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Largo City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 6

ALLOWABLE USES

Section 6.1 - Classification of Allowable Uses

The land use classification of a parcel is the basis for the application of the respective development standards of this CDC to a proposed use. Table 6-1: Allowable Uses by Land Use Classification and Table 6-2: Allowable Uses Within the Community Redevelopment Districts provide typical examples of allowable land uses, however these should not be considered the only uses allowed within a particular land use designation. Allowable uses are considered to be either allowed or conditional uses. In addition, some allowable uses must also comply with supplemental standards of this CDC. The DCO shall evaluate any use not specifically listed within these tables to determine use characteristics and compatibility with the most appropriate land use designation.


Section 6.2 - Classification of Non-Allowable Uses

Uses classified as "Not Allowed" in Tables 6-1 and 6-2 are considered incompatible with the existing land use and are not permitted.

Table 6-1 Allowable Uses Within Land Use Classifications
A = Allowable      C = Conditionally Allowed      N = Not Allowed
DESCRIPTION RR RS RE RU RL RLM RM RH CN CG ROL ROR ROG I IL IG ROS CR P TU
Residential Uses
Accessory Dwelling Unit A 28 A 28 A 28 A 28 A 28 A 28 A 28 A 28 A 28 A 28 A 28 A 28 A 28 A 28 N N N A 28 N N
Manufactured Home N N N A 3 N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N
Medium-type Housing (Townhome (medium), Courtyard Building, Multiplex) N N N N N A 29 A 29 A 29 A 29 A 29 A 29 A 29 A 29 A 1,29 N N N N N N
Multi-family A A A A A A A A 2 A A A A A A 1 N N N N N N
Single-Family, Detached A A A A A A A A 2 A A A A A A 1 N N N N N N
Small-type Housing (Duplex, Triplex, Quadplex, Cottage Court, Townhome (small)) N N N A 29 A 29 A 29 A 29 A 29 A 29 A 29 A 29 A 29 A 29 A 1,29 N N N N N N
Commercial and Offices Uses
Adult Uses N N N N N N N N N A 4 N A 4 N N N N N N N N
Animal Grooming N N N N N N N N A 19,20 A 19,20 A 19,20 A 19,20 N N N N N N N N
Banks, Credit Union N N N N N N N N A 5 A 5 N A 5 C 5 N A 5 N N N N N
Bars, Taverns, Lounges, Nightclubs N 7 N 7 N 7 N 7 N 7 N 7 N 7 N 7 N A 6 N A 6 N N N N N N N N
Car Wash N N N N N N N N C 5 A 5 N A 5 N N C 5 A 5 N N N N
Convenience Store N N N N N N N N A A N A C 18 N N N N N N N
Dry Cleaners (Store Front Only) N N N N N N N N A A N A C 18 N A N N N N N
Flea Markets, Outdoor Markets N N N N N N N N A A N N N N A N N N N N
Funeral Homes N N N N N N N N N A N A C 18 A C C N N N N
Gas Stations N N N N N N N N N A N A C 18 N N N N N N N
Greenhouse/Nursery N N N N N N N N N N N N N N A N N C N N
Home Improvement Store N N N N N N N N N A 9 N A 9 C 9,18 N C 9 N N N N N
Home Office of Convenience A 10 A 10 A 10 A 10 A 10 A 10 A 10 A 10 A 10 A 10 A 10 A 10 A 10 N N N N N N N
Indoor Recreation (bowling, gym, game room, movie theater, billiards) N N N N N N N N N A N A N N C C N A 6 N N
Light Repair Shop (shoes, furniture, bicycle) N N N N N N N N N A N A C 18 N A A N N N N
Microbrewery, Micro-distillery N N N N N N N N A 22 A 22 N A 22 N N A 22 N N N N N
Mechanical Repair Shops (boat, car) N N N N N N N N N A N A C 18 N A A N N N N
Office (professional or business) N N N N N N N N A A A A A A A A 8 A 8 A 8 N A 8
Personal Service (hairstylist, tailors, catering, massage) N N N N N N N N A A A A A 25 N N N N N N N
Pet Stores N N N N N N N N N A N A N N C N N N N N
Produce Stands/Outdoor Markets N N N N N N N N A A N A N N A N N A 8 N N
Recycling Centers N N N N N N N N N A N A N N A A N N N N
Rental - Large Goods (machinery) N N N N N N N N N A N N N N A A N N N N
Restaurants, Sit-Down N N N N N N N N C A A A N N A 8 A 8 N A 8 N N
Restaurants with Drive-Thru N N N N N N N N N A 5 N A N N N N N N N N
Retail Stand Alone N N N N N N N N N A A A C 18 N C N N N N N
Retail in Existing Shopping Center N N N N N N N N N A A A C 18 N C N N N N N
Supermarket, Deli N N N N N N N N A 9 A 9 A 9 A 9 N N A 8 A 8,9 N N N N
Telecommunications Towers N N N N N N N N N A 11 N A 11 A 11 A 11 A 11 A 11 A 11 A 11 N A 11
Vehicle Sales or Rental (car, boat, RV) N N N N N N N N N A N A N N N N N N N N
Warehouse Shopping Store N N N N N N N N N A 18,23 N C N N A A N N N N
Wholesale Business N N N N N N N N N A N A 23 N N A A N N N N
Institutional and Medical-Related Uses
Assisted Living Facility (6 or fewer clients) A 13 A 13 A 13 A 13 A 13 A 13 A 13 A 13 A 13 A 13 A 13 A 13 A 13 A 13 N N N N N N
Assisted Living Facility (7 to 14 clients) N N N N N A 13 A 13 A 13 A 13 A 13 A 13 A 13 A 13 A 13 N N N N N N
Assisted Living Facility (more than 14 clients) N N N N N N C 13 C 13 C 13 C 13 C 13 C 13 C 13 C 13 N N N N N N
Cemeteries N N N N N N N N N A N A C A A A N N N N
College/Universities N N N N N N N N A A N A C A C N N N N N
Commercial Trade Schools (dance, martial arts, diving, crafts) N N N N N N N N A A A A C C C N N N N N
Community/Youth Centers N N N N N N N N A A A A C A C C N C N N
Community Residential Home (6 or fewer clients) A 13 A 13 A 13 A 13 A 13 A 13 A 13 A 13 A 13 A 13 A 13 A 13 A 13 A 13 N N N N N N
Community Residential Home (7 to 14 clients) N N N N N A 13 A 13 A 13 A 13 A 13 A 13 A 13 A 13 A 13 N N N N N N
Community Residential Home (more than 14 clients) N N N N N N C 13 C 13 C 13 C 13 C 13 C 13 C 13 C 13 N N N N N N
Correctional Facilities (youth ranches) N N N N N N N N N C N A C A C C N N N N
Daycare Centers, Pre-Schools C 8 C 8 C 8 C 8 C 8 C 8 C 8 C 8 A A A A A 8 A 8 A 8 A 8 A 8 N N N
Emergency Response/Public Safety Services N N N N N N N N C A C A C A C C A 8 A 8 N A
Halfway Houses/Rehab Facilities (6 or fewer clients) N N N N N N N N C 13 C 13 C 13 C 13 C 13 A 13 N N N N N N
Halfway Houses/Rehab Facilities (7 or more clients) N N N N N N N N C 13 C 13 C 13 C 13 C 13 C 13 N N N N N N
Hospitals N N N N N N N N C A A C C A N N N N N N
Libraries, Museums, Auditoriums N N N N N N N N A A A A C A C N N A 8 N N
Medical/Dental Laboratories N N N N N N N N A A A A A A A 14 N N N N N
Medical or Dental Office/Clinic N N N N N N N N A A A A A A C 18 N N N N N
Parking Garage N N N N N N N A A A A A A A A A A A 8 N A
