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

Groundwater: Water beneath the surface of the ground whether or not flowing through known and definite channels. 1. cl Historic resource: Any prehistoric or historic district, site, building, object, or other real or personal property of historical, architectural, or archaeological value. These properties or resources may include, but are not limited to, monuments, memorials, Indian habitations, emend £ mef.{ on. IR, ge I - I8 Fnd llulnni ne: Ich Laud Uc. dupment (' edc ceremonial sites, abandoned settlements, engineering works, architectural interiors, artifacts, or other objects with intrinsic historical or archaeological value, or any part thereof, relating to the history, government, and culture of the City. Historical site: Any place, building, or district of historical, architectural or archaeological significance or value which has been officially identified in the National Register of Historic Places, or by the State Division of Archives, History and Records Management or by the City. Impervious surface: A surface which has been compacted or covered with a layer of material so that it is highly resistant to infiltration by water. The term includes most conventionally surfaced streets, roofs, sidewalks, parking lots, and similar structures. 1 Land: The earth, water, air, above, below, or on the surface. Landmark: A building, structure, or location of architectural, archaeological, or historic significance to Port Walton Beach and which meets one ( 1) or more of the criteria for designation. A landmark may include an historical site which was the location of a significant historical event. References to landmarks shall include any or all designated landmarks, landmark sites, and archaeological sites. Local Development permit: A document issued by the City authorizing the applicant to undertake construction, earth moving, tree removal, paving, or installation of landscaping materials. Lot: The latest fractional part of subdivided lands having limited fixed boundaries, and an assigned number, letter, or other name through which it may be identified. The word " lot" shall include the words " plot," " parcel," or " tract." Corner lot: A lot abutting upon two ( 2) or more streets at a street intersection, or abutting upon two ( 2) adjoining and deflected lines of the same street and thereby forming an interior angle of less than 135 degrees. Lot depth: The distance measured in a mean direction of the side lines of the lot from the midpoint of the front line to the midpoint of the opposite rear line of the lot. Double frontage lot: A lot having two (2) non -adjoining property lines abutting upon a street. Lodinterior: A lot other than a corner lot, and abutting one ( 1) street. Alleys shall not be considered as streets. Lot line: A line that marks the boundary of a lot. Lot width: The horizontal distance between the side lot lines measured at the median point between the foremost point and the rearmost point of the side lot lines. 1-e Scneral I' n,, isions fege I - 19 Fort 4C: dioo ttcaclz Land Manufactured/ modular building: A structure fabricated in an offsite manufacturing facility for installation or assembly as a finished building or as part of a finished building on the building site. This shall include, but not be limited to, residential, commercial, institutional, storage and industrial structures. The building must bear an insignia of approval certifying that it is built in compliance with the requirements of the Florida Manufactured Building Act of 1979. Mobile home: A structure fabricated prior to June 15, 1976, and transportable in one ( 1) or more sections, which is eight ( 8) feet or more in width and which is built on an integral chassis and designed to be used as a one -family dwelling when connected to the required utilities. Mean high water: The average height of the high waters over a nineteen ( 19) - year period. For shorter periods of observation, mean high water means the average height of the high waters after corrections are applied to eliminate known variations and to reduce the result to the equivalent of a mean nineteen ( 19) - year value. Mean high -water line: The intersection of the tidal plane of mean high water with the shore. Mean sea level: The average height of the sea for all stages of the tide. It is used as a reference for establishing various elevations within the Floodplain. For purposes of this LDC, the term is synonymous with national geodetic vertical datum ( NGVD). Micro irrigation ( low volume): The frequent application of small quantities of water directly on or below the soil surface, usually as discrete drops, tiny streams, or miniature sprays through emitters placed along the water delivery pipes ( laterals). Micro irrigation encompasses a number of methods or concepts including drip, subsurfaces, bubbler, and spray irrigation, previously referred to as trickle, low volume, or low flow irrigation. National Geodetic Vertical Datum ( NGVD) ( as corrected in 1929): A vertical control used as a reference