES:
(1) Accessory uses and structures which are incidental to
and customarily associated with the uses pervnitted in this
district.
(2) Home occupations, as provided for in Article X and
other customary home occupations associated with agri-
cultural activities.
(3) Retail outlets in conjunction with a principal use.
C. PROVISIONAL USES~ The following uses may be pmrmitted
subject to the provisions of Article IX and the spedlfic
requirements of Section 9.3, if applicable, as follows:
(1) Airports and landing fields.
(2) Race tracks.
(3) Commercial recreation uses, commercial tourist
attractions including accessory accomodations.
'(4) Commercial and non-profit rifle, skeet, trap, pistol
and archery ranges.
(5) Oil and gas processing, and other mineral extraction
and proce, smng not otherwise provided for
(6) Packing houses, not including animal slaughter or
meat packing.
(7) Sawmills, provided that no sawmill shall'be located
nearer than 860 feet from any county, state, or federal
highway right-of-way.
(8) New and unusual uses.
(9) Cemeteries, conforming to Florida State Board of Health
regulations.
3. MINIMUM LOT AREA: None, except as specified for specific uses.
4. MINIMUM FLOOR AREA OF PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE: None, except as
specified for specific uses.
5. MINIMUM YARDS:
A. Front Yard: 25 feet from any county, state, or federal
highway right-of-way.
B. Side Yard, Interior Lot:
specific uses.
None, except as specified for
C. Side Yard, Corner Lot:
specific uses.
None, except as specified for
D. Rear Yards: None, except as specified for specific uses.
E. From Section or Land Line: 40 feet, except in platted
subdivisions.
Section ll.13A I-A-2
Agriculture District.
1. DISTRICT PURPOSE: '~is di~,trict is designed to accomodate
traditional agriculture uses amd outdoor recreational activities,
while protecting the rural areas o* <he County against premature,
inappropriate, and substandard urban development. Principal and
Provisional uses allowed in this District are less restrictive than
in A-1 Agriculture District.
2. USES PERMITTED: No building or structure or part thereof shall
be erected, altered or used, or land or water used, in whole or in
part, for other than the following:
A. PRINCIPAL USES:
(1) Agricultural~activities, such as field crops, horti-
culture, fruit and nut production, forestry, ranching,
beekeeping, pnultry and egg production, animal raising,
breeding(except hogs and goats in excess of ten each of
such animals), training, stabling, or kenneling, and home
occupations.
(2) Farming, milk production, milk processing and distrib-
ution.
(3) Outdoor recreation activities, such as hunting, fish-
ing, camping, hiking, and nature studies.
(~) Marinas.
(5) Single, two-family or multiple-family residences in
accordance with and subject to the provisions of
and I-MF-2 of these regulations. Subject also to the min-
imum floor area and maximum height.
(6) Mobile homes,.provided that there be no more than one
mobile home on a 1~ acre tract, and no mobile home shall be
located nearer than 100 feet from any county highway right-
of-way, 200 feet from any state highway right-of-way, or
$00 feet from any federal highway right-6f-way line.
(7), Churches and other places of worship.
(8) Golf, country, yacht, fraternal and other recreational'
clubs, subject to the provisions of Section 5.10 of these
regulations.
(9) School~ And c611eges.
(10) Advertising signs and structures.
(11) Oil, gas, muck, sand, fill material, limerock and
gravel extraction.
B. ACCESSORY USES:
(1) Accessory uses and structures which are incidental to
and customarily associated with the uses permitted in this
district.
(2) Retail outlets in conjunction with a principal use.
C. PROVISIONAL USES: The following uses may be permitted
subject to the' provisions of A~ticle IX and ~he specific re-
quirements of Section g.?, if applicable, as follows:
USE
(1) Airports and landing fields.
(2) Race tracks.
(3) Commercial recreation uses, commercial tourist attract-
ions including accessory accomodations.
