This Chapter provides for the establishment of zoning districts that implement the Future Land Use designations adopted on the Future Land Use Map 2040. These zoning districts also implement the goals, objectives, and policies of the Alachua County Comprehensive Plan and adopted maps. Zoning district standards, dimensional, and area requirements are established in this Chapter. Permitted uses are provided for in Chapter 404 of this ULDC.

(Ord. No. 05-10, § 2, 12-8-05; Ord. No. 2020-25, § 2(Exh. A), 11-10-20)

Within the single-family residential districts (RE, RE-1, R-1aa, R-1a, R-1b and R-1c) and multi-family residential districts (R-2, R-2a and R-3), as shown on the zoning map of Alachua County, the following shall apply.

(Ord. No. 2020-25, § 2(Exh. A), 11-10-20)

The Official Zoning Map of Alachua County, Florida on file in the Department of Growth Management (Department), together with all explanatory matter thereon, is hereby adopted and made a part of this ULDC.

(Ord. No. 05-10, § 2, 12-8-05; Ord. No. 2020-25, § 2(Exh. A), 11-10-20)

(a)

The following zoning districts are established as listed in Table 403.02.1, Zoning Districts.

(b)

Open Space shall be provided consistent with the standards in Article V of Chapter 407.

(c)

Permitted uses within each zoning district are established in Chapter 404.

(d)

Overlay districts, activity centers and special area plans are established in Chapter 405.

(e)

Natural and historic resource protection standards are established in Chapter 406.

(f)

Development standards are established in Chapter 407.

(Ord. No. 05-10, § 2, 12-8-05; Ord. No. 09-05, § 2(Exh. A), 9-9-09; Ord. No. 2020-09, § 2(Exh. A), 3-10-20; Ord. No. 2020-25, § 2(Exh. A), 11-10-20)

New development within any of the single- or multi-family zoning districts, except for RE, shall comply with the following requirements.

(a)

Projects that are contiguous to a designated rapid transit or express transit corridor and that include one hundred fifty (150) or more residential units shall be developed as a TND or TOD in accordance with Chapter 407 Article VII, or shall be located within an activity center;

(b)

Projects that are not contiguous to a designated rapid transit or express transit corridor but contain three hundred (300) or more residential units shall be developed as a TND in accordance with Chapter 407 Article VII or shall be located within an activity center.

(Ord. No. 10-16, § 2(Exh. A), 8-10-10; Ord. No. 2020-25, § 2(Exh. A), 11-10-20)

(a)

Agricultural (A) district. The agricultural district (A) implements the rural/agriculture designation on the Future Land Use Map, and the policies of the Comprehensive Plan to allow rural and agricultural areas to be developed in a manner consistent with the retention of agriculture, Open Space, and rural character; preservation of environmentally sensitive areas; and the efficient use of public services and facilities. Permitted uses are found on the Use Table in Article II of Chapter 404. Any use with a blank cell for this district in the Use Table or that does not meet the requirements of Section 404.08 for similar uses is prohibited.

(b)

Agricultural rural business (A-RB) district. The agricultural rural business district (A-RB) implements the rural/agriculture designation on the Future Land Use Map, and the policies of the Comprehensive Plan to provide for those commercial or other uses on a limited scale serving or ancillary to agricultural activities. Properties zoned A-RB shall front a paved publicly-maintained road and shall be located at least a mile from all other properties zoned A-RB. Permitted uses are found on the Use Table in Article II of Chapter 404. Any use with a blank cell for this district in the Use Table or that does not meet the requirements of Section 404.08 for similar uses is prohibited.

(c)

Agriculture (AG-TDR) district (with transfer of development rights). The agriculture transfer of development rights district implements the rural/agriculture designation on the Future Land Use Map and the transfer of development rights policies of the Comprehensive Plan, to provide principally for agricultural activities while allowing limited residential development at a density of up to one (1) dwelling unit per forty (40) acres. A rezoning to this district shall occur when the owner of an agricultural property, defined as having an approved agriculture classification from the Alachua County Property Appraiser, has voluntarily sold or otherwise conveyed associated development rights pursuant to the TDR program outlined in Chapter 402 Article XX.

(d)

Conservation (C-TDR) district (with transfer of development rights). The conservation transfer of development rights district implements the TDR policies of the Comprehensive Plan, to provide principally for preservation of environmentally sensitive land while allowing limited residential development if resources can be protected at a density of up to one (1) unit per two hundred (200) acres where consistent with a conservation area management plan. Higher densities of up to one (1) dwelling unit per forty (40) acres may be proposed where it can be demonstrated that there is not impact on resource protection and where consistent with the conservation area management plan. A rezoning to this district shall occur when the owner of conservation property, defined as properties that contain strategic ecosystems or are on the Alachua County Forever (ACF) active acquisition list, has voluntarily sold or otherwise conveyed associated development rights pursuant to the TDR program outlined in Chapter 402 Article XX.

