For the purposes of protecting, promoting and improving the public health, safety, comfort, order, appearance, convenience, morale and general welfare of the community, the city is hereby divided into the following types of zoning districts:

RU-75 (Single Family Residential);

RM-15 (Multiple Family Residential);

RFM-30 (Resort Medium);

RFH-50 (Resort High);

CG (Commercial);

R/OS (Recreation/Open Space);

P (Preservation);

T/U (Transportation/Utility);

I (Institutional);

PR-MU Core;

PR-MU Gulf Blvd.

(Ord. No. 95-10, § 36-101, 9-19-95; Ord. No. 12-09, § 2, 12-18-12; Ord. No. 15-03, § 3, 7-7-15)

(a)

The city is hereby divided into zoning districts, as shown on the official zoning map which, together with all explanatory matter thereon, is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this chapter.

(b)

The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the mayor attested by the city clerk, and bearing the seal of the city with the following words:

"This is to certify that this is the official zoning map of the City of Treasure Island, Florida. Adopted by reference in Ordinance No. ________ on this day of ________, 20___."

(c)

Regardless of the existence of purported copies of the official zoning map which may from time to time be made or published, the official zoning map, which shall be located in the office and under the custody of the city clerk, shall be the final authority as to the current zoning of lands, buildings and other structures in the city.

(Ord. No. 95-10, § 36-102, 9-19-95; Ord. No. 15-03, § 3, 7-7-15)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 15-03, § 3, adopted July 7, 2015, amended § 68-192 to read as set out herein. Previously § 68-192 was titled "Official land use map—Establishment; custody."

(a)

If, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and state statutes, changes are made in zoning district boundaries or other matter portrayed on the official zoning map, such changes shall be made on the official zoning map promptly (normally within two days, Sundays and holidays exempted) after the amendment has been approved by the city commission together with an entry on the official zoning map as follows: "On (enter date), by official action of the city commission, the following change(s) were made to the official zoning map: (brief description of nature of change)"; which entry shall be signed by the mayor and attested by the city clerk.

(b)

The amending ordinance shall provide that such changes or amendments shall not become effective until they have been duly entered on the official zoning map. No amendment to this chapter which involves matters portrayed on the official zoning map shall become effective until after such change and entry has been made on the map.

(c)

No change of any nature shall be made to the official zoning map or matter shown thereon except in conformity with the procedures set forth in this chapter. Any unauthorized change of whatever kind by any person or persons shall be considered a violation of this chapter and punishable under the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 95-10, § 36-103, 9-19-95; Ord. No. 15-03, § 3, 7-7-15)

(a)

Designation of zoning district boundaries. The zoning district boundary lines are intended generally to follow the centerlines of waterways and streets, existing lot lines or municipal boundary lines, all as shown on the zoning map. Where a zoning district boundary line does not follow such a line, its position is shown on the zoning map by a specific dimension expressing its distance in feet from a street centerline or other boundary line as indicated.

(b)

Determination of locations of zoning boundaries. In case of uncertainty as to the true location of a zoning district boundary line in a particular instance, the city manager shall request the planning and zoning board to render its determination with respect thereto; provided however, no zoning boundary shall be changed by the planning and zoning board.

(Ord. No. 95-10, § 36-104, 9-19-95; Ord. No. 15-03, § 3, 7-7-15)

Except as hereinafter provided:

(1)

Use. No building, structure or land shall hereinafter be used or occupied, and no building or structure or part thereof shall hereafter be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved or structurally altered unless in conformity with all of the regulations specified in the city's comprehensive plan and this chapter for the zoning district in which such structure is located.

(2)

Height. No structure shall be erected, nor shall any existing structure be moved, reconditioned or structurally altered so as to exceed in height the limits established in this chapter, or amendments thereto, for the zoning district in which such structure is located, unless a variance is granted.

(3)

Percent of lot occupancy. No structure shall be erected, nor shall any existing structure be moved, altered, enlarged or rebuilt, nor shall any open space surrounding any structure be encroached upon or reduced in any manner, except in conformity with the building site requirements and the area, parking space and yard regulations established by this chapter, or amendments thereto, for the zoning district in which such structure is located.

(4)

Residential density. No structure shall be erected, occupied, or used so as to cause a greater residential density (dwelling units per acre) than is allowed, consistent with the city's comprehensive plan and under the terms of this chapter for the zoning district in which the structure is located.

(5)

Open space use limitation. No yard or other open space provided about any structure for the purpose of complying with the zoning requirements of this chapter, or amendments thereto, shall be considered as providing a yard or open space for any other structure(s).

(6)

Required lot and occupancy. Every structure hereafter erected shall be located on a lot or parcel as defined in this chapter.

(7)

Mixed uses. When more than one use is located on a single lot or parcel, such mixed uses shall not exceed, in combination, the respective number of units per acre and floor area ratio permitted, when allocated in their respective proportion to the net area of the property.

(8)

Permits. No building or structure shall be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved or structurally altered unless permits are obtained in accordance with the Code.

(Ord. No. 95-10, § 36-105, 9-19-95; Ord. No. 00-08, § 14, 1-9-01; Ord. No. 11-12, § 2, 8-2-11; Ord. No. 15-03, § 3, 7-7-15; Ord. No. 24-15, § 6, 4-1-25)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 15-03, § 3, adopted July 7, 2015, amended § 68-195 to read as set out herein. Previously § 68-195 was titled "Application of district regulations."

For the purpose of preventing misinterpretation and for emphasis, the following operations or uses are specifically prohibited in all zoning districts:

(a)

Medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facilities are prohibited within the boundaries of the city.

(Ord. No. 18-05, § 3, 6-19-18)