HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-001-490_-_Gateway_Overlay_District_-_Adopted.docxORDINANCE NO. 2026-001-490
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED
HERETO; AMENDING THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ARTICLE I - GENERAL
PROVISIONS; ARTICLE IX - GENERALIZED SCHEDULE OF
PERMITTED USES, USES PERMITTED WITH EXTRA
REQUIREMENTS, SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES AND
PROHIBITED USES; ARTICLE X - ACCESSORY USES AND
STRUCTURES; ARTICLE XI - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
GENERALIZED TABLE OF DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS;
ARTICLE XIII - DESIGN STANDARDS; ARTICLE XIV- MINIMUM
LANDSCAPE AND BUFFERING REQUIREMENTS; FENCES;
WALLS; HEDGES, TREE PROTECTION; ARTICLE XIX-
DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION; AMENDING
THE CITY ZONING MAP TO CREATE A LOCATION FOR THE
GATEWAY OVERLAY (GWO) ZONING DISTRICT AS
ATTACHED IN EXHIBIT B; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Gardens adopted its own Land Development
Regulations (LDR) in 2010 to foster development and maintain stable neighborhoods
and it is common for municipalities to periodically review the LDR in order to adapt to
land use needs and respond to changing circumstances in their communities, and
WHEREAS, the amendments outlined in exhibit “A” hereto attached, establishes
the Gateway Overlay (GWO) zoning district in place of the area designated as the PCD,
Planned Corridor District, along the 441 corridor. The new overlay district begins just
south of NW 183rd Street and continues south to the intersection of NW 7th Avenue
extension and the Florida Turnpike on-ramp, and
WHEREAS, uses included in this amendment will expand recreation,
entertainment, and restaurant uses. The GWO will offer district development
opportunities focused on increasing housing options and enabling mixed-use
development. The mix of housing, commercial, and public spaces will ultimately
encourage social interaction and support community cohesion, and
WHEREAS, overall, the Gateway Overlay District will better align with land-use
needs and provide improved economic opportunities,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas
paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby
made a specific part of this Ordinance.
Section 2. AMENDMENT: That the City of Miami Gardens Zoning Map is hereby
amended as outlined in Exhibit “A” attached hereto.
Section 3. GATEWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT AREA. The Gateway Overlay
Zoning District shall be the area defined and described in Exhibit “B” attached hereto.
Section 4. CONFLICT: All ordinances or Code provisions in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
Section 5. SEVERABILITY: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase
or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any
court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and
independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this Ordinance.
Section 6. INCLUSION IN CODE: It is the intention of the City Council of the City
of Miami Gardens that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a
part of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Miami Gardens and that the section of this
Ordinance may be renumbered or relettered and the word “Ordinance” may be changed
to “Chapter,” “Section,” “Article” or such other appropriate word or phrase, the use of
which shall accomplish the intentions herein expressed.
Section 7. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall become effective
immediately upon its final passage.
PASSED ON FIRST READING ON THE 10th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2025.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 14, 2026.
________________________________
RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
________________________________
MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
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PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: CAMERON BENSON, CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMAN
REGGIE LEON
Moved by: Councilman Leon
Seconded by: Vice Mayor Stephens
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Stephens, III Yes
Councilwoman Baskin Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Powell Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
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EXHIBIT A
Land Development
Code Amendments
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Subpart B - LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
Chapter 34 - ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
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ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS1
Sec. 34-1. How chapter is designated and cited.
This chapter shall officially be known and may be cited as the "City of Miami Gardens Land Development
Code." Such chapter may also be cited as the "City of Miami Gardens Land Development Regulations" or "City of
Miami Gardens Zoning Code." This chapter may be referenced and cited internally as "these regulations," "LDRs,"
and "this chapter."
(Ord. No. 2010-10-218, § 2(1-10), 4-7-2010)
Sec. 34-2. Catchlines of sections; history notes; references.
(a) The catchlines of the several sections of this chapter printed in boldface type are intended as mere
catchwords to indicate the contents of the section and are not titles of such sections, or of any part of the
section, nor unless expressly so provided, shall they be so deemed when any such section, including the
catchline, is amended or reenacted.
(b) The history or source notes appearing in parenthesis after sections in this chapter have no legal effect and
only indicate legislative history. Editor's notes, Charter references, related laws references and cross
references and state law references that appear in this chapter after sections or at the beginning of articles,
or that otherwise appear in footnote form are provided for the convenience of the user of the chapter and
have no legal effect.
(c) Unless specified otherwise, all references to articles, divisions or sections are to articles, divisions or sections
of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 2010-10-218, § 2(1-20), 4-7-2010)
Sec. 34-3. Effect of repeal of ordinances.
The repeal of an ordinance shall not revive any ordinances in force before or at the time the ordinance
repealed took effect. The repeal of an ordinance shall not affect any punishment or penalty incurred before the
repeal took effect, nor any suit, prosecution or proceeding pending at the time of the repeal, for an offense
committed under the ordinance repealed.
(Ord. No. 2010-10-218, § 2(1-30), 4-7-2010)
Sec. 34-4. Amendments to code; effect of new ordinances; amendatory language.
(a) All ordinances adopted subsequent to the date of adoption of the ordinance from which this chapter is
derived which amends, repeal or in any way affect this chapter shall be numbered in accordance with the
1State law reference(s)—Adoption of Land Development Regulations required, F.S. § 163.3202(1); land
development code required, F.S. § 163.3202(3).
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numbering system of this chapter and printed for inclusion in this chapter. In the case of articles, divisions,
sections or any part thereof, which are repealed by subsequent ordinances, such repealed portions may be
excluded from the chapter by omission from reprinted pages affected thereby. The subsequent ordinances
as numbered and printed or omitted, in the case of repeal, shall be prima facie evidence of such subsequent
ordinances until such time that this chapter and subsequent ordinances numbered or omitted are readopted
as a new chapter by the city council.
(b) Amendments to any of the provisions of this chapter shall be made by amending such provisions by specific
reference to the section number of this chapter in the following language: "That section ___ of the Land
Development Code of the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, is hereby amended to read as follows:…." The new
provisions shall then be set out in full as desired.
(c) If a new section not heretofore existing in the chapter is to be added, the following language shall be used:
"That the Land Development Code of the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, is hereby amended by adding a
section, to be numbered ___, which such section reads as follows:…. "The new section shall then be set out
in full as desired.
(d) All articles, divisions, sections, or provisions desired to be repealed must be specifically repealed by article,
division, or section number, as the case may be.
(Ord. No. 2010-10-218, § 2(1-40), 4-7-2010)
Sec. 34-5. Supplementation of chapter.
(a) By contract or by municipal personnel, supplements to this chapter shall be prepared and printed whenever
authorized or directed by the city council. A supplement to the chapter shall include all substantive
permanent and general parts of ordinances adopted during the period covered by the supplement and all
changes made thereby in the chapter. The pages of a supplement shall be so numbered that they will fit
properly into the chapter and will, where necessary, replace pages which have become obsolete or partially
obsolete, and the new pages shall be so prepared that, when they have been inserted, the chapter will be
current through the date of the adoption of the latest ordinance included in the supplement.
(b) In preparing a supplement to this chapter, all portions of the chapter, which have been replaced, shall be
excluded from the chapter by the omission thereof from reprinted pages.
(c) When preparing a supplement to this chapter, the codifier (meaning the person, agency or organization
authorized to prepare the supplement) may make formal, nonsubstantive changes in ordinances and parts of ordinances included in the supplement, insofar as it is necessary to do so to embody them into a unified
chapter. For example, the codifier may:
(1) Organize the ordinance material into appropriate subdivisions.
(2) Provide appropriate catchlines, headings and titles for sections and other subdivisions of the chapter
printed in the supplement, and make changes in such catchlines, headings and titles.
(3) Assign appropriate numbers to sections and other subdivisions to be inserted in the chapter and,
where necessary to accommodate new material, change existing section or other subdivision numbers.
(4) Change the words "this ordinance" or words of the same meaning to "this chapter."
(5) Make other nonsubstantive changes necessary to preserve the original meaning of the ordinances
inserted in this chapter.
(Ord. No. 2010-10-218, § 2(1-50), 4-7-2010)
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Sec. 34-6. General penalty; continuing violations.
Whenever in this chapter or in any city ordinance any act is prohibited or is made or declared to be unlawful
or a violation/offense, or whenever in this chapter or ordinance the doing of any act is required or the failure to do
any act is declared to be unlawful, where no specific penalty is provided therefore, the violation of any such
provision of this chapter or any ordinance shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $500.00 or imprisonment for a
definite term not exceeding 60 days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day any violation of any provision
of this chapter or of any ordinance shall continue shall constitute a separate violation/offense.
(Ord. No. 2010-10-218, § 2(1-60), 4-7-2010)
State law reference(s)—Penalty for ordinance violations, F.S. § 162.22.
Sec. 34-7. Court costs for law enforcement education.
(a) Assessed. There is hereby assessed by the city, in accordance with F.S. § 938.15, an additional $2.00, as court
costs against every person convicted for violation of a state penal or criminal statute or convicted for
violation of a municipal or county ordinance, where said offense occurred within the city limits. However, no
such assessment shall be made against any person convicted for violation of any state statute, municipal or
county ordinance relating to the parking of vehicles.
(b) Use. All such assessments shall be collected by the appropriate court and shall be remitted to the city and
will be used as authorized by law.
(Ord. No. 2010-10-218, § 2(1-70), 4-7-2010)
Sec. 34-8. Financial debts and obligations owed to the city.
No applications will be processed by the city, and no reviews will be conducted by the city, until an applicant
has first shown that the applicant is not financially indebted to the city for any reason, including, but not limited to,
ad valorem property taxes, special assessments, city utility charges, code violation fines, and other government-
imposed liens. This section does not apply to those loans with the city that are current in payment. Furthermore, this section may be waived by the city upon a showing by the applicant that the review is a prerequisite for
bringing a property that is out of compliance with this chapter into compliance with this chapter.
(Ord. No. 2010-10-218, § 2(1-80), 4-7-2010)
Sec. 34-9. Severability.
It is hereby declared to be the intention of the city council that the sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses
and phrases of these regulations are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this
chapter as now or later amended or its application to any person or circumstance is held unconstitutional, such
unconstitutionality shall not affect other provisions or any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences,
paragraphs and sections of these regulations.
(Ord. No. 2010-10-218, § 2(1-90), 4-7-2010)
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Sec. 34-10. Provisions deemed continuation of existing ordinances.
The provisions of this chapter, insofar as they are substantially the same as legislation previously adopted by
the city relating to the same subject matter, shall be construed as restatements and continuations thereof and not
as new enactments.
(Ord. No. 2010-10-218, § 2(1-100), 4-7-2010)
Sec. 34-11. Certain ordinances not affected by chapter.
(a) Nothing in this chapter or the ordinance adopting this chapter shall be construed to repeal or otherwise
affect the validity of any of the following when not inconsistent with this chapter:
(1) Any offense or act committed or done or any penalty or forfeiture incurred before the effective date of
this chapter, unless specifically stated.
(2) Any ordinance or resolution promising or guaranteeing the payment of money for the city or
authorizing the issue of any bonds of the city or any evidence of the city's indebtedness or any
contract, right, agreement, lease, deed or other instrument or obligation assumed by the city.
(3) Any administrative ordinances or resolutions of the city not in conflict or inconsistent with this chapter.
(4) Any right or franchise granted by any ordinance.
(5) Any ordinance or resolution dedicating, naming, establishing, locating, relocating, opening, paving,
widening, repairing, vacating, etc., any street or public way.
(6) Any resolution adopting the budget or any appropriation ordinance.
(7) Any ordinance levying or imposing taxes.
(8) Any ordinance prescribing through streets, parking and traffic regulations, speed limits, one-way traffic,
limitations on load of vehicles or loading zones.
(9) Any rezoning ordinance or amendment to the zoning map.
(10) Any ordinance establishing and prescribing the street grades of any street.
(11) Any ordinance providing for local improvements and assessing taxes for such improvements.
(12) Any ordinance dedicating or accepting any plat or subdivision.
(13) Any ordinance annexing territory or excluding territory or any ordinance extending the boundaries of
the city.
(14) Any ordinance or resolution establishing positions, classifying positions, establishing pension or
employee benefits, setting salaries of city officers and employees or any personnel regulations.
(15) Any temporary or special ordinance.
(16) Any ordinance calling an election.
(17) Any ordinance authorizing agreements.
(18) Any ordinance levying a fee, rate, deposit or charge.
(19) Any ordinance regarding development, zoning or land use.
(20) All such ordinances and resolutions are on file in the city clerk's office.
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(Ord. No. 2010-10-218, § 2(1-110), 4-7-2010)
Sec. 34-12. Legislative purpose and intent.
The purpose and intent of this chapter is to assist implementation of the city's comprehensive plan. This
chapter is adopted to assist in carrying out the desired general policies of the comprehensive plan for managing
the use of land, water, and resources within the city. This chapter is, and shall remain, consistent with the
comprehensive plan, as mandated by the state's local government comprehensive planning act. This chapter shall
be amended as necessary to assure consistency with the city's comprehensive plan.
(Ord. No. 2010-10-218, § 2(1-120), 4-7-2010)
Sec. 34-13. Zoning districts established.
The city is hereby divided into the following zoning districts that implement the various land use
classifications of the adopted CDMP, and achieve the other purposes of this chapter:
R-1 Single-Family Dwelling Residential District
R-2 Two-Family Dwelling Residential District
R-15 Multiple-Family Dwelling Residential District
R-25 Multiple-Family Dwelling Residential District
R-50 Multiple-Family Dwelling Residential District
NC Neighborhood Commercial District
PCD Planned Corridor Development District
I-1 Light Industrial District
I-2 Heavy Industrial District
PD Planned Development District
AU Agricultural and Utilities District
OF Office District
GP Government Properties District
EO Entertainment Overlay District
BTO Business Transitional Overlay
PACE Performance Arts, Civic and Entertainment Overlay District
INN Innovation Overlay District
GWO Gateway Overlay District
(Ord. No. 2010-10-218, § 2(1-130), 4-7-2010; Ord. No. 2011-25-267, Exh. B, 11-2-2011; Ord. No. 2015-03-333, §
2(Exh. A), 3-25-2015; Ord. No. 2020-001-420, § 2(Exh. A), 1-22-2020; Ord. No. 2023-011-467, § 2(Exh. A), 10-11-
2023; Ord. No. 2025-002-482, § 2(Exh. A), 1-22-2025)
Sec. 34-14. Purpose and intent of zoning districts.
(a) R-1 single-family dwelling residential district. Provides for use and occupancy of one-family detached
dwelling units at low densities, essential services and facilities, and select public and institutional uses.
Implements the lowest density range of the neighborhood CDMP land use category, allowing up to six du/ac.
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(b) R-2 two-family dwelling residential district. To provide for use and occupancy of one-family detached and
two-family dwellings at low-medium densities, essential services and facilities, and select public and
institutional uses. Implements the seven to 15 du/ac range of the neighborhood CDMP land use category.
(c) R-15 multiple-family dwelling residential district. Provides for use and occupancy of one-family attached and
detached, two-family and multiple-family dwellings at low-medium densities, essential services and facilities,
and select public and institutional uses. Implements the seven to 15 du/ac range of the neighborhood CDMP
land use category.
(d) R-25 multiple-family dwelling residential district. Provides for use and occupancy of single-family attached
and multifamily dwellings at medium densities, essential services and facilities, and select public and
institutional uses. Also permits single-family detached and two-family dwellings. Implements the 16 to 25
du/ac range of the neighborhood CDMP land use category.
(e) R-50 multiple-family dwelling residential district. Provides for use and occupancy of single-family attached
and multifamily dwellings at medium-high densities, related essential services and facilities, and select public
and institutional uses. Also permits single-family detached and two-family dwellings. Implements the 25 to
50 du/ac range of the neighborhood CDMP land use category.
(f) NC neighborhood commercial district. Provides locations for a variety of commercial uses, select public and
institutional uses, select recreation and entertainment uses, and places of assembly, that are located within,
and compatible with, adjacent neighborhoods. Implements the neighborhood (suburban commercial and
office) CDMP land use category.
(g) PCD planned corridor development district. Implements the CDMP commerce land use category by allowing
multiple-family residential dwellings, a wide range of commercial uses, select recreation and entertainment
uses, mixed residential and commercial uses, select public and institutional uses, and places of assembly in
the following urban contexts as identified in the CDMP: urban commercial and office; medium-density
residential; medium-high density residential; urban center; urban core; and Golden Glades Area. See article
XV of this chapter for detailed intent and purpose statements.
(h) I-1 industrial district, light. Provides for a wide range of land uses including research, assembly, fabrication,
manufacturing, repair, service, retail, entertainment, and places of assembly. Implements the CDMP urban
industrial component of the commerce land use category.
(i) I-2 industrial district, heavy. Provides for a wide range of land uses including research, assembly, fabrication,
manufacturing, repair, service, retail, entertainment, and places of assembly. Implements the CDMP urban
industrial component of the commerce land use category.
(j) PD planned development district. Provides flexibility in the master planning, design and development of
relatively large properties for residential, commercial, mixed residential commercial, public and institutional
uses, and recreation and entertainment uses. May be used to implement the neighborhood and commerce
CDMP land use categories.
(k) AU agricultural and utilities district. Provides for agricultural, select public and institutional uses, select
recreational uses, limited commercial and service uses, and light industrial uses. The AU district is compatible
with, and allowed within, the neighborhood commerce land use categories of the CDMP.
(l) OF office district. Provides for a wide range of office, related supporting business uses, and limited public and
institutional uses. Implements the CDMP suburban office component of the neighborhood land use
classification.
(m) GP government properties district. Provides for public and institutional uses that are classified as "public and
semi-public uses" in the CDMP or that are provided for the general use, benefit, or protection of the
community. The CDMP authorizes such uses in all land use categories subject to the applicable plan policies.
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(n) EO entertainment overlay district. The area is intended to revitalize commercial centers in the city thereby
generating revenue and providing ample and convenient shopping for residents. The EO district also
encourages and supports large-scale development or entertainment driven uses including, but not limited to,
hotels, theaters, cultural centers, indoor recreation facilities, alcoholic beverages uses, commercial activities,
with the purpose of attracting customers and visitors from local, regional, national, and international areas.
The EO district is depicted on the official zoning map and overlay areas designated planned corridor
development (PCD).
(o) BTO business transitional overlay district. The business transitional overlay district (BTO) is intended to
encourage redevelopment of underutilized properties and consolidation of developable parcels, thereby
achieving more efficient land use and improved site design, while providing a smooth transition between
residential and commercial properties.
(p) PACE performing arts, civic and entertainment overlay district. The performing arts, civic, and entertainment
overlay district (PACE) is intended to facilitate development focused on cultural, vocational and institutional
uses including performing and visual arts.
(q) INN innovation overlay district. The area is intended to revitalize and promote improvement and
enhancement of existing industrial areas by providing unique development opportunities including but not
limited to, food halls, maker spaces, live/work lofts, micro-breweries and marketplaces.
(r) GWO gateway overlay district. The area is intended to revitalize commercial centers, enhance existing
businesses, improve the public realm, and provide flexible development opportunities, with a focus on
generating revenue. The GWO district also encourages and supports large-scale development or
entertainment-driven uses, including, but not limited to, hotels, cultural centers, indoor recreation facilities,
and commercial activities, with the purpose of attracting customers and visitors from local, regional, and
national areas. The GWO district is depicted on the official zoning map and overlay areas designated planned
corridor development (PCD).
(Ord. No. 2010-10-218, § 2(1-140), 4-7-2010; Ord. No. 2011-25-267, Exh. B, 11-2-2011; Ord. No. 2015-03-333, §
2(Exh. A), 3-25-2015; Ord. No. 2020-001-420, § 2, 1-22-2020; Ord. No. 2023-011-467, § 2(Exh. A), 10-11-2023; Ord.
No. 2025-002-482, § 2(Exh. A), 1-22-2025)
Sec. 34-15. Rules for interpretation of district boundaries.
When uncertainty exists as to boundaries of the districts on the official zoning map, the following rules shall
apply:
(1) Centerlines. Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of streets, highway, or
alleys shall be construed as following such lines.
(2) Lot, section and tract lines. Boundaries indicated as approximately following lot, section, quarter-
section, or tract lines shall be construed as following such lines.
(3) Political boundaries. Boundaries indicated as approximately following political boundaries shall be
construed to be following such political boundaries.
(4) Railroad lines. Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed to be following the
centerline of the railroad right-of-way.
(5) Shorelines and bulkheads. Boundaries indicated as following shorelines and bulkheads shall be
construed to be following such, and in the event of change, shall be construed to be moving with such
change. Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerline of streams, rivers, canals, or
other bodies of water shall be construed to be following such centerline.
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(6) Parallel lines. Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated in subsections (1)
through (5) of this section shall be so construed. Distances not specifically indicated on the official
zoning map shall be determined by the scale of the map.
(7) Bisecting lines. Where district boundary lines approximately bisect blocks, the boundaries are the
median line of such blocks between the centerlines of boundary streets.
(8) Uncertainties. Where physical or cultural features existing on the ground are at variance with those
shown on the official zoning map or in case any other uncertainty exists, the zoning board of appeals
shall interpret the intent of the official zoning map as to the location of district boundaries.
(9) Street abandonments. Where a public road, street, or alley is officially vacated or abandoned, the
regulations applicable to the property to which it reverted shall apply to such vacated or abandoned
road, street, or alley.
(10) Excluded areas. Where a parcel of land or water area has been inadvertently excluded from a zoning
district classification in any manner, until changed at public hearing, such parcel shall be classified in
conformance with the district which surrounds it and which is most restrictive adjacent to it.
(Ord. No. 2010-10-218, § 2(1-150), 4-7-2010)
Sec. 34-16. Restrictions upon land, air rights, water, and structure.
No building or structure shall be erected, reconstructed, or structurally altered, nor shall any building, land,
water, or air rights, over land be used for any purpose other than a use permitted in the district in which such
building, land, water, or air rights, are located. No buildings or land shall be used, erected, altered or arranged so
as to produce greater heights, smaller yards, or less unoccupied area, and no building shall be occupied by more
families than prescribed in this chapter for such building for the district in which it is located. No lot which is now
or may be hereafter built upon shall be so reduced in area that the yards and open spaces will be smaller than
prescribed by this chapter, and no yard, court, or open space provided about any building for the purpose of
complying with the provisions hereof shall be used as a yard, court, or other open space for any other building or
lot.
(Ord. No. 2010-10-218, § 2(1-160), 4-7-2010)
Sec. 34-17. Zoning map.
(a) Map adoption. The boundaries of each zoning district are designated as shown on the official zoning map for
the city. The boundaries of the districts together with all explanatory statement therein are hereby adopted
and incorporated as a part of this chapter. The original and official zoning map is to be continuously
maintained and kept by the administrative official.
(b) Map amendment. No changes or amendments to the official zoning map shall be made except in compliance
and conformity with all procedures set forth in this chapter. If, in accordance with these procedures, the city
adopts zoning map changes amendments, such changes shall be made to the official zoning map promptly
after official adoption of the change or amendment as provided for in this chapter. The administrative official
shall be responsible for the physical changing and amendment of the official zoning map.
(c) Map replacement. In the event that the official zoning map becomes damaged, destroyed, lost, or difficult to
interpret because of the nature and number of changes and additions, the city commission may adopt a new
official zoning map, which shall supersede the prior official zoning map.
(Ord. No. 2010-10-218, § 2(1-170), 4-7-2010)
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Sec. 34-18. Legality of chapter.
(a) Ratification of prior acts. All zoning-related resolutions, regulations, order determinations, codes, and
policies made and adopted prior to the effective date of this chapter by the city commission, and all acts and
things done by the zoning board of appeals, the planning board, or any of the city employees, officers,
appointees, or agents in the administration and enforcement of those resolutions, regulations, orders, codes
and policies prior to the effective date of this chapter are hereby ratified, approved, and confirmed.
(b) Relationship of other local, state, and federal regulations. In the interpretation and application of these
regulations, the various provisions shall be held to be minimum requirements or maximum intensities or
allowances for the public health, safety, morals, and/or general welfare, as determined by context. Where
regulations or requirements are specific, such as, but not limited to, build-to-line or specific setbacks that are
neither minimums or maximums, such standards or requirements shall be held to be necessary for the public
health, safety, morals, and/or general welfare, unless otherwise provided. Where any of these regulations
are at variance with the requirements of other local, state, and federal adopted statutes, rules, regulations,
ordinances or codes, the most restrictive or that imposing the highest standard shall govern.
(c) Repeal of existing and conflicting regulations. All regulations, codes, and policies, or parts thereof, which are
in conflict or inconsistent with this chapter and all zoning and land development regulations in effect prior to
the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived are hereby repealed.
(d) Reversion clause. In the event any provision of this chapter is determined to be invalid, said provision shall
revert to the applicable provision in the county Code of Ordinances.
(Ord. No. 2010-10-218, § 2(1-180), 4-7-2010)
Secs. 34-19—34-39. Reserved.
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Chapter 34 - ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
ARTICLE IX. GENERALIZED SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED USES, USES PERMITTED WITH EXTRA REQUIREMENTS, SPECIAL
EXCEPTION USES AND PROHIBITED USES
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ARTICLE IX. GENERALIZED SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED USES, USES PERMITTED
WITH EXTRA REQUIREMENTS, SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES AND PROHIBITED USES
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Sec. 34-287. Use regulations, generally.
(a)Permitted uses. Permitted uses are considered to be fundamentally appropriate within the district in which
they are located, and are deemed to be consistent with the comprehensive plan. These uses are permitted as
of right, subject to any use-related standards and requirements that may be applicable in section 34-288, and
the site plan and permit requirements and procedures described in this section.
(b)Special exception uses. A use listed as a special exception in a zoning district is deemed to be generally
unsuitable for location in such district, but may be permitted on a case-by-case basis if, after review and
possible attachment of conditions pursuant to the procedures and criteria of section 34-48, the city
determines that the use will be appropriate in the given zoning district. A special exception use is also subject
to extra requirements in section 34-288 when indicated in the use regulations schedule.
(c)Accessory uses. Principal uses listed in the use regulations schedule are deemed to include accessory uses
listed in article X of this chapter, where such accessory uses are customarily associated with, and are
incidental and subordinate to, such principal uses. An accessory use shall be subject to the same regulations
that apply to the principal use in each district, except as otherwise provided.
(d)Temporary uses. Uses that are deemed temporary in nature, at the sole discretion of the administrative
official or regulated otherwise, by separate ordinance, shall not be subject to the standards and
requirements as set forth in this chapter, except that the administrative official may impose conditions,
which may include, but not limited to, limiting the period of approval for such uses, imposing hours of
operations, operation standards to minimize impacts on surrounding properties, and other conditions
deemed necessary to minimize detrimental impacts to the welfare of the community.
(e)Prohibited uses. Any use not specifically listed as a permitted or special exception use, or as an accessory use
to a permitted or special exception use, or any use for which the administrative official cannot categorize as
similar to a permitted use, special exception use, or accessory use related to a permitted or special exception
use, shall be considered expressly prohibited.
(f)Site plan required. Permitted uses that are subject to use-related standards in section 34-288 and all special
exception uses require final site plan review and approval.
(g)Permits required. Except as explicitly provided herein, no use designated as a permitted or special exception
use in this chapter shall be established until after the person proposing such use has applied for and received
all required development permits which may include final plat approval, final site plan approval, a building
permit, certificate of use, and a certificate of occupancy; all pursuant to the requirements of this chapter.
(h)Uses within an enclosed building. All uses and related activities shall be within an enclosed building, except as
may otherwise be permitted in this chapter, or as would be allowed as a customary, incidental, or common
practice activity to the use.
(i)Permitted use table. The following permitted use table, supplemented by the master use list and use
definitions set forth in section 34-733, shall be used to determine the zoning district in which a given use may
be established. In the event of conflict between the use table in this section and section 34-733, the
administrative official shall render an interpretation as to which prevails.
