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Weston City Zoning Code

INDUSTRIAL, OFFICE

COMMERCIAL IOC

§ 124.16 IOC DISTRICTS.

   124.16(A)   Industrial district (I-1).
   District purpose: This district is intended to permit professional and real estate office as well as the interior storage, manufacture and distribution of products that can be accomplished without the production of noise or vibration, smoke or noxious odors beyond the interior of the (s).
   Permitted : See § 124.16(D).
   Setback/ standards: See § 124.47.
   124.16(B)   Office district (O-1).
   District purpose: This district is intended to permit professional, medical and real estate office .
   Permitted : See § 124.16(D).
   Setback/ standards: See § 124.47.
   124.16(C)   Commercial district (C-1).
   District purpose: This district permits the of land in a commercial manner with that provide for the sale of goods and products that are needed throughout the entire .
   Permitted : See § 124.16(D).
   Setback/ standards: See § 124.47.
   124.16(D)   Permitted .
USES
I-1
O-1
C-1
(P indicates that the is permitted in the zoning category, SE indicates that the requires special exception approval in the zoning category, NP indicates that the use is prohibited in the zoning category.)
USES
I-1
O-1
C-1
(P indicates that the is permitted in the zoning category, SE indicates that the requires special exception approval in the zoning category, NP indicates that the use is prohibited in the zoning category.)
Academic Tutorial Services
SE
P
P
Adult education facility
SE
SE
SE
*
P*
NP
NP
P
NP
P
NP
NP
P
boarding
SE
NP
SE
hospital
SE
NP
SE
Appliance repair
P
NP
P
Appliance sales
NP
NP
P
Appliance/furniture rental agencies
P
NP
P
Assembly (industrial)
P
NP
NP
Auditorium/assembly hall
P
NP
P
Bakery
NP
NP
P
Banks
NP
P
P
Banquet facility
SE
NP
SE
NP
NP
SE
Barber/beauty salon
NP
NP
P
Book store
NP
NP
P
Bowling center
NP
NP
SE
Bulk film processing lab
SE
NP
NP
Call center/telemarketing
P
P
NP
Catering facility
SE
NP
SE
Cemeteries and crematoriums
SE
NP
NP
Chemical bulk storage
SE
NP
NP
Child Care Facility
(freestanding, single use building only)
NP
SE
SE
Commercial gymnasium, athletic facility
P
P
P
Commercial pool
NP
NP
SE
NP
P
P
Courier services
P
P
P
Dinner theatre
SE
NP
SE
Drive-through facilities/freestanding
NP
P
P
Dry cleaner (on premise)
P
NP
SE
Equipment renting
SE
NP
SE
Essential services and
P
P
P
Florist
NP
NP
P
Food processing establishment
P
NP
NP
Food take-out or delivery
NP
NP
P
NP
NP
SE
Funeral home/mortuary
SE
NP
NP
Furniture sales
NP
NP
P
Game room/billiards
NP
NP
SE
Golf course
P
NP
P
Grocery store
NP
NP
P
Gun/knife store
NP
NP
NP
Hair stylist
NP
NP
P
Hardware store
NP
NP
P
Health spa
NP
NP
P
Hobby supply
NP
NP
P
Hospital
P
P
P
,
P
P
P
House of worship
P
P
P
Jewelry sales
NP
NP
P
Library
P
P
P
Light manufacturing
P
NP
NP
Limousine/taxi service
SE
NP
NP
Martial arts academy
P
NP
P
Massage facility (on ground floor only)
NP
P
P
SE
P
P
Medical/dental laboratories, public
P
P
P
Medical/dental laboratories, research or testing
SE
SE
NP
Medical/dental office
SE
P
P
NP
NP
NP
Nail salon
NP
NP
P
Nursing Home/Residential Care Facility
NP
SE
NP
P
P
P
Pet supply
NP
NP
P
NP
NP
P
Photocopy or printshop
P
NP
P
Post office
P
P
P
Private club or lodge
P
NP
P
Professional office
P
P
P
Real estate office
P
P
P
Repair shop (household and personal)
P
NP
P
Research and testing facility (not medical or dental)
P
NP
NP
NP
P
P
Retail sales
NP
NP
P
NP
NP
SE
School, Dance
P
P
P
School, Gymnastic
P
NP
P
&
SE
P
P
School, Trade
SE
NP
SE
Self service carwash
SE
NP
SE
Self storage
SE
NP
SE
Small equipment rental agencies
SE
NP
SE
Tanning facility
NP
NP
SE
Theater, movie
SE
NP
SE
Tobacco store
NP
NP
SE
P
NP
NP
Vehicle cleaning
SE
NP
SE
Vehicle parts and accessory installation
SE
NP
SE
Vehicle rental agency
SE
NP
SE
Vehicle service and repair
SE
NP
SE
and distribution
P
NP
NP
Wireless telecommunications facility
P
P
P
*Subject to spacing requirements set forth in the Adult Chapter.
 
