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CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: Request to schedule public hearing dates for adoption of amendments to
Chapter 24 of the Code of Ordinances, Zoning and Subdivision
Regulations, and amendments to the official Zoning Map.
SUBMITTED BY: Sonya Doerr, AICP, Community Development. Director
DATE: September 28, 2001
BACKGROUND: At the September 18, 2001 meeting of the Community Development
Board, and pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 163, Florida
Statutes, a recommendation to approve proposed amendments to the
Zoning and Subdivision. Regulations, Chapter 24 the City of Atlantic
Beach Code of Ordinances was made by unanimous vote of the CD
Board. In forwarding this recommendation to the City Commission, the
Community Development Board finds that the proposed amendments
are consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan for the City of
Atlantic Beach. Accordingly,. it is requested that public hearing dates,
pursuant to Chapter 166.041; Florida Statutes, be scheduled for the
consideration and adoption of an ordinance to enact said amendments.
It is also requested that proposed amendments to=change the official
Zoning Map designation from Residential, General (RG-1) to
Residential, Single-Family (RS-2) for that area commonly referred to as
the "Core City" be considered at these same dates.
If it is the desire of the Commission to hold an additional workshop for the
purpose of further review of proposed changes, the Commission may wish
to schedule a workshop for Monday, October 15, 2001 at S:OOpm.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Monday, October 22, 2001 at 7:15 pm and Monday,
November 12, 2001 at 7:15 pm as public hearing dates to enact amendments to Chapter 24 of
the Code of Ordinances and also amendments to the official Zoning Map.
ATTACHMENTS: Draft of Chapter 24 as recommended for approval by Community
Development Boazd; also strikethrough draft of changes since February 02„:2001 draft.
REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER-
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CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
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MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission and Mayor
FROM: Sonya Doerr, AICP S,~/~.
Community Development Director
DATE: September 25, 2001
SUBJECT: Proposed amendments to Chapter 24
Attached hereto is the draft of amendments to Chapter 24, as recommended for approval by the
Community Development Boazd at their September 18, 2001 meeting; The Community
Development Board has given very thorough and thoughtful consideration to the proposed
changes, and their recommendation for approval was by unanimous vote of members in
attendance at the September 18th workshop and the regulaz meeting. I believe that this draft
incorporates all of the many and varied changes that have been discussed over the past months. T
have also provided a summary. describing those. changes that have been most extensively
discussed throughout this process.
A strikethrough copy, which indicates the substantive changes that have been made since the
February 2nd draft is also provided. You may note that re-formatting and' numbering changes
are not entirely reflected in the strikethrough copy, but I believe these have been corrected in the
final clean draft. (Please do not hesitate to bring any formatting or typographical errors to my
attention. Final editing assistance is always appreciated.)
cc: Jim Hanson, City Manager
Alan Jensen, City Attorney
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SUMMARY OF CHAPTER 24 REVISIONS
Following is a brief and simple summary of the substantive changes proposed to Chapter 24.
(The page numbers reference the clean draft.) This summary does not address those changes that
were made very early in the amendment process, which have been either previously discussed
and7esolved or which were considered to be minor in nature. Please feel free to contact me by
phone at 247-5817 or by e-mail at sdoerr(a~ci.atlantic-beach.fi.us with' any questions or
comments.
Sec. 24-17, paEe 3 Definitions
Numerous definitions have been added to this section. Most of these are intended to provide
clarity and assist in the administration of the regulations and to reference certain Statutory
definitions and requirements.
Sec. 24-51, page 23 Vested Riehts
This provision establishes a process for making vesting determinations where a property owner
maybe entitled to certain vested rights subsequent to the adoption of the new',regulations.
Sec. 24-67, pate 29 Development Review and Issuance of Permits
This section contains new provisions related to the type of information and review required for
various types of development projects. This information has been generally required, but has not
been clearly set forth within the regulations. This section also sets forth time periods for the
expiration of approved construction plans and building permits.
Sec. 24-85, paEe 34 Nonconforming Lots, Uses and Structures
• Lots of Record -This section sets forth how existing lots that may not meet the current size
requirements are to be treated. On any residential lot that was legally created prior to the
adoption of the new regulations, a single family residence may be constructed, expanded or
reconstructed, provided that setbacks are met or a Variance has been obtained.
.After these regulations are adopted, all townhouses or duplexes must be constructed on lots
that aze large enough to meet the density requirements of the Comprehensive Plan. In the
case that a property owner is "caught" in this change to the regulations, they will have the
ri~,ht to seek a determination of vested rights as described in Section 24-5'l.
Nonconforming Structures - A nonconforming structure is most commonly one that does
not meet current setback requirements. This section allows a nonconforming structure to be
expanded as long as the expansion meets current setbacks, or is consistent with a Variance.
However, if more than 50% of either the appraised or assessed value is removed or
destroyed, then the new construction must comply with either the current setbacks or the
terms of a Variance. (The property owner has the choice of using the Property Appraiser's
Assessed Value or a certified Appraised Value, subject to the Building Official verifying that
the values aze valid numbers.)
The treatment of nonconforming structures has been much discussed. but please keep in
mind, this is how such structures have always been treated by the City ofEAtlantic Beach, and
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these provisions are consistent with the treatment of nonconforming structures in zoning ~~
• Nonconforming Uses - As with Structures, other than the choice to use.either the appraised
or assessed value, there are no substantive changes to these regulations except clarification of
the language. If a Nonconforming Use is discontinued for more than six months, or is
destroyed by more than fifty percent, any new use must comply with the zoning regulations
and the Comprehensive Plan.
Section 24-86, page 36 Special Treatment of Existing Townhouses and Duplexes
This section specifically deals with townhouses or duplexes that were constructed prior to these
new regulations. Pazagraphs (a) and (b) sepazately address townhouses or duplexes that would
otherwise me made nonconforming by: (a) change to the zoning map. such as the proposed core
area rezoning from RG-1 to RS-1; or (b) by a change to specific provisions in the zoning
regulations.
