Vero Beach City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
CHAPTER 60
- GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - GENERAL PROVISIONS[2]
- Sec. 60.01. - Title.
- Sec. 60.02. - Authority.
- Sec. 60.03. - General purpose and intent.
- Sec. 60.04. - Applicability and jurisdiction.
- Sec. 60.05. - Consistency with Comprehensive Plan.
- Sec. 60.06. - Relationship to other laws.
- Sec. 60.07. - Severability.
- Sec. 60.08. - Amendments to the Land Development Regulations.
- Sec. 60.09. - Zoning title.
- Sec. 60.10. - Zoning districts.
- Sec. 60.11. - Official zoning map.
- Sec. 60.12. - Amendments to official zoning map.
- Sec. 60.13. - Shared use of required space prohibited.
- Sec. 60.14. - Reduction of lot area prohibited.
- Sec. 60.15. - Prohibited uses.
- Sec. 60.16. - Maximum occupancy limits for dwelling units.
- ARTICLE II. - ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
- ARTICLE III. - INTERPRETATION
- Sec. 60.25. - General rules for interpretation.
- Sec. 60.26. - Interpretation of Official Zoning Map boundaries.
- Sec. 60.27. - Interpretation of permitted principal, accessory, temporary use and structure tables.
- Sec. 60.28. - Measurement, exceptions, and variations of intensity and dimensional standards.
- ARTICLE IV. - DEFINITIONS[3]
CHAPTER 61
- RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - R-1AAA, R-1AA, R-1A, AND R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
- Sec. 61.01.- Purpose of districts.
- Sec. 61.02. - Permitted uses.
- Sec. 61.03. - Conditional uses.
- Sec. 61.04. - Provisions regulating all conditional uses.
- Sec. 61.05. - Specific provisions regulating conditional uses.
- Sec. 61.06. - Development guidelines.
- Sec. 61.06.1. - Transfer development rights (TDR's).
- Sec. 61.07. - Parking regulations.
- Sec. 61.08. - General modifications.
- Sec. 61.09. - Building height modifications.
- Sec. 61.10. - Front yard modifications.
- Sec. 61.11. - Rear yard modifications.
- Sec. 61.12. - Side yard modifications.
- Sec. 61.13. - Accessory buildings and structures.
- Sec. 61.14. - Walls and fences.
- ARTICLE II.- RESERVED[4]
- ARTICLE III.- RM-8 MEDIUM- AND RM-10 MEDIUM-HIGH-DENSITY MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- Sec. 61.35.- Purpose of district.
- Sec. 61.36. - Permitted uses.
- Sec. 61.37. - Conditional uses.
- Sec. 61.38. - Provisions regulating all conditional uses.
- Sec. 61.39. - Specific provisions regulating conditional uses.
- Sec. 61.40. - Development guidelines.
- Sec. 61.41. - Minimum lot size and floor area.
- Sec. 61.42. - Refuse collection.
- Sec. 61.43. - Parking regulations.
- Sec. 61.44. - General modifications.
- Sec. 61.45. - Building height modifications.
- Sec. 61.46. - Front yard modifications.
- Sec. 61.47. - Rear yard modifications.
- Sec. 61.48. - Side yard modifications.
- Sec. 61.49. - Accessory buildings and structures.
- Sec. 61.50. - Walls and fences.
- ARTICLE IV.- RM-10/12 MEDIUM- AND HIGH-DENSITY MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- Sec. 61.51.- Purpose of district.
- Sec. 61.52. - Permitted uses.
- Sec. 61.53. - Conditional uses.
- Sec. 61.54. - Provisions regulating all conditional uses.
- Sec. 61.55. - Specific provisions regulating conditional uses.
- Sec. 61.56. - Density.
- Sec. 61.57. - Building height.
- Sec. 61.58. - Minimum lot size and floor area.
- Sec. 61.59. - Lot coverage.
- Sec. 61.60. - Front yard.
