- ZONING DISTRICT STANDARDS
(a)
No building, structure, land, or water shall be used or occupied and no building, structure or part thereof shall be erected, constructed, reconstructed, located, moved, or structurally altered except in conformity with the standards for the Zoning District in which it is located and any other applicable regulations of this Code including but not limited to:
(1)
Part 7. Development Standards
(2)
Part 11. Parking and Loading Regulations
(3)
Part 14. Landscaping, Screening, Buffering
(b)
Except as otherwise provided, uses are permitted in accordance with Part 5. Permitted Uses by Zoning District.
(c)
The following Zoning Districts are subject to Performance Standards Part 16:
(1)
All Commercial Zones
(2)
All Industrial Zones
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.2.1 Zone Description: The lands included in the A-10, A-5 and A-3 Rural Districts are generally located in the rural areas of the County where urban services are minimal or nonexistent. While these lands may be currently in agricultural use, when developed, they are devoted to rural residential living. Depending upon the land use designation assigned to a parcel by the 1991 Seminole County Comprehensive Plan, the minimum lot size shall be either three (3) acres, five (5) acres or ten (10) acres unless otherwise permitted in the provisions of this Part relating to clustering. The properties that are assigned these zoning classifications are the respective properties assigned the Rural 10, Rural 5 and Rural 3 land use designations and these zoning classification assignments are accomplished consistent with and in order to implement the provisions of the Seminole County Comprehensive Plan.
30.4.2.2 Subdivision Standards: Subdivision within the A-10, A-5 and A-3 Rural Districts shall only occur in accordance with the Rural Subdivision Standards in Section 35.72.
30.4.2.3 Optional cluster provisions.
(a)
The purpose of these optional cluster provisions is to preserve open space along roadway corridors, preserve open space in rural residential areas, preserve natural amenity areas, enhance the rural character of the area and ensure that development along the roadway corridors improves or protects the visual character of the corridor. Developers or property owners may elect to cluster development in the A-10, A-5 and A-3 zoning Districts provided that the area not devoted to development shall be preserved through a perpetual open space easement. Cluster developments should be located on the property so as to minimize incompatibility with neighboring lower density developments where homes are not clustered. The approval for clustering shall be granted during the platting process and must meet the following conditions:
(b)
An application to plat the property shall include a specific development plan for the entire site which includes both the specific locations of lots on-site and that identifies all remaining open space not platted as a lot that is to be included in the open space easement. A development order will be recorded with the final plat specifying that this open space easement shall be perpetually restricted to open space and may be utilized for active agricultural use including, but not limited to, citrus or other fruit or vegetable crops, grazing and pasturing of animals and, in some cases, silviculture.
(c)
All platted lots must contain, at a minimum, one (1) net acre of buildable land and have a minimum width at the building line of one hundred (100) feet.
(d)
In the A-3 zoning District, the overall net density of the project, including the land contained in the open space easement, shall not exceed one (1) dwelling unit per three (3) net buildable acres.
(e)
In the A-5 zoning District, the overall net density of the project, including the land contained in the open space easement, shall not exceed one (1) dwelling unit per five (5) net buildable acres.
(f)
In the A-10 zoning District, the overall net density of the project of one (1) dwelling unit per ten (10) net buildable acres may be increased up to one (1) dwelling unit per five (5) net buildable acres by utilizing the clustering provisions provided herein. The density bonus may be awarded based on the amount of buildable land preserved as open space. Each project would be authorized a total of two (2) dwelling units for each eight (8) buildable acres of land that would be preserved under an open space agreement.
(g)
All remaining open space shall be preserved in perpetuity through the use of an open space easement. The easement shall be in such form as is deemed acceptable by the County Attorney and shall be recorded for the entire property which is subject to development including both the residential lots and the remaining open space. Such perpetually restricted open space may be in active agricultural use including, but not limited to, citrus or other fruit crops, grazing and pasturing of animals and silviculture, but only as set forth in the open space easement.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.3.1 Zone Description: The lands included within the A-1 Agricultural District are often characterized as being located in areas of the County where urban services are minimal or nonexistent. The A-1 classification is also present in the majority of future land use designations established under the Seminole County Comprehensive Plan. These lands may have access to a full range of urban services and are potentially appropriate for reclassification to greater development densities and intensities, as determined by the Comprehensive Plan.
Properties developed under the A-1 classification are devoted to a wide range of residential and non-residential development types, including agricultural uses and detached single-family dwellings.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.4.1 Zone Description: This District comprises certain land, water, and structures having a light density of development; it is single-family residential in character and has open space where similar development is expected to occur. Sites are so planned that the greatest utilization of the land may be made for country living without many of the undesirable features of a purely agriculture district.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.5.1 Zone Description: These Districts are composed of certain lands, water, and structures having a low and medium density of development and predominantly single-family in character. Due to the higher-than-average concentration of persons and vehicles, these Districts are situated where they are well serviced by public and commercial services and have convenient access to thoroughfares or collector streets.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.6.1 Zone Description: These Districts comprise certain lands, water, and structures having a low density of development; they are single-family residential in character and have additional open space where it is desirable and likely that such similar development will occur and continue. Uses are limited primarily to single-family dwellings and such nonresidential uses as are intended to provide service to the immediate and adjacent areas.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.7.1 Zone Description: This District is composed of certain limited areas where it is desirable, because of an established trend, to recognize a more intensive form of residential use than in the single-family districts. Provision is made for the erection of duplex dwelling structures but no multiple-dwelling structures.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.8.1 Zone Description: These Districts are composed of certain medium- to high-density residential areas, plus open areas, where it is likely and desirable to extend such type of development. Due to the higher-than-average concentration of persons and vehicles, these districts are situated where they are well serviced by public and commercial services and have convenient access to thoroughfares or collector streets.
30.4.8.2 Density regulations.
(a)
Maximum density shall be set at time of zoning; however, in no case, shall the density exceed:
(1)
A maximum of thirteen (13) dwelling units per net buildable acre in the R-3 Multi-Family Dwelling District; or
(2)
A maximum of ten (10) dwelling units per net buildable acre in the R-3A Multi-Family Dwelling District.
