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ORDINANCE NO. 2011 -0 -05
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER,
FLORIDA, AMENDING AND RESTATING ARTICLE II
(DEFINITIONS) AND ARTICLE III (PERMITTED,
CONDITIONAL, ACCESSORY & PROHIBITED USES),
SECTION 21 -33 (USES AND RESTRICTIONS) 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:
1. On September 8, 2008, City Council adopted Ordinance #2008 -0 -02 which
amended and restated Chapter II (Definitions) of the Land Development Code (Chapter 21).
2. On September 13, 2010, Council adopted Ordinance #2010 -0 -18 which amended
and restated Chapter 21 (Land Development Code), Article III (Permitted, Conditional,
Accessory & Prohibited Uses), Section 21 -37 (Special Activity /Permit Requirements).
3. Adoption of this Ordinance will modify Article II and Section 21 -33 (Uses and
Restrictions) of Article III.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED by the People of the City of
Edgewater, Florida:
PART A. AMENDING AND RESTATING ARTICLE II
(DEFINITIONS) AND ARTICLE III (PERMITTED,
CONDITIONAL, ACCESSORY AND PROHIBITED USES),
SECTION 21 -33, (USES AND RESTRICTIONS) OF
CHAPTER 21 (LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE), CITY OF
EDGEWATER, FLORIDA.
Amend Chapter 21 (Land Development Code) of the City of Edgewater, Florida by
amending and restating Article II (Definitions) and Article III (Permitted, Conditional,
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Accessory and Prohibited Uses), Section 21 -33 (Uses and Restrictions) 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ordinance, are hereby superseded by this ordinance to the extent of such conflict.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. ADOPTION.
After Motion to approve by Councilman Ignasiak and Second by Councilwoman
Bennington, the vote on the first reading of this ordinance held on April 18, 2011 was as
follows:
AYE 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 with changes contained in the Exhibits and additional language
submitted /approved during the meeting by Councilman Cooper and Second by Councilwoman
Bennington, the vote on the second reading of this ordinance was as follows:
AYE NAY
Mayor Mike Thomas X
Councilman Michael Ignasiak X
Councilwoman Gigi Bennington X
Councilman Justin Kennedy X
Councilman Ted Cooper X
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PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this _[(e day of r� , 2011.
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE
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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 IL&ay of
legality by: Carolyn S. Ansay, Esquire 2011 under Agenda Item No.
City Attorney �.
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ARTICLE II
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 21 -20 - DEFINITIONS II -2
21 -20.01 - Intent I1 -2
21 -20.02 - Definitions 1I -2
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ARTICLE II
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 21 -20 - DEFINITIONS
21 -20.01 - INTENT
Unless otherwise expressly stated the following terms shall, for the purposes of these regulations
have the meaning indicated. Words in the singular include the plural, and those in the plural
include the singular. Words used in the present tense include the future tense. The words
"person," "subdivider," "developer" and "owner" include a corporation, unincorporated
association and a partnership or other legal entity, as well as an individual. The word
"watercourse" includes channel, creek, ditch, spring and streams.
The words "should" and "may" are permissive. The words "shall" and "will" are mandatory and
directive. Words not herein defined shall have the meanings given in Webster's Unabridged
Dictionary or the applicable state statutes and/or administrative rules. The words and terms
herein shall have the meanings ascribed thereto.
21 - 20.02 - Definitions
ABANDON means to discontinue an existing use of land or structure for 181 consecutive
days, other than cessation due to probate or mortgage foreclosure activities.
ABUT OR ABUTTING means to physically touch or border upon, or to share a
common property line, or be separated from such a border by an alley, easement, street or canal.
ACCESS means a dedicated, or recorded right -of -way, road, lane, alley or easement
affording perpetual ingress and egress to a subject property, to a public thoroughfare or to a
water body.
ACCESSORY BUILDING means a structure, the use of which is customarily incidental
and subordinate to that of the main building on the same lot, including but not limited to,
detached garages, or carport, barns, greenhouse, woodshed, tool shed, gazebos, docks, boat
houses and similar uses that are used to shelter and/or protect equipment, supplies, chemicals,
goods, furniture and the like for use by the principal occupant.
ACCESSORY USE means a use that is incidental, related, appropriate and clearly
subordinate to the principal use of the building, lot or parcel and is under the direct control or
ownership of any person who occupies or operates the principal use of the same building, lot or
parcel.
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ACTUAL START means the first placement of, permanent construction of a structure
on a site, such as the pouring of slabs or footings, installation of piles, construction of columns,
or any work beyond the stage of excavation or the placement of a manufactured home on a
foundation.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIAL means the Development Services Director or
Building Official of the City of Edgewater.
ADULT DAY CARE CENTER means any building, buildings, whether operated for
profit or not, in which is provided through its ownership or management, for any part of a day,
basic services to three or more persons who are 18 years of age or older, who are unrelated to the
owner or operator by blood or marriage, and who require such services.
ADVERTISING DISPLAY AREA OR DISPLAY AREA means the advertising
display surface area (copy area) which may be encompassed within any regular geometric figure
and which forms the informational component of a sign, not including the structural support
components of a sign.
AFFILIATE means a person that directly or indirectly owns or controls, or has common
ownership or control with another person. For purposes of this paragraph, the term own means to
own an equity interest (or the equivalent thereof) of more than 10 percent.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING means residential units priced so that monthly costs do not
exceed thirty (30) percent of the household gross income.
AGRICULTURAL USE means the use of land in horticulture, floriculture, viticulture,
forestry, diary, livestock, poultry, beekeeping, pisciculture and all forms of farm products and
farm production.
AGRICULTURE means general farming activities and attendant accessory uses and
subsequent processing and industrial activities.
AIRCRAFT HANGER means an enclosed or semi - enclosed building specifically
intended for the storage of aircraft.
ALLEY means a public right -of -way primarily designated to serve as a secondary means
of access to the side or rear of abutting properties having principal lot frontage on a street.
ALTERED OR ALTERATIONS means any change in a building's structural parts;
stairways; type of construction; kind or class of occupancy; light and ventilation; means of
ingress and egress; wiring, plumbing, heating or cooling system; and other changes affecting or
regulated by building codes or the ordinances.
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ALTERATION in regards to Historic Preservation means any act that changes the
exterior features of a designated property.
ALTERED WETLAND means wetlands that have been substantially affected by
development, but which continue to provide some environmental benefit.
ALTERNATIVE SUPPORT STRUCTURE means structures, other than
telecommunication towers, including, but not limited to: buildings; water towers; light poles;
power poles; telephone poles and other public utilities structures.
AMORTIZATION OR AMORTIZING means a method of eliminating nonconforming
uses by requiring the termination of the nonconforming use after a specified period of time.
ANIMAL BOARDING means the housing of animals for compensation for more than
12 hours.
ANTENNA means any system of wires, poles, rods, reflecting discs or similar devices,
used for the transmission or reception of electromagnetic waves external to, or attached to, the
exterior of any building.
APARTMENT see "Dwelling" for various housing types.
APPEAL means a request for a review of an administrative interpretation of any
provision of this Code, a decision made by any City official, City board or the City Council.
APPLICANT means any person who submits appropriate documentation as required by
the City relating to all aspects of this Code.
AQUACULTURE means raising aquatic animals for sale.
AQUACULTURE, LIMITED means the cultivation, production and raising of the
natural products of water including hatcheries, nurseries and maintenance of products in above
ground tanks less than 10,000 gallons of capacity.
AREA OF SHALLOW FLOODING means a designated AO or VO zone on a
community's Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) with base flood depths from 1 to 3 feet where a
clearly defined channel does not exist, where the path of flooding is unpredictable and
indeterminate and where velocity flow may be evident.
AREA OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD means the land in a flood plain in a
community subject to a one percent or greater chance of flooding in any given year.
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AS - BUILT SURVEY means a survey which depicts the location and dimension of all
structures, parking areas, stormwater management facilities and associated grades, road
easements or other improvements as may be required or constructed on the parcel and includes
the location and limits of the 100 -year flood plain, if any.
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY (ALF) means a residential facility, for more than three
persons unrelated to the owner, where shelter and services are provided and may include meals,
housekeeping, and personal care assistance. Residents shall not be under in -house
nursing/medical care.
Facilities which provide for a specific number of residents are listed below.
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME means a dwelling unit licensed to serve clients of the
Department of Children and Families (formerly Department of Health and Rehabilitative
Services) and other authorized agencies, which provides a living environment for six (6)
or fewer unrelated residents who operate as the functional equivalent of a family,
including such supervision and care by supportive staff as may be necessary to meet the
physical, emotional and social needs of the residents. The term "family residential
home" shall include congregate care facilities, foster homes, group care homes, and child
care facilities with six (6) or fewer residents and that otherwise meet the definitional
requirements of a family residential home.
COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL HOME means a dwelling unit licensed to serve clients
of the Department of Children and Families (formerly Department of Health and
Rehabilitative Services) and other authorized agencies, which provides a living
environment for seven (7) to fourteen (14) unrelated residents who operate as the
functional equivalent of a family, including such supervision and care by supportive staff
as may be necessary to meet the physical, emotional and social needs of the residents.
The term "community residential home" shall include congregate care facilities, foster
homes, and group care homes with seven (7) to fourteen (14) residents and that otherwise
meet the definitional requirements of a community residential home.
INSTITUTIONAL RESIDENTIAL HOME means a dwelling unit licensed to serve
clients of the Department of Children and Families (formerly Department of Health and
Rehabilitative Services) and other authorized agencies, which provides a living
environment for more than fourteen (14) unrelated residents who operate as the
functional equivalent of a family, including such supervision and care by supportive staff
as may be necessary to meet the physical, emotional and social needs of the residents.
The term "institutional residential home" shall include congregate care facilities, foster
homes, and group care homes with more than fourteen (14) residents and that otherwise
meet the definitional requirements of institutional residential home.
AUTOMOTIVE PAINT AND BODY SHOP means an establishment for automotive
bodywork including the painting, repainting, restoring of a vehicle, parts or components
including engine removal or dismantling, straightening or welding of vehicle frames or body
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parts, or the performance of other related vehicle services.
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR means a use or establishment performing mechanical repair
or serving work to automobiles and light trucks and does not include large trucks or other
mechanical equipment. The term does not include any of the following activities or uses:
(a) Vehicle paint and body shop.