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LEGEND
"P" means the use is permitted in the corresponding zoning district.
"SE" means the use is subject to special exception procedures as outlined in section 34-48 including additional application fees and approval by
the city council at a noticed public hearing.
□means the use is prohibited in the corresponding zoning district.
*(#) means additional requirements and criteria must be met in order for the use to be permitted per the criteria in section 34-288 and section
34-733. See additional requirements and criteria for specific uses set forth in section 34-288 and master use list, appendix A in section 34-733.
Table 1: Permitted Uses
Zoning Districts/Uses R-1 R-2 R-15
R-25
R-50
NC BTO PCD EO GWO PACE INN OF I-1 I-2 PD AU GP
Residential Type Uses
Adult day care center *(1) □ □ □ P □ P □ □ □ □ P □ □ P □ □
Adult Family Care
Home, up to 5
residents*(3)
P P P □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ P □ □
Assisted Living
Facility (ALF), up to 6
residents* (8)
P P P □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ P □ □
Assisted Living
Facility (ALF), greater
than 6 residents*(9)
SE SE SE SE □ SE □ □ □ □ SE □ □ SE □ □
Community
residential home, up
to 6 residents*(17)
P P P □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ P □ □
Community
residential home,
greater than 6
residents
*(18.5)
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Family day care
home, 5 children or
less *(22)
P P P P P P □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □
Farm worker housing □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ SE □
Halfway house □ □ □ SE □ SE □ □ □ □ SE □ □ □ □ □
Hotels, Motels,
Lodging*(49)
□ □ □ □ □ P P P P P □ P P P □ □
Work/Live loft (41) P
Mobile home*(31) □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ P □ □
Nursing Home □ □ □ P □ P □ □ □ □ P □ □ P □ □
Residential—Mixed-
use residential*(41)
□ □ □ □ □ P P P P □ □ □ □ P □ □
Residential—
Multifamily
residential*(41)
□ □ P □ □ P P P P □ □ □ □ P □ □
Residential—Single-
family-detached
residential*(41)
P □ P □ P □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ P □ □
Residential—
Townhouse*(41)
□ □ P □ □ □ SE SE SE □ □ □ □ P □ □
Residential—Two-
family duplex
*(41)
□ P □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □
Shelter □ □ □ □ □ SE □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □
Public and Institutional Type Uses
Airport, airfield,
heliport, related
uses—Public,
private*(4)
□ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ P □ P
Community centers □ □ □ P P P P P P □ □ □ □ P □ P
Cultural and civic
facilities—Libraries,
museums
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Detention facility □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ P
Educational and child
care facilities—Non-
public *(20)
□ □ □ □ □ P □ □ □ P □ P P P □ P
Educational
facilities—College or
university—Private;
main campus*(21)
□ □ □ □ □ SE □ □ □ SE SE SE SE P □ P
Educational
facilities—Public,
including charter
school
P P P P P P □ □ □ P P P P P P P
Educational
facilities—Technical,
vocational,
specialty—Non-
public
□ □ □ P □ P □ □ □ P P P P P □ P
Government
facilities, including
administrative,
support and service
□ □ □ □ □ □ P P P □ □ □ □ P □ P
Hospital—Private,
public *(27)
□ □ □ □ □ SE □ □ □ □ □ □ □ P □ P
Hospital—Psychiatric
*(28)
□ □ □ □ □ SE □ □ □ □ □ □ □ SE □ SE
Public parks and
recreational facilities
P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Public safety facility P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Sewage lift or
pumping
station*(39)
P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Solid waste transfer
station
□ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ P □ P P □ P
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Utilities and related
facilities
□ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ P
Water plant, waste
water plant
□ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ P
Vehicle Related Commercial Type Uses
Car wash—
Enclosed*(11)
□ □ □ P □ P □ □ □ P □ P P □ □ □
Car wash—Outside,
hand
wash*(12)
□ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ P □ P P □ □ □
Car wash—
Mobile*(13)
□ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ P □ P P □ □ □
Parking garage, lot—
Commercial* (32)
□ □ □ □ □ P P P P P P P P P □ P
Car rental—
Automobile only
*(47)
□ □ □ □ □ P □ □ □ P □ P P □ □ □
Rental—Truck and
other
vehicles
□ □ □ □ □ P □ □ □ P □ P P □ □ □
Bus charter service,
passenger bus
terminal
□ □ □ □ □ SE □ □ □ SE □ SE SE SE □ P
Vehicle fueling
stations and
sales
□ □ □ SE □ SE □ □ □ SE □ SE SE □ □ □
Vehicle major
repair—Mechanical,
body vehicle towing
service
□ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ P □ P P □ □ □
Vehicle minor repair—
Maintenance, service
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Vehicle—Parts sales
and installation
□ □ □ □ □ P □ □ □ P □ P P □ □ □
Vehicle—Parts sales,
retail
□ □ □ □ □ P □ □ □ P □ P P □ □ □
Vehicle sales—Retail,
new
automobiles*(45)
□ □ □ □ □ P □ □ □ P □ P P □ □ □
Vehicle sales—Retail,
used
automobiles*(45)
□ □ □ □ □ SE □ □ □ SE □ SE SE □ □ □
Vehicle sales—
Wholesale dealer,
online independent
dealer *(46)
P □ P □ □ □ P P P P □ □ □
Recreation, Entertainment Type Uses
Amusement parks,
stadiums, arenas*(5)
□ □ □ □ □ □ P P P □ □ □ □ P □ □
Arcade, video games,
electronic gaming
□ □ □ P □ P P P P P □ P P □ □ □
Casino gaming facility □ □ □ □ □ □ P P P □ □ □ □ □
Miniature golf,
driving range
□ □ □ P □ P P P P P □ P P P □ □
Sport shooting range
(indoor)
*(26)
□ □ □ □ □ SE □ □ □ SE □ SE SE □ □ □
Race track—Horse □ □ □ □ □ □ P P P □ □ □ □ □ □
Sports fields, batting
cages, basketball
courts, racket ball
courts, sporting
activities, bowling alleys—Indoor
□ □ □ P □ P P P P P □ P P P □ P
Sports fields, batting
cages, basketball
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courts, racket ball
courts, sporting
activities—Outdoor
Restaurant, Food and Beverage Service Type Uses
Adult entertainment
establishment*(2)
□ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ P P □ □ □
Bar/lounge, wine
tasting room
*(10)
□ □ □ □ □ P P P P □ □ □ □ □ □ □
Box lunches,
distribution*(14)
□ P P P
Catering service*(15) □ □ □ P □ P P P P P P P P □ □ □
Nightclub,
discotheque, club,
cabarets
□ □ □ □ □ SE P P P □ □ SE SE □ □ □
Restaurant—Sports,
amusement,
coffee/sandwich
shop, cafeteria,
outdoor café, food
hall*(37)
□ □ □ P P P P P P P P P P P P □
Microbrewery*(36) □ □ □ □ □ SE P P P P □ P P □ □ □
Places of Assembly Type Uses*(33)
Auction house—
Indoor*(33)
□ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ P □ P P □ □ □
Banquet hall*(33) □ □ □ SE P SE SE SE SE SE □ SE SE □ □ □
Funeral homes*(33) □ □ □ □ □ P □ □ □ P □ P P □ □ □
Place of religious
assembly*(33)
□ □ □ P P P P P P P □ P P □ □ □
Private clubs, not
public*(33)
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Theater (movie,
performing arts)
*(33)
□ □ □ P □ P P P P P □ P P □ □ □
Commercial Type Uses
Convenience
store*(18)
□ □ □ P □ P □ □ □ P □ P P □ □
Donated goods
center—
New/used*(23)
□ □ □ P □ P □ □ □ P □ P P □ □ □
Drug, pharmacy store
*(19)
□ □ □ □ □ P □ □ □ P □ P P □ □ □
Flea market*(24) □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ SE □ SE SE □ □ □
Food specialty store □ □ □ P □ P P P P P □ P P P □ □
Grocery store □ □ □ P □ P P P P P □ P P P □ □
Liquor package store □ □ □ □ □ P □ □ □ P □ P P □ □ □
Pawn shop □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ SE □ SE SE □ □ □
Greenhouse, plant
nursery, retail or
wholesale
□ □ □ SE P SE □ □ □ P □ P P □ P □
Retail—Big box, club
membership,
department
□ □ □ □ □ SE □ □ □ P □ P P □ □ □
Retail—General,
single use
□ □ □ P □ P P P P P P P P P □ □
Retail sales
discount—Less than
12,000 square feet
that offer for sale a
combination and
variety of
convenience
shopping goods and
consumer shopping
goods/except for
alcoholic beverages
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and continuously
offer a majority of
the items in their inventory for sale at a
price less than $10.00
per item
Retail—Home
improvement,
building materials*
(35)
□ □ □ □ □ P □ □ □ P □ P P □ □ □
Secondhand
merchandise
store/consignment
store
□ □ □ □ □ SE □ □ □ P □ P P □ □ □
Smoke shop/vape
shop
□ □ □ □ □ SE □ □ □ SE □ SE SE □ □ □
Office Type Uses
Call center □ □ □ P □ P P P P P P P P □ □ □
Office—Business,
sales, professional,
semi-professional
services
□ □ □ P P P P P P P P P P P □ □
Office—Medical
office/medical clinic
□ □ □ P P P P P P P P P P P □ □
Service Type Uses
Animal grooming and
pet sitting—indoor
□ □ □ P P P □ □ □ P P P P □ P □
Animal
hospital/veterinarian
clinic*(6)
□ □ □ P □ P SE SE SE P P P P □ P □
Animal kennel—
Commercial boarding
dog training facility*
(7)
□ □ □ □ □ SE □ □ □ SE □ SE SE □ P □
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Blood banks,
diagnostic medical
treatment centers
□ □ □ P □ P □ □ □ P P P P □ □ □
Check cashing, bill
payments
□ □ □ P □ P □ □ □ P P P P □ □ □
Copy, printing center □ □ □ P P P P P P P P P P P □ □
Cosmetic surgery,
beauty clinics
□ □ □ P P P P P P P P P P P □ □
Customer service
center
□ □ □ P □ P P P P P P P P □ □ □
Dry cleaning □ □ □ P □ P P P P P □ P P □ □ □
Equipment and tool
rental
□ □ □ □ □ P □ □ □ P □ P P □ □ □
Financial institution -
banks, credit unions,
investment
brokerage
establishments,
ATM*(25)
□ □ □ P □ P P P P P P P P P □ □
Health club, fitness
club
□ □ □ P □ P P P P P □ P P P □ □
Laundromat, self-
service
□ □ □ P □ P □ □ □ P □ P P □ □ □
Package shipping,
mail service
□ □ □ P P P P P P P P P P P □ P
Personal care
services
□ □ □ P P P P P P P P P P P □ □
Repair and service
shop—General
merchandise
□ □ □ P □ P □ □ □ P □ P P □ □ □
Self-service storage
facility
*(38)
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Studios—
Photographic, and
instructional
□ □ □ P □ P P P P P P P P P □ □
Tattoo parlor, body
piercing
□ □ □ □ □ P □ □ □ P □ P P □ □ □
Other Uses
Cemetery,
mausoleums,
crematory*(16)
□ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ SE □ SE SE □ SE □
Small wireless
facility*(44)
P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Wireless antennas
and support
services*(43)
SE SE SE SE □ SE SE SE SE P SE P P SE SE P
Industrial Type Uses
Warehouse,
distribution center,
light production, light
assembly*(48)
□ □ □ □ □ □ SE SE SE P □ P P □ □ □
Dry cleaning—
Commercial laundry
plant
□ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ P □ P P □ □ □
Industrial uses—
Heavy*(29)
□ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ P □ □ □
Industrial uses—
Light,*(30)
□ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ P □ P P □ □ □
Laboratory—Medical,
research, testing
□ □ □ □ □ □ SE SE SE P □ P P □ □ □
Maker space(43) P P P P
Radio and TV studio,
music production,
movie studio
□ □ □ SE □ SE SE SE SE P □ P P □ P P
Recycling facility,
refuse disposal
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Salvage yard,
junkyard*(40)
□ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ P □ P P □ □ □
Showrooms, retail
sales
□ □ □ P □ P P P P P □ P P □ □
Showrooms,
wholesale sales
□ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ P □ P P □ □
Wholesale fireworks
and wholesale or
retail sparklers in
accordance with F.S.
§ 791.04 and F.S. §
791.015
□ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ P □ P P □ □ □
Agricultural Type Uses
Farms—Produce,
livestock
□ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ P □ □ □ □ P □
Farmer's market*(34) P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Urban agricultural
gardens*(42)
SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE □ SE □ □ P P P
(Ord. No. 2010-10-218, § 2(9-10), 4-7-2010; Ord. No. 2011-02-244, § 2(App. A), 3-2-2011; Ord. No. 2011-25-267, Exh. B, 11-2-2011; Ord. No. 2013-07-295, §
2(Exh. A), 4-24-2013; Ord. No. 2013-19-307, § 2(Exh. A), 9-10-2013; Ord. No. 2014-02-314, § 2(Exh. A), 1-8-2014; Ord. No. 2014-11-322, § 2(Exh. A), 7-9-2013;
Ord. No. 2015-03-333, § 2(Exh. A), 3-25-2015; Ord. No. 2015-05-335, § 2, 5-27-2015; Ord. No. 2016-14-360, § 2(Exh. A), 9-28-2016; Ord. No. 2018-03-384, § 2,
2-14-2018; Ord. No. 2019-010-412, § 2(Exh. A), 7-24-2019; Ord. No. 2020-001-420, § 2(Exh. A), 1-22-2020; Ord. No. 2022-003-444, § 2(Exh. A), 2-9-2022; Ord.
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Sec. 34-288. Uses permitted with extra requirements.
The extra requirements of this section shall be deemed necessary in order for uses subject to such
requirements to be considered appropriate and compatible within the applicable zoning districts where such extra
requirements apply.
(1)Adult day care center.
a.Applications to establish adult day care centers shall comply with the requirements of Chapter
408, Part II, Florida Statutes and Chapter 429, Part III, Florida Statutes; and shall include a written
statement that the proposed adult day care center will comply with all applicable county and
state regulations.
b.Minimum site area must conform to the requirements for the district within which the facility is
to be located.
c.Minimum lot width: 100 feet.
d.Minimum distances: All principal and accessory structures shall be 30 feet from any residential
zoning district or residential use.
e.At least 50 square feet of available recreation area shall be provided for each adult. Recreation
areas may be provided within an enclosed air-conditioned area or outdoors or a combination of
both. Outdoor recreation areas shall not be located within the front setbacks. Outdoor recreation
areas shall be screened with a solid wall or fence not less than six feet in height meeting the
approval of the administrative official or designee. Landscaping shall be required pursuant to
article XIV of this chapter.
(2)Adult entertainment establishment. In the development and enforcement of this section, it is
recognized that there are uses which because of their very nature are recognized as having serious
objectionable characteristics, particularly when several of them are concentrated in any given location,
thereby having a deleterious effect upon the adjacent business and residential areas. It is desirable,
therefore, to locate these adult-oriented activities away from residential areas and public facilities that
are used frequently by minors, such as schools, churches, parks, libraries, day care centers, or
nurseries. Such uses are subject to the following:
a.For the purpose of this section the following definitions for terms used herein shall apply:
1.Adult bookstore. Any business engaged in displaying, distributing, bartering, renting or
selling printed matter, pictures, films, graphic or other materials which activity requires the
exclusion of minors pursuant to F.S. ch. 847, unless such activity comprises no more than
15 percent of the total floor area and is kept from clear view of minors.
2.Adult theater. Any business engaged in presenting films, theatrical productions,
performances, recitals, displays, printed matter or other entertainment which activity
requires the exclusion of minors pursuant to F.S. ch. 847.
3.Adult entertainment club. Any business which features live entertainment requiring the
exclusion of minors pursuant to F.S ch. 847. For such uses, upon review of a certificate of
use application, the administrative official may impose conditions as deemed necessary to
ensure compliance with code requirements or minimize or mitigate the impacts of the use
on public facilities, adjacent properties and the surrounding neighborhood, including, but
not limited to:
(i)Restriction of hours of operation;
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(ii)Security requirements;
(iii)Off-duty police requirements;
(iv)Limitations of use to within the enclosed premises;
(v)Posting of policies, as it refers to dress code and services of alcohol;
(vi)Business registration with city and other programs such as a "We Care"
business;
(vii)Conditions to minimize noise and for nuisance abatement.
In addition, prior to the issuance of a certificate of use, the applicant shall submit a security
plan to the city which details the applicant's plans for interior and exterior security, for the
review and approval by the police chief or the police chief's designee. At a minimum the
security plan shall indicate the number of security personnel to be used and the number of
off-duty police officers to be used. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to affect any
variances that were previously approved by the city council.
4.Adult video store. Any business engaged in displaying, renting or selling videotapes which
activity requires the exclusion of minors pursuant to F.S. ch. 847, unless such activity
comprises no more than 15 percent of the total floor area and is kept from clear view of
minors.
5.Massage establishment. Any shop, parlor, establishment or place of business wherein all or
any one or more of the following named subjects and methods of treatments are
administered or practiced: Body massage either by hand or by any mechanical or electrical
apparatus or device (excluding fever therapy), applying such movements as stroking,
friction, rolling, vibration, kneading, cupping, petrissage, rubbing, effleurage or
tapotement.
Nothing in this section shall be construed as applying to state licensed massage therapists,
barbers, cosmetologists, manicurists, pedicurists, physical therapists' assistants, midwives,
practical nurses, agents, servants or employees in licensed hospitals or nursing home or
other licensed medical institutions, licensed physicians, osteopaths, chiropractors,
podiatrists, naturopathic physicians or other licensed medical practitioners, or their agents,
servants, or employees acting in the course of such agency, service or employment under
the supervision of the licensee; provided, however, that, for the purpose of this section,
the term "massage establishment" shall not include any massage establishment wherein at
least one state licensed massage therapist is employed and on duty full time during the
hours open for business.
6.Adult modeling establishments. Any establishment offering nude or partially nude
modeling sessions or lingerie, swimwear or photography modeling sessions between two
or more persons requiring the exclusion of minor pursuant to F.S. ch. 847.
7.Encounter studio. All establishments offering nude or partially nude encounter sessions
between two or more persons, nude or partially nude dance encounter sessions between
two or more persons, and sexual consultation requiring the exclusion of minors pursuant to
F.S. ch. 847.
b.The following additional uses shall be permitted in the I-1 zone:
1.Adult bookstore;
2.Adult theater;
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3.Adult entertainment club;
4.Adult video store;
5.Massage establishment;
6.Adult modeling establishment;
7.Encounter studio.
c.Unless each individual adult entertainment use is approved as a special exception, none of such
uses shall be permitted:
1.Within 1,000 feet of a private school, as defined in appendix A in section 34-733, public
school, place of religious assembly, public park, public library, day care center or nursery
for children;
2.Within 1,200 feet of any of the uses described in subsection (1)b of this section; and
3.Within 750 feet of any residential zoning (with the exception of AU) district located within
either the unincorporated areas of the county or within the city; provided, however, that
the spacing requirements above shall not apply where the adult entertainment use is
separated from the uses set forth in this subsection by a county or state road of not less
than six lanes, or an expressway.
4.All other distance and spacing requirements pursuant to this chapter shall apply, as well as
those spacing requirements imposed by state law, if such state spacing requirements are
more restrictive than the regulations contained herein. Any application seeking a variance
from state imposed spacing requirements shall be heard directly by the city council
pursuant to section 34-47. The distance and spacing requirements set forth in subsection
(1)c of this section shall be measured as follows:
(i)From a place of religious assembly, the distance shall be measured by following
a straight line from the nearest point of the proposed place of business,
whether it is the structure itself or the parking lot used by the patrons of the
proposed place of business, to the nearest point on the place of religious
assembly property.
(ii)From a private or public school, the distance shall be measured by following a
straight line from the nearest point of the proposed place of business, whether
it is the structure itself or the parking lot used by the patrons of the proposed
place of business, to the nearest point on the school grounds.
(iii)From another adult entertainment use, the distance shall be measured by
following a straight line from the front door of the proposed place of business
to the nearest point of the existing adult entertainment use.
(iv)From residential zoning districts, the distance shall be measured by following a
straight line from the nearest point of the proposed place of business, whether
it is the structure itself or the parking lot used by the patrons of the proposed
place of business, to the nearest boundary of the residential zoning district.
(v)From a public park, the distance shall be measured by following a straight line
from the nearest point of the proposed place of business, whether it is the
structure itself or the parking lot used by the patrons of the proposed place of
business, to the nearest point on park grounds.
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a.No fueling, vehicle service or car wash facilities or activities shall be permitted on the site.
b.There shall be no automobile storage other than the interim, incidental and customary parking of
the rental cars. No more than ten rental vehicles shall be located on the site.
c.Employee and rental car parking shall be provided at the rear of the property.
d.Parking spaces for rental cars shall be provided in addition to the required parking for the
business.
e.No outdoor speakers shall be permitted.
(48)Warehouse, distribution, light production, light assembly. Shall be permitted subject to the following
conditions and limitations.
a.Warehouse, distribution, light production, light assembly uses within the EO - Entertainment
overlay district and GWO – Gateway overlay district.
1.Shall be a minimum of 40 acres in size.
2.Shall not permit accessory buildings or accessory structures including, but not limited to:
smokestacks; hoppers; silos; and exhaust stacks.
3.Shall not generate any negative externalities (noise, glare, smoke, odor, vibration, etc.)
detectable on adjacent lots.
4.There shall be no outdoor display of products or outdoor storage of materials.
5.The use shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building.
b.New construction of warehouse, distribution, light production, light assembly uses, generally.
Shall meet the following design criteria:
1.The use shall be contained within a visually appealing structure resembling a quality class A
warehouse/distribution building and the design will focus on massing, articulation and
fenestration as further described below.
2.Individual buildings shall vary in overall height and not be contained in a single volume of
continuous height. Horizontal articulation of the building is required before the first 15 feet
in height (maximum) and vertical articulation is required every 50 feet in length (maximum)
in order to provide variation and architectural interest.
3.Building elevations shall emphasize primary entry, corners and office space by
incorporating horizontal and/or vertical articulation as appropriate.
4.Buildings exceeding 40 feet in height shall feature moderation in the vertical surface plane.
This can be accomplished through, for example, by including columns, changes in height,
architectural projections and/or indentations. Vertical plane moderation shall be significant
enough to produce shadow lines against the building. Color may be used to reinforce
vertical plane but shall not be substitute for architectural features.
5.Building exterior shall provide changes of materials, including, but not limited to, stucco,
reveal patterns, stone, glass, form liners, metal accents and/or panels, synthetic wood
panels, concrete or aluminum eyebrows and projections, masonry veneers (i.e. brick,
fieldstone, limestone, etc.), and/or pre-cast high quality synthetic veneers.
6.The provision of landscape and buffering shall minimize the appearance of expansive
parking lots.
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7.Loading, delivery, and refuse collection areas and associated activities should be located to
the rear of buildings and screened from view from the right-of-way.
(49)Hotels within the Entertainment overlay (EO) and gateway overlay (GWO). Shall meet the following
minimum standards:
a.Minimum of 250 rooms.
b.Minimum of 300 square feet per guest room, including bath.
c.Minimum of 10,000 total square feet of private indoor meeting space to include breakout rooms,
conference rooms, training rooms, banquet rooms, convention hall, that accommodate
technology such as interactive whiteboards, wireless presentation solutions, and video
conferencing platforms which may be arranged in various layouts such as banquet style, U-shape
style, classroom style, theater/auditorium style, boardroom style, crescent style, and huddles.
This indoor meeting space is defined as areas such as a banquet hall, convention hall, or any
other hall available for hire. Outdoor meeting space or event space shall not count towards the
minimum private indoor meeting space.
d.Minimum of 2,000 square feet of usable private-semiprivate outdoor event space including, but
not limited to, patio, atrium, sundeck, or rooftop area.
e.Indoor and outdoor spaces are considered separate categories and cannot be counted towards
each other's requirements.
(50)[Shopping Centers.] Shopping centers shall be required to:
a.Register in accordance with Chapter 6, Article XII of the Code of Ordinances.
b.Comply with the property maintenance provisions found in Chapter 16, Article III of the Code of
Ordinances.
(Ord. No. 2010-10-218, § 2(9-20), 4-7-2010; Ord. No. 2011-02-244, § 2(App. A), 3-2-2011; Ord. No. 2011-19-261, §
5, 9-14-2011; Ord. No. 2011-25-267, Exh. B, 11-2-2011; Ord. No. 2013-07-295, § 2(Exh. A), 4-24-2013; Ord. No.
2013-19-307, § 2(Exh. A), 9-10-2013; Ord. No. 2014-02-314, § 2(Exh. A), 1-8-2014; Ord. No. 2015-03-333, § 2(Exh.
A), 3-25-2015; Ord. No. 2015-05-335, § 3, 5-27-2015; Ord. No. 2015-12-342, § 2, 9-23-2015; Ord. No. 2016-14-360,
§ 2(Exh. A), 9-28-2016; Ord. No. 2018-03-384, § 3, 2-14-2018; Ord. No. 2019-010-412, § 2(Exh. A), 7-24-2019; Ord.
No. 2020-001-420, § 2(Exh. A), 1-22-2020; Ord. No. 2022-007-448, § 2(Exh. A), 3-23-2022; Ord. No. 2022-011-452,
§ 2, 9-14-2022; Ord. No. 2023-009-465, § 2, 9-27-2023; Ord. No. 2025-002-482, § 2(Exh. A), 1-22-2025)
Secs. 34-289—34-309. Reserved.
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Subpart B - LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
Chapter 34 - ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
ARTICLE X. ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES
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ARTICLE X. ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES
Sec. 34-310. Accessory uses and structures.
(a) Generally; customary and incidental uses. An accessory use is customarily associated with the principal use,
and clearly incidental and subordinate to the principal use in area, extent, and purpose.
(b) Permits required. Except as explicitly provided herein, no use designated as an accessory use in this chapter
shall be established until after the person proposing such use has applied for and received all required
development permits which may include; a building permit, zoning improvement permit (ZIP), certificate of
use, and a certificate of occupancy all pursuant to the requirements of this chapter. No permit shall be issued
for an accessory building for any use unless the principal building and established use exists on the property,
or unless a permit is obtained simultaneously for both buildings and construction progress concurrently.
(c) Prohibited uses. Any accessory use not specifically listed as permitted, or listed as a related use, and which
the administrative official cannot categorize as similar to a permitted use or related use, shall be considered
expressly prohibited.
(d) Applicability of principal use and building regulations. An accessory use and building or structure shall be
subject to the same regulations that apply to the principal use, building and structure in each district, except
as otherwise provided.
(e) Location. All accessory uses, buildings and structures, except for approved off-site parking, shall be located
on the same lot as the principal or main use.
(f) Dimensional requirements. All accessory uses, buildings and structures, shall comply with dimensional
standards as set forth in section 34-342, table 1, and elsewhere for accessory structures. Where the
accessory structure dimensional requirements are found to be non-applicable, the dimensional requirements
of the principal structure shall apply.
(Ord. No. 2010-10-218, § 2(10-10), 4-7-2010; Ord. No. 2011-02-244, § 2(App. A), 3-2-2011; Ord. No. 2019-010-412,
§ 2(Exh. A), 7-24-2019)
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Sec. 34-311. Accessory use table.
The following accessory use table shall be used to determine the required zoning district of which a use may be established. Unless otherwise stated,
setback and spacing regulations shall be in compliance with section 34-342, table 1. Additional standards shall be complied with for the establishment of the
accessory use.
LEGEND
P means the use is permitted in the corresponding zoning district.
means the use is prohibited in the corresponding zoning district.
*(#) means additional requirements and criteria must be met in order for the use to be permitted per the criteria in Section 34-312.
