(a)

Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of this RS-1 residential estate district is to provide suitable sites for the development of detached single-family dwellings on estate lots in areas, consistent with the city's adopted comprehensive development master plan.

(b)

Uses permitted. Permitted uses are as follows:

(1)

Single-family residential dwellings;

(2)

Residential accessory uses; and

(3)

Family day care and after school care for children subject to the conditions and requirements enumerated in section 62-274.

(c)

Uses permitted conditionally. Any of the following uses may be permitted by the city commission after a public hearing and recommendation of the planning and zoning board, subject to specified conditions which may be determined appropriate and equitable by the city commission, and subject to section 62-69 of this chapter:

(1)

Public facilities and utilities;

(2)

Public parks and playgrounds; and

(3)

Group homes and foster care facilities.

(d)

Site development standards. Site development standards are as follows:

(1)

Minimum lot area, 15,000 square feet.

(2)

Minimum lot width, 100 feet.

(3)

Minimum yard setbacks:

(4)

Maximum building height, two stories or 25 feet.

(5)

Minimum floor area: 1,600 square feet per unit.

(Ord. No. 80-14, § 1, 11-25-80; Ord. No. 90-09, art. I, § 1, 11-27-90; Ord. No. 98-03, 11-10-98)

(a)

Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of this RS-2, residential semiestate district is to provide suitable sites for the development of detached single-family dwellings on semiestate lots in areas consistent with the city's adopted comprehensive development master plan.

(b)

Uses permitted. Permitted uses are as follows:

(1)

Single-family residential dwellings;

(2)

Residential accessory uses; and

(3)

Family day care and after school care for children subject to the conditions and requirements enumerated in section 62-274.

(c)

Uses permitted conditionally. Any of the following uses may be permitted by the city commission after a public hearing and recommendation of the planning and zoning board, subject to specified conditions which may be determined appropriate and equitable by the city commission, and subject to section 62-69 of this chapter.

(1)

Public facilities and utilities;

(2)

Public parks and playgrounds; and

(3)

Group homes and foster care facilities.

(d)

Site development standards. Site development standards are as follows:

(1)

Minimum lot area, 12,500 square feet. Lots platted prior to the adoption of this Code shall be permitted at their platted size.

(2)

Minimum lot width, 100 feet. Lots platted prior to the adoption of this Code shall be permitted at their platted width.

(3)

Minimum yard setbacks:

(4)

Maximum building height, two stories or 25 feet.

(5)

Minimum floor area, 1,400 square feet per unit.

(Ord. No. 80-14, § 2, 11-25-80; Ord. No. 90-09, art. I, § 2, 11-27-90; Ord. No. 98-03, 11-10-98)

(a)

Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of this RS-3, residential single-family district is to provide suitable sites for the development of detached single-family residential dwellings on relatively large lots in areas consistent with the city's adopted comprehensive development master plan.

(b)

Uses permitted. Permitted uses are, single-family residential dwellings, and family day care and afterschool care for children subject to the conditions and requirements enumerated in section 62-274.

(c)

Uses permitted conditionally. Any of the following uses may be permitted by the city commission after a public hearing and recommendation of the planning and zoning board, subject to specified conditions which may be determined appropriate and equitable by the city commission, and subject to section 62-69 of this chapter.

(1)

Churches, synagogues and other similar houses of worship, the minimum site area of which shall be one acre;

(2)

Public and private schools;

(3)

Public facilities and utilities;

(4)

Public parks and playgrounds; and

(5)

Group homes and foster care facilities.

(d)

Site development standards. Site development standards are as follows:

(1)

Minimum lot area, 7,500 square feet. Lots platted prior to the adoption of this Code shall be permitted at their platted size.

(2)

Minimum lot width, 75 feet.

(3)

Minimum yard setbacks:

(4)

Maximum building height, two stories or 25 feet.

(5)

Minimum floor area, 1,200 square feet per unit.

(Ord. No. 80-14, § 3, 11-25-80; Ord. No. 87-7, 7-14-87; Ord. No. 90-09, art. I, § 3, 11-27-90; Ord. No. 98-03, 11-10-98)

(a)

Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of this RS-4, residential single-family district is to provide suitable sites for the development of detached single-family residential dwellings on relatively small lots in areas consistent with the city's adopted comprehensive development master plan.

(b)

Uses permitted. Permitted uses are as follows:

(1)

Single-family residential dwellings;

(2)

Residential accessory uses; and

(3)

Family day care and after school care for children subject to the conditions and requirements enumerated in section 62-274.

(c)

Uses permitted conditionally. Any of the following uses may be permitted by the city commission after a public hearing and recommendation of the planning and zoning board, subject to specified conditions which may be determined appropriate and equitable by the city commission, and subject to section 62-69.

(1)

Churches, synagogues and other similar houses of worship;

(2)

Public and private schools;

(3)

Public facilities and utilities;

(4)

Public parks and playgrounds; and

(5)

Group homes and foster care facilities.

(d)

Site development standards. Site development standards are as follows:

(1)

Maximum density, eight dwelling units per net acre.

(2)

Minimum lot area, 5,000 square feet.

(3)

Minimum lot width, 50 feet.

(4)

Minimum yard setbacks:

(5)

Maximum building height, two stories or 25 feet.

(6)

Minimum floor area, 1,000 square feet per unit.

(Ord. No. 80-14, § 4, 11-25-80; Ord. No. 90-09, art. I, § 4, 11-27-90; Ord. No. 98-03, 11-10-98)

(a)

Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of this RS-5, residential zero lot line and cluster housing district is to provide suitable sites for the development of single-family residential dwellings on small lots, under the zero lot line and cluster housing concepts, consistent with the city's adopted comprehensive development master plan.

(b)

Uses permitted. Permitted uses are as follows:

(1)

Single-family residential dwellings;

(2)

Residential accessory uses; and

(3)

Family day care and after school care for children subject to the conditions and requirements enumerated in section 62-274.

(c)

Uses permitted conditionally. Any of the following uses may be permitted by the city commission after a public hearing and recommendation of the planning and zoning board, subject to specified conditions which may be determined appropriate and equitable by the city commission, and subject to section 62-69.

(1)

Churches, synagogues and other similar houses of worship;

(2)

Public and private schools;

(3)

Public facilities and utilities;

(4)

Public parks and/or playgrounds; and

(5)

Group homes and foster care facilities.

(d)

Site development standards. Site development standards are as follows:

(1)

Maximum density, 15 dwelling units per net acre.

(2)

Minimum lot area, 3,000 square feet.

(3)

Minimum lot width, 40 feet.

(4)

Minimum [yard] setbacks:

(5)

Maximum building height, two stories or 25 feet.

(6)

Minimum floor area, 1,000 square feet.

(7)

Maximum lot coverage, 50 percent.

(8)

Minimum building width, 25 feet.

(Ord. No. 84-3, 9-11-84; Ord. No. 90-09, art. I, § 4, 11-27-90; Ord. No. 98-03, 11-10-98)

Editor's note— The provisions of Ordinance Number 84-3 dealing with site plan specifications, maintenance of common areas, platting requirements, etc., for cluster house developments were not included herein, but are on file and available for reference in the office of the city clerk.