(b) Vehicle fabrication or assembly uses.
(c) Vehicle welding services or repairs.
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE STATION means an establishment that is used primarily
for the retail sale and direct delivery to motor vehicles of motor fuels and lubricants.
AWNING means a roof -like structure, regardless of the material used for construction,
attached to a building which shelters doors or windows from the weather.
BANNER SIGN means any sign intended to be hung either with or without frames,
possessing characters, letters, illustrations or ornamentation applied to paper, plastic or fabric of
any kind, including such signs stretched across or hung over any public right -of -way.
BASE FLOOD means the flood having a one - percent (1%) chance of being equaled or
exceeded in any given year (100 year storm event).
BASE FLOOD ELEVATION means the maximum elevation above mean sea level
expected to be reached by flood waters during a 100 -year storm event.
BASEMENT means that portion of a structure having its finished floor (below ground
level) on all sides.
BEACON LIGHT SIGN means any sign or device which includes any light with beams
capable of being revolved automatically.
BED AND BREAKFAST means a house or portion thereof where lodging rooms are
available for short-term rental and meals may be provided to the guests renting the rooms and
where the operator of the establishment lives on the premises.
BENCH SIGN means a bench or bus shelter upon which a sign is drawn, painted,
printed, or otherwise affixed thereto, as further described in Chapter 337.408, F.S.
BERM means a manmade or natural mound of earth located so as to form a mound
above the general elevation of the adjacent ground or surface.
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMPs) means schedules of activities,
prohibitions of practices, maintenance procedures, treatment methods and other management
practices to prevent or reduce pollutants from entering the MS4 (see definition).
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BILLBOARD SIGN means a sign that directs attention to a business, commodity,
service or entertainment conducted, sold or offered at a location other than the premises on
which the sign is located.
BLOCK means a tract of land existing within well defined and fixed boundaries, usually
being a group of lots surrounded by streets or other physical barriers.
BOAT HOUSE means an accessory structure typically but not necessarily attached to a
dock designed and used for the protection and storage of boats and boating supplies.
BOUNDARY LINE means a delineation that indicates or defines limits between
differing lot or property lines.
BOUNDARY SURVEY means a survey that depicts the physical boundaries and
dimensions of a parcel and its legal description.
BREAK POINT means the location on a communication tower of a designed feature
which, in the event of a tower failure, would result in the tower falling entirely within the
boundaries of the property on which it is located.
BREAKAWAY WALL means a wall that is not part of the structural support of the
building and is intended through its design and construction to collapse under specific lateral
loading forces without causing damage to the elevation portion of the building or the supporting
foundation system.
BUFFER means a land area of specified width and/or height which is used to separate
one use from another, or to shield or block noise, lights, or other nuisances.
BUILDABLE AREA means that portion of a lot remaining excluding the established
front, rear and side setbacks.
BUILDING means any structure designed or built for the support, enclosure, shelter or
protection of persons, animals, chattels or moveable property of any kind.
BUILDING ADDITION means any expansion to the perimeter of a building to which
the addition is connected.
BUILDING FRONTAGE means the side of a building facing the principal road, street,
highway or easement serving the building.
BUILDING HEIGHT means the vertical distance measured from the required minimum
finished floor elevation to the highest point of the roof.
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BUILDING PERMIT EXPIRATION means every permit issued shall become invalid
unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within six months after its issuance, or
if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of six months after
the time the work is commenced. One or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 90
days each, may be allowed for the permit. The extension shall be requested in writing and
justifiable cause demonstrated. Extensions shall be in writing by the Building Official.
BUILDING SETBACK LINE means a line within a lot or other parcel of land so
designated on the final plat, between which line and the adjacent boundary of the street or street
widening setback line, where applicable, upon which the lot or parcel abuts the erection of a
building is prohibited, as prescribed by the zoning ordinance.
BULKHEAD LINE means a line established to fix the maximum distance from the
shoreline within which filling may occur.
BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT means a permit to engage in an activity that requires
regulation and all regulated activities must operate from within a permanent structure.
CALIPER means the trunk diameter of trees at a predetermined point.
CANOPY (FREESTANDING)/TEMPORARY CARPORTS means a rigid supported
structure (capable of disassembly) covered with fabric, and supported by columns or posts
embedded in the ground and/or attached at other points. Does not include the term carport.
CAPACITY means the availability of a public or private service or facility to
accommodate users, expressed in an appropriate unit of measure such as gallons per day or
average daily trips.
CARTWAY means the actual road surface areas from curb line to curb line or the hard
surface road width of the road surface when no curbs are present.
CARPORT means an accessory structure or portion of a principal structure consisting of
roofed area open on one, two, or three sides and free standing or attached to the main building by
support members for storage of one or more vehicle. Does not include the term canopy
(freestanding).
CAMOUFLAGE COMMUNICATION TOWER means a tower designed to merge
and blend into and conform in appearance with existing surroundings. An example of a
camouflage communication tower would be one that is constructed in the form and shape of a
tree in order to appear to be part a forested area or a tower constructed to appear to be a
component of a bell tower or to be or appear to be a component of church steeple in order for the
tower to be or appear to be part of these more aesthetically pleasing structures.
CANAL means an artificial, primary water conveyance facility with an open channel and
usually a wet bottom.
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CEMETERY means land used or intended to be used as a burial ground or burial place
of the human dead and dedicated for crematories, mausoleums and mortuaries if operated in
connection within the boundaries of such cemetery.
CERTIFICATE OF CONCURRENCY means a statement issued by the City and
relating to a specific development project on a specific parcel of real property or part thereof,
which is valid and states that all concurrency requirements are satisfied and that a specified
quantity of concurrency facilities is reserved for a specified period of time.
CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT means a government meeting the requirements
of the National Historic Preservation Act Amendments of the 1980 (P.A. 96 -515) and the
implementing regulations of the U. S. Department of the Interior and the State of Florida.
CHANGEABLE COPY SIGN means a sign that is designed so that characters, letters or
illustrations can be changed or rearranged, including billboards.
CHILD CARE FACILITY means any child care center or child care arrangement
which provides child care for more than five children unrelated to the operator and which
receives a payment, fee, or grant for any of the children receiving care, wherever operated, and
whether or not operated for profit. The following are not included:
(a) Public schools and nonpublic schools and their integral programs, except as
provided in Chapter 402.3025, F.S. (2005);
(b) Summer camps having children in full -time residence;
(c) Summer day camps;
(d) Bible schools normally conducted during vacation periods; and
(e) Operators of transient establishments, as defined in Chapter 509 (F.S.), which
provide child care services solely for the guests of their establishment or resort
provided that all child care personnel of the establishment are screened according
to the level 2 screening requirements of Chapter 435.
CITY means the City of Edgewater, a Florida municipal corporation.
CITY COUNCIL means the governing body of the City.
CITY ENGINEER means a professional engineer employed by the City or the
designated consultant professional engineer.
CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA) means Public Law (PL) 92 -500, as amended PL 95 -217.
PL 95 -576, PL 6 -483, and PL 97 -117, 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq., as amended by the Water Quality
Act of 1987, PL 100 -4.
CLEARING means the removal of trees and/or brush from a parcel, not including
mowing.
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CLUB means a building or facilities owned or operated by a corporation, association,
person or persons for a social, educational, or recreational purpose, but not primarily for profit or
to render a service which is customarily carried on as a business and where the serving or sale of
alcohol is not the primary use.
COASTAL HIGH HAZARD ZONE OR AREA means the area subject to high -
velocity waters caused by, but not limited to, hurricane wave wash found in Category 1 storms.
CODE OF ORDINANCES means the laws, rules and regulations of the City of
Edgewater which shall include, but not be limited to, the Code of Ordinances and the Land
Development Code.
COMMERCIAL MOBILE SERVICES means the communications Act and the FCC's
rules, and include cellular telephone services regulated under Part 22 of the FCC's rules, SMR
services regulated under Part 90 of the FCC's rules, and PCS regulated under Part 21 of the
FCC's rules.
COMMUNICATION ANTENNA means an antenna designed to transmit or receive
communications as authorized by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
COMMUNICATION TOWER means a tower greater than 35 feet in height (including
the antenna component) which supports communication (transmission or receiving) equipment.
Amateur radio operators' equipment, as licensed by the FCC, shall not be deemed a
communication tower.
COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM - means a public water system which serves at least
15 service connections used by year -round residents or regularly serves at least 25 year -round
residents.
COMPATIBILITY means a condition in which land uses or conditions can coexist in
relative proximity to each other in a stable fashion over time such that no use or condition is
negatively impacted directly or indirectly by another use or condition.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN means an ordinance of the City which contains the official
statement of public policy for the development and/or redevelopment of the City, and which
conforms to the relevant requirements of Chapter 163, Part II, F.S. and the appropriate portions
of the Florida Administrative Code.
COMPUTERIZED SWEEPSTAKES DEVICE means anv computer, machine, game
or apparatus which, upon the insertion of a coin, token, access number, magnetic card, or similar
object, or upon the payment of anything of value, and which may be operated by the public
generally for use as a contest of skill, entertainment or amusement, whether or not registering a
score, and which provides the user with a chance to win anything of value that is not de minimis.
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I Machines designated for use by the State Lottery Commission are not Computerized
Sweepstakes Devices for purposes of this definition.
CONCEPTUAL PLAN means a preliminary presentation and attendant documentation
of a proposed development project of sufficient accuracy to be used for meaningful discussion.
CONCURRENCY means a finding that required public facilities and services necessary
to support a proposed development are available, or will be made available concurrent with the
impacts of the development. Roadways, wastewater, solid waste, drainage, potable water, open
space /parks and recreation facilities and schools have or will have the necessary capacity to meet
the adopted level of service standards at the time the impact of a new or expanded development
occurs. Transportation facilities needed to serve new development shall be in place or under
actual construction within 3 years after the local government approves a building permit or its
functional equivalent that results in traffic generation.
CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT means the procedure and process that the City
uses to ensure that no development order or permit is issued by the City unless the necessary
concurrent public facilities are available. This means public facilities and services for which a
Level of Service (LOS) must be met concurrent with the impact of development, or an
acceptable deadline as mandated in the Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida
Statutes, and 9J- 5.0055, Florida Administrative Codes, and shall include but may not be limited
to:
(a) potable water (d) recreation/open space (g) schools
(b) sanitary sewer (e) solid waste
(c) drainage (f) roadways
CONSTRUCTION PLANS means signed and sealed drawings by an appropriate
professional, and/or specifications indicating specific locations of site improvements and other
similar matters.
