Melbourne City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
Appendix A
AIRPORT ZONING ORDINANCE1
Sections
- Sec. 1. - Short title.
- Sec. 2. - Definitions.
- Sec. 3. - Airport zoning map.
- Sec. 4. - Airport zones.
- Sec. 5. - Airport zone and airspace height limitations.
- Sec. 6. - Use restrictions.
- Sec. 7. - Lighting.
- Sec. 8. - Nonconforming uses.
- Sec. 9. - Marking and lighting.
- Sec. 10. - Conflicting regulations.
- Sec. 11. - Variances.
- Sec. 12. - Permits.
- Sec. 13. - Board of adjustment.
Appendix B
ZONING1
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- ARTICLE II. - DEFINITIONS
- ARTICLE III. - ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING MAP AND DISTRICTS
- ARTICLE IV. - GENERAL DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS
- ARTICLE V. - DISTRICT REGULATIONS
- ARTICLE VI. - USE STANDARDS
- ARTICLE VII. - ACCESSORY AND TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES
- ARTICLE VIII. - NONCONFORMING USES, LOTS AND STRUCTURES
- ARTICLE IX. - ZONING APPLICATIONS AND PROCEDURES
- ARTICLE X. - ENFORCEMENT PROCEEDINGS AND PENALTIES
Appendix D
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
Sections
- CHAPTER 1. - LAND DEVELOPMENT GENERAL PROVISIONS[2]
- ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
- ARTICLE II. - HEARING PROCEDURES
- ARTICLE III. - PRESERVATION OF VESTED RIGHTS
- CHAPTER 3. - CONCURRENCY[3]
- ARTICLE I. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- ARTICLE II. - TRANSPORTATION CONCURRENCY
- ARTICLE III. - SANITARY SEWER CONCURRENCY
- ARTICLE IV. - POTABLE WATER FACILITY CONCURRENCY
- ARTICLE V. - SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL CONCURRENCY
- ARTICLE VI. - PARKS/RECREATION CONCURRENCY
- ARTICLE VII. - DRAINAGE CONCURRENCY
- ARTICLE VIII. - SCHOOL CONCURRENCY[4]
- ARTICLE IX. - STATUTORY DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENTS[5]
- Sec. 3.86. - General intent.
- Sec. 3.87. - Application.
- Sec. 3.88. - Developer's agreement review procedures.
- Sec. 3.89. - Contents of developer's agreement.
- Sec. 3.90. - Applicability of ordinances and resolutions of city to developer's agreement.
- Sec. 3.91. - Recordation and effectiveness of developer's agreement.
- Sec. 3.92. - Execution of developer's agreement.
- ARTICLE X. - MOBILITY DISTRICTS
- CHAPTER 4. - COMPREHENSIVE PLAN[6]
- Sec. 4.01.- Short title.
- Sec. 4.02. - Definitions.
- Sec. 4.03. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 4.04. - Adoption of comprehensive plan.
- Sec. 4.05. - Legal status of comprehensive plan.
- Sec. 4.06. - Comprehensive plan amendment application procedure.
- Sec. 4.07. - General review regulations.
- Sec. 4.08. - Administrative review.
- Sec. 4.09. - Local planning agency/planning and zoning board review.
- Sec. 4.10. - City council review
- Sec. 4.11. - City council review of minor amendments.
- Sec. 4.12. - Protest by property owners.
- Sec. 4.13. - Notice of public hearings.
- Sec. 4.14. - Duties of administrative official, local planning agency/planning and zoning board, city council, and courts on matters of appeal.
- CHAPTER 5. - ANNEXATION AND CONTRACTION[7]
- ARTICLE I. - PURPOSE AND INTENT
- ARTICLE II. - ANNEXATION INTO THE CITY
- ARTICLE III. - DE-ANNEXATION (CONTRACTION)
- ARTICLE IV. - INTER-LOCAL COORDINATION/NOTICE
- ARTICLE V. - RECORDING OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAPS AND ORDINANCE
- CHAPTER 8. - SUBDIVISION CODE[8]
- Sec. 8.1.- Short title.
- Sec. 8.2. - Jurisdiction.
- Sec. 8.3. - Purpose.
- Sec. 8.4. - Definition of terms.
- Sec. 8.5. - Procedure for securing approval of subdivisions.
- Sec. 8.6. - Required improvements.
- Sec. 8.7. - Residential subdivisions requesting expedited building permits.
- Sec. 8.8. - Variances.
- Sec. 8.9. - Amendments; interpretations.
