The purpose and intent of the residential tourist district (RT) is to provide lands for tourist accommodations and support facilities, multiple-family uses, and limited commercial uses when restricted as to size and intensity of use and when compatible and supportive of the resort residential character of the area. The RT district corresponds with and implements the resort residential designated area on the future land use map series of the city comprehensive plan.

(Ord. No. 01-28, § 1, 10-15-2001; Ord. No. 16-04, § 2, 8-1-2016)

The following uses are permitted as of right in the residential tourist district (RT):

(1)

Hotels and motels.

(2)

Multiple-family dwellings.

(3)

Family care facilities, subject to the land development code.

(4)

Timeshare facilities.

(5)

Townhouses, subject to the land development code.

(Ord. No. 01-28, § 2, 10-15-2001)

The following uses are accessory to permitted uses.

(1)

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

(2)

Shops, personal service establishments, eating or drinking establishments, dancing and staged entertainment facilities, and meeting rooms and auditoriums where such uses are an integral part of a hotel or a motel and to be used by the patrons of the hotel/motel.

(3)

Private docks, subject to chapter 54, article IV.

(4)

Recreational facilities that serve as an integral part of the permitted use designated on a site development plan or preliminary subdivision plat that has been previously reviewed and approved which may include, but are not limited to, golf course, clubhouse, community center building and tennis facilities, parks, playgrounds and playfields.

(Ord. No. 01-28, § 3, 10-15-2001)

The following uses are permitted as conditional uses in the residential tourist district (RT), subject to the standards and procedures established in section 30-64 of the land development code, other applicable land development code provisions, and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) (1997 ed.):

(1)

Churches and other places of worship.

(2)

Marinas, subject to the land development code.

(3)

Noncommercial boat launching facilities, subject to the applicable review criteria set forth in the land development code.

(4)

Group care facilities (category I and II); care units; nursing homes; assisted living facilities, and continuing care retirement communities pursuant to the land development code.

(5)

Private clubs.

(6)

Yacht clubs.

(7)

Permitted uses not to exceed 125 feet in height.

(8)

Hotel use for the redevelopment of properties located along the west side of Collier Boulevard between the northern property boundary of the Sand Castle II Condominium and the southern boundary of the Marriott PUD which have an existing principal use of hotel as of the date of this article. In addition to the criteria for review of conditional use petitions set forth in subsection 30-64(3) of this section, the following supplemental review criteria shall be considered for such use and each petition shall be subject to the following standards:

a.

The maximum building height for principal structures shall be measured from the base flood elevation to the mid-point of the roof and shall not exceed 150 feet.

b.

Minimum yard requirements:

1.

Front yard: One-half the building height as measured from each exterior wall with a minimum of 50 feet.

2.

Side yard: Fifty feet.

3.

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

c.

Distance between structures: Between any two principal buildings on the same parcel of land, there shall be provided a distance equal to at least 30 feet. For accessory structure separations, see section 30-1001.

d.

The floor area requirements shall not exceed 1,300 square feet except that 20 percent of the units may be utilized for suites greater than 1,300 square feet.

e.

Architectural renderings and a site development plan shall be provided revealing the location and size of all buildings, units, recreational facilities, restaurants, meeting rooms, lobby, hotel guest accommodations, and open space.

f.

Maximum lot coverage may exceed 76 percent provided redevelopment is consistent with policy 1.1.2.5 of the comprehensive plan.

g.

Valet and tandem parking may be considered onsite, provided a parking analysis and traffic circulation plan is reviewed by staff.

h.

For purposes of this conditional use timeshare estate facilities which allow for transient occupancy consistent with the following criteria shall be deemed a hotel and may be constructed at a density of 26 units per acre consistent with the Marco Island Comprehensive Plan:

1.

Daily occupancy;

2.

Units are available for rent by the general public if not used by owners or members of an internal exchange organization;

3.

Units include complete living, sleeping, cooking, and sanitation facilities; and

4.

At least seven percent of room nights in the facility will be available for rental to the general public over the course of a year.

i.

Upon providing public beach access in a manner consistent with the conditions described herein, an applicant may be granted an increase from the 26-unit per acre maximum density of up to three units per acre pursuant to policy 1.1.2.3 of the comprehensive plan provided the following requirements are met: a minimum 20-foot wide access way is provided by easement or dedication to the city adjacent to the northern or southern property line for beach access; said access easement or dedication provides access for the general public; all cost associated with improving the beach access shall be the responsibility of the developer; improvement plans shall be reviewed by the city as a site development plan; the public beach access is provided from Collier Boulevard right-of-way to the beach; and the public beach access is completed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy permit.

j.

The redevelopment project shall include at least 80 percent of the number of hotel units provided onsite prior to the redevelopment project.

(9)

Any other use to be consistent with the city's comprehensive plan and is approved pursuant to the conditional use process set forth in section 30-64 of this Code.

(Ord. No. 01-28, § 4, 10-15-2001; Ord. No. 06-08, § 1, 8-7-2006; Ord. No. 16-04, § 3, 8-1-2016)

The following dimensional standards shall apply to all permitted, accessory, and conditional uses in the residential tourist district (RT):

(1)

Minimum lot area: One acre.

(2)

Minimum lot width: 150 feet.

(3)

Minimum yard requirements:

a.

Front yard: One-half 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 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 with a minimum of 30 feet.

(4)

Maximum height: Ten stories or a maximum of 100 feet as measured to the mid-point of the roof.

(5)

Maximum density permitted: A maximum of 26 units per acre for hotels and motels, and 16 units per acre for timeshares and multifamily structures.

(6)

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

(7)

Floor area requirements:

a.

Timeshare facilities: 500 square foot minimum per unit.

b.

Multiple-family structures: Efficiency, 450 square feet; one bedroom, 600 square feet; two bedrooms or more, 750 square feet.

c.

Hotels and motels: 300 square foot minimum with a 500 square foot maximum except that 20 percent of the total units may be utilized for suites.

(8)

Maximum lot coverage: 76 percent of total lot area.

(Ord. No. 01-28, § 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. 01-28, § 6, 10-15-2001)

(1)

Maximum height: 50 feet, or existing building height if greater than 50 feet at the time of adoption.

(2)

Minimum yard requirements:

(a)

Front yard: From one-half the building height as measured from each exterior wall with a minimum of 50 feet.

(b)

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

(c)

Rear yard: 25 feet.

(Ord. No. 06-08, § 2, 8-7-2006)