The purpose and intent of the R-1 district is to provide areas of the least dense residential development and more dense urban development.

13-101. Permitted uses. In the R-1 district no building structure of land or water use shall be permitted except the following:

(a)

Single-family residential dwelling (detached).

(b)

Private garages.

(c)

Swimming pools (residential).

13-102. Special uses subject to approval. When the planning commission determines as a fact after the review of an application that proposed plan is consistent with the intent of this ordinance the following uses may be permitted:

(a)

Private or public parks.

(b)

Private or public utility services.

(c)

Governmental services.

(d)

Recreational facilities and clubs.

(e)

Churches or places of worship.

(f)

Schools, public or denominational.

The purpose and intent of the R-2 district is to recognize the need to provide areas within which single-family detached dwellings can thrive and be protected from more intense uses.

13-201. Permitted uses. In the R-2 district no building, structure, or land or water use shall be permitted except for the following:

(a)

Single-family residential dwelling (detached).

(b)

Private garages.

(c)

Swimming pools (residential).

13-202. Special uses subject to approval. When the planning commission determines as a fact after the review of an application that the proposed plan is consistent with the intent of this ordinance the following uses may be permitted:

(a)

Public or private parks.

(b)

Public or private utility services.

(c)

Governmental services.

(d)

Recreational facilities and clubs.

(e)

Churches or places of worship.

(f)

Schools, public or denominational.

The purpose and intent of the RM-1 district is for the development of single-family attached or detached dwellings.

13-301. Permitted uses. In the RM-1 district no buildings, structure or land or water use shall be permitted except the following:

(a)

Single-family residential dwelling (detached), R-2.

(b)

Single-family residential dwelling (attached).

(c)

Private garages.

(d)

Swimming pools (residential).

13-302. Special uses subject to approval. When the planning commission determines as a fact after the review of the application that the proposed plan is consistent with the intent of this ordinance, the following uses may be permitted:

(a)

Public or private parks.

(b)

Public or private utility services.

(c)

Governmental services.

(d)

Recreational facilities and clubs.

(e)

Churches or places of worship.

(f)

Schools, public or denominational.

The purpose and intent of the RM-2 district is for the development of concentrated residential populations and should be applied within high density areas.

13-401. Permitted uses. In RM-2 districts no buildings, structures, or land and water use shall be permitted except for the following:

(a)

Residential single-family dwelling, detached, R-2.

(b)

Residential single-family dwelling, attached, RM-1.

(c)

Multiple-family residential dwelling, attached or detached.

(d)

Private garages.

(e)

Swimming pools (residential).

13-402. Special uses subject to approval. When the planning commission determines as a fact after the review of the application that the proposed plan is consistent with the intent of this ordinance, the following uses may be permitted:

(a)

Public or private parks.

(b)

Public or private utility services.

(c)

Governmental services.

(d)

Recreational facilities and clubs.

(e)

Churches or places of worship.

(f)

Schools, public or denominational.

13-403. L (Lake). All of Lake Nassau, formerly known as Pearson's Lake, a controlled level fresh water lake, its waters, water bottoms and spillways.

In district L, no water or water bottoms shall be used for any other purpose than recreational, nor shall any buildings, structures, docks or piers be erected or constructed thereon or therein, except as permitted under the guidelines of Ordinance No. 2001-535 [on file in the city clerk's office], nor shall any rip-rap, concrete, rock or dirt or any material other than wood be placed therein.

(Ord. No. 2001-534, 6-11-01)

The purpose and intent of the R-3 district is to recognize the need to provide areas that can be developed at higher densities than exist in other single-family residential areas.

13-501. Permitted uses. In the R-3 district, no building, structure, or land or water use shall be permitted except the following:

(a)

Single-family residential dwelling (detached).

(b)

Private garages.

(c)

Swimming pools (residential).

(Ord. No. 83-300, 5-9-83)

Structures built in the marine districts shall be subject to the city's approval of an architectural review. The plans presented at the review shall contain architectural and construction information on the proposed structures, shall be binding when approved by the city, and must be approved by the city prior to initiation of construction. The plans shall be submitted to the owner(s) of the abutting land area(s).

