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include accessory uses, such as snack shops
or food stands, ice cream stands, gift shops, or similar uses, provided that such uses
are not open to the general public without entrance to the arena, auditorium, or
stadium.
C. An arena, auditorium, or stadium shall be located a minimum of 500 feet from
property zoned to allow residential uses. The distance shall be measured from the
outermost structural component of the arena, auditorium, or stadium to the property
line.
D. The parking lot or structure serving the arena, auditorium, or stadium shall be located
a minimum of 200 feet from property zoned to allow residential uses.
E. All access to an arena, auditorium, or stadium shall be directly from an arterial road.
The location and design of the primary and secondary access points to the arena,
auditorium, or stadium shall minimize traffic impacts on local streets and residential
neighborhoods.
F. A perimeter landscaped buffer shall be required and shall be twice the minimum
standard set forth in Section 4. 08.05.
G. Exterior lighting shall be directed and shielded to avoid illumination of adjacent
properties.
H. Loudspeakers or paging systems shall be designed, installed, and used to avoid
detection on adjacent properties.
I. Outside storage and loading areas shall be fully screened from view from the public
right -of -way and adjacent properties. The design and development of the outdoor
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storage and loading areas shall comply with the standards set forth in Section 5. 01. 13.
J. Temporary or permanent sanitation facilities that are not located within the principal
building shall be fully screened from view from the public right -of -way and adjacent
properties.
5. 04. 11 Community Residential Homes
A. A community residential home is defined in Chapter 419. 001, F.S.
B. A community residential home for six ( 6) or fewer residents is considered a single -
family dwelling and is permissible by the City provided that the home is no closer
than 1, 000 feet from another such facility.
C. The sponsoring agency shall notify the City in writing of establishment of the
community residential home.
D. When a community residential home for six ( 6) or fewer residents is proposed on a
parcel zoned for multifamily residential use, the sponsoring agency shall notify the
City in writing as set forth in Chapter 419. 001, F.S. The City shall review the notice
and approve the home as consistent with this LDC, allow the home to be established
without review following a sixty ( 60) day period, or deny the establishment of the
community residential home. Denial shall meet the requirements set forth in Chapter
419. 001, F. S.
E. All matters pertaining to the establishment of a community residential home shall be
governed by the requirements of Chapter 419. 001, F.S.
5. 04. 12 Self- Service Storage
A. The following activities or uses are permissible on the grounds or within the buildings
of self- service storage facilities:
1. Rental of storage bays;
2. Sales of boxes or goods related directly to the operation of a self -service storage
facility; and
3. Sales by the owner or manager of the facility of abandoned items for reclamation
of rental costs.
B. One ( 1) caretaker accessory dwelling may be permissible in compliance with the
standards set forth in Section 5. 01. 04.
C. The following activities or uses are prohibited on the grounds or within the buildings
of self -service storage facilities:
1. Wholesale sales;
2. Retail sales, including garage sales, or other commercial activities;
3. Manufacturing, fabrication, processing, or other industrial activities;
1 Service or repair of vehicles, engines, electronic equipment, or similar activities;
5. Rehearsal or practice of musical instruments; and
6. Residential use.
D. Individual storage bays or private postal boxes within a self -service storage facility
use shall not be considered premises for the purpose of assigning a legal address.
E. Except as specifically provided in this section, all property stored on the site shall be
entirely within enclosed buildings.
F. Storage of flammable liquids, highly combustible or explosive materials, or
hazardous chemicals is prohibited.
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G. Open storage of recreational vehicles and dry storage of pleasure boats shall be
permissible within a self- service storage facility, provided that the following
standards are met
1. A designated area shall be provided and clearly delineated.
2. The storage area together with buildings on the site shall not exceed the buildable
area, as defined by the setbacks required for the zoning district.
3. The storage area shall be entirely screened from view from adjacent properties
zoned to allow residential use and public rights -of -way by buildings, fences, or
walls. Landscaping shall be provided on the outside of the fence, according to the
standards set forth for perimeter landscaping in Section 4. 08. 05.
