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ORDINANCE NO. 548
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORIDA, REZONING LANDS
WITHIN SAID CITY, PURSUANT TO THE REQUEST OF THE OWNERS OF SUCH
LAND AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTE 166 .041 ( 3) (c) 1.
WHEREAS, R 4 CORPORATION is the owner in fee of the lands
hereinafter described in Section 1, and
WHEREAS, said R 4 CORPORATION, has applied for rezoning of
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said parcel from City R-4 to OP, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has recommended appraval of
the owners application for rezoning, and
WHEREAS, the property to be rezoned does involve less, than
five percent ( 5%) of the total land area of the City of
Zephyrhills and the City is thereby empowered to rezone .same in
accordance with Florida Statute 166 . 041 ( 3 ) (c) 1,: _ -•
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED AND ORDAINED •by _ the City
Council of the City of Zephyrhills, Florida, as
SECTION 1. That the following described lands, lying _..and
being situate in Pasco County, Florida, to-wit:
111 That part of the South ? of the Southwest of Section 2,
Township 26 South, Range 21 East, Pasco County, - Florida; also
being part of Tract "A" of the .Plat of TYSON SUBDIVISION, as
recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 109, according : to the - Public
Records of Pasco County, Florida; more particularly described as
follows :
Commencing at the Southeast corner of the Southwest 4 of Section
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2, Township 26 South, Range 21 East ; thence run South 88°49-'30"
West, along the South boundary of said Section ,;2, 17-96.71 feet;
thence run North 00°00 ' 00" East, 587 .00 ' ' feet to -_ the
Point-of-Beginning, said point being on the Westerly - right=-of-way
line of 8th Street; thence run South 88°49 ' 30" West, 298 .86 feet;
thence run South 00°00.' 00" East, .366. 75 .feet; thence run South.
88°49 ' 49" West, 164 .81 feet to the Easterly right-of-way line of
the proposed extension of 7th Street East; thence Northwesterly
111.95 feet continuing along said Easterly right-of-way line of
the proposed extension of 7th Street and along the., arc of a curve
to the left (said curve having a radius of 430 .00 feet; a delta
of 14°55 ' 01" and chord bearing and distance of North 53°22 ' 05"
West, 111 . 63 feet) ; thence run North 60°49 ' 35" West, continuing
along said proposed Easterly right-of-way line, 61. 80 feet to the
former Easterly right-of-way line of the Seaboard Airline
Railroad; thence run North 26°26 ' 56" West, along said former
Easterly right-of-way lineof the Seaboard Airline Railroad,
322. 91 feet; thence run :No"rth 88°49 ' 30" East, 751. 10 feet . to the
Westerly right-of-way I:irie', of 8th Street; thence run South
00°00 ' 00" East, . 25. 00fe'et ;-along said Westerly right-of-way line
25. 00 feet to the Point-of-Beginning.
be, and the same is hereby rezoned and henceforth, said
properties zoning designation shall be OP.
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become law upon being
passed by the City Council of the City of Zephyrhills after three
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(3 ) readings and execution by the presiding officer and the clerk •
of that body in accordance with Florida Statute 166 . 041, Laws of
Florida.
The foregoing Ordinance No. -4b was read and passed on
its first. reading in open and regular meeting by the City Council
of the City .. of Zephyrhills, Florida on the A6w— day of ..
-�' • • , .A.D. , 1991.
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� _6.going Ordinance No. 5-1-4 was read and passed on
its second reading in open and regular meeting b4 the City
Co ncil of the City of Zephyrhills, Florida on the At day of
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. Thz-`ore'io�ing Ordinance No. 51/1" was read and passed on
its third;-reading in open and regular meeting by the City Council
_ _of the -:- ity- of . Zep'hyrbi.11s.; _ Florida on the A311.4.__ - day of
;,.�y.._._... , A.D. , 19 91.
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The -foregoing Ordinance No. 5��j was approved by me this
L day of , A.D. , 1991.
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CHAPTER SIX
LAND USE REGULATIONS (ZONING)
PAGE NO.
6000. PURPOSE AND INTENT 6-1
6010-6020 . LAND USE AND ZONING DISTRICTS 6-1
6011 . Estate Residential (ER) 6-2
6012 . Low Density Residential (R-1) 6-2
6013. Single Family Residential (R-2) 6-2
6014. Medium Density Residential (R-3) 6-2
6015. Multi-Family Residential (R-4) 6-2
6016. Mobile Home Subdivision (M-1) 6-2
6017. Mobile Home Park (M-2) 6-3
6018. Recreational Vehicle Park (M-3) 6-3
6019 . Recreational Vehicle Park/Campground
(M-4) 6-3
6020. Office/Professional (OP) 6-3
6021 . Neighborhood Professional (C-1) 6-3
6022 . Community Commercial (C-2) 6-3
6023. General Commercial (C-3) 6-4
6024. Light Industrial (LI) 6-4
6025. Airport (AP-1) 6-4
6026. Airport Related (AP-2) 6-4
6027. Recreation/Conservation (RC) 6-4
6028. Residential Density Standards 6-4
6029 . Official Zoning Map 6-5
6030. DISTRICT BOUNDARIES 6-5
6031. Permitted Uses 6-5
6032 . Conditional Uses 6-5
6033. Zoning of Annexed Property 6-6
6034. Lot Requirements 6-6
6035. Required Frontage of Lots and Required
Orientation of Primary Buildings 6-6
6036. Division of Lots 6-7
6037. Building Setbacks 6-7
6038. Height - Maximum 6-7
6039 . Airport Approach and Clear Zone Plan 6-7
6040. BUILDING PERMITS REQUIRED 6-7
6041 . Certificates of Occupancy 6-8
6042 . Fees and Charges 6-8
6100. SITE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC 6-8
6110. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 6-8
6120. ESTATE RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT (ER) 6-9
6130. LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
ZONING DISTRICT (R-1) 6-11
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6140. SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING
DISTRICT (R-2) 6-12
6150. MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONING
DISTRICT (R-3) 6-14
6160 . MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING
DISTRICT (R-4) 6-16
6170. MOBILE HOME SUBDIVISION ZONING
DISTRICT (M-1) 6-18
6180. MOBILE HOME PARK ZONING DISTRICT (M-2) 6-20
6190 . RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK ZONING
DISTRICT (M-3) 6-23
6200. RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK/CAMPGROUND
ZONING DISTRICT (M-4) 6-26
6210. OFFICE/PROFESSIONAL ZONING DISTRICT (OP) 6-30
6220. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONING
DISTRICT (C-1) 6-33
6230. COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL ZONING
DISTRICT (C-2) 6-35
6240. GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT (C-3) 6-39
6250. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT (LI) 6-42
6260. AIRPORT ZONING DISTRICT (AP-1) 6-47
6270. AIRPORT RELATED ZONING DISTRICT (AP-2) 6-47
6280. RECREATION/CONSERVATION ZONING
DISTRICT (RC) 6-48
6300. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT 6-49
6310. PURPOSE 6-49
6320. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 6-50
6330. MINIMUM AREA 6-50
6340. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS 6-50
6350. DEDICATION OF PUBLIC FACILITIES 6-58
6360. INSPECTION TO ASSURE CONFORMANCE 6-58
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6370. SUNSET PROVISION 6-58
6400. SUPPLEMENTARY ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS 6-58
6401 . ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES 6-58
6402 . CONGREGATE CARE AND GROUP FACILITIES 6-59
6403. DRIVE IN BUSINESSES: OTHER THAN RESTAURANTS
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND THEATRES 6-61
6404. FENCES 6-61
6405. GARAGE SALES 6-63
6406. HEIGHT REGULATIONS 6-65
6407. MINI-WAREHOUSES 6-65
6408. NONCONFORMING LOT OF RECORD 6-67
6409 . NONCONFORMING USES 6-67
6410. NUISANCE 6-70
6411 . NURSING HOMES 6-70
6412 . RECREATIONAL VEHICLES INCLUDING TRAVEL
TRAILERS, MOTOR HOMES, CAMPING TRAILERS,
AUTO CAMPERS, PARK TRAILERS 6-71
6413. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES - PARKING 6-72
6414. RECYCLING CENTERS 6-73
6415. TENTS (COMMERCIAL ONLY) 6-74
6416 . TEMPORARY BUILDINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES 6-74
6417. TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNAS AND TOWER ACT 6-74
6500. CONDITIONAL USE 6-84
6501 . ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES 6-87
6502 . AUTO SERVICE STATIONS, REPAIR GARAGES AND
CAR WASHES 6-88
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6503 . CHURCHES 6-88
6504. DANCE STUDIOS 6-88
6505. DAY CARE FACILITIES 6-89
6506. DUPLEX OR MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENTS IN
OP DISTRICT 6-89
6507. FLEA MARKETS AND OUTDOOR AMUSEMENTS 6-89
6508. FUNERAL HOMES AND MORTUARIES 6-90
6509 . MINI-WAREHOUSING AND STORAGE UNITS 6-90
6510. PRIVATE CLUB IN C-1 DISTRICT 6-91
6511. VETERINARIAN/ANIMAL HOSPITAL IN A
C-2 OR C-3 DISTRICT 6-92
6512. ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENT 6-92
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which fall within this section include youth shelter, youth
crisis, youth attention, spouse abuse, displaced youth and adult,
mental health, substance and alcohol abuse, offender halfway, or
facilities serving persons adjudged delinquent or criminal .