Prior to the city's architectural review, the land owner and developer, who propose development in the marine districts, shall obtain prior approval of their plans from the general land office, Corps of Engineers and any other appropriate government agency.

13-601. Residential Marine District (M-R). The purpose and intent of the M-R district is to recognize the need to provide water areas for uses consistent with the single-family land use of abutting land areas zoned (R-1, R-2, R-3).

(a)

Permitted uses. In the M-R district, no water use shall be permitted except the following:

(1)

Mooring or docking a pleasure craft owned or operated by the residents of the abutting residential area.

(2)

Temporary mooring or docking of pleasure craft of guests of the residents of the abutting single-family residential area.

(3)

Water sports.

(4)

Sport fishing.

(5)

Navigation of pleasure craft.

(6)

Commercial uses are not permitted.

(7)

No person or persons shall be permitted to reside in any boat or structure in the M-R district.

(b)

Permitted structures. In the M-R district, no structures shall be permitted except the following:

(1)

One private, recreational pier or dock. The pier or dock may have open shelter for recreational purposes.

(2)

A private boat house for the use of the residents of the abutting single-family residential lot.

(3)

Navigation control structures, devices and signs.

13-602. Multi-Family Residential Marine District (M-RM). The purpose and intent of the M-RM district is to provide for use of the water areas consistent with the higher density residential development of the abutting RM-1, RM-2 land areas.

(a)

Permitted uses. In the M-RM district, no water uses shall be permitted except the following:

(1)

Mooring or docking of pleasure craft owned or operated by the residents of the abutting multi-family residential lot (marina).

(2)

Temporary mooring or docking of pleasure craft of guests of the residents of the abutting multi-family residential lot.

(3)

Water sports.

(4)

Sport fishing.

(5)

Navigation of pleasure craft.

(6)

Commercial uses are not permitted.

(7)

No person or persons shall be permitted to reside in any boat or structure in the M-RM district.

(b)

Permitted structures. In the M-RM district, no structures shall be permitted except the following:

(1)

Private, recreational pier(s) or dock(s) for use by residents and guests. The pier(s) or dock(s) may have an open shelter for recreational purposes.

(2)

A private boat house(s) for the use of the residents of the abutting multi-family residential area.

(3)

Navigation control structures, devices and signs.

13-603. Commercial Marine District (M-C). The purpose and intent of the M-C district is to provide for the use of the water areas consistent with the commercial development on the abutting C and U land areas.

(a)

Permitted uses. In the M-C district, no water uses shall be permitted except the following:

(1)

Docking of pleasure craft.

(2)

Rentals and sales associated with pleasure craft.

(3)

No person or persons shall be permitted to reside in any structure or boat in this district.

(4)

Navigation of commercial and pleasure craft.

(5)

Water sports.

(6)

Sport fishing.

(7)

Storage and dispensing of fuel and oil for sale are not permitted.

(b)

Permitted structures. In the M-C district, no structures shall be permitted except for the following:

(1)

Pier(s) or dock(s) may have an open or closed shelter not to exceed one hundred fifty (150) square feet in area.

(2)

Navigation control devices, structures and signs.

(c)

Special uses subject to approval. When the planning commission recommends and the city council approves, the following specific uses may be permitted:

(1)

Restaurants.

13-604. Public Marine District (M-P). The purpose and intent of the M-P district is to provide water areas of public development and use, consistent with the public ownership district use (PO-1) on the abutting land area.

(a)

Permitted uses. In the M-P district, no uses shall be permitted except the following:

(1)

Water sports.

(2)

Navigation of pleasure craft.

(3)

Sport fishing.

(4)

Recreational and other uses as determined by the city.

(b)

Permitted structures. In the M-P district, no structures shall be permitted except the following:

(1)

Navigation control structures, devices, and signs.

(2)

Dock(s).

(c)

Special uses for public events. At the discretion of the city, special use permits may be granted for temporary structures for exhibits and events in association with public events. These structures will be permitted only for specifically designated duration of time by the city and the individual or organization who erects the structure is responsible for its removal within the prescribed time limit, subject to maximum fines as allowed by the law.

(Ord. No. 94-435, 9-12-94; Ord. No. 95-455, 9-11-95; Ord. No. O2013-712, Exh. B, 8-12-13)