30.4.8.3 R3, R3-A - General Provisions and Exceptions.
(a)
Development plan drawn to an appropriate scale indicating the legal description, lot area, site dimensions, right-of-way location and width, tentative parking areas and number of parking spaces, proposed building location and setbacks from lot lines, total floor area proposed for building, proposed points of access with tentative dimensions, locations of identification signs not on building, proposed location of existing easements, location of existing trees on-site and their common name, number of trees to be removed and retained as required by Seminole County Arbor Regulations, and a general plan for proposed landscaping shall be submitted along with application for rezoning. Any change in development plans must be resubmitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for recommendation and the Board of County Commissioners for approval prior to issuance of any site plan approval.
(b)
Accessory uses may be located at the edge of the complex to serve residents provided that they are clearly subordinate and ancillary to the primary use.
(c)
Personal services uses, designed primarily for the occupants of the complex, such as, day care centers, beauty and barber shops, and health clubs, may be approved for the complex at time of zoning approval. However, such uses shall be limited to complexes of one hundred (100) or more units and shall not be permitted until fifty (50) percent or more of the dwelling units are completed. Any uses other than those approved at the time of zoning approval, must be approved by the Planning and Development Division Manager.
(d)
Recreation and open space comprising no less than twenty-five (25) percent of the gross acreage, exclusive of the perimeter buffer, shall be set aside for usable recreation and open space.
(e)
Within condominium projects, deed covenants shall be required to insure the maintenance and upkeep of areas and facilities retained in common ownership in order to provide a safe, healthful, and attractive living environment and to prevent the occurrence of blight and deterioration of the individual units within the complex.
(f)
Prior to the issuance of building permits, a complete site plan of the project shall be submitted to the Planning and Development Division for approval. Detailed site plan shall indicate: location of buildings, parking spaces, driveways, streets, service areas, walkways, recreation facilities, open areas, and landscaping.
(g)
Site and stormwater management plans shall be approved by the County Engineer prior to the issuance of any building permits.
(h)
If covered storage for vehicles is provided, garage doors may not face a public right-of-way.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.9.1 Zone Description: This District is composed of certain high-density residential areas where it is desirable to permit other specific uses, including multiple-story apartments and certain uses which are quasi-residential in character.
30.4.9.2 Building site area regulations. The maximum lot coverage for dwelling structures shall be determined in accordance with the following schedule:
30.4.9.3 General provisions and exceptions.
(a)
Development plans shall be submitted along with application for rezoning. Any change in development plans must be resubmitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for recommendation and to the Board of County Commissioners for approval, prior to issuance of any site plan approval
(b)
Site and stormwater management plans shall be approved by the County Engineer prior to the issuance of any building permit.
(c)
If covered and enclosed storage for vehicles is provided, garage doors may not be visible from a public right-of-way.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.10.1 Zone Description: This District is composed of certain areas where it is proposed that mobile homeowners may purchase lots and establish mobile home permanent residences on those lots. Such districts shall be subdivided in accordance with all the amenities of any residential district.
30.4.10.2 General provision and exceptions.
(a)
Each parcel assigned the RM-1 zoning classification shall not be less than ten (10) acres in size.
(b)
A twenty-five (25) foot landscaped buffer strip shall be required and maintained between adjacent properties and the RM-1 Single-Family Mobile Home Residential District and shall be planted with trees and shrubs so as to attain a solid landscape screen at least six (6) feet high within eighteen (18) months after planting. The buffer area shall be considered to be in addition to the required lot area and shall be platted and utilized as greenbelt areas (easements) being part of any adjacent lots.
(c)
A setback of fifty (50) feet shall be provided from lot lines and any street right-of-way which borders the RM-1 Mobile Homes District. Except for access drives or streets, the required setback shall be landscaped with the twenty-five (25) feet nearest to the individual lots intermittently planted with trees and shrubs in order to accomplish an effective barrier against road noise.
(d)
Any mobile home must be on a substantial foundation and firmly anchored in accordance with the Seminole County Mobile Home Tie-Down Regulations. All such units shall have permanent skirting around the bottom in such manner as to prevent the accumulation of junk or debris from collecting under the mobile or modular home. Wheels shall be removed from all mobile homes.
(e)
This zoning District may remain in place where designated on the official zoning map; however, no additional properties are to be assigned this zoning district.
(f)
Mobile home/manufactured housing siting standards, see Section 30.9.2.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.11.1 Zone Description: This District is composed of certain areas where it is proposed that mobile home sites shall be offered for rent for residential purposes only.
30.4.11.2 General provisions and exceptions.
(a)
At time of rezoning application, a development plan will be submitted showing the area and dimensions of the tract of land, the location of any structures, location of roads and stormwater management structures, and location of sewer and water plants.
(b)
Each mobile home park assigned the RM-2 zoning classification shall be not less than ten (10) acres in size.
(c)
A landscaped buffer strip, at least twenty-five (25) feet in depth, shall be required and maintained between adjacent properties and the RM-2 District and shall be planted with trees and shrubs so as to attain a solid landscape screen at least six (6) feet high within eighteen (18) months after planting. Such buffer strip shall be considered to be in addition to the required mobile residence space and shall remain clear of structures. In addition, no part of the buffer area shall be considered as providing part of a required recreation area.
(d)
Each mobile home park shall have ten (10) percent of the total area set aside for park purposes. Such area may have swimming pool, recreational building, and recreational structures thereon. Restroom facilities for men and women shall be provided as required by the State Department of Health.
(e)
Each mobile home park shall provide an area and building housing laundry facilities available to the occupants of the park.
(f)
A mobile home park shall be subject to single ownership and no lots or trailer spaces may be sold individually.
(g)
Each mobile home park shall have fire hydrants no further than one thousand (1,000) feet apart.
(h)
Management shall be responsible for a minimum of twice-a-week garbage and trash collection. Covered containers shall be provided for such materials.
(i)
Streets in mobile home parks shall be adequately lighted with street lights at all intersections and not further than three hundred (300) feet apart.
(j)
No individual laundry facilities shall be permitted outside main laundry building, except where located in a mobile home or in a minimum-size eight (8) feet by ten (10) feet utility building situated at the rear of a mobile home site.
(k)
Mobile home/manufactured housing siting standards: Section 30.9.2.
(l)
No conventional housing permitted.
(m)
Underground utilities shall be provided in all mobile home parks.
(n)
A setback of fifty (50) feet shall be provided between individual mobile residence spaces and any street right-of-way which borders the RM-2 District. Except for access drives or streets, the entire fifty (50) feet shall be landscaped, with the twenty-five (25) feet nearest to the individual spaces intermittently planted with trees and shrubs, in order to accomplish an effective barrier against road noise.
