Notwithstanding the provisions contained in Chapter 39, all properties located within the boundaries of the neighborhoods known as Boulevard Gardens, Franklin Park, Roosevelt Gardens, and Washington Park and designated on the map entitled "Central County Community Overlay District" and depicted below, are hereby made a part of the Central County Community Overlay District. The regulations governing the Central County Community Overlay District are intended to supplement the existing underlying zoning regulations of the properties contained within the Overlay District. Any specific regulation contained in the Central County Community Overlay District in conflict with other regulations contained in Chapter 39 shall control for properties within the Central County Community Overlay District.

(Ord. No. 2012-25, § 1, 9-27-12; Ord. No. 2022-22, § 18, 5-11-22; Ord. No. 2023-26, § 10, 9-7-23, eff. 9-13-23)

The following requirements shall apply to each new single family residential dwelling unit in the Central County Community Overlay District for which a building permit application for new construction is filed after October 1, 2012:

(a)

Square Footage: All new single family dwelling units shall be required to have a minimum living space of one thousand four hundred (1,400) square feet. Living space is to be measured to the outside of the exterior wall. The area of the carport, garage, patio, porch, garage utility rooms, and outside entrance utility rooms shall not be included in the calculation of minimum living space.

(b)

Garage or Carport: All new single family dwelling units in Washington Park, Boulevard Gardens, and Franklin Park shall be required to have a garage or a carport. All new single family dwelling units in Roosevelt Gardens shall be required to have a garage.

(c)

All driveways and walkways, including the portion in the public right-of-way, shall be constructed of concrete or brick pavers. Asphalt shall not be permitted in these areas.

(d)

Landscaping shall be installed and maintained per Section 39-85 of this Code. Irrigation for landscaping shall be installed and maintained for front, side, and rear yards.

(e)

Setbacks:

(1)

A single family dwelling unit plot shall have a minimum front yard setback of twenty-five (25) feet;

(2)

A single family dwelling unit plot shall have a minimum rear yard setback of fifteen (15) feet; and

(3)

Every plot used for a single family dwelling unit shall have a side yard setback on each side of seven and one-half (7½) feet, except plots that are less than sixty (60) feet in width shall have each side yard setback of at least five (5) feet in width. On corner plots, there shall be a side yard setback of at least ten (10) feet in width on the side of the plot abutting the street side.

(Ord. No. 2012-25, § 1, 9-27-12; Ord. No. 2018-42, § 1, 12-4-18; Ord. No. 2020-34, §§ 1, 40, 9-22-20; Ord. No. 2022-18, § 12, 4-27-22)

The following requirements shall apply to each new duplex residential dwelling unit in the Central County Community Overlay District for which a building permit application for new construction is filed after October 1, 2012:

(a)

Square footage: Each new duplex dwelling unit shall be required to have a minimum living space of at least one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet. Living space is to be measured to the outside of the exterior wall. The area of the carport, garage, patio, porch, garage utility rooms, or outside entrance utility rooms shall not be included in the calculation of living space.

(b)

Orientation: Each unit shall be oriented to have frontage along at least one (1) street. Nothing in this section shall be read to require the specific location or architectural styling of any windows or doors.

(c)

Setbacks:

(1)

The minimum required front yard setback is twenty-five (25) feet;

(2)

The minimum required side yard setback is ten (10) feet and a street side yard setback is fifteen (15) feet; and

(3)

The minimum required rear yard setback is fifteen (15) feet.

(d)

Driveways and walkways:

(1)

Each duplex dwelling unit must have a separate driveway; and

(2)

All driveways and walkways, including the portion in the public right-of-way, shall be constructed of concrete or brick pavers. Asphalt shall not be permitted in these areas.

(e)

Landscaping: Landscaping shall be installed and maintained for all new duplex residential units pursuant to Section 39-93 of this Code. Irrigation for landscaping shall be installed and maintained for front, side, and rear yards for all new duplex dwelling units.

(Ord. No. 2012-25, § 1, 9-27-12; Ord. No. 2018-42, § 2, 12-4-18; Ord. No. 2022-18, § 13, 4-27-22)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2025-15, § 18, adopted April 1, 2025, repealed § 39-637, which pertained to adult living facilities in Roosevelt Gardens and derived from Ord. No. 2012-25, § 1, September 27, 2012; Ord. No. 2018-42, § 3, December 4, 2018.

