124.32(A)   Dumpsters and dumpster enclosures - multi-family Development and nonresidential Development .

   124.32(A)(1)   Residential plots containing four or more Dwelling Units shall not be required to provide and maintain dumpsters and dumpster enclosures so long as there are either carports, garages, or other enclosed areas suitable for storage of waste containers and provided that the residents utilize the enclosed storage areas to store their waste containers when not being made accessible for trash pickup.

   124.32(A)(2)   All other multi-family residential Developments shall, at a minimum, have one four-cubic-yard garbage container and one set of recycling containers for every 25 Dwelling Units , unless provisions are made with the franchised collector for increased frequency of collection in lieu of additional or larger containers in accordance with all provisions of this Section.

   124.32(A)(3)   Nonresidential Development shall, at a minimum, have one garbage container and one set of recycling containers to service the Buildings in accordance with all provisions of this Section. The maximum walking distance from any egress point of the Buildings to any such dumpster enclosure shall be no greater than 100 feet.

   124.32(A)(4)   Dumpsters and dumpster enclosures shall be located in a position accessible for collection by the equipment of the franchised collector.

   124.32(A)(5)   Dumpsters and dumpster enclosures are not permitted within any Public or Private Rights-Of-Way .

   124.32(B)   Design specifications - multi-family Development and nonresidential Development .

   124.32(B)(1)   Permits shall be applied for and obtained from the City in accordance with the Building Code . The Applicant shall have obtained all other required permits from other agencies prior to obtaining a permit from the City .

   124.32(B)(2)   The perimeter of the dumpster pad shall be enclosed on three sides by an enclosure no less than six feet in Height . The enclosure must provide a visual barrier between the interior and exterior of the dumpster area. At no time shall any portions of the dumpster be visible. The enclosure shall be constructed of masonry and finished to match the Building that it serves. The remaining side of the dumpster enclosure shall be enclosed with gates constructed in accordance with requirements set forth in this Section

   124.32(B)(3)   The minimum inside dimensions of the enclosure shall be no less than 12 feet by 12 feet.

   124.32(B)(4)   Each dumpster enclosure shall have at least a 36-inch pedestrian opening on one side to enable a Person to walk into the enclosure to deposit trash, garbage, refuse, or recyclable materials.

   124.32(B)(5)   The gates of the enclosure shall be constructed of a frame with opaque or translucent walls affixed thereto, and both frame and walls shall be of a material of sufficient strength to withstand normal use. Gates constructed with wood are prohibited. Gates shall be attached to metal posts at least four inches in diameter with at least two hinges. Each gate shall have a wheel at the bottom to prevent sagging and shall have drop pins or rods to hold the gates in place in both open and closed positions.

   124.32(B)(6)   The base of the enclosure shall be six-inch thick poured concrete, as required by the Building Code , raised above the surrounding grade so not to collect stormwater. The concrete base shall extend six feet beyond the front opening of the enclosure as an apron, and shall be level with the surrounding grade.

   124.32(B)(7)   All dumpster pads shall be at least two feet larger than the dumpster on all sides. Wheel stops or posts shall be permanently affixed to the pad at least one foot inside the perimeter of the pad to prevent the dumpster from striking the enclosure during the collection process.

   124.32(C)   General requirement.

   124.32(C)(1)   The above requirements are minimum standards that shall be shown on all site plans.

   124.32(C)(2)   Any enclosures provided for the Use of food-handling establishments shall comply with the rules and regulations of the Broward County Health Department relative to can-wash facilities, floor drains, etc., currently enacted or as may be amended from time to time.

   124.32(C)(3)   Any dumpsters used to deposit food waste from establishments preparing and serving food shall be emptied not less than every other day.

(Ord. 2010-21, passed 10-4-2010; Am. Ord. 2014-08, passed 3-3-2014)

   124.33(A)   Residential property. Fences and walls may be erected within or abutting any property line on a residentially zoned property. Fences or walls shall not exceed six feet in Height on residentially zoned property, and eight feet in Height when abutting nonresidentially zoned property.

   124.33(B)   Nonresidential property. Fences and walls may be erected within or abutting any property line on a nonresidentially zoned property. Fences or walls shall not exceed eight feet in Height.

   124.33(C)   Right-Of-WayFrontage . Fences and walls that abut a Right-Of-Way shall be set back a minimum of three feet from the Right-Of-Way line and shall have a continuous Hedge of a minimum of four feet of Height at the time of planting and shall thereafter be maintained at a minimum Height of four feet and a maximum Height equal to the top of the fence or wall. The Hedge shall be planted between the Right-Of-Way and the fence or the wall. The hedge shall be planted contemporaneous with the erection of the fence or wall. The hedge shall be shown on the plans for the fence or wall.

   124.33(D)   Prohibitions.

   124.33(D)(1)   No fence or wall shall be erected on a property in front of the principal Structure .

   124.33(D)(2)   No fence or wall shall be erected on the side(s) of a property that extends beyond the front of the principal Structure on the side where the fence or wall is located.

   124.33(D)(3)   No barbed wire, electrified, barbed or razor-wire topped fences or walls shall be erected on any property.

   124.33(D)(4)   No fence or wall shall encroach upon any drainage, water and sewer, lake access or lake maintenance easement.

   124.33(D)(5)   No fence or wall shall impede or impair drainage to or from the adjacent property.

   124.33(E)   Chain link fences. Chain link fences shall be black or green vinyl coating, knuckled at the top and bottom and shall have both a top and bottom rail.

   124.34(A)   All swimming pools shall comply with the barrier requirements as provided for in the Florida Building Code , with the exception that the top of the barrier, if used as a component of a perimeter yard area fence, shall be at least 60 inches above grade. All barriers, including perimeter yard area fences, shall be located on the property on which the swimming pool is located, and may not connect to a barrier or fence on an abutting property.

