Neptune Beach City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE I
- IN GENERAL2
Sections
- Sec. 27-2. - Title.
- Sec. 27-3. - Authority.
- Sec. 27-4. - General applicability.
- Sec. 27-5. - Exceptions.
- Sec. 27-6. - General description of the code.
- Sec. 27-7. - General findings.
- Sec. 27-7.1. - Adoption of comprehensive plan.
- Sec. 27-8. - Relationship of this Code to the comprehensive plan.
- Sec. 27-9. - Relationship of this Code to other regulations.
- Sec. 27-10. - Relationship of specific provisions in Code to general provisions in Code.
- Sec. 27-11. - Incorporation by reference.
- Sec. 27-12. - General rules of interpretation.
- Sec. 27-13. - Responsibility for interpretation.
- Sec. 27-14. - Interpretation of terms and words.
- Sec. 27-15. - Definitions.
- Sec. 27-16. - Reserved.
- Sec. 27-17. - Computation of time.
- Sec. 27-18. - Fees.
- Sec. 27-19. - Use of graphic renderings in Code.
- Sec. 27-20. - Abrogation.
- Sec. 27-21. - Severability.
- Sec. 27-22. - Effective date.
- Sec. 27-23. - Adopting disclosure procedures related to ex-parte communications with public officials.
- Sec. 27-24. - Reserved.
ARTICLE II
ADMINISTRATIVE AND ENFORCEMENT BODIES3
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD[4]
- DIVISION 3. - RESERVED[5]
- DIVISION 4. - CODE ENFORCEMENT MAGISTRATE[6]
- DIVISION 5. - CITY STAFF
- DIVISION 6. - CITY COUNCIL
ARTICLE III
- ADMINISTRATIVE AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
- Sec. 27-76.- Generally.
- Sec. 27-77. - Definitions.
- Sec. 27-78. - Development permit required.
- Sec. 27-79. - Prerequisites to issuance of development permit.
- Sec. 27-80. - Exceptions to requirement of a final development order.
- Sec. 27-80.1. - Issuance of development permits.
- Sec. 27-81. - Changes to a development permit or development order.
- Sec. 27-82. - Procedures for applying for and issuing preliminary and final development orders.
- Sec. 27-83. - General submittal requirements for preliminary development plans and final development plans.
- Sec. 27-84. - Additional submittal requirements for a preliminary development plan.
- Sec. 27-86. - Additional submittal requirements for a final development plan.
- Sec. 27-87. - Required and optional contents of preliminary development orders.
- Sec. 27-88. - Required and optional contents of final development orders.
- Sec. 27-89. - Reserved.
- DIVISION 3. - PLATTING REQUIREMENTS[8]
- DIVISION 4. - RESERVED[9]
- DIVISION 5. - GUARANTEES AND SURETIES
- DIVISION 6. - ENFORCEMENT OF DEVELOPMENT PERMITS AND ORDERS
- DIVISION 7. - REVIEW OF ADMINISTRATIVE, LEGISLATIVE AND QUASI-JUDICIAL DECISIONS
- DIVISION 8. - VARIANCES
- Sec. 27-141.- Generally.
- Sec. 27-142. - Definitions.
- Sec. 27-143. - Application requirements.
- Sec. 27-144. - Notice requirements.
- Sec. 27-145. - Procedures for applying for and issuing a variance for property located within the R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 and R-5 zoning districts.
- Sec. 27-145.1. - Reserved.
- Sec. 27-145.2. - Procedures for applying for and issuing a variance for property located within the C-1, C-2, C-3, CBD, and conservation zoning districts.
- Sec. 27-146. - Limitations issuing a variance.
- Sec. 27-147. - Required findings needed to issue a variance.
- Sec. 27-148. - Imposition of conditions in issuing a variance.
- Sec. 27-149. - Expiration of issued variance.
- Sec. 27-150. - Reserved.
- Sec. 27-151. - Reserved.
- Sec. 27-152. - Violation of variance terms or conditions.
- Sec. 27-153. - Procedure for appeal.
- Sec. 27-154. - Appeal of city council decisions on variances.