In summary, these two paragraphs automatically "deem vested" these townhouses or duplexes,
provided they were originally ,constructed with proper building permits. These will be
considered as lawful permitted residential uses, and may be fully rebuilt or replaced in their
existing footprint and may be expanded provided that the expansion meets setbacks, and any
other regulations that would apply to all construction in any situation, such'as Florida Building
Codes. (Property owners would still have the right to seek a Variance, if needed.) The
townhouse/duplex issue has been extensively discussed. I believe that these provisions fully
address the existing and future rights of property owners who have legally constructed such
townhouses or duplexes, and establishes their right to maintain or rebuild such structures.
This section establishes the design standards that were recommended` for duplexes and
townhouses, and most importantly, establishes the lot azea requirements for future duplexes and
townhouses in order for these to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Also note, that this
section includes a references to vested rights, again recognizing that the new regulations may
become effective while a property owner has been in the process of preparing to construct a
duplex, and as such, maybe entitled to vested rights to continue with those plans.
Section 24-88, page 37 Garage Apartments
This section establishes standards for those limited number of double frontage lots where garage
apartments are allowed, These provisions set forth that the garage apartment cannot be any
larger than 75% of the main residence; must be separated by at least 20 `feet from the main
residence; cannot be used for short-term (or vacation) rentals, and cannot be subdivided and sold
separately from the main residence.
Section 24-89, page 38 Dependent Care Living Assistance
This is a newly proposed provision not previously presented to the Commission. (The
Community Development Board was supportive of the addition of this section.) The language of
this section is fairly self-explanatory. The need to address alternative care !needs is one that is
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becoming increasingly relevant as the .demographic make-up of our population changes..
Communities across the country have incorporated zoning provisions that attempt to recognize
this need. The risk, of course, is that living provisions may be constructed'. on a residential lot
where long term use of that living unit may be very limited... This section;' however, allows a
property owner to assume that risk, subject to approval of the Commission, and within very
defined and limited conditions.
Section 24-103, page 40 Conservation Districts
Additional language has been added to the intent statement of the Conservation Districts. This
language is in part intended to recognize the statutory requirement that our'Land Development
Regulations address lands that may have environmentally sensitive qualities.
Section 24-104 through 24-108, page 41 Residential Districts
The Residential District sections have been reformatted to be more cleazly presented, but there
are no changes in required setbacks for any of these districts. The 50% Irpervious Area
standard has been added, and the required lot area for townhouse, duplex and multi-family, as
established by the Comprehensive Plan, has been added to the appropriate sections.
Also note that Home Occupations and Dependent Care Living Units have been added to the list
of Uses-by Exception. Family Day Care Homes and Group Care Homes have been added to the
Multi-Family Districts as Permitted Uses. Florida law, in accordance with the federal-Fair
Housing Act, prohibits local governments from improperly discriminating against certain types
of housing arrangements by requiring special permitting actions, such as aUse-by-Exception. In
other words, if a zoning district allows multi-family residential, we cannot treat certain special
need housing differently, provided that such special need housing is properly licensed and
operated in accordance with State law.
Section 24-109 through 24-111, page 47 Commercial Districts
There aze no significant changes to the Commercial Districts, other than to add a 70% percent
Impervious Surface limitation, which would apply to new commercial development. This is a
standard limitation for commercial development, and is necessary to provide'. greater opportunity
for landscaping, open space, and also to meet drainage requirements. Please review the list or
Permitted Uses and Uses-by-Exception in each of the commercial districts.: Minor changes in
language and terms have been included to "update" and clarify these provisions.
Section 24-113, page 54 Special Purpose District
The Special Purpose District provisions have been amended to establish this as a single use
district, which could be used as needed in any area of the City provided that the particular
proposed use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The SP district was originally created
to address the salvage yard. That property will remain zoned SP, and the "reverter" provision
that requires that property to revert to residential zoning should it be abandoned by the owners,
will remain in effect.
It is my recommendation that the WQOP radio station property be rezoned to SP as well. The
appropriate provisions and limitations applicable to this property can be included within the
rezoning ordinance, and action would be required by the Commission to authorize any future
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changes to the terms of that ordinance. (This seems to be the simplest method to address the `'
radio station property, and the property owners are in agreement with this recommendation.)
Section 24-114, page 55 Central Business District
The Central Business District provisions remain essentially the same as originally proposed, with
some additional language added to the intent statement. Please keep in mind that at some point
in the future, the "Town Center" area will require rezoning to CBD in order for these provisions
to become applicable.
Division 6, page 57 Planned Unit Developments
There are no substantive changes to the PUD regulations other than the requirement for
additional information to be submitted with the PUD application as set forth in Section 24-130
(b) (3).
Division 7, page 65 Supplementary Regulations
There are no new substantive changes to the Accessory Structure provisions, although some of
these provisions have been revised to be more clearly understood. Accessory Structures include
a wide range of buildings and objects which may be placed on a lot in addition to the main
structure. Section 24-151 (b) sets forth the specific provisions applicable to the various types of
structures.
Section. 24-159, pate 68 Home Occupations
This section sets forth conditions whereby aUse-by-Exception maybe approved to allow certain
types of Home Occupations. Pazagraph (d) prohibits certain activities as Home Occupations.
Section 24-160, page 70 Dumpsters and Garbage Containers
In becoming more knowledgeable of the City's zoning regulations, I discovered that there were
no restrictions requiring garbage containers or commercial dumpsters to be concealed from view.
This new section addresses this need.
Section 24-163, page 73 Storage and Parking of Vehicles, RVs and Boats
There are no new changes to this section other than some clarification of terms. Pazagraph (b)
contains the much discussed provision related to the storage of boats and recreational vehicles on
residential Lots and sets forth that boats, trailers and RVs must be 15 feet from any front or street
side property line and limits these to only one per 5000 square foot lot, with an additional 5000
square feet of lot area required for storage or parking of a second Recreational Vehicle.
Section 24-167, page 75
There were numerous references in the previous regulations related to screening, but no cleaz
standards for the type of buffering and screening that was required between differing uses. This
section establishes such requirements.
Section 24-168, page 76 Land Clearing, Tree removaL..
