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PLANNING DEPARTMENT City of Panama City, FL UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE A Reference Guide for the Citizens! Unifi ed Land Development Code 1 general 2 admin. processes 3 review authority 4 zoning zoning districts 5 design standards 6 protection environment ering 7 & buff landscaping landscaping 8 parking & loading 9 public improvements 10 standards supplemental 11 of land of subdivision 12 sign standards 13 concurrency management 14 nonconformities 15 enforcement City of Panama City, FL 16 nitions defi Unified Land Development Code Chapter 101 - GENERAL Page 1- 1 section

The provisions of this Unified Land Development general

CHAPTER 101 – GENERAL Code are declared to be the minimum require- 1 ments necessary to protect human, environmental, social, and economic resources; and to main- processes Sec. 101-1. Title. This Chapter shall be entitled and tain, through orderly growth, and development, admin. may be referred to as the Unified Land Development and redevelopment the character and stability of 2 Code (“ULDC”). present and future land use within the city. authority Sec. 101-2. Purpose and Intent. This ULDC is enact- review

Sec. 101-3. - Interpretation. The following rules 3 ed pursuant to the requirements and authority of F.S. of interpretation and construction shall apply to Ch. 163, pt. II (the Local Government Comprehensive this ULDC: districts Planning and Land Development Regulation Act) and zoning the general powers confirmed in F.S. Ch. 166 (Home A. All words used in the present tense include 4 Rules Powers Act) and the Constitution of the State of the future; all words in the single number include

Florida. the plural and the plural the singular; the words standards design

“person,” “developer,” “occupant,” “lessee,” “build- 5 The purpose of the ULDC is to implement further the er,” and “owner” include a firm, corporation, or

Comprehensive Plan of the City by establishing regula- other corporate entity as well as a natural person. environment protection tions, procedures and standards for review and approv- The word “used” shall be deemed to include the al of all development and uses of land and water in the words “arranged,” “designed,” or “intended to be 6 City. Further, the ULDC is adopted in order to foster used,” and the word “occupied” shall be deemed landscaping and preserve public health, safety, comfort and welfare, to include the words “arranged,” “designed,” or & buffering and to aid in the harmonious, orderly, and progressive “intended to be occupied.” 7 development and redevelopment of the City. It is the intent of this ULDC that the development process in the B. In computing any period of time prescribed or & loading City of Panama City be efficient, in terms of time and allowed by this ULDC, the day of the act, event or parking 8 expense; effective, in terms of addressing the natural re- default from which the designated period of time source and public facility implications of proposed de- begins to run shall not be included. The last day of velopment; equitable, in terms of consistency with es- improvements the period so computed shall be included unless public tablished regulations and procedures, and show respect it is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday in which 9 for the rights of property owners, and the consideration event the period shall run until the end of the for the interests of the citizens of the City. next day which is neither a Saturday, Sunday or supplemental standards

legal holiday. When the period of time prescribed 10 The ULDC shall provide a cohesive blueprint for devel- or allowed is less than seven days, intermediate opment and redevelopment of the City by addressing Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays shall be ex- subdivision subdivision strategies to accommodate growth while maintaining cluded in the computation. of land neighborhood integrity; ensuring appropriate height 11 and site development requirements and design guide- C. Unless otherwise defined in this ULDC, words lines; ensuring appropriate transitions and linkages and phrases shall be construed according to the standards sign between different neighborhoods and uses; encourag- common and approved usage of the language. 12 ing more walkable neighborhoods; buffering neighbor- Technical words and phrases and such others as

hoods and existing development from the encroach- management may have acquired a peculiar and appropriate concurrency ment of incompatible uses; limiting the intensity of meaning in law shall be construed and under- 13 future development and redevelopment in a manner stood according to such meaning. that is consistent with current development patterns and that minimizes further negative impacts to the D. In the interpretation of an application of this nonconformities City’s infrastructure, traffic congestion, hurricane evac- ULDC, all provisions shall be liberally construed 14 uation clearance times and quality of life and imple- in favor of the objectives and purposes of the city and deemed neither to limit nor repeal other menting specific development or redevelopment goals enforce ment or plans that may be established for particular areas by powers granted under state statutes. 15 the City Commission or redevelopment that is provid- - ed by expressly authorized conditional use approval. E. In the event that any question arises concern- definitions 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 101 - GENERAL Unified Land Development Code 1- 2 ing the application of regulations, performance stan- Sec. 101-5. - Abrogation. This ULDC is not intended dards, definitions, development criteria, or any other to repeal, abrogate or interfere with any existing ease- 1 section provision of this Chapter, the Planning Director shall ments, covenants, or deed restrictions duly recorded in general be responsible for interpretation and shall look to the the public records of Bay County. City’s Comprehensive Plan for guidance. Responsibili-

2 ty for interpretation by the Director shall be limited to Sec. 101-6. - Relationship to other laws. If any sub-

admin. ject of this ULDC is controlled by any other law, statute,

processes standards, regulations and requirements of this Chap- ter, but shall not be construed to include interpretation ordinance or regulation, then that which imposes the of any technical codes, nor be construed as overriding more stringent standard or requirement shall govern. 3

review the responsibilities given to any commission, board

authority Sec. 101-7. – No Duty to Enforce Private Covenants or official named in other sections or chapters of this and Restrictions. This ULDC does not affect any pri- ULDC.

4 vate agreement or condition such as a deed restriction zoning zoning districts Sec. 101-4. - Applicability. Except as specifically pro- or covenant. Regardless of whether or not such private vided for in this section, the provisions of this Unified restrictions or covenants are less restrictive or impose a higher standard than the provisions of this ULDC, the 5 Land Development Code shall apply to all develop-

design ment and redevelopment undertaken in the City. No City has no duty or right to enforce those private re- standards development or redevelopment shall be commenced, strictions or covenants. except in accordance with this Land Development

6 Sec. 101-8. - Severability. This Land Development Code (ULDC). Code (ULDC) and its various articles, sections, sub- protection environment sections, provisions, and clauses thereof, are hereby A. Exceptions. No newly adopted provisions of this declared to be severable and, if any part is adjudged un- 7 ULDC or any amendments shall affect the validity of constitutional or invalid, the remainder of the ULDC any lawfully issued and effective development order or & buffering landscaping landscaping building permit if: shall not be affected thereby. 1. The development order was issued within 6 8

parking months prior to the effective date of this ULDC or & loading any amendment thereto, or

9 2. The respective building permit was issued for the public

improvements approved development order and is considered an active permit.

10 3. If a building permit is issued and the development standards

supplemental activity continues without interruption (except because of war, natural disaster, or acts of God) until

11 the development is complete, then the development of land of

subdivision shall be deemed vested.

B. Previously approved development permits. Permits 12 sign for approved projects that have not expired by the ef- standards fective date of this ULDC or any amendment must meet only the requirements of the Code in effect when

13 the development order was approved. If any building concurrency management permit expires or is otherwise invalidated before the commencement of construction, the proposed development shall comply with the requirements of this 14 ULDC and any applicable amendments hereto. nonconformities C. Consistency with plan. Nothing in this section shall

15 be construed to authorize a development that is incon-

enforcement sistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

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article is to provide a uniform system for the review of general

CHAPTER 102 - ADMINISTRATIVE development or redevelopment activities undertaken 1 PROCESSES. within the City. section processes admin. ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL Sec. 102-24. - Development review process. A. Developers shall comply with the following proce- 2 Sec. 102-1. - Public purpose. The purpose of this dures: chapter is to set forth responsibilities and procedures 1. An application form for development approval authority review

for the administration of this Unified Land Develop- must be obtained from the City, which shall be in 3 ment Code. the format prescribed by the Director and shall be completed by the developer or the developer’s au- districts Sec. 102-2. - Applicability. thorized agent. zoning A. Administrative procedures described in this chap- 4 ter shall apply to all development activities undertaken 2. The completed application shall constitute a re- standards within the City, unless specifically excepted. quest from the developer for development approval design

when submitted to the Director along with the site 5 B. It shall be unlawful to commence the clearing of land, plan requirements specified in section 102-28. excavations for, or the construction of any building or environment protection other structure, including accessory structures, or to

B. Development review procedures are divided into 6 store building materials or erect temporary field offices, three primary reviews according to the purpose of the or to commence the moving, alteration, or repair (ex- application. The review required for each type of de- landscaping & buffering cept necessary repairs, not affecting the external or par- velopment is as follows: ty walls, chimneys, stairways or heights of buildings) of 7 any structure, including accessory structures, until the 1. Less Than Minor Development Review. Less Than

Director has issued a development order or exemption & loading

Minor Development Review requires approval by parking for such work. staff. Activities subject to Less Than Minor Develop- 8 ment Review are described in Section 102-26. C. The unlawful activity termed “clearing of land” in subsection (B) above shall not include general lot clear- improvements 2. Minor Development Review. Minor Development public ing, removal of underbrush, or clearing of unprotected 9 Review requires review by staff and approval of the trees, as long as neither protected trees nor their root Technical Review Committee (TRC). Activities sub- systems are cut, removed, or damaged during said pro- supplemental ject to Minor Development Review are described in standards

cess. However, nothing contained in this definitional 10 Section 102-27. clarification shall authorize any other unlawful activities described above without a development order, 3. Major Development Review. Major Development subdivision e.g., introducing “fill” to a tract as provided in F.S. § of land Review requires review by staff and the Technical 11 380.04(2); modification of the contours of the land so Review Committee, followed by a public hearing as to cause/increase erosion or untreated storm water

before the Planning Board. Major Development standards runoff; or negatively impact native vegetation within a

activities must be approved by the Planning Board. sign special treatment zone as provided in section 104-63. 12 Activities subject to Major Development Review are Additionally, “clearing of land,” as authorized herein described in Section 102-28. management shall not authorize the owner or developer to avoid concurrency

the installation of a protective barrier around protect- 13 C. Table 102-1 contains a list of the types of applica- ed trees as required in Chapter 105 during the clearing tions and identifies the entities responsible for review- process. ing and issuing decisions on applications. nonconformities

Secs. 102-3 - 102-22. - Reserved. 14 (See Next Page) ARTICLE II. - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCE- enforce ment DURES 15 -

Sec. 102-23. - Purpose and intent. The purpose of this definitions 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 102 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES Unified Land Development Code 2- 2 1 general Table 102-1: Types of Applications and Entities Responsible for Recommendation and Final Decisions 2 section Type of Staff1 TRC Planning City admin. processes Application Board Commission 3 review authority Amendment to the Comp. Plan R R D Amendments to the ULDCs R R D 4

zoning zoning Annexations R D districts Appeal of Administrative Decisions R D

5 Communication Towers R R* D* design

standards Development Agreements R R D Development Orders (Less Than Minor) D

6 Development Orders (Minor) R D protection environment Development Orders (Major) R R D Amendments to Development Orders D 7 Expansion or Modification of Nonconformities R D & buffering landscaping landscaping Subdivision Plats

8 Preliminary Plats R R R D parking & loading Final Plats R R R D Replats R R R D 9

public Minor Plats (5 lots or fewer) D improvements Permits (signs, docks, boat structures, grad- D ing, lot clearing, etc.) 10 PUD R R R D standards supplemental Rezoning R R D Vacations (Easements, ROW, Plats) R R D 11 of land of

subdivision Variances R D Zoning Determination D

12 sign 1. Staff means the Planning Director and/or his/her staff Development Department prior to submitting an

standards D = Final Decision Authority application for regular Site Plan approval. The ap- R = Recommendation plicant is encouraged to participate in a pre-appli-

13 cation meeting with appropriate city staff for CSP * Except for those approved administratively by staff applications. The applicant may begin plan review concurrency management and the TRC, per Chapter 110, Section 110-42 by filing a regular site plan application and includ- Sec. 102-25. – Conceptual Site Plan (CSP) review. ing applicable fees. 14

nonconformities A. Necessity for filing . 2. The TRC will review the CSP application for 1. While there is no requirement to file a Concep- conformity with this chapter and other develop-

15 tual Site Plan (CSP), all applicants have the opment regulations. The Planning Director or his/

enforcement tion to file a CSP to the Planning and Economic her designee will notify the applicant of the results

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of the review. The CSP will be considered as a sep- cation, or installation of signs pursuant to Chapter general

arate document to the regular site plan review. 106. 1

B. Optional submittal. A CSP application shall in- B. Criteria for review: section processes clude the following: 1. Compliance with the general standards specified admin. 1. Conceptual site plan application. in the application forms provided by the Planning 2 a. Statement of ownership of the proposed devel- Department.

opment, and the names, mailing addresses, email authority 2. Compliance with site plan requirements in Sec- review

addresses, telephone numbers, and any project 3 engineers, architects, planners or any others rep- tion 102-29. resenting the developer; districts

3. Compliance with other applicable standards as zoning

b. Legal description; specified in chapters of this Unified Land Develop- 4 ment Code.

c. Current zoning designation; standards C. Additional information may be required for de- design d. Schematic representation of the proposed use, velopment activities in designated special treatment 5 including building size, shape, and location on zones and overlays. environment the site; protection

D. Staff may issue development orders for Less Than 6 e. Schematic representation of vehicular and pe- Minor Development activities, upon Staff review and landscaping

destrian circulation within the site, including approval. & buffering driveways, parking areas, and loading areas; Sec. 102-27. – Minor Development Approval Re- 7 f. Schematic representation of storm water pond view. & loading

location(s); A. Activities subject to Minor Development review parking

are: 8 g. Schematic representation of points of connec- 1. Any residential development with a density of 5 tion to the public rights-of-way; and

units or less per acre. improvements public h. Other relevant features, as may be requested 2. Any nonresidential development, whether or not 9 by the city staff or provided by the applicant. in connection with a residential development, of 10

acres or less. supplemental Sec. 102-26. Less Than Minor Development Approv- standards 10 al Review. 3. Any development in the Light Industry zoning A. Activities subject to Less Than Minor Development district, including distribution, storage and ware- review are: subdivision housing facilities, of 10 acres or less. of land 1. Construction or renovation of an individual, sin- 11 gle-family, detached residence, duplex, triplex, or 4. Remodeling, renovation, expansion, or other

quadraplex on one lot or parcel; or mobile home; or similar activity involving alterations or additions to standards sign

the construction of an accessory structure on a lot or an existing commercial or light industry structure 12 parcel with legal access. within the property lines on which the structure is located. management 2. Placement of a single factory-built manufactured concurrency home, as herein defined and according to the require- 5. Any development involving telecommunication 13 ments of the city’s manufactured housing standards facilities that are designated as requiring approval by

set out in Chapter 110 on one lot or parcel. city staff in Chapter 110. nonconformities 14 3. Remodeling, renovation, expansion, or other simi- B. Criteria for review: lar activity involving alterations or additions to an ex- 1. Compliance with the general standards specified enforce

isting residential structure within the property lines in the application forms provided by the Planning ment 15 on which the structure is located. Department. -

4. “Signage activity” including the construction, lo- 2. Compliance with attendant concurrency require- definitions 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 102 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES Unified Land Development Code 2- 4 ments in Chapter 113. ment Code.

1 3. Compliance with site plan requirements in Sec- 5. An impact assessment shall address the following general tion 102-29. issues: a. Adequacy of public facilities and services to serve 4. Compliance with other applicable standards as

2 the proposed development; section specified in chapters of this Unified Land Develop- admin. processes ment Code. b. Suitability of site conditions including topography and soils and any site modifications necessary

3 C. Additional information or impact assessment may to accommodate the proposed development; review

authority be required for development activities in designated special treatment zones and overlays. c. Ingress and egress to roadways;

4 D. Minor development orders may be issued by the d. Drainage or storm water management; zoning zoning districts TRC or the Director without further approval. e. Vehicular traffic, including on site parking;

5 Sec. 102-28. – Major Development Approval Re-

design f. Noise;

standards view. A. Activities subject to Major Development review in- g. Lighting; clude: 6 1. Amendments to the text of this Unified Land De- h. Public safety or potential public nuisance; protection

environment velopment Code or the Official Zoning Map; i. Impacts on natural resources; and

7 2. Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map amendments. j. Such other criteria deemed necessary by the Plan- & buffering landscaping landscaping ning Director or the Planning Board. 3. Any manufactured home subdivision develop- 8 ment. C. Additional information or impact assessment may parking & loading be required for development activities in special treat- 4. Any development in the Heavy Industry zoning ment zones and overlays.

9 district. public D. Development orders may be issued for Major Devel- improvements 5. Any commercial development over three stories opment activities only after review by the Director, re- in height. view by the Technical Review Committee, and approval

10 by the Planning Board. Appeals to Planning Board de-

standards 6. Any development involving telecommunication supplemental cisions on Major Development activities shall be con- facilities that are designated as requiring approval sidered by the City Commission. by the Planning Board in Chapter 110.

11 of land of

subdivision 7. Any development activity which is not subject to Sec. 102-29. - Development Order Approval Applica- Less Than Minor or Minor Development review. tions. A. Any application for development order approval 12 sign B. Criteria for review: shall be submitted together with a site plan in accor- standards 1. The general standards specified in the application dance with the requirements of this section. The appli- forms provided by the Planning Department. cation shall include:

13 1. Concurrency requirements set forth in Chapter concurrency management 2. Concurrency requirements set forth in Chapter 113; 113. 2. Site plan requirements set forth in Section 102-29; 14 3. Site plan requirements set forth in Section 102- and

nonconformities 29. 3. Other applicable development standards as speci-

15 4. Other applicable development standards as specified in other chapters of this Unified Land Develop- fied in other chapters of this Unified Land Develop- enforcement ment Code.

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tivities shall include: general

B. Site plans or other information concerning requests 1. A vicinity sketch showing: the relationship of the 1 for amendments to the comprehensive plan or unified site to adjacent designated land uses and streets; lo- section land development code shall be submitted on forms ap- cation of the proposed development on the site (lot processes proved by the Planning Department. or parcel), including driveways and parking; access admin. to adjacent streets; % of the site to be covered by im- 2 C. In addition to the requirements outlined in subsec- pervious surfaces; flood zones and base flood elevation A., Planned Unit Development (PUD) require- authority

tions, spot elevations, and finished floor elevations, review ments are defined in Chapter 104 – Zoning Districts and environmental features including wetlands, 3 shoreline vegetation or construction on submerged D. In addition to the requirements outlined in subsec- lands, if any, and the location of protected trees; districts tion A., Plat requirements are defined in Chapter 111. zoning 2. The boundary lines and dimensions of the area 4 Sec. 102-30. - Site plan and approval required. shown in the site plan including angles, dimensions, A. The developer, or their authorized agent, shall sub- standards and references; a north directional arrow; map scale; design mit a minimum of 4 copies of the proposed site plan, and the proposed use of the lands; 5 drawn to an acceptable scale, to the Director. Except for

Less Than Minor Development activities, all site plans 3. A legal description of the site; the name, address, environment protection shall be certified by a land surveyor, landscape archi- and telephone number of the owner, developer, and tect, architect, or engineer licensed by the State of Flor- designer or contractor (if applicable); and the date of 6 ida, unless waived by the Director. In addition, a digital site plan preparation. landscaping version shall be provided for all AutoCAD-produced & buffering drawings. 4. The existing and proposed grades, the drainage 7 and erosion control plan, and the proposed struc- B. The site plan for signage activities shall include: tures with appropriate topographic contour inter- & loading 1. A site plan sketch which depicts the relationship of vals or spot elevations with particular attention to parking 8 the proposed sign to all significant sign conditions in- perimeter grading; cluding setbacks, buildings, adjoining roadways, pro- 5. The shape, size, and location of all structures, improvements

tected lands, protected trees, and other circumstances public likely to be affected by the location, construction, or including the flood elevations; the floor area and 9 erection of the sign; The site plan shall depict con- ground coverage ratios, and the relative finished

formance with clear sight triangle, as determined ground and basement floor grades; supplemental standards

following the current edition of the FL DOT De- 10 6. Natural features such as wetlands, shoreline, lakes sign Standard 546 applied to adjacent streets and or ponds, and protected trees; man-made features driveways ; such as existing roads, sidewalks, walls, fences, or subdivision of land 2. The site plan shall also include a legal description of other structures, indicating which are to be retained, 11 the site; the name, address, and telephone number of removed, or altered; the adjacent properties and

the owner of the property, the developer, the designer their existing uses; and land use designations; standards sign or contractor as the case may be; and the date of site 12 7. Proposed streets, driveways, sidewalks, and park- plan preparation. ing facilities; vehicular turnarounds, curb cuts, and management C. The site plan for Less Than Minor Development -ac loading areas; the location of solid waste recepta- concurrency tivities shall include: cles; the inside radii of all curbs; the width of streets, 13 1. A site plan sketch which depicts the relationship of driveways, and sidewalks; the total number of avail- the proposed sign to all significant sign conditions in- able parking spaces specifying the type of construc- nonconformities

cluding setbacks, buildings, adjoining roadways, pro- tion with critical dimensions; and the ownership of 14 tected lands, protected trees, and other circumstances the various facilities; likely to be affected by the location, construction, or enforce