(a)

Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of this RD-1, residential duplex district is to provide suitable sites for the development of duplex and townhouse residential dwellings on relatively large lots in areas consistent with the city's adopted comprehensive development master plan.

(b)

Uses permitted. Permitted uses are as follows:

(1)

Duplex residential dwellings;

(2)

Townhouse residential dwellings;

(3)

Single-family residential dwellings;

(4)

Residential accessory uses;

(5)

Garage apartments (with single-family dwelling); and

(6)

Family day care and after school care for children subject to the conditions and requirements enumerated in section 62-274.

(c)

Uses permitted conditionally. Any of the following uses may be permitted by the city commission after a public hearing and recommendation of the planning and zoning board, subject to specified conditions which may be determined appropriate and equitable by the city commission, and subject to section 62-69.

(1)

Churches, synagogues and other similar houses of worship;

(2)

Public and private schools;

(3)

Public facilities and utilities;

(4)

Public parks and playgrounds; and

(5)

Group homes and foster care facilities.

(d)

Site development standards. Site development standards are as follows:

(1)

Maximum density (townhouses), 12 dwelling units per net acre.

(2)

Minimum lot area, 7,500 square feet (duplex and single-family); 3,000 square feet (townhouses).

(3)

Minimum lot width, 75 feet (duplex and single-family); 25 feet (townhouses).

(4)

Minimum yard setbacks:

(5)

Maximum building height, two stories or 25 feet.

(6)

Minimum pervious open space, 45 percent.

(7)

Minimum floor area:

a.

Two-family dwelling, 600 square feet per unit.

b.

Townhouse dwelling, 800 square feet per unit.

c.

Single-family dwelling, 1,000 square feet per unit.

(Ord. No. 80-14, § 5, 11-25-80; Ord. No. 90-09, art. I, § 5, 11-27-90; Ord. No. 98-03, 11-10-98)

(a)

Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of this RD-2, residential duplex district is to provide suitable sites for the development of duplex and townhouse residential dwellings on relatively small lots in areas consistent with the city's adopted comprehensive development master plan.

(b)

Uses permitted. Permitted uses are as follows:

(1)

Duplex residential dwellings;

(2)

Townhouse residential dwellings;

(3)

Single-family residential dwellings;

(4)

Residential accessory uses;

(5)

Garage apartments (with single-family dwelling); and

(6)

Family day care and after school care for children subject to the conditions and requirements enumerated in section 62-274.

(c)

Uses permitted conditionally. Any of the following uses may be permitted by the city commission after a public hearing and recommendation of the planning and zoning board, subject to specified conditions which may be determined appropriate and equitable by the city commission, and subject to section 62-69.

(1)

Churches, synagogues and other similar houses of worship;

(2)

Public and private schools;

(3)

Public facilities and utilities;

(4)

Public parks and playgrounds; and

(5)

Group homes and foster care facilities.

(d)

Site development standards. Site development standards are as follows:

(1)

Maximum density (townhouses), 15 dwelling units per net acre.

(2)

Minimum lot area, 6,000 square feet (duplex and single-family); 3,000 square feet (townhouses).

(3)

Minimum lot width, 60 feet (duplex and single-family); 25 feet (townhouses).

(4)

Minimum yard setbacks:

(5)

Maximum building height, two stories or 25 feet.

(6)

Minimum pervious open space, 45 percent.

(7)

Minimum floor area:

a.

Two-family dwelling, 500 square feet per unit.

b.

Townhouse dwelling, 800 square feet per unit.

c.

Single-family dwelling, 1,000 square feet per unit.

(Ord. No. 80-14, § 6, 11-25-80; Ord. No. 90-09, art. I, § 6, 11-27-90; Ord. No. 98-03, 11-10-98)

(a)

Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of this RM-15, residential multifamily district is to provide suitable sites for the development of well-planned, environmentally compatible multifamily residential uses in areas consistent with the city's adopted comprehensive development master plan.

(b)

Uses permitted. Permitted uses are as follows:

(1)

Multifamily residential dwellings;

(2)

Single-family residential dwellings, subject to the site development standards set forth in the RS-4 residential single-family district;

(3)

Multifamily residential accessory uses; and

(4)

Family day care and after school care for children subject to the conditions and requirements enumerated in section 62-274.

(c)

Uses permitted conditionally. Any of the following uses may be permitted by the city commission after a public hearing and recommendation of the planning and zoning board, subject to specified conditions which may be determined appropriate and equitable by the city commission, and subject to section 62-69.

(1)

Churches, synagogues and other similar houses of worship;

(2)

Public and private schools;

(3)

Public facilities and utilities;

(4)

Service clubs, lodges, and other similar social or fraternal organizations;

(5)

Public parks and playgrounds; and

(6)

Group homes and foster care facilities.

(d)

Site development standards. Site development standards are as follows:

(1)

Maximum density, 15 dwelling units per net acre.

(2)

Minimum lot area, 9,000 square feet.

(3)

Minimum lot width, 75 feet.

(4)

Minimum yard setbacks:

(5)

Maximum building height, three stories or 35 feet.

(6)

Minimum pervious open space, 50 percent.

(7)

Minimum floor area:

(Ord. No. 80-14, § 7, 11-25-80; Ord. No. 90-09, art. I, § 7, 11-27-90; Ord. No. 98-03, 11-10-98)

(a)

Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of this RT, residential mobile home/recreation vehicle district is to provide suitable sites for the development of well-planned, environmentally compatible mobile home and recreation vehicle parks in areas consistent with the city's adopted comprehensive development master plan.

(b)

Uses permitted. Permitted uses are as follows:

(1)

Mobile home residential parks;

(2)

Recreation vehicle parks;

(3)

Single-family residential dwellings, subject to the site development standards set forth in the RS-4, residential single-family district;

(4)

Mobile home and recreation vehicle park accessory uses; and

(5)

Family day care and after school care for children subject to the conditions and requirements enumerated in section 62-274 and located only in residential mobile home parks or permanent residential dwellings.

(c)

Uses permitted conditionally. Any of the following uses may be permitted by the city commission after a public hearing and recommendation of the planning and zoning board, subject to specified conditions, which may be determined appropriate and equitable by the city commission, and subject to section 62-69.

(1)

Public and private schools;

(2)

Public facilities and utilities;

(3)

Public parks and playgrounds; and

(4)

Group homes and foster care facilities.

(d)

Site development standards. Site development standards are as follows:

(1)

Maximum density, ten dwelling units per net acre.

(2)

Minimum site area, ten acres.

(3)

Minimum site width, 300 feet.

(4)

Minimum yard setbacks:

(5)

Maximum building height, two stories or 25 feet.

(6)

All mobile home and recreation vehicle park site plans shall be approved by the city commission, after public hearing, pursuant to section 62-69.

(Ord. No. 80-14, § 8, 11-25-80; Ord. No. 90-09, § 8, 11-27-90; Ord. No. 98-03, 11-10-98)

(a)

Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of this RM-20, residential multifamily district is to provide suitable sites for the development of well-planned, environmentally compatible multifamily residential uses in areas consistent with the city's adopted comprehensive development master plan.