This section clearly states that land cannot be cleared until the appropriate reviews and
development permits have been issued. "Eazly clearing" of any development site should be
prohibited due to the significant potential for adverse environmental and stonnwater impacts.
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Division 8, pate 78 Landscaping
Several new definitions have been added, and at the request of the Community Development
Board, the threshold for requiring compliance with the landscaping regulations has been lowered
from 50% to 25% reconstruction or expansion. There are currently no other significant changes
proposed to the landscape provisions; however, future revisions aze needed.
Article IV, page 84 Subdivision Regulations
There are no substantive changes proposed to the current subdivision regulations, although
reformatting and clarification to several sections has been included. Appropriate references to
the Comprehensive Plan have also been included. Section 24-188 sets forth the requirements for
re-division of existing platted lots, and requires a re-plat to be approved by the Commission
whenever additional lots aze created or when changes to access points or streets aze proposed.
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Chapter 24
ZONING, SUBDIVISION ~~
LA1ND DF,VELOPMF.NT REGULATIONS
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 24-1. Adoption and authority.
This Chapter, together with all future amendments hereto, is adopted under the terms granted by the Charter. The
City Commission does hereby exercise the power to classify Land within the jurisdictionof the City of Atlantic
Beach into Zoning Districts; to review, approve and/or deny requests to change zoning classifications, requests for
Uses-by-Exception, requests for Variances; to heaz appeals on any decisions; and to review and approve and/or deny
Plats for the Subdivision of Land.
Sec. 24-2. Purpose and intent.
The purpose of this Chapter, the Zoning Districts and regulations set forth herein is to provide for orderly growth; to
encourage the most appropriate Use of Land; to protect and conserve the value of property; to prevent the
overcrowding of Land; to promote, protect and improve the health, safety, comfort, good order, appearance,
convenience, morals and general welfare of the public; and to help accomplish. the goals and objectives of the
Comprehensive Pian. Further:
(}~ In interpreting and applying the provisions of this Chapter, these provisions shall be held to be the
minimum requirements for the promotion of the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community.
(~~It is not intended by this Chapter to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easements, covenants or
other agreements between parties. Where any provision of this Chapter imposes restrictions different from those
imposed by any other provision of this Chapter, or any other ordinance, mle or regulation, or other provision of law,
whichever provisions aze the more restrictive or impose higher standards shall control
Sec. 24-3. Jurisdiction.
The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to all Lands, Buildings, Structures and to the Uses within the jurisdiction
of the City of Atlantic Beach. No Land, Building or Structure shall be moved, added to or enlazged, altered or
maintained, except in conformance with the provisions of this Chapter and in conformance with the Comprehensive
Plan:
Sec. 24-4. Amendments.
For the purpose of providing the public health, safety and general welfaze, the City Commission may, from time to
time, amend the provisions imposed by this Chapter. Public hearings on all proposed amendments shall be held by
the City Commission or Community Development Board in the manner as prescribed by Florida law.
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Secs. 24-6. through 24-15. Reserved.
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ARTICLE II. LANGUAGE AND DEFINYTIONS
Sec. 24-16. Construction of language.
The following rules of construction shall apply to the text of this Chapter:
(a) The particular shall control the general.
(b) In case of any difference in the meaning or implication between the text of this Chapter and any
caption or illustrative table, the text shall connol.
(c) The word "shall" is always mandatory and not discretionary. The word "may" is percussive.
(d) A "Building" or "Structure" includes any part thereof, and these terms maybe Used interchangeably.
(e) The phrase "used for" includes "arranged for," "designed for," "maintained for" or "occupied for.
(f) Unless the context clearly indicates the contrary, where a regulation involves two (2) or more items,
conditions, provisions or events coanected by the conjunction "and", "or" or "either ... ar," the conjunction shall
be interpreted as follows:
(1) "And" indicates that all the connected items, conditions, provisions or eventsshall apply;
(2) "Or" indicates that the connected items, conditions, provisions or events may apply singly or in
any combination;
(3) "Either/or" indicates that the connected items, conditions, provisions or events shall apply singly
but not in combination.
(g) The word "includes" shall not limit a term to the specified examples, but is intended. to extend its
meaning to all other instances or circumstances of like kind or chazacter.
Sec.24-17. Definitions.
For purposes of this Chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings as serforth in this Section.
Abutting Property shall mean any property that is immediately adjacent to or contiguous to the'subject property, or
that is located immediately across any road or public Right-of--way from the subject property.
Accessory Structure shall mean any Structure constructed on a Lot, not attached to the Principal Sttucture, and
ancillary to the Principal Structure. Pump houses For exterior well pumgs not exceeding nine (9) squaze feet in azea
and four (4) feet in height shall not be considered Accessory Structures. Pump houses lazger than nine (9) squaze
feet or four feet in height shall be considered as a Private Garage for the purpose of deternrining height and azea
regulations. This defudtion shall not include Fences; Hedges and Walls.
Accessory Use is one that is incidental to. the main Use of the premises.
Administr4_frve Official as used within this Chanter shall mean that nerson(sl~sienated_1ZV the Ciri Manaeer or.Yhe
Ciri Commission to perform such duties as reeuired pursuant to this Chanter
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Alley shall mean a public or private way, which affords only a secondary means of access [o property abutting
thereof, which is not otherwise designated a thoroughfare or for general traffic, and which is not otherwise
designated as a Street.
Alteration shall mean any change in the aaangement of a Building; any work affecting the structural parts of a
$uiIdinb, or any change in wiring, plumbing or heating and air conditioning systems.
Animal Hospital. See Veterinary Clinic or hospital.
Apartment House. See Dwelling, Multi-family.
Applicant shall mean the ti8e owner of record, or his authorized representative, of Lands that are the subject of a
request for a change in zoning classification, aUse-by-Exception, a Variance,: an appeal or any Development Permit.
rlrevious twelve (121 months.
A~essed Yalue shall mean the valge to an im rowe:[tient or nronerty as determined by th~Duval Countv Proo~rty
Qp)Zraiser art sb.@_.~ta~er>zr_u-vtdec~>zv_law.