(Ord. 2010-21, passed 10-4-2010; Am. Ord. 2012-08, passed 4-2-2012; Am. Ord. 2012-12, passed 6-18-2012; Am. Ord. 2014-21, passed 10-20-2014; Am. Ord. 2014-25, passed 12-1-2014; Am. Ord. 2016-13, passed 6-20-2016; Am. Ord. 2016-19, passed 10-17-2016; Am. Ord. 2017-11, passed 9-13-2017; Am. Ord. 2017-14, passed 11-6-2017; Am. Ord. 2018-18, passed 12-3-2018; Am. Ord, 2019-15, passed 10-21-2019; Am. Ord. 2023-02, passed 4-3-2023)

§ 124.17 FOOD SERVICE AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENTS - COUNTER SEATING.

   When a food service establishment or offers seating for its patrons at a bar or counter, there shall be no more than one seat per 24 lineal inches of bar/counter, excluding any service area.
(Ord. 2010-21, passed 10-4-2010)

§ 124.18 COMMUNITY FACILITIES (CF) DISTRICT.

   124.18(A)   Purpose of district. The CF Community Facilities District is intended to accommodate governmental, cultural, community, and health needs of a particular neighborhood or region.
   124.18(B)    permitted. No or , or part thereof, shall be erected, altered, or used in whole or in part for other than one of the following :
   124.18(B)(1)   Museums, libraries, auditoriums, and civic centers.
   124.18(B)(2)   Non-municipal police and fire protection facilities.
   124.18(B)(3)   Non-municipal Governmental facilities.
   124.18(B)(4)   Public works and related facilities.
   124.18(B)(5)   Judicial Courts and related facilities.
   124.18(B)(6)   Non-municipal recreational facilities.
   124.18(B)(7)   Hospitals, convalescent homes and nursing homes.
   124.18(B)(8)   Places of public assembly.
   124.18(B)(9)   Non-municipal .
   124.18(B)(10)    and .
   124.18(B)(11)    .
   124.18(C)   Size of plot. Every plot upon which a permitted or , other than an or , is erected or placed shall not be less than 43,560 square feet of area and have at least 150 feet of .
   124.18(D)    . No , , or shall be erected, placed, or altered to exceed the maximum permitted within the zoning district on adjacent property. The most restrictive shall apply if the existing limits on adjacent properties vary.
   124.18(E)   Yards. Every plot shall have a front yard of not less than 25 feet in depth. Every plot shall have a side and rear yard of not less than 25 feet.
(Ord. 2010-21, passed 10-4-2010)

§ 124.19 GOLF COURSE DISTRICT (GC).

