Pahokee City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE I
- GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections
- Sec. 14-1.- Title.
- Sec. 14-2. - Authority.
- Sec. 14-3. - Applicability.
- Sec. 14-4. - Guide for users.
- Sec. 14-5. - Description of development review procedures.
- Sec. 14-6. - General findings.
- Sec. 14-7. - Specific findings relating to the various subject areas of this code.
- Sec. 14-8. - Relationship to comprehensive plan.
- Sec. 14-9. - Incorporation by reference.
- Sec. 14-10. - General intent.
- Sec. 14-11. - Specific intent relating to the various subject areas of this code.
- Sec. 14-12. - Rules of interpretation.
- Sec. 14-13. - Relationship of specific to general provisions.
- Sec. 14-14. - Abrogation.
ARTICLE II
ORGANIZATION, ADMINISTRATION, REVIEW, AND ENFORCEMENT
Sections
- Sec. 14-20.- Decision-making and administrative authorities.
- Sec. 14-21. - Certificates and permits.
- Sec. 14-22. - Development by right.
- Sec. 14-23. - Administrative review.
- Sec. 14-24. - Site plan review.
- Sec. 14-25. - Conditional use review.
- Sec. 14-26. - Variances.
- Sec. 14-27. - Chapter amendments and rezonings.
- Sec. 14-28. - Comprehensive plan amendments.
- Sec. 14-29. - General application requirements.
- Sec. 14-30. - Code enforcement.
ARTICLE IV
ZONING DISTRICTS2
Sections
- Sec. 14-50.- General standards for residential districts.
- Sec. 14-51. - Single family residential, very low density (SF1) district.
- Sec. 14-52. - Single family residential, low density (SF5) district.
- Sec. 14-53. - Single family residential, medium density (SF7) district.
- Sec. 14-54. - Single family residential, moderate density (SFMH) district.
- Sec. 14-55. - Single family residential, mixed use (SFMU) district.
- Sec. 14-56. - Multifamily residential, low density (MF12) district.
- Sec. 14-57. - Multifamily residential, medium density (MF18) district.
- Sec. 14-58. - General development standards for commercial districts.
- Sec. 14-59. - Neighborhood commercial (NC) district.
- Sec. 14-60. - General commercial (GC) district.
- Sec. 14-61. - Commercial office residential and entertainment (CORE) district.
- Sec. 14-62. - General standards for industrial districts.
- Sec. 14-63. - Light industrial (LI) district.
- Sec. 14-64. - Heavy industrial (HI) district.
- Sec. 14-65. - Public facilities (PF) district.
- Sec. 14-66. - Recreation/open space (R/OS) district.
- Sec. 14-67. - Water oriented recreation (WOR) district.
- Sec. 14-68. - Agriculture (AG) district.
- Sec. 14-69. - Residential medium (RM) district.
ARTICLE VI
NONCOMFORMING LOTS, NONCOMFORMING STRUCTURES, NONCOMFORMING USES, AND NONCOMFORMING CHARACTERISTICS OF USES
Sections
- Sec. 14-80.- Intent.
- Sec. 14-81. - Existing nonconformities.
- Sec. 14-82. - Nonconformities adjoining lots of record within the same ownership.
- Sec. 14-83. - Enlargement or extension of nonconforming use or nonconforming characteristic of use prohibited.
- Sec. 14-84. - Limitation on alterations, additions or repairs of existing nonconformities.
- Sec. 14-85. - Discontinuance or change of a nonconforming use.
- Sec. 14-86. - Removal or destruction of building(s) or structure(s) which is nonconforming or which contains a nonconforming use.
- Sec. 14-87. - Nonconforming use constitution a nuisance.
- Sec. 14-88. - Change in ownership or tenancy.
- Sec. 14-89. - Casual, temporary, or illegal use.
- Sec. 14-90. - Existence of a nonconformity does not constitute grounds for establishment of additional nonconformities.
ARTICLE VII
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PD
Sections
- Sec. 14-100.- Scope, purpose and intent.
- Sec. 14-101. - Planned development.
- Sec. 14-102. - Standards.
- Sec. 14-103. - Permitted uses.
- Sec. 14-104. - Standards internal.
- Sec. 14-105. - Rezoning.
- Sec. 14-106. - Establishment of PD district to be by ordinance.
- Sec. 14-107. - Time limitations for proceeding with final development plan.
- Sec. 14-108. - Final development plan.
- Sec. 14-110. - Building permits, certificates of occupancy.
- Sec. 14-111. - Fees.
ARTICLE VIII
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
Sections
- Sec. 14-120.- Scope, purpose and intent.
- Sec. 14-121. - Parking requirements for less than four residential dwelling units.
- Sec. 14-122. - Parking and loading requirements for multifamily and nonresidential uses.
- Sec. 14-123. - Shared parking requirements.
- Sec. 14-124. - General provisions.
- Sec. 14-125. - Specific parking requirements.
ARTICLE IX
LANDSCAPING
Sections
- Sec. 14-130.- Purpose.
- Sec. 14-131. - Definitions.
- Sec. 14-132. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 14-133. - Compliance required; property to which applicable.
- Sec. 14-134. - Plan approval.
- Sec. 14-135. - Compliance prerequisite to occupancy.
- Sec. 14-136. - Plant material.
- Sec. 14-137. - Maintenance, water supply required.
- Sec. 14-138. - Replacement.
- Sec. 14-139. - Landscaped commercial open space.
- Sec. 14-140. - Landscaping adjacent to public rights-of-way.
- Sec. 14-141. - Perimeter landscaping relating to abutting properties.
- Sec. 14-142. - Parking area interior landscaping.
- Sec. 14-143. - Sight distance for landscaping adjacent to public rights-of-way and points of access.
- Sec. 14-144. - Adjustments of standards.
- Sec. 14-145. - Enforcement.
ARTICLE X
- SIGNS
Sections
- Sec. 14-160.- General.
- Sec. 14-161. - Exempt signs.
- Sec. 14-162. - Prohibited signs.
- Sec. 14-163. - Regulated signs not requiring a permit.
- Sec. 14-164. - Regulated signs requiring a permit.
- Sec. 14-165. - Sign construction, design, and maintenance.
- Sec. 14-166. - Non-conforming signs.
- Sec. 14-167. - Illegal signs.
ARTICLE XI
SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES
- DIVISION 2. - OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
ARTICLE XII
STROMWATER DRAINAGE MANAGEMENT
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
- Sec. 14-218. - Definitions.
- Sec. 14-219. - Relationship to other stormwater management requirements.
- Sec. 14-220. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 14-221. - Stormwater management requirements.
- Sec. 14-222. - Stormwater management manual.
- Sec. 14-223. - Cash in lieu of on-site treatment of stormwater.
- Sec. 14-224. - Dedication or maintenance of stormwater management systems.
ARTICLE XIII
RESOURCE PROTECTION STANDARDS
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - TREES
- Sec. 14-246. - Definitions.
- Sec. 14-247. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 14-248. - Removal of trees.
- Sec. 14-249. - Protection of trees during development activities.
- Sec. 14-250. - Special provisions for the protection of mangroves.
- Sec. 14-251. - Special provisions for protection of canopy roads.
- Sec. 14-252. - Preservation of protected trees as grounds for variance from other requirements of this code.
- DIVISION 2. - ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LANDS
- Sec. 14-265. - General provisions.
- Sec. 14-266. - Definitions.
- Sec. 14-267. - Creation of protected environmentally sensitive zones.
- Sec. 14-268. - Development activities within protected environmentally sensitive zones.
- Sec. 14-269. - Restricted development zone.
- Sec. 14-270. - Prohibited on-going activities.
- DIVISION 4. - GROUNDWATER AND WELLHEADS
- DIVISION 5. - HABITAT OF ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES
- DIVISION 6. - FLOODPLAINS
- Sec. 14-300. - General provisions.
- Sec. 14-301. - Definitions.
- Sec. 14-302. - Standards for reducing flood hazards in the area of special flood hazard
- Sec. 14-303. - Additional standards for reducing flood hazards in areas for which flood insurance rate maps have been prepared.
- Sec. 14-304. - Standards for reducing flood hazards in certain zones within the area of special flood hazard.
- Sec. 14-305. - Administration and enforcement.
ARTICLE XIV
SUBDIVISIONS
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERAL PROVISIONS AND PROCEDURES
- Sec. 14-400. - Title, enabling and other general provisions.
- Sec. 14-401. - Terminology.
- Sec. 14-402. - General requirements.
- Sec. 14-403. - Application of ordinance.
- Sec. 14-404. - Previously approved or platted subdivisions.
- Sec. 14-405. - Planned developments.
- Sec. 14-406. - Alternate designs for rural subdivisions.
- Sec. 14-407. - Phased developments.
- Sec. 14-408. - Exceptions to general requirements.
- Sec. 14-409. - Administration of ordinance.
- Sec. 14-410. - Preliminary subdivision plan procedure.
- Sec. 14-411. - Final subdivision plan procedure.
- Sec. 14-412 - Development procedure.
- Sec. 14-413 - Technical compliance application and review.
- Sec. 14-414. - Land development permit application and review.
- Sec. 14-415. - Construction plans and supplemental engineering information.
- Sec. 14-416. - Construction of required improvements.
- Sec. 14-417. - Supplemental procedures.
- DIVISION 2. - REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS
- Sec. 14-430. - Requirements for the certified survey.
- Sec. 14-431. - Requirements for the preliminary and final plat.
- Sec. 14-432. - Required improvements.
- Sec. 14-433. - Access and circulation systems.
- Sec. 14-434. - Clearing, earthwork, and grading.
- Sec. 14-435. - Stormwater management.
- Sec. 14-436. - Parks and recreational areas.
- Sec. 14-437. - Wastewater systems.
- Sec. 14-438. - Potable water systems.
- Sec. 14-439. - Utilities.
- Sec. 14-440. - Fire rescue services.
- Sec. 14-441. - Subdivision design and survey requirements.
- DIVISION 3. - VARIANCES, PENALTIES, AND LEGAL STATUS
- DIVISION 4. - STANDARD FORMS
- DIVISION 5. - DEFINITIONS