Ocean Ridge City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
CHAPTER 63
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS2
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
- ARTICLE II. - CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT[3]
- ARTICLE III. - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCEDURES
- ARTICLE IV. - SITE PLAN REVIEW PROCEDURES[4]
- Sec. 63-51. - Types of applications.
- Sec. 63-52. - Minor development application and site plan requirements.
- Sec. 63-53. - Major development application and site plan requirements.
- Sec. 63-54. - Special exception requirements.
- Sec. 63-55. - Time duration of minor or major development site plan or special exception approval.
- Sec. 63-56. - Development plan review.
- ARTICLE V. - OTHER DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
- ARTICLE VI. - APPEALS
- ARTICLE VII. - NONCONFORMING AND GRANDFATHERED USES
- ARTICLE VIII. - LAND DEVELOPMENT FEES
CHAPTER 64
ZONING
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - DISTRICT REGULATIONS[1]
- Sec. 64-1. - RSF and RSE single-family residential districts.
- Sec. 64-2. - RMM medium density multiple-family residential district.
- Sec. 64-3. - Ocean View Special Area.
- Sec. 64-4. - RHM high density multiple-family residential district.
- Sec. 64-5. - PO public ownership district.
- Sec. 64-6. - Preservation/conservation (PC) district.
- Sec. 64-7. - Town floor area ratio overlay.
- Sec. 64-8. - Zoning map.
- ARTICLE II. - PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
- ARTICLE III. - SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS[2]
- Sec. 64-41. - Accessory uses, buildings and structures generally.
- Sec. 64-42. - Swimming pools.
- Sec. 64-43. - Private clubs.
- Sec. 64-44. - Fences, walls and hedges.
- Sec. 64-45. - Driveway access.
- Sec. 64-46. - Off-street parking.
- Sec. 64-47. - Parking of commercial vehicles.
- Sec. 64-48. - Off-street loading regulations.
- Sec. 64-49. - Temporary structures.
- Sec. 64-50. - Location of exterior residential equipment and accessories.
- Sec. 64-51. - Satellite dish antennas.
- Sec. 64-52. - Height and yard exceptions.
- Sec. 64-53. - Churches.
- Sec. 64-54. - Prohibited housing types.
- Sec. 64-55. - Existing housing.
- Sec. 64-56. - Antennas, masts, etc.
- Sec. 64-57. - Balconies not to extend into required yard setbacks.
- Sec. 64-58. - Underground locations of utility service lines.
- Sec. 64-59. - Guest cottages.
- Sec. 64-60. - Decks, patios, driveways, parking areas, steps, stoops, and terraces (unenclosed and uncovered).
- ARTICLE IV. - MARINAS, DOCKS AND BULKHEADS[3]
- Sec. 64-76. - Marina facilities.
- Sec. 64-77. - Location, type and height of docks, floating docks and pilings.
- Sec. 64-78. - Bulkhead line.
- Sec. 64-79. - Filling.
- Sec. 64-80. - Permit.
- Sec. 64-81. - Failure to maintain and repair prohibited; declaration of public nuisance.
- Sec. 64-82. - Minimum design requirements for seawalls and seawall maintenance.
- ARTICLE V. - SUBDIVISIONS[4]
- Sec. 64-96. - Purpose of article.
- Sec. 64-97. - Prerequisites for recording plat; waiver of requirements.
- Sec. 64-98. - Unsuitable land.
- Sec. 64-99. - Preapplication conference.
- Sec. 64-100. - Plat master plan.
- Sec. 64-101. - Preparation and submission of construction plans.
- Sec. 64-102. - Submission of preliminary plat.
- Sec. 64-103. - Approval of construction plans and preliminary plat.
- Sec. 64-104. - Preparation of final plat.
- Sec. 64-105. - Final plat submission and approval.
- Sec. 64-106. - Final plat recording.
- Sec. 64-107. - Development permit.
- Sec. 64-108. - Subdivision improvements.
- Sec. 64-109. - Administration of construction.
- Sec. 64-110. - Measurements and tests.
- Sec. 64-111. - Completion certificate.
- Sec. 64-112. - Time extensions.
- Sec. 64-113. - Workmanship and materials agreement.
- Sec. 64-114. - Acceptance of dedication and maintenance of improvements.