- Sec. 8.10. - Reserved.
- Sec. 8.11. - Technical specifications and standards.
- Sec. 8.12. - Technical specifications and standards adopted.
- ARTICLE I. - SCENIC CORRIDORS
- ARTICLE II.- STANDARDS FOR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING RECEPTACLES
- ARTICLE III.- STANDARDS FOR WALLS AND FENCES
- Sec. 9.41.- General intent and applicability.
- Sec. 9.42. - Definitions.
- Sec. 9.43. - Standards for fences used in conjunction with single- and two-family residential uses (in the PUD, AEU, REU, R-A, R-1A, R-1AA, R-1AAA, R-2, R-3, and R-4 Zoning Districts).
- Sec. 9.44. - Standards for residential subdivision perimeter fences, multiple-family residential, professional, commercial, industrial, and institutional fences and walls and all other fences and walls.
- Sec. 9.44.1. - Visual screens required.
- Sec. 9.45. - Design standards for fences and walls.
- Sec. 9.46. - Wall and fence specifications.
- Sec. 9.47. - Prohibited fence types and uses.
- Sec. 9.48. - Permits required.
- Sec. 9.49. - Submittals.
- Sec. 9.50. - Maintenance of fences or walls.
- Sec. 9.51. - Variances.
- ARTICLE IV.- ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS
- ARTICLE V. - PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS
- Sec. 9.70.- General intent and applicability.
- Sec. 9.71. - Definitions.
- Sec. 9.72. - Land use type and off-street parking ratio requirements.
- Sec. 9.73. - Procedure for calculating the required number of spaces.
- Sec. 9.74. - Minimum standards for the design of off-street parking areas.
- Sec. 9.75. - Off-site off-street parking requirements.
- Sec. 9.76. - Off-street loading area requirements.
- Sec. 9.77. - Parking lots in residential districts.
- Sec. 9.77.1. - Reserved.
- Sec. 9.78. - Variances.
- ARTICLE VI.- TOWERS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES[9]
- Sec. 9.79.- Purpose.
- Sec. 9.80. - Definitions.
- Sec. 9.81. - Applicability.
- Sec. 9.82. - Development of towers.
- Sec. 9.83. - Conditional uses.
- Sec. 9.84. - Criteria for site plan development modification.
- Sec. 9.85. - City property.
- Sec. 9.86. - Development criteria.
- Sec. 9.87. - Setbacks.
- Sec. 9.88. - Structural requirements.
- Sec. 9.89. - Separation or buffer requirements.
- Sec. 9.90. - Maximum height.
- Sec. 9.91. - Method of determining tower height.
- Sec. 9.92. - Illumination.
- Sec. 9.93. - Exterior finish.
- Sec. 9.94. - Fencing.
- Sec. 9.95. - Signs and advertising.
- Sec. 9.96. - Landscaping.
- Sec. 9.97. - Security.
- Sec. 9.98. - Access.
- Sec. 9.99. - Telecommunications facilities on antenna support structures.
- Sec. 9.100. - Modification of existing towers.
- Sec. 9.101. - Certifications and inspections.
- Sec. 9.102. - Maintenance.
- ARTICLE VII.- STANDARDS FOR SIDEWALKS, PEDWAYS, AND BICYCLE FACILITIES
- Sec. 9.105.- General intent and applicability.
- Sec. 9.106. - Definitions.
- Sec. 9.107. - Design standards.
- Sec. 9.108. - Sidewalk assessments.
- Sec. 9.109. - Establishment of sidewalks trust fund.
- Sec. 9.110. - Administration of "sidewalks trust fund."
- Sec. 9.112. - Sidewalk required in accordance with plan.
- Sec. 9.113. - Allocation of "sidewalks trust fund" payments.
- Sec. 9.120. - Repair or replacement of defective sidewalks.
- ARTICLE XV.- TREE PRESERVATION AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN[10]
- Sec. 9.270.- Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 9.271. - Definitions.
- Sec. 9.272. - Tree protection and removal permits.
- Sec. 9.273. - Landscape plans.
- Sec. 9.274. - Plant materials, standards, and maintenance.
- Sec. 9.275. - Invasive non-native species.
- Sec. 9.276. - Appeals; zoning board of adjustment.
- Sec. 9.277. - Penalty.