Accessory Use Generalized Table by Zoning District
Zoning District/ Accessory Use
and Structures
R-1 R-2 R-15,
R-25,
R-50
NC PCD OF BTO I-1 I-2 INN PD AU GP PACE EO GWO
Awnings, canopies, roof
overhangs, balconies,
architectural structures*20, 22
P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Carports*21, 22 P P
Commercial recyclable
material storage
area*10
P P P P P P P P P P P P
Construction trailer—
Temporary trailer used as
sales office*17
P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Ice and propane storage*24 P P P P P P P P P P
Home-based business*25 P P P P P P P P P P P
Donation bins*15 P P P P P P P P
Dormitories, fraternity or
sorority
house*26
P P
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Dumpster enclosures*9 P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Gatehouses, guardhouses*19 P P P P P P P P P P P P
Generators—Permanent*5 P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Maintenance building
commercial,
industrial*8
P P P P P P P P
Mobile medical, professional
unit*18
P P P P P P P P P P P P
Multifamily recyclable
material storage
areas*11
P P P P P P P
News kiosk*14 P P P P P P P P P P P
Outdoor dining*6 P P P P P P P P P P P
Outdoor grilling,
commercial*7
P P P P P P P P P P P
Outdoor storage, open air
storage, including vehicles and
shipping containers *12
P P P P P
Portable storage units*4 P P P P
Pool screened enclosures,
covered patio, lanai, gazebo,
pergola*3
P P P P P P P P
Swimming pools, spas*2 P P P P P P P P P P P
Utility sheds, storage shed*1 P P P P P P
Vending machines, video
arcade games*13
P P P P P P P P P P P P
Watchman, manager or
caretaker quarters—
Permanent, temporary*16
P P P P P P P P P P P
Note: See additional standards and requirements and criteria for specific accessory uses set forth in section 34-312 and the master use list in appendix A of
section 34-733.
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Sec. 34-312. Additional uses and building standards.
The following standards shall be complied with for the establishment of the accessory use and structure:
(1) Utility sheds, storage shed.
a. Sheds shall not be closer than 75 feet to the front property line and shall meet all other accessory
structure requirements of the underlying zoning district pursuant to section 34-342 of this
chapter.
b. No permit shall be issued for a shed for any use unless a principal building exists on the lot.
c. Size. Utility sheds shall not exceed 120 square feet.
d. Height. Utility sheds shall not exceed the maximum permitted height for accessory uses in the
underlying district and shall not exceed the maximum height of the principal building on the
property.
e. Number. Only one shed shall be permitted per platted lot.
f. Shed shall not be occupied and shall not be used as an accessory dwelling unit at any time.
Evidence of an illegal accessory dwelling unit shall be presumed if one or more of the following
conditions are observed as it pertains to the accessory use.
1. There is evidence of separate electrical, water, gas or other type of utility meter.
2. There is evidence of a separate address assignment or mailbox.
3. There is evidence of a liquid propane (LP) gas tank installed.
4. There is evidence of a kitchen or cooking area within the accessory structure.
5. There is evidence of separate rooms or partitions within the accessory structure.
6. There is evidence of two or more exterior doors.
7. There is evidence of a parking space assigned to the accessory structure.
8. There is evidence of the accessory structure being advertised as a living unit.
The presumption may be rebutted by the property owner with the submission of a valid building
permit of record and with a current floor plan prepared by an engineer or architect, accompanied by a
notarized affidavit from the property owner attesting that the accessory structure is not being
maintained as an accessory dwelling unit, substantiated by an interior inspection of the dwelling by a
compliance officer.
(2) Swimming pools, spas.
a. Swimming pools in all districts shall be constructed no closer than five feet to any building
foundation, unless both the design and construction are approved by the administrative official
as safe and will not possibly result in a weakening of or damage to the building foundation. Safety
barrier shall be provided in accordance with section 34-446 of this chapter.
b. In no event shall said pools be closer than 18 inches to any wall or any enclosure.
c. Swimming pools, whether or not enclosed within screen enclosures, that are not attached to the
principal building, and other permitted detached screen enclosures, shall be considered as
accessory uses and shall be setback at least 75 feet from the front property line.
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d. Swimming pools or spas located at finished grade shall not be included in the building coverage
calculation unless contained in a building or within a screen enclosure with a solid roof.
(3) Pool screened enclosures, roof covered patios, lanais, pergolas, gazebos, patio slabs/pavers.
a. Pool screened enclosures, roof covered patios, lanais, pergolas, gazebos, patio slabs/pavers.
1. Pool screened enclosures with screen roof. Pool screened enclosures with screen roof
whether detached or attached to the principal building, must maintain screen enclosure
setbacks pursuant to section 34-342. Pool screened enclosures with screen roofs shall not
be included in the building coverage calculation.
2. Roof covered patios, lanais, pergolas and gazebos.
a. Attached roof covered patios, lanais and pergolas shall maintain the required
setbacks for the principal residence building.
b. Gazebos and freestanding pergolas shall maintain accessory building setbacks
pursuant to section 34-342.
c. Patio slabs or brick pavers without a roof that are connected to the principal
residence shall maintain patio slabs setbacks pursuant to section 34-342. Patio
slabs or brick pavers without a roof which are not connected to the principal
residence building are subject to accessory building setbacks outlined in section
34-342.
d. Maximum allowable size for single family residences and townhomes:
1. Roof covered patios, lanais and pergolas are permitted to cover a
maximum of 30 percent of the rear yard or 400 square feet, whichever is
smaller.
2. Freestanding pergolas and gazebos are limited to 200 square feet per
property.
3. Patio slabs and brick pavers whether connected to the principal residence
or not, are limited to 200 square feet for single family residences. Patio
slabs and brick pavers may cover 100 percent of the rear yard for new
townhouse developments with a site plan approval date of 2025 or
thereafter.
(4) Portable storage units. For the purposes of this section, the term portable mini-storage unit shall mean
a portable container designed for the storage of personal property that is placed on a homeowner's lot,
parcel or tract and is designed to be delivered to and/or removed from the homeowner's site by a
truck or other street-legal vehicle. One temporary portable mini-storage unit may be placed on a fee
simple lot, parcel or tract containing a single-family residence, subject to the following conditions and
limitations:
a. The homeowner has a valid building permit:
1. For the major remodeling of;
2. For a significant addition to; or
3. For damage repair to the single-family residence on the lot, parcel or tract whereon the
portable mini-storage unit is requested to be placed; and
b. The portable mini-storage unit, shall not exceed eight feet in width, 16 feet in length, and eight
feet in height;
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c. The portable mini-storage unit shall be placed at ground level, shall be setback a minimum of ten
feet from the front property line and a minimum of five feet from all other property lines, and
shall comply with the safe sight distance triangle regulations;
d. In no instance shall hazardous material be placed in the portable mini-storage unit; and
e. Prior to placement of the portable mini-storage unit on the lot, the property owner shall apply
for and obtain a zoning improvement permit (ZIP) pursuant to section 34-55 for the portable
mini-storage unit;
f. The ZIP for the portable mini-storage unit shall be a conditional permit and shall be issued for a
period not to exceed 90 days. Upon showing of just cause by the homeowner, the administrative
official may approve the homeowner's written request to renew the ZIP for additional 90 days,
not to exceed a total of 180 days overall; provided, however, the portable mini-storage unit shall
be removed from the premises when a hurricane watch is issued for the county. No renewal fee
of the ZIP shall be charged where, after inspection by the department of planning and zoning, the
use of the mini-storage unit is to facilitate repair of damage caused by a hurricane;
g. No mechanical, plumbing or electrical installations or connections are made to the portable mini-
storage unit;
h. The portable mini-storage unit shall have clearly posted on the exterior of the unit, the name,
current phone number and address of the company providing the portable mini-storage unit, a
copy of the current ZIP permit issued for the mini-storage unit, and the date the portable mini-
storage unit was placed at the site;
i. The conditional ZIP approval may be revoked by the administrative official at any time should the
homeowner's utilization of such temporary portable mini-storage unit result in unsafe or
unsanitary conditions on the site or upon violation of any of the conditions or limitations stated
herein.
(5) Generators, permanent. A permanent generator installation shall be permitted as an ancillary use in all
zoning districts, subject to the following conditions:
a. Setbacks for permanent generators. In those zoning districts permitting accessory buildings,
compliance with accessory building rear, interior side and side street setbacks shall be required
for a permanent generator. The front setback shall be behind the front building line of the
principal building. There shall be no spacing requirements from the principal building to the
generator.
In those zoning districts not permitting accessory buildings, the permanent generator shall
comply with principal building setbacks, except that there shall be no spacing requirement from
the principal building to the generator.
b. Setback exception for certain residential districts. Permanently installed generators fueled by
propane gas or natural gas not exceeding five feet in height from finished grade to the top of the
generator shall be permitted as an accessory use in conjunction with a permitted residential use
in accordance with the following setback requirements:
1. Front—Behind the front building line.
2. Rear—Five feet.
3. Interior side—Three feet.
4. Side street—Behind the side street building line, unless completely screened from view by
a wall or hedge. In no event shall a permanently installed generator be placed closer than
ten feet to the side street property line.
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5. Spacing—There shall be no spacing requirement between the principal building and the
permanently installed generator.
c. Number permitted in residential districts. A maximum of one permanent generator shall be
permitted as an ancillary use to a single-family residence, duplex unit or townhouse unit. A
maximum of one generator per structure shall be permitted for multifamily developments, with
the exception of condominium units, which shall be permitted one permanent generator per
condominium unit.
d. [Screening.] In all residential districts, a permanent generator shall be screened from view by a
wall or hedge.
e. [Not part of lot calculations.] A permanent generator installation shall not be counted as part of
maximum lot coverage, maximum floor area ratio, or parking requirement calculations.
Permanent generator installations on improved properties may encroach into the required
landscaped open areas.
(6) Outdoor dining. Outdoor dining areas shall be permitted as an accessory use for restaurants including
fast food restaurants (collectively referred herein as restaurant) subject to the following:
a. The outdoor dining area shall be managed, operated and maintained as an integral part of the
immediately adjacent restaurant;
b. The outdoor dining area shall not reduce required parking or landscaping for the site;
c. The outdoor seating area shall be included in the calculations for required parking;
d. There shall be no outdoor cooking or food preparation, including preparation equipment or
heating of food;
e. No outdoor dining area shall obstruct or impede pedestrian traffic. There shall be a minimum of
five feet clear path between curb and outdoor dining area to allow pedestrian traffic;
f. The outdoor dining area shall comply with the American with Disabilities Act requirement;
g. No advertising signs or business identification signs shall be permitted. No outside public address
system shall be permitted;
h. The outdoor dining area must have adequate illumination during evening hours and comply with
section 34-417 of this chapter. Blinking and flashing type lighting shall be prohibited;
i. Tables, chairs, umbrellas, and other permissible objects provided within the outdoor dining area
shall be of quality design and materials. Umbrellas and other decorative material shall be fire-
retardant or manufactured of fire-resistant material;
j. No tables, chairs or any other permissible objects within the outdoor dining area shall be
attached, chained or in any manner affixed to any tree, post, sign or other fixture, curb, or
sidewalk in or near the permitted area;
k. Tables, chairs, umbrellas, and other permissible objects provided within the outdoor dining area
shall be maintained with a clean appearance and shall be in good repair at all times;
l. Alcoholic beverages may be served where such service is strictly incidental to the service of food
and is from a service bar only, subject to compliance with the regulations specified in article V of
this chapter. The use shall be subject to plan review and approval through the building permit
review process. The plans for such use shall include all restrooms, furniture, umbrellas, lighting,
and other related services and functions associated with the proposed use, together with all
required and provided parking calculations and pedestrian circulation. Plans shall be subject to all
the applicable building and zoning code regulations; and
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n. The use shall require a certificate of use which shall be renewed annually and shall be subject to
revocation upon violation of any applicable building and zoning code regulations, or when a
continuation of the permit would constitute a hazard or nuisance.
(7) Outdoor grilling, commercial.
a. Outdoor grilling shall only be permitted as an accessory use to full service restaurants with seats.
Take-out and take-away restaurants without seating shall not be permitted to grill outdoors.
b. Outdoor grilling shall only be permitted during the time the restaurant is open for food service.
c. Grill must be located at least 15 feet from all property lines.
d. Residential zoning districts, residential uses or residential structures must be buffered by a
decorative masonry wall a minimum of six feet in height.
e. Grill must have a lid or door to minimize smoke.
f. All food preparation and food sales must take place inside the restaurant.
g. Outdoor consumption of food shall only be permitted in conjunction with an approved outdoor
dining license.
h. Placement of the grill shall not impede circulation or reduce the required parking or landscaping
area.
i. A separate certificate of use (CU) shall be required demonstrating compliance with the standards
above, in addition to approval by DERM, fire and building and other outside agencies as required.
(8) Maintenance building, commercial, industrial. Accessory buildings providing maintenance and utility
storage primarily designed and intended for use of nonresidential developments shall be permitted,
provided that accessory building setbacks and development standards of the underlying zoning district
are maintained and the structure is shown on an approved site plan.
(9) Dumpster enclosures. All garbage and trash must be placed inside the dumpster. Loose garbage and
trash outside the dumpster is a violation of this chapter, a health hazard and aesthetically undesirable.
The property owner is responsible for keeping the enclosure and surrounding area garbage and trash
free at all times.
a. Specifications, materials and location.
1. Dumpster enclosure requirement.
(i) All dumpsters shall provide an enclosure of a size that would permit the moving
in or out of the dumpster without damage to the enclosure. Enclosure height
must extend 12 inches above the dumpster.
(ii) Screening. Dumpsters shall be enclosed by a wall on three sides with a gate for
collection equipment provided on the fourth side. Structural screening shall be
supplemented by foundation plantings consisting of hedges which shall be
maintained at a minimum of three-foot height.
(iii) Materials and construction methods.
A. CBS masonry walls. All exterior faces of the wall shall be finished and use
professional quality materials such as stucco or similar maintenance free
decorative surface, consistent with materials and architectural style of
the principal building and meeting with the approval of the zoning official
or designee.
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B. Concrete walls. Precast concrete walls of quality deemed acceptable to
the development services department.
C. All walls and gates shall be totally opaque to prevent the dumpster from
being visible. Chain link and wood fencing are not permissible screening
materials for dumpster enclosures.
D. Enhancement of materials or finishes may be required for enclosures
located within the Entertainment and Gateway overlay district.
E. In mixed use developments, residential waste should be separate from
commercial.
(iv) Dumpster enclosure gates may be constructed of pre-cast decorative concrete
panels, decorative metal screens, hardwoods mounted in substantial steel
frames, steel, aluminum or other durable opaque materials which are installed
in compliance with the building code. Plastic coverings are not considered
durable.
A. Servicing gates, upon opening, may not swing onto sidewalks or public
right-of- way and shall incorporate gate stops that are functional in the
full open and closed positions. Hinge assemblies shall be strong and
durable such that access and servicing gates do not sag and function
properly.
B. All gates for pedestrian access shall be no more than 48 inches in width
and no less than 36 inches in width. Maze style openings shall be
permitted in place of a pedestrian access gate. A maze style opening is an
opaque wall or fence that is located between 36 and 48 inches from the
enclosure opening must be a minimum width of one and one-half times
the width of the opening and shall be between 36 to 48 inches in width.
2. Placement.
(i) A dumpster must be located in a place easily accessible to authorized collection
vehicles at all times, the area above the enclosure must be free of wires and
other overhead obstructions. All dumpsters shall be placed within an approved
enclosure. The location of enclosures for new construction or additions
requiring site plan review shall be determined pursuant to the site plan review
process. The location of enclosures for uses not requiring site plan review shall
be determined by the administrative official or designee pursuant to the
following requirements upon submission of a site plan or survey showing the
location of the building, the number and location of living units, lot size,
existing and proposed landscaping, the number and location of parking spaces,
the location, service frequency and capacity of the existing and proposed
dumpsters;
(ii) It shall be unlawful for any person to place or store, or allow to be placed or
stored, a dumpster upon or in any public street, alley or right-of-way; provided,
however, that such container or receptacle may be placed in the public right-of-
way during the collection/emptying process;
(iii) All dumpster enclosure walls and doors shall be located a minimum of five feet
from adjoining commercial areas and ten feet from adjoining lots with
residential zoning uses; and a minimum of five feet from public and private
rights-of-way.
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(iv) A minimum of five feet from public and private rights-of-way.
(v) No dumpsters shall be permitted in the front yard of any building within the
Entertainment and Gateway Overlay District. In general, dumpsters should be
placed in properly screened and enclosed service areas accessible for regular
solid waste disposal in the rear or side yards of a principal structure. Front yard
placement will be permissible in other districts when no reasonable alternate
placement solution can be provided.
(vi) Dumpsters must be located on a concrete pad. The concrete pad shall provide
an eight feet minimum concrete apron in front of the dumpster measuring the
same width of the enclosure.
(10) Commercial recyclable material storage area. Recyclable material collection and storage areas shall be
provided on the site of all occupied nonresidential buildings or developments in accordance with the
following standards:
a. Storage area. At a minimum, at least one recyclable material collection and storage area with a
ten-foot by ten-foot pad, shall be designated on each site plan.
b. Location. All accessory uses, buildings and structures, except for approved off-site parking, shall
be located on the same lot as the principal or main use.
c. Access. Access to recyclable material collection and storage areas shall be designed so as not to
require unnecessary turning or backing movements by pick-up and removal vehicles. There shall
be a 50-foot access area for trucks.
d. Setback. The minimum setback for recyclable material collection and storage areas that are
located on the exterior of buildings shall be 25 feet from residential districts or residential
properties.
e. Screening. All recyclable material collection and storage areas that are located on the exterior of
buildings shall be screened by a solid opaque enclosure. The open end of the enclosure shall have
an opaque gate. All exterior sides of the enclosure, shall be landscaped with 24-inch high shrub
material spaced 24 inches on center at planting, or an alternative acceptable to the
administrative official. Recycling enclosures may be connected to or be a section of garbage and
trash enclosures.
f. Alternative compliance. Applicants shall be entitled to demonstrate that recyclable material
storage space needs can be more effectively met through an alternative recyclable materials
collection and storage plan. An alternative recyclable materials collection and storage plan shall
be reviewed by the solid waste authority, and, if approved, shall be substituted for standards of
this subsection.
g. Review. Recyclable material storage and collection area plans shall be reviewed during
development approval or by the development review committee pursuant to section 34-45.
Information necessary to evaluate proposed plans for compliance with the standards of this
subsection shall be shown on the site plan.
h. Retrofitting of existing nonresidential developments. The retrofitting of existing nonresidential
developments to comply with the standards of this subsection is permitted at a ratio of one
parking space for each recycling material storage and collection area, not to exceed ten percent
of the total parking spaces.
(11) Multifamily recyclable material storage areas. Where recyclable material collection and storage areas
are provided on the site of all multifamily developments that include ten or more dwelling units, in
accordance the following standards shall be complied with:
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a. Exemptions. Multifamily developments that receive curbside recyclable materials collection
service on at least a weekly basis shall be exempt from the standards of this subsection.
b. Location. Recyclable material collection and storage areas shall be located within the building
containing the multifamily dwelling units or within or adjacent to the disposable material
dumpster area used by residents of the multifamily development.
c. Access. Access to recyclable material collection and storage areas shall be designed so as not
require unnecessary turning or backing movements by pick-up and removal vehicles.
d. Setback. The minimum setback for recyclable material collection and storage areas that are
located on the exterior of buildings shall be 25 feet from residential districts or residential
properties.
e. Screening. All recyclable material collection and storage areas that are located on the exterior of
buildings shall be screened by a solid opaque enclosure constructed of brick, concrete, concrete
block, or other decorative masonry, or comparable wood or steel, consistent with the
architectural character of the development or principal building. The open end of the enclosure
shall have an obscure, opaque gate. All exterior sides of such enclosures, except the open end,
shall be landscaped with 24-inch high shrub material spaced 24 inches on center at planting, or
an alternative acceptable to the administrative official.
f. Storage area. The following minimum recyclable material storage area standards shall apply to
multifamily developments:
Number of Dwelling Units Minimum Storage (Floor) Area
10—30 40 square feet
31—99 100 square feet
100—159 160 square feet
160—240 240 square feet
Over 240 240 square feet, plus one square foot per dwelling unit for each dwelling
unit over 240
g. Alternative compliance. Applicants shall be entitled to demonstrate that recyclable material
storage space needs can be more effectively met through an alternative recyclable materials
collection and storage plan. An alternative recyclable materials collection and storage plan shall
be reviewed by the solid waste authority, and, if approved, shall be substituted for a recyclable
materials storage and collection plan meeting the express storage area standards of this section.
h. Review. Recyclable material storage and collection area plans shall be reviewed during
development approval or by the development review committee pursuant to section 34-45.
Information necessary to evaluate proposed plans for compliance with the standards of this
subsection shall be shown on the site plan.
i. Retrofitting of existing multifamily developments. The retrofitting of existing multifamily
developments to comply with the standards of this subsection are encouraged. As a means of
encouraging retrofitting, developers shall be entitled to convert existing off-street parking spaces
to accommodate a recyclable material storage area in accordance with the following standards.
1. Number of spaces to be converted. A maximum of one existing off-street parking space may
be converted to accommodate each 180 square feet of recyclable material storage and
collection area or fraction thereof that is provided on the exterior of a building. Conversion
of off-street parking spaces to accommodate more recyclable materials collection and
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storage area than specified in paragraph f. of this subsection (storage area) shall be
prohibited.
2. Automatic waiver. The conversion of required and existing off-street parking spaces to
accommodate recyclable material storage and collection areas pursuant to the standards
of this section shall be permitted by right, with subject to an administrative review of the
administrative official.
(12) Outdoor storage, open air storage, including vehicles. Outdoor storage in all commercial, industrial and
nonresidential uses shall be subject to the following standards, unless the use is specifically regulated
in the applicable district or extra requirements of this section or section 34-288. The use shall require a
separate certificate of use which shall be renewed annually and shall be subject to revocation upon
violation of any applicable building and zoning code regulations, or when a continuation of the permit
would constitute a hazard or nuisance.
a. Outdoor storage shall be permitted only when incidental, accessory, and customary to the use
located on the premises subject to the following:
1. The storage area shall not be located in any of the required setbacks or yards.
2. The stored materials shall be within an area surrounded by a wall or solid fence, and shall
not protrude above the height of the enclosing wall or fence meeting the approval of the
administrative official.
b. Outdoor storage of material used for construction is permitted when:
1. The storage of construction materials and equipment is for use on property with an active
building permit.
2. The material is stored for no longer than 90 days unless approved by the administrative
official for a period not to exceed an additional 90 days;
c. Outdoor storage of vehicles shall be permitted only when incidental, accessory, and customary to
the use located on the premises subject to the following:
1. The vehicles shall be parked on asphalt and require paving and drainage approval from the
engineering or public works department. Parking on gravel, grass or any other unimproved
surface shall be prohibited.
2. Required screening. The stored vehicles shall be within an area surrounded by a wall or
solid fence. Structural screening shall be supplemented by a row of evergreen shrubs,
planted no more than 36 inches apart which will grow to form a continuous hedge of at
least three feet within a year of planting. When adjacent to a residential district or visible
from a public right-of-way, additional landscaping may be required. Businesses with an
active dealership license shall be exempt from this requirement.
d. Contractor's storage yard. A contractor's storage yard means storage and accessory office
performed by building trade and service contractors on lots other than construction sites. A
contractor's storage yard use shall comply with the following supplementary use standards:
1. Office permitted. An accessory office shall be permitted.
2. Screening. For a storage yard contiguous to property in a residential district, and opaque
fence/wall a minimum eight feet in height shall be placed along the inside border or the
required landscape strip. The purpose of the fence/wall inside the landscaped strip is to
protect the landscape strip from the intensive activity of the storage yard and to
supplement the landscape strip as a buffer.
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3. Activities. No major repairs of vehicles or equipment, and no manufacturing or processing
shall occur on the site.
e. Shipping containers storage. Shipping container storage is defined as a large standardized metal
shipping container intended for cargo storage that is situated on a specific property. Containers
shall not be used to store hazardous materials. Shipping containers are subject to the following:
1. Shipping containers may only be utilized for storage purposes that are ancillary to an
existing business and must be removed once the contents of the container are cleared.
2. Shipping containers shall not be stacked.
3. Shipping containers are strictly prohibited within required parking and landscaping areas,
including grass. Containers shall not disrupt or obstruct traffic flow on the site or service
alleys.
4. Screening may be required as part of the certificate of use review process.
(13) Vending machines, video games.
a. A maximum of three vending machines may be stored outdoors abutting the principal building
for the purpose and intent of use of the resident, workers, and guest of the development.
b. A maximum of three video arcade games shall be permitted in any one establishment.
(14) News kiosk. The purpose of the following is to promote the public health, safety and welfare through
the regulation of placement, type, appearance, and servicing of newsracks:
a. The placement of newsracks shall not interferewith the flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic,
including ingress into or egress from a residence or place of business or from the street to the
sidewalk by persons exiting or entering parked or standing vehicles.
b. Newsracks shall be located in such a manner so as to avoid an excessive concentration which may
unreasonably detract from the aesthetics of the surrounding area or which may result in visual
blight.
(15) Donation bins.
a. Donation collection bins prohibited. It shall be unlawful to deposit, store, keep or maintain or to
permit to be deposited, stored, kept or maintained a donation collection bin in or on any lot,
parcel or tract of land or body of water in any zoning district. A donation collection bin is hereby
defined as a receptacle designed with a door, slot or other opening and which is intended to
accept and store donated items.
b. Exceptions. The following shall be exempted from the provision of paragraph a, of this
subsection.
1. Certain nonmotorized vehicles. Nonmotorized vehicles which comply with the following
criteria:
(i) The nonmotorized vehicles must be operated by an organization which has
been incorporated as a not-for-profit organization under the laws of the state
for a charitable purpose and which has been declared exempt from the
payment of federal income taxes by the United States Internal Revenue Service;
(ii) Personnel directly employed by or volunteers for the not-for-profit organization
must be present at the non-motorized vehicles at least five days a week (except
holidays) to accept donations;
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(iii) The monetary proceeds resulting from the sale of donations collected at a
nonmotorized vehicle must be used in accordance with the organization's
charitable purpose pursuant to the county Code subsection 33-19(a)(i) to
benefit persons within the boundaries of the county or outside of the county to
provide emergency relief for victims of natural, manmade or economic
disasters;
(iv) The operation of the nonmotorized vehicles, the collection and distribution of
donations and proceeds thereof must be conducted by said not-for-profit
organization and not by a licensee, subcontractor or agent of the not-for-profit
organization;
(v) Nonmotorized vehicles shall operate in a safe manner, be neat in appearance,
well maintained, free of graffiti, fully painted and shall be buffered from
adjacent properties by on-site landscaping, walls or similar screening;
(vi) For each nonmotorized vehicle said not-for-profit organization shall submit a
declaration of use in a form meeting with the approval of the administrative
official in connection with the issuance of an annually renewable certificate of
use and occupancy. Said declaration of use shall specify compliance with the
foregoing conditions;
(vii) Nonmotorized vehicles which comply with the foregoing criteria are not
required to be shown on-site plans which are required by this chapter to be
submitted for approval at public hearing or by administrative site plan review.
2. Certain permanently placed donation bins. Permanently placed donation collection bins which
comply with the following criteria:
(i) The donation collection bins are contained wholly upon improved property owned and
operated by an organization which has been incorporated as a not-for-profit organization
under the laws of the state for a charitable purpose and which has been declared exempt
from the payment of federal income taxes by the United States Internal Revenue Service.
(ii) The monetary proceeds resulting from the donations collected at said donation collection
bins must be used in accordance with the organization's charitable purpose to benefit
persons within the boundaries of the county or outside of the county to provide emergency
relief for victims of natural, manmade or economic disasters. The collection and
distribution of donations and proceeds thereof must be conducted by the not-for-profit
organization owning and operating the donation collection bins and not by a licensee,
subcontractor or agent of said not-for-profit organization; provided, however, that this
shall not prevent the not-for-profit organization from contracting with a licensed common
carrier to transport donated goods to a disaster site for distribution of same to victims of
the disaster.