- Sec. 61.61. - Rear yard.
- Sec. 61.62. - Side yard.
- Sec. 61.63. - Open area.
- Sec. 61.63.1. - Floor/area ratio.
- Sec. 61.64. - Refuse collection.
- Sec. 61.65. - Parking regulations.
- Sec. 61.66. - General modifications.
- Sec. 61.67. - Building height modifications.
- Sec. 61.68. - Front yard modifications.
- Sec. 61.69. - Rear yard modifications.
- Sec. 61.70. - Side yard modifications.
- Sec. 61.71. - Accessory buildings and structures.
- Sec. 61.72. - Walls and fences.
- ARTICLE V. - RM-13 HIGH-DENSITY MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- Sec. 61.73.- Purpose of district.
- Sec. 61.74. - Permitted uses.
- Sec. 61.75. - Conditional uses.
- Sec. 61.76. - Provisions regulating all conditional uses.
- Sec. 61.77. - Specific provisions regulating conditional uses.
- Sec. 61.78. - Density.
- Sec. 61.79. - Building height.
- Sec. 61.80. - Minimum lot size and floor area.
- Sec. 61.81. - Lot coverage.
- Sec. 61.82. - Front yard.
- Sec. 61.83. - Rear yard.
- Sec. 61.84. - Side yard.
- Sec. 61.85. - Open area.
- Sec. 61.85.1. - Floor/area ratio.
- Sec. 61.86. - Refuse collection.
- Sec. 61.87. - Parking regulations.
- Sec. 61.88. - General modifications.
- Sec. 61.89. - Building height modifications.
- Sec. 61.90. - Front yard modifications.
- Sec. 61.91. - Rear yard modifications.
- Sec. 61.92. - Side yard modifications.
- Sec. 61.93. - Accessory buildings and structures.
- Sec. 61.94. - Walls and fences.
- ARTICLE VI.- MPZ MASTER PLAN ZONE[5]
- Sec. 61.95.- Purpose of district.
- Sec. 61.96. - Definitions.
- Sec. 61.97. - Density.
- Sec. 61.98. - Permitted uses.
- Sec. 61.99. - Minimum site size.
- Sec. 61.100. - Minimum floor area.
- Sec. 61.101. - Maximum height.
- Sec. 61.102. - Parking regulations.
- Sec. 61.103. - Open space.
- Sec. 61.104. - Building coverage.
- Sec. 61.105. - Recreation requirements.
- Sec. 61.106. - Perimeter setbacks
- Sec. 61.107. - Unified control.
- Sec. 61.108. - Waivers to development guidelines.
- Sec. 61.109. - Master plan zone and master plan review process.
- Sec. 61.110. - Reserved.
- Sec. 61.111. - Reserved.
- Sec. 61.112. - Reserved.
- Sec. 61.113. - Reserved.
- ARTICLE VII.- CAV CULTURAL ARTS VILLAGE DISTRICTS[6]
- Sec. 61.120.- Purpose of the districts.
- Sec. 61.121. - Principal uses.
- Sec. 61.122. - Use specific standards.
- Sec. 61.123. - Conditional use standards.
- Sec. 61.124. - Accessory uses.
- Sec. 61.125. - Temporary uses.
- Sec. 61.126. - District density, intensity and dimensional standards.
- Sec. 61.127. - Accessory buildings and structures.
- Sec. 61.128. - Subdivision of property.
- Sec. 61.129. - Development standards.
- Sec. 61.130. - Environmental standards.
- Sec. 61.131. - Building design standards.
- Sec. 61.132. - Modifications.
CHAPTER 62
- NONRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - PARK AND CONSERVATION DISTRICTS[7]
- Sec. 62.01.- Purpose of districts.
- Sec. 62.02. - Permitted principal uses.
- Sec. 62.03. - Accessory uses.
- Sec. 62.04. - Temporary uses and structures.
- Sec. 62.05. - District density, intensity, and dimensional standards.