(Ord. No. 05-10, § 2, 12-8-05; Ord. No. 06-14, § 2(Exh. A), 7-20-06; Ord. No. 09-05, § 2(Exh. A), 9-9-09; Ord. No. 2020-25, § 2(Exh. A), 11-10-20)

All development and divisions of land meeting the gross residential density in a rural/agricultural zoning district shall comply with the requirements of Table 403.04.1, Standards for Rural/Agricultural Zoning Districts. Dimensional standards for rural/agriculture clustered subdivisions are found in Table 407.78.1 of Chapter 407.

(Ord. No. 05-10, § 2, 12-8-05; Ord. No. 06-14, § 2(Exh. A), 7-20-06; Ord. No. 11-19, § 1(Exh. A), 12-13-11; Ord. No. 12-09, § 2(Exh. A), 10-9-12; Ord. No. 2020-25, § 2(Exh. A), 11-10-20)

The single-family residential districts implement the estate residential, urban residential, and rural cluster policies of the Comprehensive Plan and the associated designations on the Future Land Use Map. Permitted uses are found on the Use Table in Article II of Chapter 404. Any use with a blank cell for this district in the Use Table or that does not meet the requirements of Section 404.08 for similar uses is prohibited.

(Ord. No. 05-10, § 2, 12-8-05; Ord. No. 06-14, § 2(Exh. A), 7-20-06; Ord. No. 12-09, § 2(Exh. A), 10-9-12; Ord. No. 2015-17, § 2, 12-8-15; Ord. No. 2020-25, § 2(Exh. A), 11-10-20)

This Section provides for adequate future urban residential development enabling development to include a full range of housing types, lot sizes and densities to serve different segments of the housing market, designed to be integrated and connected with surrounding neighborhoods and the community. New developments shall comply with Section 403.02.5. All subdivisions shall meet the requirements of Article VIII, Subdivision Regulations, of Chapter 407 of this ULDC.

(a)

Calculation of residential subdivision densities. Unless otherwise provided in this ULDC, the calculation of number of units per acre shall be based upon the gross residential density. Density of a new subdivision shall be within the ranges shown in Subsection 403.07(a). In the R-1b zoning district, the 4—8 density range may only be applied in the medium density Future Land Use designation.

(b)

Density exemption.

(1)

Exemptions to the minimum density of a parcel may be approved by the DRC if it is determined that environmental site constraints, infrastructure constraints, or parcels of limited scale preclude achieving the gross density.

(2)

For the purposes of determining compliance with minimum and maximum density requirements, accessory living units meeting the standards provided in Chapter 404, shall be exempt from such calculations.

(Ord. No. 05-10, § 2, 12-8-05; Ord. No. 06-14, § 2(Exh. A), 7-20-06; Ord. No. 09-01, § 2(Exh. A), 2-24-09; Ord. No. 10-16, § 2(Exh. A), 8-10-10; Ord. No. 2020-25, § 2(Exh. A), 11-10-20)

Within all single-family residential zoning districts, unless otherwise provided in this ULDC, the principal building and accessory buildings shall be located and constructed in accordance with Table 403.07.1, Setback Requirements for Residential Lots, and the following standards shall apply.

(a)

Lot sizes. Lot sizes may vary in the single-family residential zoning districts provided the following density requirements are met.

(b)

Maximum height. The maximum height for all structures within the single-family residential zoning districts is thirty-five (35) feet.

(Ord. No. 05-10, § 2, 12-8-05; Ord. No. 06-14, § 2(Exh. A), 7-20-06; Ord. No. 12-09, § 2(Exh. A), 10-9-12; Ord. No. 2015-17, § 2, 12-8-15; Ord. No. 2016-10, § 2(Exh. A), 6-28-16; Ord. No. 2018-10, § 2(Exh. A), 3-13-18; Ord. No. 2018-23, § 2(Exh. A), 10-9-18; Ord. No. 2020-25, § 2(Exh. A), 11-10-20)

The multiple-family residential zoning districts implement the Urban Residential policies of the Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Multi-family districts shall be allowed only in those areas designated Medium, Medium-High, or High Density Residential on the Future Land Use Map. Exemptions to the minimum density of a parcel may be approved by the DRC if it is determined that environmental site constraints, infrastructure constraints, or parcels of limited scale preclude achieving the gross density. Permitted uses are found on the Use Table in Article II of Chapter 404. Any use with a blank cell for this district in the Use Table or that does not meet the requirements of Section 404.08 for similar uses is prohibited.