(iii) The donation collection bins shall be permanently affixed to the property and shall have
been approved by the director of the building and code compliance department as meeting
the requirements for wind resistance established for the county.
(iv) The donation collection bins shall be buffered from view from any location off of the
property of said charity and shall not be closer than 75 feet from any property line. Each
donation collection bin shall require a ZIP permit from the department prior to placement
on the property. No donation collection bin shall have a floor area in excess of 20 square
feet and shall not exceed a height of six feet. Donation collection bins must be shown on
site plans which are required by the code to be submitted for approval at public hearing or
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by administrative site plan review. Said bins shall not be required to comply with the
windborne debris impact standards of the Florida Building Code. Electrical connections to
the bins shall be prohibited.
(v) For each donation collection bin said not-for-profit organization shall submit a declaration
of use in a form meeting with the approval of the administrative official in connection with
the issuance of an annually renewable certificate of use and occupancy. Said declaration of
use shall specify compliance with the foregoing conditions.
(16) Watchman, manager or caretaker quarters, permanent, temporary.
a. Maximum number of quarters. No more than one security or caretaker quarters use shall be
developed upon the same lot as a bona fide agricultural, commercial, industrial or institutional
use.
b. Limitation on occupancy. The quarters use shall be for the exclusive use of and shall be occupied
only by a guard, custodian, caretaker, owner, manager or employee of the owner of the principal
use, and his family. Such person shall be actively engaged in providing security, custodial or
managerial services upon the premises.
c. Construction standards. Development of a security or caretaker quarters use shall meet the
appropriate standards of the building code and other applicable laws.
d. Discontinuation of use. A security or caretaker quarters use shall continue only so long as the
principal use that it is meant to serve remains active. Upon termination of the principal use, the
right to have the caretaker or security quarters shall end, and the quarters shall immediately be
discontinued. Once discontinued, such quarters shall not be re-established except in conformity
with this subsection.
e. Exception, public and institutional uses. A quarters use shall be allowed as an accessory use to a
public or institutional use in all districts.
(17) Construction trailer, or trailer used as sales office, temporary. During development a temporary
construction trailer may be allowed in conjunction with an active building permit under the following
conditions:
a. An approved building permit shall be required for trailer prior to use.
b. Use of this facility shall be limited to storage and on-site office work with no overnight habitation.
c. Duration. The construction trailer may remain on site only for the duration of the permitting and
building of the primary structures and must be removed no later than 30 days after issuance of a
temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO) for commercial structures or no later than 30 days after
the issuance of a certificate of occupancy (CO) for residential structures.
d. Location. The construction trailer and attendant parking and storage areas are to be located on
site so as not to interfere with safe ingress and egress to developed areas or areas under
construction. Minimum setback requirements for accessory structures within the applicable
zoning district shall apply.
e. Removal. The construction trailer shall be removed if construction ceases for more than six
months.
(18) Mobile medical, professional unit. Mobile medical facilities or other self-contained facilities that travel
to several locations, are at the location for a period greater than 24 hours, and provide medical or
other professional services shall be required to comply with the following:
a. An approved certificate of use shall be required in order to operate within the city limits.
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b. The application for certificate of use shall include a site plan outlining all locations where the unit
shall be placed on the site.
c. Te application for certificate of use shall specify the length of time and frequency of visits to the
various locations.
d. The unit shall remain at each site no longer than 30 days. Units shall visit the same site no more
than six times a year.
e. Mobile pain management clinics shall be prohibited.
(19) Gatehouses, guardhouses, manned, unmanned. Structures providing shelter and operations for as a
gatehouse, guardhouse, whether manned or unmanned shall be setback a minimum of 25 feet from
the right-of-way line or located as to allow adequate auto stacking off the public rights-of-way
whichever distance is greater. Said structures shall not obstruct safe sight distance triangles, and shall
not be included in the computation of common open space, but shall be computed towards lot
coverage.
(20) Awnings. The following minimum standards shall apply:
a. Awnings may be used to enhance or complement the architecture of a building and used to
reflect window and door openings beneath them. Long expanses of awnings are discouraged.
b. When awnings are used for business identification, the percentage of text and graphics shall
count toward the maximum wall sign area. Backlit awnings are not permitted.
c. There should be a minimum eight feet clearance above the ground which the awning projects.
d. Awnings shall be maintained and kept in good order and repair. Awnings which are found to be in
disrepair shall be subject to removal or replacement.
(21) Carports.
a. Shall be attached to the principal structure.
b. When constructed of a masonry material, carports shall maintain the same setbacks as required
for the principal structure. When constructed of aluminum or other non-masonry material
carports shall maintain minimum setbacks as set forth in section 34-342, table 1.
c. Carports shall screen the vehicle from view with the use of a wall, approved opaque fence or
combination of fence and landscaping that provides a complete visual screen on two sides and
utilize a permanent roof. Fabric carports shall not be permitted.
d. A carport shall shelter no more than two vehicles in tandem and shall not be more than 24 feet
long.
(22) Encroachments of awnings, canopies, carports, roof overhangs, balconies, architectural structures.
a. Awnings. On residential buildings, awnings shall not encroach more than five and one-half feet
into the required yard setback area, and shall not protrude closer than two feet from any
property line. On non-residential buildings awnings shall not encroach more than nine feet into
the required yard setback area, and shall not protrude closer than two feet from any property
line.
b. Canopies. Canopies shall be permitted to encroach into the required yard setback area providing
they are no closer than two feet from any property line.
c. Roof overhangs and balconies. On all buildings, roof overhangs and balconies shall not encroach
more than four feet into the required yard setback area, and shall not protrude closer than two
feet from any property line.
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d. Architectural features. On single-family residential, duplex, or townhouse unit lots, architectural
features shall not encroach into the required yard setback areas more than 75 percent of the
required yard setback areas. Such features shall not exceed more than 20 percent of the building
height.
e. Encroachments for development located within Gateway, PCD and the Entertainment overlay
shall also comply with section 34-589.
f. Encroachments are subject to approval by the zoning official or designee and to an
encroachment agreement.
(23) Drive-thru facilities. Drive-thru facilities may be permitted subject to site plan review and approval, of
which review shall include, but not be limited to, adequate access, vehicle stacking spaces, pedestrian
safety, traffic circulation and other factors to minimize interruption and maintain traffic circulation and
access to the site. In addition, the following requirements shall apply:
a. Drive-thru facilities shall require a by-pass lane.
b. Drive-thru facilities shall only be permitted on stand-alone parcels with a minimum lot size of
35,000 square feet or greater.
(24) Ice and propane storage. Ice and propane storage shall only be permitted as an accessory use for
vehicle fueling stations, grocery stores, food specialty stores, drug or pharmacy stores, big box stores,
or home improvement stores subject to the following:
a. Ice and propane storage shall be placed against the exterior of the principal building and cannot
encroach into any public right-of-way, required setbacks, ADA accessible routes, or required
parking spaces.
b. Ice machines or propane storage enclosures shall be neutral in tone or color, or blend with the
palette of the principal building.
c. Ice and propane storage shall require a separate certificate of use. A site layout plan shall be
provided with the application showing the location of the ice and propane storage area and
demonstrating compliance with the requirements outlined above.
(25) Home-based business. A home based business shall be permitted as an ancillary use to all lawful
residential uses subject to the following limitations:
a. The home-based business shall be clearly secondary to the residential use of the building.
b. The home-based business shall not be conducted in any accessory building or other structure
detached from the residence. However, incidental business uses and activities may be
conducted.
c. The home-based business use must be conducted by a member of the household residing in the
dwelling unit, except that up to a total of two employees or independent contractors who do not
reside at the residential dwelling may work at the business. The business may have additional
remote employees that do not work at the residential dwelling.
d. No sign relating to the home-based business may be posted or displayed on the site and no
vehicle with any sign displaying the home-based business use or home-based business residential
address, which might serve to indicate that the dwelling unit is being used for a home-based
business, may be located on the site.
e. [Reserved.]
f. There shall be no display, any type of materials, merchandise or other products on the premises.
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g. All business activities must comply with any state, and federal regulations with respect to the
use, storage, or disposal of any corrosive, combustible, or other hazardous or flammable
materials or liquids.
h. As viewed from the street, the use of the residential property is consistent with the uses of the
residential areas that surround the property. External modifications made to a residential
dwelling to accommodate a home-based business must conform to the residential character and
architectural aesthetics of the neighborhood. The home-based business may not conduct retail
transactions at a structure other than the residential dwelling; however, incidental business uses
and activities may be conducted at the residential property.
i. The business must not emit noise, sounds, smoke, fumes, odors, vibrations or interference that
would create a nuisance to abutting properties or the surrounding neighborhood. No public
health or safety risks may be created by the home-based business.
j. [Reserved.]
k. Commercial vehicle parking, as defined in section 34-388, used in connection with the business
must be parked in legal parking spaces that are not located within the right-of-way, on or over a
sidewalk, or on any unimproved surfaces at the residence and shall be in compliance with section
34-389. Parking generated by the business may not be greater in volume than would normally be
expected at a similar residence where no business is conducted.
l. An annually renewable business tax receipt (BTR) and certificate of use (CU) shall be required in
order to operate a home-based business.
m. No variances shall be granted through the provisions of any other applicable regulations, which
would conflict with or vary the provisions of this section.
(26) Dormitory, fraternity or sorority house. Dormitory, fraternity or sorority house is permitted only as an
accessory use, and must meet the following minimum standards:
a. Shall only be located on-campus as an accessory use to a legally operating educational facility.
b. Lot size must be a minimum of three acres.
(Ord. No. 2010-10-218, § 2(10-30), 4-7-2010; Ord. No. 2010-14-222, § 6, 6-9-2010; Ord. No. 2011-02-244, § 2(App.
A), 3-2-2011; Ord. No. 2014-02-314, § 2(Exh. A), 1-8-2014; Ord. No. 2014-08-319, § 2, 5-28-2014; Ord. No. 2014-18-
329, § 2, 11-12-2014; Ord. No. 2015-03-333, § 2(Exh. A), 3-25-2015; Ord. No. 2019-010-412, § 2(Exh. A), 7-24-2019;
Ord. No. 2022-013-454, § 2, 7-27-2022; Ord. No. 2022-015-456, § 3, 12-14-2022; Ord. No. 2025-002-482, § 2(Exh.
A), 1-22-2025)
Secs. 34-313—34-341. Reserved.
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Subpart B - LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
Chapter 34 - ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
ARTICLE XI. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS GENERALIZED TABLE OF DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
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ARTICLE XI. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS GENERALIZED TABLE OF DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS
Sec. 34-342. Tables for development standards.
The following are generalized development standards categorized by standards and by zoning districts. These
standards are minimum requirements, unless otherwise regulated in this section that all development shall comply
with:
Table 1. Development Standards
Zoning Districts
R-1, Single-Family; R-2,
Two-family, (See Figures
11-1, 11-2 for
illustrations) Business
Transition Overlay (BTO)
R-15, Multiple-Family; R-
25, Multiple-Family; R-50,
Multiple-Family
R-15, Multiple-Family; R-
25, Multiple-Family; R-50,
Multiple-Family
Single-family Detached
Two-Family, Duplex
Townhouse Multiple-family
Lot and Density Parameters
Minimum dimensions
per development site
Not applicable 10,000 s.f. 10,000 s.f.
Lot frontage, minimum 75 ft. 96 ft. (block) 22 ft.
individual interior lot
100 ft.
Lot frontage, minimum
(corner lots and
townhome end lots)
75 ft. 37 ft. individual lot 100 ft.
Lot area (net), minimum 7,500 s.f. 2,200 s.f. interior lot;
3,700 s.f. for corner and
end lots
10,000 s.f.
Density, maximum (net) Up to 6 du/ac Up to 15 du/ac R-15 up to 15 du/ac R-25
up to 25 du/ac
R-50 up to 50 du/ac
Lot Coverage and Permitted Impervious Areas
Lot coverage principal
building
40% max. 70 max. per lot 60 max.
Required front yard 50% max. impervious
area
90 max. impervious area Not applicable
Lot coverage (accessory
building within required
rear yard)
30% max. 30% max. Not applicable
Rear yard 70% max. impervious
area
100%
impervious area
Not applicable
Maximum Height
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Principal building(s) 35 ft./2 stories 40 ft./3 stories R-15: 40 ft./3 stories
R-25: 50 ft./4 stories
R-50: 120 ft./10 stories
Accessory building(s) 14 ft. 14 ft. 20 ft.
Principal Building Size, Setbacks and Spacing
Building length
(maximum)
Not applicable 155 ft. Greater than 150 ft.
requires administrative
approval for massing and
articulation
Front setback (minimum) 25 ft. 20 ft. 25 ft.
Rear setback (minimum) 25 ft. 15 ft. 25 ft.
Interior side setback
(minimum)
7.5 ft. min. or 10% of lot
width but not less than 5 ft.
15 ft. 15 ft.
Side street setback
(minimum)
15 ft. 15 ft. 20 ft.
Spacing between
principal buildings
(minimum)
Not applicable (only 1
dwelling per lot)
20 ft. without openings;
30 ft. with openings
20 ft. without openings;
30 ft. with openings
Accessory Building Setbacks and Spacing
Front setback (minimum) 75 ft. 75 ft. 25 ft.
Rear setback (minimum) 15 ft. 10 ft. 5 ft.
Interior side setback
(minimum)
7.5 ft. 5 ft. 15 ft.
Side street setback
(minimum)
20 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft.
Between accessory
building and any other
Building (minimum)
10 ft. 10 ft. 20 ft.
Carport Setbacks
Front (minimum) 25 ft. 20 ft. N/A
Rear (minimum) 25 ft. 15 ft. N/A
Interior side (minimum) 7.5 ft. min. or 10% of lot
width but not less
than 5 ft.
15 ft. N/A
Side street (minimum) 15 ft. 15 ft. N/A
Swimming Pool Setbacks
Front setback (minimum) 75 ft. 75 ft. individual lot 25 ft.
on common area
25 ft.
Rear (minimum) 7.5 ft. 7.5 ft. 10 ft.
Interior side (minimum) 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft.
Side street (minimum) 20 ft. 20 ft. 25 ft.
Screen Enclosure Setbacks
Front (minimum) 75 ft. 75 ft. individual lot 25 ft.
on common area
25 ft.
Rear (minimum) 6 ft. 6 ft. 5 ft.
Interior side (minimum) 5 ft. 7.5 ft. 7.5 ft.
Side street (minimum) 15 ft. 15 ft. 20 ft.
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Patio Slabs - Brick Pavers
Rear (minimum) 15 ft. 10 ft.
Interior side (minimum) 5 ft. 5 ft.
Side street (minimum) 15 ft. 15 ft.
Table 2: Commercial, Industrial and Mixed-Use Districts
Zoning Districts
NC,
Neighborhood
Commercial
OF, Office
I-1,
Industrial
(Light)
I-2,
Industrial
(Heavy)
PCD, Planned
Corridor
Development
EO,
Entertainment
Overlay
INN,
Innovation
District
Overlay
GWO,
Gateway
Overlay
Lot and Density Parameters
Lot frontage,
Minimum
50 feet 125 ft. 75 ft. 150 ft. 150 ft. 125 ft. 150 ft.
Lot area (net),
Minimum
5,000 s.f. 10,000 s.f. 10,000 s.f. 10,000 s.f. 10,000 s.f. 10,000 sf 10,000 s.f.
Residential
Density,
Maximum
N/A N/A N/A 55 du/ac N/A N/A N/A
Floor Area
Ratio,
Maximum
0.50 0.50 0.50
3.0 mixed-
use
0.75 all other
uses
3.0 mixed-use
0.75 all other
uses
0.50
3.0 mixed-
use
0.75 all
other uses
Maximum impervious area
(% of lot area) 70% max. 90% max. 90% max. 82% 70%; 90% for
lots greater
than 40 acres
90% max. 70%; 90%
for lots
greater than
40 acres
Maximum Height for Buildings and Structures
Principal
buildings
35 ft./2
stories
55 ft. 55 ft. 15 stories
(vacant or
redeveloped
lots of 10
acres or
more)
10 stories (all
others)
15 stories
(vacant or
redeveloped
lots of 10
acres or
more)
10 stories (all
others)
55 ft. 15 stories
(vacant or
redeveloped
lots of 10
acres or
more)
10 stories
(all others)
Accessory
buildings,
structures
20 ft./1 story 35 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft./2
stories
2 stories 35 ft. 2 stories
Parking
structures
Subject to site
plan review
Subject to
site plan
review
Subject to
site plan
review
Subject to
site plan
review
Subject to site
plan review
Subject to
site plan
review
Subject to
site plan
review
Principal Building Setbacks and Spacing
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Front setback 10 ft.
(minimum)
20 ft.
(minimum)
20 ft.
(minimum)
20 ft.
(minimum)
15 ft.
(minimum)
20 ft. min. 15 ft.
(minimum)
Rear setback
(minimum)
10 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. 10 ft.
7.5 ft. 7.5 ft.
Interior side
setback
(minimum)
25 ft.—NC
(where
abutting
residential
use);
10 ft. from
nonresidential
10 ft.—OF
7.5 ft.—OF 0 ft. 10 ft. 7.5 ft. 7.5 ft.
Side Street
Setback
(minimum)
15 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft.
Rear setback
abutting
nonresidential,
non-industrial
zoning district
Not applicable 25 ft. 25 ft. Not
applicable
Not applicable Not
applicable
Rear setback
abutting
residentially
zoned lot
(minimum)
25 ft—NC
25 ft—OF
50 ft. 50 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft.
Rear setback
separated
from
residentially
zoned lot by
street, alley or other right-of-
way
(minimum)
25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft.
Spacing
between buildings
(minimum)
10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft.
Accessory Building Setbacks and Spacing
Front setback
(minimum)
Not permitted
in front yard
20 ft. 20 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft.
Rear setback
(minimum)
10 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft.
Interior side
setback
(minimum)
10 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 10 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft.
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Side street
setback
(minimum)
10 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft.
Rear setback
abutting
Residentially
Zoned Lot
(minimum)
25 ft. 50 ft. 50 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft.
Rear setback
separated
from
residential by
street, alley or
other right-of-
way
(minimum)
25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft.
Spacing
between
buildings
(minimum)
10 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft.
Table 3: Other Districts
Zoning Districts
AU, Agricultural GP, Governmental
Properties
PACE, Performing
Arts-Civic
Entertainment
PD, Planned
Development
Lot and Density Parameters
Minimum
Dimensions Per
Development Site
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable 200 ft. frontage; 5
acres
Lot frontage,
Minimum
150 ft. Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Lot Area (net),
Minimum
1 acre Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Density, Maximum
(net)
5 du/ac Not applicable Not applicable 50 du/ac
FAR, Maximum 0.50 Not applicable Not applicable 1.0
% of Minimum
Common Open
Space per
Development Site
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable 30—40% (varies by
density of
development)
Maximum impervious coverage area
(% of lot) 70% Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Maximum Height of Buildings and Structures
Principal Building(s) 2 stories Not applicable Not applicable 10 stories
Accessory Building
(s)
2 stories/40 ft. Not applicable Not applicable 2 stories/40 ft.
Principal Building Size, Setbacks and Spacing
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Building Length
(maximum)
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Front Setback
(minimum)
25 ft. Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Rear setback
(minimum)
25 ft. Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Interior Side
Setback (minimum)
25 ft. Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Side Street Setback
(minimum)
25 ft. Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Abutting
Residentially Zoned
Lot (minimum)
50 ft. Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Separated from
Residentially Zoned
Lot By Street, Alley
Or Other Right-Of-
Way (minimum)
25 ft. Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Spacing Between
Principal Buildings
(minimum)
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Accessory Building Setbacks and Spacing
Rear Setback
(minimum)
15 ft. Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Interior Side
Setback (minimum)
15 ft. Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Side Street Setback
(minimum)
15 ft. Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Abutting
Residentially Zoned
Lot (minimum)
50 ft. Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Separated from
Residentially Zoned
Lot By Street, Alley
Or Other Right-Of-
Way (minimum)
25 ft. Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Between Accessory
Building and any
other
Building (minimum)
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Table 4: Applicable to all Districts
Minimum Dwelling
Unit Size
Single-family detached dwelling unit 1,200 sf
Two-family dwelling (each unit) 1,000 sf
Townhouse dwelling unit 1,000 sf
Multiple-family Studio apartment dwelling 650 sf unit
Multiple-family apartment dwelling unit 800 sf
Average unit size per multiple-family development 950 sf
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Subpart B - LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
Chapter 34 - ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
ARTICLE XIII. DESIGN STANDARDS
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ARTICLE XIII. DESIGN STANDARDS
Sec. 34-413. Purpose and intent.
In order to ensure quality of design, to enhance city streetscape and public realm, and to protect the safety
and welfare of residents, all new buildings, accessory structures and redevelopment shall be reviewed for
compliance with this article. The design standards of this article shall be supplemental to other review standards
set forth in this chapter. They are designed to create cohesive, safe, and visually appealing urban environments
while accommodating growth and change.
(1)Applicability. These design standards shall apply to all types of buildings and structures and in addition
to any other applicable standards in this chapter, unless otherwise stated. When these standards
conflict with any other standards in this chapter, the stricter regulation shall apply.
(2)Conformance with design standards. The design standards of this article shall apply to all new
development and redevelopment within the city, except for single-family detached and two-family
dwelling (duplexes). Existing development shall be subject to compliance when building gross floor
area is enlarged 50 percent or more.
(Ord. No. 2010-10-218, § 2(13-10), 4-7-2010; Ord. No. 2025-002-482, § 2(Exh. A), 1-22-2025)
Sec. 34-414. Residential design standards.
All buildings and accessory structures shall be designed to be compatible in scale and massing to the
neighborhood character and buildings. The following standards apply to multifamily residential, townhome
development, single-family detached and two-family dwelling (duplexes) where two or more units are being
developed.
(1)Overall height and roof form. Individual buildings shall vary in overall height and not be contained in a
single volume of continuous height. Buildings shall provide a change or variation in the roof line. When
flat roofs are provided, there shall be a minimum three feet height variation. Roof material shall be tile,
metal seam or other architecturally interesting material. Composition shingles, such as asphalt or
fiberglass, roofs shall be prohibited. For buildings exceeding three stories or 40 feet in height, all flat
roofs for new construction shall be internally drained, and external scuppers and wall drains shall be
prohibited.
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(5)Balconies. Balconies shall not be screened or enclosed, and should feature decorative railings.
Balconies must be at least four feet deep. Long and narrow balconies are discouraged. Juliette
balconies are prohibited.
(6)Pedestrian and vehicular use areas. Development shall enhance pedestrian connections with special
pavement treatment such as pavers, concrete, colored concrete, or stamped concrete and pedestrian
scale lighting as appropriate. Crosswalks shall be provided throughout the site to allow safe pedestrian
circulation. Similarly, when curb cuts are provided, different paving materials shall be used to indicate
to drivers that their vehicle is entering a pedestrian zone. Development shall ensure safe and
interconnected pedestrian circulation in and around the site with minimum five-foot sidewalks widths
interior to the site and shall be constructed to meet engineering and public works department
standards.
(7)Building placement for residential buildings within the Entertainment Overlay District – EO and
Gateway Overlay District - GWO. Residential buildings within the Entertainment Overlay District – EO
and Gateway Overlay District - GWO, should be situated adjacent to the sidewalk to encourage
walkability and activity along the street. Surface parking shall be limited to the rear yard or areas
behind buildings.
(8)Site amenities. Multifamily, townhouse and single-family residential developments of ten units or more
shall provide at least three of the following site amenities: courtyard or pedestrian plaza; walking,
jogging and biking trail; seating areas; picnic facilities; outdoor playground; dog park; athletic fields,
sports courts; pool and clubhouse. Site amenities shall provide appropriate lighting to meet the
requirements of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles. Multi-family
development consisting of units with ground floor access shall provide a minimum of 200 square feet
of private open space consisting of a covered private patio or screened porch for each unit regardless
of the number of units in the development. Townhouse development shall provide 300 square feet of
private open space minimum for interior lots and 500 square feet for corner lots consisting of a
covered private patio or screened porch for each unit regardless of the number of units in the
development.
(9)Decorative site furnishings. Furnishings such as trash receptacles, benches, bicycle racks, lighting
fixtures and pavement treatments are required in accordance with this chapter. The design of each of
these elements is subject to the review and approval of the planning and zoning director or designee.
(10)Accessory structures and uses. All accessory structures shall be subject to development and design
standards set forth in article X of this chapter. Service areas, loading areas and associated activities
shall be located to the rear of buildings and screened from a public right-of-way and residential use.
(11)Wayfinding and ground rules. Wayfinding and ground rules signage shall be provided and subject to
review during development approval process.
(Ord. No. 2021-10-218, § 2(13-20), 4-7-2010; Ord. No. 2011-21-263, § 3, 10-5-2011; Ord. No. 2025-002-482, §
2(Exh. A), 1-22-2025)
Sec. 34-415. Nonresidential design standards.
The following standards apply to nonresidential buildings. All buildings and accessory structures shall be
designed to be compatible in scale and massing to the neighborhood character and buildings and shall be subject
to the following design standards:
(a)Commercial and mixed-use design standards.
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Subpart B - LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
Chapter 34 - ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
ARTICLE XIV. MINIMUM LANDSCAPE AND BUFFERING REQUIREMENTS; FENCES; WALLS; HEDGES, TREE
PROTECTION
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ARTICLE XIV. MINIMUM LANDSCAPE AND BUFFERING REQUIREMENTS; FENCES;
WALLS; HEDGES, TREE PROTECTION1
Sec. 34-439. In general.
(a)Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of this article is to provide regulations for the installation and
maintenance of landscaping and landscaped open space, to utilize landscaping and landscaped open space as
an effective means of conserving energy, to preserve open space, to maintain and improve the aesthetic
quality of the city, thereby promoting the health and general welfare of, and increase the quality of life of
residents, businesses, and visitors. In addition, it is the policy of the city council to encourage lush landscape
and buffering and maximum greenery, to encourage implementation of Florida Friendly Landscaping
principles as identified by the South Florida Water Management District, to preserve and maintain natural
vegetative communities, and to maintain and conserve all natural and conservation areas within the city, as
identified in the city's comprehensive plan, in as much as:
(1)The city's comprehensive development master plan identifies the areas of natural vegetation within
city boundaries. The loss of these natural areas by indiscriminate removal of this vegetation adversely
affects the public health, safety and general welfare.
(2)Protecting natural vegetation also promotes wildlife habitat, maintains the natural character ofneighborhoods, preserves the natural diversity of species, and recognizes the numerous beneficial
effects of native trees and sound landscaping practices.
(3)The city also recognizes that trees and landscaping assist in reducing flooding from stormwater runoff,
increase aquifer recharge, provide shade for residents and businesses, and reduce heat and noise
pollution.
(4)Requiring sound landscaping practices, minimizing the loss of native trees and vegetation, and
establishing a robust and uniform natural landscape in the city all increase the quality of life for
residents and businesses.
(b)Applicability and compliance of nonconforming developments. The landscaping and buffering requirements
of this article shall apply to all development within the city. Existing developments that become
nonconforming at the effective date of adoption of the land development regulations shall be subject to
compliance as follows:
(1)Existing development that becomes nonconforming as for the landscaping and buffering regulations as
of the effective date of the adoption of this article, but which were in compliance with this article prior
to the effective date of this amendment, shall maintain legally nonconforming status until July 1, 2020
with the exception of the following:
1Ord. No. 2020-001-420, adopted January 22, 2020, amended art. XIV in its entirety to read as herein set out.
Former art. XIV pertained to similar subject matter, and derived from Ord. No. 2010-10-218, adotped April 7,
2010; Ord. No. 2011-02-244, adopted March 2, 2011; Ord. No. 2011-21-263, adopted October 5, 2011; Ord.
No. 2014-02-314, adopted January 8, 2014; and Ord. No. 2015-03-333, adopted March 28, 2015.