(o)
Prior to issuance of any permits, complete plans, prepared by an engineer registered in the State of Florida, shall be submitted showing exact details of the mobile home park construction, including roadway construction details. All roads within such zone shall be a minimum of forty (40) feet in width with twenty-four (24) feet of paved surface required for collector streets and twenty (20) feet of paved surface required for local streets.
(p)
This zoning District may remain in place where designated on the official zoning map; however, no additional properties are to be assigned this zoning District.
(q)
Stormwater management aspects of all RM-2 Mobile Home Park Districts shall be approved by the County Engineer. An architect or engineer registered in the State of Florida shall design all buildings within the park area.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.12.1 Zone Description: This District is composed of certain areas where travel trailers and tent campsites are permitted for short periods of time. These areas are generally in less densely populated locations and should have natural or man-made recreational facilities in the vicinity.
30.4.12.2 General provisions and exceptions.
(a)
At the time of application for rezoning, a preliminary plan of development shall be submitted. After rezoning, no construction may commence until final development plans have been submitted and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and appropriate building permits issued.
(b)
Access roads entering a travel trailer park shall, at the minimum, match the surface of the public road providing access to the park. If the public road is paved, the access road of a travel trailer park shall be paved for a distance of one hundred (100) feet into the park from all entrances and exits, and shall be at least twenty-four (24) feet in width. Travel trailer park roads which are not paved shall be hard-surfaced, well-drained, and all-weather stabilized (e.g., shell, marl, etc.). All road curves shall have a minimum turning radius of fifty (50) feet. All cul-de-sac shall have a maximum length of five hundred (500) feet and terminate in a turning circle having a minimum radius of fifty (50) feet.
(c)
Each travel trailer site shall have parking pads of marl, shell, paving, or other stabilized material.
(d)
All requirements of the State Department of Health regarding sanitary standards are applicable pursuant to Chapter 513, Florida Statutes (2001), as this statute may be amended from time to time.
(e)
Travel trailer parking areas and campsites shall be maintained free of litter, rubbish, and other materials. Fires shall be made only in stoves, incinerators, and other equipment intended for such purposes. Firefighting and protection equipment shall be provided at appropriate locations within the park. All equipment shall be maintained in good operating condition and its location shall be adequately marked.
(f)
In all travel trailer and camping parks, there shall be at least one (1) recreation area which shall be easily accessible from all travel trailer and camping sites. The size of such recreation areas shall be not less than twenty-five (25) percent, including buffer area, of the gross site land area.
(g)
In all travel trailer and camping parks, there shall be at least one (1) recreation area, which shall be not less than twenty-five (25) percent, including buffer area, of the gross site land area.
(h)
This zoning District may remain in place where designated on the official zoning map; however, no additional properties are to be assigned this zoning District.
30.4.12.3 Site area regulations.
(a)
Each dependent travel trailer or tent camping site shall be not less than an average width of thirty (30) feet and fifteen hundred (1,500) square feet of area.
(b)
Each independent travel trailer site shall be not less than an average width of forty (40) feet and twenty-four hundred (2,400) square feet.
30.4.12.4 Fencing. The entire park, except for access and egress shall be enclosed with a fence or wall six (6) feet in height or by existing vegetation or screen planting adequate to conceal the park from view.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.13.1 Zone Description: The intent of the RP Residential Professional District is to provide a district where existing residential dwelling structures can be utilized for office use and not adversely affect adjacent property owners or traffic patterns. The District is generally found along collector roads, or arterial roads and transitional areas identified in the future land use element of the comprehensive plan. It is further intended that this District be utilized for the conversion of existing structures. The development of vacant property for office use shall, at the minimum, comply with the lot size and setback requirements contained in the OP Office District.
Restrictions and Conditions. The Board of County Commissioners may place such restrictions and conditions on property being assigned the RP zoning classification as said Board shall, in its sound discretion, deem necessary to protect the character of the area or neighborhood, the public investments in streets and roads or other public facilities, and the public health, safety, and welfare. Restrictions or conditions imposed during approval may include, but not be limited to:
(a)
Operating hours.
(b)
Control of outdoor lighting.
(c)
Buffer and landscaping requirements shall comply with Part 14 unless otherwise approved. In any case where the required buffer width exceeds a setback requirement noted in this Section, the greater standard shall apply.
30.4.13.2 Changes to approved special exception use. Any substantial change to the approved site plan or any substantial change of use shall be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
30.4.13.3 Application for rezoning and site plan approval.
(a)
For properties exceeding one (1) acre, at the time application is made for rezoning, a detailed site plan shall be submitted covering the total property to be rezoned. The site plan shall be drawn to scale (not smaller than one (1) inch to fifty (50) feet) and shall indicate:
(1)
Proposed use of property.
(2)
Exact location of all buildings.
(3)
Areas to be designated for off-street parking.
(4)
All means of ingress and egress.
(5)
All proposed screens, buffers, and landscaping.
(6)
Areas to be designated to stormwater management.
(b)
The Board of County Commissioners shall not rezone to RP, or approve any special use, for any lot or parcel that does not have adequate area to provide the necessary parking requirements for the use intended.
30.4.13.4 Off-street parking requirements. The off-street parking and landscaping requirements shall be determined by the Board of County Commissioners at the time of approval. Determination shall be based on the anticipated traffic generation of the use requested and the landscaping required to preserve and protect the residential character of the area.
30.4.13.5 Lapse of approval. The approval of a special use and the associated site plan shall expire if a building permit or occupational license is not obtained within one (1) year of approval.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.14.1 Zone Description: The intent of the OP Office District is to promote orderly and logical development of land for offices and service activities, to discourage integration of noncomplementary land uses that may interfere with the proper function of the District, and to assure adequate design in order to maintain the integrity of existing or future nearby residential areas. The ultimate site must provide a low intensity of land usage and site coverage to enable the lot to retain a well-landscaped image so as to readily blend with nearby residential areas; buildings are low profile. It is intended that a minimum number of points of ingress and egress be utilized in order to reduce the traffic impact on adjacent streets and thus enhance traffic movement. The District is most generally located on arterial or collector roadways.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.15.1 Zone Description: This District is designated to serve those areas in Seminole County that are predominantly residential in character, but which require some neighborhood service establishments and shops. Such commercial uses permitted in this District shall be highly restrictive and designed to serve primarily the residents of the immediate neighborhood.