(~) Commercial and non-profit rifle, skeet, trap, pistol,
and archery ranges.
(5) Hog and goat b~eeding and raising in excess of 10 each
of such animals; stock yards, slaughter houses, meat pack-
ing plants, canning and processing plants for agricultural
products.
(6) Oil and gas processing, and othe% mineral extraction
and processing not otherwise provided for.
(7) Commercial fisheries.
(8) Cemeteries. BOOK
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(9) ld care cneters'; nursing and rest homes; medical
institutions.
(10) Packing houses, not including animal slaughter or meat
packing.
(11) Sawmills, provided that no sawmill shall be located
nearer than 660 feet from'any bounty, state, or federal
highway right-of-way.
(12) New and unusual uses.
(13) Commercial camping areas, with on-site management pro-
vided, including convenience estanlisbments of a commercial
nature including stores, laundry and dry cleaning establish-
ments, and personal services may be permitted in commercial
camping areas usbject to the following restrictions:
(a) such establishments and the parking area primarily re-
lated to their operations shall not occupy more than 10 %
of the area of the camp or one acre whichever is the least;
(b) such establishments shall be subordinate to the rec-
reational character of the park and shall be located, de-
signed, and intended to serve the frequent trade and service
needs of persons residing in the camp ground; (c) such
establishments~shall provide off-street parking spaces in
the number required hy this ordinance.
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MINIMUM LOT AREA: $ acres, or one-half(%) of the one-fourth(R)
of the one-fourth(R) of the one-fourth(R) section of land in
which the'lot is located, less dedicated rights-of-way and
easements of record.
MINIMUM' ~OT WIDTH:
lines.
16S feet average between front and rear lot
MINIMUM YARDS:
A. Front Yard - 50 feet.
B. Side Yard - 30 feet.
C. Rear Yard - S0 feet.
6. MINIMUM FLOOR AREA: None, except as provided for specific uses.
MINIMUM SETBACKS:
A. No permanent building shall be closer than 25 feet to any
federal, state, or county primary or secondary right-of-way.
B. No permanent building shall be closer than 75 feet to a
section line or 100 feet to a township or range line.
C. No permanent building or temporary building or structure shall'
be closer than 30 feet to any property line other than .a federal, ."
state~ or county primary or secondary highway right-of-way line.
8. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL' ~AMPING AREAS. All commer-
cial camping areas shall meet the following minimum requ£remants:
A. MINIMUM SITE SIZE: 10 acres.
B. MAXIMUM DENSITY: 9 campsites per acre, gross density.
Gross density(for camp~ounds only) is defined as the number
of campsites per acre considering all land inside the camp-
ground, including campsites, non-public streets and access wayst
recreation areas, utility areas, natural areas, water ameas,
and other supporting uses.
C. REQUIRED FACILITIES:
(1) Sanitary facilitles, including flush toilets, and
showers within 400 walklng distance of every camp site
approved by the Collier County Health Department. Lighting
shall be provided in sanitary facilities at all times.
(2) Potable water supply approved by the Collier County
Health Department with a spigot for every 2 camp sites.
(3) At least 1 garbage or trash receptahle for every
camp sites.
De
(~) Administration building and safety buildlng open at all
times wherein a protable fire extinguisher in operable con-
dition and first aid equipment is available, and a telephone
is available for public use.
($) One parking space per camp site.
(6) One picnic table per camp ~ite.
(7) One fireplace or cooking area per camp site.
DESIGN STANDARDS:
(1) Camp sites shall be set back a minimum of $00 feet from
any county, state, o~ federal highway right-of-way.
(2) Each camp site shall be directly accessible by an
road.
(~) Tracts of land to he used for commercial camping areas
which contain less than fifty(SO) acres shall have a mini-
mum average width equal to not less than forty(~0) per cent
of the average depth' of the tract. Tracts of land to be
used for commercial, camping areas more than fifty(SO) acres
shall contain a minimum average width of 930 feet.