Automobile Service Station. See Service Station, Automotive..
Automotive repair shall mean the repair, rebuilding or reconditioning of,motor vehicles or parts thereof, including
collision service, painting and steam cleaning of vehicles.
Bar or Lounge shall mean any place devoted primarily to the selling or dispensing and drinking of alcoholic
beverages or any place where any Sign is exhibited or displayed indicating that alcoholic beverages aze obtainable..
within or thereon and where such beverages are consumed on the premises.
Block shall mean an arrangement or combination of Lots, .the perimeter of which abuts Street Rights-of--Way or
other publicly owned Lands. This may be construed to include approved subdivision plans with Lot arrangements
or combinations where only a portion ofthe perimeter abuts a Street Right-of--way or public owned Land.
Boarding House, Rooming House, Lodging House or Dormitory shall mean a Building or part thereof, other than a
Hotel, Motel or Restaurant, where meals and/or lodging are provided for compensation', for three (3) or more
unrelated persons and where no cooking or dining facilities ate provided in individual rooms.
Bond shall mean any form of security including a cash deposit, surety bond; collateral, property or instrument of
credit in any amount and form satisfactory to the City Commission. All Bonds. shall be approved by the City
Commission wherever a Bond is required by this Chapter.
(a) Maintenance Bond: Upon issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy, or when zequired improvements
are installed prior to recording the Plat, surety must be posted in the amount of one hundred. (100) percent of the
original engineer's estimate of the cost of improvements. The condition of this obligation is such that the City will be
protected against any defects resulting from faulty materials or workmanship of the aforesaid improvements for a
period of one year.
(b) Performance Bond: When required improvements are installed a$er recording `the Plat, surety must be
posted ih the amount of one hundred and twenty-five (125) percent of the engineer's estimate of costs, including
Landfill.
Suffering. See Screening.
Building shall mean any Stmcture designed or built. far support, enclosure, shelter or protection of persons, animals
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or property of any kind. Building shall include any Structure constructed or used for a residence, business, industry -'
or other private or public purposes, including Structures that are accessory to such Uses, provided such Structures
aze in compliance with the Standard.Building Code.
Building Coverage. See Lot Coverage.
Building Restriction Line shall mean the line(s) extending across the front, sides and
reaz of the property, as defined by the Setback requirement of each Zoning District.
Unless otherwise allowed by this Chapter, Development of Buildings and Stmctures
shall be contained within Building Restriction Lines. See Figure 1.
Building Permit shall mean any permit which authorizes the commencement of the
construction of improvements in accordance with the construction plans and
specifications approved by the City under the provisions of this Chapter and other
applicable Federal, State and local regulations.
Building, Principal shall mean a Building in which is conducted the main or Principal
Use of the Lot or parcel on which the Building is situated.
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Building Setback shall mean the minimum required horizontal distance between the front, rear or sidelines of the
Lot and the front, rear or sides of the Building. When two (2) or more Lots under single or unified ownership are
developed as a single Development Parcel, the exterior Lot Lines of the combined Parcel(s) shall be .used to
de[erznine required Building Setbacks.
Bulkhead shall mean a fixed Structure constmcted between Land and water or marsh azeas, primarily designed to
resist earth pressures.
Car wash shall mean an area of Land or a Structure with. machine or hand operated facilities, Used principally for
the cleaning, washing, polishing or waxing of motor vehicles,~S_llal~i Qt~~lyt~l~tl~e~5_2ayr~~~e~vicine. of ¢totor
v_elticie~_
Cemetery shall mean Land Used or intended to be Used for the burial of the animal or human dead and dedicated for
cemetery purposes, including crematories, mausoleums and mortuaries, if operated in connection with and within
the boundaries of such Cemetery.
Center Line, Street shall mean a Line running parallel with the highway Right-of--way, which is the distance between
the extreme edges of the official Right-of--way width.
Certificate of Occupancy shall mean that certificate issued by the City of Atlantic Beach subsequent to final
inspection by th, e desienated Administrative_Official verifying that- all improvements have .been completed in
conformance with the requirements of this Chapter,~nv Final Subdivision Plat. and the. approved Consruction
Plans.
Certificate of Ownership shall mean an opinion of title of a licensed attorney or title company certifying to the City
Commission, based upon an examination of an abstract of title of the Official Recoils of Duval County, stating that
the Applicant is the owner in fee simple of the tract. The Certificate shall also state the names and nature of all
liens, mortgages and encumbrances against the title to said tract, if any.
Certifeed Survey shall mean a survey, sketch plan, map or other exhibit containing a written statement regazding its
accuracy or conformity to specified standards certified and signed by the registered surveyor under whose
supervision said survey was prepared.
Change of eeeetteaxey- Use_shall mean discontinuance of an existing Use and the substitution of a different Use?s
Child Care means the care, protection, and supervision of a child, for a period of less than 24 hours pet day, on a
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regular basis, which supplements pazental care, enrichment, and health supervision For the child, in accordance with "
his individual needs, and for which a payment, fee, or grant is rnade for such caze. ~'
Child Care Facility shall include child care centers or child care arrangements which provide child care for more
than three (3) children unrelated to the operator and which receives a payment, fee, or giant for any of the children
receiving caze, wherever operated, and whether or not operated for profit
Church shall mean a Building Used for nonprofit purposes by a recognized or established religion as its place of
worship. Such Building may include a residential Dwelling Unit for the pastor or minister.
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Clinic shall mean an establishment where patients, who are not lodged overnight, are admitted for examination and
treatment by one person or a group of persons practicing any form of healing or health services to individuals,
whether such persons be medical doctors, chiropractors, osteopaths, chiropodists, naturopaths, optometrists; dentists
or any such profession, the practice of which is lawful in the State of Florida.
Club shall mean a Building and facilities owned and operated by a corporation of association of persons for social or
recreational purposes, but not operated primarily for profit or to render a service, which is customarily carried on as
a business
Community Center shall mean a recreational facility or a community meeting facility:
Comnreher~ive Plan shall mean the local eovemment Comprehensive Plan which was adooted by the City
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Construction Plans °-•'~,.R-fie,-~ ~atio:.~ shall mean the engineering drawings, specifications, tests and data necessary
to show plans for constmcdon of the proposed improvements to Land, and shall be in sufficient detail to pernvt
evaluation of the proposals.
