3907ORDINANCE NUMBER 3907
CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
C1TY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR
REVISIONS TO SECTION 3.11, SCHEDULE "B",
SCHEDULE "C", SCHEDULE "E", SCHEDULE "H", AND
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DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR A NEW
SECTION 3.16 OF THE CITY OF SANFORD CODE/LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS RELATING TO CITIZENS
AWARENESS AND PARTICIPATION PLANS; PROVIDING
FOR THE DELETION OF ARTICLE XI (GLOSSARY) AND
THE CREATION OF A NEW SCHEDULE "A'
(GLOSSARY/DEFINITIONS) OF THE CITY OF SANFORD
CODE/LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR THE DELETION OF SCHEDULE "G" AND
SCHEDULE "I" OF THE CITY OF SANFORD CODE/LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; RELATING TO VARIOUS
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO
PROCEDURES, LAND USES AND TECHNICAL
DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS; RELATING TO
pERMITTED USES, AREA AND DIMENSIONAL
REQUIREMENTS, TOWNHOMES, DROP-OFF BOXES,
EXCEPTIONAL USES, REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES
AND RIGHTS-OF-WAYS, MINIMUM VEHICULAR
pARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS, BASE
BUILDING LINES, DESIGNATED RIGHT-OF-WAY
REQUIREMENTS FOR STREETS, SUBDIVISION,
STREETS, ACCESS MANAGEMENT, LOT AND TRACT
DESIGN AND pAVING REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS AND SAVINGS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3.11 OF THE CITY CODE/LAND
PERTAINING TO ADMINISTRATIVE
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS/PROCESSES is hereby
APPEALS. Section 3.11 of the City of San ford Code/Land Development Regulations
amended to read as set forth in Exhibit "A" to this Ordinance.
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SECTION 2. CREATION OF A NEW SECTION 3.16 OF THE CITYCODE/LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS/CITIZENS AWARENESS AND PARTICIPATION
PLANS. A new Section 3.16 of the City of Sanford Code/Land Development Regulations is
hereby created to read as set forth in Exhibit "B" to this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. DELETION OF ARTICLE XI (GLOSSARY) AND RE-CREATION
OF GLOSSARY IN A NEW SCHEDULE "A" OF THE CITY CODE/LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS/DEFINITIONS. The existing Article X! (Glossary) of the
City of Sanford Code/Land Development Regulations is deleted and a new Schedule "A" of the
City of Sanford Code/Land Development Regulations is hereby created to include the Glossary
and definitions of terms said Schedule "A" to read as set forth in Exhibit "C" to this Ordinance.
SECTION 4. AMENDMENT OF SCHEDULE "B' OF THE CITY CODE/LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS/PERMITTED USES. The existing Schedule "B" of the
City of Sanford Code/Land Development Regulations is hereby amended to read as set forth in
Exhibit "D" to this Ordinance.
SECTION 5. AMENDMENT OF SCHEDULE "C" OF THE CITY CODE/LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS/AREA AND DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS.
Thc existing Schedule "C" of the City ofSanford Code/LandDevelopment Regulations is hereby
amended to read as set forth in Exhibit "E" to this Ordinance.
SECTION 6. AMENDMENT OF SCHEDULE "E' OF THE CITY CODE/L.4ND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONSfFOWNHOMES, DROP-OFF BOXES AND
EXCEPTIONAL USES. The existing Schedule "E" of the City of Sanford Code/Land
Development Regulations is hereby amended to read as set forth in Exhibit "F' to this
Ordinance.
SECTION 7. DELETION OF SCHEDULE "G" OF THE CITY CODE/LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES AND RIGHTS-
OF-WAYS. The existing Schedule "G" of the City of Sanford Code/Land Development
Regulations is hereby deleted (reference is made to Schedule "H" and Schedule "N" for similar
provisions).
SECTION 8. AMENDMENT OF SCHEDULE "H" OF THE CITY CODE/LAND
DEVELOPMENTREGULATIONS/MINIMUM VEHICULAR PARKING AND LOADING
REQUIREMENTS. The existing Schedule "H" of the City of Sanford Code/Land
Development Regulations is hereby amended to read as set forth in Exhibit "G" to this
Ordinance.
SECTION 9. DELETION OF SCHEDULE "l"
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS/BASE BUILDING
RIGHT-OF-WAY REQUIREMENTS FOR STREETS.
OF THE CITY CODE/LAND
LINES AND DESIGNATED
The existing Schedule 'T' of the
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City of Sanford Code/Land Development Regulations is hereby deleted (reference is made to
Schedule "C" for similar provisions).
SECTION 10 AMENDMENT OF SCHEDULE "N OF THE CITY CODE/LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS/SUBDIVISION, STREETS, ACCESS
MANAGEMENT, LOT AND TRACT DESIGN AND PAVING REQUIREMENTS. Thc
existing Schedule "N of thc City of Sanford Code/Land Development Regulations is hereby
amended to mad as set forth in Exhibit "H to this Ordinance.
SECTION 11 CONFLICTS. All ordinances or part of ordinances in conflict with this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 12 SEVERABILITY. If any section, sentence, phrase, word, or portion of
this Ordinance is determined to be invalid, unlawful or unconstitutional, said determination shall
not be held to invalidate or impair the validity, rome or effect of any other section, sentence,
phrase, word, or portion of this Ordinance not otherwise determined to be invalid, unlawful, or
unconstitutional.
SECTION 13.CODIFICATION. It is the intention of the City Commission of the City
of Sanford, Florida, and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become
and be made a part of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sanford, Florida; that the Sections
of this Ordinance may be renumbered or re-entered to accomplish such intention; that the word,
"Ordinance," may be changed to "Section," "Article," or other appropriate word; provided,
however, that Sections 7,9, 11, 12, 13 and 14 shall not be codified.
SECTION 14 EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take immediate effect upon
enactment.
PASSED and ADOPTED this c~L/~ Iday of /~'¢ ~/~4/~2005.
ATTEST:
JANET DOUGHERTY,*CITY CLRRK
BRADY LESt~ARD, MAYOR
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CERTI~CATE
I, Janet R. Dougherty, City Clerk of the City of Sanford, Florida, do hereby certify that a
tree and correct copy of the foregoing Ordinance No?':/, P? . PASSED AND ADOPTED
C~ty Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, on the ,?~7/~ day offS,: ~,.2~ ccd by the,
2005, ~as posted at the Font door of the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Flod4~a, on the
~? -~i~ day of'_ 2005.
JANE~F/DOUGII~ERTY
As the City Clerk of the City
of Sanford, Florida
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ARTICLE III: ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES
SECTION 3.1 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS
The City Manager shall appoint an Administrative Official who shall be charged with the
authority to administer the Land Development Regulations and to enforce the regulations and
procedures contained herein. The Administrative Official, in the performance of his duties and
functions, may enter upon any land and make examinations and surveys that do not occasion
damage or injury to private property. For the purpose of performing any of the duties and
functions necessary to administer and enforce the Land Development Regulations, the
Administrative Official may appoint any appropriate persons as deputies who shall have and
exercise the authority of the Administrative Official, except the authority to appoint deputies.
SECTION 3.2
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW TEAM
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Establishment And Membership. Development Review Team is hereby established
which shall be composed of officials of City departments, divisions and agencies
responsible for reviewing land development proposals. The following City officials or
their designated representative may be members of the Development Review Team:
1. Administrative Official
2. Building Official
3. City Engineer
4. City Planner
5. Director of Utilities
6. Director of Public Works
7. Fire Marshall
In addition, the Administrative Official may appoint additional members to serve on the
Development Review Team and seek guidance from the City Attorney as needed.
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Officers and Procedures. The Chairman of the Development Review Team shall be the
Administrative Official. The Development Review Team may elect a Vice-Chairman
from among its members. The Administrative Official shall appoint a Secretary to the
Development Review Team to keep a record of its findings, decisions and
recommendations, which shall be a public record and shall be maintained in the Office of
the Administrative Official. Meetings of the Development Review Team shall be held at
the call of the Chairman and/or at such times as the Development Review Team shall
determine.
Powers and Duties. The Development Review Team shall have the power to review
applications for annexation, subdivisions, site plans, street vacations, planned
development projects, developments of regional impact and other applications referred to
the Team by the Administrative Official. In reviewing such applications the
Development Review Team shall recommend approval, denial or approval with
conditions, amendments or modifications. The Development Review Team's
recommendations shall be by consensus of the members. The Team's Secretary shall
transmit recommendations by the Development Review Team to the appropriate
reviewing authority, including but not limited to, the City Commission and the Planning
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and Zoning Commission. The powers and duties of the Development Review Team shall
include other responsibilities and authority as specifically set forth in this Ordinance.
General Considerations By TheDevelopment Review Team. The Development
Review Team has the authority to consider the following in its recommendations:
Whether an application and/or a plan is consistent with applicable goals,
objectives, policies, standards and proposals in the Comprehensive Plan.
Whether all public facilities and services necessary to serve the proposed use shall
be available concurrent with the actual impact of the use in question.
Whether the established level of service of public facilities necessary to serve the
development or phase thereof shall be adversely impacted by the proposed use or
activity.
Whether the proposed development minimizes adverse impacts to surrounding
properties.
SECTION 3.3 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Powers and Duties. The Board of Adjustment shall have the power and duty to hear and
dispose of applications for variances and conditional uses. The authority of the Board of
Adjustment for issuing variances shall extend only to single-family and two-family
properties in residential districts.
Establishment And Appointment. A Board of Adjustment is hereby established which
shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City
Commission. Members shall have established permanent residency within the corporate
limits of the City of Sanford. No member of the Board of Adjustment shall be a paid or
elected official or employee of the City of Sanford.
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Terms of Office. The initial term of office of members of the Board of Adjustment shall
be as follows: two (2) members shall be appointed for terms of three (3) years, two (2)
members shall be appointed for terms of two (2) years, and one (1) member shall be
appointed for a term of one (1) year. Appointments to fill vacancies occurring during an
initial term shall be for the balance of the term. Appointments upon expiration of an
initial term shall be for terms of three (3) years for all members.
D. Removal From Office And Vacancies. Any member of the Board of Adjustment may
be removed by the City Commission for neglect of duty, misfeasance, malfeasance,
conflict of interest or other cause after notice and public hearing. All vacancies, whether
by resignation, removal from office or expiration of the term of office, shall be filled
within thirty (30) days by the City Commission.
E. Officers, Rules of Procedure And Minutes. The Board of Adjustment shall elect a
Chairman and a Vice-Chairman from among its regular members and shall appoint the
Administrative official or his duly authorized representative as Secretary of the Board.
The Board of Adjustment may create and fill such other offices as it may determine to be
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necessary for the conduct of its duties. Terms of all officers shall be for one (1) year,
with eligibility for re-election. The Board of Adjustment shall adopt rules for transaction
of its business and shall keep a record of its resolutions, transactions, findings and
determinations, which record shall be a public record and shall be maintained in the
Office of the Administrative Official. Meetings of the Board of Adjustment shall be held
at the call of the Chairman and at such times as the Board of Adjustment may determine.
SECTION 3.4 AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION
The City of Sanford Airport Zoning Commission shall serve as the administrative agency
charged with the duty of administering and enforcing regulations within their respective
territorial limits as prescribed within Schedule R, Airports and Aircraft.
SECTION 3.5 HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
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Establishment of Historic Preservation Board· A Historic Preservation Board has been
created and established to conduct activities required in the historic preservation
regulations included in Schedule S. The Board shall consist of eleven (11) members of
which nine (9) or more are residents or taxpayers of the city, and two (2) or less may be
residing outside the city, all of whom shall be appointed by majority vote of the City
Commission.
Powers and Duties. The Historic Preservation Board shall have the following powers
and duties.
To recommend a historic district area to the Planning and Zoning Board, City
Commission and Bureau of Historic Preservation of the Department of State of
the State of Florida.
To give written notice to the last known address of the owners of all properties to
be included in proposed historic districts.
Submit recommendations to the City Commission, Planning and Zoning
Commission and Board of Adjustment regarding development in the Historic
Districts.
4. Hear applications for certificates of appropriateness.
To inform property owners likely to be affected by certificate of appropriateness
applications.
Negotiate with property owners of landmarks proposed to be altered through
various property acquisition mechanisms and reduction or waiver of the waiting
period.
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Conduct studies of matters relating to the preservation of landmarks and historic
districts.
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8. Recommend and monitor code enforcement actions for violations of Schedule S,
Historic Preservation.
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Recommend to the City Commission properties for Historic Landmark
Designation.
Composition of Historic Preservation Board. The City Commission shall select the
members of the board from one or more of the following organizations or professions:
1. Local historical societies or groups.
2. The Florida or National Trust for Historic Preservation.
3. The Chamber of Commerce;
4. The local architects;
5. The local planners;
6. The local landscape architects;
7. The Bar Association;
8. The local engineering society;
9. The Scenic Improvement Board;
10. The Planning and Zoning Commission;
11. The Greater Sanford Development Corporation;
12. Interested residents of the city.
Terms of Office for Board Members.
If a vacancy occurs, the appointment of a replacement shall be made by city
commission.
Board Members Compensation. Members of the board shall serve without pay but shall
be reimbursed by the city for necessary expenses incurred in connection with their duties.
Historic Preservation Board Organization.
At their first meeting, the appointed board members shall elect officers including
a chairman, vice chairman and secretary who shall serve for terms of one (1) year
and may be reelected for one additional term.
The board may establish any roles necessary for the orderly conduct of its
business.
3. All meetings of the board shall be open to the public.
The board shall keep a record, which shall be available for public inspection and
copying of its resolutions, proceedings, and actions.
Removal of a member may be recommended at any time by an affirmative vote of
the Board or by the City Commission, provided notice of intention to remove is
included as an agenda item on said meeting notice.
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A member who misses more than three (3) consecutive meetings or more than
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four (4) meetings within a fiscal year, shall forfeit his or her office.
Procedure for Issuing Certificate of Appropriateness.
1. prior to issuance or denial of a certificate of appropriateness the Board shall take
such action as may reasonably be required to inform the owner of any property
likely to be materially affected by the application, and shall give the applicant and
such owner an opportunity to be heard.
2. In cases where the Board deems it necessary, it may hold a public hearing
concerning the application.
3. If the Board determines that the proposed construction, reconstruction, alteration,
moving or demolition is appropriate it shall forthwith approve such application
and shall issue to the applicant a certificate of appropriateness-
4. If the Board determines that a certificate of appropriateness should not be issued,
it shall place upon its records through the record of that month's meetings
minutes, the reasons for such determination and shall forthwith notify the
applicant of such determination, furnishing him or her an attested copy of its
reasons therefore and its recommendations, if any, as appearing in the records of
the Board.
5. The Board may approve such application in any case where the owner would
suffer extreme hardship, not including loss of profit, unless the certificate of
appropriateness were issued forthwith.
6. Any person aggrieved by a determination of the Board may appeal such
determination to the City Commission by filing a written appeal within thirty
(30) calendar days of the Board action. The decision of the City Commission on
an appeal shall constitute final action.
Federal Grants. Where the Board recommends the purchase or condemnation of a
historic landmark or any interest therein, and where the City Commission follows such
recommendation, the City Commission may, wherever practicable, make use of federal
grants as provided in the National Historic PreserVation Act of 1966.
Investigations and Reports. The Board may make such investigations and studies of
matters relating to the protection, enhancement, perpetuation or use of landmarks and
historic districts, and to the restoration of landmarks as the Board any, from time to time,
deem necessary or appropriate for the effectuation of the purposes of this schedule, and
and other
In making such investigations and studies, the Board may hold such
may submit reports and recommendations as to such matters to the mayor
agencies of the city. appropriate.
public hearings as it may deem necessary or
sECTION 3.6 sITE DEVELOPMENT pERMITS AND CERTIFICATES OF
coMPLETION
A. Site Development Permit Required Prior to Construction or Alteration. It shall be
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unlawful to commence the construction or alteration of any structure or land until the
Administrative Official has issued a Site Development Permit authorizing such work.
Any owner or the owners authorized agent who desires to construct, enlarge or alter any
building or structure or to cause any such work to be done shall first make application to
the Administrative Official and obtain a Site Development Permit therefore. The
procedure for securing a Site (i.e., infrastructure) Development Permit shall be as
follows:
l. Application. All applications shall be in the form required and provided by the
Administrative Official. Such application shall be submitted to the Administrative
Official together with the fee established in the manner prescribed in the Land
Development Regulations and all supplemental data or information necessary to
permit determination of the proposed use's compliance with the Land
Development Regulations, such application form, supplemental data and fee
being collectively hereinafter called "the completed application".
2. Action on Application. If the proposed construction or alteration conforms to all
applicable provisions of the Land Development Regulations, the Administrative
Official shall issue a Site Development Permit authorizing such construction or
alteration. If the proposed construction of alteration fails to so conform, the
Administrative Official shall deny the application for a Site Development Permit,
giving written notice to the applicant of the reasons for the denial. Under no
circumstances shall a Site Development Permit be issued for the construction or
alteration of any structure for which a "building permit" is also required unless
such Site Development Permit is issued in conjunction with the requested
"building permit".
3. Validity. The issuance of a Site Development Permit by the Administrative
Official shall not waive any provision or requirement of the Land Development
Regulations nor shall failure by the Administrative Official to specify one or more
reasons for denial of an application for a Site Development Permit preclude such
masons being specified in denying any reapplication for such Site Development
Permit.
4. Duration. Every Site Development Permit issued shall become invalid if the
work authorized by such permit is not commenced and substantial progress made
as determined by the Administrative Official within twelve (12) months after its
issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for
a period of three (3) months after the time the work is commenced; provided that
for cause, one or more extensions of time, not to exceed six (6) months each, may
be granted by the Administrative Official and such extension noted on the Site
Development Permit.
5. Uncompleted Structure. A building or structure not completed in conformity
with the plans and specifications upon which the Site Development Permit for
such construction or alteration was issued shall not be maintained or be permitted
to remain unfinished beyond the term of the Site Development Permit's validity.
It is unlawful for a person, firm or corporation to construct, enlarge, alter or
repair or improve any building or structure after expiration of the validity of the
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Site Development Permit originally authorizing work upon such building or
structure.
Exemption for Certain Agricultural Buildings. A Site Development Permit
shall not be required for agricultural buildings which are accessory to permitted
uses located on premises within the AG, Agriculture Zoning District provided
such agricultural buildings are in conformance with all applicable provisions of
the Land Development Regulations including, but not limited to, setbacks and
buffer requirements. Agricultural buildings for uses which require conditional
use approval shall require a Site Development Permit.
Certificate of Completion Required Prior to Occupancy or Change of Use. It is
unlawful to occupy any newly erected or altered structure or to change the use of any
premises even though no structure was erected or altered until the Administrative Official
has issued a Certificate of Completion therefore. The owner of any structure or premises,
or his authorized agent, who desires to occupy or use any newly erected or altered
structure or to change the use of any premises must apply to the Administrative Official
for a Certificate of Completion authorizing such occupancy or use. The procedure for
securing the Certificate of Completion is as follows:
Application. All applications shall be in the form required and provided by the
Administrative Official and may, with respect to newly erected or altered
structures, be made as part of the application for a Site Development Permit. The
application shall state the proposed use of the structure or premises and the date
upon which the premises will be ready for such occupancy or use.
Action on Application. If the newly erected or altered structure and/or the new
use of premises conforms with all applicable provisions of the Land
Development Regulations the Administrative Official shall issue a Certificate of
Completion authorizing the proposed use thereof. If the structure or use fails to
conform to the provisions of the Land Development Regulations, the
Administrative Official shall deny the application for a Certificate of Completion,
giving written notice to the applicant of the reasons for the denial. Prior to taking
action, the Administrative Official shall inspect any newly erected or altered
structure or premises for which a new use is proposed and shall issue or deny a
Certificate of Completion.
Issuance of Temporary Certificate Prior to Completion of Structure. The
Administrative Official may issue a temporary certificate of completion for a
portion of the structure in the process of erection or alteration, upon completion of
such portion of the structure, provided that such temporary certificate of
completion shall not be effective for a period in excess of six (6) months and
provided, further, that such completed portion of the structure is in conformity
with the Land Development Regulations. No temporary certification of
completion shall be issued, however, except upon application therefore signed by
the owner of the premises and the building contractor, if any, responsible for
completion of the work.
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Validity. The issuance of a Certificate of Completion by the Administrative
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Official shall not waive any provision or requirement of the Land Development
Regulations nor shall failure of the Administrative Official to specify one or more
reasons for denial of a Certificate of Completion preclude such reasons being
specified in denying any reapplication for a Certificate of Completion.
Duration. A Certificate of Completion shall continue in full force and effect
during the term of the use authorized therein, provided that if such use is
suspended or abandoned for a period of twelve months such Certificate shall
thereafter be invalid and the premises shall not be reoccupied or used for any
purpose until a new Certificate of Completion has been issued in accordance with
the provisions of this Section.
Exemption For Certain Agricultural Uses. A Certificate of Completion shall
not be required for the use of a premises located within the AG, General
Agriculture Zoning District provided such premises are used for permitted
farming, forestry, poultry and/or livestock and provided such use is in con-
formance with all applicable provisions of the Land Development Regulations
including, but not limited to, setbacks and buffer requirements and does not
involve the use of any agricultural building which requires conditional use
approval. Uses and agricultural buildings which require conditional use approval
shall require a Certificate of Completion.
Erroneously Issued Permits And/Or Certificates. Site Development Permits and/or
Certificates of Completion issued on the basis of incorrect information supplied by the
applicant are void Site Development Permits and/or Certificates of Completion issued as
a result of incorrect information or through error by the Building Official shall not
constitute a waiver of any provision or requirement of the Land Development
Regulations respecting such use and shall be administratively rescinded by the
Administrative Official. Within thirty (30) days following notice of such rescission, the
applicant may file an amended application (without fee) upon which a valid Permit or
Certificate may be issued.
SECTION 3.7
A.
VIOLATIONS, REMEDIES AND PENALTIES
Notwithstanding any provision of the Land Development Regulations or the Sanford
City Code to the contrary, a person owning or occupying any building, that is used,
erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered or moved or maintained in violation of the
Land Development Regulations shall be subject to the penalties as provided for in the
Land Development Regulations; Chapter 18, Article V, Sanford City Code; and the
provisions of Chapter 2, Article XI, Sanford City Code relative to proceedings before the
City of Sanford Code Enforcement Board
B. The City Commission or any appropriate City official, may institute any
appropriate action or proceedings in a civil action in the circuit court to prevent such
unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, conversion, movement,
maintenance, or use, or, to restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to prevent any
illegal act, conduct of business or use in or about such premises. If permitted by law, the
administrative official may also authorize any appropriate officer, bureau, department or
agency to disconnect utilities serving the premises in violation.
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In addition to any other remedy herein set forth, the City may, based upon a violation of
the Land Development Regulations, revoke the license(s) issued pursuant to Chapter 16,
Sanford City Code, pursuant to the provisions of Section 16-7, Sanford City Code.
The administrative official, upon receiving notice of any violations, shall issue notice to
all violators of the Land Development Regulations and shall order that such violations
cease.
SECTION 3.8 ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS
Right of Appeal. Appeals to the City Commission may be taken by any person
aggrieved or by any officer, board or agency of the City or by the City Commission in the
enforcement of the Land Development Regulations.
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Procedure For Appeal; Time Limitation. An appeal to the City Commission shall be
taken within thirty (30) calendar days after rendition of the order, requirement or
determination by the Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Historic
Preservation Board, Airport Zoning Board or the Administrative Official to which the
appeal is directed. For purposes of computing the time for filing an appeal, "rendition" of
an order, requirement, decision or determination shall be the date at which a written,
dated and signed instrument expressing such decision is filed in the records of the
Administrative Official. The original and one (1) copy of the Notice of Appeal on a form
provided by the Administrative Official shall be filed with the Administrative Official
who shall forthwith transmit to the City Commission all the documents, plans, papers or
other materials constituting the record upon which the action appealed from was taken
and the original Notice of Appeal.
Hearing. Except for appeals initiated by a member of the City Commission or appeals of
decisions of the Historic Preservation Board, hearings on Appeals to the City
Commission shall be held in conformity with the provisions of Section 3.11. Appeals
initiated by a member of the City Commission or appeals of decisions of the Historic
Preservation Board may be directed to the City Commission as a regularly scheduled
agenda item at a City Commission meeting.
D. Scope of Review of City Commission. In reviewing orders, requirements, decisions or
determinations of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Itistoric
Preservation Board, Airport Zoning Board or the Administrative Official upon appeal
thereof in conformity with this section, the City Commission shall review the documents,
plans, papers or other materials constituting the record upon which the action was taken
and any new material, documents or testimony that may have bearing on the decision.
Appeals shall be de novo. The City Commission may, upon appeal, reverse or affirm
wholly or partly, or may modify the order, requirement, decision, or determination made
by the Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Historic Preservation
Board, Airport Zoning Board or the Administrative Official, and may make any
necessary further orders, requirements, decisions or determinations respecting the subject
of the appeal and, to that end, shall have all the powers of the Planning and Zoning
Commission and/or the Administrative Official, respecting such matter. A concurring
vote of no less than a majority of the members of the City Commission present at a
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meeting at which a quorum is present shall be necessary to reverse or modify any order,
requirement, decision or determination of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Board
of Adjustment, Historic Preservation Board, Airport Zoning Board or the Administrative
Official by the City Commission.
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Effect of Appeal; Stay of Proceedings. An appeal to the City Commission shall, upon
tiling, stay all work on the premises and all proceedings in furtherance of the order,
requirement, decision of determination appealed from, unless the Administrative Official
shall certify to thc City Commission that, by reason of facts stated in thc certificate, a stay
would cause immediate peril to life or property in which case, proceedings or work shall
not be stayed except by a restraining order granted by the City Commission for duc cause
shown after notice to the party filing thc appeal and to the Administrative Official or the
City Commission.
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Rules of Procedure. The City Commission may adopt such roles, not inconsistent with
the provisions of this section and of Section 3.11 to govern proceedings upon appeals
from orders, requirements, decisions or determinations of the Planning and Zoning
Commission, Board of Adjustment, Historic Preservation Board, Airport Zoning Board
or the Administrative Official.
SECTION 3.9 CONDITIONAL USES
Whenever in the Land Development Regulations, a use is permitted as a Conditional Use, the
determination whether, and the circumstances under which, such use shall be permitted shall be
made by the Planning and Zoning Commission, or in the case of single family dwellings by the
Board of Adjustment, and the Administrative Official shall not issue a Site Development Permit
nor Certificate of Completion except upon and in conformity with an order of the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
Application For Conditional Use. Any owner or an owner's authorized agent who
desires to construct, enlarge or alter any building or structure or to occupy any existing
structure or premises for a use permitted only as a Conditional Use shall first make
application to the Planning and Zoning Commission or the Board of Adjustment for
approval of such Conditional Use. The procedure for securing an order approving a
Conditional Use shall be as follows:
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Application. All applications for Conditional Use shall be in the form required
and provided by the Administrative Official. Such application shall be submitted
to the Administrative Official together with the fee established in the manner
prescribed by the Land Development Regulations and all supplemental data or
information necessary to permit determination of the extent and probable impact
of the proposed use and the proposed use's compliance with the Land
Development Regulations, such application form, supplemental data and fee
being collectively the "completed application". An applicant for approval of a
Preliminary Subdivision Plan in conjunction with a Conditional Use shall also
submit at least nine (9) copies of the preliminary subdivision plan folded to nine
(9) inches by twelve (12) inches and supplementary materials required to
accompany such plan as prescribed in Article V, Section 5.4 of the Land
Development Regulations to the Administrative Official, such plan and
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supplementary materials collectively hereinafter called the "proposed Preliminary
Subdivision Plan."
Referral to Development Review Team. If the applicant seeks approval of a
Preliminary Subdivision Plan in conjunction with a Conditional Use, the
Development Review Team shall review the proposed Preliminary Subdivision
Plan in the manner prescribed in Article V, Section 5.3 of the Land Development
Regulations. The findings of the Development Review Team respecting the
proposed Preliminary Subdivision Plan and its recommendation respecting
approval, disapproval or modification thereof shall be transmitted in writing to the
Planning and Zoning Commission by the Administrative Official.
Planning and Zoning Commission or Board of Adjustment Action on
Application. Upon receipt of an application for a Conditional Use, the Planning
and Zoning Commission or Board of Adjustment shall hold a public hearing upon
the application in accordance with the procedures in Section 3.12 and enter its
order granting or denying such application for conditional use. In granting any
application, the Planning and Zoning Commission or Board of Adjustment must
make specific findings that the location, configuration, topography and nature of
development surrounding the premises proposed for such use makes such use an
appropriate one which will not adversely affect the public interest and may
prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards which shall become a part of the
!erms under which a Site Development Permit and Certificate of Completion shall
Issue.
Standards For Planning and Zoning Commission Review.. In considering and
acting upon an application for Conditional Use the Planning and Zoning
Commission or the Board of Adjustment shall observe the following standards
and make findings as to whether the application meets the standards, except that,
pursuant to Article VIII, one and two family dwellings shall be exempt from
concurrency review:
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The conditional use must be consistent with the goals, objectives and
policies of the Comprehensive Plan and the land development regulations.
Public facilities and services including, but not limited to, roadways, park
facilities, schools, police and fire protection, drainage sysiems, refuse and
disposal systems, water and sewer must be adequate to serve the proposed
use.
The proposed develop must not adversely affect known archeological,
historical or cultural resources.
The design of the proposed development must minimize adverse effects,
including, but not limited to, visual, noise and traffic impacts, of the
proposed use on the surrounding properties.
The conditional use must be compatible with the nature and intensity of
the development surrounding the premises and with the community
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character of the immediate vicinity of the parcel proposed for
development.
The location and topography of the premises proposed for development
must make the use an appropriate use which will not adversely affect the
public interest.
It shall be the burden of the applicant to prove compliance with said standards prior to
the issuance of a Development Order.
Amendment To Preliminary Subdivision Plan. If, after approval of a
Preliminary Subdivision Plan as a conditional use pursuant to thc provisions of
this section, the owner of any property reflected on the Preliminary Subdivision
filed and approved incident to such approval requests to amend the same, an
application for approval of such amendment shall be filed and acted upon in the
same manner as herein prescribed for original applications for approval of a
Preliminary Subdivision Plan as a conditional use.
SECTION 3.10 VARIANCES
Applicability. A modification to the terms and development standards of
Schedules C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, S and U may be granted where a variance
would relieve a practical difficulty or undue hardship caused by a strict
application of the regulations after a finding that the proposed variance is
consistent with the standards of Section 3.10D. It shall be the burden of the
applicant to prove compliance with said standards.
Appropriate conditions may be prescribed to ensure that the purposes of these
regulations are carried out and to ensure that the variance granted is the minimum
necessary to allow reasonable use of the land, structures and improvements.
Under no circumstance shall the provisions of this section be construed to mean
that any provisions, requirements and/or regulations contained within the Land
Development Regulations can be waived or reduced which may reasonably be
complied with by the applicant.
B. Authority to grant a variance. The following are authorized to grant variances:
The Board of Adjustment shall have authority to authorize a variance for
one-family dwellings and two-family dwellings located in residential
zoning districts (SR-1AA, SR-1A, SR-1 and SR-2).
The Planning and Zoning Commission shall have the authority to
authorize a variance for multiple-family dwellings, non-residential land
uses, and all other land uses.
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The Administrative Official shall have the authority to authorize a de
minimus variance of fifteen percent (15%) or less of any standard or term
included in a Schedule referenced above for all land uses including one-
family and two-family dwellings.
Application for a Variance. An owner or his authorized agent seeking a
variance as permitted by this Section incident to application for a Site
Development Permit or Certificate of Completion must make application in
accordance with the following procedures:
Application. All applications for variances shall be in the form required
and provided by the Administrative Official. Such application shall be
submitted to the Administrative Official together with the application fee
established in the manner prescribed in the Land Development
Regulations. In order to make a determination regarding the application,
additional data or information pertaining to the application may be
required. A 'complete application' includes the application form, the
application fee and all required supplemental data and information.
All applications requesting a reduction in required dimensions shall be
accompanied by a survey of the parcel prepared by a surveyor registered
in the State of Florida.
Board of Adjustment or Planning and Zoning Commission Action on
Application. Upon receipt of an application for a variance of greater than
fifteen percent (15%) the Board of Adjustment or Planning and Zoning
Commission shall hold a public hearing upon the application in
accordance with the procedures in Section 3.12 and enter its order
granting or denying such application. In granting such application the
Board of Adjustment or Planning and Zoning Commission must make
specific affirmative findings respecting each of the matters specified in
subsectionC, below, and may prescribe appropriate conditions and
safeguards, including requirements in excess of those otherwise required
by the Land Development Regulations, which shall become a part of the
terms under which a Site Development Permit and Certificate of
Completion shall issue.
Administrative Official action on Application. Upon receipt of an
application for a variance of fifteen percent (15%) or less, as set forth in
subsection B, thc Administrative Official may approve, approve with
conditions or deny thc application. Thc Administrative Official shall
prepare a development order pursuant to Section 3.13E. of the Land
Development Regulations for those applications that arc approved or
approved with conditions and find that the standards in subsection C. have
been satisfied and that thc variance being granted is the minimum variance
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required in order to make possible the reasonable use of the land,
structures and other improvements. De minimus variances do not require
noticing or a public hearing.
The Administrative Official shall have the discretion to require that an
application for a de minimus variance be heard by the Plalming and
Zoning Commission or the Board of Adjustment at a public hearing.
Standards for Consideration for Variances. Before any variance may be
granted, the Board of Adjustment, Planning and Zoning Commission or
Administrative Official shall find that the variance would relieve a practical
difficulty or undue hardship caused by a strict application of the regulations
provided that the variance is occasioned by:
A hardship that may inhibit the extent to which a property can be used:
(a) by reason of exceptional narrowness, shallowness or shape of a
specific parcel of land; or
(c)
by reason of exceptional topographic conditions or physical
features uniquely affecting a specific parcel of land; or
by reason of an extraordinary and exceptional situation uniquely
affecting a specific parcel of land or the structures lawfully
existing thereon; or
2. The purposes of the Land Development Regulations would be advanced by a
deviation from the zoning ordinance requirements and the benefits of the deviation would
substantially outweigh any resulting detriment.
SECTION 3.11
NOTICE AND HEARING PROCEDURE FOR
ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS
In considering and acting upon Administrative Appeals, the following procedures shall be
observed:
Date of Hearing for Administrative Appeals. Hearing shall be held by the City
Commission at a date and time fixed by the Mayor and shall in no event be less
than thirty (30) nor more than sixty (60) days after the filing of a notice of appeal.
Notice. Upon notification by the Mayor of the date fixed for hearing on any
matter subject to the provisions of this Section, the City Clerk shall cause a notice
of the time, place and purpose of such hearing to be published at least once in a
newspaper of general circulation in the City of Sanford with the first such
publication to be at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the hearing. The City
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Clerk shall also mail similar notices setting forth the time, place and purpose of
the hearing to (a) the applicant and (b) the owner of the property described in the
application, if other than the applicant. When the hearing is an appeal of a
Planning Commission or Board of Adjustment decision, the City Clerk will also
mail notices to all nearby property owners as required for the original hearing and
shall transmit notice setting forth the time, place and purpose of the hearing to the
Administrative Official as well as all Board members who participated in the
decision being appealed. Upon receipt of such notice from the City Clerk, the
Administrative Official shall cause notices setting forth the time, place and
purpose of the hearing to be posted in a conspicuous place or places on or about
the land described in the application. Affidavit proof of the required publication,
mailing and posting of the notices shall be presented at the hearing.