- Sec. 62.06. - Accessory buildings and structures.
- Sec. 62.07. - Development standards.
- Sec. 62.08. - Environmental standards.
- Sec. 62.09. - Building design standards.
- ARTICLE II.- OFFICE AND INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT[8]
- Sec. 62.11.- Purpose of districts.
- Sec. 62.12. - Permitted principal uses.
- Sec. 62.13. - Accessory uses.
- Sec. 62.14. - Temporary uses.
- Sec. 62.15. - District density, intensity, and dimensional standards.
- Sec. 62.16. - Accessory buildings and structures.
- Sec. 62.17. - Development standards.
- Sec. 62.18. - Environmental standards.
- Sec. 62.19. - Building design standards.
- ARTICLE III.- COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS[9]
- Sec. 62.21.- Purpose of districts.
- Sec. 62.22. - Principal uses.
- Sec. 62.23. - Accessory uses.
- Sec. 62.24. - Temporary uses.
- Sec. 62.25. - District density, intensity, and dimensional standards.
- Sec. 62.26. - Accessory buildings and structures.
- Sec. 62.27. - Development standards.
- Sec. 62.28. - Environmental standards.
- Sec. 62.29. - Building design standards.
- ARTICLE IV.- M INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
- Sec. 62.47.- Purpose of district.
- Sec. 62.48. - Permitted uses.
- Sec. 62.48.1. - Reserved.
- Sec. 62.49. - Performance standards and use specific standards.
- Sec. 62.50. - Building height.
- Sec. 62.51. - Front yard.
- Sec. 62.52. - Side and rear yards.
- Sec. 62.53. - Open space.
- Sec. 62.54. - Refuse collection.
- Sec. 62.55. - Parking regulations.
- Sec. 62.56. - General modifications.
- Sec. 62.57. - Building height modifications.
- Sec. 62.58. - Front yard modifications.
- Sec. 62.59. - Rear yard modifications.
- Sec. 62.60. - Side yard modifications.
- Sec. 62.61. - Accessory buildings and structures.
- Sec. 62.62. - Walls and fences.
- ARTICLE V. - C-1M MARINA DISTRICT
- Sec. 62.63.- Purpose of district.
- Sec. 62.64. - Permitted uses.
- Sec. 62.65. - Building height.
- Sec. 62.66. - Minimum lot size.
- Sec. 62.67. - Front yard.
- Sec. 62.68. - Side yard.
- Sec. 62.69. - Rear yard.
- Sec. 62.70. - Residential occupancy.
- Sec. 62.71. - Minimum floor area.
- Sec. 62.72. - Open space.
- Sec. 62.73. - Refuse collection.
- Sec. 62.74. - Parking regulations.
- Sec. 62.75. - General modifications.
- Sec. 62.76. - Building height modifications.
- Sec. 62.77. - Front yard modifications.
- Sec. 62.78. - Rear yard modifications.
- Sec. 62.79. - Side yard modifications.
- Sec. 62.80. - Accessory buildings and structures.
- Sec. 62.81. - Walls and fences.
- ARTICLE VI.- C-2M MARINA AND YACHT CLUB DISTRICT
- Sec. 62.82.- Purpose of district.
- Sec. 62.83. - Permitted uses.
- Sec. 62.84. - Accessory uses and structures.
- Sec. 62.85. - Building height.
- Sec. 62.86. - Minimum lot size.
- Sec. 62.87. - Front yard.
- Sec. 62.88. - Side yard.
- Sec. 62.89. - Open area.
- Sec. 62.90. - Refuse collection.
- Sec. 62.91. - Parking regulations.
- Sec. 62.92. - General modifications.
- Sec. 62.93. - Accessory buildings and structures.
- Sec. 62.94. - Walls and fences.
- Secs. 62.95, 62.96. - Reserved.
- Secs. 62.97, 62.98. - Reserved.