Corner Lot. See Lot, Comer.
Covenants shall mean private agreements recorded in the. public records that restrict the Use of private property.
These Land Development Regulations shall not abrogate or annul any private Covenants or agreements, provided
however, that if these regulations impose a' greater restriction on the Use and Development of Land, the provisions
Density shall mean the number of residential Dwelling Units perantted per acre of Land, exclusive of dedicated
public rights-of--way, canals and drainage ditches, lakes,~y_e~_snSLilt~di&tA9uaLvti'~t1~A415~t~a~ds~~awarcLgf the
Cgast~l~4nstrs19Si4t~C.orttrStl Line Allowable Density shall be established by the Comprehensive Plan, as may be
amended.
Development shall be defined according to Florida Statutes, Chapter 380.04, as follows:
(a) Development means the carrying out of any Building or mining operation'or the making of any
material change in the Use or appearance of any Structure or Land and the dividing of Land into two (2) or more
pazcels.
(b) The following activities or Uses. shall be taken for the purposes of this Chapter to involve
development, as defined in this section:
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(I) A reconstruction, alteration of the size or material change in the external appeazance of a Stmcture -~
on Land.
(2) A change in the intensity of Use of Land, such as an increase in the number of dwelling orals in a
Structure or on Land or a material increase in the number of businesses, manufacturing
establishments, offices or dwelling units in a Structure or on Land.
(3) Alteration of a shore or bank of a seacoast, river, stream, lake, pond or canal, including any coastal
construction, as defined in F.S. Ch. 161.021.
(4) Conunencement of drilling, except to obtain soil samples, mining or excavation on a parcel of
Land.
(5) Demolition of a Structure.
(6) Clearing of Land as an adjunct of construction.
(7) Deposit of refuse, solid or liquid waste or fill on a parcel of Land.
(c) The following operations or Uses shall not be taken for the purposes of this Chapter to involve
Development as defined in this section:
(1) Work by highway or road agency or railroad company for the maintenance or improvement of a
road or raihoad track, if the work is tamed out on Land within the boundaries of the Right-of-
way.
(2) Work by a utility andlor other person engaged in the distribution or transmission of gas or water,
for the purpose of inspecting, repairing renewing or constmction on established rights of way, any
sewers, mains, pipes, cables, utility tunnels, power lines, towers, poles, tracks pr the like.
(3) Work for maintenance, renewal, improvement or alteration of any Structure,: if the work affects
only the interior or the color of the Structure or the, decoration of the exterior of the Structure.
(4) The Use of any Structure or Land devoted to dwelling Uses for any purpose customarily incidental
to enjoyment of the Dwelling.
(5) A change in the ownership or form of ownership of any pazcel or Structure.
(6) The creation or termination of rights of access, riparian rights, easements, covenants concerning
development of Land or other rights in Land.
Dl~ric~~]~llmeat~~onin~Distrie~desienati4ns as established by sb.e afficiaf ZQniaae T?is_trict zzaaos and a set_foztli
inJ2iv3sien~~thi~ ~haDtez,
Dwelling Unit shall mean a single unit providing complete independent living facilities for a family as defined
herein, includingpermanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.
Dwelling, tYlulti family shall mean a residential Building designed for or occupied exclusively by three (3) or more
families, with the number of families in residencenot exceeding the number of Dwelling Units piovided.
Dwellirsg, Sirsgle family shall mean a Building containing one Dwelling Unit, and not attached to any other
Dwelling Unit by any means, and occupied by one Family only.
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Dwelling, Two family (duplu~) shall mean a residential Building containing two Dwelling Units designed for or
occupied by two (2) families, with the number of families in residence not exceeding the number of Dwelling Units -^
provided.
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Easement shall mean a grant from a~property owner for the Use of Land for. a specific purpose or purposes by the
genecal public, by a corporation or by a certain person or persons.
(a) Wetlands determined to e iulisdictional and which~r ~g~ate by the Florida Department of
E vironmental Protection (FDEPI and the 9t. Johns River Water Management District (S7RWMDl:
Llzl__>r~tuaries, QL~Stua~it3e~'~rSa~;
(s) Quts~ar~d~~ElorisLa~~r~a.~td~Iatytral Water Bodies;
LdLAx?as cie~p~ta~~d Ru~su~nt to th~Fgd~Lal C_pa~a~$a~ta~r Re~urce Act~pi~Q7~48 a d this tze~h
~d dune areas eeawazd of the Coastal Construction Control ine•
Exception is a denarh~re from the eneral provisions of these Land Development Regulations granted L der the
e~cnress provisions of the enactment itself See Sec 24-63
Exception, Use by. See Exception.
Family shall mean one or more persons, related by blood, adoption or marriage, living and cooking together as a
single housekeeping unit, exclusive of household servants. A number of persons, but not exceeding two (2) living
and cooking together as a single housekeeping unit, though not related by blood, adoption or marriage, shall be
deemed to eopstitute a Family.
Flood Frequency shall mean the statistically determined average for how often a specific flood level or discharge
maybe equaled or exceeded.
Floodway shall mean the channel of a watercourse and por[ionsof the adjoining floodplane, which are reasonably
required to carry and discharge the regulatory flood.
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Environmentally Sensitive Areas shall include lands waters or areas within the City of Atlantic Beach which me t
nv of die following criteria•
{el Areas designated as Conservation by the Future Land Use Man:
Flood shall moan a temporary rise in the level of a body of water inundating aeeas not ordinarily so covered.
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Floor Area shall mean the sum of the gross horizontal azeas of all floors of a Building or Buildings, measured from
exterior faces of exterior walls or from the center line of walls separating two (2) attached Buildings.
Foster Home shall mean any establishment or private residence that provides 24-hour care for more than three (3)
children unrelated to the operator and which receives a payment, fee or grant for any of the children receiving care;
and whether or not operated for profit.
utur Land Use. as used in this Chanter shall mean the Future Land Use as desienated by the adonte_d
Comnrehensive Plan trLan._as_mav be amended.