4. Dry stacking of boats is prohibited.
H. The site shall comply with the following standards:
1. The minimum site area is one ( 1) acre.
2. Where two ( 2) or more buildings are provided, buildings shall be separated by a
minimum of ten ( 10) feet.
3. Overhead access doors shall not be visible from the public rights -of -way or
adjacent properties zoned to allow residential use.
4. Outdoor lighting shall be shielded and directed to avoid direct illumination of
adjacent properties.
5. The faqade design shall comply with the requirements set forth in Section 4. 00.04.
6. Loudspeaker or paging equipment is prohibited.
1. Traffic circulation requirements
1. interior parking shall be provided in the form of aisle ways adjacent to the storage
bays.
2. Aisle ways shall be used both for circulation and temporary customer parking
while using storage bays.
a. Where lanes are for one -way traffic, the minimum lane width shall be twenty
20) feet.
b. Where lanes are for two -way traffic, the minimum lane width shall be twenty-
four (24) feet.
c. Traffic flow patterns, directional signage, and painted land markings with
arrows shall also be clearly marked.
3. in order to ensure appropriate access and circulation by emergency vehicles and
equipment, the turning radii of the aisle ways shall be approved by the fire
marshal at the time of preliminary plan review.
5. 04. 13 Marinas
A. A marina may include the following facilities and uses:
1. Wet slips for temporary or permanent dockage;
2. Dry storage for boats;
3. Rental of watercraft;
4. Fuel and oil sales for watercraft;
5. Sale of parts and supplies for watercraft;
6. Sale of prepared, packaged food and beverages for personal consumption;
7. Sale of personal safety equipment for use on watercraft;
8. Bait, fresh, frozen, or artificial; and
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9. Sale or rental of fishing equipment.
B. Engine repair and maintenance, fiberglass repair, painting, or other repair services are
prohibited. Oil change is a permissible activity.
C. A marina shall provide off -street parking in compliance with the standards set forth in
Section 6. 04.02 and shall include parking for boat trailers or vehicle -boat trailer
combinations. Up to fifty ( 50) percent of the required off-street parking for vehicles
may be replaced with parking spaces for vehicle- boat trailer combinations. However,
parking for only boat trailers shall not count toward meeting the requirement for off-
street parking spaces.
D. Stacked dry storage for boats shall be permissible only within an enclosed or partially
enclosed building in compliance with the standards set forth in Section 5. 04.07.
E. Where fuel or other hazardous substances will be stored, handled, or sold, the marina
shall provide facilities and procedures for the prevention, containment, recovery, and
mitigation of spilled fuel or other hazardous substances. Facilities and procedures
shall be designed to prevent such substances from entering the water or soil, and shall
include adequate means for prompt and effective cleanup of spills.
F. Docks, piers, pilings, ramps, and other marine structures shall be placed to avoid
obstruction of navigable waters and alteration of natural water flow and circulation.
G. Docks, piers, pilings, ramps, and other marine structures shall be placed to avoid
grass beds and wetlands.
H. Construction materials and processes shall avoid or minimize environmental impacts
and shall implement best practices.
I. Outdoor lighting shall be directed and shielded to avoid direct illumination of
adjacent properties.
1. A marina that provides mooring for live- aboard boats shall comply with the following
standards:
1. Only boats with sewage holding facilities shall be permissible.
2. The marina shall provide sewage pump -out facilities.
3. A dumpster shall be provided and shall comply with the standards set forth in
Section 5. 01. 06.
5. 04. 14 Manufactured Home Communities
Mobile homes, manufactured homes, or modular homes may be located within a
manufactured home community. Such homes are not required to comply with the standards
set forth in Section 4. 01. 02. The following standards apply to manufactured home
communities:
A. The manufactured home community shall be limited to rental of lots. Where lots are
intended to be sold, the subdivision standards set