8. The size and location of all existing and proposed ment erection of the sign. 15 public and private utilities or easements; water and sewer tap locations; sewer clean outs and turns; and - D. The site plan for Minor and Major Development ac- definitions water meter types, sizes, and locations; and 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 102 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES Unified Land Development Code 2- 6 9. All proposed landscaping, landscaped buffers, and opment Code; the dimensions and location of all proposed signs. 1 3. The proposed development must not impose a sig- general Sec. 102-31. - Review period. All applications for de- nificant financial liability or hardship for the City; velopment approval shall be submitted to the Director. 4. The proposed development must not create an un-

2 Required city staff and Technical Review Committee section reasonable hazard or nuisance, or constitute a threat

admin. reviews and subsequent recommendations shall be processes completed by the City within 30 days after the date to the general health, welfare or safety of the City’s the division is satisfied that the application contains inhabitants; 3 all required information, except for affordable housing review

authority 5. The proposed development must comply with all applications which may be completed within 25 days. other applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, regula- Applications which are determined to be incomplete tions or codes. 4 shall be promptly returned to the applicant. zoning zoning districts C. Other permits required. In addition to obtaining a Sec. 102-32. - Withdrawal of applications. Applica- development order from the City, the developer must tion for development approval may be withdrawn at 5 also obtain all other applicable permits or exemptions

design any time prior to final action. Any fees or charges re-

standards as may be required by law. quired for development review shall be forfeited by the applicant upon the withdrawal of an application. D. Issuance and validity of development orders. 6 1. Upon the approval of a development, the applicant

protection Sec. 102-33. - Fees and charges. The City Commis-

environment shall have one year from the date of approval to ob- sion may establish by resolution and periodically ad- tain his development order. just the schedule of fees or charges for development 7 review. No development orders shall be issued until 2. Upon the approval of a Major development order, & buffering landscaping landscaping all applicable fees and charges have been paid by the the Planning Department shall within 10 days after applicant. the date of such approval send written notification 8 to the applicant advising the applicant that he or she parking

& loading Sec. 102-34. - Certifications. Unless waived by the Di- has one year from the date of the approval of the de- rector, all certifications of forms or materials required velopment to obtain the development order from the by the Unified Land Development Code must be com- 9 department. The notice shall be sent to the applicant public pleted and affixed before the document or application improvements at the address set forth in his application or to the will be considered for development review. agent of owner who may have filed the application on behalf of the owner. The notice must state the expira-

10 Sec. 102-35. - Development orders.

standards A. Development orders may be issued by the Planning tion date of the one-year period. If the expiration date supplemental Director or his/her designee after review and approv- falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or other legal holiday, the al of an application for a development order and may expiration shall be extended to the next working day. 11

of land of be conditionally issued subject to project approval by If the notice is returned to the department unserved, subdivision other governmental bodies having jurisdiction over the notice shall nevertheless, be deemed effective no- the development. No building permits shall be issued tice to the applicant, unless the applicant or his or

12 her agent has advised the department, in writing, of

sign for a development until a development order has been

standards issued and all conditions satisfied pursuant to the pro- a change in their address before the notice was sent. visions of this Unified Land Development Code. If an applicant fails to obtain his or her development order within the one-year period, the approval shall 13 B. Development order requirements. The decision to become null and void and the applicant or his or her concurrency management issue a development order shall be based upon the fol- successor in interest will have to reapply for a new lowing requirements, including but not limited to: development order. Payment of all attendant fees is

14 1. The proposed development must not be in conflict a prerequisite of entitlement to a development order.

nonconformities with or contrary to the public interest; 3. Unless otherwise specified in the development or- 2. Unless otherwise exempted, the proposed devel- der, a development order shall remain effective for a 15 opment must be consistent with the Comprehensive period of 12 months from the date of issuance, except enforcement Plan and the provisions of this Unified Land Devel- for those issued for docks and boat structures whose

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expiration date shall be concurrent with that of ap- designated representative shall, within 5 working days general

plicable regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over the after receipt of such notice and required related doc- 1 project, i.e., FDEP and the CORPS. Extensions may umentation, conduct a final site inspection to ensure section be granted by the Director in the event the developer that the development was constructed in accordance processes is unable to obtain other applicable permits pursuant with the approved development order or development admin. 2 to subsection (c) above. agreement.

4. Notwithstanding the provision in subsection (3), if C. The Director shall, within 5 working days following authority review

a development order is timely challenged (as defined a final site inspection, either accept or reject the com- 3 by Florida Statutes) by a third party adverse to both pleted development. the City and the applicant for the development or- 1. Upon acceptance, the Director shall certify that districts der in any legal proceeding, then the time period for the completed development is in compliance with zoning commencement of the work authorized by such per- the approved development order or development 4 mit shall be tolled until the final disposition of that agreement and shall authorize the building official standards

legal proceeding challenging the development order. to issue a certificate of occupancy; design

The final disposition of the legal proceeding chal- 5 lenging the development order shall serve as the date 2. If the completed development is rejected, the Di-

rector shall provide written notice to the develop- environment of issuance of the development order for the limited protection er and the building official describing the basis or

purposes of determining the term of the development 6 order as contemplated in subsection (3). circumstances upon which the development was rejected. landscaping E. Development agreement. To provide flexibility and & buffering to insure that the intent of this Unified Land Develop- D. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued, nor 7 ment Code is satisfied, the City may enter into a de- shall the utilities or electric service be connected, nor acceptance of dedicated streets or easements be autho- velopment agreement with a developer. Development & loading rized until a certification of acceptance is issued by the parking agreements shall be governed by the provisions of F.S. 8 §§ 163.3220—163.3243, as amended. Director. improvements

Sec. 102-36. - Exceptions. No development order shall Sec. 102-38. - Right of entry. The Director or the Di- public be required when: rector’s designated representative shall have the right 9 1. A development order has been issued by the City to enter upon any public or private property at all rea-

sonable times before, during or after the development supplemental prior to the adoption of this Unified Land Develop- standards

ment Code and development has commenced and to inspect the improvement or premises to insure com- 10 continued in good faith in reliance upon such order. pliance with this Unified Land Development Code. subdivision subdivision

2. The development or redevelopment activity is in- Secs. 102-39.—102-40. - Reserved. of land 11 cluded as part of a larger plan of development or a Sec. 102-41. - Amendments to the comprehensive phased development for which a development order

plan / zoning changes. standards is issued pursuant to this Unified Land Development sign

A. Requests for Plan Amendments / zoning chang- 12 Code. es shall be submitted to the Planning Department on forms to be provided by the City. The request shall management Sec. 102-37. - Final site inspection and acceptance. concurrency be reviewed by the Planning Board which shall sub-

A. The construction of all developments shall comply 13 with all conditions of the development order and site mit recommendations to the City Commission for plan, or development agreement, if applicable. final action. Requests for Plan Amendments / zoning changes involving small-scale developments may be nonconformities

B. Upon completion of the development, the developer considered by the Planning Board at any regular or 14 shall provide a “notice of development completion” to special meeting in accordance with section 102-42. the Director. The developer shall also provide the City enforce ment with an as-built survey in a format specified by the Plan- B. Requests for small scale and large-scale Plan 15 Amendments and the associated zoning changes will ning Department, and other certifications as required - by City departments. The Director or the Director’s be considered by the Planning Board after review by definitions 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 102 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES Unified Land Development Code 2- 8 the Planning Department and public notice. Final ac- 1. Height; tion shall be taken by the City Commission in accor- 2. Yards; 1 dance with section 102-42. 3. Off-street parking and loading; general 4. Landscaping and buffers; C. The Planning Department shall submit to the State 5. Separation of uses;

2 and planning agency Plan Amendments approved by section 6. Lot coverage;

admin. the City Commission for consistency review pursu- 7. Such other provisions of the code which do processes ant to F.S. § 163.3184 and 163.3187. not specifically prohibit such requests.

3 D. The procedure for the amendment of the Compre- B. The City shall not act upon any variance request review authority hensive Plan shall comply with the requirements of that would: F.S. Ch. 163.

4 1. Allow a use that is specifically or by inference

zoning zoning E. The Planning Board shall not recommend approval districts prohibited in any zoning district classification, of a Plan Amendment / zoning change unless it makes including an increase in the maximum density al- a positive finding, based on competent evidence, on lowed within the zoning district; 5 each of the following: design standards 2. Apply to any provisions for which the code spe- 1. The proposed Plan Amendment / zoning change cifically prohibits waiver or modification. will not degrade level of service standards estab- 6 lished in the comprehensive plan, or minimum

protection C. Supplemental application requirements. environment concurrency requirements; In addition to the general application requirements, the applicant shall provide a site plan of sufficient 7 2. The proposed Plan Amendment / zoning change detail to clearly identify the variance request, and an

& buffering is in harmony with the general intent of the com- landscaping landscaping explanation of how the variance is in accordance with prehensive plan; the criteria of section 102-42D. 8 3. The proposed Plan Amendment / zoning change parking

& loading D. Variance review criteria; city action. The Planning will not exceed traffic limitations, cause a fire haz- Board shall hold its public hearing and, after consid- ard, or create a hazard to the public health, welfare eration of the staff recommendation and public in- 9 and safety; public put, if any, may deny, approve or approve with con- improvements 4. Changes in land use designations or districts ditions the application for variance, based upon its must be compatible with adjacent land uses and determination that the petitioner has demonstrated 10 districts, and one that will not become a potential that the criteria provided in the following subsec- standards supplemental nuisance. tions 1 through 5 have been satisfied:

Sec. 102-42. - Variance process. Any person desir- 1. That the requested variance maintains the basic 11

of land of intent and purpose of the subject regulations, par-

subdivision ing to undertake a development activity that does not comply with this Unified Land Development Code ticularly as it affects the stability and appearance of may apply to the planning official for a variance to the the City; 12 sign bulk regulations. All variances shall be subject to re-

standards 2. That the requested variance is otherwise compat- view and approval by the board of adjustment Plan- ible with the surrounding land uses and would not ning Board so long as the variance does not require be detrimental to the community; 13 an amendment to the comprehensive plan, is not ex- concurrency management pressly prohibited and is not a use variance or is not 3. That the requested variance is consistent with, contrary to the public health, safety, and welfare, and and in furtherance of, the goals, objectives and is granted due to an unnecessary hardship to the prop- 14 policies of the adopted Comprehensive Plan, as erty owner. amended from time to time, and all other similar nonconformities plans adopted by the City; A. Applicability. Variance requests that satisfy the 15 criteria of section 102-42.D. are authorized from the 4. That the plight of the petitioner is due to unique enforcement following regulations and standards: circumstances of the property or petitioner which

16 City of Panama City, FL definitions Unified Land Development Code Chapter 102 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES Page 2- 9

would render conformity with the strict require- ing requests (see sec. 102-55). Advertisement in the general

ments of the subject regulations unnecessarily bur- local newspaper at least 10 days prior to the hearing 1 densome; and before the Planning Board (the local planning agen- section cy). Signage shall be placed on the parcel at least 10 processes 5. That the variance requested is the minimum days prior to the Planning Board hearing. A pub- admin. variance that is necessary to afford relief to the lic notice shall be mailed to surrounding property 2 petitioner, while preserving the character, health, owners within a 300-foot radius of the subject par-

safety and welfare of the community. authority

cel, and shall be postmarked at least 14 10 days prior review

to the Planning Board hearing. 3 E. In granting any variance, the Planning Board may prescribe conditions and safeguards intended to mit- 3. Vacations of rights-of-way (ROW) (see sec. districts igate potential adverse impacts from the variance and 109-44D). Signage shall be placed at each end of zoning to ensure that the intent and purpose of the code is 4 the ROW subject segment at least 10 days pri- maintained. Violation of such conditions and safeguards shall be deemed a violation of this Code. or to the first reading of the ordinance. If the standards vacation is an alleyway, a public notice shall be design 5 F. No variance shall supersede or abrogate the require- mailed to all property owners within the block

ments of flood damage prevention, or the requirements of the subject request. Other ROW vacation environment protection of the National Flood Insurance Program. requests shall require a public notice mailed to property owners within 200 feet of the segment. 6 Sec. 102-43. Effect of Variance approval or denial. All mailed notices shall be postmarked at least landscaping A. A variance shall run with land once established & buffering (i.e., not expired or revoked). 10 days prior to the City Commission hearing. 7

B. Whenever the Planning Board has denied a vari- 4. Development Order (DO). Development Or- & loading ance, the same shall not consider any further sub- ders for Major Development Applications shall parking stantially equivalent request for variance on any require public notice on the property and on 8 part of the same property for a period of twelve (12) the City website. Signage shall be placed on the months from the date of such action (or date of any parcel upon determination of the public hear- improvements public final court order upholding denial of the variance), ing date. 9 unless this restriction is waived by a unanimous vote of the members of the planning board present at the B. Public notices also have the following require- supplemental time of the vote. ments: standards 10 Sec. 102-44. - Public notice process and participa- 1. All public notice costs shall be borne by the

tion/due process. The purpose of this section is to set subdivision

applicant. This includes, but is not limited to, of land forth the requirements and procedures for public notice all costs incurred due to advertising in the local 11 requirements to afford due process of law. Public notice newspaper and postage. requirements shall be as follows: standards sign A. Public notice requirements are mandatory for the 2. All notices shall be mailed through the U.S. 12 following actions taken by the City Commission, or Postal Service certified by the applicant, and management Planning Board (as applicable): such receipts shall be submitted to the Planning concurrency

1. Variance requests. Advertisement in the local news- Department with the list of recipients prior to 13 paper at least 10 days prior to the hearing before the the corresponding hearing for verification. If

Planning Board. Signage shall be placed on the parcel the receipts cannot be verified against the list nonconformities at least 10 days prior to the Planning Board hearing. of recipients, this may be cause for delay of any 14 A public notice shall be mailed to surrounding prop- applicable hearing. erty owners within a 300-foot radius of the subject enforce

parcel and be postmarked at least 10 days prior to the ment

3. Public notices may not be mailed prior to 30 15 Planning Board hearing.

days before the scheduled Planning Board hear- -

ing. definitions 2. Comprehensive Plan map amendments and zon- 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 102 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES Unified Land Development Code 2- 10 4. The public notice shall be in the format sup- plied by the Planning Department. 1 general 5. The applicant shall use the most recent property appraiser data for determination of the 2 section mailing list for surrounding property owners. admin. processes 3 review authority 4 zoning zoning districts 5 design standards 6 protection environment 7 & buffering landscaping landscaping 8 parking & loading 9 public improvements 10 standards supplemental 11 of land of subdivision 12 sign standards 13 concurrency management 14 nonconformities 15 enforcement

16 City of Panama City, FL definitions Unified Land Development Code Chapter 103 - REVIEW AUTHORITY Page 3- 1

derstanding of past trends, present conditions, and general

CHAPTER 103. – REVIEW AUTHORITY forces at work causing changes in these conditions. 1 Such basic information and material may include

maps and photographs of man-made and natural processes Sec. 103-1. - Purpose. The following entities have au- physical features of the area concerned, statistics on admin. thority to enforce certain provisions of this Unified past trends and present conditions with respect to 2 Land Development Code. population, property values, economic base, land authority section

use and such other information as is important or review

Sec. 103-2. – Powers and Duties. likely to be important in determining the amount, 3 A. City Commission. The City Commission shall have direction and kind of development to be expected in final authority on the following matters: the area and its various parts. districts 1. To adopt and amend the comprehensive plan, in- zoning 4 cluding land use districts shown on the land use map, 3. Comprehensive planning. To prepare and recom- after a review of the recommendations of the Plan- mend to the City Commission a comprehensive and standards

ning Board; coordinated general plan for meeting present re- design quirements and such future requirements as may be 5 2. To adopt and amend the provisions of this Unified foreseen. To prepare and recommend amendments environment

Land Development Code after a review of the recom- to the Comprehensive Plan. protection

mendations of the Planning Board; 6 4. Planning principles. To recommend to the City 3. To approve, deny, or conditionally approve devel- Commission principles and policies for guiding ac- landscaping opment orders for development activities, after the tion in the development of the area. & buffering

review of City staff and upon the recommendation of 7 the Planning Board; 5. Zoning regulations. To prepare and recommend for adoption to the City Commission a zoning or- & loading 4. To approve the annexation of outlying areas into dinance and map for its political jurisdiction, and parking 8 the city, and to assign land use designations to an- to, from time to time, recommend amendments or nexed areas; supplements to the zoning regulations and districts improvements

adopted. public

5. To vacate or abandon public ways, including rights- 9 of-way and easements; 6. Other regulations. To prepare and recommend to

the City Commission other ordinances and resolu- supplemental 6. To approve development agreements as specified in tions promoting orderly development along the lines standards 10 F.S. § 163.3223; indicated in the Comprehensive Plan for the growth and improvement of the area.

7. Approve community redevelopment plans pursu- subdivision of land

ant to F.S. § 163.360(5); 7. Review of staff reports regarding proposed de- 11 velopment. To determine whether the staff reports 8. To take any and all other final action not otherwise

regarding a specific proposed development contain standards delegated to a board or to staff, which is deemed nec- sign

sufficient and appropriate findings of fact to deter- 12 essary and desirable to implement the provisions of mine the merits of a proposed development’s com- this Unified Land Development Code. pliance with the City Comprehensive Plan and Uni- management fied Land Development Code. concurrency

B. Planning Board –General provisions. The func- 13 tions, powers and duties of the Planning Board shall be 8. Public hearings. To conduct such public hearings as follows. as may be required to gather information necessary nonconformities 1. Established. The Planning Board is hereby desig-

for the drafting, establishment and maintenance of 14 nated and established as the local planning agency, the Comprehensive Plan, and such additional public pursuant to and in accordance with F.S. Ch. 163. hearings as deemed necessary. enforce ment 2. Collection and maintenance of information. To 9. Facility studies. To make, cause to be made or ob- 15 acquire and maintain in current form such basic in- tain special studies on the location, condition and - formation and materials as are necessary to an un- adequacy of specific facilities of the area. These may definitions 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 103 - REVIEW AUTHORITY Unified Land Development Code 3- 2 include, but are not limited to, studies on housing, City, but not a board member. The presiding officer of commercial and industrial conditions and facilities, the Board shall be in charge of all proceedings before 1 parks, playgrounds and other recreational facilities, the Board, and shall take such action as necessary to general public and private utilities, and traffic, transporta- preserve order and integrity of all proceedings. tion, and parking.

2 4. Funding. The City Commission shall appropriate

admin. 10. Dissemination of information. To keep the gov- funds, at its discretion, to cover the fees and expenses processes erning body and the general public informed and necessary to discharge the functions of the Planning advised as to the foregoing matters. Board. In addition, the City Commission may estab- 3 section lish, by resolution, a schedule of fees to be charged for review

authority 11. Variances. The Planning Board shall have the petitions to the board. Subject to the fiscal practices duty and power to grant variances and hear and de- of the city, the board may expend all sums appropri-

4 cide appeals as provided for in this Chapter. ated and other sums available to it from fees, gifts, zoning zoning districts grants, or other sources, upon approval by the City 12. Other duties. To perform any other duties which Commission. may be lawfully assigned to it by the City Commis- 5 sion. design 5. Quorum and Procedure. No meeting of the Plan- standards ning Board may be called to order, nor may any busi- C. Planning Board– Other provisions. ness be transacted by such Board without a quorum 1. Membership Number. The Planning Board shall 6 of at least three members being present. The chairper- consist of five members, who shall be residents of protection son of the Board shall be considered and counted as a environment the City of Panama City, Florida, as now or herein- member and shall vote upon all actions requiring ap- after defined, appointed by the City Commission of

7 proval. The Chairperson of the Board may introduce the City. All Board members shall serve terms of 2 any motion for action before the Board. The Board & buffering landscaping landscaping years, with eligibility of reappointment. In addition, shall adopt rules for the transaction of its business the Planning Board shall have a representative of and shall keep a record of its activities.

8 the school board and the Naval Base as non-voting parking & loading ex-officio members. The concurring vote of at least 3 members shall be necessary to make a favorable recommendation to 2. Removal. Members of each board shall serve at

9 the City Commission regarding comprehensive plan

public the pleasure of the City Commission and without amendments, revisions to this Unified Land Devel- improvements compensation for services rendered. Any member opment Code, and development orders. All other ac- may be removed by the City Commission with or tions shall require the concurring vote of a majority

10 without cause. In the event any member is no longer of the members present at a meeting having a quorum standards a resident or is convicted of a felony or an offense in- supplemental volving moral turpitude, the City Commission shall 6. Public Meetings. All meetings of the Planning terminate the appointment of such person as a board Board shall be public meetings, and public partici- 11 of land of member. Should any member fail to attend three pation shall be encouraged in all matters before the subdivision consecutive, duly called meetings of the board, such Board. Meetings will be conducted at City Hall un- member’s appointment to the board shall be subject less otherwise specified by the City Commission. The 12 sign to termination by the City Commission. The Plan- Board may establish a schedule for regularly held standards ning Director shall give notice of the nonattendance meetings and shall provide public notice thereof prior of a member to the City Manager. Any vacancy in to any meeting.