- DIVISION 9. - SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
- Sec. 27-156.- Generally.
- Sec. 27-157. - Definitions.
- Sec. 27-158. - Application requirements.
- Sec. 27-158.1. - Notice requirements.
- Sec. 27-159. - Procedures for applying for and issuing a special exception.
- Sec. 27-160. - Required findings for a special exception.
- Sec. 27-161. - Imposition of conditions in issuing a special exception.
- Sec. 27-162. - Special exception only applies to property for which permit issued.
- Sec. 27-163. - Procedure for appeals of a CDB decision on a special exception.
- Sec. 27-164. - Procedure for appeals of a final decision on a special exception.
- Sec. 27-165. - Expiration of special exception.
- Sec. 27-166. - Violation of special exception terms or conditions.
- DIVISION 10. - AMENDING THIS CODE[10]
- Sec. 27-171.- Generally.
- Sec. 27-172. - Definitions.
- Sec. 27-173. - Amendments to this Code and zoning map to be consistent with comprehensive plan.
- Sec. 27-174. - Time periods procedural.
- Sec. 27-175. - Application requirements for rezoning of land.
- Sec. 27-176. - Withdrawal of application for rezoning of land.
- Sec. 27-177. - Procedure for rezoning of land.
- Sec. 27-178. - Notice and procedural requirements for rezoning of land or changes to Code.
- Sec. 27-179. - Limitations on rezoning of land and changes to Code.
- Sec. 27-180. - Limitations on reapplication for rezoning.
- DIVISION 11. - AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
- Sec. 27-183.- Generally.
- Sec. 27-184. - Simultaneous action on amendment to the comprehensive plan and this Code.
- Sec. 27-185. - Definitions.
- Sec. 27-186. - Changes to five-year schedule of capital improvements.
- Sec. 27-187. - Preliminary procedure for amending the comprehensive plan.
- Sec. 27-188. - Formal requirements for amending the comprehensive plan.
ARTICLE IV
LAND USE11
Sections
- Sec. 27-212. - Generally.
- Sec. 27-213. - Applicability.
- Sec. 27-214. - Findings of fact.
- Sec. 27-215. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 27-216. - Definitions.
- Sec. 27-217. - Zoning map.
- Sec. 27-218. - Amendments to zoning map.
- Sec. 27-219. - Interpretation of zoning district boundaries.
- Sec. 27-220. - Division of lot of record by district boundary.
- Sec. 27-221. - Zoning districts established.
- Sec. 27-222. - Purpose and intent of zoning districts.
- Sec. 27-223. - Regulations to apply uniformly throughout zoning district.
- Sec. 27-224. - Overlay districts established.
- Sec. 27-225. - Uses expressly prohibited within zoning districts.
- Sec. 27-226. - Allowable uses within zoning districts.
- Sec. 27-227. - Special restrictions and conditions on allowable uses within zoning districts.
- Sec. 27-228. - Uses permitted by special exception.
- Sec. 27-229. - Lot area requirements.
- Sec. 27-230. - Minimum lot width requirements.
- Sec. 27-231. - Front yard setback requirements.
- Sec. 27-232. - Side yard setback requirements.
- Sec. 27-233. - Rear yard setback requirements.
- Sec. 27-234. - Measurement of minimum required yard setback.
- Sec. 27-235. - Encroachments into and use of front, side, and rear yards.
- Sec. 27-236. - Frontage requirements and standards.
- Sec. 27-237. - Building area requirements.
- Sec. 27-238. - Maximum lot coverage.
- Sec. 27-239. - Building height limitations.
- Sec. 27-240. - Building elevation.
- Sec. 27-241. - Buffer areas adjacent to residential districts.
- Sec. 27-242. - Density calculations.
- Sec. 27-243. - Special requirements in the RC overlay.
- Sec. 27-244. - Open space requirements in the R-5 zoning district.
- Sec. 27-244.1. - Reserved.
- Sec. 27-245. - Planned unit development (PUD)—Special regulations.
- Sec. 27-246. - Central business district (CBD) zoning district—Special regulations.
- Sec. 27-247. - Neighborhood center (NC) overlay district—Special regulations.