- ARTICLE VII.- AIRPORT MASTER PLAN LAND USE ZONES[10]
- Sec. 62.98.1.- Land use zones established.
- Sec. 62.99. - Purpose of district.
- Sec. 62.100. - Development guidelines.
- Sec. 62.101. - Parking regulations.
- Sec. 62.102. - Performance standards and use specific standards.
- Sec. 62.103. - Limitation on permitted uses for AR-MHP zone.
- Sec. 62.104. - Storage yards.
- Sec. 62.105. - Security fences.
- Sec. 62.106. - General modifications.
- Sec. 62.107. - Building height modifications.
- Sec. 62.108. - Front yard modifications.
- Sec. 62.109. - Accessory buildings and structures.
- Sec. 62.110. - Public agricultural and environmental education uses.
- ARTICLE VIII.- THREE CORNERS WATERFRONT DISTRICTS[11]
- Sec. 62.150.- Purpose of districts.
- Sec. 62.151. - Principal uses.
- Sec. 62.152. - Accessory uses.
- Sec. 62.153. - Temporary uses and structures.
- Sec. 62.154. - District density, intensity, and dimensional standards.
- Sec. 62.155. - Accessory buildings and structures.
- Sec. 62.156. - Development standards.
- Sec. 62.157. - Environmental standards.
- Sec. 62.158. - Site design standards.
- Sec. 62.159. - Building design standards.
- ARTICLE IX.- MIXED USE DISTRICT
- Sec. 62.200.- Purpose.
- Sec. 62.201. - Permitted uses.
- Sec. 62.202. - Additional permitted uses.
- Sec. 62.203. - Density.
- Sec. 62.204. - Minimum floor area.
- Sec. 62.205. - Building height.
- Sec. 62.206. - Front yard.
- Sec. 62.207. - Rear yard.
- Sec. 62.208. - Side yard.
- Sec. 62.209. - Open space.
- Sec. 62.210. - Pedestrian linkage.
- Sec. 62.211. - Landscaping.
- Sec. 62.212. - Parking regulations.
- Sec. 62.212.1. - Accessory buildings and structures.
- Sec. 62.213. - Walls and fences.
- Sec. 62.214. - Modifications and exceptions.
- Sec. 62.215. - Special provisions requiring planning and zoning board approval.
- Sec. 62.216. - Design guidelines.
- Sec. 62.217. - Open space trust fund.
- ARTICLE X. - DOWNTOWN DISTRICT
- Sec. 62.300.- Purpose.
- Sec. 62.301. - Permitted uses.
- Sec. 62.302. - Concurrency.
- Sec. 62.303. - Mixed uses permitted.
- Sec. 62.304. - Density.
- Sec. 62.305. - Minimum floor area.
- Sec. 62.306. - Building height.
- Sec. 62.307. - Front setback.
- Sec. 62.308. - Rear and side yard setbacks.
- Sec. 62.309. - Open space.
- Sec. 62.310. - Parking regulations.
- Sec. 62.311. - Use of public rights-of-way.
- Sec. 62.312. - Walls and fences.
- ARTICLE XI.- RESIDENTIAL, CONGREGATE LIVING AND LIMITED OFFICE DISTRICT
- Sec. 62.400.- Purpose.
- Sec. 62.401. - Permitted uses.
- Sec. 62.402. - Additional permitted uses.
- Sec. 62.403. - Density.
- Sec. 62.404. - Minimum floor area.
- Sec. 62.405. - Building height.
- Sec. 62.406. - Front yard.
- Sec. 62.407. - Rear yard.
- Sec. 62.408. - Side yard.
- Sec. 62.409. - Open area.
- Sec. 62.410. - Landscaping.
- Sec. 62.411. - Parking regulations.
- Sec. 62.412. - Modifications and exceptions.
- Sec. 62.412.1. - Accessory buildings and structures.
- Sec. 62.413. - Walls and fences.