13 membership shall be filled for the unexpired term by the City Commission. D. Planning Director. concurrency management 1. The Planning Director is responsible for the receipt, 3. Presiding Member. Annually, the Planning Board review and processing of all applications for rezoning, 14 shall each elect a chairperson and a vice-chairperson special use approval, project approval of preliminary

nonconformities from among the respective members of each board, subdivision plats and site plans, approval of final sub- and may create such other offices as necessary for the division plats, text amendments, and for applications

15 conduct of its affairs. The Board shall also appoint a for all permits required by this Code.

enforcement secretary, who may be an officer or employee of the

City of Panama City, FL 16 definitions Unified Land Development Code Chapter 103 - REVIEW AUTHORITY Page 3- 3

2. The Planning Director is responsible for all admin- the person has not corrected the violation within general

istrative activities related to the use or occupancy of the specified time period, a citation may be issued 1 land and buildings under this Development Code. to the person who has committed the violation.

However, a reasonable time period to correct a vi- processes 3. The Planning Director serves as the administra- olation prior to issuing a citation is not required if admin. tive staff person to the Planning Board and chairs the the code enforcement officer has reason to believe 2 Technical Review Committee (TRC). that the violation presents a serious threat to the authority section

public health, safety, or welfare, or if the violation review 4. The Planning Director interprets the City’s Unified is irreparable or irreversible. 3 Land Development Code and the City’s Comprehen- sive Plan for the City. G. Naval Support Activity Panama City. districts 1. The Naval Support Activity Panama City is rezoning

E. Building Department. 4 sponsible for jointly monitoring all development 1. The Building Official/Inspector is hereby autho- activity within the City’s Military Influence Overlay

rized, empowered and directed to regulate, determine standards

District (MIOD) to ensure that it complies with the design and inspect any construction for compliance with all City’s MIOD, as addressed in Section 104-67 of this 5 the State of Florida Building Regulations. Whenever ULDC.

in his opinion, by reason of defective or illegal work environment in violation of a provision of these regulations and/ protection or the Florida Building Codes, the continuance of a 6 building operation is contrary to public welfare, he landscaping may order all further work to be stopped and may re- & buffering

quire suspension of work until the conditions in vio- 7 lation have been remedied. & loading 2. The Building Official/Inspector may employ- in parking spectors who are qualified by their knowledge, train- 8 ing and experience to make inspections and exam-

inations. The inspectors shall have the right to inspect improvements public

anything covered by the Florida Building Regulations 9 at such times as it may be deemed necessary to pro-

tect the public health and welfare. supplemental standards

3. The Building Official/Inspector shall conduct all 10 plans review and issue all building permits and cer-

tificates provided for by and in conformity with the subdivision of land provisions of this Code, upon payment of fees. 11

F. Code Enforcement Officers. standards

1. A code enforcement officer is authorized to issue sign 12 a citation to any person who, based upon personal investigation, the officer has reasonable cause to management believe has committed a civil infraction in viola- concurrency tion of the unified land development code. 13

2. Prior to issuing a citation, a code enforcement of- nonconformities ficer shall provide notice to the person that the per- 14 son has committed a violation of the code and shall establish a reasonable time period within which the enforce

person must correct the violation. Such time peri- ment 15 od shall be no more than 60 days. If, upon personal investigation, a code enforcement officer finds that - definitions 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 103 - REVIEW AUTHORITY Unified Land Development Code 3- 4 1 general 2 admin. processes 3 section review authority 4 zoning zoning districts 5 design standards 6 protection environment 7 & buffering landscaping landscaping 8 parking & loading 9 public improvements 10 standards supplemental 11 of land of subdivision 12 sign standards 13 concurrency management 14 nonconformities 15 enforcement

City of Panama City, FL 16 definitions Unified Land Development Code Chapter 104 - ZONING DISTRICTS Page 4- 1

A. Property contiguous to water. Where property general

CHAPTER 104 - ZONING DISTRICTS within the City is contiguous to a body of water, the 1 zoning of such property shall apply to that area of sub-

merged lands that are part of a submerged land lease processes

ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL admin. or are within the boundary of the legal description of 2 Sec. 104-1. - Public Purpose. The purpose of these the parcel at large. zoning districts is to preserve, promote, and protect B. Boundaries of Zoning Districts. Zoning district authority the public health, safety, and welfare including aesthet- review ic qualities of life; to ensure adequate public facilities boundaries shall follow parcel lines, rights-of-ways, or 3 and services; to conserve and protect natural resources; natural feature boundaries. section

and, to ensure the compatibility of adjacent land uses to districts Sec. 104-5—104-19. - Reserved. zoning

avoid nuisance conditions. 4

Sec. 104-2. - Applicability. Development within each ARTICLE II. ZONING DISTRICT ALLOWABLE USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS standards zoning district shall be consistent with the stated pur- design poses, allowable uses and development standards as 5 Sec. 104-20. - Zoning Districts. The following zoning set forth in this Chapter, unless exempted, excepted, or

districts are hereby established for the purposes of pro- environment an allowed, nonconforming development. protection viding land development standards. 6 Sec. 104-3. - Land Use Categories. The Future Land Use categories as established in the future land use ele- Symbol Zoning District landscaping & buffering ment of the comprehensive plan shall be utilized in this (P) Preservation chapter. They are restated for convenience as follows: 7 (REC) Recreation (SIL) Silviculture & loading

Land Use Categories parking

(P/I) Public Institutional 8 Preservation (P) (R-1) Residential-1 Recreation (REC) (R-2) Residential-2 improvements Silviculture (SIL) public (UR-1) Urban Residential-1 9 Public Institutional (P/I) (UR-2) Urban Residential-2

Residential (R) supplemental

(MH-1) Manufactured Home-1 standards

Urban Residential (UR) (MU-1) Mixed Use-1 10 Urban Community (UC) (MU-2) Mixed Use-2

Mixed Use (MU) subdivision

(MU-3) Mixed Use-3 of land 11 Downtown District (DTD) (DTD) Downtown District General Commercial (GC) (StAD) St. Andrews District Industry (I) standards sign

MDTD Millville Downtown District 12 Residential Vested (RV) (CHD) Cultural Heritage District management Sec. 104-4. - Future Land Use Map. The boundaries (GC-1) General Commercial-1 concurrency and designations of Future Land Use categories shall be (GC-2) General Commercial-2 13 as described or depicted in the future land use element (LI) Light Industrial of the comprehensive plan, or amendments thereto, and (HI) Heavy Industrial nonconformities shown on the map entitled “Future Land Use Map of 14 the City of Panama City, FL.” A copy of this map shall The summary bulk requirements of each zoning remain on file in the office of the planning and land use district is identified in Table 104-1 (next page) enforcement division and shall be available for inspection by all in- and described in detail in the following sections. 15 terested persons during normal working hours. definitions 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 104 - ZONING DISTRICTS Uni d Land Development Code 4 - 1A 1 TABLE 104-1: Height, Bulk, Dimensional Summary general Maximum Minimum

2 Density - Maximum Floor Setbacks District Lot Site Area admin.

processes Dwelling Building Area Lot Width Front Side Rear Coverage on newly Unit Height Ratio created lots Yard Yard Yard

3 Residential review authority

ts g R-1 5.0/ac 640% 35' 6,000 sq. ft. 20' 20' 7'** 25' 30'

in 4 4 R-2 10.0/ac 50% 50' 3,000 sq. ft. 20' 20' 7' 5’ 20' section

stric

on zoning zoning districts z MU-1 5.0/ac 50% 35' 0.75 7,500 sq. ft. 20' 25' 7' 25'

di ** 10’ from road Mixed Use on corner lots 5 design standards MH-1 10.0/ac 75% 15' 0.75 4,000 sq. ft. 50' 15' 7' 15' UR-1 15.0/ac 65% 80' 0.75 4,000 sq. ft. - 15' 7' 5’ 20' 6 UR-2 30.0/ac 75% 120' 0.75 - 15' 12' 5’/0’* 25' 30' protection environment MU-2 10.0/ac 65% 65’ 0.65 - 15' 12' 5’/0’* 25' 30'

7 MU-3 20.0/ac 75% 65% 0.75 - 15' 12' 5’/0’* 25' 30' Current & buﬀering landscaping landscaping - DTD 60.0/ac 100% 150' 5.0 parcel size 0' 0' 0' Current

8 - StAD 35.0/ac 100% 125' 5.0 parcel size 0' 0' 0' parking & loading CHD ------9

public Commercial improvements GC-1 N/A 70% None 3 N/A - 15' 7' 5’ 20' GC-2 N/A 90% None 3 N/A - 15' 7' 5’ 20' 10 standards supplemental Industrial

11 LI N/A 80% None 0.7 - - 25' 5' 25' of land of subdivision HI N/A 80% None - - 25' 5' 25'

Special Purpose 12 sign standards P 0 5% 25' 0 N/A N/A 30' 30' 25' 30' REC 0 40% 25' 0.2 N/A N/A 25' 7' 5’ 25' 30' 13 concurrency management SIL 1.0/20 ac 20% 50' 0.2 N/A N/A 25' 7' 5’ 25' 30' P/I N/A 90% None 0.7 N/A N/A 15' 7' 5’ 10'/25' 14 Based on Based on Based on Based on Based on Based on Based on nonconformities PUD 20 1/ac plan plan plan plan plan plan plan

15 * When a common wall is used in townhomes then a 0’ setback can be used. enforcement

16 City of Panama City, FL dentions Unied Land Development Code Chapter 104 - ZONING DISTRICTS Page 4 - 1B Zoning District StAD MDTD g R-1 R-2 MH-1 MU-2 MU-3 UR-1 UR-2 DTD GC-1 GC-2 PUD P/I P R LI e CHD ne 1 r Residential al Single family detached dwelling A A A A A A A A A A A* p admin. Attached dwellings (up to 5) A A A A A A A A r o cess

Duplexes, Triplexes, etc. A A A A A A 2 Manufactured home A es Multi-family structure (up to 15/ac) A A A A A A C A

Multi-family structure (up to 30/ac) A A C A a utho r Accessory uses or structures A A A A A A A A A A A e v 3 Community residential home ie

A A A A A A A rity w

Commercial se

di z d c z

Commercial A A A A A A A A A onin

Neighborhood Scale i s t on s

io tr

tr 4 Personal Services A A A A A A A A 4 n in Bed & Breakfast Inns ic ic g

A A A A A A A A ts

g ts Professional Ofﬁces A A A A A A A

Repair Shops A A A A standar d

Big Box Retailers A A A esig 5 Business Park A A A n ds Adult Entertainment A

Restaurants, Cafes & Lounges A1 A1 A1 A1 A A1 A1 A A en p v r o Convenience Retail A A A A A A A A ir t o e 6 nmen Open Air Retail A A A A ctio Vehicle dealers A n

Bars, Breweries & Pubs A A A A t lands & b Specialty Food Stores A A A A

Grocery Stores uﬀ

A 7 A A A A A A A c a erin

Cannabis Dispensing Facility A p in g Hotels, & Motels A A A A g Printing, & publishing A A & lo p Transient Commercal Lodging A A A A A A A ark adin 8 in g Industrial g Distribution A im pr

Recycling A p o ublic vemen Warehouse / storage A A A A 9 Wholesaling A A ts Scrap processing A su standar Manufacturing & Assembly A p ple

Industrial education A A A 10 me ds Vocational trade A A n tal

Institutional sub o div f land Public Utilities A A A A A A A A A A A A A A 11 isio Government Agency A A A A A A A n Passive Recreation A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

Nature Preserves A A A A A A standar

Wildlife Sanctuaries s 12 A A A A A A ig

Boat Ramps & Marinas A A A A A A A A n ds Cemeteries A A A A managemen Schools, Private & Public A A A A A A A A A A A co Sports Facilities A A A A A A ncurr 13 Community Centers A A A A A enc Martial Arts/ Dance/Music A A A A A A A A A A A A y t

Campgrounds A A A A A no

Health Care Facilities A A A A A nco nf Equestrian Facilities A 14 A A A A o rmities Churches A A A A A A A A A A A A Nursing Home/Hospice Center A A A A A A e Family Day Care Home A A A A A A A A A nf or 15 Parking Lots A A A A A A A A A A A A A c e me Parking Garages A A A A A A A A A A nt 1 A: Allowed A : Allowed but without a drive-thru C: Conditional - must be apartments Note: Table doesn’t list the new ERB District d e ni 16 t City of Panama City, FL ions Page Chapter 104 - ZONING DISTRICTS Unified Land Development Code 4- 2 Section 104-21. Preservation (P) zoning district 1 general 2 admin.

processes The purpose of this zoning district is to provide areas for the preservation and protection

3 of environmentally sensitive areas, land and

review water resources, and critical habitats. authority 4 section zoning districts 5 design standards A. The following bulk regulations shall apply to property zoned P:

6 1. The impervious surface ratio (ISR) shall be 3. Minimum setbacks shall be: no greater than 0.05 (or 5%) of the total parcel i. A 30 foot undisturbed, vegetative buffer between protection environment area. Impervious surface may only be created any development activity and the jurisdictional for a purpose that will support passive recre- wetland line of the DEP or the U.S. Army Corps of 7 ational activities such as the development of a Engineers. & buffering landscaping landscaping boardwalk, parking lot requirements, or a nature observation point. ii. A 75 foot undisturbed, vegetated buffer between

8 any development and any streams or creeks. parking

& loading 2. Structures, except for observation towers, shall have a height limit of 25 30 feet.

9 B. The following uses are allowed in the P zoning district; all other uses are prohibited; public improvements 1. Uses which are strictly passive in nature, such as walking trails, observation points, open space, observation towers, and boardwalks. 10 standards

supplemental 2. Non-commercial nature preserves and wildlife sanctuaries.

3. Water/sewer lines, lift stations, pump stations, and roadways only when necessary to connect existing or 11

of land of proposed developments located outside of the preservation category. The development of the aforementioned subdivision utilities and/or roadways shall follow the requirements of Conservation Element Policies 6.7.10, 6.7.11, and 6.7.12 of the Comprehensive Plan. 12 sign

standards 4. Residential uses for quarters owned or operated by the U.S. Department of the Interior or a state agency.

5. Limit parking to pervious surfaces with exceptions for that which is required by the Americans with Dis- 13 abilities Act. concurrency management 14 nonconformities 15 enforcement

16 City of Panama City, FL definitions Unified Land Development Code Chapter 104 - ZONING DISTRICTS Page 4 - 3 Sec. 104-22. - Recreation (REC) zoning district. general 1 processes admin. 2 The purpose of this zoning district is to provide areas and sites for public recreation and park authority

space. review 3 section districts zoning zoning 4 standards design 5 environment A. The following bulk regulations shall apply to property zoned REC: protection 1. The impervious surface ratio (ISR) shall 3. All structures shall have a maximum height 6 be no greater than 0.40 (or 40%) of the to- limitation of 25 feet above base flood eleva- landscaping tal parcel area. tion (BFE) or the crown of the adjacent roadway, & buffering whichever is higher. 7 2. The floor area ratio (F.A.R.) shall be no & loading

greater than 0.20 or 20%. parking 4. Minimum setbacks shall be: 8

i. 25 feet from the front parcel lines. improvements public 9 ii. 320 feet from the rear parcel lines. supplemental iii. 5 7 feet from the side parcel lines. standards 10 B. The following uses are allowed in the REC zoning district; all other uses are prohibited; subdivision subdivision

1. All uses allowed in the P zoning district. of land 2. Public or commercial uses such as playgrounds, splash parks, sports facilities, public marinas, boat 11 ramps, and other public active recreation uses.

3. Equestrian facilities and trails. standards sign 4. Sporting and recreational camps. 12 5. Public utilities, except for solid waste facilities and landfills. management 6. Commercial uses incidental or accessory to permitted uses above, such as retail sales of merchan- concurrency

dise to support a recreational activity. 13 7. Restaurants or cafes accessory to a park or preserve so long as the commercial use functions as a

subordinate or accessory use to the primary use. nonconformities

8. Commercial nature preserves and wildlife sanctuaries. 14 9. Private recreation set aside for use of owners/residents in master planned developments.

C. Additional Requirements enforcement 15 1. Provide off-street parking as specified in Chapter 108.

2. Conform to the landscaping and buffering requirements as specified in Chapter 107. definitions 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 104 - ZONING DISTRICTS Unified Land Development Code 4 - 4 Sec. 104-24. - Silviculture (SIL) zoning district. 1 general

The purpose of this zoning district is to provide 2 areas for active silvicultural and agricultural admin. processes production uses to include plants and animals, in addition to very low residential density uses. 3 review authority 4 section zoning districts 5 design standards A. The following bulk regulations shall apply to property zoned SIL:

6 1. The impervious surface ratio (ISR) shall crown of the adjacent roadway, whichever is higher.

protection be no greater than 0.20 (or 20%) of the to- environment 5. Minimum setbacks shall be: tal parcel area.

7 i. from the front parcel lines. 2. The floor area ratio shall be no greater 25 foot & buffering landscaping landscaping than 0.20 (or 20%). ii. 30 foot from the rear parcel lines.

8 3. The density shall be no greater than one iii. 5 7 foot from the side parcel lines. parking & loading dwelling units per 20 acres.

9 4. All residential-use structures shall have public

improvements a maximum height limitation of 50 feet above base flood elevation (BFE) or the 10

standards B. The following uses are allowed in the SIL zoning district; all other uses are prohibited; supplemental 1. Farming activities, including, but not limited to aquaculture, horticulture, floriculture, silvicul- 11

of land of ture, crop production, sod farms, and any and all forms of farm products and farm production. subdivision

2. Retail uses that are ancillary to the farming activities, including, but not limited to the sale of eggs, 12 sign honey, or hay where the product was grown on-site. standards

3. Single-family detached dwelling units, manufactured homes, and accessory dwelling units. 13 concurrency management 4. Public utilities. 14 5. Institutional uses and/or research facilities dedicated to agricultural education, provided such uses nonconformities are ancillary to the farming activities. 15 enforcement

16 City of Panama City, FL definitions Unified Land Development Code Chapter 104 - ZONING DISTRICTS Page 4 - 5 Sec. 104-25. - Public/Institutional (P/I) zoning district. general 1 processes admin.

The purpose of this zoning district is to provide 2 areas and sites for civic and community uses. authority review 3 section districts zoning zoning 4 standards design 5

A. The following bulk regulations shall apply to property zoned P/I: environment protection

1. The impervious surface ratio (ISR) shall 4. Minimum setbacks shall be: 6 be no greater than 0.90 (or 90%) of the to- i. 15 feet from the front parcel lines. landscaping

tal parcel area. & buffering

ii. from the rear parcel lines, except 7 2. The floor area ratio (F.A.R.) shall be no 10 feet when adjacent to a land use category that al- greater than 0.70 or 70%. lows for residential uses, then 25 feet is re- & loading quired. parking 3. No height limitation. 8 iii. 5 7 feet from the side parcel lines. improvements

B. The following uses are allowed in the P/I zoning district; all other uses are prohibited; public 9 1. Public or private schools, any age group.