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a.Developments that have obtained a vested rights determination.
b.Developments that have obtained a certificate of legal conformity for landscaping as set forth in
subsection 34-59(c), for the provision of the required landscape in compliance to this article, of
which compliance to the best extent possible to all landscape and buffering areas required has
been met in order to bring the property into conformance of this article.
c. Single-family residences, duplex residences, and townhouse residences that were built and
obtained a certificate of occupancy prior to the effective date of adoption of the land
development regulations.
(c)No variance or waiver. No variance or waiver of these requirements shall be authorized, except that an
administrative variance may be granted as set forth in section 34-50 for a contribution of funds in lieu of
compliance with the landscape requirements listed in table 1 of subsection 34-444(f).
(d)Contribution of funds in lieu of compliance to the standards. Where a landscape or buffering requirement set
forth in this article cannot be complied with, a waiver to contribute funds in lieu of complying with the
requirement may be applied for as an administrative variance or waiver as set forth in section 34-49. The
contribution shall be based upon the prevailing cost of the landscaping materials and labor costs on sources
deemed acceptable by the administrative official or designee, as such costs may be adjusted for local
material and labor cost conditions. Payment under this section shall be deposited in an account to be
designated and maintained for landscape and buffering installation in the city. If a contribution of funds in
lieu of the landscape and buffering requirement is granted, such requirement shall be required prior the
recordation of the plat, or prior to the issuance of building permit for any development on the property.
(e)[Penalties.] Penalties for violation of this article: unauthorized removal, relocation, root or canopy pruning,
maintenance practices causing damage to trees and landscaping, and failure to comply with landscape
installation and maintenance requirements within 30 days after notice provided. In addition to all other
applicable penalties set forth in this Code, the following additional penalties shall apply:
(1)First offense with no prior knowledge. Amount of fine is per tree. For landscape installation and
maintenance, amount (item a) is attributed per week after 30 days landscape is noncompliant.
a.Less than 18-inch diameter at four-foot height$500.00
b.18 inches to 36 inches$2,000.00
c.Greater than 36 inches$3,000.00
(2)Second offense or prior knowledge. Double the fines assessed for first offense without prior knowledge.
(3)Subsequent offenses. Triple the fine assessed for the first offense without prior knowledge.
(Ord. No. 2020-001-420, § 2(Exh. A), 1-22-2020)
Sec. 34-440. Landscape permit and plans required.
Prior to the issuance of a building permit, a landscape permit application, plans and applicable fees shall be
submitted to and approved by the administrative official or his designee. For city installation of landscape and
related improvements in rights-of-way, payment of fees shall not be required but shall be submitted to the
planning and zoning department for review and approval. The administrative official shall approve, approve with
conditions, or deny the permit application. A denial of the permit application may require the applicant to provide
additional information or an alternative plan for consideration.
(a)Landscape plans.
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(1)Landscape plan(s) shall be prepared by, and bear the seal of, a landscape architect licensed to
practice in the State of Florida. Such plan shall include, at a minimum, the following information:
a.The landscape plan shall be drawn to a scale equivalent to that of the site plan or other
primary plan required for the building permit. Additional smaller scale (more detailed)
landscape sheets may be provided as necessary;
b.Property boundaries, north arrow and graphic scale;
c.All existing and proposed structures, parking spaces, or other vehicular use areas, access
aisles, driveways, coverage of required irrigation systems, utilities location and the location
and size of buildings;
d.Ground mechanical equipment and screening provided pursuant to section 34-418;
e.All landscape and hardscape features clearly identified;
f.Parking landscape islands, planting beds and other landscape features properly
dimensioned;
g.Planting details and specifications;
h.Landscape legend form as prescribed by the administrative official or designee, including,
but not limited to, the following:
i.Site dimensions and landscape calculations;
ii.The common and scientific name, as well as the quantity and size specifications
of all plant materials to be installed;
iii.All applicable information pursuant to section 34-444 (table 1).
(b)Vegetation survey. A vegetation survey shall be provided for all sites at the same scale as the landscape
plan. The vegetation survey shall provide the following information, and be prepared by an
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist, Landscape Inspectors' Association of
Florida (LIAF) Certified Landscape Inspector, Registered Landscape Architect, or other landscape
professional with qualifications accepted by the city.
(1)Location and graphic representation. The accurate location and graphic representation by size
diameter at breast height (DBH), canopy, and type of tree, in relation to existing development of
all existing trees of a minimum two inches DBH or ten feet in height or, for native trees, of a
minimum one and one-half inches DBH or eight feet in height, including those which are
proposed to be removed, relocated or preserved on-site in accordance with the requirements of
landscape regulations.
(2)The boundaries of any native habitat, native plant community, native plant species, and/or
natural forest community (as defined and described in Chapter 24 of the Miami Dade County
Code) and associated understory that exists on site, as determined by the planning and zoning
administrative official.
(3)Table. A table showing the following information:
a.The scientific and common name of each tree, each of which shall be numbered;
b.The diameter at breast height (DBH) of each tree, or if a multiple trunk tree, the sum DBH
for all (calculated by taking the square root of the total of the square of each trunk
diameter: √(1st Diameter2 + 2nd Diamter2 + 3rd Diameter2 , etc.);
c.Estimated height, canopy cover, and physical condition of each tree, and whether
specimen trees exist on-site.
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(c)Irrigation plan required.
(1)Single-family and duplex residences in the R1 and R-2 districts. Irrigation shall be provided for all
landscape areas for single-family or duplex dwelling, and shall include irrigation for swale areas.
For single-family and duplex residences in the R1 and R-2 districts, the irrigation plan may be
indicated on a plot plan or a separate drawing prepared by the owner or the owner's agent
indicating area to be irrigated, locations and specifications of lines and heads and pump
specifications.
(2)All other development. Irrigation shall be provided for all landscape areas, including swale areas.
An irrigation plan shall be required to show the following:
a.Be drawn on a base plan at the same scale as landscape plans.
b.Delineate existing and proposed structures, parking areas or other vehicular use areas,
access aisles, sidewalks, driveways, the location of utilities and easements, and similar
features.
c.Include water source, design, operating pressure and flow rate per zone, total volume
required for typical depths of application, and application rate.
d.Include locations of pump pipes, controllers, valves, sprinklers; back flow prevention
devices, rain sensor/shutoff devices and electrical supply and irrigation details.
e.Delineate landscape areas, major landscape features, and hydrozones.
(d)Tree protection plan. This plan shall be presented as part of the tree permit and shall be required for all
trees proposed for removal, relocation, or with ground-disturbance or canopy removal proposed
within ten feet of the trunk for non-specimen trees, or within 20 feet of the trunk of specimen trees. It
shall include:
(1)Designation of each tree subject to the tree protection plan. For each tree, the canopy shall be
shown to scale, along with the critical root zone (CRZ), calculated at eight inches in radius from
the trunk for each inch in trunk diameter;
(2)The reasons for impacts proposed to the canopy or within the CRZ;
(3)Detailed description of the proposed efforts to protect the trees from damage, which may
include tree protection fencing and signage, root pruning, supplemental irrigation, relocation of
proposed construction activities and construction monitoring by a certified arborist; and
(4)A plan to ensure long-term survivability of trees covered in the plan.
(e)Consideration of credits for existing plant material. In instances where healthy plant material exists on
a site, and is to be retained, the administrative official or his designee may adjust the application of the
minimum requirements to allow credit for or consideration of such plant material, if such an
adjustment is in keeping with and will preserve the intent of this chapter. When allowances are given,
in no case shall the quantities of existing plant materials retained to be less than the quantities
required in this chapter. In such cases, the applicant shall provide a survey specifying the species,
approximate height and caliper, as well as the location and condition of any plant material used as a
basis for requesting this adjustment. Any adjustment shall be based on unique circumstances
applicable to the plot in question with the object of such adjustment being to preserve existing
vegetation or to maintain a tree canopy.
(Ord. No. 2020-001-420, § 2(Exh. A), 1-22-2020; Ord. No. 2025-002-482, § 2(Exh. A), 1-22-2025)
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Sec. 34-441. Landscape plan review criteria.
(a) Landscape plan review criteria. Landscape plans shall be reviewed in accordance with the following criteria:
(1) Compliance with chapter. Compliance with all applicable regulations set forth in this chapter.
(2) Landscape design. Landscape design shall enhance architectural features, relate structure design to the
site, visually screen dissimilar uses and unsightly views, reduce noise impacts from major roadways and
incompatible uses, strengthen important vistas and reinforce neighboring site design and architecture.
(3) Preservation requirement. Existing specimen trees and native vegetation (including canopy, understory,
and ground cover) shall be preserved to the maximum extent possible and to all applicable
requirements of these landscape regulations.
(4) Water conservation. In order to conserve water, reduce maintenance, and promote plant health, plant
species shall be selected and installed based on their water needs, growth rate and size, and resource
needs. Plants with similar needs shall be grouped in hydrozones. Adequate growth area based on
natural mature shape and size shall be provided for all plant materials.
(5) Use of native plant species. The plan shall include use of native plant species in order to reestablish an
aesthetic regional quality and take advantage of the unique diversity and adaptability of native species
to the environmental conditions of South Florida. Where feasible, the reestablishment of native
habitats shall be incorporated into the landscape plan. Minimum percentages of native plant species
are specified in section 34-445.
(6) Planting in energy conservation zone. Trees and shrubs shall be planted in the energy conservation
zone where feasible, in order to reduce energy consumption by shading buildings and shall be used to
reduce heat island effects by shading paved surfaces.
(7) Street trees. Street trees shall be used to shade roadways and provide visual order. Where feasible,
selected species shall be used to establish a road hierarchy by defining different road types.
(8) Planting material near utility lines. Special attention shall be given to the use of appropriate species
located under, or adjacent to, overhead power lines, near native plant communities, and near
underground utility lines. Adequate growth area shall be provided for all plant materials.
(9) Avoidance of visual obstructions. Landscaping shall be designed to provide safe and unobstructed views
at intersections of roadways, driveways, recreational paths and sidewalks.
(10) Historic landscapes and features. Historic landscapes and landscape features designated by local, state
or federal governments shall be preserved.
(11) Standard landscape notes. Landscape plans shall include the standard landscape notes as provided in
the city's landscape manual, which at minimum will require a landscape pre-installation meeting with
the city.
(12) Crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED). Landscape designs should incorporate the
principles of CPTED in design and maintenance specifications.
(Ord. No. 2020-001-420, § 2(Exh. A), 1-22-2020)
Sec. 34-442. Reserved.
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Sec. 34-443. Issuance of certificate of occupancy.
The administrative official or his designee shall inspect all landscaping and no certificate of occupancy or
similar authorization will be issued unless the landscaping meets the requirements herein provided, along with any
special conditions included in the landscape permit.
(a) Certification of landscape compliance required. A preparer's certificate of landscape compliance shall
be submitted to and approved by the planning and zoning administrative official prior to issuance of
any final certificate of occupancy. The preparer's certification of landscape compliance shall contain a
statement signed and sealed by a registered landscape architect or by an LIAF certified landscape
inspector, that the landscape and irrigation plans have been implemented and that all requirements of
these landscape regulations have been met, and/or noting any specific variations or discrepancies. Any
changes or substitutions to the approved plan may require approval by the planning and zoning
administrative official prior to the implementation of said changes and substitutions. All changes or
substitutions to the approved plan shall be noted on both the job site and office copies of the plan, and
approved by the city prior to installation. Changes and substitutions of plant material shall be of similar
or better quality, quantity and size, as originally approved and shall be in compliance or exceed with
the intent and requirements of these landscape regulations. The city may also inspect and verify
compliance with landscape plans.
(b) Written certification. For single-family or duplex residence on its own lot or applicable existing
development, the owner or owner's agent (via statement signed and sealed by a registered architect)
may certify in writing that landscape and irrigation improvements have been installed according to
approved plans. The city may also inspect and verify compliance with landscape plans.
(c) Effective date of compliance. After a certificate of landscape compliance is provided by an applicant
and approved by the city, the landscaping on the site will be subject to compliance reviews and
penalties for noncompliance per subsection 34-439(e), regardless of status of certificate of occupancy.
(Ord. No. 2020-001-420, § 2(Exh. A), 1-22-2020)
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Sec. 34-444. Landscape, buffering minimum standards.
(a) Landscape manual reference. The city's landscape manual, which from time to time may be revised, shall be
made available to the public, as referenced in this chapter, and shall provide an illustrative and descriptive
interpretation of the standards set forth in this chapter and suggested guide for landscaping and irrigation in
accordance with the standards and requirements of this chapter. All plant material and installation
requirements shall be consistent with the landscape manual. When street, shade, palm, trees, and hedging,
sods and other vegetation are referenced in this article, same shall be installed shall be consistent species as
with those species listed in the landscape manual, unless otherwise specified. The county's landscape manual
shall serve as the city's landscape manual pertaining to sections or terms not provided in the city's landscape
manual. If a conflict arises between the landscape manual and this chapter, the latter shall prevail.
(b) Prohibited and controlled tree species. Prohibited and controlled tree species shall not be counted toward
fulfilling minimum tree requirements. Prohibited trees shall be removed from the site.
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(c)Generalized minimum landscape and buffering table. The following table shall be used as general interpretation of the required minimum landscape and
buffering standards for the underlying zoning district that all development shall comply with. Further regulations for specific uses may be found under
each zoning district regulations that shall be complied.
Table 1: Minimum Landscape and Buffering Standards Generalized Table
Zoning
district/landscape
requirement
R-1 R-2 R-15
R-25
R-50
NC
BTO
PCD OF I-1 I-2 INN PD G P PACE EO GWO
Shade trees (see
section 34-445)
Min.
3
per
lot
Min. 3
per lot
28 per
net acre
28 per
net acre
28 per
net acre
28 per
net acre
22 per
net acre
22 per
net acre
22 per
net
acre
28 per
net
acre
N/A N/A 20 per
net
acre
20 per
net acre
Shade trees—Off-
street parking
areas (see section
34-445)
N/A N/A 1 per
req.
landscap
e island
1 per
req.
landscap
e island
1 per
req.
landscap
e island
1 per
req.
landscap
e island
1 per
req.
landscap
e island
1 per
req.
landscap
e island
1 per
req.
landsc
ape
island
1 per
req.
landsca
pe
island
N/ A N/A 1 per
req.
landsca
pe
island
1 per
req.
landscap
e island
Street trees (see
section 34-445)
1
per
30'
lot
front
age
1 per
30' lot
frontag
e
1 per 30'
lot
frontage
1 per 30'
lot
frontage
1 per 30'
lot
frontage
1 per 30'
lot
frontage
1 per 30'
lot
frontage
1 per 30'
lot
frontage
1 per
30' lot
frontag
e
1 per
30' lot
frontag
e
N/A N/A 1 per
30' lot
frontag
e
1 per 30'
lot
frontage
Shrubs/hedging
(see section 34-
445)
10
per
req.
shad
e
tree
10 per
req.
tree
per
req.
shade
tree
10 per
req. tree
10 per
req. tree
10 per
req. tree
10 per
req. tree
10 per
req. tree
10 per
req. tree
10 per
req.
tree
10 per
req.
tree
N/ A N/A 10 per
req.
shade
tree
10 per
req.
shade
tree
Sod, lawn area,
ground cover (see
section 34-445)
Req
uire
d
Requir
e d
Require
d
Require
d
Require
d
Require
d
Require
d
Require
d
Requir
ed
Require
d
N/A N/A Require
d
Required
Landscaped open space (see section
34-445)
N/A N/A Min. 30% Min. 30% Min. 18% Min. 30% Min. 10% Min. 10% Min. 10% Min. 30% N/ A N/A Min. 18%;
Min. 10% for propert
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Min. 18%;
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greater
than 40
acres
than 40
acres
Private open
space
see
secti
on
34-
445
see
section
34-445
see
section
34-445
N/A (see
section
34-445)
N/A N/A N/A N/A (see
section
34-445)
N/ A N/A (see
section
34-445)
(see
section
34-445)
Common open
space (see section
34-445)
N/A N/A Min.
30%
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Per
Article
XVI,
Table 2
N/ A N/A N/A N/A
Landscape
buffers—Front
yard/ROW (see
section
34-445)
N/A N/A Min. 10′ Min. 10′ Min.
11′—21′
(see
section
34-589)
Min. 10′ Min. 5′ Min. 5′ Min. 5′ Min.
10′
N/A N/A Min.
11′—
21′
max.
(see
section
34-589)
Min.
11′—21′
max.
(see
section
34-589)
Landscape
buffers—Side yard
(see section 34-
445)
N/A N/A Min. 5′ Min. 5′ Min.
0′—10′
(see
section
34-589)
Min. 5′ Min. 5′ Min. 5′ Min. 5′ Min. 5′ N/A N/A Min.
0′—10′
max.
(see
section 34-589)
Min. 0′—
10′ max.
(see
section
34-589)
Landscape
buffers—Rear yard (see section 34-445)
N/A N/A Min. 10′ Min. 10′ Min.
7.5′—10′ (see section
34-589)
Min. 10′ Min. 5′ Min. 5′ Min. 5′ Min.
10′
N/A N/A Min.
7.5′—10′ max.
(see section 34-589)
Min.
7.5′—10′ max. (see
section 34-589)
Landscape buffers—Off-street parking areas (see section 34-445)
N/A N/A Min. 7′ Min. 7′ Min. 0′—10′ Min. 7′ Min. 7′ Min. 7′ Min. 7′ Min. 7′ N/A N/A Min. 0′—10′ max.
Min. 0′—10′ max.
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street parking
areas (see section
34-445)
req.
parking
spaces
req.
parking
spaces
0—10
req.
parking
spaces
req.
parking
spaces
req.
parking
spaces
req.
parking
spaces
10 req.
parkin
g
spaces
10 req.
parking
spaces
10 req.
parking
spaces
req.
parking
spaces
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Sec. 34-445. Landscape and buffering specifications.
The landscape and buffering requirements are subject to the following criteria and subject to certain
exceptions, which shall be depicted on landscape plans and related plans as needed to demonstrate compliance.
(a)General character and plant quality.
(1)Landscape plantings shall consist primarily of shade trees accented by palms, ornamental trees,
shrubs, and groundcover in order to maximize shade over pedestrian and parking areas, to
reduce air conditioning requirements for buildings, and to provide aesthetic enhancement;
(2)Plants installed pursuant to this Code shall conform to or exceed the minimum standards for
Florida Grade Number One, as provided in the most current edition of Florida's Grades and
Standards for Nursery Plants;
(3)Landscape plantings shall utilize the principals of Florida Friendly Landscaping to minimize
irrigation and maintenance needs;
(4)Landscape plantings shall be designed to minimize maintenance requirements due to conflicts
with roots and branches, and to allow for typical growth forms of trees, palms, and shrubs.
(5)The landscape design shall provide large, small shrubs and groundcover plantings to achieve a
layering of plants. Landscape designs shall seek to utilize complimentary plant types, create
pedestrian-friendly spaces, maximize shade, limit overutilized species, and enhance the unique
character of each site. The city's landscape manual may contain additional provisions to guide
design. Landscape plans which do not meet these design guidelines may not be approved until
changes are made to meet the guidelines.
(6)Trees shall be spaced from each other as well as structures and utilities in order to provide for
adequate canopy growth typical of each species, including for street trees and off-street parking
area trees. In general, large shade trees (live oak, mahogany) shall have at least 12 feet on each
side, medium sized trees (green buttonwood, pink trumpet tree) shall have at least ten feet on
each side, and small trees (crabwood, crape myrtle) and palm trees (sabal palm, coconut palm)
shall have at least six feet on each side. In order to allow for adequate root space, a minimum of
one-half of the minimum canopy space listed above must be pervious available root space,
provided on all sides.
(7)All landscape areas (other than sod) must receive a three-inch layer of mulch at the time of
installation. For shrub and groundcover beds, the mulch shall be placed throughout the bed. For
trees including street trees, mulch shall be placed in a circle to three feet on each side, with a
three-inch gap between the trunk and the mulch. Cypress mulch shall not be used.
(b)Shade trees. All developments shall provide the required number of shade trees in compliance with the
following standards:
(1)All trees, shall be a minimum of 12 feet high and have a minimum caliper of three inches at time
of planting and four feet of clear trunk.
(2)Thirty percent shall be native species.
(3)Fifty percent shall be low maintenance and drought tolerant.
(4)No more than 30 percent of required shade trees shall be palms, where every three palms shall
equal one required shade tree.
(5)Eighty percent of the trees used shall be listed in the city's landscape manual.
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(6)Minimum species diversity standards. The number of species to be planted shall be based on the
overall number of trees required. The applicant shall be required to meet the following minimum
diversity standards.
Table 2 Minimum Diversity Standards
Required Number of Trees Minimum Number Species
1—5 trees 2 species
6—10 trees 3 species
11—15 trees 4 species
16—21 trees 5 species
21—30 trees 6 species
31 or more trees 7 species
(7)Residential shade trees. Trees shall be planted as to provide shade to residential structures that
are of a height of 35 feet or less. The landscape architect shall provide a statement
demonstrating how specific landscape trees have been used to promote energy conservation. All
exterior air conditioning units, except for air conditioning units placed on the roof, should be
shaded by trees and/or shrubs as referenced in the city's landscape manual.
(8)Shade trees, off-street parking areas. A minimum of one shade tree shall be provided per
required landscape island in parking lots. The provision of shade trees in off-street parking areas
shall count towards the required number of shade trees, otherwise required.
(9)Shade trees, grassed areas. Grassed areas that are to be used for organized sports such as
football and soccer or other similar sports or playgrounds, that are clearly identified on a
landscape plan shall not be counted as part of the net lot area for the purpose of calculating tree
requirements.
(c)Street tree requirements.
(1)Height, spacing and species. Street trees shall be of a species as listed in the landscape manual
and which normally mature at a height of at least 20 feet. Street trees shall have a minimum clear
trunk of four feet, an overall minimum height of 14 feet and a minimum caliper of three inches at
time of planting, and shall be provided along all roadways individually or clustered, with a
maximum average spacing of 30 feet on center, except as otherwise provided in these tree
regulations. The 30-foot average spacing requirement for multiple single-family units such as
zero-lot-line and townhouse units shall be based on the total linear footage of roadway for the
entire project and not based on individual lot widths. Street trees shall be planted no further
apart than 60-foot intervals and no closer than 18 feet apart depending on the species.
(2)Location. Street trees shall be installed on private property within seven feet of the property line.
Street trees planted along private roadways shall be placed within seven feet of the edge of
roadway pavement or, where present, within seven feet of the sidewalk. Appropriate types ofstreet trees shall be in compliance as listed in the landscape manual. Root barriers shall be placed
along the edge of the sidewalk or roadway for all newly planted street trees.
(3)Maintenance of street trees. When trees are planted within the right-of-way, the owners of land
adjacent to the areas where street trees are planted must maintain those areas including the
trees, plants and sod, using pruning methods specified in this chapter. Where the city determines
that the planting of trees and other landscape material is not appropriate in the public right-of-
way, they may require that said trees and landscape material be placed on private property.
(4)Exceptions.
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a.Power lines. Where the height and location of overhead power lines require the planting of
low growing trees, street trees shall have a minimum height of eight feet, a minimum
caliper of two inches at time of planting with a maximum average spacing of 25 feet on
center.
b.Street lights. No street trees shall be located closer than 15 feet from street lights, no
palms may be closer than seven feet.
c.Electric, utility lines. The spacing of trees from electric utility lines must follow those
guidelines established by Florida Power and Light publication Right Tree, Right Place,
available from the public works office.
(d)Shrubs, hedging. A continuous, extensively planted greenbelt of shrubs and hedging shall be provided
along all property lines abutting a public right-of-way in accordance the following minimum standards,
except as permitted as set forth in section 34-446:
(1)A double row of shrubs shall be planted to create a layered effect, with the row closest to the
public right of way maintained at a maximum height of two feet, and the interior maintained at a
maximum height of four feet. All shrubs shall be a minimum of 18 inches in height when
measured immediately after planting. Shrubs shall be provided at a minimum ratio of ten per
required tree, with enough density such that shrub branches touch their adjacent neighbor at the
time of planting. Of the provided shrubs at least:
a.Thirty percent shall be native species and no more than 25 percent of the total number of
required shrubs shall be of the same species;
b.Fifty percent shall be low maintenance and drought tolerant;
c.Eighty percent shall be listed in the city's landscape manual.
d.When used as a visual screen, buffer, or hedge, shrubs shall be planted at a maximum
average spacing of 30 inches on center or if planted at a minimum height of 24 inches, shall
have a maximum average spacing of 48 inches on center and shall be maintained so as to
form a continuous, unbroken and solid visual screen within one year after time of planting,
except penetrated only at approved points for ingress or egress to the property. Shrubs
used as a buffer, visual screen, or hedge need not be of the same species;
e.The height of any hedge may be allowed to exceed four feet up to a maximum of eight
feet, if maintaining the hedge in this manner does not violate CPTED principals for the
location. The design height of all shrubs must be included in the maintenance plan for the
site;
f.Hedges may be placed on the property lines; however, this regulation shall not be
construed to permit such hedges to extend beyond the official right-of-way lines or
property lines.
g.Exception: In PCD EO GWO, hedge not required to be continuous.
(e)Sod, lawn areas, ground cover. All residential lawn areas, landscape open spaces, landscape buffers,
and all other areas not occupied by structures or vehicular use paving shall be planted with sod, lawns,
or ground cover in compliance with the following standards:
(1)Sod and lawn areas. Sod and lawns shall be planted in a species well adapted to localized growing
conditions in the city. Lawn areas may be sodded, plugged, sprigged, hydro mulched, or seeded
except that solid sod shall be used in swales or other areas subject to erosion. In areas where
other than solid sod or grass seed is used, over seeding shall be sown for immediate effect and
protection until coverage is otherwise achieved. Property owners are encouraged to limit lawn
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areas to no more than 25 percent of the area of the site unless there is a dedicated use requiring
sodded areas (such as a sports field).
(2)Ground covers. Ground cover plants used in lieu of grass, in whole or in part, shall be planted in
such a manner as to present a finished appearance and reasonably complete coverage within one
year after planting.
(3)Other species and materials in lieu of grass may also be permitted providing such meets the
approval of the administrative official. In general, pavement and stone are not acceptable as
ground covers.
(f)Private open space.
(1)Private open space is required for each single-family residence, each duplex unit, each attached
unit (multi-family or townhouse) or detached unit that has direct ground floor access. Said space
shall be for the exclusive recreational or leisure use of the inhabitants of the dwelling unit, and
shall be located immediately adjacent to the unit, and designed in such a way as to provide
privacy from adjacent dwelling units.
(2)Private open space shall be in addition to the common open space required and the amount of
such open space shall be 800 square feet for each single-family detached unit and duplex unit.
Multi-family development consisting of units with ground floor access shall provide a minimum of
200 square feet of private open space consisting of a covered private patio or screened porch for
each unit regardless of the number of units in the development. Townhouse development shall
provide 300 square feet of private open space minimum for interior lots and 500 square feet for
corner lots consisting of a covered private patio or screened porch for each unit regardless of the
number of units in the development.
(3)Provisions shall be made in the sale or rental of such units that such private open space is for the
exclusive use of the unit concerned.
(4)A maximum of one tree and no shrubs shall be planted within the private open space in efforts to
meet minimum landscape requirements.
(g)Landscape open space. Developments shall provide the minimum open landscape areas in compliance
with the following standards:
(1)The required landscape open space shall be calculated on the net lot area.
(2)The provision of all sod, lawn area, ground cover, landscape buffers, off-street parking landscape
islands shall be computed towards the required landscape open space requirement.
(3)Water bodies may be used as part of the required landscaped open space but such water areas
shall not be credited for more than 20 percent of the required open space.
(4)The specific areas within enclosed or unenclosed building areas which are landscaped with grass,
trees and/or shrubbery, water areas therein and areas therein with permanent art display may
be used as part of the required landscaped open space, but such areas shall not be credited for
more than ten percent of the required landscaped open space.