30.4.15.2 Special restrictions.
(a)
All parking areas used by the public shall be graded, filled, and/or compacted to support the weight of vehicles using the site, as determined by the County Engineer. All drives and required ADA Accessible (handicapped) spaces shall be paved with asphalt or concrete.
(b)
Buffering and landscaping shall comply with Part 14. In any case where the required buffer width exceeds a setback requirement noted in this Section, the greater standard shall apply.
(c)
Lighting may be used for illuminating the parking area, advertising signs, or any portion of the property as long as the direct light is not visible to drivers on the highways and no red or green illumination will be permitted within one hundred (100) feet of any street intersection.
(d)
No advertising sign shall be higher than fourteen (14) feet at its highest point above grade and there shall be a nine (9) foot clearance to the bottom of the sign. No advertising sign shall be wider than eight (8) feet. Any variance shall be approved by the Board of Adjustment.
(e)
No amplification of sound shall be permitted which will carry to outside areas.
(f)
No business operating upon property assigned the CN zoning classification shall operate other than between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.16.1 Zone Description: This District is designated to serve those areas in Seminole County that are predominantly residential in character but also provide opportunities for convenience or grocery stores. The uses in this District shall be highly restrictive and designed to serve primarily the residents of the immediate neighborhood.
30.4.16.2 Special restrictions.
(a)
All parking areas used by the public shall be graded, filled, and/or compacted to support the weight of vehicles using the site, as determined by the County Engineer. All required drives and ADA Accessible (handicapped) spaces shall be paved with asphalt or concrete.
(b)
Buffering and landscaping shall comply with Part 14. In any case where the required buffer width exceeds a setback requirement noted in this Section, the greater standard shall apply.
(c)
Lighting may be used for illuminating the parking area, advertising signs, or any portion of the property as long as the direct light is not visible to drivers on the highways and no red or green illumination will be permitted within one hundred (100) feet of any street intersection.
(d)
No advertising sign shall be higher than fourteen (14) feet at its highest point above grade and there shall be a nine (9) foot clearance to the bottom of the sign. No advertising sign shall be wider than eight (8) feet. Any variance shall be approved by the Board of Adjustment.
(e)
No amplification of sound shall be permitted which will carry to outside areas.
(f)
No business located on property assigned the CS zoning classification shall operate other than between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
(g)
All trash receptacles shall be screened from off-premise view.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.17.1 Zone Description: This District is composed of lands and structures used primarily to provide for the retailing of commodities and furnishing selected services. It is intended to permit and encourage a full range of essential commercial uses, while at the same time, protecting nearby residential properties from any possible adverse effects of commercial activity. Multifamily units such as condominiums, apartments, townhouses and above-store "flat" housing units are permitted to provide housing in close proximity to employment centers. The provision of multifamily uses is limited to twenty (20) percent of the total net buildable area of any development site and forty-nine (49) percent of total floor area to preserve the commercial character of the District and to maintain adequate commercial uses to serve surrounding residential districts.
30.4.17.2 Building site area requirements. Adequate space will be provided for off-street parking (segregated for commercial and residential uses), loading, and landscaping requirements. The floor area of permitted residential uses shall be incidental to commercial uses and shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the commercial floor area. Residential floor areas will not be counted toward the floor area ratio calculation for the commercial use.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.18.1 Zone Description: This District is composed of lands and structures used primarily to provide services, supplies, and accommodations to the motorist. It is comprised of businesses that do not necessarily seek independent locations generally along major thoroughfares. Multifamily units such as condominiums, apartments, townhouses, and above-store "flat" housing units are permitted to provide housing in close proximity to employment centers. The provision of multifamily is limited to twenty (20) percent of the net buildable area of any development site and forty-nine (49) percent of total floor area to preserve the commercial character of the District and to maintain adequate commercial uses to serve surrounding residential districts.
30.4.18.2 Building site area requirements. Adequate space will be required for off-street parking (segregated for commercial and residential uses), loading, and landscaping requirements. The floor area of permitted residential uses will be incidental to commercial uses and shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the commercial floor area, and residential floor areas will not be counted toward the floor area ratio calculation for the commercial use.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.19.1 Zone Description: This district is composed of those lands and structures, which, by their use and location, are especially adapted to the business of wholesale distribution, storage and light manufacturing. These are large space users and bear little relationship to the County's residential areas. Such lands are conveniently located to principal thoroughfares and railroads.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.20.1 Zone Description: This District is composed of lands so situated as to provide an area for very light, clean, industrial development. The purpose of this District is to encourage and develop industry of an exceptionally clean, non-objectionable type and to protect it from encroachment of smoke, fumes, vibration, or odors of any objectionable nature. The M-1A zoning District includes those industrial uses that include fabrication, manufacturing, assembly or processing of materials that are in refined form and that do not in their transformation create smoke, gas, odor, dust, noise, vibration of earth, soot, or lighting.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.21.1 Zone Description: This District is composed of lands so situated as to be well adapted to industrial development, but where proximity to residential or commercial districts makes it desirable to limit the manner and extent of industrial operations. The purpose of this District is to permit the normal operation of the majority of industrial uses under such conditions of operations as will protect abutting residential and commercial uses and adjacent industrial uses.
30.4.21.2 Enclosed buildings and outside storage. All uses shall be maintained within an enclosed permanent building and any outside storage shall be in an area screened from view from adjacent property.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.22.1 Zone Description: This District is composed of those lands and structures which have secondary impacts or by their use and location, are especially adapted to the business of wholesale distribution, storage, light manufacturing, sexually oriented and adult uses. These users should bear little relationship to the County's residential areas.
30.4.22.2 Appeals. Denials of development permits relating to the permitted uses set forth in the Sec. 30.5.2 Permit Use Table in this zoning classification may be appealed to the circuit court in and for Seminole County.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.23.1 The following special zoning districts are accompanied by detailed standards which may include alternative subdivision and other standards. They are subject to the standards provided in Part 8, Special Zoning Districts.
