Fort Walton Beach Ordinance — 1861--Adoption of the 2012 Land Development Code — reading text

continue to meet all site development standards, including setbacks, height limits, stormwater management, landscaping and tree protection, and impervious surface coverage after establishment of the accessory dwelling unit. An accessory dwelling shall not be permissible where a variance or waiver is necessary in order to allow the accessory dwelling. 4. One ( 1) additional parking space shall be provided, either within an existing garage, or carport, or on the driveway. Where on- street parking is established for the neighborhood, on- street parking may be counted to meet this requirement. No parking shall be located within or on a front or side yard setback. 5. An accessory dwelling shall be limited to a maximum of twenty -five (25) percent of the total livable floor area of the principal dwelling. 6. An accessory dwelling shall not result in changes to the exterior appearance of the principal dwelling that are inconsistent and incompatible with the style and appearance of the neighborhood. 7. The existence of an accessory dwelling shall not be construed to allow additional accessory structures on a single- family parcel beyond the number and type of accessory structures permissible with the principal dwelling. 8. There shall be no additional signage to identify the accessory dwelling, other than the signage permissible for the principal dwelling. Standards for signs in a residential zoning district are set forth in Section 5. 03.00. 9. There shall be no additional mailbox, exterior utility equipment, or other evidence of an accessory dwelling unit. An accessory dwelling shall not have separate metered utility service, except as otherwise provided in the Florida Building Code. E. Standards for an accessory dwelling within a detached garage structure llereloporeni Simuhe' J' Page S - 7 Purl RWimi Bra '], Lmnd N c I' untent Code 1. An accessory dwelling shall be an integral part of the detached garage structure. The accessory dwelling may be located on the ground floor or a second floor above the garage, provided that the height limit for the zoning district is met. 2. An accessory dwelling shall not be permissible within a nonconforming structure. 3. The garage together with the accessory dwelling shall comply with all site development standards pertaining to the district, except that setback standards for a detached garage are applicable as set forth in Section 5. 01. 07. 4. An accessory dwelling located within a detached garage shall not exceed 600 square feet or twenty -five ( 25) percent of the total living area of the principal dwelling on the site, whichever is less. 5. One ( 1) additional parking space shall be provided, either within an existing garage, or carport, or on the driveway. Where on -street parking is established for the neighborhood, on- street parking may be counted to meet this requirement. No parking shall be located within or on a front or side yard setback. 6. The existence of an accessory dwelling shall not be construed to allow additional accessory structures on a single- family parcel beyond the number and type of accessory structures permissible with the principal dwelling. 7. There shall be no additional signage to identify the accessory dwelling, other than the signage permissible for the principal dwelling. Standards for signs in a residential zoning district are set forth in Section 5. 03. 00. 8. There shall be no additional mailbox, exterior utility equipment, or other evidence of an accessory dwelling unit. 9. The exterior appearance of the detached garage together with the accessory dwelling shall be consistent and compatible with the principal dwelling, considering architectural style, color, building materials, and roof design and materials. 5.01. 04 Caretaker / Security Dwellings ( Accessory Dwellings) in Specified Nonresidential Zoning Districts A. Purpose The purpose of this section is to provide for a dwelling unit as an accessory to commercial and industrial uses where such dwelling provides for security and caretaking of the principal use. B. Applicability One ( 1) caretaker dwelling shall be permissible as an accessory structure in the CG, CTP, and MB zoning districts. C. Standards 1. There shall be no more than one ( 1) caretaker dwelling unit per lot or business establishment, whichever is more restrictive. 2. The caretaker dwelling shall be provided for the manager, owner, or caretaker of the principal use. 3. The caretaker dwelling shall be located only within a side or rear yard. 4. The caretaker dwelling shall not exceed 750 square feet. 5. The caretaker dwelling shall be included in calculations of maximum impervious surface coverage for the site. 6. The caretaker dwelling shall not be located in any required buffer, landscaped Dr n Iopmr ui siauku d' hw' 5 - s Fbrt oahon Reach I and 1) r. dopouol ( bde area, easement, or stormwater management area. 7. The caretaker dwelling shall comply with the setback and height standards applicable to the principal building. 