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Appearance and Argument. At any hearing upon any matter subject to the
provisions of this Section, the applicant seeking action by the City Commission
and any other party desiring to be heard upon the application may appear in
person, by agent or by attorney. The applicant shall be entitled to make an initial
presentation respecting the application and, at the conclusion of presentations or
statements by all other parties, shall be entitled to offer a statement in rebuttal to
such presentations if the applicant so desires. The Mayor may, at the
commencement of the hearing upon each application or at any time during such
hearing, require that parties desiring to make a presentation identify themselves
and may specify the time to be allowed each such party within which to make
such presentation.
Decision and Order by the City Commission. Action by the City Commission
upon any matter subject to the provisions of this Section shall be announced by
the Mayor immediately following the vote determining such action and shall
thereafter be embodied in a written order prepared by the City Clerk and executed
by the Mayor and the City Clerk. Such written order shall be incorporated into
the minutes of the meeting at which such action occurred.
SECTION 3.12
NOTICE AND HEARING PROCEDURE FOR
CONDITIONAL USES AND VARIANCES
In considering and acting upon applications for Conditional Use (including applications
for amendments to Preliminary Subdivision Plans approved as conditional uses), and
applications for variances the following procedures shall be observed:
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Date of Hearing. Hearings shall be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission
or the Board of Adjustment at a date and time fixed by the Chairman and shall in
no event be less than thirty (30) nor more than sixty (60) days after the filing of a
completed application.
B. Notice. Notice of the hearing shall proceed in the following manner:
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Upon notification by the Chairman of the Planning and Zoning
Commission or the Board of Adjustment of the date fixed for heating on
any matter subject to the provisions of this Section, the Administrative
Official, shall cause a notice of such hearing to be published at least once
in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Sanford with such
publication to be at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the hearing. The
notice shall include:
(a) Location, date and time of the heating.
(h)
A description of the location of the parcel proposed for
development sufficient to identil3, the site to the general public.
(c) A brief description of the proposal being considered.
(d) Identification of the body conducting the heating.
(e) Type of application being considered.
The Administrative Official shall also mail similar notices setting forth the
time, place and purpose of the hearing to:
(a) the applicant;
(b)
the owner of the property described in the application, if other than
the applicant; and
(c)
the owners of every parcel of land within a distance of two
hundred (200) feet from the property line of the property described
in the application t. In addition, the Administrative Official shall
cause notices of the hearing to be posted in a conspicuous place or
places on or about the land described in the application.
Affidavit proof of the required publication, mailing and posting of the
notices shall be presented at the hearing.
For purposes of determining the name and address of persons entitled to
notice under this Section, the owner of property shall be deemed to be the
person who is so identified in the most current tax roll certified for
collection and maintained in the office of the Seminole County Tax
Collector. Such notice shall be mailed at least ten (10) days prior to the
scheduled hearing date.
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Appearance and Argument. At any hearing upon any matter subject to the
provisions of this Section, the applicant seeking action and any other party
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desiring to be heard upon the application may appear in person, by agent or by
attorney. The applicant shall be entitled to make an initial presentation respecting
the application and, at the conclusion of presentations or statements by all other
parties, shall be entitled to offer a statement in rebuttal to such presentations if the
applicant so desires. The Chairman may, at the commencement of the hearing
upon each application or at any time during such hearing, require that parties
&siting to make a presentation identify themselves and may specify the time to
be allowed each such party within which to make such presentation.
Decision and Order by the Planning and Zoning Commission or Board of
Adjustment. Action by the Planning and Zoning Commission or Board of
Adjustment upon any matter subject to the provisions of this Section shall be
announced by the Chairman immediately following the vote determining such
action. All actions to approve or to approve with conditions shall thereafter be
embodied in a written order prepared by the Administrative Official.
Development Order Granting Conditional Use or Variance. The written order
shall grant the application, in whole or in part, under such terms and conditions as
are determined to be appropriate.
1. All development orders shall be in writing and shall contain the following:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(t)
The name of the property owner and the name of the proposed
development.
The legal description of the property and, where appropriate, the
street address.
A precise description of the development activity being approved.
Reference to the approved plans or blueprints including name of
the preparer and the date of the plans.
Any special conditions of the development approval.
The expiration date of the development order.
The written development order shall be incorporated into the minutes of
the meeting at which such action occurred.
The Administrative Official shall have the authority to issue a Site
Development Permit in conformity with an approved development order
and shall thereafter issue the Certificate of Completion only upon
determining that all of the conditions and requirements of such order
granting the approval were met and observed.
Effect and Limitation of Approved Order. An order granting a conditional usc
or variance, and a Site Development Permit or Certificate of Completion issued
pursuant thereto, shall be deemed applicable to the parcel for which it is granted
and not to the individual applicant provided that no order or Site Development
Permit or Certificate of Completion issue thereto shall be deemed valid with
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respect to any use of the premises other than that specified in the approved
application.
Recording of the Development Order. No development order approving, or
approving with conditions, a variance or a conditional use shall become effective
until said development order is recorded in the official records of Seminole
County.
Time Limit of Development Order. A development order shall become null and
void one (1) year from the effective date unless all or specified portions of the
development as defined in the order are commenced. However, the approving
body may impose specific time limits other than one (1) year on the approval.
The development order shall also become null and void if all construction is not
completed within three (3) years from the effective date of the development order
unless otherwise specified in the development order.
Extension of Development Order. A development order may be extended by the
Administrative Official for a period not to exceed six (6) months if the request for
the extension is made before thc development order becomes null and void.
SECTION 3.13 FINALITY OF DECISION
City Commission. When the City Commission has taken action respecting an
Administrative Appeal, no application for the same relief shall be accepted by the
City Clerk for consideration by the City Commission for a period of one (1) year
from the date of such action, provided however, that an applicant may request and
the City Commission may waive the provision of this Section for proper cause
after hearing in conformity with the provisions of Section 3.11.
Planning and Zoning Commission. When the Planning and Zoning Commission
has taken action respecting an Application for Conditional Use or variance, no
application for the same relief shall be accepted by the Administrative Official for
consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission for a period of one (1)
year fi.om the date of such action, provided however, that an applicant may
request and the Planning and Zoning Commission may waive the provision of this
Section for proper cause after heating in conformity with the provisions of
Section 3.12.
Board of Adjustment. When the Board of Adjustment has taken action
respecting an Application for a Conditional Use or a Variance affecting one-
family and two-family dwellings, no application for the same relief shall be
accepted by the Administrative Official for consideration by the Board of
Adjustment for a period of one (1) year fi.om the date of such action, provided
however, that an applicant may request and the Board of Adjustment may waive
the provision of this Section for proper cause after hearing in conformity with the
provisions of Section 3.12.
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SECTION 3.14 JUDICIAL REVIEW OF DECISIONS
Any person or persons, jointly or severally, or any officer, department, board,
commission or bureau of the governing body aggrieved by any decision of the City
Commission respecting an Administrative Appeal may apply, in the manner provided by
law, to the Circuit Court in the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit for judicial relief within thirty
(30) days after rendition ora decision.
SECTION 3.15 PREAPPLICATION CONFERENCE
Applicability. The following shall apply to all proposed development within the
City of Sanford.
A preapplication conference is recommended prior to the submittal of any
development application.
Applications for conditional uses or variances for one and two family
dwellings shall not require preapplication conferences.
A preapplication conference shall be required prior to the submittal of the
following types of applications.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
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Conditional Use.
Variance.
Planned Development Project.
Master Plan.
Preliminary Subdivision.
Minor Subdivision.
Purpose: The purpose of the preapplication conference is to acquaint the
participants with the requirements of these land development regulations and the
views and concerns of the City of Sanford prior to the submittal of any formal
application for development approval. Depending on the scope of the proposed
project, an applicant may meet with the Administrative Official or his or her
designee or with the Development Review Team. Comments made at the
preapplication conference are intended to provide guidance and are nonbinding on
the formal review of the development plans.
Submittal Requirements. Prior to the preapplication conference, the applicant
shall provide to the Administrative Official the following information:
1. A description of the character, location and magnitude of the proposed
development.
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A survey, preliminary site plan or copy of the plat of the parcel proposed
for development.
A written list of any deviations from the land development regulations
proposed by the applicant.
Any questions or concerns regarding the development review process or
the land development regulations.
SECTION 3.16 CITIZEN AWARENESS AND PARTICIPATION PLAN
(CAPP).
A. Applicability.
These requirements apply in addition to any other notice provisions
required elsewhere in this Code. At the discretion of the Administrative
Official, applications for the following land use decisions may include a
Citizens Awareness and Participation Plan (CAPP):
Planned Developments;
Variances involving a non-residential use;
Subdivision Plans;
Other land use or development applications.
These requirements apply in addition to any other notice provisions
required elsewhere in this Code.
The requirement of a CAPP is not intended to produce complete consensus
on all applications, but to encourage applicants to be good neighbors and
to allow for informed decision making.
Purpose. The purpose of the requirement ofa CAPP is to:
Further implement the public participation provisions of the City's
Comprehensive Plan.
Ensure that applicants pursue early and effective citizen participation in
conjunction with their applications, giving them the opportunity to
understand and mitigate any real or perceived impacts their application
may have on the community.
Ensure that citizens and property owners are provided with an adequate
opportunity to learn about applications that may affect them and to work
with applicants to resolve concerns at an early state of the process.
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Facilitate ongoing communication between the applicant, interested
citizens and potentially affected property owners, City staff and elected
officials throughout the application review process.
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Submittal Requirements. The applicant may submit a CAPP and begin
implementation prior to formal application at the applicant's discretion. This shall
not occur until after the required pre-application conference or consultation with
the Planning Division has occurred.
At a minimum the CAPP shall include the following information:
Identification of the residents, property owners, interested parties, political
jurisdictions and public agencies that may be affected by the proposed
development.
Description of how notification will be provided to those interested in and
potentially affected by the proposed development.
Description of how information will be provided to those interested and
potentially affected relative to the substance of the change, amendment or
proposed development for which approval is sought.
Description of the means by which, and with whom, an opportunity will
be provided to those interested or potentially affected to discuss the
proposal and express any concerns, issues, or problems well in advance of
the first public hearing.
The applicants schedule for completion of the CAPP.
The means by which the applicant will keep City officials informed on the
status of citizen participation efforts.
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Target Area for Citizen Notification. The level of citizen interest and area of
involvement will vary depending on the nature of the application and the location
of the proposed development. The target area for early notification will be
determined by the applicant after consultation with the Planning staff. At a
minimum, the target area shall include the following:
Property owners within the public heating notice area as required by other
sections of this Code.
The officers of any homeowners association or registered neighborhood
group within the public notice area required by other sections of this Code.
Other interested parties who have requested to be placed on an interested
parties notification list maintained by the Planning Division.
CAPP Report. When a CAPP is required, the applicant shall provide a written
report on the results of the citizen participation efforts prior to the notice of public
hearing. This report will be attached to the City staff's public hearing report. The
report shall, at a minimum, contain the following information:
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Details of techniques used to involve interested and potentially affected
parties, including:
Dates and locations of all meetings where citizens were invited to
discuss the applicant's proposal.
· Content, dates mailed, and numbers of mailings, including letters,
meeting notices, newsletters and other publications.
· Location of residents, property owners and interested parties who
received notices, newsletters, or other written materials.
· The number and names of people that participated in the process.
A summary of concerns, issues and problems expressed during the process
and proposed methods of resolution, including:
· The substance of the concems, issues and problems.
· The manner in which the applicant has addressed or intends to address
these concerns, issues and problems.
· The concerns, issues and problems the applicant is unwilling or unable
to address and why.
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SCHEDULE A: GLOSSARY
SECTION 1.0 GENERAL
When appropriate, the definitions set forth in the Florida Statutes and the Florida Administrative
Code shall guide the City in the application and interpretation of this Code.
Unless specifically defined below or in the specific chapter in which they appear, words or
phrases used in this Code shall be interpreted so as to give them thc meaning they have in
common usage, and to give this Code its most reasonable application.
The word "person" includes a firm, association, organization, partnership, trust, company, or
corporation as well as an individual.
The present tense includes the future tense, the singular number includes the plural, and the
plural number includes the singular.
The word "shall" is mandatory; the word "may" is permissive.
The word "used" or "occupied" includes the words "intended," "designed," or "arranged to be
used or occupied."
The word "structure" includes the word "building" as well as other things constructed or erected
on the ground, attached to something having location on the ground, or requiring construction or
erection on the ground.
The use of thc word "including" is not intended to act as a word of limitation and, unless
followed by words such as "only", "solely", "exclusively" or a similar word, shall be deemed to
mean "including, but not limited to".
SECTION 2.0
DEFINITIONS AND LAND USE CATEGORIES
The words defined below are words which have special or limited meanings as used in the City
of Sanford land development regulations. Definitions specific to certain schedules may be found
at the front of Schedules J, K, R and S.
Accessory Building - a detached building, including carports, the use of which is customarily
clearly incidental and subordinate to that of the principal building and usc located on the same
parcel with such accessory building.
Accessory Dwelling Unit - one (1) dwelling unit contained within the principal building located
on the premises and occupied by the owner, relative of the owner-occupant, caretaker or
watchman employed on the premises.
Accessory Occupation - an occupation or activity which may be compatibly conducted and
rna'retained within a dwelling unit and/or an accessory building to a one-family dwelling.
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Accessory Residential Structure - one (1) one-family dwelling located on thc premises in
addition to the principal building and occupied by the owner, relative of the owner-occupant,
caretaker or watchman employed on the premises.
Accessory Use - a use customarily and clearly incidental and subordinate in area, extent and
purpose to the principal use of the premises.
Accessway - a private traffic-carrying way set aside for vehicular traffic primarily serving only
one premise or planned development project, including private driveways, entrances or exitways
and similar private vehicular access, located on the parcel served thereby.
Administrative Official - the person appointed by the City Manager who is responsible for the
overall administration and enforcement of the City's land development regulations or his duly
authorized representative.
Adult Arcade Amusement Center - an arcade or other similar entertainment enterprise or
business at which electronic, mechanical, computer or other similar games of amusement, chance
or skill are played, whether for consideration or not. The presence of games or gaming devices
that are similar to, or in the nature of, slot machines shall result in a rebuttable presumption that
the enterprise or business at which such machines are located is an adult arcade or amusement
center. Adult arcades or amusement centers shall be referred to herein from time-to-time as "the
enterprise or business".
Adult Performance Establishment - any use that is defined as an Adult Performance
Establishment as set forth in Ordinance No. 3185 (as codified), entitled "The City of Sanford
Adult Entertainment Regulations."
Agricultural Building - any agricultural building accessory to the principal permitted farming,
forestry, horticultural nursery farm, livestock, poultry or mining use of the land. The term
agricultural building specifically includes greenhouses, frame houses, cloth houses, lath houses
and/or similar sheathing type structures accessory to horticultural nursery farm products.
Agricultural Processing Establishment - a premises, or portion of a premises, occupied by an
establishment primarily engaged in the mechanical or chemical transformation of agricultural
products into new products for the wholesale market. Agricultural processing includes non-
retail cooperage, packing, canning, shipping, rendering, slaughtering and other similar
processing of agricultural products; Feedlots; Saw mills; Paper and pulp mills.
Agriculture - the production or raising of plants and food including farming, forestry,
horticultural nurseries, the raising of livestock and poultry and similar activities except
agricultural processing establishments.
Aircraft Sales - an establishment primarily engaged in the retail selling of new and/or used
aircraft, related new parts and accessories directly to ultimate consumers and not for resale.
Aircraft sales establishments may include repair depastments provided such repair departments
are incidental and accessory to the principal retail selling of aircraft and related aircraft
accessories.
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Altered or Alteration - any change or addition to the load bearing members or the foundation
of a structure or any change or addition which increases the size of a structure or a building area.
Animal Raising - the housing, penning, caging, boarding, keeping, training and/or raising of the
following animals in the specified number(s) when such animals have reached the specified age
as measured from birth: 4 or more dogs or cats of four (4) months;; 3 or more rabbits of 10
weeks; one of more rare animals of 10 weeks; one or more other specialty animals of 8 weeks.
Antique Store - an establishment primarily engaged in the retail selling of antique items and
related accessories directly to ultimate consumers.
Auction Sales Establishment - an establishment primarily engaged in the selling of
merchandise, goods and other items by means of auctioneer or other similar process of bidding
on a routine or otherwise regularly schedule basis.
Automotive, Automobile Uses. See vehicle, vehicular.
Bail Bond - an establishment used for the posting of bond for persons who are accused of a
crime, including, but not limited to bondsmen licensed in the City of Sanford and businesses
regulated by F. S. 539 or its successor.
Base Building Line - a line drawn parallel to the centerline of the existing or proposed street
right-of-way at the interior boundary of the designated right-of-way and/or minimum building
setback required by the City of Sanford land development regulations.
Basement - a story which has at least fifty-one (51) percent or more of its outside surface area
on one (1) or more exterior walls located below finished grade and is used for storage, parking,
mechanical equipment or other accessory use rather than for the principal use of the premises.
Bedroom - a single room for living purposes without cooking or other amenities that is located
within a dwelling unit. Such a room is generally intended and designed to be utilized for human
slumber. A bedroom shall not be construed to mean a sleeping room, sleeping unit or dwelling
unit.
Board of Adjustment - the Board of Adjustment authorized by the land development
regulations of the City.
Boarding House - is a term which includes the following:
Lodging House - a building in which up to four (4) sleeping rooms are provided for
occupancy by persons with or without meals for compensation. A lodging house may
include living quarters containing independent cooking facilities designed for the resident
manager only.
Rooming House - a building, or portion of a building, in which five (5) or more sleeping
rooms are provided for occupancy by persons with or without meals for compensation. A
rooming house may include living quarters containing independent cooking facilities
designed for the resident manager only.
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Dormitory, Fraternity or Sorority House - a building in which sleeping rooms are
provided for occupancy by, and maintained as a place of residence exclusively for
students affiliated with an academic or professional college or university, with or without
meals, and when approved and regulated by such institution. A dormitory, frateruity or
sorority house may include living quarters containing independent cooking facilities
designed for the resident manager only.
Bed and Breakfast - a building in which up to four (4) sleeping rooms are provided for
transient occupancy by persons with limited meals for compensation. A bed and
breakfast may include living quarters containing independent cooking facilities designed
for the resident manager only.
Boat Livery - a premises, or portion of a premises, where boats, boat motors, minor repair and
maintenance of boats and boat motors and small boat hauling or launching facilities are provided
and includes marinas.
Boat Yards and Ways - a premises, or portion of a premises, where facilities for the
construction, reconstruction, major repair, maintenance and/or sale of boats, marine engines,
equipment and services of all kinds are provided including marine railways, lifting or launching
services, boat liveries and mar/nas.
Borrow Pit - extraction of minerals; Quarrying of sand gravel, rock peat or other material below
grade; Processing activities including washing, crushing, storing, distributing and activities of a
similar nature.
Breezeway - means an outdoor covered pedestrian walkway.
Building - means any structure which encloses space for occupancy by persons or their
activities.
Building Area - the square footage of the building measured on a horizontal plane at the base of
each building and accessory building and including any area of land covered by breezeways,
porte-cocheres, outdoor covered patio areas at finished grade, carports, garages or other off-street
parking structures. The term building area shall not, however, include uncovered entrance
platforms, terraces or steps.
Building Height - the vertical distance measured from the mean finished grade at the front
building line to the highest point of the building including mechanical equipment, but excluding
chimneys, spires and steeples on structures utilized for institutional and public uses only, radio or
television antenna, flagpoles, solar apparatus, and utility poles. However, in no event shall any of
the exclusions enumerated above be construed to permit any habitable or usable space to exceed
the applicable height limitations. In the case of airport zones, as enumerated in Schedule R,
Airports and Aircratt, the height limitations therein shall be absolute and the above shall not
apply.
Building Line - a line drawn parallel to the front parcel line and tangent to the nearest part of the
principal building and extending from parcel line to parcel line.
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Building Permit - a valid permit for construction issued by appropriate authority under the
provisions of the City's Building Code.
Building Setback - the area from boundary of a of a lot or parcel in which construction activity
is generally not permitted.
Business and Professional Office - an establishment in which a person, or persons, practice an
occupation requiring specialized knowledge and considerable training or an establishment in
which persons engaged in a business or profession for a fee or charge. This land use category
includes real estate and insurance offices, medical, law, engineering, advertising, radio,
television offices, broadcasting and transmission studios, offices of charitable organizations and
unions, mailing, court reporting and stenographer services, blueprinting and photocopying
services and other offices of a similar nature.
Business Training School - an establishment primarily engaged in furnishing nonacademic
instruction and trade courses normally for a fee or charge. This land use category includes
correspondence and business schools, beauty and barber schools, dancing and martial arts
schools and other training schools of a similar nature but does not include training that normally
occurs out-of-doors such as heavy equipment training, truck driver training and fire fighting
training.
Cemetery - a premises, or portion of a premises, occupied by an establishment whose primary
function is to provide burial places or grounds. The term cemetery includes burial places or
grounds for pet animals such as dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters or other small animals, birds or
reptiles but does not include livestock.
Central Sewage Treatment Facilities - a premises, or portion of a premises, occupied by a
structure designed for the treatment of sewage and intended to serve more than one (1) tract,
platted subdivision or planned development project.
Central Water Treatment Facilities - a premises, or portion of a premises, occupied by a
structure designed for the treatment of water and intended to serve more than one (1) tract,
platted subdivision or planned development project.
Certificate of Completion - the certificate issued by appropriate authority under the provisions
of this Code, which authorizes the use of a structure or premises and is required prior to such use.
Certificate of Occupancy - A certificate issued by the City building Official to an applicant,
indicating that the building is in proper condition to be occupied and complies with the all the
requirements of the City's Code and other applicable jurisdictional requirements.
City - the City of Sanford, Florida.
City Clerk - the City Clerk established by the Charter of the City of Sanford, Florida.
City Commission - the City Commission established by the Charter of the City of Sanford,
Florida.
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Commercial Amusements - an establishment whose primary function is to provide profit
oriented amusements and is engaged in the commercial operation of sports and recreational
services normally on payment of a fee or admission charge. Commercial amusement
establishments include commercial marinas, boat liveries, health clubs and bingo parlors, but
does not include motion picture theaters, adult performance establishments or temporary
commercial amusements.
Community Residential Home - a facility licensed to serve clients of the Department of Health
and Rehabilitative Services, as covered in Chapter 419, Florida Statues, which provides a living
environment for one (1) to six (6) or for seven (7) to fourteen (14) unrelated residents who
operate as the functional equivalent of a family, including such supervision and care by
supportive staff as may be necessary to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of the
residents. As used in this definition Resident means any aged person; physically disabled or
handicapped person; developmentally disabled person; nondangerous mentally ill person; or
child as defined in the Florida Statutes.
Community Resource Facility - a public or private facility providing resources for the welfare
of the community including, but not limited to, substance abuse and mental health services, food,
commodity distribution and meals for social service purposes, community residential homes and
residential care facilities that serve persons who are under court order because of criminal
activity or who are undergoing rehabilitation for substance abuse. This use excludes houses of
worship when house of worship is the principal use. This use requires conditional use approval
and approval by the City Commission.
Conditional Use - a use which would not be generally compatible with, or appropriate in, the
zoning district in which it is located and which could impair the integrity and character of the
specific area in which it is located or adjoining areas unless restrictions or conditions on location,
size, extent, character and time of performance are imposed in addition to those specifically
imposed by the City's land development regulations.
Conditional Use Permit - the permit issued by appropriate authority in accordance with the
provisions of this Code which authorizes a conditional use and is required prior to issuance of a
site development permit or certificate of completion for the premises.
Contractor - the person, firm or corporation authorized by the owner or developer to undertake
any construction, installation and/or maintenance activities defined in this Code.
Convenience Store - A small, often franchised, commercial retail business that is open long
hours and which provides food and non-food items for sale to the consumer in small quantities.
This type of use does not include the dispensing of gasoline.
County Clerk - the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Seminole County, Florida.
Cultural Facility - a premises, or portion of a premises, occupied by such establishments as
museums, art galleries and arboreta, botanical and zoological gardens.
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Day Care Facility - a premises, or portion of a premises, occupied by person or establishment
licensed to provide day care and related services to unrelated individuals for periods of time less
than twenty-four (24) hours. Day care facilities may include living quarters containing a kitchen
located within the principal building and designed for the resident family, owner, caretaker or
watchman employed on the premises. This land use category includes child care centers, nursery
schools and kindergartens, and adult care facilities, but excludes family day care home as defined
by Subsection 402.302 (5), F. S.
Density, Residential - the number of residential units permitted per land area. Density is
determined by dividing the number of units by the total area of land within the boundaries of a
lot or parcel less dedicated rights-of-way, flood-prone, preservation, wetlands and undevelopable
areas. For any given lot or parcel, one (1) residential unit may be transferred from within the
hundred (100) year flood zone to an area of the lot or parcel not within the hundred (100) year
flood zone provided that the area within the hundred (100) year flood zone is at least one acre in
size. In determining the number of residential dwelling units to be permitted on a specific parcel
of land, a fractional unit shall not entitle the applicant to an additional unit.
Department of Planning and Development Services- means the Department of Planning and
Development Services of the City.
Department Store - an establishment selling a wide variety of goods arranged in several
departments.
Developer - means the owner or the owner's authorized agent undertaking any use or activity
defined in this Code.
Domestic and Business Service - an establishment in which a person or persons, practice a
vocation that performs a type of labor, act or work, that results primarily in a specialized aid or
assistance intended and directly incidental to the customer's domestic or business operations
normally for a fee or charge. This land use category includes window cleaning, floor cleaning,
waxing and restoration, window cleaning, office cleaning and janitorial services, septic tank,
exterminating and catering services, off-premise laundry services, sign installers and services of
a similar nature.
Domestic Rental - an establishment primarily engaged in renting or leasing small miscellaneous
merchandise, products or goods directly to ultimate consumers.
Drive-In Restaurant - an eating and drinking establishment designed to provide for the quick,
efficient and convenient ordering and dispensing of food and/or beverages to automobile
oriented customers. Such establishments normally specialize in carry-out purchases which may
be consumed on the premises, within automobiles or off the premises entirely. Off-street
parking, automobile access to the premises and automobile drive-through window service or
similar in-car service facilities normally constitute a major service factor in the function of the
establishment.
Dwelling - a building containing one (1) or more dwelling units each of which provides shelter,
sanitation and the amenities for permanent human habitation. A dwelling does not include
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transient lodging establishments, boarding houses, day care facilities, residential care facilities,
mobile homes, travel trailers, whether such trailers or mobile homes be mobile or located in a
stationary fashion as on blocks or other foundations, tents, houseboats, travel trailers, or other
forms of temporary or portable housing, or any community resource facility, temporary lodging,
boarding or rooming building or structure designed for transient residence.
Dwelling, Efficiency - a multiple-family dwelling unit consisting of not more than one
(1) habitable room together with cooking and sanitary facilities. An efficiency shall not
be construed to mean a sleeping unit, bedroom or sleeping room.
Dwelling, multifamily - a building containing three or more dwelling units.
Dwelling, multiple-dwelling use - for the purposes of determining whether a lot is in
multiple-dwelling use, the following considerations shall apply:
a. Multiple-dwelling uses may involve dwelling units intended to be rented and
maintained under central ownership and management or cooperative apartments,
condominiums, townhouses, and the like.
b. A lot shall be considered to have a in multiple-dwelling use if there are three (3)
or more dwelling units on the lot, even though the individual buildings may each
contain less than three (3) dwelling units.
c. Any multiple dwelling in which dwelling units are available for rental for periods
of less than thirty (30) days shall be considered a transient lodging establishment.
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Dwelling, single-family, a building containing only one (1) dwelling unit.
Dwelling, townhome, two (2) or more attached privately owned single family dwelling
units that each share a common wall with the adjacent dwelling unit(s). A townhouse is
not an architectural style and may contain any number of stories. All townhouses,
however, have the following features:
· Townhouses never have other units above or below;
· Townhouses always have individual exterior entries;
· Townhouses have no more than two walls that are common with adjacent units.
F. Dwelling, two-family or duplex, a building containing only two (2) dwelling units.
Dwelling Unit - a building consisting of one (1) or more rooms which are arranged, designed, or
used as living quarters for one (1) family only, containing independent sanitation and cooking
facilities (one kitchen only).
Easement - any strip of land created for public or private utilities, drainage, sanitation, or other
specified uses having limitations, the title to which shall remain in the name of the property
owner, subject to the right of use designated in the reservation of the servitude.
Education Facilities - an establishment primarily engaged in furnishing accredited academic
courses and/or technical instruction. Educational facilities include Grade K through post
graduate and vocational educational courses.
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Exceptional Uses - uses that may provide adverse impacts to the area in which they are located,
if not regulated. Exceptional uses include, but are not limited to, temporary day labor services,
body piercing establishments, tattoo parlors, check cashing facilities, pawn shops, fortunetelling,
psychic, and palm readers and blood plasma centers.
Family - one (1) person, or group of two (2) or more persons occupying a dwelling unit as a
separate and independent housekeeping unit with a single set of culinary facilities. The persons
thus constituting a family may also include gratuitous guests and domestic servants. Unless all
persons are related by blood, marriage, adoption or foster care responsibility, no such family
shall contain over five (5) persons.
Farming - a premises, or portion of a premises, occupied by an establishment primarily having
as the principal purpose of business the production for sale of field crops, fruit, tree nuts and/or
vegetables.
Farming Service Establishment - an establishment providing off premise farming services
such as crop dusting, vegetable and fruit packing, harvesting, plowing and similar operations.
Farm Supply Sales - an establishment primarily engaged in retail selling of farm and garden
hardware and supplies directly to ultimate consumers and not for resale.
Finished Grade - the top surface elevation of lawns, accessways, walkways or other improved
surfaces after completion of construction or grading operations.
Fishery - an establishment primarily engaged in commercial fishing and the operation of fish
hatcheries or fishing preserves.
Floor Area, Gross (GFA) - the sum of the horizontal areas of the stories of a building or
buildings, measured from the exterior faces of exterior walls or fxom the centerlines of walls
which separate buildings. Included within such sum shall be the areas of all stories, including
those areas which are not heated or air-conditioned, storage areas, interior balconies and
mezzanines, and any other space reasonably usable for any purpose except parking,
Floor Area Ratio - ratio of the gross floor area to gross land area.
Forestry - an establishment primarily engaged in the commercial operation of timber tracts,
forest nurseries and related activities such as reforestation services and the gathering of gms,
barks, needles, sap, Spanish moss and other forest products.
Forestry Service Establishment - an establishment in which a person, or persons, practice a
vocation or occupation that performs a type of labor, act or work, offthe premises that primarily
results in services related to timber production, wood technology, forestry economics and
marketing, and other forestry services such as fire fighting, reforestation and similar operations
on a given forestry premises normally on a contract basis for a fee charge.
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Funeral Home And/Or Crematory - a building or portion of a building occupied by an
establishment primarily engaged in preparing the dead for burial, conducting funerals and/or
cremating the dead and may include emergency ambulance service.
Government Owned Use - any land, building, structure, use or activity that is owned and
operated by the City, County, State or Federal Government or legally empowered special
governmental district and is necessary to the conduct of government, the furnishing of public
services or of an institutional character and over which such governments exercise direct and
complete control. Government owned uses are subject to the same requirements as
nongovernmental owned uses of the same type except as otherwise provided for in the land
development regulations. Government owned uses for which there is no similar
nongovernmental owned use shall be permitted in any zoning district subject to approval by the
City Commission after due public notice and subject to the procedures City's land development
regulations.
Gross Floor Area (GFA) - the stLm of the horizontal areas of the stories of a building or
buildings, measured from the exterior faces of exterior walls or fi.om the centerlines of walls
which separate buildings. Included within such sum shall be the areas of all stories, including
those areas which are not heated or air-conditioned, storage areas, interior balconies and
mezzanines, and any other space reasonably usable for any purpose except parking.
Gross Land Area - the total area of land within the boundaries of a lot or parcel not including
dedicated rights-of-way, wetlands and undevelopable areas such as flood plains.
Hazardous Use - any use that includes uses and/or activities involving explosive, radioactive,
corrosive, toxic, combustible or flammable materials or wastes, incinerators or furnaces,
fertilizer and petroleum products of any kind.
Health Club - an establishment, including saunas and steam baths, offering facilities for, and
instruction in, general health, physical fitness, and controlled exercises such as weight lifting,
calisthenics and aerobics.
Home Occupation - an occupation or activity which is compatibly conducted by the occupant
and maintained within a dwelling unit. Such activities shall be incidental to the principal
residential use of the premises.
Horticultural Nursery Farm - an establishment where plants are grown for resale,
transplanting, or experimentation. Horticultural nursery farms do not include landscaping
service establishments or horticultural nursery sales.
Horticultural Nursery Sales - an establishment primarily engaged in the retail selling of
horticultural specialty products directly to ultimate constuners and not for resale. Horticultural
nursery sales does not include horticultural nursery farms or landscaping service establishments.
Hospital/Medical Clinic - an institution that provides medical, surgical, or psychiatric care and
treatment for the sick or the injured and may include emergency ambulance and rescue service.
Hotel - See Transient lodging establishments.
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House of Worship - a premises, or portion of a premises, occupied by a religious organization
operated primarily for worship and related activities. The term 'house of worship' does not
include day care facilities, community resource facilities or educational facilities.
Indoor - that which is within a wholly enclosed building.
Junk Yard - an establishment primarily engaged in the accumulation, storage and/or processing
of discarded or leftover materials which are no longer of enough value or effectiveness to be
retained in their original condition and includes articles or parts which have been discarded and
are intended for permanent dismantlement and/or destruction. Junk yards may include the
selling of various articles, parts and/or materials salvaged as a result of the junk yard operation
provided, however, that such sales shall be incidental and accessory to the principal
accumulation, storage and/or processing of discarded or leftover materials, articles or parts which
have been discarded and are intended for permanent dismantlement and/or destruction.
Land Area - the total area of land contained within the lot, tract or project boundary lines not
including dedicated rights-of-way, wetlands and undevelopable areas such as flood plains.
Landscaping Service Establishment - an establishment which provides services to adorn or
improve a site by contouring and by planting flowers, shrubs, or trees. Landscaping services
establishments do not include horticultural nursery farms or horticultural nursery sales.
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Pick-Up Establishment - an establishment designed primarily for
the convenient and efficient pick-up of and/or drop-off of laundry or dry cleaning by a persons
not employed by the establishment. No actual laundry or dry cleaning service or work is
performed on the premises except for the collecting and distributing activities stated above.
Laundry And Dry Cleaning Plant - a building, or portion of a building occupied by an
establishment primarily engaged in the commercial operation of mechanical laundries with steam
or other power normally for a fee or charge or establishments supplying laundered items on a
contract basis when laundry facilities are located on the same premises. Laundry and dry
cleaning plants normally involve a substantial amount of equipment and serves a relatively large
trade area through direct or indirect pick-up and delivery of laundry and dry cleaning articles by
personnel employed by the establishment.
