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than ten ( 10) feet, measured to the
outermost edge of the carport. A roof overhang
of up to eighteen ( 18) inches or the depth of the
roof overhang on the existing principal structure,
Figure 5. 01. 09 ( C -2). Carport
whichever is less, is permissible.
encroachment into a required
setback
5. 01. 10 Swimming Pools
A. Purpose
The purpose of this section is to regulate the location of swimming pools, spas, and
associated decks and enclosures as accessory uses and structures to principal residential
dwelling units and lodging establishments. Swimming pools that are principal,
freestanding uses are permissible, subject to the site development standards of the zoning
district and the Florida Building Code.
B. Standards
1. A deck or patio shall be limited to a wooden deck or patio constructed of
pavement or concrete pavers and without a roof or other covering.
2. A swimming pool, with or without spa, deck, patio, or screen enclosure, is
permissible as an accessory structure to a principal dwelling unit in a zoning
district allowing residential uses.
3. A swimming pool, with or without spa, deck, patio, or screen enclosure, is
permissible as an accessory structure to a principal building providing transient
lodging facilities, such as a hotel, motel, or bed and breakfast establishment.
4. A swimming pool or spa shall meet setback standards set forth in Table 5. 01. 10.
Setbacks for pools shall be measured to the edge of water.
5. Swimming pools or spas on a lot developed according to the zero -lot line
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requirements shall have a minimum three ( 3) foot setback on the side where the
residence is constructed without setback.
6. A screened enclosure without a solid roof, pool deck, or patio is permissible as an
accessory when installed in conjunction with the pool or spa. A screened
enclosure, pool deck, or patio shall meet setback standards set forth in Table
5. 01. 10.
7. Screened enclosures or patios in a zero -lot line development are permitted without
a setback on the side where the residence is constructed without setback.
8. A screened enclosure with a solid roof shall meet the minimum setback
requirements for the zoning district in which it is located, as set forth in Chapter
4.
9. Pool equipment shall be screened with a wall, fence, or landscaping.
Table 5.01. 10. Setback Standards for Swimming Pools, Spas, Screened Enclosures, and
Patios.
Minimum Front Minimum Rear Minimum Interior Minimum Side
Yard Setback Yard Setback Yard Setback Yard Setback,
feet) Peet) feet) Corner Lot
feet)
Pools and Spas
Single -family,
duplex, and triplex 28 R s is
structures
Multifamily
structures and
Shall meet the setbacks for accessory structures plus three ( 3) feet for the pool
lodging perimeter.
establishments
Screened enclosure, Pool deck, or patio
Single -family,
duplex, and triplex 25 5 5 3
structures
Multifamily
structures and
Shall meet the setbacks for accessory structures.
lodging
establishments
5.5. 01.01. 1111 SpecificSpecific RequirementsRequirements forfor AccessoryAccessory Structures Structures inin thethe RR- - 1E1E ZoningZoning DistrictDistrict
TheThe followingfollowing accessoryaccessory structuresstructures maymay bebe locatedlocated withinwithin thethe rearrear yardyard ofof lotslots zonedzoned RR- - lE,lE,
providedprovided thatthat suchsuch structuresstructures areare locatedlocated aa minimumminimum ofof twentytwenty
- - fivefive( ( 25)25) feetfeet fromfrom thethe meanmean
highhigh waterwater lineline oror thethe seawall:seawall: poolpool andand poolpool deck;deck; gazebo;gazebo; cabana cabana withwith showershower and/and/ oror restrest
roomroom facilities;facilities; outdoor outdoor kitchen,kitchen, whichwhich maymay includeinclude aa grill,grill, wetwet bar,bar, andand associatedassociated storage;storage;
deck;deck; pavedpaved oror woodenwooden terrace;terrace; andand aa walkway walkway connecting connecting toto aa dock,dock, providedprovided thatthat thethe
walkwaywalkway isis limitedlimited toto aa maximummaximum ofof fourfour
( ( 4)4) feetfeet inin width.width.
5.5. 01.01. 1212 SpecificSpecific Requirements Requirements forfor Accessory Accessory StructuresStructures inin thethe YCYC ZoningZoning DistrictDistrict
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provided that the front yard is a minimum of 150 feet.
B. Tennis courts may be located within the front yard, provided that the front yard is a
minimum of fifty (50) feet.
5. 01. 13 Outdoor Storage Areas
A. Outdoor ( or outside) storage includes the storage of equipment, machinery, or
materials outside of the principal building on a site.
B. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to prohibit the outdoor storage of
non -commercial lawn equipment in residential areas.
C. Outdoor storage shall be located within a rear yard or side yard.
D. Except in the CTP zoning district, outdoor storage shall be fully concealed from
public view and shall be enclosed with a solid fence, solid wall, or landscaping.
E. Outdoor storage of parts, materials, equipment, machinery, or vehicles shall be
maintained in a neat, orderly, dust free, and safe manner.
F. Stored materials and parts shall not exceed eight ( 8) feet in height.
G. Outdoor storage shall not be located within any required buffer or other landscaped
area, stormwater management area, easement, required parking spaces, driveway or
parking aisle, or loading spaces.
5. 01. 14 Vending Machines and Vending Boxes
A. Vending machines and vending boxes include devices which dispense a product,
either by coin operation or freely distributed. Examples include food and beverages,
newspapers, flyers, cigarettes, media such as DVDs, and ice. Ice vending kiosks and
buildings are regulated in Section 5. 04. 08.
B. Vending machines and vending boxes are permissible within a principal building,
within an accessory building, and under the roof of a principal or accessory building.
1. The principal or accessory building shall be in conformance with the requirements
of this LDC.
2. The principal or accessory building shall be a commercial, office, business,
industrial, civic, cultural, or multifamily building.
3. The vending machines and vending boxes shall be licensed as required by the
City.
4. When located outside under the roof of a principal or accessory building, vending
machines and vending boxes shall be Flush against the fagade of the building.
5. Vending machines and vending boxes shall not be located to impede or interfere
with pedestrian access, pedestrian circulation, emergency access, or otherwise
present an impediment to public health and safety.
6. There are no additional requirements regarding location, placement, or number of
such machines or boxes.
C. Vending machines and vending boxes may be located outside on private property,
subject to the following standards:
1. Outdoor vending machines and boxes shall be placed on an impervious surface.
2. Outdoor vending machines and boxes shall be placed in groups of no more than
six ( 6) such machines or boxes. Groups of such machines and boxes shall be
separated by a minimum of fifty (50) feet.
3. Vending machines and boxes shall not be located in such a manner as to impede
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pedestrian access, obstruct parking areas or driveways, obstruct emergency lanes
or access, or otherwise create an unsafe situation.
4. The property on which the vending machines or boxes are located shall remain in
compliance with ADA standards.
5. Vending machines and boxes shall be maintained in good operating condition.
D. Vending machines and boxes may be placed on public property, subject to the
following standards.
1. The machine owner shall obtain permission from the City for the proposed