Private Clubs, Lodges and Fraternal Orders N N N N N N N N A A A A C A C N N C N N
Private Schools C C C C C C C C A A C A C A C N N N N N
Public Schools A A A A A A A A A A C A C A C N N N N N
Religious Institutions C 15 C 15 C 15 C 15 C 15 C 15 C 15 C 15 C 15 C 15 C 15 A 15 C 15 A 15 C 15 N N N N N
Technical Schools N N N N N N N N A A N A C A C C N N N N
Transfer Station, Bus N N N N N N N N N A N N N N A A N N N N
Veterinary Clinic N N N N N N N N A A A A A A A A 14 N N N N
Agricultural, Industrial, Manufacturing and Warehousing Uses
Asphalt & Concrete Mixing Plants N N N N N N N N N N N N N N C A N N N N
Borrow Pit 18 N N N N N N N N N C N N N N C A N N N C
Bulk Sales of Fuel Oil, Propane N N N N N N N N N C N N N N A A N N N N
Contractor Yard (building, electrical, plumbing, roofing) N N N N N N N N N A N N N N A 12 A N N N N
Crematories N N N N N N N N N N N N N N A 16 A 16 N N N N
Dry Cleaner Plant N N N N N N N N N C N N N N A A N N N N
Firing Ranges N N N N N N N N N C N C N N A A N C N N
Food Process/Packing Plants N N N N N N N N N C N C C N A A N N N N
Freestanding Broadcast Facilities N N N N N N N N N C N C N N A A N N N N
Industrial Parks N N N N N N N N N C N N N N A A N N N N
Kennels N N N N N N N N N A 19 N A 19 C N A A N N N N
Livestock, Feedlots, Pasteurizing, Grazing N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N C N N N C
Manufacturing N N N N N N N N N A 21,18 N C N N A A N N N N
Regional Brewery N N N N N N N N N A 26, 21 N N N N A 26, 21 A 26, 21 N N N N
Resource Recovery Facilities N N N N N N N N N A N N N N A A N N N N
Stables C 24 C 24 C 24 C 24 C 24 C 24 C 24 C 24 N N N N N N A A A A N N
Trade, Shop (cabinetry, carpentry, refinishing) N N N N N N N N N A N A 18 C 18 N A A N N N N
Truck Terminals, Airports, Heliports N N N N N N N N N C N C 18 N N C A N N N N
Storage Facilities (including self-Storage) N N N N N N N N N A N C 18 N N A A N N N N
Warehouse N N N N N N N N N N N C N N A 9 A 9 N N N N
Arts, Recreation and Entertainment Uses
Active Recreation Facilities (golf courses, pools) C C C C C C C C A C A A C N C C A A N N
Arcade (electronic games, pinball) N N N N N N N N N A N A N N N N N A 8 N N
Bingo N N N N N N N N N A N A N N N N N A 8 N N
Boat Ramps, Slips, Docks A 8 A 8 A 8 A 8 A 8 A 8 A 8 A 8 A 8 A 8 A 8 A A 8 N A 8 A 8 A A N N
Marinas and Boat Storage Facilities N N N N N N N N N A N A C N A 8 C N A N N
Passive Recreation Parks (jogging, picnicking, nature areas) A A A A A A A A A C A A C N C C A A A N
Race Tracks N N N N N N N N N A N C N N C A N C N N
Sports Arenas & Stadiums N N N N N N N N N A N C N N C C N C N N
Youth Centers (YMCA, Boy Scouts) N N N N N N N N A A A A C N C N A C N N
Lodging
Bed & Breakfasts C C C C C A A A A A A A A N N N N C N N
Rooming House C C C C C A A A A A A A A N N N N N N N
Commercial Campgrounds N N N N N N N N N A 17 N A 17 C 17 N N N A 17 A 17 N N
Dormitory N N N N N A 30 A 30 A 30 A 30 A 30 A 30 A 30 A 30 A 30 N N N N N N
Hotels N N N N N N N N A 18,27 A 27 N A 27 A 18,27 N A 18,27 N N C 27 N N
Motels N N N N N N N N A A N A C N N N N C N N
Seasonal RV Parks N N N A 17 N N N N N A 17 N A 17 C 17 N N N N A 17 N N