(Ord. No. 05-10, § 2, 12-8-05; Ord. No. 06-14, § 2(Exh. A), 7-20-06; Ord. No. 2020-25, § 2(Exh. A), 11-10-20)

Within all multi-family residential districts, principal buildings, and accessory buildings shall be located and constructed in accordance with Table 403.09.1. Platted lots within multi-family developments shall be subject to the setback requirements outlined in Table 403.07.2.

(Ord. No. 05-10, § 2, 12-8-05; Ord. No. 15-06, § 2(Exh. A), 4-14-15; Ord. No. 2018-23, § 2(Exh. A), 10-9-18; Ord. No. 2020-25, § 2(Exh. A), 11-10-20)

All multi-family residential development within the R-2, R-2a, and R-3 zoning districts shall meet the following requirements and the requirements of Section 403.02.5, if applicable.

(a)

Building spacing shall meet the requirements of the Florida Building Code, Table 600.

(b)

Direct access to a paved arterial or collector road shall be provided. The BOCC may approve a planned development with local street access in the medium and medium-high density land use categories provided the following requirements are met:

(1)

The access road shall have a limited number of single-family driveways between the proposed development and the collector or arterial road. The exact number of existing single-family access points allowed shall be determined at development plan review based on the design of the roadway, traffic counts, and the size of the proposed multi-family development.

(2)

Sidewalks shall be provided on the access road that extends from the project to the primary road network.

(c)

The access road shall meet the minimum street design specifications based on projected ADT, as outlined in Subsections 407.80(a)—(g).

(d)

A minimum of five (5) percent of the development shall be designated for developed recreational space, such as community fields, greens, plazas, squares, or outdoor sports facilities. Such recreational space shall be designed for use by residents of the development.

(e)

Bus shelters shall be provided for each multi-family development and shall be located on an adjacent street and where there are planned or existing bus routes.

(f)

A continuous pedestrian circulation system shall be provided throughout the entire development. The system shall link all units to all developed recreational space, parking, planned or existing bus facilities, and to existing public sidewalks or public right-of-way that is located adjacent to the development.

(Ord. No. 05-10, § 2, 12-8-05; Ord. No. 08-04, § 2(Exh. A), 3-25-08; Ord. No. 10-16, § 2(Exh. A), 8-10-10; Ord. No. 12-09, § 2(Exh. A), 10-9-12; Ord. No. 2020-09, § 2(Exh. A), 3-10-20; Ord. No. 2020-25, § 2(Exh. A), 11-10-20; Ord. No. 2024-07, § 2(Exh. A), 9-10-24)

(a)

Administrative and professional (AP) district. The administrative and professional (AP) district implements the commercial, office, and office/residential policies of the Comprehensive Plan and the associated designations on the Future Land Use Map. This zoning district may also implement the policies and associated designations for rural clusters and rural employment centers. Permitted uses are found on the Use Table in Article II of Chapter 404. Any use with a blank cell for this district in the Use Table or that does not meet the requirements of Section 404.08 for similar uses is prohibited.

(b)

Business and professional (BP) district. The business and professional (BP) district implements the commercial and office policies of the Comprehensive Plan and the associated designations on the Future Land Use Map. This zoning district may also be appropriate in rural clusters and rural employment centers. Permitted uses are found on the Use Table in Article II of Chapter 404. Any use with a blank cell for this district in the Use Table or that does not meet the requirements of Section 404.08 for similar uses is prohibited.

(c)

Retail sales and services (BR) district. The retail sales and service (BR) district implements the commercial policies in the Comprehensive Plan and the associated designations on the Future Land Use Map, as well as the neighborhood convenience commercial policies of the Comprehensive Plan. This district may also be appropriate in rural clusters and rural employment centers. Permitted uses are found on the Use Table in Article II of Chapter 404. Any use with a blank cell for this district in the Use Table or that does not meet the requirements of Section 404.08 for similar uses is prohibited.

(d)

Business, tourist and entertainment (BR-1) district. The business, tourist and entertainment (BR-1) district implements the tourist/entertainment policies and the associated designations on the Future Land Use Map and the policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Permitted uses are found on the Use Table in Article II of Chapter 404. Any use with a blank cell for this district in the Use Table or that does not meet the requirements of Section 404.08 for similar uses is prohibited. The BR-1 district is intended to provide commercial uses oriented primarily toward services for the short term visitor to Alachua County, by providing lodging and related commercial uses at the following locations:

(1)

Designated highway interchanges with Interstate 75;

(2)

Locations adjacent to natural resources, consistent with the protection of those resources; or

(3)

Locations adjacent to other major tourist destinations.