(a)
MUCD Mixed-Use Corridor District
(b)
MM Missing Middle District
(c)
R-AH Affordable Housing Dwelling District/Subdivision Standards/Administration
(d)
PD Planned Development
(e)
PLI Public Lands and Institutions
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
- ZONING DISTRICT STANDARDS
(a)
No building, structure, land, or water shall be used or occupied and no building, structure or part thereof shall be erected, constructed, reconstructed, located, moved, or structurally altered except in conformity with the standards for the Zoning District in which it is located and any other applicable regulations of this Code including but not limited to:
(1)
Part 7. Development Standards
(2)
Part 11. Parking and Loading Regulations
(3)
Part 14. Landscaping, Screening, Buffering
(b)
Except as otherwise provided, uses are permitted in accordance with Part 5. Permitted Uses by Zoning District.
(c)
The following Zoning Districts are subject to Performance Standards Part 16:
(1)
All Commercial Zones
(2)
All Industrial Zones
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.2.1 Zone Description: The lands included in the A-10, A-5 and A-3 Rural Districts are generally located in the rural areas of the County where urban services are minimal or nonexistent. While these lands may be currently in agricultural use, when developed, they are devoted to rural residential living. Depending upon the land use designation assigned to a parcel by the 1991 Seminole County Comprehensive Plan, the minimum lot size shall be either three (3) acres, five (5) acres or ten (10) acres unless otherwise permitted in the provisions of this Part relating to clustering. The properties that are assigned these zoning classifications are the respective properties assigned the Rural 10, Rural 5 and Rural 3 land use designations and these zoning classification assignments are accomplished consistent with and in order to implement the provisions of the Seminole County Comprehensive Plan.
30.4.2.2 Subdivision Standards: Subdivision within the A-10, A-5 and A-3 Rural Districts shall only occur in accordance with the Rural Subdivision Standards in Section 35.72.
30.4.2.3 Optional cluster provisions.
(a)
The purpose of these optional cluster provisions is to preserve open space along roadway corridors, preserve open space in rural residential areas, preserve natural amenity areas, enhance the rural character of the area and ensure that development along the roadway corridors improves or protects the visual character of the corridor. Developers or property owners may elect to cluster development in the A-10, A-5 and A-3 zoning Districts provided that the area not devoted to development shall be preserved through a perpetual open space easement. Cluster developments should be located on the property so as to minimize incompatibility with neighboring lower density developments where homes are not clustered. The approval for clustering shall be granted during the platting process and must meet the following conditions:
(b)
An application to plat the property shall include a specific development plan for the entire site which includes both the specific locations of lots on-site and that identifies all remaining open space not platted as a lot that is to be included in the open space easement. A development order will be recorded with the final plat specifying that this open space easement shall be perpetually restricted to open space and may be utilized for active agricultural use including, but not limited to, citrus or other fruit or vegetable crops, grazing and pasturing of animals and, in some cases, silviculture.
(c)
All platted lots must contain, at a minimum, one (1) net acre of buildable land and have a minimum width at the building line of one hundred (100) feet.
(d)
In the A-3 zoning District, the overall net density of the project, including the land contained in the open space easement, shall not exceed one (1) dwelling unit per three (3) net buildable acres.
(e)
In the A-5 zoning District, the overall net density of the project, including the land contained in the open space easement, shall not exceed one (1) dwelling unit per five (5) net buildable acres.
(f)
In the A-10 zoning District, the overall net density of the project of one (1) dwelling unit per ten (10) net buildable acres may be increased up to one (1) dwelling unit per five (5) net buildable acres by utilizing the clustering provisions provided herein. The density bonus may be awarded based on the amount of buildable land preserved as open space. Each project would be authorized a total of two (2) dwelling units for each eight (8) buildable acres of land that would be preserved under an open space agreement.
(g)
All remaining open space shall be preserved in perpetuity through the use of an open space easement. The easement shall be in such form as is deemed acceptable by the County Attorney and shall be recorded for the entire property which is subject to development including both the residential lots and the remaining open space. Such perpetually restricted open space may be in active agricultural use including, but not limited to, citrus or other fruit crops, grazing and pasturing of animals and silviculture, but only as set forth in the open space easement.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.3.1 Zone Description: The lands included within the A-1 Agricultural District are often characterized as being located in areas of the County where urban services are minimal or nonexistent. The A-1 classification is also present in the majority of future land use designations established under the Seminole County Comprehensive Plan. These lands may have access to a full range of urban services and are potentially appropriate for reclassification to greater development densities and intensities, as determined by the Comprehensive Plan.
Properties developed under the A-1 classification are devoted to a wide range of residential and non-residential development types, including agricultural uses and detached single-family dwellings.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.4.1 Zone Description: This District comprises certain land, water, and structures having a light density of development; it is single-family residential in character and has open space where similar development is expected to occur. Sites are so planned that the greatest utilization of the land may be made for country living without many of the undesirable features of a purely agriculture district.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.5.1 Zone Description: These Districts are composed of certain lands, water, and structures having a low and medium density of development and predominantly single-family in character. Due to the higher-than-average concentration of persons and vehicles, these Districts are situated where they are well serviced by public and commercial services and have convenient access to thoroughfares or collector streets.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.6.1 Zone Description: These Districts comprise certain lands, water, and structures having a low density of development; they are single-family residential in character and have additional open space where it is desirable and likely that such similar development will occur and continue. Uses are limited primarily to single-family dwellings and such nonresidential uses as are intended to provide service to the immediate and adjacent areas.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.7.1 Zone Description: This District is composed of certain limited areas where it is desirable, because of an established trend, to recognize a more intensive form of residential use than in the single-family districts. Provision is made for the erection of duplex dwelling structures but no multiple-dwelling structures.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.8.1 Zone Description: These Districts are composed of certain medium- to high-density residential areas, plus open areas, where it is likely and desirable to extend such type of development. Due to the higher-than-average concentration of persons and vehicles, these districts are situated where they are well serviced by public and commercial services and have convenient access to thoroughfares or collector streets.
30.4.8.2 Density regulations.
(a)
Maximum density shall be set at time of zoning; however, in no case, shall the density exceed:
(1)
A maximum of thirteen (13) dwelling units per net buildable acre in the R-3 Multi-Family Dwelling District; or
(2)
A maximum of ten (10) dwelling units per net buildable acre in the R-3A Multi-Family Dwelling District.
