Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 01-24-12 special ldc — reading text

Map is on file in the Fort Walton Beach City Hall. Such map and all notations, references and other information shown thereon are as much a part of this chapter as if the information set forth thereon was fully described and set out in this section. 2. 01. 00 ESTABLISHMENT AND PURPOSE OF ZONING DISTRICTS The City is divided into zoning districts as described in Sections 2.01. 01 through 2. 01. 04. 2. 01. 01 Residential Districts A. R -lE —Residential Single -family Estate Zoning District The estate residential zoning district is established to provide for waterfront locations for single- family dwellings, accessory dwelling units, and accessory structures customarily associated with residential development. The maximum density is 3. 0 dwelling units per acre. B. R -1 — Residential Single- family Low Density Zoning District The low density residential zoning district is established to provide for single- family homes in traditional residential neighborhoods. The R -1 zoning district is limited to single- family homes and accessory structures customarily associated with residential development. Accessory dwelling units may be permissible when standards for such uses can be met, including lot sizes and compatibility standards. The maximum density is six ( 6. 0) dwelling units per acre. C. R- 2— Residential Multifamily Low to Medium Density Zoning District The low to medium density residential zoning district is established to provide locations for single -family and multifamily structures. All styles of housing are permissible: single -family dwellings, mobile homes, duplex and triplex structures, townhouse structures, apartments, and other styles of multifamily development. Accessory uses in this district may include onsite amenities, such as recreation D", Acr 15, 2011 onim Di mo, and t ,, Pays 2 - 2 Packet Pg 39  F-3-1. Purl A% anon Wncit UINAL, DRA1, 1 l. i, ad facilities, carports, garages, storage buildings, parking lots, transit stops, and community buildings. Day care centers and public schools may be permissible when complying with supplemental standards set forth in Chapter 5. The maximum density is twenty ( 20.0) dwelling units per acre. Bonus provisions may be authorized to allow a maximum density up to thirty (30.0) dwelling units per acre. 2. 01. 02 Mixed Use Districts A. MX -I — Mixed -use ( Medium Intensity) Zoning District The mixed -use zoning district is established to provide for a wide variety of land uses, including single- family housing, multifamily structures, commercial and office uses, artisan studios, and cottage industries. Accessory uses for residential developments include onsite amenities, such as recreation facilities, carports, garages, storage buildings, parking lots, transit stops, and community buildings. Accessory uses for nonresidential developments include such onsite amenities as parking lots, parking structures, storage buildings, or transit stops. Open space in the form of plazas and courtyards may be provided. Waterfront locations may include accessory uses such as docks, boardwalks, or facilities for direct water access to support water - dependent uses. Uses within the MX -1 zoning district may be mixed within one ( 1) parcel or lot and may be mixed within one ( 1) building. The maximum density is twenty ( 20. 0) dwelling units per acre. Bonus provisions may be authorized to allow a maximum density up to thirty ( 30.0) dwelling units per acre. The maximum floor area ratio ( FAR) for nonresidential development is one ( 1. 0) FAR. Bonus provisions may be authorized to allow a maximum floor area ratio of one and one -half ( 1. 5) FAR. B. MX -2 — Mixed -use ( High Intensity) Zoning District The mixed -use zoning district is established to provide for a wide variety of land uses, including multifamily structures, commercial and office uses, artisan studios, and cottage industries. Accessory uses for residential developments include onsite amenities, such as recreation facilities, carports, garages, storage buildings, parking lots, transit stops, and community buildings. Accessory uses for nonresidential developments include such onsite amenities as parking lots, parking structures, storage buildings, or transit stops. Open space in the form of plazas and courtyards may be provided. Waterfront locations may include accessory uses such as docks, boardwalks, or facilities for direct water access to support water -dependent uses. Uses within the MX -2 zoning district may be mixed within one ( 1) parcel or lot and may be mixed within one ( 1) building. The maximum density is thirty ( 30.0) dwelling units per acre. Bonus provisions may be authorized to allow a maximum density up to forty -five ( 45. 0) dwelling units per acre. The maximum floor area ratio for nonresidential development is two ( 2. 0) FAR. Bonus provisions may be authorized to allow a maximum floor area ratio of three (3. 0) FAR. C. YC —Yacht Club Zoning District The yacht club zoning district is a specialized district designed for waterfront residential development with integrated private and semiprivate yacht clubs and associated accessory uses. Residential development is limited to single -family dwellings to a maximum density of six ( 6. 0) dwelling units per acre. Puee2 - 3 D,, MN' r le, tali 2uninp DiUriehand 0... Packet Pg;.40  3. 1. a Foo " ahon ncach FIN ki. DliAF I band Dc, ate p me w Cock 2. 01. 03 Institutional, Commercial, and Industrial Districts A. CF— Community Facilities Zoning District The community facilities zoning district is established to provide for civic, cultural, government operations, utility, academic school, and park uses. B. CG— Commercial Zoning District The commercial zoning district is established to provide for offices, a wide range of retail uses, large scale discount centers, personal service uses, day care, light repair such as small appliances, small equipment, jewelry, shoes, computers and small electronic equipment, etc.), entertainment and hospitality uses, lodging facilities, medical facilities and uses, commercial or trade schools, civic or cultural uses, vehicle sales and rentals, vehicle repair, commercial parking in lots or structures, parks and recreation, and similar activities. Uses may be limited by location due to impacts and compatibility issues. Accessory uses and structures include parking lots and structures, plazas, courtyards, transit stops, and may include employee support facilities such as fitness centers, day care centers, or cafeterias. Prohibited uses include manufacturing, distribution centers, or similar industrial activities. Residential uses are prohibited, except that one ( 1) onsite caretaker dwelling may be Permissible. C. CTP — Commerce and Technology Park Zoning District The commerce and technology park zoning district is established to provide locations for a wide range of industrial and high -tech industrial activities that may be carried out primarily within a building or an enclosed outside space. Included in this zoning district are assembly, fabrication, processing, repair, warehousing or storage, distribution, intense industrial activities that may be associated with nuisance or pollution, and ancillary uses directly associated with the industrial activities such as office operations. Onsite administrative and operations offices for industrial activities are permissible. Permissible uses may be mixed on a development site or within a single building. Accessory uses and structures include parking lots or structures, plazas, courtyards, fences, hedges, walls, dumpsters, storage buildings, transit stops, and may include employee support facilities such as fitness centers, day care centers, or cafeterias. Residential uses are prohibited, except that one ( 1) onsite caretaker dwelling may be permissible. Freestanding commercial and office uses are prohibited. C. MB —Mixed Business and Manufacturing Zoning District The mixed business and manufacturing zoning district is intended to provide for a mix of light industrial activities, high -tech industrial activities, commercial, and office uses. The industrial activities include assembly, repair, warehousing or storage, distribution, all conducted within a building or an enclosed outdoor space. Ancillary industrial activities on the industrial site may include such uses office operations or storage, which may be provided in an enclosed outdoor location. Permissible commercial activities include retail, large scale discount centers, restaurants, personal services, offices, medical facilities and uses, commercial or trade schools, vehicle sales and rentals, vehicle repair, commercial parking in lots or structures, and similar activities. Entertainment, hospitality, and lodging are prohibited. Uses may be limited by location due to impacts and compatibility issues. Accessory uses and structures include parking lots and structures, plazas, courtyards, rage 2 - 4 Deccwbcr Ic. 21111 oniag Dist6, 1, and C", Packet Pg. 4t.:  F31. Fm4VAabonBeach FIN AI. DRAFT I. and D,,+, p, ww C u& transit stops, and may