It is the purpose of this article to regulate the installation, configuration, and use of accessory structures, and the conduct of accessory uses, to ensure they are not harmful either aesthetically or physically to residents and surrounding areas.

(Ord. No. 2013-01, § 5(Attach., § 7.00.00), 7-9-13)

Any number of different accessory structures may be located on a parcel, provided the following requirements are met:

(1)

There shall be a permitted principal development on the parcel, that fully complies with all standards and requirements of this code.

(2)

All accessory structures shall comply with standards pertaining to the principal use, unless exempted or superseded elsewhere in this code.

(3)

Accessory structures shall not be located in a required buffer zone, landscape area, or minimum building setback area.

(4)

Accessory structures shall be included in all calculations of impervious surface and stormwater runoff.

(5)

Accessory structures shall be shown on any development plan with full supporting documentation as required in article XVI of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 2013-01, § 5(Attach., § 7.01.01), 7-9-13)

(a)

Swimming pools shall be permitted only in side and rear yards, and shall not encroach into any required building setback.

(b)

Enclosures for pools shall be considered a part of the principal structure and shall comply with standards for minimum distance between buildings, yard requirements, and other building location requirements of this code.

(c)

All pools shall be completely enclosed with an approved wall or fence at least five (5) feet high. The enclosure shall completely surround the pool and entry to the enclosed area from the exterior and use self-closing and self-latching doors.

(d)

Power lines must be at least ten (10) vertical and horizontal feet away from the water's edge unless they are enclosed in conduit and rigidly supported.

(e)

Excavations for pools to be installed for existing dwellings shall not exceed a 2:1 slope from the foundation of the house, unless a trench wall is provided.

(Ord. No. 2013-01, § 5(Attach., § 7.01.02), 7-9-13)

(a)

All fences must comply with the Florida Building Code. The posts of each fence must be resistant to decay, corrosion, and termite infestation-or pressure-treated.

(b)

Fences or hedges may be located in all front, side, and rear yard setback areas. Fences running alongside a road or public right-of-way may not exceed four (4) feet in height. Other fences may not exceed eight (8) feet in height.

(c)

Any fence located alongside a right-of-way or road shall be placed with the finished side facing out.

(d)

Approval to exceed maximum height standards may be given by the town council upon review of satisfactory evidence of the need to exceed height standards.

(e)

No fence or hedge shall be constructed or installed in such a manner as to interfere with drainage on the site.

(Ord. No. 2013-01, § 5(Attach., § 7.01.03), 7-9-13)

A home occupation shall be allowed in a bona fide dwelling unit, subject to the following requirements:

(1)

No person other than members of the family residing on the premises shall be engaged in such occupation.

(2)

The use of the dwelling unit for the home occupation shall be clearly incidental and subordinate to its use for residential purposes by its occupants, and shall under no circumstances change the residential character of the structure.

(3)

There shall be no change in the outside appearance of the building or premises, or other visible evidence of the conduct of such home occupation, other than one (1) sign not exceeding one (1) square foot in area, non-illuminated, mounted flat against the wall of the principal building not more than two (2) feet from the main entrance of the residence.

(4)

No home occupation shall occupy more than twenty (20) percent of the floor area of the residence.

(5)

No traffic shall be generated by such occupation in greater volumes than would normally be expected in a residential neighborhood, and any need for parking generated by the home occupation shall be met off the street and not in a front yard.

(6)

The home occupation must not interfere with the quiet enjoyment of other residential properties due to noise, vibration, odors, or other reasons.

(7)

Outdoor storage of materials is not permitted.

(8)

A home occupation is subject to all locally assessed business taxes.

(Ord. No. 2013-01, § 5(Attach., § 7.02.01), 7-9-13)

Residential development projects may provide recreational and amenity centers for the exclusive use of the residents of the project if parking is provided as required and no signs other than directional signs are erected.

(Ord. No. 2013-01, § 5(Attach., § 7.02.02), 7-9-13)

A temporary construction trailer, sales office used in accordance with a development permit shall be allowed within the project boundaries upon issuance of an administrative permit from the town. The trailers must be removed immediately upon completion of the project.

(Ord. No. 2013-01, § 5(Attach., § 7.03.01), 7-9-13)

A permit for a special event must be obtained from the town at least seven (7) days prior to the event. The permit will be granted based on the following criteria:

(1)

The hours of operation are compatible with adjacent land uses.

(2)

The amount of noise or visual pollution generated shall be not unreasonably disrupt land uses adjacent to the special event site.

(3)

The promoter or landowner guarantees that all litter will be removed at their own expense.

(4)

The parking generated by the event can be accommodated on site.

(5)

If the event is to be held on public property, the promoter shall supply the town with an insurance certificate naming the town as an additional insured with the minimal coverage of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) comprehensive general liability insurance.

(6)

The town may require a cash deposit to cover the cost of security and clean up required by the event.

(Ord. No. 2013-01, § 5(Attach., § 7.03.02), 7-9-13)