- ARTICLE XVI.- STANDARDS FOR SOIL CONSERVATION AND EROSION CONTROL
- ARTICLE XX.- BUS BENCHES/SHELTER STANDARDS
- ARTICLE XXI.- DOG-FRIENDLY DINING[11]
- CHAPTER 10. - IMPACT FEES[12]
- ARTICLE I. - TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEES
- Sec. 10.01. - Short title and intent.
- Sec. 10.02. - Definitions.
- Sec. 10.03. - Time of payment.
- Sec. 10.04. - Transportation impact fee schedule.
- Sec. 10.05. - Alternative impact fee calculation authorized.
- Sec. 10.06. - Credits.
- Sec. 10.07. - Funds collected.
- Sec. 10.08. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 10.09. - Impact fee agreements and security requirements.
- Sec. 10.10. - Interpretation of transportation impact fee code; appeals to the planning and zoning board.
- Sec. 10.11. - Review.
- Sec. 10.12. - County ordinances superseded.
- ARTICLE II. - RECREATION IMPACT FEES[13]
- Sec. 10.20. - Fee required.
- Sec. 10.21. - Calculation of fees.
- Sec. 10.22. - Credit for private recreation areas.
- Sec. 10.23. - Calculation of credit for acceptable facilities.
- Sec. 10.24. - Credit for the dedication of land for active recreation uses.
- Sec. 10.25. - Time of payment.
- Sec. 10.26. - Use of fees paid.
- Sec. 10.27. - Review.
- ARTICLE III. - PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPACT FEES
- ARTICLE I. - TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEES
- CHAPTER 11. - SIGNS AND ADVERTISING[14]
- Sec. 11.01.- Title.
- Sec. 11.02. - Statement of purpose.
- Sec. 11.03. - Commercial and noncommercial speech may be expressed.
- Sec. 11.04. - Definitions.
- Sec. 11.06. - Penalty for violation.
- Sec. 11.07. - Conformance.
- Sec. 11.08. - Variances.
- Sec. 11.09. - Permit and appeals.
- Sec. 11.10. - Liability insurance.
- Sec. 11.12. - Maintenance.
- Sec. 11.13. - Location restrictions.
- Sec. 11.14. - Signs projecting over public property.
- Sec. 11.16. - Construction.
- Sec. 11.18. - Exempt signs.
- Sec. 11.19. - Prohibited signs.
- Sec. 11.20. - Signs permitted in zoning districts.
- Sec. 11.22. - Multi-face signs.
- ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
- ARTICLE II.- BUILDING
- DIVISION 1. - CODE COMPLIANCE DIVISION
- DIVISION 2. - POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL
- Sec. 13.26. - General.
- Sec. 13.27. - Right of entry.
- Sec. 13.28. - Stop work orders.
- Sec. 13.29. - Revocation of permits.
- Sec. 13.30. - Unsafe buildings or systems.
- Sec. 13.31. - Requirements not covered by Code.
- Sec. 13.32. - Special foundation permit.
- Sec. 13.33. - Public right-of-way.
- Sec. 13.34. - Contractor's responsibilities.
- DIVISION 3. - PERMITTING
- DIVISION 4. - INSPECTIONS
- DIVISION 5. - TESTS
- DIVISION 6. - VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
- ARTICLE III.- BUILDING CODE[16]
- ARTICLE IV.- ELECTRICAL
- ARTICLE V. - PLUMBING
- ARTICLE VI.- MECHANICAL
- ARTICLE VII.- FUEL GAS
- ARTICLE VIII.- APPEALS[17]
- ARTICLE IX.- FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT CODE
- Sec. 13.150.- Administration - general.
- Sec. 13.151. - Applicability.
- Sec. 13.152. - Definitions; scope.
- Sec. 13.153. - Duties and powers of the floodplain administrator.
- Sec. 13.154. - Duties and powers of the floodplain administrator; substantial improvement and substantial damage determinations.
- Sec. 13.155. - Duties and powers of the floodplain administrator; modifications of the strict application of the requirements of the Florida Building Code.
- Sec. 13-156. - Duties and powers of the floodplain administrator; notices and orders.
- Sec. 13-157. - Duties and powers of the floodplain administrator; inspections.
- Sec. 13.158. - Other duties of the floodplain administrator.
- Sec. 13.159. - Duties and powers of the floodplain administrator; other floodplain management records.
- Sec. 13.160. - Permits required.
- Sec. 13.161. - Permits; floodplain development permits or approvals.
- Sec. 13.162. - Permits; buildings, structures and facilities exempt from the Florida Building Code.
- Sec. 13.163. - Permits; application for a permit or approval.