2. Buildings and lands owned by a governmental agency. supplemental 3. Civic and community centers. standards 10 4. Houses of worship. 5. Public cemeteries. subdivision subdivision

6. Public utilities. of land 7. Borrow pits; landfills (if approved by the City Commission). 11 8. Hospitals, medical centers, and other health care facilities. 9. Nursing home, convalescent home, hospice center, skilled nursing facility, extended care standards sign facilities for the elderly, or other similar uses. 12 10. Residential uses which are incidental to a primary use such as a parsonage or caretakers management quarters. concurrency 11. Correctional institutions, after approval by the City Commission, and after compatibility 13 with adjacent uses has been determined. 12. Military installations. nonconformities 13. Public or non-commercial private recreational uses to include marinas and boat ramps. 14 C. Additional Requirements enforcement

1. Provide off-street parking as specified in Chapter 108. 15 2. Conform to the landscaping and buffering requirements as specified in Chapter 107. definitions 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 104 - ZONING DISTRICTS Unied Land Development Code 4 - 6 Sec. 104-26. - Residential-1 (R-1) zoning district. al r e 1 n ge es

2 e purpose of this zoning district is to process o r admin. vide areas for the preservation or develop- p ment of residential neighborhoods consist- w rity

ie ing of detached single-family dwelling units 3 v e r utho on individual lots. a n

ts g io t ic c in 4 tr se s on i z d ds n 5 esig d standar

t A. e following bulk regulations shall apply to property zoned R-1: n ctio nmen 1. e impervious surface ratio (ISR) shall 2. Have a no greater than dwelling 6 density 5 units e o t ir o r v be no greater than 0.460 (or 460%) of the

p to the acre. en g

g total parcel area. in p erin a 4. Minimum setbacks shall be: c 7 3. All structures shall have a maximum height uﬀ i. 20 feet from the front parcel line

& b limitation of 35 feet above base ood eleva- lands ii. 30 25 feet from the rear parcel line

g tion (BFE) or crown of the adjacent roadway, g iii. 7 feet from the side parcel lines in whichever is higher. 8 adin

ark iv. 10 feet from road side on corner lots p & lo

ts 5. Have a minimum lot size of 8,000 6,000 6. Have a minimum lot frontage of: 9 vemen square feet for newly created lots. i. square or rectangular lot: 60 feet ublic o p pr

im ii. corner: 70 feet

tal iii. cul-de-sac or corner: 20 feet n ds me

10 B. e following uses are allowed in the R-1 zoning district; all other uses are prohibited; ple p standar su 1. Single-family detached dwellings on individual parcels; n 2. Community residential homes shall be allowed when 6 or fewer residents are located in a sin- isio 11 f land div gle-family, residential dwelling provided that such homes are not located within 1,000 feet of one o

sub another and when the location of such homes does not substantially alter the nature and character

ds of the area. Such use must be licensed by a state agency as listed in Section 419.001(1)(b) Florida n Statutes. ig 12 s 3. Public and private schools grades K-12. standar t

y 4. Public or noncommercial private recreation.

enc 5. Accessory uses or structures as set forth in Chapter 110. 13

ncurr 6. Public utilities customarily found in residential areas; co managemen 7. Family day care homes pursuant to Section 125.0109, Florida Statutes; and 8. Bed and Breakfast Inns rmities o 14 nf C. Additional Requirements nco no 1. Provide oﬀ-street parking as specied in Chapter 108. nt me e c 15

or 2. Conform to the landscaping and buﬀering requirements as specied in Chapter 107. nf e ions t 16

ni City of Panama City, FL e d Unified Land Development Code Chapter 104 - ZONING DISTRICTS Page 4 - 7

Sec. 104-27. - Residential-2 (R-2) zoning district. general 1 processes admin. 2 Thepurpose of this zoning district is to provide for the preservation or development of residen- authority

tial neighborhoods consisting of dwelling units review

which may be attached or detached structures. 3 section districts zoning zoning 4 standards design 5

A. The following bulk regulations shall apply to property zoned as R-2: environment 1. The impervious surface ratio (ISR) shall be no greater than as a whole and not each indivudal unit; and protection

0.650 (or 650%) of the total parcel area. 6 b. The structure has multiple units under one roof and individ- 2. Have a density no greater than 10 dwelling units to the acre. ual ownership for each unit, side setbacks may be decreased to landscaping

0 feet only when there is a common wall between units. & buffering 3. All structures shall a maximum height limitation of 50 feet

above base flood elevation (BFE) or the crown of the road 5. Have a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet for detached 7 whichever is higher. single-family structures. A minimum lot size of 3,000 square feet shall be required for duplex, triplex, quadraplex, or other

4. Minimum setbacks shall be: & loading

semi-detached row house-type structure with a common wall. parking i. 20 feet from the front parcel lines. 6. Minimum lot frontage of: 8 ii. 20 feet from the rear parcel lines, except when adjacent to i. Detached Structures: a land use category that allows for residential uses, then 25 a. square or rectangular lot: 50 feet feet is required. improvements

b. corner: 650 feet public iii. 5 7 feet from the side parcel lines when: c. cul-de-sac or corner: 20 feet 9 a. The structure contains multiple units under the same owner- ii. Attached Structures:

a. 20 feet supplemental

ship; the side setback shall be from the footprint of the building standards 10 B. The following uses are allowed in the R-2 zoning district; all other uses are prohibited;

1. Single-family detached dwellings on individual parcels; subdivision of land

2. Community residential homes shall be allowed when 6 or fewer residents are located in a single-family, 11 residential dwelling provided that such homes are not located within 1,000 feet of one another and when

the location of such homes does not substantially alter the nature and character of the area. Such use must standards sign

be licensed by a state agency as listed in Section 419.001(1)(b) Florida Statutes. 12 3. Public and private schools grades K-12.

4. Public or noncommercial private recreation. management concurrency

5. Accessory uses or structures as set forth in Chapter 104, Article IV and V. 13 6. Public utilities customarily found in residential areas; 7. Family day care homes pursuant to Section 125.0109, Florida Statutes; nonconformities 8. Bed and Breakfast Inns Duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, etc.; up to 5 units attached. 14

C. Additional Requirements enforcement 15 1. Provide off-street parking as specified in Chapter 108.

2. Conform to the landscaping and buffering requirements as specified in Chapter 107. definitions 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 104 - ZONING DISTRICTS Unified Land Development Code 4 - 8 Sec. 104-28. - Manufactured Home-1 (MH-1) zoning district. 1 general

Thepurpose of this zoning district is to provide 2 areas for manufactured home subdivisions and admin.

processes parks. 3 review authority 4 section zoning districts

5 A. The following bulk regulations shall apply to property zoned as MH-1: design standards 1. Theimpervious surface ratio (ISR) shall be no ii. For homes located within a manufactured home greater than 0.75 (or 75%) of the total parcel area. park shall be:

6 2. Have a density no greater than 10 dwelling units a. 25 feet from any property line.

protection b. 20 feet between units or structures when

environment to the acre. oriented long side (length) by long side. 3. All structures shall have a maximum height lim- c. 6 feet between units or structures when ori- 7 itation of 15 feet above base flood elevation (BFE) ented short end to short end (width). & buffering landscaping landscaping or the crown of the road whichever is higher. d. 8 feet between units or structures when ori- 4. Minimum setbacks: ented long side to short end. 8 i. 20 feet from the front parcel lines.

parking 5. Individual lots in manufactured home subdivi- & loading i. For individual lots shall be: sions shall have a minimum lots size requirement a. 15 feet from the front parcel line. of 4,000 square feet. 9 b. 15 feet from the rear parcel line. public

improvements c. 7 feet from the side parcel line. 6. Minimum lot width of 50 feet.

B. The following uses are allowed in the MH-1 zoning district; all other uses are prohibited; 10 1. Manufactured home subdivisions, manufactured home parks, and single family homes. standards supplemental 2. Existing, grand fathered mobile homes, as specified in Chapter 105, Article VII. 3. Community residential homes shall be allowed when 6 or fewer residents are located in a single-family, resi-

11 dential dwelling provided that such homes are not located within 1,000 feet of one another and when the loca- of land of

subdivision tion of such homes does not substantially alter the nature and character of the area. Such use must be licensed by a state agency as listed in Section 419.001(1)(b), Florida Statutes. 4. Public or non-commercial private recreation. 12 sign 5. Accessory uses or structures as set forth in Sec. 110-2 and Sec. 110-4. standards 6. Public utilities customarily found in residential areas. 7. Family day care homes pursuant to Section 125.0109, Florida Statutes.

13 C. Additional Requirements concurrency management 1. Locate ingress and egress to minimize traffic impacts to adjacent neighborhoods. 2. Provide off-street parking as specified in Chapter 108.

14 3. Conform to the landscaping and buffering requirements as specified in Chapter 107.

nonconformities 4. Manufactured housing dwelling units shall conform to the requirements of the National Manufactured Home Con- struction and Safety Standards as administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or conform to the requirements of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, and bear such insignia. 15 5. Development within this zoning district shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 109, Infrastructure and Public

enforcement Improvements.

16 City of Panama City, FL definitions Unified Land Development Code Chapter 104 - ZONING DISTRICTS Page 4 -9 Sec. 104-29. - Urban Residential -1 (UR-1) zoning district. general 1 processes admin. Thepurpose of this zoning district is to provide 2 for the efficient use of land by allowing medium-density residential development and neigh- authority

borhood commercial uses within the same vi- review

cinity. 3 section districts zoning zoning 4 standards design

A. The following bulk regulations shall apply to property zoned as UR-1: 5 1. The impervious surface ratio (ISR) shall the following: environment be no greater than 0.65 (or 65%) of the total protection (1) 3 feet of height for every one foot of addition- parcel area. 6 al side lot setback. landscaping 2. The floor area ratio (F.A.R.) shall be no (2) Not to exceed 10 feet of height for each public & buffering

greater than 0.75 or 75%. access lane having a minimum width of 10 feet 7 to the estuary, if applicable, plus 5 feet of height, 3. Have a density no greater than 15 dwelling if maintained by the developer in perpetuity and & loading units to the acre. recommended by the Planning Board and ap- parking 8 proved by the City Commission. 4. Height. No structure nor any part thereof shall exceed a vertical height of 80 feet from improvements

(3) 5 feet of height for appropriate use of low wa- public the pre-construction ground elevation of the ter demand plants in all required buffer or land- 9 site to the ceiling of the highest habitable unit, scaped areas.

plus 25 feet for roof and mechanical eleva- supplemental tions, provided the ground floor elevation is standards (4) 5 feet of height for the use of drip irrigation 10 above the base flood elevation as determined or other low water use methods, i.e., wastewater or by a Florida Registered Surveyor. Where the gray water irrigation. subdivision subdivision

site has various elevations, the height of the of land structure shall be measured from the base (5) 10 feet of height for projects designed so as to 11 flood elevation of the site or the averaged site provide a varied skyline to provide for light and

elevation, whichever is greater. wind dynamics on adjacent properties and natural standards sign i. Height limit exception. The height limit systems. 12 of 80 feet may be exceeded if certain build- management

(6) Not to exceed 10 feet of height based on a concurrency ing and construction criteria are met, if rec-

combination of unusual and unique architectural 13 ommended by the Board of Architects and features; shoulder buildings below the maximum approved by the City Commission. Under no

allowable height, public amenities associated with nonconformities circumstances shall the height of the structure grounds or structures having public accessibility, exceed 110 feet from the pre-construction 14 but only if recommended by the Planning Board ground elevation to the ceiling of the highest and approved by the City Commission. habitable unit, plus 25 feet for roof and me- enforcement

chanical elevations. (7) Not to exceed 10 feet of height based on a combina- 15 a. Height enhancement criteria shall include tion of the following, but only if recommended by the Planning Board and approved by the City Commission: definitions 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 104 - ZONING DISTRICTS Unified Land Development Code 4 - 10 Sec. 104-29. - Urban Residential -1 (UR-1) (Continued). i. Donation of environmentally sensitive lands to the nature and character of the area. Such use must be licensed

1 city, subject to a conservation easement in perpetuity; by a state agency as listed in F.S. § 419.001(1)(b). 3. Public

general and private schools grades K—12. ii. Donation of land of known archeological or historic value to the city, subject to a conservation easement in 4. Public or non-commercial private recreation. 2 perpetuity; admin.

processes 5. Accessory uses or structures as set forth in chapter 104, iii. Dedication of public space; articles IV and V. 3

review iv. Public landscaping and maintenance off site; and (v) 6. Public utilities customarily found in residential areas. authority v. Saving champion or heritage trees, or green area ded- 7. Family day care homes pursuant to F.S. § 125.0109. 4 section ication to the public. zoning

districts 8. Bed and Breakfast Inns, not to exceed six rental rooms; 5. Minimum setbacks. 9. Attached dwellings; 5 i. For those developments with only a residential use design

standards shall be: 10. Multi-family structures up to 15 dwelling units per acre; a. 20 feet from the front parcel line. 11. Neighborhood-scale commercial uses, not to exceed 6 20,000 square feet of heated and cooled space in size per protection b. 20 feet from the rear parcel line. environment parcel. Such uses may include: c. 5 7 feet from the side parcel lines. i. Professional office and personal services. 7 ii. Private child care or day care for children. & buffering landscaping landscaping d. Side setbacks may be decreased to 0 feet only when there is a common wall between units. iii. Commercial recreational facilities.

8 iv. Grocery and convenience retail including, but not lim- parking ii. For those developments that include a nonresidential & loading ited to, beauty parlor, barber shop, laundromat, dry clean- use which is adjacent to residential uses shall be: er, and other retail establishments meant to serve the im-

9 a. 20 feet from the front parcel line.

public mediate vicinity. b. 30 feet from the rear parcel line. improvements c. 12 feet from the side parcel lines. v. Athletic clubs, dance or music studios. vi. Food establishments without a drive-through window. 10 6. Minimum Lot Size. standards

supplemental i. Single-family detached housing minimum lot size of vii. Other similar uses serving the neighborhood area. 4,000 square feet.

11 C. Additional Requirements.

of land of ii. Duplex, triplex, or quadraplex, or other semi-de- subdivision tached row house-type structure with a common wall 1. Provide off-street parking as specified in Chapter 108. must have a minimum lot size of 3,000 square feet. 12 sign 2. Conform to the landscaping and buffering requirments standards B. The following uses are allowed in UR-1 zoning disas specified in Chapter 107. trict; all other uses are prohibited:

13 3. No more than 15% of this zoning district, in combina- concurrency management 1. Single-family detached dwellings on individual par- tion with the UR-2 zoning district, may be used for neigh- cels; borhood commercial uses. This analysis shall be made on a

14 continuous basis and shall be assessed on a city-wide basis. 2. Community residential homes shall be allowed when nonconformities six (6) or fewer residents are located in a single-family, 4. Locate ingree and egress to minimize traffic impacts to residential dwelling provided that such homes are not adjacent neighborhoods. 15 located within 1,000 feet of one another and when the enforcement location of such homes does not substantially alter the

16 City of Panama City, FL definitions Unified Land Development Code Chapter 104 - ZONING DISTRICTS Page 4 - 11 Sec. 104-30. - Urban Residential -2 (UR-2) zoning district. general 1 processes The purpose of this zoning district is to pro- admin. 2 vide for the efficient use of land by combin- ing high-density residential development and authority

neighborhood commercial uses within the same review

development. 3 section districts zoning zoning 4 standards design

A. The following bulk regulations shall apply to property zoned as UR-2: 5 1. The impervious surface ratio (ISR) shall the following: environment be no greater than 0.75 (or 75%) of the total protection (1) 3 feet of height for every one foot of addition- parcel area. 6 al side lot setback. landscaping 2. The floor area ratio (F.A.R.) shall be no (2) Not to exceed 10 feet of height for each public & buffering

greater than 0.75 or 75%. access lane having a minimum width of 10 feet 7 to the estuary, if applicable, plus 5 feet of height, 3. Have a density no greater than 30 dwelling if maintained by the developer in perpetuity and & loading units to the acre. recommended by the Planning Board and ap- parking 8 proved by the City Commission. 4. Height. No structure nor any part thereof shall exceed a vertical height of 120 feet from (3) 5 feet of height for appropriate use of low wa- improvements public

the pre-construction ground elevation of the ter demand plants in all required buffer or land- 9 site to the ceiling of the highest habitable unit, scaped areas.

plus 25 feet for roof and mechanical eleva- supplemental tions, provided the ground floor elevation is standards

(4) 5 feet of height for the use of drip irrigation 10 above the base flood elevation as determined or other low water use methods, i.e., wastewater or by a Florida Registered Surveyor. Where the gray water irrigation. subdivision subdivision

elevation, whichever is greater. wind dynamics on adjacent properties and natural standards sign i. Height limit exception. The height limit of systems. 12 120 feet may be exceeded if certain building

(6) Not to exceed 10 feet of height based on a management and construction criteria are met, if recom- concurrency

combination of unusual and unique architectural 13 mended by the Board of Architects and ap- features; shoulder buildings below the maximum proved by the City Commission. Under no allowable height, public amenities associated with circumstances shall the height of the structure nonconformities grounds or structures having public accessibility, exceed 150 feet from the pre-construction 14 but only if recommended by the Planning Board ground elevation to the ceiling of the highest and approved by the City Commission.

habitable unit, plus 25 feet for roof and me- enforcement

chanical elevations. (7) Not to exceed 10 feet of height based on a combina- 15 a. Height enhancement criteria shall include tion of the following, but only if recommended by the Planning Board and approved by the City Commission: definitions 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 104 - ZONING DISTRICTS Unified Land Development Code 4 - 12 Sec. 104-30. - Urban Residential -2 (UR-2) (Continued). i. Donation of environmentally sensitive lands to the 5. Accessory uses or structures as set forth in chapter 104,

1 city, subject to a conservation easement in perpetuity; articles IV and V. general ii. Donation of land of known archeological or historic 6. Public utilities customarily found in residential areas. value to the city, subject to a conservation easement in 2 perpetuity; 7. Family day care homes pursuant to F.S. § 125.0109. admin. processes iii. Dedication of public space; 8. Bed and Breakfast Inns, not to exceed six rental rooms; 3 iv. Public landscaping and maintenance off site; and (v) 9. Attached dwellings; review authority v. Saving champion or heritage trees, or green area ded- 10. Multi-family structures up to 30 dwelling units per acre; 4 section ication to the public. 11. Neighborhood-scale commercial uses, not to exceed zoning districts 5. Minimum setbacks. 20,000 square feet of heated and cooled space in size per parcel. Such uses may include:

5 i. For those developments with only a residential use

design shall be: i. Professional office and personal services. standards ii. Private child care or day care for children. a. 15 feet from the front parcel line.

6 iii. Commercial recreational facilities.

protection b. 20 feet from the rear parcel line.

environment iv. Grocery and convenience retail including, but not limited to, beauty parlor, barber shop, laundromat, dry clean- c. 5 7 feet from the side parcel lines. 7 er, and other retail establishments meant to serve the im- & buffering landscaping landscaping d. Side setbacks may be decreased to 0 feet only mediate vicinity. when there is a common wall between units. v. Athletic clubs, dance or music studios. 8

parking ii. For those developments that include a nonresidential vi. Food establishments without a drive-through window. & loading use which is adjacent to residential uses shall be: vii. Other similar uses serving the neighborhood area. a. 15 feet from the front parcel line. 9

public b. 30 feet from the rear parcel line.

improvements C. Additional Requirements. c. 12 feet from the side parcel lines. 1. Provide off-street parking as specified in Chapter 108.

10 6. Minimum Lot Size of 3,000 square feet. standards

supplemental 2. Conform to the landscaping and buffering requirments B. The following uses are allowed in UR-2 zoning disas specified in Chapter 107. trict; all other uses are prohibited: 11 of land of

subdivision 3. No more than 15% of this zoning district, in combina- 1. Single-family detached dwellings on individual par- tion with the UR-2 zoning district, may be used for neigh- cels; borhood commercial uses. This analysis shall be made on a 12 sign continuous basis and shall be assessed on a city-wide basis. standards 2. Community residential homes shall be allowed when six (6) or fewer residents are located in a single-family, 4. Locate ingree and egress to minimize traffic impacts to

13 residential dwelling provided that such homes are not adjacent neighborhoods. concurrency management located within 1,000 feet of one another and when the location of such homes does not substantially alter the nature and character of the area. Such use must be li- 14 censed by a state agency as listed in F.S. § 419.001(1)(b). nonconformities

3. Public and private schools grades K—12. 15

enforcement 4. Public or non-commercial private recreation.

16 City of Panama City, FL definitions Unified Land Development Code Chapter 104 - ZONING DISTRICTS Page 4 - 1311 Sec. 104-31. - Mixed Use-1 (MU-1) zoning district. general 1 processes The purpose of this zoning district is to pro- admin. 2 vide areas for existing residential development. authority review 3 section districts zoning zoning 4 standards design 5 A. The following bulk regulations shall apply to B. Development on parcels designated as Mixed

property zoned as MU-1: Use-1 (MU-1) on the zoning map shall: environment protection

1. All structures shall have a maximum height 1. Have a density no greater than five dwelling 6 limitation of 35 feet above base flood eleva- units to the acre. landscaping tion (BFE) or the crown of the adjacent road- & buffering

way, whichever is higher. 2. Have a minimum lot size of no less than 7,500 7 2. The impervious surface ratio shall be no square feet. & loading

greater than 0.50 (or 50%) of the total parcel parking

area. 3. Provide off-street parking as specified in chap- 8 ter 105, article V. 3. The floor area rtio shall be no greater than improvements

0.75 or 75%. 4. Have a minimum lot frontage of: public 9 4. Minimum setbacks shall be: i. Square or rectangular lot: 75 feet

i. 25 feet from the front parcel line. supplemental ii. Corner: 100 feet standards ii. 25 feet from the rear parcel line. 10 iii. 7 feet from the side parcel lines. iii. Cul-de-sac or corner: 20 feet subdivision subdivision of land C. The following uses are allowed in the MU-1 zoning district; all other uses are prohibited. 11

1. Single-family detached dwellings on individual parcels; standards sign

2. Community residential homes shall be allowed when six (6) or fewer residents are located in a single-family, 12 residential dwelling provided that such homes are not located within 1,000 feet of one another and when the loca- management

tion of such homes does not substantially alter the nature and character of the area. Such use must be licensed by concurrency

a state agency as listed in F.S. § 419.001(1)(b). 13 3. Public and private schools grades K—12.