for establishing varying elevation within the Floodplain. all Owner: The person in whom is vested the fee ownership, dominion, or title of property. Parcel: A unit of land within legally established property lines. Planned Unit Development ( PUD): A parcel or combination of contiguous parcels designed and developed as a single, integrated unit rather than as an aggregate of individual lots or buildings, with design flexibility from the development standards applicable to the zoning district. Plat: A map or drawing depicting the division of lands and lots, blocks, parcels, tracts, or sites, and streets. Pollutant. Any substance, contaminant, noise, or manmade or man -induced alteration of the chemical, physical, biological, or radiological integrity of air or water in quantities or at Gcnera( Pruoie( oox Pa „ e 1 ' 20  Land D.. fl.. Upuw f -odr levels which are or may be potentially harmful or injurious to human health or welfare, animal or plant life, or property, or which unreasonably interfere with the enjoyment of life or property, including outdoor recreation. Premises: A parcel of land consisting of a lot, tract, parcel, other unit, or combinations thereof, recorded in the public records of Okaloosa County. Principal use or building: The main or primary purpose for which a structure or lot is designed, arranged, or intended or for which it may be occupied or maintained. 1- s Retention: The collection and storage of water runoff without subsequent surface discharge to surface waters. Right -of -way ( ROW): Land dedicated, deeded, used or to be used, for a street, alley, walkway, boulevard, drainage facility, access for ingress, egress, or other purpose. Runoff. Water which is not absorbed by the soil or landscape to which it is applied and flows from the area. 1_6 Sign: Any writing, pictorial presentation, number, illustration, or decoration, banner or pennant, or other device which is used to announce direct attention to, identify, advertise, or otherwise make anything known. The term " sign" shall not be deemed to include the terms building" or " landscaping," or any architectural embellishment of a building not intended to communicate information. Animated sign: A sign that flashes or moves or otherwise changes at intervals more frequently than once each six ( 6) seconds. Awning sign: Any sign attached to, in any manner, or otherwise made a part of any awning or awning -like structure which projects beyond a building or extends along and projects beyond the wall of the building, generally designed and constructed to provide protection from the weather. Banner sign: A sign constructed of cloth, paper, or other non -rigid material, with or without frames, and secured at both ends. Flags are not banners. Bench sign: Any sign painted on or attached to a bench. Changeable copy sign: A sign that is designed so that characters, letters, or illustrations can be changed or rearranged without altering the face or the surface of the sign. Copy: The linguistic or graphic content of a sign. Directional sign: A sign located on premises to identify exits, entrances, driveways, or off -street parking. Ground sign: A sign that is supported by one ( 1) or more columns, upright poles, or braces extended from the ground or from an object on the ground, or that is erected on the ground, where no part of the sign is attached to any part of a building. Gcncral Pn. .... m, V, w, I - 21 tart itinllm, &eacl, Illuminated sign: A sign which contains a source of light or which is designed or arranged to reflect light from an artificial source including indirect lighting, neon, incandescent lights, backlighting, and shall also include signs with reflectors that depend upon automobile headlights for an image. Monument sign: A sign, which is attached to a self supporting structure and is not attached or affixed in any way to a building or other structure. Pole sign: A freestanding sign that is not attached or affixed in any way to a building or other structure. The sign must have a concealed means of support equal to a minimum of thirty (30) percent of the overall sign width. Portable sign: Any sign which is manifestly designed to be transported by trailer or on its own wheels, including such signs even though the wheels may be removed and the remaining chassis or support structure converted to an A- or T -frame sign and attached temporarily or permanently to the ground. Projecting sign: A sign attached to and supported by a building or other structure and which extends at any angle therefrom. Real estate sign: A sign on premises that are offered for sale or lease. Roof sign: A sign erected over or on the roof, or extending above the roof line, which is dependent upon the roof, parapet or upper walls of any building, or portion thereof, for support. Sandwich or sidewalk sign: A moveable sign not secured or attached to the ground constructed in such a manner as to form an " A" or a tent -like shape, hinged or not hinged at the top. Sign face: The part of a sign that is or may be used for copy. Sign face area: The area of any regular