The following sections describe the categories of uses which apply within the City of Carrabelle.

The purpose of this section is to describe use restrictions which apply to specific land use categories. All lands within the city have been designated for a dominant land use type and are those indicated on the future land use map of the City of Carrabelle Comprehensive Plan. The specified zoning may vary within each designated area, based upon (but limited to) such things as the character of the district, the need for protection of resources or the availability of facilities and services to serve the district.

These broad land use designations are intended to permit development and use of property in compliance with the goals, objectives, and policies of the city of as expressed in the City of Carrabelle Comprehensive Plan.

Land use designations for the city are established in the City of Carrabelle Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Element, and indicated on MAP Future Land Use 2020. The land use classifications defined in the future land use element of the City of Carrabelle Comprehensive Plan and delineated on the Future Land Use Map shall be the determinants of permissible dominant land use on any parcel within the city. This section contains definitions of the various zoning districts compatible with land use classifications. Following is a table of allowable dominant land uses correlated with zoning districts.

The city shall be divided by this code into zoning districts. The official boundaries of said districts shall be shown upon a city map which shall be maintained and kept in the possession of Carrabelle. All districts shall be shown on the map, which shall be known as the City of Carrabelle Official Zoning Map. All district amendments or alterations to this Code shall be shown on the map, and dated. The map and all notations, references and other data shown thereon are hereby incorporated by reference into this code as if all were fully described herein.

This district is established to conserve or protect natural resources or environmental quality for the purposes of flood control, protection of quality or quantity of groundwater or surface water, floodplain management, fisheries management, or protection of vegetative communities or wildlife habitats. No residential density is associated with this district. Uses are limited to public access and residential and nonresidential uses necessary to manage such conservation lands.

This district is established to preserve prime agricultural and forestry lands from urban development, to permit agricultural and forestry related activities to function economically while protecting the environmental integrity of the St. George Sound and other surface waters from the impacts of urban development. Residential density is limited to One dwelling unit per five acres.

This district is established to provide for a very low density residential development within delineated flood hazard or other environmentally sensitive areas, and/or areas which cannot be economically served by public water, sewer or other urban services at the time of adoption of this code. Residential density is limited to One dwelling unit per five acres.

This district is established to encourage infill development within the city limits while maximizing the preservation of conservation areas and conservation of the site.

This district is established to provide for low density single family residential development in those areas where public services are available and where soils are suitable for development.

This district is established to provide for low density single family residential development including mobile homes in those areas where public services are available and where soils are suitable for development.

This district is established to provide locational requirements and development standards for the development of stable, desirable and compatible mobile home parks.

This district is established to provide areas suitable for multi-family dwellings with density up to 15 units per acre and which provide adequate water and sewer systems.

This district is established to provide areas for limited single family residential development while directing growth to those areas where public services are available and where soils are suitable.

This district is established to provide lands suitable for a mixture of residential types and densities while excluding recreational campgrounds and hotels.

This district is established to identify areas suitable for single family residences, mobile home and low-traffic, non-nuisance commercial development where public services are available and suitable for development.

This district is established to provide for commercial development near present concentrations of population.

This district is established to provide for the location of commercial activities related to the seafood industry and the Bay and that require proximity to the Bay.

This district is established to provide a mixture of residential and commercial use that will provide goods, services and lodging for residents and visitors while maintaining Carrabelle's character as a small fishing village. Development will be designed to accommodate of residential types and tourist lodging facilities and to encourage small-scale neighborhood type businesses.

This district is established to foster economic growth and diversification of the city's economy while protecting the natural resources of the city and St. George Sound.

This district is established to provide for seafood and marine commercial uses mixed with light industrial activities.

This district is established to accommodate public buildings, educational complexes, recreational facilities, cemeteries, utilities, and other public and quasi-public facilities.

Residential development of various types and density may be permitted in the land category "residential" as shown in this section. Density of development and allowable housing types vary by zoning district. A site-specific planned unit development may be approved for mixed use, including incidental nonresidential uses, within an area designated "residential" on the future land use map.

Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of any of the aforesaid districts as shown on the zoning map, the following rules shall apply:

A.

Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately following the center lines of streets, alleys, railroad rights-of-way, or their extensions, or corporate boundaries, these delineations as they existed on November 1, 1979, shall be construed to be such boundaries.

B.

Where district boundary lines are so indicated that they approximately follow lot lines or their extensions, such lot lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.

C.

Where district boundaries obviously do not coincide with any of the aforesaid lines, and are so indicated that they are approximately parallel to the center lines of streets, alleys, railroad rights-of-way, or extensions thereof, such boundaries shall be construed as being parallel thereto and at such a distance as indicated on the zoning map.

D.