(e)

Highway oriented business services (BH) district. The highway oriented business services (BH) district implements the commercial and tourist/entertainment policies of the Comprehensive Plan and the associated designations on the Future Land Use Map. Permitted uses are found on the Use Table in Article II of Chapter 404. Any use with a blank cell for this district in the Use Table or that does not meet the requirements of Section 404.08 for similar uses is prohibited.

(f)

Automotive oriented business (BA and BA-1) districts. The automotive oriented business (BA and BA-1) districts implement the commercial policies of the Comprehensive Plan and the associated designations within activity centers on the Future Land Use Map. Permitted uses are found on the Use Table in Article II of Chapter 404. Any use with a blank cell for this district in the Use Table or that does not meet the requirements of Section 404.08 for similar uses is prohibited.

(g)

Business marine (MB) district. The business marine (MB) district implements certain elements of the tourist/entertainment policies of the Comprehensive Plan and associated designations in areas adjacent to lakes, rivers, or other natural bodies of water. Permitted uses are found on the Use Table in Article II of Chapter 404. Any use with a blank cell for this district in the Use Table or that does not meet the requirements of Section 404.08 for similar uses is prohibited.

(Ord. No. 05-10, § 2, 12-8-05; Ord. No. 06-14, § 2(Exh. A), 7-20-06; Ord. No. 2020-25, § 2(Exh. A), 11-10-20)

Within all commercial zoning districts, principal building, and accessory buildings shall be located and constructed in accordance with the requirements of Table 403.12.1.

(Ord. No. 05-10, § 2, 12-8-05; Ord. No. 06-14, § 2(Exh. A), 7-20-06; Ord. No. 07-07, § 2(Exh. A), 4-27-07; Ord. No. 2016-22, § 2(Exh. A), 11-8-16; Ord. No. 2020-25, § 2(Exh. A), 11-10-20; Ord. No. 2025-06, § 2(Exh. A), 3-25-25)

Within all commercial zoning districts, the regulations listed below shall apply.

(a)

Building orientation. Business uses shall be oriented to face other business or commercial districts across a street.

(b)

Vehicle access to business uses. All commercial uses must have direct access to a paved roadway. If property located within a business or commercial zoning district possesses frontage on two (2) or more streets, and if one (1) or more of such frontages abuts a residential zoning district, vehicle access to the property shall be provided only along a frontage that does not abut the residential district. This requirement may be waived by the Director and County Engineer.

(c)

Subdivision after development plan approval. Where a commercial property with an approved development plan is subdivided by metes and bounds description after approval of the development plan, the dimensional standards in Table 403.12.1 shall be defined by the approved development plan.

(d)

Commercial uses within rural clusters.

(1)

There shall be a maximum of up to thirty thousand (30,000) square feet of total commercial floor area for each rural cluster in accordance with Policy 6.4.3(b) of the Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Element. The amount of commercial development appropriate for any rural cluster should be relative to the population being served.

(2)

Within a rural cluster, any new individual commercial structure shall be limited to a maximum gross floor area of five thousand (5,000) square feet and a maximum height of thirty-five (35) feet. A maximum gross floor area greater than five thousand (5,000) square feet may be allowed as a special exception in accordance with Chapter 402 Article XVII in the AP, BP or BR zoning districts, if the proposed use is demonstrated to be compatible with the size, scale, and character of the existing land uses within the rural cluster and the immediate surrounding land uses designated in the Comprehensive Plan.

(Ord. No. 05-10, § 2, 12-8-05; Ord. No. 06-14, § 2(Exh. A), 7-20-06; Ord. No. 09-01, § 2(Exh. A), 2-24-09; Ord. No. 12-09, § 2(Exh. A), 10-9-12; Ord. No. 2015-17, § 2, 12-8-15; Ord. No. 2016-10, § 2(Exh. A), 6-28-16; Ord. No. 2020-25, § 2(Exh. A), 11-10-20)

(a)

Wholesale and warehousing (BW) district. The BW district implements the warehouse/distribution, light industrial, and in some cases commercial policies of the Comprehensive Plan and the associated designations on the Future Land Use Map. Permitted uses are found on the Use Table in Article II of Chapter 404. Any use with a blank cell for this district in the Use Table or that does not meet the requirements of Section 404.08 for similar uses is prohibited.

(b)

Light industrial (ML) district. The ML district implements the light industrial policies of the Comprehensive Plan and the associated designations on the Future Land Use Map. The ML district is established to allow certain office and light industrial uses, such as research and development and experimental laboratories and similar uses or the manufacturing or fabrication of products that have minimal off-site impacts. Permitted uses are found on the Use Table in Article II of Chapter 404. Any use with a blank cell for this district in the Use Table or that does not meet the requirements of Section 404.08 for similar uses is prohibited.

