5.1.1.

Districts established. For the purpose of this ordinance the Town of Glen Ridge is hereby divided in the following districts:

5.1.2.

Zoning districts map.

The boundaries of these districts are hereby defined and established as shown on a map entitled "Official Zoning Map-Town of Glen Ridge, Florida." This map and all explanatory matter thereon is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this ordinance.

The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the mayor, attested by the town clerk, bear the town seal, appropriate ordinance number and have the following: "This is to certify that this is the Official Zoning Map referred to in article V, section 5.1.2 of the Glen Ridge Zoning Ordinance adopted on January 28, 1977."

If, in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance, changes are made in district boundaries or other matter portrayed on the official zoning map, such changes shall not be considered final, and permits shall not be issued until changes have been made on the official zoning map. Such map changes shall be made within five normal working days after the effective date of the ordinance amendment. Each map change shall be accompanied by a reference number on the map which shall refer to the official action of the town council. The official zoning map is to be maintained and kept up-to-date by the town clerk and though there may be copies made of the map, the official copy in the possession of the town clerk shall be the final authority.

5.1.3.

Interpretation of district boundaries. Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of any of the districts indicated on the zoning map, the following rules shall apply:

(1)

Boundaries indicated as approximately following the streets or highways, the center lines of said streets or highways shall be construed to be such boundaries.

(2)

Boundaries indicated as approximately following lot lines shall be construed as following such lot lines.

(3)

Boundaries indicated as following town corporate limit lines shall be construed as following town corporate limit lines.

(4)

Boundaries following the shoreline of a stream, lake or canal shall be construed as following such shorelines, and in the event of change in the shoreline, the line shall be construed as moving with the actual shoreline; provided, however, the shoreline remains within the corporate boundary of the town.

(5)

Where the aforesaid rules leave reasonable doubt as to the boundaries between two districts, the regulations of the more restricted district shall prevail until determination is made by the town board.

5.1.4.

Zoning of vacated areas. If any public right-of-way, open or unopen, or any area used for canals or lakes are vacated by official public action, the area vacated shall remain in its respective zoning district.

5.1.5.

District requirements. All buildings and uses in any district shall be subject, where applicable, to the provisions of article VI, "Supplementary Regulations," article VII, "Off-Street Parking Regulations," and article VIII, "Landscape Provisions."

5.1.6.

Categories within zone districts. In order to ensure all possible benefits and protection for the zoning districts in this ordinance the land uses have been classified in two categories:

(1)

Uses permitted by right. The primary uses and structures specified for which the zone district has been established.

(2)

Uses permitted by special exceptions. Uses and structures that are compatible with the primary uses within the zone, but require specific safeguards and conditions.

[5.1.7. Special exceptions.]

The criteria for special exceptions is as follows:

Special exceptions are generally compatible with other uses permitted in a district, but may require the imposition of conditions of approval to ensure the appropriateness and compatibility of the use at a particular location.

Standards applicable to all special exceptions.

When considering an application for development permit for a special exception, the town council shall consider the following factors. In no event, however, shall a special exception be approved which fails to meet any standard below. Failure to comply with any standard shall be deemed adverse to the public interest.

1.

Consistent with comprehensive plan. The proposed special exception is consistent with the purposes, goals, objectives and policies of the comprehensive plan, including standards for building and structural intensities and densities, and intensities of use;

2.

Complies with zoning code standards. The proposed special exception complies with all relevant and appropriate portions of the town Zoning Code;

3.

Compatibility. The proposed special exception is compatible and generally consistent with the uses and character of the land surrounding and in the vicinity of the land proposed for development;

4.

Design minimizes adverse impact. The design of the proposed special exception minimizes adverse effects, including visual impact and intensity of the proposed use on adjacent lands;

5.

Adequate public facilities. The proposed special exception complies with the town's adequate public facility standards;

6.

Design minimizes environmental impact. The proposed special exception minimizes environmental impacts, including but not limited to water, air, stormwater management, wildlife, vegetation, wetlands and the natural functioning of the environment;

7.

Development patterns. Whether and the extent to which the proposed development will result in logical, timely and orderly development patterns;

8.

Other relevant standards of Code. The proposed special exception complies with all standards imposed on it by all other applicable provisions of this Code for use, layout, function, and general development characteristics.

Special exception applications and all required submittal information must be submitted by the deadlines posted by the town. A special exception shall be granted via a Resolution approved by the town council.

Advertisement of the proposed special exception shall be in a newspaper of general circulation in Palm Beach County at least ten days prior to the meeting in which the special exception is to be heard. In lieu of publishing the advertisement set out in this paragraph, the applicant may mail a notice to each person owning real property within the town of Glen Ridge at least 14 days before the hearing.

(Ord. No. 51, § 1, 2-17-1983; Ord. No. 57, § 1, 8-1-1985; Ord. No. 2004-02, §§ 1, 3, 10-6-2004)

5.2.1.

Purpose and intent. This district is established to encourage and preserve the development of low-density residential uses on large lots.

5.2.2.

Permitted uses.

(1)

Single-family dwelling units.

