The purpose of this division is to establish the zoning districts which directly implement the Comprehensive Plan. Based on the policy and purposes of this division, the following districts are consistent with the land use element of the Comprehensive Plan, as amended.

(Code 1992, § 10-6.601; Ord. No. 07-20, § 2, 7-10-2007)

(a)

For the purpose of this division, the county is hereby divided into districts designated as follows:

(b)

The districts are defined along with implementing standards and development regulations in division 6 of this article.

(Code 1992, § 10-6.602; Ord. No. 07-20, § 2, 7-10-2007; Ord. No. 09-13, § 1, 3-19-2009; Ord. No. 10-07, § 2, 3-23-2010)

(a)

Adopted. The county is hereby divided into zones, or districts, as shown on the official zoning map which, together with all explanatory matter thereon, is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this division.

(b)

District boundaries. Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of districts as shown on the official zoning map, the following rules shall apply:

(1)

Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerline of streets, highways, or alleys shall be construed to follow such centerlines.

(2)

Boundaries indicated as approximately following urban service boundaries shall be construed as following such boundary lines.

(3)

Boundaries indicated as approximately following city and county jurisdictional limits shall be construed as following such city and county jurisdictional limits, but shall not change solely based upon any annexation of a parcel into the city.

(4)

Where district boundaries are indicated by specific dimensions, such specific dimensions shall control.

(5)

Boundaries indicated as following shorelines shall be construed to follow such shorelines, and in the event of change in the shoreline shall be construed as moving with the actual shoreline; boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerline of streams, rivers, canals, lakes or other bodies of water shall be construed to follow such centerlines as they exist from time to time.

(6)

Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated in subsections (1) through (5) of this section shall be so construed. Distances not specifically indicated on the official zoning map or contained in the legal description contained in this division to amend the official zoning map shall be determined by the scale of the map.

(7)

Boundaries indicated as following parcel or subdivision boundaries shall be construed as following such parcel or subdivision boundaries.

(8)

Where physical features existing on the ground are at variance with those shown on the official zoning map, or in other circumstances not covered by subsections (1) through (7) of this section, the County Administrator or designee shall interpret the district boundaries. An affected property owner or agent shall have the right to appeal such decision to the Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission by filing a petition for formal proceeding together with the filing fee within 15 calendar days of the decision of the County Administrator or designee. Appeals shall be processed in accordance with, and are subject to the requirements, found in division 7, article VII of this chapter and the bylaws of the Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission.

(9)

In case of a street vacation, where a district boundary is indicated as following the right-of-way line at the edge of the street, such boundary shall be construed as moving to the former centerline of the street.

(Code 1992, § 10-6.603; Ord. No. 07-20, § 2, 7-10-2007)

This division sets forth a complete description of each zoning district which comports with the Comprehensive Plan classifications. Within each district is:

(1)

A purpose and intent statement for the district as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan.

(2)

A list of allowable uses which meet the intent of the zoning district.

(3)

A series of schedules of allowable uses, schedule A, includes permitted (P), restricted (R), and special exception (S) uses, more narrowly reflecting district intent. If there is not a P, R, S, or PD in a cell, the use is not allowable within the district.

(4)

A series of schedules of land use development criteria relating use types to various factors; included are: schedule B, maximum allowable floor area standards and schedule C, minimum development standards.

(5)

A section on commercial site location standards as found in the Comprehensive Plan.

(6)

A description and buffer zone standards (section 10-7.522) is based on adjacencies and intensities.

(Code 1992, § 10-6.604; Ord. No. 07-20, § 2, 7-10-2007)

(a)

Applicability. Due to the nature of special exception uses tertiary, special criteria shall be applied to ensure compatibility of the proposed use with adjacent and nearby uses and developments:

(1)

If the proposed use is regulated by the supplemental regulations in division 8 of this article, the development review will include those specific requirements in division 8 of this article.

(2)

If the proposed use is not regulated by the supplemental regulations in division 8 of this article, such special exception uses shall include a statement with the application for site plan approval which addresses the following factors:

a.

Physical factors by which the environmental impact of the project on the site and adjacent site can be assessed.

b.

Scale and character compatibility factors by which the viability of the development in terms of use, scale, height, setbacks, open space and architectural design can be assessed.

c.

Relationship to other special exception in the vicinity of the subject site.

d.

Transportation access and location with respect to abutting transportation facilities. Unless otherwise specified, the development shall not access to or from any minor local street.

e.

Other factors as deemed appropriate by the County Administrator or designee, planning commission or Board of County Commissioners due to the nature of the proposed development.