ARTICLE V
- ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES13
Sections
- Sec. 27-321.- Intent.
- Sec. 27-322. - Generally.
- Sec. 27-323. - Applicability.
- Sec. 27-324. - Definitions.
- Sec. 27-325. - General standards and requirements.
- Sec. 27-326. - Radio and television antennae.
- Sec. 27-327. - Satellite dish antennae.
- Sec. 27-328. - Other accessory structures.
- Sec. 27-329. - Swimming pools, pool enclosures, hot tubs, and similar structures.
- Sec. 27-330. - Fences, walls and hedges.
- Sec. 27-331. - Temporary structures.
- Sec. 27-332. - Home-based businesses.
- Sec. 27-335. - Parking, storage or use of major recreational equipment.
- Sec. 27-336. - Parking of commercial vehicles in residential districts.
- Sec. 27-338. - Docks, retaining walls and boathouses.
- Sec. 27-339. - Allowing dogs in outside dining areas under certain conditions.
ARTICLE VI
CONCURRENCY14
Sections
- Sec. 27-342. - Generally.
- Sec. 27-343. - Applicability.
- Sec. 27-344. - Findings of fact.
- Sec. 27-345. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 27-346. - Reserved.
- Sec. 27-347. - Concurrency certificate required.
- Sec. 27-348. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 27-349. - Concurrency certificate application requirements.
- Sec. 27-350. - Procedure for applying for and issuing a concurrency certificate.
- Sec. 27-351. - Adopted levels of service standards.
- Sec. 27-352. - Criteria for satisfaction of concurrency requirements.
- Sec. 27-353. - Satisfaction of concurrency requirements for potable water, sanitary sewer, solid waste, and drainage.
- Sec. 27-354. - Satisfaction of concurrency requirements for recreation and open space.
- Sec. 27-355. - Satisfaction of concurrency requirements for state roads.
- Sec. 27-356. - Remedies for meeting concurrency requirements.
- Sec. 27-357. - Required action if development fails to meet a condition of approval.
- Sec. 27-358. - Development to be consistent with terms of development order or development permit.
- Sec. 27-359. - Assessment of project-related impacts.
- Sec. 27-360. - Assessment of public facility capacity.
- Sec. 27-361. - Expiration of concurrency certificate.
- Sec. 27-362. - Annual report required.
- Sec. 27-363. - Procedure for appeal.
ARTICLE VIII
PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LANDS
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - RESERVED[15]
- DIVISION 3. - HABITAT OF ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES
- DIVISION 4. - WETLANDS[16]
ARTICLE IX
TREE PROTECTION AND LANDSCAPING17
Sections
- Sec. 27-442. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 27-443. - Applicability.
- Sec. 27-444. - Definitions.
- Sec. 27-445. - Permit required for tree removal or relocation.
- Sec. 27-446. - Permit application procedures.
- Sec. 27-447. - Standards for replacement or relocation.
- Sec. 27-448. - Champion and heritage trees.
- Sec. 27-449. - Tree preservation during development and construction.
- Sec. 27-450. - Approved tree list.
- Sec. 27-451. - Regulations pertaining to utility companies.
- Sec. 27-452. - Unauthorized removal of or damage to regulated trees.
- Sec. 27-453. - Procedure for appeal.
- Sec. 27-454. - Violation; denial of permits, certificates.
- Sec. 27-455. - Minimum landscape requirements.
- Sec. 27-456. - Landscaping buffers.
- Sec. 27-457. - Residential landscape requirements.
- Sec. 27-458. - Tree conservation and trust fund.
ARTICLE X
- STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY18
Sections
- Sec. 27-471.- Generally.
- Sec. 27-472. - Definitions.
- Sec. 27-473. - Transportation analysis.
- Sec. 27-474. - Developer improvements requirements.
- Sec. 27-475. - Street classification.
- Sec. 27-476. - Street design standards.
- Sec. 27-477. - Dedication of streets.
- Sec. 27-478. - Dedication of right-of-way.
- Sec. 27-479. - Sidewalks and bikeways.
- Sec. 27-480. - Driveway aprons and pavement material.
