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2010-O-18ORDINANCE NO.2010-0-18 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING AND RESTATING CHAPTER 21, ARTICLE III (PERMITTED, CONDITIONAL, ACCESSORY & PROHIBITED USES) SECTION 21-37 (SPECIAL ACTIVITY/PERMIT REQUIREMENTS) OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTING PROVISIONS, SEVERABILITY AND APPLICABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, ADOPTION AND CODIFICATION. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida, has made the following determinations: On July 10, 2000, City Council adopted Ordinance #2000-0-12 which enacted Chapter 21 (Land Development Code) of the City of Edgewater Code of Ordinances. 2. September 11, 2006, Council adopted Ordinance #2006-0-27 which amended and restated Chapter 21 (Land Development Code) in its entirety. 3. November 5, 2007, Council adopted Ordinance #2007-0-20 for consistency with certain zoning requirements. 4. September 8, 2008, Council adopted Ordinance #2008-0-02 which amended Article III (Permitted, Conditional, Accessory and Prohibited Uses) of the Land Development Code to include business tax receipts. 5. June 15, 2009, Council adopted Ordinance #2009-0-04 which amended Article III (Permitted, Conditional, Accessory and Prohibited Uses), Article V (Site Design Criteria) and Article X (Code Enforcement Process) regarding property maintenance. 6. Adoption of this Ordinance will modify Section 21-37 (Special Activity/Permit Requirements) of Article III. passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. #2010-0-18 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED by the People of the City of Edgewater, Florida: PART A. AMEND CHAPTER 21 (LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE) BY AMENDING AND RESTATING ARTICLE IH (PERMITTED, CONDITIONAL, ACCESSORY AND PROHIBITED USES) SECTION 21-37 (SPECIAL ACTIVITY/PERMIT REQUIREMENTS) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA. Amend Chapter 21 (Land Development Code) of the City of Edgewater, Florida by amending and restating Article III (Permitted, Conditional, Accessory and Prohibited Uses) Section 21-37 (Special Activity/Permit Requirements) as set forth in Exhibit "A" which are attached hereto and incorporated herein. PART B. CONFLICTING PROVISIONS. All conflicting ordinances and resolutions, or parts thereof, in conflict with this ordinance, are hereby superseded by this ordinance to the extent of such conflict. PART C. SEVERABILITY AND APPLICABILITY. If any portion of this ordinance is for any reason held or declared to be unconstitutional, inoperative, or void by a court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance. If this ordinance or any provisions thereof shall be held to be inapplicable to any person, property, or circumstances by a court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect its applicability to any other person, property, or circumstance. PART D. CODIFICATION. Provisions of this ordinance shall be incorporated in the Code of Ordinances of the City of Edgewater, Florida, and the word "ordinance", may be changed to "section', "article", or other appropriate word, and the sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or relettered to accomplished such intention; provided, however, that Parts B through F shall not be codified. 2 StAs tgreugq passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. #2010-0-18 PART E. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take place upon adoption. PART F. ADOPTION. This ordinance was scheduled to be heard during the July 19, 2010 Council meeting but was pulled from the agenda. After Motion to approve by Councilwoman Bennington and Second by Councilwoman Rhodes, the vote on the first reading of this ordinance held on August 16, 2010, was as follows: AYE NAY Mayor Mike Thomas X Councilwoman Debra J. Rogers ABSENT Councilwoman Gigi Bennington X Councilwoman Harriet B. Rhodes X Councilman Ted Cooper X After Motion to approve byrrvm i� lmorr n and Second by cs he vote on the second reading of this ordinance was as follows: AYE NAY Mayor Mike Thomas Councilwoman Debra J. Rogers Councilwoman Gigi Bennington Councilwoman Harriet B. Rhodes Councilman Ted Cooper j Strike lhmuo passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. #2010-1?18 PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 13th day of September, 2010. ATTEST: CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI Y OF ED E 'a1T R, F ORIDA Mike mass Mayor Robin L. Matutlick Paralegal For the use and reliance only by the City of Approved by the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida Approved as to form and Edgewater at a meeting held on this 13th day legality by: Carolyn S. Ansay, Esquire of September, 2010 under Agenda Item No. City Attorney 8 b Doran, Sims, Wolfe, Ansay, Kundid & Birch Strike tivexgh passages are deleted. Underlined passages are added. #2010-0-18 ARTICLE III PERMITTED, CONDITIONAL, ACCESSORY, AND PROHIBITED USES SECTION 21-30 - GENERAL PROVISIONS.................................................................... III.1 21-30.01 - Purpose................................................................................................................ III-1 21-30.02 - District Boundaries..............................................................................................lII-1 21-30.03 - Application of Districts....................................................................................... III-2 21-30.04 - Official Zoning Map............................................................................................ III-2 21-30.05 - Comprehensive Plan Consistency....................................................................... III-3 SECTION 21-31- COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RELATIONSHIP ................................... III-3 SECTION 21-32 - ZONING DISTRICT DESCRIPTIONS ............................................... II1-4 21-32.01 - Zoning District Descriptions............................................................................... III4 SECTION 21-33 - USES AND RESTRICTIONS............................................................... III-6 21-33.01 - Purpose................................................................................................................ I11-6 21-33.02 - Permitted Uses..................................................................................................... III-6 21-33.03 - Conditional Uses................................................................................................. III-6 21-33.04 - Accessory Uses.................................................................................................... I11-6 21-33.05 - Table III-3............................................................................................................ III-7 SECTION 21-34 - SPECIAL USE REQUIREMENTS.................................................... III-11 21-34.01 - Home Occupations............................................................................................ III-11 21-34.02 - Community Residential Homes(CRH)............................................................. III-12 21-34.03 - Institutional Residential Homes (also referred to as ALF's)............................. III-14 21-34.04 - Salvage Yards.................................................................................................... III-14 21-34.05 - Refuse and Dumpsters....................................................................................... III-15 21-34.06 - Kennels.............................................................................................................. 11I-15 21-34.07 - Mini-warehouses............................................................................................... III-16 21-34.08 - Bed & Breakfasts............................................................................................... IB-17 21-34.09 -Nursing Homes.................................................................................................. III-17 21-34.10 -Residential Professional Offices........................................................................ III-17 SECTION 21-35 - PROHIBITED USES............................................................................ III-18 21-35.01 -Alcoholic Beverages..........................................................................................III-18 SECTION 21-36 - ACCESSORY USE REQUIREMENTS ............................................. III-19 21-36.01 - Purpose.............................................................................................................. III-19 21-36.02 - General Regulations.......................................................................................... BI-19 21-36.03 - Outdoor Storage and Display: Commercial/Industrial......................................11I-19 21-36.04 - Satellite Dishes and Antennas........................................................................... III-20 21-36.05 - Places of Worship - Schools/Child Care........................................................... III-21 21-36.06 - Boathouses......................................................................................................... III-21 21-36.07 - Boat Docks and Slips......................................................................................... III-22 21-36.08 - Boats as Dwelling Units.................................................................................... III-22 21-36.09 - Canopies/Temporary Carports and Tents/Gazebos........................................... III-22 21-36.10 - Swimming Pools................................................................................................ I11-23 SECTION 21-37 - SPECIAL ACTIVITY/PERMIT REQUIREMENTS ....................... III-26 21-37.01 - Purpose/Scope...................................................................................................111-26 21-37.02 - Definitions.........................................................................................................III-26 Rev. 06/15/09 (Land Development Code) 21-37.03 — Special Activity Permit Requirements.............................................................. III-27 21-37.04 — Special Activity Permit Application Process .................................................... III-27 21-37.05 — Special Activity Permit Criteria........................................................................ III-28 21-37.06 — Temporary Structures........................................................................................ III-28 21-37.07 — Inspections to Ensure Compliance.................................................................... III-28 21-37.08 — Penalties............................................................................................................. III-29 21-37.09 — Exceptions......................................................................................................... III-29 SECTION 21-38 — FENCES, WALLS and HEDGES ....................................................... III-29 21-38.01 — Purpose.............................................................................................................. III-29 21-38.02 —General Requirements....................................................................................... III-29 21-38.03 — Site Triangle Requirements............................................................................... Ill-30 Article III -ii- Rev. 06/15/09(Land Development Cade) ARTICLE III PERMITTED USES, CONDITIONAL USES, ACCESSORY USES AND PROHIBITED USES SECTION 21-30 — GENERAL PROVISIONS 21-30.01— Purpose In addition to the intent and purposes listed in Section 21-30, the various zoning districts established herein are intended to: a. Establish the permitted, prohibited, conditional and accessory uses allowed for each parcel; and b. Provide for equal protection of property rights of each parcel of land without regard for its classification; and c. Streamline the land development decision process to the maximum extent possible; and d. Provide reasonable opportunities for the provision of telecommunication facilities; and e. Control the placement of signage to preserve property values and enhance the aesthetic character of the City; and f. Prevent cut -through traffic in residential neighborhoods to the maximum extent possible. 21-30.02 — District Boundaries Zoning districts are depicted as shown on the Official Zoning Map of the City of Edgewater, Florida, as revised at the effective date of this Code, and made a part of the Article by reference. When uncertainty occurs as to boundaries of zoning districts on the Official Zoning Map, the following rules shall apply: a. Boundaries are depicted to follow the centerline of streets, highways, alleys, or other public right -of --ways and shall be construed to follow such lines; b. Boundaries are depicted to follow platted lot lines, section lines, or tract lines and shall be construed as following such lot lines; c. Boundaries are depicted to follow political boundaries and shall be construed as following such political boundaries; Rev 06/15/09 (LandDevelopmentCode) III-1 d. Boundaries are depicted to follow railroad right-of-ways and shall be construed to be the center line of the railroad right-of-way; e. Boundaries are depicted to follow shorelines and shall be construed to follow such shorelines even if the shorelines change; f. Boundaries are depicted to follow the center lines of canals and shall be construed to follow such centerlines; g. Boundaries shown to be parallel to the center line of streets, or the center line or right-of-way line of highways, such district boundaries shall be construed as being parallel thereto and such distance therefrom as indicated on the zoning maps. If no distance is given, such dimension shall be determined by measuring from the Official Zoning Map; It. Where a public road, street or alley is officially vacated or abandoned, the location of the zoning district boundaries shall be the center line of the vacated right-of-way; i. Where physical or cultural features existing on the ground are different from those shown on the Official Zoning Map, or in case any other uncertainty exists, the Development Services Director/Planning Director shall interpret the intent of the Official Zoning Map as to the location of district boundaries. 21-30.03 — Application of Districts Except as provided in Section 21-71 — Non-Confonning Uses, the enlargement, alteration, conversion, relocation, rehabilitation, or reconstruction of any structure or building shall be in accordance with regulations of the district in which said structure or building is located as well as all applicable regulations of this Article. All use of land and/or water shall be done so only in accordance with the applicable requirements of this Article. 21-30.04 — Official Zoning Map a. The City of Edgewater is hereby divided into zoning districts and shown on the Official Zoning Map as amended by the City Council. The Official Zoning Map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor, attested by the City Clerk and bearing the seal of the City under the following words: "This is to certify that this is the Official Zoning Map referred to in Chapter 21, of the Code of Ordinances." b. No changes shall be made in the Official Zoning Map except as provided herein in Article IX. Any unauthorized change of any kind by any person, or persons, shall be considered a violation of this Article and be subject to the applicable enforcement provisions described in Article X. Rev 06/15/09 (Landl)evelopmentCode) III-2 c. Regardless of the existence of copies of the Official Zoning Map which may from time to time be made or published, the Official Zoning Map shall be maintained in the official records of the City. d. In the event that the Official Zoning Map becomes damaged, destroyed, lost, or difficult to interpret because of the nature of number of changes and additions, the City Council shall adopt a new Official Zoning Map. 21-30.05 — Comprehensive Plan Consistency The regulations contained herein are consistent with and implement the Comprehensive Plan policies contained in the Future Land Use Element, Housing Element, Coastal Element and Conservation Element. SECTION 21-31—COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RELATIONSHIP Table III-1 shows which zoning categories are consistent with and implement the land use categories in the Comprehensive Plan, particularly the Future Land Use Map (FLUM). (See Page III-4) Rev 06/15/09 (LandDevelopmentCode) 111-3 TABLE III-1 LAND USE AND ZONING COMPATIBILITY Future Land Use Designation Compatible Zoning Districts Low Density Transition RT 1.0 DU/net acre Low Density Residential R-1, R-2, R-3, RPUD, RP, RT 1.0 to 4.0 DU/net acre Medium Density Residential R-3, R4, RPUD, MH-1, MH-2 4.1 to 8.0 DU/net acre High Density Residential R-5, RPUD 8.1 to 12.0 DU/net acre Commercial B-2, B-3, B4, BPUD Industrial I-1,1-2, IPUD Recreation CN, RT, AG, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, RPUD, RP, MH-1, MH-2, B-2, B-3, B4, BPUD, I-1, I-2, IPUD, P/SP, R, EC, CC Public/Semi-Public CN, AG, P/SP, R Conservation CN, P/SP, R Agriculture AG, R Minimum 1 DU/2.5 net acre Mixed Use RPUD, BPUD, IPUD, EC, CC Minimum 15 acres; to 12 DU/net acre DU = Dwelling Units SECTION 21-32 — ZONING DISTRICT DESCRIPTIONS 21-32.01— Zoning District Descriptions Table III-2 summarizes the principal purpose for each zoning category. The minimum parcel sizes are provided where applicable. (See Page III-5) Rev 06/15/09 (LandDevelopmer%Code) 111-4 TABLE III-2 ZONING DISTRICT DERCRIFTIONS Zoning District Title Category Purpose and General Description Conservation CN Protection of wetlands, aquifer recharge At environmentally sensitive areas. Rural Transitional RT Provide for limited agriculture and provide for a transition between oval and residential land uses — min. I acre lot. SF Residential R-1 Single family residential —(1.0 to 4.0 units/net sere) min. 12,000 sq. 8. lot. SF Residential R-2 Single family residential —(1.0 to 4.0 units/net acre) min. 10,000 sq. & lot SF Residential R-3 Single ily residential — 1.0 to 4.0 units/net acremin. 