 

Other provisions:

1 Allowed only for Senior Housing and Supportive Housing for Persons with Special Needs (as defined in Section 20.1.S)

2 Must comply with supplemental standards, Section 15.8

3 Must comply with supplemental standards, Section 15.3

4 Must comply with the provisions of Chapter 7, Part II of the City Code of Ordinances

5 Must comply with supplemental standards, Section 15.9, if applicable

6 Must comply with the minimum distance separation requirements from religious institutions and schools in accordance with Chapter 4 of the City Code of Ordinances

7 Permitted within golf courses with residential designation and residential facilities that meet the criteria of F.S. 561.20(2)(a)(2) and (2)(a)(3)

8 Allowable only as an accessory use

9 Must comply with provisions of Chapter 13, if applicable

10 Must comply with provisions of Section 16.5

11 Must comply with supplemental standards, Section 15.5

12 Outdoor storage must not exceed 50% of the total site area

13 Must comply with supplemental standards, Section 15.2

14 Allowable only as an accessory use, max floor area shall not exceed 20% of the principle structure's floor area

15 Must comply with the supplementary standards of Section 15.6

16 Subject to a minimum distance separation of 500 feet between any crematory and any residential property. Such distance is to be measured from the nearest outer edge or wall of the crematory facility to the nearest residential property line.

17 Must comply with supplemental standards, Section 15.4

18 Must comply with provisions of Section 6.1.3

19 Must comply with provisions of Section 15.15

20 No outside storage

21 Must comply with supplemental standards Section 15.7

22 Must comply with supplemental standards Section 15.13

23 Outside storage is limited to 20% of the area of the building to which it is an accessory

24 No business may be operated from these facilities

25 Must comply with provisions of Section 5.2.N

26 Must comply with supplemental standards 15.14

27 Must comply with supplemental standards of Section 15.19

28 An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is allowed if the unit complies with all requirements in Section 16.14. An ADU is not permitted on multi-family residential developments.

29 Must comply with provisions of Section 8.6

30 Permitted only as an accessory use for educational or public institutions including religious institutions, public health institutions, colleges, universities, boarding schools, orphanages, convents, monasteries, or other similar institutional uses