30.4.8.3 R3, R3-A - General Provisions and Exceptions.
(a)
Development plan drawn to an appropriate scale indicating the legal description, lot area, site dimensions, right-of-way location and width, tentative parking areas and number of parking spaces, proposed building location and setbacks from lot lines, total floor area proposed for building, proposed points of access with tentative dimensions, locations of identification signs not on building, proposed location of existing easements, location of existing trees on-site and their common name, number of trees to be removed and retained as required by Seminole County Arbor Regulations, and a general plan for proposed landscaping shall be submitted along with application for rezoning. Any change in development plans must be resubmitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for recommendation and the Board of County Commissioners for approval prior to issuance of any site plan approval.
(b)
Accessory uses may be located at the edge of the complex to serve residents provided that they are clearly subordinate and ancillary to the primary use.
(c)
Personal services uses, designed primarily for the occupants of the complex, such as, day care centers, beauty and barber shops, and health clubs, may be approved for the complex at time of zoning approval. However, such uses shall be limited to complexes of one hundred (100) or more units and shall not be permitted until fifty (50) percent or more of the dwelling units are completed. Any uses other than those approved at the time of zoning approval, must be approved by the Planning and Development Division Manager.
(d)
Recreation and open space comprising no less than twenty-five (25) percent of the gross acreage, exclusive of the perimeter buffer, shall be set aside for usable recreation and open space.
(e)
Within condominium projects, deed covenants shall be required to insure the maintenance and upkeep of areas and facilities retained in common ownership in order to provide a safe, healthful, and attractive living environment and to prevent the occurrence of blight and deterioration of the individual units within the complex.
(f)
Prior to the issuance of building permits, a complete site plan of the project shall be submitted to the Planning and Development Division for approval. Detailed site plan shall indicate: location of buildings, parking spaces, driveways, streets, service areas, walkways, recreation facilities, open areas, and landscaping.
(g)
Site and stormwater management plans shall be approved by the County Engineer prior to the issuance of any building permits.
(h)
If covered storage for vehicles is provided, garage doors may not face a public right-of-way.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.9.1 Zone Description: This District is composed of certain high-density residential areas where it is desirable to permit other specific uses, including multiple-story apartments and certain uses which are quasi-residential in character.
30.4.9.2 Building site area regulations. The maximum lot coverage for dwelling structures shall be determined in accordance with the following schedule:
30.4.9.3 General provisions and exceptions.
(a)
Development plans shall be submitted along with application for rezoning. Any change in development plans must be resubmitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for recommendation and to the Board of County Commissioners for approval, prior to issuance of any site plan approval
(b)
Site and stormwater management plans shall be approved by the County Engineer prior to the issuance of any building permit.
(c)
If covered and enclosed storage for vehicles is provided, garage doors may not be visible from a public right-of-way.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.10.1 Zone Description: This District is composed of certain areas where it is proposed that mobile homeowners may purchase lots and establish mobile home permanent residences on those lots. Such districts shall be subdivided in accordance with all the amenities of any residential district.
30.4.10.2 General provision and exceptions.
(a)
Each parcel assigned the RM-1 zoning classification shall not be less than ten (10) acres in size.
(b)
A twenty-five (25) foot landscaped buffer strip shall be required and maintained between adjacent properties and the RM-1 Single-Family Mobile Home Residential District and shall be planted with trees and shrubs so as to attain a solid landscape screen at least six (6) feet high within eighteen (18) months after planting. The buffer area shall be considered to be in addition to the required lot area and shall be platted and utilized as greenbelt areas (easements) being part of any adjacent lots.
(c)
A setback of fifty (50) feet shall be provided from lot lines and any street right-of-way which borders the RM-1 Mobile Homes District. Except for access drives or streets, the required setback shall be landscaped with the twenty-five (25) feet nearest to the individual lots intermittently planted with trees and shrubs in order to accomplish an effective barrier against road noise.
(d)
Any mobile home must be on a substantial foundation and firmly anchored in accordance with the Seminole County Mobile Home Tie-Down Regulations. All such units shall have permanent skirting around the bottom in such manner as to prevent the accumulation of junk or debris from collecting under the mobile or modular home. Wheels shall be removed from all mobile homes.
(e)
This zoning District may remain in place where designated on the official zoning map; however, no additional properties are to be assigned this zoning district.
(f)
Mobile home/manufactured housing siting standards, see Section 30.9.2.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.11.1 Zone Description: This District is composed of certain areas where it is proposed that mobile home sites shall be offered for rent for residential purposes only.
30.4.11.2 General provisions and exceptions.
(a)
At time of rezoning application, a development plan will be submitted showing the area and dimensions of the tract of land, the location of any structures, location of roads and stormwater management structures, and location of sewer and water plants.
(b)
Each mobile home park assigned the RM-2 zoning classification shall be not less than ten (10) acres in size.
(c)
A landscaped buffer strip, at least twenty-five (25) feet in depth, shall be required and maintained between adjacent properties and the RM-2 District and shall be planted with trees and shrubs so as to attain a solid landscape screen at least six (6) feet high within eighteen (18) months after planting. Such buffer strip shall be considered to be in addition to the required mobile residence space and shall remain clear of structures. In addition, no part of the buffer area shall be considered as providing part of a required recreation area.
(d)
Each mobile home park shall have ten (10) percent of the total area set aside for park purposes. Such area may have swimming pool, recreational building, and recreational structures thereon. Restroom facilities for men and women shall be provided as required by the State Department of Health.
(e)
Each mobile home park shall provide an area and building housing laundry facilities available to the occupants of the park.
(f)
A mobile home park shall be subject to single ownership and no lots or trailer spaces may be sold individually.
(g)
Each mobile home park shall have fire hydrants no further than one thousand (1,000) feet apart.
(h)
Management shall be responsible for a minimum of twice-a-week garbage and trash collection. Covered containers shall be provided for such materials.
(i)
Streets in mobile home parks shall be adequately lighted with street lights at all intersections and not further than three hundred (300) feet apart.
(j)
No individual laundry facilities shall be permitted outside main laundry building, except where located in a mobile home or in a minimum-size eight (8) feet by ten (10) feet utility building situated at the rear of a mobile home site.
(k)
Mobile home/manufactured housing siting standards: Section 30.9.2.
(l)
No conventional housing permitted.
(m)
Underground utilities shall be provided in all mobile home parks.
(n)
A setback of fifty (50) feet shall be provided between individual mobile residence spaces and any street right-of-way which borders the RM-2 District. Except for access drives or streets, the entire fifty (50) feet shall be landscaped, with the twenty-five (25) feet nearest to the individual spaces intermittently planted with trees and shrubs, in order to accomplish an effective barrier against road noise.