(c)

Industrial services and manufacturing (MS and MP) districts. The MS and MP districts implement the heavy industrial policies of the Comprehensive Plan and the associated designations on the Future Land Use Map, for establishments engaged in manufacturing. Permitted uses are found on the use table in Article II of Chapter 404. Any use with a blank cell for this district in the Use Table or that does not meet the requirements of Section 404.08 for similar uses is prohibited.

(Ord. No. 05-10, § 2, 12-8-05; Ord. No. 06-14, § 2(Exh. A), 7-20-06; Ord. No. 12-09, § 2(Exh. A), 10-9-12; Ord. No. 2020-25, § 2(Exh. A), 11-10-20)

Within all industrial zoning districts, principal building, and accessory buildings shall be located and constructed in accordance with the requirements of Table 403.15.1.

(Ord. No. 05-10, § 2, 12-8-05; Ord. No. 06-14, § 2(Exh. A), 7-20-06; Ord. No. 12-09, § 2(Exh. A), 10-9-12; Ord. No. 2020-25, § 2(Exh. A), 11-10-20)

(a)

All industrial uses must have direct access to a paved roadway.

(b)

A high-density buffer, as defined in Table 407.43.2, shall be provided along the boundary between industrial and residential districts. Off-street parking, but not off-street loading, may be provided within the setback but not within the required buffer.

(c)

Mechanical equipment, lights, emissions, shipping/receiving areas, and other components of an industrial use that are outside enclosed buildings, shall be located away from residential areas, schools, parks and other non-industrial areas.

(d)

No portion of any building or structure and no activity related to any use within the MS or MP district shall be located closer than thirty-five (35) feet to any MS or MP district boundary. This requirement may be reduced or waived by the DRC subject to the following review criteria:

(1)

The lot is two (2) acres or less in size;

(2)

The adjacent parcel(s) do not have a residential zoning or land use or an existing residential use on site at the time of application;

(3)

The adjacent landowner(s) of properties not industrially zoned must provide written consent to the applicant for the reduction or waiver proposal.

(e)

Where property zoned MS or MP fronts a public street, no less than one-half (½) of the frontage shall contain landscaping consistent with a "Low" buffer as defined in Table 407.43.2, except as required for ingress and egress.

(f)

No side or rear setback is required where MS or MP property is adjacent to a railroad right-of-way on that frontage. Side and rear [setbacks] may be used for off-street parking or off-street loading subject to the general provisions above.

(g)

Buildings within the BW, ML, MS, and MP districts that front on streets or roads shall be required to meet the standards in Article X, Building Design, of Chapter 407.

(Ord. No. 05-10, § 2, 12-8-05; Ord. No. 06-14, § 2(Exh. A), 7-20-06; Ord. No. 07-01, § 5, 1-23-07; Ord. No. 12-09, § 2(Exh. A), 10-9-12; Ord. No. 2020-25, § 2(Exh. A), 11-10-20; Ord. No. 2025-06, § 2(Exh. A), 3-25-25)

(a)

Purpose. It is the purpose of this district to promote the development of land as phased planned communities and the utilization of creative concepts for development planning not otherwise provided in this ULDC, in a manner that is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.

(b)

Planned development district requirements.

(1)

Development standards. The development standards and expiration dates shall be established by the zoning master plan and development order approved for each district. Permitted uses and residential densities approved by the BOCC shall be consistent with the designations on the Future Land Use Map. For the purpose of this Section, dimensional standards shall include, but not be limited to such requirements as:

a.

Minimum lot area;

b.

Minimum lot width and depth;

c.

Minimum and maximum density;

d.

Maximum building height;

e.

Minimum setbacks and standards for encroachment into the public right-of-way;

f.

Maximum building coverage;

g.

Maximum building size; and

h.

Similar standards applicable to the placement, bulk, and scale of structures and uses.

(2)

Underground utilities. All utilities, excluding necessary service boxes and similar installations, shall be located underground. This requirement shall not apply to overhead lines located along the perimeter of a planned development.

(3)

Phased development.

a.

A planned development may be required to be developed in phases of up to two (2) years for each phase, based on the availability of public services.

b.

The zoning master plan or the development order approval for a planned development shall set forth the phasing plan, including:

1.

The location of each development phase;

2.

The number of acres within each phase;

3.

The number and type of dwelling units within each phase, if applicable;

4.

The number of nonresidential square feet of development within each phase, if applicable;

5.

The date when the phasing plan is to begin;

6.

The overall phasing plan, indicating the approximate date when development of each phase will begin and the completion date of each phase, including an indication that each phase will be viable with regard to proper access, circulation, drainage, Open Space and utilities; and

7.

The final completion date of the project.

c.