   124.34(B)   Swimming pool Setbacks in required side or rear yards may be reduced to five feet for Single-Family homes provided no encroachment onto a recorded easement would be created. For all other swimming pools, Setbacks in required side or rear yards may be reduced to five feet except where they abut Single-Family residential Development . In such cases, the Setback for the swimming pool shall be 25 feet. For the purpose of this Section, the minimum Setback is from the outer edge of the pool deck for fenced pools and from the exterior of the screen enclosure for screen-enclosed pools.

(Ord. 2010-21, passed 10-4-2010; Am. Ord. 2014-07, passed 2-18-2014; Am. Ord. 2016-25, passed 12-5-2016)

   124.35(A)   The standards set forth in this subsection shall apply to any proposed or existing assembly Use within Single-Family Residential Districts (SF) and Multi- Family Residential Districts (MF).

   124.35(B)   Home-based assembly Uses . Home-based assembly Uses at Single-Family and multi-family residential Dwelling Units are permitted, whether for social, religious, or other reasons, as an incidental Accessory Use to the principal residential Use , provided that assemblies do not occur more than four times per month for two consecutive months, or result in more than ten vehicles being parked near the Dwelling Unit at each home-based assembly. Vehicles parked legally on the site of the home-based assembly shall not be counted toward the ten vehicles.

(Ord. 2010-21, passed 10-4-2010)

   Accessory Uses shall comply with the following:

   124.36(A)   They shall be located on the same Lot as the main permitted Use .

   124.36(B)   They shall be subordinate to, incidental to and customarily associated with the main permitted Use .

   124.36(C)   The Use is consistent with the purpose of the zoning district in which it is located;

   124.36(D)   The necessary safeguards will be provided for the protection of surrounding property, persons and neighborhood values;

   124.36(E)   The public health, safety, and general welfare of the community will not be materially and adversely affected; and

   124.36(F)   Enclosed Accessory Uses , such as but not limited to cabanas, mother-in-law quarters, patios, storage sheds, and recreational Structures may occupy no more than a total of 25% of the space occupied by the main permitted Use and shall have the same roof profile, materials and color and exterior finish, materials, color and architectural style as the main Structure .

   124.36(G)   The maximum Impervious Area on a Single-Family residential Lot shall not exceed 60%.

   124.36(H)   In making a determination of an Accessory Use , the City Manager may require the Applicant to provide evidence that said Use meets all of the criteria above.

(Ord. 2010-21, passed 10-4-2010)

   Pain Management Clinics are prohibited from On-Site dispensing of controlled substances that are identified in Schedules II, III, or IV in F.S. §§ 893.03, 893.035 or 893.0355, unless otherwise expressly permitted by law.

(Ord. 2010-21, passed 10-4-2010)

   124.37.1(A)(1)   Electric Vehicle Charging Stations installed as an accessory structure shall be permitted in all zoning categories, in accordance with the requirements below.

   124.37.1(A)(2)   Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Single- Family Residential Districts (SF) shall be limited to personal use and shall not be used for purposes of wholesale or retail sales. All Battery Charging Equipment may be located inside or outside the residential garage and shall be limited to Level 1 or Level 2 only. Battery Charging Equipment located outside the residential garage shall be located on the side of the house near the residential garage.

   124.37.1(A)(3)   Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Multiple Family Districts (MF) shall be limited to personal use and shall not be used for purposes of wholesale or retail sales. Battery Charging Equipment shall be limited to Level 1 or Level 2 only.

   124.37.1(C)(1)   be screened from view from the right-of-way;

   124.37.1(C)(2)   be no higher than 72 inches from the finished floor/grade;

   124.37.1(C)(3)   contain a retraction device, coiled cord, or a place to hang cords and connectors above the ground surface;

   124.37.1(C)(4)   include, except in Single- Family Residential Districts (SF), the following: (a) voltage and amperage levels; (b) pricing and usage fees, if any; (c) safety information; and (d) contact information to report issues relating to the operation of the equipment;

   124.37.1(C)(5)   be elevated or designed so that all electrical components are 12 inches above the 100 year flood plain; and

   124.37.1(C)(6)   be listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 2202 “Standard for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging System Equipment,” comply with the Florida Building Code, Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Standards for Charging Stations; comply with National Electrical Code (NEC) Standards for Battery Charging Equipment ; and all applicable Federal Standards, as may be amended from time to time.

(Ord. 2012-13, passed 8-20-2012; Am. Ord. 2016-05, passed 4-4-2016; Am. Ord. 2022-01, passed 9-21-2022; Am. Ord. 2025-13, passed 8-18-2025)

   The storage of materials, or storage for work in progress, finished products, machinery or equipment outside of an enclosed Building may be allowed as an accessory use by special exception. All Outdoor storage shall be indicated on a site plan and buffered from adjacent properties in accordance with the requirements of the Code . If Outdoor storage is present but not reflected on an approved site plan or added to an existing Building , a new site plan or site plan amendment is required.

   124.37.2(A)(1)   To minimize the impact of the proposed storage area; and

   124.37.2(A)(2)   To maintain architectural compatibility with the main Structure.

   124.37.2(B)(1)   Must be fully screened from view;

   124.37.2(B)(2)   Screening must be architecturally compatible with the main Structure ;

   124.37.2(B)(3)   Height of screening may not exceed main Structure ;

   124.37.2(B)(4)   Parking must be provided for the enclosure at the same rate as required for the Use of the main Structure ; and

   124.37.2(B)(5)   All Setback requirements of the district where the Use is located apply.

(Ord. 2010-21, passed 10-4-2010; Am. Ord. 2016-13, passed 6-20-2016)