USE REGULATIONS.
A.
Table 5-1 lists the principal uses which will be permitted on a parcel or lot in the zoning districts established in this Article. For use regulations applicable to the Planned Unit Development Districts, see Article IV.
B.
Prohibited Uses.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing provision, the following uses are specifically prohibited in all districts:
(1)
Any use that involves the manufacture, handling, sale, distribution or storage of any highly combustible or explosive materials in violation of the City's Fire Prevention Code.
(2)
Stockyards, slaughterhouses, rendering plants.
(3)
Use of a travel trailer as a temporary or permanent residence.
(4)
Use of a motor vehicle parked on a lot as a structure in which, out of which, or from which any goods are sold or stored, any services are performed, or other business conducted without special permission of the City Commission, except that this prohibition does not apply to a "mobile food dispensing vehicle" as defined in Article II. Operation of a mobile food dispensing vehicle (MFDV) shall comply with Section 5-6, Article V.
(5)
Reserved.
(6)
Adult entertainment establishments except as permitted by these regulations.
(7)
Telecommunications service facilities except as permitted by Section 5-19.
(8)
Medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facilities, as described in Section 381.986(8), Florida Statutes.
(9)
Drive-in restaurant.
C.
Uses Not Listed; Prohibited Uses.
All uses not permitted herein are deemed to be prohibited.
D.
Temporary Uses.
(1)
The following uses and/or structures shall be permitted for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days upon issuance by the Building Official of a permit therefore: (1) sale of Christmas trees, (2) fireworks, (3) special craft sales (sale items must be made by sellers), (4) construction trailers; and (5) temporary telecommunications service facilities provided in association with a special event or in response to a natural disaster. A second permit not exceeding ninety (90) days may be issued to allow the completion of the activity and removal of structures. Any subsequent continuation of the temporary use structure shall only be permitted pursuant to a special exception issued by the City Commission.
(2)
Within all zoning districts, a non-profit charitable, religious, philanthropic, civic, or other organization of a similar nature may allow temporary parking: and occupancy of vehicles on its property for the purpose of conducting charitable, religious, philanthropic, civic and similar activities within the corporate limits of the City, for a period not exceeding fourteen (14) days upon issuance by the Building Official of a special permit to the organization therefor. Any organization seeking a special permit under the provisions of this subsection shall complete an application form prepared by the Building Official. The information provided by the organization on the application form shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(a)
Name, mailing address, and phone number of applicant.
(b)
Name and phone number of contact person for applicant.
(c)
Street address of real property which is the subject of the application.
(d)
Sketch or other information identifying the area within the applicant's property where the temporary parking and occupancy of vehicles will occur.
(e)
Statement by the applicant that it is the owner of the real property which is the subject of the application
(f)
The number of vehicles to be located on the real property which is the subject of the application with an itemization of the number of such vehicles which will be connected to electric power.
The application shall be accompanied by a written consent to the proposed temporary use which is signed by all abutting property owners located within three hundred (300) feet of the area within the property where the temporary parking and occupancy of vehicles will occur The special permit shall not be issued unless the applicant submits to the Building Official the foregoing written consents. No more than two (2) such special permits may be issued to any such organization within a calendar year. No water, or sewer connections will be permitted in connection with such temporary uses and occupancy.
Electric connections will be permitted in connection with such temporary uses and occupancy subject to compliance with all applicable requirements of the City Code and inspection by the City for compliance with the City Code. The maximum number of vehicles permitted on the real property and connected to electrical power will be the number set forth in the application. After a warning by the Building Official and failure of the applicant to come into compliance with the special permit conditions, the Building Official may revoke the special permit upon a finding that there has been a violation of the special permit which has not been immediately corrected, in which case all vehicles parked on the property shall be required to immediately vacate the property.
E.
Exceptions for Shopping Center Uses.
(1)
A shopping center consisting of twelve (12) or more shops with common parking facilities may have outside display and sale of goods normally available at these shops, on three (3) separate occasions per calendar year for a period of fourteen (14) days if the following criteria is met:
(a)
A letter from the owner of the shopping center that states:
1.
Dates of sale.
2.
Where on the property the sale will take place (a drawing is preferred).
3.
The name, address, and phone number of a local contact in charge of the event.
(b)
Permit applications for tents, temporary fences, and temporary electrical.
(c)
Approval of the Building and Zoning Official with emphasis on:
1.
Pedestrian safety.
2.
Life safety.
3.
Dedicated parking.
4.
Traffic flow patterns.
(d)
The goods for display and sale are normally available at the shops of the shopping center.