(o)
Prior to issuance of any permits, complete plans, prepared by an engineer registered in the State of Florida, shall be submitted showing exact details of the mobile home park construction, including roadway construction details. All roads within such zone shall be a minimum of forty (40) feet in width with twenty-four (24) feet of paved surface required for collector streets and twenty (20) feet of paved surface required for local streets.
(p)
This zoning District may remain in place where designated on the official zoning map; however, no additional properties are to be assigned this zoning District.
(q)
Stormwater management aspects of all RM-2 Mobile Home Park Districts shall be approved by the County Engineer. An architect or engineer registered in the State of Florida shall design all buildings within the park area.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.12.1 Zone Description: This District is composed of certain areas where travel trailers and tent campsites are permitted for short periods of time. These areas are generally in less densely populated locations and should have natural or man-made recreational facilities in the vicinity.
30.4.12.2 General provisions and exceptions.
(a)
At the time of application for rezoning, a preliminary plan of development shall be submitted. After rezoning, no construction may commence until final development plans have been submitted and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and appropriate building permits issued.
(b)
Access roads entering a travel trailer park shall, at the minimum, match the surface of the public road providing access to the park. If the public road is paved, the access road of a travel trailer park shall be paved for a distance of one hundred (100) feet into the park from all entrances and exits, and shall be at least twenty-four (24) feet in width. Travel trailer park roads which are not paved shall be hard-surfaced, well-drained, and all-weather stabilized (e.g., shell, marl, etc.). All road curves shall have a minimum turning radius of fifty (50) feet. All cul-de-sac shall have a maximum length of five hundred (500) feet and terminate in a turning circle having a minimum radius of fifty (50) feet.
(c)
Each travel trailer site shall have parking pads of marl, shell, paving, or other stabilized material.
(d)
All requirements of the State Department of Health regarding sanitary standards are applicable pursuant to Chapter 513, Florida Statutes (2001), as this statute may be amended from time to time.
(e)
Travel trailer parking areas and campsites shall be maintained free of litter, rubbish, and other materials. Fires shall be made only in stoves, incinerators, and other equipment intended for such purposes. Firefighting and protection equipment shall be provided at appropriate locations within the park. All equipment shall be maintained in good operating condition and its location shall be adequately marked.
(f)
In all travel trailer and camping parks, there shall be at least one (1) recreation area which shall be easily accessible from all travel trailer and camping sites. The size of such recreation areas shall be not less than twenty-five (25) percent, including buffer area, of the gross site land area.
(g)
In all travel trailer and camping parks, there shall be at least one (1) recreation area, which shall be not less than twenty-five (25) percent, including buffer area, of the gross site land area.
(h)
This zoning District may remain in place where designated on the official zoning map; however, no additional properties are to be assigned this zoning District.
30.4.12.3 Site area regulations.
(a)
Each dependent travel trailer or tent camping site shall be not less than an average width of thirty (30) feet and fifteen hundred (1,500) square feet of area.
(b)
Each independent travel trailer site shall be not less than an average width of forty (40) feet and twenty-four hundred (2,400) square feet.
30.4.12.4 Fencing. The entire park, except for access and egress shall be enclosed with a fence or wall six (6) feet in height or by existing vegetation or screen planting adequate to conceal the park from view.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.13.1 Zone Description: The intent of the RP Residential Professional District is to provide a district where existing residential dwelling structures can be utilized for office use and not adversely affect adjacent property owners or traffic patterns. The District is generally found along collector roads, or arterial roads and transitional areas identified in the future land use element of the comprehensive plan. It is further intended that this District be utilized for the conversion of existing structures. The development of vacant property for office use shall, at the minimum, comply with the lot size and setback requirements contained in the OP Office District.
Restrictions and Conditions. The Board of County Commissioners may place such restrictions and conditions on property being assigned the RP zoning classification as said Board shall, in its sound discretion, deem necessary to protect the character of the area or neighborhood, the public investments in streets and roads or other public facilities, and the public health, safety, and welfare. Restrictions or conditions imposed during approval may include, but not be limited to:
(a)
Operating hours.
(b)
Control of outdoor lighting.
(c)
Buffer and landscaping requirements shall comply with Part 14 unless otherwise approved. In any case where the required buffer width exceeds a setback requirement noted in this Section, the greater standard shall apply.
30.4.13.2 Changes to approved special exception use. Any substantial change to the approved site plan or any substantial change of use shall be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
30.4.13.3 Application for rezoning and site plan approval.
(a)
For properties exceeding one (1) acre, at the time application is made for rezoning, a detailed site plan shall be submitted covering the total property to be rezoned. The site plan shall be drawn to scale (not smaller than one (1) inch to fifty (50) feet) and shall indicate:
(1)
Proposed use of property.
(2)
Exact location of all buildings.
(3)
Areas to be designated for off-street parking.
(4)
All means of ingress and egress.
(5)
All proposed screens, buffers, and landscaping.
(6)
Areas to be designated to stormwater management.
(b)
The Board of County Commissioners shall not rezone to RP, or approve any special use, for any lot or parcel that does not have adequate area to provide the necessary parking requirements for the use intended.
30.4.13.4 Off-street parking requirements. The off-street parking and landscaping requirements shall be determined by the Board of County Commissioners at the time of approval. Determination shall be based on the anticipated traffic generation of the use requested and the landscaping required to preserve and protect the residential character of the area.
30.4.13.5 Lapse of approval. The approval of a special use and the associated site plan shall expire if a building permit or occupational license is not obtained within one (1) year of approval.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.14.1 Zone Description: The intent of the OP Office District is to promote orderly and logical development of land for offices and service activities, to discourage integration of noncomplementary land uses that may interfere with the proper function of the District, and to assure adequate design in order to maintain the integrity of existing or future nearby residential areas. The ultimate site must provide a low intensity of land usage and site coverage to enable the lot to retain a well-landscaped image so as to readily blend with nearby residential areas; buildings are low profile. It is intended that a minimum number of points of ingress and egress be utilized in order to reduce the traffic impact on adjacent streets and thus enhance traffic movement. The District is most generally located on arterial or collector roadways.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.15.1 Zone Description: This District is designated to serve those areas in Seminole County that are predominantly residential in character, but which require some neighborhood service establishments and shops. Such commercial uses permitted in this District shall be highly restrictive and designed to serve primarily the residents of the immediate neighborhood.
