2011-O-15ORDINANCE NO.2011-0-15
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER,
FLORIDA, AMENDING AND RESTATING ARTICLE III
(PERMITTED, CONDITIONAL, ACCESSORY &
PROHIBITED USES), SECTION 21-33 (USES AND
RESTRICTIONS) AND SECTION 21-36 (ACCESSORY USE
REQUIREMENTS) OF CHAPTER 21 (LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE); PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS, SEVERABILITY AND
APPLICABILITY; 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. On September 13, 2010, Council adopted Ordinance 42010-0-18 which amended
and restated Chapter 21 (Land Development Code), Article III (Permitted, Conditional,
Accessory & Prohibited Uses), and Section 21-37 (Special Activity /Permit Requirements).
3. On May 16, 2011, Council adopted Ordinance #2010-0-05 which amended and
restated Chapter 21 (Land Development Code), Article III Section 21-33 (Uses and Restrictions).
4. Adoption of this Ordinance will modify Section 21-33 (Uses and Restrictions)
and Section 21-36 (Accessory Use Requirements) of Article III.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED by the People of the City of
Edgewater, Florida:
PART A. AMENDING AND RESTATING ARTICLE III
(PERMITTED, CONDITIONAL, ACCESSORY &
PROHIBITED USES), SECTION 21-33 (USES AND
RESTRICTIONS) AND SECTION 21-36 (ACCESSORY USE
REQUIREMENTS) OF CHAPTER 21 (LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE), CITY OF EDGEWATER,
FLORIDA.
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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 21-33 (Uses and Restrictions) and Section 21-36 (Accessory Use 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ordinance, are hereby superseded by this ordinance to the extent of such conflict.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.
PART E. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall take place upon adoption.
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PART F. AD6r rION.
After Motion to continue the item until the November 7, 2011 meetiina so the laneuaee in
Exhibit "A" can be reworked by Councilwoman Bennington and Second by Councilman Cooper,
the vote on the first reading of this ordinance held on October 17, 2011 was as follows:
AVE NAY
Mayor Mike Thomas X
Councilman Michael Ignasiak X
Councilwoman Gigi Bennington X
Councilman Justin Kennedy X
Councilman Ted Cooper X
After Motion to approve by Councilman Ignasiak and Second by Councilman Kennedy,
the vote on the first reading (continued from October 17, 2011) of this ordinance was as follows:
AYE NAY
Mayor Mike Thomas
Councilman Michael Ignasiak
Councilwoman Gigi Bennington
Councilman Justin Kennedy
Councilman Ted Cooper
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After Motion to apor6ve byPh,i Secon y tyy¢idhe
vote on the second reading of this ordinance was as follows:
AYE NAY
Mayor Mike Thomas
Councilman Michael Ignasiak
Councilwoman Gigi Bennington
Councilman Justin Kennedy
Councilman Ted Cooper
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this bt�_ day of t•o ry , 2011.
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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 5th day of
legality by: Aaron R. Wolfe, Esquire December, 2011 under Agenda Item No.
City Attorney 8_6_.
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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 III-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 IX.
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 must also be achieved prior to commencement of a project.
21-33.04 — Accessory Uses
The use depicted as an "A" in the matrix (Table III-3) means a use that is incidental, related,
appropriate and clearly subordinate to the existing principle permitted use.
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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 XVIII - 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 21-34.08 for details.
4. See Kennels/Boarding, Section 21-34.06 for details.
5. See Mini -Warehouses, Section 21-34.07 for details.
6. See Nursing Homes, Section 21-34.09 for details.
7. See Outdoor Storage, Section 21-34.04 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 21-57 for details.
12. See Salvage Yards, Section 21-34.04 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 21-34.10 for
details.
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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 I-1 (Light Industrial) zoning district with the
exception of properties with frontage on Park Avenue.