C. Any group or congregate care facility required to be
licensed by the Florida State Department of Health and
Rehabilitative Services may be authorized by the City with
respect to any approval of a Special Exception, Conditional Use,
or building permit subject to obtaining such state license as may
be required and to the continuing validation of the same.
D. Group and congregate facilities shall meet all
applicable building, fire, safety and health code requirements of
the State of Florida, Pasco County, and the City of Zephyrhills.
All permits or licensures issued by the City will be subject to.
initial and continuing compliance with all applicable
requirements.
E. No group or congregate care facilities shall be located
within a radius of one thousand five hundred feet of another
congregate or group care facility, as measured from property line
to property line at the closest point.
F. A group home facility which treats less than seven
persons shall be treated as a one-family dwelling for the
purposes of determining lot area, lot width, building setback,
building height, parking, sign, fence and other miscellaneous
requirements of the respective zoning district in which such
facility is located; however, the owner of the facility must
operate and reside there on a full-time basis. In addition, no
such facility shall be designed to house more individuals per, or
within, one bedroom than permitted by the state licensing
authority.
G. Expansion of the capacity of a given group or congregate
facility by more than ten percent from the originally approved
capacity shall require reapplication and all attendant
procedures.
H. The building for a group or congregate living facility
must provide a minimum of 1,200 square feet of living floor area
for the first four residents and 120 additional square feet of
living area for each additional resident. Twenty percent of the
site must be landscaped and not covered with an impervious
surface.
I . The maximum number of residents at any group/congregate
care facility is limited to three times the dwelling unit density
per acre as established within this Code. The maximum resident
capacity of a facility to be use for density calculations will be
the maximum number approved by the Florida Department of Health
and Rehabilitative Services or other regulatory agency.
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J. Kitchen facilities, for purposes of this section defined
as a cooking area (oven and/or stove burners) , shall not be
permitted within bedrooms or a group or congregate living
facility. Individual dwelling units may contain bar sinks,
refrigerators and cooking facilities within an area specifically
designed as a kitchen area.
K. Site Plan Review Committee approval required.
6403. Drive-In Businesses: Other than Restaurants, Financial
Institutions and Theatres
A. Site Plan Review required.
B. Specific approval of access plans by the Site Plan
Review Committee.
C. The operation of any drive-in business abutting a
residential district shall be limited to the hours between 7:00
a.m. and 11 :00 p.m.
D. A minimum of 20% of the lot shall be landscaped.
6404. Fences
Fences and walls shall be subject to the following:
A. General Provisions - All Districts
1 . These regulations apply to all fences and walls
except those owned and erected by governmental agencies and
utility companies.
2 . All persons desiring to construct any fence or
wall must first obtain a permit from the Building Department.
All applications shall include a plot plan showing the location
of all streets, easements, property lines, and buildings. Permit
fees shall be based on the value of construction with a minimum
fee to be determined by the Building Official .
3. No fences, walls, or hedges shall be permitted
within any City, County, or State rights-of-way.
4. The property owner, prior to construction of any
fence or wall, shall assume the responsibility for determining by
survey the correct boundaries of the property to be fenced and
the existence of any easement or rights-of-way that exist.
Failure to provide the Building Department with complete and
accurate information when applying for a permit shall be
sufficient cause for the Building Official to order the removal
of any construction not in compliance with this Code.
5. The finished side of any fence or wall shall face
the adjoining lot or right-of-way.
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6. A clear sight triangle is required to maintain a
minimum of 200 feet sight distance for motorists at all
intersections of roadways or roadways and railroads. The minimum
clear sight triangle area is formed by the center lines of
intersecting roadways and a diagonal line connecting points on
the center lines which are 90 feet from the intersection of
center lines.
The clear sight triangle must be free from obstructions such as
walls, fences, plants, landscape materials or parked vehicles in
excess of 30 inches above the abutting roadway.
7. All fences and walls must be constructed of new
materials. Walls and fences shall not contain substances such as
broken glass, spikes, exposed nails, or similar items designed to
inflict injury or pain. Barbed wire is prohibited in all zoning
districts except LI, C-3, C-2, AP-2 and ER.
8. Fences, shrubs, trees, or walls are not permitted
within an easement granted to the City except by approval of City
Council . Any structures erected or plants planted in violation f
this section are subject to removal by the City, and in no case
shall the City be liable for removal, restoration, or
compensation costs. Any damage to a City owned utility caused by
fence or wall installation shall be repaired by the City at the
expense of the property owner, including any sodding that may be
necessary.
9 . Each fence or wall erected pursuant to this
section shall be of uniform construction andproperly maintained
and in no case shall a fence or wall either be erected or
maintained in such a manner as to degrade neighborhood amenities
or reduce surrounding property values, or maintained in such a
state of disrepair so as to pose a hazard to the company.
10. Any fence, wall, or hedge which becomes
dilapidated or unsafe or is damaged in excess of 30% of its total
shall be ordered removed by the Building Official.
11 . Any nonconforming fence damaged in excess of 30%
shall be removed in its entirety, or if rebuilt such
reconstruction shall place the entire fence in conformance with
this Code.
B. Residential Districts
1 . On residentially zoned property, fences, walls, and
hedges may be erected, planted, or maintained to a height not
exceeding six feet in the required side and rear yards, except
that portion of the fence or wall within the required front yard
setback shall not exceed four feet.
2 . For corner lots located in residentially zoned
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districts, a six foot fence is permitted on the property line of
the secondary front yard provided theclear sight triangle is
maintained.
C. Office/Professional District
1. In the office/professional district a six foot
fence shall be permitted provided the clear sight triangle is
maintained.
D. Commercial/Industrial District
1. In commercial and industrial districts an eight
foot fence shall be permitted provided the clear sight triangle
is maintained.
2 . For security purposes, fences in commercial and
industrial districts maybe topped with barbed wire of not more
than three strands, provided the lowest strand is not less than
6.5 feet above grade. Such wire shall not overhang adjacent
property.
6405. Garage Sales
The following regulations shall include all general sales open to
the public from or on residential premises or any residentially
zoned site for the purpose of disposing of personal property,
including, but not limited to: all sales entitled garage, lawn,
attic, yard, porch, room, backyard, patio, or rummage sales.
This section shall not include a situation where no more than
five specific items are held out for sale and advertisement of
such sale specifically names those items to be sold. For
purposes of this section, personal property shall mean property
which is owned, utilized and maintained by an individual or
members of his or her household and acquired in the normal course
of living in or maintaining a residence. It does not include
merchandise which was purchased for resale or obtained on
consignment.
A. Exemptions From This Sections.
The provisions of this section shall not apply to or affect the
following:
1 . Persons selling good pursuant to an order or
process of a court of competent jurisdiction.
2 . Persons acting in accordance with their powers and
duties as public officials.
3. Any sale conducted by any merchant or mercantile or
other business establishment from or at a place of business
wherein such sale would be permitted under the protection of the
nonconforming use section thereof, or any other sale conducted by
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a manufacturer, dealer, or vendor which sale would be conducted
from properly zoned premises and not otherwise prohibited in
other ordinances.
4. Any bona fide charitable, educational, cultural, or
governmental institution or organization, when the proceeds from
the sale are used directly for charitable purposes of the
institution or organization, and the goods or articles are not
sold on a consignment basis.
B. Permit Required.
No garage sale shall be conducted unless and until the
individuals designated to conduct such sale shall obtain a permit
from the Building Department. Members of more than one residence
may join in obtaining a permit for a garage sale to be conducted
at the residence of one of them. This permit shall be posted to
be visible from the street.
C. Parking of Vehicles.
All parking of vehicles shall be conducted in compliance with all
applicable laws and ordinances. Further, the Police Department
may enforce such temporary controls as required to alleviate any
special hazards and/or congestion created by any garage sale.
D. Posting of Signs..
Only the following specified signs may be displayed in relation
to a pending garage sale:
1 . Two signs of not more than four square feet. shall
be permitted to be displayed on the property of the residence
where the garage sale is being conducted.
2 . Signs must be removed at the close of the garage
sale activity.
3 . No sign will be affixed to utility poles, trees, or
posts within the City rights-of-way or placed on public property.
E. Duration of Sales.
Garage sales lasting more than one day shall be held on
consecutive days, and not sale shall exceed three days.
F. Garage Sales Limited to Daylight Hours.
All garage sales shall be limited to the daylight hours.
G. Number of Sales Allowed Per Year.
All garage sales shall be restricted to not more than three per
address during any one calendar year.
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6406. Height Regulations
No building shall be erected, reconstructed or structurally
altered to exceed the height established for the district in
which such building is located, subject to the following:
A. Mid-rise structures, defined for the purpose of this
Code as buildings of three to five stories inclusive, may be
permitted if all applicable conditional requirements of
Resolution #147 are met.
B. Mid-rise structures, when permitted, may be erected to a
height not exceeding 75 feet if the building is set back from
each setback line at lease one additional foot for each
additional two feet of building height above 30 feet.
C. Special industrial structures such as cooling towers,
elevators bulkheads, fire towers, tanks, water towers, which
require a greater height than provided in the district, may be
erected to a greater height than permitted provided:
a. the structure shall occupy more than 25% of the lot
area; and
b. all setback requirements of the district in which
the structure is erected shall be increased by one foot for each
foot of height above 30 ft.
D. The height limitations of this Code shall not apply to
flagpoles, church spires, chimneys, and antenna towers.
E. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions and the height
limitations as set forth in each zoning district, in no case
shall a structure exceed in height the limitations determined to
protect the approach and clear air zones established for the
Zephyrhills Municipal Airport, as currently adopted or
subsequently amended.
6407. Mini-Warehouses
Mini-warehouses shall be subject to the following regulations:
A. Site Plan Required
The applicant shall provide a site plan with information on
property lines, street lines, curb cuts, landscaping, location of
structures including signs, parking spaces, and travel lanes and
location of walls and fences.
B. Building Height
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Height of buildings shall not exceed one story, maximum of
fifteen feet.
C. Signs
Signs shall be limited to one per adjacent street frontage, and
shall not exceed the maximum height of 25 feet, nor exceed 50
square feet in sign area. . No signs shall be placed on any
required fence, nor on any roof. No sign shall be permitted on
the building other than on building frontage walls.
D. Lighting
All lighting shall be shielded to direct light onto the uses
established and away from adjacent property.
E. Types of Storage
Storage shall be as follows:
1 . No business activity other than rental of storage
units shall be conducted on the premises and the units shall be
used for dead storage only.
2 . All equipment and materials of any type shall be
stored within a building.
3. Storage of explosive or highly flammable material
shall be prohibited. .
F. Fencing Required
Fences shall be required for the protection of the lessees as
well as to shield adjoining properties. Said fence shall be six
feet in height, and shall be solid masonry, chainlink with salts
or wood with a life of at least ten years. The finished side of
fences shall face adjoining properties. Maintenance of said
fence shall be the responsibility of the owner.
G. Access Requirements
Access shall be as follows:
1 . All one-way driveways shall provide for one parking
lane twelve feet in width and one travel lane twelve feet in
width; all two-land driveways shall provide for one parking lane
twelve feet in width and two travel lands twelve feet in width.
Traffic direction and parking areas shall be designated by signs
or painted lines. Parking lanes may be eliminated from driveways
not serving any storage stalls.
2 . Vehicular ingress/egress shall be a minimum of one
hundred fifty feet apart, centerline to centerline.
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3. A minimum of two parking spaces for., the manager and
office personnel shall be located near the manager' s office.
6408. Nonconforming Lot of Record
Where a lot which was a lot of record July 28, 1986, or at the
time of change of zoning on the lot, has an area less than the
required minimum area, or has a width or length less than the
required minimum for the district in which it is located, such
lot. may be used for any use permitted in the district in which it
is located, subject to other applicable regulations, with
modifications in required setbacks as approved by the Board of
Adjustment. In no case shall the distance between structures on
the lot in question and structures on adjacent properties be less
than that requiredby the Fire Code for the type of construction
represented. In any district in which a single family home is
permitted, a single family unit may be erected, expanded,
altered, or replaced on any individual single parcel or lot the
legal orequitable of which has been legally conveyed prior to
the effective date of this Code, notwithstanding limitations
imposed by other provisions of this Code.
6409. Nonconforming Uses
It is the intent of this section to recognize that the
elimination of existing buildings and structures or uses that are
not in conformance with the provisions of this Code in as much a
subject of health, safety, and general welfare as is the
prevention of establishment of new uses that would violate the
provisions of this Code. It is also the intent of this Code to
administer the elimination of nonconforming uses, buildings, and
structures so as to avoid any, unreasonable invasion of
established private property rights. Therefore, any structure or
use of existing land at the time. of the enactment of this Code,
and amendments thereof, but not in conformity with its use'
regulations and provisions, may be continued: subject to the
following provisions:
A. Unsafe Structures
Any structure or portion thereof declared unsafe by any
authorized municipal authority may be restored to a safe
condition, provided the requirements of this section are met.
B. Change in Use
A nonconforming use, or structure which is changed to a
conforming use shall not be Permitted to revert to the original
• or less restrictive use. .No, nonconforming use, structure, or
building shall be changed to another type of nonconforming use.
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C. Abandonment
The nonconforming use of a building or land, except a residential
building being used as a residence, which has been abandoned
shall not thereafter be returned to such nonconforming use. A
nonconforming use shall be considered abandoned when one of the
following has occurred:
1 . When a nonconforming use has been discontinued for
a period of six months, notwithstanding the intent of the owner
the six month period will be calculated from date of water
disconnect to electric service disconnect, whichever is earlier,
to date of required for a business license, building permit, or
commercial check, whichever is earlier.
2 . When it has been replaced by a conforming use.
3. Any nonconforming use of a sign or billboard which
is discontinued or not used for six months shall not be resumed;
and if any nonconforming sign or billboard is removed, it shall
not be reconstructed.
D. Extension or Expansion
A nonconforming use may be extended upon approval as a Special
exception by the Board of Adjustment subject to the following:
1 . The extension becomes an attached part of the main
structure and does not utilize additional or adjoining land area
other than the original parcel;
2 . The extension does not encroach upon the lot
requirements and the maximum building height requirements of the
districts in which the nonconforming use is presently located;
3. The extension is for the purpose of expanding the
nonconforming use in existence at the time of adoption of this
Code;
4. Such extension does not result in an increase in
total floor area, or lot use of more than 50% of the original
floor area or lot area;
5. Adequate parking can be provided in conformance
with this code to serve both the original and expanded use;
6. Such expansion does not present a threat to the
health or safety of the community or its residents.
E. Restoration
A building which is damaged by fire, explosion, or other casualty
loss to the extent of 51% of its value (exclusive of walls below
grade) as of the date of damage and as determined by fair market
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value of the building, and which does not comply with use or area
requirements of this Code, shall not be restored except in
conformity with the regulations for the use in which such
building is located.
1. A lawful nonconforming building destroyed to the
extend of less than 51% by fire, explosion, or other casualty
loss or legally condemned, may be reconstructed and used for the
same nonconforming use, provide:
a. the reconstructed building shall not exceed in
height, area or volume as the building destroyed or building
condemned;
b. building reconstruction shall be commenced
within one year from date the building was destroyed or condemned
and shall be carried on without interruption.
F. Permitted Continuation
A nonconforming use may continue, be bought and sold, altered, or
restored, even though such use does not conform to the
regulations established for the zoning district in which it is
located.
G. No New Use on Same Lot with a Nonconforming Use
No new use, either nonresidential or residential, will be
permitted on the same lot with a nonconforming use.
H. Reparceled Lots
When two or more adjoining and vacant lots with continuous
frontage are in a single ownership at the time of application and
such lots have frontage or lot area less than is required by the
use district in which they are located, such lots shall be
reparceled so as to create one or more lots which conform to the
minimum frontage and area requirements of the use district.
I . Unlawful Use Not Authorized
Nothing in this Code shall be interpreted as authorization for or
approval of the continuance of the illegal use of a structure or
a premises in violation of City or State codes or ordinances at
the time of the enactment of this Code.
J. Construction Approved Prior to Legal Enactment of this
Code
Nothing herein contained shall require and change in plans,
construction or designated use of a building or structure for
which a building permit has been issued and the construction of
which shall have been diligently prosecuted within three months
of the date of such permit, and the ground story framework of
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which shall have been completed within six months of the date of
the permit, and which entire building shall be completed
according to such plans as filed within one year from the date of
the permit, and which entire building shall be completed
according to such plans as filed within one year from the date of
the permit except where the Building Inspector in his discretion
grants an extension due to hardship. Necessary changes during
the construction period of the permit will be permitted; such
changes need not conform to the newly adopted Land Development
Code or amendments thereto, but must meet the regulations that
were in force at the time of issuance of the building permit.
K. Repairs and Alterations
Normal maintenance of a site, building or other structure
containing a nonconforming use is permitted, including necessary
nonstructural repairs and incidental alterations which do not
extend or intensify the nonconforming use. No other structural
alteration shall be made in a building or other structure except
in the following situations:
1 . A nonconforming building may be altered if such
alteration is intended and will result in the building or
structure' s conversion to a conforming use.
2. Such alterations do not result in the expansion of
the exterior dimension on the nonconforming building except in
accordance with Section D, above.
3. Such work does not exceed 50% of the fair market
value of the building or structure as determined by the Building
Official or his designee.
6410. Nuisance
Nothing shall be allowable on premises in any zone established
which would in any way be offensive or obnoxious by reason of the
emission of odors, liquids, gases, dust, smoke, vibration, or
noise. Nor shall anything be placed, constructed, or maintained
that would in any way constitute an eyesore or nuisance to
adjacent property owners, residents, or the community at large.
6411. Nursing Homes
A. The maximum number of persons for which beds orother
overnight accommodations are provided shall not exceed two and
one-half times the maximum number of dwelling units per gross
acre permitted by the zoning district.
B. The minimum lot area and minimum width shall not be less
than one acre, one hundred fifty feet in width.
C. The setback regulations shall be the same as required by
the district where the nursing home is to be located; in
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addition, where adjoining a R-3 district, no building shall be
located closer than fifty feet to the R-3 district line.
D. The maximum lot coverage by all buildings shall not
exceed 40% of the lot area.
E. Not less than 30% of the lot shall be landscaped and
retained as usable open space for occupants, with adequate
accommodations for wheelchair use.
6412. Recreational Vehicles Including Travel Trailers, Motor
Homes, Camping Trailers, Auto Campers, Park Trailers
The following regulations shall govern:
A. No Permanent Structures Attached
No owner of travel trailer site, travel trailer lot, campground
or recreational vehicle park shall permit to be constructed on
said site or sites any type of utility building, screen room,
glass room, carport, or other type of other permanent structure
other than a concrete slab. All accessory appurtenances must be
erected in a manner which' facilitates disassembly and removal
within twenty-four hours.
B. Attachment of, Collapsible Structures
No owner of a travel trailer, camping trailer, truck camper,
motor home, or park trailer, shall construct or allow to be
constructed on his travel trailer, camping trailer,. truck camper,
motor home, or park trailer any structure other than a .
collapsible nature which maybe folded compactly and drawn away
with said travel trailer, camping trailer, truck camper, motor
home, or park trailer.
C. Smaller Mobile Home Classified as Park Trailers
In mobile home or recreational vehicle parks existing at the time
of adoption of this Code, permanent structures commonly attached
to mobile homes are permitted to be attached to small mobile
homes now classified as park trailers under the State of
Florida' s size classification providing these units are
permanently established and the the required separation between
permanent structures, as required by the N.F.P.A. is met.
D. No ownerofa mobile home or recreational vehicle park
shall permit the number of occupants of any form of recreational
vehicle to exceed two persons in less than 280 square feet of
gross floor area; three persons in less than 400 square feet of
gross floor area; four persons in less than 500 square feet of
gross floor area, and in no situation can the number of occupants
exceed five.
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E. General Regulations for all Mobile Homes - Pursuant to
N.F.P.A.
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1 . An awning or carport may be erected, constructed,
or maintained on a mobile home lot only as. an accessory to a
mobile home located on the same lot. An awning shall not be
enclosed with rigid materials or walls or converted .for use as a
habitable room.
2 . An 'awning or carport may be erected, on a lot line
provided the awning or carport is constructed of material which
does not support combustion and •is not less than three feet from
a mobile home or mobile home accessory building or structure on
-. an adjacent lot.
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home shall not have a slab that exceeds twelve feet in width
(projection) as measured from the wall of the mobile home to the
outer edge .of the awning or ' carport slab. • .
4. ' Clearance for Mobile Homes to Other Structures
a. In mobile home parks in at the time
of adoption of this Code, 'mobile 'homes shall- not be located
closer than ten feet from any other mobile home or permanent
building within or adjacent to the mobile home park except that
structures grandfathered in need not be moved. A mobile home
accessory building or structure shall not be closer than three
feet from any adjacent mobile home or structure except that
structures grandfathered in need not be moved.
b. In the development of new mobile home parks or
new land additions to existing parks, or in any other mobile home
situations other than as .described in a. above, the separation
- between mobile homes and permanent structures on an adjacent .
space or lot shall .be a minimum of fifteen feet.
6413: Recreational Vehicles - Parking
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Any recreational vehicle, boat, boat trailer, or utility trailer .
may be parked or stored in any residential zoning 'district,
subject to the following conditions
A. • Occupied in Excess of Three Days Prohibited
• At no time shall parked or stored recreational. vehicles or •
' equipment be occupied or used for living, sleeping, or
housekeeping purposed for a period- in excess, of three consecutive .
days unless parked- in a licensed motor home or recreational
vehicle park., .
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B. Recreationel 'Vehicles Shall Not Be Parked Within Setback
Area; No More than Two Such Vehicles Allowed On One Lot
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Recreational vehicles may be parked within the buildable area of
a lot provided the following .conditions are met:
1 . Recreational vehicles shall not be permitted within
any required front, side, or rear yard.'setback. Where double
frontage lots exist, the required setbacks shall be maintained on
_ both streets.
' 2 . NO more than two such vehicles (including boats)
shall be stored on any residential lot.
C. Exceptions from this Section
Automobiles, bicycles, and motorcycles are specifically excluded
from this section. ' .
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6414. Recycling,Centers
A. ., All recycling operations must comply with applicable
federal and Florida statutes.
B. All recycling operations .must be totally within an
enclosed structure or shall have a fence at least eight feet high
from ground level constructed of new materials which may be
• concrete block, galvanized metal, aluminum' or. wood. Wood fencing
shall, as a minimum, be constructed of wood one inch in
thickness. Required fence, -shall have a minimum life of ten
years, . with the finished side of said fence facing adjoining
properties. Maintenance of said fence is the responsibility of
the owner. All fencing shall be of solid type with only such
openings as will permit ingress and egress for normal business
purposes.
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C. . All recycling centers shall be arranged and storage
contained so as to permit access by firefighting equipment and to
prevent the accumulation of water.
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D. No burning. of any type' shall be permitted within a
recycling center.
E. Signs shall be limited to one per adjacent street
frontage and .shall ..not exceed the maximum permitted height of
• twenty-five feet. No signs shall be 'placed on any roof or
required fence. , • •
F. All recycling centers shall be 'maintained in such a
• manner as to cause no public or. private nuisance, nor to cause -
any offensive or noxious sounds, or odors, nor to cause the
harboring of snakes, rates, flies, or other disease vectors.
G. Minimum acreage of 10 acres is required.
H. A Site Plan review is required. `
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6415. Tents (Commercial Only)
This section applies to nonresidential types of tents; for
purposes of this Code defined as tents used for public assembly
or commercial. purposes, but not camping orsleeping, and which
must meet minimum standards as set forth in the Standard Building
Code and the N.F.P.A.
A. Prohibited in Residential Districts unless approved by
the Fire Chief and Building Official .
Commercial tent use is expressly prohibited in residential areas
without the express approval of the Board of Adjustment. The
Board shall also determine the placement of, the structure, and
'length of time it will be permitted.
B. Permitted in Commercial and Industrial Districts
Commercial tents shall be permitted in commercial and industrial
zoning districts on a temporary basis. Location and length of
time shall be determined by the Building Official or his
designee. Permits for temporary tents, other than those utilized
as part of a remodeling effort, may be granted for a period not
to exceed seven days, with one extension of seven days allowed
upon reapplication to the Building Department. Tents utilized as
part of a remodeling effort may be issued permits of up to thirty
days.
C. Tents Must Comply With Standard Building Code and
N.F.P.A.
All tents permitted under this sections shall meet the
requirements of the Standard Building Code, and shall be approved
by the Fire Chief for the City of Zephyrhills.
6416. Temporary Buildings for Construction Purposes
Temporary buildings erected or placed in conjunction with
construction is permitted provided:
A. Certificates of Occupancy Shall Not Be Issued Until
Temporary Buildings Removed
Temporary buildings for construction purposes are permitted for a
period not to exceed the duration of such construction. A
certificate of occupancy shall not be issued until all temporary '
buildings are removed.
6417. Telecommunication Antennas and Towers Act
This section establishes general guidelines for the siting of
towers and antennas within the limits of the City of Zephyrhills
and shall : .
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1 . Encourage the location of towers in areas which
protect land uses 'from potential adverse impacts of towers,
. antennas and associated facilities.
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2 . Minimize adviser visual impacts of towers,
antennas, -and associated .facilities through careful design,
.siting, landscape screening, and innovative camouflaging
techniques.
3. Accommodate the growing need for towers, antennas '
and associated facilities.
4. Promote and encourage shared use/co-location of
existing and new towers, antennas, and associated .facilities as a
primary goal rather . than construction of additional single-use
towers.. .
5. Avoid potential damage to adjacent properties from
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a towers failure through engineering and careful siting of .such
structures.
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6. Regulate the construction and installation of
amateur and residential radio antennas and: towers. .
7. , Follow regulations consistent with the .City of
Z.ephyrhills Comprehensive. Plan.
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A. Definitions for this Section. Include:
1. Alternative Tower Structure shall mean man-made
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trees, clock towers, bell steeples, light poles and similar
alternative design-mounting structures that camouflage or conceal
the presence of -antennas or towers.
2. Antenna shall mean any exterior apparatus or design
for telephonic' radio or television communications through the
sending and/or receiving 'of electromagnetic waives.
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3. FAA shall mean the Federal Aviation Administration.
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4. ' FCC shall mean the Federal Communication
Commission. .. •
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5. Height shall mean, when referring. to a tower or
other structure, the distance measured from ground level' to the
highest- point 'on. the. tower or other, structure, even if said
highest point is an antenna. - .
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6. Tower shall mean any structure that is designed and
constructed primarily for the purpose of supporting, one 'or- more
• antennas, including self-,Supporting. lattice towers, guide towers
or monopole towers. - The term includes radio, and television
transfer 'towers-, microwave towers, -common-carrier, towers,
cellular phone towers, alternative towers , structures and 'the
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like.
B. General Regulation Antenna or Tower Facilities
Applicability:
1 . All new towers in incorporated Zephyrhills shall be
subject to these regulations. For the purpose of measurement,
tower setbacks and separation distances shall be calculated and
applied to facilities located in the City of Zephyrhills
irrespective of municipal and county jurisdictional boundaries.
2 . All towers and associated facilities existing on
the effective date of this section shall be allowed to continue
their usage as they presently exist but must comply with all
applicable FAA and/or FCC rules and regulations. Routine
maintenance shall be permitted on such existing towers.
3. Towers and antennas shall be regulated and
permitted pursuant to this section only.
4. For purposes of implementing this section, a tower
that has received City approval in the form of either a special
exception or building permit, but has not yet been constructed,
shall be considered an existing structure for purposes of setback
and separation distance, so long as such approval is current and
has not expired.
5. Towers and associated facilities shall be permitted
use in LI, AP-2 and AP-i districts. Towers and associated
facilities shall be a conditional use in C-3, C-2, C-i and RC
districts. Applications to place towers in public rights-of-way
shall be allowed subject to agreement with the City of
Zephyrhills and compliance with this and other applicable
ordinances.
6. Before construction of any towers or associated
facilities, the contractor or owner must apply and obtain a
permit pursuant to Section J.
7 . This section shall not apply to amateur and
residential radio antennas and/or towers or earth station
antennas controlled by Section 4420 and Section 4424 of the Land
Development Code of the City of Zephyrhills.
8. All new construction of towers, antennas and/or
associated facilities shall comply with current FCC and/or FAA
regulations, whichever is applicable.
C. Height, Setbacks and Separation Distances:
Towers for personal wireless services' or other telecommunication
purposes shall not exceed 200 feet in height from ground level
(including antenna) or forty percent over the building height
when placed on buildings.
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D. Setbacks: •
Setbacks for freestanding structures shall be measured from base
of the tower to the 'property or lease line, whichever is
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' applicable. Except for structures in industrial districts,
setbacks shall equal one-third of the total height of the tower ,
including antennas. Setbacks in an industrial district or LI _
shall be to that- of . a principle structure- in the same district.
- All tower supports and peripheral anchors shall be. located
entirely within the. boundaries of the development site and shall
be set back from the development site perimeter a minimum
distance of five feet.
E. - Separation:
Separation distance shall be measured by drawing or following a
straight line between the base of the existing tower and the
proposed base, pursuant to a site plan, of this tower. There
shall _be no existing tower within a two thousand (2,000) foot
radius of the proposed structure regardless. of type.
F. Waiver: '
.Waiver on new applications for towers, the City Council of the
City of Zephyrhills may waive setbacks, separation distances, or
height requirements, if technologically necessary, simultaneous
with conditional use approval or as -a separate application if use
is permitted.
• G. Co-location of Communication Antennas:
1 . No new towers shall be permitted unless the
applicant demonstrates to the City of Zephyrhills that no
existing tower or structure can accommodate the applicant' s -
proposed antenna, evidence submitted to demonstrate that no
existing tower or structure can accommodate the applicant' s
proposed antenna may consist of any of the following:
• a. No existing towers or structures are located
within the geographic area required to meet applicant' s
engineering requirements.
- b. lExisting towers or structures are not of
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sufficient height to meet applicant' s engineering requirements.
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c. Existing towers or structures are not
sufficient structural .strength to support applicant' s proposed
• antenna and related equipment.
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d. ' 'The applicant' s proposed antenna would cause
electromagnetic interference with the antenna on existing towers
or structures, or the antenna on the existing towers or
structures would cause interference with the applicant's proposed
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antenna.
e. The fees-, costs, or contractual .provisions
required by the :owner in Order to share an existing tower, or
structure or - to adapt an existing tower or structure for sharing
are unreasonable.
f., The applicant demonstrates that there are
Other limiting factors that render existing towers and/or
structures suitable.
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2 . All towers are over seventy-five feet- in- height
- shall be designed for colocation. •
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3. A tower which is modified or reconstructed to
accommodate the co-location of additional communication antennas
shall be. of the same or less obtrusive structural type as -the
existing tower.
4. Proposed communication structures may, and are
encouraged to co-locate on electrical substation sites as a
- permitted use. A single communication antenna array co-located
with an existing or replacement. electric structure that carriers
electrical lines of 69 kV or greater, that does not add more than
forty feet to . the height or is less than 100 feet' in height shall
,be permitted. in any of the following zoning, districts for the
purpose of co-location: LI, AP-1, AP-2, RC, C-1, . 0-2-, C-3 and OP.
• H. Miscellaneous:-
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1. Illumination:
Towers shall not ,be -artificially lighted except to assure human
.safety or .as- required by the FAA and/or FCC, - whichever is -
applicable.
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2 . Finished color: • • -
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Towers not requiring FAA painting/marking ,shall have .either a
galvanized finish or shall be painted a non-glare finish.
, 3. Structural design;
-Towers shall be constructed to the EIT-TIA 222-E- standards, as
, published by the Electronic Industries Association, which may be
:amended from time to time, and all -applicable City _of Zephyrhills
Construction/Building Codes. Towers shall requ-ire submission of
tower structural drawings. sealed- and verified 'by a professional
engineer which demonstrate compliance with the EIT-TIA 222-E
standards in effect at the time -Of said tower construction. Said
drawings shall be submitted and reviewed for approval at the time
-- of building permit application. Utility poles and electric .
transmission towers shall be considered existing towers or
.buildings upon which antennas and/or towers are permitted to be
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located without conditional use application approval .
4. Fencing:
Except for previously enclosed site where the tower/structure is
located, a chain link fence or wall not less than eight (8) feet
in height from finished grade shall be provided around each
tower, including support structures and/or facilities. Access to
the structure shall be though a locked gate.
5. Landscaping:
The visual impacts of a tower and associated facilities shall be
mitigated for nearby viewers through requirement of landscaping
and other screening materials at the base of the tower and
ancillary structures pursuant to Section 4300 of the Land
Development Code of the City of Zephyrhills. Such standards may
be waived, however, by the City Council of the City of
Zephyrhills at the time of conditional use approval, if
applicable or if a permitted use by applicant. Landscaping shall
be installed on the outside of required fencing. Further, the
use of existing vegetation shall be preserved to the maximum
extent practicable and may be used as a substitute for or as a
supplement towards meeting landscaping requirements.
6. Signs and Advertising:
The use of any portion of a tower for signage or advertising
purposes including, without limitation, company name, however, or
streamer is prohibited.
7. Osprey Nesting:
New towers are encouraged, but not required, to incorporate a
design that provides an integral nesting platform to direct the
most likely site for osprey nesting to a location on the tower
which will reducethe risk of interference with tower equipment
and maintenance.
8. Development Criteria:
Towers or freestanding antennas shall comply with the minimum
development criteria of the district in which they are located.
9 . Abandonment:
In the event the use of any tower shall be discontinued for a
period of one hundred eighty consecutive days, the structure
shall be deemed to be abandoned. Determination of the date of
abandonment shall be made by the building official who shall have
the right to request documentation and/or affidavits from the
structure owner/operator regarding the issue. of usage. Upon such
abandonment, the owner/operator of the structure shall have an
additional one hundred eighty days within which to:
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a. reactivate the use of the tower or transfer
the structure to another owner/operator °who makes actual use of
the structure, or
b. dismantle and removed the structure.
At the earlier, on one:hundred eight-one days from the date of
abandonment without reactivation or uponcompletion of
dismantling and removal, any conditional use and/or variance
approvalfor the tower shall automatically expire.
10. Antennas:
Any communication antenna which is not attached to a tower and,
which exceeds fifteen feet over the building height shall be
approved as a conditional use ancillary to any commercial,
industrial, professional, institutional, or multi-family
structure provided:
a. the communication antenna does not exceed more
than forty percent over thebuilding height. . "
b. the communication antenna complies with all
applicable FAA and FCC -regulations
c. the communication antenna complies with all
applicable building codes. Antennas measuring less than fifteen
feet over the buildingheight shall not require a conditional
use.
I . Variances and Replacement Structures:
1 . Variances
Any request to deviate from any requirements of this section not
previously waived, by the City Council of the City of Zephyrhills'
shall required variance approval from the Board of .Adjustment.
' Variance requests shall not be subject to variance criteria as
set forth in the City of Zephyrhills Land Development Code. In
order to qualify for a variance, notice provisions set forth in
the Land Development code will be followed. Applicant must,
however, clearly demonstrate one of the following.
a. The requirements of this section ,mandate. a>
location of the tower, antenna or associated facilities such that
reception, is severely restricted or impaired.;
b. . The requirements of the section may be
satisfied in another manner as demonstrated through written
technical justification including pertinent support data.
2 . Replacement Structures
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Upon approval by the building official, an existing tower may be
replaced for purposes of accommodating co-location or otherwise
without additional conditional use, rezoning, or variance action
provided that: -
A. :An existing tower may be modified, rebuilt, or
replaced to a taller height, not to exceed twenty feet over the
structure' s existing height, to accommodate the co-location of
additional communication antennas. Such additional height shall
not require an additional setback or distance separation.
Otherwise, the height of a- tower' may be increased to the maximum
• height allowed under subsection 5, herein ,if required setbacks
can be met.
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b. ,The replacement" facility is located within the
same parcel or leased area as to the. existing facility and' is
located so as to maximize' compliance with existing setbacks.
c. The existing facility is removed within ninety •
days .of the completion of the replacement tower and the
relocation of the antenna.
d. . If the location "of the replacement facility is
such that the existing facility must be removed before the
replacement facility is constructed, any temporary portable
antenna support 'facilities used. must be removed within thirty
days of the completion of the replacement tower and the
relocation of the antenna.
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J. Application for Permits:
A permit, issued .by -theCity of Zephyrhills shall be required
before the construction, rebuild, replacement or. structural
modification of a tower. Each application for a permit to
construct or replace a tower or antenna shall submit, . concurrent
with,:conditional use applications, ' if applicable, .the. following:
1 . Written documentation from the FAA stating that the
tower, as proposed, .meets or will meet all applicable federal
requirements. Certification of Compliance with current FCC
Non-Ionizing Electromagnetic Radiation (NIER) shall -be submitted
prior to receive .final 'inspection by the City Council of the City
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of Zephyrhills. .
2. A scaled site plan clearly indicating the location,
type and height of the proposed tower, on-site land uses and
zoning, adjacent land uses: and zoning (including when adjacent to
other municipalities) , adjacent roadways, proposed means of
access, setbacks from the property lines or. leased area,
elevation drawings of the proposed tower and any other proposed
--associated structures and facilities.
3. If the proposed tower is within separation distance
from another existing tower, then the distance, location, and
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other towers shall be shown on an updated tax map. •
4. The application must include a statement in the
application of its intent to allow the co-location of antennas of
other entities and the maximum number that the tower can
accommodate.
5. Written documentation as the feasibility of the use
of alternative tower structure, in lieu of conventional tower
structure.
K. Nonconforming uses:
Bona fide nonconforming towers or antennas that are damaged or
destroyed may be rebuilt without having to meet the separation or
setback requirements specified in this section. The type,
height, and location of the structure, however, shall be the same
type, height, and similar dimensions, and intensity as the
original structure. Building permits to rebuild the structure or
antenna shall comply with the current Building Code and shall be
obtained within one hundred eighty days from the date the
structure or antenna is damaged or destroyed. If no permit is
obtained or if said permit expires, the tower or antenna shall be
deemed abandoned.
L. Review Criteria:
Certain criteria shall be considered in determining the need for
a conditional use for new tower. A new tower shall not be
approved unless it can be demonstrated by the applicant that
there is a technological need for the new tower which cannot be
met by placing an antenna on an existing tower or on other
structures, or by replacement or modification of an existing
tower. Information concerning the following factors shall be
considered in determining that such need exists:
1 . Insufficient structural capacity of existing towers
or other suitable structures, and infeasibility of reinforcing or
replacing an existing tower.
2 . Unavailability of suitable locations to accommodate
system design or engineering on existing towers or other
structures.
3 . Radio frequency interference or other signal
interference problems at existing towers or other structures.
4. The cost of using an existing tower or other
structure exceeds the costs of permitting and constructing a new
tower.
5. Other factors which demonstrate the technological
need for the new tower.
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M. General regulation amateur and residential radio
antennas or towers:
This shall apply to amateur and residential radio antennas or
towers. This shall not apply to earth station antennas which are
regulated pursuant to Section 4420-4424 of the Land Development
Code of the City of Zephyrhills.
1 . Towers shall be considered an accessory structures
and must meet all required setbacks and/or location limitations
set forth in this Code. Antennas and/or towers shall be located
only in side or rear yard areas on any residential lot less than
20,000 square feet in size. Restrictions regarding the height
and number of antennas shall be only as set forth in the Code.
However, certain types of towers requiring guys or guy wires
shall be allowed to project into and onto the setback areas.
Towers, when attached to the primary building of the lot, shall
be deemed in compliance with setbacks when so fixed.
2 . Temporary antennas must be securely anchored. Use
of such temporary antennas shall be limited to a thirty day
period during any one calendar year.
3. All parts of the antenna and/or tower shall have
vertical and horizontal clearance from any electrical lines in
accordance with the National Electrical Safety Code.
4. Construction, installation, repair, or maintenance
of antennas and/or towers shall not require a building permit;
however, such activity shall be performed in accordance with all
manufacturer' s specifications.
5. Antennas and/or towers shall not be mirror-like and
shall contain no advertising or signage of any type except for
owner identification, manufacturer, sales, repair logos, or
signage required by state and/or federal regulations.
6 . All antennas and/or towers shall be subject to
appropriate FCC and/or FAA requirements.
7. This section shall not apply to earth station
antennas as defined and regulated by Section 4420-4424 of the
Land Development Code of the City of Zephyrhills.
N. Repealer:
Any ordinance, code provision, or resolution in conflict with the
language herein are hereby repealed in their entirety.
0. Severability:
It is declared to the the intent of the City Council of the City
of Zephyrhills that if any section, subsection, sentence, clause,
or provision of this section shall be declared invalid, the
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remainder of this section shall be construed as, not having
contained said section, subsection; sentence, clause, or
provision, and shall not be affected by• such holding.
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Any person adversely affected by this section may seek judicial
relief in the Sixth Judicial Circuit, in and for Pasco County,
• Dade City, Florida, or the Federal District Courtin and for the
Middle District of .Florida,. Tampa, Florida.
6500: CONDITIONAL USE
A conditional use is a use not permitted as a matter ofright. .
The approval of the City Council must be' obtained prior to the
commencement of any conditional use, and. further, such
conditional use.'may only be located in zoning districts 'in which
conditional uses are .'identified as possible uses of property.
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' . A. Written Form . •
,The approval of the City Council shall 'be in a written, forme
' issued to an applicant after the completion of a review process .
as set forth below.—
B. Review Procedure
Applications for a ,conditional use shall be submitted to the
Director of Development. The Planning Commission and the City
• Council shall hold separate public hearings on such an
• application within sixty days after all information and facts
comprising the application have been submitted. Due public
notice, as defined :in Florida Statutes 163. 170, shall be given
prior to said hearings. .The Planning Commission shall hold its
hearing .and transmit. an advisory recommendation of approval or
' denial to the City Council. 'An application fee shall be
established. by . the City. Council .
C. Standards of Approval of Conditional Uses
The City Council may, at its discretion, grant approval of a
conditional use application if the evidence presented at the
• public hearings establishes compliance with the following
standards:
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1 . The proposed conditional 'use will not adversely
affect or contribute to' the deterioration of quality of life, or
' property values in the immediate neighborhood; .
2. ' The proposed _conditional use is consistent with the
character of and existing land use patterns in the surrounding
area
:3.- The proposed conditional use will not create or
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excessively increase traffic or parking congestion or otherwise
affect public safety;
4. The site upon which the proposed conditional use is
to be located has suitable drainage, access, ingress, and egress,
off street parking -and loading areas;
• 5. The site upon which the conditional use is to be
located has or may have screening or buffering to prevent
interference with the enjoyment of surrounding areas;
6. The proposed site meets the applicable requirements
' of the zoning district in-which itis located;
7. Any existing' or proposed .signs or lighting will not
adversely affect surrounding areas or vehicular traffic;
` 8. The proposed conditional use will not interfere
with or adversely affect the health, safety, or welfare of the
surrounding 'community' area.
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The City Council may impose conditions upon the applicant where
, deemed necessary to protect' the health, safety, or general
. welfare of the public or where deemed necessary: to ' assure
• compliance with the standards set forth in subsection C. above. .
Such conditions and 'stipulations' shall become part of the written
approval and must be conformed' to or followed by the 'applicant or
any successor in interest. •
E. Authority Granted Under and Expansion of 'Conditional
Uses ,
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Conditional use permits shall be subject to 'the following:
1. The holder Of a conditional use permit shall be '.
authorized to utilize the site or location of said use only in
the manner specified in the written .approval• and conditions .
specified therein. Any substantial expansion, alteration, or
change in the conditional use authorized by the written approval
must be reviewed by the City Council in the same manner in which
the original conditional use was reviewed. The Building Official
or his designee. shall determine whether a substantial alteration
or change of an -authorized conditional use exists and may
• initiate review of the same by. the City Council. ,
' 2. For purpose of this section, an expansion,
alteration, or change of a conditional use shall be deemed to
exist where a substantial modification of any of the standards
provided for in subsection 3 above,. results from activity
associated with the conditional ' use or where: a substantial change
of• circumstances or conditions arises. '
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F. Authority to Revoke or Reconsider a Conditional Use
Permit
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The City Council for the City of Zephyrhills hereby reserves to
. itself the jurisdiction and authority to review and revoke
conditional use 'per-mits. ,•
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• - 1 . Request for Review
Any person who is substantially and adversely affected by a
conditional use which has been authorized by the City council may
petition the Council for a review. of said conditional use at a
public hearing where such use; or the continuation of such use:.
. a. violates the conditions set forth by the City
Council as a- requirement for the granting of such use; or,
b. is injurious- to the health, safety, or welfare
- of the community or of the public; or,
c: tends to attract vagrants, loiterers; or
• habitually intoxicated persons; '.or,
d. has a history of repeated incidents of -
violence.
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2. The affected person shall 'present a petition
' bearing the signature of at least ten property owners of the
immediate affected area-in which the conditional use 'is located
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as a prerequisite. to. review of the conditional use permit. Said
petition shall be filed with the Building ,Department and
"presented to the' City Council . The 'petitioner shall • submit a fee
• of $50.00 to defray the costs of processing and reviewing the
petition. If the petitioner presents information- sufficient to
cause City Council to revoke a conditional use permit, or to
impose additional condition(s) , the $50.00 fee will be refunded.
3. No petition shall be reviewed ,by City Council -where
a previous review has already- occurred in accordance with the
procedures of this 'section, unless the petitioner demonstrates
that a •material change, in ,circumstances has' occurred since the •
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. last review. Petitions which do not allege facts which
demonstrate ' a material change in 'circumstances may be summarily
dismissed by the Building Official prior to the public hearing .
4'. Upon presentation of a petition filed in Accordance
• ,with the provisions of paragraph 2 above, ' the ,City council shall
schedule a public hearing on the petition for the purposes of
reviewing the conditional .,use permit. Notice of the time' and
place of 'the hearing, and of the allegations contained in the
petition, shall be given in writing to the party to whom the
conditional use permit was ' issued. In addition, notice shall be
given to adjoining' property owners in the ,same manner as was
required prior to. the original grant of the conditional use. All
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notice required by, this section shall be given in the same
manner, form and within the -time limits as; is normally utilized
in consideration of an original grant of a conditional use.
permit.
5.. At the public hearing, the City Council shall hear
the allegations, and upon a finding that the evidence establishes
the existence of one or more criteria set forth in Section F'. 1
(a-d) shall :
a. Revoke the conditional"use permit;
b. Permit the continuance of the conditional use
with additional conditions or stipulations.
6. If the allegations are not established, the City
Council shall permit the continuation of the conditional use.
G. Uses Terminated for Two or More Years Must Comply if
Reestablished - Conditional Use Approval Voided After One Year if
Construction or Occupancy Not Established
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Any conditional use listed in this Code, that is seeking to be
reestablished after having beenwithout an active. license for two
or more years shall be required to conform to theregulations as.
stated herein prior to the issuance of an occupational license.
Further, any conditional use approved as required in this section
shall be void after one year if construction has not begun on the
site or occupancy has not" otherwise been established on the site.
H , City Council - Authority. to Consider Appeals From This
Section - Authority to Approve or Deny Conditional. Use
In any case where strict application of the regulations in this
section present an undue hardship,. .City Council may waive, in
whole or in part, one or more of the conditions imposed under the
following sections.
I. List of Conditional Uses and Requirements
In. addition to other requirements of this Code, all uses. listed
as conditional for a specific zoning district shall be subject to
thespecialrequirements for that use as provided in this
section. The following is an alphabetical listing which presents
special requirements for conditional uses: .
6501. Alcoholic Beverage Sales
A. Alcoholic beverage sales are controlled by all-
appropriate City, State, and Federal regulations.
-B. No sale of alcoholic beverages may occur within 300 feet
of any school, church, or other religious institution as measured
from the vendor' s principal structure to the nearest principal
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structure or outdoor active use area (excluding parking) of the
school, church, or other religious institution.
C. No sale of alcoholic beverages may occur within 500 feet
of an adult entertainment establishment as defined in Section
6513 herein.
6502. Auto Service Stations, Repair Garages and Car Washes
A. No structure, principal or accessory, may be located
closer than 30 feet to a residential district.
B. No street entrance or exit for vehicles of such service
station shall be located:.
1 . within 200 feet of a street entrance or exit of any
school, park, or playground;
2 . within 100 feet of any hospital, church, or library
entrance;
3. within 75 feet of a residential lot.
C. Site Plan approval required.
6503. Churches
This use includes temples and similar religious institutions.
A. A minimum contiguous land area of 20,000 square feet
shall be required. Lots may be separated by public R.O.W.
B. A minimum lot width of 120 feet shall be required.
C. The maximum lot coverage by all impervious surfaces
shall not exceed 500 of the lot area.
D. No principal structure or outdoor active use area
(excluding parking) shall be located within 300 feet of a prior
existing, business licensed to sell alcoholic beverages.
E. Any accessory residential use or private school upon the
premises shall provide additional lot area. Accessory uses
include convents, rectories, or church halls.
F. Site Plan approval required.
6504. Dance Studios
A. No alcoholic beverages of any type may be served.
B. Shall not be located within 300 feet of any residential
district unless such building is so constructed as to prevent
discernible sound or vibration at any property line of dance
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studio or dance hall .
6505. Day Care Facilities
A. All day care facilities must be permitted by the Florida
Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services.
B. In the ER, R-1, or R-2 zoning districts, the location of
day care facilities shall be limited to, and established only
upon the same premises with: a school, church, temple, or
similar facility.
C. In any district the minimum open play space shall be no
less than that required by the Florida Department of Health and
Rehabilitative Services Regulations in effect at the time of the
application. Said play area shall be completely enclosed by a
fence six feet in height.
D. The ratio per child of usable floor space excluding
kitchen, storage, and toilet facilities shall conform to Florida
Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services Regulations at
the time of application.
E. A fence or wall six feet in height shall be constructed
along any rear or side property line adjoining any residential
district.
F. No building shall cover more than 50% of the lot area.
G. Site Plan approval required.
6506. Duplex or Multi-Family Developments in OP District
A. Buffers may be required.
B. Adequate site amenities to assure a residential
environment.
C. Site Plan approval required.
6507. Flea Markets and Outdoor Amusements
A. No buildings used for open sales or amusement purposes
shall be located nearer than 150 feet from any residential
district.
B. All vehicles, trailers, structures, mobile homes,
vehicles, tents, mechanical devices or animal enclosures
associated with such use shall be set back not less than fifty
feet from any property line.
C. The minimum lot frontage shall be 300 feet.
D. Sounds emanating from the use shall not adversely affect
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surrounding residential property.
E. Residential accommodations shall be limited to temporary
quarters.
F. Sufficient lighting is required to illuminate the use
and parking areas.
G. Outdoor sales are permitted.
6508. Funeral Homes and Mortuaries
A. All such uses shall be located on and have access to an
arterial or collector road.
B. 20% of subject parcel shall be landscaped.
C. Site Plan approval required.
6509. Mini-Warehousing and Storage Units
A. Mini-warehouses are defined as a building or group of
buildings in a controlled access and/or fenced compound that
contain individual, compartmentalized or controlled access stalls
or lockers for the dead storage of goods or wares belonging to
individual lessees of the stalls and accessible to the lessees at
all times through individual doors.
B. Dead storage is defined as the storage of goods, wares,
and physical objects only with no sales, conferences, repairs or
other activity other than placement, removal and sorting of
goods. One office space for a manager shall be permitted.
C. The applicant shall provide a site plan with information
on property lines, street lines, curb cuts, landscaping, location
of structures including signs, parking spaces and travel lanes,
and location of walls or fences.
D. Lot coverage shall not exceed 50%.
E. Height of buildings shall not exceed one story with a
maximum of fifteen feet.
F. Signs shall be limited to one per adjacent street
frontage, and shall not exceed the maximum height of 25 feet, or
exceed 50 square feet in area. No sign shall be permitted on the
building other than on building frontage walls.
G. All lights shall be shielded to direct light onto the
uses established and away from adjacent property or streets.
H. All equipment and materials of any type shall be stored
within a building.
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I . Use or storage of explosive or highly flammable material
shall be prohibited.
J. Fencing shall be required to shield adjoining
properties, as well as the protection of the lessees. Said fence
shall be of new material and a minimum if eight feet in height.
Fencing which shall adjoin residential districts, or residential
uses, shall be a solid masonry, chainlink with slats or wood with
a life of at least ten years. The finished side of fences shall
face adjoining properties. Maintenance of said fence shall be
the responsibility of the owner.
K. Access and parking shall be as follows:
1 . All one-way drives shall provide for one parking
lane twelve feet in width and one travel lane twelve feet in
width; All two-way driveways shall provide for one parking lane
twelve feet in width and two travel lanes each twelve feet in
width. Traffic direction and parking areas shall be designated
by signs or painted lines. Parking lanes may .be eliminated from
driveways not serving any storage areas.
2 . Vehicular ingress-egress shall be limited to 150
feet apart, centerline to centerline.
3. A minimum of two parking spaces for the manager and
office personnel shall be located near the manager' s office.
6510. Private Club in a C-1 District
Fraternal lodges, social and recreational clubs permitted as
conditions uses in a C-1 district must:
A. Have a contiguous land area of at least 20, 000 square
feet. Lots may be separated by public R.O.W. ;
B. Have a minimum lot width of 150 feet;
C. Be a one story construction;
D. Have 50 feet minimum building setback from all property
lines;
E. Have a minimum ten feet wide buffer area consisting of
either walls, landscaping or fences. Landscaping shall be a
minimum of six feet in height and 75% opaque within one year;
F. Have a site and development plan review by the Site Plan
Review Committee.
,On-site consumption of alcoholic beverages by members and guests
shall be permitted in a fraternal, social, or recreational club
or lodge which is approved as a conditional use; provided such
use is located more than 300 feet from a school, church, or place
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of worship as measured from the structure in which alcoholic
beverages are being served to the nearest principal structure or
outdoor active use area (excluding parking) of the school,
church, or place of worship.
6511. Veterinarian/Animal Hospital in a C-2 or C-3 District
A. All activities shall be conducted wholly within a
completely enclosed building except for fenced kennel areas.
B. No such use shall be located within a radius of 500 feet
of an existing residential use or a residential zone.
6512. Adult Entertainment Establishment
A. No such use shall be located within 1, 000 feet of a
pre-existing adult entertainment establishment; 500 feet of a
pre-existing religious institution; 500 feet of a pre-existing
educational institution; 500 feet of an area zoned within the
City for residential use; 500 feet of a pre-existing park; or 500
feet of a pre-existing commercial establishment that in any
manner sells or dispenses alcohol for on-premises consumption.
B. An area zoned for residential use, shall be measured by
drawing a straight line between the closest property lines of the
proposed or existing adult entertainment establishment and the
pre-existing adult entertainment establishment, pre-existing
religious institution, pre-existing educational institution, area
zoned for residential use, pre-existing park, or pre-existing
commercial establishment that sells or dispenses alcohol for
on-premises consumption.