Laundromats - Self-Service Or Coin-Operated - a building, or portion of a building, occupied
by an establishment designed primarily to provide limited laundry and dry cleaning facilities
which are used and operated by ultimate consumers on the premises on a self-service basis for a
fee or charge.
Library - a place in which literary and artistic materials, such as books, periodicals, newspapers,
pamphlets, prints, records, and tapes, are kept for reading, reference, or lending.
Livestock - any domesticated hoofed quadrupeds held as property, raised for personal use or
raised for the production of livestock and livestock products for sale. The term livestock
includes the boarding, breeding, training, exercising, care and treatment of horses on the
premises and the accessory facilities and structures designed for such purposes.
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Living Area - the total floor area of a dwelling unit made suitable for human habitation
excluding: garages; carports; areas that are not wholly enclosed such as screen rooms; common
corridors, hallways or exits provided for access or vertical travel between multiple-family
dwelling units; any utility room or storage area that is within the principal structure.
Lot - a unit of land located within a platted subdivision and which is occupied by, or to be
occupied by, one (1) principal building and its accessory buildings, and including the open
spaces, yards and buffer strips required by this Ordinance.
A. Lot Area - the total area of land contained within the lot lines.
B. Lot Line - a boundary dividing a lot from a right-of-way, adjoining lot, or other
adjoining tract of land.
1. Front Lot Line - the lot line abutting a street right-of-way line.
2. Rear Lot Line - the lot line opposite the front lot line.
3. Side Lot Line - lot lines other than the front or rear lot lines.
Lot Depth - the dimension of a lot measured perpendicular to the front lot line and
tangent to the nearest part of the rear lot line.
Corner Lot - A lot which abuts on two (2) or more intersecting streets at their
intersection.
E. Double Frontage Lot - any lot other than a comer lot which abuts on two streets.
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Lot of Record - A lot whose location and dimensions may be ascertained by reference to
a plat duly recorded in the plat books in the office of the County Clerk on the effective
date of this Code.
Major Equipment Rental - an establishment primarily engaged in renting or leasing large
equipment and major machinery used in road building, construction, industry and similar uses
and including maintenance facilities provided such maintenance facilities are designed for and
incidental to the principal renting or leasing of large equipment and major machinery.
Major Equipment Repairs - an establishment engaged in the repair of large equipment and
major machinery normally for a fee or charge. Major equipment repair also includes the fixing
and repair of mobile homes, large boats and large farm equipment.
Major Subdivision - any subdivision not classified as a minor subdivision.
Manufacturing - an establishment primarily engaged in the processing of materials, products or
personal property for the wholesale market. Processing refers to the mechanical or chemical
transformation of inorganic or organic substances into new products and usually includes the use
of power driven machines and material handling equipment. Processing includes the assembling
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of component parts of processed products if the resulting new product is neither a structure nor
other fixed improvement. The final product of processing may be finished in the sense that it is
ready for utilization or consumption, or it may be semi-finished to become a raw material for an
establishment engaged in further processing. Processing also includes the making, packaging or
any other similar activity that results in the creating or changing the form of materials, products
or personal property including any major specialized cleaning or reconditioning operation or any
other similar major original or restorative treatment. The term manufacturing does not include
the fabricating operations performed at the site of construction by construction or contractor
establishments nor the incidental and accessory minor processing operations performed by retail
sales, service and repair establishments and other domestic consumer and business operation
customer establishments so defined by this Code provided, however, that such processing is
performed as a specialized aid, assistance of customer service intended for and directly incidental
to the needs of ultimate consumers served on the premises or as a customer service directly for
the domestic consumer and business operation customer served by the establishment or if all
products processed are sold at retail directly to ultimate consumers and not for resale.
Manufacturing includes boat yards and research and testing laboratories, but does not include
agricultural processing establishments, junk yards, or mining.
Marina - premises, or portion of a premises, where covered or uncovered boat slips, dock space,
dry storage facilities, marine fuel, lubricants, food, drink, and/or sundry items are provided.
Mining - the extraction of limerock, phosphate and minerals occurring naturally such as ores,
petroleum and natural gas and quarrying of sand, gravel, rock, fill material and peat. Mining also
includes processing activities such as well operation, washing, crushing, screening, flotation,
storing and distributing necessary in conjunction with mining activities to render the materials
marketable.
Minor Subdivision - a subdivision of land of not more than five (5) lots, provided that such
subdivision does not involve the dedication of streets or easements to the City or the provision of
access or utilities to a lot, tract or use by means of a right-of-way or easement established after
the effective date of this Ordinance.
Mobile
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Home - a detached building containing one (1) dwelling unit which:
Is identified by the manufacturer and/or the City's Building Code as a mobile home
and/or displays a motor vehicle license plate identifying it as a mobile home.
Is a portable unit designed to be transported after fabricating on its own detachable
wheels, or on a flatbed vehicle or other similar hauling facilities.
Is designed primarily for long-term permanent occupancy and contains sleeping
accommodations, a flush toilet, a bath tub or shower and kitchen facilities with plumbing
and electrical connections provided for attachment outside systems.
Normally arrives at the site where it is to be occupied as a complete unit, including major
appliances and furniture, and ready for occupancy except for minor and incidental
unpacking and assembly operations, location on foundation supports, connection to
utilities, and the like.
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The term mobile home does not include dwellings or travel trailers or manufactured buildings.
Motel - See Transient lodging establishments.
Movie Theater - a premises, or portion of a premises, occupied by an establishment primarily
engaged in the commercial exhibition of motion pictures normally open to the general public for
a fee or charge.
Multiple-dwelling use. for the purposes of determining whether a lot is in multiple-dwelling
use, the following considerations shall apply:
a. Multiple-dwelling uses may involve dwelling units intended to be rented and maintained
under central ownership and management or cooperative apartments, condominiums,
townhouses, and the like.
b. Where an undivided lot contains more than one building and the buildings are not so
located that lots and yards conforming to requirements for single (1), two (2), or multiple-
family dwellings in the district could be provided, the lot shall be considered to be in
multiple-dwelling use if there are three (3) or more dwelling units on the lot, even though
the individual buildings may each contain less than three dwelling units.
c. Any multiple dwelling in which dwelling units are available for rental for periods of less
than one week shall be considered a transient lodging establishment.
Multifamily Dwelling, - A building containing three (3) or more dwelling units.
Noncommercial Amusement Facility - a premises, or portion of a premises, occupied by
facilities whose function is to provide nonprofit oriented amusements and includes the
noncommercial operation of sports and recreational services normally without the payment of a
fee or admission charge. Noncommercial amusement facilities include noncommercial marinas,
noncommercial boat liveries and nonprofit clubs including golf, country, yacht, fraternal and
related facilities.
Nonconforming Parcel - an undeveloped lot of record or tract of record, the location or
dimensions of which do not conform with all of the provisions of the City's land development
regulations.
Nonconforming Structure or Use - a structure or use lawfully existing on July 27, 1992 which
does not conform with all of the provisions of the City's land development regulations.
Nonhazardous Use - manufacturing and/or wholesale storage that includes uses and/or
activities that are not defined as hazardous.
Nonmotorized ltauling Trailer - a vehicular portable and nonmotorized enclosure designed
primarily for the transporting and movement of goods and materials from one (1) place to
another and includes related nonmotorized hauling accessories and moving aids.
Nonprofit Club - a premises, or portion of a premises, owned and operated by a group of
association of persons and maintained and operated solely by and for the members of such group
of association and their guests and is not available for unrestricted public access or use.
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Nonprofit clubs include golf, country, yacht, fraternal and similar noncommercial groups and
associations of persons and related facilities.
Occupant - the person, persons or family in actual possession of the premises regardless of
ownership of the premises.
Open Space - means the land area minus all impervious area.
Ordinary High Water Mark - means the line at which the upland stops and the water begins.
Outdoor - that which is not within a wholly enclosed building.
Own - means to hold legal or equitable title to a parcel of real property evidenced by instrument
of conveyance lawfully recorded in the office of the County Clerk.
Owner - means the person, firm or corporation that holds legal or equitable title to a parcel of
real property as evidenced by instrument of lawful conveyance.
Parcel - means a lot or tract as defined by this Code.
Pawn Shop - an establishment that accepts deposits of personal property as security for the
payment of money loaned for over fifty (50) percent of the goods it sells.
Permitted Uses - are those uses which are compatible with other land uses in a land use district
provided they are developed in conformity with the City's land development regulations.
Personal Service Establishment - an establishment in which a person, or persons, practice a
vocation that performs a type of labor, act or work that results pr/madly in a specialized aid or
assistance directly to the personal needs of ultimate consumers normally served on the premises
for a fee or charge. Personal service establishments do not include laundry and dry cleaning
plants.
Plan - a graphic design of a parcel of land or property which is drawn to scale and shows the
existing or proposed location of boundary lines, buildings, structures, uses or any other required
data or information.
Planned Development Project - a complex of structures and uses planned as an integral trait of
development having common open spaces, yards, building setbacks and buffer strips and
approved in accordance with the provisions of the City's land development regulations.
Planned Development Project Plan - a graphic design of a parcel of land on which a planned
development project is proposed, approved in accordance with the requirements of the City's
land development regulations for planned development projects or, with respect to planned
development projects so designated on the Zoning District Map for the City, the plan of such
planned development project filed in the Office of the Administrative Official on the effective
date of this Code.
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Planning and Zoning Commission - the City's Planning and Zoning Commission established
by thc Charter of thc City.
Platted Subdivision - subdivision map showing actual or planned features, such as streets and
building lots which is duly recorded in the Plat Books in the Office of the County Clerk.
Porte Cocheres - an outdoor covered vehicular driveway at finished grade leading to the
pedestrian entrance of a building which is neither designed for nor inchides any space for
vehicular off-street parking.
Poultry - domestic fowl held as property, raised for personal use or raised for the production of
poultry or poultry products for sale.
Premises - a parcel of land under unified ownership and all the structures on it.
Principal Building - the building in which is conducted the principal use of the parcel in which
it is situated.
Printing and Publishing - an establishment engaged in the publishing and printing of
documents and/or materials including, but not limited to, newspapers, business forms, brochures
and similar materials.
Private Carport - a building or portion thereof enclosed on two (2) sides or less and designed
for the parking or storage of an automobile(s) as an accessory use or structure with a dwelling
unit.
Private Garage - a building or portion thereof enclosed and designed for the parking and storage
of automobiles as an accessory use or structure with a dwelling unit.
Property Line - thc boundary of a parcel of real property under ownership as evidenced by an
instrument or instruments of conveyance lawfully recorded in the Office of the County Clerk.
Public Service Structure - any structure that is necessary for the operation and maintenance of a
utility that is regulated or controlled by the City, County, State or Federal Government or legally
empowered special governmental district, but not owned and operated by such government.
Buildings intended for general administrative, executive, studio, warehousing or storage func-
tions or general maintenance operations of a utility shall not be considered as public service
structures. Potable central water storage towers associated with a utility shall be considered as
public service structures; however, central gas, petroleum or similar hazardous material storage
structures of a utility shall not be considered as a public service structure. Central power
generating plants and related facilities shall be considered as public service structures subject to
compliance with the Florida Electrical Power Plant Siting Act, Chapter 403, Florida Statutes.
Central solid waste collection stations, containers or garbage boxes serving more than one parcel
or planned development project shall be considered as public service structures if the site on
which such structure or facility is located has been specifically approved for such use by the City
Commission. Specifically approved and recorded easement, right-of-way and land or water
areas, when referred to in regard to public service structures, shall include platted subdivisions,
planned development project plans, master central water and sewer development plans approved
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by the appropriate City officials and any easement or right-of-way of a utility that is regulated or
controlled by a City, the County, State or Federal Government or a legally empowered special
governmental district.
Public Transportation Terminal -a premises, or portion of a premises, occupied by an
establishment primarily engaged in providing public use passenger transportation by railway,
highway, water or air normally for a fee or charge. Public transportation terminals may include
maintenance facilities, and/or freight transportation provided such maintenance facilities and/or
freight transportation is incidental and accessory to the principal public use passenger
transportation services.
Required Project Improvements - all of the improvements required by the provisions of this
Code for a particular type of land use or zoning district, including any buffer strip, screening or
other project improvement required as a special condition or otherwise stipulated in conjunction
with any official action approving such development. Project improvements proposed by the
applicant and stipulated as improvements to be completed prior to any required final approval
shall also be considered as required project improvements.
Research and Testing Laboratory - an establishment engaged in commercial and nonprofit
research and testing and the incidental dissemination of information for the public health or
welfare.
Residential Care Facility - a building or portion of a building that constitutes a living facility
which operates to provide the physical, emotional and social needs of its residents in a family--
like setting for a minimum of fifteen (15) residents. As used in this definition Resident means
any aged person as defined in Section 400.618(3), Florida Statutes; physically disabled or
handicapped person as defined in Section 760.22(5)(a), Florida Statutes; developmentally
disabled person as defined in Section 393.063(6), Florida Statutes; nondangerous mentally ill
person as defined in Section 394.455(3), Florida Statutes; or child as defined in Section 39.01(8)
and (10), Florida Statutes. Such facilities shall include, but are not limited to: foster homes,
group homes, family shelter homes and assisted living facilities as those terms may be defined
in the Florida Statutes.
Restaurant - an establishment where meals, drinks and refreshments may be purchased for
consumption on-premises.
Retail Goods Establishments - commercial establishments that serve both the day-to-day and
the more durable needs of a community including, but not limited to, supermarkets, bakeries,
drag stores, florists, gif~ and specialty stores, optical supplies, pet shops, discount stores, book
and stationery stores, meat and seafood markets, toy stores, jewelry stores.
Retail Sales And Service - a premises, or portion ora premises, occupied by one (1) or more of
the following:
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Antique Store - an establishment primarily engaged in the retail selling of antique items
and related accessories directly to ultimate consumers.
Convenience Store - a small, often fcanchised, commercial retail business that is open
long hours and which provides food and non-food items for sale to the consumer in small
quantities. This type of use does not include the dispensing of gasoline.
Department Store - an establishment selling a wide variety of goods arranged in several
departments.
Domestic And Business Repair - an establishment in which a person or persons,
practice a vocation that primarily performs a type of labor, act or work, the results in the
fixing and repair of and article of merchandise or piece of equipment intended for and
directly incidental to the customer's business of domestic use normally for a fee or charge
and not for resale.
Domestic Rental - an establishment primarily engaged in renting or leasing small
miscellaneous merchandise, products or goods directly to ultimate consumers.
Farm Supply Sales - an establishment primarily engaged in retail selling of farm and
garden hardware and supplies directly to ultimate consumers and not for resale.
Horticultural Nursery Sales - an establishment primarily engaged in the retail selling of
horticultural specialty products directly to ultimate consumers and not for resale.
Horticultural nursery sales does not include horticultural nursery farms or landscaping
service establishments.
Large Retail Goods Establishment - commercial establishment selling goods that
require a large amount of display area and which are often delivered to the consumer
after the time of purchase including, but not limited to, appliances, furniture, building and
home improvement supplies, wall paper and carpeting.
Personal Service Establishment - an establishment in which a person, or persons,
practice a vocation that performs a type of labor, act or work that results primarily in a
specialized aid or assistance directly to the personal needs of ultimate consumers
normally served on the premises for a fee or charge. Personal service establishments do
not include laundry and dry cleaning plants.
Retail Goods Establishments - commercial establishments that serve both the day-to-
day and the more durable needs of a community including, but not limited to,
supermarkets, bakeries, drug stores, florists, gift and specialty stores, optical supplies, pet
shops, discount stores, book and stationery stores, meat and seafood markets, toy stores,
jewelry stores.
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Secondhand Store - an establishment primarily engaged in the retail selling of used
merchandise and good directly to ultimate consumers and not for resale. Secondhand
stores may include repair departments provided such repair departments are incidental
and accessory to the principal retail selling of used merchandise and goods.
Right-of-way - the strip of land over which facilities such as highways, railroads or power lines
are built. The right-of-way is generally considered to be the area between the street centerline
and private property lines.
Road - the term road shall mean the same and be interchangeable with the term street.
Roadside Fruit And Vegetable Sales ~ a premises, or portion of a premises, occupied by an
establishment primarily engaged in the retail selling of field crops, fruit, tree nuts and vegetables
displayed outdoors directly to ultimate consumers on the premises and not for resale. The term
roadside fruit and vegetable sales does not include the selling of livestock or livestock products
but does include the accessory packing, crating and shipping of farm products sold at retail on
the premises.
Secondhand Store - an establishment primarily engaged in the retail selling of used
merchandise and good directly to ultimate consumers and not for resale. Secondhand stores may
include repair departments provided such repair departments are incidental and accessory to the
principal retail selling of used merchandise and goods.
Service Area - all areas of a site used for dumpsters, garbage cans, recycling bins, mechanical
equipment, loading and unloading of delivery trucks and other similar uses that support the
principal use. This definition does not apply to one (1) and two (2) family dwellings.
Sign - See Schedule K.
Single-family Dwelling. a building containing only one (1) dwelling unit.
Site Development Permit - the permit issued by appropriate authority under the provisions of
this Ordinance, usually in conjunction with a building permit which authorizes the construction
or alteration of a structure, and is required prior to such construction or alteration.
Small Animal Boarding Kennel - a premises, or portion of a premises, occupied by an
establishment primarily having as the principal purpose of business the boarding and keeping of
dogs and/or other specialty animals normally for a fee or charge. Small animal boarding kennels
may provide grooming services.
Solid Waste Disposal Facilities - a premises, or portion of a premises, occupied by an
establishment primarily engaged in the disposal of solid waste, rubbish, refuse and garbage,
excluding animals, obtained from more than one (1) parcel or planned development project.
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Sleeping Room - a single room rented for living purposes but without cooking facilities or other
amenities for separate and independent housekeeping. A sleeping room shall not be construed to
mean a dwelling unit or sleeping unit.
Sleeping Unit - a single room or suite intended for occupancy by persons who are lodged with or
without meals for compensation. A sleeping unit shall not be construed to mean a dwelling unit.
Story - that portion of a building between a floor and the next floor above, or if there is no next
floor, the ceiling above.
Street - a right-of-way for vehicular traffic regardless of size or designation, but excluding
accessways. The term "street" shall specifically include only the following right-of-way:
A. A right-of-way of the State Highway, County Road System or City Road System.
B. An unvacated right-of-way in a platted subdivision.
A right-of-way conveyed to and accepted by the City Commission by deed recorded in
the Office of the County Clerk.
D. A right-of-way established by maintenance under the provisions of Florida Statutes.
A right-of-way, a deed for which is accepted by vote of the City Commission and duly
recorded in the Office of the County Clerk.
An easement or right-of-way for access, the location, dimensions and terminal points of
which are defined in a judgment entered by a court of competent jurisdiction.
G. A private easement or right-of-way serving more than one (1) parcel of record.
A road existing prior to the effective date of this Code for which there is no formal right-
of-way established of record, but which was recognized as a prescriptive public easement
prior to the adoption of this Ordinance by issuance of a building permit or permits for
parcels for which such easement is the sole access.
Structure - any combination of materials fabricated to fulfill a function in a fixed location on a
parcel of land including buildings and signs.
Subdivision, Major - any subdivision not classified as a minor subdivision.
Subdivision, Minor - a subdivision of land of not more than five (5) lots, provided that such
subdivision does not involve the dedication of streets or easements to the City of Sanford or the
provision of access or utilities to a lot, tract or use by means of a right-of-way or easement
established after the effective date of this Ordinance.
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Subdivision Plat - means a map or delineated representation of the subdivision of lands
showing actual or planned features, such as streets and building lots, approved in accordance
with the City's Subdivision Regulations or the Seminole County Subdivision Regulations if
platted prior to incorporation into the City of Sanford, Florida.
Substantial Progress - binding contracts for such construction or installation have been let, or,
in the absence of such contracts, that the construction of such structure or installation of such
improvements has progressed to a conclusive degree or that prerequisite conditions involving
significant investment shall be completed or, when construction is not a part of the use, that the
use is in operation in compliance with the conditions, stipulations and regulations governing such
use.
Townhome - See Dwelling, Townhome.
Tract - a unit of land other than a lot which is occupied by, or to be occupied by, one principal
building and its accessory buildings and including the open spaces, building setbacks, buffers
and other improvements required by this Code. A tract may consist of one (1), or more, or
portions of a tract of record.
A. Tract Area - the total area of land contained within the tract lines.
Tract Line - a boundary dividing a tract, right-of-way, adjoining tract, or other adjoining
parcel of land.
1. Front Tract Line - the tract line abutting a road right-of-way line.
2. Rear Tract Line - the tract line opposite the front tract line.
3. Side Tract Line - tract lines other than the front or rear line.
Tract Depth - the dimension of a tract measured perpendicular to the front tract line and
tangent to the nearest part of the rear tract line.
Corner Tract - a tract which abuts on two (2) or more intersecting roads at their
intersection.
E. Double Frontage Tract - any tract other than a corner tract which abuts on two roads.
Tract of Record - a tract the location and dimensions of which are specifically described
as a discrete parcel in a deed, contract for deed or other instrument of conveyance duly
recorded in the office of the County Clerk.
Temporary Commercial Amusement - a transient activity which does not require the
construction of permanent structures nor involve the use of any premises for an extended period
of time and which is provided by an establishment primarily engaged in the commercial
operation of such activity for a profit, fee, admission charge or other similar means of
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compensation. Temporary commercial amusements include circuses, carnivals, fairs and similar
promotional enterprises of a transient nature.
Temporary Construction Activities - a transient use of the premises on which a permitted use
is under construction, or, the transient use of a parcel located within a subdivision or planned
development project which is under construction or contains new housing units or parcels for
sale, provided such transient use is necessary to provide essential promotion, sales, storage and
related activities which shall occur only during construction and/or sale of new housing units or
parcels and which terminates upon completion of the construction, sales of all parcels and sale of
all new housing units. Temporary construction activities include the following uses: temporary
real estate sales offices; model housing units; offices for persons engaged in construction of the
project; construction materials storage, processing and fabrication; equipment storage; housing;
radio transmitting equipment; and similar uses of a transient nature which are not considered or
authorized as part of the activities normally associated with the construction of a permitted use
for which a valid land use permit has been issued or the construction of a subdivision or planned
development project.
Temporary/Day Labor Services - an employment service that hires laborers by the day.
Temporary Noncommercial Amusement Facility - a transient activity which does not require
the construction of permanent structure nor involve the use of any premises for an extended
period of time and which is provided by and/or sponsored by a nonprofit club.
Transient lodging establishments - any unit, group of units, dwelling, building, group of
buildings within a single complex of buildings, or any similar place whether denominated a hotel
or motel room, apartment, condominium unit, cooperative unit, time-share unit, single-family
unit, or otherwise which is rented more than three (3) times in a calendar year for periods of less
than thirty (30) days or one (1) calendar month, whichever is less, or which is advertised or held
out to the public as a place regularly rented to transient residents not including any hospital,
nursing home, sanitarium, adult congregate living facility, community resource facility or other
similar care facility; or any dormitory or other living or sleeping facility maintained by a public
or private school, college, or university for the use of students, faculty, or visitors; and, any
condominium common elements not containing sleeping accommodations such as swimming
pools, club houses, tennis courts or similar elements.
Transient Resident - a visitor to the community who does not use the dwelling as principal
residence, who is neither gainfully employed in the community nor a student currently enrolled
in a school located in the community or who resides in the dwelling for less than thirty (30) days
or one (1) calendar month per year, whichever is less.
Travel Trailer - a vehicular portable unit which:
A. Is identified by the manufacturer as a travel trailer or recreational vehicle; or,
1. Is not more than eight (8) feet in body width; or,
2. Is of any weight provided its body length does not exceed thirty-two (32) feet; or,
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3. Is of any length provided its gross weight, factory equipped for use, does not
exceed four thousand five hundred (4,500) pounds.
Is designed primarily for short-term temporary living and sleeping purposes for travel,
recreation and vacation purposes.
Include units designed to be mounted on, or attached to, a track or automobile chassis of
motorized self-propelled vehicles constructed as an integral unit.
Removal of the means of conveyance from a travel trailer or the construction of a
permanent foundation for a travel trailer does not change the structure to something other
than a travel trailer.
Use - the activities which take place on any land or premises and, when appropriate, the
structures located thereon and designed for those activities.
Vacate or Vacation plat of a subdivision - means the procedures to void or annul the plat
pursuant to Chapter 177, Florida Statutes.
Variance - means official approval to modify the terms and development standards of these
regulations.
Vehicle, Vehicular. trucks, automobiles, boats, recreational vehicles, travel trailers, mobile
homes, farm equipment and nonmotorized hauling trailers and pleasure craft that are normally
displayed or kept outside.
Vehicular Accessory Sales and Installation - a premises, or portion ora premises, occupied by
an establishment primarily engaged in the retail selling and installation of vehicular parts, tires,
batteries and accessories directly to ultimate consumers and not for resale. Vehicular accessory
sales establishments includes installation of accessories sold on the premises provided such
activities are incidental and accessory to the principal retail selling of tires, batteries and
automotive accessories.
Vehicle Rental - an establishment primarily engaged in renting or leasing of vehicles without
drivers, as well as nonmotorized hauling trailers intended to meet the needs of ultimate
consumers. Vehicle rental establishments may include maintenance facilities provided such
maintenance facilities are designed for and incidental to the principal renting or leasing of
passenger automobiles, trucks and nonmotorized hauling trailers.
Vehicle Rental Office - a premises, or portion of a premises, occupied by an establishment
primarily engaged in renting or leasing vehicles without drivers intended to meet the needs of
ultimate consumers. Automobile rental offices do not include nonmotorized hauling trailer or
truck rental or leasing or maintenance facilities. In addition, the maximum number of rental
vehicles that may be stored or parked on the premises at any one time shall not exceed ten (10).
Vehicle Repair - an establishment engaged in the fixing and restoration of vehicles.
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Vehicle Sales - an establishment primarily engaged in the retail selling of new and/or used
automobiles and trucks, boats, farm equipment, road building equipment, mobile homes travel
trailers and pleasure craft that are normally displayed or kept outside. Vehicular sales
establishments may include repair departments provided such repair departments are incidental
and accessory to the principal retail selling of vehicles.
Vehicle Service - a premises, or portion of a premises, occupied by one (1) or more of the
following:
Automobile Parking Establishment - a facility primarily used in providing commercial
parking facilities on open air lots and/or structures for relatively short periods of time
directly to meet the needs of ultimate consumers normally for a fee or charge.
Automobile Cleaning Establishment - a facility primarily engaged in furnishing
automobile washing, waxing, polishing, detailing and/or similar services except repairs,
intended for and directly incidental to the needs of ultimate consumers normally for a fee
or charge.
Gasoline Service Station - an establishment primarily engaged in the retail selling of
gasoline and lubricating oils. Gasoline service stations may include the retail selling of
minor automotive accessories, the performing of minor automotive repair work and the
renting of small nonmotorized hauling trailers and/or trucks without drivers provided
such activities are incidental and accessory to the principal retail selling of gasoline and
lubricating oils,
Veterinarian And Animal Hospital - a premises, or portion of a premises, occupied by an
establishment engaged in providing health care, medicine, dentistry, surgery and/or similar
procedures and services to animals normally for a fee or charge. Veterinarian and animal
hospital include grooming and boarding facilities.
Welding Establishment - a premises or portion of a premises, occupied by an establishment in
which a person, or persons engage in the welding of an article of merchandise or piece of
equipment intended for and directly incidental to the needs of ultimate consumers normally for a
fee or charge.
Wholesale And Storage - a premises, or portion of a premises, occupied by one (1) or more of
the following:
Construction And Contractor Yard - an establishment in which a person, or persons,
practice a vocation or occupation that performs a type of labor, act or work, off the
premises that directly results in the fabrication, construction, addition, alteration, repair or
development of land, buildings or structures on a given premises normally on a contract
basis or for sale, resale, lease, rent or for a fee, charge or other means of compensation
and including the equipment, materials and other items utilized by such person, or per-
sons, in practicing their vocation or occupation. Construction and contractor yard
establishments may include maintenance facilities provided such maintenance facilities
are designed to be utilized only for the maintenance of equipment accessory and incident
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to the principal use and activities of the construction and contractor yard establishment
which is located on the premises.
Heating Fuel Sales - an establishment engaged primarily in the retail selling of coal,
wood, heating fuel oil and/or bottled gas directly to ultimate consumers and not for
resale.
Motor Freight Transportation - an establishment primarily engaged in furnishing local
or long distance trucking, transfer and draying services with or without the storage of
merchandise, products or materials normally for a fee or charge and including
maintenance and storage facilities provided such maintenance and storage facilities are
designed for and incidental to the principal trucking and freight handling services.
Nonretail Sales And Service - an establishment primarily engaged in the nonretail
selling of merchandise, products, or materials in bulk quantities directly to person who
intend resale of the merchandise, products or materials so bought or handled; or, where
merchandise, products or materials are stored or held primarily for safekeeping until later
disposal or distribution usually for a fee or charge or delivery departments or warehouses
operated by business concerns for their own use.
Yard - means the land area surrounding the principal building on any parcel which is neither
occupied or obstructed by a portion of the principal building from the finished grade to the sky or
below the finished grade except where such occupancy, obstruction or encroachment is
specifically permitted by this Code.
Front Yard - that portion of the yard extending the full width of the parcel and measured
between the front parcel line and a parallel line tangent to the nearest part of the principal
building.
Rear Yard - that portion of the yard extending the full width of the parcel and measured
between the rear parcel line and a parallel line tangent to the nearest part of the principal
building.
Side Yard - those portions of the yard extending from the required front yard to the
required rear yard and measured between the side parcel lines and parallel lines tangent to
the nearest part of the principal building.
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SCHEDULE B - PERMITTED USES
One-Family Dwelling (1) (2) p p p p P C C C P *
Two*Family Dwelling C P P P P C C C *
Mobile Home (3) P *
Multiple Family Dwelling p p p P C C
Townhouses p p p P C C
Day Care Facility
1-5 Individuals P P P C C ( C C P P P P *
6 or More lndiv/duals (12) (12) (12) C C C P P P C C
Community Residen6al Home (3)
l to 6 Residents (3) (14) (14) (14) (14) (14) 04) p 04) p P (14) (14)
7tol4Residents(3) (15) (15) (15) (16) (16) (16) (16) (16)
Residential Care Facility - 15 or More Residents ( 17 ) ( 17 ) P P C (17)
(3)
Nursing Home C C P P P *
Boarding House C C C C C C *
Accessory Dwelling Unit C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
Accessory Residential Structure C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
Accessory Structures and Uses (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4)
Home Occupations (3) p p p p p p P P (18) (18) (18) P
Temporary Construction Activities (3) P P P P P P P P P P P P P P *
Noncommercial Amusement Facility
Indoor (19) C C C C C C C C p p p P P C
Outdoor (19) C C C C C C C C C P C P P C
Temporary (20) p p p p p p p p P P I' P P P
Educational Facilities
Elementary Scheol C C C C C C C C P P C C
Middle School C C C C C C C P P C C
High School C C C C C C C C P C C *
College, University or Vocational School C C C C C p P P P C
Library C C C C C C C P P P C *
Cultural Facility C C C C C P P *
House of Worship C C C C C C C C P C C *
Cemetery C C C C c.: C C C P C C C C
Hospital/Medical Clinic C C P C *
Private Airport C C C C *
Public Transportation Terminal C C C C C C C C C C C C C C *
PublicService Stmcture (5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)
Communication Tower (3) C C C C C C (24) (24) C
CenmlSewage and/or Water Treatment (5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)
Facilities
Solid Waste Disposal Facility C C C C *
Government Owned Use (6) (6) (6) (6) (6) (6) (6) (6) (6) (6) (6) (6) (6) (6) (6)
Community Resource Facility (3) (27) (27) (27) (27) (27) (27) (27)
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SCHEDULE B - PERMITTED USES
Retail Sales & Service (3X7)
Indoor (8) P P C C *
Outdoor Display - New Merchandise P C C C *
Outdoor Display - Used Merchandise C C C C *
Outdoor Storage C C C C *
Pawn Shop (25) C C C C *
Roadside Fruit & Vegetable Stand P C *
Business & Professional Office P (8) P P P P *
Bail Bond (13) (3) C C C C C C *
Exceptional Uses (3) (25)
Nonhazardous Research & Testing Lab. (3) P P P P *
Business Training Schools C P P P P *
Restaurant (8) P P C C *
Drive-in Restaurant P C *
FRANSIENT LODGING & ENTERTAINMENT
Transient Lodging Establishment P P *
Travel Trailer (3) C C *
Commercial Amusements (19)
Indoor (Except Adult performance (8) P P *
Establishments and Adult Arcade Amusement
Centers)
Adult Performance Establishment (22) P P
Adult Arcade Amusement Center (28) (13) (13)
Outdoor (Except Adult Performance C C *
Establishments and Adult Arcade Amusement
Centers)
Temporary (Except Adult Performance C C C C *
Establishments and Adult Arcade Amusement
Cen~rs)
Motion Picture Theater
Indoor P P
Outdoor P *
Vehicular Service (9) C C C P P
Vehicular Repair C C C P *
Vehicular Rental C C P P *
Vehicular Rental Office C P P P P *
Major Equipment Rental C P P *
Major Equipment Repair C C P *
Vehicular Dealer Sales (10) C C *
Vehicular Accessory C C *
Sales and Installation
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SCHEDULE B - PERMITTED USES
VlYSCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND SERVICES
Funeral Home and/or Crematory (21 ) P C P P *
Laundry & Dry Cleaning C C P P *
Printing & Publishing P P P P
Domestic and Business Service Indoor P P P P *
Outdoor C C P P *
Landscaping Service Establishment Indoor P P P P C *
Outdoor C C P P C *
Auchon Sales Establishment Indc~r P P P P *
Outdoor C C P P *
Aircraft Sales Establishment Indoor P P P P *
Outdoor C C P P *
Small Animal Boarding Kennel Indoor C P C P P C *
Outdoor C P P C *
Veterinarian & Animal Hospital Indoor C P C P P C *
Outdoor C P P C *
Welding Establishment (3) C C P P *
Wholesale & Stumge (I 1)
Nonhazardous (3) Indoor C C P P *
Outdoor C C C P *
Tank C C C P *
Hazardous (3) Indoor C C P P *
Outdoor C C C C *
Tank C C *
Junkyard (3) C *
Manufacturing
Nonhazardous (3) Indoor C C P P *
Outdoor C C C C
Hazardous (3) Indoor C P *
Outdoor C *
Agriculture P *
Animal Raising C *
Mining (3) *
Agriculture Processing Establishment C C C *
(1)
(2)
(3)
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FOOTNOTES
"P" indicates that the use listed is allowed within the corresponding zoning district. (See Schedule C, Area And Dimension Remdations.)
"C" indicates that the use listed is allowed within the corresponding zoning district only aRer being approved a conditional use. (See Section 3.7, Conditional
"*" indicates that the use listed i$ allowed subject tu complying with Planned Dcvtdopm~nt Project Regulahons. (schedule D, Planned Develoon~nt Proinct
Ragulafions).
One-Family Dwellings withIn the corresponding zoning district shall include a private garage.
One-Family Dwellings within the corresponding zoning district shall include a private carport or a private garage.
This use is subject to certain specific requirements. (See Schedule E, Additional Reauaear~mts and Provisions for St~cific Uses.)