   124.19(A)   Purpose of district. The purpose of the GC Golf Course District is to designate areas for golf courses and directly related to preserve areas of open space by limiting the intensity of .
   124.19(B)   Site . The site for a plot in a GC District shall provide, for such an arrangement and location of and facilities on the plot as to give maximum possible separation from, and protection to, contiguous and nearby property. Where the nature of the activities or facilities on the plot present any potential hazard or detriment to contiguous properties from noise, glare, odors, smoke, vibration, flying objects, or , protection to such contiguous properties shall be provided in the form of open space, fences, walls, enclosures, and/or by such other means as may be appropriate and effective to prevent or minimize such hazards.
   124.19(B)(1)   The following modifications to an existing golf course would require a major site plan amendment:
   124.19(B)(1)(a)   Any change to an existing golf course layout that decreases the separation from and protection to, contiguous and nearby properties;
   124.19(B)(1)(b)   Any change to vehicular traffic or change to traffic circulation that will impact ingress and egress from the ;
   124.19(B)(1)(c)   Any new or change in the footprint or elevation of existing within the property;
   124.19(B)(2)   The following modifications to an existing golf course would require a minor site plan amendment:
   124.19(B)(2)(a)   Any change to an existing golf course layout including tee boxes, fairways, greens, sand traps, , and screening;
   124.19(B)(2)(b)   Any change that presents any potential hazard to contiguous properties from noise, glare, odors, smoke, vibration, flying objects; or
   124.19(B)(2)(c)   Any change to vehicular parking areas or change to traffic circulation, not to include resurfacing or restriping;
   124.19(B)(2)(d)   Any new use or change in use;
   124.19(B)(3)   Any existing golf course without a -approved site plan as of March 17, 2025 (a “Pre-Existing Golf Course”) shall be required to submit an existing conditions site plan including an as-built survey and tree survey meeting the requirements of Chapter 122, showing all currently existing conditions on the property (“Existing Conditions Site Plan”) prior to July 1, 2027.
   124.19(B)(3)(a)   The Existing Conditions Site Plan shall be reviewed by the . Within 30 days of submission, the shall either (1) confirm, based upon verification by staff, that all information in the Existing Conditions Site Plan is correct and shall be deemed to be the “Site Plan” for the golf course, or (2) advise the owner of the golf course that the information contained in the Existing Conditions Site Plan is not correct, point out the deficiencies and give the owner of the golf course 30 days to submit a corrected Existing Conditions Site Plan (which will begin the process again). If the owner of the golf course disagrees with the ’s decision, it can appeal the ’s decision to the pursuant to the procedures set forth in § 124.69 of the .
   124.19(B)(3)(b)    of Pre-Existing Golf Courses that seek to make any modifications that would fall under § 124.19(B)(2) prior to the approval of an Existing Conditions Site Plan, shall be permitted to apply for an administrative approval of the modification, and shall include a survey and tree survey of the area impacted by the application (rather than for the entire golf course), such area to be determined by the .
   124.19(B)(3)(c)    of Pre-Existing Golf Courses that seek to make any modifications that would fall under § 124.19(B)(1) prior to the approval of an Existing Conditions Site Plan, shall be required to obtain approval of a full Existing Conditions Site Plan.
   124.19(C)    permitted. No or , or part thereof, shall be erected, altered, or used in whole or in part for other than one of the following :
   124.19(C)(1)   Golf courses.
   124.19(C)(2)   Golf clubhouse.
   124.19(C)(3)   The following , if determined by the to be directly associated with the primary golf course :
   124.19(C)(3)(a)   Tennis courts.
   124.19(C)(3)(b)   Swimming pools.
   124.19(C)(3)(c)   Unlit driving ranges.
   124.19(C)(3)(d)    or lounges.
   124.19(C)(3)(e)   Pro shops.
   124.19(C)(3)(f)   Accessory , including but not limited to; snack shops, maintenance facilities, storage facilities, and restrooms.
   124.19(D)    . No , , or shall be erected, placed, or altered to a exceeding 42 feet.
   124.19(E)   Area. All golf courses and related permitted must have a minimum area of 50 acres.
   124.19(F)    .
   124.19(F)(1)   All permitted shall have the following :
   124.19(F)(1)(a)   Minimum : 100 feet.
   124.19(F)(1)(b)   Minimum : 100 feet.
   124.19(F)(1)(c)   Minimum : 100 feet.
   124.19(F)(2)   No parking area shall be located within 50 feet of any residentially zoned property.
   124.19(G)   Plot coverage. The combined area occupied by all main and Accessory and shall not exceed 10% of the total area.
   124.19(H)   Fences and walls. No fences or walls shall be located in the GC District without approval.
   124.19(I)    . All required yards and open spaces adjacent to Streets and contiguous to residential property shall be planted and maintained with suitable material in the form of grass, , , and to present an attractive appearance.
   124.19(J)    , netting, lighting, and other buffers.   , netting, lighting, and other buffers surrounding an unlit driving range shall be permitted only as a special exception.
(Ord. 2010-21, passed 10-4-2010; Am. Ord. 2025-08, passed 4-7-2025)

§ 124.20 MUNICIPAL USE (MU).

   Property designated as Municipal are limited to those properties that are owned by the , and may be used as deemed appropriate by the .
(Ord. 2010-21, passed 10-4-2010)

§ 124.21 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PDD).

