Ocala City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE I
- IN GENERAL
Sections
ARTICLE II
ADMINISTRATION2
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - PERMITS, OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATES
- DIVISION 3. - SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
- DIVISION 4. - VARIANCES
- DIVISION 5. - APPEALS
- Sec. 122-111. - Filing.
- Sec. 122-112. - Hearing.
- Sec. 122-113. - Notice requirements for appeals, variances and special exceptions.
- Sec. 122-114. - Effect.
- Sec. 122-115. - Process and jurisdiction for decisions on questions of interpretation and enforcement.
- Sec. 122-116. - Appeals from decisions of board of adjustment.
- DIVISION 6. - AMENDMENTS[3]
- DIVISION 7. - FEES
ARTICLE III
NONCONFORMANCES
Sections
- Sec. 122-171.- Generally.
- Sec. 122-172. - Nonconforming lots.
- Sec. 122-173. - Nonconforming uses of land.
- Sec. 122-174. - Nonconforming structures.
- Sec. 122-175. - Nonconforming uses of structures.
- Sec. 122-176. - Discontinuance or abandonment of nonconforming use.
- Sec. 122-177. - Repairs, maintenance and improvements.
- Sec. 122-178. - Reconstruction after catastrophe.
- Sec. 122-179. - Uses under special exception.
- Sec. 122-180. - Casual, temporary or illegal use does not establish nonconforming use.
- Sec. 122-181. - Effect of eminent domain proceedings.
- Sec. 122-182. - Mobile homes and travel trailers.
- Sec. 122-183. - Historic district nonconformances.
ARTICLE IV
SITE PLAN REVIEW
Sections
- Sec. 122-211.- Purpose.
- Sec. 122-212. - Site plan approval required.
- Sec. 122-213. - Exceptions; waivers; additional requirements for certain developments.
- Sec. 122-214. - Preparation of site plan; procedure for review and approval.
- Sec. 122-215. - General contents of site plan.
- Sec. 122-216. - Specific information required on site plan.
- Sec. 122-217. - Storm drainage facilities.
- Sec. 122-218. - Waiver of requirements.
- Sec. 122-219. - Conformance with approved plan; changes to approved plan; certification of compliance; maintenance of improvements.
- Sec. 122-220. - Expiration of approval.
- Sec. 122-221. - Appeals.
- Sec. 122-222. - General contents of minor site plans.
- Sec. 122-223. - Specific information required on minor site plans.
ARTICLE V
- DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- Sec. 122-241.- Zoning districts.
- Sec. 122-242. - Official zoning map.
- Sec. 122-243. - Rules for interpretation of district boundaries.
- Sec. 122-244. - District criteria.
- Sec. 122-245. - Compliance.
- Sec. 122-246. - Annexed territory.
- Sec. 122-247. - Completion of construction under existing building permits.
- Sec. 122-248. - Uncompleted structures.
- Sec. 122-249. - Existing lots of record.
- Sec. 122-250. - Double frontage lots.
- Sec. 122-251. - Use of premises without buildings.
- Sec. 122-252. - Yard encroachments.
- Sec. 122-253. - Visibility at intersections.
- Sec. 122-254. - Accessory uses and structures.
- Sec. 122-255. - Exclusions from height limits.
- Sec. 122-256. - Residential uses in nonresidential districts.
- Sec. 122-257. - Use of residentially zoned property for access to nonresidential zone.
- Sec. 122-258. - Essential services.
- Sec. 122-259. - Public buildings or uses.
- Sec. 122-260. - Buffers.
- Sec. 122-261. - Commercial lots of record with improvements.
- DIVISION 2. - SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS
- Sec. 122-281.- Applicability.
- Sec. 122-282. - Outdoor sales and storage.
- Sec. 122-283. - Sale of used merchandise.
- Sec. 122-284. - Reserved.
- Sec. 122-285. - Site plan review.
- Sec. 122-286. - Lot requirements.
- Sec. 122-287. - Table of permitted uses.