A development plan for each phase shall be reviewed separately by the DRC and shall be designed to include proper access, traffic circulation, natural resource protection, stormwater management, Open Space, recreation, and utilities to ensure viability of each and all stages of development.

(Ord. No. 05-10, § 2, 12-8-05;; Ord. No. 06-14, § 2(Exh. A), 7-20-06; Ord. No. 2020-09, § 2(Exh. A), 3-10-20; Ord. No. 2020-25, § 2(Exh. A), 11-10-20)

(a)

Purpose. The residential professional (RP) district provides a transition zone between commercial and residential uses by allowing urban density residential development, certain institutional uses and limited office uses. This zone may be used to implement areas designated for commercial, office/residential and institutional uses on the Future Land Use Map. Permitted uses are found on the Use Table in Article II of Chapter 404. Any use with a blank cell for this district in the Use Table or that does not meet the requirements of Section 404.08 for similar uses is prohibited.

(b)

Residential professional district standards. Within the residential/professional zoning district, principal buildings, accessory buildings, and other land uses shall be located so as to comply with the requirements established in Table 403.18.1.

(c)

Residential development restrictions. Any residential use within an RP district located in a commercial, office, institutional, or other nonresidential Future Land Use Map designation shall be included as an integral part of the office/institutional structure.

(1)

Such residential development shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the total square footage of the structure or of the total permitted development. Assisted living facilities within the RP zoning district are excluded from the fifty (50) percent limit.

(2)

Residential development within the RP zoning district must have direct access to a paved publicly-maintained road.

(Ord. No. 05-10, § 2, 12-8-05; Ord. No. 06-14, § 2(Exh. A), 7-20-06; Ord. No. 2020-25, § 2(Exh. A), 11-10-20)

(a)

Purpose. The hospital/medical (HM) zoning district implements the institutional, institutional/medical, and office/medical designations on the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan. Development within this zoning district shall be consistent with the institutional, institutional/medical, or office/medical policies of the Future Land Use Element. Major health facilities, e.g., hospitals and medical complexes, shall be located in areas designated for institutional/medical land uses on the Future Land Use Map. Permitted uses are found on the use table in Article II of Chapter 404. Any use with a blank cell for this district in the Use Table or that does not meet the requirements of Section 404.08 for similar uses is prohibited.

(b)

Hospital/medical zoning district standards. Within the HM zoning district, the principal buildings and accessory buildings shall be located and constructed in compliance with the requirements established in Table 403.19.1.

(Ord. No. 05-10, § 2, 12-8-05; Ord. No. 06-14, § 2(Exh. A), 7-20-06; Ord. No. 2020-25, § 2(Exh. A), 11-10-20)

(a)

Purpose. The conservation (C-1) zoning district implements the conservation designation on the Future Land Use Map and this zoning district shall be used for other properties which have natural limitations to development because of their sensitive environmental character. Development in the C-1 conservation district shall be permitted only as provided in this Section consistent with the land use designation and in accordance with natural and historic resources protections in Chapter 406. Permitted uses are found on the Use Table in Article II of Chapter 404. Any use with a blank cell for this district in the Use Table or that does not meet the requirements of Section 404.08 for similar uses is prohibited.

(b)

Conservation district dimensional standards. Development of a single-family residence on property that is zoned C-1 may be permitted, and shall comply with the standards listed below.

(1)

Development plan approval by the DRC shall be required prior to the issuance of a building permit.

(2)

A minimum lot area of ten (10) acres shall be provided for each dwelling.

(3)

Sewage disposal and potable water service shall comply with all applicable health department requirements and environmental standards.

(4)

Septic tanks and drainfields shall be sited in a manner to protect conservation areas from the discharge of elevated nutrients or improperly treated effluent. The need for advanced treatment systems shall be reviewed when the site location has unique geologic conditions or is within one hundred fifty (150) feet of a natural water body.

(5)

Building impact areas, including the footprint of the house and other impervious areas shall not exceed one (1) acre. The building impact area may include all paved driveways and vehicle parking areas or other impervious surfaces.

(6)

The dwelling unit shall be sited such that the location results in the least adverse impact to natural systems.

(7)

The setbacks for a single-family dwelling shall be the same as in Table 403.04.1, relating to A (agriculture) zoning district. These dimensional standards may be modified by the DRC if the modified requirement is more appropriate to protect the natural resource.

(Ord. No. 05-10, § 2, 12-8-05; Ord. No. 06-14, § 2(Exh. A), 7-20-06; Ord. No. 2020-25, § 2(Exh. A), 11-10-20)

(a)

Purpose. The preservation (P) zoning district implements the preservation designation on the Future Land Use Map in conjunction with an approved management plan and, where applicable, conservation easement or covenant document. Development in the preservation district shall be permitted only as provided in this Section consistent with the land use designation and in accordance with natural and historic resources protections in Chapter 406.