4. Public or non-commercial private recreation. nonconformities 5. Accessory uses or structures as set forth in chapter 104, articles IV and V. 14 6. Public utilities customarily found in residential areas. 7. Family day care homes pursuant to F.S. § 125.0109. enforcement 8. Bed and Breakfast Inns, not to exceed six rental rooms; 15 D. After the effective date of this regulation, no new single-family detached residential development on indi-

vidual lots shall be designated as MU-1. definitions 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 104 - ZONING DISTRICTS Unified Land Development Code 4 - 14 Sec. 104-31. - Mixed Use-2 (MU-2) zoning district. 1 general

Thepurpose of this zoning district is to provide 2 areas for medium- to high-density residential admin.

processes development, in combination with professional offices, educational, and low-intensity, neigh-

3 borhood commercial uses. review authority 4 section zoning districts

A. The following bulk regulations shall apply to 5 property zoned as MU-2: design of such homes does not substantially alter the nature and standards 1. Theimpervious surface ratio (ISR) shall be no character of the area. Such use must be licensed by a state greater than 0.65 (or 65%) of the total parcel area. agency as listed in Section 419.001(1)(b) Florida Statutes. 6 3. Public and private schools grades K-12.

protection 2. Thefloor area ratio shall be not to exceed 0.65 environment 4. Public or noncommercial private recreation. or 65%. 5. Accessory uses or structures as set forth in Chapter 104, 7 3. Have a density no greater than 10 dwelling units Article IV and V. & buffering landscaping landscaping to the acre. 6. Public utilities customarily found in residential areas; 7. Family day care homes pursuant to Section 125.0109,

8 4. All structures shall a maximum height limita- Florida Statutes; parking & loading tion of 65 feet above base flood elevation (BFE) or 8. Bed and Breakfast Inns; the crown of the road whichever is higher. 9. Attached dwellings, up to 4 units attached.

9 10. Multi-family structures up to 15 dwelling units per acre. public 5. Minimum setbacks shall be: improvements 11. Neighborhood-scale commercial uses, not to exceed i. 15 feet from the front parcel line. 20,000 square feet of heated and cooled space in size per ii. 20 feet from the rear parcel line. parcel. Such uses may include: 10 iii. 5 7 feet from the side parcel lines. standards i. Professional office and personal services. supplemental iv. Side setbacks may be decreased to 0 feet only ii. Private child care or day care for children. when there is a common wall between units.

11 iii. Commercial recreational facilities. of land of subdivision 6. Properties adjacent to an R-1 or R-2 zoning dis- iv. Grocery and convenience retail including, but not trict shall be setback a minimum shall be setback limited to, beauty parlor, barber shop, laundromat, dry

12 a minimum of:

sign cleaner, and other retail establishments meant to serve

standards i. 15 feet from the front parcel line. the immediate vicinity. ii. 30 feet from the rear parcel line. v. Athletic clubs, dance or music studios. iii. 12 feet from the side parcel lines. 13 vi. Food establishments without a drive-through win- concurrency management B. The following uses are allowed in the MU-2 dow. zoning district; all other uses are prohibited: vii. Other similar uses serving the neighborhood area. 14 1. Single-family detached dwellings on individual parcels; 12. Uses with drive-through structural components, except

nonconformities 2. Community residential homes shall be allowed when 6 for those uses associated with a restaurant business. or fewer residents are located in a single-family, residen- 13. Retail business.

15 tial dwelling provided that such homes are not located

enforcement within 1,000 feet of one another and when the location

16 City of Panama City, FL definitions Unified Land Development Code Chapter 104 - ZONING DISTRICTS Page 4 - 15 Sec. 104-31. - Mixed-Use -2 (MU-2) (Continued).

C. Additional Requirements (continued) general 1 1. No more than 70% of this zoning district, in combination with the MU-3 zoning districts, may be used for commer- processes admin.

cial, and 50% for low density residential uses. This analysis 2 shall be made on a continuous basis and shall be assessed district wide. Individual projects that contain a mix of two or authority more uses shall be exempt from the percentages. review 3

2. Locate ingress and egress to minimize traffic impacts section districts to adjacent neighbrhoods. zoning 4

3. Provide off-street parking, as specified in Chapter standards

108. design 5 4. Conform to the landscaping and buffer requirements environment as specified in Chapter 107. protection 6 landscaping & buffering 7 & loading parking parking 8 improvements public 9 supplemental standards 10 subdivision subdivision of land 11 standards sign 12 management concurrency 13 nonconformities 14 enforcement 15 definitions 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 104 - ZONING DISTRICTS Unified Land Development Code 4 - 16 Sec. 104-32. - Mixed Use-3 (MU-3) zoning district. 1 general

Thepurpose of this zoning district is to provide 2 areas for medium- to high-density residential admin.

processes development, in combination with professional offices, educational, and low-intensity, neigh-

3 borhood commercial uses. review authority 4 section zoning districts

A. The following bulk regulations shall apply to 5 property zoned as MU-3: design standards 1. Theimpervious surface ratio (ISR) shall be no of such homes does not substantially alter the nature and greater than 0.65 (or 65%) of the total parcel area. character of the area. Such use must be licensed by a state 6 agency as listed in Section 419.001(1)(b) Florida Statutes. protection

environment 2. Thefloor area ratio shall be not to exceed 0.65 3. Public and private schools grades K-12. or 65%. 4. Public or noncommercial private recreation.

7 5. Accessory uses or structures as set forth in Chapter 104, 3. Have a density no greater than 10 dwelling units & buffering landscaping landscaping Article IV and V. to the acre. 6. Public utilities customarily found in residential areas;

8 7. Family day care homes pursuant to Section 125.0109, 4. All structures shall a maximum height limita- parking & loading tion of 65 feet above base flood elevation (BFE) or Florida Statutes; the crown of the road whichever is higher. 8. Bed and Breakfast Inns;

9 9. Attached dwellings, up to 4 units attached. public

improvements 5. Minimum setbacks shall be: 10. Multi-family structures up to 15 dwelling units per acre. i. 15 feet from the front parcel line. 11. Neighborhood-scale commercial uses, not to exceed ii. 20 feet from the rear parcel line. 20,000 square feet of heated and cooled space in size per 10

standards iii. 5 7 feet from the side parcel lines. parcel. Such uses may include: supplemental iv. Side setbacks may be decreased to 0 feet only i. Professional office and personal services. when there is a common wall between units. ii. Private child care or day care for children. 11 of land of

subdivision 6. Properties adjacent to an R-1 or R-2 zoning dis- iii. Commercial recreational facilities. trict shall be setback a minimum shall be setback iv. Grocery and convenience retail including, but not

12 a minimum of: limited to, beauty parlor, barber shop, laundromat, dry sign

standards i. 15 feet from the front parcel line. cleaner, and other retail establishments meant to serve ii. 30 feet from the rear parcel line. the immediate vicinity. iii. 12 feet from the side parcel lines. 13 v. Athletic clubs, dance or music studios. concurrency management B. The following uses are allowed in the MU-2 vi. Food establishments without a drive-through win- zoning district; all other uses are prohibited: dow.

14 1. Single-family detached dwellings on individual parcels; vii. Other similar uses serving the neighborhood area.

nonconformities 2. Community residential homes shall be allowed when 6 12. Uses with drive-through structural components, except or fewer residents are located in a single-family, residen- for those uses associated with a restaurant business.

15 tial dwelling provided that such homes are not located 13. Retail business.

enforcement within 1,000 feet of one another and when the location

16 City of Panama City, FL definitions Unified Land Development Code Chapter 104 - ZONING DISTRICTS Page 4 - 17 Sec. 104-32. - Mixed Use-3 (MU-3) (continued) general

C. Additional Requirements. 1

1. No more than 70% of this zoning district, in combination processes with the MU-3 zoning districts, may be used for commercial, admin. and 50% for low density residential uses. This analysis shall 2 be made on a continuous basis and shall be assessed district authority wide. Individual projects that contain a mix of two or more review uses shall be exempt from the percentages. 3

2. Locate ingress and egress points to minimize traffic im- section districts pacts to adjacent neighborhoods. zoning 4

3. Provide off-street parking as specified in Chapter 108. standards design

4. Conform to the landscaping and buffer requirements as 5 specified in Chapter 107. environment protection 6 landscaping & buffering 7 & loading parking parking 8 improvements public 9 supplemental standards 10 subdivision subdivision of land 11 standards sign 12 management concurrency 13 nonconformities 14 enforcement 15 definitions 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 104 - ZONING DISTRICTS Unified Land Development Code 4 - 18 Sec. 104-33. - Downtown District (DTD) zoning district. The purpose of this zoning district is to provide for 1 the vitality of downtown Panama City as a safe walk- general able community of business, residential, commercial, cultural, government, public institutional, light

2 industrial, and entertainment uses, including public

admin. green spaces and recreational access to the waterfront, processes while protecting the environment and enhancing the quality of life. To encourage and promote economic 3 growth and redevelopment downtown, higher resi- review authority dential density and non-residential intensities may be achievable within the Downtown District through 4 section development bonuses. zoning districts A. The following bulk regulations shall apply to prop- a. 3 feet of height for every foot of additional erty zoned as DTD: 5 side lot setback. design 1. The impervious surface ratio (ISR) shall be no standards greater than 1.0 (or 100%) of the total parcel area. b. Not to exceed 10 feet of height for each public access lane having a minimum width of ten feet 6 2. The floor area ratio shall be not to exceed 3.0 or to the estuary, if applicable, plus 5 feet of height, protection

environment 300% and shall only apply to nonresidential uses. if maintained by the developer and its successors If a project utilizes the bonuses identified in 104- in perpetuity.

7 34.D, a floor area ratio of 5.0 may be achieved. c. 5 feet of height for appropriate use of low wa- & buffering landscaping landscaping 3. Have a density no greater than 30 dwelling units ter demand plants in all required buffer or land- to the acre. If a project utilizes the bonuses identi- scaped areas. 8 fied in 104-34.D, then themaximum density may parking & loading apply up to 60 units per acre. d. 5 feet of height for the use of drip irrigation or other low water use methods, i.e., wastewater or

9 4. Height: gray water irrigation. public

improvements i. No structure or any part thereof shall exceed a vertical height of 120 feet from the preconstruc- e. 10 feet of height for projects designed so as tion ground elevation of the site, plus 25 feet for to provide a varied skyline to provide for light 10 roof and mechanical, provided that the ground and wind dynamics on adjacent properties and standards supplemental elevation is above the base flood elevation as de- natural systems. termined by a Florida registered land surveyor. f. Not to exceed 10 feet of height based on a

11 Where the site has various elevations, the height of land of combination of unusual and unique architectur-

subdivision as structured shall be measured from the base al features such as shoulder buildings below the flood elevation of the site or the averaged site el- maximum allowable height, public amenities as- evation, whichever is greater. 12

sign sociated with grounds or structures having pub-

standards ii. The height limitation of 120 feet may be ex- lic accessibility. ceeded if certain building and construction cri- g. Not to exceed 10 feet of height based on a 13 teria are met and approved by the city commis- combination of the following: concurrency management sion. Under no circumstances shall the height of the structure exceed 150 feet from the ground (1). Donation of environmentally sensitive floor to the ceiling of the highest habitable unit, 14 lands to the City, subject to a conservation plus 25 feet for roof and mechanical appliances. easement in perpetuity; nonconformities iii. Height enhancement criteria shall include (2). Donation of land known as archeological

15 the following: or historic value to the City, subject to a con-

enforcement servation easement in perpetuity;

16 City of Panama City, FL definitions Unified Land Development Code Chapter 104 - ZONING DISTRICTS Page Sec. 104-33. - Downtown District (DTD) zoning district. 4 - 19

4. Height (continued) B. Uses Allowed (continued) general 1 13. Passive Recreational Establishments with activities (3). Dedication of public space; and

such as picnicking, jogging, cycling, and hiking. processes admin.

(4). Public landscaping and maintenance off- 2 14. Residential uses including single and multi-family. site and saving champion or heritage trees or green area dedication to the public.

15. Service businesses such as watch repair, printing authority companies, financial institutions, and similiar uses. review 5. Minimum setbacks: 3 No minimum setbacks 16. Warehousing provided the buildings compliment section districts

the areas where they are located. zoning

B. The following uses are allowed in the DTD zoning 4 district. All other uses are prohibited: C. Additional Requirements. standards

1. Civic uses such as meeting halls, libraries, post offic- 1. All projects within the DTD District which include design es, schools, clubhouses, religious buildings, recreational a change to a higher intensity and/or density use will 5 facilities, higher education, museums, cultural societ- be subject to a review before the Planning Board. environment ies, visual and performance arts buildings, municipal protection Additionally, projects which exceed 3 stories (or 30 buildings, and substantially similar uses. 6 feet) in height shall require review before the Planning Board.

2. Professional office uses such as accountants, archi- landscaping & buffering tects, attorneys, engineers, doctors, dentists, insurance sales, realtors, technology companies, and the like. 2. Confine ground and building lighting to the proper- 7 ty without causing direct light to protrude on adjacent

3. Open Air Retail such as Farmers’ Markets, and Tem- properties. & loading parking parking

porary Seasonal Produce Stands. 8 3. Credit shall be applied for existing impervious sur- 4. Hotels, Inns, and Bed and Breakfasts. face; provided the new development is built over the existing impervious surface. However, new develop- improvements public

5. Artisan Production Establishment including wood ment exceeding these areas or building in a different 9 working shops and sign fabricators. location on the property will be subject to the City’s

stormwater requirements. supplemental 6. Restaurants (no drive-thru) including sidewalk cafes, standards 10 Dinner Clubs, Lounges and Coffee Shops. D. Downtown Bonuses.

7. Bars, Breweries, Microbreweries, Taprooms, Taverns, Development may exceed the maximum base floor subdivision of land

Pubs, and Sports Clubs. area ratio (F.A.R.) of 3.0 if the applicant proposes 11 certain public benefits or development amenities. 8. Retail Uses such as Bait and Tackle Shops, Garden The City Commission will make the determination Supply Shops, Dress Shops, Jewelry Stores, Antique standards of the maximum amount that may be earned for sign 12 Shops, Hardware Stores, Grocery Stores, and Music F.A.R. bonuses on a project-by-project basis. The Stores. public benefits and development amenity bonuses management being proposed may include but not be limited to: concurrency

9. Dance and Martial Arts Studios or Schools and Fine 13 urban open space, additional parking spaces, pub- Arts Centers, Theaters and Auditoriums. lic plazas, pedestrian linkages, and public roof top 10. Specialty Food Stores such as Meat Markets, Deli- activities. nonconformities catessens and Bakeries. 14

11. Commercial Marinas, private and public. enforcement

12. Parking Garages and Parking Lots. 15 definitions 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 104 - ZONING DISTRICTS Unified Land Development Code 4 - 20 Sec. 104-34. - St. Andrews Downtown District (StAD) zoning district. 1 general The purpose of this zoning district is to preserve the working waterfront and eclectic nature of downtown 2 St. Andrews. Redevelopment of the area is encour- admin.

processes aged which includes business, residential, commercial, cultural, and entertainment uses, including

3 public green spaces and recreational access to the

review waterfront. authority 4 section zoning districts A. The following bulk regulations shall apply to property zoned as StAD: performance arts buildings, municipal build-

5 ings, and substantially similar uses.

design 1. The impervious surface ratio (ISR) shall be no standards greater than 1.0 (or 100%) of the total parcel area. 2. Professional office uses such as accountants, attorneys, engineers, doctors, realtors and the 6 2. The floor area ratio shall be not to exceed 5.0 or like. protection

environment 500%. 3. Open Air Retail such as Farmers’ Markets, 3. Have a density no greater than 35 dwelling units and Temporary Seasonal Produce Stands. 7 to the acre. & buffering landscaping landscaping 4. Hotels, Inns, and Bed and Breakfasts. 4. Height:

8 No structure or any part thereof shall exceed a 5. Artisan Production Establishment including parking & loading vertical height of 100 feet from the preconstruc- wood working shops. tion ground elevation of the site, plus 25 feet for 6. Restaurants (no drive-thru) including side-

9 roof and mechanical, provided that the ground

public walk cafes, Dinner Clubs, Lounges and Coffee elevation is above the base flood elevation as de- improvements Shops. termined by a Florida registered land surveyor. Where the site has various elevations, the height 7. Bars, Breweries, Microbreweries, Taprooms, 10 as structured shall be measured from the base

standards Taverns, Pubs, and Sports Clubs.

supplemental flood elevation of the site or the averaged site elevation, whichever is greater. 8. Specialty Retail Uses such as Bait and Tackle

11 Shops, Garden Supply Shops, and Dress Shops. of land of Where the block is across the street from a subdivision residential zoning district, the vertical height 9. Dance and Martial Arts Studios or Schools along the side of the new development shall be and Fine Arts Centers, Theaters and Auditori- 12 sign limited to 40 feet. ums. standards 5. Minimum setbacks: 10. Specialty Food Stores such as Meat Markets,

13 No minimum setbacks Delicatessens and Bakeries. concurrency management B. The following uses are allowed in the StAD zoning 11. Commercial Marinas, private and public. district. All other uses are prohibited: 14 12. Parking Garages and Parking Lots.

nonconformities 1. Civic uses such as meeting halls, libraries, 13. Passive Recreational Establishments with ac- post offices, schools, clubhouses, religious tivities such as picnicking, jogging, cycling, and 15 buildings, recreational facilities, higher edu- hiking.

enforcement cation, museums, cultural societies, visual and

16 City of Panama City, FL definitions Unified Land Development Code Chapter 104 - ZONING DISTRICTS Page 4 - 21 Sec. 104-34. - St. Andrews Downtown District (StAD) zoning district. general

14. Technology and support services. 1

15. Residential uses including single and processes multi-family. admin. 2 C. Additional Requirements. authority 1. Any existing business, as of the date of this District, review that is redeveloped or improved by more than 50% of its 3 value shall go before the Planning Board for approval. section districts Approval shall be required if the business is not cur- zoning rently permitted under the District’s allowable uses. The 4 proposed building shall be required to meet the current

Florida Building code. standards design 5 2. Confine ground and building lighting to the property without causing direct light to protrude on adjacent environment properties. protection 6 3. Credit shall be applied for existing impervious sur- landscaping face; provided the new development is built over the ex- & buffering isting impervious surface. However, new development exceeding these areas or building in a different location 7 on the property will be subject to the City’s stormwater & loading requirements. parking 8 4. Restrict residential dwelling units from occurring on

the ground floor of any development directly facing or improvements located on Beck Avenue. The ground floor shall be -de public 9 voted exclusively to commercial, retail or office uses. supplemental

5. Maintain and promote the historic architectural standards character through the scale and massing of buildings. 10 New construction shall utilize historic design elements

that are complimentary to the neighborhood character. subdivision of land

Renovations to existing buildings should retain historic 11 elements and/or add historic elements in keeping with the historic look and character of the area. standards sign 6. Provide off-street parking as specified in Chapter 108. 12

7. At least 75 percent (75%) of all visible walls and roofs management concurrency shall be made of wood, brick, non-mirrored glass, ter- 13 racotta, stucco over masonry, textured concrete block, roof tiles or shingles, architectural concrete panels, or noncorrosive standing-seam metal roof or similar ma- nonconformities terials. 14 enforcement 15 definitions 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 104 - ZONING DISTRICTS Unified Land Development Code 4 - 22 Sec. 104-35. - Millville Downtown District (MDTD) zoning district. 1 general The purpose of this zoning district is to preserve the eclectic nature of Millville’s 3rd Street Commer- 2 cial Area. Redevelopment of the area is encouraged admin.

processes which includes business, residential, commercial, cultural, and entertainment uses. 3 review authority 4 section zoning districts A. The following bulk regulations shall apply to property zoned as MDTD: 2. Professional office uses such as accountants,

5 attorneys, engineers, doctors, realtors and the

design 1. The impervious surface ratio (ISR) shall be no

standards like. greater than 1.0 (or 100%) of the total parcel area. 3. Hotels, Inns, and Bed and Breakfasts. 6 2. The floor area ratio shall be not to exceed 5.0

protection 4. Artisan Production Establishment including environment or 500%. wood working shops.

7 3. Have a density no greater than 25 dwelling units to the acre. 5. Restaurants (no drive-thru) including side- & buffering landscaping landscaping walk cafes, Dinner Clubs, Lounges and Coffee 4. Height: Shops.

8 No structure or any part thereof shall exceed parking & loading a vertical height of 60 feet from the precon- 6. Bars, Breweries, Microbreweries, Taprooms, struction ground elevation of the site, plus 25 Taverns, Pubs, and Sports Clubs.

9 feet for roof and mechanical, provided that

public 7. Specialty Retail Uses such as Bait and Tackle

improvements the ground elevation is above the base flood Shops, Garden Supply Shops, and Dress Shops. elevation as determined by a Florida registered land surveyor. Where the site has vari- 8. Dance and Martial Arts Studios or Schools 10 ous elevations, the height as structured shall

standards and Fine Arts Centers, Theaters and Auditori- supplemental be measured from the base flood elevation of ums. the site or the averaged site elevation, which-

11 ever is greater. 9. Specialty Food Stores such as Meat Markets, of land of

subdivision Delicatessens and Bakeries. Where the block is across the street from a residential zoning district, the vertical height 10. Passive Recreational Establishments. 12 sign along the side of the new development shall be standards limited to 40 feet. 11. Residential uses including single and multi-family .