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(4) At least 20 per cent of the ~otal area of the camp
g~ound shall he covered by vegetation at least 2 feet high
or which will he 2 feet high within one year after plan~-
ing. At least one-half(%) the total amount of vegetation
will be distributed at or between camp sites. Such vege-
tation shall he maintained in good condition.
(5) ^ vegetation screen or ornamental fence which will sub-
stantially screen the camp sites from view of public rights-
of-way and neighboring properties shall be provided around
or near the perimeter of that'.part of the camp ground con-
taining camp sites. Such screen shall be maintained in
good condition at all times.
(6) Each camp site shall contain a level area containing
at least 600 square feet for erecting camping equipment.
(7) No camping vehicle, or camping equipment shall be used
for human habitation, for a period exceeding 60 consecutive ~
days. The intent of this provision is to prohibit the use
of camping areas for pef~nanent or semi-permanent use as a
dwelling. (Seasonal)
(8) Each separate campsite shall contain a mlnimu of
3,600 square feet.
(9) Each campground shall reserve at least twenty-five(25)
percent of its total area as natural open space, excluding
perimeter screening. Such open space may include non-public
drives and accessways, recreational open space and water
areas, but may not include utility'.
Section 11.14 I-FL Farm Labor Camp Supplementary District.
1. DISTRICT PURPOSE: There are many acres of land in Collier
County used exclusively for farming activities. This creates the
need for temporary, small, portable units to house necessary labor.
Where provisions of this supplementary district are in conflict
with any I-A zoning district to which it is supplemental, this
district shall govern. It is intended that this supplementary dis-
trier, because of its liberal minimum requirements, is only appli-
cable when and where large areas are used for farming activities
and labor needs are primary. This supplementary district is
applicable to I-A-1 Agricultural District only.
2. MANNER OF DISIGNATION AND METHOD 0F APPLICATION: Farm labor
camp lands in the supplementary I-FL District shall be d~stgnated
by the agricultural zone district symbol, followed by a dash and
the letters FL. For example, land which is zoned I-A1 and'is so
used for large farming activities would carry.the zone d~slgnation
of A-I-FL. Lands may be placed in or removed from the I-FL zone
in the same manner an any other zone.
3. DEFINTITION OF FARM LABOR CAMP: A planned area of temporary
shelters, erected on leased or owned land, capable of housing
people, for a period of not.more than three(3) years.
4. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS: Application for building permit
shall be made by the owner or operator, ~howing location, plot plan,
and construction details. Construction details shall be approved
by Collier County Building Department, and do not necessarily have
to comply with the County Building Code in minimums.
$. CONSTRUCTION MINIMUMS: A minimum thickness of one-half(%) ~nch
plywood on 2 x B studs, lB inches on center, 2 x B rafters on an
A frame roof, lB inches on center, sheathed with"a minimum of one-
half(%) inch material, one 2-B x 6-8 door with three 24 x 24
windows, one in each wall. Building must be fastened to ~ x 8 skids
for easy loading and transportation. Where practlcal, 30 amp.
electrical service for mach building, with one ceiling and two wall
receptacles.
S. MINIMUM LOT AREA: To be determined by the Collier County HealTh
Department. Camp sites must be located a minimum of 1,000 feet from
any federal or state highway right-of-way line.
7. MINIMUM YARDS:
A. Front Yard: 30 feet from nearest public street and nearest
similar building.
B. Side Yard: 7% feet.
C. Rear Yard:'15 feet.
8. MINIMUM FLOOR AREA: 128 square feet.
9. REQUIRED FACILITIES: Mess halls, common kitchens, toilets,
showers, laundries, garbage and trash disposal, as determined by the
Collier County Health Department.
10. TERMINATION OF FARM USE: All temporary facilities 'erected under
the provisions hereof shall be removed from the premises within 30
days following discontinuance of farming activity.