8. Two ( 2) parking spaces shall be provided, which may be shared with the parking for the principal use. 9. No residential accessory structures shall be permitted, including recreational facilities and equipment, swimming pools, storage sheds, detached garages or carports, or other similar residential accessory stmctures. 10. No home occupation shall be conducted in the caretaker dwelling. 5. 01.05 Employee Cafeteria / Dining Room A principal use located in the CTP or MB zoning districts may provide an employee cafeteria or dining room, subject to the following standards: A. The facility shall not be open to the general public. B. There shall be no signs advertising the presence of the facility. C. The facility shall be an integral part of the permitted principal building. D. The cafeteria or dining room shall occupy not more than ten ( 10) percent of the total gross floor area of the principal building or buildings on the site. 5. 01. 06 Dumpsters A. Dumpsters shall be located for easy access for pick -up, and shall be located a minimum of thirty ( 30) feet from a property line abutting property zoned for residential uses. B. Dumpsters shall be located to the rear or side of the principal building. A location in the front of the principal building shall be permissible only where side and rear yard locations prevent adequate access for pick -up. C. Dumpsters shall be located to avoid or minimize visibility of the dumpster from any public area or right -of -way. D. Dumpsters shall be screened on three ( 3) sides, with a gate on the fourth side for access. 1. Screening shall be a solid masonry wall, wood fence, or landscaping. 2. Where a fence or wall is installed, it shall be a minimum of six ( 6) feet and a maximum of eight ( 8) feet in height. The fence or wall shall be designed as an integral part of the site, considering color and materials of the principal building. No signs shall be posted on the fence or wall. E. Dumpsters shall be located on a paved surface of sufficient size to accommodate the dumpster. F. Dumpsters for food service establishments shall provide a drain and grease trap. G. Dumpsters shall not be located within any required buffer area, required landscaped area, required parking lot landscaping, or stormwater management area. H. A sign may be placed on a dumpster to identify the owner or to provide notice of " no parking," .. private dumpster," " no dumping," or similar messages. Such a sign shall not exceed one ( 1) s. f. in area. All other signage, including advertising, is prohibited. I. The design of the dumpster and dumpster pad shall comply with the standards set forth in the Engineering Standards Manua/ of Fort Walton Beach. Development stun tan ds Page S - 9 Pnrt AFnitnn Itea, h land Decdommew (' ode 5. 01. 07 Storage Buildings, Storage Sheds, Greenhouses, and Detached Garages or Carports A. Storage buildings, storage sheds, and greenhouses shall not exceed 600 s. f. of Boor area, except as set forth in Section 5. 01. 07. B. B. Storage buildings, storage sheds, and detached garages in the CG, CTP, and MB zoning districts may exceed 600 s. f. of floor area, provided that brick veneer, stone, stucco, or other similar decorative materials are added to the facade on all sides of the building that are visible from the public right -of -way. C. Detached garages and carports shall not exceed twenty ( 20) feet in height. D. A detached garage or carport may be located within the front yard in the R -I E zoning, provided that the detached garage or carport shall comply with the setback standards for the RAE zoning district set forth in Section 4. 01. 01. E. Storage buildings, storage sheds, greenhouses, detached garages, and carports shall not be located within any required buffer area, required landscaped area, required parking lot landscaping, stormwater management area, driveway, or easement. F. Vehicles shall not be used as storage buildings, utility buildings or other such uses. Vehicles includes: travel trailers, motor homes, and similar recreational vehicles; manufactured housing and mobile homes; trucks; cargo trailers; or other similar vehicles. 5. 01.05 Fences, Hedges, and Walls A. Location of fences, perimeter hedges, and walls 1. Fences, perimeter hedges, and walls may be located on, at, or inside the property line. 2. A fence located on the property line maybe shared by adjacent properties. 3. Owners of fences on adjacent properties that are not shared shall make provisions for maintenance. 4. Setback requirements