   124.21(A)   Purpose of district.
   124.21(A)(1)   The is intended to encourage the implementation of innovative land planning and site designs that create enhanced living and working environments by providing flexible land and design regulations. A PDD would allow small- to large-scale areas to be developed with a variety of residential types and nonresidential that may contain both individual sites and common property, which are planned and developed as a unified district.
   124.21(A)(2)   The to be designed and organized so as to be capable of satisfactory and operation as a separate entity without necessarily needing the participation of other sites or other common property in order to function as a neighborhood. This Section specifically encourages innovations so that the growing demands of residential and nonresidential may be met by a greater variety in type, design, and siting of and by the conservation and more efficient of land. This Section shall also be utilized to protect, preserve, and enhance lands designated “Agriculture” by the certified Future Land Use Element of the City Comprehensive Plan through the adoption and enforcement of creative land development regulations.
   124.21(A)(3)   This Section recognizes that standard zoning and subdivision functions are appropriate for the regulation of land in areas of neighborhoods that are already substantially developed. Therefore, where concepts are appropriate, the land may be rezoned to a PDD District. In doing so, conventional and dimensional specifications are replaced by an approval process in which an approved plan becomes the basis for continuing land controls. This provides the mechanism by which the may approve land which meet or exceed the level of quality required by adopted zoning standards.
   124.21(A)(4)   It is intended that this district offer design flexibility to developers in order to encourage imaginative, functional, high quality Planning. The of this district shall be limited to those projects which will result in desirable community Environmental qualities and which is compatible with the surrounding lands and activities and consistent with the permitted of the Comprehensive Plan.
   124.21(B)   Design guidelines.
   124.21(B)(1)   Petitioner shall submit a as part of the rezoning request. The site shall contain design guidelines that shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
   124.21(B)(1)(a)   Signage.
   124.21(B)(1)(b)   Housing type.
   124.21(B)(1)(c)   Minimum size.
   124.21(B)(1)(d)   Minimum .
   124.21(B)(1)(e)   Minimum square footage and, type for residential and nonresidential .
   124.21(B)(1)(f)   Maximum .
   124.21(B)(1)(g)   Front, Side, Rear , side yard .
   124.21(B)(1)(h)    to (pools, patios, etc.).
   124.21(B)(1)(i)   Typical for a detached residential unit.
   124.21(B)(1)(j)    .
   124.21(B)(1)(k)    .
   124.21(B)(1)(l)   Buffer .
   124.21(B)(1)(m)   Lighting.
   124.21(B)(1)(n)   Drainage.
   124.21(B)(1)(o)   Internal circulation.
   124.21(B)(1)(p)   Signage.
   124.21(B)(2)   Such design guidelines shall become a part of the PDD rezoning ordinance.
   124.21(C)   Common open space.
   124.21(C)(1)   All common open space shall be preserved for its intended purpose as expressed in the . The developer shall choose one or a combination of the following three methods of administering common open space, subject to approval by the , and the method chosen by the developer shall be stated in the :
   124.21(C)(1)(a)   Dedication to the of the common open space. This method is subject to formal acceptance by the in its sole discretion.
   124.21(C)(1)(b)   Conveyance to one or more associations, nonprofit corporations, or other appropriate entities provided all owning property within the Planned are members of one or more of the associations, nonprofit corporations or other entities so that the common open space will be used as specified on the and all common open space will be properly maintained.
   124.21(C)(1)(c)   Retention of ownership, control, and maintenance of all common open space by the developer.
   124.21(C)(2)   If the developer elects to administer common open space through one or more associations, not-for-profit corporations, or other entities, said organizations shall conform to the following requirements:
   124.21(C)(2)(a)   They shall be created prior to the sale of any property within a phase of the PDD.
   124.21(C)(2)(b)   Membership shall be mandatory for all property owners within the Planned or any phase thereof, and the organizations shall not discriminate as to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, political affiliation, their membership or shareholders.
   124.21(C)(2)(c)   They shall:
   124.21(C)(2)(c)1.   Manage all common open space and Recreational and cultural Facilities that are not dedicated to the public.
   124.21(C)(2)(c)2.   Provide for the maintenance, administration, and operation of said land and any other land within the planned not publicly or privately owned.
   124.21(C)(2)(c)3.   All privately owned common open space shall conform to the intended of and remain as expressed in the through the inclusion of appropriate covenants in all conveyances of land within the PDD. These covenants shall run with the land and be for the benefit of present and future property owners.
   124.21(C)(2)(c)4.   All common open space and public Recreational and cultural Facilities shall be specifically included in a Plan schedule that shall set forth the proposed improvements including but not limited to , hardscape features, recreational components both passive and active and lighting and be completed by the developer in accordance with such schedule.
   124.21(D)   Land regulations.
   124.21(D)(1)   Minimum size. All planned shall contain a minimum of five acres.
   124.21(D)(2)   Minimum area, distance between , , , and regulations.
   124.21(D)(2)(a)   No minimum size shall be required within a Planned except as specified by the , however, in no case shall the minimum size be less than the smallest permitted in any zoning category or in any other restrictive criteria for that particular .
   124.21(D)(2)(b)   No minimum distance between shall be required within a , except as specified by the or by the adopted by the .
   124.21(D)(2)(c)   Each or other permitted shall have access to the public either directly or indirectly via an approach, private road, pedestrian way, court, or other area dedicated to public or private or common easement guaranteeing access. The shall be allowed access on privately owned roads, easements, and common open space to ensure the police and fire protection of the area, to meet needs, to conduct municipal services, and to generally ensure the health and safety of the residents of the Planned .
   124.21(D)(2)(d)   There shall be no specified or yards except as approved by the , together with the following:
   124.21(D)(2)(d)1.   There shall be a Setback or yard not less than 25 feet in depth abutting all or Private road .
   124.21(D)(2)(d)2.   All lots of a Planned are to be controlled by the in accordance with the provisions of the City’s Land Development Chapter. The provisions governing changes in the will apply to the amendment of lines depicted on the .
   124.21(D)(2)(e)   No maximum limitations shall apply in a PDD except as specified in the .
   124.21(D)(3)    .   shall meet all the requirements of the , provided that additional Landscaped areas may be required for site plans that are adjacent to LAPCs, NRAs, parks, or residential zoning districts.
   124.21(D)(4)    .   within a PDD shall comply with the according to the types and density and intensity of permitted by the .
   124.21(D)(5)   Density and intensity of land . The density and intensity of land permitted within a PDD shall conform with the Future Land Use Element of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, in accordance with the categories of Planned set forth below.
   124.21(D)(6)   Platting. The property within a PDD shall be platted in conformance with the approved .
(Ord. 2010-21, passed 10-4-2010)

§ 124.22 PLANNED EMPLOYMENT CENTER DISTRICT (PECD).

