(A)

Purpose. The purpose of the estate residential zoning district (RE) shall be to locate and establish areas within the City which are deemed to be uniquely suited for the development and maintenance of low-density residential development of an estate character; to designate those uses and services deemed appropriate and proper for location and development within the zoning district; and to establish development standards and provisions as are appropriate to ensure proper development in a low-density residential environment.

(B)

Permitted Principal Uses and Structures. The following principal uses and structures are permitted:

(1)

Park or playground, or other public recreation or cultural facility (site plan review);

(2)

Single-family dwelling;

(3)

Community residential home [with] six (6) or fewer residents, provided that such homes shall not be located within a radius of one thousand (1,000) feet of another community residential home as set forth in section 158.224;

(4)

Family day care home.

(C)

Special Exception Uses. The following uses may be permitted only following the review and specific approval thereof by the City Council:

(1)

Guest house on a lot exceeding one (1) acre in area.

(2)

Private dock without principal structure, provided the dock does not have water or electrical service until such time as the principal structure is constructed, and provided the dock is not used to secure any vessel being utilized as a residence.

(D)

Accessory Uses. As set forth within section 158.217.

(E)

Minimum Lot Requirements. Twenty thousand (20,000) square feet and a minimum width of one hundred (100) feet.

(F)

Maximum Building Coverage. Thirty (30) percent.

(G)

Maximum Building Height. Thirty-five (35) feet.

(H)

Minimum Living Area. Minimum size house of one thousand seven hundred (1,700) square feet of living area and two thousand two hundred (2,200) square feet of ground area for a one-story house or one thousand seven hundred (1,700) square feet of living area and one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet of ground area for a two-story house.

(I)

Yard Requirements and Landscaping.

(1)

Front Yard. Each lot shall have a front yard with a building setback line of twenty-five (25) feet, unless otherwise provided by this chapter.

(2)

Side Yards. Each lot shall have two (2) side yards, each of which shall have a building setback line of ten (10) feet, unless otherwise provided by this chapter. See section 158.203.

(3)

Rear Yard. Each lot shall have a rear yard with a building setback line of twenty-five (25) feet, unless otherwise provided by this chapter.

(4)

Landscaping Requirements. Landscaping and buffering requirements are subject to Chapter 154.

(J)

Off-Street Parking and Service Requirements. As set forth in § 158.221.

(K)

Site Plan Review. All special exception uses and all permitted uses so designated shall be subject to the provisions of sections 158.235 through 158.245.

(Ord. No. 98-84, § 1, 3-22-99; Ord. No. 11-79, § 1(Exh. A), 11-14-11; Ord. No. 15-85, § 1, 12-7-15)

(A)

Purpose. The purpose of the single-family residential zoning district (RS-1) shall be to locate and establish areas within the City which are deemed to be uniquely suited for the development and maintenance of low-density residential living of an urban character; to designate those uses and services deemed appropriate and proper for location and development within that zoning district; and to establish development standards and provisions as are appropriate to ensure proper development in a low-density residential environment.

(B)

Permitted Principal Uses and Structures. The following principal uses and structures are permitted:

(1)

Park or playground, or other public recreation or cultural facility (subject to site plan review);

(2)

Single-family dwelling;

(3)

Community residential home [with] six (6) or fewer residents, provided that such homes shall not be located within a radius of one thousand (1,000) feet of another community residential home as set forth in section 158.224;

(4)

Family day care home.

(C)

Special Exception Uses. The following uses may be permitted only following the review and specific approval thereof by the City Council:

(1)

Reserved.

(D)

Accessory Uses. As set forth within section 158.217.

(E)

Minimum Lot Requirements.

(1)

Single-family dwelling: Fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet and a minimum width of seventy-five (75) feet.

(2)

All other permitted or special exception uses: Twenty thousand (20,000) square feet and a width of one hundred (100) feet.

(F)

Maximum Building Height. Thirty-five (35) feet.

(G)

Minimum Living Area. Minimum size house of one thousand seven hundred (1,700) square feet of living area and two thousand two hundred (2,200) square feet of ground area for a one-story house or one thousand seven hundred (1,700) square feet of living area and one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet of ground area for a two-story house.

(H)

Yard Requirements and Landscaping.

(1)

Front Yard. Each lot shall have a front yard with a building setback line of twenty-five (25) feet, unless otherwise provided by this chapter.