- Sec. 64-115. - Town completion of required improvements upon failure of developer to complete.
- Sec. 64-116. - Failure to complete improvements in unrecorded subdivisions.
- Sec. 64-117. - Waterfront land.
CHAPTER 65
TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES1
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS AND ANTENNAS[2]
- ARTICLE II. - CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES IN THE TOWN'S RIGHTS-OF-WAY[3]
- Sec. 65-50. - Intent and purpose.
- Sec. 65-51. - Definitions.
- Sec. 65-52. - Registration.
- Sec. 65-53. - Fees and payments.
- Sec. 65-54. - Reports and records.
- Sec. 65-55. - Underground installation; relocation.
- Sec. 65-56. - Use of rights-of-way.
- Sec. 65-57. - Involuntary termination of registration.
- Sec. 65-58. - Compliance with other laws; police power.
- Sec. 65-59. - Transfer of control; sale or assignment.
- Sec. 65-60. - Insurance; surety; indemnification.
- Sec. 65-61. - Construction bond.
- Sec. 65-62. - Security fund.
- Sec. 65-63. - Enforcement remedies.
- Sec. 65-64. - Force majeure.
- Sec. 65-65. - Reservation of rights.
CHAPTER 66
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS1
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - GENERAL PROVISIONS, SEA TURTLES AND WETLANDS
- ARTICLE II. - FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION[2]
- DIVISION 1. - ADMINISTRATION
- DIVISION 2. - DEFINITIONS
- DIVISION 3. - FLOOD RESISTANT DEVELOPMENT
- ARTICLE III. - STORMWATER SYSTEMS
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY; ENFORCEMENT; INSPECTIONS AND MONITORING
- Sec. 66-36. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 66-37. - Injunctive relief.
- Sec. 66-38. - Continuing violation.
- Sec. 66-39. - Enforcement actions.
- Sec. 66-40. - Authority for inspections.
- Sec. 66-41. - Authority for monitoring and sampling.
- Sec. 66-42. - Requirements for monitoring.
- Sec. 66-43. - Maintenance of privately owned stormwater management systems.
- DIVISION 2. - INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY (formerly section 14-151)
- DIVISION 3. - ILLICIT DISCHARGES
- DIVISION 4. - SPILLS AND DUMPING
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY; ENFORCEMENT; INSPECTIONS AND MONITORING
- ARTICLE IV. - LANDSCAPING[3]
- DIVISION 1. - PARKING AREA LANDSCAPE
- Sec. 66-116. - Purpose and intent of division.
- Sec. 66-117. - Applicability of division.
- Sec. 66-118. - Landscape plan approval.
- Sec. 66-119. - Installation; maintenance; removal; plant material.
- Sec. 66-120. - Restriction on height of Australian pine trees.
- Sec. 66-121. - Landscaping of parking areas adjacent to public or private right-of-way.
- Sec. 66-122. - Parking lot perimeter landscaping.
- Sec. 66-123. - Parking lot interior landscaping.
- Sec. 66-124. - Accessways.
- Sec. 66-125. - Sight distance for landscaping adjacent to public rights-of-way and points of access.
- Sec. 66-126. - Adjustment of standards for existing plant material.
- DIVISION 2. - WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE
- DIVISION 3. - TREES[4]
- DIVISION 4. - DUNE PRESERVATION.
- DIVISION V. - FLORIDA-FRIENDLY USE OF FERTILIZER
- Sec. 66-162. - Definitions.
- Sec. 66-163. - Applicability of division.
- Sec. 66-164. - Timing of fertilizer application.
- Sec. 66-165. - Fertilizer-free zones.
- Sec. 66-166. - Low maintenance zones.
- Sec. 66-167. - Application practices.
- Sec. 66-168. - Management of grass clippings and vegetative matter.
- Sec. 66-169. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 66-170. - Certification and licensing requirements of commercial applicators.
- DIVISION 1. - PARKING AREA LANDSCAPE
CHAPTER 67
BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
- Sec. 67-1.- Removal of debris from construction sites; storage of equipment and materials.
- Sec. 67-2. - Sanitary facilities at construction sites.
- Sec. 67-3. - Removal and securing of construction materials during tropical storm and hurricane warning or watch required.