8,625 lot. MF Residential R-3, R4 Medium density residential (4.1 to 8.0 units/net acre) — single family, duplex, apartments, and townhouses. MF Residential R-5 High density residential (8.1 to 12.0 units/net acre) — single family, duplex, apartments, and townhouses. Recreation R This zoning category includes parks and recreation facilities owned by the City, as well as recreation facilities located at area schools that we under lease to the City. This category includes land committed to both active and passive recreational uses. Residential Planned Unit RPUD Intended for mixed residential, personal service and limited retail Development commercial with a single development plan —15 acre min. size parcel — See Article V Section 21-58 for details. Residential Professional RP Intended for office professional along SRA442 and a rezoning must be Office axxternpanied by a site plant. Mobile Home Park MH-I Medium density residential (5.1 to 8.0 units/acre). Provide for mobile home parks — min. 5 acre parcel (See Sec. 21-71 for Non -Conforming Parks). Manufactured Home MH-2 Medium density residential (5.1 to 8.0 units/acre). Provide for Subdivision manufactured home subdivisions — min. 50 acre parcel. Neighborhood Business B-2 Intended for retail goods and services for frequent residential needs — min. 10,000 sq. R. Public/Semi-Public P/SP Consists of public facilities and private not -for -profit uses such as churches, schools, and cemeteries. All other public Inds and facilities, including but not limited te, government offices, post offices, hospitals, utility sub -stations, water and wastewater treatment plants, fire stations, and libraries are also included in this category. Highway Business B-3 Intended for high volume highway related commercial uses — no min. Peace] sine. Tourist Commercial B4 Intended for short term waterfront accommodations for visitors and accessory uses my include residential mixed use — min. 2 acres. Business Planned Unit BPUD Intended for mixed commercial and limited multifamily residential with a Development single development plan —15 acre min. parcel — Details in Article V Section 21-58. Light Industrial 1-1 Intended for storage, light manufacturing, wholesaling and distribution uses and adult entertainment — no min. parcel size. Heavy Industrial 1-2 Intended for heavy manufacturing uses — no min, parcel. Industrial Planned Unit IPUD Intended for mixed industrial and limited commercial with a single Development development plan-15-acre min. parcel size— Details in Article V, Section 21-58, Agriculture AG Intended for general apiculture uses — min. 2.5-acre parcel — temporary or hold zoning intended for future urban development. Employment EC/CC Intended to allow a mix of uses to satisfy varying degrees of intensity Center/Community Center and balance the residential and non-residential needs of the City. Rev 06/15/09 (LandDevelopmentCode) 111-5 SECTION 21-33 — USES AND RESTRICTIONS 21-33.01— Purpose This portion of Article III depicts the permitted, conditional and accessory uses by zoning district using the matrix format. The footnotes in Table ID-3 refer to any applicable special criteria for that use in the particular zoning district and are described in Section 21-34 of this Article. If a use is not present in a given square in the matrix, that use is not permitted in that zoning district. Changes to the list of uses, the zoning districts and/or the permitted, conditional or accessory use status of a given land use can only be changed by completing the Land Development Code amendment process described in Article D{. 21-33.02 — Permitted Uses The use depicted as "P" in the matrix (Table III-3) means that it is permissible in that zoning district as a matter of right, subject to satisfactory compliance with the project design standards found in the Land Development Code and any applicable site plan review requirements in the Land Development Code. The list of permitted uses cannot be all inclusive. The uses described in Table III-3 shall be interpreted by the Development Services Director/Planning Director to include other uses that have similar impacts to those listed. Any dispute or request regarding interpretations shall be resolved by the City Manager subject to an appeal to the City Council. All permitted uses or businesses requiring business tax receipts shall operate from within a permanent structure. 21-33.03 — Conditional Uses The use depicted as a "C" in the matrix (Table III-3) means that it is permitted in that zoning district only after satisfactory completion of the conditional use process described in Article IX or the satisfactory completion of a Planned Unit Development. Satisfactory compliance with the applicable project design standards described in Article V and the concurrency requirements described in Article XI most also be achieved prior to commencement of a project. 21-33.04 — Accessory Uses The use depicted as an "A" in the matrix (Table 11I-3) means a use that is incidental, related, appropriate and clearly subordinate to the existing principle permitted use. Rev 06/15/09 (landDevelopmentCode) III-6 moo er lr b 0 a a w o U ,., d M I A .r ►i N � oau w�z o qF z O A �Fyy W Q z 0 N �� C:� A �; � �� .���I ���o IAI �1�1■ 11�1�11� C 0�11 m d 0 LgS� :3 P O N b O 7 I '■ice �� TABLE III-3 FOOTNOTES The sections cited below identify special requirements for the listed land uses and are found on the following pages. In addition, many of the proposed projects must also comply with the requirements of Article IV — Natural Resource Protection, Article V — Site Design Criteria, Article VI — Signs and Article XVBI - Indian River Boulevard — S.R. 442 Corridor Design Regulations. 1. See Satellite Dishes, Section 21-36.04 — Dishes greater than 39 centimeters in diameter are required to obtain a building permit and otherwise conform to the site development criteria. 2. See Telecommunications, Article XII for details. 3. See Bed & Breakfast, Section 21-34.12 for details. 4. See Kennels/Boarding, Section 21-34.09 for details. 5. See Mini -Warehouses, Section 21-34.11 for details. 6. See Nursing Homes, Section 21-34.13 for details. 7. See Outdoor Storage, Section 21-34.04 and 21-35.01 and 21-36.03 for details. 8. See Community Residential Homes, Section 21-34.02 for details. 9. Limited to 6, or less, residents and no closer than 1000 feet to another Family Residential Home. 10. See Institutional Residential Homes, Section 21-34.03 for details. 11. Multifamily residential is permitted in BPUD only as part of a single business/residential development plan — See Article V, Section 21-58 for details. 12. See Salvage Yards, Section 21-34.07 for details. 13. Residential Professional offices may be permitted as a conditional use in the R-2 district for certain properties abutting State Road #442. See Section 21-34.14 for details. Rev 06/15/09 (LmdDevelopmentCode) III -to 14. No artificial lights or recreational activity within 25 feet of the perimeter of the property line shall be permitted adjacent to residential property. 15. Places of Worship — Schools/Child Care, see Section 21-36.05 for details. 16. Attached and detached aircraft hangars permitted in residential districts adjacent to airport taxiways. 17. Outside application of flammable finishes and/or environmentally sensitive finishes (spray painting) is strictly prohibited. 18. State license required. 