Garage, Private shall mean an Accessory Structure or a portion of the Principal Building,Used for storage of motor
vr,lticles_ant3_iZ~LSOna1_A~4P~I4Y~~IRLL~.iLi~S2the occupants of the Principal Building. A carportshall_be~o~.tsi_der~d
a~a_Private GaLa~e.
Garage, Public shall mean a Building or portion thereof, other than a Private Gazage, designed or used for the
a;R ki~.~storage; and hiring of motor vehicles.
Garage, Repair shall mean a Building,. or portion thereof, Used for repairing, equipping or servicing motor vehicles.
See also Service Station.
Garage Sale shall mean the sale of personal property in, at or upon any residentially zoned property; or upon any
,commercially zoned property independent of any business licensed under this Code to conduct retail sales upon such
property. Gazage Sales shall include, but not be limited to, the advertising of the holding of any such sale, or the
offering to make any such sale, whether made. under any other name such as Yard sale, front Yazd sale, back Yazd
sale, home sale, patio sale, rummage sale or any similar designation.
Coverxment Use shall mean the Use' of Lands owned by the Federal, State or local government Used for a purpose,
which is related to governmental functions. Any lawful activity is permitted without restriction. Any Lands.Used
by a government, which is converted to private ownership, shall comply with the requirements of the Zoning District
and the Comprehensive Plan.
Grade, Calculated Average shall mean the average elevation of a site, calculated prior to excavation, fill or Land
balancing. The average elevation of the site sfiall be determined by superimposing a horizontal grid composed often
(10) equidistant lines by ten (10) equidistant lines, arranged such that the outer perimeter lines shall be substantially
aligned with the exterior Lot lines, over the existing. site. At each of the intersections of the lines. of the grid, the
existing grade elevation shall be determined by a. registered Land surveyor using standard practices. The average
elevation of the site shall then be detemained by adding the one hundred (100) elevations as measured at the points
of intersection of the grid together and dividing by one hundred (100). Tliis calculated average elevation shall be
Used for all determinations of Building heights on that site and shall be recorded in the records of the City.
Alternatively, and by mutual concurrence. of the property owner and the zoning official, on sites where the existing
grade is predominantly flat, with few or no variations of grade, the calculated average grade may becalculated by
establishing the elevation at [he points of intersection of the exterior Lot lines plus one (1) point at the approximate
center of the property. All points measured shall lie on or within the Lot lines of the property.
Grade, Developed Catcutated Average shall be. used for Lots with existing Structures or sites where a Stmcture
previously existed and no record or means of determining the Calculated Average Grade exists. The Developed
Calculated Average Grade shall be determined by superimposing a ten by ten grid of elevation points over the
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Carage, Apartment Building shall mean a Building, designed and intended to be Used for the housing of vehicles,
belonging to the occupants of an apartment Building on the same property.
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entire Lot. The average elevation of those points not lying within any portion of an existing. Structure shall be the '
Developed Calculated Average Grade for the purpose of Building height measurements. Altemafively, and by -'
mutual concurrence of the property owner and the Building Official, on sites where the existing grade is
predominantly flat, with few or no variations of grade, the Developed Calculated. Average Grade may be calculated
by establishing the elevation at the points of intersection of the exterior Lot Lines. All points measured shall lie on
or within the Lot Lines of the property.
Grade, Finished shall mean the elevation of a site afrer all fill, Land balancing or site preparations have been
completed. Finished grade shall not be Used in the calculation of Building heights.
Group Care Home shall mean any Dwelling, Building or other place, occupied by seven (7) or more persons,
including staff, whether operated for profit or not, which provides for a period exceeding twenty-four (24) hours,
one or more personal services for persons not related to the owner or administrator by law, blood, marriage or
adoption, and not in foster care, who require such services. The personal services, in addition to housing and food
services, may include but not be limited to personal assistance with bathing, dressing, housekeeping, adult
supervision, emotional security, and other related services but not including medical services:
Height of Building shall mean the vertical distance from the Calculated Average Grade of the Lot to the highest
point of the roof Structure or parapet of the Building.
Home Occupation shall mean any Use conducted entirely within a Dwelling and carried on by an occupant thereof,
which Use is clearly incidental and secondary to the Principal Use of the dwelling for residential purposes and does
not change the character thereof HOrt1~9~E-s?tign~,slz~11~2e~11~~~r I~Liu_ac~Qrd~i~e wish the_gr iizganents o~
S~~tio_n_2.4=1 g9,
f~pm~Of£Ce_.shall mean an aGSv_iry c~s)s_iSS~141Qnly9f ~.priv_at~f~e~gLa RLELit~gt~~; Qf_a3ec9..p,~yiZ~.d.. rA~~es_si.9n,
which i~~ntiieiy 1o~ated withi~~'~sldxxasi_alsStnr~htre and~exs_zaot~nv_oLve a~rY dailv~s4Sa~t with~EU~4r~azs-o~
clients A Home Office shall be clearly incidental and accessory to the resd~~l, Use of the nronerty and shall not
j=yvolve an~emnlovees commercial~ie_nace manuf~ettirine or storaee of products or materials eoui~ment other
than nomval office enui~ment and shall not create any additional daily traffic Home Offices shall be a nemitted
Q,~er ~orv Use in all Residenti2l Zo ine District<
Hospital shall mean any institution or clinic, ' e which maintains and operates facilities for
overnight care and treatment of two (2) or more unrelated persons as patients suffering mental or physical ailments;
but not including any dispensary or fast-aidtreatment facilities maintained by a commercial or industrial plant;
educational institution, convent or convalescent home, as previously defined.
Hotel, Motel, Nlotor Lodge or Tourist Court shall mean a Building as licensed by the. State containing individual
guest morns for which daily or weekly lodging is provided.
House Trailer. See Mobile Home.
