Tropic City Zoning Code

To provide for a diversity in housing and protect areas for single family, two-family, and multiple family neighborhoods of spacious and uncrowded character. 

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1. Single-family dwellings, one per parcel.
2. Accessory buildings and uses.
3. Accessory dwelling units, one per parcel.

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1. Bed & breakfasts.
2. Child daycare or nurseries.
3. Home occupations.
4. Livestock keeping. (See 13.14.4.3)
5. Multi-family dwellings.
6. Utility easements. 

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13.14.4.1 Height

No dwelling or accessory 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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13.14.4.2 Area, Width And Yard Regulations

See Table 17-4.

Table 17-4 Residential Minimum Area, Width and Yard Regulations

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13.14.4.3 Other Provisions

1. Residential lots with onsite wastewater (septic) and potable drinking water (well) shall have a minimum lot size of 1 acre per Local Health Department standards.
2. No building, structure or enclosure housing any animals shall be located or constructed closer than 50 feet from any dwelling on the same or adjacent lot.
3. Livestock may be kept for domestic purposes subject to applicable health codes as follows: one cow or one horse for each 10,000 square feet of lot area, including buildings, or one sheep, or one pig, or one goat for each 4,000 square feet of lot area, including buildings. Mink and dangerous animals are excluded.

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