(b)

Uses permitted. Permitted uses are as follows:

(1)

Multifamily residential dwellings;

(2)

Single-family residential dwellings, subject to the site development standards set forth in the RS-4 residential single-family district;

(3)

Multifamily residential accessory uses; and

(4)

Family day care and after school care for children subject to the conditions and requirements enumerated in section 62-274.

(c)

Uses permitted conditionally. Any of the following uses may be permitted by the city commission after a public hearing and recommendation of the planning and zoning board, subject to specified conditions which may be determined appropriate and equitable by the city commission, and subject to section 62-69.

(1)

Churches, synagogues and other similar houses of worship;

(2)

Public and private schools;

(3)

Public facilities and utilities;

(4)

Service clubs, lodges, and other similar social or fraternal organizations;

(5)

Public parks and playgrounds; and

(6)

Group homes and foster care facilities.

(d)

Site development standards. Site development standards are as follows:

(1)

Maximum density, 20 dwelling units per net acre.

(2)

Minimum lot area, 15,000 square feet.

(3)

Minimum lot width, 100 feet.

(4)

Minimum yard setbacks:

(5)

Maximum building height, four stories or 47 feet.

(6)

Minimum pervious open space, 40 percent.

(7)

Minimum floor area:

(Ord. No. 08-06, § 1(Exh. A), 5-27-08)

(a)

Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of this C-1, neighborhood commercial district is to provide suitable sites for the development of retail and service commercial uses which satisfy the essential and frequent needs of adjacent residential neighborhoods in areas consistent with the city's adopted comprehensive development master plan.

(b)

Uses permitted. Permitted uses are as follows:

(1)

Retail and service establishments, limited to:

a.

Antique shops;

b.

Art supply stores;

c.

Bakeries;

d.

Banks and financial institutions;

e.

Barber, beauty and skin care shops;

f.

Bookstores;

g.

Dairy stores;

h.

Department stores;

i.

Dry cleaners;

j.

Florists;

k.

Foodstores;

l.

Gift and souvenir shops;

m.

Hardware stores;

n.

Hobby handicraft shops;

o.

Home appliance sales and service;

p.

Jewelry stores;

q.

Laundries, self-service;

r.

Luggage shops;

s.

Music and record stores;

t.

Newsstands;

u.

Offices, professional or medical;

v.

Restaurants;

w.

Shoe repair shops;

x.

Sporting goods stores;

y.

Stationery and card stores;

z.

Tailors and seamstresses;

aa.

Tobacco shops;

bb.

Toy stores; and

cc.

Variety stores.

(2)

Other uses which are similar in nature to the uses permitted above, but which are not specifically permitted in the C-2, general commercial; C-3, intensive commercial or I, light industrial districts.

(c)

Uses permitted conditionally. Any of the following uses may be permitted by the city commission after a public hearing and recommendation of the planning and zoning board, subject to specified conditions which may be determined appropriate and equitable by the city commission, and subject to section 62-69.

(1)

Day care centers subject to the conditions and requirements enumerated in section 62-275.

(d)

Site development standards. Site development standards are as follows:

(1)

Minimum lot area, 5,000 square feet.

(2)

Minimum lot width, 50 feet.

(3)

Minimum yard setbacks:

(4)

Maximum building height, two stories or 30 feet.

(5)

Minimum pervious open space, 20 percent.

(Ord. No. 80-14, § 9, 11-25-80; Ord. No. 90-09, art. I, § 9, 11-27-90; Ord. No. 98-03, 11-10-98; Ord. No. 18-01, § 2, 6-26-18; Ord. No. 21-11, § 3, 10-12-21)

(a)

Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of this C-2, general commercial district is to provide suitable sites for the development of retail and service commercial uses which serve the diverse consumer needs of the entire community.

(b)

Uses permitted. Permitted uses are as follows:

(1)

All uses permitted in the C-1, neighborhood commercial district.

(2)

Additional retail and service establishments, limited to:

a.

Amusement enterprises;

b.

Apparel shops: men's, women's and children's;

c.

Automobile accessory stores;

d.

Automobile sales and rentals;

e.

Automobile tag agencies;

f.

Bar or liquor package stores;

g.

Bicycle shops;

h.

Blueprinting service;

i.

Bowling alleys;

j.

Business machine sales and service;

k.

Camera and photographic supply stores;

l.

Carwashes;

m.

Catalog services;

n.

Copying services;

o.

Drapery stores;

p.

Drugstores. No drugstore can be located within 1,000 feet on the same side of the road of another drugstore, an elementary, middle or secondary school, or a day care center.

q.

Dry goods and fabric stores;

r.

Flooring and carpeting stores;

s.

Funeral homes;

t.

Furniture and home furnishing stores;

u.

Garden supply stores;

v.

Health and exercise studios;

w.

Home improvement centers;

x.

Hotels and motels;

y.

Hospitals and clinics;

z.

Interior decorators;

aa.

Lighting fixture stores;

bb.

Locksmiths;

cc.

Medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facilities licensed by the state. No medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facility can be located within 1,000 feet on the same side of the road of another medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facility, an elementary, middle or secondary school, or a daycare center.

dd.

Motion picture theaters;

ee.

Office supply stores;

ff.

Optical stores;

gg.

Paint and wallpaper stores;

hh.

Pawnshops;

ii.

Photography studios;

jj.

Pool rooms;

kk.

Service stations, except the use is not permitted on parcels located on U.S. Highway No. 1 or Palm Drive where it is not in operation or under construction prior to September 1, 2021;

ll.

Television, radio and stereo sales and service;

mm.

Trading stamp redemption centers; and

nn.

Watch and clock repair shops.

(3)

Other uses which are similar in nature to the uses permitted above, but which are not specifically permitted in the C-3, intensive commercial or I, light industrial districts.

(c)

Uses permitted conditionally. Any of the following uses may be permitted by the city commission after a public hearing and recommendation of the planning and zoning board, subject to specified conditions which may be determined appropriate and equitable by the city commission.

(1)

Animal hospitals, provided that all activities relating to any such use shall be conducted entirely within an air conditioned, soundproofed building and that no such use shall be located less than 300 feet from any residential district.

(2)

Dancehalls, provided that any such use shall not be located less than 500 feet from any residential district.

(3)

Day care centers subject to the conditions and requirements enumerated in section 62-275.

(d)

Site development standards. Site development standards are as follows:

(1)

Minimum lot area, 5,000 square feet.

(2)

Minimum lot width, 50 feet.

(3)

Minimum yard setbacks:

(4)

Maximum building height, five stories or 50 feet. Additional stories may be permitted by the city commission after a public hearing, recommendation by the planning and zoning board, and site plan review and approval, pursuant to section 62-69.

(5)

Minimum pervious open space, 20 percent.

(Ord. No. 80-14, § 10, 11-25-80; Ord. No. 90-09, art. I, § 10, 11-27-90; Ord. No. 98-03, 11-10-98; Ord. No. 18-01, § 2, 6-26-18; Ord. No. 21-11, § 4, 10-12-21)

(a)

Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of this C-3, intensive commercial district is to provide suitable sites for the development of commercial establishments which are of a generally more intensive nature. Such uses shall be located and designed in a manner so as to avoid any deleterious effects upon nearby residential uses and shall be consistent with the city's adopted comprehensive development master plan.