- ARTICLE XII.- GU, GOVERNMENT USE DISTRICT
- Sec. 62.414.- Permitted uses.
- Sec. 62.415. - Minimum property size.
- Sec. 62.416. - Density.
- Sec. 62.417. - Building height.
- Sec. 62.418. - Lot coverage.
- Sec. 62.419. - Setbacks.
- Sec. 62.420. - Open space.
- Sec. 62.421. - Floor/area ratio.
- Sec. 62.422. - Parking regulations.
- Sec. 62.423. - General modifications.
- Sec. 62.424. - Building height modifications.
- Sec. 62.425. - Accessory building.
- Sec. 62.426. - Walls and fences.
- ARTICLE XIII.- CARDINAL DRIVE/OCEAN DRIVE COMMERCIAL OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Sec. 62.501.- Purpose and applicability.
- Sec. 62.502. - Definitions.
- Sec. 62.503. - Permitted and prohibited uses.
- Sec. 62.504. - Site and building development standards.
- Sec. 62.505. - Parking design standards.
- Sec. 62.506 - Building design standards.
- Sec. 62.507. - Use of public right-of-way.
- Sec. 62.508. - Development standards and incentives for eligible projects.
- Sec. 62.509. - Waivers from use requirements.
- ARTICLE XIV.- PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS
CHAPTER 63
- OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS14
Sections
- Sec. 63.01.- Intent.
- Sec. 63.02. - Required off-street parking and loading/unloading.
- Sec. 63.03. - Computation of parking spaces.
- Sec. 63.04. - Parking ratios.
- Sec. 63.05. - Shared parking options.
- Sec. 63.06. - Parking agreements.
- Sec. 63.07. - Valet parking.
- Sec. 63.08. - Tandem parking.
- Sec. 63.09. - Guidelines for parking and loading areas.
- Sec. 63.10. - Surfacing requirements for parking and loading spaces.
CHAPTER 64
- DEVELOPMENT REVIEW, NONCONFORMING USES, AND TEMPORARY USES
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW[15]
- Sec. 64.01. - Purpose.
- Sec. 64.02. - Applicability.
- Sec. 64.03. - Application and fees.
- Sec. 64.04. - Administrative appeals and stay of action.
- Sec. 64.05. - Code compliance certification.
- Sec. 64.06. - Site plans.
- Sec. 64.07. - Minor site plan review and approval.
- Sec. 64.08. - Major site plan review and approval.
- Sec. 64.09. - Technical deviations to approved site plans.
- Sec. 64.10. - Site plan review standards and conditions.
- Sec. 64.11. - Approved site plans.
- Sec. 64.12. - Temporary use permit.
- Sec. 64.13. - Specific procedures for conditional use review.
- Sec. 64.14. - Reserved.
- ARTICLE II. - NONCONFORMING USES
- Sec. 64.20. - Existing uses.
- Sec. 64.21. - Nonconforming use—Extension.
- Sec. 64.22. - Same—Repair, alteration, enlargement.
- Sec. 64.23. - Nonconforming structures, alterations, additions.
- Sec. 64.24. - Reconstruction and additions.
- Sec. 64.25. - Change of nonconforming use.
- Sec. 64.26. - Discontinuance or abandonment of nonconforming use.
- Sec. 64.27. - Nonconforming structures and premises.
- Sec. 64.28. - Certain noncomplying sites and nonconforming uses.
- Sec. 64.29. - Nonconformities resulting from exercise of the power of eminent domain.
- Sec. 64.30. - Nonconformities created by annexation.
- ARTICLE III. - TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES
- Sec. 64.40. - Purpose.
- Sec. 64.41. - Definitions
- Sec. 64.42. - Prohibited temporary uses and structures.
- Sec. 64.43. - General standards for all temporary uses and structures.
- Sec. 64.44. - Temporary use/structure table for residential and nonresidential districts.
- Sec. 64.45. - Standards for specific temporary uses and structures.
CHAPTER 65
- PLANNING AND ZONING AUTHORITIES, SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS, AND AMENDMENTS16
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - DECISION MAKING BODIES AND AUTHORITIES
- ARTICLE II. - SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
- ARTICLE III. - AMENDMENTS TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS[17]
- Sec. 65.20. - Purpose.
- Sec. 65.21. - Definitions.
- Sec. 65.22. - Summary table.
- Sec. 65.23. - Standard application submittal and review procedures.
- Sec. 65.24. - Specific procedures for Comprehensive Plan text amendments.
- Sec. 65.25. - Specific procedures for Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map amendments.
- Sec. 65.26. - Specific procedures for Land Development Regulation text amendments.
- Sec. 65.27. - Specific procedures for general Official Zoning Map amendments.
- Sec. 65.28. - Specific procedures for site-specific Official Zoning Map amendments.
- Sec. 65.29. - Specific procedures for Planned Development Official Zoning Map amendments.
CHAPTER 66
- VARIANCES18
Sections
- Sec. 66.01.- Application procedures for variances.
- Sec. 66.02. - General review criteria for variance applications.
- Sec. 66.03. - Specific review criteria for variance applications.
- Sec. 66.04. - Minor setback variance.
- Sec. 66.05. - Appeal of variance decisions of the planning and zoning board.
- Sec. 66.06. - Stay of action pending appeal of variance decisions.
CHAPTER 67
- USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS19
Sections
- Sec. 67.01.- General.
- Sec. 67.02. - Use specific standards for principal residential uses—Dwellings.
- Sec. 67.03. - Use specific standards for principal residential uses—Group living.
- Sec. 67.04. - Use specific standards for principal residential uses—Accommodations.
- Sec. 67.05. - Use specific standards for principal nonresidential uses—Agricultural.
- Sec. 67.06. - Use specific standards for principal nonresidential uses—Commercial.
- Sec. 67.07. - Use specific standards for principal nonresidential uses—Institutional.
- Sec. 67.08. - Use specific standards for principal nonresidential uses—Public assembly.
- Sec. 67.09. - Use specific standards for principal nonresidential uses—Utilities.
- Sec. 67.10. - Use specific standards for principal nonresidential uses—Transportation.
- Sec. 67.11. - Use specific standards for principal nonresidential uses—Recreational.
- Sec. 67.12. - Use specific standards for principal nonresidential uses—Industrial.
- Sec. 67.13. - Use specific standards for accessory uses.
- Sec. 67.14. - Use specific standards for accessory buildings and structures.
- Sec. 67.15. - Use specific standards for temporary uses and structures.
CHAPTER 68
- AIRPORT ZONING
Sections
- Sec. 68.01.- Purpose and definitions.
- Sec. 68.02. - Conflicting regulations.
- Sec. 68.03. - Residential construction in noise impact zone.
- Sec. 68.04. - Airport protection overlay zone.
- Sec. 68.05. - Construction in runway protection zone and object free area.
- Sec. 68.06. - Development in runway approach surface zone.
- Sec. 68.07. - Construction or alteration requiring notice to FAA.
- Sec. 68.08. - Permitting.
- Sec. 68.09. - Appeals.
- Sec. 68.10. - Variance procedures.
CHAPTER 69
- TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER AND ANTENNA SITING20
Sections
- Sec. 69.01.- Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 69.02. - Siting alternatives hierarchy.
- Sec. 69.03. - Definitions.
- Sec. 69.04. - Applicability.
- Sec. 69.05. - Uses by zoning district.
- Sec. 69.06. - Development standards.
- Sec. 69.07. - Expert review.
- Sec. 69.08. - Abandonment.
- Sec. 69.09. - Application and review fees.
- Sec. 69.10. - City-owned property.
- Sec. 69.11. - Interference with public safety communications.
- Sec. 69.12. - Conditional use criteria for certain non-stealth antenna-supporting structures in specific zoning districts.