Saint Cloud City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS, ADMINISTRATION, AND BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Sections
- ARTICLE 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- ARTICLE 2 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
- 1.2.1. - Interpretation and conflict.
- 1.2.2. - Conflict with public and private provisions.
- 1.2.3. - Injunction relief.
- 1.2.4. - Officers, employees not liable for failure to perform duties.
- 1.2.5. - Complaints regarding violations.
- 1.2.6. - Penalties for violation; resort to other remedies.
- 1.2.7. - Penalties.
- 1.2.8. - Fees and charges.
- ARTICLE 3 - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
- 1.3.1. - Board of adjustment and planning commission.
- 1.3.2. - Board of adjustment.
- 1.3.3. - Planning commission.
- 1.3.4. - Development review committee.
- 1.3.5. - Historic preservation board (HPB).
- 1.3.6. - Required legal notices for public hearings before board of adjustment and planning commission.
- 1.3.7. - City council; action on receipt of planning commission report.
- 1.3.8. - Denial of request.
- 1.3.9. - Duties of the city manager or his designee, board of adjustment, planning commission, city council, and courts on matter of appeal.
- 1.3.10. - Duties of the city council.
- 1.3.11. - Duties of the local land planning agency.
- ARTICLE 4 - NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
- ARTICLE 5 - RULES OF CONSTRUCTION AND INTERPRETATION
- ARTICLE 6 - RULES FOR MEASUREMENTS AND CALCULATIONS
CHAPTER 2
DEVELOPMENT PROCESS, PROCEDURES, AND PERMITS
Sections
- ARTICLE 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS AND APPLICABILITY
- ARTICLE 2 - ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW AND ZONING PERMITS
- 2.2.1. - General.
- 2.2.2. - Zoning action on building permits.
- 2.2.3. - Application for permanent structure, temporary or accessory structure building permits.
- 2.2.4. - Footprint survey and final survey required, records, violations.
- 2.2.5. - Expiration of building permit.
- 2.2.6. - Construction and use to be as provided in applications; status of permit issued error.
- 2.2.7. - Improvement of property prohibited prior to issuance of building permit.
- 2.2.8. - Administrative variances.
- ARTICLE 3 - SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANS
- 2.3.1. - Applicability.
- 2.3.2. - Preapplication conference.
- 2.3.3. - Application procedure.
- 2.3.4. - Site development plan processing review procedure.
- 2.3.5. - Exceptions.
- 2.3.6. - Building permit process.
- 2.3.7. - Fees.
- 2.3.8. - Time limit on approval.
- 2.3.9. - Required submittals.
- 2.3.10. - Standard site variances, exceptions and appeals
- 2.3.11. - Live Local Act Project review procedure.
- 2.3.12. - Live Local Act Project monitoring program.
- ARTICLE 4 - SUBDIVISION PLANS
- 2.4.1. - Purpose and intent.
- 2.4.2. - Applicability.
- 2.4.3. - Subdivision process overview.
- 2.4.4. - Review of preliminary subdivision plan.
- 2.4.5. - Review of subdivision construction plans.
- 2.4.6. - Review and recording of final plat.
- 2.4.7. - Simple lot splits.
- 2.4.8. - Lot reconfigurations.
- 2.4.9. - Minor subdivision.
- 2.4.10. - Variances exceptions and appeals.
- 2.4.11. - Vacating of plats, replats, and correction of errors.
- 2.4.12. - Erection of buildings and issuance of permits.
- ARTICLE 5 - PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
- 2.5.1. - Planned unit development approval procedure.
- 2.5.2. - Planned unit development zoning and preliminary master plan approval.
- 2.5.3. - Final master plan approval.
- 2.5.4. - Plat or site plan approval for each section.
- 2.5.5. - Revision of planned unit development final master plan.
- 2.5.6. - Planned unit development time limitations.
- 2.5.7. - Deviation from the final master plan or the final section approval.
- ARTICLE 7 - CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS PROCESS
- ARTICLE 8 - LANDSCAPING, TREE REMOVAL, AND IRRIGATION PLANS AND PERMITS
- ARTICLE 9 - ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT EVENT PERMIT
- ARTICLE 11 - CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT
- ARTICLE 12 - TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS
CHAPTER 3
PERFORMANCE AND SITING STANDARDS
Sections
- ARTICLE 1 - PURPOSE AND INTERPRETATION
- ARTICLE 2 - ESTABLISHMENT AND APPLICABILITY OF DISTRICTS
- ARTICLE 3 - GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR ZONING DISTRICTS
- ARTICLE 4 - AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICTS
- ARTICLE 5 - RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
- ARTICLE 6 - COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
- ARTICLE 7 - INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
- ARTICLE 8 - INSTITUTIONAL ZONING DISTRICTS
- ARTICLE 9 - PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
- ARTICLE 10 - MIXED USE DISTRICT
- ARTICLE 11 - NARCOOSSEE COMMUNITY OVERLAY DISTRICT
- ARTICLE 13 - SPECIAL PURPOSE AND OVERLAY DISTRICTS
- ARTICLE 14 - USE REGULATIONS
- 3.14.1.- Accessory structures.