(b)

Preservation district dimensional standards. Unless otherwise provided in this Section, dimensional standards for each parcel that is zoned P shall be determined by the Director, based upon the nature of any proposed development activity, and the individual circumstances and characteristics applicable to each specific parcel.

(Ord. No. 05-10, § 2, 12-8-05; Ord. No. 2020-25, § 2(Exh. A), 11-10-20)

(a)

Purpose.

(1)

The manufactured/mobile home park (RM) zoning district implements the residential policies of the medium and medium-high residential designations of the Future Land Use Map. Permitted uses are found on the Use Table in Article II of Chapter 404. Any use with a blank cell for this district in the Use Table or that does not meet the requirements of Section 404.08 for similar uses is prohibited.

(2)

The RM zoning district is established for the purpose of providing a district for the location and installation of manufactured, mobile homes and recreational vehicles in approved parks, occupied as single-family dwellings, with the intent of creating an environment of a residential character, designed to enhance living conditions and permitting only those uses, activities and services which are compatible with the residential environment.

(b)

Manufactured/mobile home park development requirements. In addition to the requirements of the Comprehensive Plan and this ULDC, a manufactured/mobile home park shall comply with each of the requirements listed below.

(1)

RM district standards. Within the RM zoning district, the principal dwellings shall be in compliance with the standards established in Table 403.21.1.

(2)

Manufactured/mobile home space.

a.

Each manufactured or mobile home space shall be clearly defined and shall abut on a street or on a driveway with unobstructed access to a street.

b.

Each manufactured or mobile home space shall contain a maximum of one (1) dwelling and accessory structures.

(3)

Street lighting. All streets or driveways within the park shall be lighted at night with electric lights providing a minimum average illumination of 0.2 footcandle.

(4)

Water and sewer service. Central potable water and sanitary sewer service shall be provided to each dwelling within a manufactured/mobile home park.

(5)

Garbage receptacles. Approved garbage cans with tight fitting covers shall be provided in quantities adequate to permit disposal no farther than three hundred (300) feet from any manufactured/mobile home space. The cans shall be kept in good repair at all times. Garbage and rubbish shall be collected and disposed of as frequently as may be necessary to ensure that the garbage cans will not overflow. The use of a central garbage collection system shall be permitted as an alternative.

(6)

Fire protection. Every park shall have adequate fire-fighting facilities approved by the County Engineer and shall meet the following requirements:

a.

Central water supply;

b.

Six-inch water main;

c.

Water pressure at twenty (20) psi;

d.

Fire flow of five hundred (500) gpm in addition to normal domestic supply only on hydrant supply lines; and

e.

No manufactured/mobile home shall be located further than three hundred fifty (350) feet from a fire hydrant.

(7)

Required recreational area. A minimum of five (5) percent of the development shall be designated for developed recreational space, such as community fields, greens, or outdoor sports facilities. Such space shall be designed for use by residents of the development.

(8)

Unit type. Dwelling unit types shall include mobile homes, manufactured homes and recreational vehicles.

(Ord. No. 05-10, § 2, 12-8-05; Ord. No. 06-14, § 2(Exh. A), 7-20-06; Ord. No. 08-06, § 2(Exh. A), 4-22-08; Ord. No. 12-09, § 2(Exh. A), 10-9-12; Ord. No. 2020-09, § 2(Exh. A), 3-10-20; Ord. No. 2020-25, § 2(Exh. A), 11-10-20; Ord. No. 2022-01, § 2(Exh. A), 1-11-22)

(a)

Purpose. The recreational vehicle park and campground zoning district implements the tourist/entertainment policies in the Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan and the associated designation on the Future Land Use Map. Permitted uses are found on the Use Table in Article II of Chapter 404. Any use with a blank cell for this district in the Use Table or that does not meet the requirements of Section 404.08 for similar uses is prohibited. The RM-1 district implements the Comprehensive Plan by providing lodging and facilities at the following locations:

(1)

Designated highway interchanges with Interstate 75;

(2)

(Locations adjacent to natural resources, consistent with the protection of those resources; or

(3)

Locations adjacent to other major tourist destinations.

(b)

RM-1 district standards. The minimum area allowable for a recreational vehicle park and/or campground shall be five (5) acres and the maximum density of recreational vehicle spaces, cabins, and/or tent campsites shall not exceed eight (8) per acre. Density shall be calculated as gross density and include all land area exclusive of major bodies of water starting at the high-water mark within the approved recreational vehicle or campground boundaries. Unless otherwise provided in Chapter 404, the only use of property zoned RM-1 shall be for a recreational vehicle park and campground. All park and campground uses shall comply with the requirements of this Section.