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SCHEDULE B - PERMITTED USES
Thc following accessory slmctores and uses shall be allowed: A) Phvate carport, private garage or other buildings not used as a dwelling unit and
customarily incidental to thc principal use of the pr~mises, and; B) Accessory uses customarily incidental to the principal use of the premises.
Such uses shall be allowed within specifically approved and recorded easements, righ ts-of-way and land or water areas identi fled for such purposes in the
public records of the City of San ford and/or Seminole County. If not provided for in the previously described manner such uses shall be allowed only
after being approved ~s a conditional use. Such uses shall specifically exclude communication towers.
Government owned uses are allowed subject to the same requirements as nm-government owned uses of the same type except for noncommercial
amusement facilities which shall be allowed within any zoning district and shall not require conditional use approval.
Retail Sales and Service includes the following: Antique Store, Building Material Sales, Convemience Goods Store, Department Store, Domestic and
Business Repair, Domestic and Business Rental, Horticultural Nursery Sales, Personal Service Establishment and Secondh~ad Store.
Such uses shall be allowed provided that each such use shall contain 3,500 square feet or less of floor area.
Automobile and Truck Service includes the following: Automobile Parking Establishment, Automobile Cleaning Establishment and Gasoline Service
Station.
Automotive Dealer Sales includes the following: Automobile Sales, Truck Sales, Boat Sales, Major Equipment Sales, Mobile Home Sales, Travel Trailer
Sales and Automotive Specialty Sales.
Wholesale and Storage includes the following: Construction and Comractor Yards, Heating Fuel Sales and Nenretail Sales and Service.
If suob use is in conjunction with a church and/or an elementary school, such use is allowed as a conditional use.
Such use is allowed within the corresponding zoning district only after being approved ~s a conditional use and after approval by the City Conmtisalon.
Such use shall be allowed provided that such use shall not be located within a radius of 1,000 feet of another existing Community Residential Ilome.
Such use shall be allowed provided that such use shall not be located within a radius of 1200'of another home in a Multi-Family Zone or within 500' ora
Single Family Zone bounda'y.
Such use shall be allowed provided that such use shall not be located within 500' of a Single Family zone.
Such use shall be allowed as a conditional use provided that such use shall not be located within a radius of 1200'of another residential care facility or a
community residential home in a multi-family zone or within 500 feet of a single family boundary.
Allowed in Residential Dwellings.
Sponsoring organizations of proposed Commercial and Noncommercial Amusement Facilities (excluding Temporary Noncommercial per (20) below)
shall submit a Special Event Application to the Special Event~ Coordinator sixty (60) business days prior to the event to allow ample time for evaluation
by the appropriate staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the disapproval of the request
Sponsoring organizations of proposed Temporary Noncommercial Amusement Facilities are required to submit a Special Event Application to the Special
Events Coordinator thirty (30) business days prior to the event to allow ample time for evaluation by the appropriate staff. Failure to meet this
requirement may result in the disapproval of the request
Crematory facilities only allowed in Rid and MI-2 Zoning Districts.
Adult performance Establishments shall comply with all requirements and provisions set forth in Ordinance No. 3185, mtitled "The City of San ford
Adult Entertainment Code" and all other applicable provisions of the San ford City Code and state law.
Such use is allowed within corresponding zoning district only after being approved as a Conditional Use and after approval by the City c°mnussion when
used in conjunction with a permitted Adult Performance Establishment that complies with all requkementa and provisions set forth in this ordinance,
Ordinance No. 3185, entitled "The City of San ford Adult Entertainment Code" and all other applicable provisions of the San ford City Code and state law.
Communication ~wers up to a maximum height of two hundred (200) feet shall be allowed by fight. Communication towers greater than two hundred
(200) feet in height shall be allowed only after being approved as a condinonal use.
Such use is allowed within corresponding zoning dis~ct only after being approved as a Conditional Use. Further, such use shall not be located within a
radius of 1,500'of another such use nor shall such use be located within 300' of a school, church, park or residentially zoned land.
Tempora~ / Day Labor Services include facilities that employ temporary workers on a daily or sh~t term basis. Such services would generally employ
persons for trades such as agriculture, construction, landscaping, manu factoring, and other Iow skilled manual labor activities. Ten~i~orary/Day Labor shall
not include professional, clerical and other sldlled or administrative employment services.
Such use is allowed within corresponding zoning district only after being approved as a Conditional Use and after approval by the City Cormnission.
Further, such use shall not be located within a radius of 1,500'of mother such use nor shall such use be located within 300'ofa school, church, park or
residentially zoned land. The City Commission shall have the authority to waive this provision during the approval process if the Commission detomines
that the pr~oosed community resource facility primarily serves the interests of the specific neighborhood.
Adult Arcade Amusen~nt Centers shall comply with all requmts and provisions set forth in Ordinance No. 382 I, ~fitled "The City of Sanford
Adult Arcade Amusement Centras" (Section 16.0 ~t'Schedule E) and all other apphcoble provisions of the San ford City Code and state law.
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SECTION 2.0 BASE BUILDING LINE
Base building lines are hereby established for the streets listed below.
All base building line requirements and distances shall be measured from the centerline of the
existing or proposed street right-of-way unless otherwise provided for by these land development
regulations. Where a base building line requirement differs with a minimum front yard
requirement of these regulations for a particular use, the greater of the two (2) requirements shall
prevail.
The entire area between the existing street right-of-way line and the base building line shall be
deemed a front yard and shall be unoccupied and unobstructed by a portion of the principal
building from the finished grade to the sky, or below the finished grade, except where such
occupancy, obstruction or encroachment is specifically permitted by these land development
regulations.
SECTION 2.1
DESIGNATED RIGHT-OF-WAY LINES
Designated right-of-way lines are hereby established for the streets specifically listed below. The purpose
of the designated fight-of-way lines shall be to reserve sufficient space for the future circulation of
vehicular traffic and to reduce the undesirable and adverse impact of noise, congestion and related safety
hazards associated with the intensified use of land resulting from new growth and development. All
designated street right-of-way lines shall be located and measured from the centerline of the existing or
proposed street right-of-way.
ALL DISTANCES AND
LOCATIONS SHALL BE
MEASURED FROM
THIS SCHEDULE SHALL BE APPLICABLE TO PORTION(S) OF STREET C ENTERLINE OF EXISTING
LOCATED iN CITY OF SANFORD OR PROPOSED
RIGHT-OF-WAY~}
BASE
BUILDiNG DESIGNATED
NO. NAME FROM TO LINE R-O-W LiNE
REQUIRED (Feet)
(Feet)
I. Eastern Beltway 14 Lake Jessup (3) Existing
2. U.S. 17-92 (Orlando Drive) CR 427 Lake Mary Bird, 140 Existing
3. U.S. 17-92 (Orlando Drive) Lake Mary Blvd. Airport Blvd. 140 Existing
4, U.S. 17-92 (Orlando Drive) Airport Blvd. Park Drive 100 Existing
5. U.S. 17-92 (French Avenue) Park Drive SR 46 East (25th St.) (2) Existing
6. U.S. 17-92 (French Avenue) SR 46 East (25th St.) SR 46 West (First St.) (2) Existing
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BUILDING DESIGNATED
NO. NAME FROM TO LINE R4D-W LINE
REQUIRED (Feet)
(Feet)
7. U.S. 17-92 SR 46 West (First St.) 14 (2) Existing
8, SR 46 West 14 Persimmon Avenue 175 Existing
9. SR 46 West Persimmon Avenue US. 17-92 (3) Existing
10. SR 46 East U.S. 17-92 Mellonville Avenue 75 Existing
1l. SR46 East Mellonville Avenue SR415 100 Existing
12. CR 46A I-4 Country Club Road 85 60
13.
CR 46A Country Club Road Airport Boulevard 85 60
14. CR 46A Airport Boulevard U.S. 17-92 85 60
15. CR427 Sanford Avenue U.S. 17~92 85 60
16. CR 415 (13th Street) French Avenue Mellonville Avenue (2) 40
17. CR 415 (13th Street) Mellonville Avenue Brisson Avenue 75 50
18. Sanford Avenue Seminole Boulevard SR 46 (2) Existing
19. CR 425 (Sanford Avenue) SR 46 East (25th Street) Airport Boulevard (2) 60
20. CR 425 (Sanford Avenue) Airport Boulevard CR 427 (2) 60
21. CR 425 (Sanford Avenue) CR 427 Lake Jessup 85 60
22. 13th Street Southwest Road French Avenue (2) Existing
23. 27th Street (CR 427A) U.S. 17-92 Sanford Avenue (2) 50
24. Airport Boulevard SR 46 West (Ist Street) Country Club Road 110 60
25. Airport Boulevard Country Club Road US 17-92 110 60
26. Airport ttoulevard U.S. 17-92 Sanford Avenue 1 l0 60
27. Airport Boulevard Sanford Avenue Mellonville Avenue 75 50
28. Beardall Avenue Kentucky Avenue CR 415 (13th Street) 90 40
29. Brisson Avenue CR 415 (13th Street) SR46 90 40
30. Central Park Drive Upsala Road SR 46 (2) Existing
31. Country Club Road CR 46A Rantoul Lane 75 50
32. Country Club Road CR 46A Hardy Avenue 60 35
33. Country Club Drive Hardy Avenue 20th Sheet (2) Existing
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Florida Avenue Georgia Avenue U.S. 17-92 (2) Existing
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BASE
BUILDING
NO. NAME FROM TO LINE DESIGNATED
R~3-W LINE
REQUIRED
(Feet) (Feet)
35. Georgia Avenue Florida Avenue CR 46A (2) Existing
36. Hidden Lake Airport Boulevard Lake Mary Boulevard (2) Existing
37. Jewett Lane Kennel Road Airport Boulevard 80 30
38. Jewett Lane Airport Boulevard Jerry Avenue 80 30
39. Lake Mary Boulevard Country Club Boulevard U.S 17-92 130 60
40. Lake Mary Boulevard Extension U.S. 17~92 Sanford Avenue 130 60
41. Live Oak Boulevard Airport Boulevard 100' South of Wax Myrtle Drive 80 30
42. Live Oak Boulevard Lake Mary Boulevard 100' South of Wax Myrtle Drive 85 35
43. Mangoustine Avenue U.S. 17-92 (Seminole Bird) 1st Street (2) Existing
44. Marquette Avenue Ohio Avenue Beardall Avenue 90 40
45. McCracken Road Airport Boulevard Persimmon Avenue 65 40
46. Mellonville Avenue Seminole Boulevard SR 46 East (2) Existing
47. Mellonville Avenue Airport Boulevard Silver Lake Drive 90 40
48. Ohio Avenue Onora Road Silver Lake Drive (2) 40
49. Old Lake Ma~y Road Southwest Road CR 46A 60 35
50. Old Lake Mary Road CR 46A Country Club Road 75 50
5 I. Onora Road MelIonville Road Ohio Avenue 90 40
52. Oregon Avenue CR 46A Rinehart Road Extension 100 50
53. Oregon Avenue Rinehart Rd. Extension SR 46 120
54. Park Avenue Seminole Boulevard CR 415 03 Street) (2) Existing
55. Park Avenue and Park Drive CR 415 (13th Street) U.S. 17-92 (2) Existing
56. Persimmon Avenue CR 415 (I 3th Street) West 8th Stseet 50 Existing
57. Persimmon Avenue West 8th Street SR 46 West (First Street) 65 Existing
58. Pine Way Sanford Avenue Sipes Avenue 90 40
59. Rinehart Road Extension CR46A SR46 120 70
60. Seminole Boulevard French Avenue Mellonville Avenue Existing
61. Silver Lake Drive Sanford Avenue Mellonville Avenue 100 50
62. Silver Lake Drive Mellonville Avenue Ohio Avenue 100 50
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63. Southwest Road Country Club Road 13th Street 60 35
BASE
BUILDING DESIGNATED
NO NAME FROM TO LINE R-O-W LINE
REQUIRED (Feet)
(Feet)
64. Terwilliger Lane SR 46 West (First Street) U.S. 17-92 (Seminole 55 30
Boulevard)
65. Upsala Road SR 46 West Dogwood Drive 75 50
66. Upsala Road Dogwood Drive SR 46A 75 50
NOTES:
(13 Except as noted.
(2) The Base Building Line shall be twenty-five (25) feet as measured from the right-of-way line.
(3) The Base Building Line shall be fifty (50) feet as ro~sured from the right-of-way line.
SECTION 3.0
SPECIAL LAKE MONROE BUILDING SETBACKS
Structures that abut U.S. Highway 17 & 92 and/or Seminole Boulevard where those streets are
adjacent to Lake Monroe shall comply with the following requirements:
The lakeside parcel line shall be that boundary line of any parcel that abuts the southerly right-
of-way line of U.S. Highway 17 & 92 and/or Seminole Boulevard where the north side of such
streets abut Lake Monroe and/or the sea wall adjacent to Lake Monroe. The minimum building
setback from the lakeside parcel line shall be 35 feet. At least 75 percent of the parcel area
located within the minimum lakeside building setback shall be maintained as open space other
than that provided in vehicular circulation and off-street parking area.
The relationship between the maximum building height and the maximum building area for all
parcel area within 100 feet of the lakeside parcel line shall be as follows:
Maximum Building Height
(In Feet)
Maximum Building Area
(% of Parcel Area)
Up to 35 25
36 - 50 20
51 - 65 15
66 - 80 10
81 - 95 5
96 or more 0
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SCHEDULE E
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROVISIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES
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Index
Use
Vehicular Uses and Welding Establishments
Retail Sales and Services
Home Occupations
Temporary Construction Activities
Mobile Homes
Travel Trailers
Community Residential Homes
Hazardous and Non-hazardous Uses
Junkyards
Miscellaneous Business and Services, Commercial Amusements,
Wholesale and Storage and Manufacturing
Mining and Excavation
Mining Criteria
Bond
Hazardous Waste and Materials
Communication Towers
Bond
Compatibility Standards for Community Resource Facility
Urban Infill Redevelopment Projects
Multiple Family Housing Design Guidelines
Adult Arcade Amusement Centers
Townhomes
Exceptional Uses
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SCHEDULE E
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROVISIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES
SECTION 1.0
VEHICULAR USES AND WELDING ESTABLISHMENTS
All vehicular service, vehicular accessory sales, vehicular rental, major equipment rental, major
equipment repair, vehicular dealer sales and welding establishments shall comply with the following
regulations:
Inoperative Vehicles, Equipment And Repairs. All vehicles and equipment shall be
maintained in an operative condition at all times, provided, however, that all vehicles and
equipment which are inoperative or that are being serviced, maintained, and/or repaired shall
be located within buildings designated for such purposes or within areas located in the rear of
the premises, provided such areas are visually screened from surrounding areas. Such visual
screening shall have no openings except for entrances and exits which shall be provided with
unpierced gates. In addition, no such enclosed area for inoperative vehicles, equipment or
repairs shall be permitted within any required yard or building setback.
Storage Space. Storage space for all vehicles and equipment shall be provided on the
premises in an amount and manner that ensures that no street, sidewalk, or other public way
is impeded or utilized for any vehicular or equipment storage associated with the activities
and use located on the premises. Such storage space shall be in addition to the off-street
parking, loading, and unloading space required by this Ordinance.
Outdoor Display of Equipment and Vehicular Accessory Sales. All equipment and
vehicular accessory products intended for lease, rental or sale and stored, parked, or
otherwise displayed shall be provided with a setback of at least twenty-five feet (25') in
depth along all street right-of-way lines and at least 10 feet in depth along all other parcel
lines. A precast concrete curb or other barrier ora similar and permanent nature approved by
the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be placed between the outdoor display area and
the required setback adjacent to all street right-of-way lines upon which the outdoor display
area is located. In addition, no such outdoor display area shall be permitted within any
required buffer. No equipment that exceeds the height of the principal building on the parcel
shall be displayed in the front yard. No berm or other device shall be used to artificially
elevate the display area.
Vehicular Circulation Pattern. All vehicle and equipment storage space, outdoor display
area and off-street parking, loading and unloading space shall be arranged and located so as
not to interfere with vehicular access points serving the premises. In addition, the overall
vehicular circulation pattern shall be designed to enhance and facilitate traffic movement
both on and off the premises. The vehicular circulation pattern as well as storage space,
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outdoor display area and off-street parking, loading and unloading space, shall be indicated
on a site plan accompanying all site development permit and/or certificate of completion
applications involving automotive uses.
Gasoline Service Stations (including convenience store with gas pumps). In addition to
conforming with all other applicable provisions of this ordinance for automotive uses set
forth above, gasoline service stations shall also conform to the following regulations:
Service Island. All service islands utilized for dispensing fuel, oil and/or related
appurtenances, structures, and services shall be located at least 35 feet fi.om all parcel
lines.
Parking Of Small Nonmotorized Hauling Trailers And Trucks Without Drivers.
The renting of small nonmotorized hauling trailers and trucks without drivers by
gasoline service stations shall be subject to the following regulations:
Not more than 10 hauling trailers shall be stored on the premises at any one
time. In addition, no such hauling trailer shall exceed 14 feet in overall body
length.
Not more than 3 rental trucks shall be stored on the premises at any one time.
In addition, the hauling space portion of such rental trucks shall not exceed
24 feet in length.
All hauling trailers, rental trucks and related nonmotorized hauling
accessories and moving aids shall be arranged and maintained in a neat and
orderly fashion within designated storage space and outdoor display areas.
Required Screening Of Outdoor Display Areas. All outdoor display areas utilized for the
purpose of storing small nonmotorized hauling trailers, trucks without drives and/or tires
shall be visually screened from surrounding areas. Such visual screening shall be located
along all side and/or rear parcel lines which parallel the outdoor display areas.
Vehicular Sales And Rental Standards. All vehicular sales and rental business,
except for those governed by subsection E.4. of this schedule, shall comply with the
following regulations:
Applicability. This Section shall apply to all businesses that sell, lease or
rent new or used vehicles including, but not limited to, automobiles, trucks,
boats, recreational vehicles and travel trailers that store some or all of the
vehicles outdoors.
2. Minimum Lot Size and Parcel Width.
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Businesses with Repair Facilities. All businesses with new and used
vehicles intended for lease, rental or sale and which service, detail, clean,
paint or repair the vehicles shall have a minimum parcel area of one (1) acre
and a minimum parcel width at the front property line of one hundred twenty-
five feet (125').
Businesses without Repair Facilities. All businesses with new and used
vehicles intended for lease, rental or sale which do not have service, detail,
clean, paint or repair facilities shall have a minimum parcel area of one-half
(1/2) acre and a minimum parcel width at the front property line of one
hundred twenty-five feet (125').
Buffer. All vehicular sales and rentals shall comply with the buffer requirements of
Schedule J and/or Schedule U of these regulations. No vehicular display shall be
located within a required buffer area.
Outdoor Display of Vehicles. The outdoor display area is limited to one (1) vehicle
for every two hundred fifty (250) square feet of net usable area, calculated as the
square footage of the parcel minus all easements, required landscaping, setback and
buffer areas, required drainage areas, wetlands, required open space and building
areas and required access, parking and loading areas.
To prevent the intrusion of the outdoor display area into required buffers and
setbacks, a precast concrete curb or barrier of a similar and permanent nature
approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be placed between the
outdoor display area and the required setback and/or buffer that is adjacent to a street
right-of-way.
All vehicles that are displayed outdoors shall be displayed at grade and no vehicle
shall be elevated on a berm, pedestal, flat bed, crane or other device that has the
effect of elevating the vehicle above the ground.
lndoor Service Area Required. All businesses that sell, lease or rent new or used
vehicles and service, detail, clean, paint or repair the vehicles which they sell, lease
or rent shall:
(a) Have an indoor area to service at least two (2) vehicles at the same time.
(b)
New vehicular sales shall also have additional interior space for the storage of
at least five (5) vehicles.
(c) Have proper sewage connections for drainage and sanitary purposes.
Sunset Provision. Ifa vehicular sales or rental use is discontinued or closed for six
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(6) months or more, the use shall not be reestablished without first obtaining
conditional use approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
SECTION 2.0
RETAIL SALES AND SERVICES
All outdoor display, storage and gasoline sales accessory to retail sales and services shall comply
with the following regulations:
Outdoor Display. All outdoor display and/or storage related to retail sales and services shall
comply with the following regulations:
When a use is permitted under the land use category in Schedule B of these
regulations as 'retail sales and services', the outdoor display and/or storage of goods,
commodities or merchandise is prohibited.
When a use is permitted under the land use category in Schedule B of these
regulations as 'outdoor display' or 'outdoor storage', retail sales and services which
are normally permitted outdoors may store or display their goods outdoors provided
that no such outdoor display and/or storage of goods, commodities or memhandise
shall be permitted within any required buffer yard or building setback.
When a use is permitted under the land use categories in Schedule B of these
regulations as 'outdoor display - new merchandise' or 'outdoor display - used
memhandise', the outdoor display of new and used goods and merchandise which are
normally used or stored indoors including, but not limited to, the following types of
merchandise is prohibited:
· furniture;
· appliances;
· farm hardware;
· farm production supplies;
· miscellaneous farm and garden supplies,;
· lumber;
· building materials;
· hardware;
· paint;
· glass;
· electrical supplies;
· roofing materials;
· plumbing supplies.
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shall specifically include the outdoor storage o f furniture, appliances, farm hardware,
farm production supplies, miscellaneous farm and garden supplies, lumber, building
materials, hardware, paint, glass, electrical supplies, roofing materials and plumbing
supplies. All such outdoor storage shall be located in an area that is screened from
adjacent parcels and street fight-of-ways through the provision of a Type One or Type
Two Visual Screen as set forth in Schedule J, Landscape, Buffer and Tree
Requirements.
Solicitation by means of a box or other receptacle is unlawful and prohibited, in,
upon or adjacent to any street, alley, sidewalk, park, or other public place; or in, or
upon any place of business or other place open and accessible to the public.
Accessory Retail Gasoline Sales. Retail gasoline sales that are accessory to convenience
stores or other retail sales or service establishments are permitted as conditional uses
subject to the following regulations:
All service islands shall be limited to and utilized only for the dispensing of fuel, air,
water and/or oil. Ail service islands and related appurtenances and structures above
ground shall be located at least thirty-five feet (35') from all parcel lines. No service
islands or the activities related thereto shall be permitted within any required buffer
strip.
All service islands and related vehicular access shall be arranged so as not to interfere
with vehicular access points servicing the premises and shall be located to ensure that
no street, sidewalk or other public way is impeded. Space utilized for service islands
and the vehicular access thereto shall be in addition to the off-street parking, loading
and unloading space required for the particular use to which the retail gasoline sales
are accessory. The vehicular cimulation pattern, as well as the location and
arrangement of service islands and off-street parking, loading and unloading space
shall be indicated on a site plan accompanying all site development permit and/or
certificate of completion applications involving accessory retail gasoline sales.
SECTION 3.0 HOME OCCUPATIONS
All home occupation activities shall be subject to the following regulations:
A. There shall be no display of goods, commodities, merchandise visible from the street.
B. Them shall be no change in the outside appearance of the building or premises, or other
visible evidence of the conduct of the home occupation.
C. No home occupation shall increase the average daily automobile trips generated by the
residence in which the home occupation is located.
D. No home occupation shall occupy a space within the dwelling unit of more than twenty-five
percent (25%) of the first floor area of the residence or more than five hundred (500) square
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feet, whichever is less, exclusive of the area of any open porch or attached garage or similar
space not suited or intended for occupancy as living quarters. No rooms which have been
constructed as an addition to the residence, nor any attached garage or porch which has been
converted into living quarters, shall be considered as floor area until two (2) years after the
date of the completion thereof, as shown by the records in the office of the Administrative
Official
Hom.e occupations may also be conducted within one (I) accessory building located on the
premises or a permitted one-family dwelling provided such accessory building complies
with all setback requirements and does not exceed twenty-five feet (25') in height. In
addition, no home occupation conducted within an accessory building shall be permitted to
occupy an area which would be in excess of twenty-five percent (25%) of the first floor area
of the residence located on the premises. The permissible area to be occupied by a home
occupation located within an accessory building shall be computed in the same manner as for
a home occupation located in a residence. No more than one (1) home occupation shall be
conducted on the premises.
Only members of the immediate family living in the residence shall be permitted to work at
the home occupation.
No equipment or process shall be used in such home occupation which creates noise,
vibration, glare, fumes, odors or electrical interference detectable to the normal senses offthe
premises. In the case of electrical interference, no equipment or process shall be used which
creates visual or audible interference in any radio or television receivers off the premises.
All applications for home occupations shall be on the form provided by the Administrative
Official. The information required includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Name of applicant.
2. Location of residence where home occupation, if approved, will be conducted.
3. Total floor area of the first floor of the residence.
4. Area of the room or rooms to be utilized in the conduct of the home occupation.
5. A sketch showing the floor plan and the area to be utilized for the conduct of the
home occupation.
6. The nature of the home occupation sought to be approved.
7. If the applicant is not the owner of the premises, the property owner and/or agent
must provide notarized written approval for the home occupation.
The Administrative Official shall then issue a permit for such home occupation, based on
compliance with the provisions of this Subsection.
I. Any resident of the City of Sanford shall have the right to object to the issuance of a home
occupation permit and shall have the right to request a hearing before the City Commission.
The City Commission shall have the power to revoke any home occupation permit if, after
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public heating with due public notice, the City Commission finds the home occupation being
conducted to be a nuisance or in non-conformity with this Section.
SECTION 4.0
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
All temporary construction activities shall be subject to the following regulations:
Temporary use permits shall not be required for those temporary activities normally
associated with the construction of a permitted use such as storage, processing and
fabrication when a valid land use permit has been issued. A temporary use permit shall,
however, be required for all temporary real estate sales offices, model housing units,
construction offices and housing associated with the construction of such permitted use and
related activities.
All structures which contain temporary real estate sales offices, model housing traits,
construction offices or housing units shall comply with all of the applicable area and dimen-
sion regulations of this Schedule for the particular zoning district in which such structure is
located.
All temporary construction activities shall be discontinued when all permitted construction
on the premises is completed and/or when all parcels or new housing units located within the
subdivision or planned development project in question are sold, as applicable.
All temporary construction activities which are not in compliance with the requirements of
this ordinance are prohibited and shall be required to comply with the provisions of this
ordinance by the Administrative Official upon notification of such noncompliance or
violation.
SECTION 5.0 MOBILE HOMES
The following regulations shall apply to all mobile homes:
A. Accessory Building. No mobile home shall be permitted as an accessory building.
B. Location. No mobile home shall be permitted in any zoning district except as follows.
1. In a zoning district which permits mobile homes.
2. As a temporary office used for permitted temporary construction activities located on
the same premises or as a temporary shelter used incidental to permitted construction
on the same premises. No such temporary mobile home shall be permitted to remain
on the premises for more than six (6) months, subject to additional renewal periods
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not to exceed six (6) months each. In no case, however, shall a temporary mobile
home be permitted to remain on the premises beyond the effective period of any land
use permit or building permit issued for the permitted use under construction on the
premises. In addition, no temporary mobile home may be permitted to remain on the
premises beyond the date of completion of construction activities nor shall any
temporary mobile home be permitted on the premises until after all required land use
permits and building permits have been issued for the permitted use proposed to be
constructed on the premises.
Construction. No mobile home shall be used as a dwelling unit without complying with the
following requirements in addition to all other appropriate local, state and federal regulations
pertaining to inspections, tie downs, blocking electrical, plumbing and construction
standards.
The mobile home shall be completely underskirted with metal or plastic skirting, the
subflooring shall be structurally sound and the heating and air conditioning facilities
of the mobile home shall comply with appropriate City of Sanford Codes.
Underskirting, patio awnings, carports and utility rooms shall be compatible with the
design and type of mobile home to which they are attached and/or accessory to and
shall comply with the City of Sanford Land Development Regulations.
Area and Dimensional Regulations. The following area and dimensional regulations shall
apply to mobile homes:
The maximum density of a mobile home development shall be six (6) mobile homes
per acre.
Each mobile home shall have a site area or space of at least five thousand (5,000)
square feet.
No mobile home or permanent attachment thereto shall be located closer than ten-
feet (10') to any mobile home site line.
An accessway at least thirty-five feet (35') in width shall provide direct access to
each mobile home site which does not abut a street. The area occupied by the
accessway shall not fulfill any part of the area requirements for any mobile home site.
SECTION 6.0 TRAVEL TRAILERS
The following regulations shall apply to all travel trailers:
A. Accessory Building. No travel trailer shall be permitted as an accessory building.
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Location. No travel trailer shall be permitted in any zoning district except as follows:
1. In a zoning district which permits travel trailers.
As a temporary office used for permitted temporary construction activities located on
the same premises or as a temporary shelter used incidental to permitted construction
on the same premises. No such temporary travel trailer shall be permitted to remain
on the premises for more than six (6) months, subject to additional renewal periods
not to exceed six (6) months each. In no case, however, shall a temporary travel
trailer be permitted to remain on the premises beyond the effective period of any site
development permit or building permit issued for the permitted use under
construction on the premises. In addition, no temporary travel trailer may be
permitted to remain on the premises beyond the date of completion of construction
activities nor shall any temporary travel trailer be permitted on the premises until
after all required site development permits and building permits have been issued for
the permitted use proposed to be constructed on the premises.
Area and Dimensional Regulations. The following area and dimensional regulations shall
apply to travel trailers:
Each travel trailer shall have a site area or space of at least one thousand five hundred
(1,500) square feet.
No travel trailer or attachment thereto shall be located closer than ten (10) feet to any
travel trailer site line.
An accessway at least thirty-five feet (35') in width shall provide direct access to
each travel trailer site. The area occupied by the accessway shall not fulfill any part
of the area requirements for any travel trailer site.
SECTION 7.0
COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL HOMES
Community Residential Homes with six (6) or fewer residents shall comply with applicable state law
and requirements. Community residential homes with six (6) or fewer residents licensed by the
Department of Children and Families (DCF) shall be deemed single family units and shall be
allowed in single-family or multi-family zoning districts provided that such homes shall not be
located within a radius of one thousand (1,000) feet of existing duly licensed group home of six (6)
or fewer residents.
Community Residential Homes with seven (7) to fourteen (14) residents shall comply with
applicable state laws and requirements, the City's Development Plan review and permitting process
as set forth in these regulations and the City's occupational licensing requirements.
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On-site Supervision. A responsible person over the age of eighteen (18) years shall be on
duty on thc premises at all times while residents are on the premises.
Recreational Area. Outdoor recreation area shall be provided at the minimum ratio of fifty
(50) square feet per resident.
Proposed Site Plan. A proposed site plan shall be submitted for all community residential
homes and residential care facilities.
Occupational License. All facilities shall be required to obtain a City of Sanford
Occupational License. All such facilities shall comply with applicable state physical plant
standards and shall furnish proof of state licensure if applicable, before issuance of a City
Occupational License.
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Site Selection. When a site for a home has been selected by a sponsoring agency
("sponsoring agency" shall mean an agency or unit of government, a profit or
nonprofit agency, or any other person or organization which intends to establish or
operate a community residential home) in an area zoned for multi-family, the agency
shall notify the City Manager in writing and include in such notice the specific
address of the site, the residential licensing category, the number of residents, and the
community support requirements of the program. Such notice shall also contain a
statement from the district administrator of the HRS indicating the need for and the
licensing status of the proposed community residential home and specifying how the
home meets applicable licensing criteria for the safe care and supe~ision of the
clients in the home. The district administrator shall also provide to the City Manager
the most recently published data compiled that identifies all community residential
homes in the district in which the proposed site is to be located. The City shall
review the notification of the sponsoring agency in accordance with the zoning
ordinances of the City.
Site Review Process. Pursuant to such review, the City may:
Determine that the siting of the community residential home is in accordance
with zoning and approve the siting. If the siting is approved, the sponsoring
agency may establish the home at the site selected.
Fail to respond within sixty (60) days. If the City fails to respond within such
time, the sponsoring agency may establish the home at the site selected.
c. Deny the siting of the home.
The City shall not deny the siting of a community residential home unless the
City establishes that the siting of the home at the site selected:
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Does not otherwise conform to existing zoning regulations applicable
to other multi-family uses in the area.
Does not meet applicable licensing criteria established an determined
by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS),
including, but not limited to, requirements that the home be located to
assure the safe care and supervision of all clients in the home.
Would result in such a concentration of community residential homes
in the area in proximity to the site selected, or would result in a
combination of such homes with other residences in the community,
such that the nature and character of the area would be substantially
altered. A home that is located within a radius of twelve hundred
(1,200) feet of another existing community residential home in a
multifamily zone shall be an overconcentration of such homes that
substantially alters the nature and character of the area. A home that is
located within a radius of five hundred (500) feet of an area of single-
family zoning substantially alters the nature and character of the area.
All distance requirements in this section shall be measured from the
nearest point of the existing home or area of single-family zoning to
the nearest point of the proposed home.
All group homes shall contain requisite infrastructure including, but
not limited to, potable water; adequate surface water management'
and approved system ofwastewater disposal. The sites shall also be
free of safety hazards and all structures shall comply with City
ordinances and applicable State laws including applicable licensing
and program requirements of the State.
If agreed to by both the City Commission and the sponsoring agency, a
conflict may be resolved through informal mediation. The City shall arrange
for the services of an independent mediator or may utilize the mediation
process established by a regional planning council pursuant to §186.509,
Florida Statutes. Mediation shall be concluded within forty-five (45) days
of a request therefore. The resolution of any issue through the mediation
process shall not alter any person's, or the City's, right to a judicial
determination of any issue if that person is entitled to such a determination
under statutory or common law.
Zoning Requirements. A dwelling unit housing a community residential home or
community residential facility established pursuant to this section shall be subject to the same
local laws and ordinances applicable to other noncommercial, residential family units in the
area in which it is established.
Nonconforming Uses. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to affect the authority of any
community residential home or residential care facility lawfully established prior to the
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effective date of this Schedule to continue to operate.
Resident Qualifications. Nothing in this section shall permit persons to occupy a
community residential home or residential care facility who would constitute a direct threat
to the health and safety of other persons or whose residency would result in substantial
physical damage to the property of others.
SECTION 8.0
HAZARDOUS AND NONHAZARDOUS USES
Uses identified in the text of these land development regulations, including any schedule, as being
hazardous or nonhazardous shall be subject to the following regulations:
Application. All hazardous and nonhazardous uses shall be subject to the appropriate
performance standards set forth below and all such uses which are changed, altered or
enlarged shall comply with all of the required performance standards for the portion of the
use and/or structure which is involved in such change, alteration or enlargement.
Smoke. No smoke shall be emitted greater than Number One of the Power's
Micronringelmann Chart (copyrighted 1954 by McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, Inc.) or
of the Department of the Interior 1955 (Bureau of Mines Information Cimular No. 7718);
provided, however, that smoke not greater than Number Three on said charts may be emitted
for a period not to exceed six minutes in any twenty-four-hour period.
Dust, Dirt and Other Particulate Matter. Particulate matter shall be defined as any
material discharged into or suspended in the atmosphere in finely divided form. The
calculation of the total net rate of emission o fparticulate matter within the boundaries of any
lot shall be made in the following manner.
Determine maximum emission in pounds per hour for each source of emission and
divide this figure by the acres in the lot area, thereby obtaining the gross hourly rate
of emission, in pounds per acre.
For each gross hourly rate of emission, deduct the height of emission collection factor
from the following table, interpolating as necessmy for heights not given.