- 3.14.2. - Commercial restrictions.
- 3.14.3. - Parking and use of vehicles and recreational equipment.
- 3.14.4. - Certain services as defined by the city council.
- 3.14.5. - Alcoholic beverage establishments. (See definition chapter 8.)
- 3.14.6. - Automotive service stations and filling stations.
- 3.14.7. - Requirements for approval of transient lodging establishment units.
- 3.14.8. - Miscellaneous structures.
- 3.14.9. - Temporary storage, office trailers, and construction trailers.
- 3.14.10. - Seasonal/temporary tree sales.
- 3.14.11. - Temporary or mobile vendors.
- 3.14.12. - Model sales centers.
- 3.14.13. - Sales, commercial zoning districts.
- 3.14.14. - Sales, CBD-1 and CBD-2 zoning districts.
- 3.14.15. - Sales, industrial zoning districts.
- 3.14.16. - Conditional special sales.
- 3.14.17. - Outside sales/rental lots.
- 3.14.18. - Child care centers.
- 3.14.19. - Adult day care centers.
- 3.14.20. - Keeping and breeding of exotic birds.
- 3.14.21. - Janitorial services in CBD-1 and CBD-2 zoning districts.
- 3.14.22. - Produce stand.
- 3.14.23. - Mini-warehouses and storage facilities. (See section 3.6.6 and 3.7.4).
- 3.14.24. - Sidewalk cafés.
- 3.14.25. - Medical marijuana dispensary.
- 3.14.26. - Foster group home.
- 3.14.27. - Home occupation.
- 3.14.28. - Convenience store with gas pumps in the NB neighborhood business zoning district.
- 3.14.29. - Communication tower facility regulations.
- ARTICLE 15 - SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
- 3.15.1.- Impervious coverage.
- 3.15.2. - Intersection visibility.
- 3.15.3. - Fences, walls and hedges.
- 3.15.4. - Exclusions from height limits.
- 3.15.5. - Encroachments.
- 3.15.6. - Setbacks for future road widening.
- 3.15.7. - Floor area ratio bonus option.
- 3.15.8. - Performance standards.
- 3.15.9. - Buildings to have access.
- 3.15.10. - Moving of buildings or structures.
- 3.15.11. - Impoundment of movable equipment or structures.
- 3.15.12. - Classification of annexed land.
- 3.15.13. - Live Local Act Projects.
- ARTICLE 16 - SIGNS
- 3.16.1.- Purpose and intent of sign regulations.
- 3.16.2. - Appeals and variances.
- 3.16.3. - Permits required.
- 3.16.4. - Permit fee schedule.
- 3.16.5. - Exemptions from permitting.
- 3.16.6. - Prohibited signs and characteristics.
- 3.16.7. - Removal and violations.
- 3.16.8. - Nonconforming signs.
- 3.16.9. - Temporary signs.
- 3.16.10. - Permanent signs.
- 3.16.11. - Electronic variable message (EVM) signs.
- 3.16.12. - Severability
- ARTICLE 17 - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STANDARDS
CHAPTER 4
SITE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Sections
- ARTICLE 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- ARTICLE 2 - OFF-STREET PARKING, BICYCLE PARKING, AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS
- 4.2.1. - Minimum off-street parking requirement.
- 4.2.2. - Off-street parking special restrictions.
- 4.2.3. - Parking stall calculations, design, and permanent reservation requirements.
- 4.2.4. - Bicycle parking requirements.
- 4.2.5. - Off-street loading and unloading area requirement.
- 4.2.6. - Reduced parking requirements for Live Local Act Projects.
- ARTICLE 3 - FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
- 4.3.1. - Administration.
- 4.3.2. - Applicability.
- 4.3.3. - Duties and powers of the floodplain administrator.
- 4.3.4. - Permits.
- 4.3.5. - Site plan and construction documents.
- 4.3.6. - Inspections.
- 4.3.7. - Variances and appeals.
- 4.3.8. - Violations.
- 4.3.9. - Building and structures.
- 4.3.10. - Subdivisions and site improvements.
- 4.3.11. - Manufactured homes.
- 4.3.12. - Recreation vehicles and park trailers.