ARTICLE XI
UTILITIES
Sections
- Sec. 27-492. - Generally.
- Sec. 27-493. - Applicability.
- Sec. 27-494. - Improvements constructed at expense of developer.
- Sec. 27-495. - Requirements for electricity.
- Sec. 27-496. - Requirements for telephone.
- Sec. 27-497. - Requirements for potable water.
- Sec. 27-498. - Requirements for sanitary sewer.
- Sec. 27-499. - Requirements for illumination.
- Sec. 27-500. - Placement of utilities underground.
- Sec. 27-501. - Utility easements.
ARTICLE XII
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND EROSION CONTROL
Sections
- Sec. 27-512. - Generally.
- Sec. 27-513. - Applicability.
- Sec. 27-514. - Findings of fact.
- Sec. 27-515. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 27-516. - Definitions.
- Sec. 27-517. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 27-518. - Permits needed before issuance of development order.
- Sec. 27-519. - Stormwater requirements.
- Sec. 27-520. - Erosion and sediment control.
ARTICLE XIII
PARKING AND LOADING19
Sections
- Sec. 27-532. - Generally.
- Sec. 27-533. - Applicability.
- Sec. 27-534. - Findings of fact.
- Sec. 27-535. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 27-536. - Definitions.
- Sec. 27-537. - General provisions.
- Sec. 27-538. - Reserved.
- Sec. 27-539. - Submission of plans.
- Sec. 27-540. - Parking requirements.
- Sec. 27-541. - Payment in-lieu of providing off-street parking in the central business district.
- Sec. 27-542. - Bicycle parking requirements.
- Sec. 27-543. - Accessible parking.
- Sec. 27-544. - Motorcycle parking requirements.
- Sec. 27-545. - Deferral of parking requirements.
- Sec. 27-546. - Reserved.
- Sec. 27-547. - Spaces required for off-street loading.
- Sec. 27-548. - Parking and loading area design.
- Sec. 27-549. - Reserved.
- Sec. 27-550. - Special parking districts.
- Secs. 27-551—27-560. - Reserved.
ARTICLE XV
ADVERTISING21
Sections
- Sec. 27-572. - Generally.
- Sec. 27-573. - Applicability.
- Sec. 27-574. - Findings of fact.
- Sec. 27-575. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 27-576. - Reserved.
- Sec. 27-577. - Maintenance of signs.
- Sec. 27-578. - Right of entry for inspection.
- Sec. 27-579. - Permit required.
- Sec. 27-580. - Exempt signs.
- Sec. 27-581. - Prohibited signs.
- Sec. 27-582. - Sign area computation.
- Sec. 27-583. - Permitted temporary signs.
- Sec. 27-584. - Freestanding signs.
- Sec. 27-584.A. - Sandwich board signs.
- Sec. 27-585.A. - Building signs.
- Sec. 27-585.B. - Unified sign plan.
- Sec. 27-585.C - Signs within conservation (CON) zoning districts.
- Sec. 27-586. - Entrance signs for subdivisions and multifamily developments.
- Sec. 27-587. - Compliance with building and electrical codes.
- Sec. 27-588. - Illumination standards.
- Sec. 27-589. - Placement standards.
- Sec. 27-590. - Clearance standards.
- Sec. 27-591. - Design standards.
- Sec. 27-592. - Nonconforming signs.
- Sec. 27-593. - Violation constitutes nuisance; abatement.
- Sec. 27-594. - Permit application and approval procedures.
- Sec. 27-595. - Procedure for appeal.
- Sec. 27-596. - Art project.
ARTICLE XVIII
NONCONFORMING LOTS, STRUCTURES, USES AND SIGNS24
Sections
- Sec. 27-701.- Reserved.
- Sec. 27-702. - Generally.
- Sec. 27-703. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 27-704. - Definitions.
- Sec. 27-705. - Nonconforming lots of record.
- Sec. 27-706. - Nonconforming structures.
- Sec. 27-707. - Reconstruction of residential buildings when destroyed or substantially damaged.
- Sec. 27-708. - Nonconforming uses.
- Sec. 27-709. - Abandoned signs and removal.