TABLE E-1 ALLOWANCES FOR HEIGHT OF EMISSION
Height of Emission
Above Grade (Feet)
Collection (Pounds
Per Hour Per Acre)
50 0.01
100 0.06
150 0.10
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200 0.16
300 0.30
400 0.50
The resultisthe next houdyr~e ofemission in pounds per acreforeach source of
emission.
Adding together individual net rates of emission gives the total new rate of emission
from all sources of emission within the boundaries of the lot.
The total net rate of emission from all sources within the boundaries of a lot or tract
in question shall not exceed one pound per acre of lot area during any one hour.
The emission, from all sources within any lot area, or particulate matter containing
more than ten percent by weight of particles having a diameter larger than 44 microns
is prohibited.
The emission of particles in the form of fly ash from any flue or smokestack shall not
exceed 0.2 grains per cubic foot of flue gas at a stack temperature of 500 degrees
Fahrenheit. Dust and other types of airborne pollution from such sources as storage
yards, piled materials, yards, roads or other untreated open areas which are
dev.eloped, shall be kept to a minimum by appropriate screening, design, landscaping,
paving, sprinkling, or other acceptable means approved by the Administrative Offi-
cial.
Toxic or Noxious Matter. The emission of toxic or noxious matter beyond any lot line
is prohibited.
Odorous Matter. No offensive odors shall be emitted that are detectable without
instruments at or beyond any property line.
Vibration. Every use shall be so operated that ground vibration inherently and recurrently
generated is not perceptible, without instruments, at any point on the property line of the
property on which the use is located.
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Noise. Maximum permissible sound pressure levels emitted between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00
p.m. shall not exceed standards set forth in the following table. Measurements are to be taken
at the property line.
TABLE E-2 NOISE STANDARDS
Frequency Sound Pressure Level
(cyclespersecond) {decibels)
20- 75 65
75-150 50
150-300 43
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300 - 600 38
600- 1,200 33
1,200 - 2,400 30
2,400 - 4,800 28
Greater than 4,800 26
Sound pressure levels permitted between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. shall not be
greater than eighty pement of the above noise standards.
Fire and Explosion Hazard. All activities and storage of flammable and explosive
materials shall be in accordance with the National Board of Fire Underwriter's publications,
applicable City ordinances and state statutes and procedures and standards approved by the
City of Sanford Fire Chief.
Electromagnetic Interference Performance Standards. No hazardous or nonhazardous
use shall be conducted which produces electromagnetic interference with normal radio or
television reception within the areas adjacent to the premises in question.
Humidity, Stream, Heat Or Glare Performance Standards. No hazardous or
nonhazardous use shall be permitted to produce any humidity, steam, heat or glare that is
perceptible at any point on or beyond any parcel line of the premises in question.
Enforcement. Enforcement of the performance standards required for hazardous or
nonhazardous uses shall be accomplished in the following manner:
If alleged violation of the required performance standards for a hazardous or
nonhazardous use has been made, the Administrative Official shall send written
notice of such alleged violation to the owner of the property by certified mail. The
owner shall be given thirty (30) days to correct the alleged violation unless, in the
opinion of the Administrative Official, there is an imminent peril to the life and
property of persons adjacent to the alleged violation in which case the alleged
violation shall be corrected immediately.
Where alleged violations can be determined by the Administrative Official using
equipment normally available to the City or obtainable without extraordinary
expense, such determination shall be made before notice of violation is issued.
Where technical complexity or extraordinary expense makes it unreasonable for the
City to maintain the personnel or equipment necessary to make the determination or
violation, the Administrative Official shall, after approval by the City Commission,
call in properly qualified experts to make the determination. If expert findings
indicate a violation of the required performance standards for a hazardous or
nonhazardous use, the cost of the determination shall be assessed against the
properties or persons responsible for the violation in addition to the penalties
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prescribed bythe ordinance. If no violation is found, cost of the determination shall
be paid for entirely by the City or if the alleged violation originated with an
individual other than a City Official, cost of the determination shall be paid for
entirely by such individual.
SECTION 9.0
JUNKYARDS
All areas used for the purpose of storing, processing and/or dismantling of materials shall be
screened from surrounding areas by a continuous, nonperforated and solid wall or fence at least
seven- feet (7') in height. Such wall or fence shall be approved by the Planning and Zoning
Commission and shall be maintained in conformance with this Schedule for as long as the use
continues to exist. Such wall or fence shall not be utilized for advertisements and/or signs. When
such wall or fence abuts a street right-of-way, the side of the wall or fence facing such street right-of-
way shall be landscaped in a manner approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Materials shall not be stored or stacked so as to be visible above the height of the fence or wall.
SECTION 10.0
MISCELLANEOUS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESS
AND SERVICES, COMMERCIAL AMUSEMENTS, WHOLESALE
AND STORAGE AND MANUFACTURING
All outdoor storage and/or display accessory to miscellaneous business and services, commercial
amusements, wholesale and storage and manufacturing shall comply with the following regulations:
Outdoor storage and/or display shall be prohibited for all charitable organizations,
miscellaneous business and services, commercial amusements, wholesales and storage and/or
manufacturing activities which are by definition required to be indoors. Drop-off boxes for
the collection of donated clothing, furniture and miscellaneous items, whether owned or
maintained by private business ventures or by charitable organizations, are deemed to be
outdoor storage and are prohibited and unlawful on public and private property.
Outdoor storage and/or display shall be permitted for all miscellaneous business and services,
commemial amusements, wholesale and storage and/or manufacturing which are by defini-
tion permitted to be outdoors provided that no such outdoor display and/or storage of
equipment, vehicles, materials, structures, buildings, fuel, tanks, merchandise, products or
materials shall be permitted within any required front or side yard or building setback.
The term "outdoor storage and/or display" when used in conjunction with the term "outdoor"
related to domestic and business service, landscaping service establishment, auction sales
establishment, aircraft sales establishment, small animal boarding kennel, veterinarian and
animal hospital and/or commercial amusements or when used in conjunction with the term
"outdoor" and/or "tank" related to nonhazardous and/or hazardous wholesale and storage
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and/or manufacturing shall include the outdoor storage and/or display of equipment, vehicles,
materials, structures, buildings, fuel, tanks, memhandise, products, goods, commodities or
other similar items that may be identified by the Administrative Official. All such outdoor
storage and/or display shall be surrounded by a continuous, nonperforated and solid wall or
fence at least seven feet (7') in height. Such wall or fence shall be approved by the Planning
and Zoning Commission and shall be maintained in conformance with this Schedule for as
long as the use continues to exist. Such wall or fence shall not be utilized for advertisements
and/or signs. When such wall or fence abuts a street right-of-way, the side of the wall or
fence facing such right-of-way shall be landscaped in a manner approved by the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
SECTION 11.0 MINING AND EXCAVATION
All mining and resource extraction such as but not limited to sand and peat excavation shall be
conducted according to an excavation and reclamation plan approved by the City Commission
pursuant to procedures for PD, Planned Development rezonings. Because of the high potential for
surface and groundwater contamination associated with mining and extraction activities, a horizontal
impervious layer (possibly including a portion of the extracted resource) shall, if feasible, be left
undisturbed and unpenetrated beneath all excavated areas. The amount and location of the
im.p.ervious layer to remain intact, if any, will be determined by soil surveys prior to excavation. The
m~mng operator or owner shall submit to the Administrative Official said excavation and
reclamation plan as part of the Planned Development Project Master Plan which shall include but not
be limited to the following information:
A. Quantity of material to be mined or extracted.
B. Scaled plans and drawings that indicate area and dimensions of proposed mining.
C. Timeframe, dates and phasing of each increment of mining or extraction activity.
Soil survey prepared by a geotechnical engineer registered in the State of Florida depicting
the feasibility of retaining an impervious layer of material and amount and location of such
impervious layer.
Restoration and reclamation plan including scaled drawings and plans that indicate restored
elevations, restoration materials, landscape, revegetation, structures and uses after mining or
each phase or increment thereof has been completed.
Setbacks, buffers, fencing, landscaping and other methods of protecting adjacent land from
adverse impact of proposed mining activities.
Hydrologic survey prepared by hydrology engineer registered in the State of Florida depicting
the ground water conditions and impact of the mining and excavation activity on same.
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Section 11.1 MINING CRITERIA
All mining shall comply with the following criteria and standards:
Setbacks to the edge of the excavation shall be a minimum of one hundred feet (100') from
the right-of-way line of any public road and from all property lines provided however that the
setback shall be two-hundred feet (200') from land zoned residential and/or existing
residential land uses located offthe site. In addition, setbacks to the edge of the excavation
shall be a minimum of three hundred feet (300') from wetlands or natural surface waters,
two hundred and fifty feet (250') from private wells and five hundred feet (500') from
public potable water wells.
No stockpiling of earth from any mining or excavating operations may be within the setback
areas. Setback areas shall remain undisturbed during the borrow operation except for access
roads as shown on the approved plans.
Property comers shall be set with Permanent Reference Monuments (P.R.M. s) at the property
comers. Buffer areas shall be flagged prior to start of work.
The entire perimeter of the site shall be enclosed with at least four feet (4') high hog wire
fence plus two (2) strands of barbed wire reaching a total height of at least six feet (6'), or
equivalent fence, prior to the start of operation. An access gate which shall be locked and
secured when the borrow pit is not in operation and provides a minimum opening width of
twenty feet (20') shall be installed.
Warning signs a minimum size of thirty-two (32) square feet shall be located prominently at
the perimeter of the site on each side of the property not more than five hundred feet (500')
apart and at the entrance. The sign shall have a white background with twelve inch (12")
high red letters stating "Posted, No Trespassing, Construction Site." The sign at the entrance
shall also contain the Owner or Operator's emergency daytime and nighttime phone numbers
for the Fire and Police Departments' use in the event of emergencies. Vehicular control signs
shall include a thirty inch (30") high-intensity "Stop" sign at the exit and a forty-eight inch
(48") "Tracks Entering and Leaving Highway" in each direction from entrance shall be
posted. Signs shall conform to M.U.T.C.D. Standards.
Side slopes of the finished excavation shall be as follows:
1. Wet ponds - 6:1 (six foot horizontal to one foot vertical) to a water depth of three feet
(3'), then 2:1 to a water depth of six feet (6') then 1:1 to the bottom. A minimum
water depth of six feet (6') and a minimum surface width of fifty feet (50') is
required to prevent the creation of a stagnant pool.
2. Dry ponds - 4:1 slopes.
Traffic control is the responsibility of a pit, mine or excavation operator. Traffic control
shall be provided by the said operator when deemed necessary by the Administrative Official.
All operations accessing paved roads shall provide a driveway paved with asphalt or concrete
to industrial standards from the edge of the existing paved road to the right-of-way line, at
the entrance to the site and, when located on a two-lane road, shall widen the opposite side of
the road by six feet 6' from radius ....
· ( ) point to radius point to provide an adequate turning area.
The applicant is responsible for restoration of any and all damages to roads resulting from
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the hauling operation. The gates of all trucks shall be cleaned prior to exiting the site and the
pit, mine or excavation operator shall remove all dirt from the pavement at the end of each
day and during the day if necessary.
All operations accessing unpaved roads shall be responsible for full-time maintenance of the
unpaved road at the applicant's sole expense in a condition satisfactory to the City's Public
Works Department. Equipment for grading and watering of the road shall be available and a
schedule for the maintenance approved prior to the start of work.
Quality of effluent water shall meet Florida Department of Environmental Protection
(F.D.E.P.) regulations for the type of receiving surface water. The F.D.E.P. classification of
receiving waters shall be shown and the pre-treatment methods to be used prior to discharge
shall be detailed. Well point water may not require pre-treatment prior to discharge,
however, all water removed by other methods shall require pre-treatment. The more
stringent of F.D.E.P. regulations or this schedule with respect to dewatering shall apply.
A minimum separation often feet (10') between the bottom of any pit, mine, excavation or
lake pit and the top of the sub-surface limestone formation shall be maintained.
Reclamation and revegetation plantings shall, at a minimum, be planted as follows:
1. Installation of plantings shall begin with thirty (30) days following completion of the
borrow, mining or excavation operation and be completed within ninety (90) days of
starting date. A Certificate of Completion shall not be issued until the reclamation
plantings have been completed.
2. Borrow pits, mines or excavation activities which result in the creation of a lake or
pond shall provide plantings of a mixture of at least two (2) species each of native
wetland trees, shrubs, plants and grasses in, along and within fifty feet (50') of the
water to achieve a cover of at least seventy percent (70%) above normal water level
at the end of one year and ninety percent (90%) above normal water level and sixty
percent (60%) below normal water level at the end of two (2) years. A minimum of
one (1) tree two-inches (2") in diameter at breast height, and twelve (12) tree
saplings, a minimum of twelve inches (12") in height, shall be planted for every one
thousand (1,000) square feet of property to be reclaimed or revegetated.
Plantings of a mixture of at least three (3) species each of native trees, shrubs, plants
and grasses shall be planted in and upon disturbed uplands to achieve a cover of at
least seventy percent (70%) at the end of one (1) year and ninety percent (90%) at the
end of two (2) years. A minimum of one (1) tree, two inches (2") in diameter at
breast height, and twelve (12) tree saplings, a minimum of twelve inches (12") in
height, shall be planted for every five hundred (500) square feet of disturbed uplands
property.
A landscape in compliance with Schedule J and approved by the City Commission
may he substituted for the requirements of 2. and 3. above provided that the property
will be redeveloped into a commercial, industrial and/or residential use.
Topsoil or natural organic material shall be placed in all disturbed areas to provide
soils enrichment necessary for healthy plant growth.
Lakes shall be stocked with native freshwater fish in order to more quickly establish
a wildlife habitat. Lakes shall be stocked with a minimum of fifty (50) fingerlings
per acre of water after completion of shoreline plantings.
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7. The property owner shall guarantee for a period of no less than two (2) years, the
growth and establishment of the plantings by the posting of a bond or other
instrument acceptable to the City. During the two (2) year period, the owner shall be
responsible for all continuous maintenance necessary to ensure growth, to correct and
control erosion, to replace vegetation that has failed to survive and to remove all
vegetation not acceptable to the City and which exceeds ten percent (10%) of the
reclamation plantings.
The conversion or use of any borrow pit, mine or excavation site as a landfill is prohibited.
The conversion or use of any lake or pond created as a result of a borrow pit, mine, or
excavation site as a stormwater retention area in cimumstances in which seventy pement
(70%) or more of the resulting pond exceeds ten feet (10') in depth may be permitted only if
a separate retention area provides pollution control volume for the first one-hal finch (1/2")
ofrunoffprior to discharge into the pit.
If the mining is not completed or to be completed as planned and set forth on plans approved
by the City, the owner shall apply to amend and modify such plans through the same
procedures in which they were approved.
SECTION 11.2 BOND
~s a condition for granting of a permit for mining activities, the applicant shall post a bond or other
~nstmment acceptable to the City in compliance with Article VII, Improvements and Maintenance
and Article IX, Development Agreements as set forth in these regulations. Such bond shall be posted
pr/or to the issuance o fa permit to conduct the proposed mining activity. The bond shall be devised
so that it will be valid for as long as construction is active and in order to guarantee that the applicant
corrects any damage that may occur to public streets or roads, adjacent structures or wells, or to the
environment, and to assure that the borrowing, mining or excavation conforms to the specific
requirements of these land development regulations and to any special conditions made by the City
Commission at the time of approval of this application, such bond shall continue to be valid for a
minimum period of two (2) years and up to five (5) years after the completion of the mining activity
and issuance of the certificate of completion by the City as determined by the City based upon site
conditions, location and other matters generally considered in making land use decisions.
SECTION 12.0 HAZARDOUS WASTE AND MATERIALS
All users and generators of hazardous waste and material located in the City of Sanford shall
submit plans, procedures and documentation to the Administrative Official to insure that
such waste and material is properly stored, disposed and processed. The Administrative
Official shall have the authority to require that such plans, procedures and verification
include but not are necessarily limited to the following:
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On-Site Plans, Procedures and Facilities. Explanation of procedures, processes
and facilities to bc utilized for the storage, disposal and processing of hazardous
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waste and materials.
Public Agencies. Documentation from responsible public agency that hazardous
waste and materials plans and programs for the premises in question are approved
and/or in compliance with applicable requirements. Such responsible public agencies
shall include one or more of the following:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Department of Transportation
Florida Department of Enviroumental Protection
Florida Department of Transportation
Florida Department of Community Affairs
Florida Department of Labor and Security
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Florida Department of State
St. Johns River Water Management District
Private Agencies. Documentation from private agencies may include information,
contracts, agreements, procedures and similar materials from private waste
management companies employed by the owner to dispose of hazardous waste and
materials fi.om the premises in question.
The Administrative Official shall approve, approve with conditions or disapprove such plans,
procedures, processes and facilities for the disposal, storage and processing of hazardous
waste and materials. The Administrative Official shall be authorized to require the following
conditions for users and generators of hazardous waste and materials:
For large quantity generators (companies, subdivisions or projects that generate in
excess of 2,200 lbs./month), the establishment of on-site storage/transfer/treatment
facilities for hazardous wastes.
Verification of conformance to Florida Department of Environmental Protection's
toxic substance disposal permitting requirements at specified intervals.
Arrangements with a permitted waste management company to pick up and transfer
waste from the premises on a regularly scheduled basis.
4. Participation in a household/low-volume hazardous waste collection system.
SECTION 13.0 COMMUNICATION TOWERS
Communication towers include towers greater than thirty-five feet (35') in height (including antenna)
which support conununicafion equipment. Communication towers do not include amateur radio
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operator's equipment, as licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Communication towers include self-supporting lattice, guyed, and monopole types as well as any
other type of tall structure deemed to be a communication tower by the Administrative Official.
Separation Standards. Towers shall be separated from single and two-family dwelling
units and vacant land zoned single-family residential a minimum distance of two hundred
feet (200') or a distance equal to three hundred percent (300%) of the height of the tower,
whichever is greater.
Towers shall be separated from existing multiple-family dwelling units a minimum distance
of two hundred feet (200') or a distance equal to three hundred pement (300%) of the height
of the tower, whichever is greater. Further, towers shall be separated from the property line(s)
of adjacent vacant land(s) zoned multiple-family residential for a minimum horizontal
distance that is equal to the vertical height of the tower in question.
Separation distances shall be the shortest distance between the tower structure and the
property line of the residential use or zoning in question.
Lighting. Communication towers shall not be artificially lighted except as required by the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Color. Communication towers not requiring FAA painting/marking shall have either a
galvanized finish or a non-contrasting blue, grey or black finish.
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Fencing. A minimum eight feet (8') tall vinyl coated chain link fence or masonry wall with
access through a locked gate shall be provided around each communication tower.
Landscaping. A row of shade trees a minimum of eight feet tall (8') at time of planting and
a maximum often feet (10') apart shall be planted around the outside perimeter of the fence.
A continuous hedge of a minimum thirty inches (30") in height at planting with shrubs
spaced a maximum of thirty inches (30") apart shall be provided in front of the tree line. All
landscaping shall be of the evergreen variety and irrigated or xeriscape tolerant and shall be
properly maintained.
Modification. Existing cormmunication towers may be modified or rebuilt to an additional
twenty feet (20') in height greater than the original height to provide for co-location of
additional communication equipment. The height of such modified or rebuilt tower shall
comply with separation requirements from residential uses and zoning districts as set forth in
paragraph A, above.
G. Abandonment. Discontinued use of a communication tower for 180 consecutive days shall
be deemed abandoned. Determination of the date of abandonment shall be made by the
Administrative Official who shall have the right to request documentation and/or affidavits
from the communication tower owner/operator regarding the issue of tower usage. Upon
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such abandonment, the owner/operator shall either dismantle and remove the tower, request
to reactivate the use of the tower or transfer the tower to another owner/operator.
Antennas. Antennas mounted on existing buildings or structures shall not exceed a
maximum of twenty feet (20') above the highest point of the structure or twenty percent
(20%) of the building height, whichever is greater. Antennas shall be set back from the edge
of the building or structure a minimum of ten feet (t0') or ten percent (10%) of the roof
depth, whichever is greater.
Coloeation. The City of San ford desires to minimize the number and general proliferation of
communication towers. This section is intended to insure that communication towers that are
permitted within the City of Sanford are utilized in a manner that provides for the maximum
number of service providers upon each tower within the context of technical feasibility and
safety. Further, this section is intended to minimize the number of such towers within the
City of Sanford. Specifically, as a minimum, communication towers exceeding one hundred
feet (100') in height shall be engineered and constructed to accommodate a minimum of two
(2) communication service providers, e.g., one (1) additional provider. The City shall have
the authority to require, specify and otherwise stipulate that communication towers be
engineered and constructed in a manner that provides for two (2) or more colocations as part
of the conditional use and/or site plan approval processes. As a condition of approval of all
communication towers and to the extent that colocation is technically feasible, all owners of
existing communication towers shall, upon request of another service provider and for
reasonable and agreed upon consideration, permit additional communication service
providers upon such existing communication tower. Applicants desiring to construct new
communication towers shall submit written documentation that clearly explains the need for
and reasons for the proposed construction of a new communication tower rather than locating
proposed antenna array/communication equipment upon an existing tower. Such
documentation shall include plans of existing and future towers by the applicant/provider in
question, correspondence with existing communication tower owners and may include a cost
analysis of alternatives. Existing service providers, e.g., existing communication tower
owners, that are unwilling, upon request of another service provider, to allow colocation
upon such existing tower, shall submit written documentation to the City with reasons and
justification as to why such colocation cannot be accomplished. Competition between service
providers shall not be considered to be a valid reason for preventing or otherwise obstructing
colocation. The City shall determine whether the applicant and/or the existing provider are
reasonable and correct in their respective assertions. If the City determines that either party is
being unreasonable or otherwise uncooperative, the City shall deny the applicant's request
for a new tower and/or the City may cause the existing communication tower's approval to
be revoked and said existing tower to be removed. Such determination involving existing
tower owners shall be made in writing and adopted by a majority vote of the City
Commission upon holding an advertised public hearing and notification of the owner at least
fifteen (15) days prior to such hearing. Upon adoption of such determination by the City
Commission, the existing tower owner and the property upon which such tower is located
shall be considered to be a violation of the City's Land Development Regulations and shall
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be subject to any and all remedies and penalties thereof.
SECTION 13.1 BOND
As a condition for granting a permit for a communication tower, the applicant shall post a bond or
other instrument of surety acceptable to the City and issued by a surety or financial institution
acceptable to the City in compliance with Article VII, Improvements and Maintenance and Article
.IX, Development Agreements as set forth in these regulations. Such bond shall be posted prior to the
~ssuance of a permit to construct a communication tower. The bond shall cover the cost of the
removal of the tower and any associated structures, foundations, slabs, fencing and equipment as
well as the cost to restore the premises to a presentable condition that is suitable for redevelopment.
The bond shall be devised so that it will be valid during the time that the tower is in operation. If the
tower is no longer operational, the tower and any associated structures, fencing foundations, slabs
and equipment shall be removed by the property owner or permittee from the premises and the
premises restored to a condition that is both suitable for redevelopment and presentable to the
general public. Sh°uld the t°wer not be removed within one hundred eighty (180) days of its ceasing
to be operational, the bond shall provide that the City may call the bond and cause the removal of the
structure(s). Any excess costs shall be the responsibility of the property owner and permittee. The
bond shall provide for an irrevocable right of entry for the City for the purpose set forth in this
Section.
SECTION 14.0
COMPATIBILITY STANDARDS FOR COMMUNITY RESOURCE
FACILITY
Proposed community resource facilities shall provide any and all information necessary to ensure
that such use(s) and/or activity(ies) are compatible with proximate uses and zoning. It shall be the
responsibility of the applicant proposing a community resource facility to prove that the subject
community resource facility is compatible prior to permitting such use. Compatibility criteria shall
include the following in addition to other generally accepted planning practices and principles:
A. Consistency with the City of Sanford Comprehensive Plan;
B. Consistent with and supportive of the City of Sanford Strategic Plan, the Lake Monroe
Waterfront and Downtown Sanford Redevelopment Plan and other plans and policies of the
City of Sanford;
C. A Development Plan that meets all requirements of the City of Sanford Land Development
Regulations including, but not limited to, adequate parking and traffic circulation facilities,
building setbacks, landscape and buffer requirements;
D. Separation of at least one thousand five hundred feet (1,500' from an · '
) y other act~wty that the
Administrative Official determines to be another community resource facility. The City
Commission may waive this provision during the approval process if the Commission
determines that the proposed community resource facility primarily serves the interests of the
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specific neighborhood. Churches shall not be included or otherwise considered regarding
this one thousand five hundred (1,500) foot separation provision.
Adequate sound-proofing to ensure that noise does not unreasonably disturb neighbors;
Adequate off-street parking and traffic circulation facilities to insure that adjacent
neighborhoods and businesses are not adversely impacted by excessive on-street parking
and/or traffic circulation.
G. Provisions to ensure adequate police protection and related public safety considerations;
H. The proposed use is not detrimental to the character or development trends in the area.
The Planning and Zoning Commission is authorized to recommend and the City Commission
is authorized to impose reasonable and adequate stipulations and conditions upon community
resource facilities in order to ensure that such facilities are compatible to adjacent properties
and neighborhoods. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall make a recommendation to
the City Commission. The City Commission has final authority to approve, approve with
conditions or deny the use of any property for a community resource facility.
SECTION 15.0 URBAN INFILL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
Purpose and Intent. The purpose of the urban infill redevelopment program is to
encourage the development of vacant infill tracts and lots throughout the City and the
redevelopment of properties that may be problematic or otherwise unique. Acknowledging
that it may not be economically feasible or attractive to develop or redevelop many of the
smaller properties throughout the City under the existing land development regulations, the
urban infill program gives the City the flexibility to determine the worthiness of those
projects that cannot strictly comply with all the land development regulations that would
normally be applied to the project provided that the project a can meet the general intent of
the Comprehensive Plan and the land development regulations as applied consistent with the
purpose and intent of this Section and sound and generally acceptable planning and land use
principles and practices.
The urban infill redevelopment program ensures that the proposed development is designed
and located utilizing innovative techniques and characteristics that are beneficial to the City.
Criteria for the urban infill redevelopment (UIR) projects are intended to ensure that a
.proposed development improves the character of the neighborhood in which it is located and
~mproves the City as a whole; that flexibility in the design is used to construct a project that
is superior to a project strictly and rigidly designed consistent with the land development
regulations; and that the use is compatible with the surrounding properties.
In exchange for a better project, the developer may vary some of the standards and criteria of
the land development regulations including, but not limited to, density, building setback,
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height, lot size and floor area ratio pursuant to a negotiated development order with the City.
Permitted Use. Urban infill redevelopment projects are permitted uses in all zoning
districts.
Conditional Use. All urban infill redevelopment projects shall be reviewed as conditional
uses.
Standards for Non-Residential and Multiple Family UIR Projects. Non-
residential urban infill projects shall be consistent with the following criteria:
1. The proposed land uses in the UIR project are permitted within the City of Sanford.
2. The proposed land uses in the UIR project are compatible with adjacent land uses.
3. The design creates a form ·
and function that enhances the character of the community.
4. The flexibility granted by the City, regarding densities, intensities, building height.
lot width, building setbacks, and off-street parking standards, is justified by th~
benefits to the public good and the ability of the project to assist the City of Sanford
in achieving its redevelopment, renewal and revitalization goals as stated in the
Comprehensive Plan, the Strategic Plan, the Redevelopment Plan and Finding of
Necessity for the Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) and/or the Downtown
Sanford/Lake Monroe Waterfront Redevelopment Plan.
5. Adequate o£f-street parking is available either on site or in the immediate vicinity
through a shared parking agreement.
6. The design of the proposed development complies with the design guidelines for the
Downtown Historic District, if applicable.
7. The proposed project is located in the established areas of the City o£Sanford that are
served by existing public facilities.
8. The proposed project complies with the requirements of the St. John's Water
Management District.
Criteria for Residential UIR Projects. Residential UIR projects shall be consistent with the
following criteria:
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The proposed land uses in the UIR project are permitted within Residential Land Use
Categories shown on the City of Sanford Future Land Use Map.
The proposed land uses in the UIR project are compatible with adjacent land uses.
The design creates a form and '
function that enhances the character of the community.
The flexibility granted by the City, regarding building height, lot width, building
setbacks, and off-street parking standards, is justified by the benefits to the
community character.
The development of the residential UIR project will improve the surrounding area.
The design of the proposed development complies with the design guidelines for the
Downtown Historic District, if applicable.
The proposed project is located in the established areas of the City of Sanford which
are served by existing public facilities.
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8. The proposed project complies with the requirements of the St. John's Water
Management District.
SECTION 16.0 MULTIPLE FAMILY HOUSING DESIGN GUIDELINES.
A. Purpose. These design guidelines are intended as a reference to assist the designer in
understanding the city's goals and objectives for high quality, multiple-family residential
development. Multifamily housing, because of its higher densities, tends to generate large
parking areas and decreases private open space. If not properly designed, parking facilities
can dominate the site and open spaces may be relegated to leftover areas, not related to the
structures or the people who live there. The result of such a condition may be that the
development is incompatible with existing and planned developments in the surrounding
area. However, if special attention is paid to site and building design features, even large
multifamily projects can be made compatible with the City's overall character and
appearance. In the design ofmultifamily developments, emphasis should be placed on giving
each unit or each small cluster of units a sense of individual identity rather than an
anonymous 'project' appearance.
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Applicability. These design regulations shall apply to all multiple family residential
developments except for those developments located in the Waterfront Downtown Business
District (WDBD) where a higher density and more urban character is advocated.
Site Plan Requirements.
1. Project Entries. The project entry provides the resident and visitor with an overview of
the project. Special attention should be given to hardscape and landscape treatments to
enhance the overall project image.
A project directory shall be provided near the entry to direct residents and visitors to
recreational facilities, manager's offices, clubhouses and residential buildings.
The entry shall be gated. The development shall comply with Sections 3.3 and 3.4 of
Schedule J, Landscape, Buffer and Tree Requirements of the Sanford Land Development
Regulations. In addition, a minimum four (4) foot masonry wall shall be constructed
along all property lines that are not required to have a visual screen pursuant to Sections
3.3 and 3.4 of Schedule J, Landscape, Buffer and Tree Requirements of the Sanford Land
Development Regulations.
Entry Drives. The principal vehicular access into and through a multifamily housing
project shall be by means of an entry drive rather than a parking drive. The entry drive
shall be similar to a roadway in a single-family subdivision. The entry drive shall provide
access to driveways and parking courts. A colored and/or textured paving treatment at the
entry to the development is encouraged.
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3. Building Siting. Residential buildings shall be sited to relate to the entry drives, so that
their 'best' side is facing the entry drive. All facades that face a curb or roadway shall be
a single-family elevation.
4. Clustering of Units. Clustering of multifamily units shall be a consistent site planning
element. Structures composed ora series of simple yet varied planes assure compatibility
and variety in overall building form.
5. Parking. Parking for residential buildings shall be either in garages, driveways or
parking courts that are accessed from the main entry drives. Multiple, small parking
courts shall be constructed in lieu of large lots. Parking areas shall be adjacent to, and
visible from, the residential buildings that use them to allow for casual surveillance.
Parking courts should be separated from each other by dwelling units or by a landscaped
buffer not less than thirty feet wide. There should be no more than an average often
spaces of uninterrupted parking, whether in driveways or open parking areas.
6. Open Space. There shall be a minimum of fitly percent (50%) open space in each
multifamily development. Locate public open spaces so that they can be viewed from
individual units.
Mechanical Equipment. All mechanical equipment, whether mounted on the roof or
ground shall be screened from view. All screening devices shall be compatible with the
architecture and color of the dwelling structures.
Common Facilities. Common facilities, such as club houses, laundries and management
offices, shall be located centrally in the interior of the development and shall be linked to
the residential buildings by lighted pedestrian pathways and common open space areas.
Street signs and street lights shall be of a uniform and decorative design.
All dwelling units shall have individual street addresses.
All mnitifamily developments shall provide a covered shelter at the entrance to the
development where children can wait for the school bus. The design and material of the
shelter shall be consistent with that of the dwelling unit buildings and/or of the
surrounding decorative wall.
Mail delivery areas shall be covered and conveniently located to the residential buildings.
Trash and recycling areas shall be landscaped on three (3) sides and shall be located at
convenient walking distances to each dwelling unit.
All multifamily developments shall contain recreational facilities for the enjoyment of
the residents and their guests at a rate of two hundred (200) square feet per dwelling unit.
Playgrounds shall be centrally located to allow for adult supervision fxom dwelling units
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or from a central facility such as a laundry.
All multifamily developments with more than 20 residential units shall contain an area
designated and designed as a car wash facility.
Building Design. There is no particular architectural style proposed by these regulations for
multifamily residential structures. The primary focus should be on constructing a high
quality residential environment. The design of multifamily developments shall consider
compatibility with the single-family character and scale of the City's residential areas.
1. Units per Building. There shall be no more than eight (8) dwelling units per
building.
2. Building Articulation. Long, unbroken facades and box-like forms shall be avoided.
Building facades shall be broken up to give the appearance of a collection of smaller
structures and each of the units shall be individually recognizable. This can be
accomplished with the use of balconies and varied setbacks and projections which
help articulate individual dwelling units or collections of units, and by the pattern and
rhythm of windows and doors. The use of rows of balconies which give the building
a 'motel' look shall be avoided.
Dwelling Unit Access. Breezeways shall be prohibited. Each dwelling unit shall be
accessed by a private exterior entry. Entries shall be prominent and visible. This shall
be accomplished through the use of distinctive architectural elements. Clusters of
entrances shall be avoided. Ground-level entries are preferred for all units. Where
exterior stairs are used to access upper-story units, they should be simple and clean
and complement the architectural massing and form of the structure. Stairs should be
made of smooth stucco, plaster or wood with accent trim of complementary colors.
Thin-looking, open metal and prefabricated stairs are prohibited.
Building Height. The overall height of the buildings should be similar to that of
other buildings in the neighborhood. Buildings shall be no more than two stories on
properties adjacent to single-family dwelling units or single-family zoning districts.
On other properties, buildings interior to the development and separated from
adjacent properties by two hundred (200) linear feet and a two (2)-story building may
be three (3) stories.
Building roof lines may exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height provided that the height
above thirty-five (35) feet is for decorative purposes only and does not include
habitable space. Roof lines should be varied in height and plane and contain
dormers, pediments, chimneys, secondary hipped or gabled roof lines or other
decorative embellishments to create visual variety and interest. The height of the
roof shall be proportionate to the height and mass of the building.
Balcony/porch Requirement. All dwelling units shall have a useful private open
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space such as a balcony, porch, deck or patio.
Garages and Storage. At least 50% of the dwelling units in each building shall have
garages accessed directly from the dwelling unit. Garages shall be counted toward
the parking requirement.
Detached garages and storage units shall be designed in the same style and with the
same materials as the dwelling unit buildings. Detached garages or storage units
shall be provided in an amount not less than twenty (20) percent of the total number
of dwelling units.
All garages shall have sectional roll-up doors with automatic openers.
SECTION 17.0
A.
ADULT ARCADE AMUSEMENT CENTERS
Conditional Use Required. Adult arcade amusement centers are hereby permitted in the
MI2 and RI1 land use categories/zoning districts or classifications upon the granting of a
conditional use/special exception issued in accordance with the processes and procedures set
forth in this Code; provided, however that bonafide charitable organizations that have been
awarded Section 501(c)(3) status under the Internal Revenue Code of the United States may
operate five (5) or fewer games of amusement, chance or skill on their premises which
operation would otherwise subject the premises to regulation under thc provisions of this
Ordinance.
