Exh 8DAGENDA ITEM #8D
FEBRUARY 28, 2005
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
.. AGENDA ITEM: Regulation of the location and use of private skateboard ramps on
residential lots (for discussion only)
SUBMITTED BY: Sonya Doerr, AICP ~,lQ
Community Development Director
DATE: February 18, 2005
BACKGROUND: As follow-up from the previous City Commission meeting, Staff has
researched how other communities address structures such as home-built skateboard ramps. In
reviewing regulations from 25-30 different communities, very few regulate such ramps and similar
structures or private property in any distinct way. Most all communities have some type of
restriction to skateboarding in public parks and on certain other public properties, but on private
property, these generally seem to be treated as a typical activity subject to whatever regulations
otherwise apply to accessory uses and structures.
Again, the City's Land Development Regulations now consider these to be Accessory Structures if
they are greater than 30 inches in height. Section 24-151 (2) provides that Accessory Structures
shall not be located within the Required Front Yard (the 20-foot front yard setback); requires that
they be at least 5-feet from rear and side lot lines, and requires that Accessory Structures not
exceed 15-feet in height.
If the City Commission wishes to more specifically address these structures, the following
language is offered for discussion. This or similar provisions could be added to Section 24-151,
' which lists permitted accessory uses and structures and related limitations within residential zoning
.. districts.
Skateboard, skating, bicycle or similar ramps, for use on private property only, placed or
constructed in fixed locations and made of wood, block concrete or similar materials provided
that these are not located within Required Front Yards or the Street Side Yards on a Corner Lot
Due to excessive noise, which may result from the use of such ramps, time of use shall be limited
to the hours between 9:OOam and 10:00pm. Such ramps located on any area of a Lot shall be
maintained in a safe and good condition, and shall be disassembled and removed from the property
if allowed to deteriorate to an unsafe or unsightly appearance.
BUDGET: No budget issues.
RECOMMENDATION: Direction to staff.
ATTACHMENTS: None.
REVIEWED BY CITY MANAG~1
February 28, 2005 regular meeting