   124.22(A)   Purpose of district. The Planned Employment Center District (PECD) is intended to encourage nonresidential and certain residential , which generate employment that is compatible with residential and other less intensive land .
   124.22(B)   Permitted . No or , or part thereof, shall be erected, altered, or used in whole or in part for other than one of the following :
   124.22(B)(1)   Planned light industrial parks, which may include research and development, assembly, and light manufacturing.
   124.22(B)(2)   Planned office parks, which may include business and professional offices, medical facilities, and private and commercial Schools.
   124.22(B)(3)   Planned special complexes, which may include recreational, cultural, educational, adult residential facilities, or other community facilities.
   124.22(B)(4)   All permitted in the Commercial District (C-1).
   124.22(C)   Common open space.
   124.22(C)(1)   All common open space shall be preserved for its intended purpose as expressed in the . The developer shall choose one or a combination of the following three methods of administering common open space, subject to approval by the , and the method chosen by the developer shall be stated in the :
   124.22(C)(1)(a)   Dedication to the of the common open space. This method is subject to formal acceptance by the in its sole discretion.
   124.22(C)(1)(b)   Conveyance to one or more associations, nonprofit corporations, or other appropriate entities, provided all persons and entities owning property within the Planned are members of one or more of the associations, nonprofit corporations, or other entities so that the common open space will be used as specified on the all common open space will be properly maintained.
   124.22(C)(1)(c)   Retention of ownership, control, and maintenance of all common open space by the developer.
   124.22(C)(2)   If the developer elects to administer common open space through one or more associations, nonprofit corporations, or other entities, said organizations shall conform to the following requirements:
   124.22(C)(2)(a)   They shall be created prior to the sale of any property within a phase of the PECD.
   124.22(C)(2)(b)   Membership shall be mandatory for all property owners within the Planned , and the organizations shall not discriminate as to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, political affiliation, their membership or shareholders.
   124.22(C)(2)(c)   They shall:
   124.22(C)(2)(c)1.   Manage all common open space and Recreational and cultural Facilities that are not dedicated to the public.
   124.22(C)(2)(c)2.   Provide for the maintenance, administration, and operation of said land and any other land within the Planned not publicly or privately owned.
   124.22(C)(2)(c)3.   All privately owned common open space shall conform to the intended of and remain as expressed in the through the inclusion of appropriate covenants in all conveyances of land within the PECD. These covenants shall run with the land and be for the benefit of present and future property owners.
   124.22(C)(2)(c)4.   All common open space and public Recreational and cultural Facilities shall be specifically included in the schedule and be completed by the developer in accordance with such schedule.
   124.22(D)   Land regulations.
   124.22(D)(1)   Minimum size. All planned employment centers shall provide for a minimum of ten acres of contiguous land, unless the finds that a tract which contains less than ten acres is suitable as a planned employment center by virtue of some unusual condition.
   124.22(D)(2)   Minimum area, distance between , , and .
   124.22(D)(2)(a)   No minimum size shall be required within a Planned Employment Center District.
   124.22(D)(2)(b)   No minimum distance between shall be required within a Planned Employment Center District.
   124.22(D)(2)(c)    or yards are to be controlled by the site rather than by the provisions of the zoning regulations that otherwise would be applicable. The provisions governing changes in the site will apply.
   124.22(D)(3)    .   shall meet all requirements of the provided that site plans may require additional area where such districts are adjacent to local areas of particular concern (LAPCs), natural resource areas (NRAs), parks, or residential zoning districts.
   124.22(D)(4)    .   within a planned employment center shall meet all requirements of the .
   124.22(E)   Procedure for rezoning to a Planned Employment Center District. The following applications, exhibits, and procedures shall be required when applying for rezoning to a Planned Employment Center District.
   124.22(E)(1)   Application form. The shall complete a standard rezoning application form and submit it with the appropriate filing fee to the Planning and Zoning Department. Information necessary to review the impact of the proposed upon public services and facilities, including , drainage, and natural resources, shall accompany the application.
   124.22(E)(2)   Site . The shall submit a site to be included with the rezoning request. The site shall be adopted as part of the rezoning approval and shall specify or yards, plot coverage, , , , drainage, internal circulation, and signage.
   124.22(E)(3)   Design guidelines. Petitioner shall submit design guidelines which shall include, but not be limited to, the following and shall become a part of the PECD rezoning ordinance:
   124.22(E)(3)(a)   Signage.
   124.22(E)(3)(b)   Housing type.
   124.22(E)(3)(c)   Minimum size.
   124.22(E)(3)(d)   Minimum .
   124.22(E)(3)(e)   Minimum home square footage, type.
   124.22(E)(3)(f)   Maximum .
   124.22(E)(3)(g)   Front, Side, Rear , Side yard .
   124.22(E)(3)(h)    to (pools, patios, etc.).
   124.22(E)(3)(i)   Typical home .
   124.22(E)(3)(j)    .
   124.22(E)(3)(k)    .
   124.22(E)(3)(l)   Lighting.
   124.22(F)   Conformance to approved site .
   124.22(F)(1)   After rezoning to Planned Employment Center District, no permits shall be issued by the and no shall commence unless in conformance with the approved site , unless a change or deviation is approved.
   124.22(F)(2)   All changes will require an amendment to the zoning ordinance creating the PECD.
(Ord. 2010-21, passed 10-4-2010)

§ 124.23 AGRICULTURAL/ESTATE DISTRICT (AE).

   124.23(A)   Purpose of district. The Agricultural/Estate District is intended to apply to those areas of the the present or prospective of which is primarily agricultural. The regulations of this district are intended to protect, preserve, and enhance agricultural in compliance with the agricultural land designation of the certified Future Land Use Element of the City Comprehensive Plan.
   124.23(B)   Permitted . No or , or part thereof, shall be erected, altered, or used, or land or water used, in whole or in part, for other than one or more of the following specified :
   124.23(B)(1)    on a plot at least 87,120 gross square feet (minimum plot size), with 35,000 square feet net buildable area, in area, with a minimum 125 feet . The clustering of units is prohibited.
   124.23(B)(2)   Publicly owned or operated and , including community , , and playgrounds, but excluding dumps, sanitary fills, or incinerators.
   124.23(B)(3)   Groves, produce farms, truck gardens, horticultural farming, botanical gardens, floriculture, nurseries, sod farms, crop raising, hydroponic gardens, greenhouses, forestry, or beekeeping with or keeping of only as incidental and accessory thereto.
   124.23(B)(4)   Cattle or stock grazing, dairy farming, not including hog raising.
   124.23(B)(5)   Raising of fish.
   124.23(B)(6)   Driveways or access roads to property in a zoning district other than Agricultural/Estate.
   124.23(B)(7)    and .
   124.23(B)(8)   Keeping, boarding, or raising of as an to a residence on a minimum-sized plot. The total number of on any minimum-sized plot as permitted in this subsection 124.23(B)(8) shall not exceed four of any combination of horses, cattle, sheep, and goats; no more than ten of any combination of cats and dogs; and no more than 20 of any combination of fowl and rabbits. The total number of permitted hereby shall not include offspring of any under the normal weaning age for that . Nor does this requirement refer to any incidentally found which has been injured or Abandoned. Such may be maintained or harbored until the state of health permits it to be returned to its natural habitat or to an appropriate agency caring for the welfare of . housing these shall be a minimum of 150 feet from any plot line.
   124.23(C)    . No or shall be erected or altered to a exceeding 30 feet.
   124.23(D)   Exception to minimum plot size. Plots for any permitted shall have a minimum area of 87,120 gross square feet and a minimum of 125 feet, except that a plot specifically delineated on a as a single , which was recorded or had received final City approval prior to the effective date of this Section, may be utilized for a if the has not less than 10,000 square feet of area and 100 feet of .
   124.23(E)   Plot coverage. The combined area occupied by all main and Accessory and shall not exceed 25% of the plot area for a plot.
   124.23(F)   Yards. Every plot shall have front, side, and rear yards of not less than 25 feet.
   124.23(G)   Minimum floor area. The minimum floor area of a shall be 1,000 square feet.
   124.23(H)   Paved access to . There shall be paved access, 12 feet in width, to all new in excess of 1,000 square feet.
   124.23(I)   Communication . Any communication that was constructed and operational on a parcel or plot within this district prior to October 5, 1998 shall be a legal, conforming and may be repaired or rebuilt if it is damaged or destroyed. Provided, however, such repair or reconstruction may not enlarge the that existed prior to damage or destruction.
   124.23(J)   Special exceptions. The that may be permitted as special exceptions are as follows:
   124.23(J)(1)    .
   124.23(J)(2)    hospitals, veterinary clinics, kennels, boarding.
(Ord. 2010-21, passed 10-4-2010)

§ 124.24 CONSERVATION DISTRICT.

   124.24(A)   Purpose of district. The Conservation District is intended to:
   124.24(A)(1)   Apply to those natural reservation areas designated for conservation on the future land use element map series, including public lands which are conservation areas operated by contractual agreement or managed by a federal, state, regional, or local government or nonprofit agency.
   124.24(A)(2)   Promote the acquisition, retention, and management of unique natural areas in order to preserve their Environmental, recreational, and other public benefits.
   124.24(A)(3)   Protect publicly owned sanctuaries, preserves, Archaeological or historic sites, open space, natural areas, ecological communities, and designated wildlife management areas.
   124.24(B)   Permitted in Conservation District. No or , or part thereof, shall be erected, altered, or used, or land or water used, in whole or in part, for other than one or more of the following specified :
   124.24(B)(1)   Passive recreational such as wildlife sanctuaries and feeding stations, nature centers and trails, research stations, walkways, and accessory to these .
   124.24(B)(2)    that do not impair the natural ecosystem of the area and that are not in conflict with any applicable contractual agreement or management policies of the federal, , regional, county, municipal, or nonprofit agency that manages the natural reservation.
   124.24(B)(3)   Water control and associated facilities.
(Ord. 2010-21, passed 10-4-2010)

§ 124.25 HOSPITAL ZONING DISTRICT (HZ).