Where the boundary of a district follows a stream, lake or other body of water, said boundary line shall be deemed to be at the limit of the jurisdiction of the City of Carrabelle, unless otherwise indicated.

E.

In the case of any uncertainty, the planning and zoning board shall interpret the intent of the map as to the location of the district boundaries.

Permitted uses are allowed as a matter of right in each district as prescribed by Table 2.02.01 and in accordance with the standards and procedures set forth in this code. Permitted uses are designated by the letter "P" in Table 2.02.01.

Special exceptions are not allowed as a matter of right in a zoning district, but are allowed only upon a determination by the city commission that such use is in accordance with the standards specifically prescribed by Part 7.08.00 and otherwise set forth in this code. Special Exceptions are designated by the letters "SE" in Table 2.02.01.

An accessory use or structure is clearly incidental and ancillary to the principal use or structure on a parcel. The procedure for review of an accessory use or structure shall be the same as is required for the principal use or structure.

Accessory use and structures shall adhere to the standards prescribed in section 7.09.01.

All required accessory uses for any principal use, including but not limited to off-street parking and loading areas, retention or drainage areas, and private sewer or water systems shall be located on the same parcel as the principal use and shall have the same zoning district designation as the principal use, except in accordance with the part 6.03.00 and/or except as expressly permitted elsewhere in this code. In no case shall the principal or accessory use be located in a zoning district where that use is not either a permitted use or a permissible provisional, special or conditional use.

Each of the following uses is considered to be a customary accessory use, and as such, may be situated on the same lot with, but detached from, the principal use with which it is associated:

A.

Residential, accessory uses and structures:

1.

Private garages.

2.

Utility and storage buildings.

3.

Swimming pools, hot tubs and similar installations as prescribed in section 7.09.22.

4.

Home occupations as prescribed in section 7.09.15.

B.

Office, commercial, industrial and airport-related districts:

1.

Automated teller machines.

C.

All zoning districts:

1.

Off-street parking.

2.

Radio-TV Antenna or earth station antennas (dish) as prescribed in section 7.09.11.

The following temporary uses are allowable within the city:

A.

Residential zoning districts.

1.

Garage sales as prescribed in Sec. 7.09.14

2.

Parking of recreational vehicles as prescribed in Sec. 7.09.20

3.

Buildings for construction purposes as prescribed in Sec. 7.09.24

B.

Non-residential zoning districts.

1.

Buildings for construction purposes as prescribed in Sec. 7.09.24

Table 2.02.01: ALLOWABLE USES IN ZONING DISTRICTS

Notes:

¹ Reserved.

² New manufactured/mobile homes prohibited in the Coastal High Hazard Area.

³ Reserved.

⁴ Restricted to areas with public water and sewer.

⁵ Restricted to areas with public water and sewer.

⁶ Such as swimming pools, utility and storage buildings and private garages.

⁷ One dwelling unit which is accessory to a permitted use and located on the same lot.

⁸ Travel trailers, camping trailers, truck campers, motor homes, park trailers (as defined in F.S. § 320.08 as amended by SB 1204 effective July 1, 1985) and collapsible ancillary structures on individual vehicle sites.

⁹ Exception pertaining to Acts of God. In the case of mobile homes located in the R-5 Zoning District existing at the time of adoption of this ordinance which are substantially damaged by an Act of God, the owner shall have the right to replace the mobile home on their property. Act of God for purposes of this exception shall be defined as an inevitable, unpredictable, and unreasonably severe event caused by natural forces without any human interference, and over which the owner has no control, including but not limited to an earthquake, sinkhole, flood, tropical storm, hurricane or lightning. Substantially damaged for purposes of this exception shall be defined as damage caused by an Act of God sustained by the mobile home whereby the cost of restoring the mobile home to its before-damaged condition would equal or exceed 50 percent of the market value of the mobile home before the damage occurred.

¹⁰ Vehicle sales, repair and parts including autos, trucks, recreational vehicles, mobile homes, boats, farm implements, provided the businesses may have limited service departments incidental thereto, provided such work is carried on altogether within the building. Open display and storage is permitted.

¹¹ Wholesale/retail sales of those items manufactured on site, or items closely related to those items manufactured on site.

¹² Utility structures owned or operated by the City of Carrabelle.

¹³ Public utility stations/structures (except stations/structures owned and operated by the city) including transmission wires, guy wires, poles and pipelines as needed to install and maintain approved utility services.

¹⁴ Parking lots for adjacent office or commercial uses existing on the effective date of this code.

¹⁵ Light industry consistent with the Airport Master Plan.

¹⁶ Public buildings or uses owned or operated by the city including community buildings, parks, picnic areas and other recreational uses.

(Ord. No. 470, § I, 4-4-2019; Ord. No. 473, §§ I, II, 8-1-2019, Ord. No. 474, § I, 9-23-2019)