Impervious Surface shall mean those surfaces that prevent the entry of water into the soil. Common Impervious
Surfaces include, but aze not limited to, rooftops, sidewalks, patio areas, driveways, pazking Lots, and other surfaces
made of concrete, asphalt, brick, plastiq or any surfacing material with a base or lining of an mapervious material
Wood decking elevated two or more inches above grade shall not be considered impervious provided that the ground
surface beneath [he decking is not impervious. Pervious areas beneath roof or balcony overhangs that are subject to
inundation by stormwater and which allow the percolation of that stormwater shall not be considered impervious
areas. Swimming pools shall not be considered as Impervious Surfaces because of their. ability to retain additional
rain water, however, decking azound a pool may be considered impervious depending upon materials used.
Institutional Use shall mean [he Structure and/or Land occupied by a group, cooperarive, boazd, agency or
organization created for the purpose of carrying on functions, such as hospitals,schools, churches; fraternal orders,
orphanages and nursing or convalescent homes.
Junk Yard. See Salvage Yard.
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Xenne[, Pet shall mean facilities for the keeping of any pet or pets, regardless of number, for sale or for breeding,
boarding or treatment purposes. This shall not include, Veterinazy Clinics, animal grooming parlors or pet shops. -' ''
Xitchen shall mean an azea equipped for food storage, preparation, and/or cooking in one household.
Land hall mean the earth water and air above or below or nn the surface,~t1$jncludes ap_d improvements or
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t63 3164 _Florida_Stat+rtes and __hall in 1 d oning, subdivision_ Building and~tt~tctid_~_and other re_~g1~+t~tions
~ trolling the Use and Develoome,~t~f Land
Landscaping shall mean any of the following or combination thereof: Living materials, such as but not limited to,
grass, ground covers, shrubs, vines, hedges, trees or palms; andnonliving durable materials commonly Used in
Landscaping, such as but not limited to, rocks, pebbles, sand, walls, fences, berms, sculptures and fountains, but
excluding paving.
Laundromat, Self-service shall mean a business that provides home-type clothes washing and drying or ironing
machines to be Used by customers on the premises.
Live Entertainment includes, but is not limited to, singers,. pianists, modeling of tingerie for audiences e~for
entertainment purposes, musicians, musical groups, bands, vocal or instrumental dancers, theatrical shows,
magicians, performers, comedians and all fashions, forms and media of entertainment carried on and conducted in
the presence of and for the entertainment and amusement of others and as distinguished from records, tapes, pictures
and other forms of reproduced or transmitted entertainment.
Living Area shall mean [he minimum Floor Area of a residential Dwelling Unit, as measured by its exterior
dimensions, having access from within the main living area, exclusive of barports, porches, sheds, garages and
utility rooms which aze not contained within the walls of a Dwelling Unit.
Loading Space shall mean a space within the main Building of on the same Lot, providing for the standing, loading
or unloading of bucks or other motor vehicles cotistarcted consistent with the reaiiirements of Lhi~Chapter.
Lot shall mean a parcel of Land occupied or intended for occupancy by a Use permitted in this Chapter and having
its frontage upon a Street Right-of--way or permanent Easement. and asmav be defined in Chaoter 177. Florid
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Lot Area shall mean the area formed b the horizontal lane within the Lot Lines,-exslas~ >e gate
ded~atiens- ``r~is'"r'tt~t~'tf' aBL'"oG.m" ~ ~ i'~ e+xr "~:ea~e r"e t~[°' a° z"t=#tco~/€t?~~ts#rt"~",`~~pq°.~'s~iiniaF.~a.:tteF'
Lot, Corner shall mean a Lot abutting two (2) or more Streets, or at a Street intersection or at a Street corner having
an interior angle not greater than one hundred thirty-five (135) degrees. The exterior Lot Line of the narrowest side
of the Lot adjoining the Street shall be considered the front Yard, The exterior Lo[ Line of thelongest side of the
Lot abutting the Street shall be considered a side Yazd and shall have a minimum setback of fifteen (15) feet. The
opposite side Yard shall conform to the minimum side Yard requirement of the Zoning bistric[ in which it is
located. The reaz Yard shall have a minimum setback of twenty (20) feet.
Lot Coverage shall mean the area of the Lo[ covered by atl Impervious Surfaces
Lot Depth shall mean the distance measured from the middle point of the front Lot Line to the middle point of the
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opposite rear Lot Line.
Lot Line shall mean the legal boundary of a Lot. as_esta~lislied~y a cerSif~sl~a~ld~urvgy.
Ln1~f Record shall mean•
(a) a Lot that is~art of a documented subdivision the man of which has been recorded inthe Office of the
Clerk of thg Circuit Court or
(b)
Lot Width shall mean the mean horizontal distance between the side Lot Lines, measured at right angles to its depth.
Marina shall mean an establishment with a waterfront location for the purpose of storing water craft and pleasure
boats on Land, in Buildings, in slips or on boat lifts, and including accessory facilities for purposes such as
refueling, minor repair and launching.
Nlean High Wafer shall mean the average height of the high waters over a nineteen (19) year period or for shorter
periods of observations; the average height of the high waters after corrections are applied to eliminate known
variations and [o reduce the result to the equivalent of a mean nineteen (19) year value, as defined in Chapter 253,
Florida Statutes.
Mini-warehouses shall include all those businesses commonly known as mini-warehouses which shall be utilized
for the sole purpose of storage of tangible personal property.
Occupied includes designed, built, altered, converted io or intended to be used or occupied.
Offce, Business or Professional shall mean a Building providing office space for business of professional services.
Open Space shall mean an area open to the sky, which may be on the same Lot with a Building. The azea may
include, along with the natural environmental features, landscanin,~leEleIlts, stormwater retention facilities.
swimming pools, teanis courts, or similar ooen air recreational facilities: Streets, Stmctures and screened 4r
im rvio roofed Structures shall not be allowed in reeuired Ooen Space: -i~sli~ed:
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Mobile Home shall mean a Stmeture, transportable in one or more sections, which is eight (8) feet or more in width
and which is built on an integral chassis and designed to be Used as a dwelling when connected to the required
utilities including plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and electrical systems.
Nursing Home. See Group Caze Home.
