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Tropic City Zoning Code

13.11 Community

Commercial Zones

13.11.1 Purpose

The main objective of this zone is to provide for institutional type developments and other similar uses such as public education buildings, community recreation centers and parks, government buildings and shops, professional office space and other similar developments.

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2022

13.11.2 Permitted Uses

  1. Community centers.
  2. Educational institutions.
  3. Government buildings.
  4. Parks and playgrounds.
  5. Religious institutions.

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13.11.3 Conditional Uses

  1. Temporary commercial activities for special events.

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2022

13.11.4 Building Regulations

13.11.4.1 Height

No Commercial building shall be erected to a height greater than 3 stories above grade or 35 feet, unless specifically approved by the Building Official. 

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2022

13.11.4.2 Area, Width And Yard Regulations

See Table 14-4.

Table 14-4 Community Commercial Minimum Area, Width and Yard Regulations

Zone

Area

Width

Front Setback

Side Setback

Rear Setback

CC

None

30 feet

10 feet

10 feet

10 feet


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2022

13.11.4.3 Other Provisions

Any Commercial building may be built on the side or rear property line upon approval from the Building Official as a fire proof structure (metal, block or cement).

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2022