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Port Saint Lucie City Zoning Code

ARTICLE VIII

COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS

Sec. 158.120.- Neighborhood Convenience Commercial (CN).

(A)

Purpose. The purpose of the neighborhood convenience commercial zoning district (CN) shall be to locate and establish areas within the City which are deemed to be uniquely suited for the development and maintenance of limited commercial activities offering convenience goods and personal services to residents of the immediate neighborhood area; to encourage the grouping and interrelationship of established uses so as to permit a high level of pedestrian movement within the district; to designate those uses and services deemed appropriate and proper for location and development within said zoning district; and to establish development standards and provisions as are appropriate to ensure proper development and function of uses within the district.

(B)

Permitted Principal Uses and Structures. The following principal uses and structures are permitted, provided that maximum gross floor area of any one (1) use shall be five thousand (5,000) square feet. Outdoor sales and drive-through services of any type are prohibited.

(1)

Any retail, business, or personal service use (including repair of personal articles only) conducted wholly within an enclosed building, including the retail sales of beer and wine for off and incidental on-premises consumption in accordance with Chapter 110.

(2)

Dry cleaning or laundry pick-up station for work to be sent elsewhere.

(3)

Restaurant (not including drive-through facilities) with or without an alcoholic beverage license for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages, in accordance with Chapter 110.

(4)

Office for administrative, business, or professional use.

(5)

Enclosed assembly area 3,000 square feet or less, with an alcoholic beverage license for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages, in accordance with Chapter 110.

(6)

Enclosed assembly area 3,000 square feet or less, without an alcoholic beverage license for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages, in accordance with Chapter 110.

(7)

One dwelling unit contained within the development which is incidental to and designed as an integral part of the principal structure.

(C)

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

(1)

Enclosed assembly area over 3,000 square feet, with an alcoholic beverage license for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages, in accordance with Chapter 110.

(2)

Enclosed assembly area over 3,000 square feet, without an alcoholic beverage license for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages, in accordance with Chapter 110.

(3)

Publicly-owned or operated building or use.

(4)

Public utility facility, including water pumping plant, reservoir, and electrical substation.

(5)

Service station (as separate use or in conjunction with a permitted use).

(6)

Retail plant nursery with outside sales and storage of living plant material.

(7)

Retail convenience stores with or without fuel service station and without drive-through service.

(8)

Bars, lounges, and night clubs in accordance with Chapter 110.

(D)

Accessory Uses. As set forth in section 158.217.

(E)

Minimum and Maximum Lot Requirement. A minimum of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet and a minimum width of one hundred (100) feet. The maximum lot size shall not exceed four (4) acres. More than one (1) permitted or special exception use may be located upon the lot as part of a totally-designed development to be maintained under single ownership. 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. Forty (40%) percent, provided that the combined area coverage of all impervious surfaces shall not exceed eighty (80%) percent.

(G)

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

(H)

Minimum Building Size and Minimum Living Area. Commercial and office buildings shall have a minimum total gross floor area of one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet. For automobile service stations: nine hundred (900) square feet. Apartment-type living quarters: Six hundred (600) square feet.

(I)

Setback Requirements and Landscaping.

(1)

Front Setback. Each lot shall have a front yard with a building setback line of twenty-five (25) feet.

(2)

Side Setback. Each lot shall maintain two (2) side yards with a building setback line of ten (10) feet. A building setback line of twenty-five (25) feet shall be maintained adjacent to any residential future land use category or to a public right-of-way.

(3)

Rear Setback. Each lot shall have a rear yard with a building setback line of ten (10) feet. A building rear setback line of twenty-five (25) feet shall be required when it abuts a residential future land use category, public right-of-way.

(4)

Landscaping Requirements. Landscaping and buffering requirements are subject to Chapter 154. All mechanical equipment shall be screened from property zoned residential. This screening shall be designed as both a visual barrier and a noise barrier. Additional buffering may also be required if called for in the appropriate neighborhood plan.