   124.25(A)   Purpose of district. The Hospital Zoning District (HZ) provides for the continued growth and development of a and associated Accessory uses and ancillary facilities, which are supportive of, but clearly subordinate to, the primary facility to readily enable physical plant improvements and additions necessitated by advances in medical technology and patient treatment, and expansion to accommodate the healthcare needs of the region's population. Except as specified herein, all other provisions of the City Code are applicable to the Hospital Zoning District. Where a conflict of provisions exists, the provisions of the Hospital Zoning District shall prevail.
   124.25(B)   Permitted uses. No or , or part thereof, shall be erected, altered, or used in whole or in part for other than one of the following :
   124.25(B)(1)    .
   124.25(B)(2)   Medical lab.
   124.25(B)(3)    .
   124.25(C)    . The following shall be permitted if they serve the population of the :
   124.25(C)(1)    .
   124.25(C)(2)    (businesses that support and medical uses).
   124.25(C)(3)    /cafes (no drive-thru) to serve the population of the .
   124.25(C)(4)   Cafeterias to serve the population of the .
   124.25(C)(5)   Auditorium/assembly hall/conference center.
   124.25(C)(6)    .
   124.25(C)(7)   Retail commercial (gift shop, flower shop, retail that supports and medical ).
   124.25(C)(8)   Plant operations (generators, processing plant, laundry service, food and beverage).
   124.25(C)(9)   Helipad/heliport.
   124.25(C)(10)   Parking garage.
   124.25(C)(11)   Rehabilitation/Fitness center
   124.25(C)(12)    incidental and customarily associated with uses.
   124.25(C)(13)   Temporary parking areas and temporary parking (provided the primary purpose of said is to serve employees of the facilities and/or ).
   124.25(D)   Size of . Minimum contiguous acreage shall be 25 acres, which may be separated by no more than an 80 foot .
   124.25(E)    . No , or use shall be erected, placed, or altered to a exceeding 95 feet, except for parking /garages.
   124.25(F)    /Yards.   along the property lines shall be 35 feet for up to 45 feet in and 50 feet for greater than 45 feet in .
   124.25(G)   Distance between and . No minimum distance between and/or shall be required, except as specified by the Florida Building Code.
   124.25(H)   Administrative site plan review. The following types of applications shall be subject to the requirements for administrative site plan review:
   124.25(H)(1)   Amendments to the site plan under the following conditions:
   124.25(H)(1)(a)   The site plan amendment does not require modifications or deletion of any conditions of the original site plan approval or any approved amendments thereto;
   124.25 (H)(1)(b)   The site plan amendment adds only non-habitable space;
   124.25(H)(1)(c)   The amendment does not exceed 5% of the originally approved ;
   124.25(H)(1)(d)   Any increase in the of the when there is sufficient parking to accommodate the change and there is no change in the footprint of the ;
   124.25(H)(1)(e)   The amendment does not require a variance or special exception approval;
   124.25(H)(1)(f)   The amendment does not result in a change to any of the elevations (as long as the changes match the existing finishes);
   124.25(H)(1)(g)   The amendment does not change the location of any on the property; or
   124.25(H)(1)(h)   The amendment does not alter the location of any points of ingress or egress from the .
   124.25(H)(2)   Temporary surface parking lots, provided that the primary purpose of temporary surface parking lots is to serve employees of the facilities and . A permit for an approved administrative review site plan for a temporary surface parking lot must be obtained within one year from the date the site plan is approved by the . Prior to the expiration of the one year period, the may request and the may grant a one time, one year extension. After such time, the site plan must come in to compliance with the general City Code requirements. The permit shall be valid for a period of five years. The may grant one, five year extension after which any further extensions shall require approval.
   124.25(I)   Signage.   shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 126 except as specified herein. The hereby finds that the permitted and accessory uses allowed in the Hospital Zoning District require standards that are tailored to the unique nature of these uses, in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of those persons visiting them. Color and lettering of shall be uniform throughout the property.
   124.25(I)(1)   Wall Signs.
   124.25(I)(1)(a)   Illuminated and non-illuminated white channel letters are permitted, but limited to a maximum of 60 inches in . Overall size limited to 300 square feet. Illuminated and non-illuminated channel letter specifically for designated emergency care areas are permitted to be red.
   124.25(I)(1)(b)   No more than two per wall.
   124.25(I)(2)   Reserved.
   124.25(I)(3)   Reserved.
   124.25(I)(4)   Reserved.
   124.25(I)(5)   Reserved.
   124.25(I)(6)   Monument Signs.
   124.25(I)(6)(a)   Maximum one per entrance from .
   124.25(I)(6)(b)   Maximum one per intersection of two .
   124.25(I)(6)(c)   Maximum area limited to 60 square feet.
   124.25(I)(6)(d)   Maximum limited to nine feet.
   124.25(I)(6)(e)   Channel or reverse channel illumination is permitted.
   124.25(I)(7)    .  
   124.25(I)(7)(a)    are permitted if related to the permitted principal and accessory uses in the HZ District.
   124.25(I)(7)(b)   Maximum area of 400 square feet.
   124.25(I)(7)(c)   Maximum three per wall, exclusive of other signage.
   124.25(I)(7)(d)    may be placed on poles on the property within the district.
   124.25(I)(7)(e)    are not required to be consistent with the architectural style of the / or permanent signage.
   124.25(I)(7)(f)    shall be of a durable material customarily used for such signs.
   124.25(I)(7)(g)    may remain in place for no more than 180 days and each message on a may be advertised once in a 12-month period.
   124.25(I)(8)   Prohibited Signs. Unless otherwise authorized in this section, the prohibited by § 126.10(B) of the are prohibited.
   124.25(I)(9)   Sign Illumination. Illuminated are permitted to be illuminated 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.
   124.25(J)    .
   124.25(J)(1)    related to uses specifically for security equipment and surveillance, such as cameras and lighting, are limited to a of 100 feet.
   124.25(J)(2)    unrelated to uses specifically for security equipment and surveillance must comply with the restrictions as provided for in this .
   124.25(K)   Parking /garages.
   124.25(K)(1)   Parking /garages are permitted with a maximum of 60 feet.
   124.25(K)(2)   Parking /garages shall be designed to have a decorative appearance consistent with the overall architectural composition of the , by providing unified design elements with the main through the use of similar materials and color, vertical and horizontal elements, and architectural style.
   124.25(K)(3)   Parking /garages are also subject to the following additional requirements:
   124.25(K)(3)(a)   Architectural features shall be incorporated into the façade to mitigate the mass and bulk of the .
   124.25(K)(3)(b)   Decorative architectural elements on the ground floor level shall be designed to accommodate the pedestrian scale.
   124.25(K)(3)(c)   Parking levels above the ground floor shall maintain the same vertical and horizontal articulation or rhythm and incremental appearance established on the ground floor.
   124.25(K)(3)(d)   Ramps shall be visually screened from and oriented towards the interior of the where possible within the . Ramp profiles shall be hidden on the exterior elevations.
   124.25(K)(3)(e)   Roof top parking shall be visually screened with articulated walls and/or other architectural treatments.
   124.25(K)(3)(f)   Exterior lighting fixtures shall provide cut-off shielding in order to eliminate glare and spillage onto adjacent properties and .
   124.25 (K)(3)(g)   The openings of the garage shall be designed in a manner that obscures parked vehicles when possible.
   124.25(K)(3)(h)   The ground floor perimeter of the garage may be devoted to window displays or floor area for active to the .
   124.25(L)   Temporary surface parking areas.
   124.25(L)(1)   Design.
   124.25(L)(1)(a)   The perimeter of any temporary surface parking areas must be screened with a minimum three foot high upon installation.
   124.25(L)(1)(b)   Terminal islands of at least 11 feet in width and 18 feet in length shall be provided at the end of each parking row. Terminal islands shall be striped at a minimum and may be curbed. When striped the island area shall be signed "No Parking Any Time". When curbed the island area shall be treated with or hardscape or any combination of the two.
   124.25(L)(1)(c)    shall be prohibited in temporary surface parking areas.
   124.25(L)(1)(d)   All interior planting areas not dedicated to , or existing vegetation shall be with sod, , or other appropriate treatment (no sand, rock, pavement, or base soil).
   124.25(L)(1)(e)   Striping shall be provided to properly delineate the parking area from the driving area.
   124.25(L)(1)(f)   There shall be no maximum number of consecutive parking spaces and no required intermediate island or .
   124.25(L)(2)   Screening and buffers.
   124.25(L)(2)(a)   Screening and/or buffering elements, such as , berms, fencing, walls or any combination thereof, shall be utilized to screen temporary parking areas from and adjacent properties.
   124.25(L)(2)(b)   Walls and/or fences used to screen temporary parking areas must be at least three feet in and be consistent with adjacent in design, color, etc.
   124.25(L)(3)   Surfaces. All surfaces shall be asphalt, except for a temporary parking lot serving hospital employees only, which may be gravel. A temporary parking lot shall not count towards required parking nor shall be available for public parking.
(Ord. 2011-06, passed 6-20-2011; Am. Ord. 2015-08, passed 4-6-2015; Am. Ord. 2016-12, passed 6-20-2016)