CONSTRUCTION SIGN means any sign giving the names of contractors, design
professionals and lending institutions responsible for construction occurring on the same parcel.
CONSTRUCTION TRAILER means a temporary office placed upon a parcel for the
purpose of supervising the development of said site, and can only be installed after site plan
approval and must be removed within five days of the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
CONDITIONAL USE means a use within a zoning district that may be permitted,
pursuant to express standards and criteria, which are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
CONTIGUOUS means lands which abut each other or are separated by streets,
easements, pipelines, power lines, conduits, or rights -of -way under ownership of the petitioner,
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governmental agencies, subdivision, or public or private utility.
COSTS with regard to hazardous substances means those necessary and reasonable costs
incurred by the City in connection with investigating, mitigating, minimizing, removing or
abating discharges of hazardous substances, including but not limited to: the actual labor costs of
city personnel or authorized agents, cost of equipment operation and rental, cost of expendable
items, including but not limited to, firefighting foam, chemical extinguishing agents, absorbent
material, sand, recovery drums, goggles and protective clothing (both structural and chemical
protective, disposable or standard use). Costs shall further include overhead costs and indirect
expenses allocable to the foregoing costs.
CREMATORIUM means an establishment in which a deceased body is reduced to
ashes in a furnace. This type of facility must be licensed with the Florida Department of Business
and Professional Regulation and meet the criteria of the Florida Department of Health
Department of Environmental Protection, pursuant to Florida Statutes, Chapter 470.
DECISION OR RECOMMENDATION regarding Historic Preservation means when
referring to the Recreation/Cultural Services Board, the executive action taken by the Board on
an application for a designation or a certificate of appropriateness regardless of whether that
decision or recommendation is immediately reduced to writing.
DEMOLITION means any act that destroys in whole or in part, a building or structure,
landmark or archeological site.
DENSITY means an objective measurement of the number of residential units allowed
per unit of land.
DESIGN CAPACITY means the limit of capacity of a public facility beyond which it
ceases to function efficiently.
DESIGN HIGH WATER (DHW) means the water elevation expected to occur at a
particular design storm event. Examples are:
DHW 10 10 -year storm event
DHW 25 25 -year storm event
DHW 100 100 -year storm event
DEVELOPER means any person, partnership or corporation, or duly authorized agent
who undertakes any material changes to land or other development activities under these
regulations.
DEVELOPMENT means the carrying out of any building activity or mining operation,
the making of any material change in the use or appearance of any structure or land, or the
dividing of land into three (3) or more parcels and includes the following activities or uses:
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(a) A reconstruction, alteration of the size or material change in the external
appearance of a structure or land:
(b) A change is the intensity of use of land, such as an increase in the number of
dwelling units in a structure, or on land, or a material increase in the number of
businesses manufacturing establishments, offices, or dwelling units in a structure
or on land;
(c) Alteration of a shore or bank of a seacoast, river, stream, lake, pond, or canal
including any "coastal construction' as defined in Section 161.021, Florida
Statutes;
(d) Commencement of drilling, except to obtain soil samples, mining, or excavation
on a parcel of land;
(e) Demolition of a structure;
(f') Clearing of land as adjunct of construction;
(g) Deposit of refuse, solid or liquid waste, or fill on a parcel of land; or
(h) The subdivision of land consistent with this regulation.
When appropriate to the context, "development" refers to the act of developing or to the result of
development.
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT means an agreement entered into between the City
and another party associated with the development of land, including agreements associated with
development orders issued pursuant to Section 21 -101 of this Code.
DEVELOPMENT ORDER means an order or permit granting, denying, or granting
with conditions an application for a development permit.
DEVELOPMENT SIGN means a sign designed and intended to advertise and promote
the sale of buildings or subdivided lots on the same parcel.
DIAMETER AT BREAST HEIGHT (DBH) means the diameter of a tree, measured 4-
1 /2 feet above the average ground elevation at its base. If the tree, or shrub forks 4-1/2 feet
above the ground level, it is measured below the swell resulting from the double stem. Stems
that fork below 4 -1/2 feet above the ground level should be considered a separate plant.
DIRECTORY SIGN means a sign on which the names and locations of occupants or the
use of a building is given.
DISCHARGE shall mean any intentional or unintentional action or omission resulting in
the release of liquid, solid or gaseous material and includes but is not limited to a release,
spilling, leaking, seeping, pouring, emitting, emptying, and dumping of any substance or
material.
DOCUMENTATION means any photographs, slides, drawings, plans, electronic media,
or additional written description or narrative relating to the specific matter.
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DREDGING means excavation by any means that occurs in a water body or which is, or
is proposed to be, connected to a water body via excavated water bodies or a series of excavated
water bodies.
DWELLING means any building or portion thereof designed or used exclusively for
residential living occupancy.
DWELLING TYPES
SINGLE - FAMILY means a residential building designed for, or
occupied exclusively by one family.
DUPLEX means a residential building containing two dwelling units
joined by a minimum 2 -hour rated firewall each having separate entrances and
kitchen facilities.
MULTI - FAMILY means a residential building on one parcel of land
designed for, or occupied exclusively by three or more families with separate
housekeeping and cooking facilities for each unit.
APARTMENT means a rented or leased room, or a suite of rooms,
occupied, or which is intended or designed to be occupied as the home or
residence of one individual, family, or household for housekeeping purposes with
each unit separated by a minimum one -hour rated fire wall.
TOWNHOUSE means a one family dwelling in a row of at least three
such units in which each unit has its own front and rear access to the outside, no
unit is located over another unit, and each unit is separated from any other unit by
one or more common wall with a minimum 2 -hour rated fire wall.
GARAGE APARTMENT means a two story attached accessory building
with a ground floor automobile storage and single family living quarters on the
second floor located in a multi - family designated district.
GARDEN APARTMENT means a residential building containing more
than four apartments, not exceeding three stories in height with units located side
by side and on top of each other with each unit separated by a minimum one -hour
rated fire wall.
UNIT means a group of interrelated rooms which are intended or designed
for the use of one family, separated from other spaces by lockable doors, having
access to the outdoors without crossing another dwelling, having living and
sleeping facilities and cooking facilities, fixed or portable, and complete sanitary
facilities.
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MID - RISE means a residential building containing more than four
apartments, not less than four stories with units located side by side and on top of
each other.
CLUSTER HOUSING means a development involving two or more
detached dwellings to be constructed on a parcel on which all land areas not
occupied by dwelling units shall be designated as common space.
DRY BOTTOM means any water retention, detention, or conveyance facility which
evacuates its water level below its designated bottom within seventy -two hours of its deigned
storm event, by either natural or artificial draw down means; and whose bottom is maintained a
minimum twelve inches above the SHWT.
EASEMENT means any strip of land created by a subdivider, or granted by the owner
for public utilities, drainage, sanitation or other specified and limited uses, the title to which shall
remain in the name of the property owner subject to the right of use designated in the
conveyance.
ELEVATED BUILDING means a non - basement building built to have the lowest floor
elevated above the ground level by means of fill, solid foundation perimeter walls, pilings,
columns (posts and piers).
EMF (electromagnetic field) means a wireless communication.
ENGINEER means a person practicing engineering and licensed in the State of Florida
pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 471, F.S.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS means natural resources or natural
characteristics that are sensitive to improvements and require mitigative actions to be maintained
by owner.
EQUIPMENT means the implements used in an operation or activity.
EQUIVALENT RESIDENTIAL UNIT (ERU) means 250 gallons per day potable
water usage, and 237.5 (95% of water use) gallons per day of wastewater contribution to be an
equivalent residential unit.
ERECT shall mean to build, construct, attach, hang, place, suspend or affix, whether
temporary or permanent, and shall include the painting of wall signs.
ERECTED means attached, altered, constructed, enlarged, reconstructed, or moved
whether temporary or permanent.
EXCHANGE ACCESS means the offering of access to telephone exchange services or
facilities for the purpose of the origination or termination of telephone toll services.
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EXFILTRATION SYSTEM means water passing through a permeable substance such
that water is filtered as it is discharged from a water conveyance facility (e.g., exfiltration pipe).
EXISTING CONSTRUCTION means any structure for which the "start of
construction" commenced before June 17, 1974.
F.A.C. means the most current version of the Florida Administrative Code which is the
administrative rules implementing state statutes.
FAMILY means a group of individuals living under one roof. Those who dwell under
the same roof and compose a family; a social unity comprised of those living together in the
same dwelling.
FEMA means the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
FENCE means a barrier, usually comprised of wooden or metal posts, rails or wire mesh,
used as a boundary marker or means of protection or confinement.
FIREWALL means a wall as described in the Standard Building Code which is of
sufficient fire resistance, durability and stability to withstand the effects of an uncontrolled fire
exposure, which may result in collapse of the structural framework on either side. Openings in
the wall, if allowed, must be protected.
FIRM means the Flood Insurance Rate Map.
FIS means Flood Insurance Study.
FIXED BASE OPERATIONS means directly related activities to operate and support
an airport and its users.
FLASHING SIGN means a sign that contains an intermittent or sequential flashing light
source. An animated or moving sign shall not be considered a flashing sign. Such signs shall
not be deemed to include time and temperature signs.
FLOOD OR FLOODING means a general and temporary condition of partial or
complete inundation of normally dry land areas from:
(a) The overflow of inland or tidal waters.
(b) The unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any
source.
FLOOD HAZARD AREA means land in the flood plain within a community which is
subject to a one percent (1 %) or greater chance of flooding in any given year. Also defined as
the one hundred (100) year storm event or Base Flood.
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FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP (FIRM) means an official map on which the
Federal Emergency Management Agency has delineated both the areas of special flood hazard
and the risk premium zones applicable to the community.
FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY means a Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) report containing flood profiles, flood boundary maps and the water surface elevation of
the base flood.
FLOODWAY means the channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land
areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing
the water surface elevation more than 1 foot.
FLOOD PLAIN means boundaries of the special flood hazard area indicating a flood
having one percent (1 %) chance of occurrence in any given year as indicated on the Federal
Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Flood Hazard Boundary Map. Flood plain can also be defined as or
include a ten (10) year, twenty -five (25) year or one hundred (100) year storm event.