(J)

Off-Street Parking and Service Requirements. 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.

(Ord. No. 98-84, § 1, 3-22-99; Ord. No. 02-124, § 1, 11-12-02; Ord. No. 10-03, § 1, 6-14-10; Ord. No. 11-79, § 1(Exh. A), 11-14-11; Ord. No. 15-85, § 1, 12-7-15; Ord. No. 20-25, § 2, 5-11-20; Ord. No. 25-06, § 2(Exh. C), 1-27-25; Ord. No. 25-24, § 2(Exh. C), 5-12-25)

Sec. 158.122. - Professional Zoning District (P).

(A)

Purpose. The purpose of the professional zoning district (P) shall be to locate and establish areas within the City which are deemed to be uniquely suited for the development and maintenance of professional office facilities; 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 and functioning of uses within the district. This district includes those uses formerly designated professional commercial.

(B)

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

(1)

Office for administrative, business, or professional use, barber or beauty shop, but not including the sale or storage of merchandise except where clearly incidental to and an accessory component of the rendering of professional services.

(2)

Studio for professional work of any form of fine arts or performing arts, but not including the sale or storage of merchandise except where clearly incidental to, and an accessory component of, the rendering of professional services.

(3)

Enclosed assembly area 3,000 square feet or less, with an alcoholic beverage license for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages, in accordance with Chapter 110.

(4)

Enclosed assembly area 3,000 square feet or less, without an alcoholic beverage license for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages, in accordance with Chapter 110.

(5)

One dwelling unit contained within the development which is incidental to and designed as an integral part of the principal structure.

(C)

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

(1)

Any building exceeding thirty-five (35) feet in height.

(2)

Model home centers.

(3)

Enclosed assembly area over 3,000 square feet, with an alcoholic beverage license for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages, in accordance with Chapter 110.

(4)

Enclosed assembly area over 3,000 square feet, without an alcoholic beverage license for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages, in accordance with Chapter 110.

(5)

Any use set forth in subsection (B): "Permitted Principal Uses and Structures" that include drive-through service.

(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. More than one (1) permitted or special exception use may be located upon the lot as part of a totally-designed development to be maintained under single ownership. 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. Forty (40) percent, provided that the combined area coverage of all impervious surfaces shall not exceed eighty (80) 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. (See subsection 158.174(E) for height variations allowed through PUD zoning.)

(H)

Minimum Building Size and Minimum Living Area. Commercial and office buildings shall have a minimum total gross floor area of one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet. Apartment-type unit six hundred (600) 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.

(2)

Side Yards. Each lot shall have two (2) side yards, each of which shall have a building setback line of ten (10) feet. A building setback line of twenty-five (25) feet shall be required when the yard adjoins a residential future land use category or a public right-of-way.

(3)

Rear Yard. Each lot shall have a rear yard with a building setback line of ten (10) feet. A building setback line of twenty-five (25) feet shall be required when the yard adjoins a residential future land use category or a public right-of-way.

(4)

Landscaping Requirements. Landscaping and buffering requirements are subject to Chapter 154. All mechanical equipment shall be screened from property zoned residential. This screening shall be designed as both a visual barrier and a noise barrier.

(J)

Off-Street Parking and Service Requirements. 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.

(Ord. No. 98-84, § 1, 3-22-99; Ord. No. 02-124, § 1, 11-12-02; Ord. No. 06-81, § 1, 8-14-06; Ord. No. 11-79, § 1(Exh. A), 11-14-11; Ord. No. 12-09, § 1(Exh. A), 3-12-12; Ord. No. 15-85, § 1, 12-7-15; Ord. No. 20-25, § 2, 5-11-20; Ord. No. 25-06, § 2(Exh. C), 1-27-25)

Sec. 158.124. - General Commercial Zoning District (CG).