(b)

Uses permitted. Permitted uses are as follows:

(1)

All uses permitted in the C-2, general commercial district, except drugstores and medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facilities.

(2)

Additional retail, service and wholesale establishments, limited to:

a.

Animal hospitals;

b.

Automobile paint and body shops;

c.

Automobile repair and service shops;

d.

Boat sales and rental;

e.

Building trades, roofers, plasterers, electricians, and the like;

f.

Lumberyards;

g.

Motorcycle sales, rental service and repair;

h.

Plant nurseries;

i.

Recreational vehicle sales, rental and service;

j.

Sign shops;

k.

Skating rinks, roller and ice;

l.

Taxi and limousine services;

m.

Tire retreading and repair shops; and

n.

Wholesale distributors.

(3)

Other uses which are similar in nature to the uses permitted above, but which are not specifically permitted in the I, light industrial district.

(c)

Uses permitted conditionally. Conditionally permitted uses are as follows:

(1)

Day care centers subject to the conditions and requirements enumerated in section 62-275.

(d)

Site development standards. Site development standards are as follows:

(1)

Minimum lot area, 5,000 square feet.

(2)

Minimum lot width, 50 feet.

(3)

Minimum yard setback:

(4)

Maximum building height, two stories or 30 feet.

(5)

Minimum pervious open space, 20 percent.

(Ord. No. 80-14, § 11, 11-25-80; Ord. No. 90-09, art. I, § 11, 11-27-90; Ord. No. 98-03, 11-10-98; Ord. No. 18-01, § 2, 6-26-18)

(a)

Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of this C-4, commercial recreational district is to provide specialized commercial uses and services in conjunction with active recreational uses. This zoning district is intended to meet present foreseeable demand for active commercial recreational services within Florida City where special location and space requirements are necessary for the recreational use. The size and intensity of development or facilities and uses within this district shall be commensurate with the capability of land and water areas to support the uses intended and shall not result in any unusual service demands on nearby urban centers. This zoning district may be approved on any land in Florida City which is designated for commercial land use on the future land use map contained in the city's adopted comprehensive development master plan.

(b)

Uses permitted. Uses permitted are as follows:

(1)

All uses permitted in the C-1 and C-2 districts;

(2)

Resort facilities, entertainment facilities, convention centers and auditoriums;

(3)

Uses authorized under F.S. Chs. 550 and 551 and § 849.086, as amended;

(4)

Horse racing facilities, agricultural and livestock pavilions, animal/equestrian show and rodeo arenas, stables for overnight use by equine participants in such activities and overnight spaces for horse and animal transportation trailers;

(5)

Open-land commercial or private recreation uses including private arenas, horse stables, equestrian show and training facilities;

(6)

Commercial recreational facilities including bowling alleys, game and amusement machine arcades and facilities, skating rinks, theaters and miniature golf courses; and

(7)

Other uses which are similar in nature to the uses permitted above.

(c)

Accessory uses. Uses which are customarily associated with and accessory to the permitted uses are allowed as follows:

(1)

Small efficiency residential units such as stable dwellings for grooms and commercial operation managers;

(2)

Seating and viewing areas, restrooms, and food/beverage service facilities; and

(3)

Pole barns and storage sheds.

(d)

Hours of operation. Permitted and accessory uses may be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m. the next day; provided, however, however, that if any of the activities authorized by F.S. Ch. 550 or Ch. 551 or § 849.086, as amended, are conducted on any lands within the C-4 zoning district, then all permitted uses may be conducted during the hours of operation provided by applicable state law.

(e)

Site development standards. Site development standards are as follows:

(1)

Minimum lot area: Five acres.

(2)

Maximum building height: Ten stories or 100 feet.

(3)

Minimum building setback: Thirty feet from any lot line.

(4)

Minimum pervious open space: Twenty percent of lot area.

(f)

Conflict in requirements. To the extent that the provisions specifically applicable to the C-4 zoning district shall conflict with other provisions of the zoning code, then the provisions applicable to the C-4 zoning district shall control.

(Ord. No. 10-13, § 1, 1-11-11)

(a)

Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of this I, light industrial district is to provide suitable sites for the development of light industrial uses of a wholesaling or service nature which play a substantive role in the overall economy of the area and require good access to major transportation systems. Such uses shall be located in areas consistent with the city's adopted comprehensive development master plan.

(b)

Uses permitted. Permitted uses are as follows:

(1)

All uses permitted in the C-3, intensive commercial district, except recreational vehicle sales, rental and/or recreational vehicle service.

(2)

Wholesaling and service establishments, limited to:

a.

Air conditioning and refrigeration services;

b.

Barber and beauty supply services;

c.

Carpet cleaners;

d.

Cleaning services;

e.

Engravers and lithographers;

f.

Exterminators;

g.

Linen supply services;

h.

Monument sales;

i.

Moving and transfer companies;

j.

Plate glass sales and installation;

k.

Printers, publishers and bookbinders;

l.

Product distributors;

m.

Restaurant equipment and supplies;

n.

Swimming pool services;

o.

Upholsterers.

(c)

Uses permitted conditionally. Conditionally permitted uses, which require city commission approval pursuant to section 62-69, are as follows:

(1)

Warehouses, self-storage facilities, overnight truck and/or heavy equipment parking or storage, provided that:

a.

No such use shall be located or front on U.S. Highway No. 1, Palm Drive, Arthur Vining Davis Parkway or Krome Avenue, except if the use qualifies under part b of this section.

b.

All trucks or heavy equipment parked or stored on-site must be owned or leased by the person or entity that owns and/or operates the business named on the local business tax application for the parcel and, if so, stored or parked out-of-sight from adjacent public roads.

(d)

Prohibited uses. Prohibited uses in this district are as follows:

(1)

Truck stops;

(2)

Storage yards; and

(3)

Overnight truck and/or heavy equipment parking, except if approved by the city commission pursuant to section 62-191(c) above.

(e)

Site development standards. Site development standards are as follows:

(1)

Minimum lot area, 10,000 square feet.

(2)

Minimum lot width, 100 feet.

(3)

Minimum yard setbacks:

(4)

Maximum building height, two stories or 30 feet.

(5)

Minimum pervious open space, 15 percent.

(6)

Maximum building lot coverage, 50 percent.

(Ord. No. 80-14, § 12, 11-25-80; Ord. No. 90-09, art. I, § 12, 11-27-90; Ord. No. 21-13, § 2, 11-9-21)

(a)

Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of this CF, community facility district is to provide suitable sites for the development of community facilities of both a public and quasi-public nature to serve surrounding residential neighborhoods in areas consistent with the city's adopted comprehensive development master plan.

(b)

Uses permitted. Permitted uses are as follows:

(1)

Cemeteries;

(2)

Churches, synagogues and other houses of worship;

(3)

Day care centers and nurseries;

(4)

Educational institutions;

(5)

Governmental administration buildings;

(6)

Hospitals and clinics;

(7)

Libraries;

(8)

Museums and art galleries;

(9)

Nursing homes;

(10)

Parks and playgrounds;

(11)

Police and fire stations;

(12)

Public buildings;

(13)

Public works facilities;

(14)

Public utilities; and

(15)

Other uses which are similar in nature to the above permitted uses.

(c)

Uses permitted conditionally. Conditionally permitted uses are as follows:

(1)

None.