(2)
A shopping center consisting of twelve (12) or more shops with common parking facilities may have outside display and sale of seasonal merchandise (example: fireworks, Christmas trees) on three (3) separate occasions per calendar year for a period of thirty (30) days if the following criteria is met:
(a)
A letter from the owner of the shopping center that states:
1.
Dates of sale.
2.
Where on the property the sale will take place (a drawing is preferred).
3.
The name, address, and phone number of a local contact in charge of the event.
(b)
Permit application for tents, temporary fences, and temporary electrical.
(c)
Approval of the Building and Zoning Official with emphasis on:
1.
Pedestrian safety.
2.
Life safety.
3.
Dedicated parking.
4.
Traffic flow patterns.
(d)
"Open Air" vendor occupational license.
(3)
A shopping center consisting of twelve (12) or more shops with common parking facilities may have outside display and sale of crafts (handwork or arts) on three (3) separate occasions per calendar year for a period of three (3) days, if the following criteria are met:
(a)
A letter from the owner of the shopping center that states:
1.
Dates of sale.
2.
Where on the property the sale will take place.
3.
The name, address, and phone number of a local contact in charge of the event.
(b)
Permit applications for tents, temporary fences, and temporary electrical.
(c)
Approval of the Building and Zoning Official with emphasis on:
1.
Pedestrian safety.
2.
Life safety.
3.
Dedicated parking.
4.
Traffic flow patterns.
5.
Crafts may be displayed and sold only by the artisan who created the craft.
F.
Temporary Ballfields and Playfields.
The following uses shall be permitted in all zoning districts for a period of time not to exceed ninety (90) consecutive days: The temporary use of real property for a ballfield or playfield which is exempt from permitting requirements under the provisions of Section 51-21.E of Article I of Chapter 51 of the Code. Any such temporary use shall not otherwise be subject to the provisions of Articles IV, VI and IX of this Code.
G.
Self-Storage Facilities.
1.
Accessory Use. Self-storage facilities shall only be permitted as an accessory use. An accessory use shall be defined as no more than thirty-five (35) percent of the building or parcel of land may be used for self-storage.
2.
Visibility. If the mix of uses is separated on-site, the self-storage facility area(s) visible from the roadways must be lined with office or retail.
3.
Arterial Frontage. Any self-storage facility unit with frontage on an arterial street must be located behind a retail business.
USE REGULATIONS.
A.
Table 5-1 lists the principal uses which will be permitted on a parcel or lot in the zoning districts established in this Article. For use regulations applicable to the Planned Unit Development Districts, see Article IV.
B.
Prohibited Uses.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing provision, the following uses are specifically prohibited in all districts:
(1)
Any use that involves the manufacture, handling, sale, distribution or storage of any highly combustible or explosive materials in violation of the City's Fire Prevention Code.
(2)
Stockyards, slaughterhouses, rendering plants.
(3)
Use of a travel trailer as a temporary or permanent residence.
(4)
Use of a motor vehicle parked on a lot as a structure in which, out of which, or from which any goods are sold or stored, any services are performed, or other business conducted without special permission of the City Commission, except that this prohibition does not apply to a "mobile food dispensing vehicle" as defined in Article II. Operation of a mobile food dispensing vehicle (MFDV) shall comply with Section 5-6, Article V.
(5)
Reserved.
(6)
Adult entertainment establishments except as permitted by these regulations.
(7)
Telecommunications service facilities except as permitted by Section 5-19.
(8)
Medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facilities, as described in Section 381.986(8), Florida Statutes.
(9)
Drive-in restaurant.
C.
Uses Not Listed; Prohibited Uses.
All uses not permitted herein are deemed to be prohibited.
D.
Temporary Uses.
(1)
The following uses and/or structures shall be permitted for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days upon issuance by the Building Official of a permit therefore: (1) sale of Christmas trees, (2) fireworks, (3) special craft sales (sale items must be made by sellers), (4) construction trailers; and (5) temporary telecommunications service facilities provided in association with a special event or in response to a natural disaster. A second permit not exceeding ninety (90) days may be issued to allow the completion of the activity and removal of structures. Any subsequent continuation of the temporary use structure shall only be permitted pursuant to a special exception issued by the City Commission.
(2)
Within all zoning districts, a non-profit charitable, religious, philanthropic, civic, or other organization of a similar nature may allow temporary parking: and occupancy of vehicles on its property for the purpose of conducting charitable, religious, philanthropic, civic and similar activities within the corporate limits of the City, for a period not exceeding fourteen (14) days upon issuance by the Building Official of a special permit to the organization therefor. Any organization seeking a special permit under the provisions of this subsection shall complete an application form prepared by the Building Official. The information provided by the organization on the application form shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(a)
Name, mailing address, and phone number of applicant.