21. Intemet/sweepstakes Cafes, Pawn Shops and Tattoo Parlors/Body Piercing Studios
are permitted in the I-1 (Light Industrial) zoning district with the exception of
properties with frontage on Park Avenue. This section shall not apply to any existing
Intemet/sweepstakes Caf6 locations, in operation and in compliance with chapter 205
and 849 Florida Statute, and Pawn Shops and Tattoo Parlors/Body Piercing Studios in
compliance with Florida Statute at the time of the passage of this ordinance, or has
submitted an application to the City for relocation prior to the passage of this
ordinance and said application is subsequently approved by the City. Such use may be
continued within the present zoning category as a nonconforming use subject to all
restrictions, limitations and requirements set forth in Article VII, Land Development
Code, and all other applicable provisions of the Code of Ordinances. However, any
change in ownership will remove said business or operation from this exception.
Change in ownership in the case of a partnership or corporation, for the purpose of
this section only, means more than fifty percent change in partners or shareholders
from the partners or shareholders owning the partnership or corporation as of the date
of passage of this ordinance. For purposes of any Intemet/sweepstakes Caf6 deemed
a non -conforming use as described above, the provisions of Article VII, Land
Development Code pertaining to expansion and relocation shall be modified to allow
the non -conforming use to continue if expanded or relocated on a one-time basis
within the present zoning category if 1) the Intemet/sweepstakes Caf6 deemed a
nonconforming use dedicated less than 25% of its square footage to
intemet/sweepstakes activity in the original location prior to the expansion or
relocation, and 2) the Internet/Sweepstakes Cafe dedicates less than 25% of its square
footage to intemet/sweepstakes activity after the expansion or relocation.
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a. No person or entity shall propose, cause or permit the operation of, or
enlargement of Intemet/Sweepstakes Cafds, Pawn Shops and Tattoo
Parlors/Body Piercing Studios that would or will be located within, 1,000 feet
of a preexisting Internet/Sweepstakes Cafes, Pawn Shops and Tattoo
Parlors/Body Piercing Studios, within 500 feet of a preexisting commercial
establishment that in any manner sells or dispenses alcohol for on -premises
consumption, within 500 feet of a preexisting religious institution, within 500
feet of a preexisting park, or within 2,500 feet of a preexisting educational
institution. In this subsection the term "enlargement" includes, but is not
limited to, increasing the floor size of the establishment by more than ten
percent.
b. In addition to the distance requirements set forth in the subsection above,
Internet/Sweepstakes Cafds, Pawn Shops and Tattoo Parlors/Body Piercing
Studios shall not be allowed to open anywhere except in the I-1 district (with
the exception of parcels having frontage on Park Avenue) where
Internet/Sweepstakes Cafds, Pawn Shops and Tattoo Parlors/Body Piercing
Studios are an expressly permitted use.
C. The aforementioned distance requirements are independent of and do not
supersede the distance requirements for alcoholic beverage establishments
which may be contained in other laws, rules, ordinances or regulations.
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 IV 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 (20%) 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.
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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.
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 term other accessory buildings shall
include, but not be limited to such structures as greenhouses, gazebos, storage buildings, storage
shed, garages, carports and the like.
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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 III-3. Such outdoor storage or
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
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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 me 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.
f. 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 XII.
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.
c. A satellite dish greater than 36 inches (36") in diameter shall require a building permit from
the City.
d. Except as 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.
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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, R4 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.
c. Accessary 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 m 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.
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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.
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 — Canopies/Temporary Carports and TenWG"ebes
a. Owners of canopies/temporary carports and tentsfgazebes 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 me 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.
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 tentsfgazebes can cause those weights to be catapulted by wind lift.
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c There shall be a limit of two (2) canopies/temporary carports and tents per parcel.
Canopies/temporary carports and tents shall be located behind the front building setback line
in the rear and side yard setback areas Canopies/temporary carports and tents located in side
yard setback areas shall be screened from view with a six foot (6') high opaque wall or fence.
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21-36.10 — Swimming Pools
a. 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.
Wading pool: 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 any point. Wading pools shall not be required to
comply with this Article.
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b. Permit — Application; plans and specifications
1. 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.
d. Location
1. Front yard and side corner 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 any property
line, unless a Development Agreement or P.U.D. Agreement is established for the
property.
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.
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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).
h. 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.
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 (3') 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.
Overflow Skimmer
A beam overflow skimmer shall be required and be designed so that debris caught in it will not
be washed back into the pool by water movements.
SECTION 21-37 — SPECIAL ACTIVITY/PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
21-37.01 — Purpose/Scope
Rev 05/16/11 (LandDevelopmentCode)
'12/10 111-26