13 5. Minimum setbacks: No minimum setbacks concurrency C. Additional Requirements. management

B. The following uses are allowed in the MDTD zon- 1. At least 75% of all visible walls and roofs shall

14 ing district. All other uses are prohibited: be made of wood, brick, non-mirrored glass,

nonconformities terracotta, stucco over masonry, or similar ma- 1. Civic uses such as meeting halls, libraries, terials. religious buildings, museums, cultural societ- 15 ies, and similar uses. 2. Provide off-street parking per Chapter 108. enforcement

16 City of Panama City, FL definitions Page Unified Land Development Code Chapter 104 - ZONING DISTRICTS Page 4 - 22 4 - 23 Sec. 104-36. - Cultural Heritage (CHD) zoning district. general 1

The purpose of this zoning district is to preserve processes the heritage and cultural aspects of the traditional admin. 2 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard area, south of Highway 98 (15th Street). Redevelopment of authority

the area is encouraged which includes business, review

residential, commercial, cultural, and entertain- 3 ment uses. section districts zoning zoning 4 A. The following bulk regulations shall apply to standards

property zoned as CHD: 2. Professional office uses such as accountants, design

attorneys, engineers, doctors, and the like. 5 1. The impervious surface ratio (ISR) shall be no

greater than 1.0 (or 100%) of the total parcel area. 3. Hotels, Inns, and Bed and Breakfasts. environment protection

2. The floor area ratio shall be not to exceed 5.0 4. Artisan Production Establishment including 6 or 500%. wood working shops. landscaping & buffering 5. Restaurants (no drive-thru) including side-

3. Have a density no greater than 35 dwelling 7 units to the acre. walk cafes, Dinner Clubs, Lounges and Coffee Shops. & loading 4. Height: parking No structure or any part thereof shall exceed 6. Bars, Breweries, Microbreweries, Taprooms, 8 a vertical height of 60 feet from the precon- Taverns, Pubs, and Sports Clubs.

struction ground elevation of the site, plus 25 improvements

7. Specialty Retail Uses. public

feet for roof and mechanical, provided that 9 the ground elevation is above the base flood 8. Dance, Arts, and Music Studios or Schools elevation as determined by a Florida regis- and Fine Arts Centers, Theatres and Auditori- supplemental tered land surveyor. Where the site has vari- standards

ums. 10 ous elevations, the height as structured shall be measured from the base flood elevation of 9. Specialty Food Stores such as Meat Markets, the site or the averaged site elevation, which- subdivision Delicatessens, Bakeries or Grocery Stores. of land ever is greater. 11 10. Hospitals, medical offices, clinics, etc. Where the block is across the street from a standards

residential zoning district, the vertical height 11. Residential uses including single and sign 12 along the side of the new development shall be multi-family . limited to 40 feet. management C. Additional Requirements. concurrency

5. Minimum setbacks: 13 No minimum setbacks 1. At least 75% of all visible walls and roofs shall

be made of wood, brick, non-mirrored glass, nonconformities B. The following uses are allowed in the MDTD zon- terracotta, stucco over masonry, or similar ma- 14 ing district. All other uses are prohibited: terials.

1. Public Institutional uses such as meeting 2. Provide off-street parking per Chapter 108. enforcement

halls, religious buildings, museums, cultural 15 societies, parks and similar uses. definitions 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 104 - ZONING DISTRICTS Unified Land Development Code 4 - 24 Sec. 104-37. - General Commercial -1 (GC-1) zoning district. 1 general

The purpose of this zoning district is to provide 2 areas for neighborhood commercial activity includ- admin. processes ing retail sales and services, professional offices and services, and other similar land uses. 3 review authority A. The following bulk regulations shall apply to

4 property zoned as GC-1: section zoning districts 1. The impervious surface ratio shall be no greater than 0.70 (or 70%) of the total parcel area. 5 C. Additional Requirements. design

standards 2. The floor area ratio (FAR) may not exceed 2.0 (or 200%). 1. Confine ground and building lighting to the property and without causing direct light to protrude on 6 3. No maximum height. adjacent properties. protection environment 4. Minimum setbacks shall be: 2. Screen garbage receptacles, trash containers, and i. 15 feet from the front parcel line. 7 dumpsters from public view, using opaque materials. ii. 20 feet from the rear parcel line. & buffering landscaping landscaping iii. 5 7 feet from the side parcel lines. 3. Provide off-street parking as specified in Chapter 108.

8 5. Minimum setbacks for development adjacent to parking

& loading zoning districts that allow residential uses shall be: 4. Conform to the landscaping and buffering require- i. 15 feet from the front parcel line. ments as specified in Chapter 107.

9 ii. 30 25’ feet from the rear parcel line. public iii. 12 feet from the side parcel lines. 5. Not include any residential development. improvements 6. The exterior of building facades visible from High- B. The following uses are allowed in GC-1 zoning way 98 or Harrison Avenue shall not be constructed of 10 districts; all other uses are prohibited: metal unless: standards supplemental i. such wall is not visible by a pedestrian standing 1. Neighborhood-scale commercial uses, not to within the vehicular right-of-way of Highway 98 exceed 20,000 square feet of heated and cooled space 11 or Harrison Ave; or of land of in size per parcel. Such uses may include: subdivision ii. such wall is completely covered by one or more i. Professional office and personal services. of the following materials: ii. Private child care or day care for children. n n

12 Brick Stone

sign iii. Commercial recreational facilities. n Stucco n Synthetic stucco standards iv. Grocery and convenience retail such a beauty n Cementitious materials n Exterior insulation parlor, barber shop, laundromat, dry cleaner, and n Wood siding, provided finish system (EIFS)

13 other retail establishments meant to serve the that such siding is

concurrency immediate vicinity. management applied with no panel v. Athletic clubs, dance or music studios. exceeding twelve (12) vi. Food establishments without a drive-thru 14 inches in height window. n nonconformities Other non-ferrous material may be permissible, vii. Public utilities customarily found in residen- if determined by the Planning Department as a tial areas. matter of fact to be aesthetically comparable 15 viii. Other similar uses serving the neighborhood and at least as opaque, weather resistant, and enforcement area. permanent as the materials listed above.

16 City of Panama City, FL definitions Unified Land Development Code Chapter 104 - ZONING DISTRICTS Page 4 - 25 Sec. 104-38. - General Commercial -2 (GC-2) zoning district. general 1

The purpose of this zoning district is to provide areas processes for neighborhood commercial activity including retail admin. sales and services, professional offices and services, 2 and other similar land uses. authority review 3 A. The following bulk regulations shall apply to prop-

erty zoned as GC-2: section districts zoning zoning

1. The impervious surface ratio shall be no greater 4 than 0.90 (or 90%) of the total parcel area. standards design

2. The floor area ratio (FAR) may not exceed 3.0 11. Other similar uses. 5 (or 300%).

C. Additional Requirements. environment protection 3. No maximum height. 1. Confine ground and building lighting to the property 6 4. Minimum setbacks shall be: and without causing direct light to protrude on adjacent landscaping i. 15 feet from the front parcel line. properties. & buffering

ii. 20 feet from the rear parcel line. 2. Screen garbage receptacles, trash containers, and 7 iii. 5 7 feet from the side parcel lines. dumpsters from public view, using opaque materials. & loading 3. Provide off-street parking as specified in Chapter 108. parking

5. Minimum setbacks for development adjacent to 8 zoning districts that allow residential uses shall be: 4. Conform to the landscaping and buffering require-

i. 15 feet from the front parcel line. ments as specified in Chapter 107. improvements public

ii. 30 25’ feet from the rear parcel line. 9 iii. 12 feet from the side parcel lines. 5. Not include any residential development.

6. The exterior of building facades visible from Highway supplemental B. The following uses are allowed in GC-2 zoning 98 or Harrison Avenue shall not be constructed of metal standards 10 districts; all other uses are prohibited: unless: i. such wall is not visible by a pedestrian standing within the vehicular right-of-way of Highway 98 subdivision 1. All uses allowable in the GC-1 zoning district of land 2. Shopping centers. or Harrison Ave; or 11 3. Vehicle dealers and repair shops (excluding ii. such wall is completely covered by one or more scooter rental /sales). of the following materials: standards n n sign Brick Stone 12 4. Adult entertainment subject to the require- n Stucco n Synthetic stucco ments of Chapter 7, Article III of the Municipal n Cementitious materials n Exterior insulation management concurrency Code. n Wood siding, provided finish system 5. Big box retailers. that such siding is (EIFS) 13 6. Printing, publishing or other similar establish- applied with no panel ments. exceeding twelve (12) nonconformities

7. Business park. inches in height 14 8. Wholesaling, warehousing, and indoor storage n Other non-ferrous material may be permissible, if determined by the Planning Dept. as a matter of of goods or materials. enforcement fact to be aesthetically comparable and at least as 15 9. Public utilities with exception to solid waste opaque, weather resistant, and permanent as the facilities and landfills. materials listed above. 10. Cannabis Dispensing Facilities, and definitions

16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 104 - ZONING DISTRICTS Unified Land Development Code 4 - 26 Sec. 104-39. - Light Industrial (LI) zoning district. 1

general The purpose of the light industry zoning district is to provide areas for light industrial operations which

2 have minimum nuisance attributes and do not cause

admin. excessive noise, smoke, pollutants, traffic by trucks processes or other similar characteristics normally associated with a heavy industrial operation, or invite the stor- 3 age of chemical or petroleum products. review authority 4 section zoning

districts A. The following bulk regulations shall apply to property zoned as LI: 5 design

standards 1. The impervious surface ratio shall be no C. Additional Requirements. greater than 0.80 (or 80%) of the total parcel area. 1. Conform to the industrial performance stan- 6 dards as specified in Chapter 12, Article V of the protection environment 2. The floor area ratio (FAR) may not exceed 1.0 Municipal Code. (or 100%).

7 2. Provide off-street parking as specified in Chap- & buffering landscaping landscaping 3. No maximum height. ter 108.

4. Minimum setbacks shall be: 3. Landscaping and buffering is required as speci- 8

parking i. No less than 25 feet from any property line fied in Chapter 107. & loading at the perimeter of the zoning category boundary, except as described in Sec. 4. Complete a compatibility analysis of the pro- 9

public 104-37.A.4.ii (below). posed use with the existing adjacent uses and the improvements allowable uses as specified by the Future Land Use ii. Industrial uses adjacent to lands designat- Map, as part of the development order application

10 ed as Industrial on the Future Land Use Map process. standards

supplemental (FLUM) shall have a setback requirement of 5 feet from the property line. 11 of land of

subdivision B. The following uses are allowed in LI zoning districts; all other uses are prohibited: 12 sign 1. Manufacturing and assembly. standards 2. Private and commercial marinas and marine

13 facilities. concurrency management 3. Business park.

14 4. Vocational trade and industrial education. nonconformities 5. Public utilities. 15 enforcement

16 City of Panama City, FL definitions Unified Land Development Code Chapter 104 - ZONING DISTRICTS Page 4 - 27 Sec. 104-40. - Heavy Industrial (HI) zoning district. general 1 processes admin.

The purpose of this zoning district is to provide areas 2 for heavy industrial operations to isolate them from

other land uses. authority review 3 section districts zoning zoning 4

A. The following bulk regulations shall apply to prop- standards erty zoned as HI: design 5 1. The impervious surface ratio shall be no great-

C. Additional Requirements. environment er than 0.80 (or 80%) of the total parcel area. protection

1. Conform to the industrial performance stan- 6 2. The floor area ratio (FAR) may not exceed 0.85 dards as specified in Chapter 12, Article V of the landscaping (or 85%). Municipal Code. & buffering 7 3. No maximum height. 2. Provide off-street parking as specified in Chap- & loading 4. Minimum setbacks shall be: ter 108. parking

i. No less than 25 feet from any property line at 8 the perimeter of the zoning category bound- 3. Landscaping and buffering is required as speci- ary, except as described in Sec. 104-37.A.4.ii fied in Chapter 107. improvements public

(below). 9 4. Complete a compatibility analysis of the pro-

ii. Industrial uses adjacent to lands designated as posed use with the existing adjacent uses and the supplemental standards

Industrial on the Future Land Use Map allowable uses as specified by the Future Land Use 10 (FLUM) shall have a setback requirement of 5 Map, as part of the development order application feet from the property line.

process. subdivision of land 11 B. The following uses are allowed in HI zoning 5. Heavy industrial uses shall not be located adja- districts; all other uses are prohibited:

cent to any zoning category that allows for resi- standards sign 1. All uses allowed in the LI zoning category. dential uses. 12 management

2. Scrap processing. concurrency

3. Recycling centers. 13

4. Any industrial, manufacturing, distribution, nonconformities storage or warehousing use which is otherwise 14 prohibited in any other zoning district. enforcement 15 definitions 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 104 - ZONING DISTRICTS Unified Land Development Code 4 -28 C. An applicant does not have an entitlement to PUD ARTICLE IIA. - PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT zoning. Rather, the decision to grant PUD zoning lies in 1 (PUD) the sole discretion of the City Commission. general Sec. 104-41. - Planned unit development (PUD). Sec. 104-42. - Types of PUD’s. The types of PUD’s are:

2 A. Residential: Predominantly residential and may A. Purpose. The purpose and intent of a planned unit

admin. include any type housing unit, in any combination. processes development (PUD) zoning district is to promote innovative and sustainable development. In order to B. Mixed Use: Predominantly non-residential.

3 achieve such purpose and intent, the PUD zoning dis-

review Sec. 104-43. - Demonstration of Applicability. The

authority trict provides a regulatory vehicle for relief from the strict adherence to the requirements of the City’s Uni- provisions of this Chapter shall apply generally to the creation and regulation of all Planned Unit Develop-

4 fied Land Development Code in exchange for devel- section

zoning ments. Where there are conflicts between the provi-

districts opment that provides substantial public benefits which justify such relief. Examples of public benefits include, sions of this Chapter, subdivision or other applicable but are not limited to, donation of land for public rec- ordinances or regulations, this Chapter shall apply. A 5 proposed Planned Unit Development must demon- design reational areas, integration of affordable housing, uti- standards lization of “green” development practices, installation strate the following: of underground utilities, provision of greenway corri-

6 dors, and enhanced protection of habitat. A. Granting of the PUD will result in a recognized and

protection substantial benefit to the ultimate users of the project environment B. Each PUD zoning district shall, at a minimum, and to the community where such benefit would oth- achieve the following objectives: erwise be unfeasible or unlikely to be achieved. 7 1. Encourage developers to exercise greater inge- & buffering landscaping landscaping nuity and imagination in the planning and devel- B. The base zoning district’s allowable uses shall con- opment or redevelopment of tracts of land under trol at least seventy-five percent (75%) development

8 unified control than generally is possible under within a PUD, and shall be specifically approved as parking & loading the more traditional zoning regulations; part.

2. To promote the enhancement of housing, em- C. The PUD may depart from the strict conformance 9

public ployment, shopping, traffic circulation, recre- with the development standards, use and specific con- improvements ational opportunities for the people of the City; tent regulations of this Code to the extent specified in the concept and/or preliminary plan and documents

10 3. Allow a diversification of uses, structures and authorizing the PUD. These deviations/departures

standards open space in a manner compatible with both the shall result in the form of provision of exceptional supplemental existing and approved development of land sur- amenities, design excellence, etc. rounding and abutting the PUD site; 11

of land of Sec. 104-44. - Procedure for Approval. Before ap-

subdivision 4. Provide a means for land to be used more effi- proval of a PUD, the land must receive approval of ciently, and for utilization of smaller networks of a preliminary development plan and a final develop-

12 utilities and streets; ment plan following the procedures and standards of sign

standards this chapter. No building permits may be issued un- 5. To promote the conservation of natural features til the final plan and accompanying data have been and resources by means of retaining the natural submitted, approved, and recorded. Application for 13 amenities of land and encouraging scenic and PUD consideration must be submitted and processed concurrency management functional open space; and in the following manner: 6. Give the developer reasonable assurance of ap- 14 A. Pre-Application Conference. The conference shall proval of a PUD application before the applicant be related to and include an exchange of information nonconformities expends complete design monies, while providing regarding the development of the site under the PUD the City with assurances that the PUD will be de- procedures. It shall be the applicant’s responsibility 15 veloped according to approved specifications. to demonstrate consistency with the goals, objectives enforcement and policies of the Comprehensive Plan, Land Devel-

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opment Code, and all other applicable regulations tal square footage for each type of development; general

and procedures. The applicant shall request in writ- 1 ing a pre-application conference with the Planning 4. A development phasing schedule including sequence for each phase, approximate size of the Director. The written request should provide a brief processes description of the proposed PUD, i.e., size, location, area in each phase, and proposed phasing of con- admin. description of uses, total square footage of nonresi- struction of public recreation and common open 2 dential uses, nonresidential floor areas ratio, descrip- spaces, and specified location of buildings; authority tion of nonresidential uses, description of housing review 5. Total land area, and approximate location and types, building heights, total amount of open space, 3 amount of open space included in each area; listing of deviations from bulk standards requested, section

number of phases, location of all wetlands and habi- districts

6. Approximate location of proposed and existing zoning tat preservation area, etc. The Planning Director shall streets and pedestrian and bicycle routes, includ- 4 give a written notice to the applicant stating the date, ing points of ingress and egress; and time, and the attendees for the conference. The Di- standards rector shall inform the applicant of the non-refund- 7. Evidence that the property/development will be design able application fee, who can apply, PUD application under unified supervision or control such as the 5 package information, applicant’s responsibility for establishment of a homeowner association. environment ensuring conformance and compatibility to the City’s protection

Comprehensive Plan, Code, and physical characteris- 8. Other documentation reasonably necessary to 6 tics of the site. permit satisfactory review under the requirements landscaping

of this Code and other applicable City ordinances. & buffering B. Preliminary PUD Development Plan. After the pre-application conference, the applicant may sub- D. The City Commission shall approve, approve with 7 mit a completed application along with four (4) cop- modifications, or deny the plan, unless the applicant & loading ies of the preliminary plan and one (1) digital copy. requests an extension. The final PUD development parking

Within twenty (20) working days of receipt of a PUD plan review, for all or part of the development, must 8 application, the Planning Director shall determine be submitted within six (6) months after the prelim-

whether the application is sufficient, and: inary development plan is approved. Subsequent improvements

phases must be submitted in general conformance public 9 1. If the Planning Director determines the applica- with the phasing schedule by the applicant with the tion is not complete, the applicant will be informed preliminary development plan. The City Commis- supplemental

about the specific deficiencies. No further actions sion shall be permitted to require an applicant to standards

shall be taken until the deficiencies are corrected make reasonable contributions including, but not 10 and the application is resubmitted. limited to any combination of the following: subdivision subdivision

2. When the application is determined complete, 1. Dedication of land for public park purposes; of land 11 the Planning Director shall notify the applicant of the application’s sufficiency and that the applica- 2. Dedication of land for public school purposes; tion is ready for preliminary review. The applicant standards sign shall submit five (5) copies of the accepted prelim- 3. Dedication of land for public road right-of-way 12 inary plan. purposes; management 4. Construction of or addition to roads and utili- concurrency

C. The preliminary development plan shall include: 13 ties serving the proposed project when such con- 1. Future land use and zoning district boundaries; struction or addition is reasonably related to the traffic or utility demand to be generated; nonconformities

2. An accurate legal description of the entire area 14 under immediate development within the planned 5. Installation of required traffic safety devices; development; and enforcement

3. A Master Plan of the entire development area; in- 6. Preservation of areas containing significant nat- 15 cluding total number of residential units and unit ural, environmental, historic, archaeological or types, total number of nonresidential units, and to- similar resources. definitions 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 104 - ZONING DISTRICTS Unified Land Development Code 4 - 30 7. There shall be a rational nexus between the im- 9. Tabulation of separate non-subdivided use area, pacts of the development and such contribution including land area, number of buildings, number 1 and the cost of the contribution shall not exceed of dwelling units, number of bedrooms, and dwell- general the development’s proportionate share of the total ing units per acre; and costs of the improvement.