30.4.15.2 Special restrictions.
(a)
All parking areas used by the public shall be graded, filled, and/or compacted to support the weight of vehicles using the site, as determined by the County Engineer. All drives and required ADA Accessible (handicapped) spaces shall be paved with asphalt or concrete.
(b)
Buffering and landscaping shall comply with Part 14. In any case where the required buffer width exceeds a setback requirement noted in this Section, the greater standard shall apply.
(c)
Lighting may be used for illuminating the parking area, advertising signs, or any portion of the property as long as the direct light is not visible to drivers on the highways and no red or green illumination will be permitted within one hundred (100) feet of any street intersection.
(d)
No advertising sign shall be higher than fourteen (14) feet at its highest point above grade and there shall be a nine (9) foot clearance to the bottom of the sign. No advertising sign shall be wider than eight (8) feet. Any variance shall be approved by the Board of Adjustment.
(e)
No amplification of sound shall be permitted which will carry to outside areas.
(f)
No business operating upon property assigned the CN zoning classification shall operate other than between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.16.1 Zone Description: This District is designated to serve those areas in Seminole County that are predominantly residential in character but also provide opportunities for convenience or grocery stores. The uses in this District shall be highly restrictive and designed to serve primarily the residents of the immediate neighborhood.
30.4.16.2 Special restrictions.
(a)
All parking areas used by the public shall be graded, filled, and/or compacted to support the weight of vehicles using the site, as determined by the County Engineer. All required drives and ADA Accessible (handicapped) spaces shall be paved with asphalt or concrete.
(b)
Buffering and landscaping shall comply with Part 14. In any case where the required buffer width exceeds a setback requirement noted in this Section, the greater standard shall apply.
(c)
Lighting may be used for illuminating the parking area, advertising signs, or any portion of the property as long as the direct light is not visible to drivers on the highways and no red or green illumination will be permitted within one hundred (100) feet of any street intersection.
(d)
No advertising sign shall be higher than fourteen (14) feet at its highest point above grade and there shall be a nine (9) foot clearance to the bottom of the sign. No advertising sign shall be wider than eight (8) feet. Any variance shall be approved by the Board of Adjustment.
(e)
No amplification of sound shall be permitted which will carry to outside areas.
(f)
No business located on property assigned the CS zoning classification shall operate other than between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
(g)
All trash receptacles shall be screened from off-premise view.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.17.1 Zone Description: This District is composed of lands and structures used primarily to provide for the retailing of commodities and furnishing selected services. It is intended to permit and encourage a full range of essential commercial uses, while at the same time, protecting nearby residential properties from any possible adverse effects of commercial activity. Multifamily units such as condominiums, apartments, townhouses and above-store "flat" housing units are permitted to provide housing in close proximity to employment centers. The provision of multifamily uses is limited to twenty (20) percent of the total net buildable area of any development site and forty-nine (49) percent of total floor area to preserve the commercial character of the District and to maintain adequate commercial uses to serve surrounding residential districts.
30.4.17.2 Building site area requirements. Adequate space will be provided for off-street parking (segregated for commercial and residential uses), loading, and landscaping requirements. The floor area of permitted residential uses shall be incidental to commercial uses and shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the commercial floor area. Residential floor areas will not be counted toward the floor area ratio calculation for the commercial use.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.18.1 Zone Description: This District is composed of lands and structures used primarily to provide services, supplies, and accommodations to the motorist. It is comprised of businesses that do not necessarily seek independent locations generally along major thoroughfares. Multifamily units such as condominiums, apartments, townhouses, and above-store "flat" housing units are permitted to provide housing in close proximity to employment centers. The provision of multifamily is limited to twenty (20) percent of the net buildable area of any development site and forty-nine (49) percent of total floor area to preserve the commercial character of the District and to maintain adequate commercial uses to serve surrounding residential districts.
30.4.18.2 Building site area requirements. Adequate space will be required for off-street parking (segregated for commercial and residential uses), loading, and landscaping requirements. The floor area of permitted residential uses will be incidental to commercial uses and shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the commercial floor area, and residential floor areas will not be counted toward the floor area ratio calculation for the commercial use.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.19.1 Zone Description: This district is composed of those lands and structures, which, by their use and location, are especially adapted to the business of wholesale distribution, storage and light manufacturing. These are large space users and bear little relationship to the County's residential areas. Such lands are conveniently located to principal thoroughfares and railroads.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.20.1 Zone Description: This District is composed of lands so situated as to provide an area for very light, clean, industrial development. The purpose of this District is to encourage and develop industry of an exceptionally clean, non-objectionable type and to protect it from encroachment of smoke, fumes, vibration, or odors of any objectionable nature. The M-1A zoning District includes those industrial uses that include fabrication, manufacturing, assembly or processing of materials that are in refined form and that do not in their transformation create smoke, gas, odor, dust, noise, vibration of earth, soot, or lighting.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.21.1 Zone Description: This District is composed of lands so situated as to be well adapted to industrial development, but where proximity to residential or commercial districts makes it desirable to limit the manner and extent of industrial operations. The purpose of this District is to permit the normal operation of the majority of industrial uses under such conditions of operations as will protect abutting residential and commercial uses and adjacent industrial uses.
30.4.21.2 Enclosed buildings and outside storage. All uses shall be maintained within an enclosed permanent building and any outside storage shall be in an area screened from view from adjacent property.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.22.1 Zone Description: This District is composed of those lands and structures which have secondary impacts or by their use and location, are especially adapted to the business of wholesale distribution, storage, light manufacturing, sexually oriented and adult uses. These users should bear little relationship to the County's residential areas.
30.4.22.2 Appeals. Denials of development permits relating to the permitted uses set forth in the Sec. 30.5.2 Permit Use Table in this zoning classification may be appealed to the circuit court in and for Seminole County.
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).
30.4.23.1 The following special zoning districts are accompanied by detailed standards which may include alternative subdivision and other standards. They are subject to the standards provided in Part 8, Special Zoning Districts.
(a)
MUCD Mixed-Use Corridor District
(b)
MM Missing Middle District
(c)
R-AH Affordable Housing Dwelling District/Subdivision Standards/Administration
(d)
PD Planned Development
(e)
PLI Public Lands and Institutions
(Ord. No. 2024-02, § 7(Exh. B), 1-9-24).