The regulations set forth in this article, or set forth elsewhere in this chapter, or when referred to in this article, are the district regulations in the RPC Private Club Multiple-Family Dwelling Residential District Regulations.

(1976 Code, Ch. 12, Div. 5, Art. VIII, § 1)

(A)

Multiple-family dwelling units as hereinafter described.

(1)

Accessory buildings, including employee dormitories having bedrooms containing a minimum floor area of not less than 200 square feet; and

(2)

Home occupations.

(B)

Area west of Highway A1A. Any use permitted in the RM-16 multiple-family dwelling residential district.

(C)

Area east of Highway A1A. Any use permitted in the RM-16 Multiple-family dwelling residential district.

(1976 Code, Ch. 12, Div. 5, Art. VIII, § 2)

(A)

For properties on the east side of SR A1A, no building shall exceed 3 stories nor shall it exceed 35 feet in height above the dune elevation.

(B)

For properties on the west side of SR A1A, no building shall exceed 3 stories nor shall it exceed 35 feet in height above the roadway crown elevation of SR A1A adjacent to the property.

(C)

It is further provided that purely decorative features such as cupolas, towers, railings, not including signs, nor containing any living or recreational areas, and not covering more than 20 percent of the roof area may be erected to an additional height not to exceed 15 feet, provided that no part of the building shall exceed 50 feet in height.

(1976 Code, Ch. 12, Div. 5, Art. VIII, § 3)

Parking shall be open or enclosed at the option of the owner. At least 1½ parking spaces per individual guest dwelling unit shall be provided. Each parking space shall be not less than 9 feet by 20 feet and shall be clearly marked. Each parking space facing a property line shall have an approved tire bumper curb to prohibit parked automobiles from projecting over property lines. Parking areas including necessary driveways shall be not less than 7½ feet from the north and south property lines and not closer than 45 feet from the center of State Highway A1A, and not closer than 15 feet from the easterly right-of-way line of the Intracoastal Waterway, nor east of a southerly continuation of the easterly building line of the Town of Hillsboro Beach as shown on plat of easterly building line as defined herein. Parking areas and driveways must be paved, and must have drainage or sumps to ensure no runoff or flow of water into State Highway A1A or adjoining properties. Parking areas must be shielded from State Highway A1A by appropriate landscaping. The area between State Highway A1A and the parking space shall be appropriately landscaped with grass, trees or shrubbery. A minimum of 10 feet in width, immediately adjacent to the paved edge of State Highway A1A shall be in grass and this 10-foot area shall be clear and contain no obstructions. Exceptions to the 10-foot requirement:

(A)

In any area of the Town of Hillsboro Beach in which there is not more than 15 feet distance between the westerly paved edge of State Highway A1A and the mean high water line along the easterly shore of the Intracoastal Waterway the requirement that "a minimum of 10 feet in width, immediately adjacent to the paved edge of State Highway A1A shall be in grass" shall not apply. No parking, other than for emergency purposes, shall be permitted in any of the areas to which this exception applies;

(B)

Frangible, vertical markers;

(C)

Rounded domes not exceeding 12 inches in diameter, not more than 6 inches high, and spaced not less than 6 feet apart;

(D)

Mirrors, on posts not exceeding 4 inches by 4 inches;

(E)

Mailboxes; and

(F)

Vegetation.

(1976 Code, Ch. 12, Div. 5, Art. VIII, § 4) (Ord. 223, passed 7-11-2006)

(A)

Front yard. Every plot shall have a front yard not less than 85 feet in depth measured from the center line of State Highway A1A.

(B)

Side yard.

(1)

Dimension. There shall be a side yard on each side of the building, having a width of not less than 15 feet measured from the roof overhang, or 6 inches per foot of building height, whichever is the greater.

(2)

Other. If 2 or more buildings are constructed on the same plot of ground, there shall be provided a side yard of 25 feet measured between the roof overhang of each building.

(C)

Rear yard, ocean front. No building or part of a building shall extend easterly beyond a southerly continuation of the easterly building line of the Town of Hillsboro Beach as shown on plat of easterly building line as defined herein.

(D)

Rear yard, intracoastal side. No building or part of a building shall extend closer than 15 feet to the easterly right-of-way line of the Intracoastal Waterway, or to any seawall erected east of that line.