- Sec. 67-4. - Temporary construction fences.
- Sec. 67-5. - Construction site noise.
- Sec. 67-6. - Ingress and egress.
- Sec. 67-7. - National pollutant discharge elimination system (NPDES).
- Sec. 67-8. - Tree protection during land clearing and construction.
- Sec. 67-9. - Construction/storage trailers.
- Sec. 67-10. - Construction site management handbook.
- Sec. 67-11. - Issuance of permits and establishment of fees.
- Sec. 67-12. - Construction abandonment.
- Sec. 67-13. - Enforcement.
- ARTICLE II.- COASTAL CONSTRUCTION[2]
- ARTICLE III.- TECHNICAL CODES AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS[3]
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- Sec. 67-31. - Adoption of the Florida Building Code and amendments.
- Sec. 67-32. - Floor elevations.
- Sec. 67-33. - Drainage, required; swales; construction of driveways.
- Sec. 67-34. - Flood damage prevention for utility systems.
- Sec. 67-35. - Stilt construction.
- Sec. 67-36. - Balconies not to extend into required yards.
- Sec. 67-37. - Roof systems.
- Sec. 67-38. - Hot water required.
- Sec. 67-39. - Technical amendments.
- DIVISION 2. - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT[4]
- Sec. 67-51. - Permit required generally; demolition permits.
- Sec. 67-52. - Commencement and duration of construction.
- Sec. 67-53. - Issuance.
- Sec. 67-54. - Violation of article.
- Sec. 67-55. - Construction board of adjustments and appeals.
- Sec. 67-56. - Signature and seal of registered architect or engineer required on certain plans.
- Sec. 67-57. - Authority to require engineering review and survey.
- Sec. 67-58. - Permit fees.
- Sec. 67-59. - Posting of permits.
- DIVISION 3. - RESERVED[5]
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- ARTICLE IV.- REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS FOR ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMIT, CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND USE[6]
- Sec. 67-71.- Applicable standards.
- Sec. 67-72. - Submission of plans.
- Sec. 67-73. - Appeals.
- Sec. 67-74. - Required improvements.
- Sec. 67-75. - Payment of costs of installation and maintenance.
- Sec. 67-76. - Responsibility for maintenance when improvements not accepted by town.
- Sec. 67-77. - Repair by town.
- ARTICLE V. - CLEARING, EXCAVATION AND FILLING OF LAND
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - PERMIT
- DIVISION 3. - STANDARDS
- ARTICLE VI.- EROSION, SEDIMENT, DUST
- ARTICLE VII.- BUILDING STANDARDS
- DIVISION 1. - MINIMUM REAL PROPERTY STANDARDS
- Sec. 67-171. - Purpose and scope.
- Sec. 67-172. - Code enforcement special master; alternative means of enforcement.
- Sec. 67-173. - Minimum standards for structures.
- Sec. 67-174. - Maintenance and appearance standards.
- Sec. 67-175. - Unsafe structures.
- Sec. 67-176. - Repairs and installations.
- Sec. 67-177. - Responsibilities of owners, operators and occupants.
- Sec. 67-178. - Requirements relating to the safe and sanitary maintenance of premises adjacent to structures.
- Sec. 67-179. - Additional minimum standards for commercial structures.
- Sec. 67-180. - Inspection.
- Sec. 67-181. - Notice.
- Sec. 67-182. - Vacating building.
- Sec. 67-183. - Prohibited entry or occupancy of building.
- Sec. 67-184. - Repair or demolition.
- DIVISION 2. - ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURES FOR DEMOLITION OR REPAIR OF UNSAFE STRUCTURES[7]
- Sec. 67-195. - Demolition and removal; notification.
- Sec. 67-196. - Notification.
- Sec. 67-197. - Determination.
- Sec. 67-198. - Appeal of town building official's decision not to grant request to enlarge the 30-day time periods contained in subsections 67-195(a) and (b).
- Sec. 67-199. - Judicial relief.
- Sec. 67-200. - Notice of assessment.
- Sec. 67-201. - Assessments for demolition.
- DIVISION 3. - OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS
- DIVISION 1. - MINIMUM REAL PROPERTY STANDARDS
CHAPTER 70
SIGNS1
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL