The purpose and intent of the residential multiple-family 16 district (RMF-16) is to provide lands for medium to high density multiple-family residences, generally surrounded by open space, located in close proximity to public and commercial services, with direct or convenient access to arterial and collector roads. Governmental, social, and institutional land uses that serve the immediate needs of the multiple-family residences are permitted as conditional uses as long as they preserve and are compatible with the medium to high density multiple-family character of the district. The maximum density permissible or permitted in a district shall not exceed the density permissible under the density rating system contained in the future land use element of the comprehensive plan.

(Ord. No. 01-27, § 1, 10-15-2001)

The following uses are permitted as of right in the residential multiple-family 16 district (RMF-16):

(1)

Multiple-family dwellings.

(2)

Townhouses, subject to the provisions of the land development code.

(3)

Family care facilities, subject to the land development code.

(Ord. No. 01-27, § 2, 10-15-2001)

Uses accessory to permitted uses [are as follows:]

(1)

Uses and structures that are accessory and incidental to uses permitted as of right in the RMF-16 district.

(2)

Private docks, subject to chapter 54, article IV.

(3)

Recreational facilities that serve as an integral part of a residential development and have been designated, reviewed and approved on a site development plan or preliminary subdivision plat for that development. Recreational facilities may include, but are not limited to, clubhouse, community center building and tennis facilities, parks, playgrounds and playfields.

(Ord. No. 01-27, § 3, 10-15-2001)

The following uses are permissible as conditional uses in the residential multiple-family 16 district (RMF-16), subject to the standards and procedures established in the land development code:

(1)

Child care centers and adult day care centers.

(2)

Churches and houses of worship.

(3)

Civic and cultural facilities.

(4)

Noncommercial boat launching facilities.

(5)

Schools, public and private.

(6)

Group care facilities (category I and II); care units; nursing homes; assisted living facilities pursuant to F.S. § 400.401 et seq. and F.A.C. ch. 58A-5; and continuing care retirement communities pursuant to F.S. ch. 651 and F.A.C. ch. 4-193; all subject to section 2.6.26.

(Ord. No. 01-27, § 4, 10-15-2001)

The following dimensional standards shall apply to all permitted, accessory, and conditional uses in the residential multiple-family 16 district (RMF-16):

(1)

Minimum lot area: One acre.

(2)

Minimum lot width: 150 feet.

(3)

Minimum yard requirements:

a.

Front yard: One-half of the building height as measured from each exterior wall or wing of a structure with a minimum of 30 feet.

b.

Side yards: One-half of the building height as measured from each exterior wall with a minimum of 15 feet.

c.

Rear yard: One-half the building height as measured from each exterior wall or wing of a structure with a minimum of 30 feet.

(4)

Maximum height: 75 feet.

(5)

Maximum density: Maximum density shall not exceed 16 dwelling units for each gross acre.

(6)

Distance between structures: The distance between any two principal structures on the same parcel shall be 15 feet, or a distance equal to one-half the sum of their heights, whichever is greater. For accessory structure yards see the land development code.

(7)

Minimum floor area: Efficiency, 450 square feet; one bedroom, 600 square feet; two or more bedrooms, 750 square feet.

(8)

Maximum lot coverage: 76 percent of the total lot area.

(Ord. No. 01-27, § 5, 10-15-2001)

(a)

Off-street parking and off-street loading. As required in the land development code.

(b)

Landscaping requirements. As required in the land development code.

(c)

Lighting. Pursuant to the city outdoor lighting ordinance.

(d)

Signs. As required in the land development code.

(e)

Architectural and design standards. (Reserved.)

(Ord. No. 01-27, § 6, 10-15-2001)