(5)Landscape open space areas may also include tree preservation zones of "natural forest
communities" as defined in chapter 24-5 of the county Code.
(h)Common open space. Common open space shall be provided in compliance with the following:
(1)Of the required common open space 50 percent of said space shall be unencumbered with any
structure and shall be landscaped with vegetation.
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(2)The remaining 50 percent may be used as swimming pools, tennis courts, shuffleboards,
pedestrian walks, entrance features, playgrounds, picnic areas, and other recreational uses that
are and shall be for the general use of all residents and visitors of the development.
(3)Common areas within residential zoning districts such as amenity centers, project entrances, and
miscellaneous open spaces including, but not limited to, tot lots and recreation areas, shall have
a minimum of one tree and 20 shrubs for each 2,000 square feet of site area or portion thereof,
and shall not utilized for structures or vehicular use areas;
(4)Multifamily, townhouse and single-family residential developments of ten units or more shall
provide at least three of the following site amenities: courtyard or pedestrian plaza; walking,
jogging and biking trail; seating areas; picnic facilities; outdoor playground; dog park; athletic
fields, sports courts; pool and clubhouse. Site amenities shall provide appropriate lighting to
meet the requirements of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles.
(i)Landscape buffers. A continuous landscaped greenbelt, except for penetrations for permitted ingress
and egress points at the width set forth in the article shall be provided within the required yard setback
areas, and should be designed as stormwater filters or bioswales in compliance to the following
standards, except as otherwise be permitted as set forth in article XV of this chapter:
(1)Encumbrances. Buffers may be encumbered by site infrastructure improvements, utilities, but
may not be encumbered by any accessory structure.
(2)Fences and walls. Buffers may be encumbered by fences and walls in compliance with this
chapter.
(3)Design. Design of landscape buffers must be in accordance with guidance from the city's
landscape manual for aesthetic quality and to provide adequate screening and a layered effect.
(4)Landscape berms shall be used to buffer under the following conditions: a. parking and bay areas
within industrial developments, b. when the rear yard faces the right of way within townhome or
multifamily development and c. as determined by the Planning and Zoning Director or designee.
(j)Off-street parking areas.
(1)All required parking area landscaping shall require protection from vehicular encroachment by
placing curbing (type D or F) or car stops at perimeter parking at least two feet from the edge of
such landscaped areas. Other landscaped areas abutting curved or angular drives shall be curbed.
Where the landscape easement abuts onsite vehicular use areas such as traffic lanes, the
landscape easement shall be separated from the traffic lanes by continuous concrete curbing
with an 18-inch depth below grade. Extruded curbing installed on top of the paving is prohibited.
Landscaped areas or islands shall contain clean fill and topsoil to at least the top of the curb.
(2)Exceptions. Where a setback of less than the required buffer areas is permitted the landscape
buffer shall be reduced accordingly.
(3)Landscape islands, off-street parking areas. Landscape islands shall be provided within off-street
parking areas in compliance with the following standards, except as set forth in section 34-532:
a.Landscape islands shall be calculated as one island per every ten required parking spaces;
such requirement shall be rounded down to the nearest ten parking spaces; except as
provided in section 34-532 for properties zoned PCD. A curbed landscape island shall be
provided at each end of each row of parking stalls.
b.Landscape islands spacing may vary, but shall not be spaced more than 15 parking spaces
apart, except as provided in section 34-532 for properties zoned PCD.
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c.Landscape islands shall be a minimum width of eight feet wide, not including any curbs,
and shall be a minimum length of 13.5 feet in length, not including any curbs. If landscape
island widths are increased to a minimum of ten feet, then one island shall be required for
every 15 parking spaces.
d.Landscape islands shall be computed towards the required open space requirement.
e.The soil under landscape islands shall not be compacted. If previously compacted due to
site grading, landscape islands shall be excavated to a minimum depth of 24 inches below
grade with soil replaced in a loose, friable condition.
f.A continuous landscape strip a minimum width of five feet, at grade, located between two
rows of head-to head parking, may be used in lieu of landscape islands for both rows.
Wheel stops shall be used at two feet from the edge of the landscape strip, to prevent
vehicular encroachment. These landscape strips may concurrently be used as drainage
features, provided the tree species and infrastructure locations do not create conflicts.
g.Shade trees, off-street parking areas. A minimum of one shade tree shall be provided per
required landscape island in parking lots. The provision of shade trees in off-street parking
areas shall count towards the required number of shade trees, otherwise required.
(k)Ground-mounted equipment, walls, and storage areas screening. All ground-mounted mechanical
equipment, storage areas, walls, fences, and common trash receptacles shall be screened from view
other than the side providing access, using trees, shrubs, and/or hedges in addition to the common
area requirements. Landscape plans shall clearly identify the locations of the features which are
required to be screened and the type of screening provided per section 34-418.
(Ord. No. 2020-001-420, § 2(Exh. A), 1-22-2020; Ord. No. 2025-002-482, § 2(Exh. A), 1-22-2025)
Sec. 34-446. Fences, walls and perimeter hedges; sight triangles.
(a)Public safety. No fence, wall or hedge shall be constructed or maintained within three feet of a fire hydrant,
water connection, or other emergency apparatus placed for the purpose of fire protection. Fences, walls or
hedges shall not be placed within the area required by applicable fire and life safety codes to be clear and
unobstructed for passage of emergency vehicles or for the ingress and egress of persons or animals.
(b)Special fence prohibitions. No barbed wire, electrical elements, or other hazardous materials shall be
maintained as a fence or part of a fence or wall in a residential district. The top surface of any chain link orcyclone fence shall be crimped to eliminate the exposure of sharp edges. All other use of barb wire, electrical
elements or other hazardous materials shall only be allowed after administrative variance or waiver approval
as set forth in section 34-50.
(c)Permits required. All fences, walls, or hedges, shall comply with appropriate zoning clearance and building
permit procedures. A certificate of occupancy or certificate of use shall not be issued until all required
fences, walls, or screening hedges are erected, constructed, or installed.
(d)Maintenance. All fences and walls shall be maintained in a safe and nonhazardous condition.
(e)Location on property lines.
(1)Except as hereinafter restricted, all walls, fences or hedges may be placed on the property lines. This
section, however, shall not be construed to permit such walls, fences to extend beyond the official
right-of-way lines or property lines.
(2)No fence, wall, gate, or opening shall be permitted to swing, roll or otherwise encroach into the right-
of-way.
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(3)In PCD, NC and OF the installation of all fences and walls abutting a right-of-way shall be setback a
minimum two feet from the property line and shall be landscaped accordingly with a continuous hedge
as set forth in this section, except that off-street parking areas abutting rights-of-way shall comply with
landscape and buffering and wall requirements set forth in this section.
(f)Materials.
(1)Chain link prohibition in front yards. Chain link fence prohibited in all district's front yards, side street
yards. Notwithstanding anything in the code to the contrary, chain link fences shall only be permitted
behind the front building line. Chain link shall not be permitted along property lines abutting the right-
of-way. It is provided, however, that the aforementioned restriction on chain link fences shall not apply
in I-1, I-2, GP, or AU zoning districts with bona fide agricultural use. All chain link fences must be vinyl
coated color green or black. Bare metal or galvanized chain link fences are prohibited.
(2)Fences for vacant properties. Fences for vacant lots shall only be split rail type fencing subject to
approval by the planning and zoning director or designee. The proposed fencing may be supplemented
with street trees and must allow complete visibility of the property to prevent cover from illicit
activities. The purpose of this type of fencing is for long-term vacancy management rather than
temporary construction needs.
(g)Fence, wall, hedge maximum height.
Zoning District
R-1 R-2 R-15R-25R-50
NC PCD* OF I-1*** I-2*** INN PD** AU G P PACE EO GWO
Fence, wall, hedge
heights—
Maxim
um
Max. 6′/max
5' fron
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yard;
hedges 8′
Max. 6′/max. 5'
front yard
Max. 6′; hedg
es 8′
Max. 8′; hedg
es 8′
Max. 8′; hedg
es 8'
Max. 8'; hedg
es 8′
Max. 8′; hedg
es 8′
Max. 8′; hedg
es 8′
Max. 8′; hedg
es 8′
Max. 8′; hedg
es 8′
Max. 6′; hedg
es 8′
N/A N/A Max. 8′; hedg
es 8′
Max. 8′; hedg
es 8′
Increase and decrease of height. Fence, wall, and hedge heights shall be increased, or decreased for
compliance with the following:
(1)Double frontage lots. When a higher wall, fence or hedge is required as a visual screening buffer at the
rear of double frontage lots as set forth in this chapter, such fence or wall may be increased to a height
of eight feet, if not otherwise permitted in the underlying zoning district.
(2)Height at intersection. Fences, walls, or hedges shall not exceed two and one-half feet in height within
the safe sight distance triangle, as defined herein this chapter.
(3)Height limitation. The height of fences, walls, and hedges shall not exceed two and one-half feet in
height within ten feet of the edge of driveway leading to a public right-of-way, except that in the R
district a fence may be permitted up to the maximum permitted height providing such fence is a
maximum 25 percent opaque, and no other structures or portions of the fence, wall interferes with the
safe distance visibility triangle.
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Subpart B - LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
Chapter 34 - ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
ARTICLE XIX. DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
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ARTICLE XIX. DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 34-729. Intent.
The following definitions are for words which have special or limited meanings as used in this chapter. In the
event a word or term is not defined herein, or in the event of conflict of definitions of words or terms defined
herein, the administrative official shall make the final determination on the meaning; such determination shall be
made using best available sources that provide common or professionally relied upon definitions.
(Ord. No. 2010-10-218, § 2, 4-7-2010)
Sec. 34-730. Rules of construction.
The following rules of construction shall apply when not inconsistent with the context in which used, and the
legislative intent for enacting the provision, as determined by the city.
(1)The word "may" is permissive and distinguished from the word "shall."
(2)Number. A term importing the singular number only may extend and be applied to several persons and
things as well as to one person and thing.
(3)The words "including" and "such as" shall always mean that the listed items following said words are
not all inclusive, and shall be read as if the words "but not limited to" follow, unless the context is
qualified and clearly states otherwise (ex: "including only the following:").
(4)The word "oath" means an affirmation in all cases in which, by law, an affirmation may be substituted
for an oath, and in such cases, the words "swear" and "sworn" shall be equivalent to the words
"affirm" and "affirmed."
(5)The word "or" may be read as "and"; and the word "and" may be read as "or" unless the context
dictates otherwise, such as, but not limited to, their use in a list or series where they identify whether
all items are inclusive, exclusive, or whether combinations of items are inclusive.
(6)The words "and/or" shall mean "all or any."
(7)The words "preceding" or "following" shall mean next before and next after, respectively.
(8)The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory.
(9)The words "signature" and "subscription" include a mark when the person cannot write.
(10)Tense. Words used in the present tense include the future tense, words in the singular number include
the plural and words in the plural number include the singular number.
(11)The word "used" shall include arranged, designed, constructed, altered, converted, rented, leased or
intended to be used.
(12)The words "designed" and "intended" shall include the word "used."
(13)The word "occupied" includes arranged, designed, built, altered, converted, rented or leased, or
intended to be occupied.
(14)The word "land" shall include water surface.
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(15)The phrase "use of land" shall include use of buildings and other structures unless the otherwise
specified.
(16)The word "approved" shall mean meeting at a minimum the requirements of these regulations or
having been issued a development order in accordance to this chapter.
(17)The word "person" includes individuals, firms, corporations, associations, trusts, joint venture,
partnership, estate, syndicate, fiduciary, government agency, two or more persons having a joint or
common interest, any combination of the preceding, and other similar entities.
(18) Joint authority. All words giving a joint authority to three or more persons or officers shall be construed
as giving such authority to a majority of such persons or officers.
(19)Time.
a.In computing any period of time prescribed or allowed by this chapter or by order of a court, the
day of the act, event or default from which the designated period of time begins to run is not to
be included. The last day of the period so computed shall be counted, unless it is a Saturday,
Sunday or a legal holiday, in which event the period shall run until the end of the next day which
is not a Saturday, Sunday nor a legal holiday.
b.When the period of time prescribed or allowed is less than seven days, intermediate Saturdays,
Sundays and legal holidays shall be excluded in the computation.
c.The word "month" shall mean a calendar month.
(20)Titles. Wherever reference is made to officials, boards, departments or agencies of the city by title
only, such as "mayor" or "city manager," such title shall be construed as if the words "of the City of
Miami Gardens" followed it.
(21)The words "written" or "in writing" shall be construed to include any representation of words, letters
or figures, whether by printing, duplicating, handwriting, or otherwise.
(22)Any reference to Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, the Florida Building Code, the county
Code, the Code of Federal Regulations, or any other official rule or law shall be construed to include
the language "as may be amended from time to time," unless otherwise specified.
(Ord. No. 2010-10-218, § 2(19-10), 4-7-2010)
Sec. 34-731. Abbreviations.
When the following abbreviations are used either in this chapter or in or on documents for development
approval, they should have the following meaning:
ac acre
CDMP Comprehensive Development Master Plan
Ch chapter
C.O.Certificate of Use and Occupancy
du dwelling unit
du/ac dwelling units per net acre
F.A.C. Florida Administrative Code
F.A.R. floor area ratio
ft foot, feet
F.S. Florida Statutes
GFA gross floor area
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LOS level of service
l.s.landscaping
max. maximum
min. minimum
NVGD National Vertical Geodetic Datum (1929)
% percent
R.O.W. right-of-way
section section
sq. ft. or s.f. square feet
sub subsection
st. street
VUA vehicular use area
(Ord. No. 2010-10-218, § 2(19-20), 4-7-2010)
Sec. 34-732. Definitions of terms.
Definitions directly associated with landscaping and signage are found in this section.
Abandonment means a discontinuation of a nonconforming use beyond the relevant time limitation set forth
in this chapter as where the user has not actively and diligently sought to continue the use or the necessary
equipment for the use, if any, has not been continuously maintained on the property.
Accessory building or structure means a building or structure that is customarily co-located on the same lot
with the principal building or structure, and which is incidental and subordinate in purpose, dimension, area, and
extent to the principal building or structure.
Accessory use means a use that is customarily co-located on the same lot with the principal use and which is
incidental and subordinate in purpose, dimension, area, and extent to the principal use.
Accessway means a means of vehicular or pedestrian approach, entry to, or exit from public or private
property.
Acre, gross means 43,560 square feet of land area, which includes contiguous, private property under the
same ownership and adjoining right-of-way or ingress/egress easement dedicated from such private property,
measured to the street centerline.
Acre, net means 43,560 square feet of contiguous, private property under the same ownership.
Adjacent means separated only by a right-of-way for a street, alley, primary power transmission lines,
railroad, or a waterway.
Administrative official means the planning and zoning department director or other administrative official
designated by the city manager. The term includes designees of the administrative official.
Advertising means any form of public announcement intended to aid, draw the attention to, directly or
indirectly, in the sale, use or promotion of a product, commodity, service, activity or entertainment.
Alcoholic beverage establishment means any establishment which has as part of its primary business
operation, the consumption, sales and service of alcoholic beverages for consumption on and off the premises.
Alcoholic beverage means distilled spirits and all beverages containing 0.5 percent or more alcohol by
volume or as may be defined by F.S. § 561.01(4). The percentage of alcohol by volume shall be determined by
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measuring the volume of the standard ethyl alcohol in the beverage and comparing it with the volume of the
remainder of the ingredients as though said remainder ingredients were distilled water.
Alcoholic beverage, sales of, means any transfer of an alcoholic beverage for a consideration, any gift of an
alcoholic beverage in connection with, or as a part of, a transfer of property other than an alcoholic beverage for a
consideration, or the serving of an alcoholic beverage by a club licensed under the state's beverage law.
Alley means a minor driveway or roadway which is used primarily for vehicular service access to the back or
the side of properties otherwise abutting on a street.
Amusement restaurant/bar means any restaurant or bar that provides activities for patrons such as billiards,
games, sports, computer gaming, internet, and other similar activities. The term "amusement restaurant/bar" shall
not include restaurants/bars or eating establishments accessory to a casino gaming or racetrack facility.
Anchor tenant means the major tenant/occupant of a building, property or development.
Animal boarding means the keeping of domesticated animals for periods of time exceeding 24 consecutive
hours, and which may include the provision of care and grooming services, but does not include the breeding or
training of the animals.
Animal hospital means a facility that provides for the medical and surgical care of animals, including, but not
limited to, outpatient and boarding services.
Animated sign. See: Sign, animated.
Antenna means any apparatus designed for the transmitting and/or receiving of electromagnetic waves,
which includes, but is not limited to, telephonic, radio and television communications.
Antenna dish means an antenna (satellite dish) with a concave shape used for the reception and/or
transmission of radio and/or telecommunication signals to and from satellites.
Antenna tower means a structure used to support an antenna at a height above the ground.
Applicant means the owner of record, the owner's agent, or any person with a legal or equitable interest in
the property which is subject to the proceeding.
Application for development permit means an application submitted to the city requesting the issuance of a
development permit.
Arterial street means streets designated as arterials on the functional roadway classification map of the CDMP, as
follows:
(1)N.W. 57th Avenue (Red Road).
(2)N.W. 47th Avenue.
(3)N.W. 37th Avenue (Douglas Road).
(4)N.W. 27th Avenue.
(5)N.W. 22nd Avenue south of N.W. 183rd Street.
(6)N.W. 2nd Avenue (SR 7/US 441).
(7)Palmetto Expressway frontage road.
(8)N.W. 215th Street (County Line Road).
(9)N.W. 199th Street (Dan Marino Boulevard).
(10)N.W. 183rd Street (Miami Gardens Drive).
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Automobile means a motor vehicle designed, marketed and commonly used by the general public for
personal, noncommercial transportation on public streets, including a car, pickup truck, motorcycle, sports utility
vehicle, or minivan. Mobile homes, trailers and recreational vehicles are not automobiles for purposes of these
regulations.
Awning means a roof-like cover, often of fabric, metal, or glass, designed and intended for protection from
the weather or as a decorative embellishment, and which projects from a wall or roof of a structure over a
window, walk, door, or similar aperture.
Billboard. See: Sign, billboard.
Board, for the purpose of the quasi-judicial procedures of section 34-44, means the city council or other
board considering the application and having final jurisdiction within the city related to such order.
Boat means any watercraft or airboat used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water.
Buffer means an area of landscape open space which is used to screen differing land uses or improvements
from each other or from adjacent properties.
Buffer, landscape means an area of land measured horizontally, which is improved with landscape materials
separating two distinct land uses, lots or a land use and a public right-of-way. It acts to soften or mitigate the
effects of one land use on the other.
Buffer, perimeter landscape means an area of land which is set aside along the perimeter of a parcel of land
in which landscaping is required to provide an aesthetic transition between different land uses and to eliminate or
reduce the adverse environmental impact, and incompatible land use impacts.
Buffer, transitional means a strip of land measured horizontally between two different land uses, containing
a combination of wall and landscape material designed to provide a screen to lessen the negative visual and
auditory impacts between the uses.
Build-to-line means a building setback line established at a specified distance from the right-of-way along
which the wall of a principal building that faces such right-of-way shall be located for at least the lower three
stories.
Building means an structure having a roof supported by columns or walls and intended for the shelter,
housing or enclosure of any person, animal, property or use, and meeting the definition of "building" provided in
the building code.
Building code means the Florida Building Code, inclusive of Miami-Dade County amendments.
Building and roofed structure height. When height is measured in feet, height shall be the vertical distance
measured from grade to the midpoint of sloped roofs, and to the roof deck on flat roofs. A flat roof shall be
considered a roof that has a slope of less than seven degrees with the horizontal.
Building permit means a permit issued by the city pursuant to the provisions of the building code.
Building, principal means a building that is occupied by, or devoted to, a principal use, as well as a proposed
addition to an existing principal building that is the same size or larger than the existing building.
Building setback. See: Setback.
Canopy means a roof-like cover or awning that is supported by, and projects from, the wall of a building.
Capacity means a quantitative measure of the ability of a public service or facility to provide for use of the
service or facility.
Capital improvements element means the capital improvements element of the CDMP.
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Carport means an accessory structure or a portion of a main structure designed for the storage of motor
vehicles that may include a roof structurally attached to the primary building, and does not have walls on two or
more sides.
Certificate of concurrency exemption means a certificate issued by the planning and zoning department
pursuant to this article evidencing that a project is exempt from concurrency review.
Certificate of concurrency reservation means a certificate issued by the planning and zoning department
pursuant to the terms of this article evidencing that required public facility capacity has been reserved so that
levels of service shall be adequate for the project for which the certificate of concurrency reservation is issued.
Certificate of use and occupancy (CO) means a document that is issued by the city to authorize the use and
occupancy of a building as required in this chapter.
Charter means the Charter of the City of Miami Gardens, Florida.
City means the City of Miami Gardens, Florida.
City attorney means the city attorney of the City of Miami Gardens or designee.
City clerk means the city clerk of the City of Miami Gardens or designee.
City council means the city council shall mean the city council of the City of Miami Gardens.
City manager means the city manager of the City of Miami Gardens or designee.
Clear trunk means the point above the root ball along the vertical trunk or trunks of a tree at which lateral
branching or fronds begin.
Collector street means a street that carries traffic from local streets to arterial streets, or connects arterial streets,
and designated on the functional roadway classification map of the CDMP as collector streets:
(1)N.W. 47th Avenue south of the Palmetto Expressway.
(2)N.W. 42nd Avenue.
(3)N.W. 32nd Avenue.
(4)N.W. 22nd Avenue north of N.W. 183rd Street to N.W. 191st Street.
(5)N.W. 17th Avenue between the Palmetto Expressway and N.W. 183rd Street.
(6)N.W. 12th Avenue.
(7)N.W. 13th Avenue (south of the Palmetto Expressway).
(8)N.W. 7th Avenue.
(9)N.W. 215th Street east of N.W. 2nd Avenue.
(10)N.W. 191st Street west of N.W. 27th Avenue and east of N.W. 12th Avenue.
(11)N.W. 173rd Drive west of S.W. 12th Avenue.
(12)Palmetto Expressway frontage road (eastbound and westbound) between N.W. 12th/13th Avenues
and N.W. 17th Avenue.
(13)N.W. 156th Street between N.W. 47th Avenue and N.W. 42nd Avenue.
(14)N.W. 151st Street.
Colonnade means a roof extending from a building over the sidewalk, open to the street and sidewalk, and
supported on the open side by columns or piers.
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Commencement of construction. See: Construction, commencement of.
Commencement of development means receipt of a validly issued building permit and the initiation of site
improvements not including soil preparation such as land clearing, land filling and soil compaction.
Commercial means engaged in a business, enterprise, activity or other undertaking for profit.
Commercial zoning district. See: District, commercial.
Commercial vehicle. See: Vehicle, commercial.
Completion of construction. See: Construction, completion of.
Competent substantial evidence means evidence that a reasonable mind could accept as adequate to
support a conclusion.
Comprehensive development master plan means the City of Miami Gardens comprehensive development
master plan adopted by the city council.
Concurrency determination means a document issued by the planning and zoning department stating that
there appears to be sufficient public facility capacity so that designated levels of service shall be adequate for the
project for which the concurrency determination is issued. A concurrency determination reserves no public facility
capacity and is in no way binding on the city.
Concurrency reservation means the act of setting aside a portion of available infrastructure capacity
necessary to accommodate valid intermediate or final development orders.
Concurrency statements means written reports issued by concurrency review agencies summarizing existing and
anticipated levels of service for those public services and facilities potentially affected by a proposed development
subject to a request for development order. The concurrency report shall analyze:
(1)Whether public facilities and services meet or exceed the standards established in the capital
improvements element of the comprehensive development master plan; and
(2)Whether the requested development order, if approved, would result in a reduction in the level of the
service for affected public services and facilities below the level of service standards provided in the
comprehensive development master plan. This report may be included in any other timely report or
recommendation of the agency which is required by statute, ordinance or regulation.
Conditional certificate of concurrency reservation means a certificate issued by the planning department in
conjunction with a development agreement that is approved by the city's administrative official, evidencing that:
(1)All available public facility capacity to serve a proposed project has been reserved, but such capacity is
not adequate to serve the proposed project;
(2)The additional public facility capacity needed for the proposed project may be assured by an executed
development agreement; and
(3)A request by the applicant has been made for consideration and approval by the city commission of a
development agreement concurrent with an application for a final development order.
Condominium means a form of property ownership providing for individual ownership of space in a structure
together with an individual interest in the land or other parts of the structure in common with other owners.
Construction, commencement of means the first placement of permanent evidence of a structure on a site
pursuant to a duly issued building permit, such as the pouring of slabs or footings. Permanent construction does
not include the installation of streets, walkways or other infrastructure, nor does it include excavation or erection
of temporary forms.
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Construction, completion of means construction shall be completed upon issuance of a certificate of
occupancy or certificate of completion, as appropriate.
Councilmember means a member of the City of Miami Gardens City Council. For the purposes of the quasi-
judicial procedures in section 34-44, the term "councilmember" shall also mean a member of any other board that
is hearing an application that is subject to quasi-judicial procedure.
County means Miami-Dade County.
County road ordinances means Miami-Dade County ordinances, which, taken together, impose countywide
traffic performance standards upon certain roadways located within the city.
Cul-de-sac; dead-end street means a minor street that terminates at one end with a turnaround.
Delegation of authority. Wherever in this chapter reference is made to a city officer, a city employee or a city
agency, the reference shall include the subordinates of such officer, employee or agency duly designated or
authorized to perform the duties or responsibilities of such officer, employee or agency; provided, however, that
nothing contained herein shall be construed to relieve any officer or employee of the responsibility for the proper
performance of the duties or powers of his position.
De minimis impact means the automotive traffic generation impact of a development activity within the urban
service area that:
(1)Would not exceed more than 0.1 percent of the maximum traffic volume at the adopted level of
service standard of the affected transportation facility or facilities; and
(2)Is caused by an increase of less than or equal to twice the density or intensity of the existing land use
within a single ownership.
On vacant land, proposed residential development at a density of less than one dwelling unit per quarter acre, and
proposed nonresidential development at an intensity of 0.1 or less F.A.R. shall automatically be considered de
minimis. De minimis exceptions shall be permitted within the urban service area. An impact is not de minimis if the
cumulative total of the de minimis impacts, from both improved and vacant properties exceeds three percent of
the maximum volume at the adopted level of service standard of the affected transportation facility.
Density means a measure of residential intensity that is expressed in "dwelling units per acre" (du/ac).
Density is calculated by dividing the number of dwelling units by the area of the lot expressed in acreage. The
acreage of land area used in density calculations is the gross acreage, unless otherwise specified in these
regulations.
Developer means any person or entity undertaking development.
Development means the act of undertaking development, as defined in F.S. § 380.04. Also used as a noun in
reference to a development site under unified control and all of its existing or planned and approved
improvements.
Development agreement means an agreement entered into between the city and a developer for the
purpose of assuring the city that the developer shall provide required public facility capacity. The term
"development agreement" includes, but is not limited to, agreements authorized pursuant to F.S. §§ 163.3220 and
380.01 et seq., both as amended from time to time.
Development order means any order granting, denying, or granting with conditions an application for a
development permit.
Development order, final means any development order which results in a quantifiable impact on public facilities,
including, without limitation, a building permit, a site plan approval, a development order approving a
development of regional impact or a Florida quality development, rezonings for planned developments,
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developments of significant impact and major amendments thereto, major subdivision approvals, all minor
amendments to approvals, and special exception use permits.
(1)Preliminary subdivision plat approval;
(2)Final subdivision plat approval;
(3)Final site plan approval;
(4)Approval of a PD concept plan;
(5)Approval of a PD final development plan; or
(6)Building permit.
Development order, preliminary means any development order other than a final development order,
including, without limitation, a rezoning other than for a planned unit development or development of significant
impact, a zoning code amendment, a comprehensive development master plan amendment, an annexation, an
abandonment, revocable permits, and a zoning variance.