19. Mining/Excavation is defined as the exploration for or extraction of surface or subterranean compounds; which shall include oil and gas exploration and production, and the mining of metallic and non-metallic minerals, sand, gravel, fill dirt, and rock. 20. Adult Entertainment is permitted in the 1-1 (Light Industrial) zoning district with the exception of properties with frontage on Park Avenue. SECTION 21-34 — SPECIAL USE REQUIREMENTS The following uses are subject to the special restrictions described below in addition to the applicable natural resource standards described in Article W and the project design standards described in Article V. 21-34.01— Home Occupations The purpose of this Section is to provide criteria under which a home occupation may operate in the City's residential districts. The Home Business Tax Receipt is designed to allow for office type uses within a residence. No home business tax receipt shall be issued unless the City determines the proposed home occupation (business) is compatible with the criteria shown below: a. The use must be conducted by a member, or members, of the immediate family residing on the premises and be conducted entirely within the living area of the dwelling unit, not to exceed twenty percent (200K) of the dwelling unit space (excluding garage/carport) for the home occupation. b. No manufacturing, repairing, storing, or other uses that are restricted to commercial and industrial districts are allowed. c. No chemicals/equipment, supplies or material, except that which is normally used for household domestic purposes, shall be used or stored on site. Rev06/15/09 (Land DevelopmmtCode) 111-11 d. Noise, dust, odors or vibrations emanating from the premises shall not exceed that which is normally emanated by a single dwelling unit. Activities that cause a nuisance shall not be permitted in residential areas. e. No electrical, electro-magnetic or mechanical equipment that causes any interference or excessive noise to adjacent dwelling units shall be installed or operated. f. No products, services, or signage may be displayed in a manner that is visible from the exterior of the dwelling unit, except signage required by state law. g. Except as provided in Section 21-35.03, no commercial vehicles or equipment shall be permitted in the driveway, or adjacent public right-of-way, including commercial vehicles used for mobile vending and no delivery of commercial products for the use of the business tax receipt shall be allowed. Normal/routine UPS, FedEx, or over -night mail shall not be considered commercial deliveries. h. The use of typewriters, computers, printers, photocopiers and fax machines will be permitted for office use and small machinery such as hand drills and small jigsaws for hobbyist uses. Hobbyist uses shall be limited to $500 in total inventory. i. All home occupations shall be required to obtain a home business tax receipt pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 11 of the City Code of Ordinances prior to initiating operation. j. Garages, carports or similar structures, whether attached or detached shall not be used for storage of material or manufacturing concerning the home occupation (other than storage of an automobile). k. Any home business tax receipt that generates more than 10 vehicle trips per day shall require a City fire inspection. Excessive traffic shall not be permitted other than routine residential traffic. 1. An applicant may appeal the denial of an application to the City Council pursuant to the requirements of the Land Development Code. in. No home business tax receipt shall be issued for any property until such time that any Code Compliance issues are resolved. n. If the applicant does not own the property, said applicant shall provide a signed and notarized affidavit from the property owner permitting a Home Occupation on their property, provided the use is permitted by the City. 21-34.02— Community Residential Homes (CRH) The purpose of this Section is to establish criteria for the placement of Community Residential Homes as defined in F.S. 419.001(a), and limit their location to areas zoned for multi -family development. Rev 06/15/09 (LendlievelopmentCode) 111-12 a. All Community Residential Homes shall be required to obtain a City business tax receipt. Pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 205.1965, F.S., the City shall not issue said receipt unless the applicant has a state license and substantially meets the criteria listed herein. b. All facilities shall comply with the minimum parcel area and dimensional requirements of the zoning district in which the facility is located. c. Community Residential Homes shall be used only for the purpose of providing rehabilitative, or specialized care, and may not be used for administrative, or related office -type activities, other than those in support of the facility. d. No counseling, or other client services for non-residents shall be permitted in a CRH. e. A CRH shall be similar in appearance to the prevailing character of the area in which the proposed site is located. Similar means within 125 percent of the average floor area, height, and/or architectural style of any other dwelling units in the adjacent area. f On -site signage shall be a low profile sign with a maximum height of 8 feet and a maximum area of 16 square feet. g. The proposed CRH shall provide a minimum 4-foot (4') high fence on all property lines. h. The proposed CRH shall comply with the appropriate project design standards described in Article V. i. The proposed CRH shall comply with all appropriate Florida Fire Prevention Codes and Building Code requirements. j. The minimum dwelling unit size for each resident shall be 750 square feet. k. There shall be no more than fourteen (14) residents permitted in a structure on a parcel designated as Medium Density Residential or High Density Residential on the City's Future Land Use Map. 1. Each CRH shall provide a responsible supervisory person on duty at all times while residents are on the premises. The minimum staffing levels required by the State, or other licensing agency, shall be maintained at all times. m. Failure to substantially comply with all these criteria shall subject the property owner, and/or the applicant, to the enforcement provisions of Article X. n. A Community Residential Home shall not be located closer than 1,200 feet (1,200') to another CRH, or closer than 500 feet (500') of a parcel zoned AG, RT, R-1, R-2, or R-3. [See Chapter 419.001 F.S.] Rev 06/15/09 (LandDevelopmentCode) III-13 o. All distance requirements shall be measured from the nearest point of the existing CRH property line, or the zoning district described above, whichever is greater. p. Each facility shall be required to obtain an appropriate license prior to receiving an occupational license from the City and Volusia County. The City will inspect facilities for compliance with Florida Fire Prevention Codes. 21-34.03 — Institutional Residential Homes (also referred to as ALF's) The purpose of this Article is to provide regulations to protect the adjacent property values while allowing the institutional home to operate. For this purpose of this Code, assisted living facilities (ALF) shall be considered as an Institutional Residential Home. a. A minimum 4 foot (4') high fence shall be provided at all times. b. Full time on -site management shall be provided at all times. c. Minor on -site medical care may be provided at the option of the operator. d. Each resident shall have the minimum square footage of personal living area for their use, as required by the State. e. Each facility shall be required to obtain an appropriate license prior to receiving an occupational license from the City and Volusia County. The City will inspect facilities for compliance with Florida Fire Prevention Codes. 21-34.04 — Salvage Yards The purpose of this Section is to control the operation of salvage yards and similar uses. a. Salvage yards shall comply with the conditional use standards for the I-2 zoning district. b. The site shall be a minimum of 40,000 square feet and a maximum of 200,000 square feet, and shall conform to the buffer yard requirements described in Article V, Section 21-54. c. All sites shall be enclosed by an eight foot (8') high stockade fence or masonry wall. Existing sites with chain link fence may be enclosed with slatting. New sites shall require stockade fencing or masonry wall. d. Nothing stored shall be visible above the height of the fence or wall. e. A City of Edgewater Business Tax Receipt shall be required. Rev 06/15/09 (LmffievelopmentCode) 111-14 f. No storage or parking of items under control of the salvage yard shall be permitted outside of the fence or wall. 21-34.05 — Refuse and Dumpsters The purpose of this Section is to control the placement and operation of refuse and dumpsters and similar such uses. a. Dumpsters on commercial, industrial and multi -family properties shall be enclosed from view with a six foot (6') high stockade fence, or masonry wall and gate. Existing sites with chain link fence may be enclosed with slatting. New sites shall require stockade fencing or masonry wall. Dumpsters and dumpster pads shall not be required for properties zoned RP (Residential Professional). b. No dumpsters, containers or containment areas shall be permitted in any public right-of-way. c. Gates shall be kept closed at all times except on designated pick up days. d. Non-residential properties located within 150-feet of a residential property line or noise sensitive zone (as defined in the Noise Ordinance) shall not have dumpsters and/or containers delivered, emptied or removed between the hours of seven p.m. (7:00 p.m.) and seven a.m. (7:00 a.m.) on weekdays and seven p.m. (7:00 p.m.) and eight a.m. (8:00 a.m.) on weekends or holidays. Dumpsters and/or containers cannot be delivered, emptied or removed during the hours of ten p.m. (10:00 p.m.) and six a.m. (6:00 a.m.) in non-residential properties which are not within 150-feet of a residential property line or noise sensitive zone. e. All construction projects shall have a dumpster located on -site for placement of construction debris for all new construction and additions exceeding 600-square feet. f Containment areas and construction project areas shall be maintained in a clean and orderly manner at all times so as to not produce a nuisance. g. Newly developed/redeveloped non-residential projects and multi -family projects over four (4) units shall provide an adequate quantity of on -site dumpsters. 21-34.06 — Kennels The purpose of this Section is to minimize conflicts of noise, odor, and health hazards created by kennels. In addition to the regulations as set forth within the district(s) in which the use is located, the following minimum regulations shall apply: a. Commercial kennels are limited to the raising, breeding, boarding, and grooming of domesticated animals. I = animals such as pigs and chickens or exotic animals such as snakes are expressly prohibited. Rev 06/15/09 (LmdDevelopmentCode) 111-15 b. All runs shall be equipped with drains provided every 10 feet (10') and connected to a sanitary facility approved the City Engineer. c. No animal having a disease harmful to humans shall be boarded or maintained in the facility. d. No building or other structure nor any dog run shall be located within 150 feet (I50') of any residential use. e. Dog runs adjacent to a residential use shall not be used between the hours of 10 P.M. and 7 A.M. f. Kennels are required to receive a commercial kennel license from the Volusia County Animal Control Department and a City of Edgewater Business Tax Receipt after receiving a Certificate of Occupancy from the City. g. See Chapter 5 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Edgewater, Florida for additional regulations. 21-34.07 — Mini -warehouses Mini -warehouses may be permitted under the following conditions: a. Mini -warehouse buildings shall be screened from the public right-of-way by a minimum of a six foot (6') high stockade fence or masonry wall with a ten foot (10') wide landscape buffer planted adjacent to the street side on all boundaries facing residential districts. Existing sites with chain link fence may be enclosed with slatting. New sites shall require stockade fencing or masonry wall. b. The project shall be completely fenced, walled, and designed to limit ingress and egress through a controlled and lockable access point. This shall be limited to one (1) two (2) way access points or two (2) one (1) way access points. c. Mini -warehouse units shall not contain any provision for electrical outlets, potable water, or sewer services within the confines of the warehouse units. Hose bibs for cleaning purposes may be installed outside of the warehouse structures. d. Bathroom facilities shall be provided at a central facility in accordance with the Standard Plumbing Code. e. Mini -warehouses are to be used solely for storage purposes. No other commercial use or business shall be permitted within the facility unless permitted as part of a Master Plan. However, one (1) office unit attached by common walls or floors as a part of the mini - warehouse facility may be provided for use of the warehouse manager. Rev 06/15/09 (LmdDevelopmentCode) III-16 f. No storage of flammables, weapons, ammunition, explosives, hazardous, or illegal substances or materials is allowed. g. Mini -warehouses may be permitted as a conditional use in the B-3 and BPUD District when located at least 100 feet (100') from the front property line and where in that 100 feet (100') the property is developed. h. A City Business Tax Receipt shall be required. 21-34.08 — Bed & Breakfasts a. Bed and breakfast accommodations, as defined in Section 21-20 shall require off-street parking at l space bedroom, plus residential parking requirements. b. Landscaping shall be provided as required for hotel/motel uses. c. One (I) sign not to exceed six (6) square feet. d. A City Business Tax Receipt is required. 21-34.09 — Nursing Homes a. Nursing home sites shall front on a major collector or arterial roadway. b. Buffering shall be provided based on land use intensity and comply with the landscaping requirements of Section 21-54. c. A City Business Tax Receipt is required. 21-34.10 — Residential Professional Offices Residential Professional Offices are permitted as a conditional use and require site plan approval. Residential Professional Offices are permitted only along S.R. 442, east of Pinedale Road and west of U.S. Highway 1. Residential Professional Office site plans shall be provided with a Zoning Map Amendment application and shall include: a. The property must have a minimum frontage of 100-feet along S.R. 442. b. One ground sign not to exceed sixteen (16) square feet of display area and an overall height of eight feet (8'). L Ground Sign Planter Specifications. Vertical structure supports for ground signs shall be concealed in an enclosed base. The width of such enclosed base Rev 06/15/09 (LandDevelopmentCode) 111-17 shall be equal to at least two-thirds (2/3) the horizontal width of the sign surface. A planter structure shall enclose the foot of the base. The planter shall he between two feet (21) and three feet (3') in height above the ground, with a minimum length equal to the width of the sign and a minimum width of three feet (3'). The materials will be consistent with the sign and principal structure. The planter shall be irrigated and planted with low shrubs, ornamentals or flowers. Such plantings shall be maintained indefinitely. 2. Ground Sign Setback. The leading edge of the sign shall be setback a minimum of ten feet (10') from the right-of-way. 3. Movement. No ground sign nor its parts shall move, rotate or use flashing lights. 4. Prohibited Signs. Signs that are prohibited in the Indian River Boulevard Corridor include animated signs, billboards, off -site signs, flashing signs, snipe signs, portable signs (trailer signs), roof signs, beacon lights, bench signs, trash receptacle signs, gutter signs, signs on public property, immoral display, obstruction, streamers, spinners and pennants. c. Commercial building code requirements shall be met. d. A City Business Tax Receipt is required. e. All development and/or redevelopment shall conform to the site design criteria as defined in Article V and Article XVIII of the Land Development Code f. Professional office uses are restrictive and shall be designed to primarily serve the populace of the general vicinity. SECTION 21-35 — PROHIBITED USES 21-35.01 — Alcoholic Beverages No alcoholic beverage establishments, i.e., establishments engaged in the sale of alcoholic beverages for on -premises consumption, shall be located within 500-feet of an established church or school with the following exception: a. Any location licensed as a restaurant, which derives at least 51-percent of their gross revenues from the sale of food and nonalcoholic beverages, pursuant to Florida Statutes. Rev 06/15/09 (IandDevelopmentCode) III-18 SECTION 21-36 — ACCESSORY USE REQUIREMENTS 21-36.01— Purpose This Section includes those accessory uses and detached structures that are subordinate to the main use or building or located on the same lot. The tens other accessory buildings shall include, but not be limited to such structures as greenhouses, gazebos, storage buildings, storage shed, garages, carports and the like. 21-36.02 — General Regulations a. The principle permitted use must be built or permitted prior to a permit for an accessory use is permitted. b. All accessory uses, buildings and structures shall be located on the same lot as the principle or permitted use. c. No accessory use, building or structure shall exceed the height limit shown in that district. d. Accessory buildings shall not be rented or otherwise used as a dwelling unit. e. No accessory structure may be located within a public right-of-way or public easement. f. All accessory structures are required to obtain a building permit. g. No accessory structure may be located in any front yard in any zoning district. h. Accessory buildings shall conform to the setback requirements described in Table V-1. i. No accessory building may be located within any required parking area, landscape area or stormwater facility area. j. Accessory buildings shall be limited to 2 per parcel. k. Storage sheds of 120 sq. ft. or less may be located five (5') feet from rear and side property lines. 21-36.03 — Outdoor Storage and Display: Commercial/Industrial The purpose of this Section is to provide regulations for the location of outdoor storage and display facilities where such storage is an accessory use and a part of normal operations on the premises. a. Outdoor storage and display may be permitted in conjunction with the uses allowed in certain commercial and industrial districts as indicated in Table 1II-3. Such outdoor storage or Rev 06/15/09 (LandDevelopmmtCode) 111-19 display shall not be located adjacent to any residential district or use unless such storage or display is screened from the view of the neighboring residential district or use. b. No outdoor storage may be located in any required front yard, parking areas, fire zones, loading areas or access lanes. c. All outdoor storage areas shall be screened from view by a six foot (6') high stockade fence or masonry wall. However, the wall or fencing shall not interfere with the flow of traffic entering or leaving the site. Existing sites with a chain link fence may be enclosed with slatting. New sites shall require stockade fencing or masonry wall. d. Loose materials such as sand, Styrofoam, cardboard boxes, mulch, compost areas, and similar materials, which are subject to being scattered or blown about the premises by normal weather conditions, shall be contained by an adequate enclosure. No outdoor storage area or building shall be located in a public right-of-way, utility or drainage easement. e. Commercial outdoor display of merchandise may be permitted as an accessory use within the required front, side or rear yard areas, providing that such outdoor display shall not be located adjacent to a residential street. £ Outdoor display of vehicles, watercraft, etc., for sale shall be set back no less than ten feet (10') from the front and side corner property line and five feet (5') from the interior side and rear property line. Landscaping shall be installed in this area on any adjacent local street. g. All display merchandise and related display equipment shall be removed at the close of business each day. No outdoor display areas shall be permitted within required parking spaces or areas, public sidewalks or pedestrian or vehicular access areas, parking aisles, driveway entrances or exits. h. All unattended machines dispensing a product, with the exception of ice and water machines, LP gas, newspaper machines (general circulation), shall be located indoors. 21-36.04 — Satellite Dishes and Antennas The purpose of this Section is to control the location of satellite dishes and antennas in order to allow their use without sacrificing property values. Telecommunication tower location and site development standards are found in Article Xll. a. Privately owned ham radio antennas, citizens band radio and/or satellite dish antennas shall be considered accessory uses. All other such facilities belonging to companies whose business involves the reception or transmissions of wireless communication signals shall be considered commercial uses. b. Pursuant to the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, satellite dishes 39 centimeters (approximately 36 inches) or less in diameter shall not require an installation permit. Rev 06/15/09 (LandDevelopmentCode) 111-20 c. A satellite dish greater than 36 inches (36") in diameter shall require a building permit from the City. d. Except m provided in Article XII, antennas and satellite dishes greater than 36 inches in diameter shall be set back five feet (5') from side and rear lot lines or easements. e. No satellite dishes larger than 39 centimeters (approximately 36 inches) or antennas shall be permitted in the front yard of any parcel. f. The required setback shall be measured from the closest point of the outermost edge of the antenna or satellite dish to the property line. g. Except as provided in Article XII, the height restrictions for antennas and satellite dishes shall not exceed the height limit in that district. 21-36.05 — Places of Worship — Schools/Child Care The purpose of this Section is to establish criteria for the operation of schools and recreation facilities as an accessory use associated with places of worship. a. A school operated by a place of worship shall not be permitted to locate within 25 feet (25') of property used as residential. b. Recreation areas associated with places of worship shall not use artificial site lighting at night unless shielded from adjacent residential areas. c. No recreational activity shall be located closer than 25 feet (25') to an adjacent parcel. d. The front yard of a place of worship shall be on an arterial or collector roadway. e. The building design for new construction shall be substantially similar to the design of the existing structures. No portables, trailers or like buildings are permitted. f Parking and service areas shall be located away from adjacent parcels. 21-36.06 — Boathouses The following regulations shall apply to boathouses in all the R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 and R-5 districts. a. Height of boathouses: No boathouse shall be erected or altered to a height exceeding fifteen (15') feet from mean high water. b. Boathouse setback: No boathouse shall be built less than five (5') feet from the established bulkhead line or less than ten (10') feet from any side lot line. If no bulkhead line is established, then the mean high tide watermark shall be used as the line of measurement. Rev 06/15/09 (LandDevelopmentCode) 111-21 c. Accessory building attached to boathouse: No accessory building which is attached to a boathouse and a part thereof shall be erected or altered less than twenty (20') feet away from the established bulkhead line. If a bulkhead line is not established, then the mean high water mark shall be used as the line of measurement. d. Detached accessory building to boathouse: A detached accessory building to a boathouse is prohibited in the R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 and R-5 residential districts. e. Area of boathouses: No boathouse or similar structure shall exceed twenty (20') feet in width measured on a line parallel to the established bulkhead line or exceed forty (40') feet in depth measured at right angles to the established bulkhead line. If a bulkhead line is not established, then the mean highwater mark shall be used as a line of measurement. 21-36.07 — Boat Docks and Slips a. Boat docks and slips for mooring pleasure boats, yachts and non-commercial watercraft shall be permitted in accordance with Volusia County's Manatee Protection Plan in any residential district as an accessory use to the residential use. b. If no bulkhead line is established, then the mean highwater mark shall be used as the line of measurement. c. Each lot of record with frontage along the Indian River shall be entitled to one (1) boat slip per Volusia County's Manatee Protection Plan. 21-36.08 — Boats as Dwelling Units No boat or vessel shall be used or maintained as a dwelling unit which is not sound, seaworthy and equipped with sanitary facilities that are either: a. Connected to a public sewer system, or b. Have a self-contained waste treatment system. 21-36.09 — Canopieafremporary Carports and Tents/Gazebos a. Owners of canopies/temporary carports and tents/gazebos shall be required to secure the above objects so as to prevent them from becoming airborne or from leaving the property where installed, as well as keep them in a good state of repair. b. The below specifications are intended to be minimum only and are no indication or guarantee of fitness for securing the temporary items covered under this Section. Quantities and sizing will vary by the size of the item being secured. Rev 06/15/09 (LendDevelopmmtCode) 111-22 1. All tie downs must be secured to solid, immoveable objects such as: mobile home anchors, concrete driveways, buildings, etc., or as per manufacturer's installation instructions or engineer's specifications. 2. All tie down leads must be a minimum of 3/16" galvanized or stainless steel cable or a minimum of 3/8" true nylon rope, (not polyethylene, polypropylene or polyester) or sized as per manufacturer's installation instructions or engineer's specifications. 3. It is forbidden to use concrete blocks or weights of any kind as a method of tie down, because attaching weight or other moveable objects to canopies/temporary carports and tents/gazebos can cause those weights to be catapulted by wind lift. c. Canopies/temporary carports shall be located in the driveway, immediately parallel to the driveway, in the side yard or back yard, but at no time shall they extend over the property line or into the public right-of-way. There shall be a limit of one such canopy/temporary structure in the front setback/front yard area and shall be as far from the front property line/street as the yard size or driveway permits. This location must not cause a safety problem. No enclosing or side tarps will be allowed in the front setback/front yard area. d. Tarps/tops of temporary structures shall be removed during hurricane warning conditions. e. Use of such canopies within the front setback/front yard, shall be limited to cover automobiles, watercraft, watercraft trailers, motor homes, trailers, recreational vehicle trailers, campers and other motorized vehicles. 21-36.10 — Swimming Pools Definitions As used in this Article, the following terms shall have the respective meanings ascribed to them: Residential swimming pool: Any swimming pool used or intended to be used solely by the owner, operator or lessee thereof and his family, and by guests invited to use it without charge or payment of any fee. Swimming Pool: A body of water in an artificial or semi-public or private swimming setting or other water -related recreational activity intended for the use and enjoyment by adults and/or children, whether or not any charge or fee is imposed upon such adults or children, operated and maintained by any person, and shall include all structures, appurtenances, equipment, appliances and other facilities appurtenant to and intended for the operation and maintenance of a swimming pool. This definition shall include whirlpools, spas, and hot tubs unless separately identified and shall exclude 110-volt plug-in Jacuzzi/hot tubs. Rev 06/15/09 (LandDevelopmeraCode) 111-23 Wadingpool: Any pool with a surface area of less than two hundred fifty (250) square feet and less than twenty-four (24) inches in depth at my point. Wading pools shall not be required to comply with this Article. b. Permit — Application; plans and specifications I. Application: Before the erection, construction or alteration of any swimming pool has begun, an application for a permit shall be submitted to the Building Official for approval. 2. Plans and specifications: The application shall be accompanied by two (2) sets of full and complete plans and specifications of the pool, including a survey of the lot showing distance between buildings or structures and the distance from all property lines. Plans must show method of compliance with the Pool Safety Act, F.S. 515. C. Structural Requirements 1. General: All swimming pools whether constructed of reinforced concrete, pneumatic concrete, steel, plastic or others, shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the requirements of the Florida Building Code, 424 and accepted engineering principles. it. Location 1. Front yard and side comer yard swimming pools are prohibited. 2. No swimming pool shall be constructed closer than five (5) feet from any building without engineering, nor within any easement or ten (10) feet from my property line, unless a Development Agreement or P.U.D. Agreement is established for the property. e. Enclosures 1. All swimming pools, unless entirely screened in, shall be completely enclosed with a fence or wall at least four feet (4') high, and so constructed as to not be readily climbable by small children. All gates or doors providing access to the pool area shall be equipped with a self -closing and self -latching device installed on the pool side for keeping the gates or doors securely closed at all times when the pool area is not in actual use, except that the door of any dwelling which forms a part of the enclosure need not be so equipped, per Child Safety Act, F.S. 515. 2. All whirlpools, spas or hot tubs unless entirely screened in or equipped with a lock down cover shall be completely enclosed with a fence or wall at least four feet (4') high and so constructed as to not be readily climbable by small children, and comply with the Child Safety Act, F.S. 515. Rev 06/15/09 (LandDevelopmentCode) 111-24 Filtration and recirculation system All swimming pools shall be equipped with a filtering and recirculation system and such systems shall be compliant with all applicable requirements as set forth by the American National Standards Institute. g. Electrical wiring All electrical wiring must comply with the National Electrical Code (NEC). It. Plumbing When plumbing is connected to City service for water supply, all plumbing shall be in strict accordance with the local plumbing code. When water is supplied from sources other than City connected service to family pools, then plastic pipe stamped and approved one hundred (100) by an ASTM laboratory may be accepted, if inspected and approved by a licensed plumbing inspector. Discharge water Water being discharged from the pool or from the back flushing of the filtering system may be discharged to a storm sewer, dry well, seepage pit, or through an irrigation system or other approved method by the City. Discharge water may not be discharged into a sanitary or combined sewer. j. Rim height The overflow rim of all swimming pools shall be a minimum grade above surrounding ground level and in all cases sufficiently high enough to prevent groundwater from flowing into the pool. k. Walkway A walkway of concrete or other approved materials shall surround all swimming pools from the overflow rim outward a distance of three feet (Y) for at least two-thirds (2/3) of the pool perimeter and shall be so designed that water cannot drain from the walkway into the pool. n. Overflow Skimmer A beam overflow skimmer shall be required and be designed so that debris caught in it will not he washed back into the pool by water movements. Rev 06/15/09 (LandDevelopmentCode) 111-25 SECTION 21-37 — SPECIAL ACTIVITY/PERMIT REQUIREMENTS 21-37.01— Purpose/Scope To establish policies and procedures pertaining to special activities, including but not limited to, outdoor entertainment, to ensure compliance with all applicable City, County and State requirements. A special activity permit will be required of all special activities held within the City of Edgewater. 21-37.02 — Definitions Charitable event/activity — is an event/activity or cause sponsored by a business or non-profit organization for the purpose of soliciting aid, assistance or contributions for benevolent purposes. To qualify as a charitable event/activity; all profits (net difference of gross revenues less expenses) must he given to the charitable cause for which the charitable event/activity was organized. For purposes of this definition, a charitable event/activity can not exceed one (1) day. Each charitable event/activity permit application shall adhere to the special activity permitting process as defined in Section 21-37.04. For the purposes of this definition, a charitable event/activity does not include an eventlactivity with the primary purpose of carrying on propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and does not include an eventlactivity with the primary purpose of raising funds or garnering support for a political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office. City sponsored activity — sponsored or co -sponsored by the City Council or any City Department for the benefit of the residents of the community. Civic group/non-profit organization —any group that meets for the improvement of the community and whose main function is to make the community a better place to live either by deed, donations of time or finances. A tax-exempt certificate is not necessary if the group meets the above stated criteria. Community activity - activities which take place on City owned or controlled property in which the general public is invited to participate. Live entertainment - entertainment in the form of music, singing, speaking or similar activities that are enhanced by amplification equipment. This includes bands, concerts, performances, kamoke and disk jockey functions. Outdoor entertainment — entertainment in the form of music, singing, speaking and similar activities, amplified or non -amplified that is located outside of or partially outside of the area of the sponsoring property permitted for normal retail sales or services. Private business - any business enterprise operating for the purpose of creating a profit. Special activity —any public or private activity held within the City of Edgewater in which it can be reasonably anticipated that the number of persons attending the activity will exceed the on - Rev 06/15/09 (LandDevelopmentCode) 111-26 J site parking, seating or sanitary facilities available at the premises upon which activity will take place and that services will be required beyond that which are regularly provided by the City such as additional traffic control, crowd control, fire and/or emergency services, street closures, cleanup or other municipal services. Special acttvitypermit — a permit issued by the City Geuaeil to authorize a special activity. Sponsor/promoter — any person, group or entity ultimately responsible in full or part for producing, operating, sponsoring or maintaining a special activity. 21-37.03 — Special Activity Permit Requirements 1. The uses authorized by a Special Activity Permit are temporary and all permitted improvements shall be removed within five (5) days of the completion of the special activity. 2. The number of special activities at any given location or address shall not exceed: a. One 10-day period and two 1-day charitable events/activity between the period of January I s through June 30q'; and b. One 10-day period and two 1-day charitable events/activity between the period of July I" through December 31 ". c. The City Council may Brant an exemption to the number events/activities Permitted Year for a specific location or address. The exemption shall not be granted for more than a one (1) Year period. All other requirements contained in this Section shall apply. 3. Outdoor entertainmentlamplified sound in conjunction with a special activity shall be permitted only between the times of 1:00 p.m. to 9100 10 00 p.m., unless otherwise authorized by the City. 21-37.04 — Special Activity Permit Application Process a. A special activity permit will be required for each special activity held within the City of Edgewater. No special activity permit will be required for any event sponsored or co- sponsored by the City if it is occurring on nublic Property. b. A special activity permit application must be completed and submitted to the Development Services Department for review by City staff at least 60-days in advance of the activity for special activity Permits that are required to go before City Council for approval and 21days for special activity permits that only require Staff approval. The application must include specific dates and times of the planned activity (including set up and demobilization), number and types of vendors, types and hours of entertainment, specific parking layouts, quantity and number of sanitary facilities. If the application is for a charitable eventlactivity, sufficient information (financial, medical and/or socio-economic) must be provided for a Rev 06/15/09 (LmdDevelopmentCode) III-27 O clear determination that the event meets the criteria of a charitable eventlactivity. Hours for outdoor entertainment/amplified sound are described in Section 21-37.03 of this Article. c. The completed special activity permit application and staff comments will be provided to the City Council for review and consideration at the next regularly scheduled meeting for those events that exceed an anticipated attendance of 3,W) 2,000 peUle. City staff will notify affected property owners within 500-feet of the site requesting the special activity permit from City Council and the date and time of the City Council meeting in which the application will be reviewed. The applicant shall provide names and addresses of each affected property owner, obtained from the Volusia County Property Appraiser's office. 21-37.05 — Special Activity Permit Criteria a. The proposed activity will not result in unsafe ingress/egress for either pedestrians or vehicles. b. The proposed activity shall comply with the appropriate Florida Fire Prevention Codes conditions. c. The proposed activity shall comply with the City's Land Development Code and noise ordinance conditions. d. The proposed activity will direct on -site lighting away from adjacent parcels and roadways. e. The proposed activity shall have adequate sanitary facilities. f. The applicant shall post a bond or provide insurance in the amount of $200,,000 500,000 if no on -site alcohol consumption is proposed and $1 000000 if on -site alcohol consumption is Permitted and/or pyrotechnics are proposed to indemnify and hold the City harmless of any and all liabilities. g. The City Council may add other conditions to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents. 21-37.06 — Temporary Structures It shall be the responsibility of the applicant of the special activity permit to ensure the structural integrity of all temporary structures erected for special activities. The structures are to be safe, structurally sound and of adequate capacity to service the number of persons proposed to use the structure and must be removed with five (5) days of completion of the special activity. The Building Official and Fire Marshall shall verify such compliance is obtained. 21-37.07 — Inspections to Ensure Compliance The City shall provide scheduled and unscheduled inspections prior to and/or during the special activity by police, fire, code compliance, building and/or City administration representatives to Rev 06/15/09 (LandDevelopmentCode) III-28 monitor and ensure compliance with all applicable City, County and State codes. Special activity permits that include outdoor entertainment may require a code compliance officer to remain on site during the activity. The cost of said officer shall be reimbursed to the City by the sponsor/promoter. Appropriate State agencies are responsible for the inspection of amusement rides and public food preparation facilities. 21-37.08 — Penalties Any person or entity who shall conduct, operate or maintain a special activity and fails to obtain a special activity permit shall be ordered to cease and desist and be punished by a fine of three times the cost of the application fee as well as all associated City fees. No further special activities shall be authorized until all penalties are current. A repeat offender shall not be eligible for a special activity permit for a one-year period. A repeat offender is defined as a sponsor/promoter who violates any of the conditions of the special activity permit more than one time in a six-month period. 21-37.09 — Exceptions Any special activity sponsored/promoted by a civic group or non-profit organization or co- sponsored by the City of Edgewater may be exempt from any and all fee requirements. This decision shall be rendered by the City Council and any waiver granted regarding these requirements is only binding and applicable upon that one activity or portion thereof and shall not mean that the sponsor/promoter has any rights to future waivers. SECTION 21-38 — FENCES, WALLS and HEDGES 21-38.01 — Purpose The purpose of this Section is to set forth the standards necessary to regulate the use of fences 21-38.02 — General Requirements The following regulations shall apply to the erection of fences, walls and hedges. a. All fencing materials must comply with the definition in Article 11. b. All fences shall comply with the provisions of the applicable building codes. c. Fences may be located in all front, side and rear yard setback areas and directly on property lines, provided that if a fence encroaches into a utility access easement or right-of-way, the City shall not be responsible. d. The maximum allowable height of all fences located in the front yard setbacks and river front lots of residential property not subject to site plan review shall be four feet (4'). Fences located in these areas must be non -opaque (50% visibility). The maximum allowable height of all other fences in residential areas shall be six feet (6') including side comer yards and Rev 06/15/09 (LandDevelopmentCode) 111-29 meet the site triangle requirements. Six (6') foot fences on side comer lots shall be setback ten feet (10') from the property line. In commercial and industrial areas no fence shall exceed ten feet (10') feet in height unless otherwise approved as part of a development plan and meet the site triangle requirements. The filling or berming of properly solely for the purpose of creating a barrier that exceeds the height requirements contained herein is prohibited. e. Concrete block walls shall be constructed with appropriate reinforcement as determined by the Building Official. Block walls shall be stucco and painted to compliment the surrounding character of the area. f. All fences shall be erected with the finished side facing outward or away from the enclosed screened area. The "good-side"(side without posts) of fence shall be facing public view. g. Approval to exceed maximum height limitations may be granted by the Development Services Director/Planning Director subject to either of the following: 1. The enclosed or screened area is sufficiently lower than adjoining lands to render a fence of the maximum allowable height inadequate for its intended purpose. 2. The area to be enclosed or screened contains a nuisance or a hazard that cannot adequately be encompassed or obscured by a fence of the maximum allowable height. It. Fences with barbed wire shall be prohibited in conjunction with residential development. In nonresidential development, up to three (3) strands of barbed wire may be installed at the top of a fence. For regulatory purposes, barbed wire shall not be included in the measurement of the fence height. In no case shall barbed wire be allowed to overhang or extend outside of the property lines of the site on which the fence is installed, nor shall any barbed wire be installed at a height of less than six -feet (6') with the exception of agriculturally zoned property. i. Electric or electrified fences shall be prohibited except in agriculturally zoned districts for the containment of livestock. j. Customary fencing around public recreational amenities shall be exempt from height restrictions. k. Opaque fencing shall not be permitted on lots fronting on large lakes, rivers, golf courses or other common areas deemed as an aesthetic amenity. 1. Fences shall conform to the "site -triangle" requirements as set forth below: 21-38.03 — Site Triangle Requirements a. Nothing shall be erected, planted or placed in a manner as to materially impede vision between a height of two and one-half feet (2 'h') to ten feet (10') above the intersecting street Rev 06/15/09 (LandDevelopmentCode) 111-30 right-of-way lines. The site triangle shall be measured fifty feet (50') in each direction from the intersecting right-of-way lines. These regulations may also apply in commercial ingress and egress driveway areas if the TRC determines that a safety hazard may exist. (See Site Triangle Diagram on the following page) Rev 06/15/09 (LandDevelopmentCode) 111-31