(A)

Purpose. The purpose of the general commercial zoning district (CG) shall be to locate and establish areas within the City which are deemed to be uniquely suited for the development and maintenance of general commercial facilities. Said areas to be primarily along established highways where a mixed pattern of commercial usage is substantially established; to designate those uses and services deemed appropriate and proper for location and development standards and provisions as are appropriate to ensure proper development and functioning of uses within the district. This district incorporates most of those uses formerly designated shopping center commercial (CSC) and resort commercial (CR).

(B)

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

(1)

Any retail, business, or personal service use (including repair of personal articles, furniture, and household appliances) conducted wholly within an enclosed building, where repair, processing, or fabrication of products is clearly incidental to and restricted to on-premises sales.

(2)

Horticultural nursery, garden supply sales, or produce stand.

(3)

Office for administrative, business, or professional use.

(4)

Public facility or use.

(5)

Restaurants with or without an alcoholic beverage license for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages in accordance with Chapter 110.

(6)

Retail sales of alcoholic beverages for incidental on- and off-premises consumption in accordance with Chapter 110.

(7)

Park or playground or other public recreation.

(8)

Motel, hotel, or motor lodge.

(9)

Enclosed assembly area 3,000 square feet or less, with an alcoholic beverage license for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages, in accordance with Chapter 110.

(10)

Enclosed assembly area 3,000 square feet or less, without an alcoholic beverage license for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages, in accordance with Chapter 110.

(11)

Brewpub. provided no more than 10,000 kegs (5,000 barrels) of beer are made per year, in accordance with Chapter 110.

(12)

One dwelling unit contained within the development which is incidental to and designed as an integral part of the principal structure.

(13)

Kennel, enclosed.

(14)

Medical Marijuana Dispensing Facilities as set forth in Chapter 120.

(15)

Pharmacy.

(16)

Cat cafés in accordance with Section 158.235.

(C)

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

(1)

Enclosed assembly area over 3,000 square feet, with an alcoholic beverage license for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages, in accordance with Chapter 110.

(2)

Enclosed assembly area over 3,000 square feet, without an alcoholic beverage license for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages, in accordance with Chapter 110.

(3)

Public utility facility, including water pumping plant, reservoir, and electrical substation, and sewage treatment plant.

(4)

Semi-public facility or use.

(5)

Car wash (full or self-service).

(6)

Kennel, enclosed with outdoor runs.

(7)

Bars, lounges, and night clubs.

(8)

Schools (public, private or parochial) or technical or vocational schools.

(9)

Automobile, truck, boat and/or farm equipment sales. No storage or display of vehicles shall be permitted outside an enclosed building unless an area for such use is designated on the approved site plan and does not reduce the required number of parking spaces for the building.

(10)

Automobile fuel sales.

(11)

Repair and maintenance of vehicles. No storage of vehicles shall be permitted outside of an enclosed building unless an area designated for such use is on the approved site plan and does not reduce the required number of parking spaces for the building.

(12)

Retail convenience stores with or without fuel service station.

(13)

Hospitals, free standing emergency department, nursing, or convalescent homes.

(14)

Any use set forth in Subsection B: "Permitted Principal Uses and Structures" that include drive-through service.

(15)

Pain management clinic as set forth in Section 158.231.

(D)

Accessory Uses. As set forth in section 158.217.

(E)

Minimum Lot Requirements. Twenty thousand (20,000) square feet and a minimum width of one hundred (100) feet. More than one (1) permitted or special exception use may be located upon the lot as part of a totally-designed development. 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. Forty (40%) percent, provided that the combined area coverage of all impervious surfaces shall not exceed eighty (80%) percent.

(G)

Maximum Building Height. Thirty-five (35) feet. (See subsection 158.174(E) for height variations allowed through PUD zoning.)

(H)

Minimum Building Size and Minimum Living Area. Commercial and office buildings shall have a minimum total gross floor area of one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet. For automobile service stations and drive-through restaurants: nine hundred (900) square feet.

(I)

Setback Requirements and Landscaping.