FLOOR means the top surface of an enclosed area in a building, i.e., top of slab in
concrete slab construction or top of wood flooring in wood frame construction, but does not
include the floor of a garage used solely for parking vehicles.
FLOOR AREA means the sum of the gross horizontal area of the several floors of a
building, except that in structures used as a residence, cellar, basement, garage, carport, patio,
porch and attic floor area not devoted to living use shall be excluded. All dimensions shall be
measured between exterior faces of walls or the center line of the wall separating two attached
buildings.
FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) means the gross floor area of a building or structure
divided by the gross area of the parcel.
FOWL means any guineas, peafowl, pigeons, pheasants or poultry or similar wild birds.
FRONTAGE see "Lot Frontage."
F.S. means the most current version of the Florida Statutes.
FUTURE LAND USE MAP (FLUM) means a graphic representation of the land use
categories adopted as part of the Edgewater Comprehensive Plan. The Future Land Use Map
may also be referred to as the "Land Use Map" or "Future Land Use Map Series."
GARAGE means an accessory building incidental to a dwelling unit which is intended
for the off - street storage of motor vehicles belonging to the inhabitants of the dwelling unit on
the parcel on which the garage is located; and is not intended to be used for any commercial
business purpose.
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GRADE means the slope of a road, street, unimproved land, or any other land improved,
altered or changed; specified in percent.
GROUND SIGN mean a sign that is anchored to, and not elevated above, the ground and
maintains essentially the same contour from the ground to the top of the sign.
GUEST COTTAGE means living quarters within a detached accessory building located
on the same lot or parcel as the main building to be used exclusively for housing members of the
family occupying the main building and/or their nonpaying guests; such quarters shall have no
kitchen facilities and shall not be rented or otherwise used as a separate dwelling.
GUYED TOWER means a communication tower that is supported, in whole or in part,
by guy wires and ground anchors.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS means any substance or material, solution, mixture, or a
formulation containing such materials and includes any material which due to its chemical
composition poses an unreasonable and eminent risk to the life, health, safety or welfare of
persons, property or environment. Materials deemed hazardous are as specified in the following:
(a) Chapter 38F -41 of the Florida Administrative Code
(b) Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 261
(c) Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 302.4
(d) Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 355
HEALTH/EXERCISE CLUB means an establishment which provides for athletic and
physical force training or health and recreational exercise whether private or public.
HIGHEST ADJACENT GRADE means the highest elevation of the ground surface,
prior to construction, next to the proposed walls of a structure.
HISTORIC DISTRICT means a geographically definable area, urban or rural,
possessing a significant concentration, linkage, or continuity of sites, buildings, structures,
objects or areas, which are united by past events. A district also may be comprised of individual
resources which are separated geographically but are linked by association or history.
HOME OCCUPATION means a commercial enterprise within a residence for the
purpose of sending and receiving communication, maintaining records and similar functions; and
where no business is conducted other than by phone, mail or electronically; and employing no
persons other than members of the immediate family residing on the premises. No commercial
delivery shall be allowed.
HOSPITAL means an institution where the sick or injured are given medical or surgical
care.
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HOTEL see "Motel."
ILLEGAL SIGN means a sign that does not meet the requirements of this Code and that
has not received nonconforming status.
ILLICIT CONNECTION means point source discharges to the City's MS4 or to waters
of the United States, which are not composed entirely of stormwater and are not authorized by a
permit.
ILLICIT DISCHARGE means the discharge to the City's MS4 or to waters of the
United States which is not composed entirely of stormwater, unless exempted pursuant to local,
state and/or federal permits.
ILLUMINATED SIGN shall mean any sign illuminated in any manner by an artificial
light source.
IMPERVIOUS SURFACE AREA (ISA) means the area of a lot or parcel of land
covered by any part of a building, street, parking lot, or any other structure, improvement,
facility or material, except roof overhang, which restricts natural percolation by rain water. This
includes swimming pools, all asphalt, brick or wooden surfaces and areas devoted to any outdoor
storage and/or display of materials and merchandise. Unpaved parking shall be considered
impervious surfaces.
IMPERVIOUS SURFACE RATIO (ISR) means the gross impervious surface area
divided by the gross area of the parcel.
IMPROVEMENT means any building, structure, construction, demolition, excavation,
landscaping, or any part thereof existing, built, erected, placed, made, or done on land or other
real property for its permanent benefit. Property abutting a street, waterway or utility easement
shall be considered improved.
INFILL DEVELOPMENT means the addition of new housing or other buildings on
scattered vacant sites or platted lots in a developed area or subdivision.
INFILTRATION means water passing through a permeable surface such that the water
is filtered before it is collected by a water conveyance facility (e.g., under drain pipe).
INFORMATION SERVICES means the offering of a capability for generating,
acquiring, storing, transforming, processing, retrieving, utilizing, or making available
information via telecommunications, and includes electronic publishing, but does not include any
use of any such capability for the management, control, or operation of a telecommunications
system or the management of a telecommunications service.
INTEGRAL SIGN means memorial signs or tablets, including names of buildings and
date of erection when cut into any noncombustible materials mounted on the face of a building.
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INTERNET /SWEEPSTAKES CAFE means any premises business, establishment or
portion of business or establishment, which conducts giveaways through drawings by chance
conducted in connection with the sale of a consumer product or service, sweepstakes, game
promotions, to include any giveaways obtained with any tifen—whieh -any= "Computerized
Sweepstakes Device ", as defined in this Section, and that does not otherwise violate Florida law
and is located for the use or entertainment of the public, whether or not such premises has other
JUNKYARD see "Salvage Yards."
KENNEL means any place of business where dogs or cats regardless of number are kept
for sale, breeding, boarding or treatment purposes, except an animal hospital, grooming facility
or pet shop. The term "kennel" shall include any premises used for residential purposes where
five (5) or more dogs or cats four (4) months or older are kept, harbored or maintained for
monetary compensation.
LAND PLANNING AGENCY means the Planning and Zoning Board as designated
pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 163.3174, F.S.
LANDMARK in regards to Historic Preservation means a building or structure meeting
one or more of the criteria required in Article XIV of this Code. A "landmark" shall include the
location of significant archeological structures, features or of an historical event.
LANDMARK SITE in regards to Historic Preservation means the land on which a
landmark and related buildings and structures are located and the land that provides the grounds,
the premises or the settings for the landmark.
LATTICE TOWER means a telecommunication tower that is constructed without guy
wires and ground anchors.
LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARD (LOS) means the volume of capacity per unit of
demand for certain public facilities as adopted in the Comprehensive Plan.
LITTER means any garbage, rubbish, trash, refuse, cans, bottles, boxes, container paper,
tobacco products, tires, appliances, electronic equipment, mechanical equipment or parts,
building or construction material, tools, machinery, wood, motor vehicles or motor vehicle parts,
vessels, aircraft, farm machinery or equipment, sludge from a water treatment facility, water
treatment plant or pollution control facility; or substances in any form resulting from domestic,
industrial, commercial, mining, agriculture or governmental operations as defined in Chapter
403.413, F.S.
LIVING AREA means space in a structure in which the air is conditioned by heating
and/or air conditioning and the space is habitable and enclosed.
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LOADING SPACE means a space within, or adjacent to, the main building on a lot
providing for the standing, loading or unloading of trucks.
LOCAL REGISTER in regards to Historic Preservation means a method by which to
identify and classify various sites, buildings and objects as historic and/or architecturally
significant.
LOCATION means any lot, premises, building, structure, wall or any place whatsoever
upon which a sign, structure or dwelling is located.
LOT means an area of land which abuts a street and which either complies with or is
exempt from the City's regulations, and is sufficient in size to meet the minimum area and width
requirements for its zoning classification as established in Article V of the Land Development
Code or in Article VII entitled "Non- Conforming Uses" or a subdivision or any other tract or
parcel of land, including the airspace above or contiguous thereto, intended as a unit for transfer
of ownership or for development or both. The word "lot" includes the word "plot ", "tract" or
"parcel ".
LOT AREA means the total horizontal area within the boundaries of a lot of record.
LOT, CORNER means either a lot bounded entirely by streets, or a lot that adjoins the
point of intersection of two or more streets and includes lots on curves.
LOT COVERAGE means that portion of the lot area expressed as a percentage,
occupied by all buildings.
LOT, FLAG means a lot or building site which has minimum required frontage on a
public or private street typically behind another lot also fronting on the same street shaped
similar to a flag.
LOT FRONTAGE means any portion of a lot which fronts upon a public or private
street. The primary front line is that frontage on which the address is given.
LOT, THROUGH (DOUBLE FRONTAGE) means any lot, not on a corner, having
both the front and rear property lines adjacent to a public street.
LOT LINE means the boundary of a lot.
LOT LINE, FRONT means the continuous line formed by the lot frontage.
LOT LINE, REAR means any lot line, except a front or side lot line.
LOT LINE, SIDE means a continuous line which runs back from an intersection with
the lot front line, and which forms the boundary line between the lot and the adjacent parcel of
land.
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LOT LINE, ZERO means a single - family dwelling unit sited on a lot contiguous to one
side lot line with no more than a 5 -foot separation.
LOT OF RECORD means a lot or parcel whether or not a part of a subdivision which
exists as shown or described on a plat or deed in the Official Records of Volusia County as of
June 17, 1974.
LOUNGE means a building or portion of a building wherein alcoholic beverages are
sold by the drink and consumed on the premises (includes the word Nightclub).
LOWEST FLOOR means the lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area (including
basement). An unfinished shed or flood - resistant enclosure which is not within a basement but
which is usable solely for parking of vehicles, building access or storage purpose, is not
considered a building's (or structure's) lowest floor, providing such enclosure is built in
compliance with applicable non - elevation design requirements of this Code.
MANGROVE STAND means an assemblage of mangrove trees which is mostly low
trees noted of a copious development of interlacing adventitious roots above the ground and
which contain one or more of the following species:
Black Mangrove - (Avicenna nitida)
Red Mangrove - (Rhizophora mangle)
White Mangrove - (Laguncularia racemosa)
Buttonwood - (Conocarpus erecta)
MANSARD means a sloped roof or roof -like facade architecturally comparable to a
building wall.