Development permit means any official action of the city having the effect of permitting development,
including, without limitation, any building permit, zoning permit, subdivision approval, rezoning (including
rezonings for planned developments), certification, special exception, variance, or any other official action of the
city having the effect of permitting the development of land.
Dimensional nonconformity means a use that does not meet any of the following standards as set forth in this
chapter:
(1)Minimum yard size;
(2)Minimum structure or use setback;
(3)Maximum lot coverage by buildings;
(4)Maximum height for structures;
(5)Maximum floor area ratio;
(6)Maximum impermeable surface;
(7)Limitations on lighting;
(8)Limitations on the number of ingress and egress points or lanes;
(9)Limitations on grades or slopes;
(10)Limitations on mechanical and utilities equipment;
(11)Limitations on plant material;
(12)Other maximum or minimum limitations.
Dissimilar land uses means proximate or directly associated land uses which are contradictory, incongruous,
or discordant such as higher intensity residential, commercial or industrial uses located adjacent to lower intensity
uses or where one use poses or creates a detrimental impact to abutting uses. Undeveloped land without an
approved or established use shall not be considered dissimilar to abutting properties until such time it is
determined when use is approved or established.
District, commercial means the NC, neighborhood commercial district.
District, industrial means the I-1 and I-2 industrial districts.
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District, nonresidential means the OF, office district; the GP, government properties district; the AU,
agricultural and utilities district; and all commercial and industrial districts.
District, residential means the R-1, single-family dwelling residential district; the R-2, two-family dwelling
residential district; and the R-15, R-25 and R-50 multiple-family dwelling residential districts.
Drive-through; drive-through service; drive-through facility means an establishment or portion thereof that
provides parking, standing or queueing/stacking spaces for motor vehicles for the purpose of providing products or
services to patrons while they remain within their motor vehicles. May include, by way of example, one or more
service windows, a pneumatic tube delivery system, or a computer terminal or similar device, through which
payment is made, and the product or service is provided.
Driveway means:
(1)The paved area leading from the edge of a street pavement to the street line for the purpose of
connecting an off-street vehicular use area with a street;
(2)A circulation element of off-street vehicular use areas that provides access to off-street parking spaces
from a street or alley;
(3)In relatively large multiple-family and nonresidential developments that have, or are required to have,
a hierarchy of on-site vehicular circulation elements, a driveway is a paved surface that connects access
aisles, fire zones, drop-off areas and loading spaces, but generally does not provide direct access to
parking spaces.
Dumpster means a temporary movable refuse container of one cubic yard or larger.
Dwelling means a building or portion thereof designed or used exclusively for residential occupancy, but not
including trailers, campers, mobile homes, hotels, motels, motor lodges, boarding houses, or tents.
Dwelling unit means a building or portion thereof used as a dwelling exclusively for one family, in which all
living rooms are accessible to each other from within the building, and which contains living areas, sleeping
quarters, cooking facilities, sanitation, heating and air conditioning independent of those for any other family.
Dwelling, multifamily means a building containing three or more dwelling units, other than a townhouse
dwelling.
Dwelling, two-family; duplex means a building containing two attached dwelling units for occupation by two
separate and distinct families.
Dwelling, single-family means a building containing a single dwelling unit, situated on its own lot. Shall mean
the same as single-family detached dwelling unless the context specifies otherwise.
Dwelling, single-family attached. See definition for dwelling, townhouse.
Dwelling, single-family detached means a single-family dwelling that is not attached at any point to an
adjacent dwelling.
Dwelling, townhouse means a building containing at least three single-family dwelling units that are attached
via party walls (fire-rated and load-bearing), with each unit having a front yard and a rear yard and situated on a
platted lot or record. Means the same as dwelling, single-family attached.
Easement or servitude means a strip reserved by the subdivider for public utilities, drainage and other public
purposes, the title to which shall remain in the property owner, subject to the right of use designated in the
reservation of the servitude.
Entertainment means artistic performance by live actors, singers, dancers, musicians, comedians, poets or
any other type performances; disc and video jockeys; mechanical or electronic audio or visual presentation;
attractions and activities to create the ambience for dancing.
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Entry features means a combination of elements including signs, landscaping, and other architectural
elements placed to one or both sides of a roadway or entranceway of a property and/or development, either
nonresidential, residential, or mixed-use.
Excavation means the digging, stripping or removal by any process of natural materials or deposits from their
natural state and location, said materials and deposits to include rock, stone, minerals, shell, sand, marl, muck and
soil, but not including sod. Excavation as used herein shall not include digging for foundations, fences, structures or
incidental to construction work, wherein no materials are removed from the premises, except surplus not required
for backfill or grading of premises.
Existing development means lawfully existing structures that were approved through the issuance of a
certificate of use and occupancy or a certificate of completion as of the effective date of any provision that uses
the term.
Ex-parte communication means any written, oral, or graphic communication with a councilmember that may
directly or indirectly relate to or which could influence the disposition of an application, other than those made on
the record during a quasi-judicial proceeding.
Expert means a person who is qualified in a subject matter by knowledge, skill, experience, training, or
education.
Facade means the entire building wall including wall face, parapet, fascia, windows, door, and canopy of an
elevation of the building.
Family means any of the following living together as a single housekeeping unit in a dwelling unit: One
person; two or more persons related by legal adoption, blood or a licit marriage; a group of not more than three
unrelated persons who need not be related; or a group of persons that are disabled as defined by federal law.
Final development order. See: Development order, final.
Final plat. See: Plat, final.
Finished floor elevation (FFE) means the elevation above N.G.V.D. of the lowest inhabitable floor of a
building.
First floor or story; ground floor or story means the story in a building that is located and/or accessible at
grade.
Flood criteria means the minimum finished elevation required for all lands as established and shown on the
flood criteria map recorded in Plat Book 53, pages 68, 69, and 70 of the public records of this county as the same
may be modified from time to time.
Floor area means the sum of the inhabitable horizontal area of all floors of all stories of a building or
structure under roof, including private garages, excluding basements and sub-basements, covered parking and
loading areas, and parking structures, elevator shafts, utility rooms. Enclosed floor area is measured from the
exterior face of exterior walls, and from the centerline of a wall separating two buildings. In restaurants, gross floor
area shall also include any outdoor or patio floor area used or designed for use for customer service, whether or
not under roof.
Floor area ratio (F.A.R.) means a ratio of the total floor area of a building to the total area of a lot or site.
Geologic feature means a natural rock or mineral formation.
Grade, natural means the finished ground level excluding berms or mounded areas.
Green building techniques means techniques intended to increase the efficiency with which buildings and
developed properties use resources such as energy, water and materials, and which reduce the building's impacts
on human health and the environment through techniques including, but not limited to, better siting, design,
construction, operation, and maintenance.
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Hardscape means permanent non-vegetation landscape elements such as a trellis, arbor, fountain, pond,
garden sculpture, garden lighting, decking, patio, decorative paving, gazebo, and benches for the purposes of
landscape and beautification.
Height, unroofed structures means the vertical distance measured from grade to the top of the structure.
Impervious area means any area of land that has been modified to reduce its natural ability to absorb and
hold rainfall. Any placement of any nonorganic material which prohibits penetration by liquids or other soluble
materials results in the creation of an impervious area.
Improvements, required, means and includes, but is not limited to, paved streets, curbs and gutters, paved
sidewalks, paved alleys, water mains and distribution lines, sanitary sewer mains and feeder lines, pump stations,
storm sewers and drains, stormwater retention areas, guardrails, pavement marking and traffic control signs,
landscaping, permanent reference monuments, and permanent control points.
Inoperable vehicle means a vehicle or trailer, which is incapable of being lawfully operated on the streets of
the state, or is in a state of disrepair. A vehicle or trailer shall be deemed inoperative if one or more parts which
are required for the operation of the vehicle are missing, dismantled, inoperative or not attached to the vehicle as
designed. A vehicle or trailer without a license plate, with a license plate that is not registered to that vehicle, a
license plate without a registration sticker affixed to the license plate, or that has a registration sticker that has
been expired for a period of at least 90 days, shall be deemed to be an inoperable vehicle.
Intervenor means an individual or group who, under the recognized legal principals of standing, can
demonstrate that they will suffer an adverse effect to a protected interest, such as health and safety, police and
fire protection service systems, densities or intensities of development, transportation facilities, health care
facilities, equipment or services, or environmental and natural resources. The alleged adverse interests may be
shared in common with other members of the community at large, but must exceed in degree the general interest
in community good shared by all persons.
Keeper and proprietor means a person, firm, association, corporation, club and co-partnership, whether
acting by himself or herself or through a servant, agent or employee.
Kiosk means a freestanding structure upon which temporary information and/or posters, notices, and
announcements are posted, or a freestanding building with one or more open sides from which commercial
activities are conducted.
Kitchen means an area or room of a building designed or used for the cooking and preparation of food that
contains, as minimum equipment, cook top, sink and refrigerator.
Land use plan means the adopted City of Miami Gardens Comprehensive Development Master Plan.
Legally existing nonconforming site improvement means an improvement listed hereunder that was lawful with
respect to the standards and regulations in effect at the time of permit issuance, but that no longer conforms to
standards and regulations as a result of the adoption, revision or amendment of this chapter. Site improvements
include:
(1)Required parking and loading spaces;
(2)Required dumpster or other trash receptacle space;
(3)Required vehicle stacking spaces for drive-in services;
(4)Required access lanes for parking, loading, and trash receptacle spaces;
(5)Required emergency access lane;
(6)Required screening, landscaping, and related site improvements;
(7)Required building design characteristics;
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(8)Required pedestrian circulation;
(9)Required overhead weather protection;
(10)Required signs;
(11)Required lighting; or
(12)Other site improvements that do not comply with one or more standards or requirements of this
chapter.
Legally existing nonconforming structure or building means a building or structure that was lawful with
respect to area, dimensions, placement, height, coverage, design, and any other applicable regulation when
permits were issued for the construction or improvement of the building or structure, and which no longer
conforms to such standards because of the adoption, revision or amendment of this chapter.
Legally existing nonconforming use means a use of land, building or structure that was lawfully established
and has been lawfully maintained, but which is no longer conforms to the use regulations of the district in which it
is located as a result of the adoption, revision or amendment of this chapter.
Legally existing nonconforming lot means a lot that was lawful with respect to area, dimensions, access, and
any other lot regulation prior to the adoption, revision, or amendment of this chapter, and which no longer
conforms to the lot standards because of the said adoption, revision or amendment.
Legally existing nonconforming sign. See: Sign, nonconforming.
Level of service (LOS) means an indicator of the extent or degree of service provided by or proposed to be
provided by a public facility based on and related to the operational characteristics of the public facility.
Licensee means anyone or entity holding a valid certificate of use, business tax receipt from the city and
holding a valid state beverage license.
Limited access highway means a highway which permits no access except at authorized and controlled
points, the acquisition of rights-of-way for such highway usually including the acquisition of access rights thereto.
Access may also be limited through methods other than acquisition of access right.
Limited access line means a designated line across which there shall be no vehicular access.
Local planning agency means the local planning agency of the City of Miami Gardens, created pursuant to
F.S. ch. 163, part II, and charged with the duties set forth in article 720. The city council serves as the city's local
planning agency.
Local street means streets on the functional roadway classification map of the CDMP other than a limited
access highway, parkway, arterial or collector, which is used primarily for access to the abutting properties.
Lot means a contiguous area of land, comprised of one or more lots of record or portion thereof, intended to
be used and/or developed as a single unit, or otherwise planned and developed with infrastructure under unified
control. May be also be referred to as "property," "land," or "site."
Lot of record means a parcel of land that is specifically delineated on a recorded plat or described by a legally
recorded deed.
Lot area, net means the size of a lot in net acreage (see Acre, net ). Lot area requirements in this chapter are
always net acreage requirements unless otherwise provided.
Lot area, gross means the size of a lot plus a portion of abutting right-of-way using gross acreage (see Acre,
gross ).
Lot, corner means a lot abutting upon two or more streets at their intersection having an interior angle of
less than 135 degrees.
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Lot coverage means the percentage of lot area under roof, calculated by dividing the horizontal area of the
lot covered by roof by the area of the lot.
Lot frontage means the horizontal distance between the side lot lines measured at the point where the side
lot lines intersect a right-of-way. All sides of a lot that abuts a right-of-way shall be considered frontage. On
curvilinear streets, the arc between the side lot lines shall be considered the lot frontage.
Lot lines means the legal boundary of a lot or property as specified by survey or plat.
Lot line, front means the lot line abutting a right-of-way. On lots abutting more than one right-of-way the
administrative official shall determine the front lot line based upon the shape and orientation of the lot, and the
shape and orientation of adjacent lots and the orientation of the principal buildings thereon.
Lot line, rear means the lot line with the shortest horizontal distance abutting another lot or property.
Lot line, side means any lot line not designated as a front or rear lot line. A side lot line separating a lot from
a street is called a corner side lot line and a side lot line separating a lot from another lot is called an interior side
lot line.
Lot, multiple frontage means a lot with street frontage on three sides. Any lot with street frontage on all
sides is classified as a block, and each lot line is a front lot line.
Lot, through means an interior lot having frontage on two streets, other than a corner lot.
Mapped street means any approved street shown on an official map, or the projection of an existing street
through an unsubdivided parcel of land, whether the street is dedicated, or in existence or not. For the purpose of
this definition all normal five-acre fractional lines shall be deemed the centerline of mapped street, unless waived
by the plat division of the appropriate authority.
Marginal access street means a minor street which is parallel and adjacent to arterial streets and which
provides access to abutting properties and protection from through traffic.
Masonry wall, decorative means a wall of masonry composition, with a struck natural, painted, stuccoed, or
painted struck block finish on both sides with a continuous concrete cap.
Material fact means a fact that bears a logical relationship to one or more issues raised by a quasi- judicial
application or the laws and regulations pertaining to the matter requested by the application.
Minor street. See: Local street.
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Mixed-use development means a development containing both residential and nonresidential uses in the
proportions or amounts required in this chapter, located within the same building or within separate buildings
located on the same lot or within a single development.
Multiple-story means a building, structure or portion thereof with two or more stories entirely above grade,
including stories used for parking.
Net lot area/acreage. See: Lot area, net and acre, net.
Non-public use means a use that is established and operated as a private enterprise and/or not under
ownership of any government entity.
Off-street parking spaces means a space meeting the minimum requirements of these regulations provided
for the temporary, transient storage of vehicles located on private property. Spaces provided on public rights-of-
way shall not be considered as off-street parking spaces.
Off-street parking garage or structure; off-street structured parking means a structure or portion thereof
attached to, or integrally designed within the principal building or structure, consisting of at least two levels used
exclusively for parking or storing multiple vehicles. Off-street parking garage or structure shall not be counted
towards FAR, or building height calculations.
Off-street parking space means an off-street parking area for the parking of one automobile, having the
minimum dimensions, access and construction required by this chapter.
On-street parking space means parking spaces provided on private or public streets for the use by the
general public, which may be subject to limited hours of use, and may be metered for use by the city or a
governing authority.
One-family dwelling. See: Dwelling, single-family.
Open space, passive means a parcel or area of land or water within a development that is kept in its natural
state, and serves as an amenity within that development area. May include bicycle, equestrian and pedestrian
trails, noncommercial resource-based facilities such as those for fishing, boating and camping, and interpretive
features.
Open space, usable means any open space or recreational facility that is designed or developed with
recreation and support facilities for the convenience of the user, including playgrounds, golf courses, athletic
fields, sports courts, swimming pools, clubhouses, equestrian facilities; may include pedestrian plazas and similar
urban open spaces.
Overlay zoning districts are superimposed over portions of one or more underlying base zone district (and
perhaps planned development districts or other overlay districts) with the intent of supplementing generally
applicable development regulations with additional deveopment development regulations that address special
area-specific conditions, features, or plans while maintaining the character and purposes of the underlying zoning
districts. Some overlay zoning districts include standards that modify or supersede standards applied by the
underlying base zoning district.
Owner means any person that alone, jointly, or severally with others:
(1)Has legal or equitable title to any premises, dwelling, or dwelling unit, with or without accompanying
actual possession thereof; or
(2)Has charge, care, or control of any premises, dwelling or dwelling unit, as agent of the owner or as
executor, administrator, trustee, or guardian of the estate of the beneficial owner.
The person shown on the records of the recorder of deeds of the county to be the owner of a particular property
shall be presumed to be the person in control of that property.
Parapet means the extension of the building facade or wall above the roof line.
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Participants means members of the general public, other than the applicant, including experts and
representatives of units of local governments and governmental agencies, who offer testimony at a quasi-judicial
proceeding for the purpose of being heard on an application.
Parkway means a route intended to be used primarily by passenger vehicles that may have a varied right-of-
way width, and which right-of-way is or is intended to be developed with a park-like character.
Party means the applicant, a recognized intervenor, and/or the City of Miami Gardens staff.
Permit, building. See: Building permit.
Permit, development. See: Development permit.
Pervious area means land surface that presents an opportunity for precipitation to infiltrate directly into the
ground.
Planning and zoning department means the planning and zoning department of the city.
Plat means a map or delineated representation of the subdivision of lands in compliance with, being a
complete exact representation of the subdivision and other information in compliance with the requirement of F.S.
ch. 177, part I and the provisions of this chapter, and may include the terms "replat," "amended plat," or "revised
plat."
Plat division of the appropriate authority means the competent staff, including a professional land surveyor,
of the governing body created to review plats or an independent land surveying firm under contract by the
governing body to review plats. By definition, the independent land surveying firm shall not be the same as the
land surveyor recording the plat, so as to prevent any conflict of interest. Municipalities without a plat division may
request the county's plat division to review both tentative and final plats, in which case the subdivider shall pay
the same fees to the county as a subdivider within the unincorporated areas of the county would pay.
Plat, final means the final map or drawing up on upon which the subdivider's plan of subdivision is presented
to the governing body for approval, and which, if approved, will be submitted to the clerk for recording.
Plat, tentative means a preliminary map, drawing or chart indicating the proposed layout of the subdivision
submitted for approval. Said preliminary map, drawing or chart shall not be considered a boundary survey as
defined in chapter 21HH-6 of the Florida Administrative Code, as same may be amended from time to time. It shall
be considered a specific purpose survey as defined in said chapter 21HH-6; said specific purpose being for subdivision design, therefore conceptual in nature, and subject to change prior to the boundary survey being made
for which a plat of record is being filed.
Platted means land for which a plat has been recorded.
Plaza means a pedestrian-friendly open space area that extend the public realm from the street or sidewalk
to the main entry of an adjacent building. Plazas are designed to facilitate pedestrian use, public gatherings and
congregations. Plazas are usually provided in front of buildings, incorporating urban design elements such as
special pavers, public art, and water features.
Principal building or structure means a building or structure in which the primary or predominant use is being
conducted on the property on which it is located.
Professional surveyor and mapper means a person registered in the State of Florida to engage in the practice
of surveying and mapping under F.S. §§ 472.001—472.037.
Programmed means an improvement that is included as a proposed project in the capital improvements
element (CIE). Such improvements are unfunded unless in the current year of the capital budget.
Programmed for construction means a proposed project that is included in the capital improvements
element and scheduled for construction. Such improvements are unfunded unless in the current year of the capital
budget.
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Project means a single development as designated by the applicant, but two or more purportedly separate
developments will be considered one project if the administrative official finds that three or more of the following
criteria exist:
(1)The purportedly separate developments are located within one-quarter mile of each other;
(2)The same person has an ownership interest or an option to obtain an ownership interest of more than
25 percent of the legal title to each purportedly separate development;
(3)There is a unified plan of development for the purportedly separate developments;
(4)The purportedly separate developments voluntarily do or shall share private infrastructure;
(5)There is or will be a common management or advertising scheme for the purportedly separate
developments.
Projecting sign. See: Sign, projecting.
Property includes real and personal property.
Public services and/or public facilities means services for which level of service (LOS) standards are included
in the comprehensive development master plan, whether such services or facilities are provided by government,
quasi-public or private providers.
Public facilities means roads, sanitary sewer facilities, solid waste facilities, drainage facilities, potable water
facilities, parks and recreation facilities or any other facilities provided for the general use and benefit of the
community.
Public works department construction manual means the comprehensive set of specifications prepared by
the county's department of public works covering the minimum requirements for the design and construction of
engineering works such as, but not limited to, streets, roads and highways, sidewalks, filling and grading,
excavating, harbors and docks, drainage installation and structures, water control work and water supply, paving
installations, curbs and gutters, bridges and overpasses and underpasses, underground sewage collections and
disposal systems, underground utility line construction, levees, pumping stations and similar works.
Quasi-judicial proceeding means a hearing held by a board to adjudicate the private rights of an applicant by
means of a hearing which comports with due process requirements.
Rear lot line. See: Lot line, rear.
Rear yard. See: Yard, rear.
Record; recorded; of record means the act of, or state of a document being or having been recorded in the
official records of the clerk of the circuit and county court. For plats, refers to recording or having been recorded in
a specific page in a plat book (PB), and for other documents, usually refers to recording or having been recorded in
a specific page or pages of a records book (RB).
Relevant evidence means evidence which tends to prove or disprove a fact that is material to the
determination of an application that is the subject of a quasi-judicial proceeding.
Required parking. See: Parking, required.
Required yard. See: Yard, required.
Residential district. See: District, residential.
Right-of-way (R.O.W.) means the area of a highway, road, street, or alley, or other such strip of land,
reserved for public use, whether established by prescription, easement, dedication, gift, purchase, eminent
domain or any other legal means.
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Right-of-way line means the outer boundary line of the ultimate right-of-way of a public or private street as
depicted on a survey, plat or official right-of-way map of the city. The ultimate right-of-way for any street is the
planned width of the right-of-way prescribed for such street. There is no distinction made in this chapter between
the edge of an existing dedicated right-of-way and the planned extent of a right- of-way for purposes of measuring
setbacks, yards, clear site distance, etc., even though the full width of same has not yet been dedicated, unless the
context specifically refers to an existing dedication, or a street right-of-way as currently dedicated.
Roof line means the top edge of a roof or building parapet, whichever is higher, excluding any mansards,
cupolas, pylons, chimneys or minor projections.
Roof sign. See Sign, roof.
Roofline means the highest point on any building where an exterior wall encloses usable floor space. The
term "roofline" includes the top of any parapet wall, providing said parapet wall extends around the entire
perimeter of the building at the same elevation.
Screen enclosure means an enclosure for the purpose of providing an insect barrier, consisting of a frame
that supports a screen covering that possesses at least 50 percent open area per square inch. Screen enclosures do
not have the effect of appearance of a roof or a wall, building siding, or louvered structure.
Service impact mitigation measures means measures, other than provision of services or facilities as defined
herein, which will demonstrably reduce the impact of the prospective development on said services or facilities.
Service provider, other means any state, regional, municipal or Miami-Dade County agency having
construction, operational or maintenance responsibility for public services or facilities as defined herein.
Setback means the horizontal distance in feet between a building or structure and a street right-of-way or lot
line. See also: Setback, minimum required; and yard.
Setback line means the vertical plane that represents the depth or extent of a setback or yard.
Setback, minimum required means the minimum setback required by any code provision. A minimum setback
requirement creates a minimum yard requirement, and a minimum yard requirement has the same effect as
requiring a minimum setback.
Setback encroachment means any of the exceptions to a minimum required setback as specifically provided
in this chapter.
Shopping center means a building or buildings containing two or more stores that are used primarily for retail
sales but may include commercial trade or professional uses.
Side yard, interior means the area between the interior side lot line and the required interior side building
setback line, extending between the front building setback line and the rear building setback line.
Side lot line. See: Lot line, side.
Side street, corner side street means a local street or minor street.
Site means the same as lot.
Site plan means a detailed development plan for a lot or portion thereof that satisfies the requirements of
article II of this chapter.
Site-specific means related to an individual lot that can be clearly defined by street address, legal description,
or similar means at an identifiable location.
Slogan means the use of a group of words or word which has been designed to create a unique identity or
trademark for an organization or corporation.
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Special exception means a use or structure that may be authorized by the city council via a public hearing,
that would not be appropriate generally or without restriction throughout a district but which, if controlled, could
be appropriate within that district. Such uses and structures may be permitted as special exceptions only if specific
provision for such use or structure is made in the applicable district regulations and verified through the meeting
of specific criteria.
Spot or search light sign. See: Sign, spot or search light.
Staff means the City of Miami Gardens staff.
State means the State of Florida.
Storage area means any exterior area used for the keeping of garbage or trash cans, dumpsters, newspaper
containers, oil and bottled gas tanks, swimming pool equipment, air conditioning and mechanical appurtenances;
including outdoor storage of merchandise; i.e., lumber, etc.
Stormwater retention/detention area means an area designed, built and used for temporary storage of
stormwater.
Story means a complete horizontal division of a building of which at least four feet is above grade,
constituting the space between the surface of any floor and the surface of the next floor above it, or if there is no
floor above it, then the space between such floor and the roof above it. Levels of a parking structure shall not
computed towards maximum building stories heights.
Street line. See: Right-of-way line.
Street width means the shortest distance between the lines delineating the right-of-way of a street.
Street yard. See: Yard, street.
Structure means anything constructed, installed or placed upon the land, or attachment thereto, the use of
which requires, occupies or is intended to occupy a permanent or generally fixed location, but excluding landscape
materials and earthen berms. By way of example, structures include buildings, sheds, slabs, statues, port-o-
cocheres, shipping containers, pools, gazebos, tents, ground signs, fences, and any movable structure while it is
located on land that can be used for housing, business, commercial, or office purposes either temporarily or
permanently.
Structural alterations means any change, except the repair or replacement, in the supporting members of a
building, such as bearing walls, columns, beams or girders or the re-arrangement of any interior partitions
affecting more than five percent of the floor area of the building.
Subdivider means any individual, firm, association, syndicate, copartnership, corporation, trust or any other
legal entity commencing proceedings under this chapter to effect a subdivision of land hereunder for himself or for
another.
Subdivision means:
(1)The division of land for any use so as to create one or more lots designated of any size for the purpose
of transfer of ownership, leasing, or building development. The division of land, zoned for agricultural
use or which is unzoned, shall not be deemed a subdivision if the land is being divided into parcels each
of which is five acres or more in size, including any official right-of-way.
(2)The dedication of a road, highway, street, alley, easement through or on a tract of land regardless of
area.
(3)The re-subdivision, or combining of land heretofore divided or platted into lots, sites or parcels for
purpose of creating a development tract for the purpose of transfer of ownership, leasing or building
development.
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Swale means all unpaved portions of a right-of-way located between the edge of pavement and the property
line or an open space easement located on property adjacent to the right-of-way line.
Tenant, occupant means any person holding a written or oral lease of, or who occupies the whole or a part of
a building or land, either alone or with others.
Tentative plat. See: Plat, tentative.
Through lot. See: Lot, through.
Transient means an individual or group in temporary occupancy of a hotel or motel room or other similar
residential facilities such as extended stay or bed and breakfast. Transient occupancy is when it is the intention of
the parties that the occupancy will be temporary, typically ten days or less.
Transit oriented development (TOD) means mixed-use development located generally within a one-quarter
mile walk to a transit stop via continuous, shaded sidewalks. TODs mix ground floor retail, restaurant, service and
entertainment uses with residential, office and/or public uses in a walkable environment, making it convenient for
residents and employees to travel by transit, bicycle, foot or car.
Two-family dwelling. See: Dwelling, two-family.
Undeveloped land means land which is unimproved, in that no principal building or structure has been
constructed upon it.
Use, principal means the primary use of a property as distinguished from secondary or accessory uses. There
may be more than one principal or main use on a lot unless otherwise provided.
Use; use of land means any purpose for which buildings, structures, land, or water may be arranged,
designed, intended, maintained, or occupied; or any occupation, business, activity, or operation carried on or
intended to be carried on in a building, other structure, or on land. The term use of land shall include use of
buildings, structures and water.