(1)

Front Setback. Each lot shall have a front yard with a building setback line of twenty-five (25) feet.

(2)

Side Setback. Each lot shall have two (2) side yards, each of which shall have a building setback line of ten (10) feet. A building setback line of twenty-five (25) feet shall be required when the yard adjoins a residential future land use category or a public right-of-way.

(3)

Rear Setback. Each lot shall have a rear yard with a building setback line of ten (10) feet. A building rear setback line of twenty (20) feet shall be required when it abuts a residential future land use category, public right-of-way.

(4)

Landscaping Requirements. Landscaping and buffering requirements are subject to Chapter 154. All mechanical equipment shall be screened from property zoned residential. This screening shall be designed as both a visual barrier and a noise barrier. Additional buffering may also be required if called for in the appropriate neighborhood plan.

(J)

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

(K)

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

(Ord. No. 98-84, § 1, 3-22-99; Ord. No. 02-124, § 1, 11-12-02; Ord. No. 06-81, § 1, 8-14-06; Ord. No. 11-37, § 2, 6-13-11; Ord. No. 11-79, § 1(Exh. A), 11-14-11; Ord. No. 15-85, § 1, 12-7-15; Ord. No. 17-48, § 3, 8-14-17; Ord. No. 18-12, § 2, 2-26-18; Ord. No. 18-49, § 2, 10-8-18; Ord. No. 20-25, § 2, 5-11-20; Ord. No. 23-17, § 2, 2-27-23)

Sec. 158.125. - Highway Commercial Zoning District (CH).

(A)

Purpose. The purpose of the highway commercial zoning district (CH) shall be to locate and establish areas within the City which are deemed to be uniquely suited for the development and maintenance of business activities designated primarily to serve transients and the motoring public; 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 and functioning of uses within the district.

(B)

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

(1)

Automobile service station or truck stop.

(2)

Repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment. No storage of vehicles or equipment shall be permitted outside of an enclosed building. Storage of vehicles in an area designated for such use on the approved site plan and does not reduce the required number of parking spaces for the building is permitted.

(3)

Motel, hotel, or motor lodge.

(4)

Restaurant, cafe, or sandwich shop, including drive-through facilities.

(5)

Shop for sale at retail of gifts, jewelry, art, sundries and notions, camera and photographic supplies, and similar uses catering to tourism.

(6)

Retail sales of alcoholic beverages for incidental on- and off-premises consumption in accordance with Chapter 110.

(7)

Retail convenience stores with or without fuel service station.

(8)

Enclosed assembly area 3.000 square feet or less, with an alcoholic beverage license for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages, in accordance with Chapter 110.

(9)

Enclosed assembly area 3.000 square feet or less, without an alcoholic beverage license for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages, in accordance with Chapter 110.

(C)

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

(1)

Automobile, truck, boat and/or farm equipment sales. No storage or display of vehicles shall be permitted outside an enclosed building unless an area for such use is designated on the approved site plan and does not reduce the required number of parking spaces for the building.

(2)

Recreational vehicle park or camp grounds.

(3)

Enclosed assembly area over 3,000 square feet, with an alcoholic beverage license for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages, in accordance with Chapter 110.

(4)

Enclosed assembly area over 3,000 square feet, without an alcoholic beverage license for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages, in accordance with Chapter 110.

(5)

Bars, lounges, and night clubs.

(D)

Accessory Uses. As set forth within section 158.217

(E)

Minimum Building Size and Minimum Lot Requirements. Commercial and office buildings shall have a minimum total gross floor area of one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet. For automobile service stations: Nine hundred (900) square feet. Minimum lot size: Twenty thousand (20,000) square feet and a minimum width of one hundred (100) feet.

(F)

Maximum Building Coverage. Thirty (30%) percent, provided that the combined area coverage of all impervious surfaces shall not exceed eighty (80%) percent.

(G)

Maximum Building Height. Fifty (50) feet.

(H)

Setback Requirements and Landscaping.

(1)

Front Setback. Each lot shall have a front yard with a building setback line of twenty-five (25) feet.

(2)

Side Setback. Each lot shall have two (2) side yards, each having a building setback line of ten (10) feet. A building setback line of twenty-five (25) feet shall be required when the yard adjoins a residential future land use category or a public right-of-way.

(3)

Rear Setback. Each lot shall have a rear yard with a building setback line of ten (10) feet. A building rear setback line of twenty-five (25) feet shall be required when it abuts a residential future land use category or a public right-of-way.

(4)

Landscaping Requirements. Landscaping and buffering requirements are subject to Chapter 154. All mechanical equipment shall be screened from property zoned residential. This screening shall be designed as both a visual barrier and a noise barrier.

(I)

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

(J)

Site Plan Review. All permitted and special exception uses shall be subject to the provisions of section 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; Ord. No. 18-12, § 2, 2-26-18; Ord. No. 20-25, § 2, 5-11-20; Ord. No. 25-06, § 2(Exh. C), 1-27-25)

Sec. 158.126. - Service Commercial Zoning District (CS).

(A)

Purpose. The purpose of the service commercial zoning district (CS) shall be to locate and establish areas within the City which are deemed to be uniquely suited for the development and maintenance of commercial service facilities to fulfill the general City-wide need for said facilities; 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 and functioning of uses within the district.

(B)

Permitted Principal Uses and Structures. The following principal uses and structures are permitted provided that all businesses, services, manufacturing, or processing of materials are confined within a fully enclosed building, except where noted, with no exterior emission of odors, fumes, dust smoke, vibration, waste liquids, or other substances:

(1)

Any permitted use in the (CG) general commercial district; unless specifically listed in the following subsection D, special exception uses.

(2)

Repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment. No storage of vehicles shall be permitted outside of an enclosed building unless an area designated for such use is on the approved site plan and does not reduce the required number of parking spaces for the building.

(3)

Building material sales.

(4)

Cabinet shop.

(5)

Contractor's shop.

(6)

Commercial laundry facility and linen supply and dry-cleaning establishment.

(7)

Sign company.

(8)

Public facility or semi-public facility or use.

(9)

Trade shop (roofing, plumbing, electrical, and the like).

(10)

Wholesale establishment.

(11)

Food processing facility.

(12)

Manufacturing and assembly and associated warehousing, storing, processing, and packaging of goods and materials.

(13)

Television and broadcasting station.

(14)

Analytical laboratory.

(15)

Enclosed assembly area 3,000 square feet or less, with an alcoholic beverage license for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages, in accordance with Chapter 110.

(16)

Enclosed assembly area 3,000 square feet or less, without an alcoholic beverage license for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages, in accordance with Chapter 110.

(17)

One dwelling unit contained within the development which is incidental to and designed as an integral part of the principal structure.

(18)

Kennel, enclosed.

(C)

Principal uses. The following principal uses which need not be fully enclosed in a building or structure are permitted, provided that all open storage areas shall be completely enclosed by an opaque fence or wall having a minimum height of eight (8) feet with no material placed so as to be visible beyond the height of the fence or wall, except as noted:

(1)

Public or semi-public facility use.

(2)

Public utility facility, including water pumping plant, reservoir, electrical substation, and sewage treatment plant.

(3)

Automobile, truck, boat, and/or farm equipment sales. No storage or display of vehicles shall be permitted outside the required opaque fence unless an area for such use is designated on the approved site plan and does not reduce the required number of parking spaces for the building.

(4)

Lumber yard.

(5)

Material or vehicle storage yard.

(6)

Contractor's storage yard.

(7)

Mobile home sales or storage. No storage of vehicles permitted outside of the required opaque fence unless an area for such use is designated on the approved site plan and does not reduce the required number of parking spaces for the building.

(8)

Open storage, provided that all open storage areas shall be completely enclosed by an opaque fence or wall having a minimum height of eight (8) feet with no material placed so as to be visible beyond the height of the fence or wall

(9)

Warehousing provided that all open storage areas shall be screened from view from public rights-of-way and residentially zoned property and be completely enclosed by an opaque fence or a wall having a minimum height of eight (8) feet with no material placed so as to be visible beyond the height of said fence or wall, except for sales lots of new or used automobiles, trucks or new machinery or equipment.

(10)

Equipment rental business.

(11)

Self-service storage facilities in accordance with Section 158.227.

(D)

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

(1)

Kennel (enclosed), with outdoor runs.

(2)

Enclosed assembly area over 3,000 square feet, with an alcoholic beverage license for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages, in accordance with Chapter 110.

(3)

Enclosed assembly area over 3,000 square feet, without an alcoholic beverage license for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages, in accordance with Chapter 110.

(4)

Wireless communication antennas and towers, as set forth in section 158.213.

(5)

Commercial driving school.

(6)

[Reserved.]

(7)

Recreational vehicle park.

(8)

Disposal and recycling facility for construction and demolition debris, provided that all open storage areas shall be completely enclosed by an opaque fence or a wall having a minimum height of eight (8) feet with no material placed so as to exceed the height of the fence or wall; minimum area required, ten (10) acres.

(9)

Indoor shooting facility.

(10)

Any use set forth in Subsection B: "Permitted Principal Uses and Structures" that include drive-through service.

(11)

Bars, lounges and night clubs.

(12)

Car wash (full or self-service).

(13)

Schools (public, private or parochial) or technical or vocational schools.

(14)

Automobile fuel services.

(15)

Retail convenience stores with or without fuel service station.

(16)

Secondary metals recycler in accordance with Chapter 117

(17)

Medical Marijuana Dispensing Facilities.

(18)

Pharmacy.

(E)

Accessory Uses. As set forth within section 158.217

(F)

Minimum Lot Requirements. Twenty thousand (20,000) square feet and a minimum width of one hundred (100) feet. More than one (1) permitted or special exception use may be permitted upon the lot as part of a totally-designed development to be maintained under single ownership. 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.

(G)

Maximum Building Coverage. Forty (40%) percent, provided that the combined area coverage of all impervious surfaces shall not exceed eighty (80%) percent.

(H)

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

(I)

Minimum Building Size and Minimum Living Area. Commercial and office buildings shall have a minimum total gross floor area of one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet. For automobile service stations: nine hundred (900) square feet. Apartment-type unit: Six hundred (600) square feet.

(J)

Setback Requirements and Landscaping.

(1)

Front Setback. Each lot shall have a front yard with a building setback line of twenty-five (25) feet.

(2)

Side Setback. Each lot shall have two (2) side yards, each of which shall have a building setback line of ten (10) feet. A building setback line of twenty-five (25) feet shall be required when it adjoins a residential future land use category or a public right-of-way.

(3)

Rear Setback. Each lot shall have a rear yard with a building setback line of ten (10) feet. A building rear setback line of twenty-five (25) feet shall be required when it abuts a residential future land use category or public right-of-way.

(4)

Landscaping Requirements. Landscaping and buffering requirements are subject to Chapter 154. All mechanical equipment shall be screened from property zoned residential. This screening shall be designed as both a visual barrier and a noise barrier.

(K)

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

(L)

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

(Ord. No. 98-84, § 1, 3-22-99; Ord. No. 06-81, § 1, 8-14-06; Ord. No. 08-76, § 1, 9-8-08; Ord. No. 10-33, § 1, 6-14-10; Ord. No. 11-79, § 1(Exh. A), 11-14-11; Ord. No. 15-85, § 1, 12-7-15; Ord. No. 17-48, § 4, 8-14-17; Ord. No. 18-12, § 2, 2-26-18; Ord. No. 20-25, § 2, 5-11-20; Ord. No. 25-06, § 2(Exh. C), 1-27-25)