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North Port City Zoning Code

ARTICLE VIII

- CONDITIONAL USES

Sec. 3.8.1. - Generally.

A.

Conditional uses provide reasonable limitations to specific uses to address, minimize, or eliminate the potential impacts of the use on surrounding properties to protect public health, safety, and welfare.

B.

The Conditional use requirements apply to the uses indicated as a conditional use in the use standards tables. When a use is permitted in some districts and a conditional use in others, the conditional use requirements are only required for projects in the zoning districts where the use is conditional.

C.

Conditional uses are approved administratively through the Site Development and Infrastructure Plan process.

D.

Failing to meet the conditional use requirements for a use allowed by conditional use approval will result in a required special exception approval.

E.

The conditional use requirements are in addition to the zoning district standards, site development standards, and natural resources protection requirements specified in this ULDC.

[Added 8-6-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-13, § 3.03(Exh. A)]

Sec. 3.8.2. - Campground or retreat.

A.

Purpose. Campgrounds or retreats located in the Agricultural District must mitigate all potential impacts to the adjacent single-family and farm uses.

B.

Size. Minimum size of twelve (12) acres.

C.

Additional setbacks. Cabins or camping areas may not be within fifty (50) feet of the property line.

D.

Sanitary Facilities. Permanent sanitary facilities shall be provided on site.

E.

Fencing. Fencing or walls are required along all side and rear property lines. The fencing shall match the architectural design of the main structure or blend with the environment.

F.

Hours of Operation. Outdoor activities may not occur prior to 7:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m.

[Added 8-6-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-13, § 3.03(Exh. A)]

Sec. 3.8.3. - Dealerships, all types.

In the Activity Center districts, all dealerships shall keep the bulk of their inventory behind the primary structure, within a parking structure, or within another type of building meeting the design standards for non-residential structures. A single line of cars may be parked in front of the primary structure on an improved surface with associated landscaping.

[Added 8-6-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-13, § 3.03(Exh. A)]

Sec. 3.8.4. - Model homes.

See section 3.9.10.

[Added 8-6-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-13, § 3.03(Exh. A)]

Sec. 3.8.5. - Places of assembly.

A.

Roadway Access. In the residential zoning districts and the CT and COR Districts, a place of assembly shall have direct access to an arterial or collector street.

B.

Modifications. The ULDC Administrator shall have the authority to grant modifications to any of the standards listed in this section or Chapter 4 of this ULDC to eliminate a substantial burden on religious exercise as guaranteed by the Federal Religious Land Use and institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 (RLUIPA). In granting such a modification, the ULDC Administrator may require conditions consistent with RLUIPA that will substantially secure the objectives of the modified standard and that will mitigate any potential adverse effect on the environment or adjacent properties.

[Added 8-6-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-13, § 3.03(Exh. A)]

Sec. 3.8.6. - Restaurant.

A.

Purpose. The purpose of this section is to appropriate commercial uses accessory to agricultural uses. Restaurants in the AG district shall be accessory to an established agricultural use. The intent is to allow low-impact, commercial agricultural uses that do not interfere with the residential and agricultural nature of the AG District.

B.

Minimum Size. Six (6) acres.

C.

Days of Operation. Restaurants in the AG District are restricted to operating Friday to Sunday and holidays.

D.

Hours of Operation. Restaurants in the AG District may not accept patrons before 9:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m.

[Added 8-6-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-13, § 3.03(Exh. A)]

Sec. 3.8.7. - Tasting rooms.

A.

Purpose. The purpose of this section is to appropriate commercial uses accessory to agricultural uses. Tasting Rooms in the AG District shall be accessory to an agricultural use. The intent is to allow low-impact, commercial agricultural uses that do not interfere with the residential and agricultural nature of the AG District.

B.

Hours of Operation. Tasting rooms in the AG District may not accept patrons before 10:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m.

C.

Minimum Size. Six (6) acres.

[Added 8-6-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-13, § 3.03(Exh. A)]