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Parcel shall mean a tract of Land, which may be described by metes and bounds or recorded Plat. See also the
definition for Lot. ~ '
herrd~atspet~-shall mean parking spaces designed wry
4mericans with Disabilities Act (ADAI of 1990 acessibility Guide ~ orBuildinas and
Parking Lot shall mean an open azea used exclusively for the parking of motor vehicles, whether or not a fee is
charged.
Parking Space, Off-Street shall mean a parking space consisting of an area adequate for parking as-autetae>3i~e
motor vehicles with room for opening doors on both sides, together with properly related accessto a public Street or
alley and maneuvering room, but located totally outside of any Street or alley Right-of--way. Siee_Widlh; denth_and
arransement of Parking Spaces shall conform to specifications in this Chapter and may be divided into spaces for
standard site vehicles and compact cars.
Permanent Control Point (PCP) shall be a secondary horizontal control monument and shall be a metal marker with
the point of reference marked thereon or a four (4) by four (4) inch concrete monument, aminimum oftwenty-four
(24) inches long, with the point of reference marked thereon. PCPs shall bear the registration number of the
surveyor filing the Ptat of Record.
Permanent Reference Monument (PRM) shall consist of a metal rod a minimum of twenty-four (24) inches long,
or a one and one-half (1 I/2) inch minimum diameter metal pipe a minimum of twenty (20) inches long, either of
which shall be encased in a solid block of concrete or set in natural bedrock, a minimum of six (6) inches in
diameter, and extending a minimum of eighteen (18) inches below the top of the monument, or a concrete
monument four (4) inches by four (4) inches, aminimum oftwenty-four (24) inches long, with the point of reference
mazked thereon. A metal cap marker with the point of reference marked thereon shall bear the.registration number
of the surveyor certifying the Plat of record, and the letters "PRl~t" shall be placed in the top of the monument.
Planned Unit Development (PUD) shall mean Land under unified control, planned and developed as a whole in a
single unified Development or in approved phases. =PUDs may include Dwelling Units and related Uses and
facilities. ARnlications for Planned Unit Developments shall id~kify lliask~de-tha principal and ®accessory Uses
and Stmctures proposed within the P1JD as well as those inaad the surrounding azeas. Planned Unit Developments
are intended to be developed according to a comprehensive and detailed plan of development, which includes
Streets, utilities, Lots or Building sites, and facilities and services for common use by some or all of the occupants of
the PUD, whether public or private. Planned Unit Development shall be consistent with the Comprehensive Phn
Planning Agency shall mean the Community Development Board, or any other agency designated by the City
Commission, to serve those tunctionsas the Citv's Local ~'lannin_e Aoencv pursuant to 163 Florida Statutes as well
Plot. See Lot or Pacel.
Principal Building shall mean the Structure or Building housing the main Use of the property.
Principal Use shall mean the primary Use of Land, as distinguished from an Accessory Use.
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Plat, re-Plat, amended Ptat, or revised Ptat shall mean a map or delineated representation of the division or re-
division of Lands, being a complete and exact representation of the subdivision. and including other information in
compliance with the requirements of all applicable secrions of this Chapter, the Comprehensive Plan, anDlicalzl_e
local ordinances~aud Pant i. Chapter_177 Elotida...Stsltutea.
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Property Line shall mean the exterior Lot Lines of a single Parcel or a group of Lots. when two or more Lots are
considered together for the purposes of Development.
Protective covenants. See Covenants.
Public Improvement shall mean those improvements required to be dedicated to the City, including butnot limited
to, Street pavements, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, alley pavements, walkway pavements, water mains, sanitary
sewers, storm sewers or drains, Street names, signs, Landscaping, pazks, permanent reference monuments (PRMs),
permanent control points (PCPs) or any other improvement reqused by the City.
Public Open Space shall mean Open Space, Land or water areas, available for public Use, not restricted to members
or residents.
Public Utility. Services or Essential Facilities shall mean the erection, construction, alteration, operation or
maintenance of Buildings, power plants or substations, water treatment plants, pumping stations, sewage disposal or
pumping plants, telecommunicafion facilities and other similar public service. Stmctures operated by a publicly or
privately owned utility, a municipal or othef governmental agency, lawfully designated to famish services area also
iii r~wstltin this defit2it4n.
Recreational Vehicle (RV) shall include the following types of vehicles:
(a) Travel trailer shall mean a vehicular, portable Stmcture built on a chassis and towed; designed to be
Used as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreation and vacation Uses; permanently identified travel trailer by the
manufacturer on the trailer; and when factory equipped for the road, having. a body width not exceeding eight (8)
feet and a body length not exceeding thirty-two (32) feet.
(b) Pickup coach shall mean a Structure designed to be mounted on a truck chassis with sufficient
equipment to render it suitable for Use as a temporary dwelling for travel,. recreation and vacation Uses.
(c) Camping trailer shall mean a collapsible, temporary dwelling Structure covered with awater-repellent
fabric, mounted on wheels and designed for travel, recreation and vacation Uses.
(d) Auto camper shall mean a lightweight, collapsible unit that fits on top of an automobile and into the
trunk with the cover removed, and is designed for travel, recreation and vacation Uses.
(e) Aft terrain vehicles such as dune buggies, swamp buggies and similar vehicles shall be considered
recreational vehicles, whether or not licensed as such by the State.
(f) Vans specially equipped for camping.
Restaurant shall mean any establishment where food is prepared or served for consumption on or off the premises
or within an enclosed business or Building.
Right-of-way shall mean [he azea of a highway, road, Street, way, parkway or other such strip of Land reserved for
public Use, whether established by prescription, easement, dedication, gift, purchase, eminent domain or other
lawful means.
Salvage Yard shall mean a place where discarded or salvaged materials, aze bought, sold, exchanged, stored, baled,
packed, disassembled or handled. Salvage Yazds shall include automobIle. wrecking, house wrecking and stmctural
steel materials and equipment Yazds, but shall not include places forthe purchase of storage of used furniture and
household equipment, used cars in operable condition, or used or salvaged materials for manufacturing operations.
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