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hours of operation and peak times of use ( parking demand) for the principal use and
each accessory use on the site. The parking standards for the primary use and each
accessory use shall be identified based upon Section 6. 04. 02. The parking plan may
include reduced or shared parking. If reduced or shared parking is proposed, the
parking plan and supporting data shall clearly indicate that differing peak use and
associated parking requirements shall not result in a parking deficiency on the site.
The parking plan shall indicate areas designated for overflow parking during times of
extraordinary use ( such as festival or holiday periods).
K. The proposal for the religious facility shall demonstrate compliance with street,
driveway, and sidewalk standards set forth in Chapter 6.
5. 04. 07 Dry Storage Facilities for Watercraft
A. Dry storage facilities for watercraft may be freestanding or co- located with a
permitted marina.
I. All exterior lighting shall be directed and shielded to avoid direct illumination of
adjacent properties.
2. Audio amplification systems, including, but not limited to, telephone
loudspeakers or paging systems, shall be located to ensure that the sound cannot
be heard on adjacent properties.
B. Dry storage facilities for watercraft may include minor repair facilities.
1. Such minor repair facilities may include an open boat yard for watercraft awaiting
repair or engaged in repair. The open boat yard shall not exceed fifteen ( 15)
percent of the site area for the dry storage facility.
2. Open boat yards shall be screened from view from a public right -of -way by
means of fencing, a wall, or a landscaped buffer, in compliance with Section
5. 04. 07. G.
3. Minor repair facilities shall be fully enclosed and setback twenty- five feet ( 25)
from the property line. A fully enclosed minor repair facility shall not exceed ten
lo) percent of the site area for the dry storage facility. Doors or openings to
service bays shall not open toward adjacent properties with a residential use.
4. The owner of the vehicle repair establishment shall prepare and provide to the
City a plan for the safe storage of flammable or hazardous materials to be stored
or used on the property and an inventory of such materials. The plan shall
provide for the prevention, containment, recovery, and mitigation of spilled fuel
or other hazardous material. The inventory shall be submitted to the City prior to
the building permit approval, listing the type, quantity, and location of these
materials. The inventory shall be kept current pursuant to direction provided by
the City.
C. Open lot storage
1. Open lot storage shall not exceed twenty -five ( 25) percent of the site area for the
dry storage facility. Open lot storage excludes any stacking or racks for
watercraft.
2. Open lot storage shall be screened from view from any public right -of -way by
means of fencing, a wall, or a landscaped buffer in compliance with Section
5. 04.07.G.
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1. Open storage racks are permissible only in conjunction with other onsite enclosed
or partially enclosed storage facilities or enclosed buildings.
2. Open storage racks shall be screened from view from any public right -of -way by
means of fencing, a wall, or by locating behind onsite buildings.
3. Open storage racks shall not exceed three (3) tiers of storage.
E. Partially enclosed storage racks
1. Partially enclosed storage racks shall not exceed four (4) tiers of storage.
2. Partially enclosed storage racks shall include one ( 1) or more walls, designed and
constructed to ensure that the storage racks are not visible from a public- right -of-
way.
F. Fully enclosed storage racks shall not exceed four ( 4) tiers of storage.
G. Standards for screening
Where screening of facilities is required in this section, the following standards shall
be met.
1. A fence or wall used for screening shall be not more than fifty (50) percent open.
The finished side shall face outward.
2. Where a landscaped buffer is provided, the plants shall include evergreen trees
and shrubs. The trees and shrubs shall be planted in double staggered rows to
form a continuous screen at least six ( 6) feet in height.
3. The landscaping shall be maintained to ensure continuation of the vegetative
screen. Dead or damaged plant materials shall be replaced as soon as possible
based on the growing season.
4. Where the landscaped buffer is not adequately maintained, the City may require
replacement of the landscaped buffer with a solid wall or fence.
5. 04. 08 Vehicle Sales and Rentals —New or Used Vehicles
A. Vehicle sales or rental establishments may sell, rent, or lease vehicles.
B. Vehicles offered for sale, rent, or lease shall be operable. In addition, the owner shall
have a valid dealer' s license.
C. All areas established for display or sale shall be provided with a paved, or stabilized,
dust free surface. The driveway aisle providing access to the display area shall
comply with driveway standards set forth in the Engineering Standards Manual of
Fort Walton Beach.
D. Areas established for display or sale of vehicles shall not include any parking spaces
required to meet the standards of Section 6. 04.02.
E. Mechanical services, including repairs, body work, and painting are permitted as an
accessory use to vehicles sales or rental establishments.
1. Such repairs shall be conducted only within an enclosed building which meets all
applicable Federal and State requirements, including health, safety, and fire
prevention regulations.
2. Doors or openings to service bays shall be located a minimum of seventy- five
75) feet from property zoned to allow residential use. As an alterative to the
minimum setback, the doors or openings to service bays shall not open towards
property zoned to allow residential use and shall be screened from view.
F. All property lines adjacent to vehicle displays shall have installed a permanent
guardrail, fence, or parking block to prevent vehicles from accidentally rolling from
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G. The owner of the vehicle sales establishment shall prepare and provide to the City a
plan for the safe storage of flammable or hazardous materials to be stored or used on
the property and an inventory of such materials. The plan shall provide for the
prevention, containment, recovery, and mitigation of spilled fuel or other hazardous
material. The inventory shall be submitted to the City prior to the building permit
approval, listing the type, quantity, and location of these materials. The inventory
shall be kept current pursuant to direction provided by the City.
H. Vehicles, signs, banners, tents, or other items used in connection with the operation of
the vehicle sales and rental establishment shall not be stored, parked, displayed, or
otherwise placed on public rights -of -way at any time.
I. All exterior lighting shall be directed or shielded to prevent illumination of adjacent
properties.
S. Audio amplification systems, including, but not limited to, telephone loudspeakers or
paging systems, shall be located to ensure that they cannot be heard on adjacent
properties.
K. All outside storage and loading areas shall be fully screened from view from adjacent
properties zoned for residential use and from view from the public right -of w
- ay.
1. Screening may be landscaping or enclosure by a wooden, masonry, or solid fence.
2. Where landscaping is provided, the plant materials shall include understory trees
and shrubs. Plan materials shall meet the specifications set forth in Section
4.08. 00. The trees and shrubs shall be planted in double staggered rows.
3. Where a fence is provided, the fence shall be a minimum of six ( 6) feet and a
maximum of eight ( 8) feet in height. The finished side shall face outward.
5. 04. 09 Communication Towers and Antennas
Each applicant requesting a building permit for the location of communication towers and
antennas shall meet the following at the time of application:
A. Federal approvals. All communication towers must meet or exceed current standards
and regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA), Federal
Communication Commission ( FCC), and any other agency of the Federal government
with the authority to regulate communication towers and antennas. The applicant
shall submit copies of all FAA, FCC, Eglin Air Force