MANUFACTURED HOME (OR STRUCTURE) means a mobile home fabricated on
or after June 15, 1976, in an off -site manufacturing facility for installation or assembly at the
building site with each section bearing a seal certifying that it is built in compliance with the
Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard Act.
MANUFACTURING means a premises, or portion of a premises, occupied by an
establishment primarily engaged in the making of a product, fabrication or processing of
materials, products or personal property.
MARQUEE means a permanent roof -like structure projecting beyond a building wall at
an entrance to a building or extending along and projecting beyond the building's wall that is
designed and constructed to provide protection against the weather.
MEAN HIGH WATER means the average height of waters over a 19 -year period. For
shorter periods of observation, "mean high water," means the average height of the high waters
after corrections are applied to eliminate known variations and to reduce the result to the
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equivalent of a mean 19 year value.
MEAN SEA LEVEL means the average height of the sea for all stages of the tide and is
used as a reference to establish flood plain elevations.
MECHANICAL REPAIR see "VEHICLE REPAIR."
MICROWAVE means a dish antenna, or a dish -like antenna used to link communication
sites together by wireless transmission of voice or data.
MINI - WAREHOUSE means a structure, or structures in a controlled access and fenced
compound that contains varying sizes of individual climate controlled compartmentalized and
controlled access stalls or lockers without water, sewer or electric connections for the dead
storage of customers' goods or wares.
MINOR SUBDIVISION means any division or re- division of a parcel of land in single
ownership whose entire area is ten (10) acres or less, into not more than three (3) lots if all of the
following requirements are met:
(a) All resultant lots or parcels front by at least twenty feet (20') on an existing public
or private street and;
(b) The division or re- division does not involve the construction of any new street,
road or change in an existing street or road and;
(c) The division or re- division does not require the extension of municipal water or
sewer or the creation of any public improvement.
MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT means more than one (1) type of use in a single parcel
or structure.
MOBILE and LAND BASED TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY means whip
antennas, panel antennas, microwave dishes, and receive -only satellite dishes and related
equipment for wireless transmission with low wattage transmitters not to exceed 500 watts, from
a sender to one or more receivers, such as for mobile cellular telephones and mobile radio system
facilities.
MOBILE HOME means a structure, transportable in one (1) or more sections which is
eight (8) body feet or more in width, and which is built on an integral chassis and designed to be
used as a dwelling when connected to the required utilities and includes the plumbing, heating,
air - conditioning, and electrical systems contained therein. For the purpose of this section, a
travel trailer is not classified as a mobile home.
MOBILE HOME PARK means a parcel or tract of land of contiguous ownership where
lots or spaces are rented or leased to accommodate more than one (1) mobile home.
MOBILE VENDOR (Mobile Dispensing Vehicle) means any vehicle mounted public
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establishment that is self - propelled or otherwise moveable from place to place, and is self -
sufficient for utilities, such as gas, water, electricity, and liquid waste disposal. Proof of
inspection by the State of Florida Department of Motor Vehicles is required.
MODEL HOME CENTER means an area comprised of one (1) or more lots containing
one (1) or more model dwellings upon which active sales or demonstration activities are
conducted regardless of the ownership status of the model dwellings or lots.
MODULAR HOME see "Manufactured Home."
MONOPOLE TOWER means a telecommunication tower consisting of a single pole or
spire self supported by a permanent foundation, constructed without guy wires and ground
anchors.
MOTEL means a building, or group of buildings, which contains sleeping
accommodations for transient occupancy and may have individual entrances from outside the
building to serve each such sleeping unit. Motels may have one (1) or more dining rooms,
restaurants or cafes as accessory uses. For the purposes of this Code, motel and hotel shall have
the same meaning.
MOVABLE SIGN means any mobile sign or sign structure, not securely attached to the
ground or to any other structure, but does not include trailer signs as defined below.
MOVING SIGN means a sign all or part of which is in motion, including fluttering,
rotating, revolving or any other motion.
MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4) means a conveyance,
storage area or system of conveyances and storage areas (including, but not limited to, roads with
drainage systems, streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, manmade channels, storm drains,
treatment ponds, and other structural BMPs) owned or operated by a local government that
discharges to waters of the United States or to other MS4's, that is designed solely for collecting,
treating or conveying stormwater, and that is not part of a publicly owned treatment works
(POTW) as defined by 40 Code of the Federal Register 122.2 or any amendments thereto.
MUNICIPALITY means a duly incorporated municipality in the County.
NATIONAL GEODETIC VERTICAL DATUM (NGVD) means a vertical control
used as a reference for establishing varying elevations within the flood plain.
NAVD88 means the North American Vertical Datum of 1988.
NET DENSITY means the number of dwelling units per acre of land devoted to
residential uses and excludes right -of -ways, wetlands and lands below the 100 -year flood plain.
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NEW CONSTRUCTION means any structure for which the "start of construction"
commenced after adoption of this Article and includes any subsequent improvements to such
structure.
NGVD29 means the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929.
NIGHTCLUB See "Lounge."
NONCONFORMING BUILDING OR STRUCTURE means a structure or building
existing as of June 17, 1974 which does not conform to the property development regulations of
area, height, lot coverage, yard setbacks, lot location or other like requirements of the district in
which it is located.
NONCONFORMING LOT means an existing single lot, tract or parcel of land at the
effective date of this Code which does not conform to the property development regulations of
area, lot width, depth or both or other like requirements of the district in which it is located.
NONCONFORMING USE means any use of land, building or structure which does not
conform to all of the provisions, requirements and regulations of this Code at the time of
adoption.
NONCONFORMING SIGN means any sign that was a legal sign prior to adoption of
this Code, but which does not conform to all of the requirements of this Code.
NONRESIDENTIAL ACTIVITY means any activity occurring on any described parcel
of land, whether or not within a structure, that is not a residential activity as defined herein.
NON - TRANSIENT NON - COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM means a public water
system that is not a community water system and that regularly serves at least 25 of the same
persons over 6 months per year.
NUMBER PORTABILITY means the ability of users of telecommunications services
to retain, at the same location, existing telecommunications numbers without impairment of
quality, reliability, or convenience when switching from one telecommunications carrier to
another.
NUISANCE means an offensive, annoying, unpleasant, or obnoxious object, odor, noise
or practice; a cause or source of annoyance, especially a continuing or repeated invasion or
disturbance of another's right, including the actual or potential emanation of any physical
characteristics of activity or use across a property line, which emanation can be perceived by or
affects a human being.
NURSING HOME means a licensed and regulated facility for the aged, chronically ill or
incurable persons in which three (3) or more persons not of the immediate family are received,
kept or provided with food and shelter or care for compensation; but not including hospitals,
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clinics, or similar institutions devoted primarily to the diagnosis and treatment of the sick or
injured.
OFFICIAL MAP means the map established by the City Council as amended from time
to time showing the streets, highways and parks thereafter laid out, adopted and established by
the law and any additions resulting from the approval of subdivision plans or annexations.
OPEN SPACE means any parcel or area of land or water set aside, reserved or dedicated
for the use and enjoyment of all owners and occupants of the project. Usable common space
shall include area(s) readily accessible and generally acceptable for active or passive recreational
use. Open space shall not include required setback areas, contain structures, impervious
surfaces, or right -of -ways other than those intended for landscape or recreational purposes.
OUTSTANDING FLORIDA WATERS (OFW) means special designation by the
FDEP, for waters worthy of special protection because of their natural attributes, pursuant to the
criteria set forth in Section 17 -3.041 of the Florida Administrative Code. The eastern border of
the City of Edgewater along the Intracoastal Waterway also referred to as the Mosquito Lagoon,
an aquatic preserve, is considered an OFW.
OWNER means any person, partnership, corporation or corporations, or other legal
entity having legal title to the land sought to be subdivided or developed under this Code.
PANEL ANTENNA means an array of antennas designed to concentrate a radio signal
in a particular area.
PAWN SHOP means an establishment that engages, in whole or in part, in the business
of loaning money on the security of pledges of personal property, or deposits or conditional sales
of personal property, or the purchase or sale of personal property.
PENNANTS shall include the terms "ribbons" and "streamers" and shall mean pieces of
cloth, flexible plastic or other flexible material intended to attract attention because of their
bright colors and/or flapping caused by action of the wind and shall include a single pennant,
ribbon or streamer or a series of such pennants, ribbons or streamers.
100 PERCENT CLEAR ZONE means the requirement that in the event of a tower
failure, the entire height of the tower would fall completely within the boundaries of the subject
parcel.
PERMANENT CONSTRUCTION shall mean designed, constructed and intended to be
used for more than 180 days, but does not include land preparation, such as clearing, grading and
filling.
PERMANENT STRUCTURE means a building designed, and constructed from the
ground up, meeting all building code and fire protection standards and intended to be used for
more than 180 days, but does not include land preparation, such as clearing, grading, and filling.
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PERSON means any individual, firm, association, organization, whether social, fraternal
of business, partnership, joint venture, trust company, corporation, receiver, syndicate, business
trust, or other group or combination acting as a unit, including any government.
PERSONAL SERVICES means a use primarily engaged to provide services involving
the care of a person's appearance or apparel.
PLACE OF WORSHIP means a premises, or portion of, occupied by a religious
organization operated primarily for worship and related activities; may also be called a church,
temple, synagogue or other names appropriate to the worship and related activities. The term
worship does not include day care facilities or educational facilities.
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) means a land area under unified control,
designed and planned to be developed for residential, commercial or industrial uses in an
approved Final Development Plan. Total land area must be fifteen (15) acres or more.
PLAT means a map or delineated representation of the subdivision of lands, being a
complete exact representation of the subdivision and other information in compliance with the
requirements of all applicable sections of this Code and any other local or state legislation
including Chapter 177, F.S. and may include the terms "replat ", "amended plat," or "revised
plat."
POLE SIGN means a sign attached to, and elevated above, the ground by means of a
pole or poles.
POLITICAL SIGN OR CAMPAIGN SIGN means a sign relating to any person,
political party or matter subject to a public election.
PORTABLE SIGN means a sign that is mounted on a trailer or other chassis and is
capable of being moved as an entire unit.
POTABLE WATER means water that is satisfactory for drinking, culinary and domestic
purposes meeting current State and Federal drinking water standards.
POTABLE WATER SUPPLY WELL means water supply well which has been
permitted for consumptive use by the SJRWMD.