- Sec. 13.164. - Permits; validity of permit or approval.
- Sec. 13.165. - Permits; expiration.
- Sec. 13.166. - Permits; suspension or revocation.
- Sec. 13.167. - Other permits required.
- Sec. 13.168. - Site plans and constructions documents; information for development in flood hazard areas.
- Sec. 13.169. - Site plans and construction documents; information in flood hazard areas without base flood elevations (approximate Zone A).
- Sec. 13.170. - Site plans and constructions documents; additional analyses and certifications.
- Sec. 13.171. - Site plan and construction documents; submission of additional data.
- Sec. 13.172. - Inspections; general.
- Sec. 13.173. - Inspections; development other than buildings and structures.
- Sec. 13.174. - Inspections; buildings, structures and facilities exempt from the Florida Building Code.
- Sec. 13.175. - Inspections; buildings, structures and facilities exempt from the Florida Building Code, lowest floor inspection.
- Sec. 13.176. - Inspections; buildings, structures and facilities exempt from the Florida Building Code, final inspection.
- Sec. 13.177. - Inspection; manufactured homes.
- Sec. 13.178. - Variances and appeals; general.
- Sec. 13.179. - Appeals.
- Sec. 13.180. - Variances; limitations on authority to grant variances.
- Sec. 13.181. - Variances; restrictions in floodways.
- Sec. 13.182. - Variances; historic buildings.
- Sec. 13.183. - Variances; functionally dependent uses.
- Sec. 13.184. - Variances; considerations for issuance of variances.
- Sec. 13.185. - Standards for issuance of variances.
- Sec. 13.186. - Violations.
- Sec. 13.187. - Violations; authority.
- Sec. 13.188. - Violations; unlawful continuance.
- Sec. 13.189. - Flood-resistant development; design and construction of buildings, structures and facilities exempt from the Florida Building Code.
- Sec. 13.190. - Flood-resistant development; buildings and structures seaward of the coastal construction control line.
- Sec. 13.191. - Flood-resistant development; subdivisions; minimum requirements.
- Sec. 13.192. - Flood-resistant development; subdivision plats.
- Sec. 13.193. - Flood-resistant development; site improvement, utilities, and limitations; minimum requirements.
- Sec. 13.194. - Flood-resistant development; site improvement, utilities, and limitations; sanitary sewage facilities.
- Sec. 13.195. - Flood-resistant development; site improvement, utilities, and limitations; water supply facilities.
- Sec. 13.196. - Flood-resistant development; site improvement, utilities, and limitations; limitations on sites in regulatory floodways.
- Sec. 13.197. - Flood-resistant development; site improvement, utilities, and limitations; limitations on placement of fill.
- Sec. 13.198. - Flood-resistant development; site improvement, utilities, and limitations; limitations on sites in coastal high hazard areas (Zone V).
- Sec. 13.199. - Manufactured homes; general.
- Sec. 13.200. - Manufactured homes; foundations.
- Sec. 13.201. - Manufactured homes; anchoring.
- Sec. 13.202. - Manufactured homes; elevation.
- Sec. 13.203. - Manufactured homes; enclosures.
- Sec. 13.204. - Manufactured homes; utility equipment.
- Sec. 13.205. - Recreational vehicles and park trailers; temporary placement.
- Sec. 13.206. - Recreational vehicles and park trailers; permanent placement.
- Sec. 13.207. - Tanks; underground tanks.
- Sec. 13.208. - Tanks; above-ground tanks, not elevated.
- Sec. 13.209. - Tanks; above-ground tanks, elevated.
- Sec. 13.210. - Tanks; tank inlets and vents.
- Sec. 13.211. - Other forms of development; general requirements for other development.
- Sec. 13.212. - Other forms of development; fences in regulated floodways.
- Sec. 13.213. - Other forms of development; retaining walls, sidewalks and driveways in regulated floodways.
- Sec. 13.214. - Other forms of development; roads and watercourse crossings in regulated floodways.
- Sec. 13.215. - Other forms of development; concrete slabs used as parking pads, enclosure floors, landings, decks, walkways, patios and similar nonstructural uses in coastal high hazard areas (Zone V).
- Sec. 13.216. - Other forms of development; decks and patios in coastal high hazard areas (Zone V).
- Sec. 13.217. - Other development in coastal high hazard areas (Zone V).
- Sec. 13.218. - Other forms of development; nonstructural fill in coastal high hazard areas (Zone V).
- Sec. 13.219. - Other forms of development; non-elevated accessory structures.