ZONING DISTRICTS
SECTION 47-4. ZONING DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED

Sec. 47-4.1. Listing.
For the purpose of regulating the use of land, and height and bulk of buildings and location of buildings for specific purposes to limit the population and density, and the intensity of use and open space, the city is hereby divided into the following zoning districts:
[NOTE: parts of this section not pertaining to Victoria Park have been deleted.  Definitions, permitted/condition uses and dimensional criteria have been reorganized by district.  Landscaping and parking requirements -- shown in italics -- are taken from other sections of the code.]
Residential Zoning Districts
VICTORIA PARK
Residential Single Family/Low Medium Density
Residential Single Family and Cluster/Medium Density
Residential Single Family/Medium Density
Residential Multifamily Mid Rise/Medium High Density
Residential Multifamily High Rise/Medium High Density
Residential Multifamily High Rise/High Density
Residential Office Zoning Districts
Residential Office
Limited Residential Office
ROC:
Planned Residential Office
Business Districts
Community Business
Boulevard Business
CF:
Community Facility
CF-H:
Community Facility: House of Worship
CF-HS:
Community Facility: House of Worship and School
CF-S:
Community Facility: School
Sec. 47-4.2. Abbreviations.
The abbreviations included in the residential zoning district titles have meaning as follows:
TABLE INSET:
R
Residential
S
Single Family
D
Duplex
C
Cluster
M
Multiple Family
ML
Multiple Family - Low Rise
MM
Multiple Family - Mid Rise
MH
Multiple Family - High Rise
(Ord. No. C-97-19, § 1(47-4), 6-18-97)
P:
Parks, Recreation and Open Space
T:
Transportation
U:
Utility
Special Purpose Districts

Exclusive Use Districts:   
X-districts see code
RAC-CC:
City Center District
RAC-UV:
Urban Village District
RAC-TMU:
Transitional Mixed-Use District
RAC-EMU:
East Mixed Use District

Historic Preservation District  
H-1:
Historic Preservation District
(Ord. No. C-97-19, § 1(47-4), 6-18-97)


SECTION 47-5. RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS AND RESIDENTIAL OFFICE ZONING DISTRICTS

Sec. 47-5.1. List of districts.
A. Residential zoning districts. ......... see above
B. Residential office zoning districts. ............ see above


Sec. 47-5.2. Intent and purpose of each district.
A. Residential zoning districts.
1. RS-4.4 district
2. RS-8 district is intended to provide areas within the city for single family detached residences and accessory uses. The RS-8 district has a maximum density of eight (8) dwelling units per net acre, which is consistent with the density permitted by the residential low-medium category of the city's comprehensive plan.
3. RD-15 district [not applicable to Victoria Park]
4. RC-15 district is intended to provide areas within the city for single family detached and attached residences and accessory uses. The RC-15 district is also intended to provide for a variety of one family residences, such as zero lot line dwellings, townhouses, and the clustering of dwellings, in a manner which provides for a more efficient use of land resources by allowing for a modification of yards, providing for innovative site design and open space on lots which, because of their size and/or configuration,could not be efficiently used otherwise. The RC-15 district has a maximum density of fifteen (15) dwelling units per net acre, which is consistent with the density permitted by the residential medium category of the city's comprehensive plan.
5. RDs-15, RCs-15, RMs-15 are zoning districts intended to limit new residential development to single family detached residences. Duplex, townhouse and multifamily uses that exist and are located on property that was zoned RD-15, RC-15 or RM-15 on April 21, 1998, can be redeveloped as duplex, townhouse or multifamily uses, subject to the provisions provided in Sec. 47-18.39.
6. RM-15 district  [not applicable to Victoria Park]
7. RML-25 district  [not applicable to Victoria Park]
8. RMM-25 district is intended for mid-rise multifamily residences and tourist accommodations. The RMM-25 district has a maximum density of twenty-five (25) dwelling units per net acre and a maximum density of thirty (30) hotel/motel or nursing home rooms per net acre, which is consistent with the residential medium high category of the city's comprehensive plan. Parcels so designated shall serve as a transition from medium high density multifamily housing and hotel development to single family and midrise multifamily residential neighborhoods and shall be located in proximity to arterial or collector streets or adjacent or near to commercial shopping and office facilities or services.
9. RMH-25 district is intended for high-rise multifamily residences and tourist accommodations. Parcels so designated shall serve as a transition from medium high density multifamily housing and hotel development and single family and low to midrise multifamily residential neighborhoods and shall be located in proximity to arterial or collector streets or adjacent or near to commercial shopping and office facilities or services. The RMH-25 district has a maximum density of twenty-five (25) dwelling units per net acre and a maximum density of thirty (30) hotel/motel or nursing home rooms per net acre, which is consistent with the residential medium high category of the city's comprehensive plan.
10. RMH-60 district is intended for high-rise, high density multifamily residences and hotels. The RMH-60 district has a maximum density of sixty (60) dwelling units per net acre and one hundred twenty (120) hotel/motel rooms per net acre, and eighty-seven (87) nursing home rooms per net acre which is consistent with the residential high category of the city's comprehensive plan.
11. MHP district [not applicable to Victoria Park]
B. Residential office zoning districts.
1. RO - Residential Office District: See Sec. 47-5.60.
2. ROA - Limited Residential Office District: See Sec. 47-5.60.
3. ROC - Planned Residential Office Districts: See Sec. 47-5.60.
(Ord. No. C-97-19, § 1(47-5.2), 6-18-97; Ord. No. C-99-27, § 2, 5-4-99)
Secs. 47-5.3--47-5.9. Reserved.

 RS-8  Residential Single Family/Low Medium Density District.

Sec. 47-5.2. Intent and purpose of each district.
A. 2. RS-8 district is intended to provide areas within the city for single family detached residences and accessory uses. The RS-8 district has a maximum density of eight (8) dwelling units per net acre, which is consistent with the density permitted by the residential low-medium category of the city's comprehensive plan.

Sec. 47-5.11. List of permitted and conditional uses, RS-8 Residential Single Family/Low Medium Density District.
District Categories--Residential Dwellings, Public Purpose Facilities, Child Day Care Facilities, and Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures.
TABLE INSET:
A.
PERMITTED USES
B. CONDITIONAL USES:
 .
1.
Residential Dwellings
See Sec. 47-24.3
a.
One (1) Single Family Dwelling, Standard.
2.
Public Purpose Facilities
a.
Social Service Residential Facility, Level I, see Sec. 47-18.32.
3.
Child Day Care Facilities
a.
Family Day Care Home, see Sec. 47-18.8.
4.
Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures
a.
See Section 47-19.
(Ord. No. C-97-19, § 1(47-5.3.2), 6-18-97)

Sec. 47-5.31. Table of dimensional requirements for the RS-8 district. (Note A)
TABLE INSET:
Requirements
RS-8
Maximum density
8.0 du/net ac.
Minimum lot size
6,000 sq. ft.
Maximum structure height
35 ft.
Maximum structure length
None
Minimum lot width
50 ft.  *75 ft. when abutting a waterway on any side
Minimum floor area
1,000 sq. ft.
Minimum front yard
25 ft.   
Minimum corner yard
25% of lot width but not greater than 25 ft.  
25 ft. when abutting a waterway
Minimum side yard
5 ft. - up to 22 ft. in height  Where a building exceeds 22 ft. in height that portion of the building above 22 ft. shall be set back an additional 1 foot per foot of additional height.  
25 ft. when abutting a waterway   
Minimum rear yard
15 ft.  
25 ft. when abutting a waterway  
Minimum distance between buildings
None
Lot Size
**Maximum Lot Coverage
**Maximum Floor Area Ratio
<=7,500 sf
50%
0.75
Lot coverage and FAR
7,501--12,000 sf
45%
0.75
>12,000 sf
40%
0.60

Note A: Dimensional requirements may be subject to additional regulations, see Section 47-23, Specific Location Requirements, and Section 47-25, Development Review Criteria.
*Allowances for modifications of lot widths may be permitted in accordance with the requirements of Section 47-23.10, Specific Location Requirements.
**An increase in the maximum FAR or lot coverage may be permitted subject to the requirements of a site plan level III, see Sec. 47-24.2.
(Ord. No. C-97-19, § 1(47-5.4), 6-18-97; Ord. No. C-99-26, § 1, 4-20-99; Ord. No. C-99-62, § 1, 9-21-99; Ord. No. C-04-67, § 1, 1-4-05)

Landscaping requirements Sec. 47-21.10.  B. Landscape requirements.
1. Yards and other portions of a parcel of land not utilized for structures, required walks, vehicular use area, decking, pool and other accessory uses, shall be covered with a lawn or ground cover. There shall be at least one (1) tree for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of net lot area or portion thereof. This tree planting requirement is in addition to the VUA requirements. ....
10. To reduce exposure to epidemic tree loss and maximize genetic diversity, a wide variety of trees should be planted in the urban forest. Variety also minimizes the number of trees having the same growth speed and ultimate mature age. This diversity or tree mix is based on the overall number of trees required with not more than one-half ( 1/2) of the required tree count being in one (1) genus. At least fifty percent (50%) of all required trees shall consist of native species or recognized drought-tolerant species. In nonresidential zoning districts lying east of the Intracoastal Waterway, if any portion of a development site is across a right-of-way from a development site with residential zoning or a residential use, shade trees shall be required along the right-of-way abutting the side of the development site across from the residential zoned or used site. The location and number of the shade trees shall be determined by the department based on the height, bulk, mass and design of the structures on the site and the proposed development's compatibility to surrounding properties. The requirement for shade trees, as provided herein, may be located within the public right-of-way as approved by the entity with jurisdiction over the abutting right-of-way. This requirement may be varied as approved by the department based on existing or proposed physical conditions which may prevent the ability to comply with the requirements of this subsection. This requirement shall be in addition to the requirements provided in Section 47-25.2., Adequacy Requirements.  

 Parking and loading zone requirements. Sec. 47-20.2.


 RC-15  Residential Single Family/Cluster Dwellings/Low Medium Density District.

Sec. 47-5.2. Intent and purpose of each district.
A. 4. RC-15 district is intended to provide areas within the city for single family detached and attached residences and accessory uses. The RC-15 district is also intended to provide for a variety of one family residences, such as zero lot line dwellings, townhouses, and the clustering of dwellings, in a manner which provides for a more efficient use of land resources by allowing for a modification of yards, providing for innovative site design and open space on lots which, because of their size and/or configuration,could not be efficiently used otherwise. The RC-15 district has a maximum density of fifteen (15) dwelling units per net acre, which is consistent with the density permitted by the residential medium category of the city's comprehensive plan.

Sec. 47-5.14. List of permitted and conditional uses, RC-15 Residential Single Family/Cluster Dwellings/Low Medium Density District.
District Categories--Residential Dwellings, Public Purpose Facilities, Child Day Care Facilities, and Accessory Uses, Buildings, and Structures.
TABLE INSET:
A.
PERMITTED USES
B.  CONDITIONAL USES
1.
Residential Dwellings
See Sec. 47-24.3
a.
One (1) Single Family Dwelling, Standard.
b.
Cluster Dwellings, see Sec. 47-18.9.
c.
Zero-lot-line Dwelling, see Sec. 47-18.38.
d.
Two Family/Duplex Dwellings.
e.
Townhouses, see Sec. 47-18.33.
f.
Existing Dwelling Units, see Sec. 47-18.39.
2.
Public Purpose Facilities
a.
Social Service Residential Facility, Level I, see Sec. 47-18.32.
3.
Child Day Care Facilities
a.
Family Day Care Home, see Sec. 47-18.8.
4.
Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures
a.
See Section 47-19.
(Ord. No. C-97-19, § 1(47-5.3.4), 6-18-97)

Sec. 47-5.33. Table of dimensional requirements for the RC-15 and RCs-15 districts. (Note A)
TABLE INSET:
Requirements
Single Family
Duplex
Zero Lot Line
Cluster Dwellings
Townhouse Group
Maximum density
(du/net acre)
15
15
15
15
15
Minimum lot size (sq. ft.)
5,000
5,000  
2,500 each du
4,000
2,500 each du
7,500
Maximum structure height (ft.)
35
35
35
35
35
Maximum structure length (ft.)
None
None
None
None
200
Minimum lot width (ft.)
50
50
40
See Sec. 47-18.9
50
Minimum floor area (sq. ft.)
750 each du
400 each du
1,000
750 each du
750 each du
Minimum front yard (ft.)
25
25
25
25
25
Minimum corner yard (ft.)

[min 20 ft. when abutting a waterway]  
25% of lot width but not less than 10 ft. nor greater than 25 ft.  
25% of lot width but not less than 10 ft. nor greater than 25 ft.  
See Sec. 47-18.38   
25% of lot width but not less than 10 ft. nor greater than 25 ft.   
25% of lot width but not less than 10 ft. nor greater than 25 ft.   
Minimum side yard (ft.)

[min 20 ft. when abutting a waterway]
5 ft. - up to 22 ft. in height for one or two story buildings  Where a building exceeds 22 ft. in height that portion of the building above 22 ft. shall be set back an additional foot per foot of additional height  
Same as single family requirement
See Sec. 47-18.38  
See Sec. 47-18.9  
See Sec. 47-18.33   
Minimum rear yard (ft.)
[min 20 ft. when abutting a waterway]
15  
15  
15  
See Sec. 47-18.9  
20
Minimum distance between buildings (ft.)
None
None
None
None
None
Note A: Dimensional requirements may be subject to additional regulations, see Section 47-23, Specific Location Requirements, and Section 47-25, Development Review Criteria.
(Ord. No. C-97-19, § 1(47-5.4), 6-18-97; Ord. No. C-99-27, § 4, 5-4-99)
Landscaping requirements Sec. 47-21.10.  B. Landscape requirements.
1. Yards and other portions of a parcel of land not utilized for structures, required walks, vehicular use area, decking, pool and other accessory uses, shall be covered with a lawn or ground cover. There shall be at least one (1) tree for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of net lot area or portion thereof. This tree planting requirement is in addition to the VUA landscaping .
2. When the parcel of land includes offstreet parking for other than a one family dwelling, VUA landscaping shall be required in accordance with this section. ....
10. To reduce exposure to epidemic tree loss and maximize genetic diversity, a wide variety of trees should be planted in the urban forest. Variety also minimizes the number of trees having the same growth speed and ultimate mature age. This diversity or tree mix is based on the overall number of trees required with not more than one-half ( 1/2) of the required tree count being in one (1) genus. At least fifty percent (50%) of all required trees shall consist of native species or recognized drought-tolerant species. In nonresidential zoning districts lying east of the Intracoastal Waterway, if any portion of a development site is across a right-of-way from a development site with residential zoning or a residential use, shade trees shall be required along the right-of-way abutting the side of the development site across from the residential zoned or used site. The location and number of the shade trees shall be determined by the department based on the height, bulk, mass and design of the structures on the site and the proposed development's compatibility to surrounding properties. The requirement for shade trees, as provided herein, may be located within the public right-of-way as approved by the entity with jurisdiction over the abutting right-of-way. This requirement may be varied as approved by the department based on existing or proposed physical conditions which may prevent the ability to comply with the requirements of this subsection. This requirement shall be in addition to the requirements provided in Section 47-25.2., Adequacy Requirements.

 Parking and loading zone requirements. Sec. 47-20.2.


 RCs-15  Residential Single Family/Medium Density District

Sec. 47-5.2. Intent and purpose of each district.
A. 5. RDs-15, RCs-15, RMs-15 are zoning districts intended to limit new residential development to single family detached residences. Duplex, townhouse and multifamily uses that exist and are located on property that was zoned RD-15, RC-15 or RM-15 on April 21, 1998, can be redeveloped as duplex, townhouse or multifamily uses, subject to the provisions provided in Sec. 47-18.39.

Sec. 47-5.15. List of permitted and conditional uses, RCs-15 Residential Single Family/Medium Density District.
District Categories--Residential Dwellings, Public Purpose Facilities, Child Day Care Facilities, and Accessory Uses, Buildings, and Structures.
TABLE INSET:
A.
PERMITTED USES
B. CONDITIONAL USES: See Sec. 47-24.3.
1.
Residential Dwellings
a.
One (1) Single Family Dwelling, Standard.
b.
Existing Cluster Dwellings, see Sec. 47-18.9 & 47-18.39.
c.
Existing Two Family/Duplex Dwellings, see Sec. 47-18.39.
d.
Existing Zero-lot-line Dwellings, see Sec. 47-18.38 & 47-18.39.
e.
Existing Townhouses, see Sec. 47-18.33 & 47-18.39.
f.
Existing Stacked Dwelling, see Sec. 47-18.39.
2.
Public Purpose Facilities
a.
Social Service Residential Facility, Level I, see Sec. 47-18.32.
3.
Child Day Care Facilities
a.
Family Day Care Home, see Sec. 47-18.8.
4.
Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures
a.
See Section 47-19.
(Ord. No. C-99-27, § 3(47-5.3.4b), 5-4-99)

Sec. 47-5.33. Table of dimensional requirements for the RC-15 and RCs-15 districts. (Note A)
TABLE INSET:
Requirements
Single Family
Duplex
Zero Lot Line
Cluster Dwellings
Townhouse Group
Maximum density
(du/net acre)
15
15
15
15
15
Minimum lot size (sq. ft.)
5,000
5,000  
2,500 each du
4,000
2,500 each du
7,500
Maximum structure height (ft.)
35
35
35
35
35
Maximum structure length (ft.)
None
None
None
None
200
Minimum lot width (ft.)
50
50
40
See Sec. 47-18.9
50
Minimum floor area (sq. ft.)
750 each du
400 each du
1,000
750 each du
750 each du
Minimum front yard (ft.)
25
25
25
25
25
Minimum corner yard (ft.)

[min 20 ft. when abutting a waterway]  
25% of lot width but not less than 10 ft. nor greater than 25 ft.  
25% of lot width but not less than 10 ft. nor greater than 25 ft.  
See Sec. 47-18.38   
25% of lot width but not less than 10 ft. nor greater than 25 ft.   
25% of lot width but not less than 10 ft. nor greater than 25 ft.   
Minimum side yard (ft.)

[min 20 ft. when abutting a waterway]
5 ft. - up to 22 ft. in height for one or two story buildings  Where a building exceeds 22 ft. in height that portion of the building above 22 ft. shall be set back an additional foot per foot of additional height  
Same as single family requirement
See Sec. 47-18.38  
See Sec. 47-18.9  
See Sec. 47-18.33   
Minimum rear yard (ft.)
[min 20 ft. when abutting a waterway]
15  
15  
15  
See Sec. 47-18.9  
20
Minimum distance between buildings (ft.)
None
None
None
None
None
Note A: Dimensional requirements may be subject to additional regulations, see Section 47-23, Specific Location Requirements, and Section 47-25, Development Review Criteria.
(Ord. No. C-97-19, § 1(47-5.4), 6-18-97; Ord. No. C-99-27, § 4, 5-4-99)

Landscaping requirements Sec. 47-21.10.  B. Landscape requirements.
1. Yards and other portions of a parcel of land not utilized for structures, required walks, vehicular use area, decking, pool and other accessory uses, shall be covered with a lawn or ground cover. There shall be at least one (1) tree for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of net lot area or portion thereof. This tree planting requirement is in addition to the VUA landscaping .
2. When the parcel of land includes offstreet parking for other than a one family dwelling, VUA landscaping shall be required in accordance with this section. ....
10. To reduce exposure to epidemic tree loss and maximize genetic diversity, a wide variety of trees should be planted in the urban forest. Variety also minimizes the number of trees having the same growth speed and ultimate mature age. This diversity or tree mix is based on the overall number of trees required with not more than one-half ( 1/2) of the required tree count being in one (1) genus. At least fifty percent (50%) of all required trees shall consist of native species or recognized drought-tolerant species. In nonresidential zoning districts lying east of the Intracoastal Waterway, if any portion of a development site is across a right-of-way from a development site with residential zoning or a residential use, shade trees shall be required along the right-of-way abutting the side of the development site across from the residential zoned or used site. The location and number of the shade trees shall be determined by the department based on the height, bulk, mass and design of the structures on the site and the proposed development's compatibility to surrounding properties. The requirement for shade trees, as provided herein, may be located within the public right-of-way as approved by the entity with jurisdiction over the abutting right-of-way. This requirement may be varied as approved by the department based on existing or proposed physical conditions which may prevent the ability to comply with the requirements of this subsection. This requirement shall be in addition to the requirements provided in Section 47-25.2., Adequacy Requirements.

 Parking and loading zone requirements. Sec. 47-20.2.



 RMM-25 Residential Mid-Rise Multifamily/Medium High Density District

Sec. 47-5.2. Intent and purpose of each district.
A. 8. RMM-25 district is intended for mid-rise multifamily residences and tourist accommodations. The RMM-25 district has a maximum density of twenty-five (25) dwelling units per net acre and a maximum density of thirty (30) hotel/motel or nursing home rooms per net acre, which is consistent with the residential medium high category of the city's comprehensive plan. Parcels so designated shall serve as a transition from medium high density multifamily housing and hotel development to single family and midrise multifamily residential neighborhoods and shall be located in proximity to arterial or collector streets or adjacent or near to commercial shopping and office facilities or services.

Sec. 47-5.19. List of permitted and conditional uses, RMM-25 Residential Mid Rise Multifamily/Medium High Density District.

District Categories--Residential Dwellings, Lodging, Mixed Use Development, Public Purpose Facilities, Child Day Care Facilities, Nursing Home Facilities, and Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures.

TABLE INSET:
A.
PERMITTED USES
B.

CONDITIONAL USES:
See Sec. 47-24.3.

  Residential Dwellings
a.
One (1) Single Family Dwelling, Standard.
b.
Cluster Dwellings, see Sec. 47-18.9.
c.
Zero-lot-line Dwelling, see Sec. 47-18.38.
d.
Two Family/Duplex Dwellings.
e.
Townhouses, see Sec. 47-18.33.
f.
Coach Home, see Sec. 47-18.10.
g.
Multifamily Dwelling.
Lodging
a. Bed and Breakfast Dwelling, see Sec. 47-18.6.
b. Hotel, see Sec. 47-18.16.
 Mixed Use Development
a. Mixed Use Development, see Sec. 47-18.21.
 Public Purpose Facilities
a. Social Service Residential Facility, Level I, see Sec. 47-18.32.
a. House of Worship, see Sec. 47-18.17.
b. School.
c. Social Service Residential Facility,
Level II, III, IV,   see Sec. 47-18.32.
Child Day Care Facilities
a. Family Day Care Home, see Sec. 47-18.8.
a. Small and Intermediate Child Day Care Facility,
see Sec. 47-18.8.
 Nursing Home Facilities
a. Nursing Homes, see Sec. 47-18.23.
a. Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures
See Section 47-19.


(Ord. No. C-97-19, § 1(47-5.3.7), 6-18-97)


Sec. 47-5.36. Table of dimensional requirements for the RMM-25 district. (Note A)

TABLE INSET:
Requirements
Single
Family
Duplex
Zero
Lot Line
Cluster
Dwelling
Townhouse
Group