Locational Standards for Adult Arcade Amusement Centers.
1. Location. No conditional use/special exception shall be granted for an adult arcade
amusement center that would be located within 1,500 feet of a parcel of property
which is assigned a land use designation or zoning classification which permits a
single family residence or on which a single family residence is located, another adult
arcade amusement center, a public or private school, a day care facility, a church or
house of worship, a public library, an alcoholic beverage establishment or a public
park. The required 1,500 feet minimum separation shall be measured from the
nearest point of one use to the nearest point of the other use in a straight line. An
adult arcade amusement center shall not be located within the same development,
plaza or center as any other adult arcade amusement center regardless of separation
distances.
Hours of Operations. Adult arcade amusement centers are prohibited from being
open past 11:00 p.m. and prior to 9:00 a.m.
Signage. The use of any imagery on a sign referencing gambling including, but not
limited to, slot machines, poker wheels, or any other similar machine or device shall
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not be permitted when visible from the exterior of the enterprise or business
including, but not limited to, wall signage and window signage. The use of strip
lighting is prohibited.
4. Parking. Parking requirements for adult arcade amusement center shal! be prescribed
in the development order granting the conditional use/special exception.
Special Permit Criteria. The following requirements shall apply to all adult arcade
amusement centers and shall be set forth as conditions in all conditional uses/special
exceptions issued to permit an adult arcade amusement center:
1. The person operating or conducting the enterprise or business shall inform the City
Manager, or designee, as to changes in the information required in this Section.
2. A permit shall not be issued if a person with an interest in the enterprise or business,
or an employee of the business, has been convicted of a violation of a Federal or
State statute or any local ordinance pertaining to gambling or any other crime
involving moral turpitude within five (5) years preceding the application for the
conditional use/special exception.
3. The applicant shall be twenty-one (21) years of age or more.
Occupational License and Registration. The requirements set forth herein for the
applicant for the conditional use/special exception shall apply to each and every subsequent
owner and operator of the enterprise or business operating under the conditional use/special
exception:
1. As a prerequisite to the issuance of an occupational license for the enterprise or
business, an inspection shall be made of the premises by the City Building Official,
the City Fire Marshall, and the City Chief of Police, or their designee, each of whom
must approve the issuance of such occupational license.
2. Registration for each amusement device, however operated, is required at the time of
application for an occupational license. For each machine registered, a numbered
metal tag or plastic decal shall be issued to the applicant for each machine so
covered. Application for machine registration stickers must disclose the location
where the machine is to be operated, the manufacturer of the machine, the
manufacturer's serial number, and the sofe0vare version, if any. Registration stickers
are not transferable from person to person, place to place, or machine to machine.
No machine will be eligible for a registration sticker if its operation involves any
material elements of chance, unless:
a. The applicant submits with the application, satisfactory proof that the
applicant has registered with the United States Department of Justice
pursuant to 15 United States Code 1171, and
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b. The applicant submits with the application, the records required under
Federal law to be maintained by those who register under 15 United States
Code 1171, and certifies the machine bears the permanent marking required
by Federal law.
3. The applicant shall keep the registered machines, the records of acquisition, location
and disposition required by Federal law, and records of prize awards open to police
inspection at any time.
Applications. No person shall operate or conduct an adult arcade amusement center for use
by the general public in the City for the reward of money or other reward without first
obtaining an occupational license. A person desiring to apply for such a license shall make
an application therefore in writing on a form prescribed by the City Manager, or designee,
which application shall set forth, at a minimum, the following:
1. The name under which the enterprise or business is to be conducted;
2. The location at which the enterprise or business is to be carried on;
The name, address, and principal occupation of every person with an interest in the
enterprise or business;
4. The number of machines to be exhibited;
5. The serial numbers, manufacturer, and name of each machine; and
6. Whether the applicant has ever been engaged in operating an amusement arcade, of
whatsoever type or nature, and when, where and how long in each place within five
(5) years preceding the date of application.
Operations. The adult arcade amusement center shall conform to the following
requirements:
1. An adult who is twenty-one (21) years of age or older shall be on the premises of the
adult arcade amusement center and shall supervise the operation thereof at all times
during all hours of operation.
2. No alcoholic beverages includingbeer and wine shall be c°nsumed °n the premises °fan
adult arcade amusement center.
3. No person under the age of eighteen (18) years is permitted on the premises of an adult
arcade amusement center before 4:00 p.m. on any day the public or private schools are in
session, unless such person is accompanied by his or her parent or legal guardian.
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4. The violation of any of the provision of this Ordinance shall be sufficient reason for the
City Commission to revoke the conditional me/special exception issued for the enterprise
or business.
Peace Disturbances; Gambling; Intoxicated Persons; Minors. No licensee or owner of
any adult arcade amusement center, or any servant, agent or employee of such a licensee or
owner, shall permit upon the premises housing a mechanical amusement devise arcade any of
the following:
1. Disorderly persons;
2. Gambling, or the use, possession or presence of gambling paraphernalia;
Intoxicated persons to loiter on the premises;
Loud noise or music to emerge from the licensed premises, which noise or music is
disturbing to the surrounding area; and
Any licensee or owner, or any servant, agent or employee thereof, shall be
presumptively deemed to have permitted the conduct enumerated in subsection (g)
hereof if it occurs on the premises housing an adult arcade amusement center.
SECTION 18.0 TOWNHOUSE STANDARDS
Intent. It is the purpose and intent of these regulations to provide for the design and
development o f innovative housing forms which incorporate a higher density living situation
and at the same time preserve the desirability of an individually owned housing unit. This is
accomplished by efficiently utilizing buildable space within a given area by allowing reduced
lot size as well as lot width and compensating for the reduction by incorporating open spaces,
scenic and recreational areas and other amenities. The following standards have been
developed to apply to a variety of such attached and semi-attached housing forms including
but not limited to townhouses.
Specifically, these regulations are formulated to allow the grouping of separately owned
single-family dwelling units into a group of attached housing forms that will be both
aesthetically pleasing and conscientiously designed as well as preserve the health, welfare,
safety, and convenience of the surrounding neighborhood.
Requirements not listed in this section but noted elsewhere in the Land Development
Regulations shall apply unless specifically noted otherwise in this section.
Condominiums not designed to meet these Townhouse standards must conform to the multi-
family regulations (LDR Schedule E, Section 16).
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Definitions. These definitions shall apply solely to townhouse developments.
1. Project Site. As used in this Schedule, a townhouse project site is the entire parcel of
land for which townhouse units are proposed prior to the creation of any townhouse
lots.
2. Townhouse. Two (2) or more attached privately owned single family dwelling units
that each share a common wall with the adjacent dwelling unit(s). A townhouse is not
an architectural style and may contain any number of stories. All townhouses,
however, have the following features:
Townhouses never have other units above or below;
Townhouses always have individual exterior entries;
Townhouses have no more than two (2) walls that are common with adjacent units;
and
Townhouses have a minimum heated living area of one thousand four hundred
(1400) square feet.
3. Townhouse Group. A cluster or grouping oftownhouse units containing no less than
two (2) or more than eight (8) townhouse dwelling units contiguous to each another.
4. Townhouse Lot. A tow~house lot may be either a properly recorded and deeded lot
upon which a townhouse unit is located or a condominium unit.
Location. Townhouses are permitted in the Multiple-Family Residential MR-l, MR-2 and
MR-3 zoning districts, the Multiple-Family Residential Office Institutional (RMOI) zoning
district, General Commercial (GC-2), Special Commercial (SC-3) and the Planned
Development (PD) zoning districts.
Density. Overall density in a particular townhouse project shall not exceed the maximum
density allowed within the zoning district in which it is located.
Lot Area. No townhouse lot shall contain an area of less than One thousand eight hundred
(1800) square feet and a minimum lot and building width of eighteen (18) feet.
Distances between Townhouse Groups. Townhouse groups, as defined in this chapter,
shall be separated by at least twenty (20) feet and, for each story over one (1), an additional
five (5) feet of separation is required. (Greater separation may be required by the City Fire
Department.)
Townhouse Access. Each townhouse unit shall have two (2) separate entries on the ground
level.
Garages and Parking Spaces. The parking requirement for each townhouse shall be two
(2) spaces. All parking spaces shall be accommodated on the townhouse lot. Each
townhouse shall have at least a one (D-car garage. All garages shall have sectional roll-up
doors with automatic openers. Garages shall be counted toward the parking requirement. It
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is preferred that garages be accessed fi.om the rear of the townhouse lot by alleys or access
tracts. Front-load townhouse garages shall not be placed side by side. Boats, recreational
vehicles, travel trailers, trailers and similar vehicles shall not be stored in required parking
spaces. The townhouse development shall provide parking areas for boats, recreational
vehicles, trailers, etc. at a designated location on site. Overflow parking must be provided at
a ratio of I space per four (4) dwelling units at convenient locations throughout the site.
Maintenance of Common Areas. All on site improvements, common areas and facilities
including, but not limited to, all internal roadways, stormwater management facilities,
recreational facilities, off-street parking and common open space must be privately owned
and shall be maintained in a satisfactory manner without expense to the City. In order to
ensure the maintenance of, and the payment of taxes on the commonly held non-public
property, a operating homeowners association shall be created by the developer prior to the
sale of any townhouse lot or condominium unit and be recorded in the Public Records of
Seminole County if satisfactory to the City Commission. Membership in the association
shall be mandatory for all residential property owners within the development.
Conversion. Conversion of existing structures to a townhouse project shall be avoided
unless all townhouse development standards as outlined in this section are met without a
variance. Compliance with all applicable Building and Fire Codes is also required.
Building and Site Design. There is no particular architectural style imposed by these
regulations for townhouses. However there is a requirement that the front facades of the
buildings utilize a variety of materials and be staggered a minimum of four (4) feet with not
more than two adjoining units at the same setback. The primary focus should be on
constructing a high quality residential environment and avoiding the sameness that comes
with an identical straight line design.
Project Entries. The project entry provides the resident and visitor with an overview
of the project. Special attention should be given to hardscape and landscape
treatments to enhance the overall project image.
The entry shall be gated. The development shall comply with all landscape, buffer
and tree reqarrements of the City Land Development Regulations. In addition, a
minimum four (4) foot masonry wall shall be constructed along all property lines that
are not required to have a visual screen.
Common Facilities. Common facilities shall be conveniently located and linked to
the residential buildings by lighted pedestrian pathways and common open space
areas.
Street signs and street lights shall be of a uniform and decorative design.
All dwelling units shall have individual street addresses.
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Setbacks. Yard requirements for front and rear yards and for yards of end dwelling
units of townhouse structures shall be the same as the underlying district. Setbacks
for the project shall be pursuant to Schedule C and/or Schedule J, as applicable.
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Open Space. Open space requirements shall be the same as the underlying zoning
district, except that open space on individual townhouse lots may exceed such
requirements provided that the aggregate open space on the project site shall be same
as the underlying zoning district.
Siting of Townhouse Groups. An efficient and harmonious grouping of structures
and space is consistent with sound and generally accepted planning practices and
principles and which encourages the individuality of separate townhouse dwelling
units within a unifying design concept. The spacing between structures within the
project must meet the requirement of this section and should be compatible with
spacing between structures in the surrounding neighborhood.
Design of Townhouse Structures. The design of the townhouse structures and
overall site plan shall be compatible with the physical characteristics of the site, with
the buildings adjacent to the site, and with the character of the neighborhood. Design
compatibility of buildings includes harmonious building style, form, size, color,
materials and relationship to site topography. A compatible design is one preserves
or improves the existing neighborhood character, facilitates efficient and convenient
internal circulation, is functionally related to the natural topography, utilizes natural
characteristics of the site and is an asset to the community.
a. No more than two (2) abutting townhouses may have a common front
building setback.
b. Variations in the setback of front facades shall be at least four (4) feet.
c. The roof covering must be tile or architectural shingles or an approved
upgrade alternative. Alternative coverings are subject to approval by the
Planning Commission.
e. Roof style and height variations are encouraged, and shall be incorporated
where feasible in the townhouse design.
Trash and Recycling. Trash and recycled items shall be picked up at each unit in the same
manner as a single-family dwelling. Dumpsters, compactors and recycling areas may be used
if designed to fit into the community. Enclosures must be designed to disguise the equipment
and fit with the overall design. Locations must be convenient to all homes and easily
accessible.
Mechanical Equipment. All mechanical equipment, whether mounted on the roof or
ground shall be screened from view. All screening devices shall be compatible with the
architecture and color of the dwelling structures.
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SECTION 19.0 EXCEPTIONAL USES
Exceptional uses are often distinguished by poorly maintained facilities that are not consistent with
the character and values of the City. These uses often require additional regulations to ensure that
the business is in harmony with the goals and vision of the City. Exceptional uses include, but are
not limited to, check cashing facilities, tattoo parlors, body piercing facilities, pawn shops, blood
plasma centers, fortunetellcrs, psychics and palm readers.
A. Location. An exceptional use shall not be located within a radius of fifteen hundred feet
(1,500') of another exceptional use nor shall such use be located within three hundred feet
(300') of a school, church, park or residentially zoned land.
B. Design. An exceptional use shall be housed in a building that complies with the following
regulations:
1. The building in which the use is located is a building that conforms to all current land
development and building regulations.
2. The building in which the use is located shall be painted in muted colors and finished
in materials that are consistent with the character of the City.
3. There shall be no security bars on the outside of doors or windows visible from a
public right-of-way.
4. Exterior phones and roll up doors shall be prohibited.
5. Windows shall not be obscured by the placement of signs, dark window tinting,
shelving, racks or similar obstructions.
C. Hours of Operation. Exceptional uses shall operate only between the hours of seven (7:00)
a. m. and ten (10:00) p. m.
D. Maintenance. The building and site shall be maintained in a neat, clean and orderly
condition.
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SCHEDULE H
PARKING REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 1.0 PURPOSE
It is the purpose of this Schedule to establish standards which promote the orderly, efficient, and safe
layout of parking and loading areas and to minimize thc necessity for impermeable surface areas.
SECTION 2.0
APPLICABILITY.
Off-street parking spaces shall be provided at the time of the development of any property, erection of
any building or at the time any principal building is enlarged or increased in capacity by adding dwelling
units, guest rooms, seats or floor area; or before the conversion from one (1) type of use or occupancy to
another when the proposed use requires a greater number of parking spaces than the previous use,
Except as provided for under joint parking and shopping centers and malls, if a structure contains two
(2) or more types of use, each use shall be calculated separately for the purpose of determining the
number of total off-street parking spaces required.
The total number of parking spaces required shall be rounded off to the closest whole number if the
computations based on this schedule result in any fractional requirement of a parking space. Fractional
numbers ending in .5 shall be considered as the next whole space.
SECTION 3.0
UNSPECIFIED USES
The number of parking spaces for uses not specifically mentioned herein or unique cases shall be
determined on an individual basis by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Factors to be considered in '
such determination include, but are not limited to, size of building, type of use, number of employees,
expected volume and turnover of customer traffic, expected frequency and number of delivery and
service vehicles and parking requirements for comparable uses specified in this schedule.
SECTION 4.0
JOINT USE OF PARKING FACILITIES
The Planning and Zoning Commission may authorize the joint use of parking facilities under the
following conditions:
Shared Parking. Up to fifty percent (50%) of the parking facilities of a use considered to be
primarily a daytime use or a weekday use may be used to satisfy the parking facilities required
by this section for a use considered to be primarily a nighttime use or a weekend use.
Covenant Required. A covenant for any shared parking agreement shall be recorded in the
office of the County Clerk, which shall include such reasonable conditions as the Planning and
Zoning Commission may impose.
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SECTION 5.0
REDUCTIONS AND INCREASES IN REQUIRED NUMBER OF
PARKING SPACES
The Planning and Zoning Commission may reduce the number of required off-street parking spaces
when the applicant demonstrates in a parking study prepared by a traffic engineer or traffic planner good
cause or when the Commission finds that the applicant has demonstrated that a hardship exists regarding
the development of the parcel. In such situations, the City may require land to be reserved for parking
development should the use or needs change.
The Planning and Zoning Commission may approve an increase in the number of parking spaces up to
twenty-five percent (25%) above the number required when the applicant demonstrates in a parking
study prepared by a traffic engineer or traffic planner good cause.
SECTION 6.0
BICYCLE PARKING REQUIRED
Purpose. The purpose of this subsection is to provide adequate and safe facilities for the storage
of bicycles.
Applicability. Bicycle parking facilities shall be provided for any new building, addition or
enlargement of an existing building, or for any change in the occupancy of a building that results
in the need for additional auto parking facilities.
Exemptions. No bicycle parking spaces shall be required for the following uses: single-family
residence, two-family residence, funeral parlor, undertaker, cemetery, automobile repair or body
shop, gas station and car wash.
D. Bicycle Parking Spaces Required. Off-street bicycle parking shall be provided as follows:
For multi-family residences, there shall be one bicycle space or locker for every five (5)
dwelling units or portion thereof.
For all other uses, except exempted uses, one bicycle parking space shall be provided for
every twenty (20) parking spaces required pursuant to Schedule H.
In all cases where bicycle parking is required, a minimum of two (2) and a maximum of
fifty (50) bicycle parking spaces shall be provided.
The Administrative Official may reduce or eliminate the required number of bicycle
parking spaces based on competent evidence provided by the applicant confirming that
fewer bicycle parking spaces are required.
A maximum of two (2) required vehicle parking spaces may be used for bicycle parking
spaces.
E. Location of Short Term Bicycle Parking Facilities.
1. Visibility: Cyclists should easily spot short-term parking when they arrive from the
street. A highly visible location discourages theft and vandalism. Locations "offon the
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side", "around the comer" or in un-supervised parking stmctures or garages shall be
discouraged.
Access: The parking area should be convenient to building entrances and street access,
but away from normal pedestrian and auto traffic. Locations that require bicycles to
travel over stairs shall be discouraged.
Security: Surveillance is essential to reduce theft and vandalism. Parking shall be
located within view of passers-by, retail activity, or office windows.
Lighting: Bicycle parking areas should be well lit for theft protection, personal
security and accident prevention.
Weather Protection: Whenever possible, the bicycle parking area shall be protected
from weather, using an existing overhang or covered walkway. Alternatively, a canopy or
roof, either freestanding or attached to an existing building, shall be constructed.
Avoid Conflict with Pedestrians: Racks shall be located to ensure that parked bicycles
don't block the pedestrian path.
Avoid Conflict with Automobile: Bicycle parking shall be separated from auto parking
and road areas with space and a physical barrier to prevent motor vehicles from damaging
parked bicycles.
Design of Parking Facilities.
The "Inverted U" type bike rack is the required bicycle parking rack for sho~t-term
parking. Any other type of proposed rack is subject to approval by the Administrative
Official. Any such alternate security device submitted for approval must provide for:
a. Supporting the bike frame at two (2) locations (not just a wheel);
b. Allowing both the frame and at least one (1) wheel to be locked to the rack
(without requiring that the lock be placed near the bicycle chain);
c. Allowing the use of either a cable or "U-type" lock;
d. Bicycles which are equipped with water bottle cages;
e. Bicycles which are not equipped with kickstands; and
f. All types and sizes of bicycles, including various types and sizes of frames, wheel
sizes, and tire widths.
All lockers and racks must be securely anchored to the ground or the building structure to
prevent the racks and lockers fi-om being removed from the location.
The surfacing of such facilities shall be designed and maintained to be mud and dust free.
The use of rock or gravel areas for bicycle parking is permitted provided that edging
materials, such as landscape timbers are used so that the bicycle parking area is clearly
demarcated and the rock material is contained.
4. Bicycle parking facilities shall be sufficiently separated from motor vehicle parking areas
to protect parked bicycles from damage by motor vehicles. The separation may be
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accomplished through grade separation, distance or physical barrier, such as curbs, wheel
stops, poles or other similar features.
5. Required bicycle parking spaces shall be at least two (2) feet by six (6) feet per bicycle.
An aisle a minimum of five (5) feet wide shall be provided behind bicycle parking
facilities to allow for maneuvering.
Sufficient space, to be a minimum of twenty-four (24) inches, shall be provided beside
each parked bicycle to allow access. This access may be shared by adjacent bicycles.
Racks shall be installed a minimum of twenty-four (24) inches from any wall or other
obstruction.
It is recommended that one-half (1/2) of the bicycle parking spaces be provided as long
term parking, safe and secure from vandalism and theft, and protected from the elements.
The other half shall be provided as short term (customer or visitor) parking, and it is
recommended that these parking spaces be visible and convenient to the building
entrance.
Bicycle parking facilities shall be marked with a sign which includes a picture of a
bicycle and the letter 'P' or the word 'Parking".
Specifications for the "Inverted U" Type Bicycle Rack. The Inverted U's shall be fabricated
from 1 ½" Schedule 40 Pipe, in accordance with ASTM F 1083, 48.26 mm O.D. x 3.683 mm
wall (1.90" x 0.145" wall). The U's shall measure 914.4 mm high x 457.2 mm wide (36" high,
18" wide). The bicycle racks shall not be welded in sections. Only the base plate shall be welded
to the steel pipe with two (2) 3mm (1/8") vent holes - one on the inside of each upright where the
pipe is welded to the baseplate. After fabrication, the rack shall be coated with a Thermoplastic
(polyethylene copolymer based) powder coating (polymer) to a thickness 200-250 micrometers
(8 - 12 mils). Racks installed Downtown must be "Federal Green"- Color #14056 as specified in
the Federal Paint Specifications 595B. Racks shall be mounted to concrete via 190 mtn (7 V2")
diameter baseplates 10nun (3/8") thick steel in accordance with ASTM A 36, with three 11 mm
diameter (7/16") mounting holes on each base plate, spaced equidistant between the upright pipe
and edge of the baseplate. Expansion anchor shall be carbon steel mushroom head, 10 mm x 76
mm (3/8" x 3") "spike" #5550 as manufactured by Rawl or approved equal manufactured in the
U.S. made from grade 8.2 materials exhibiting equivalent theft-proof performance. Racks shall
be set firm and aligned with a tolerance of plus or minus ¼" from plumb. Where required, steel
tapered shims shall be installed prior to anchoring in place. Any departure of base plate from
grade by more than 3/8" shall require the separation to be filled with high-strength epoxy non-
shrinking grout and made level.
Long Term Bicycle Parking Facilities. Long term parking shall be provided for employees,
bicycle commuters and tenants/owners in multifamily developments. Three common ways of
providing secure long term bicycle parking are: fully enclosed lockers accessible only by the
user; a continuously monitored facility that provides at least medium term type bicycle parking
facilities; and restricted access facilities in which short term type bicycle racks are provided and
access is restricted only to the owners of the bicycles stored therein. The easiest retrofit is the
bicycle locker. Bicycle lockers are designed to be secure individual bikes with panniers,
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computers, lights, etc, left on the bike. Some designs of bike lockers can be stacked so there is
twice the parking density. Good protection from the weather is another benefit. Bike lockers tend
to be used most for long term bicycle commuter parking in areas without a lot of continuous
oversight.
SECTION 7.0 OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
A. Number of Automobile Parking Spaces.
LAND USE CATEGORY MINIMUM NUMBER UNIT OF MEASURE
OF PARKING SPACES
REQUIRED PER
INDICATED UNIT
RESIDENTIAL One-Family Dwelling 2.0 Per Dwelling Unit
Mobile Home 2.0 Per Dwelling Unit
Multiple-Family Dwelling 2.0 Per Dwelling Unit
Townhouse 2.0 Per Dwelling Unit
MISCELLANEOUS Travel Trailer 1.0 Per Travel Trailer
Day Care Facility 4.0 Per 1,000 square feet Gross Floor Area
(GFA)'
Residential Care Facility 1.0 Per 3 beds
Boarding House 1.0 Per Sleeping Room
PLUS 1.0 Per Resident Manager
Accessory Dwelling Unit; 1.0 Per unit
Accessory Residential
Structure; Accessory
Agricultural Housing
PUBLIC AND SEMI- Noncommercial Amusement
PUBLIC Facility
Indoor/Outdoor with fixed 1.0 Per seat or per person based on
seating maximum capacity
Without fixed seating 1.0 Per 100 square feet of GFA and/or
Land Area devoted to Assembly or
Recreation Use on the premises
Educational Facilities
Elementary School and 1.0 Per 9 students of maximum design
Middle School capacity
High School, College, 1.0 Per 4 students of maximum design
University or Vocational capacity
School
Library 3.0 Per 1,000 square feet of GFA
Cultural Facility
Indoor 1.0 Per 1,000 square feet of GFA
Outdoor 1.0
Per acre of facility
House of Worship 1.0 Per 3 seats based on maximum
capacity of Auditorium Or Principal
Place of Assembly
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LAND USE CATEGORY MINIMUM NUMBER UNIT OF MEASURE
OF PARKING SPACES
REQUIRED PER
INDICATED UNIT
PUBLIC AND SEMI- Hospital 1.4 Per bed based on maximum patient
PUBLIC capacity
Continued Government Uses 1.0 Per parking space required based on
non-government use of the same type
COMMERCIAL General Retail Sales and 5.0 Per 1,000 square feet of GFA
Service Indoor including
commercial schools
Convenience Store 7.0 1,000 square feet of GFA
Retail, Large Goods 3.0 1,000 Square Feet of GFA
Multi-tenant Shopping
Center or Mall
100,000 square feet or less; 4.0 1,000 square feet of GFA
Greater than 100,000 square 3.0 1,000 square feet of GFA
feet
Outdoor Display-New 1.0 Per 1,000 square feet of Gross Sales
Merchandise; New and Used and Storage Area (interior and
Vehicular Dealers; exterior)
Outdoor Display-Used
Merchandise;
Outdoor Storage
Business And Professional 4.0 Per 1,000 square feet of GFA
Offices
Medical and Dental Office 5.0 Per 1000 square feet of GFA
Restaurant 1.0 Per 3 seats based on maximum
customer capacity
Fast Food Restaurant with 1.0 Per 5 seats based on maximum
Drive-through lane customer capacity
Self-Storage Facility 6.0 Adjacent to the office; and temporary
loading zones must be provided on
each side of the driving lanes that are
adjacent to the storage buildings.
Buildings must be 24 feet apart if 1
parking lane is provided and 32 feet
apart if 2 parking lanes are provided.
TRANSIENT Transient Lodging 1.0 Per Sleeping Unit
LODGING Establishment .2 Per restaurant seat or conference room
AND PLUS based on maximum customer capacity
ENTERTAINMENT Commercial Amusements:
Indoor/Outdoor
With Fixed Seating 1.0 Per 4 seats based on maximum
capacity
Without Fixed Seating 1.0 Per 200 square feet of floor and/or land
area devoted to assembly or
recreational use on the premises
Health Club 10.0 Per 1,000 square feet GFA
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LAND USE CATEGORY MINIMUM NUMBER UNIT OF MEASURE
OF PARKING SPACES
REQUIRED PER
INDICATED UNIT
AUTOMOTIVE Automobile And Truck 3.0 Per 1,000 square feet of GFA.
Service; Automobile And
Truck Repair; Automobile
And Truck Rental;
Automobile Rental Office;
Major Equipment Rental;
Major Equipment Repair;
Automobile And Truck
Accessory Sales and
Installation
MISCELLANEOUS Funeral Home, Mortuary 1.0 Per 4 seats based on maximum
BUSINESS & And/Or Crematory capacity of funeral service
SERVICES chamber or chapel
Laundry And Dry Cleaning 1.0 Per 1,000 square feet of GFA
Plant
Domestic And Business 3.0 Per 1,000 square feet of GFA
Service; Landscaping
Service Establishment
Auction Sales Establishment
Inside 1.0 Per 4 seats based on maximum
capacity of place of assembly
Outside !.0 Per 50 square feet of area devoted
to assembly on the premises
Veterinarian And Animal 3.0 Per 1,000 square feet of GFA
Hospital; Animal Boarding
Kennel
Welding Establishment 1.0 Per 1,000 square feet GFA
INDUSTRIAL Wholesale And Storage 1.0 Per 1,000 square feet of GFA
Manufacturing 2.0 Per 1,000 square feet of GFA
Jtmk Yard 1.0 Per Acre of Facility
AGRICULTURAL Agriculture 1.0 Per acre of facility
Animal Raising
I Gross Floor Area (GFA): The sum of the horizontal areas of the stories of a building or buildings, measured from
the exterior faces of exterior walls or from the centerlines of walls which separate buildings. Included within such
sum shall be the areas of all stories, including those areas which are not heated or air-conditioned, storage areas,
interior balconies and mezzanines, and any other space reasonably usable for any purpose except parking.
Parking in the Special Commercial Zoning District (SC-3). There shall be no off-street parking
requirements for existing buildings in the SC-3 zoning district.
Maximum Number of Parking Spaces. No development shall exceed the required number of
parking spaces by more than twenty five percent (25 %).
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Parking of Company Vehicles. The minimum off-street parking space requirements for trucks and
other similar company vehicles shall be one (l) space for every vehicle operated by the
establishment on the premises and for automobiles as shown in Schedule H, Minimum Automobile
Off-street Parking Space Requirements; provided however, that there shall be no off-street space
requirements for existing buildings when such uses are located in an SC-3, Special Commercial
Zoning District. The number of off-street parking spaces for company vehicles shall be evaluated
and approved by the Administrative Official.
Off-Street Parking Structures. All off-street parking structures designed to accommodate five (5)
or more vehicles shall comply with all area and dimension regulations for principal buildings as
well as all off-street parking area buffer strip requirements included herein. All off-street parking
structures designed to accommodate four (4) or less vehicles, shall be considered as accessory
buildings unless attached to a principal building. If attached to a principal building, such off street
parking structures shall be subject to all the regulations of these land development regulations for
principal buildings and, if detached, such off-street parking structures shall be subject to all the
regulations contained herein for accessory buildings.
SECTION 8.0
PARKING LOT DESIGN STANDARDS
Location of Parking Areas. Off-street parking area including required parking spaces,
accessways, buffers and related off-street parking appurtenances, shall be provided for all buildings
and uses on the premises; or, if approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission, such off-street
parking may be located a maximum distance of three hundred feet (300') from the premises it
serves and/or may be consolidated into a large parking area serving other buildings and uses
provided that such off-street parking space shall be maintained, regulated and enforced as if it were
actually located on the premises it is designed to serve.
The applicant must provide a binding plan, deed or other proof necessary to show that thc
required parking space, if approved to be located off the premises it serves, is controlled by and
available to, thc applicant for as long as the use it is intended to serve is in existence.
Design of Parking Areas. All parking area designs shall comply with Figure H-1 of this
Schedule.
C. Internal Circulation of Parking Areas.
The internal design of the parking area shall be designed to facilitate vehicular circulation
and avoid conflict between pedestrian and vehicular movements. Internal circulation also
shall be designed so as not to create conflict with access into or egress from the site and shall
be consistent with the landscape requirements of these land development regulations.
Each parking stall shall be accessible from an aisle or driveway and designed so that no
automobile shall back into a public street in order to exit a parking stall.
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Parking Aisle Width. Minimum access way shall be twelve (12) feet for one-way traffic and
twenty-four (24) feet for two-way traffic.
Size of Parking Stalls. The minimum size of parking spaces shall be as follows:
Regular (non-handicapped): 10 feet (I0') wide; 20 feet (20') long;
Parallel: 9 feet (9') wide; 20 feet (20') long;
Handicapped: 12 feet (12') wide; 20 feet (20') long.
Design of Parking Stalls. All paved parking stalls shall have four inch (4") white lines between
spaces to indicate individual stalls, and each stall may be required to be equipped with wheel stops
if deemed appropriate by the Planning and Zoning Commission based upon competent evidence.
Wheel stops for stalls adjacent to landscaped strips shall be located two and one-half(2½) feet from
the front end of the stall to prevent encroachment into required landscaped areas. The front two (2)
feet of the stall may be kept as a maintained vegetative ground cover area although no credit will be
extended toward the open space requirements of these regulations.
Paved Parking and Dimensional Standards. All required parking spaces and vehicular use
areas shall be paved.
Asphaltic paving shall provide a one (1) inch thick asphalt surface, a four (4) inch thick
base and a six (6) inch thick subgrade.
Concrete paving shall provide a five (5) inch thick Portland concrete surface with a
compressive strength of 3,000 p.s.i, and a subgrade with a Fla. Bearing Value of 75 p.s.i.
Such paved areas shall be provided with positive drainage and shall not permit ponding
depth of greater than one-eighth (1/8) inch.
Curbing or bumper stops shall be provided to protect all required landscaped areas and
buildings.
All parking spaces shall be striped white. Such striping shall be a minimum of four (4)
inches wide and shall conform to the FDOT's Standard Specifications for Road and
Bridge Construction, latest edition.
All striping and other traffic control devices shall conform and be maintained to the latest
edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Painted wooden regulatory
signs shall not be deemed to comply with these regulations. All driveways exiting on to
any public or private street shall be controlled by a High Intensity thirty (30) inch stop
sign. Twenty-four (24) inch stop signs shall be used intemally. The clearance from the
finished ground elevation to the bottom of all signs shall be at least seven (7) feet. All
handicap parking spaces shall be in accordance with the Florida Department of
Community Affairs Accessibility Requirements Manual.
6. Required parking spaces and vehicular use areas for residential uses with less than ten
(10) required parking spaces may utilize a substitute surface for such off-street parking
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and vehicular use areas. Such surface shall be specified in terms of thickness and other
relevant characteristics, must be maintained continuously in an approved condition and
approved by the Administrative Official. If the substitute surface is not maintained
properly, the Administrative Official shall have the authority to take actions necessary to
insure that the area in question is paved in a manner that conforms to the requirements of
this Schedule and that all actions to that end shall be at the sole expense of the owner.
Small-scale nonresidential uses may request from the Administrative Official to utilize a
substitute surface for off-street parking and vehicular use areas in accordance with this
Code.
Fire Lane Pavement Striping and Signage Standards. Buildings and sites which are required
to include fire lanes shall comply with the following standards.
Pavement Striping. Fire lane pavement striping shall be yellow and painted of
thermoplastic or an equivalent substitute. The perimeter of the striping shall begin at the
curb and extend to a width of eight (8) feet parallel to the curb. The perimeter lines and
required striping within the perimeter shall be four (4) inches wide with a ten (10) inch
space between stripes. The stripes shall not be painted over or under the painted words
required below.
Painted Letters on Pavement. The words "NO PARKING FIRE LANE" shall be
painted within the perimeter of the fire lane striping. The stroke of each letter shall be
four (4) inches wide and shall be painted in yellow FDOT traffic-rated reflective paint.
Each repeated phrase shall be painted not more than one hundred (100) feet apart.
Signs. Fire lane signs shall be installed not more than one hundred (100) feet apart and
shall contain the words "NO PARKING FIRE LANE". The background and lettering of
signs shall have a high intensity reflective facing.
Relationship of Pavement Lettering and Sign Locations. Pavement lettering and signs
shall be staggered in location so that each are not more than fifty (50) feet apart.
Curb Painting. All curb facing shall be painted yellow for the entire length of the fire
lane using a FDOT traffic-rated reflective paint.
SECTION 9.0 HANDICAPPED ACCESS.