(2)

Customary accessory uses and buildings, provided such uses and buildings are incidental to the principal use and do not include any activity conducted as a business, unless approval and license has been granted by the town council.

(3)

Signs, as provided in article VI, section 6.2.2.

(4)

Town hall.

5.2.3.

Special exceptions.

(1)

Home occupations.

5.2.4.

Area and bulk requirements.

(1)

Minimum lot area: One acre (43,560 sq. ft.).

(2)

Minimum lot width: 150 feet.

(3)

Minimum lot depth: 200 feet.

(4)

Minimum yard setbacks:

Front: 30 feet, canal lots—50 feet.

Side: 15 feet.

Rear: 20 feet, canal lots—40 feet.

(5)

Height limit: 35 feet.

(6)

Maximum lot coverage: 25 percent.

(7)

Minimum building size: 2,500 square feet.

(Ord. No. 57, § 1, 8-1-1985; Ord. No. 2005-04, § 1, 2-1-2006)

5.3.1.

Purpose and intent. The only essential difference between R-1 and R-1A districts is that a higher density of population will be permitted by allowing single-family dwelling units on a smaller lot.

[5.3.2.]

Permitted uses and special exceptions: Same as permitted in the R-1A districts as shown in section 5.2.2.

5.3.2.[5.3.3]

Area and bulk requirements.

(1)

Minimum lot area: 15,000 square feet.

(2)

Minimum lot width: 100 feet.

(3)

Minimum lot depth: 100 feet.

(4)

Minimum yard setbacks:

Front: 30 feet.

Side: 15 feet.

Rear: 20 feet.

(5)

Height limit: 35 feet.

(6)

Maximum lot coverage: 30 percent.

(7)

Minimum building size: 1,800 square feet.

(Ord. No. 57, § 1, 8-1-1985; Ord. No. 2005-04, § 1, 2-1-2006)

5.4.1.

Purpose and intent. This district is established to permit the development of two-family residential units and to act as a transitional zone between single-family and commercial districts.

5.4.2.

Permitted uses.

(1)

Single-family dwelling units.

(2)

Duplexes (two-family dwelling units).

(3)

Customary accessory uses and buildings.

(4)

Signs, as provided in article VI, section 6.2.2.

5.4.3.

Special exceptions.

(1)

Home occupations.

5.4.4.

Area and bulk requirements.

(1)

Minimum lot area: 13,500 square feet.

(2)

Minimum lot width: 100 feet.

(3)

Minimum lot depth: 100 feet.

(4)

Minimum yard setbacks:

Front: 30 feet.

Side: 15 feet.

Rear: 20 feet.

(5)

Height limit: 35 feet.

(6)

Maximum lot coverage: 30 percent.

(7)

Minimum building size: 2,000 square feet.

(Ord. No. 57, § 1, 8-1-1985; Ord. No. 2005-04, § 1, 2-1-2006)

5.5.1.

Purpose and intent. This district is intended to accommodate the quiet, low-volume offices and service-type businesses which would be compatible to the residential nature of Glen Ridge. In recognition of the close proximity of the C-1 district to the residential district of the town, it is the intent of this classification to allow only the use listed below in section 5.5.2. and to disallow uses which would be inconsistent to the character and integrity of the town. For example, warehouse facilities, storage facilities, parking facilities which are not accessory to permanent structures located in the district, and restaurants are among incompatible uses which would be impermissible; such uses are not listed in section 5.5.2.

5.5.2.

Permitted uses. No building, structure or land shall be permitted except for one or more of the following uses:

(1)

Professional offices.

(2)

Medical offices and clinics.

(3)

Beauty salons.

(4)

Barbershops.

(5)

Shoe repair.

(6)

Hair stylists.

(7)

Haberdasher.

(8)

Watch repair.

(9)

Real estate offices.

(10)

Insurance offices.

(11)

Accounting offices.

(12)

Travel agencies.

(13)

Home occupations, in existing dwellings only.

5.5.3

Special exceptions.

(1)

Billboards.

(2)

Telecommunications antennas.

The allowance of these special exceptions does not affect the application of the town's height code.

5.5.4.

Area and bulk requirements.

(1)

Minimum lot area: 10,000 square feet.

(2)

Minimum lot width: 95 feet.

(3)

Minimum lot depth: 120 feet.

(4)

Minimum yard setbacks:

Front: 20 feet.

Side: Ten feet.

Rear: 15 feet.

(5)

Height limit: 35 feet.

(6)

Maximum lot coverage: 40 percent.

5.5.5.

Additional site regulations.

(1)

Signs, as provided in article VI, section 6.2.2.

(2)

Off-street parking, as provided in article VII.

(3)

Landscape provisions, as provided in article VIII.

(4)

Subject to supplementary regulations in article VI.

(5)

Site plan review, as provided in article IX.

5.5.6.

Lot access restrictions. All commercial lots within the Town of Glen Ridge must have their ingress and egress from Southern Boulevard. No access to Glen Road will be permitted on double frontage lots. The town council may require the dedication of a five-foot strip along Glen Road to control access.

(Ord. No. 51, § 1, 2-17-1983; Ord. No. 57, § 1, 8-1-1985; Ord. No. 2004-02, § 2, 10-6-2004)