(E)

Parking, driveways, fences. Parking areas and driveways, retaining walls, fences, barricades, whether connected with the buildings or for the improvement of lots shall not be built, erected or constructed closer to the building setback lines as herein described for ocean front and Intracoastal side properties. No fence, wall or structure shall be erected, placed or maintained on any lot within the side yard, rear yard or front yard, except as hereafter provided in Article XIII, § 12-263.

(1976 Code, Ch. 12, Div. 5, Art. VIII, § 5) (Am. Ord. 261, passed 5-1-2012)

(A)

Plot area per unit. Every plot for a guest dwelling unit shall have not less than 2,700 square feet of ground area.

(B)

Ground coverage. Ground coverage of buildings shall not exceed 35 percent of the total area of the plot. Driveways and parking areas shall not exceed 15 percent of the total plot area.

(C)

Open area.

(1)

Every plot used for a multiple-family dwelling shall have a minimum of 50 percent of the total area set aside for open recreational and green areas.

(2)

Every plot shall have a maximum of 15 percent of the total area set aside as a hard surfaced recreational area, which will include, but is not limited to swimming pools, pool decks, shuffle board and tennis courts.

(3)

A minimum of 35 percent of the total plot area shall be set aside as a green area. All green areas shall be planted and maintained in lawn and/or landscaping.

(1976 Code, Ch. 12, Div. 5, Art. VIII, § 6)

(A)

Suite. The minimum floor area of an individual guest dwelling unit consisting of 1 bedroom, living and dining area, with or without kitchen facilities, bath and closet space shall contain not less than 600 square feet of enclosed living space.

(B)

Single bedroom. The minimum floor area of an individual guest dwelling unit consisting of 1 bedroom, bath, closet space and not containing kitchen facilities, shall contain not less than 400 square feet of enclosed living space; and an additional area of 200 square feet shall be provided for each individual guest unit described in this subsection (B) by the inclusion of heated and enclosed club facilities, which are for the exclusive use of the members and their guests, such as but not limited to offices, lobbies, halls, recreational rooms, guest dining rooms, and kitchen facilities.

(C)

Restrictions. The additional area of 200 square feet described in subsection (B) above shall not include cocktail lounges, bars, beauty shops, barber shops and gift shops.

(D)

Existing commercial facilities. Existing commercial facilities shall not be expanded in size or in kind.

(1976 Code, Ch. 12, Div. 5, Art. VIII, § 7)

(A)

All multiple-family dwellings having elevators, sewage treatment pumps or other necessary pumps, shall install and maintain a generator as an auxiliary power plant adequate to operate simultaneously any or all of this equipment. One operating elevator for each bank of elevators shall be deemed sufficient.

(B)

Power for exit and interior emergency lighting shall be provided for by this generator or by battery operated "panic lighting."

(1976 Code, Ch. 12, Div. 5, Art. VIII, § 8)

(A)

There shall be adequate space provided within the building for 1 maintenance and storage room for common property necessary for building maintenance and operation.

(B)

There shall be further provided a fire-proof room for the storage of all inflammable materials, including but not limited to paint, paint products, gasoline and acids. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided for both rooms.

(1976 Code, Ch. 12, Div. 5, Art. VIII, § 9)

There shall be provided adequate toilet and washroom facilities for permanent and temporary employees.

(1976 Code, Ch. 12, Div. 5, Art. VIII, § 10)

(A)

(1)

Intracoastal waterway docks and mooring facilities shall not extend closer than 15 feet to any other residentially zoned property

(2)

Dock and mooring facilities shall not be higher than 2 feet above the top of the adjoining seawall, or the established grade of the seawall if none exists, except that mooring piles may exceed this height.

(B)

Further, on waterways under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the permissible projection into the Intracoastal Waterway shall be determined by that organization.

(1976 Code, Ch. 12, Div. 5, Art. VIII, § 11) (Ord. 174, § 4, passed 5-4-1993)

(A)

In the event of expansion or the replacement of any facility or facilities as outlined heretofore, the private club, the owner and/or owners of the property affected by this amendment acknowledge that the exceptions granted by this amendment are the only exceptions granted.

(B)

Any other requirement such as but not limited to home occupations, penthouses, nonconforming uses or other requirements must be in accordance with the then existing Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Hillsboro Beach.

(1976 Code, Ch. 12, Div. 5, Art. VIII, § 12)

No accessory building or buildings shall be leased and/or rented for residential purposes.

(1976 Code, Ch. 12, Div. 5, Art. VIII, § 13)