Parking spaces designated for physically handicapped people and accessible passenger loading zones
that serve a particular building shall be located on the shortest possible circulation route to an accessible
entrance of the building. In separate parking structures or lots that do not serve a particular building,
parking spaces for physically handicapped people shall be located on the shortest possible circulation
route to an accessible pedestrian entrance of the parking facility.
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Any conunercial real estate property owner offering parking for the general public shall
provide specially designed and marked motor vehicle parking spaces for the exclusive
use of physically disabled persons who have been issued parking permits pursuant to
Sections 316.1958, 320.0842, 320.0843, 320.0845 or 320.0848, Florida Statutes.
Diagonal or perpendicular parking spaces shall be a minimum of twelve (12) feet wide,
as illustrated in Figure H-2, Handicap Sign and Parking Space Standards.
Parallel parking spaces shall be located either at the beginning or end of a block or
adjacent to alley entrances as illustrated in Figure H-3, Passenger Loading Zones.
Each such parking space shall be conspicuously outlined in blue paint, and shall be
posted and maintained with a permanent, above-grade sign bearing the international
symbol of accessibility or the caption "PARKING BY DISABLED PERMIT ONLY," or
bearing both such symbol and caption as illustrated in Figure H-2, Handicap Sign and
Parking Space Standards. Such signs shall not be obscured by a vehicle parked in the
space. All handicapped parking spaces must be signed and marked in accordance with
the standards adopted by the Department of Transportation.
All spaces shall have an adjacent access aisle sixty inches (60") wide minimum, as
illustrated in Figure H-2, Handicap Sign and Parking Space Standards. Parking access
aisles shall be part of the accessible route to the building or facility entrance and shall
comply with the Accessible Route section of the Florida Board of_Build~
Standards Accessibilit Re~,,a!' T~o (2~ble parking spaces may
share a common access aisle. Parked vehicle overhangs shall not reduce the clear width
of an accessible circulation route.
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All spaces shall have access to a curb-ramp or curb-cut, when necessary to allow access
to the building served, and shall be located so that users will not be compelled to wheel
behind parked vehicles.
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The minimum number of such parking spaces shall comply with the following table:
Total Number of
Required Number of
Accessible S aces
~ _
Up to 25
1
26 to 50
2
51 to75
3
76 to 100
4
101 to 150 5
151 to200
6
201 to 300
7
301 to 400 8
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Bo
401 to 500 9
501 to 1000 2% of Total
Over 1000 20 plus I for each 100 over 1000
Passeuger Loading Zones. Passenger loading zones shall provide an access aisle at least forty-
eight (48) inches wide and twenty (20) feet long adjacent and parallel to the vehicle pull-up
space as illustrated in Figure H-3, Passenger Loading Zones. If there are curbs between the
access aisle and the vehicle pull-up space, then a curb ramp complying with the Curb Ramp
section of the Florida Board of Buildin~ Codes and Standards, Accessibility Requirement~
Manual shall be provided.
A minimum vertical clearance of one hundred eight (108) inches shall be provided at accessible
passenger loading zones and along vehicle access routes to such areas from site entrances.
SECTION 10.0 REQUIRED OFF-STREET LOADING AND SERVICE AREAS
A. Required Area. Off-street loading and service area space shall be provided on the premises of all
public and semipublic, commercial, transient lodging and entertainment, automotive, miscellaneous
business and services, industrial and agricultural processing establishment uses so that no loading,
unloading or servicing of bnildings by refuse collection, fuel or other public or private service type
vehicular activity will be generated on any required off-street parking space or on any street. Each
required off-street loading, unloading and service area space shall be at least sixty (60) feet in depth,
unless competent evidence is provided to the Administrative Official to include a certification by a
licensed Florida professional engineer, twelve feet (12') in width, with an overhead clearance of not
less than sixteen (16) feet for each such space required; or, if approved by the Administrative
Official, a total area at finished grade of at least seven hundred twenty (720) square feet devoted to
such use with an overhead clearance of not less than fourteen feet (14') for each such space required
regardless of actual space dimensions and design.
Arrangement. The off~street loading, unloading and service area space shall be arranged so that it
may be used without blockage or interference with the use of adjacent streets, accessways or off-
street vehicular or pedestrian traffic circulation.
Number of Spaces. The Administrative Official shall interpret and approve the amount of loading,
unloading and service area space required for all public and semi-public, commercial, transient
lodging and entertainment, automotive, miscellaneous business and services, industrial and
agricultural processing establishment uses based on the following total gross floor area of each
building located on the premises:
Gross Floor Area
(Square Feet)
Number of Loading Spaces
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5,000-25,000
25,001-60,000
60,001-120,000
Each additional 100,000 square feet,
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One (1) Space.
Two (2) Spaces.
Three (3) Spaces.
One (1) Additional Space.
or major fractional thereof
Building Alterations. The City shall determine the amount of off-street loading, unloading, and
service area for commemial uses based on a building's gross usable floor area and not the net usable
floor area so as to accommodate any future alterations in the use of interior space.
SECTION 11.0
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
STORAGE IN TOWNHOUSE AND MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENTS
In the case of multi-family and townhome residential developments, the storage of recreational and
other such equipment shall be regulated as follows:
All multi-family and townhome developments with more than twenty-five (25) dwelling units shall
provide a designated area for the parking and storage of recreational vehicles, boats and equipment.
The designated area shall be at a distance as remote as practical and in accordance with sound and
generally accepted design and land use practices and principles fi.om the dwelling units. The
parking area for boats, trailers, jet skis and similar types of equipment shall be screened with plant
material, decorative walls, fences, berms or any combination thereof, in an effort to diminish any
visual impact that the area may have on the rest of the site. Parking for recreational vehicles need
not be screened.
The designated area shall be a paved surface consistent with the rest of the parking area within the
development and shall provide ample ingress and egress and space for easy maneuverability for the
type of vehicles and equipment using the area.
Each multi-family and townhome development shall provide a minimum of one (I) space per
twenty-five (25) dwelling units for the purpose of parking and storing recreational vehicles and
equipment. Any fraction of twenty-five (25) shall require spaces rounded up to the next whole
number.
SECTION 12.0 DRIVE-THROUGH LANES AND STACKING DISTANCES
A. Drive-through Requirements. Drive-though lanes and windows shall be designed to thc
following standards:
Drive through windows and lanes shall not be located on a side of the building fronting a
street.
Hedges. A dense hedge of evergreen shrubs shall be provided in the following manner:
a. At initial planting and installation, shrubs shall be at least thirty (30) inches in
height and shall planted thirty (30) inches or less on center.
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b. Within one (1) year of initial planting and installation, shrubs shall have attained,
and be maintained at, a minimum height of four (4) feet and shall provide an
opaque vegetative screen between the street and the driveqthrough. The hedge
must continue for the entire length of the drive-through cueing or stacking area.
c. In lieu of a vegetative hedge, the use of vegetated berms with appropriate
landscape materials may be used in a manner that results in the visual separation
of street right-of-way and the drive-through.
Stacking Distance. The following minimum stacking distances, measured from the point of
entry to the center of the farthest service window area, are required:
Restaurants, full service car washes,
day care facilities:
Banks (per lane): Two hundred twenty feet (220')
Self Service Car Wash (per bay) One-hundred seventy six feet (176')
and Dry Cleaners:
Sixty-six feet (66')
Facilities not listed above with more than one drive-through lane shall provide one hundred (100)
feet of stacking distance per lane measured from the point of entry to the center of the farthest
service window area. In all other cases, the Administrative Official shall have the authority to
determine the stacking distance for other uses on a case-by-case distance based upon the
application of sound engineering practices and principles.
The drive-through lane shall be a separate lane from the circulation routes and aisles necessary
for ingress and egress from the property or access to any off-street parking spaces.
For lanes greater than one hundred seventy-five feet (175') a pass-through lane shall be
constructed adjacent to at least one (I) stacking lane in order to provide a way out of the stacking
lane.
SECTION 13.0 PARKING CALCULATIONS REQUIRED
All applications for development approval shall include parking calculations indicating the required
number of parking spaces required pursuant to this Schedule.
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4'(Typ)
PROPERTY LINE
Bl~e ~ymb~ (Typ)
~nside Dimensiom
4' Blue(Typ)_
DEPTH
30" 20' 18.66'
45° 14.14'
~ ~ 21.21'
6{7 11.55'
~ 22.52'
90"
LOSS REQUtREI~tENTS
32.32' 5,00'
21.21' 7.07'
12.88' 8,66'
AISLE WIDTH
10' 20' 5'
~ MIN
~ 10.00'
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Oepa.ment of Planning &
FIGURE H-2
HANDICAP SIGN AND PARKING SPACE STANDARDS
- 4" WHITE
~ 4' OlC.
FIGURE H-3
PASSENGER LOADING ZONES
2o' MIN~. ~
City of Sanford
Department of Planning &
Development Services
HANDICAP SIGN/PARKING
AND PASSENGER FIGURE
LOADING ZONES H-2
2004 Drawn By: M. JONES H-3
SCHEDULE N
SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 1.0 STREETS, LOTS AND TRACTS DESIGN
SECTION 1.1 APPLICABILITY
All subdivisions, streets, lots, tracts and related improvements shall be developed and improved in
accordance with the minimum standards and requirements set £onh in this Schedule.
Nonconforming properties or access features sba/! be brought into compliance with this schedule to the
greatest extent practica/when the following conditions or circumstances occur:
· A new driveway permit is requested;
· An increase in land use intensity or density is requested;
· A significant change in trip generation is requested; or
· As changes in road design allow.
Whenever a determination under this Schedule requires, under Florida law, a determination by a
licensed professional engineer, such determination shall be made by or with consultation ~om the City
Engineer.
SECTION 1.2 GENERAL STREET DESIGN AND ARRANGEMENT
A. Comprehensive Plan Consistency. Proposed streets shall be consistent with the Traffic
Circulation Plan Element of the Comprehensive Plan. In addition, proposed streets shall
conform to requirements set forth in Schedule I, Base Building Line and Designated Right-of-
Way Requirements for Specific Streets.
Natural Contours. Proposed streets shall be adjusted to the contour of the land so as to
produce usable lots and streets of reasonable gradient.
Connectivity.
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The street system of a proposed subdivision shall be designed to coordinate with
existing, proposed, and planned streets outside of the subdivision while discouraging
the use of local streets by cut-through traffic. This may be accomplished by the use of
modified grid systems, T-intersections, roadway jogs or other appropriate traffic
calming measures within the development.
Wherever a proposed development abuts unplatted land or a future development phase
of the same development, street stubs shall be provided as deemed necessary by the
City t° pr°vide access to abutting properties or to logicall exten
the surrounding area consisten, -: .... Y d the street system into
principles. All street stubs shall L wan souna engineering and planning practices and
be provided with temporary turn-around or cul-de-sacs
unless specifically exempted by the Public Works Director, and the restoration and
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extension of the street shall be the responsibility of any future developer of the abutting
land.
Subcollector and local residential access streets shall connect with surrounding streets
to permit the convenient movement of traffic between residential neighborhoods or
facilitate emergency access and evacuation.
Whenever local and minor residential street connections between abutting subdivisions
are required by the City, the connecting facility shall be desiened to di
traffic by nonresidents, This may be accomplished by: '~- scourage through
a. Curving the street, whenever practicable, to the extent necessary to avoid
roadway segments where higher operating speeds can be attained;
b. The planned design and posted speed for these vehicular linkages between
residential subdivisions to be equal or less than twenty five miles per hour (25
mph);
c. Encouraging the use of traffic circles, landscape islands, medians and other
forms of traffic barriers as may be approved by the City Engineer within the
right-of-way as a means of discouraging through traffic by nonresidents.
Street Jogs. Street jogs, or centerline offsets in the horizontal alignment of streets across
intersections of less than two hundred feet (200') shall be prohibited.
Street Intersections. The design and location of intersections shall be consistent with the
specifications of the Manual ° f Unif°rm Minimum Standards for Design, Construction and
Maintenance for Streets and Highways", referred to as *~-
u,e ureen Book".
Intersections shall be designed to intersect at right angles where possible and in no case shall
intersect at an angle less than sixty (60) degrees as per the requirements of the American
Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and Green Book
Standards.
The connection of more than two (2) streets shall be avoided.
1. Spacing for Unsignalized Street Intersections.
The minimum spacing requirements of this section may be reduced upon
finding by the City that, given the particular conditions of the proposed
development, the minimums cannot be met and such reduction will not
compromise operational and safety standards.
An arterial mad may intersect an arterial road only if aligned with and
.extendir.g an existing arterial or at a desirable distance of one (1) mile from the
~ntersect~on of existing arterials.
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A collector may intersect an aaerial but only if aligned with and extending an
existing collector which ' . .
Intersects the arterial or at a desirable distance of one
thousand three hundred twenty feet (I 320') fi.om the intersection of an existing
collector and the arterial.
f.
Intersections between local streets and arterials shall be avoided. In cases where
they do intersect, the local street shall be aligned with and extending an existing
l.ocal street which intersects the arterial or at a desirable distance of six hundred
sixty feet (660') fi.om any other street intersection.
A collector may intersect another collector only if aligned with and extending
an existing collector or at a desirable distance of six hundred sixty feet (660')
fi.om the intersection of any other intersection.
A local street may inters, ect a collector if spaced at a minimum '
hundred six . distance of six
ty feet (660) fi.om any other Intersection or, in the case ofa "T"
~ype intersection, at a desirable distance of six hundred sixty feet (660') ~m
any other street intersection.
g. A residential street functions only to service a local residential community and
does not connect any higher classified roadways.
Spacing for Signalized Intersections.
It is desirable that intersections that are to be signalized have spacing specifications that
are different fi.om that of non-signalized intersections in order that distances between
signals be capable of providing reasonable cycle lengths. The need for signals will be
based upon one or more of the warrants included in the "Manual on Uniform Traffic
.Control Devices" being satisfied. The following are minimum spacing of signalized
mtersectious for both urban and rural roadways:
II,
Road Classific~atio~
Principal Arterial
Minor Arterial
Collector
Half Streets. Half streets are prohibited.
_~gnal S acl~
1,600--2,000 feet
1,200-- 1,600 feet
660 feet
Street Names. All streets within a subdivision hereafter established shall be named. No name
shall be used which will duplicate or be confused with existing street names. All names shall
be approved by the Administrative Official.
Additional Right-of-Way. A proposed use or subdivision that abuts an existing street that does
not conform to the minimum right-of-wayrequirements set forth in this" - ·
~cneaule shall provide
for the dedication of additional right-of-way along either one or both sides of said street so that
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the minimum right-of-way required by these regulations can be established. Additional right-
of-way shall be dedicated to the applicable public entity.
Street Identification Signs. Street identification signs which comply with the following
specifications shall be installed by the developer at all street intersections (See Figure N-10).
1. Sign Design. All street identification signs shall be double sided. Signs shall be
constructed of flat panel aluminum (.080 thickness for six-inch panels and .063
thickness for none-inch panels) with three-quarter ~nch (3/4) rounded comers Sign
panels shall be a minimum of six inches (6") in height for local streets (25 mph or less)
and nine inches (9") on all other streets. The length of the sign shall be determined by
the legend.
2. Sign Lettering. Sign legends shall be in the font 'Highway Gothic' or the equivalent as
specified in the Standard Highway Signs Manual. Sign legends shall be in capital
letters. Signs faces shall have a white high intensity 3M material or equivalent
reflective backing with black vinyl legend and border. All sign legends shall
incorporate block designation and the City of Sanford logo. For City streets, the logo
shall be placed on the left side and the block designation shall be placed on the right
side with equal spacing between border and legend. Private streets shall not use the
City logo but shall comply with all other design standards of this subsection.
3. Posts and Hardware. Posts shall be a standard two and three-eighths inches (2 3/8")
diameter by a minimum often feet (10') high. Posts shall be made of galvanized steel
and shall be secured in order to avoid vandalism of the sign.
4. Post Cap. The p°st cap shall be a 'Supra-Lok 922F' or equivalent aluminum cap for a
two and three/eights inch (2 3/8") round post or a 91UF-OL90 for a U-channel post.
5. Cross Separator. The cross separator shall be a 'Supr-Lok9-90F' or equivalent.
6. The alternative bracket shall be a VS-Twist bracket or equivalent to accommodate six
inch (6") blades or nine (9") inch blades for mounting above 'stop' signs.
Traffic Enforcement Signs. Traffic enfomement signs shall be installed by the developer.
The number and location of traffic enfomement signs shall be determined by the Administrative
Official upon consultation with the City Engineer.
Reverse Curves. A tangent of at least one htmdred feet (100') shall be introduced between
reverse curves on all streets.
Horizontal and Vertical Curves. Whenever a street changes direction or connecting street
lines deflect fi-om each other by more than ten degrees, adequate sight distance shall be
provided with horizontal and vertical curves with centerluie radii as follows:
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Street Type Horizontal Vertical
Local Streets* 100 feet 50 feet
Collectors 200 feet 100 feet
Arterials 500 feet I00 feet
*If a local street has less than a one htmdred (100) foot horizontal radius, the pavement shall be a
minimum of thirty (30) feet in width.
Intersection Radii. The minimum intersection radii of pavement edge, or back of curb, where
used, at all typical intersections approximating a right angle shall be as follows: The minimum
intersection radii of pavement edge, or back of curb, where used, at all typical intersections
approximating a right angle shall be as follows:
Category Minimum Radius
2-Lane Access 35'
Local to Collector 35'
Local or Collector to Arterial 50'
Other Street Improvements. The developer shall be responsible for installing all
transportation related improvements required by the City including, but not limited to, auxiliat3'
lanes, traffic control signs, stop signs, stop bars, speed limit signs, street name signs and cross
walks. All traffic control devices, including pavement markings, shall conform to the latest
edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Painted wooden regulatory signs
are prohibited. High intensity thirty inch (30") stop signs shall be used.
,,Wl~,,,en a modification to the width of an existing roadway is necessary, a minimum one inch
(1) of asphaltic concrete overlay with leveling will be installed the full length of the entire
affected section of the adjacent roadway which will maintain drainage flow paths. The overlay
shall extend a minimum of twelve (12) inches beyond the existing width of the pavement.
When more than fifteen (15) mail boxes are grouped or clustered together, a temporary off-
street parking space shall be provided adjacent to the mail boxes. A sign shall be provided
designating the parking space as temporary and for the use of persons accessing the mail boxes.
Clear Zone. The clear zone is the total roadside border area starting at the edge of the motor
vehicle travel lane, available for safe use by errant vehicles. It is usually the space between the
travel lane and the sidewalk. Clear zones are based on the design speed of the road and shall be
as follows:
Road Classification Desien Sueed
Urban Clear Zone Rural Clear Zone
Local 25 mph and below 2 lA feet 6 feet
Local 26 -35 mph 4 feet 6 feet
Collector 30-40 4 feet 10 feet
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LOCAL STREETS
Local Street Types. When a street's right-of-way is not established in Schedule4 C of these
land development regulations, such street shall be classified as a Local Street. Major local
streets that serve to collect and distribute traffic fi.om shorter local streets within a parcel of
twenty or more acres in size shall be designated and identified as Local Collector Streets.
Minimum Right-of-Way and Pavement. Pavement width shall be exclusive of curb and
gutter. Each travel lane shall have a minimum pavement width of twelve feet (12'). The
minimum right-of-way width and pavement width for urban local streets shall be as follows:
Urban Local Streets
Street Type Ril!ht-of-Wa¥ fit) Pavement fit)
Local Street 50 24
Local Collector Street 60 32
Urban and Rural Streets. Streets in the City shall utilize urban-type design features which
reflect a "closed" drainage system including gutters, inlets and miami or raised curbs. New
rural-type street design features which reflect an "open" drainage system including open swales
are prohibited . Typical details of urban street sections s are reflected in Figure N-1.
Permanent Dead-End Streets. Dead-end streets designed as such permanently, shall be
provided with a cul-de-sac at the closed end with a turnaround having an outside roadway
diameter of not less than eighty one hundred (100) feet, and a right-of-waydiameter of not less
than one hundred ten (1 I0) feet. Such dead-end streets shall not exceed eight hundred feet
(800') fi.om cul-de-sac radius to centerline intersection of the closest intersecting street.
Cul-de-sac Islands. Cul-de-sacs shall be provided with a turnaround having a right_
of-way radius of forty-four (44) feet with curb-and gutter. There must be provided in
the center of the tmnaround an unpaved island with a diameter of not less than twenty
(20) feet, surrounded by a curb and improved with landscaping that will not interfere
with the clear sight distance.
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Temporary Dead-End Streets for Future Access. Temporary dead-end streets shall
be provided with a temporary turnaround area which shall meet the requirements of the
Administrative Official for design, maintenance, and removal.
Intersection Improvements. Street improvement at intersections shall include the use of a
concrete valley gutter in conformity with specifications illustrated on Figure N- 3.
Speed Humps and Speed Tables. Speed humps and speed tables may be used where the
purpose is to reduce speed and calm traffic provided they comply with the following (see
Figures N-4a and N-4b):
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Speed humps shall be parabolic, curved or sinusoidal in profile, 3-4 inches in height
and 12 - 14 feet long. They shall be used to reduce speeds to no more than 15 -20
mph.
Speed tables shall be flat-topped speed humps, also 3-4 inches high, but with a sloped
approach taper on each side of a flat top, generally 20-24 feet wide. They shall be
used to reduce speeds to no more than 20-25 mph.
Speed tables and humps shall be clearly marked with eight inch (8") white thermaplast
across the raised area and motorists have fifty feet (50') of warning before each speed
hump or table by signage either painted on the road or on a post adjacent to the
roadway.
Speed Bumps. Speed bumps shall not be used on public or private roadways in Sanford.
Speed bumps are severe treatments 3-6 inches high and 1-2 feet wide that slow drivers to
speeds of less than 10 mph. Due to their abrupt rise and required low speed they can be a
hazard to motorists and bicyclists.
SECTION 1.4
GENERAL LOT AND BLOCK DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Area and Dimensional Requirements. All lots shall comply with applicable area and
dimension requirements set forth in Schedules C, D, E, F, G, I, and J of these land
development regulations.
One and Two-Family Dwelling Lots. No lot or tract to be utilized for a one- or two-family
dwelling located in a subdivision proposed or platted after the effective date of this Schedule
shall have a vehicular access point to a street classified as an arterial or collector in the Traffic
Circulation Plan of the Comprehensive Plan.
Multiple-Family Dwelling and Nonresidential Use Lots. Lots and tracts for multiple family
dwellings and/or nonresidential uses that are created after the effective date of this Schedule
shall have a minimum of two hundred (200) feet of linear frontage on an arterial or collector
roadway in order to obtain direct vehicular access to such 1 road. Lots and tracts with less than
two hundred (200) feet of linear frontage on an arterial or collector roadway shall only have
vehicular access to such arterial roadway through a system of common or shared vehicular
access points whereby the minimum spacing between vehicular access points on an arterial is
two hundred (200) feet. Such system of common or shared vehicular access points shall be
subject to Preliminary Subdivision Plan Review Procedures set forth in these land
development regulations.
Lot Lines. Side lot lines shall be, as nearly as practical, at right angles to straight street lines
and radial to curved street lines.
Corner Lots. Comer lots for residential use shall be provided with sufficient width and depth
to pen'nit the establishment of appropriate building setback lines from both streets.
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Double Frontage Lots. When it is necessary to design a residential subdivision that abuts an
arterial or collector, it shall be designed to provide the through-lots along the arterial or
collector with access fi.om a frontage road or interior local road. Access rights of these lots to
the aiterial or collector shall be dedicated to the governmental entity having jurisdiction over
the road and recorded with the deed. A decorative wall shall be required at the rear of through
lots to buffer residences fi.om traffic on the arterial or collector. The wall shall not be located
within the public right-of-way.
Residential Adjacent to Railroads. Where a proposed subdivision contains or is adjacent to a
railroad right-of-way, it shall be planned so as to avoid having residential lots front on a street
which rnns parallel and adjacent to railroad right-of-way.
H. Block Length. The maximum block length shall be twelve hundred (1,200) feet.
Water Access. In general, canals and waterways for the purpose of providing access by water
to lots within a subdivision shall be prohibited.
J. Flag Lot Standards.
Flag lots shall not be permitted when their effect would be to increase the number of
properties requiring direct and individual access connections to the State Highway
System or any arterial or collector road.
Flag lots may be permitted for residential development, when deemed necessary to
.achieve planning objectives, such as reducing direct access to thoroughfares, providing
internal platted lots with access to a residential street, or preserving natural or historic
resources, under the following conditions:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Flag lot driveways shall be separated by at least twice the minimum fi.ontage
requirement of that zoning district.
The flag lot shall have a minimum frontage width of twenty feet (20').
In no instance, shall flag lots constitute more than ten percent (10%) of the total
number of building sites in a recorded plat or three (3) lots, whichever is
greater.
The lot area occupied by the flag driveway shall not be counted as part of the
required minimum lot area of that zoning district.
No more than one flag lot shall be permitted per private right-of-way or access
easement.
Lot Width-to-Depth Ratio. To provide for proper site design and prevent the creation of
irregularly shaped parcels, the depth of any lot or parcel shall not exceed three (3) times its
width.
Fire Hydrant Placement. The developer shall install a fire hydrant at the first buildable lot on
the side of the inbound lane. In single-family residential developments, there shall be a fire
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hydrant, thereafter, every eight hundred feet (800'). In multi-family residential developments
there shall be, thereafter, a fire hydrant every six hundred feet (600'). In commercial and
industrial developments there shall be, thereafter, a fire hydrant every five hundred feet (500').
SECTION 1.S
PRIVATE STREETS AND GATED COMMUNITIES
Private streets and roads may be permitted in accordance with the requirements of this Section
and the following general standards shall apply:
All private roads shall be constructed to public-road specifications and have an
easement of a minimum of fifty feet (50') in width.
Private roads that by their existence invite the public in shall have all traffic control
features, such as striping or markers, in conformance with the Manual of Uniform
Traffic Control Devices.
The minimum distance between private road outlets on a single side of a public road
shall be six hundred sixty (660) feet, or less where provided by access classification and
standards for state roads and local thoroughfares.
All properties served by the private road shall provide adequate access for emergency
vehicles and shall conform to the approved local street numbering system.
All private roads shall be designated as such and will be required to have adequate
signage indicating the road is a private road and not publicly maintained.
All private roads shall have a posted speed limit not to exceed twenty-five-miles-an-
hour (25 mph).
All private roads shall have adequate provisions for drainage and stormwater runoffas
provided in Schedule O of these land development Regulations.
A second access connection to a public road shall be required for private roads greater
than two thousand (2000) feet in length.
Applications for subdivision approval that include private roads shall include a drainage plan
and road construction plan, prepared by a registered engineer. The Administrative Official shall
review private road plans for conformance with this Schedule.
Construction permits are required for connection to public roads. Application for mad
construction shall be made concurrent with the creation of a lot that does not have fi:ontage on a
public road. A road construction permit shall be issued after approval of the private road plan
and the entire length of the road shall be inspected during construction and upon completion. If
found in conformance, a final use permit shall be issued.
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No building permit shall be issued for any lot served by a private mad until the private road has
been constructed and approved, so that all lots to be served by the private road have access to a
public road.
6.
7.
8.
A road maintenance agreement, prepared by the developer and approved by the City
Attorney shall be recorded with the deed of each property to be served by a common
private road. The agreement shall provide, at a minimum, for:
A method to initiate and finance a private road and maintain that road in good
condition;
A method of apportioning maintenance costs to current and future users;
A provision that the City may inspect, and if necessary, require that repairs be made to
the private road to ensure that safe access is maintained for emergency vehicles. If
required repairs are not made within sixty (60) days of date of notice, the City may
make the necessary repairs and assess owners of parcels on the road for the cost o fall
improvements plus an administrative fee, not to exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of
total costs;
A provision that the majority vote of all property owners on the road shall determine
how the road is maintained except in the case of emergency repairs as outlined above;
A statement that no public funds shall be used to construct repair or maintain the road.
A provision requiring mandatory upgrading of the roadway if additional parcels are
added to reach the specified thresholds; and
A provision that property owners along that road are prohibited fi.om restricting or in
any manner interfering with normal ingress and egress by any other owners or persons
needing to access properties with frontage on that road.
No private road shall be considered for incorporation into the public road system unless it is
built to public road specifications of the City of Sanford and in good condition at the t/me of the
request. The property owners shall be responsible for bringing the road into conformance.
Roadways constructed in conjunction with multi family or townhouse developments shall not
become a part of the public road system of the City of Sanford whether or not they conform to
the City's public roadway specifications.
An app. lication fee will be established by the Administrative Official to cover administrative,
processing, and inspection costs.
All purchasers of property served by a private road shall, prior to final sale, be notified that the
property receives access fi.om a private road that shall be maintained collectively by all property
.owners.along that road; that the City of Sanford shall not be held responsible for maintaining or
Lmprowng the private road; and that a right-of way easement to provide the only access to that
property has been recorded in the deed for that property.
The United States Postal Service and the Seminole County School District are not required to
use the private road for access to the parcels abutting the private road and may require that
service be provided only at the closest public access point.
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Entryway gates must be a minimum of twenty feet (20') wide and equipped with an audio
(siren) override device to allow emergency access to the subdivision by fire/rescue, police and
other emergency-response personnel. The audio-override device must be submitted to the fire
and rescue department for inspection, and the entrance gates may not be closed unless and until
the department determines that the device is acceptable and in good working order.
K. Automatic gates shall have battery back up power.
The entryway gate must include a box, labeled ty ofSanford, w~th a master-keyed padlock,
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and the box must contain a key, a card-key, a code, a remote-control device, or some other
means by which mosquito control, animal control, code enforcement, environmental protection
and utility workers may gain access to the subdivision. The means of access is subject to
approval by the City and the box must be installed prior to the City's issuance of the certificate
of completion for the subdivision infrastructure. Ifa key pad is used, there shall be a four (4)
digit code set aside for the Sanford fire department. The code shall be determined by the fire
department. A 'Knox' box to override gate access is also required as a back-up system. Any
other utilities serving ' ' · . -
the subdivision must have s~mdar access, and the names of such utilities
must be on the outside of the box containing the means of access.
SECTION 2.0
SECTION 2.1
SIDEWALKS
GENERAL SIDEWALK REQUIREMENTS
Sidewalks shall provide improved surface to serve nonvehicular circulation such as pedestrians and,
unless otherwise prescribed by City ordinance, bicycles. Sidewalks shall be designed to be as
physically separated from vehicular use areas as possible.
Required Provision. Sidewalks shall be provided on each side of all streets listed on Schedule
I of these land development regulations. In addition, sidewalks shall be provided on each side
of all local collector streets and on other streets where deemed necessary by the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
Location. In general, sidewalks shall be located in street right-of-way between the edge of curb
and the property line.
Width. The minimum width of sidewalks shall be five (5) feet.
Pedestrian Easements. Pedestrian easements, not less than ten (10) feet wide, may be required
where deemed essential to provide circulation, or access to schools, playgrounds, shopping
centers, transportation, and other community facilities. When utilized, pedestrian easements
shall include sidewalks. In addition, pedestrian easements may be utilized as an alternative
location for sidewalks located in rights-of-way if approved by the Planning and Zoning
Commission and provided that minimum fight-of-way requirements are provided.
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SECTION 2.2
SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
Sidewalk. Sidewalks shall be constructed of Portland concrete with a minimum strength of
3000 p.s.i, and a minimum thickness of four (4") inches except at vehicular access points or
driveways in which case sidewalks shall be a minimum of six (6") inches thick. However,
sidewalks at street intersections shall be ramped with a maximum slope ratio of 1 to 12.
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Sidewalk Subgrade. Excavation shall be made to the required depth, and the subgrade or base
upon which the sidewalk is to be set shall be compacted to a firm, even surface, true to grade
and cross section, by means of watering, rolling or tamping. The subgrade shall he compacted
to ninety-five pement (95%) compaction, Florida Bearing Value and shall be moist at the time
the concrete is placed.
Expansion Joints. Traverse expansion joints shall be constructed at intervals of thirty (30')
feet. Slabs shall be separated by traverse premolded expansion joint filler one-quarter (1/4")
inch thick for the full width of the slab, extending from the bottom of the slab to one-quarter
(1/4") inch of its top surface.
The slab between expansion joints shall be divided into sections five (5') feet in length
by traverse contraction joints formed by a jointing tool. Contraction joints shall be a
minimum of one and one-half(1 ½) inches deep. Where slabs are more than seven(7')
feet in width, control joints shall be formed longitudinally to secure uniform blocks
approximately square.
The contractor may use open type of sawed contraction joints:
Open-type Joints: Form open type contraction joints by staking a metal
bulkhead in place and depositing the concrete on both sides. After the concrete
has set sufficiently to preserve the width and shape of the joint, remove the
bulkhead. After finishing the sidewalk over the joint, edge the slot with a tool
having a one-half(I/2) inch radius.
Sawed Joints: If electing to saw the contraction joints, cut a slot approximately
three-sixteenths (3/16) inch wide an not less than one-half(½) inches deep with
a concrete saw after the concrete has set, and within the following periods of
time: joints at not more than twenty (20) foot intervals: within twelve (12)
hours after finishing; remaining joints: within ninety-six (96) hours after
finishing.
Expansion joints shall be formed around all appurtenances such as manholes, utility
poles, etc., extending into and through the sidewalks. Premolded expansion joint filler
one-quarter (1/4") inch thick shall be installed at these joints.
Finishing. Provide the concrete with a broom finish. Ensure that the surface variations are not
more than one-quarter (1/4) inch under a ten (10) foot straightedge, or more than one-eight
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(1/8) inch on a five (5) foot transverse section. Finish the edge of the sidewalk with an edging
tool having a radius of one-half (1/2) inch.
Curb Ramps and Detectable Warning Surfaces. Detectable warnings are intended to warn
people with visual disabilities using a curb ramp before they enter the path of motor vehicles on
the street or alleys (not at driveways) and before crossing railroad tracks.
Applicability. Curb ramps conforming to Americans with Disability Act Accessibility
Guidelines (ADAAG) shall be installed when an alteration to a street or sidewalk
occurs or when a new sidewalk is constructed. Ramps will be installed or upgraded at
all legal crossings within the limits of grind and pave contracts. Existing ramps will be
removed and new ramps constructed where the existing ramp:
does not currently conform to the Americans with Disability Act Accessibility
Guidelines (ADAAG) but it is technically feasible to conform; or
surfaces are brick pavers; or
existing concrete is not sound.
Plan Requirements. All new construction shall be designed on plan drawings to verify
that a design conforms to ADAAG. This requires a working drawing that shows
existing and proposed curbs, pavement markings, traffic control signs, traffic signals,
elevations (gutter, top of curb, ramp and sidewalk), dimensions, R/W lines, trees, street
furniture, inlets, parking meters and utility covers. The City reserves the right to request
this information (drawn at 1"= 10') be submitted prior to approval of construction
drawings and permits. Alterations are typically designed in the field and do not include
design drawings to verify that ADAAG requirements are satisfied. It is the
responsibility of the contractor and field engineer to verify that the "most useable"
solution is constructed.
Contrast. In addition to the ADAAG requirements for contrasting colored surfaces,
s~fety yellow is shall not be the contrasting color due to aesthetic reasons. In addition,
since dogs perceive black as a hole and walk around black pavement, black is not an
acceptable color for detectable warning surfaces.