(a)

In Washington Park: Fences, hedges, and walls shall be permitted in front yards and erected, planted, and maintained at a height of no greater than forty-eight (48) inches. Fences and walls shall not be chain link, solid wood (including shadow box), solid concrete, or solid block.

(b)

In Roosevelt Gardens: Hedges at a height no greater than forty-eight (48) inches shall be permitted in the front yard for single family dwelling units, duplex dwelling units, and ALFs. Fences and walls up to forty-eight (48) inches shall be permitted in the front yard. Fences and walls shall not be solid wood (including shadow box), solid concrete, solid vinyl, solid block, or other solid material. Decorative features may extend up to twelve (12) inches above the height of the fence or wall.

(c)

In Boulevard Gardens: Fences, hedges, and walls shall be permitted in front yards and erected, planted, and maintained at a height no greater than forty-eight (48) inches. Fences and walls shall not be solid wood (including shadow box), solid concrete, or solid block.

(d)

In Franklin Park: Fences, hedges, and walls shall be subject to Section 39-275(4)(a)—(d) of this Code.

(e)

In the Central County Community, a chain link fence, no more than six (6) feet in height, may be installed on the perimeter of a vacant property until such time as a residential dwelling is constructed.

(Ord. No. 2012-25, § 1, 9-27-12; Ord. No. 2020-34, §§ 1, 41, 9-22-20; Ord. No. 2023-11, § 1, 4-4-23)

(a)

With the exception of the minimum living space requirements of Section 39-635, permits issued for construction, renovations, additions, or modifications to an existing single family dwelling unit, duplex dwelling unit, or ALF, and property improvements to the sites including, but not limited to, fences, hedges, driveways, and walkways, but excluding reroofs, shall comply with all of the requirements of the Central County Community Overlay District related to the improvements for which the permit is sought.

(b)

The construction, renovation, addition, or modification of a flat patio roof is permitted on the rear portion of an existing ALF in accordance with all applicable building regulations. No flat patio roofs shall be allowed along the front of an ALF that is adjacent to or abuts the street.

(c)

Repair to an existing single family dwelling unit, duplex dwelling unit, ALF, or home site that does not require the issuance of a building permit shall not be required to conform to the Building Design Standards in Sections 39-635, 39-636, 39-637, and 39-638 of this code.

(d)

Nothing in this section shall prevent the conversion of an existing carport to a garage.

(Ord. No. 2012-25, § 1, 9-27-12; Ord. No. 2020-34, §§ 1, 42, 9-22-20; Ord. No. 2022-18, § 14, 4-27-22)

Mobile food units are prohibited from stopping, standing, or parking within the Central County Community, except as provided in this section. A stationary mobile food unit ("SMFU") may stop, stand, or park on a plot of land located in the Central County Community zoned B-3 Intense Commercial Business District for the purpose of selling food products, if the unit meets all applicable site plan review requirements, including, but not limited to, land development, zoning, landscaping, parking, building, and fire marshal codes, subject to the following provisions:

(1)

An SMFU is any vehicle-mounted food service establishment that is self-propelled or otherwise moveable from place to place, and that meets all applicable requirements of Chapter 61C-4.0161, Florida Administrative Code.

(2)

A certificate of use, in accordance with Section 39-19, shall be obtained from the zoning official prior to stopping, standing, or parking an SMFU on a plot of land in the Central County Community.

(3)

In order to apply for, obtain, or renew a certificate of use for an SMFU, the applicant shall submit written authorization of the plot owner and proof of compliance with all applicable state and local laws and requirements, including, but not limited to, local business tax requirements, health and safety regulations, and all County permitting and licensing requirements, together with proof of general liability coverage in the minimum amount of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00), including product liability.

(4)

The certificate of use shall be posted in a conspicuous location at the SMFU so that it may be easily read at any time during regular business hours.

(5)

An SMFU may operate for a period of time not to exceed four (4) years provided it maintains a valid certificate of use. A certificate of use for an SMFU is valid for one (1) year and shall be renewed annually.

(6)

An SMFU shall be limited to the hours of operation between 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.

(7)

The owner and operator of an SMFU shall be responsible for cleaning and maintaining the area free of litter, trash, garbage, or other refuse.

(8)

An SMFU may have accessory outdoor grilling upon demonstration that the unit and outdoor grill meet all applicable site plan review requirements.

(Ord. No. 2012-25, § 1, 9-27-12; Ord. No. 2014-37, § 3, 11-12-14)