Fort Walton Beach Ordinance — 2074--Livery Vessel Rental — reading text

23.— Livery Vessel Rental Section 5. 04. 00.— Supplemental Standards for Specific Uses is here amended as follows: 5. 04. 32— Livery Vessel Rental A. A Livery Vessel Establishment may include the following uses: The lease, rental, or charter of livery vessels, including boats and personal watercraft, to members of the public for consideration pursuant to § 327. 02, Florida Statutes, including the activities associated with this including the transport of customers to and from the livery vessels and service of other needs ofsuch customers. It shall also include operation of and maintenance of" chase" vessels for retrieving customers from disabled or damaged vessels. It shall also include service, repair, and maintenance of livery vessels and chase vessels including, but not be limited to, pressure washing, sanding, painting, performing mechanical repairs, performing fiberglass and other repairs to• the exterior of livery vessels, upholstery fabrication and repairs, gelcoat repair, buffing, waxing, polishing, and detailing vessel interiors and exteriors. These facilities may also engage in the storage oflivery vessels and equipment, diesel fuel or gasoline fuel storage and fueling of livery vessels, and retail sales as an accessory use. but does not mean: ( 1) a vessel under 1. A Livery Vessel is as defined in F. S. § 327. 02, the control at all times by a United States Coast Guard licensed Captain; or ( 2) paddleboards, kayaks, canoes, or any other vessel not powered by an internal combustion engine or a sail ( sailboards excluded). A Personal Watercraft as defined in Section 327. 02 ( 36) shall be included in the definition of a Livery Vessel for purposes of this Section. 2. A Livery Vessel Vendor means any person or dealer, as those terms are defined in F. S. § 327. 02 who rents or leases for hire any livery vessel. boat as referenced in s. 1( b), Art. VII of the State 3. Vessel is synonymous with includes every description of watercraft, barge, and airboat, other Constitution and  than a seaplane on the water, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water. B. A Livery Vessel Establishment must comply with Chapter 327, Florida Statutes. C. A copy of the State of Florida Submerged Land Lease for every Livery Vessel Establishment shall be provided to the City of Fort Walton Beach Growth Management Department on an annual basis, with a drawing, to scale, showing that mooring of Livery Vessels will be contained within the boundaries of the subject lease and is in compliance with all local, state and federal law including, but not limited to, all requirements of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Army Corp. of Engineers. D. Where fuel or other hazardous substances will be stored, handled, or sold, the boatyard 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. E. A Livery Vessel Establishment must submit to the City of Fort Walton Beach Growth Management Department a site plan showing location of permanent ADA restroom facilities and business- owned trash and recycling receptacles. F. Livery Vessel Establishment must provide proof to the City of Fort Walton Beach Growth Management Department of Livery Vessel Vendor's right to conduct business at the livery vessel rental location. G. A Livery Vessel Establishment must have an established location for check in and out of customers. This may be accomplished through a permanent facility or a Non-Permanent Vessel ( NPLV) Rental location. 1. NPLV Rentals are either a self-propelled vehicle or other trailer/vehicle moved by a self-propelled vehicle shall adhere to the following standards: NPLV business tax receipts ( BTR) shall not be a. Transferability: transferred. b. The applicant shall obtain all applicable City building permits for the installation of the NPLV for improvements including but not limited to temporary/ accessory structures, site improvements, lighting, signage, and utilities prior to issuance of BTR. c. The NPLV shall conform to all applicable Florida Building Code and Florida Fire Prevention Code standards. d. All equipment and/or utilities associated with the NPLV shall be screened from public view. The NPLV shall not contain any structural defects ( i.e. rust, broken parts, holes) and shall contain surfaces that are readily cleanable. e. The applicant shall demonstrate that the NPLV meets all setback requirements. f. A finished façade shall be applied to the NPLV to provide the appearance of a permanent structure.  1. All parts involved in the movement of NPLV shall be covered. This includes, but is not limited to tires, wheels, tongue, and taillights. 2. Facade must be able to be removed to allow for movement of NPLV should it become necessary. from City Parks or boat launches. All H. Livery vessels shall not be permitted to be rented Livery Vessel vendors must operate from an approved Livery Vessel Establishment. There shall be no " mobile" Livery Vessel Vendors or delivery of Livery Vessels to customers and customers may only pick up and return Livery Vessels from an approved Livery Vessel Establishment. I. A Storage Plan shall be submitted by the Livery Vessel Establishment and approved by the City of Fort Walton Beach Growth Management Department for any vessels which will be Establishment. Such storage plan must stored on the upland portion of any Livery Vessel show to scale the locations of all stored vessels and confirm that such vessels are being stored in legal parking spaces or other appropriate areas pursuant to the City ofFort Walton Beach Land Development Code. J. Boater safety information shall be located at all Livery Vessel Establishments in a place visible to the renting public pursuant to F. S. § 327. 54 with content and size as provided in F. S. § 120. K. Livery Vessel Vendors shall provide local safety and regulatory instruction, such as no- wake zones, Crab Island safety corridor, etc. (may be combined with requirements of F. S. 327. 54). L. Livery Vessel Vendors shall post appropriate boating safety information pursuant to F. S. F. S. § 120. 327. 54( 1)( f) with content and size as provided in M. Each livery vessel for rental shall have legible information identifying the rental company name, telephone number and vessel name or number. Information shall be clearly visible from 20 feet away from vessel. N. All buildings and structures shall include a finished facade in accordance with Section 4. 00. 04 of the LDC. 0. Standards for buffering. There shall be a buffer which is acceptable to the City between it and any residential, multifamily, or transient lodging use. 1. The City shall require a solid wall, fence or landscape buffer. A wall or fence shall be a minimum of six ( 6) feet in height and meet the standards of Section 5. 01. 08 of the LDC. 2. The wall or fence shall be solid and the finished side of such wall or fence shall face outward. 3. 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. 4. 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.  5. Where the landscaped buffer is not adequately maintained, the City may require replacement of the landscaped buffer with a solid wall or fence. P. Secondary Uses. 1. A Livery Establishment may operate as a secondary use on a development lot in accordance with Section 4. 02. 02 of the LDC provided the primary use is in compliance with all LDC standards. 2. A Livery Establishment may be combined within one ( 1) building in accordance with Section 4. 02. 03 of the LDC and all applicable Florida Building Code and Florida Fire Prevention Code standards. Section 5. Amendment to Section 6. 04. 02.— Standards for Parking Table 6. 04. 02. — Required Parking Spaces for Vehicles and Bicycles is hereby amended as follows: Table 6.04. 02. Required Parking Spaces for Vehicles and Bicycles. Vehicle spaces Bicycle spaces Use minimum) minimum) Residential Uses 2 per unit None Single- family dwelling 2 per unit 1 per 10 parking spaces Multifamily structure Nonresidential Uses Barber, beauty salon, nail salon, 2 per chair or station 1 per 10 parking spaces aesthetician, skin care salon, tattoo and body piercing Business support services, such as 1 per 300 s. f. 1 per 10 parking spaces copying, mailing, printing, private mail 1 per employee on None Car wash or detailing facility largest shift 1 per stall None Car wash, self service 1 per 100 s. f. 1 per 10 parking spaces Community center, club, or lodge Cultural facilities, such as library, 1 per 1, 000 s. f. 1 per 4 parking spaces museum, or gallery 1 per employee plus 5 1 per 4 parking spaces Day- care ( child or adult), nursery kindergarten, or pre- spaces school, kindergarten Distribution centers, may include 1 per employee on the 1 per 10 parking spaces dispatch offices, vehicle largest shift warehousing,