Tavares City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
CHAPTER 2
ADMINISTRATION
Sections
- Section 2-1 - Generally
- Section 2-2 - Standing Committees
- Division I - Local Planning Agency
- Division II - Planning and Zoning Board
- Section 2-5 - Planning and Zoning Board Membership
- Section 2-6 - Qualifications of Members
- Section 2-7 - Term of Office
- Section 2-8 - Reappointments; Filling Vacancies
- Section 2-9 - Removal from Office
- Section 2-10 - Organization; election of officers
- Section 2-11 - Authority to Adopt Rules and Regulations
- Section 2-12 - Quorum
- Section 2-13 - Meetings and Records
- Section 2-14 - Jurisdiction
- Section 2-15 - Review Procedure
- Section 2-16 - Conflict of Interest
- Section 2-17 - Report to Council
- Section 2-18 - Advisory Duty
- Section 2-19 - Public Hearings and Notices
CHAPTER 4
APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND PERMITTING4
Sections
- Section 4-1 - Purpose
- Section 4-2 - Definitions
- Division I - Application, Review and Permitting Requirements
- Section 4-3 - Permits Required
- Section 4-4 - No Occupancy, Use or Sale of Lots Until Requirements Fulfilled
- Section 4-5 - Expiration of permits
- Section 4-6 - Effect of Permit on Successors and Assigns
- Section 4-7 - Amendments to and Modification of Permits
- Section 4-8 - Conditions of Permit Approval
- Section 4-9 - Application for Permit
- Section 4-10 - Withdrawal of application
- Section 4-11 - Applications to be Complete
- Section 4-12 - Applications to be Processed Expeditiously
- Section 4-13 - Burden of Persuasion
- Section 4-14 - Modification of Application at Hearing
- Section 4-15 - Completing Developments in Phases
- Section 4-16 - General Procedures for Permit Approval
- Section 4-17 - Procedure for consideration of an annexation
- Section 4-18 - Procedure for Consideration of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment
- Section 4-19 - Procedure for consideration of a rezoning
- Section 4-20 - Procedure for Consideration of a Special Use
- Section 4-21 - Procedure for Consideration of a Preliminary Subdivision Plan
- Section 4-22 - Procedure for Consideration of a Final Plat
- Section 4-23 - Procedure for Consideration of a Minor Subdivision
- Section 4-24 - Procedure for Consideration of a Lot Split
- Section 4-25 - Procedure for Consideration of Subdivision Construction Plans
- Section 4-26 - Procedure for Consideration of a Site Plan
- Section 4-27 - Procedure for Consideration of a Minor Site Plan
- Section 4-28 - Procedure for Consideration of a Variance
- Section 4-29 - Procedure for Consideration of a Vacate
- Division II - General Development Requirements
- Section 4-30 - Required Improvements
- Section 4-31 - Maintenance of Common Areas, Improvements, and Facilities
- Section 4-32 - Maintenance of dedicated areas until final acceptance
- Section 4-33 - Inspection and Tests for Required Improvements and Facilities to be Dedicated to the City
- Section 4-34 - Acceptance of public infrastructure
- Division III - Miscellaneous Permits
- Division IV - Appeal Procedures
- Division V - Public Notice
- Division VI - Communications Rights-of-Way Regulations
- Section 4-46 - Intent and Purpose
- Section 4-47 - Definitions
- Section 4-48 - Registration for Placing or Maintaining Communications Facilities in Public Rights-of-Way
- Section 4-49 - Notice of Transfer, Sale or Assignment of Assets in Public Rights-of-Way
- Section 4-50 - Placement or Maintenance of a Communications Facility in Public Rights-of-Way
- Section 4-51 - Suspension of Permits
- Section 4-52 - Appeals
- Section 4-53 - Involuntary Termination of Registration
- Section 4-54 - Existing Communications Facilities in Public Rights-of-Way
- Section 4-55 - Insurance
- Section 4-56 - Indemnification
- Section 4-57 - Construction Bond
- Section 4-58 - Security Fund
- Section 4-59 - Enforcement Remedies
- Section 4-60 - Abandonment of a Communications Facility
- Section 4-61 - Force Majeure
- Section 4-62 - Reservation of Rights and Remedies
CHAPTER 7
NON-CONFORMING SITUATIONS5
Sections
- Section 7-1 - Intent
- Section 7-2 - Non-Conforming Lots
- Section 7-3 - Extension or Enlargement of Non-conforming Situations
- Section 7-4 - Repair, Maintenance and Reconstruction
- Section 7-5 - Change in Use of Property Where a Non-conforming Situation Exists
- Section 7-6 - Non-conforming Characteristics of Use
- Section 7-7 - Abandonment and Discontinuance of Non-conforming Uses
- Section 7-8 - Non-Conforming Structures Unsafe Because of Lack of Maintenance
- Section 7-9 - Non-Conforming Structures Unsafe for Reasons Other Than Lack of Maintenance
- Section 7-10 - Completion of Non-conforming Projects
CHAPTER 8
ZONING REGULATIONS6
Sections
- Section 8-1 - Purpose and Intent
- Section 8-2 - Establishment of Official Zoning Atlas
- Section 8-3 - Establishment of Zoning Districts
- Section 8-4 - Relationship of Current to Previous Zoning Districts
- Section 8-5 - Relationship of Zoning Districts to Comprehensive Plan
- Section 8-6 - Amendments to Official Zoning Atlas and Zoning Regulations
- Section 8-7 - Rules for Interpretation of District Boundaries
- Section 8-8 - Application of District Regulations
- Section 8-10 - Variance to Dimensional Requirements
- Section 8-11 - Zoning District Regulations
- Section 8-12 - Supplemental regulations
CHAPTER 9
HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT AND ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE DESIGN STANDARDS7
Sections
- Division I - Historic Preservation Overlay District
- Section 9-1 - Historic Preservation
- Section 9-2 - Definitions
- ARTICLE I - HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
- ARTICLE II-A - DESIGNATION STANDARDS
- ARTICLE II-B - DESIGNATION PROCEDURES
- ARTICLE III - CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
- ARTICLE IV - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
- ARTICLE V - DESIGN STANDARDS FOR HISTORICAL DISTRICTS
- ARTICLE VI - HISTORIC DISTRICT
- Division II - Commercial Architectural and Site Design Standards
CHAPTER 10
CONCURRENCY REVIEW AND DETERMINATION8
Sections
- Section 10-1 - Purpose
- Section 10-2 - Burden of Proof
- Section 10-3 - Exemptions for Concurrency Test
- Section 10-4 - Vested Rights
- Section 10-5 - Concurrency Review
- Section 10-6 - Determination of Concurrency
- Section 10-7 - Standards to Meet Concurrency
- Section 10-8 - Facilities/Services Subject to Concurrency Determination
- Section 10-9 - Concurrency Determination
- Section 10-10 - Facility/service demand calculations
- Section 10-11 - Requirements of Transportation Study
- Section 10-12 - Alternative Demand Calculations
- Section 10-13 - Appellate Process
- Section 10-14 - Reservation of Capacity
- Section 10-15 - Transportation Proportionate Fair Share Program
- Section 10-16 - Proportionate Fair Share Program Applicability
- Section 10-17 - Proportionate Fair-Share Program General Requirements
- Section 10-18 - Intergovernmental Coordination
- Section 10-19 - Proportionate Fair Share Request Process
- Section 10-20 - Determining Proportionate Fair Share Obligation
- Section 10-21 - Impact Fee Credit for Proportionate Fair Share Mitigation
- Section 10-22 - Proportionate fair share agreements
- Section 10-23 - Appropriation of fair share revenues
- Section 10-24 - School concurrency definitions
- Section 10-25 - School Concurrency
CHAPTER 11
LANDSCAPING AND BUFFERING REGULATIONS PROTECTION AND REMOVAL OF TREES9
Sections
- Section 11-1 - Purpose
- Section 11-2 - Definitions
- Division I - Landscape and Buffer Requirements
- Division II - Protection and Removal of Trees
- Section 11-10 - Removal of Trees Requires Permit
- Section 11-11 - Application for Permit
- Section 11-12 - Issuance of a Tree Removal Permit for Existing Development
- Section 11-13 - Criteria for Issuance of Tree Removal Permit for Existing Development
- Section 11-14 - Tree Protection During Development and Construction
- Section 11-15 - Violations
- Section 11-16 - Appeals
CHAPTER 12
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS10
Sections
- Division I - General Performance Standards
- Section 12-1 - Definitions
- Section 12-2 - Prohibition of a Public Nuisance Noise
- Section 12-3 - Presumptive Public Nuisance Noise
- Section 12-4 - Exemptions
- Section 12-5 - False Alarms
- Section 12-6 - Relief From Noise Restrictions
- Section 12-7 - Enforcement
- Section 12-8 - Penalties
- Section 12-9 - Judicial Abatement
- Section 12-10 - Air Pollution
- Section 12-11 - Disposal of Liquid Wastes
- Section 12-12 - Electrical Disturbance or Interference
- Section 12-13 - Nuisances Prohibited
- Section 12-14 - Maintenance of Fences
- Section 12-15 - Storage of Materials to Prevent Rat Harborage
- Section 12-16 - Accumulation of Mosquito Breeding Places
- Section 12-17 - Trash along the water's edge
- Section 12-18 - Accumulation, Excessive Growth Prohibited
- Section 12-19 - Rubbish and Weeds on Public Ways
- Section 12-20 - Notice to Abate
- Section 12-21 - Charges for Abatement
- Division II - Junked, Abandoned or Wrecked Property
- Division III - Junkyards
- Division IV - Public Right-of-Ways
- Section 12-28 - Throwing Waste on Public Right-of-Ways
- Section 12-29 - Obstruction of Streets or Sidewalks
- Section 12-30 - Building Materials on Streets, Sidewalks or Public Right-of-Ways
- Section 12-31 - Goods or Merchandise on Streets, Sidewalks or Public Right-of-Ways
- Section 12-32 - Gates Opening upon Sidewalks
- Section 12-33 - Awnings
- Section 12-34 - Skating and Riding Bicycles on Sidewalks
CHAPTER 13
ENVIRONMENTAL11
Sections
- Division I - Environmental Preservation
- Division II - Wetland Preservation Area
- Division III - Shoreline Protection
- Division IV - Protected Flora and Fauna
- Division V - Water Conservation
- Section 13-21 - Purpose
- Section 13-22 - Definitions
- Section 13-23 - Landscape Irrigation Schedules
- Section 13-24 - Exceptions to the Landscape Irrigation Schedules
- Section 13-25 - Additional Requirement
- Section 13-26 - Variance From Specific Day of the Week Limitations
- Section 13-27 - Water Shortage Orders and Water Shortage Emergency Orders
- Section 13-28 - Application of Ordinance; Enforcement Officials; Penalties
- Division VI - Wellfield Protection
- Division VII - Fertilizer Use
CHAPTER 14
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
Sections
- Division I - In General
- Division II - Definitions
- Division III - Flood Resistant Development
CHAPTER 15
STORMWATER REGULATIONS12
Sections
- Section 15-1 - Legislative Findings
- Section 15-2 - Legislative Intent
- Section 15-3 - Jurisdiction
- Section 15-4 - Definitions
- Section 15-5 - Permit Requirements
- Section 15-6 - Exemptions
- Section 15-7 - Performance Criteria
- Section 15-8 - Stormwater Management System Design Criteria
- Section 15-9 - Dedication of Drainage Easements and Rights-of-Way
- Section 15-10 - Storm Water Management Plan Application
- Section 15-11 - Fees
- Section 15-12 - Maintenance
- Section 15-13 - Inspections
- Section 15-14 - Enforcement
- Section 15-15 - Emergency Exemption
- Section 15-16 - Variances
- Section 15-17 - Appeals of Department Decisions
- Section 15-18 - Violations and Penalties
CHAPTER 16
SUBDIVISIONS REGULATIONS13
Sections
- Section 16-1.- Definitions.
- Section 16-2. - Purpose of Chapter.
- Division I - Subdivision Regulations
- Section 16-3 - Enforcement.
- Section 16-4 - No Subdivision without Plat Approval.
- Section 16-5 - Variance.
- Section 16-6 - Procedures for Subdivision.
- Section 16-7 - Protection Against Non-Performance.
- Section 16-8 - Maintenance of Dedicated Areas Until Final Acceptance.
- Section 16-9 - Acceptance of public infrastructure.
- Section 16-10 - Minor Subdivision
- Section 16-11 - Lot Split
- Section 16-12 - Vacate of plats, easements and rights-of-way
- Division II - Subdivision Improvements and Design Standards
- Section 16-13 - General Requirements
- Section 16-14 - Easements.
- Section 16-15 - Blocks.
- Section 16-16 - Lots.
- Section 16-17 - Building Lines.
- Section 16-18 - Parks, School Sites, etc.
- Section 16-19 - Streets and sidewalks.
- Section 16-20 - Waterlines.
- Section 16-21 - Sanitary Sewers.
- Section 16-22 - Drainage.
- Section 16-23 - Underground Utilities.
- Section 16-24 - Fire Protection
- Section 16-25 - Streetlights.
- Section 16-26 - Conservation Easements.
- Section 16-27 - Buffers and Landscaping
- Section 16-28 - Inspections and Tests
- Section 16-29 - Monuments.
- Section 16-30 - Fees
- Division III - Forms
CHAPTER 17
UTILITIES
Sections
- DIVISION I - IN GENERAL
- Division II - Wastewater Collection
- Division III - Discharge Limitations
- Section 17-8 - Generally
- Section 17-9 - Discharge into Sanitary Sewers
- Section 17-10 - Discharges into Natural Outlets
- Section 17-11 - Discharges into Storm Sewers
- Section 17-12 - Privies, Septic Tanks, Cesspools, etc., Generally Prohibited
- Section 17-13 - Permit for Connections
- Section 17-14 - General Discharge Prohibitions
- Section 17-15 - Discharges Specifically Prohibited
- Section 17-16 - Restricted Discharges Enumerated
- Section 17-17 - Maximum Concentrations
- Section 17-18 - Application to Industrial Users
- Section 17-19 - Application of State Requirements, Limitations
- Section 17-20 - Dangerous Discharge Prevention, Notification Requirements.
- Division IV - Private Systems and Connections
- Section 17-21 - Toilet Facilities and Connection to Public System Required After Notice
- Section 17-22 - When Connection With Private System Authorized and Required
- Section 17-23 - Approval of Private System
- Section 17-24 - Completion and Acceptance of Private System
- Section 17-25 - Specification of Private Systems; Discharges prohibited; sanitary operation
- Section 17-26 - Direct Connection With Public System When Available, Abandonment of Private System
- Section 17-27 - Classes of Building Sewer Connections; Applications
- Section 17-28 - Cost and Expense and Indemnification Incident to Building Sewer Connection; Supervision and Approval
- Section 17-29 - Compliance of Sewer Construction With Regulations
- Section 17-30 - Termination Point of City Maintenance Responsibility
- Section 17-31 - Oil and Grease Management
- Section 17-32. - Rejection or Required Remedial Measures for Certain Wastes.
- Section 17-33 - Responsibility for Operation and Maintenance of Building Sewer
- Section 17-34 - Responsibility for Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater System
- Section 17-35 - Entry of City Employees Upon Easements
- Division V - Connection Fees
- Section 17-36 - Definitions
- Section 17-37. - Purpose and Authority of Article
- Section 17-38 - Establishment of Wastewater, Water and Reclaimed Connection Fees
- Section 17-39 - Waiver of Connection Fees
- Section 17-40 - Time of Payment
- Section 17-40.1 - Prepayment of Connection Fees
- Section 17-41 - Determination of Equivalent Residential Unit Factors.
- Section 17-42 - Use of Proceeds
- Section 17-43 - Trust Funds Established.
- Section 17-44 - Use of Funds Previously Collected
- Section 17-44.1 - Financing of Connection Fees for Forced Connections.
- Division VI - Water
- Section 17-45 - Potable Water Irrigation Meters
- Section 17-45.1 - Waiver of Connection Fees for Very Low and Low Income Housing.
- Section 17-46 - Private Fire Hydrants, Sprinkler Systems, Hose Racks, Owners to Pay Cost of Pipes, Annual Fee and/or Service Charge, etc.
- Section 17-47 - Dual System of Pipes Required on Property Where Water Furnished by City and by Private Supply
- Section 17-48 - Private Potable Water Wells Prohibited
- Section 17-49 - Irrigation Wells
- Section 17-50 - Plugging Abandoned Wells.
- Section 17-51 - Sale of Water Capacity
- Division VII - Rates and Charges and Billing Procedure
- Section 17-54 - Reclaimed Water Rate Schedule
- Section 17-55 - Wastewater Utility Rate Schedule
- Section 17-56 - Water Utility Rate Schedule
- Section 17-57 - Collection of Charges; Late Fees.
- Section 17-58 - Nonpayment of Bill; Reinstatement Fee
- Section 17-59 - Surcharges.
- Section 17-60 - Special Agreements and Arrangements
- Section 17-61 - Water Billing Review Policy.
- Division VIII - Utility Line Extensions
- Section 17-62 - Purpose and Intent.
- Section 17-63 - Water, Wastewater and Reclaimed Water Capital Line Extensions.
- Section 17-64 - Timing of Capital Utility Line Extensions
- Section 17-65 - Development in Areas Prior to Capital Line Utility Extensions
- Section 17-66 - Construction of Connecting Service Mains and Facilities.
- Section 17-67 - Construction of Development Mains and Facilities.
- Section 17-68 - Construction of Lift Stations and Manholes
- Section 17-69 - Prior Agreements and Assessments
- Section 17-70 - Utility Inspection Fee
- Division IX - Stormwater Drainage
- Division X - Cross Connection Control
- Division XI - Alternative Water Supply
- Section 17-90 - Definitions
- Section 17-91 - Purpose of Ordinance
- Section 17-92 - Creation of Program
- Section 17-93 - Adoption of State Regulations
- Section 17-94 - Promulgation and Enforcement of Alternative Water Supply Service Procedures and Regulations.
- Section 17-95 - Alternative Water Supply System Charges and Fees.
- Section 17-96. - Public Easement/Right-of-Way Requirements
- Section 17-97. - Ownership
- Section 17-98 - Right to Refuse Service
- Section 17-99 - Service Interruption.
- Section 17-100 - Cross Connection Control
- Section 17-101 - Unauthorized Work on Alternative Water Supply System.
- Section 17-102 - Alternative Water Accounts.
- Section 17-103 - Inspection.
- Section 17-104 - Alternative Water Service for New Subdivisions.
- Section 17-105 - Reclaimed Irrigation and Schedule.
CHAPTER 19
STREETS AND SIDEWALKS16
Sections
- Section 19-1 - Definitions
- Division I - Streets
- Section 19-2 - Functional Street Classification
- Section 19-3 - Street Design Requirements
- Section 19-4 - General Layout of Residential Subdivision Streets
- Section 19-5 - Street Intersections
- Section 19-6 - Street Names and Numbers
- Section 19-7 - Permits
- Section 19-8 - Prohibiting Injury to Streets
- Section 19-9 - Vacation of Streets, Alleys, etc.
- Division II - Access Management
- Section 19-11 - Access Classification System and Standards
- Section 19-12 - Corner Clearance
- Section 19-13 - Joint and Cross Access
- Section 19-14 - Requirements for Unified Access and Circulation
- Section 19-15 - Access to Homes, Subdivisions and Planned Developments
- Section 19-16 - Driveway location and design
- Section 19-17 - Redevelopment Requirements
- Division III - Sidewalks
CHAPTER 20
PARKING REGULATIONS17
Sections
- Section 20-1 - Purpose
- Section 20-2 - Applicability
- Section 20-3 - Required Parking
- Section 20-4 - Downtown Parking District
- Section 20-5 - General Off-Street Parking Criteria
- Section 20-6 - Off-Street Parking Design Standards
- Section 20-7 - Accessible Parking Spaces
- Section 20-8 - Shared Parking and Joint Use of Facilities
- Section 20-9 - Motorcycle Parking
- Section 20-10 - Bicycle Parking
- Section 20-11 - Parking Garages
- Section 20-12 - Required Off-Street Loading Spaces
- Section 20-13 - Variance
- Section 20-14 - Golf Cart Parking
- Section 20-15 - Pedestrian access through commercial parking lots
CHAPTER 21
SIGN REGULATIONS18
Sections
- Section 21-1 - Purpose and Intent and Administration
- Section 21-2 - Definitions
- Section 21-3 - Prohibited Signs
- Section 21-4 - Permits Required
- Section 21-5 - Signs Exempt from Permitting Requirements
- Section 21-6 - Design Requirements
- Section 21-7 - Maintenance
- Section 21-8 - Calculation of Copy Area
- Section 21-9 - Single Use Businesses
- Section 21-10 - Commercial Shopping Centers
- Section 21-11 - Industrial Parks, Office Parks, Complexes, and Planned Unit Developments
- Section 21-12 - Residential Subdivision Signs
- Section 21-13 - Multi-Family Residential Complex
- Section 21-14 - Uses in PFD Districts or Non-Residential Uses in Residential Districts
- Section 21-15 - Single or Two Family Residential Uses
- Section 21-16 - Temporary Signs
- Section 21-17 - Miscellaneous Signs
- Section 21-18 - Billboards
- Section 21-19 - Non-Conforming Signs
- Section 21-20 - LED Signs
- Section 21-21 - Signs in the Commercial Downtown and Mixed Use Zoning District
- Section 21-22 - Variance
CHAPTER 23
COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES
Sections
- Division I - In General
- Division II - Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions
- Section 23-3 - Enactment Authority
- Section 23-4 - Findings of Fact
- Section 23-5 - Definitions of Terms
- Section 23-6 - Establishment of Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption
- Section 23-7 - Application for Exemption
- Section 23-8 - Council Consideration of Applications
- Section 23-9 - Application Fee
- Section 23-10 - Continuing Performance
- Section 23-11 - Council Revocation
- Section 23-12 - Applicability
- Section 23-13 - Sunset Date
- Division III - Impact Fee Waivers and Deferrals[19]
- Division IV - Postponement of Building Permit Fees Payable for Commercial Development
- Division V - Industrial Development Financing
- Division VI - Green Building Incentives and Award Program
- Section 23-17 - Definitions
- Section 23-18 - Intent and purpose
- Section 23-19 - Designation of Responsibility for Administration and Implementation
- Section 23-20 - Program
- Section 23-21 - Scope
- Section 23-22 - Coverage
- Section 23-23 - Standards
- Section 23-24 - Incentives
- Section 23-25 - Certification
- Section 23-26 - Program review