PREMISES means a parcel of land with its appurtenances and buildings which because
of its unity of use may be regarded as the smallest conveyable unit of real estate.
PRIMARY CONTAINMENT means the first level of product -tight containment, i.e.,
the inside portion of that container which comes into immediate contact on its inner surface with
the hazardous substance being contained.
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PROJECTING SIGN means any sign other than a wall sign affixed to any building or
wall whose leading edge extends beyond such building or wall.
PUBLIC BODY means any governmental agency of the City, Volusia County, the State
of Florida or the United States.
REAL ESTATE SIGN means any sign that is used to offer for sale, lease or rent the
property upon which the sign is placed.
RECHARGE AREA means a recharge area designated by the SJRWMD for the
surficial aquifer in the City of Edgewater.
RECLAIMED WATER means treated wastewater effluent that has received at least
advanced secondary treatment and high -level disinfection.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE means a vehicle designed as temporary living quarters
for recreational camping or travel use, which either has its own motor power or is mounted on, or
drawn by, another vehicle. The term recreational vehicle excludes park trailers, automotive vans
and mobile homes, but includes travel trailers, camping trailers, truck campers and motor homes
as defined by Chapter 320.01, F.S.
REPEAT VIOLATION means a violation of a provision of a code or ordinance by a
person who has been previously found through the Code Compliance Board to have violated or
who has admitted violating the same provision within five years prior to the violation,
notwithstanding the violations which occurred at different locations.
RESIDENTIAL ACTIVITY means any structure, or portion thereof, that is used for
residential purposes, including those customary and accessory residential activities.
RESTAURANT means where meals are prepared, and food, including beverages and
confections, is served to customers, with the food and nonalcoholic beverage sales amounting to
at least fifty -one percent (51 %) of the total food sales. Restaurants are hereby classified as
follows:
Type A. Restaurants with dining tables and counter stools having all service
indoors and providing no service to persons inside vehicles or at
walk -up windows.
Type B. Restaurants which have indoor service and may serve food for
consumption on or off the premises and which specialize in short
order foods and beverages, including "drive- through" and/or
"walk -up" service.
RE SUBDIVIDE means the making of a new subdivision and/or replatting of previously
subdivided and/or platted parcels.
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REUSE means the deliberate application of reclaimed water, in compliance with Florida
Department of Environmental Protection and the St. Johns River Water Management District
rules, for a beneficial purpose.
RIGHT - OF - WAY means land dedicated, deeded, used or to be used for a street, alley,
walkway, boulevard, drainage facility, access for ingress and egress, utilities or other purpose by
the public, certain designated individuals, or governing bodies.
ROADWAY /STREETS means public or private roads falling into one of several
categories, more particularly defined as follows:
Expressway means a limited access facility of four (4) or more lanes designed
primarily for the high -speed movement of traffic.
Arterial means a facility of two (2) or more lanes designed primarily to serve as a
major access route to expressways and/or as a connector of subregions, inter -
county and inter -city vehicular movement. The main function is to move large
volumes of vehicles (greater than 6,000 Average Daily Trips (ADT's).
Collector means roads of two (2) or more lanes designed primarily for traffic
movement within and between residential neighborhoods, commercial and
industrial areas and all other roads.
Cul - de - sac means a minor street with only one (1) outlet terminating at one (1)
end with a circular turn around.
Local means road facilities designed primarily to provide direct access to abutting
property. Average daily trips are normally less than 1000 vehicles.
Marginal Access means roads which are parallel to, and adjacent to arterial
streets and highways and which provide access to abutting properties and
protection from through traffic.
Private means any street that has not been dedicated for public use.
Public means any street designed to serve more than one (1) property owner
which is dedicated to the public use and accepted for ownership and maintenance
by the City Council or other regulatory public body, includes any street right -of-
way dedicated to the public prior to, or at the time of, adoption of this Code.
ROOF LINE means the top edge of the roof or the top of a parapet; whichever forms the
top line of the building silhouette.
ROOF SIGN means any sign erected or constructed wholly upon and over the roof of
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any building and supported solely on the roof structure.
SALVAGE YARD means a location used for collection, storage and/or abandonment of
discarded or waste materials.
SCREEN ENCLOSURE means an addition to an existing structure that is attached to
the principal structure and is enclosed with screen and has a roof and three (3) sides.
SEASONAL HIGH WATER LEVEL (SHWL) means the elevation to which ground
or surface water can be expected to rise during a normal wet season.
SEASONAL HIGH GROUND WATER TABLE (SHGWT) means the zone of water
saturated soil at the highest average depth during the wettest season of the year.
SECONDARY CONTAINMENT means the level of product containment separate
from the primary containment.
SELF - SUPPORT TOWER means a communication tower that is constructed without
guy wires and ground anchors.
SEMI - TRAILER see "Vehicle - Commercial."
SERVICE STATION means an establishment that is used primarily for the retail sale
and direct delivery to motor vehicles of motor fuel and lubricants, as well as lubrication,
washing, repairs and installation of automobile parts and accessories.
SETBACK (OR SETBACK LINE) means a line determined by measurement, parallel
to a lot line, creating an area between the lot line and the setback line in which all structures
(unless otherwise permitted) may not be erected.
SHOPPING CENTER means a group of commercial establishments planned,
developed, owned and managed as a unit, with off - street parking provided on a site of at least
one (1) acre and related in its location, size and type of shops to the trade area which the unit
serves.
SHRUBS AND HEDGES means that shrubs and hedges shall be self - supporting woody
evergreen species and shall be a minimum of two (2') foot in height, immediately after planting_
Plants shall be spaced no more than three (3') feet apart measured from center to center.
SIGN means any device, structure, fixture, or placard using graphics, identifiable
corporate, or business symbols, and/or written copy for the primary purpose of identifying,
providing directions, or advertising any establishment, product, goods or service.
SILVICULTURE means the cultivation and harvesting of forest products for sale and
which has an agricultural exemption from the State.
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SINGLE OR SOLE SOURCE AQUIFER means the portion of the Florida Aquifer
underlying most of Volusia County as designated pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 17-
520, F.A.C.
SITE IMPROVEMENT means any man-made alteration to a parcel of land for the
purpose of preparing the land for future construction, the actual construction/renovation of
structure or paving of a surface and /or the planting or installation of permanent landscaping.
SITE PLAN means an illustration of the details of development of areas such as
commercial, industrial, recreational, multi - family, residential and other uses not reflected on the
plat.
SJRWMD means the St. Johns River Water Management District, a state agency
designated by Chapter 373, F.S. with broad authority to manage the waters of the State.
SNIPE SIGN means any sign of any material whatsoever that is attached in any way to a
utility pole, tree or any object located or situated on public or private property.
SPECIMEN TREE means any tree that is unique by reason of age, size, rarity, or status
as a landmark as determined by an arborist or botanist and includes the following species of trees
with the minimum specified diameter in inches at breast height:
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Common Name Botanical Name Inches (DBH)
Elm Ulmus spp. 12 plus
Hickory Carya spp. 12 plus
Loblolly Bay Gordonia lasianthus 12 plus
Magnolia Magnolia grandiflora 12 plus
Maple Acer spp. 12 plus
Other Oak Species Quercus spp. 12 plus
Red Bay Persea borbonia 12 plus
Red Cedar Juniperus silicicola 12 plus
Swamp Bay Persea palustris 12 plus
Sweet Bay Magnolia virginiana 12 plus
Sweet Gum Liquidambar styraciflua 12 plus
Sycamore Platanus occidentalis 12 plus
Turkey Oak Quercus laevis 12 plus
Cypress Taxodium spp. 12 Plus
Sugarberry/Hackberry Celtis laevigata 12 Plus
Slash Pine Pinus Elliotti 18 Plus
Longleaf Pine Pinus Palustris 18 Plus
SPILL means the release or escape of a hazardous substance, directly or indirectly to
soils, surface waters, or groundwater.
START OF CONSTRUCTION (except for construction, or substantial improvement
under the Coastal Barrier Resources Act, PL97 -348) means the date the building permit was
issued and includes the first placement of permanent construction of a structure (including a
manufactured or modular building) on a site or plot, such as the pouring of slabs or footings,
installation of piles, construction of columns or any work beyond the stage of excavation.
Permanent construction does not include land preparation, such as clearing, grading and filling.
STEALTH FACILITY means any telecommunications facility which is designed to
blend into the surrounding environment. Examples of stealth facilities include architecturally
screened roof -mount antennas, antennas integrated into architectural elements, and
telecommunications towers designed to look like light poles, power poles or trees.
STORAGE BUILDING means any structure used to shelter and/or protect equipment,
supplies, chemicals, goods, furniture and the like for use by the principal occupant of the site.
STORAGE, OUTDOOR means the safekeeping of any goods, products, equipment or
vehicles which are customarily incidental to the principal use, in an uncovered outdoor space and
which is screened from view by the general public and neighboring properties.
STORAGE SYSTEM means any one or combination of tanks, sumps, wet floors, waste
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treatment facilities, pipes, vaults, or other portable or fixed containers used, or designed to be
used, for the storage of hazardous substances at a facility.
STORY means that part of a building between the surface of a floor and the surface of
the floor next above it, or if there is no floor above it then the space between the floor and the
ceiling above it. For the purposes of this Code the minimum elevation change between a story
shall be ten (10') feet. Any less dimension shall be considered a half - story.
STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS means any change, except for repair or replacement,
in the supporting members of a building, such as bearing walls, columns, beams or girders, floor
joists or roof joists or any substantial change in the roof or in the exterior walls of a building.
STRUCTURE means anything constructed, installed, or portable, which requires a
location on a parcel of land. It includes a moveable structure while it is located on land which
can be used for housing, business, commercial or industrial purposes whether temporary or
permanent. Structure shall include, but not be limited to walls, billboards, swimming pools and
decks, communication towers, on -site signs, tents, porches, fences, privacy screens, docks, arbor,
gazebos, canopies /temporary carports, sheds and similar structures. Structure shall not include,
pipes, pump stations and any other construction below ground level.
SUBDIVIDER means any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, estate or
trust or any other group or combination acting as a unit, dividing or proposing to divide land so
as to constitute a subdivision as herein described.
SUBDIVISION means the platting of real property into three (3) or more lots, parcels,
tracts, tiers, blocks, sites, units or any other division of land, and includes establishment of new
streets and alleys, additions, and resubdivisions and when appropriate to the context, relates to
the process of subdividing or to the land or area subdivided. (See Chapter 177.031(18), F.S.)