- Sec. 122-288. - Reserved.
- Sec. 122-289. - Presence of dogs in outdoor portions of public food establishments.
- DIVISION 3. - R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT[4]
- DIVISION 4. - R-2 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT[5]
- DIVISION 5. - R-3 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT[6]
- DIVISION 6. - RO RESIDENTIAL-OFFICE DISTRICT
- Sec. 122-371.- Intent and purpose.
- Sec. 122-372. - General provisions.
- Sec. 122-373. - Permitted principal uses.
- Sec. 122-374. - Special exceptions.
- Sec. 122-375. - Limitations on uses.
- Sec. 122-376. - Lot and buffer requirements; building height.
- Sec. 122-377. - Parking requirements.
- Sec. 122-378. - Site plan.
- DIVISION 7. - RZL RESIDENTIAL ZERO LOT LINE DISTRICT
- Sec. 122-391.- Intent and purpose.
- Sec. 122-392. - General provisions.
- Sec. 122-393. - Nomenclature and density.
- Sec. 122-394. - Location requirements.
- Sec. 122-395. - Unified control.
- Sec. 122-396. - Construction sequence.
- Sec. 122-397. - Binding commitments and design scheme.
- Sec. 122-398. - Design criteria.
- Sec. 122-399. - Rezoning procedures.
- Sec. 122-400. - Preliminary and final development plans.
- Sec. 122-401. - Changes to approved site plan.
- Sec. 122-402. - Building permits, certificates of zoning compliance and certificates of occupancy.
- Sec. 122-403. - Time limits; reversion to original zoning classification; density revocation.
- DIVISION 8. - RBH RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS HISTORIC DISTRICT
- Sec. 122-421.- Intent and purpose.
- Sec. 122-422. - Rezoning procedures and requirements.
- Sec. 122-423. - Permitted principal uses; special exceptions.
- Sec. 122-424. - Limitations on uses.
- Sec. 122-425. - Lot and buffer requirements; building height.
- Sec. 122-426. - Parking requirements.
- Sec. 122-427. - Site plan.
- DIVISION 9. - MH MOBILE HOME PARK DISTRICT[7]
- DIVISION 10. - A-1 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT[8]
- DIVISION 11. - G-U GOVERNMENTAL USE DISTRICT
- DIVISION 12. - INST INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT
- DIVISION 13. - O-1 OFFICE DISTRICT[9]
- DIVISION 14. - OP OFFICE PARK DISTRICT
- Sec. 122-541.- Intent and purpose.
- Sec. 122-542. - Permitted principal uses.
- Sec. 122-543. - Permitted accessory uses.
- Sec. 122-544. - Special exceptions.
- Sec. 122-545. - Lot requirements; building height.
- Sec. 122-546. - Limitations on uses.
- Sec. 122-547. - Parking requirements.
- Sec. 122-548. - Site plan.
- DIVISION 15. - OH OFFICE-HISTORIC DISTRICT[10]
- Sec. 122-561.- Intent and purpose.
- Sec. 122-562. - Permitted principal uses.
- Sec. 122-563. - Location and site requirements.
- Sec. 122-564. - Rezoning requirements.
- Sec. 122-565. - Limitation on number of employees.
- Sec. 122-566. - Motor vehicle access and parking requirements.
- Sec. 122-567. - Site development review.
- Sec. 122-568. - Lot and buffer requirements; building height.
- Sec. 122-569. - Signs.
- DIVISION 16. - B-1 NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT[11]
- DIVISION 17. - B-1A LIMITED NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT[12]
- Sec. 122-601.- Intent and purpose.
- Sec. 122-602. - General provisions.
- Sec. 122-603. - Permitted principal uses.
- Sec. 122-604. - Reserved.
- Sec. 122-605. - Special exceptions.
- Sec. 122-606. - Limitations on uses.
- Sec. 122-607. - Lot requirements; building height.
- Sec. 122-608. - Parking requirements.
- Sec. 122-609. - Site plan.
- DIVISION 18. - B-2, B-2A COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICTS[13]
- Sec. 122-621.- Intent and purpose.
- Sec. 122-622. - Permitted principal uses.
- Sec. 122-623. - Special exceptions.
- Sec. 122-624. - Lot and buffer requirements.
- Sec. 122-625. - Permitted uses.
- Sec. 122-626. - Special exceptions.
- Sec. 122-627. - Lot and buffer requirements.
- Sec. 122-628. - Limitations on uses.
- Sec. 122-629. - Parking requirements.
- Sec. 122-630. - Site plan.
- Sec. 122-631. - Single-family dwellings (attached) criteria.
- DIVISION 19. - RESERVED[14]
- DIVISION 20. - RESERVED[15]
- DIVISION 21. - RESERVED[16]
- DIVISION 22. - B-3C COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA MIXED USE 2 DISTRICT[17]
- Sec. 122-701.- Intent and purpose.
- Sec. 122-702. - Permitted principal uses.
- Sec. 122-703. - Accessory uses.
- Sec. 122-704. - Special exceptions.
- Sec. 122-705. - Lot requirements; building height.
- Sec. 122-706. - Limitations on uses.
- Sec. 122-707. - Open space and landscaping.
- Sec. 122-708. - Parking requirements.
- Sec. 122-709. - Site plan.
- DIVISION 23. - B-4 GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT[18]
- DIVISION 24. - B-5 WHOLESALE BUSINESS DISTRICT[19]
- DIVISION 25. - M-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT[20]
- Sec. 122-761.- Intent and purpose.
- Sec. 122-762. - Permitted principal uses.
- Sec. 122-763. - Permitted accessory uses.
- Sec. 122-764. - Special exceptions.
- Sec. 122-765. - Lot and buffer requirements.
- Sec. 122-766. - Parking requirements.
- Sec. 122-767. - Reserved.
- Sec. 122-768. - Site plan.
- Sec. 122-769. - Reserved.
- DIVISION 26. - M-2 MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT[21]
- DIVISION 27. - M-3 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT[22]
- DIVISION 28. - RESERVED[23]
- DIVISION 29. - SHOPPING CENTERS AND SINGLE RETAIL STORE DEVELOPMENTS[24]
- Sec. 122-901.- Title of division.
- Sec. 122-902. - Purpose and intent of division; general standards.
- Sec. 122-903. - Definitions.
- Sec. 122-904. - Shopping centers generally.
- Sec. 122-905. - Minimum acreage and frontage.
- Sec. 122-906. - Location requirements.
- Sec. 122-907. - Fees.
- Sec. 122-908. - Pre-application meeting.
- Sec. 122-909. - Changes to approved site plan.
- Sec. 122-910. - Multi-family dwelling criteria in the SC zoning district.
- Sec. 122-911. - Reserved.
- Sec. 122-912. - Reserved.
- Sec. 122-913. - Roadway access and driveway criteria.
- Sec. 122-914. - Cross easements for motor vehicle access.
- Sec. 122-915. - Internal motor vehicle access and parking requirements.
- Sec. 122-916. - Left turn driveway exits.
- Sec. 122-917. - Sidewalks and bicycle access.
- Sec. 122-918. - Permitted uses and special exceptions for shopping centers.
- Sec. 122-919. - Permitted uses for single retail store developments.
- Sec. 122-920. - Outside sales or storage in shopping center.
- Sec. 122-921. - Special promotions and outdoor events.
- Sec. 122-922. - Drive-in or drive-through restaurants.
- Sec. 122-923. - Design, landscaping, buffering and open space.
- Sec. 122-924. - Signs.
- Sec. 122-925. - Outparcels.
- Sec. 122-926. - Zoning of existing shopping centers.
- Sec. 122-927. - Changes to existing shopping centers and single retail store developments.
- Sec. 122-928. - Annexations of property with existing shopping centers or single retail store developments.
- Sec. 122-929. - Reserved.
- DIVISION 30. - PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
- Sec. 122-940.- Intent and purpose.
- Sec. 122-941. - Rezoning.
- Sec. 122-942. - Standards.
- Sec. 122-943. - PD plan application/materials.
- Sec. 122-944. - Site plans or conceptual subdivision plans.
- Sec. 122-945. - Reserved.
- Sec. 122-946. - Changes to approved PD plans.
- Sec. 122-947. - Variances.
- Sec. 122-948. - Previously approved PUD zoning.
- Sec. 122-949. - Neighborhood meetings.
- DIVISION 31. - FBC FORM-BASED CODE
ARTICLE VI
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING25
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES
- Sec. 122-1001. - Required.
- Sec. 122-1002. - Location.
- Sec. 122-1003. - Dimensions of parking stalls and aisles; separation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
- Sec. 122-1004. - Screening and interior landscaping.
- Sec. 122-1005. - Access to spaces.
- Sec. 122-1006. - Identification and marking.
- Sec. 122-1007. - Surfacing.
- Sec. 122-1008. - Drainage and lighting.
- Sec. 122-1009. - Plan approval.
- Sec. 122-1010. - Required number of spaces.
- Sec. 122-1011. - Combined parking facilities.
- Sec. 122-1012. - Nonconforming uses.
- Sec. 122-1013. - Use of required parking area by other building or use.
- Sec. 122-1014. - Parking of business vehicles.
- Sec. 122-1015. - Parking for handicapped persons.
- Sec. 122-1016. - Parking studies.
ARTICLE VII
TELECOMMUNICATIONS26
Sections
- Sec. 122-1041.- Generally.
- Sec. 122-1042. - Definitions.
- Sec. 122-1043. - Location.
- Sec. 122-1044. - Height limitations.
- Sec. 122-1045. - Permits.
- Sec. 122-1045.1. - Temporary towers.
- Sec. 122-1046. - Separation of towers.
- Sec. 122-1047. - Setbacks.
- Sec. 122-1048. - Structural requirements; inspections.
- Sec. 122-1049. - Maintenance.
- Sec. 122-1050. - Landscaping, lighting, and storage.
- Sec. 122-1051. - Fencing.
- Sec. 122-1052. - Warning signs.
- Sec. 122-1053. - Abandonment.
- Sec. 122-1054. - Exclusions and additional requirements.
ARTICLE VIII
INDUSTRIAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS27
Sections
- Sec. 122-1141.- Applicability of article.
- Sec. 122-1142. - Enforcement; determination of violations.
- Sec. 122-1143. - Measurement instruments and standards.
- Sec. 122-1144. - Noise.
- Sec. 122-1145. - Vibration.
- Sec. 122-1146. - Smoke.
- Sec. 122-1147. - Odor.
- Sec. 122-1148. - Toxic or noxious matter.
- Sec. 122-1149. - Radiation.
- Sec. 122-1150. - Fire and explosive hazards.
- Sec. 122-1151. - Electromagnetic interference.
- Sec. 122-1152. - Humidity, heat or glare.
ARTICLE IX
SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS28
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- Sec. 122-1181. - Applicability.
- Sec. 122-1182. - Special exceptions.
- Sec. 122-1183. - Model manufactured home centers.
- Sec. 122-1184. - Produce shipping, packing and selling.
- Sec. 122-1185. - Alcoholic beverages.
- Sec. 122-1186. - Parking lots without charge.
- Sec. 122-1187. - Signs.
- Sec. 122-1188. - Manufacturing generally.
- Sec. 122-1189. - Low impact manufacturing.
- Sec. 122-1190. - Assembly of electronic components.
- Sec. 122-1191. - Existing residential structures in zones where residential uses are not permitted.
- Sec. 122-1192. - Reserved.
- Sec. 122-1193. - Parking of trailers and commercial vehicles in residential districts; use of trailers and portable containers for storage purposes.
- Sec. 122-1194. - Single-family residences in B-4 and B-5 districts.
- Sec. 122-1195. - Church/place of worship.
- Sec. 122-1196. - Self-service gasoline stations.
- Sec. 122-1197. - Sale of new automobile parts and accessories.
- Sec. 122-1198. - Assisted living facilities and transitional recovery facilities.
- Sec. 122-1199. - Reserved.
- Sec. 122-1200. - Adult use establishments.
- Sec. 122-1201. - Temporary commercial amusement activities.
- Sec. 122-1202. - Commercial outdoor baseball batting facilities.
- Sec. 122-1203. - Farmers' markets.
- Sec. 122-1204. - Recycling plants.
- Sec. 122-1205. - Outdoor sales criteria for certain uses in B-4, B-5 and M-1 districts.
- Sec. 122-1206. - Outdoor sales of swimming pools, spas and hot tubs in B-4 district.
- Sec. 122-1207. - Transitional treatment facility.
- Sec. 122-1208. - Criteria for a driving range, miniature golf, pitch and putt, and commercial recreation, outdoor.
- Sec. 122-1209. - Criteria for playground equipment sales, outdoor.
- Sec. 122-1210. - Criteria for rooming/boarding house.
- Sec. 122-1211. - Criteria for bed and breakfast.
- Sec. 122-1212. - Garden and nursery sales criteria.
- Sec. 122-1213. - Conference center criteria in the R-3 district.
- Sec. 122-1214. - Mini-warehouse criteria.
- Sec. 122-1215. - Day labor service establishment criteria.
- Sec. 122-1216. - Community work release facility criteria.
- Sec. 122-1217. - Chickens.
- Sec. 122-1218. - Recreational vehicle park criteria.
- Sec. 122-1219. - Fraternity or sorority house criteria.
- Sec. 122-1220. - Home garden/hobby farm equipment sales.
- Sec. 122-1221. - Keeping of livestock.
- Sec. 122-1222. - Neighborhood wellness center criteria in the R-3 district.
- Sec. 122-1223. - Supplementary regulation for donation boxes.
- Sec. 122-1224. - Criteria for construction and demolition landfill in the M-2 and M-3 zoning districts.
- Sec. 122-1225. - Materials recovery facility criteria.
- Sec. 122-1226. - Open pavilion engagement center criteria.
- Sec. 122-1227. - Pharmacy requirements.
- Sec. 122-1228. - Indoor greenhouse criteria.
- Sec. 122-1229. - Indoor hemp facility criteria.
- DIVISION 2. - STREET WIDTHS AND SETBACKS
- DIVISION 3. - SERVICE STATIONS[29]
- Sec. 122-1261. - Applicability of division.
- Sec. 122-1262. - Lot dimensions.
- Sec. 122-1263. - Distance of tanks, pumps, and buildings from other uses and property lines.
- Sec. 122-1264. - Wall on property lines.
- Sec. 122-1265. - Reserved.
- Sec. 122-1266. - Reserved.
- Sec. 122-1267. - Truckstops.
- Sec. 122-1268. - Self-service facilities.
- Sec. 122-1269. - Storage and dispensing of bottled gas.
- DIVISION 4. - HOME OCCUPATIONS[30]
- Sec. 122-1281. - Generally.
- Sec. 122-1282. - Prohibited home occupations.
- Sec. 122-1283. - Home occupations permitted with conditions.
- Sec. 122-1284. - Permit.
- Sec. 122-1285. - Visibility of goods and advertising.
- Sec. 122-1286. - Signs.
- Sec. 122-1287. - Maximum percentage of residence to be used for home occupation.
- Sec. 122-1288. - Use of accessory buildings.
- Sec. 122-1289. - Electric motors.
- Sec. 122-1290. - Prevention of radio or television interference.
- Sec. 122-1291. - Employees.
- Sec. 122-1292. - Hazardous conditions.
- DIVISION 5. - DAY CARE FACILITIES[31]