Table 6-2 Allowable Uses Within the Character Districts of the Community Redevelopment Districts*
A = Allowable      C = Conditionally Allowed      N = Not Allowed
DESCRIPTION NR CH MUC PO MA
Residential Uses
Accessory Dwelling Unit A 12 A 12 N N N
Live/Work Housing N A 4 N N N
Manufactured Home N 1 N N N N
Medium-type Housing (Townhome (medium), Courtyard Building, Multiplex) A 6 A 6 A 6 N A 6
Multi-family N A A N A
Single-Family, Detached A 19 A 19 N N N
Small-type Housing (Duplex, Triplex, Quadplex, Cottage Court, Townhome (small)) A 6 A 6 A 6 N A 6
Commercial and Office Uses
Adult Use N N N N N
Animal Grooming N N A 16 A 16 A 16
Bank, Credit Union N N A 5 A 5 A 5
Bars, Lounges, Nightclubs N N A 7, 11 A 11 A 11
Car Wash N N N N N
Convenience Store N N A 18 N A 18
Dry Cleaners (store front only) N N A A A
Flea Markets, Outdoor Markets N N A N N
Funeral Homes N N A A A
Gas Stations N N A 19 N A 19
Greenhouse/Nursery N N C N N
Home Improvement Store N N A 19 N N
Home Office of Convenience (HOC) A 10 A 10 A 10 N A
Indoor Recreation (bowling alley, game room, movie theater, pool hall) N N A N N
Light Repair Shops (shoe repair, furniture upholstery, bikes) N N A N N
Microbrewery, Micro distillery N N A 17 A 17 N
Mechanical Repair Shops (cars, boats) N N A 20 N A 20
Office (professional or business) N A 2 A A A
Personal Services (hairstylist, tailors, catering) N A 2 A A A
Pet Stores N N A N N
Produce Stands N N N N N
Recycling Center N N N N N
Rental Large Goods (cars, machinery) N N N N N
Restaurant with Drive-Thru N N A 3 N A 3
Retail (clothing, furniture, consignment) N A 2 A A 2 A
Retail in existing shopping centers N N A N N
Retail Stand Alone N N A N N
Shopping, Warehouse Store N N N N N
Sit-down Restaurant N N A A A
Supermarket, Deli N N A N A
Telecommunications Tower N N N N N
Temporary Tent Sale N N N N N
Vehicle Sales or Rental (car, boat, RV) N N N N N
Vehicle, Large Repair N N N N N
Wholesale Business N N A 8,18 N A 8,18
Institutional and Medical Related Use
Assisted Living Facility (6 or fewer clients) A 13 A 13 A 13 C 13 A 13
Assisted Living Facility (7—14 clients) N A 13 A 13 C 13 A 13
Assisted Living Facility (more than 14 clients) N C 13 C 13 C 13 C 13
Cemetery N N N N N
College or University N N A A A
Commercial/Trade School (dance, martial arts, diving, crafts) N N A N A
Community/Youth Center N N A A A
Community Residential Home (6 or fewer clients) A 13 A 13 A 13 C 13 A 13
Community Residential Home (7-14 clients) N A 13 A 13 C 13 A 13
Community Residential Home (More than 14 Clients) N C 13 C 13 C 13 C 13
Correctional Facility (jails, youth ranch) N N N N N
Day Care Center/Preschool A 19 A 19 A A A
Emergency Response/ Public Safety Services N C A A A
Halfway House/Rehab Facility (6 or fewer clients) N C 13 C 13 C 13 C 13
Halfway House/Rehab Facility (7 or more clients) N C 13 C 13 C 13 C 13
Hospital or Emergency Clinic N N A A A
Library, Museum Auditorium N N A A A
Medical/Dental Lab N N A A A
Medical/Dental Office or Clinic N N A A A
Parking Garage/Structure N N A A A
Private Club, Lodges, Fraternal Orders N N A A A
Private School N N A A A
Public School N N A A A
Religious Institution N A 19 A A 19 A 19
Technical School N N A A A
Transfer Station, Bus N N A N N
Veterinary Clinic (No outside Runs in CRD's) N N A A A
Kennels N N N N N
Agricultural, Industrial, Manufacturing and Warehousing Uses
Asphalt & Concrete Mixing N N N N N
Borrow Pits N N N N N
Bulk Sales of Fuel Oil, Propane N N N N N
Contractor's Yard (building, electrical, plumbing, roofing) N N N N N
Crematory N N N N N
Firing Range N N N N N
Food Processing/Packing Plant N N N N N
Freestanding Broadcast Facility N N N N N
Industrial Park N N N N N
Livestock, processing, feedlots, grazing N N N N N
Manufacturing N N A 9 N A 9
Plant, Mill, Refinery (dry cleaning, lumber plant) N N N N N
Regional Brewery N N N N N
Resources Recovery Facility N N N N N
Stables N N N N N
Trade Shop (carpentry, refinishing) N N N N N
Truck Terminal, Airport, Heliport N N N N A 14
Warehouse or Storage Facility (includes self-storage) N N N N N
Art, Recreation and Entertainment Uses
Active Recreation Facility (playground, golf course, pool) N N A N N
Arcade (electronic games, pinball) N N A N N
Bingo Hall N N A N N
Boat Ramps and Slips and Docks A 8 A 8 A 8 A 8 A 8
Marinas and Boat Storage Facility N N N N N
Race Track N N N N N
Youth Center (YMCA, Boy Scouts) N N A A N
Lodging Uses
Bed and Breakfast N A 19 A N N
Rooming House N A A A
Commercial Campground N N N N N
Dormitory N A A 22 A 22 A
Hotel N N A 21 N A 21
Motel N N A N A
Seasonal RV Parks N N N N N

 

*Refer to Table 6-1: Allowable Uses Within Land Use Classifications if Land Use type not present in chart

Other Provisions:

1 Allowed only as a replacement unit of a manufactured home in an existing manufactured home development

2 Allowable space is limited to 500 sq. ft. or less

3 Must comply with supplemental standards Section 15.9

4 Allowable work space limited to 500 sq. ft. per live-work unit and work component must be an allowable use

5 Must comply with supplemental standards Section 15.9, if applicable

6 Must comply with the provisions in Section 8.6.

7 Permitted within golf courses with residential designation and residential facilities that meet the criteria of F.S. 561.20(2)(a)(2) and (2)(a)(3)

8 Allowable only as an accessory use

9 Light manufacturing uses which have no exterior impact are allowed but limited to 15,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area

10 Must comply with provisions of Section 16.5

11 Must comply with the minimum distance separation requirements from religious institutions and schools in accordance with Chapter 4 of the City Code of Ordinances

12 An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is allowed if the unit complies with all requirements in Section 16.14. An ADU is not permitted on multi-family residential developments.

13 Must also comply with the provisions of Section 15.2

14 Allowable only as an accessory use, max floor area shall not exceed 20% of the principle structure's floor area

15 Must comply with the supplementary standards of Section 15.6

16 Must comply with supplemental standards, Section 15.16

17 Must comply with supplemental standards Section 15.13

18 2,700 Max GFA

19 Must comply with supplemental standards Section 15.17

20 No outdoor repairs or repairs visible from abutting properties. No outdoor overnight storage.

21 Must comply with supplemental standards of Section 15.19

22 Permitted only as an accessory use for educational or public institutions including religious institutions, public health institutions, colleges, universities, boarding schools, orphanages, convents, monasteries, or other similar institutional uses

(Ord. No. 2018-31, §§ 2(Exh. A), 3(Exh. B), 8-7-2018; Ord. No. 2019-16, § 2(Exh. A), 3-19-2019; Ord. No. 2019-34, §§ 3, 4, 9-3-2019; Ord. No. 2019-79, § 2(Exh. A), 10-1-2019; Ord. No. 2020-06, § 2(Exh. A), 1-7-2020; Ord. No. 2024-43, § 2(Exh. A), 11-19-2024; Ord. No. 2024-45, §§ 2(Exh. A), 3(Exh. B), 8-20-2024; Ord. No. 2025-01, § 10, 12-17-2024)

6.1.1 - Allowed Uses

If the use of a proposed development is consistent with the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation of the underlying land, then the development is considered to be allowable. If the proposed development meets the requirements for allowable uses it is permitted by right. Allowable uses for each land use classification are listed in Table 6-1, and Table 6-2.

Several allowable uses must also comply with provisions that are supplementary to the general requirements and performance standards of this CDC in order to be considered allowable. These uses and the relevant corresponding supplemental standard section are footnoted in Table 6-1 and 6-2. Supplemental standards are primarily contained in Chapter 15: Supplemental Standards, of this CDC. Where conflicts exists, the provisions of Chapter 15 shall govern.

6.1.2 - Conditional Uses

Conditional uses are uses that, because of special requirements or characteristics, may be allowed in a particular land use designation or character district only upon completion of a conditional use review and subject to the limitations and conditions specified therein. All proposed development must meet the review criteria contained in Section 4.2.4. In addition, the Planning Board shall hold a public hearing in accordance with the procedures contained in Section 4.1.2 of this CDC.

6.1.3 - Uses Not Normally Allowed in a Land Use Category

Several uses, where noted in Tables 6-1 and 6-2 with a footnote 18, are uses not normally allowed within their corresponding land use category per the Countywide Plan Rules. These uses are considered consistent provided that their use characteristics within this CDC do not exceed the parameters of the respective categories of these Countywide Rules. In order to assure consistency these uses, which may be considered allowable or conditional, are also subject to the following restrictions:

A.

The property may not be located on a Scenic/Non Commercial Corridor;

B.

The property may not exceed three (3) acres in a residential or mixed use land use classification or more than five (5) acres in a commercial or industrial land use classification;

C.

The maximum permitted intensity of the use shall not exceed the maximum floor area ratio (FAR) or maximum impervious surface ratio (ISR) permitted under the land use category; and

D.

The maximum permitted intensity of the use shall be further limited such that no additional traffic is generated above that which would have been produced by the maximum intensity of the land use categories.