2 10. The final PUD development plan must be in

admin. E. Any modification by the developer of an approved substantial compliance with the approved prelim- processes preliminary PUD development plan must not: inary development plan. 1. Increase the proposed number of dwelling units 3 by more than five percent (5%); Sec. 104-45. - Changes to Final Development Plan. review

authority The Planning Director may approve those minor 2. Involve a reduction of the area set aside for open changes following an approved final PUD develop-

4 space and usable open space, or a substantial relo- ment plan. In general a minor change shall include section zoning

districts cation of such area; any change to the interior of the development which does not increase density or intensity, or which does 3. Increase by more than five percent (5%) the not decrease buffers or open space. Any other chang- 5 total lot coverage of all buildings and structures design es shall only be approved pursuant to the process set standards within the PUD; or forth in Section 104-43-104-44. 4. Increase by more than five percent (5%) in the 6 Sec. 104-46. - Effect of PUD Zoning District. Any de- height of any buildings.

protection velopment of a PUD must be undertaken and carried environment out in accordance with: F. Final PUD Development Plan. The Planning De- 7 partment shall approve, approve with modifica- A. The approved final PUD development plans. & buffering landscaping landscaping tions, or deny the plan. The final plan shall include: B. The Comprehensive Plan and applicable Land De- 1. An accurate legal description of the entire area velopment Code. 8

parking under immediate development within the planned & loading development; C. Such other conditions or modifications as may be attached to the PUD. 9 2. A PUD of all lands which are parts of the final public

improvements plan being submitted, and meeting all the require- Secs. 104-47. Amendments to Built Planned Unit De- ments for a final plan as established in F.S. 177. velopments. Any part or all of a PUD which is built If lands that are a subject of the final plan are to may be the subject of an application for a variance 10 or other approval covered by the Land Development

standards be subdivided, then a subdivision plat is also re- supplemental quired; Code. The applicant must be the owner of the property and the owners of the remainder of the original

11 3. Accurate legal descriptions of each separate use PUD must be given notice of the application and of land of

subdivision area, including common open space; other proceedings as if they were owners of property abutting the subject property regardless of their actu- 4. An accurate site plan; al proximity to the subject property. 12 sign

standards 5. A schedule for development; For purposes of this sections, the term “build” means that the roads, utilities, buffering, open space, surface 6. An environmental impact analysis, if required. 13 water management features and structures, common concurrency management 7. A concurrency analysis that meets the require- space, common amenities, common landscaping, ments set forth in this code; gatehouse, entrance signs, entrance ways and other similar items identified as part of the final approved 14 8. Certificates, seals, and signatures required for master concept plan have been constructed and ac- nonconformities the dedication of lands, and recording the docu- knowledged by the City as complete. In the case of ment; PUDs that include residential structures, the term 15 “built” does not mean that all residential structures enforcement have been constructed on individual platted lots.

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Sec. 104-48. Area and density requirements. threatened species as specified in the “Official Lists general

of Endangered Fauna and Flora in Florida” pub- 1 A. A PUD must be at least one (1) acre in area. lished by the Florida Game and Freshwater Fish

Commission. processes B. No minimum lot area or width shall be required admin. within a PUD, provided that the density of the de- B. All development undertaken in a conservation spe- 2 velopment complies with the density set forth in the cial treatment zone shall comply with the environmen-

Comprehensive Plan for the future land use district tal protection standards set forth in Chapter 106. authority in which the property is located, and provided fur- review 3 ther that the proposed lot lines are shown on the mas- Sec. 104-64. - St. Andrews Historic Treatment Zone ter concept plan. (HTZ). section districts A. Purpose. The purpose of this zone is to encour- zoning Sec. 104-49. Fees. Each applicant for a PUD shall pay 4 age a compatible revitalization and redevelopment of a fee to the City for the processing and examination properties in the St. Andrews historic district through of development plans or an amendment thereto. standards

development of vacant parcels and the redevelopment design Secs 104-50—104-60. - Reserved. of existing properties. To accomplish this purpose, the 5 City may reduce the minimum lot size to no less than environment ARTICLE III. - SPECIAL TREATMENT ZONES 5,000 square feet and front and rear setback require- protection

AND OVERLAYS ments to no less than 12.5 feet based upon a finding 6 that the underlying land development regulations would result in the construction of structures not in landscaping

Sec. 104-61. - Purpose. In addition to the zoning dis- & buffering tricts established in section 104-20, special treatment keeping with the scale and character of the existing zones and overlays shall be depicted on the Zoning structures within the district. The reductions granted 7 Map. These zones and overlays are for areas which, by in favor of an applicant for specific design proposals & loading the nature of their environmental, economic, social, shall not be subject to transfer without prior approval parking cultural, historic, or blighted conditions, deserve spe- of the Planning Board. 8 cial consideration. B. District defined. The St. Andrews historic treatment improvements

Sec. 104-62. - Applicability. All applicable provisions zone is defined as those parcels depicted on the St. public 9 of this Unified Land Development Code shall apply in Andrews historic neighborhood map located south of all special treatment zones and overlays, as well as those Highway 98 and north of St. Andrews Bay, between supplemental in this article. Liddon and Frankford Avenues on file in the Office standards

of the City Clerk, which is by reference made a part 10 Sec. 104-63. - Conservation Special Treatment Zones hereof. (CSTZ). subdivision subdivision

A. Designated conservation special treatment zones in- C. Modifications to minimum requirements. of land 11 clude the following: 1. Variance. Minimum lot area and setback require- 1. Flood zones. Flood zones shown on flood insur- ments. Upon the approval of the City’s Planning ance rate map(s); Director, the Planning Board may modify the mini- standards sign mum lot area and setback requirements hereof. 12 2. Potential wetlands. Wetlands shown on the Nation- management al Wetlands Inventory Map for Panama City as pub- 2. Minimum criteria. The St. Andrews historic concurrency

lished by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; neighborhood overlay design standards on file in the 13 office of the City Clerk are incorporated by reference 3. Marine resources. Bodies of water including estu- into this Code. All modifications must conform to nonconformities arine water bodies, estuarine shoreline and seagrass the referenced Standards and be consistent with the beds as shown on the national wetlands inventory following criteria: 14 map for Panama City published by the U.S. Fish and i. Walls shall be constructed of materials that match

Wildlife Service; the area’s historic materials in composition, size, enforcement

shape, color, pattern and texture. 15 4. Wildlife habitat. Includes Audubon Island and other areas which provide habitat for endangered or ii. Foundations shall be designed to retain the definitions 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 104 - ZONING DISTRICTS Unified Land Development Code 4 - 32 neighborhood’s relationship between the height of i. Whether the proposal is compatible with the Joint the foundation and the exterior framing. Land Use Study adopted in October 2009; 1

general iii. Windows and doors shall have substantial con- ii. Whether NSA Panama City’s mission or opera- formity to the building’s historic character. tions will be adversely affected by the proposal;

2 iv. The structure shall conform to the character of iii. Whether the proposal will have an effect on the admin. processes the neighborhood and not overshadow existing economic vitality of the installation; and/or structures in form or design.

3 iv. Whether any mitigation efforts could be made to

review D. Declaration of variance. Properties granted a vari- reduce or eliminate any adverse impact of the pro- authority ance will be evidenced by a declaration filed in the posal to the installation or its operation(s). official records of Bay County, Florida. The variance, 4 section Sec. 104-66. - Gateway Overlay (GO) (Formerly

zoning however, is subject to the construction of improve- districts ments upon which the variance was granted. Should known as the Tourist Corridor Overlay) the owner of the property fail to comply with the con- A. Purpose. The purpose of the Gateway Overlay (GO) 5 ditions of the variance, the zoning classification of the is to promote the general health, safety and welfare of design standards property that applied to the property before its inclu- the community; to create a sense of place that is aesthet- sion in the historical district shall apply to property on ically appealing for those traveling through the City; to encourage innovative development projects that set 6 which the variance was granted. standards for landscaping, community design and aes- protection environment Sec. 104-65. - Naval Support Activity (NSA) Panama thetics; to establish consistent and harmonious design City Military Influence Overlay District (MIOD) standards for public improvements and private proper- 7 A. Purpose. The Military Influence Overlay District ty development along Highway 98 and parts of Harri- & buffering landscaping landscaping (MIOD) is established to ensure that the Naval Sup- son Avenue so as to unify the distinctive visual quality port Activity (NSA) Panama City remains viable and of the Corridor.

8 able to fulfill their mission.

parking B. District Defined. The GO applies to non-residential & loading B. District defined. The NSA Panama City MIOD land parcels of record within the City having frontage Boundary is identified as those portions within the In- along major roadways of U.S. Highway 98 / 15th Street; 9

public corporated City of Panama City boundary as shown Harrison Avenue; Highway 368 / 23rd Street; Business improvements in the Comprehensive Plan on Map 2. The NSA Pan- U.S. Highway 98; Highway 390; and Highway 77. The ama City MIOD boundary consists of the NSA Pana- district applies to property within 400 feet of the

10 ma City Land Use/Water Interface Military Influence roadway (on each side of the road). standards

supplemental Area and the NSA Panama City Frequency Military No Certificate of Occupancy regarding any Building Influence Area located within the Incorporated City of Permit or Development Order shall be granted prior to Panama City. 11

of land of assurance that requirements of this Chapter have been subdivision C. Joint Review. All development applications with- met. in the NSA Panama City MIOD which, if approved, C. Design Requirements. Refer to Chapter 105 for de- 12

sign would affect the intensity, density, or use of land shall sign requirements in the GO. standards be jointly reviewed by the Panama City Planning De- partment and NSA Panama City, prior to final action. D. Prohibited Uses:

13 1. Within 10 working days of receipt of the applica- 1. The following uses are prohibited in the GO: tion comments and accompanying data and analysis concurrency management i. Sale and use of mobile/manufactured homes; from the commanding officer or his designee must be provided to the City in writing and will be con- ii. Flea markets; bazaars, yard sales, or similar sales; 14 sidered as part of the review process. Comments re- iii. Any business commonly known as “check cash- nonconformities garding comprehensive plan amendments shall be ing,” or any business which, as a material part of its forwarded to the state land planning agency. services, provides future employment wages or oth- 15 er compensation (often known as “payday loans,” or

enforcement 2. Comments may assess the following criteria:

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“payday advances”); velopment (ERB) general

A. Purpose. The purpose and intent of the ERB zon- 1 iv. Dating services, escort services, valet services; ing district is to provide an opportunity for limited

v. Pawnshops, as defined by section539.001(2) , non-residential and residential development on cer- processes tain real property located along Frankford Avenue admin.

Florida Statutes; 2 and adjacent to East Robinson Bayou with Parcel vi. Bail bond agencies, as defined by section Identification Numbers 26656-030-000 and 26656- authority

648.25(1), Florida Statutes; 020-000. The ERB zoning district shall be allowed review

only in the East Robinson Bayou future land use cat- 3 vii. Palm readers, fortune tellers, tarot card readers, egory. psychics, and similar businesses; section districts B. Permitted Uses: Each residential lot shall be zoning

viii. Bottle clubs; 4 used solely for a single-family detached residence. ix. Any business which, as a material part of its ser- Non-residential uses shall be limited to professional standards

vices, provides loans secured by vehicle titles (often and business offices, retail uses, restaurants and food design

known as “car-title loans”); establishments, and medical healthcare services. 5

x. Impound yards; automobile wrecking; recycling C. Height: The maximum building height for a sin- environment protection yards; and similar uses; gle-family residence shall be forty-five (45) feet. The maximum building height for a non-residential 6 xi. Recreational vehicle (RV) sales, storage, repair; structure shall be fifty (50) feet. landscaping xii. Stand-alone car wash facilities; & buffering

D. Intensity: The maximum intensity for non-resi- 7 xiii. Mobile home parks; dential uses is a floor area ratio of 2.0 to be located on one 1. non-residential lot approximately 1.68 & loading

xiv. Heavy equipment sales, service, and storage; parking acres in size, which shall be located adjacent to 8 xv. Self-Service Storage Facilities; Frankford Avenue.

xvi. Dispatch office and vehicle fleet parking, stor- E. Density: The maximum density in the ERB zon- improvements public

age and maintenance; ing district is nine (9) residential lots ranging in lot 9 sizes of 0.37 acres to 0.75 acres. xvii. Labor pools; supplemental F. Impervious Surface Ratio: The maximum ISR for standards

xviii. Adult entertainment; 10 a residential lot is 0.60 of the total parcel area. The ixx. Manufacturing of chemical products; maximum ISR for the non-residential lot is 0.70 of

the total parcel area. subdivision of land

xxi. Contractor storage or salvage yard; 11 G. Residential Setbacks and Lot Sizes: Minimum xxii. Towing service and setbacks shall be: (1) front – 20 feet; (2) rear – 10 standards

feet; (3) side – 5 feet; and (4) waterfront – 20 feet. sign

xxiii. Window tinting. 12 The minimum lot size shall be 15,000 square feet, E. Transit Facilities: and the minimum lot frontage shall be 50 feet. management 1. Developments greater than 100,000 square feet concurrency

shall designate a minimum one hundred (100) square H. Non-Residential Setbacks: Minimum setbacks 13 foot area on the site plan as a transit stop if requested shall be: (1) front – 15 feet; (2) rear – 20 feet; (3) side

by the Bay Town Trolley. – 7 feet; and (4) waterfront – 20 feet. nonconformities 14 F. Seasonal Sales: I. Community Dock: A community dock shall be al- 1. Seasonal sales items shall not occupy any required lowed in accordance with FDEP and ACOE permits. parking spaces, parking lot aisles, or required land- enforcement scaping buffers or areas. Secs. 104-68—104-90. - Reserved. 15

Sec. 104-67. - East Robison Bayou Planned Unit De- definitions 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 104 - ZONING DISTRICTS Unified Land Development Code 4 - RM 1 general 2 admin. processes 3 review authority 4 section zoning districts 5 design standards 6 protection environment 7 & buffering landscaping landscaping 8 parking & loading 9 public improvements 10 standards supplemental 11 of land of subdivision 12 sign standards 13 concurrency management 14 nonconformities 15 enforcement

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feet from a street or alley right-of-way line. general

CHAPTER 105 – DESIGN STANDARDS 1 7. Measurement of setbacks for accessory structures and uses. Setbacks for decks, pool decks, patios, and processes Sec. 105-1. - Purpose and intent. The purpose of this other accessory structures and uses shall be from the admin. chapter is to provide site design and improvement stan- outermost point of such use or structure, to include 2 dards applicable to specific areas within the City. The roof eaves and pool decks. provisions are intended to ensure functional and attrac- authority Sec. 105-3. – Appearance Standards for Single-Fam- review tive development. The standards allow for flexibility in 3 site design, while ensuring compatibility with adjacent ily Dwellings. uses. A. Applicability. To promote consistency within resi- districts dential neighborhoods in the City, the following archi- zoning Sec. 105-2. - General Citywide Setback Standards. tectural and aesthetic standards shall apply to all sin- 4 The following standards shall apply to development gle-family residences in the City within any land use standards section

within the entire City, regardless of the zoning district district, except as follows: design classification. 5 1. MH-1 District;

A. Setbacks. environment 1. Measurement of setbacks. Setbacks for primary 2. Mobile home parks; and protection structures shall be measured from the foundation or 6 3. Any other single-family residence located in a wall. landscaping

subdivision which is subject to covenants and re- & buffering strictions which regulate exterior appearance and

2. Setbacks on odd-shaped lots. Setbacks on odd 7 shaped parcels shall be determined by averaging the aesthetics when such covenants apply to all lots setback measures at right angles from the parcel line within the subdivision. Such subdivisions shall be & loading to the building corners. deemed to be similar in appearance and are there- parking fore exempt from the requirements of this section. 8 3. Setbacks on curves. Setbacks should follow a

curve of the street, road or alley. B. Architectural and aesthetic standards. improvements 1. Roof. public 9 4. Setbacks on corners. Setbacks for corner parcels i. The roof shall have a minimum overhang of 12 shall be determined by measuring the front setback inches. supplemental

as a distance from the parcel line to the side of the standards building with the main entrance, while the other ii. The roof pitch shall be equal to or greater than 10 front yard setback shall be one-half the required the roof pitches of the majority of homes in the surrounding neighborhood, but not less than 4 front yard setback for that district. For corner lots subdivision inches of rise for every 12 inches of run. of land with main entrances on both fronting streets, such 11 as duplexes, the front yard setback shall be the iii. The roof covering shall consist of asphalt same required front yard setback for that district shingles, tile, slate, wood shakes, wood shingles, standards

for each main entrance side. sign or any other roof covering that appears on the 12 Setbacks on road right-of-ways. All new structures majority of homes in the surrounding neighbor- management built along road right-of-ways should adhere to a hood. concurrency front yard setback along that road. If the lot is a 2. The electric meter box shall be permanently af- 13 corner lot then it must adhere to two front setbacks. fixed to the single family structure. nonconformities 5. Wetlands setbacks. Setbacks for state and feder-

3. Exterior steps, if any, shall be permanently affixed 14 al jurisdictional wetlands shall be 30 feet from any to the foundation or a façade stem wall. structure, except for water dependent uses such as

docks and boathouses. enforce

4. Foundation. ment i. Each single-family residence shall have a perma- 15 6. Accessory structures setbacks. Three feet from any nent foundation or permanent enclosure around - definitions abutting parcel line not adjoining a street or alley; 7 the perimeter of any elevated home that presents 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 105 - DESIGN STANDARDS Unified Land Development Code 5- 2 a clean, uncluttered appearance. A permanent ing the major roadway and connected by a pedestrian foundation may include break-away walls, when sidewalk. Such entrance may be to tenant spaces oth- 1 required in flood areas. er than the primary tenant. general ii. The foundation and finished architectural ele- 2. Parcels located on major roadways shall provide in-

2 vation shall be substantially similar in appearance terconnectivity between adjacent parcels where fea-

admin. to the foundation and finished architectural eleva- sible. processes tions of residences in the surrounding neighborhood. D. Facades. 3 1. To improve the view along the corridor, large un- review

authority 5. Siding. differentiated wall planes shall be avoided. i. Each single-family residence shall have siding 2. Building facades visible from the major roadways 4 material consisting of brick, stucco, stone, wood

zoning zoning shall be articulated with recesses and projections. districts shingles, masonry, a vinyl covering, or any other material that appears on the majority of homes in Recesses and projections shall be a minimum of six the surrounding neighborhood. inches (6”) in depth and a minimum of three (3) feet 5 section long within each 100 feet of facade length. design

standards ii. This provision does not require a residence’s siding to be constructed from certain materials, only 3. Building facades facing the major roadways shall include a minimum of three (3) of the following de- 6 that the siding has the appearance of such mate- sign elements along no less than sixty (60) percent of

protection rial. environment their length: Sec. 105-4. – Gateway Overlay District (GO) Design i. Arcade; 7 Standards.