(2)

Side Yards. Each lot shall have two (2) side yards, each of which shall have a building setback line of ten (10) feet, unless otherwise provided by this chapter. See section 158.203.

(3)

Rear Yard. Each lot shall have a rear yard with a building setback line of twenty-five (25) feet, unless otherwise provided by this chapter.

(4)

Landscaping Requirements. Landscaping and buffering requirements are subject to Chapter 154.

(I)

Off-Street Parking and Service Requirements. As set forth in section 158.221.

(J)

Site Plan Review. All special exception uses and all permitted uses so designated shall be subject to the provisions of sections 158.235 through 158.245.

(Ord. No. 98-84, § 1, 3-22-99; Ord. No. 05-139, § 1, 10-10-05; Ord. No. 11-79, § 1(Exh. A), 11-14-11; Ord. No. 15-85, § 1, 12-7-15)

(A)

Purpose. The purpose of the single-family residential zoning district (RS-2) shall be to locate and establish areas within the City which are deemed to be uniquely suited for the development and maintenance of low-density residential living of an urban character; to designate those uses and services deemed appropriate and proper for location and development within that zoning district; and to establish development standards and provisions as are appropriate to ensure proper development in a low-density residential environment.

(B)

Permitted Principal Uses and Structures. The following principal uses and structures are permitted:

(1)

Park or playground, or other public recreation or cultural facility (subject to site plan review);

(2)

Single-family dwelling;

(3)

Community residential home [with] six (6) or fewer residents, provided that such homes shall not be located within a radius of one thousand (1,000) feet of another community residential home as set forth in section 158.224;

(4)

Family day care home.

(C)

Special Exception Uses. The following uses may be permitted only following the review and specific approval thereof by the City Council:

(1)

Commercial parking lot, for a period of two (2) years, provided:

a.

The property is located in a conversion area as defined in the "City of Port St. Lucie Land Use Conversion Manual," and is associated with an adjacent commercially developed property owned by the same person;

b.

The parking lot is for the private use of the owners and/or occupants of the adjacent commercially developed property;

c.

The parking lot is improved pursuant to subsection 158.221(B)(12) (this will allow shellrock, limerock and coquina in lieu of pavement since the parking lot will not be used by the general public pursuant to item (2)(B));

d.

Commercial vehicles are not permitted to park pursuant to section 72.03 (as amended);

e.

No overnight parking is allowed;

f.

Parking is allowed only for licensed motor vehicles; and

g.

The parking lot is not used for temporary or permanent storage of motor vehicles.

(D)

Accessory Uses. As set forth within section 158.217.

(E)

Minimum Lot Requirements.

(1)

Single-family dwelling: Ten thousand (10,000) square feet and a minimum width of sixty (60) feet.

(2)

All other permitted or special exception uses: Twenty thousand (20,000) square feet and a width of one hundred (100) feet.

(F)

Maximum Building Height. Thirty-five (35) feet.

(G)

Minimum Living Area. Minimum size house of one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet of living area and one thousand four hundred (1,400) square feet of ground area for a one-story house or one thousand four hundred (1,400) square feet of living area and one thousand three hundred (1,300) square feet of ground area for a two-story house. If a building permit for a house was submitted prior to June 7, 1996, with less than 1,200 square feet of living area, the house can be rebuilt to the square footage of living area approved when the house was built.

(H)

Yard Requirements and Landscaping.

(1)

Front Yard. Each lot shall have a front yard with a building setback line of twenty-five (25) feet, unless otherwise provided by this chapter.

(2)

Side Yards. Each lot shall have two (2) side yards, each of which shall have a building setback line of ten (10) feet, unless otherwise provided by this chapter. See section 158.203.

(3)

Rear Yard. Each lot shall have a rear yard with a building setback line of twenty-five (25) feet, unless otherwise provided by this chapter.

(4)

Landscaping Requirements. Landscaping and buffering requirements are subject to Chapter 154.

(I)

Off-Street Parking and Service Requirements. As set forth in section 158.221.

(J)

Site Plan Review. All special exception uses and all permitted uses so designated shall be subject to the provisions of sections 158.235 through 158.245.

(Ord. No. 05-139, § 1, 10-10-05; Ord. No. 11-79, § 1(Exh. A), 11-14-11; Ord. No. 15-85, § 1, 12-7-15; Ord. No. 16-43, § 1, 7-25-16)

(A)

Purpose. The purpose of the single-family residential zoning district (RS-3) shall be to locate and establish areas within the City which are deemed to be uniquely suited for the development and maintenance of low-density residential living of an urban character; to designate those uses and services deemed appropriate and proper for location and development within that zoning district; and to establish development standards and provisions as are appropriate to ensure proper development in a low-density residential environment.

(B)

Permitted Principal Uses and Structures. The following principal uses and structures are permitted:

(1)

Park or playground, or other public recreation or cultural facility (subject to site plan review);

(2)

Single-family dwelling;

(3)

Community residential home [with] six (6) or fewer residents, provided that such homes shall not be located within a radius of one thousand (1,000) feet of another community residential home as set forth in section 158.224;

(4)

Family day care home.

(C)

Special Exception Uses. The following uses may be permitted only following the review and specific approval thereof by the City Council:

(1)

Reserved.

(D)

Accessory Uses. As set forth within section 158.217.

(E)

Minimum Lot Requirements.

(1)

Single-family dwelling: Seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet and a minimum width of sixty (60) feet.

(2)

All other permitted or special exception uses: Twenty thousand (20,000) square feet and a width of one hundred (100) feet.

(F)

Maximum Building Height. Thirty-five (35) feet.

(G)

Minimum Living Area. Minimum size house of one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet of living area and one thousand four hundred (1,400) square feet of ground area for a one-story house or one thousand four hundred (1,400) square feet of living area and one thousand three hundred (1,300) square feet of ground area for a two-story house. If a building permit for a house was submitted prior to June 7, 1996, with less than 1,200 square feet of living area, the house can be rebuilt to the square footage of living area approved when the house was built.

(H)

Yard Requirements and Landscaping.

(1)

Front Yard. Each lot shall have a front yard with a building setback line of twenty-five (25) feet, unless otherwise provided by this chapter.

(2)

Side Yards. Each lot shall have two (2) side yards, each of which shall have a building setback line of seven and one-half (7½) feet, unless otherwise provided by this chapter. See section 158.203.

(3)

Rear Yard. Each lot shall have a rear yard with a building setback line of twenty-five (25) feet, unless otherwise provided by this chapter.

(4)

Landscaping Requirements. Landscaping and buffering requirements are subject to Chapter 154.

(I)

Off-Street Parking and Service Requirements. As set forth in section 158.221.

(J)

Site Plan Review. All special exception uses and all permitted uses so designated shall be subject to the provisions of sections 158.235 through 158.245.

(Ord. No. 98-84, § 1, 3-22-99; Ord. No. 05-139, § 1, 10-10-05; Ord. No. 11-79, § 1(Exh. A), 11-14-11; Ord. No. 15-85, § 1, 12-7-15; Ord. No. 16-43, § 1, 7-25-16)

(A)

Purpose. The purpose of the multiple-family residential zoning district (RM-5) shall be to locate and establish areas within the City which are deemed to be uniquely suited for the development and maintenance of low-density multiple family residential areas properly served by adequate community facilities and commercial service areas; to designate those uses and services deemed appropriate and proper for location and development within said zoning district; and to establish such development standards and provisions as are appropriate to ensure proper development in a low-density residential environment.

(B)

Permitted Principal Uses and Structures. The following principal uses and structures are permitted:

(1)

Multiple-family dwellings;

(2)

Park or playground, or other public recreation;

(3)

Single-family dwelling;

(4)

Townhouse dwelling, as part of a planned complex;

(5)

Community residential home [with] six (6) or fewer residents, provided that such homes shall not be located within a radius of one thousand (1,000) feet of another community residential home as set forth in section 158.224.

(6)

Family day care home.

(C)

Special Exception Uses. The following uses may be permitted only following the review and specific approval thereof by the City Council:

(1)

Golf course (not including miniature golf course).

(2)

Publicly-owned or operated building or use.

(D)

Accessory Uses. As set forth in section 158.217.

(E)

Minimum Lot Requirements/Maximum Residential Density.

(1)

Multiple-family dwelling twenty thousand (20,000) square feet and width of one hundred (100) feet, with a maximum gross project density of five (5) dwelling units per acre;

(2)

Single-family dwelling seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet and width of sixty (60) feet, with a maximum gross project density of five (5) dwelling units per acre;

(3)

Single-family dwelling (cluster) four thousand (4,000) square feet per dwelling unit and width of forty (40) feet, with a maximum gross project density of five (5) dwelling units per acre;

(4)

Townhouse dwelling as set forth in section 158.218, with a maximum gross project density of five (5) dwelling units per acre.

(5)

All other permitted and special exception uses twenty thousand (20,000) square feet and width of one hundred (100) feet.

(6)

Properties located within conversion areas as defined by this chapter shall meet the requirements contained within the "City of Port St. Lucie Land Use Conversion Manual."

(F)

Maximum Building Coverage. Thirty-five (35) percent, provided that the maximum impervious surface does not exceed fifty (50) percent.

(G)

Maximum Building Height. Thirty-five (35) feet, except for the ROI (residential, office and institutional) conversion area as identified in the "City of Port St. Lucie Land Use Conversion Manual," lying between Airoso Boulevard and U.S. #1 where the maximum building height shall be one (1) story.

(H)

Minimum Living Area.

(1)

Multiple-family dwelling: One (1) bedroom, seven hundred (700) square feet; two (2) bedrooms, eight hundred (800) square feet; three (3) or more bedrooms, nine hundred (900) square feet; efficiency or studio apartment, six hundred (600) square feet;

(2)

Single-family dwelling: Minimum size house of one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet of living area and one thousand four hundred (1,400) square feet of ground area.

(3)

Townhouse dwelling: Eight hundred (800) square feet.

(I)

Yard Requirements and Landscaping.

(1)

Front Yard. Each lot shall have a front yard with a building setback line of twenty-five (25) feet, unless otherwise provided by this chapter.

(2)

Side Yards. Unless otherwise provided by this chapter, each lot shall have two (2) side yards, each having a building setback line as follows:

a.

Single-family: Ten (10) feet.

b.

All other uses: Fifteen (15) feet.

(3)

Rear Yard. Each lot shall have a rear yard with a building setback line of twenty-five (25) feet, unless otherwise provided by this chapter.

(4)

Distance Between Buildings; Mass of Buildings. Where two (2) or more buildings are situated upon a lot, any two (2) buildings shall be separated by a minimum distance equal to three-fourths (¾) of the sum of the combined heights of said buildings, provided that in no case shall said distance be less than twenty (20) feet. No building shall have an effective length of mass exceeding three hundred (300) feet, measured as a straight line distance between any two (2) corners or outside edges of said building.

(5)

Landscaping Requirements. Landscaping and buffering requirements are subject to Chapter 154.

(J)

Off-Street Parking and Service Requirements. As set forth in section 158.221.

(K)

Site Plan Review Requirements. Except for conventional single-family dwellings, all permitted and special exception uses shall be subject to the provisions of sections 158.235 through 158.245.

(Ord. No. 98-84, § 1, 3-22-99; Ord. No. 11-79, § 1(Exh. A), 11-14-11; Ord. No. 15-85, § 1, 12-7-15)

(A)

Purpose. The purpose of the multiple-family residential zoning district (RM-8) shall be to locate and establish areas within the City which are deemed to be uniquely suited for the development and maintenance of low-density multiple family residential areas properly served by adequate community facilities and commercial service areas; to designate those uses and services deemed appropriate and proper for location and development within said zoning district; and to establish such development standards and provisions as are appropriate to ensure proper development in a medium-density residential environment.

(B)

Permitted Principal Uses and Structures. The following principal uses and structures are permitted:

(1)

Multiple-family dwellings;

(2)

Park or playground, or other public recreation or cultural facility;

(3)

Single-family dwelling;

(4)

Townhouse dwelling, as part of a planned complex;

(5)

Single-family dwelling (cluster), as part of a planned complex;

(6)

Community residential home [with] six (6) or fewer residents, provided that such homes shall not be located within a radius of one thousand (1,000) feet of another community residential home as set forth in section 158.224;

(7)

Family day care home.

(C)

Special Exception Uses. The following uses may be permitted only following the review and specific approval thereof by the City Council:

(1)

Golf course (not including miniature golf course).

(2)

Publicly-owned or operated building or use.

(D)

Accessory Uses. As set forth in section 158.217.

(E)

Minimum Lot Requirements/Maximum Residential Density.

(1)

Multiple-family dwelling twenty thousand (20,000) square feet and width of one hundred (100) feet, with a maximum gross project density of eight (8) dwelling units per acre;

(2)

Single-family dwelling seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet and width of sixty (60) feet, with a maximum gross project density of five (5) dwelling units per acre;

(3)

Single-family dwelling (cluster) four thousand (4,000) square feet per dwelling unit and width of forty (40) feet, with a maximum gross project density of eight (8) dwelling units per acre;

(4)

Townhouse dwelling as set forth in section 158.218, with a maximum gross project density of eight (8) dwelling units per acre.

(5)

All other permitted and special exception uses twenty thousand (20,000) square feet and width of one hundred (100) feet.

(6)

Properties located within conversion areas as defined by this chapter shall meet the requirements contained within the "City of Port St. Lucie Land Use Conversion Manual."

(F)

Maximum Building Coverage. Thirty-five (35) percent, provided that the maximum impervious surface does not exceed fifty (50) percent.

(G)

Maximum Building Height. Thirty-five (35) feet, except for the ROI (residential, office and institutional) conversion area as identified in the "City of Port St. Lucie Land Use Conversion Manual," lying between Airoso Boulevard and U.S. #1 where the maximum building height shall be one (1) story.

(H)

Minimum Living Area.

(1)

Multiple-family dwelling: One (1) bedroom, seven hundred (700) square feet; two (2) bedrooms, eight hundred (800) square feet; three (3) or more bedrooms, nine hundred (900) square feet; efficiency or studio apartment, six hundred (600) square feet;

(2)

Single-family dwelling: Minimum size house of one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet of living area, and one thousand four hundred (1,400) square feet of ground area.

(3)

Townhouse dwelling: Eight hundred (800) square feet.

(I)

Yard Requirements and Landscaping.

(1)

Front Yard. Each lot shall have a front yard with a building setback line of twenty-five (25) feet, unless otherwise provided by this chapter.

(2)

Side Yards. Unless otherwise provided by this chapter, each lot shall have two (2) side yards, each having a building setback line as follows:

a.

Single-family: Ten (10) feet.

b.

All other uses: Fifteen (15) feet.

(3)

Rear Yard. Each lot shall have a rear yard with a building setback line of twenty-five (25) feet, unless otherwise provided by this chapter.

(4)

Distance Between Buildings; Mass of Buildings. Where two (2) or more buildings are situated upon a lot, any two (2) buildings shall be separated by a minimum distance equal to three-fourths (¾) of the sum of the combined heights of said buildings, provided that in no case shall said distance be less than twenty (20) feet. No building shall have an effective length of mass exceeding three hundred (300) feet, measured as a straight line distance between any two (2) corners or outside edges of said building.

(5)

Landscaping Requirements. Landscaping and buffering requirements are subject to Chapter 154.

(J)

Off-Street Parking and Service Requirements. As set forth in section 158.221.

(K)

Site Plan Review Requirements. Except for conventional single-family dwellings, all permitted and special exception uses shall be subject to the provisions of sections 158.235 through 158.245.

(Ord. No. 98-84, § 1, 3-22-99; Ord. No. 11-79, § 1(Exh. A), 11-14-11; Ord. No. 15-85, § 1, 12-7-15)

(A)

Purpose. The purpose of the multiple-family residential zoning district (RM-11) shall be to locate and establish areas within the City which are deemed to be uniquely suited for the development and maintenance of low-density multiple family residential areas properly served by adequate community facilities and commercial service areas; to designate those uses and services deemed appropriate and proper for location and development within said zoning district; and to establish such development standards and provisions as are appropriate to ensure proper development in a medium-density residential environment.

(B)

Permitted Principal Uses and Structures. The following principal uses and structures are permitted:

(1)

Multiple-family dwellings;

(2)

Park or playground, or other public recreation;

(3)

Single-family dwelling;

(4)

Townhouse dwelling, as part of a planned complex;

(5)

Community residential home [with] six (6) or fewer residents, provided that such homes shall not be located within a radius of one thousand (1,000) feet of another community residential home as set forth in section 158.224;

(6)

Family day care home.

(C)

Special Exception Uses. The following uses may be permitted only following the review and specific approval thereof by the City Council:

(1)

Golf course (not including miniature golf course).

(2)

Publicly-owned or operated building or use.

(3)

Single-family dwelling (cluster), as part of a planned complex.

(D)

Accessory Uses. As set forth in section 158.217.

(E)

Minimum Lot Requirements/Maximum Residential Density.

(1)

Multiple-family dwelling twenty thousand (20,000) square feet and width of one hundred fifty (150) feet, with a maximum gross project density of eleven (11) dwelling units per acre;

(2)

Single-family dwelling seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet and width of sixty (60) feet, with a maximum gross project density of five (5) dwelling units per acre;

(3)

Single-family dwelling (cluster) four thousand (4,000) square feet per dwelling unit and width of forty (40) feet, with a maximum gross project density of eleven (11) dwelling units per acre;

(4)

Townhouse dwelling as set forth in section 158.218, with a maximum gross project density of eleven (11) dwelling units per acre.

(5)

All other permitted and special exception uses twenty thousand (20,000) square feet and width of one hundred (100) feet.

(6)

Properties located within conversion areas as defined by this chapter shall meet the requirements contained within the "City of Port St. Lucie Land Use Conversion Manual."

(F)

Maximum Building Coverage. Thirty-five (35) percent, provided that the maximum impervious surface does not exceed fifty (50) percent.

(G)

Maximum Building Height. Thirty-five (35) feet, except for the ROI (residential, office and institutional) conversion area as identified in the "City of Port St. Lucie Land Use Conversion Manual," lying between Airoso Boulevard and U.S. #1 where the maximum building height shall be one (1) story.

(H)

Minimum Living Area.

(1)

Multiple-family dwelling: One (1) bedroom, seven hundred (700) square feet; two (2) bedrooms, eight hundred (800) square feet; three (3) or more bedrooms, nine hundred (900) square feet; efficiency or studio apartment, six hundred (600) square feet;

(2)

Single-family dwelling: Minimum size house of one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet of living area and one thousand four hundred (1,400) square feet of ground area;

(3)

Townhouse dwelling: Eight hundred (800) square feet.

(I)

Yard Requirements and Landscaping.

(1)

Front Yard. Each lot shall have a front yard with a building setback line of twenty-five (25) feet, unless otherwise provided by this chapter.

(2)

Side Yards. Unless otherwise provided by this chapter, each lot shall have two (2) side yards, each having a building setback line as follows:

a.

Single-family: Ten (10) feet.

b.

All other uses: Fifteen (15) feet.

(3)

Rear Yard. Each lot shall have a rear yard with a building setback line of twenty-five (25) feet, unless otherwise provided by this chapter.

(4)

Distance Between Buildings; Mass of Buildings. Where two (2) or more buildings are situated upon a lot, any two (2) buildings shall be separated by a minimum distance equal to three-fourths (¾) of the sum of the combined heights of said buildings, provided that in no case shall said distance be less than twenty (20) feet. No building shall have an effective length of mass exceeding three hundred (300) feet, measured as a straight line distance between any two (2) corners or outside edges of said building.

(5)

Landscaping Requirements. Landscaping and buffering requirements are subject to Chapter 154.

(J)

Off-Street Parking and Service Requirements. As set forth in section 158.221.

(K)

Site Plan Review Requirements. Except for conventional single-family dwellings, all permitted and special exception uses shall be subject to the provisions of sections 158.235 through 158.245.

(Ord. No. 98-84, § 1, 3-22-99; Ord. No. 11-79, § 1(Exh. A), 11-14-11; Ord. No. 15-85, § 1, 12-7-15)

(A)

Purpose. The purpose of the multiple-family residential zoning district (RM-15) shall be to locate and establish areas within the City which are deemed to be uniquely suited for the development and maintenance of high-density multiple family residential areas properly served by adequate community facilities and commercial service areas; to designate those uses and services deemed appropriate and proper for location and development within said zoning district; and to establish such development standards and provisions as are appropriate to ensure proper development in a high-density residential environment.

(B)

Permitted Principal Uses and Structures. The following principal uses and structures are permitted:

(1)

Multiple-family dwellings;

(2)

Park or playground, or other public recreation;

(3)

Single-family dwelling;

(4)

Townhouse dwelling, as part of a planned complex;

(5)

Community residential home [with] six (6) or fewer residents, provided that such homes shall not be located within a radius of one thousand (1,000) feet of another community residential home as set forth in section 158.224;

(6)

Family day care home.

(C)

Special Exception Uses. The following uses may be permitted only following the review and specific approval thereof by the City Council:

(1)

Golf course (not including miniature golf course).

(2)

Publicly-owned or operated building or use.

(3)

Single-family dwelling (cluster), as part of a planned complex.

(D)

Accessory Uses. As set forth in section 158.217.

(E)

Minimum Lot Requirements/Maximum Residential Density.

(1)

Multiple-family dwelling thirty thousand (30,000) square feet and width of one hundred fifty (150) feet, with a maximum gross project density of fifteen (15) dwelling units per acre;

(2)

Single-family dwelling seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet and width of sixty (60) feet, with a maximum gross project density of five (5) dwelling units per acre;

(3)

Single-family dwelling (cluster) three thousand five hundred (3,500) square feet and width of forty (40) feet, with a maximum gross project density of fifteen (15) dwelling units per acre;

(4)

Townhouse dwelling as set forth in section 158.218, with a maximum gross project density of fifteen (15) dwelling units per acre.

(5)

All other permitted and special exception uses twenty thousand (20,000) square feet and width of one hundred (100) feet.

(F)

Maximum Building Coverage. Thirty-five (35) percent, provided that the maximum impervious surface does not exceed fifty (50) percent.

(G)

Maximum Building Height. Thirty-five (35) feet.

(H)

Minimum Living Area.

(1)

Multiple-family dwelling:

a.

One (1) bedroom, seven hundred (700) square feet;

b.

Two (2) bedrooms, eight hundred (800) square feet;

c.

Three (3) or more bedrooms, nine hundred (900) square feet;

d.

Efficiency or studio apartment, six hundred (600) square feet.

(2)

Single-family dwelling: Minimum size house of one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet of living area, and one thousand four hundred (1,400) square feet of ground area;

(3)

Townhouse dwelling: Eight hundred (800) square feet.

(I)

Setback Requirements and Landscaping.

(1)

Front Yard. Each lot shall have a front yard with a building setback line of twenty-five (25) feet, unless otherwise provided by this chapter.

(2)

Side Yards. Unless otherwise provided by this chapter, each lot shall have two (2) side yards, each having a building setback line as follows:

a.

Single-family: Ten (10) feet.

b.

All other uses: fifteen (15) feet.

(3)

Rear Yard. Each lot shall have a rear yard with a building setback line of twenty-five (25) feet, unless otherwise provided by this chapter.

(4)

Distance Between Buildings; Mass of Buildings. Where two (2) or more buildings are situated upon a lot, any two (2) buildings shall be separated by a minimum distance equal to three-fourths (¾) of the sum of the combined heights of said buildings, provided that in no case shall said distance be less than twenty (20) feet. No building shall have an effective length of mass exceeding three hundred (300) feet, measured as a straight line distance between any two (2) corners or outside edges of said building.

(5)

Landscaping Requirements. Landscaping and buffering requirements are subject to Chapter 154.

(J)

Off-Street Parking and Service Requirements. As set forth in section 158.221.

(K)

Site Plan Review. Except for conventional single-family dwellings, all permitted and special exception uses shall be subject to the provisions of sections 158.235 through 158.245.

(Ord. No. 98-84, § 1, 3-22-99; Ord. No. 11-79, § 1(Exh. A), 11-14-11; Ord. No. 15-85, § 1, 12-7-15)

(A)

Purpose. The purpose of the mobile home residential zoning district (RMH) shall be to locate and establish areas within the City which are deemed to be uniquely suited for the development and maintenance of mobile home park residential areas of an urban character and properly served by adequate community facilities and commercial service areas; to designate those uses and services deemed appropriate and proper for location and development within said zoning district; and to establish such development standards and provisions as are appropriate to ensure proper development in a mobile home park residential environment.

(B)

Permitted Principal Uses and Structures. The following principal uses and structures are permitted:

(1)

Mobile home park subject to the provisions of section 158.220.

(2)

Park or playground, or other public recreation.

(3)

Detached, single-family dwelling conversions as provided for in subsection (L).

(C)

Special Exception Uses. The following uses may be permitted only following the review and specific approval thereof by the City Council:

(1)

Golf course (not including miniature golf course).

(D)

Accessory Uses. As set forth in section 158.217.

(E)

Minimum Lot Requirements.

(1)

Mobile home park: Ten (10) acres, and a minimum frontage of one hundred seventy-five (175) feet upon a public street or highway, with a maximum gross project density of five (5) dwelling units per acre;

(2)

All other permitted uses: Twenty thousand (20, 000) square feet and width of one hundred (100) feet.

(F)

Maximum Building Coverage. Thirty-five (35) percent, provided that the maximum impervious surface area does not exceed fifty (50) percent.

(G)

Maximum Building Height. Twenty-five (25) feet.

(H)

Minimum Living Area. Mobile home dwelling: Six hundred fifty (650) square feet.

(I)

Setback Requirements and Landscaping.

(1)

Front Yard. Each lot shall have a front yard with a building setback line of twenty-five (25) feet unless otherwise provided by this chapter.

(2)

Side Yards. Each lot shall have two (2) side yards, each of which shall have a building setback line of twenty-five (25) feet, unless otherwise provided by this chapter.

(3)

Rear Yard. Each lot shall have a rear yard with a building setback line of twenty-five (25) feet, unless otherwise provided by this chapter.

(4)

Distance between Buildings. A minimum distance of fifteen (15) feet shall be maintained between buildings or mobile homes.

(5)

Landscaping Requirements. Landscaping and buffering requirements are subject to Chapter 154.

(J)

Off-Street Parking and Service Requirement. As set forth in § section 158.221.

(K)

Site Plan Review. All permitted and special exception uses shall be subject to the provisions of sections 158.235 through 158.245.

(L)

Replacement of Existing Mobile Home Units within any Existing Mobile Home Park with Detached Single-Family Dwelling Units or Replacement Mobile/Manufactured Homes. Any mobile home park, existing as of January 1, 1990, shall be allowed to replace existing mobile homes or to convert an existing mobile home to a detached single-family dwelling unit provided that the new replacement home meets the following setback and separation standards:

Front Yard. Each replacement structure shall have a front yard with a minimum building setback line of twenty (20) feet, as measured from the edge of pavement.

Front Yard (Cul-De-Sac Lots). Each cul-de-sac structure shall have a front yard with a minimum building setback line of ten (10) feet, as measured from the edge of pavement.

Comer Side Yards. Each structure that is located on a street corner shall provide a minimum building side setback of fifteen (15) feet, as measured from the edge of pavement.

Side Separations. Each structure shall provide for a minimum separation distance of twelve (12) feet between structures.

Rear Yard. Each structure shall have a minimum rear yard separation between other structures of twenty (20) feet.

Perimeter Setback. Each structure bordering the perimeter lot lines of the existing Mobile Home Park shall provide for a minimum twelve (12) foot rear yard setback to any perimeter lot line.

Maximum Building Coverage. Maximum Building Coverage is set by application of the individual lot setback and separation standards as described in this paragraph.

Site Landscaping. Prior to the issuance of any Certificates of Occupancy for any replacement structure, the applicant for the replacement structure shall provide a minimum of two (2) trees for the new replacement structure from the list of approved trees found in Appendix C, Chapter 154 of the City of Port St. Lucie Code of Ordinances.

(Ord. No. 98-84, § 1, 3-22-99; Ord. No. 11-79, § 1(Exh. A), 11-14-11; Am. Ord. 13-06, § 1, passed 2-11-13; Ord. No. 15-85, § 1, 12-7-15)

(A)

All residential districts in the City (RE, RS-1, RS-2, RS-3, RM-5, RM-8, RM-11, RM-15, RMH, GU, LMD, PUD, and MPUD) shall have maximum occupancy standards consistent with this section.

(B)

Each dwelling unit, regardless of whether it is a single-family dwelling or a multi-family dwelling shall contain a minimum gross floor area of three hundred (300) square feet of floor space for the first occupant and one hundred and fifty (150) square feet of floor space for each additional occupant thereafter. In no case shall any dwelling unit contain less than the minimum number of square feet of floor space of habitable area required by other provisions of this code.

(C)

In every dwelling unit, regardless of whether it is a single-family dwelling or a multi-family dwelling, a lawfully established bedroom occupied by one occupant shall contain at least eighty (80) square feet of floor space and every lawfully established bedroom occupied by more than one occupant shall have at least eighty (80) square feet of floor space for the first occupant and fifty (50) square feet of floor space for each additional occupant. Kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, and non-habitable spaces cannot be used as sleeping spaces. For purposes of this section, non-habitable spaces shall mean any room that does not meet the criteria for a lawfully established bedroom.

(D)

There shall be no more than four occupants per sanitary toilet in the dwelling unit.

(E)

Nothing herein shall apply to guests whose occupancy is not to last longer than fourteen (14) calendar days.

(F)

For purposes of this section, an "occupant" shall mean any person age twelve (12) or older. As a result, persons under the age of twelve (12) shall only require half of the square footage required herein above by one occupant.

(Ord. No. 17-76, § 2, 11-13-17)