- 4.3.13. - Tanks.
- 4.3.14. - Other development.
- 4.3.15. - Use of terms specific to flood damage prevention.
- ARTICLE 4 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING STANDARDS
- ARTICLE 5 - EXCAVATION, FILLS, AND QUARRIES
- 4.5.1. - General.
- 4.5.2. - Applicability to pits, quarries, excavations, and fills.
- 4.5.3. - Permit and specifications.
- 4.5.4. - General Requirements for pits, quarries, excavations, and fills.
- 4.5.5. - Special requirements for pits, quarries, and excavations.
- 4.5.6. - General requirements for landfills.
- 4.5.7. - Special requirements for landfills.
- 4.5.8. - Variances.
- 4.5.9. - Appeals procedures.
- 4.5.10. - Nonconforming uses.
- 4.5.11. - Liberal construction.
- 4.5.12. - Penalties for violations.
- ARTICLE 6 - BLOCK AND LOT DESIGN STANDARDS
- ARTICLE 7 - TRANSPORTATION STANDARDS
- ARTICLE 8 - LANDSCAPING AND TREE PROTECTION
- 4.8.1. - General provisions.
- 4.8.2. - Permit and submittal requirements.
- 4.8.3. - Tree protection and preservation.
- 4.8.4. - Landscape buffers.
- 4.8.5. - Street tree and plantings within the right-of-way.
- 4.8.6. - Landscaping internal areas—Parking lots/foundation plantings.
- 4.8.7. - Landscaping in utility service area.
- 4.8.8. - Florida Friendly Landscaping ™ requirement.
- 4.8.9. - Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) standards.
- 4.8.10. - Minimum tree canopy requirements.
- 4.8.11. - General planting requirements.
- 4.8.12. - Installation.
- 4.8.13. - Irrigation.
- 4.8.14. - Maintenance and enforcement.
- 4.8.15. - Waiver.
- 4.8.16. - Creation of tree bank fund.
- ARTICLE 9 - OPEN SPACE AND AMENITIES REQUIREMENTS
- ARTICLE 10 - MURAL ART
CHAPTER 5
IMPACT AND MOBILITY FEES
Sections
- ARTICLE 1 - MOBILITY FEE
- 5.1.1. - Purpose and authority.
- 5.1.2. - Adoption of technical report as basis of mobility fees.
- 5.1.3. - Interpretations of article and fee schedule.
- 5.1.4. - Effect on other regulations and requirements.
- 5.1.5. - Terms specific to mobility fees.
- 5.1.6. - Applicability of this article.
- 5.1.7. - Collection of mobility fees.
- 5.1.8. - Mobility fee schedule.
- 5.1.9. - Alternative calculation of mobility fees.
- 5.1.10. - Credits.
- 5.1.11. - Use of funds collected; mobility fee accounts.
- 5.1.12. - Refunds.
- 5.1.13. - Updating, annual reporting, and audits.
- 5.1.14. - Appeals.
- ARTICLE 2 - PARK AND RECREATION IMPACT FEE
- 5.2.1. - Authority and applicability.
- 5.2.2. - Intents and purposes.
- 5.2.3. - Rules of construction.
- 5.2.4. - Impact fee imposed.
- 5.2.5. - Computation of the amount of park and recreation impact fee.
- 5.2.6. - Payment of fee.
- 5.2.7. - Park and recreation impact fee districts.
- 5.2.8. - Park and recreation impact fee fund established.
- 5.2.9. - Use of funds.
- 5.2.10. - Refund of fees paid.
- 5.2.11. - Exemptions and credits.
- 5.2.12. - Review.
- 5.2.13. - Administrative procedures.
- 5.2.14. - Penalty provisions.
- ARTICLE 3 - PUBLIC SAFETY IMPACT FEE
- 5.3.1. - Short title authority, and applicability.
- 5.3.2. - Intents and purposes.
- 5.3.3. - Rules of construction.
- 5.3.4. - Impact fee imposed.
- 5.3.5. - Computation of the amount of public safety services impact fee.
- 5.3.6. - Payment of fee.
- 5.3.7. - Public safety impact fee districts.
- 5.3.8. - Public safety impact fee fund established.
- 5.3.9. - Use of funds.
- 5.3.10. - Refund of fees paid.
- 5.3.11. - Exemptions and credits.
- 5.3.12. - Review.
- 5.3.13. - Administrative procedures.
- 5.3.14. - Penalty provisions.
CHAPTER 8
TERMS, DEFINITIONS, AND WORD USAGE
Sections
- ARTICLE 1 - WORD USAGE
- ARTICLE 2 - TERMS AND DEFINITIONS