(d)

Site development standards. Site development standards are as follows:

(1)

Minimum lot area, 7,500 square feet.

(2)

Minimum lot width, 75 feet.

(3)

Minimum yard setbacks:

(4)

Maximum building height, two stories or 30 feet.

(5)

Minimum pervious open space, 25 percent.

(Ord. No. 80-14, § 13, 11-25-80; Ord. No. 90-09, art. I, § 13, 11-27-90)

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Applicant shall mean the legal owner or owners of all the land proposed to be included in a planned unit development (PUD); or the holder(s) of an option or contract to purchase the land(s) with the written consent of the owner(s) in a form acceptable to the city attorney.

Common open space is a parcel or parcels of land or an area of water, or a combination of land and water designated as a part of a planned unit development, and designed and intended for the use or enjoyment of residents of the planned unit development. Common open space may contain such complimentary structures and improvements as are necessary and appropriate for the benefit and enjoyment of residents of the planned unit development. Dedicated rights-of-way shall not be included as common open space.

Planned unit development (PUD) shall mean an area of land consisting of a minimum of five contiguous acres to be developed with multiple residential uses as a single entity, according to a development plan prepared in conformance with the requirements of this article, and approved by the city commission.

(Code 1977, § 12-22)

Cross reference— Definitions generally, § 1-2.

The purpose and intent of the planned unit development district is to provide flexibility in planning, design and development; to provide for a more economical arrangement of structures, traffic corridors, utility features, public lands, and common facilities than may otherwise be provided under conventional land development processes; to encourage innovative approaches to the design of communities; to encourage the fulfillment of housing needs appropriate to a variety of life styles and income levels; to encourage the construction of different housing types within a development; to provide for the efficient use of land; and to encourage the preservation of natural site features.

(Code 1977, § 12-21)

(a)

Preapplication conference. To obtain necessary information prior to preparing the application for planned unit development review, each applicant shall confer with the chief building inspector of the city, and other affected, interested department heads. The chief building inspector may elect to schedule a joint meeting between appropriate representatives of the city and representatives of the applicant at which time preliminary site plans and other general information regarding the proposed project can be reviewed and discussed. If requested by the applicant, the chief building inspector shall coordinate the preparation of written comments resulting from the meeting, including appropriate recommendations to inform and assist the applicant in his preparation of the components of the planned unit development application.

(b)

Planned unit development application. Following the preapplication conference, the planned unit development application and required exhibits may be completed and submitted by the applicant. The application forms shall be supplied by the city, and will be available at city hall. Following completion of the application form and required exhibits, submittal shall be made at city hall to the chief building inspector. Required exhibits shall include:

(1)

A development schedule indicating the approximate date(s) when construction of the planned unit development and stages thereof can be expected to be initiated.

(2)

Quantitative data for the following: Total number of dwelling units, total number of bedrooms, size of total development in acres, proposed land coverage of buildings and structures, acres of common open space, gross and net residential densities, total amount of open space, total amount of nonresidential construction, amount of public and private roads, and population projections.

(3)

Site plans and drawings of the proposed planned unit development shall be submitted as part of the total development plan and shall contain the following minimum information:

a.

The existing site characteristics including any major variations of elevations, water course(s), unique natural features, and natural vegetation.

b.

Legal description and size of separate developmental tracts within the planned unit development.

c.

The location and size in acres or square feet of all areas to be reserved as common open spaces, common recreational areas, and similar public and semipublic uses.

d.

The existing and proposed circulation system of arterial and collector streets, and major points of access to public rights-of-way including major points of ingress and egress to the development. Notations of proposed ownership of roadways, public or private, should be included where appropriate.

e.

The existing and proposed pedestrian and bicycle circulation systems including interrelationships with the vehicular circulation system, indicating proposed treatment of points of conflict.

f.

A landscape plan indicating the proposed design of major landscape elements. Plant names and proposed sizes of plant material shall be provided.

g.

Adequate information on land areas adjacent to the proposed planned area development to indicate the relationships between the proposed development and adjacent areas, including existing land uses, zoning classifications, densities vehicular and pedestrial circulations systems and public facilities, as well as unique natural features of the landscape.

h.

The proposed treatment of the perimeter of the planned area development including materials and techniques to be used as screens, landscape buffer, fences, walls and berms, when appropriate.

i.

Location, shape, size and height of existing and proposed buildings and walls, including building setbacks and spacing between buildings and other improvements.

j.

Parking layouts and dimensions, including driveways onto private and public streets.

_____

k.

A legend including the following applicable information shall be provided as part of the site plan:

_____

(4)

Floor plans and elevations or perspectives for different proposed buildings at no less than one inch equals 16 feet, which shall include the following information:

a.

Location, shape, size and heights of proposed buildings.

b.

Design information for the exterior surfaces of the proposed buildings.

(c)

Review process. Application for approval of a planned unit development shall be processed in the same manner as an application for rezoning established in section 62-26.

(Code 1977, § 12-23)

Development design criteria shall be as follows:

(1)

Size of development site. The minimum size of a site to be developed as a planned development shall be five acres.

(2)

Permitted residential uses. All residential types including single-family, and multifamily whether detached, attached or any combination thereof, as included in zoning districts RS-1 through RS-5, RD-1, RD-2 and RM-15 shall be permissible in the planned unit development zoning classification, upon approval by the city commission.

(3)

Maximum permitted density. Maximum permitted densities, in terms of number of units per gross residential acre, shall be established for each development at the time of approval of the development plan by the city commission. The number of dwelling units and densities shall be in conformance with the comprehensive development master plan, as it may be amended from time to time, and existing zoning and development in adjacent areas shall be considered in the establishment of the maximum density for the planned unit development district.

(4)

Accessory uses. Accessory uses which are designed in a manner compatible with the planned unit development and relate to the common needs of its inhabitants shall be permitted. Accessory uses shall include, but not be limited to, parking garages, recreation buildings, swimming pools, playfields, utility or maintenance buildings and other similar uses.

(5)

Convenience retail service facilities. Convenience retail service facilities as permitted in the C-1, neighborhood commercial district shall be permitted on the basis of the following standards:

a.

Thirty square feet of interior convenience retail floor area per dwelling unit shall be permitted.

b.

Such services shall be designed as an integral part of the total development and conveniently located for the use of the residents of the proposed development.

c.

Such facilities shall not be constructed prior to initiation of construction of the residential units which justify the need for such retail facilities.

(6)

Other uses with PUD application. Other zoning districts not previously listed as permitted uses in this section but related to the needs of the inhabitants of a proposed development shall be permitted if approved under the provisions of this article. Such other uses shall be included as separate development tracts on the basis of the zoning districts in which they are permitted and shall comply with all requirements of the applicable zoning district. Separate requests for zoning districts shall be made at the time of the planned unit development application and shall be deemed an integral part of such application.

(7)

Common open space. Open space for the common benefit of the residents of the proposed development may be provided. The following criteria shall apply to the provisions of common open space:

a.

Recreational use or uses appropriate for the use of the projected future residents of the proposed development shall be provided.

b.

Common open space shall be so located and developed as to be accessible to residents of the development.

c.

Common open space shall relate to any natural site characteristics in such a way as to preserve and enhance both functional and scenic qualities to the fullest extent.

d.

Improvements to common open space areas in accordance with the development plan shall be coordinated with and shall keep pace with the construction of dwelling units.

(8)

Conveyance and maintenance of common open space. All land designated on approved plans as common open space will be conveyed under one of the following procedures:

a.

For those projects developed under a condominium arrangement, common open space shall be maintained under the applicable state law.

b.

The common open space may be conveyed to a homeowners' association in which case conveyance shall be subject to covenants to be approved by the city restricting the open space to uses specified in the final plan and providing for the maintenance of the common open space in a manner that ensures continuing use for its intended purpose provided that:

1.

Approval by the city attorney's office shall be required.

2.

A homeowner's association shall be established before the units or individual building lots are sold.

3.

Membership shall be mandatory for each resident and said association shall have the authority to adjust the assessment to meet the needs of maintaining the open space.

4.

Any sums levied by the homeowners' association that remain unpaid shall become a lien on the individual property and such lien shall be superior to all other liens, save and except tax liens and mortgage liens, or property encumbered thereby.

5.

The homeowners' association shall be responsible for maintenance and local taxes.

(9)

Minimum square footage. The following minimum building square footages and individual lot sizes will apply:

(10)

Trees. Trees shall be provided at a minimum ratio of 20 trees per gross acre of land contained in the planned unit development. The plant material is recommended to be comprised of native species that will not require special attention and care.

(11)

Parking. Parking shall be provided in conformance with requirements established in this chapter.

(12)

Single family development. Areas of a PUD planned for detached single family homes must conform to the use and site development standards in the RS-4 residential single-family district.

(13)

Duplex and townhouse development. Areas of a PUD planned for duplexes and/or townhouses must conform to the use and site development standards in the RD-2 residential duplex district. In addition, townhouse buildings cannot contain more than eight units.

(14)

Condominium and apartment development. Areas of a PUD planned for condominiums or apartments must conform to the use and site development standards in the RM-15 residential multifamily district if the project site is designated in the medium density residential land use category or the RM-20 medium-high density multifamily district use and site development standards if the project site is designated in either the medium-high density residential land use category or community mixed use land use category.

(15)

Commercial buildings. Areas of a PUD planned for commercial development must conform to the use and development standards in the C-2 general commercial district.

(16)

Variances. A variance to a zoning standard of up to 25 percent may be approved, subject to the discretion of the city planner, if the developer demonstrates that the project will provide substantial tangible community benefits beyond increased local tax revenues and short-term construction employment. No more than four variances to the applicable zoning standards may be granted for a PUD project.

(17)

Master site plan. A master site plan for a PUD project must be submitted to the city for review and approved by the city commission prior to applying for platting or building permit.

(18)

PUD standards agreement. A PUD standards agreement addressing development schedule, internal infrastructure, park and recreation improvements, lighting, special landscape features, transportation improvements, developer contributions and/or any other relevant issues must be submitted to the city for review and approved by the city commission prior to applying for platting or building permit.

(Code 1977, § 12-24; Ord. No. 20-08, § 2, 1-12-21)

Fees for the planned unit development review process will be set by resolution of the city commission from time to time and kept on file in the city clerk's office.

(Code 1977, § 12-25)

The purpose and intent of the planned commercial development district is to provide flexibility in planning, design and development; to provide for a more economical arrangement of structures, traffic corridors, utility features, public lands, and common facilities than may otherwise be provided under conventional land development processes; to encourage innovative approaches to the design of commercial development; to encourage the fulfillment of economic development needs appropriate to a variety of life styles and income levels; to encourage the construction of diverse commercial activity centers addressing the needs of tourist visitors and residents alike; to provide for the efficient use of land; and to encourage the preservation of natural site features.

(Ord. No. 97-03, 9-9-97)

The following words, terms and phrases shall have the meanings herein described unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Applicant means the legal owner or owners of all the land proposed to be included in a planned commercial development (PCD); or the holder(s) of an option or contract to purchase the land(s) with the written consent of the owner(s) in a form acceptable to the city attorney.

Common open space means a parcel or parcels of land or an area of water, or a combination of land and water designated as part of a planned commercial development and designed and intended for the use of and enjoyment of visitors to, and residents of the PCD. Common open space may contain such complimentary structures and improvements as are necessary and appropriate for the benefit and enjoyment of visitors and residents of the planned commercial development. Dedicated rights-of-way shall not be included as common open space.

Planned commercial development (PCD) means An area of land consisting of a minimum of five contiguous acres to be developed with multiple commercial and/or ancillary residential uses as single entity, according to a development plan prepared in conformance with the requirements of this article, and approved by the city commission.

Outparcel means a distinct parcel of land within a larger development site which is intended to be leased or sold to an outside entity, separate from the PCD developer, for eventual parcel construction.

(Ord. No. 97-03, 9-9-97)

(a)

Preapplication conference. To obtain necessary information prior to preparing the application for planned commercial development review, each applicant shall confer with the community development director of the city, and other affected interested department heads. The community development director may elect to schedule a joint meeting between appropriate representatives of the city and representatives of the applicant at which time preliminary site plans and other general information regarding the proposed project can be reviewed and discussed. If requested by the applicant, the community development director shall coordinate the preparation of written comments resulting from the meeting, including appropriate recommendations to inform and assist the applicant in his preparation of the components of the planned commercial development application.

(b)

Planned commercial development application. Following the preapplication conference, the planned commercial development application and required exhibits may be completed and submitted by the applicant. The application forms shall be supplied by the city, and will be available at city hall. Following completion of the application form and required exhibits, submittal shall be made at city hall to the community development director. Required exhibits shall include:

(1)

A development schedule indicating the approximate date(s) when construction of the planned commercial development and phases thereof can be expected to be initiated and completed.

(2)

Quantitative data for the following: Total amount of commercial square footage by type of use; size of total development in acres; proposed land coverage of buildings, sidewalks, parking facilities and other structures; amount (in square feet and %) of common open (green) space provided; total amount in units, types and square feet of residential construction (if any); area in public and private roads; and market projections.

(3)

Site plans and drawings of the proposed planned commercial development shall be submitted as part of the total development plan and shall contain the following minimum information.

a.

The existing site characteristics including any major variations of elevations, water course(s), unique natural features, and natural vegetation.

b.

Legal description and size of separate developmental tracts within the planned commercial development.

c.

The location and sized in acres of square feet of all areas to be reserved as common open spaces, common recreational areas, and similar public and semipublic uses.

d.

The existing and proposed circulation system of arterial and collector streets, and major points of access to public rights-of-way including major points of ingress and egress to the development. Notations of proposed ownership of roadways, public or privates, should be included where appropriate.

e.

The existing and proposed pedestrian and bicycle circulation systems including interrelationships with the vehicular circulation system, indicating proposed treatment of points of conflict.

f.

A landscape plan indicating the proposed design of major landscape elements. Plant names and proposed sizes of plant material shall be provided.

g.

Adequate information on land areas adjacent to the proposed planned commercial development to indicate the relationship between the proposed development and adjacent areas, including existing land uses, zoning classifications vehicular and pedestrian circulations systems, and public facilities, as well as unique natural features of the landscape.

h.

The proposed treatment of the perimeters of the planned area development including materials and techniques to be used as screens, landscape buffer, fences, walls and berms, where appropriate.

i.

Location, shape, size and height of existing and proposed buildings and walls, including building setbacks and spacing between buildings and other improvements.

j.

Parking layouts and dimensions, including driveways onto private and public streets.

k.

A legend including the following applicable information shall be provided as part of the site plan:

(4)

Floor plans and elevations or perspectives for different proposed buildings at no less than one inch equals 16 feet, which shall include the following information:

a.

Location, shape, size and heights of proposed buildings.

b.

Design information for the exterior roof lines and facades of the proposed buildings.

(5)

A proposed planned commercial development agreement specifying project goal, site and landscaping plans, key development characteristics, management of common open space (if applicable), planned development of outparcels, funding and schedule for completion of offsite infrastructure improvements, project phasing, penalties for nonperformance, termination date and other relevant information.

(6)

Traffic study, prepared by a certified traffic engineer, documenting the impact of the proposed project on the adopted roadway level-of-service (LOS) standards of Florida City, Dade County and the Florida Department of Transportation, and specifying the timing and cost of improvements intended to maintain the adopted LOS on all area roadways. The timeframe of the traffic study must extend into the future at least three years beyond the projected development build-out date.

(c)

Review process. Application for approval of a planned commercial development shall be processed in the same manner as an application for rezoning established in section 62-26. The proposed planned commercial development agreement shall be negotiated during the review process and upon approval of the PDC rezoning, executed by the mayor and authorized representative of the PDC applicant and/or developer.

(Ord. No. 97-03, 9-9-97)

Development design criteria shall be as follows:

(1)

Size of development site. The minimum size of a site to be developed as a planned commercial development shall be five acres.

(2)

Permitted commercial uses. All commercial uses, as included in zoning districts C-1, C-2 and C-3 shall be permissible in the planned commercial development zoning classifications, upon approval by the city commission.

(3)

Maximum permitted intensity. Maximum permitted intensities, in terms of building square footage per gross commercial acre, shall be established for each development at the time of approval of the development plan by the city commission. All uses and site development criteria shall be in conformance with the comprehensive development master plan, as it may be amended from time to time, and existing zoning and development in adjacent areas shall be considered in the establishment of the maximum intensity for the planned commercial development district.

(4)

Accessory uses. Accessory uses which are designed in a manner compatible with the planned commercial development and related to the common needs of its users shall be permitted. Accessory uses shall include, but not be limited to, parking garages, recreation buildings, swimming pools, play fields, utility or maintenance buildings and other similar uses.

(5)

Residential use. Residential units are permitted in the RM-15, residential multifamily district, shall be permitted on the basis of the following standards:

a.

One dwelling unit per 2,000 square feet of commercial space shall be permitted.

b.

Such units shall be designed as an integral part of the total commercial project and conveniently located for the use of the residents of the proposed development.

c.

No residential units shall be constructed prior to initiation of construction of the commercial space within the PCD.

(6)

Other uses with PCD application. Other uses not previously listed as permitted uses in this section but related to the needs of the proposed commercial development shall be permitted if approved under the provisions of this article. Separate requests for special uses or use variances shall be made at the time of the planned commercial development application and shall be deemed an integral part of such application.

(7)

Common open space. If applicable, open space for the common benefit of the residents of the proposed development may be provided. The following criteria shall apply to the provisions of common open space:

a.

Recreational use or uses appropriate for the use of the projected future residents of the proposed development shall be provided.

b.

Common open space shall be so located and developed as to be accessible to residents of the development.

c.

Common open space shall relate to any natural site characteristics in such a way as to preserve and enhance both functional and scenic qualities to the fullest extent.

d.

Improvements to common open space areas in accordance with the development plan shall be coordinated with and shall keep pace with the construction of commercial space.

(8)

Conveyance and maintenance of common open space (if applicable). All land designated on approved plans as common open space will be conveyed under one of the following procedures:

a.

For those projects developed under a condominium arrangement, common open space shall be maintained under the applicable state law.

b.

The common open space may be conveyed to a homeowners' association in which case the conveyance shall be subject to covenants to be approved by the city restricting the open space to uses specified in the final plan and providing for the maintenance of the common open space in a manner that ensures continuing use for its intended purpose provided:

1.

Approval by the city attorney's office shall be required.

2.

A homeowner's association shall be established before the units or individual lots are sold.

3.

Membership shall be mandatory for each residents and said association shall have the authority to adjust the assessment to meet the needs of maintaining the open space.

4.

Any sums levied by the homeowner's association that remain unpaid shall become a lien on the individual property and such liens shall be superior to all other liens, save and expect tax liens and mortgage liens, or property encumbered thereby.

5.

The homeowners' association shall be responsible for maintenance and local taxes.

(9)

Site development standards. Projects constructed under this district shall be allowed flexibility with respect to certain site development standards as specified below. All other applicable site development standards are contained in the provisions of C-2, general commercial district.

a.

Maximum building height: Up to 100 percent of the average zoned public right-of-way width across the subject property frontage.

b.

Minimum setbacks: Same as provided in C-2 general commercial district, except that a minimum of 10 feet is required on all sides.

(10)

Landscaping. Trees shall be provided at a minimum ratio of 30 trees per gross acre of land contained in the planned commercial development. Palms shall count as one half of a tree in determining the total development tree count. All tress must be a minimum of eight feet in height at time of installation. At least 60 hedge and shrub plants per gross acre must also be provided. A minimum of 75 percent of all plant material must be species that are native to South Florida. No obnoxious, exotic plant species, as determined by the Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management, shall be permitted. All such obnoxious species which exist on the development site must be removed prior to the initiation of construction. Adequate automatic irrigation systems must be installed in all areas of the site where required landscaping is planted. Xeriscape principles, as recommended by the South Florida Water Management District, must be incorporated into all aspects of the proposed PCD landscape plan.

(11)

Parking. Parking shall be provided in conformance with requirements established in this chapter. However, alternative parking standards may be considered by the city provided a parking study, prepared by a certified traffic engineer, is submitted showing that all parking needs of the proposed project will be adequately accommodated.

(Ord. No. 97-03, 9-9-97)

Fees for the planned commercial development review process shall be set by resolution of the city commission from time to time and kept on file in the city clerk's office.

(Ord. No. 97-03, 9-9-97)

Agricultural lands and open land are in diminishing supply in the city and in Miami-Dade County and the preservation and retention of such lands is important to the future and quality of life of the city. The areas identified as open land on Florida City's Future Land Use Map are surrounded on most sides by property designated as environmental conservation area D on the county's future land use map, and are consistent in character and environmental value to those county designated lands. Much of the area is listed on the acquisition list for the environmentally endangered lands program as set forth in section 24-50 et seq. of the county code. The purpose and intent of this division 8 of article III to chapter 62 of the Code is to set forth provisions for the protection of these important lands, while balancing the rights and needs of the owners of such properties.

(Ord. No. 16-01, § 3, 2-9-16)

No mining that reduces the surface area of available land such as, but not limited to, rockmining, lake excavation, strip mining or any other form of mining that reduces the amount of surface area of land, shall be permitted in those area designated as agriculture in the future land use map.

(Ord. No. 16-01, § 3, 2-9-16)

No mining shall be allowed in lands designated as open lands in the future land use map except after city commission approval at a public hearing and upon a showing that all currently authorized sources, as determined from development agreements, for the material of interest to the mining operation within Florida City contain less than a 15-year reserve of the material of interest. This determination shall take into account demand for the material, cost of mining the material, cost of transportation of the material expectation of need for material within the city boundaries and expectation of need for material outside the city boundaries. The approval of any unusual use for rockmining or lake excavation shall require four affirmative votes by the city commission after demonstrating compliance with this division 8. All existing mining operations approved by the city commission prior to January 1, 2015 shall be vested in accordance with the terms of their development agreement with Florida City. However, all authorized mines in the open lands designation shall, provide a report to the city showing the expected reserve of materials of interest remaining to be mined under the development agreement based upon the average rate of removal of material calculated over a three-year period. This report shall be for the period ending December 31 of every even-numbered year.

(Ord. No. 16-01, § 3, 2-9-16)

No mining permit shall be allowed or granted except upon a showing that the proposed property to be mined is no less than 20,000 feet from the closest property currently permitted to mine or actively mining. The measurement shall be taken from the property line of the property proposed to be mined to the closest property line of the currently permitted mining property.

(Ord. No. 16-01, § 3, 2-9-16)

The purpose and intent of the transit-oriented development (TOD) district is to provide zoning standards and incentives for property owners near existing and planned Busway stations in the city to develop residential, commercial and mixed use projects which support transit usage, reduce vehicle trips and facilitate smart future growth of Florida City's urban core. This district is created under the authority of Future Land Use Policy 13d contained in the Florida City Comprehensive Development Master Plan.

(Ord. No. 21-14, § 2, 12-14-21)

(a)

Uses permitted. Permitted uses are as follows:

(1)

Residential uses; and

(2)

Commercial uses permitted in the C-2, general commercial district; and

(3)

Civic uses permitted in the CF, community facility district; and

(4)

Public and private parks; and

(5)

Mixed use consisting of a combination of permitted uses on the same site and/or within a building; and

(6)

Accessory uses including parking garages, recreation buildings, swimming pools, utility and maintenance buildings, and other similar uses.

(7)

Uses which are similar in nature to the uses permitted above.

(b)

Development standards and requirements. The development standards and requirements of this district are provided below.

(1)

Applicability. Parcels eligible for rezoning to this district must be located within 1,000 feet of an existing or planned South Miami-Dade station or stop in Florida City. The 1,000-foot radius is measured out from the center point of the intersection of the Busway with the intersecting adjacent street. Parcels bisected by the 1,000-foot radius line can be included in the district.

(2)

Density. The maximum residential density will be determined by the city commission at a public hearing based on the compliance of the proposed project with the city's comprehensive development master plan and Code of Ordinances, except for provisions relating to building height, zoning and densities, the quality of the development plan, transit enhancement and overall community benefit. The minimum density is ten units per net acre.

(3)

Floor area ratio. The maximum floor area ratio for commercial and civic development is 1.0.

(4)

Commercial use. TOD-zoned parcels with frontage on West Palm Drive, Krome Avenue or Lucy Street must develop with a minimum of 20 percent of the total project area in commercial use. Such 20 percent may be calculated utilizing the total commercial floor area shown on the project site plan. In addition, the commercial and residential development of the site must occur concurrently.

(5)

Maximum height. Fourteen stories or 160 feet, whichever is lower.

(6)

Open space. A minimum of ten percent of the parcel must be in pervious open green space. An additional ten percent of the site must be in open hardscape such as plazas, water features, pedestrian seating areas, outdoor art and landscaping in planters, grates or pots.

(7)

Building setbacks. The minimum building setbacks are as follows:

a.

Front: 15 feet on a public street; zero feet elsewhere;

b.

Rear: zero feet; and

c.

Side: zero feet

(8)

Master site plan review. All master site plans must be in compliance with the city's site plan review standards contained in section 62-277 of this Code, except for standards (2) and (12). Detailed site plan review will occur during the TOD rezoning process.

(9)

Landscape. Landscape plans shall be in compliance with Chapter 18A (Landscape Ordinance) of the Miami-Dade County Code and Florida City Code section 62-311.

(10)

Parking. Parking must adhere to the standards in chapter 33, article VII (off-street parking), of the Miami-Dade County Code, except for the minimum number of required parking spaces for residential development which will be one and one-half spaces for each dwelling unit with more than one bedroom and one space each for studio and one bedroom units. Residential visitor parking will be provided in an amount equal to ten percent of the total parking spaces provided for the project dwelling units. TOD applicants may also propose a reduction for mixed or joint use of parking spaces supported by a shared-use parking study prepared by a professional traffic engineer.

(11)

Public busway parking. For TOD projects adjacent to the Davis Parkway or Lucy Street Busway stations, the developer may be required to install no more than 50 paved, lighted and landscaped public parking spaces, free-of-charge to the city, on any public property designated by the city for transit parking within 1,000 feet of the applicable busway station/stop pursuant to a parking lot plan approved by the city.

(12)

Recreation, health and fitness (RHF) areas. The project site plan must contain recreation, health and fitness areas equal in total size to at least 15 percent of the city's parks LOS standard of three acres per 1,000 population or at least 20 percent of the total site area of the project. A minimum of one-half of the RHF area must be outdoors and contain adequate playground equipment for children in the development up to 11 years of age, and recreation equipment, facilities and sites for older children and adults.

(13)

Minimum residential unit floor area.

a.

Efficiency: 400 square feet

b.

One-bedroom: 550 square feet

c.

Two-bedroom and larger: 750 square feet

(14)

Variances. Limited variances to the development standards and requirements herein may be granted by the city commission.

(15)

Community benefit. To help offset the potential adverse community impacts of the increased density and zoning flexibility permitted by the TOD district, the developer may be required to provide, at the discretion of the city commission, substantial tangible community benefits beyond increased tax revenues and employment. Examples of community benefit include public park improvements, provision of workforce housing, and/or a cash contribution to the city for community improvement purposes.

(16)

Master development agreement. Each application for rezoning to this district shall include a proposed master development agreement (MDA) addressing the development phasing schedule; construction of planned road, transit, public, infrastructure and/or recreation improvements; project development standards; developer contributions; and any other project issues deemed relevant by the city. This agreement will be proffered by the developer to the city and the final agreement considered by the city commission as part of the rezoning application. Once approved, the agreement must be executed by the developer and recorded in the public records of Miami-Dade County.

(Ord. No. 21-14, § 2, 12-14-21; Ord. No. 23-07, 10-24-23; Ord. No. 24-03, § 2, 9-10-24)

An application for rezoning to this district shall be submitted to the community development department and include a master site plan, master development agreement and all other documents, plans and exhibits listed in section 62-233(b) of this Code. The total application review fee will include rezoning, site plan and development agreement review fees pursuant to the city's planning and zoning application fee schedule, as amended. After TOD zoning approval, the developer must file an application for administrative site plan review and approval for each phase of the project prior to submitting for building permit issuance of the phase.

(Ord. No. 21-14, § 2, 12-14-21)