(b)
Name and phone number of contact person for applicant.
(c)
Street address of real property which is the subject of the application.
(d)
Sketch or other information identifying the area within the applicant's property where the temporary parking and occupancy of vehicles will occur.
(e)
Statement by the applicant that it is the owner of the real property which is the subject of the application
(f)
The number of vehicles to be located on the real property which is the subject of the application with an itemization of the number of such vehicles which will be connected to electric power.
The application shall be accompanied by a written consent to the proposed temporary use which is signed by all abutting property owners located within three hundred (300) feet of the area within the property where the temporary parking and occupancy of vehicles will occur The special permit shall not be issued unless the applicant submits to the Building Official the foregoing written consents. No more than two (2) such special permits may be issued to any such organization within a calendar year. No water, or sewer connections will be permitted in connection with such temporary uses and occupancy.
Electric connections will be permitted in connection with such temporary uses and occupancy subject to compliance with all applicable requirements of the City Code and inspection by the City for compliance with the City Code. The maximum number of vehicles permitted on the real property and connected to electrical power will be the number set forth in the application. After a warning by the Building Official and failure of the applicant to come into compliance with the special permit conditions, the Building Official may revoke the special permit upon a finding that there has been a violation of the special permit which has not been immediately corrected, in which case all vehicles parked on the property shall be required to immediately vacate the property.
E.
Exceptions for Shopping Center Uses.
(1)
A shopping center consisting of twelve (12) or more shops with common parking facilities may have outside display and sale of goods normally available at these shops, on three (3) separate occasions per calendar year for a period of fourteen (14) days if the following criteria is met:
(a)
A letter from the owner of the shopping center that states:
1.
Dates of sale.
2.
Where on the property the sale will take place (a drawing is preferred).
3.
The name, address, and phone number of a local contact in charge of the event.
(b)
Permit applications for tents, temporary fences, and temporary electrical.
(c)
Approval of the Building and Zoning Official with emphasis on:
1.
Pedestrian safety.
2.
Life safety.
3.
Dedicated parking.
4.
Traffic flow patterns.
(d)
The goods for display and sale are normally available at the shops of the shopping center.
(2)
A shopping center consisting of twelve (12) or more shops with common parking facilities may have outside display and sale of seasonal merchandise (example: fireworks, Christmas trees) on three (3) separate occasions per calendar year for a period of thirty (30) days if the following criteria is met:
(a)
A letter from the owner of the shopping center that states:
1.
Dates of sale.
2.
Where on the property the sale will take place (a drawing is preferred).
3.
The name, address, and phone number of a local contact in charge of the event.
(b)
Permit application for tents, temporary fences, and temporary electrical.
(c)
Approval of the Building and Zoning Official with emphasis on:
1.
Pedestrian safety.
2.
Life safety.
3.
Dedicated parking.
4.
Traffic flow patterns.
(d)
"Open Air" vendor occupational license.
(3)
A shopping center consisting of twelve (12) or more shops with common parking facilities may have outside display and sale of crafts (handwork or arts) on three (3) separate occasions per calendar year for a period of three (3) days, if the following criteria are met:
(a)
A letter from the owner of the shopping center that states:
1.
Dates of sale.
2.
Where on the property the sale will take place.
3.
The name, address, and phone number of a local contact in charge of the event.
(b)
Permit applications for tents, temporary fences, and temporary electrical.
(c)
Approval of the Building and Zoning Official with emphasis on:
1.
Pedestrian safety.
2.
Life safety.
3.
Dedicated parking.
4.
Traffic flow patterns.
5.
Crafts may be displayed and sold only by the artisan who created the craft.
F.
Temporary Ballfields and Playfields.
The following uses shall be permitted in all zoning districts for a period of time not to exceed ninety (90) consecutive days: The temporary use of real property for a ballfield or playfield which is exempt from permitting requirements under the provisions of Section 51-21.E of Article I of Chapter 51 of the Code. Any such temporary use shall not otherwise be subject to the provisions of Articles IV, VI and IX of this Code.
G.
Self-Storage Facilities.
1.
Accessory Use. Self-storage facilities shall only be permitted as an accessory use. An accessory use shall be defined as no more than thirty-five (35) percent of the building or parcel of land may be used for self-storage.
2.
Visibility. If the mix of uses is separated on-site, the self-storage facility area(s) visible from the roadways must be lined with office or retail.
3.
Arterial Frontage. Any self-storage facility unit with frontage on an arterial street must be located behind a retail business.