SUBDIVISION PLAT, PRELIMINARY means a drawing to scale and other
supporting data, of a proposed subdivision prepared for the purposes of establishing the overall
general layout and design for the provision of streets, lots, blocks and the location, plans and
specifications for streets, utilities and other improvements.
SUBDIVISION SIGN means a sign designed as a permanent structure containing only
the name of a subdivision, and not used for promotional purposes.
SUBDIVISION SKETCH PLAN means a drawing, not necessarily to scale, which
shows a conceptual layout of the proposed subdivision.
SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE See current Florida Building Code.
SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT See current Florida Building Code.
SURVEYOR means a land surveyor duly registered in the State of Florida.
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SWALE means a man-made trench or channel approximately 1 -foot deep or less and
having side slopes equal to or greater than 4 -foot horizontal to 1 -foot vertical.
SWIMMING POOL means 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.
SWIMMING POOL, COMMERCIAL means a swimming pool and attendant
equipment operated for profit or nonprofit open to the public and/or serving more than one
family.
TATTOO PARLOR/BODY- PIERCING STUDIO means an establishment whose
principal business activity, either in terms of operation or as held out to the public, is the practice
of one or more of the following:
a) The placing of designs, letters, figures, symbols or other marks upon or under the
skin of any person, using ink or other substances which result in the permanent
coloration of the skin by means of the use of needles or other instruments
designed to contact or puncture the skin.
b) The creation of an opening in the body of a person for the purpose of inserting
jewelry or other de crration. This term does not include a permanent makeup
establ i shment.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS means the transmission, between or among points
specified by the user, of information of the user's choosing, without change in the form or
content.
TELECOMMUNICATION CARRIER means any provider of telecommunications
services, except that such term does not include aggregators of telecommunications services. A
telecommunications carrier shall be treated as a common carrier only to the extent that it is
engaged in providing telecommunications services, except that the FCC shall determine whether
the provision of fixed and mobile satellite services shall be treated as common carriage.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT means equipment, other than customer
premises equipment, used by a carrier to provide telecommunications services, and includes
software integral to such equipment (including upgrades).
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES means the offering of telecommunications for
a fee directly to the public, or to such classes of users as to be effectively available directly to the
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(e) Washing, waxing, accenting and similar activities commonly known as
detailing.
VEHICLE REPAIR means all maintenance of and modification and repairs to motor
vehicles, and diagnostic work incident thereto, including, but not limited to, the rebuilding or
restoring of rebuilt vehicles, warranty work, and other work customarily undertaken by motor
vehicle repair shops.
VESTED RIGHTS, COMMON LAW means a right not created by statute or the
provisions of the City of Edgewater Comprehensive Plan which would authorize the
development of real property or the continued development of real property notwithstanding the
provisions of the City of Edgewater Comprehensive Plan. The assignment of a particular zoning
classification, or a particular land use designation to a parcel of real property does not guarantee
or vest any specific development rights to any person or entity as to said real property.
VESTED RIGHTS, STATUTORY See Section 21.07.
VIOLATION means non - conformance with a code or ordinance, intentionally or
unintentionally.
WALL SIGN means any sign painted on, or attached essentially parallel to, the outside
wall of any building and supported by such wall with no copy on the sides or edges.
WAREHOUSE means a structure that stores goods and/or merchandise for use off -site.
WATERS means and shall include but not be limited to rivers, lakes, streams, springs,
impoundments and all other waters or bodies of water whether surface or subsurface and whether
navigable or non - navigable. The term shall encompass all bottom lands lying below the mean
high water mark, whether said bottom lands are submerged or not.
WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES means surface and ground waters as defined by
40 Code of the Federal Register 122.2.
WATERCRAFT means any vehicle designed for use in water.
WATERWAY means a channel, creek, ditch, drainage way, dry run, spring, stream,
river and canal; but not a lake, pond or pool without a water outlet.
WELL means any excavation that is drilled, cored, bored, washed, driven, dug, jetted, or
otherwise constructed when the intended use of such excavation is for the location, acquisition,
development, or artificial recharge of groundwater.
WELLFIELD means an area of land that contains one or more potable water supply
wells.
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public, regardless of the facilities used.
TEMPORARY SIGN means any sign or advertising display intended for use for a
period of time not to exceed twenty -four (24) days and designed and constructed in accordance
with this intention.
TRAILER means any non self - propelled wheeled vehicle licensed by the State of
Florida as a trailer, not otherwise regulated herein as "Commercial ", "Watercraft" or
"Recreational ".
TRAILER SIGN means any sign mounted on a vehicle normally licensed by the State of
Florida as a trailer.
TRAVELING LIGHTS SIGN means any sign that includes a series of lights, or
lighting device that appears to move or travel in automatic sequence on the display surface of the
sign.
TREE means any living, self - supporting perennial plant which has a trunk diameter of at
least six inches (6 ") at D.B.H.
TREE SURVEY means a drawing prepared by a licensed Surveyor or Arborist in a
readable scale for the site's size that provides the location, and common name for each tree equal
to or greater than the defined DBH per each specimen and historic tree. The survey shall include
a numbered list of the identified trees.
TRIP means a single or one -way vehicle movement.
TRIP END means the origin or destination of a trip.
TRIP GENERATION means the total number of trip ends produced by a specific land
use or activity.
UNLICENSED WIRELESS SERVICES means the offering of telecommunications
services using duly authorized devices which do not require individual licenses; direct -to -home
satellite services are excluded from this definition.
USE means the purpose for which land or a structure thereon is designed, arranged or
intended to be occupied or utilized, or for which it is occupied or maintained.
Use, Permitted - means a use which is permitted in a particular zoning
district providing it conforms with all requirements,
regulations and standards of such district.
Use, Principal - means the primary purpose for which the land or building
used as permitted by the applicable zoning district.
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UTILITIES means, but is not limited to: water systems, electrical power, sanitary sewer
systems, stormwater management systems, gas systems, communication systems, telephone and
television cable systems, and street lighting.
UTILITY SHED means a building either constructed on site or pre - manufactured,
containing 120 square feet or less.
UTILITY SERVICE FACILITIES means elements of utility distribution, collection or
transmission networks required by their nature to be relatively dispersed throughout the service
area. Typical facilities include, but are not limited to, electrical substations and telephone
exchange structures.
VARIANCE means a modification of the strict application of site development
requirements related to yard setbacks, building height, parking requirements, landscaping,
drainage, and/or signage.
VEHICLE means any self - propelled conveyance designed and used for the purpose of
transporting or moving persons, animals, freight, merchandise or any substance.
VEHICLE, ABANDONED means a vehicle that has no appearance of use for 60 days
or more. Indication of an abandoned vehicle may include: no maintenance, no cover or
screening, grass and weeds growing under and around vehicle and/or flat tires.
VEHICLE, COMMERCIAL means any vehicle, concession wagon, semi - trailer cab, or
trailer with a rated capacity of more than one ton, and/or has more than two (2) axels, is over
twenty -four (24) feet long, is intended or used for the transportation of people or goods as part of
a business; and/or is either commercially or privately registered. Commercial vehicle shall not
include rental vehicles designed for temporary personal use.
VEHICLE, LICENSED means any vehicle which is currently licensed by the State of
Florida
VEHICLE, MARINE means any vehicle designed for and used on any water body.
VEHICLE PAINT AND BODY SHOP See "Automotive Paint and Body Shop."
VEHICLE ACCESSORY INSTALLATION means the following:
(a) Vehicle tune -up shops.
(b) Installation, repair or services of vehicle glass, sun roofs, convertible tops,
interiors, tinting, audio equipment, alarms and similar items.
(c) Installation, repair or servicing of vehicle brakes, shock absorbers,
radiators or air conditioning devices.
(d) Installation, repair or servicing of vehicle electrical or ignition systems.
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(e) Washing, waxing, accenting and similar activities commonly known as
detailing.
VEHICLE REPAIR means all maintenance of and modification and repairs to motor
vehicles, and diagnostic work incident thereto, including, but not limited to, the rebuilding or
restoring of rebuilt vehicles, warranty work, and other work customarily undertaken by motor
vehicle repair shops.
VESTED RIGHTS, COMMON LAW means a right not created by statute or the
provisions of the City of Edgewater Comprehensive Plan which would authorize the
development of real property or the continued development of real property notwithstanding the
provisions of the City of Edgewater Comprehensive Plan. The assignment of a particular zoning
classification, or a particular land use designation to a parcel of real property does not guarantee
or vest any specific development rights to any person or entity as to said real property.
VESTED RIGHTS, STATUTORY See Section 21.07.
VIOLATION means non - conformance with a code or ordinance, intentionally or
unintentionally.
WALL SIGN means any sign painted on, or attached essentially parallel to, the outside
wall of any building and supported by such wall with no copy on the sides or edges.
WAREHOUSE means a structure that stores goods and/or merchandise for use off -site.
WATERS means and shall include but not be limited to rivers, lakes, streams, springs,
impoundments and all other waters or bodies of water whether surface or subsurface and whether
navigable or non - navigable. The term shall encompass all bottom lands lying below the mean
high water mark, whether said bottom lands are submerged or not.
WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES means surface and ground waters as defined by
40 Code of the Federal Register 122.2.
WATERCRAFT means any vehicle designed for use in water.
WATERWAY means a channel, creek, ditch, drainage way, dry run, spring, stream,
river and canal; but not a lake, pond or pool without a water outlet.
WELL means any excavation that is drilled, cored, bored, washed, driven, dug, jetted, or
otherwise constructed when the intended use of such excavation is for the location, acquisition,
development, or artificial recharge of groundwater.
WELLFIELD means an area of land that contains one or more potable water supply
wells.
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WELLHEAD PROTECTION AREA means an area designated by the City, upon the
advice of the SJRWMD, to provide land use protection for the groundwater source for a potable
water wellfield, including the surface and subsurface area surrounding the wellfield.
WELLFIELD PROTECTION ZONE - PRIMARY means the land area immediately
surrounding any potable water supply well and extending a radial distance of five hundred feet
(500') from said well(s).
WELLFIELD PROTECTION ZONE - SECONDARY means the land area, adjacent
and surrounding the primary wellfield protection zone extending and defined by a radial distance
of one thousand feet (1,000') from the well(s).
WELLFIELD PROTECTION ZONE PERMIT means that permit issued by the city
authorizing the activities.
WET BOTTOM means any water retention, detention, or conveyance facility which
cannot evacuate its water level (naturally or artificially) below its design bottom within seventy -
two 72 hours of its design storm event or those tidally influenced facilities that contain water
above their bottom more than twelve (12) hours a day.
WETLANDS means those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface water or
ground water at a frequency and a duration sufficient to support, and under normal circumstances
do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soils. Soils present
in wetlands generally are classified as hydric or alluvial, or possess characteristics that are
associated with reducing soil conditions. The prevalent vegetation in wetlands generally consists
of facultative or obligate hydrophytic macrophytes that are typically adapted to areas having soil
conditions described above. These species, due to morphological, physiological, or reproductive
adaptations, have the ability to grow, reproduce or persist in aquatic environments or anaerobic
soil conditions. Florida wetlands generally include, but are not limited to, swamps, marshes,
bayheads, bogs, cypress domes and strands, sloughs, wet prairies, riverine swamps and marshes,
hydric seepage slopes, tidal marshes, mangrove swamps and other similar areas. Florida
wetlands generally do not include longleaf or slash pine flatwoods with an under story dominated
by saw palmetto. The delineation of actual wetland boundaries may be made by any
professionally accepted methodology consistent with the type of wetlands being delineated but
shall be consistent with any unified statewide methodology for the delineation of the extent of
wetlands ratified by the Legislature.
WETLAND BOUNDARY means the location on the ground where:
(a) The vegetation type shifts from dominantly wetland types to dominantly
upland species; or
(b) The soil type shifts from dominantly wetland types to dominantly upland
types; or
(c) Flooding, inundation, or saturated soil indicators are no longer present.
WETLAND BUFFER means the twenty -five feet (25') upland areas adjacent to
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wetlands that protect the wetlands and consists of the existing canopy, under story, and
groundcover.
WETLAND MITIGATION means any action to restore and/or create wetlands in
compensation for permitted development activities.
WHIP ANTENNA means a cylindrical antenna that transmits signals in three hundred
and sixty (360) degrees.
WINDOW SIGN means any sign on a window facing the outside and which is intended
to be seen from the exterior.
WRECKER/TOW TRUCK means a motor vehicle equipped with hoisting apparatus or
other equipment designed for the towing or servicing of wrecked, disabled or inoperable
automobiles, trucks, motor vehicles or industrial equipment.
XERISCAPE means a landscaping method that maximizes the conservation of water by
the use of site - appropriate plants and an efficient watering system. The principles of xeriscape
include planning and design, appropriate choice of plants, soil analysis, the use of solid waste
compost, efficient irrigation, practical use of turf, appropriate use of mulches, and proper
maintenance.
YARD means a required open space clear from the ground surface upward, unoccupied
and unobstructed by any structure except for fences, walls, trees, and other living landscape
material as provided herein.
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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 III -1
21 -30.03 - Application of Districts 111 -2
21 -30.04 - Official Zoning Map 111 -2
21 -30.05 - Comprehensive Plan Consistency 111 -3
SECTION 21 -31- COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RELATIONSHIP III -3
21 -31. - Table III -1 II1 -4
SECTION 21 -32 - ZONING DISTRICT DESCRIPTIONS III -4
21 -32.01 - Zoning District Descriptions 111 -4
21 -32.01 - Table I1I -2 III -5
SECTION 21 -33 - USES AND RESTRICTIONS III -6
21 -33.01 - Purpose 1I1 -6
21 -33.02 - Permitted Uses III -6
21 -33.03 - Conditional Uses II1 -6
21 -33.04 - Accessory Uses III -6
21 -33.05 - Table III -3 1I1 -7
SECTION 21 -34 - SPECIAL USE REQUIREMENTS III -12
21 -34.01 - Home Occupations 111 -12
21 -34.02 - Community Residential Homes (CRH) I11 -14
21 -34.03 - Institutional Residential Homes (also referred to as ALF's) I1I -15
21 -34.04 - Salvage Yards III -15
21 -34.05 - Refuse and Dumpsters III -16
21 -34.06 - Kennels III -16
21 -34.07 - Mini - warehouses III -17
21 -34.08 - Bed & Breakfasts III -18
21 -34.09 - Nursing Homes III -18
21 -34.10 - Residential Professional Offices III -18
SECTION 21 -35 - PROHIBITED USES III -19
21 -35.01 - Alcoholic Beverages III -19
SECTION 21 -36 - ACCESSORY USE REQUIREMENTS III -19
21 -36.01 - Purpose 111 -19
21 -36.02 - General Regulations I11 -20
21 -36.03 - Outdoor Storage and Display: Commercial /Industrial 1II -20
21 -36.04 - Satellite Dishes and Antennas I1I -21
21 -36.05 - Places of Worship - Schools /Child Care III -22
21 -36.06 - Boathouses III -22
21 -36.07 - Boat Docks and Slips III -23
21 -36.08 - Boats as Dwelling Units 111 -23
21 -36.09 - Canopies /Temporary Carports and Tents /Gazebos I11 -23
21 -36.10 - Swimming Pools III -24
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SECTION 21 -37 — SPECIAL ACTIVITY/PERNHT REQUIREMENTS III -26
21 -37.01 — Purpose /Scope I11 -26
21 -37.02 — Definitions II1 -27
21 -37.03 — Special Activity Permit Requirements II1 -28
21 -37.04 — Special Activity Permit Application Process 1I1 -28
21 -37.05 — Special Activity Permit Criteria 1II -29
21 -37.06 — Temporary Structures III -29
21 -37.07 — Inspections to Ensure Compliance III -29
21 -37.08 — Penalties III -30
21 -37.09 — Exceptions 1II -30
SECTION 21 -38 — FENCES, WALLS and HEDGES III -30
21 -38.01 — Purpose 111 -30
21 -38.02 — General Requirements III -30
21 -38.03 — Site Triangle Requirements II1 -31
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ARTICLE HI
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;
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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 center lines;
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;
h. 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 - Conforming 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.
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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 11I -4)
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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, R -4, 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, B -4, BPUD
Industrial I -1, I -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, B -4,
BPUD, I -1, 1 -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.
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TABLE III -2
ZONING DISTRICT DESCRIPTIONS
Zoning District Title Category Purpose and General Description
Conservation CN Protection of wetlands, aquifer recharge & environmentally sensitive
areas.
Rural Transitional RT Provide for limited agriculture and provide for a transition between rural
and residential land uses — min. 1 acre lot.
SF Residential R - Single family residential — (1.0 to 4.0 units /net acre) min. 12.000 sq. ft. lot.
SF Residential R - Single family residential — (1.0 to 4.0 units /net acre) min. 10 sq. ft. lot
SF Residential R -3 Single family residential — (1.0 to 4.0 units /net acre) min. 8,625 lot.
MF Residential R -3, R -4 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 are
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 SR #442 and a rezoning must be
Office accompanied by a site plan.
Mobile Home Park MH -1 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. ft.
Public /Semi - Public P /SP Consists of public facilities and private not - for - profit uses such as
churches, schools, and cemeteries. All other public lands and facilities,
including but not limited to, 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.
parcel size.
Tourist Commercial B -4 Intended for short term waterfront accommodations for visitors and
accessory uses, may 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 I -1 Intended for storage, light manufacturing, wholesaling and distribution
uses and adult entertainment — no min. parcel size.
Heavy Industrial I -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 agriculture 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.
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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 II1 -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 I1I -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 II1 -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 1II -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 I1I -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. Internet /Sweepstakes Cafes, Pawn Shops and Tattoo Parlors /Body Piercing Studios
are permitted in the 1 -1 (Light Industrial) zoning district with the exception of
properties with frontage on Park Avenue. This section shall not apply to any existing
Internet /Sweepstakes Cafe 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 Internet/Sweepstakes Cafe 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 Internet/Sweepstakes Cafe deemed a
nonconforming use dedicated less than 25% of its square footage to
internet/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 internet/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 Internet /Sweepstakes Cafes, 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 Cafes, 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 Cafes, 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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c. No chemicals /equipment, supplies or material, except that which is normally used for
household domestic purposes, shall be used or stored on site.
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.
II 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.
m. 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.
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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.
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.
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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.]
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.
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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. Farm animals such as pigs and chickens or exotic animals such as
snakes are expressly prohibited.
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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 (150') 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.
f. No storage of flammables, weapons, ammunition, explosives, hazardous, or illegal
substances or materials is allowed.
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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 1 space/bedroom, plus residential parking requirements.
b. Landscaping shall be provided as required for hotel /motel uses.
c. One (1) 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').
1. Ground Sign Planter Specifications. Vertical structure supports for ground
signs shall be concealed in an enclosed base. The width of such enclosed base
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 be
between two feet (2') 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
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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: CommerciaVIndustrial
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 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.
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, 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.
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.
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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 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.
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.
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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
a. Defmitions
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.
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
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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.
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.
f. 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
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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.
i. 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 (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.
1. 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
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.
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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 be 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 event/activity with the primary purpose of carrying on
propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and does not include an
event /activity 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,
karaoke 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-
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 activity permit — a permit issued by the City to authorize a special activity.
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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
a. 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.
b. The number of special activities at any given location or address shall not exceed:
1. One 10 -day period and two 1 -day charitable events /activity between the period of
January 1 St through June 30 and
2. One 10 -day period and two 1 -day charitable events /activity between the period of
July 1 through December 31
3. The City Council may grant an exemption to the number events /activities
permitted per 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.
c. Outdoor entertainment/amplified sound in conjunction with a special activity shall be
permitted only between the times of 1:00 p.m. to 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 public 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 21 -days
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 event/activity,
sufficient information (financial, medical and/or socio- economic) must be provided for a
clear determination that the event meets the criteria of a charitable event/activity. 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 2,000 people. City staff will notify affected
property owners within 500 -feet of the site requesting the special activity permit from City
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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 $500,000 if no on -site
alcohol consumption is proposed and $1,000,000 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
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.
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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 II.
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 corner yards and
meet the site triangle requirements. Six (6') foot fences on side corner 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 property solely for the
purpose of creating a barrier that exceeds the height requirements contained herein is
prohibited.
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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.
h. 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 1 /2') to ten feet (10') above the intersecting street
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.
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