(3)

Notwithstanding sections 10-7.403 and 10-7.404, all proposed special exception uses shall require review and approval by the Board of County Commissioners.

(b)

Regulations pertaining to special exception uses and restricted uses. In the review of any proposed restricted use for which specific restrictions are not elsewhere set forth in this subdivision, a determination shall be required to ensure that the requested use is consistent with the purpose and intent of the district in which it is proposed to be located; and that establishment of the proposed use would not be likely to interfere with the conduct of the principal activities intended to be accommodated within the district.

(Code 1992, § 10-6.611; Ord. No. 07-20, § 2, 7-10-2007)

*If subdivision is proposed to create the rural commercial parcel, then the remaining portion of the property shall meet the minimum lot size standards noted herein.

General notes:

(1)

If central sanitary sewer is not available, residential development shall provide no less than 0.50 acre of buildable area. Non-residential development and community service facilities located within the USA are limited to a maximum of 900 gallons of wastewater flow per day. Refer to Sanitary Sewer Policy 2.1.2 of the Comprehensive Plan for additional requirements.

(2)

Refer to the Environmental Management Act (EMA) for information pertaining to the regulation of environmental features (preservation/conservation features), stormwater management requirements, etc.

(3)

Refer to the concurrency management ordinance for information pertaining to the availability of capacity for certain public facilities (roads, schools, parks, etc.).

(Code 1992, § 10-6.612; Ord. No. 07-20, § 2, 7-10-2007; Ord. No. 08-17, § 2, 7-22-2008; Ord. No. 09-02, § 1, 1-15-2009; Ord. No. 14-14, § 1, 9-2-2014; Ord. No. 14-17, § 1, 12-9-2014; Ord. No. 15-08, § 2, 7-7-2015; Ord. No. 16-11, § 2, 7-12-2016; Ord. No. 21-12, § 1, 7-13-2021; Ord. No. 22-17, § 3, 6-14-2022)

(a)

Purpose and intent. The urban fringe district is intended to provide the opportunity for very low-density residential areas mixed with open space and agricultural activity on the periphery of the urban service area. The district allows for very low-density residential development of no greater than one unit on three acres of land, agricultural, and silvicultural activities. Residential development will also be allowed a gross density of one unit per three acres if developed as a conservation subdivision as described in section 10-7.204.

(1)

For sites developed under the previously available "25—75" clustering option, the remaining undeveloped portion (75 percent) may continue to be preserved as undisturbed open (green) space until such time as these sites are included in the urban service area and become eligible for development at urban densities. As an alternative, sites developed under the previously available "25—75" clustering option may seek to develop the undeveloped portion (75 percent) at the urban fringe densities described above prior to the sites inclusion in the urban service area. For either development option, review by the Board of County Commissioners shall be requested to authorize development of these undisturbed open (green) spaces.

(2)

To conveniently serve area residents, smaller scale, low-intensity commercial development is permitted in this district. To maximize efficiency in the development of agricultural and silvicultural resources located within this zoning district and surrounding areas, agriculturally and silviculturally related industrial activities, such as milling, are permitted. Community facilities are also permitted in this district.

(b)

Allowable uses. For the purpose of this subdivision, the following land use types are allowable in this zoning district and are controlled by the land use development standards of this subdivision, the Comprehensive Plan and schedules of permitted uses.

(1)

Low-density residential.

(2)

Agricultural.

(3)

Silvicultural.

(4)

Light industry—agriculturally and silviculturally related only.

(5)

Passive recreation.

(6)

Active recreation.

(7)

Minor commercial.

(8)

Neighborhood commercial.

(9)

Community services.

(10)

Light infrastructure.

(11)

Heavy infrastructure.

(c)

List of permitted uses. Some of the uses on these schedules are itemized according to the Standard Industrial Code (SIC). Allowable uses, appropriate permit level and applicable development and locational standards in the urban fringe district are as follows:

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Legend

P = Permitted use R = Restricted use S = Special exception

(d)

The maximum allowable gross square footage in the urban fringe district is as follows:

*Maximum 10,000 gross square feet, if located on a local street.

**Only one neighborhood commercial site (quadrant) will be permitted at the intersection of a major collector and arterial road. The maximum allowable commercial development permitted at the neighborhood commercial area located at the intersection of two major collectors is 50,000 square feet g.s.l.a.

(e)

The minimum development standards in the urban fringe district are as follows:

*This number applies to the perimeter setback only.

**Maximum percent impervious area of developable portion of site.

***This height applies to habitable portion of an industrial structure.

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(f)

Development standards. All proposed development shall meet the commercial site location standards (section 10-6.619); buffer zone standards (section 10-7.522); and the parking and loading requirements (subdivision 3, division 5, article VII of this chapter).

(g)

Restricted uses and special exception uses. If uses are restricted or are special exception uses according to the schedule of permitted uses, they will not be allowed unless they follow the general development guidelines for restricted uses or for special exceptions as provided in this subdivision. Specific restricted uses are addressed below.

(1)

Eating and drinking establishments (SIC 581). No drive-in or drive-thru facilities are permitted within this district.

(2)

Laundry, cleaning and garment services (SIC 721). Does not include dry cleaning plant operations; pick-up stations only.

(3)

Funeral services and crematoriums (SIC 726). This use requires 100 percent opacity buffer surrounding perimeter with exception of access point.

(4)

Camps and recreational vehicle parks (SIC 703). A site plan shall be submitted demonstrating protection of adjacent properties and public interest which shall include, but not be limited to the following

a.

Sanitary facilities shall be provided.

b.

Not more than ten campsites per acre shall be provided.

c.

Individual campsites, roadways, and accessory structures shall be located to meet the minimum building setback standards from the exterior property lines of the campground.

(5)

Heavy construction equipment rental and equipment rental and leasing (SIC 7353 and 7359). A plan must be submitted demonstrating protection of adjacent properties and public interest which shall include, but not be limited to the following:

a.

Such equipment rental and leasing must be associated with timbering and/or agribusiness.

b.

A plan of vehicular access to and from the site demonstrating that heavy trucks and equipment will not travel on that portion of a local or minor collector street with frontage containing residential land use, zoned for residential land use, or containing subdivision lots intended primarily for residential land use. For purposes of this requirement, local and minor collector streets shall be those identified in the Comprehensive Plan and the Tallahassee-Leon County Long Range Transportation Plan.

(6)

Mining activities.

a.

All mining activities as defined on the schedule of permitted uses must meet the specific development standards, as follows upon review and approval by the Board of County Commissioners following a duly noticed public hearing. This includes SIC items 144 and 145.

b.

A plan must be submitted demonstrating protection of adjacent properties and public interest which shall include, but not be limited to the following:

1.

The mining activity, all accessory uses and structures, internal roadways, and driveways onto the adjacent streets shall be setback a minimum of 100 feet from the perimeter property boundaries or 200 feet from the nearest off-site residence, residential zoning district, or subdivision intended primarily for residential land use, whichever distance is greater. This setback standard may be reduced if less of a setback is approved in writing by the adjacent property owner prior to site plan approval or if the adjacent property is also used as a mining activity.

2.

A plan of vehicular access to and from the site demonstrating that heavy trucks and equipment will not travel on that portion of a local or minor collector street with frontage containing residential land use, zoned for residential land use, or containing subdivision lots intended primarily for residential land use. For purposes of this requirement, local and minor collector streets shall be those identified in the local government Comprehensive Plan and the Tallahassee-Leon County Long Range Transportation Plan.

3.

A land reclamation plan shall be submitted demonstrating that upon termination of the activity the land shall be returned to a condition that will allow an effective reuse comparable to surrounding properties.

4.

Fencing requirement. All areas proposed for use, currently used, or previously used, in open-pit mining operations and/or construction and demolition debris disposal must be secured by a fence, unless the area is determined to be a reclaimed open-pit mine by the County Administrator or designee. The fence must be at least four feet in height with openings that will reject the passage of a seven-inch diameter sphere. The fence must be equipped with a gate which shall remain locked when workers or employees of the land owner or mining company are not present at the site. At every gate or access point, at least one sign must be posted which states, in at least four-inch tall letters, "Danger," "Keep Out," "No Trespassing," or similar language to indicate that there may be hazardous conditions on the premises.

(Code 1992, § 10-6.613; Ord. No. 07-20, § 2, 7-10-2007; Ord. No. 08-17, § 3, 7-22-2008; Ord. No. 09-02, § 2, 1-15-2009; Ord. No. 09-12, § 4, 3-19-2009; Ord. No. 12-01, § 1, 1-24-2012; Ord. No. 16-07, § 2, 5-10-2016)

(a)

Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of the high-intensity urban activity center district is to establish an urban activity center providing for community wide or regional commercial activities located in proximity to multifamily housing and office employment centers. This district is intended to provide large scale commercial activities to serve the retail market of region as well as the community. The intense commercial nature of this district promotes the efficiency of the transportation system through consolidation of trips and discouragement of the unabated sprawl of commercial activities. Planned, integrated development is required to promote synergy between the different allowable land uses. An integrated pedestrian and bicycle access system shall be provided to afford safe and accessible foot and bike travel between the land uses. The district is intended to facilitate efficient traffic flow by allowing only land uses developed with comprehensively planned access, egress, and internal circulation systems. The district will also allow residential development of complimentary intensity of 16 to 45 dwelling units per gross acre.

(b)

Allowable uses. For the purpose of this subdivision, the following land use types are allowable in this zoning district and are controlled by the land use development standards of this subdivision, the Comprehensive Plan and schedules of permitted uses.

(1)

Minor commercial.

(2)

Neighborhood commercial.

(3)

Community commercial.

(4)

Regional commercial.

(5)

Highway commercial.

(6)

Minor office.

(7)

Major office.

(8)

Office park.

(9)

Medium-density residential.

(10)

High-density residential.

(11)

Passive recreation.

(12)

Active recreation.

(13)

Community services.

(14)

Light infrastructure.

(15)

Postsecondary.

(16)

Light industrial—minor.

(c)

List of permitted uses. Some of the uses on these schedules are itemized according to the Standard Industrial Code (SIC). Allowable uses, appropriate permit level and applicable development and locational standards in the high intensity urban activity center district are as follows:

Legend

P = Permitted use R = Restricted use S = Special exception

(d)

Maximum allowable floor area. The maximum allowable floor area in the high-intensity urban activity center district is as follows:

*Maximum of 10,000 gross square feet, if located on a local street.

**Only one neighborhood commercial site (quadrant) will be permitted at the intersection of a major collector and arterial road. The maximum allowable commercial development permitted at the neighborhood commercial area located at the intersection of two major collectors is 50,000 square feet g.s.l.a.

(e)

Minimum development standards. The minimum development standards in the high-intensity activity center district are as follows:

*May utilize fee in lieu provision of EMA/EMO.

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(f)

Development standards. All proposed development shall meet the commercial site location standards (section 10-6.619); buffer zone standards (section 10-7.522); and the parking and loading requirements (subdivision 3, division 5, article VII of this chapter).

(Code 1992, § 10-6.614; Ord. No. 07-20, § 2, 7-10-2007)

(a)

Purpose and intent.

(1)

The purpose of the rural community district is to accommodate hamlets or villages that develop in an area that is surrounded by very-low-intensity rural land use. This district allows residential development up to four dwelling units per acre. Small to moderate sized commercial development is allowed in order to give local and surrounding rural residents access to basic shopping opportunities. This district is intended to allow for the creation and continued maintenance of villages rather than an urban neighborhood. As such it is not intended to function as a growth node or to contribute to urban sprawl. Central sewer and water systems designed for lower density service may be present or constructed.

(2)

The shops and services that may be located in this district will be limited in scale, function, and number. Commercial retail and office establishments located within this district will provide residents within the village/district with convenient access to necessary goods, groceries, and other essential items and services rather than attract shoppers from other parts of the community. Commercial establishments will be limited in size as well as in vehicular access and parking opportunities to ensure compatibility with the rural character of the village.

(b)

Allowable uses. For the purpose of this subdivision, the following land use types are allowable in this zoning district and are controlled by the land use development standards of this subdivision, the Comprehensive Plan and schedules of permitted uses.

(1)

Minor commercial.

(2)

Neighborhood commercial.

(3)

Low-density residential.

(4)

Passive recreation.

(5)

Active recreation.

(6)

Community services.

(7)

Light infrastructure.

(8)

Heavy infrastructure.

(9)

Postsecondary.

(10)

Light industrial—Minor (agricultural related only).

(c)

List of permitted uses. Some of the uses on these schedules are itemized according to the Standard Industrial Code (SIC). Allowable uses, appropriate permit level and applicable development and locational standards in the rural community district are as follows:

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Legend

P = Permitted use R = Restricted use S = Special exception

(d)

Maximum allowable gross square footage. The maximum allowable gross square footage in the rural community district is as follows:

*Maximum of 10,000 gross square feet, if located on a local street.

**Only one neighborhood commercial site (quadrant) will be permitted at the intersection of a major collector and arterial road. The maximum allowable commercial development permitted at the neighborhood commercial area located at the intersection of two major collectors is 50,000 square feet g.s.l.a.

(e)

Minimum development standards. The minimum development standards in the rural community district are as follows:

*This number applies to habitable portion of a structure.

**This number applies to the perimeter setback only.

***Maximum percent of impervious area of developable portion of site.

(f)

Development standards. All proposed development shall meet the commercial site location standards (section 10-6.619); buffer zone standards (section 10-7.522); and the parking and loading requirements (subdivision 3, division 5, article VII of this chapter).

(g)

Specific restrictions. If uses are restricted according to the schedule of permitted uses, they are not allowed unless they follow the general development guidelines for restricted uses as provided in this division. Specific restricted uses are addressed below.

Laundry, cleaning and garment services (SIC 721). Does not include dry cleaning plant operations; pick-up stations only.

(Code 1992, § 10-6.615; Ord. No. 07-20, § 2, 7-10-2007; Ord. No. 16-07, § 3, 5-10-2016)

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Development Standards
6. Minimum Lot or Site Size				7. Minimum Building Setbacks				8. Maximum Building Restrictions
Use Category	a. Lot or Site area	b. Lot Width	c. Lot Depth	a. Front	b. Side- Interior Lot	c. Side- Corner Lot	d. Rear	a. Building Size (excluding gross building floor area used for parking)	b. Building Height (excluding stories used for parking)
Conventional Residential
Single-family detached dwellings	2 acres	80 feet	100 feet	25 feet	15 feet on each side; or any combination of setbacks that equals at least 30 feet, provided that no such setback shall be less than 10 feet	25 feet	25 feet	Not applicable	3 stories
Clustered Subdivision
Single-family detached dwellings	5,000 square feet	40 feet	100 feet	15 feet; 10 feet w/alley- loaded garage	7.5 feet on each side; or any combination of setbacks that equals at least 15 feet, provided that no such setback shall be less than 5 feet	15 feet	15 feet; 10 feet w/alley- loaded garage	Not applicable	3 stories
Single-family attached dwellings	3,750 square feet end unit; 2,400 square feet interior lot	37.5 feet end unit; 25 feet interior lot	80 feet	15 feet; 10 feet w/alley- loaded garage	Not applicable	15 feet	15 feet; 10 feet w/alley- loaded garage	Maximum length: 8 units	3 stories
Existing Non-Residential, Nonconforming Uses
Lawfully established non-residential use; refer to additional standards noted in subsection 10 of this section	N/A	60 feet	100 feet	25 feet	7.5 feet on each side; or any combination of setbacks that equals at least 15 feet, provided that no such setback shall be less than 5 feet	15 feet	25 feet	10,000 square feet of gross building floor area per acre	3 stories
9. Clustered Subdivision: 1. Density. The maximum gross density allowed for new residential development in the LP district is one dwelling unit per two gross acres. As an alternative to large-lot developments, a clustered subdivision shall be permitted within the lake protection zoning district. Clustered subdivisions shall: (a) Contain a minimum of 60 percent open space as a reserve area hereinafter referred to as the Clustered Subdivision Reserve Area (CSRA); (b) Be developed at a maximum density of two dwelling units per gross acre; (c) Be served by central water and sewer systems. 2. Design Principles for Clustered Subdivision Reserve Area (CSRA). The CSRA shall be selected first and designed according to the following steps for the identification and protection of natural resources. Notwithstanding the priority for designating areas to be included in the 60 percent provided herein, all clustered subdivisions under this section shall be consistent with all minimum environmental standards in Article IV of the Land Development Code and the Conservation Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The CSRA shall be formed utilizing the following process: (a) Step 1: Identification of Natural Features. Consistent with the requirements of Sec. 10-4.202(a)(1) & (2), the applicant shall conduct a Natural Features Inventory (NFI). (b) Step 2: CSRA map. Utilizing the NFI, the applicant shall prepare a map that depicts the proposed CSRA, comprising the primary, secondary, and tertiary CSRA features as described below in accordance with the following standards: 1. Primary CSRA features. (a) Features to be preserved. i. All Conservation and Preservation Areas, as defined in Sec. 10-4.202(a)(1)a. and b, shall be set aside and reserved for conservation credit towards the CSRA 60 percent open space; and ii. Protected portions of Lake Special Development Zones A and B, consistent with Sec. 10-4.323. (b) A significant presence of Conservation and Preservation Areas may require a CSRA greater than 60 percent. 2. Secondary CSRA features. (a) Features to be preserved. If the preservation of primary conservation areas does not reach the 60 percent threshold for area to be reserved, the following areas shall be included: i. Wooded areas; ii. Scenic corridors and views; and iii. Stormwater Management Facilities designed in a manner consistent with Section 10-4.350(c). 3. Tertiary CSRA features. (a) Features to be preserved. If the preservation of primary and secondary CSRA features does not reach the 60 percent threshold for area to be reserved, the following areas may be included: i. Other developable areas contiguous to primary or secondary CSRA features; and ii. Areas that could serve to connect existing greenways, trails, parks or recreation areas. 4. Clustered Subdivision Reserve Area Exclusions: The following shall not be included in the CSRA: (a) Required Buffers; (b) Active recreation; (c) Stormwater Conveyance Systems; (d) Utilities and other Infrastructure; (e) Required Landscape areas.
(c) Step 3: Layout. Design the CSRA as a single contiguous area with logical, straightforward boundaries to eliminate fragmentation. (d) Step 4: Mandatory Pre-submittal meeting. The applicant shall submit a conceptual layout, whereas the CSRA area is shown as a single contiguous area with logical, straightforward boundaries to eliminate fragmentation. DSEM staff shall review and provide feedback at a scheduled pre-submittal meeting to:1. Identify potential site development issues; and2. Provide an opportunity to discuss site development concepts, including the general layout of CSRA and potential locations for proposed structures, utilities roads and other development features.3. Design Principles for Clustered Subdivision Development Area. The development area shall be the area not set aside in the CSRA and shall comprise no more than 40 percent of the total parcel. The development area shall be located on the least environmentally sensitive or otherwise significant portions of the total clustered subdivision parcel; and be shown as a single contiguous area with logical, straightforward boundaries to eliminate fragmentation to the greatest extent practicable. Design of the development area shall follow the procedural steps set forth below.(a) Delineate areas of the site to be reserved due to their significant features and value to the area's continued natural character in accordance with subsection 2 of this section;
(b) Determine the number of allowable lots; (c) Locate potential development sites on the area of the tract not delineated as CSRA, with due consideration for topography, soil suitability for construction, and efficient service by public or central water and sewerage systems; (d) Align streets to serve residential sites, with due consideration for topography and connections to existing, planned or potential streets in adjacent areas, and align pedestrian trails if planned; (e) Delineate boundaries of individual residential lots where lot sizes and shapes, block sizes and shapes, and street networks and alignments shall be designed in accordance with accepted planning practices to produce a rational and economical system without undue clearing or grading. The lot arrangement, design and orientation shall be such that all lots will provide satisfactory building sites that are properly related to topography and the character of surrounding development, encourage a range of housing types and sizes, and provide safe and convenient vehicular access to public streets; and (f) Specific development and locational standards shall be subject to the minimum standards of the underlying land use category and base zoning district and shall be established at the time of development plan submittal.
10. Existing Nonconforming Non-Residential Uses: Existing non-residential uses within the lake protection land use category that meet all water quality and stormwater standards for their respective use, as specified within the land development regulations, will be considered permitted uses.
11. Sidewalks: Sidewalks shall be provided in the LP district consistent with the provisions of section 10-7.529. For clustered subdivisions, all required sidewalks shall connect to existing and proposed sidewalks to the maximum extent possible. Multi-use trails designed for non-motorized vehicles and pedestrians are also encouraged in the LP district to promote connectivity and to reduce automobile dependency.
12. Stormwater Management: Refer to section 10-4.301 for water quality treatment and volume control standards associated with development. Whenever possible. Low impact development (LID) techniques, as outlined in section 10-4.308, such as rain gardens and bio-retention swales are encouraged to allow stormwater infiltration to occur as close to the source as possible. A decentralized stormwater management design which disperses stormwater facilities across the site rather than to a centralized treatment facility is encouraged.

 

General notes:

(1)

If central sanitary sewer is not available, residential lots shall contain a minimum of 0.50 acres of contiguous buildable area. Non-residential development and community facilities are limited to a maximum of 900 gallons of wastewater flow per day. Refer to Sanitary Sewer Policy 2.1.12 of the Comprehensive Plan for additional requirements.

(2)

Residential lots in clustered subdivisions less than 60 feet in width shall be alley-loaded.

(3)

Refer to the Environmental Management Act (EMA) for information pertaining to the regulation of environmental features (preservation/conservation features), stormwater management requirements, etc.

(4)

Refer to the concurrency management ordinance for information pertaining to the availability of capacity for certain public facilities (roads, schools, parks, etc.).

(Code 1992, § 10-6.616; Ord. No. 07-20, § 2, 7-10-2007; Ord. No. 14-18, § 1, 12-9-2014; Ord. No. 15-10, § 1, 7-7-2015; Ord. No. 17-01, § 4, 1-24-2017; Ord. No. 23-07, § 1, 3-21-2023)

General notes:

1. If central sanitary sewer is not available, residential development is limited to a minimum of 0.50 acre lots.

2. Refer to the Environmental Management Act (EMA) for information pertaining to the regulation of environmental features (preservation/conservation features), stormwater management requirements, etc.

3. Refer to the Concurrency Management Ordinance for information pertaining to the availability of capacity for certain public facilities (roads, parks, etc.).

(Code 1992, § 10-6.617; Ord. No. 07-20, § 2, 7-10-2007; Ord. No. 16-07, § 4, 5-10-2016; Ord. No. 17-01, § 5, 1-24-2017; Ord. No. 18-17, § 1, 9-4-2018)

(a)

Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of the Lake Talquin recreational urban fringe district is to allow the same density as the urban fringe district through required clustering to protect environmentally sensitive areas. This area has unique characteristics in that it has developed to a large extent with weekend or vacation homes along the lake. In the future, a critical areas study will be performed for this area to ascertain the environmental impacts of future development as well to produce a strategy to provide services. Once this study has been completed the provisions of this district will be reassessed and this subdivision will be amended as appropriate.

(b)

Allowable uses. For the purpose of this subdivision, the following land use types are allowable in this zoning district and are controlled by the land use development standards of this subdivision, the Comprehensive Plan and schedules of permitted uses.

(1)

Minor commercial.

(2)

Neighborhood commercial.

(3)

Highway commercial.

(4)

Minor office.

(5)

Low-density residential.

(6)

Passive recreation.

(7)

Active recreation.

(8)

Community services.

(9)

Light infrastructure.

(10)

Heavy infrastructure.

(11)

Postsecondary.

(c)

List of permitted uses. Some of the uses on these schedules are itemized according to the Standard Industrial Code (SIC). Allowable uses, appropriate permit level and applicable development and locational standards in the Lake Talquin recreation urban fringe district are as follows:

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Legend

P = Permitted use R = Restricted use S = Special exception

(d)

Maximum allowable floor area. The maximum allowable floor area in the Lake Talquin urban fringe district is as follows:

*Maximum 10,000 gross square feet, if located on a local street.

**Only one neighborhood commercial site (quadrant) will be permitted at the intersection of a major collector and arterial road. The maximum allowable commercial development permitted at the neighborhood commercial area located at the intersection of two major collectors is 50,000 square feet g.s.l.a.

(e)

Minumum development standards. The minimum development standards in the Lake Talquin urban fringe district are as follows:

*This number applies to the perimeter setback only.

**Maximum percent impervious of developable portion of site.

***This height applies to habitable portion of an industrial structure.

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(f)

Development standards. All proposed development shall meet the commercial site location standards (section 10-6.619); buffer zone standards (section 10-7.522); and the parking and loading requirements (subdivision 3, division 5, article VII of this chapter).

(Code 1992, § 10-6.618; Ord. No. 07-20, § 2, 7-10-2007; Ord. No. 09-02, § 3, 1-15-2009; Ord. No. 16-07, § 5, 5-10-2016)

(a)

The provisions of this section apply to the following zoning districts: Urban fringe, activity center, rural community, Lake Talquin/urban fringe, and industrial. Commercial sites are determined through the use of site location standards. The intensity of the commercial use is dependent upon the land use category of the potential site and the classification of the immediate adjacent roads. Individual road classifications are depicted on map 14 of the Comprehensive Plan. The site location standard is intended to group commercial land use toward intersections to provide access and prevent strip commercialization.

(b)

Commercial classifications.

(1)

Minor commercial.

a.

Major function. Provide for sale of convenience goods and services to immediate residential area.

b.

Location.

1.

On or near the intersection (within 330 feet of the centerline of the intersection) of, local and arterial, collector and arterial, and collector and collector.

2.

May be located within planned unit development provided it is located and designed to meet commercial needs of the majority of the residents of the development.

3.

If on a local street, only one quadrant of the intersection shall be used for commercial purposes.

c.

Trade area. Generally within one mile and not considered as an attractor.

d.

Design standards.

1.

Compatible with adjacent uses.

2.

Adequate buffering, screening, landscaping and architectural treatment if integrated into neighborhood.

3.

Sufficient parking; properly designed and safe internal traffic circulation.

(2)

Neighborhood commercial.

a.

Major function. Provide for the sale of convenience goods and personal services such as food, drugs, sundries and hardware items to one or more neighborhoods.

b.

Leading tenants. Supermarket, drugstore and postal substation.

c.

Location. At the intersection of major collector and arterial or arterial and arterial. Only one neighborhood commercial development will be allowed within one-quarter mile of the centerline of the intersection of a major collector and arterial road.

(3)

Community commercial.

a.

Major function. Same functions of neighborhood commercial but on a large scale, provide for sale of retail goods such as clothing, variety items, appliances and furniture, hardware and home improvement items.

b.

Leading tenants. Supermarket, drug store, minor department store, home improvement center, variety or discount center.

c.

Location. Within one-quarter mile of the centerline of the intersection of arterials. Prohibited on designated canopy roads.

d.

Radius of trade area. Five miles or 15 to 20 minutes driving time. Service distinct geographical quadrants of three or more combinations of neighborhoods within community.

(4)

Regional commercial.

a.

Major function. Same functions of community center, provide full range and variety of shopping goods for comparative shopping such as general merchandise apparel, furniture and home furnishings.

b.

Leading tenants. One or more full-time department stores.

c.

Location. Integrated into local transportation system and accessible by combination of arterials, major collectors, expressways and interstate highways. Potential on-site and off-site transportation improvements needed to provide adequate ingress and egress. Prohibited on designated canopy roads.

d.

Radius of trade area. Regional.

e.

Site area. Minimum 35 acres.

f.

Range of gross floor area. Over 200,000 up to 1,000,000 square feet.

(5)

Highway commercial.

a.

Major function. Provide for consumer oriented retail services designed for drive-in convenience.

b.

Leading tenants. Fast food franchise, liquor store, automotive service (i.e., oil change), and convenience stores.

c.

Location. Access via a combination of arterials or major collectors or integrated into transportation network by comprehensive ingress and egress system. Parking within rear is encouraged.

d.

Radius of trade area. May serve immediate area but relies heavily on passerby traffic.

e.

Range of gross floor area. Up to 10,000 square feet.

f.

Design standards.

1.

Adequate setback.

2.

Aesthetic landscaping.

3.

Rear parking.

(Code 1992, § 10-6.619; Ord. No. 07-20, § 2, 7-10-2007; Ord. No. 14-14, § 2, 9-2-2014; Ord. No. 15-08, § 3, 7-7-2015; Ord. No. 17-01, § 6, 1-24-2017)

(a)

The land use element of the Tallahassee-Leon County Comprehensive Plan created Suburban, Urban Residential, Urban Residential 2 and Bradfordville Mixed Use future land use categories, which are shown as overlays to the future land use map. The following zoning districts are established within the Suburban, Urban Residential, Urban Residential 2 and Bradfordville Mixed Use overlays:

(1)

RA Residential Acre.

(2)

R-1 Single-Family Detached Residential District.

(3)

R-2 Single-Family Detached Residential District.

(4)

R-3 Single- and Two-Family Residential District.

(5)

R-4 Single-, Two-Family and Multifamily Residential District.

(6)

R-5 Manufactured Home and Single-Family Detached District.

(7)

MH Mobile Home Park District.

(8)

MR-1 Medium Density Residential District.

(9)

OR-1 Office Residential District.

(10)

OR-2 Office Residential District.

(11)

OR-3 Office Residential District.

(12)

OA-1 Airport Vicinity District.

(13)

C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District.

(14)

C-2 Neighborhood Commercial District.

(15)

CM Medical Arts Commercial District.

(16)

CP Commercial Parkway District.

(17)

UP-1 Urban Pedestrian District.

(18)

UP-2 Urban Pedestrian District.

(19)

M-1 Light Industrial District.

(20)

Planned Development.

(21)

OS Open Space District.

(22)

PUD Planned Unit Development District.

(23)

DRI Development of Regional Impact District.

(24)

IC Interchange Commercial.

(25)

BC-1 Bradfordville Commercial District.

(26)

BC-2 Bradfordville Commercial District.

(27)

BCS Bradfordville Commercial Services District.

(28)

BOR Bradfordville Office Residential District.

(b)

District intent, allowable uses and development standards for each of these districts are set forth in this subdivision.

(Code 1992, § 10-6.631; Ord. No. 07-20, § 2, 7-10-2007; Ord. No. 09-13, § 2, 3-19-2009)

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The Comprehensive Plan establishes development patterns within the suburban future land use category. The chart below shows the zoning districts which were intended to implement these development patterns.

Development Patterns

Development Patterns