(1)

Tent campsites.

a.

Primitive campsites shall be located, designed, and intended to afford the users an opportunity to camp in a quiet, uncongested and natural setting. The density of the area designated for primitive sites shall not exceed four (4) spaces per gross acre.

b.

Non primitive campsites may be included in the overall density calculation of the park not to exceed eight (8) sites per acre.

(2)

Camping cabins. In addition to spaces for recreational vehicles and tents, a maximum of ten (10) percent of the total number of spaces may be utilized for camping cabins constructed in compliance with the Florida Building Code. Each cabin shall not exceed four hundred (400) square feet, including outdoor porches. Each cabin shall contain a minimum of fifty (50) square feet per occupant.

(c)

Minimum setback from property lines. All principal and accessory structures, recreational vehicle spaces, camping cabin spaces, and tent spaces shall be setback a minimum of fifty (50) feet from any property line.

(d)

Vehicular access. Access to any new recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds shall be via a paved arterial or collector roadway. Where the Director determines it is appropriate, access may be permitted from a local or unpaved roadway.

(e)

Pedestrian and bicycle access. The recreational vehicle park and campground shall incorporate a continuous pedestrian and bicycle pathway throughout the entire area of the site, including connections to all portions of the facility, all internal roads, all exterior vehicular connections and uses, and amenities installed for use by guests.

(f)

Central utilities. Each recreational vehicle space, the administrative office, maintenance facilities, security quarters, or any other similar use shall provide a connection to central water and wastewater treatment facilities. Common sanitary facilities, including showers, toilets and sinks, shall be provided for use by the visitors to the park.

(g)

Permitted accessory uses. Within a recreational vehicle park and campground, the following accessory uses are permitted:

(1)

Recreation amenities restricted to use by guests, including pools, tennis and shuffleboard courts, recreation rooms, equestrian facilities, nature and walking trails, playgrounds, tot lots, docks, and similar facilities;

(2)

Gate houses or similar facilities designed to provide security to the park and campground;

(3)

Maintenance facilities;

(4)

Administrative office space necessary for operation of the park and campground; and

(5)

Commercial or retail use located internal to the park and restricted to use by guests, including convenience food and beverage items and recreational vehicle parts.

(h)

Permitted accessory commercial and retail uses. The permitted accessory commercial and retail uses shall, in addition to the requirements of this Section, comply with the following:

(1)

The use shall be located and accessed internally to the recreational vehicle park and campground.

(2)

The use shall not be provided with separate signage along a public road.

(3)

The structures housing a commercial or retail use shall not be constructed until a minimum of seventy-five (75) percent of the recreational vehicle spaces, camping cabins, and tent sites have been constructed or installed.

(i)

Prohibited uses. The uses, activities or improvements listed below are prohibited within a recreational vehicle park and campground.

(1)

Permanent residence. Permanent residential use of any park land, camping cabin, tent, structure, or facility is prohibited, excluding occupants of any security quarters that may be established in the park in accordance with the requirements of Section 404.25 of this ULDC. Residence in any recreational vehicle space, camping cabin or tent within a park is restricted to ninety (90) consecutive days, and a maximum of one hundred eighty (180) calendar days during any one-year period.

(2)

Permanent structures. The installation or construction of permanent structures or additions accessory to a recreational vehicle or camping cabin, including but not limited to screen rooms, carports and utility sheds is prohibited.

(3)

Improper parking. Parking of recreational vehicles in areas not designated for such use is prohibited.

(4)

Storage. The storage of recreational vehicles is prohibited.

(5)

Propane gas sales. The sale or dispensing of propane gas, excluding containers already containing propane gas, is prohibited.

(Ord. No. 05-10, § 2, 12-8-05; Ord. No. 06-14, § 2(Exh. A), 7-20-06; Ord. No. 2020-25, § 2(Exh. A), 11-10-20)

(a)

Purpose. The purpose of the Eastside Activity Center Overlay District is to implement the Eastside Activity Center Master Plan as well as the goals, objectives, and policies for the Activity Center as provided in Policy 2.5.10 of the Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Element. The Eastside Master Plan is intended to create a mixed-use activity center with neighborhood-oriented retail, institutional, residential, and office uses.

(b)

Eastside Activity Center zoning district development requirements. In the Eastside Activity Center overlay district, all principal and accessory buildings shall be located and constructed with the requirements listed in Table 403.24.1.

(Ord. No. 10-08, § 3, 3-23-10; Ord. No. 12-09, § 2(Exh. A), 10-9-12; Ord. No. 2020-25, § 2(Exh. A), 11-10-20)