Utilities means all lines and facilities related to the provision, distribution, collection, transmission, or
disposal of water, storm and sanitary sewage, oil, gas, power, information, telecommunication and telephone
cable; includes facilities for the generation of electricity.
Vehicular use area (VUA) means an area used for parking, loading and vehicular access for any property not
occupied by a single-family residence.
Vendor means any person, or entity selling alcoholic beverages as defined in this chapter at retail or directly
to the consumer.
Vested right means the right to undertake and complete the development and use of property under the
terms and conditions of a site specific development plan.
Visual screen means a physical obstruction used to separate two areas or uses which are at least 90 percent
opaque. Visual screens shall be living plant material, natural or manmade construction material or any
combination thereof.
Wireless support service facilities means any facility that transmits and/or receives signals by electromagnetic
or optical means, including antennas, microwave dishes, horns, or similar types of equipment, towers or similar
structures supporting such equipment, and equipment buildings.
Yard means an open space on the same lot with a building or structure, unoccupied and unobstructed from
the ground upward, except as may be specifically provided in this chapter. Yards are measured perpendicular from
the respective property lines and street lines.
Yard, corner side means the street side yard of a corner lot.
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Yard, front means a yard across the full width of the lot, extending from the front street line to the front of
the principal building on the lot.
Yard, interior side means a yard situated between the building and the side line of the lot and extending
between the front yard and the rear yard. Any lot line, other than the rear lot line and the front lot line, shall be
deemed a side line.
Yard, rear means a yard extending across the full width of a lot and lying between a rear lot line of the lot
and the nearest point of the building. In the case of corner lots, the rear yard shall be the yard opposite the front
street line of the lot.
Yard, required means a yard of a minimum area or dimension that must be provided between the minimum
setback line and the property line within a property.
Yard, street means a yard abutting a street.
Zero lot line development means dwellings arranged on individual lots as detached structures with one or
more side wall on, or within five feet of a side property line.
Landscape Definitions
In addition to terms and words defined in this chapter, the following definitions shall be used for
interpretation of landscape related regulations:
Caliper means, for trees under four inches in diameter, the trunk diameter measured at a height of six inches
above the ground at the base of the trunk. For trees four inches and greater in diameter, the trunk diameter
measured at 12 inches above the ground at the base of the trunk. For monocots, the trunk diameter measured at a
height of one foot above the ground at the base of the trunk.
Diameter at breast height (DBH) means the diameter of a tree's trunk in inches, measured 4½ feet (breast
height) above ground level at the base of the trunk. For trees with less than four and one-half feet of clear trunk,
the diameter of the largest leader shall be measured at breast height. For trees with multiple trunks, the diameter
of the individual trunks shall be measured at breast height.
Controlled plant species means those plant species listed in the landscape manual which tend to become
nuisances because of their ability to invade proximal native plant communities or native habitats, but which, if
located and cultivated properly may be useful or functional as elements of landscape design
Crown thinning means the thinning of mature shade tree crowns for the purpose of improving light
infiltration or the reduction of wind resistance.
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Drip line means the outside end of the longest branches of a tree (those that extend the furthest from the
trunk) projected vertically to the ground.
Drip line encroachment means any activity that has the effect of causing soil compaction, injury to lower
limbs, grade change, contamination of soil, or damage to the root system. Specifically, this definition includes acts
such as parking of vehicles, use of heavy earth moving or grading equipment, placement of construction materials,
excavation and filling, trenching and the exposure of paints, oils or chemicals within a tree's drip line. Specifically
excluded from this definition are routine maintenance activities such as mowing or walking within the tree's drip
line.
Drip line encroachment plan means a plan that must be presented as part of the tree permit for all trees whose
drip line is planned to be encroached upon by any construction, excavation, fill or other activities associated with
the development of the site. Drip line encroachment plans are comprised of:
(1)Designation of each tree subject to any drip line encroachment;
(2)The reasons for the encroachment;
(3)Detailed description of the proposed efforts to protect the tree from damage due to the
encroachment; and
(4)A plan to ensure its survivability as described in the builder's manual of the Florida Department of
Agriculture.
Florida friendly landscaping means practices, materials or actions developed by the Florida yards and
neighborhood program that help to preserve Florida's natural resources and protect the environment.
Florida yards and neighborhood program means a partnership of the University of Florida/Institute of Food
and Agricultural Sciences, Florida's water management districts, the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection, the National Estuary Program, the Florida Sea Grant College Program and other agencies, managed
locally by the Miami-Dade Cooperative Extension Division of the Consumer Services Department.
Energy conservation zone means a zone located no more than 22 feet from a structure in a 180-degree band
from due east of the northeast point of the structure, to due south, to due west of the northwest point of the
structure.
Environmentally endangered land means lands that contain natural forest, wetland or native plant
communities, rare and endangered plants and animals, endemic species, endangered species habitat, a diversity of
species, outstanding geologic or other natural features, or land which functions as an integral and sustaining
component of an existing ecosystem.
Equivalent replacement means the replacement of a removed or damaged tree to compensate for that tree's
removal or its damage either with one tree the same diameter or a combination of smaller trees that will equal
that removed tree's DBH as defined herein. The minimums established in the landscape code of the City of Miami
Gardens for tree planting may not count toward the equivalent replacement amount established here. The
replacement species shall be trees of similar species to those removed as approved by the planning and zoning
and/or public works department.
Equivalent value means an amount of money, which reflects the fair market value of the required
replacement trees. The current market price of replacement trees shall be established annually by the public works
department, and shall be based on published trade wholesale price lists with the appropriate multiplier which
represents maintenance, installation, warranty and other costs.
Hatrack means to flat-cut the top of a tree, severing the leader or leaders, or the removal of any branch
three inches or greater in diameter at any point other than the branch collar.
Hazard pruning means the removal of dead, diseased, decayed, or obviously weak branches two inches in
diameter or greater.
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Heat island means an unnaturally high temperature microclimate resulting from radiation from unshaded
impervious surfaces.
Hedge means an evenly spaced planting of shrubs to form a compact, dense, visually opaque living barrier or
screen. Plantings designated or required as "hedges" must consist of plants spaced so that they will be tip to tip
within six months of the time of planting.
Historic tree means a tree which has been determined by the city council to be of notable historic interest
because of its age, type, size or historic association and has been so designated as part of the official records of the
city.
Irrigation means the supply of water to landscaped areas by an automatic or manual sprinkler system, or by
some other means.
Land clearing means the indiscriminate removal of trees, shrubs and/or undergrowth by stripping or any
other process, with the intention of preparing real property for non-agricultural development purposes. This
definition shall not include: the selective removal of non-native tree and shrub species when the soil is left
relatively undisturbed; removal of dead or nuisance trees; or normal mowing operations.
Landscape manual means the official listing of acceptable and prohibited plant materials and practices
maintained by the administrative official.
Landscaping material means any of the following or a combination thereof such as, but not limited to: grass,
ground cover, shrubs, vines, hedges, trees or palms; non-living materials such as rocks, pebbles, sand, mulch but
not including paving.
Landscape plan means a plan indicating all landscape areas, stormwater retention/detention areas, areas
which qualify to be excluded from maximum permitted lawn area, existing vegetation to be retained, proposed
plant material, landscape legend, landscape features, planting specifications, and details, and all other relevant
information in compliance with this chapter.
Lawn area means an area planted with lawn grasses.
Mulch means an organic material that does not contain arsenic products, such as wood chips, pine straw or
bark placed on the soil to reduce evaporation, prevent erosion, control weeds, enrich the soil and lower soil
temperature.
Nuisance plants, trees means plants identified as nuisance species in the city's landscape manual.
Plant means an organism of the vegetable kingdom having cellulose cell walls, growing by synthesis of
inorganic substances, and lacking the power of locomotion.
Prohibited plant species means those plant species listed in the city's landscape manual as being
demonstrably detrimental to native plants, native wildlife, ecosystems, or human health, safety, and welfare.
Protected tree means a tree which has been determined by resolution of the city council or their designee to
be of high value because of its type, size or other criteria and which has been so designated as part of the official
records of the city.
Shrub means a self-supporting woody perennial plant normally growing to a height of more than two feet
but less than ten feet, characterized by multiple stems and branches continuous from the base.
Specimen tree is defined per subsection 34-447(d)(2)(a).
Stabilized lawn area means an area of ground underlain with structural support in the form of grass pavers or
stabilized soil prepared to withstand the load of intended vehicular use, such as automobiles, fire trucks and
garbage trucks.
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Street tree means trees that are planted or required to be planted within the swales and medians of street
rights-of-way, and immediately adjacent to street rights-of-way upon private property.
Tree means any living, self-supporting woody perennial plant which at maturity attains a trunk diameter of at
least three inches or more when measured at a point four and one-half feet above ground level and which
normally attains an overall height of at least 15 feet, usually with one main stem or trunk and many branches.
Tree abuse means destroying the natural habit of growth which causes irreparable damage and permanent
disfigurement to a tree such that, even with regrowth, the tree will never regain the original characteristics of its
tree species, or is a danger to the public or property, except as required for the purpose of public safety.
Tree canopy means the aerial extent of the branches and foliage of a tree as defined by the drip line.
Tree relocation means to transplant a tree from one location to another either horizontally or vertically.
Tree removal means to permanently remove the trunk and/or root system of a tree.
Tree survey means a sealed survey prepared by a Florida licensed landscape architect or land surveyor which
shows, in addition to all boundary information, the exact location, size, botanical and common name, and
diameter of all trees at least three inches in diameter measured four and one-half feet above ground level within
the area affected by the development. The tree species noted on the tree survey shall be certified by a landscape
architect.
Understory means the plant life existing under a tree canopy including ferns, bushes and groundcovers.
Vine means a plant with a flexible stem which normally requires support to reach mature form.
Xeriscape means a type of landscaping utilizing native plants and ground cover that minimizes the use of
water, and which is detailed in the city's landscape manual.
(Ord. No. 2010-10-218, § 2(19-30), 4-7-2010; Ord. No. 2014-02-314, § 2(Exh. A), 1-8-2014; Ord. No. 2015-03-333, §
2(Exh. A), 3-25-2015; Ord. No. 2018-03-384, § 5, 2-14-2018; Ord. No. 2018-13-394, § 2(Exh. A), 7-25-2018; Ord. No.
2019-010-412, § 2(Exh. A), 7-24-2019; Ord. No. 2023-009-465, § 2, 9-27-2023; Ord. No. 2025-002-482, § 2(Exh. A),
1-22-2025)
Sec. 34-733. Master use list and use definitions.
(a)This list includes activities customary to the use. Uses not specifically listed as permitted, or found to the be
similar or customary with permitted uses, shall be prohibited.
(b)This use list shall include all those related uses, but shall be limited to the list of related uses. In the
determination of uses not specifically listed, the administrative official shall make the determination as to
the appropriate category or deem the use prohibited.
(c)The following definitions are provided for convenience. In case of conflict with the definitions in sections 34-
287 and 34-288, sections 34-287 and 34-288 shall prevail.
APPENDIX A. MASTER USE LIST AND USE DEFINITIONS
Use Related Uses Definition
Adult day care center
(See section 34-288 for
special requirements)
A nonresidential, noninstitutional facility that
provides therapeutic programs of social and health
services, as well as activities for adults who have
functional impairments for a period of less than 24
hours per day.
Adult family care home,
up to five residents (See
Adult family care homes (AFCHs) are private
residences that are licensed to provide housing,
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Chapter 34 - ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
ARTICLE XV. ENTERTAINMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT (EO), STADIUM DISTRICT (S), AND BUSINESS TRANSITIONAL
OVERLAY DISTRICT (BTO), AND GATEWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT (GWO)
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ARTICLE XV. ENTERTAINMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT (EO), STADIUM DISTRICT (S),
AND BUSINESS TRANSITIONAL OVERLAY DISTRICT (BTO) AND GATEWAY
OVERLAY DISTRICT (GWO)1
Secs. 34-471—34-597. Reserved.
DIVISION 1. ENTERTAINMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT (EO) AND GATEWAY OVERLAY
DISTRICT (GWO)2
Sec. 34-598. District conditions.
The following conditions shall apply to businesses within the entertainment and gateway overlay district:
(1)Establishments selling or serving alcoholic beverages must be permitted and operating in compliance
with all licensing and other regulations set forth in article V of this chapter for sale and consumption of
alcoholic beverages;
(2)Nightclubs, discotheques, clubs:
(a)Premises must have 5,000 square feet minimum gross area up to 8,000 square feet; and
(b)Nightclubs, discotheques and clubs shall be located not less than 300 feet from any residential
district or use.
(3)Restaurants. Standalone restaurant must have a minimum of 4,000 square feet in gross area.
(4)Upon review of a certificate of use application, the administrative official may impose conditions as
deemed necessary to ensure compliance with code requirements, minimize or mitigate the impacts of
the use on public facilities, adjacent properties and the surrounding neighborhood, including, but not
limited to, the following:
(a)Restriction of hours of operation;
(b)Adequate security as approved by the city manager based on type of business establishments,
and maximum capacity of the facilities within the entertainment and gateway overlay district;
(c)Limitations of use to within the enclosed premises;
(d)Posting of policies as it refers to dress code and service of alcohol;
1Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 2025-002-482, adopted January 22, 2025, amended the title of art. XV to read as herein
set out. Former art. XV was titled "Planned Corridor Development District PCD). In addition to renaming art.
XV, said ordinance also deleted divs. 1—5, §§ 34-471—34-597, and renumbered divs. 6—8 as divs. 1—3.
2Editor's note(s)—See editor's note to art. XV.
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(e)Business registration with city programs; and
(f)Conditions to minimize noise and nuisance abatement.
(Ord. No. 2015-03-333, § 2(Exh. A), 3-25-2015)
Sec. 34-599. Alcoholic beverage sales within the district.
(a)Minimum distance requirements. There shall be no minimum distance required between any place of
business within the entertainment and gateway overlay district licensed by the state to sell alcoholic
beverages either for consumption on or off premises and any other place of business similarly licensed within
the district.
(b)Hours of operation. The hours and days of sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages are set forth in
section 6-369.
(c)Hours for music and entertainment. Music, singing and other forms of entertainment whether amplified or
not, shall be permitted indoors at any time during business hours of any facility or business enterprise within
the district, and in addition music, singing and entertainment shall be permitted outdoors within the district,
however, such outdoor music, singing and entertainment shall comply with special events and entertainment
regulations as set forth in chapter II of the City of Miami Gardens Code of Ordinances.
(d)Outdoor sales of alcoholic beverages. Those persons or entities within the district licensed under the state
beverage license laws, may sell and serve beers, wines and alcoholic beverages of any type regardless of
alcohol content at any location within the district licensed for such sale and under the control of such
licensee, including, but not limited to, sidewalk cafes, outdoor areas designed for food or beverage
consumption or both adjacent to and operated in concert with a business operated within enclosed
premises.
(Ord. No. 2015-03-333, § 2(Exh. A), 3-25-2015)
Sec. 34-600. Upgraded ten-foot wide sidewalk required.
A ten-foot sidewalk is required along all street rights-of-way for developments in excess of 15 acres within
the district. In order to enhance the pedestrian experience and the appearance of the city's major street corridors,
the sidewalk shall be constructed of stamped and colored concrete, or other material and/or design determined by
the city council for the district. In order to provide for continuity within the district, the administrative official may
authorize or require payment in-lieu of sidewalk construction based upon the prevailing cost per square-foot of
construction of such sidewalks according to a public works estimating publication deemed acceptable by the
director of public works, as such costs may be adjusted for local material and labor cost conditions. Payment under
this section shall be deposited in an account to be designated and maintained for sidewalk construction along the
corridor or portion thereof for which the payment was made in lieu of construction.
(Ord. No. 2015-03-333, § 2(Exh. A), 3-25-2015)
DIVISION 2. STADIUM ZONING ORDINANCE - S, STADIUM DISTRICT3
3Editor's note(s)—See editor's note to art. XV.
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Sec. 34-601. Short title.
This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Stadium Zoning Ordinance."
(Ord. No. 2017-02-366, § 2, 3-22-2017)
Sec. 34-602. Purpose, intent, and applicability.
(1)This article applies to the area bounded by N.W. 203rd Street on the north, the Florida Turnpike on the east,
N.W. 195th Street on the south, and N.W. 27th Avenue on the west, hereinafter referred to as the stadium
district (S district). A more detailed legal description of this boundary is maintained on file with the Miami-
Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources or successor entity (the "county
department") and with the City of Miami Gardens Planning and Zoning Department (the "city planning and
zoning department").
(2)The purpose of the S district is to provide for a wide range of large-scale commercial, institutional,
residential, attraction and other uses, including a regional stadium facility. The regulations for the S district
shall be administered primarily by the City of Miami Gardens and also Miami-Dade County, as provided in the
Procedures section of this article. The intent of the S district is to generally carry forward the allowable uses
under the prior zoning district, with the exceptions and limitations specified herein, in a format that may be
administered by the city and the county, as applicable and as provided herein. Certain cross-references to
the City of Miami Gardens Code and to the Code of Miami-Dade County are included in this article to clarify
the applicable procedures and provisions; all references to the "city" shall refer to the City of Miami Gardens,
and all references to the "county" shall refer to Miami-Dade County. Nothing herein shall create an exception
to or otherwise vary any countywide regulations that otherwise exist pursuant to the Code of Miami-Dade
County, the Miami-Dade Comprehensive Development Master Plan, or the Miami-Dade County Home Rule
Charter.
(3) Sub-districts. The S district is comprised of two sub-districts: The stadium inner sub-district and the stadium
outer sub-district. These sub-districts control land use and intensity of development that may take place.
Unless otherwise specified in this article, the regulations herein apply to both stadium sub-districts.
(4) Sub-district plan. The sub-district plan (figure 1), shows the boundaries of the S district and the sub-districts
and may be used to better interpret this article. Where there is conflict between the sub-district plan and the
text of this article, the text shall govern. Full-scale maps of the plan, and the boundaries of the sub-districts,
are on file with the county department and the city planning and zoning department.
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Figure 1: S District, Sub-District Plan
(Ord. No. 2017-02-366, § 2, 3-22-2017)
Sec. 34-603. Uses permitted.
No land, body of water and/or structure shall be used or permitted to be used, and no structure shall be
hereafter erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved, occupied or maintained for any purpose in the S district
except for one or more of the following uses, subject to the prohibited uses enumerated in subsection (18) below:
(1)Accommodation uses: Facilities that provide short-term lodging, including hotels, motels, rooming
houses, bed and breakfasts, and similar uses.
(2)Automotive uses: Sales of new and used automobiles (not including open lot car sales new or used);
automotive shows, races, and exhibitions; and gas stations or other form of stations used for the
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powering/charging of automobile vehicles. Upon approval as a special exception by the city, pursuant
to section 34-48 of the City Code, the following uses may also be permitted: establishments specializing
in the service or repair of automobiles; automobile tire sales and replacement; and automobile parts
sales and installation. For auto service, auto repair or drive-throughs to be located within .25 miles of a
premium transit corridor or premium transit station, administrative site plan approval shall be required
to assure that the proposed site plan is conducive to public transit ridership.
(3)Child care facilities: Institutions that provide child care and/or instruction from the infant level through
the secondary school level and that do not come under the direct operation and administration of the
Miami-Dade County School Board or the State of Florida.
(4)Civic uses: Uses that are accessible to the public and serve the religious, recreational, educational,
cultural, and/or governmental needs of the community. Civic uses include, but are not limited to:
Convention halls or meeting halls; private clubs; post offices; clubhouses; religious buildings; museums;
athletic facilities (e.g. stadiums, arenas, fitness centers, fields, etc.); auditoriums, theaters, and other
visual and performance arts buildings; and governmental facilities.
(5)Private colleges/universities: Facilities that serve the educational needs of the adult population. This
group shall include universities; colleges; commuter colleges; and trade schools.
(6)Commercial parking: Structures and/or surface lots that provide parking as the primary on-site use.
These facilities offer short-term parking of vehicles and may charge a fee for such use. This group
includes: shared parking facilities; shuttle parking facilities; and transit park-and-ride facilities. This
group shall not include parking facilities that are ancillary to another on-site use.
(7)Health care services: Facilities that provide out-patient health care services to the local community.
These facilities shall include: clinics; doctor's office; dentist's offices; federally qualified health centers;
urgent care facilities; diagnostic centers, including sleep centers; and similar uses. These facilities shall
not provide in-patient care.
(8)Entertainment uses: Uses in this group shall include: nightclubs; arcades; movie theaters; performance
theaters; radio, movie and/or television studios; billiard halls; skating rinks; bingo halls; piano bars;
bowling alleys; and similar uses.
(9)Food/beverage establishments (with or without a drive-through): This group shall include: full service
restaurants; fast food restaurants; and breweries, distilleries, bars and pubs, including tap rooms and
tasting rooms for such breweries and distilleries. For drive-through restaurants to be located within .25
miles of a premium transit corridor or premium transit station, administrative site plan approval shall
be required to assure that the proposed site plan is conducive to public transit ridership.
(10)General retail/personal service establishments: Establishments that provide goods and services geared
toward an individual consumer, with or without a drive-through. This group shall include businesses
such as: banks; beauty parlors; bakeries; bookstores; apparel stores; grocery stores; pharmacies; tailor
shops; health clubs; gift shops; and indoor pet care centers. This group shall also include schools
offering instruction in dance, music, martial arts, and similar activities, but this group shall not include
colleges/universities. For drive-through establishments to be located within .25 miles of a premium
transit corridor or premium transit station, administrative site plan approval shall be required to assure
that the proposed site plan is conducive to public transit ridership.
(11)Live/work unit: An individual residential unit integrated with a general retail/personal service
establishment, professional business office, or workshop.
(12)Professional business offices: Facilities used primarily for the business of professionals with only limited
transactions occurring on-site. This group shall include offices for: accountants; architects; appraisers;
attorneys; consulates; financial firms; insurance adjusters; realtors; medical offices; and other similar
uses.
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(13)Residential uses: Rowhouses and multifamily residential uses.
(14)Workshop: An enclosed workplace on the ground floor area of a building used as an office or for the
manufacturing of artifacts and crafts, utilizing only hand held or table-mounted electrical tools.
(15)[Other districts:] To the extent not otherwise permitted in this section, all uses permitted in the PCD
district, gateway overlay (GWO) and the entertainment overlay (EO) district, as provided in sections 34-
287 through 34-288 and sections 34-598 through 34-600 of the City Code, as such may be amended
from time to time.
(16)[Special exceptions:] To the extent not otherwise permitted in this section, all uses authorized as
special exceptions within the PCD district, as provided in the City Code, subject to the city's special
exception approval requirements and procedures.
(17)[Other uses:] Such other uses as may be determined to be similar to those enumerated above by the
director of the city planning and zoning department.
(18)[Prohibited uses:] Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following uses are not permitted within the S
district:
(a)Adult day care centers.
(b)Agricultural uses.
(c)Attended nonmotorized donation collection vehicles.
(d)Bait and tackle shops.
(e)Boats carrying passengers on excursion, sightseeing, pleasure or fishing trips.
(f)Dairy stores.
(g)Jewelry loan centers or pawnbrokers.
(h)Mail order offices, without storage of products sold.
(i)Medical observation dormitories, other than sleep centers.
(j)Propagating and growing plants for sale.
(Ord. No. 2017-02-366, § 3, 3-22-2017)
Sec. 34-604. Setbacks.
The following setbacks shall apply in the S district:
(1)Front: 20 feet.
(2)Side street: 15 feet.
(3)Interior side: Shall apply only to business or industrial uses. The wall along the side property line shall
be constructed in accordance with the Florida Building Code. Interior side setbacks shall be:
(a)Five feet where any openings are provided in the wall of the proposed structure, adjacent to the
interior side property lot line;
(b)Ten feet for such portions of the business structure as are devoted to residential use; and
(c)Fifteen feet where the adjacent property is zoned single-family residential, pursuant to the city's
zoning regulations.
(4)Rear: Rear setbacks shall be:
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EXHIBIT B
Proposed Zoning Map with Gateway
Overlay District Boundary
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City of Miami Gardens Zo_ning Map With
Gateway Oveday
R-1-Single FamilyDwelling Residential
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-R-15-Multiple FamilyDwelling Residential
-R-25-Mulitple FamilyDwelling Residential
-R-50-Multiple FamilyDwelling Residential NC- Neighborhood Commercial
-PCD-Planned CorridorDevelopment -OF-Office
-1-1-Light Industrial
1-2-Heavy Industrial
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AU- Agriculturaland Utilities
-GP-Government Property@ EO-Entertainment Overlay
� BTO-Business TransitionalOverlay PACE-Performing Arts, Civic and Entertainment Overlay � INN -Innovation District ;;;H;GWO -Gateway Overlay
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UNINCORPORATED MIAMI-DADE
OPA-LOCKA AIRPORT
NORTH MIAMI BEACH
MIAMI LAKESMIRAMAR WEST PARK
UNINCORPORATED MIAMI-DADEUNINCORPORATED MIAMI-DADEOPA-LOCKA
BROWARD COUNTY
City of Miami Gardens
DISCLAIMER:This map is subject to updates from time to time. Every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of this map. This map is not to be construed as a survey instrument. The City of Miami Gardens does not assume any liability arising from the use of this map. Users of this map should consult the planning & zoning department for verification of information provided on this map.
* Official Zoning Map: Pursuant to Article I, Section 1-150. Zoning district boundaries include property lines and follow the centerlines of rights-of-way, canals, railroads, alleys and similar features.
Prepared by:Department of Planning & Zoning
Adopted April 7, 2010Updated April 3, 2025
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Miles
Zoning Map WithGateway Overlay
R-15- Multiple Family Dwelling ResidentialR-25- Mulitple Family Dwelling Residential
NC- Neighborhood CommercialPCD- Planned Corridor DevelopmentOF- Office
R-50- Multiple Family Dwelling Residential
R-1- Single Family Dwelling ResidentialR-2- Two Family Dwelling Residential
PD- Planned Development
I-2- Heavy Industrial
I-1- Light Industrial
GP- Government Property
Other
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EO- Entertainment OverlayBTO- Business Transitional Overlay
AU- Agricultural and Utilities
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Existing Zoning
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BROWARD COUNTY
City of Miami Gardens
DISCLAIMER:This map is subject to updates from time to time. Every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of this map. This map is not to be construed as a survey instrument. The City of Miami Gardens does not assume any liability arising from the use of this map. Users of this map should consult the planning & zoning department for verification of information provided on this map.
* Official Zoning Map: Pursuant to Article I, Section 1-150.Zoning district boundaries includeproperty lines and follow the centerlines of rights-of-way, canals, railroads, alleys and similar features.
Prepared by:Department of Planning & Zoning
Adopted April 7, 2010Updated May 30, 2024
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R-15- Multiple Family Dwelling ResidentialR-25- Mulitple Family Dwelling Residential
NC- Neighborhood CommercialPCD- Planned Corridor DevelopmentOF- Office
R-50- Multiple Family Dwelling Residential
R-1- Single Family Dwelling ResidentialR-2- Two Family Dwelling Residential
PD- Planned Development
I-2- Heavy Industrial
I-1- Light Industrial
GP- Government Property
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EO- Entertainment OverlayBTO- Business Transitional Overlay
AU- Agricultural and Utilities
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Ordinance/Resolution # Date1 2017-03-367 2/22/20172 2017-06-370 4/26/20173 2017-16-380 12/13/20174 2018-04-385 3/14/20185 2018-040385 3/14/20186 2018-07-388 5/9/20187 2018-09-390 6/13/20188 2018-16-397 9/26/20189 2018-17-398 9/26/201810 2018-18-399 8/10/201811 2018-11-392 6/27/201812 2020-006-425 9/23/202013 2021-008-438 11/10/202114 2022-004-445 2/9/202215 2022-006-447 3/9/202216 2022-005-446 3/9/202217 2023-013-469 12/13/2023Previous Amendments1/24/2012 7/14/2016 9/29/20167/24/2013 8/18/2016 12/20/20164/3/2015 9/8/2016 10/26/20164/7/2016 9/15/2016
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