4. Types of Detectable Warning Surfaces to be installed:
Detectable Warning, Type B - Detectable warnings in new ramp construction will
consist of pre-cast clay or ceramic paving bricks on a one and one-quarter (1¼") sand
bed on a five inch (5'3 concrete base. Three and one-half (3lA'') high forms (nominal
2x4 lumber) are used to create a tub for the bricks to sit in.
Detectable Warning, Type O - Existing concrete ramps that conform to ADAAG and
have sound concrete may be overlaid with a tnmcated dome product. The product
consists of:
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concrete preparation, base coat of polyurethane, preformed domes with
adhesive, and three coats of polyurethane top coat.
formed and poured modified structural repair mortar domes applied directly on
concrete walk with coated with a pigmented sealer.
plastic (monomer and resin) domes melted with a catalyst onto the concrete
surface.
SECTION 3.0
UTILITIES
SECTION 3.1
EASEMENTS
The Administrative Official shall have the authority to require easements for all uses when such an
easement is necessary to implement and further the City's public facility master plans. Such easements
shall:
Be identified and dedicated on the face of site plans, preliminary subdivision plans and final
plats.
B. Be a minimum width necessary to accommodate the public facility in question.
C. At a minimum, provide a 1 O' fi'ont property line easement.
SECTION 3.2
OTHER UTILITIES
Electric Supply System. In every subdivision, provision shall be made for a satisfactory
electric supply system through the cooperation of the appropriate supplier. The owner or
developer of any subdivision shall be required to provide underground wiring for electrical
service.
Street Lights. All proposed developments shall provide adequate street lighting using
concrete poles and underground service wiring and conforming to the following specifications:
All luminaries shall be high pressure sodium vapor, closed bottom, photo electric
controlled, ballast in head, one (1) 20 amp fuse, 70W/5800 or 100W/9500 lumens.
Luminaries in residential areas shall be connected and supplied to provide 70W, 5800
lumen service.
Acceptable types are: G.E. C728-N-637
G.E. C728-N-604
100W. 5800Lumen
100W. 9500 Lumen
Lamps - HPSV Code: G.E. LU70 or G.E. LU 100
Photo Electric Cells - Fisher-Pierce #6662 or
Amer-Elec #8060
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4. Poles 3'
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Arms - Aluminum Southern Lighting Mfg. Co. #2AWC-6 or an approved equal. The
length shall be long enough so as to place the lamp two (2) feet from the edge of
pavement into the roadway.
Street Light Standard- Street lights shall conform to specifications illustrated on Figure
N-5.
7. Minimum distance fi'om the face of pole to edge of roadway or face of curb shall be
four (4) feet. Maximum distance shall be established by the Public Works Director.
Telephone & Cablevision Supply System. In every subdivision, provisions shall be made for
satisfactory telephone communications supply system and television cable system with the
cooperation of the appropriate supplier. In all cases, all wiring shall be placed underground,
rather than on poles or towers.
SECTION 4.0
STREET CONSTRUCTION
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All street cross sections, engineering plans and improvement plans shall meet the minimum
requirements as set forth in these regulations. Street construction shall conform to the following
requirements:
Grades. Minimum street grade shall be 0.30 percent; maximum street grade shall be 8.0
percent.
General Clearing and Excavation Requirements. All rights-of-way shall be selectively
cleared and grubbed for their entire width according to current FDOT specifications. Such
activities shall avoid damage to natural vegetation to be preserved on the site. Excavations and
depressions must be properly backfilled and compacted. Gumbo and other plastic clays shall
be removed within the area one foot below the subgrade and extending horizontally beyond the
edge of curb. Muck and peat shall be completely removed within the right-of-way. Trash,
brush, trees, etc., may be burned within the right-of-way in a lawful manner and as approved by
the Administrative Official.
Fill. All fill material required to bring the grade up to the specified profile grade line shall be
suitable material that is free of trash, wood, mots, used concrete or other matter or material that
would later be a detriment to the stability of the road bed or prevent sufficient compaction. The
fill shall be placed in successive layers of not more than six (6") inches for the full width of the
cross section and each layer shall be compacted to a density as to prevent the later deterioration,
settling or failure of the pavement. No subgrade is to be covered where the density is found to
be less than 98 per cent of the maximum density as determined by AASHTO-180.
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Sub base. Subbase means that portion of the roadbed immediately below the base course, the
limits of which customarily include those portions of the roadbed shown in the plans to be
constructed to a specific bearing value. Unless otherwise approved by the Administrative
Official, the subgrade section shall be considered to extend to twelve (12) inches below the
b°tt°m °fthe base and twelve (12) inches beyond the base on each side. Subgrade shall extend
twelve (12) inches beyond the back of the curb and gutter. This work shall consist of bringing
the bottom of excavations and/or top of embankments of the roadway, between the outer limits
of the paving or base course, to a surface conforming to the grades, lines and cross sections
shown on approved plans, of uniform density and stability ready to receive the base course.
In no case shall any sub-base be covered that does not have a Limerock Bearing Ratio (LBR)
of forty (40) or greater or a Florida Bearing Value of seventy-five (75) psi.
Care of Subgrade. Tracks will be allowed on finished subgrade to apply base course
provided that any damage or rotting of the finished subgrade shall be corrected prior to
the application of base course.
Timing of Subgrade Stabilization. No area shall be stabilized or compacted until all
the utilities within that area have been installed. All underground utilities shall be in
place before sub-base is stabilized. At no time shall any base material or pavement be
laid before the utilities are in.
Density Requirement for Subgrade. All subgrades shall be compacted to a density
of at least 98% of the maximum density as determined by AASHTO T- 180 prior to
placement of concrete.
Base.
Nonresidential Areas. Base for streets serving nonresidential uses shall be lime rock,
soil cement or an equivalent material for which test data and design criteria have been
approved by the Administrative Official. The minimum acceptable thickness of either
material required in these areas shall be ten (10") inches.
Residential Areas. Base for streets serving residential uses shall be lime rock, soil
cement or an equivalent material for which test data and design criteha have been
approved by the Administrative Official. The minimum acceptable thickness of either
mater/al required in these areas shall be eight (8") inches.
Performance. Regardless of type or area served, base material shall be compacted to a
density of no less than 98 per cent of maximum density as determined by AASHTO T-
180. Soil Cement base material can be plant mix or mixed in place but shall conform
to all applicable regulations and specification of the Portland Cement Association. The
quantity of cement added shall be determined from analysis of the soil being mixed and
recommendations from the review of laboratory tests made by a certified testing
agency.
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Width. All bases shall be one (1) foot wider (extended for a distance of one (1) foot on
each side) than the outer edge of the improved surface (curb).
Forms. No form boards will be required unless, in the opinion of the Administrative
Official, the contractor is not taking precautions to obtain the full depth at the edges.
6. Prime Coat. Appropriate prime coat shall be applied to all base courses.
Water Table. The seasonal high ground water level shall be a minimum of one
(1) foot below the bottom the base of the road.
Pavement Types and Thickness. Pavement of local streets shall be asphaltic concrete, Type
SI or SI]I, provided however that the Administrative Official shall have the authority to specify
an alternative pavement type that conforms to Florida Department of Transportation
specifications. Pavement of local streets serving residential uses shall be a minimum of one
and one-half (1 1/2) inch thick. Pavement of local collector streets and streets serving
nonresidential uses shall be eno (1) two (2) inches thick.
The Administrative Official shall have the authority to approve, disapprove or approve with
conditions the use of alternative surface types such as pervious concrete or impervious Portland
Cement concrete. Alternative surface types shall require design and specifications certified by
a licensed Professional Engineer.
Pavement Specification Standards. The construction of the asphaltic concrete, including
thickness tolerance, shall conform to Section 331 and 333 of the Florida State Department of
Transportation, ~tandard Specifications for Road and Bridge Constructions.. current edition;
the construction of concrete pavements shall conform to Section 350 of same.
Riding Surface. The line and grade of the riding surface shall conform to approved
improvement or engineering plans and provide smooth riding surface fi-ce fi.om bumps and
abrupt changes in grade. Concrete surfaces shall have a uniform non-slip finish that shall be
provided by a brushing of the surface with a stiff-bristled broom or by dragging a "burlap drag"
over the surface just before the water sheen disappears.
Intersections and Required Conduit. Intersections and other transition areas shall be
designed and built to carry the drainage without blockage or pooling.
In addition, the Administrative Official shall have the authority to require, in order to provide
for convenient placement of future utilities, a PVC conduit with a minimum diameter of six (6)
inches to be installed at a depth of thirty-six (36) inches and a distance often (10) feet from the
outer edge of curb of the respective intersecting street. Such conduit shall extend a minimum
of five (5) feet beyond the outer edge of curb.
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Curb and Gutter Required. All streets shall be provided with curbs. Standard curb and
gutter ( Type F) or miami curb types shall be utilized for all streets provided that flush curb
types shall be permitted when rural type street sections are utilized. Curbs shall be of integral
type and shall conform to specifications ilhistmted on Figure N-6. Construction of curb and
gutter of materials other than Portland Cement concrete shall not be acceptable.
Curbs in Parking Areas. Curbs used in parking lots shall be poured in place Portland
Cement Concrete. Bumper stops shall be concrete and may be preformed.
Strength Requirements. Concrete for all curb and gutter and driveway aprons shall
have a 28 day compressive strength of at least 3000 p.s.i..
Joints. Where metal templates are used for joint construction, the curb and gutter shall
be constructed in uniform sections ten (10') feet in length except where shorter sections
are necessary for closures, but no sections shall be less than four (4') feet. At the option
of the contractor, the sections may be formed by the use of construction joints or by the
use of metal templates. If metal templates are used they shall be held firmly in place
during the pouring of concrete and shall be left in place until the concrete has set
sufficiently to hold its shape. Contraction joints shall be constructed at all inlets, all
radius sections, all points where operation cease for any.
Curb and Gutter Machine. Should the contractor elect to use a curb and gutter
machine, the track of the machine shall be placed on a thoroughly compacted and stable
subgrade which will not yield under the weight of the machine. In no case will loose
material be permitted under the track. As a specific requirement for machine-laid curb
and gutter contraction joints shall be sawed at intervals of ten (10') feet except where
shorter intervals are required for closures, but no joints will be required as in set forth in
Paragraph 3., above for machine laid curb and gutter.
Headwalls. Headwalls, inlets and bridges shall be designed in accordance with Florida
Department of Transportation's Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges Construction,
latest edition.
Specifications for Miscellaneous Concrete Improvements. Concrete project improvements
shall have a minimum compressive strength of 3,000 p.s.i. Forms for such improvements made
of either wood or metal. They shall be straight, free from warp or bends, and of sufficient
strength, when staked, to resist the pressure of the concrete without springing. If of wood, they
shall be of approved section and shall have a flat surface on top. For all curb and gutter
constructed on a radius, the contractor will be required to use flexible forms, unless otherwise
permitted by the engineer. Forms shall have a depth equal to the plan dimensions for the depth
of concrete being deposited against them.
Placing Concrete. The concrete shall be placed in the forms to the depth specified in
layers four or five inches thick, and tamped and spaded until mortar enfirely covers its
surface. The top of the structure shall be floated smooth and the edges rounded.
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2. Temperature Limitation. No concrete shall be placed when the atmospheric
temperature is below 35 degrees F. Atter concrete has been placed, if the temperature
drops below 35 degrees F. during curing, the concrete shall be adequately protected.
3. Curing. Curing materials shall be white-pigmented membrane curing compound, wet
burlap or polyethylene film. At no time shall more concrete be laid than can be
immediately and properly covered, nor when already laid is not being properly covered,
nor when akeady laid is not being properly cured. Failure to provide sufficient cover
material or sufficient water to adequately take care of curing and all other requirements
shall be cause for immediate suspension ofconereting operations. The entire surface of
the concrete shall be cured for a total period of at least 72 hours, except where high-
early-strength cement is used this total curing time may be reduced to 48 hours.
4. Expansion Joints. Expansion joints shall be constructed at al/ inlets, all radius
sections, all points where operations cease for any considerable time, such as the end of
the day's nm, etc., and at intervals of not more than 150 feet on straightaways.
SECTION 4.1 AUXILIARY LANES (RIGHT & LEFt TURN LANES)
The principal thrust in the development of marginal access standards is to reduce conflict between
driveway entrances and through traffic. One method of reducing conflict is to provide a refuge area
where vehicles can leave the through traff~c lanes, slow down and accomplish the turn. Auxiliary lanes
as defined below, provide that capability and consequently may be required based upon the speed of the
accessed roadway, the development's projected right and left turn volumes, and/or construction
conflicts with existing drives/streets/roads.
Requirements. A right turn section is required on roadways of 40 mph and greater and/or
development with a daily trip end rate of 500 ADT or greater.
A left turn lane section is required for any development that accesses a classified road of Minor
Collector and above or has a posted speed of 35 mph or higher. An inbound radius of 50 feet at
development of higher, or a daily trip end rate of 500 ADT or higher, then a right turn section
will be additionally required.
Additionally, if either terminus of the of the proposed auxiliary lane section is within 300 feet
fi.om existing auxiliary lane terminus than a total 36 foot section is required to eliminate
weaving or "Hour Glass" sections. See Figure N-7, Taper Striping Details, for design and
markings specifications.
Figure N-8, Auxiliary Lane(s) Detail illustrates typical taper dimensions "A". A taper refers to
the triangular paved surface that transitions the highway pavement to accommodate an auxiliary
ane or a 36 w~de pavement surface wtth markings identifying the transition area for the same
purpose.
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The length of the taper is based on a roadways design speed; i.e., L = Speed x Width.
Examples of taper length are given for different design speeds in Figure N- 8, Recommended
Taper Length for Various Design Speeds. Storage lanes, labeled "B" and "C" in Figure N-8, are
the 12 foot "refuge" area used to accomplish a right or left turn without impeding traffic.. The
storage and tapers combine to form either the right or left turn lanes. The length is determined
as shown in Figure N-8.
Exceptions. The Administrative Official has the authority to adjust the requirements due to
right-of-way constraints.
SECTION 5.0
SECTION 5.1
ACCESS STANDARDS AND SHARED ACCESS REQUIREMENTS
ACCESS STANDARDs
Purpose. The purpose of these access standards is to protect roadway operations and the
roadway capacity by ensuring the adequate functioning of intersections and the adequate
design, efficient operation and continued maintenance of the road facilities.
General Access Standards. The following access standards shall apply:
1. Minimum number of access points shall adequately serve the development. Joint and
Cross Access Easements and dedication of access rights may be required to protect the
safe and efficient operation of the accessed streets.
In order to provide ease and convenience in ingress and egress to private property and
the maximum safety with the least interference to the traffic flow on public streets,
classified major collector and above, the number and location of driveways shall be
regulated by the dedication of access rights to the City or other governmental entity
that has jurisdiction over the road.
Street stubs to adjoining undeveloped areas shall be provided when required to give
access to such areas or to provide for proper traffic circulation. Streets stubs in excess
of two hundred fifty (250) feet shall be provided with a temporary cul-de-sac
turnaround.
Auxiliary lanes, median modifications or other design features may be required.
All lots shall fi'ont on a paved road. A development shall abut, or have as its primary
access, on a street paved to City standards of this regulation. All abutting roadways
providing direct access to the development shall be paved to the nearest public paved
road. Where paving is required on the abutting roadway outside of the development
frontage, then paving only to the development access points may be allowed provided
that in no case shall the length of required paving be less than the length of the
development's frontage along the abutting roadway.
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The following permits are required prior to a building permit being issued
a. A Department of Transportation Driveway Permit is required for all proposals
to access State roads.
b. A Seminole County Driveway or Access Permit is required for all proposals to
access any County right-of-way or easement.
c. A City of Sanford permit is required for all proposals to access City right-of-
way.
All nonfunctioning roadway access points shall be removed. All unpermitted or
hazardous roadway access points shall either be removed or reconstructed to City
standards. All disturbed rights-of-way shall be restored to State, County or City
standards as determined by the roadway's jurisdiction.
8. .Accessways designed to serve nonresidential uses shall not be permitted to be located
m residential zoning districts, including, but not limited to, the agricultural zoning
d~stnct or ~n the residential areas of a Planned Development (PD) zoning district.
Access Limitations.
1. No new residential development shall create any parcels zoned for single-family or
duplex residential uses having access on an arterial.
2. Parcels created after adoption of this Schedule shall have a minimum of two hundred
(200) linear frontage feet in order to gain access to the arterial unless one of the
following conditions is met:
a. Access to the lot is provided jointly through existing cut(s) of an adjacent
property.
b. Access to the lots is to be provided fi'om a frontage road paralleling the arterial
that has been planned and officially approved by the County.
c. For comer parcels, access will be provided to the collector facility or lower
classification where minimum arterial frontage requirements are not satisfied.
Nnmber and Spacing of Driveways. In general, the minimum number of driveways
necessary to adequately .
accommodate access to and fi.om the site will be permitted
1. Spacing between driveways shall conform to the Table below based on functional
classification. Distance is measured from nearest edge to edge.
M_Mi_inimum Separation (in feet)
~Atterial ~ Minor Collector _
330 -- ~ _ Local
330 200 200
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Driveways on opposite sides of any undivided street classified local, collector or arterial
shall either be aligned on the same centerline or be offset a minimum of two hundred
(200) feet measured from centerline to centerline.
For developments that request more than one two-way driveway, based upon parcel
size, projected trip generation of the site, amount of roadway frontage, and other
appropriate design considerations, additional driveways may be permitted if all other
provisions of the Standards are met.
Driveway Design. Driveway design will vary depending upon a number of conditions
including functional classification of the accessed roadway, land use requiring the driveway,
projected ADT and/or peak hour traffic using the driveway, vehicle type(s) using the driveway,
speed limit of accessed roadway and other design features of the site itself or surrounding area.
See N-9 for a detail of driveway design.
Driveway Types:
Residential Additional Lane
Other Uses:
One-Way 16 feet* 20 feet 12 feet
Two-Way 24 feet 40 feet
Note: Widths to be measured at the point oftangency of the driveway
* 16 feet paved (20 feet unobstructed)
Minor Driveway- The minimum distance from the edge of pavement at any ingress or
egress minor driveway to the edge of pavement with direct access to such driveway
shall be fifty (50) feet. This type of driveway should provide service for a maximum of
an average peak hour inbound fight mm volume of forty (40) vehicles. Minimum radii
shall be thirty-five feet (35') from the edge of pavement.
.Intermediate Driveway - The minimum distance from the edge of pavement at any
ingress or egress intermediate driveway to the edge of pavement with direct access to
such driveway shall be one hundred (100) feet. This driveway should provide for
max!mum average daily trip volume of two thousand (2,000) vehicles and/or aa
maximum average peak hour volume of two hundred (200) vehicles. Minimum radii
shall be thirty-five fi ,
eet (35) from the edge of pavement.
Major Driveway - The minimum distance from the edge of pavement at any ingress or
egress major driveway to the edge of pavement with direct access to such driveway
shall be two hundred (200) feet. This driveway should provide for a maximum average
daily trip volume of five thousand (5,000) vehicles and/or a maximum average peak
hour volume of five hundred (500) vehicles. Minimum radii shall be forty (40) feet
from the edge of pavement.
.Minimum Maximum
9 feet 18 feet
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Access drives that are limited to fight-in/right-out shall have a concrete island using
mountable F.D.O.T. curb.
SECTION 5.2
A.
COMMON VEHICULAR ACCESS POINTS
Applicability. The Administrative Official, in conjunction with the recommendation of the
Plans Review Committee, shall require the provision of common vehicular access points
between abutting lots or tracts when all of the following criteria are met:
1. The proposed use is nonresidential.
The lot or tract has fi'ontage on a street classified as a major thoroughfare in the Traffic
Cimulation Plan Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
The provision of common vehicular access points and related common access ways
will help mitigate future adverse transportation impact of the proposed use upon traffic
safety and vehicular operating capacity of the major thoroughfare in question.
The existing or anticipated land uses adjacent to the lot or tract in question are generally
ora similar or compatible character to the proposed use of the lot or tract in question.
The provision of common vehicular access points between lots or tracts is not
impractical due to the configuration of existing buildings, structures or other related cir-
cumstances.
Design of Common Vehicular Access Points. When common vehicular access points are
required, the following design criteria shall apply:
Common vehicular access points shall provide two-way traffic circulation to
accommodate a twelve (12) foot wide access way in each direction.
Common vehicular access points should be located between the parcel line with
frontage on the major thoroughfare and the required front yard building setback or base
building line, whichever is greater.
Stub-outs and other design features shall be provided to the parcel line in question in
order to tie together on-site vehicular traffic circulation of abutting properties.
Off-street parking, common vehicular access ways and related facilities shall be
arranged in a manner that coordinates on-site vehicular circulation between abutting
lots and tracts.
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Submittal of Draft Common Vehicular Access Point Agreement. When a common
vehicular access point agreement is required, a draft copy of such agreement, casement or other
similar instrument shall bc submitted with a proposed Site Plan or a proposed Preliminary
Subdivision Plan, whichever is applicable.
Re~ording and Ev. idence of Common Vehicular Access Point Agreement. All conunon
vehic, u. lar access point agreements, easements or other s~mflar legal mstnanents required by the
prowslons of this Schedule shall be recorded by thc County Clerk. A notarized copy of such
re.corded agreement, easement or instrument shall be provided to the Administrative Official
prior to the issuance ora Site Development Permit or Certificate of Completion.
Identification of Common Vehicular Access Point Agreements On The Zoning District
Map. Upon receipt of evidence of common vehicular access point agreement, the
Administrative Official shall cause such agreement to be identified on the lot or parcel in
question by appropriate symbol or footnote on the Zoning District Map of the City.
Temporary Vehicular Access Points. When the lot or tract in question is developed prior to
an abutting lot or tract, a temporary vehicular access point on a major thoroughfare may be
approved provided, however, that a condition of approval of such temporary vehicular access
point shall be removal of same when development of the abutting lot or tract provides common
vehicular access and a coordinated system of on-site traffic circulation for both premises. Thc
Ad.,ministrati.ve O.fficial shall notify the owner of record of the parcel in question by certified
mall as to wiaen the temporary vehicular access point shall be removed and any applicable
conditions for its removal. The owner shall be responsible for all costs involved in removing
the temporary vehicular access point.
SECTION 6.0 SOLID WASTE CONTAINER REQUIREMENTS
A. Front End Loaded Refuse Container Location Requirements. No fi.ont end loaded (F.E.L.)
refuse container shall be located within any required front or street side yard setback. No such
container shall be located in any required parking space or vehicular use area, or in any required
buffer yard or landscaping area.
Service Access. F.E.L. refuse container sites shall be provided which allow refuse
vehicle service access without manually moving the container(s) of service. Fifty (50)
feet of clear backup as measured perpendicular fi.om the screen areas shall be provided
fi.om the face of the refuse containers' screening unless otherwise approved by the
Public Works Director who shall find that the reduction is necessary to provide
property right enjoyed by others in the same zoning district, and will not be detrimental
to public health, safety, and welfare. No encroachment into this area by parking spaces,
non-driveway sidewalks, or landscape areas shall be allowed.
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Siting Obstructions. No F.E.L. refuse container shall be sited within six (6) feet of
any building/structure, nor sited below obstructing wires nor sited adjacent to anyother
obstruction to the container dumping process.
Container Pads. F.E.L. refuse container pad(s) shall be provided for all R.E.L.
containers and shall be constructed either of, as a minimum 3,000 p.s.i, concrete six (6)
inches thick with 6" x 6" - 10 x 10 wire mesh or number three (#3) steel reinfoming
bars on twelve (12) inch centers in each direction, or as approved by the Public Works
Director who shall find that the reduction is necessary to provide property fights
enjoyed by others in the same zoning district, and will not be detrimental to public
health, safety, and welfare. A six (6) foot long approach slab or identical width,
thickness, and composition to the container pad shall also be constructed adjacent and
of equal slope to said pad(s).
F.E.L. Refuse Container Screening Requirements. F.E.L. refuse containers shall be
opaquely screened from view from public streets and adjacent properties, to a height of
at least 6 feet, or 6 inches higher than the height of the container (whichever is higher).
This screening may be achieved by walls, landscaping or buffer yards, or by virtue of
the location of the container on the building site.
Roll-off Compactor Container Location Requirements.
Container Pads. Roll-offcompactor container pad(s) shall be provided for all roll-off
compactor containers, and shall be constructed of minimum 3,000 P.S.I. concrete, steel
reinforced, 6 inches thick, and shall comply with the following minimal dimension
requirements for each container: 10 feet wide by 20 feet long.
Service Access. A paved service vehicle access apron, constructed to a minimum HS-
20 capacity requirement and extending a minimum of 45 feet in front of each roll-off
compactor container is required. Service height clearance of 25 feet is required in the
container service access area.
Electrical Requirements. The industry recommendations for roll-off compactor
electrical requirements are: 3 phase, 460-480 volt, 60 amp. electrical service to each
compactor location. Other electrical requirements may be approved by the Public
Works Director.
SECTION 7.0 MATERIALS AND TESTING
The owner shall retain an independent testing laboratory. The testing laboratory performing field
sampling and field testing shall be certified by the American Concrete Institute. Testing results shall be
signed by a licensed Professional Engineer. Testing of materials set forth in this schedule shall conform
to the following requirements and procedures:
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General Testing of Materials. Testing procedures shall provide the following information to
the Administrative Official:
1. Subgrade and shoulders. Width, depth, LBR and density.
2. Base. Width, depth and density.
3. Surface. Width, depth, extraction, gradation, density, asphalt content and stability.
4. Soil cement. Conform to Portland Cement Association specifications.
Concrete. Concrete shall have a minimum compressive strength of 3,000 p. s. i. tmless
otherwise prescribed in these land development regulations. Test requirements applicable to
concrete shall be as follows:
Test core cylinders spaced at maximum intervals of one hundred (100) feet shall be
required.
The Administrative Official shall exercise the authority to prescribe frequency of track
loads of material from which a cylinder shall be taken.
The testing laboratory shall conform to the applicable requirements of ASTM E329-77
(1983) Standard Recommended Practice for Inspection and Testing Agencies for
Concrete, Steel and Bituminous Materials as Used in Construction.
The mixture shall contain no more water than is necessary to produce concrete that is
workable and plastic. The minimum slump necessary to place the concrete
satisfactorily shall be used. Slumps shall be maintained so as not to exceed 2 - 4 1/2
inches for nonvibrated placement and 3 inches, plus or minus, 1 1/2 inches for vibrated
placement.
The concrete shall be tested for compressive strength and copies of results of such tests
shall be submitted to the Administrative Official.
All concrete test failures shall require removal of the section in question or as directed
by the Administrative Official. Additional testing may be required prior to removal in
case ora bad cylinder.
Asphalt. Ce~tificafion of conformity to Florida Department of Transportation's Standard
Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, latest edition shall be provided.
Do
Sidewalks. Testing of sidewalks shall not be required unless otherwise prescribed by the
Administrative Official.
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SECTION 8.0 ABBREVIATIONS
Wherever in this Schedule the following terms and abbreviations appear, their intent and meaning
shall, unless specifically stated otherwise, be interpreted as follows:
AAN
AASHTO
AGC
AISI
ANSI
AREA
ASME
ASTM
AWS
AWPA
AWWA
CRSI
FSS
IEEE
IES
IPCEA
NEC
NEMA
SAE
SSPC
FDOT
Amehcan Association of Nurserymen, Inc.
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
The Associated General Contractors of America, Inc.
American Iron and Steel Institute
American National Standards Institute, Inc. (formerly ASA and USASI)
American Railway Engineering Society
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society for Testing and Materials
American Welding Society
American Wood Preservers Association
American Water Works Association
Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute
Federal Specifications and Standards
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Illuminating Engineering Society
Insulated Power Cable Engineers Association
National Electrical Code (As recommended by the National Fire Protection
Association)
National Electrical Manufacturers Association
Society of Automotive Engineers
Steel Structures Painting Council
Florida Department of Transportation
SECTION 9.0 CONSTRUCTION AND INSPECTION BY THE CITY
Any work requiring a city inspection shall be accomplished during normal working hours unless prior
arrangements are made to facilitate such inspections.
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Ci~ of Sanford STANDARD ROADWAY
Depa~ment of Planning & SECTION FIGURE
Development Se~ices Date: Drown By: N-1
§ °
City of Sanford TYPICAL SWALE SECTION FIGURE
Depa~ment of Planning & ~oR EXISTING ROADWAYS
Development Se~ices Date: Dm~ By: N-2
~ =-- 1'-6" r-- ~ ~ 12"
/--- TRANSITION
SECTION A - A~ ~__..~,." ~ --24"
MAINTAIN FLOW , -
LINE G~DE ~ ~ 3'
iN MUSTFOLLOW
ALIGNMENT OF
THE STREET
~ TRANSITION
C. JOINTS ~_
* 50' ~DIUS MIN. FOR COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS.
** 35' ~DIUS MIN. FOR NON-COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS.
City of Sanfo~ STANDARD CONCRETE
Depa~ment of Planning & VALLEY GU ER FIOURE
Development Sewices Date: D~ By: N-3
S DEW~ALK , ' ~ , ' '
A A PARABOLIC PARABOLIC
W, DTH __ __ [3"1
SEE EDGE
TAPER DETAIL
P~N VIEW
CURS OR
~ ~z 18" ~2" C MIX ASPH~T
~5" w~u~ ~o. ~'-0" ~A~SOUC EDGE TAPER DETAIL
EXT~ DEPTH
AT EDGE
PARABOLIC
CROWN
SECTION B-B
CONSTRUCTION NOTES: APPLICATION NOTES:
1. Gdnd for e~a depth at edges as shown. [Approved for use when the ~nditions below
2. Apply bitumal tack coat over air-blown cleaned and swept asphalt exist.]
3. Asphalt shall be rolled for compaction per specifications. 1. Lo~fions per approved plan,
4, Finish edges by applying tack coat and sand sweeping. Tack ~at 2. Neigh~rhood Routes and L~al Streets
shall conform to FDOT Specifimtions. only.
5. Appropriate pavement marking is required and must be approved 3. Posted speed 25 mph.
by ~e City Engineer, 4. Tangent sections or cu~es with 300
radius or larger.
5. Grade less than 8%.
6. No more than 2 travel bnes.
7, Not an existing or plann~ Transit R~te.
8, Not a PdmaW Emergency Vehicle Route.
City of Sanford ASPHALTIC CONCRETE
Oepa~ment of Planning & SPEED HUMP FIGURE
N-4A
-- ' -uevelopment Se~ices Date: Drawn By:
CURB OR
CURB AND
I GUTTER P,,AVING MATERIAL:
A A
VARIES -- EXISTING A.C. OR
I SEE EDGE EDGE TAPER DETAIL
PLAN VIEW
SECTION A-A
AT EDGE CC-
SECTION B-B
CONSTRUCTION NOTES: APPLICATION NOTES:
1. Grind for extra depth at edges as shown. [Approved for use when the conditions below
2. Apply bitumal tack coat over air-blown cleaned and swept asphalt exist.]
3. Asphalt shall be rolled for compaction per specifications. 1. Locations per approved plan.
4. Finish edges by applying tack coat and sand sweeping. Tack coat 2. Posted speed 25 mph.
shall conform to FDOT Specifications. 3. Tangent sections or curves with 300 ff.
5. Appropriate pavement marking is required and must be approved radius or larger.
by the City Engineer. 4. Grade less than 8%-
5. No more than 2 travel lanes.
City of Sanford ASPHALTIC CONCRETE
Department of Planning & SPEED TABLE FIGURE
N-4B
ueve,opment Services Date: Drown By:
VARIES
(S.UJ
NOIES:
1. STREET LIGHT SPACING SHALL NOT EXCEED
300' AND SHALL BE LOCATED ACCORDING
TO ACCEPTABLE ENGINEERING PRACTICES.
2. POLE LOCTION AND ARM LENGTH ARE TO BE
COORDINATED WITH PAVEMENT
CROSS-SECTION.
3. DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE MINIMUMS.
City of Sanford STREETLIGHT
Department of Planning & STANDARD FIGURE
Development Services Date: Drawn By: N-5
6" ~ I ~ 7;1/2" STD.
8" . ~,~.~ / 6' MIN. ~"*"~'-
6" SUBGRADE
NOTE:
WHEN USED ON HIGH SIDE OF ROADWAYS, THE CROSS SLOPE OF THE
GUTTER SHALL MATCH THE CROSS SLOPE OF THE ADJACENT
PAVEMENT AND THE THICKNESS OF THE LIP SHALL BE 6", UNLESS
OTHERWISE SHOWN ON PLANS.
STANDARD CURB AND GUTTER (F.D.OT. TYPE F)
/- 1" ASPHALT PAVEMENT
12~
SUBGRADE
I
MIAMI CURBING
City of Sanford ALTERNATE CURB
Department of Planning & SECTIONS FIGURE
Development Services Date: Drawn By: N-6
O
O
I
Clt~ e* ~an~o.~ TAPER STRIPINO
Department of Planning & DETAIL FIGURE
N-7
Development Services Date: Drawn By:
City of Sanford AUXILIARY LANE(S)
Department of Planning & DETAIL FIGURE
Development Services Date: Drawn By: N-8
RADIAL APRON
5'RI~
JOINT
MIN. 19'
MAX. 28'
PLAN
REMOVE AND REPLACE
CURBING. DO NOTBREAK
OFF BACK OF CURB.
BACK OF SIDEWALK-----X I' MIN. 9'
'~ I MAX. 18,
* *..- .:..--. *~... ~:..~ , . ...
I" I 3' ~'- GUTTER GRADE
I. MIN. 19'
MAX. 28'
FRONT OF SIDEWALK
ELEVATION
_ MIN. 5' I VARIES I 2' ~
SIDEWALKI DRIVEWAY APRON I DROP I
/SLOP~ NOT TO
~';~';'~' ~'~R ~. ~.,
EXPANSION JOINT
NOTE:
WHERE VERTICAL CURBING
EXISTS, THE SAME PROCEDURES
SHALL APPLy
SECTION
~ ~frd DRIVEWAY DETAIL .......
__ ,~----~-~ E VARIES
CRITICAL DIMENSIONS CRITICAL DIMENSIONS
A ! B C ID E A B C D E
6" 4" 1.5' 1.5" 1" 9" 6" 2" 2" 1"
6" STREET NAME 9" STREET NAME
SIGN SIGN
NOTES:
1. On all streets with posted speeds of 25 mph or less, street name signs shall be 6-inches tall.
2. On all streets with posted speeds greater than 25 mph, street name signs shall be 9-inches tall.
3. Flat blanks for 6-inch street name signs shall be 0.080-inch thick aluminum. Flat blanks for 9-inch
street name signs shall be 0.063-inch thick aluminum. All corners are 314-inch radius.
4. Both sides of street name signs shall be white 3M Scotchlite brand High Intensity Reflective
sheeting or equivalent.
5. Sign legends shall be in "Highway Gothic" font, or equivalent as specified in the Standard
Highway Signs Manual. Legends shall be in black capital letters.
6. Private streets shall not use the City of Sanford logo.
7. Mounting hardware shall be Supra-Lok 922F, or equivalent aluminum cap for a 2 318" round post
or a 91UF-OL90, or equivalent for a U-channel post.
8. Cross separator shall be a Supra-Lok 9-90F, or equivalent.
City of Sanford STREET NAME
Department of Planning & SIGN STANDARDS FIGURE
N-10
Development Services Date: Drawn By: