Tequesta City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE I
- IN GENERAL
Sections
ARTICLE III
APPEALS AND VARIANCES3
Sections
- Sec. 78-61.- Generally.
- Sec. 78-62. - Reserved.
- Sec. 78-63. - Appeal procedure.
- Sec. 78-64. - Stay of proceedings pending decision on appeal.
- Sec. 78-65. - Powers and duties of planning and zoning board and village council; public notice.
- Sec. 78-66. - Decisions; required vote; resubmission after denial.
- Sec. 78-67. - Appeal to circuit court.
- Sec. 78-68. - Time limitation on variances.
- Sec. 78-69. - Filing fee.
ARTICLE IV
NONCONFORMING USES; NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES
Sections
- Sec. 78-91.- Continuation generally.
- Sec. 78-92. - Restoration of unsafe structures.
- Sec. 78-93. - Previously approved construction.
- Sec. 78-94. - Maintenance or repair of structures containing a nonconforming use.
- Sec. 78-95. - Maintenance, repair or alteration of nonconforming structures.
- Sec. 78-96. - Discontinuance of nonconforming uses.
- Sec. 78-97. - Reserved.
- Sec. 78-98. - Restoration or reconstruction of structure damaged or destroyed by casualty.
- Sec. 78-99. - Replacement of swimming pool enclosures.
ARTICLE VI
SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - SCHEDULE OF USE REGULATIONS[4]
- Sec. 78-171. - Scope.
- Sec. 78-172. - R-1A single-family dwelling district.
- Sec. 78-173. - R-1 single-family dwelling district.
- Sec. 78-174. - R-2 multiple-family dwelling district.
- Sec. 78-175. - R-3 multiple-family dwelling district.
- Sec. 78-176. - C-1 neighborhood commercial district.
- Sec. 78-177. - C-2 community commercial district.
- Sec. 78-178. - C-3 general commercial district.
- Sec. 78-179. - R/OP recreation/open space district.
- Sec. 78-180. - MU mixed-use district.
- DIVISION 3. - AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND LIVE LOCAL ACT
- Sec. 78-200. - Title, applicability.
- Sec. 78-201. - Site plan review.
- Sec. 78-202. - Density.
- Sec. 78-203. - Height.
- Sec. 78-204. - Development standards and criteria.
- Sec. 78-205. - Requirements for advertising and notice.
- Sec. 78-206. - Affordability commitment.
- Sec. 78-207. - Appeal.
- Sec. 78-208. - Violations, enforcement.
- DIVISION 4. - OVERLAY DISTRICTS[5]
ARTICLE VII
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS PRD
Sections
- Sec. 78-221.- Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 78-222. - Applicability of land development regulations to planned residential developments.
- Sec. 78-223. - Conflicts with other regulations.
- Sec. 78-224. - Special definitions.
- Sec. 78-225. - General requirements and special regulations.
- Sec. 78-226. - Property development standards.
- Sec. 78-227. - Design criteria.
- Sec. 78-228. - Issuance of construction permits prior to recording of final plat.
ARTICLE VIII
PLANNED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS PCD
Sections
- Sec. 78-251.- Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 78-252. - Applicability of land development regulations to planned commercial developments.
- Sec. 78-253. - Conflicts with other regulations.
- Sec. 78-254. - Special definitions.
- Sec. 78-255. - General requirements and special regulations.
- Sec. 78-256. - PCD design standards; waivers.
- Sec. 78-257. - Design criteria.
- Sec. 78-258. - Issuance of construction permits prior to recording of final plat.
ARTICLE IX
- SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- Sec. 78-281.- Applicability.
- Sec. 78-282. - Structures exempt from height limitations.
- Sec. 78-283. - Finish floor elevation regulations.
- Sec. 78-284. - Walls and fences.
- Sec. 78-285. - Clotheslines and other energy saving devices based on renewable resources.
- Sec. 78-286. - Stands for commercial purposes in park areas.
- Sec. 78-287. - Coastal construction.
- Sec. 78-288. - Recreation space.
- Sec. 78-289. - Location of accessory buildings.
- Sec. 78-290. - Commercial activity in noncommercial districts.
- Sec. 78-291. - Timeshare uses.
- Sec. 78-292. - Manufactured housing.
- Sec. 78-293. - Health care facilities and professional medical or dental offices.
- Sec. 78-294. - Nuisances; use and activity standards.
- Sec. 78-295. - Unenclosed uses in commercial districts; awnings and other projections over sidewalk or required yard area.
- Sec. 78-296. - Full-service fuel stations or gas stations.
- Sec. 78-297. - Automotive repair establishments.
- Sec. 78-298. - Establishments selling intoxicating beverages.
- Sec. 78-299. - Location and screening of emergency generators, air conditioners, pool equipment and similar mechanical equipment.
- Sec. 78-300. - Location and screening of dumpsters.
- Sec. 78-301. - Recyclable materials facilities for multifamily dwelling units.
- Sec. 78-302. - Underground utility service.
- Sec. 78-303. - Visibility triangles.
- Sec. 78-304. - LP tank sales.
- Sec. 78-305. - Mailboxes.
- Sec. 78-306. - Storm panels, shutters.
- Sec. 78-307. - Medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facilities.
- Sec. 78-308. - Dog-friendly dining.
- DIVISION 2. - SITE PLAN REVIEW[6]
- DIVISION 3. - SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES
- Sec. 78-361.- Purpose.
- Sec. 78-362. - Applicability.
- Sec. 78-363. - Criteria.
- Sec. 78-364. - Findings required for approval.
- Sec. 78-365. - Imposition of additional conditions and safeguards.
- Sec. 78-366. - Denial.
- Sec. 78-367. - Reapplication after denial.
- Sec. 78-368. - Time limit for commencement of use.
- Sec. 78-369. - Optional pre-application review process.
- Sec. 78-370. - Application; notice of hearing.
- Sec. 78-371. - Filing fee.
- DIVISION 4. - LANDSCAPING[7]
- Sec. 78-391.- Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 78-392. - Applicability.
- Sec. 78-393. - Definitions.
- Sec. 78-394. - Florida-friendly landscaping general provisions; design standards.
- Sec. 78-395. - Shoreline considerations.
- Sec. 78-396. - Turf areas and soils.
- Sec. 78-396.5. - Artificial turf/synthetic grass.
- Sec. 78-397. - Prohibited plant species.
- Sec. 78-398. - Irrigation.
- Sec. 78-399. - Maintenance.
- Sec. 78-400. - Landscape plans.
- Sec. 78-401. - Compatibility with streetscape plans.
- Sec. 78-402. - Landscaping on single-family and duplex lots.
- Sec. 78-403. - Landscaping abutting residential areas; perimeter planting strip required.
- Sec. 78-404. - Ground cover and trees in planting strips.
- Sec. 78-405. - Accessways through landscaped areas.
- Sec. 78-406. - Interior landscaping of parking areas.
- Sec. 78-407. - Planting strip for parking areas abutting other parking area.
- Sec. 78-408. - Percentage of landscape coverage required.
- Sec. 78-409. - Landscaping around principal structures.
- Sec. 78-410. - Notice of violation.
- Sec. 78-411. - Show cause hearing; right of village to do work and assess costs; additional remedies.
- Sec. 78-412. - Assessment to constitute lien.
- Sec. 78-413. - Performance surety.
- Sec. 78-414. - Education.
- Sec. 78-415. - Incentives.
- Sec. 78-416. - Enforcement and monitoring.
- DIVISION 5. - WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS AND ANTENNAS; AND SATELLITE DISHES
- Sec. 78-441.- Purpose.
- Sec. 78-442. - Definitions.
- Sec. 78-443. - Applicability.
- Sec. 78-444. - General requirements.
- Sec. 78-445. - Permitted uses.
- Sec. 78-446. - Special exception uses.
- Sec. 78-447. - Equipment storage for antennas mounted on structures or rooftops.
- Sec. 78-448. - Equipment storage for antennas located on towers.
- Sec. 78-449. - Antennas mounted on utility poles or light poles prohibited.
- Sec. 78-450. - Removal of abandoned antennas and towers.
- Sec. 78-451. - Nonconforming uses.
- Sec. 78-452. - Satellite dish systems and structures.
- DIVISION 6. - MARINA FACILITIES
- Sec. 78-481.- Generally.
- Sec. 78-482. - Docking limited; use of boats for residential purposes.
- Sec. 78-483. - Construction of docks.
- Sec. 78-484. - Water and sewer connections; refuse disposal facilities.
- Sec. 78-485. - Setback from water line.
- Sec. 78-486. - Access to berthing area.
- Sec. 78-487. - Dry storage and repair facilities prohibited.
- Sec. 78-488. - Imposition of additional conditions and safeguards.
- DIVISION 7. - HOME OCCUPATIONS
- Sec. 78-511.- Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 78-512. - Objective.
- Sec. 78-513. - Definitions.
- Sec. 78-514. - Reserved.
- Sec. 78-515. - Conditions for operation.
- Sec. 78-516. - Interference with rights of neighboring residents.
- Secs. 78-517, 78-518. - Reserved.
- Sec. 78-519. - Inspections.
- Sec. 78-520. - Compliance with other regulations.
- Secs. 78-521—78-550. - Reserved.
- DIVISION 8. - GARAGE SALES AND SPECIAL EVENTS
- Sec. 78-551.- Garage sales and other outdoor sales in residential zones; permit required; limitation on number of permits per year.
- Sec. 78-552. - Garage sales and other outdoor sales in residential zones; application for permit; issuance.
- Sec. 78-553. - Restrictions.
- Sec. 78-554. - Garage sales and other outdoor sales in residential zones; cleanup of site.
- Sec. 78-555. - Penalty for violations.
- Sec. 78-561. - Special events.
- DIVISION 9. - SWIMMING POOLS
- DIVISION 10. - OCCUPANCY OR USE OF TEMPORARY STRUCTURES, TRAILERS OR VEHICLES
- DIVISION 11. - MOBILE FOOD VENDORS.
ARTICLE X
- OFF-STREET AND ON-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS8
Sections
- Sec. 78-691.- Minimum standards.
- Sec. 78-692. - Location of parking areas in required yards.
- Sec. 78-693. - Paving of parking spaces; obstructions in parking area.
- Sec. 78-694. - Parking spaces for the handicapped.
- Sec. 78-695. - Location of off-street parking facilities.
- Sec. 78-696. - Off-street loading spaces.
- Sec. 78-697. - Reserved parking spaces.
- Sec. 78-698. - On-street parking.
- Sec. 78-699. - Screening and landscaping of off-street parking areas.
- Sec. 78-700. - Drainage and maintenance of off-street parking areas.
- Sec. 78-701. - Marking, lighting and calming of parking areas.
- Sec. 78-702. - Reserved.
- Sec. 78-703. - Aisles and driveways.
- Sec. 78-704. - Control of access to streets.
- Sec. 78-705. - Required number of parking spaces.
- Sec. 78-706. - Parking lot schematic.
- Sec. 78-707. - Alternatives for meeting required number of parking spaces.
ARTICLE XI
SIGNS. 9
Sections
- Sec. 78-731.- Purpose, scope and intent.
- Sec. 78-732. - Prohibited signs generally.
- Sec. 78-733. - Permit required; applicability of building and electrical codes.
- Sec. 78-734. - Application for permit.
- Sec. 78-735. - Issuance of permit; expiration of permit.
- Sec. 78-736. - Permit fee.
- Sec. 78-737. - Maintenance.
- Sec. 78-738. - Wind pressure and dead load requirements.
- Sec. 78-739. - Setbacks.
- Sec. 78-740. - Permanent signs; general restrictions; maximum size and number of signs.
- Sec. 78-741. - Permanent signs; technical requirements.
- Sec. 78-742. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 78-743. - Subdivision and development signs.
- Sec. 78-744. - Unsafe, unlawful or nonconforming signs.
- Sec. 78-745. - Prohibitions in all zoning districts.
- Sec. 78-746. - Decorative integrated signs and architectural lighting.
- Sec. 78-747. - Flags and flagpoles.
- Sec. 78-748. - Temporary signs.
- Sec. 78-749. - Bond and liability insurance for sign contractors.
ARTICLE XII
- FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - ADMINISTRATION
- Subdivision 1. - General
- Subdivision 2. - Applicability
- Sec. 78-777. - General.
- Sec. 78-778. - Areas to which this article applies.
- Sec. 78-779. - Basis for establishing flood hazard areas.
- Sec. 78-780. - Submission of additional data to establish flood hazard areas.
- Sec. 78-781. - Other laws.
- Sec. 78-782. - Abrogation and greater restrictions.
- Sec. 78-783. - Interpretation.
- Subdivision 3. - Duties and Powers of the Floodplain Administrator
- Sec. 78-784. - Designation.
- Sec. 78-785. - General.
- Sec. 78-786. - Applications and permits.
- Sec. 78-787. - Substantial improvement and substantial damage determinations.
- Sec. 78-788. - Modifications of the strict application of the requirements of the Florida Building Code.
- Sec. 78-789. - Coordination of notices and orders.
- Sec. 78-790. - Inspections.
- Sec. 78-791. - Other duties of the floodplain administrator.
- Sec. 78-792. - Floodplain management records.
- Subdivision 4. - Permits
- Sec. 78-793. - Permits required.
- Sec. 78-794. - Floodplain development permits or approvals.
- Sec. 78-795. - Buildings, structures and facilities exempt from the Florida Building Code.
- Sec. 78-796. - Application for a permit or approval.
- Sec. 78-797. - Validity of permit or approval.
- Sec. 78-798. - Expiration.
- Sec. 78-799. - Suspension or revocation.
- Sec. 78-800. - Other permits required.
- Subdivision 5. - Site Plans and Construction Documents
- Subdivision 6. - Inspections
- Sec. 78-805. - General.
- Sec. 78-806. - Development other than buildings and structures.
- Sec. 78-807. - Buildings, structures and facilities.
- Sec. 78-808. - Buildings, structures and facilities exempt from the Florida Building Code, lowest floor inspection.
- Sec. 78-809. - Buildings, structures and facilities exempt from the Florida Building Code, final inspection.
- Sec. 78-810. - Manufactured homes.
- Subdivision 7. - Variances and Appeals
- Sec. 78-811. - General.
- Sec. 78-812. - Appeals.
- Sec. 78-813. - Limitations on authority to grant variances.
- Sec. 78-814. - Restrictions in floodways.
- Sec. 78-815. - Historic buildings.
- Sec. 78-816. - Functionally dependent uses.
- Sec. 78-817. - Considerations for issuance of variances.
- Sec. 78-818. - Conditions for issuance of variances.
- Subdivision 8. - Violations
- DIVISION 2. - DEFINITIONS
- Subdivision 1. - General
- Subdivision 2. - Definitions
- DIVISION 3. - FLOOD RESISTANT DEVELOPMENT
- Subdivision 1. - Buildings and Structures
- Subdivision 2. - Subdivisions
- Subdivision 3. - Site Improvements, Utilities and Limitations
- Subdivision 4. - Manufactured Homes
- Subdivision 5. - Tanks
- Subdivision 6. - Other Development
- Sec. 78-853. - General requirements for other development.
- Sec. 78-854. - Fences in regulated floodways.
- Sec. 78-855. - Retaining walls, sidewalks and driveways in regulated floodways.
- Sec. 78-856. - Roads and watercourse crossings in regulated floodways.
- Sec. 78-857. - Concrete slabs used as parking pads, enclosure floors, landings, decks, walkways, patios and similar nonstructural uses in coastal high hazard areas (Zone V).
- Sec. 78-858. - Decks and patios in coastal high hazard areas (Zone V).
- Sec. 78-859. - Other development in coastal high hazard areas (Zone V).
- Sec. 78-860. - Nonstructural fill in coastal high hazard areas (Zone V).
ARTICLE XIII
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT CODE
Sections
- Sec. 78-870.- Authority.
- Sec. 78-871. - Scope.
- Sec. 78-872. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 78-873. - Findings of fact.
- Sec. 78-874. - Definitions.
- Sec. 78-875. - Certain behavior on premises prohibited.
- Sec. 78-876. - Regulation of all persons on premises.
- Sec. 78-877. - Additional prohibited acts.
- Sec. 78-878. - Standards and requirements for adult entertainment establishments.
- Sec. 78-879. - Enforcement.
- Sec. 78-880. - Licensing.
- Sec. 78-881. - Application for license; application fee; consent by applicant.
- Sec. 78-882. - Processing of application; investigation; findings.
- Sec. 78-883. - Annual license fee; levy.
- Sec. 78-884. - Nonconforming uses.
ARTICLE XIV
VACATION RENTALS
Sections
- Sec. 78-890.- Vacation rental permit required.
- Sec. 78-891. - Vacation rental permit application.
- Sec. 78-892. - Vacation rental responsible party.
- Sec. 78-893. - Vacation rental standards.
- Sec. 78-894. - Initial and subsequent compliance inspections of vacation rentals.
- Sec. 78-895. - Prohibitions; evidence of unlawful vacation rental operation.
- Sec. 78-896. - Administration of vacation rental permits; criteria for denial, suspension, cancellation, or revocation of permits; appeals; enforcement.