& buffering ii. Awnings/shutters/canopies, located over or next landscaping landscaping A. Purpose. The purpose of theGateway Overlay to doors or windows; District (GO) is to promote the general health, safe- 8 ty and welfare of the community; to create a sense of iii. Clock, bell tower, or cupola; parking & loading place that is aesthetically appealing for those traveling through the City; to encourage innovative devel- iv. Decorative light fixtures;

9 opment projects that set standards for landscaping, public community design and aesthetics; to establish consis- v. Decorative landscape planters or window flow- improvements tent and harmonious design standards for public im- er boxes containing flowers and landscaping; provements and private property development along 10 the major corridors so as to unify the distinctive visual vi. Raised cornice parapets over the doors; standards supplemental quality of these roadways. vii. Medallions; B. District Defined. The GO District applies to non-res- 11 viii. Clear glass display window(s) that cover at of land of idential land parcels of record within the City lim- subdivision least twenty (20) percent of one facade or thirty its having frontage along the major roadways of U.S. (30) percent of two facades; Highway 98 / 15th Street; Harrison Avenue; Highway 12 sign 368 / 23rd Street; Business U.S. Highway 98; Beck Ave; ix. Overhanging eaves extending out from the wall standards Highway 390; and Highway 77. The district applies at least three (3) feet with a minimum eight (8) to property within 400 feet of the roadway (on each inch fascia; and

13 side of the road). concurrency management x. Architectural details other than those listed No Certificate of Occupancy regarding any Building above, which are integrated into the building and Permit or Development Order shall be granted prior to overall design, such as artwork, decorative tile 14 assurance that requirements of this Chapter have been work, or decorative columns/pilasters. nonconformities met. 4. All building facades visible from the major road-

15 C. Entryways. ways shall include a minimum of two design elements

enforcement 1. At least one public entrance shall be located fac- listed in Section 105-2.D.3 along no less than 40% of

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their length. 2. Lighting should be of a downcast directional or general

cut-off type capable of shielding the light source 1 5. At least 75 percent of all visible walls shall be made from direct view and providing well-defined light- of wood, brick, stone, stucco, synthetic stucco, exte- ing patterns. Exceptions may be permitted for low- processes rior insulation finish system (E.I.F.S.), wood, archi- er voltage accent lighting such as traditional coach admin. tectural concrete panels, or similar non-ferrous ma- lights. 2 terials determined by the director as a matter of fact

to be aesthetically comparable and at least as opaque, 3. Outdoor lighting must not spill over onto adjoin- authority review

weather resistant and permanent as one or more of ing properties, buffers, highways, nor impair the vi- 3 the foregoing materials. sion of motor vehicle operators. districts 6. Roofs shall be noncorrosive standing-seam metal, H. Outdoor Storage. zoning

tiles, shingles or similar materials. 1. All outside storage, service areas, refuse remov- 4 al areas, loading areas or displays of goods shall be standards E. Roof Treatment. section

screened from the view of all public rights-of-ways. design

1. Variations in roof lines shall be used to add inter- 5 est and reduce the massing of buildings. Roof features I. Fences and Walls.

shall be in scale with building mass. 1. No fences or walls should be located in the front environment and/or corner side yard unless they are of a deco- protection 2. At a minimum of two locations the roof edge or rative nature and approved for use by the Planning 6 parapet shall have a vertical change of a minimum of Department. landscaping three feet from the dominant roof design. At least one & buffering such change shall be located on the facade facing the 2. New freestanding or retaining walls must be made 7 major roadways. of stone, brick, or similar materials. & loading

F. Access Management. J. Accessory Structures. parking

1. New curb cuts shall be minimized. New develop- 1. Accessory structure(s) should be of a style, color, 8 ments shall provide vehicular access to adjacent va- and materials consistent with the main structure(s).

cant parcels, and if possible to developed parcels, by improvements

2. Dish or satellite antennas should not be visible public

means of connected parking lots, shared driveways, 9 cross-access easements, or other inter-parcel connec- from a public or private street. tions. supplemental

K. Signs. standards

2. Stub-outs and other design features shall be pro- 1. Free standing ground monuments are the pre- 10 vided that make it visually obvious that the abutting ferred choice of signs along the corridor. The max-

properties are accessible thru cross-access points. imum height shall be 35 feet; the maximum size subdivision of land

per face shall be 120 feet. 11 3. Siting of buildings shall take into consideration the relationship of the site to adjacent buildings and Sec. 105-5. – Dumpsters. internal street systems and driving aisles to promote A. All placement and use of dumpsters and garbage standards sign interconnectivity between adjacent land uses. Separa- containers shall fully comply with the requirements of 12 tion of buildings by internal streets or driving aisles this section. management may be required to promote connectivity and pro- concurrency

mote pedestrian orientation. B. A dumpster shall be required for the following spe- 13 cific uses regardless of gross floor area: restaurants, 4. Stormwater ponds and landscaping that prohibits grocery stores, convenience stores and multifamily de- nonconformities pedestrian access shall be located so as to minimize velopment of eight or more units. pedestrian impediments. 14 C. A dumpster shall be required for all commercial, G. Lighting. mixed use, and industrial development where the total enforce ment 1. Lighting should be from concealed sources (i.e., the gross floor area of all buildings on the site is 2,000 or 15

light source or bulb itself is not visible) and be of a more square feet. -

kind that does not distort colors. definitions 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 105 - DESIGN STANDARDS Unified Land Development Code 5- 4 D. Multifamily development of less than eight units or tree replant list and shall be planted a maximum of commercial, mixed use, and industrial development eight feet apart, on center. 1 that is less than 2,000 square feet of gross floor area general may provide either a dumpster or individual garbage iv. A gate shall be of an opaque material of color and containers. material complimentary of the enclosure and shall

2 provide access with a minimum 12’ opening.

admin. E. Dumpsters shall meet the following standards: processes 1. Dumpsters shall be located on a paved surface of 8. Screening enclosures in existence as of the effective sufficient size to accommodate the dumpster. date of this Chapter are exempt from the requirements 3 2. The dumpster location shall be easily accessible of this section. However, if an existing screening en- review authority for pickup. closure is substantially rebuilt (cost of reconstruction exceeds 50% of the replacement value of the original

4 3. Dumpsters shall be located to the rear or side of structure) or replaced, the requirements of this Chap- zoning zoning

districts the principal building. ter must be met.

4. Dumpsters shall not be located within any required F. Garbage containers shall meet the following stan- 5 section buffer area, landscaped area, including parking lot dards: design

standards landscaping, or stormwater management area. 1. Containers shall be of a size and type provided by the City. 5. Dumpsters shall be set back from any adjacent 6 property designated or used for residential purposes 2. A stable, firm, and level surface shall be provided, protection environment a minimum of 30 feet. both in the permanent location and the pickup location.

7 6. Dumpsters shall be located a minimum of 20 feet

& buffering from the exterior wall of a building, unless a closer 3. Containers shall be located to the rear or side of the landscaping landscaping distance is acceptable based on the fire rating of the principal building, except when moved to the front wall and approved by the City. for pickup. 8 parking & loading 7. Dumpsters shall be screened as follows: 4. Containers shall be screened from view from adja- i. All four sides shall be screened and the enclosure cent properties and the public right-of-way. Screening 9 shall be constructed of concrete block, poured may be provided by shrubs planted in a double-stag- public

improvements concrete, recycled plastic, lathe and stucco over gered row on three sides or by a wooden or masonry styrofoam, or other durable, opaque material. Un- enclosure on three sides. der no circumstances shall chain link fence woven 10 5. Containers shall not be located in any required buf-

standards with slats made of vinyl, aluminum, or any other supplemental material be used for screening enclosures subject fer area, landscaped area, including landscaped park- to this Chapter. The enclosure shall have a decora- ing lots, or stormwater management area. 11

of land of tive, finished appearance to compliment the prin-

subdivision Sec. 105-6. – Gasoline Service Station and Auto Re- cipal structures on site and shall be maintained in pair. good repair and appearance at all times. A. A gasoline service station is permissible in the mixed 12 sign ii. Screening shall be in the form of deciduous or use, commercial, and industrial zoning districts, sub- standards evergreen trees and shrubs, or a solid opaque fence ject to the district standards and the design standards or gate. Plants shall be planted in a double-stag- set forth in this section. 13 gered row to form a continuous hedge, and shall

concurrency B. The term “gasoline service station” includes conve- management be planted to allow the installation of a gate for nience stores with gas pumps, and establishments that access. provide the following accessory uses, in addition to gas 14 iii. Trees and shrubs shall comply with the spec- pumps: fast food restaurants, drive-thru restaurants, nonconformities ifications for landscaping materials set forth in groceries, sundries, supplies for the traveling public, Chapter 105, except that shrubs shall be a mini- food, and beverages. 15 mum of one and a half feet in height at the time

enforcement C. Access requirements for gasoline service stations: of planting. Trees shall be selected from the City’s

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1. Access shall be from a collector or arterial street. enclosed building. general 1 2. Access shall be a minimum of 50 feet from a street L. Vehicle parts, supplies, damaged parts, or other ma- intersection as measured at the intersection of the terials and supplies shall be stored within an enclosed processes street centerlines. building. admin. 2 D. Gasoline service station pump islands shall be set M. Canopies over gas pumps or pump islands shall back a minimum of twenty (20) feet from any property meet the setback requirements for the land use district authority line. in which they are located. review 3 E. Underground storage tanks shall be designed, lo- N. The sale of vehicles is prohibited on the gasoline districts

cated, and monitored in full compliance with State re- service station site and any adjacent right-of-way. zoning

quirements. Evidence of such compliance shall be pro- 4 vided to the City. Sec. 105-7. – Commercial Daycare, Pre-School, and standards

Nursery School. section F. Oil drainage pits and hydraulic lifts shall be located A. Day care centers shall provide proof of compliance design as follows: with State standards. 5 1. Such uses shall be within an enclosed structure. environment

B. Playgrounds shall be provided in a size and type protection required by State standards. The following additional 2. Such uses shall be set back a minimum of 50 feet 6 from any property line. standards shall apply: 1. The playground shall be located in the rear yard. landscaping G. Gasoline service stations located within 100 feet of Where site characteristics prevent location of a play- & buffering any property designated for residential uses shall meet ground in the rear yard, and adequate space is avail- 7 the following standards: able in the side yard, a playground may be located in

1. The buffer shall be two times the buffer that is -oth & loading the side yard. Location of a playground in the front parking

erwise required by Table 107.1. yard is prohibited. 8

2. An opaque or solid fence shall be required on any 2. The playground shall be fully fenced. improvements

side or rear property line that is within 100 feet of any public property in a residential land use district. The fence 3. The playground shall be located no closer than 50 9 shall be a minimum of six feet in height, but not more feet to any adjacent property designated as a residen-

than 8 feet in height. tial land use district. supplemental standards 10 3. The decorative or finished side of the fence shall Sec. 105-8. – Outdoor Storage. face outward. A. Outdoor storage is prohibited on vacant property in all zoning districts. subdivision of land H. Drive-thru lanes for restaurants or car wash facili- 11 ties associated with the gasoline service station shall be B. Outdoor storage shall be fully screened from view from adjacent properties and from public rights-of- located a minimum of 100 feet from any property des- standards

way by a fence, wall, landscaping, berm or buffer. sign ignated for residential uses. Distance shall be measured 12 from the outermost edge of the drive-thru lane to the 1. Where a fence or wall is proposed, the fence or property line of property designated for residential use. wall shall be solid (not chain link) and either wood- management en, or masonry, a minimum of six feet in height, and concurrency I. All exterior lighting shall be directed and shielded to a maximum of eight feet in height. 13 avoid direct illumination of adjacent properties.

C. Stored materials shall not exceed the height of the nonconformities J. Audio amplification systems, including, but not lim- fence. 14 ited to, telephone loudspeakers or paging systems, shall be located to ensure that the sound cannot be heard on D. Outdoor storage of parts and materials shall be

maintained in a neat and orderly manner. enforce adjacent properties. ment 15

K. Any repair services shall be provided only within an E. Outdoor storage shall include goods, materials, - equipment and vehicles with current tag and registra- definitions 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 105 - DESIGN STANDARDS Unified Land Development Code 5- 6 tion. I. Audio amplification systems, including, but not limited to, telephone loudspeakers or paging systems, shall 1 F. The storage area shall be maintained in a stabilized, be located to ensure that they cannot be heard on adja- general dust-free surface. cent properties. Sec. 105-9. – Automobile Vehicle Sales. Automobile

2 J. All outside storage and loading areas shall be fully vehicle sales established for new or used vehicles are admin. screened from view from adjacent properties and the processes permissible in the commercial and industrial zoning public right-of-way. Screening may be landscaping or districts, subject to the standards for the district and enclosed by a wooden, masonry, or solid fence. Where 3 the supplemental standards set forth in this ULDC. landscaping is provided, the landscaping shall meet the review authority standards set forth in Section 107. Where a fence is pro- A. Automobile vehicle sales establishments may sell, vided, the fence shall be a maximum of 8 feet in height. rent, or lease vehicles, including watercraft that are 4 The finished side shall face outward.

zoning zoning currently licensed. districts Sec. 105-10. – Mini-Warehouse and Self-Storage Fa- B. Automobile vehicle sales establishments shall be lo- cilities. Mini-warehouse or self-service storage facility 5

section cated a minimum of 100 feet from any property desig-

design shall be permitted within the GC-2 and Industrial Dis-

standards nated for residential use. tricts and shall comply with the following: C. All areas for display or sale shall be provided with 1. Use shall only be for dead storage of personal prop- 6 a paved, or stabilized, dust free surface. Areas used for erty not otherwise prohibited herein. protection

environment display or sale of vehicles shall not include any parking 2. There shall be no use that is noxious or offensive spaces required to meet the standards of Chapter 108. because of odors, dust, noise, fumes or vibrations. 7 D. Mechanical repairs, body, and paint repairs are per- & buffering landscaping landscaping 3. There shall be no storage of flammable liquids or mitted as an accessory use to facilities providing new other dangerous materials or chemicals, or storage of or used vehicles, and watercraft. Such repairs shall only

8 animals. be conducted within an enclosed building which meets parking & loading all applicable federal and State requirements, including 4. Such facility shall be completely enclosed and cli- health, safety and fire prevention regulations. mate controlled within 300 feet of a public road. 9 public

improvements E. All property lines adjacent to vehicle displays shall 5. There shall be no activity, including, but not limited have installed a permanent fence, landscaping, and a to, band practice, which causes the assembly of peo- parking block to prevent vehicles from accidentally ple not using the facility for dead storage. 10 rolling from the display area. standards supplemental 6. There shall be no unlawful use of a facility or part F. The owner of the vehicle sales establishment shall thereof. prepare a plan and inventory for the safe storage of 11 of land of flammable or hazardous materials to be stored or used subdivision 7. No storage is permitted within the Gateway Over- on the property. The plan shall provide for the preven- lay District or along the tourist corridors in the City. tion, containment, recovery, and mitigation of spilled 12 sign fuel or other hazardous material. The inventory shall Sec. 105-11. – Recreational vehicles or boats. Rec- standards be submitted to the City prior to the building permit reational vehicles or boats may not be stored in the approval, listing the type, quantity, and location of front yard or front parking area of any residence un-

13 these materials. The inventory shall be kept current less parked within a carport, garage or other permanent

concurrency shelter, or behind approved fencing which shields the management pursuant to direction provided by the City. vehicle or boat from view. G. Vehicles, signs, banners, tents, or other items shall 14 not be stored, parked, displayed, or otherwise placed Sec. 105-12. – Development south of Beach Drive.

nonconformities on public rights-of- way at any time. All buildings, structures, piers, or docks, except those associated with governmental or utility operations, are

15 H. All exterior lighting shall be directed or shielded to prohibited in the area south of Beach Drive between

enforcement avoid illumination of adjacent properties. Frankford Avenue and the Johnson Bayou Bridge.

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Sec. 105-13. – Marinas. 1. All new marinas or marina expansions shall com- general

A. Public Purpose. The development and operation of ply with the following criteria and standards: 1 marinas is an activity potentially detrimental to recre- i. The upland area must be of sufficient size to ac- ation, fish life, navigation, waterfront accessibility and commodate parking, utility and support facilities; processes aesthetic values shared by the public at large, and shall admin. be properly managed according to the minimum stan- ii. Provide public access, if applicable; 2 dards of this section. The purpose of this section is to

iii. Not be located in an area identified as inappro- authority

provide standards and criteria intended to minimize review priate for marina development in the Marina Sit- the potential detrimental effects caused by marina de- 3 ing Study for West Florida (West Florida Regional velopment. Planning Council; June 1984) unless appropriate districts B. Applicability. The standards and criteria set forth in mitigating actions are taken; zoning this section shall apply to all new marina developments 4 iv. Demonstrate the capability to provide cleanup and the expansion of any existing marina. standards of oil spills within boundaries of the leased area; section design

C. Other permits or approvals. All required permits 5 v. Provide a hurricane mitigation and evacuation and approvals from government agencies having juris- plan for residents of live-aboard vessels; diction over a marina development are a prerequisite to environment protection the issuance of a development order by the City. Not-

vi. Designate future upland spoil site(s) for main- 6 withstanding the above, the City may issue a letter of tenance dredging activities, if applicable; intent if such letter is necessary to obtain the required landscaping permits or approvals from other agencies provided the vii. Be located in a manner to afford immediate & buffering developer (or the applicant) has provided the City with access to natural channels so that minimum or no 7 reasonable assurances the other required permits or ap- dredging shall be required;

provals can be obtained. & loading viii. All marinas will provide pumpout facilities parking 8 D. Types of marinas. Marinas are classified and defined or holding tanks adequate to serve the anticipated as follows: volume of waste. Commercial marinas and those improvements

1. Commercial marina, which is defined as a facili- with live-aboard traffic must provide upland sew- public ty offering in-water boat dockage or slip rentals not age facilities and shall prohibit inappropriate sew- 9 associated with fabrication, construction, repair or age pumpout;

maintenance of boats or vessels or the removal of supplemental standards

boats or vessels from the water for such purposes. ix. Maintain water quality standards required by 10 Any docking facility, with or without dock or slip F.S. Ch. 403; rentals, providing fuel or offering merchandise for x. Be located in areas having adequate water depth subdivision sale shall be deemed a commercial marina. of land to accommodate the proposed boat use without 11 2. Private marina, which is defined as any dock or fa- disturbance of bottom habitats;

cility offering spaces for boat dockage or slip rentals, standards

xi. Delineate immediate access points with chan- sign the use of which is restricted to membership in a pri- 12 nel markers that indicate speed limits and any oth- vate club or organization, including yacht clubs, boat- er applicable regulations or conditions; management

ing clubs, boating and sailing associations, and other concurrency

like and similar types of organizations. xii. Be located in appropriate land use districts; 13

E. Location by land use district. xiii. Be located in areas away from sea grass beds, 1. All marinas are prohibited in residential districts. oyster reefs and other important fish and shellfish nonconformities

spawning and nursery areas; 14 2. Marinas may be allowed in Urban Residential, Mixed Use, and General Commercial districts as con- xiv. Demonstrate a public need and economic via- enforce ment

ditional uses and as allowable uses in LI and HI dis- bility and feasibility; 15 tricts. - xv. Prohibit the discharge from any boat or vessel definitions F. Location criteria and development standards. of any oil, fuel, grease, paint, solvent, construction 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 105 - DESIGN STANDARDS Unified Land Development Code 5- 8 debris, or other similar substances. ing sidewalk cafes in Downtown to avoid large capital costs to the City and business owners who may desire 1 Sec. 105-14. – Sidewalk Cafe – Flexible Street Cafe to expand dining options. general Program. A. Generally. Sidewalk dining that is compatible with C. License Agreement Required. It shall be unlawful

2 other uses of the public sidewalk is encouraged within for any person to operate a flexible street sidewalk café

admin. the CRAs. The City finds that sidewalk cafés encour- or install or place any sidewalk café facilities on any processes age a pedestrian-oriented environment, help to create sidewalk, adjacent parking area or public right-of-way a visually attractive atmosphere and streetscape, and without a permit or license as provided by this section. 3 promote overall commerce. Receipt of a sidewalk café license shall exempt the li- review authority cense holder from obtaining a “minor easement” from B. Declarations. In adopting these regulations, the City the City for any fixture or structure approved by the li-

4 Commission has found and declared that: cense. A sidewalk café license shall be a permit to use zoning zoning districts 1. There exists the need for outdoor eating establish- the sidewalk and related area of the right-of-way shall ments in certain pedestrian oriented areas of Down- not grant nor shall it be construed or considered to town to provide a unique environment for relaxation 5 grant any person any property right or interest in the section

design and food consumption. sidewalk parking area or public right-of-way. A request standards for an exemption to the City’s Alcohol Ordinance (Mu- 2. Because of the high intensity of development in nicipal Code Section 3-3) shall be made for those cafes

6 certain commercial corridors in the downtown area, desiring to serve alcoholic beverages in the café simul-

protection the lack of adequate vacant land and the need to en-

environment taneously with the request for use of the public right-of- courage the redevelopment of existing structures, way. Any individual or entity possessing, consuming, there exists a need to provide an opportunity for out- 7 purchasing or selling alcoholic beverages pursuant to door dining to be located on sidewalks in the public the City Commission approval shall do so only in des- & buffering landscaping landscaping right-of-way. ignated areas and only during designated time periods authorized by license and shall do so in full compliance 8 3. The existence of sidewalk cafés encourages addi-

parking with all municipal and state laws and regulations.

& loading tional pedestrian traffic to these areas and encourages more downtown activity and further redevelop- D. Application, Permit and Fee. The City’s Planning ment. 9 Department shall provide, review and accept the Side- public

improvements 4. The presence of sidewalk cafés may impede the walk Café Permit Application from those interested in flow of pedestrian traffic on the public right of way. applying for this permit/license. Fee shall be nominal amount for the program. 10

standards 5. There is a need for regulations and standards for supplemental the existence and operation of sidewalk cafes to fa- E. Liability and Insurance. cilitate a safe environment and avoid impeding pe- 1. By applying for a flexible streets sidewalk café li-

11 cense, any person owning or operating such use

of land of destrian access on public right of way.

subdivision agrees to indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless 6. The establishment of permit conditions, specific the City, its officers, agents and employees from any location requirements and safety standards for side- and all claims, liability, lawsuits, damages and caus- 12 sign walk cafés is necessary to protect and promote the es of action which may rise out of such activity. The standards general health, safety, and welfare of the residents of owner or operator shall enter into a written agree- the City. ment with the City to provide this indemnification. 13 Such agreement must be reviewed by the City Attor- concurrency management 7. The issuance of a sidewalk café license agreement ney. shall not constitute nor shall it be construed to constitute a vacation or abandonment by the City of its 2. The owner or operator shall acquire and keep in 14 interest in the right-of-way or any easements con- full force and effect, at its own expense, insurance in nonconformities tained therein. the following amounts and types: i. Commercial general liability in the amount of 15 8. The establishment of a sidewalk café flexible at least $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily inju-

enforcement streets program is the preferable method of implant-

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ry and property damage. The City shall be named 3. In the event the flexible street sidewalk café area of general

as an additional insured on this policy and an en- the permit extends to a sidewalk in front of another 1 dorsement must be issued as part of the policy ev- space in the same building or an adjacent property, idencing compliance with this requirement. The the license holder must obtain written permission processes flexible streets sidewalk café area must be added to from the owners and tenants (if any) of the building admin. the applicant’s general liability insurance and the or space abutting the additional sidewalk frontage 2 addition of the sidewalk café location must be ref- and such approval must not have been revoked or authority

erenced on the certificate of insurance. suspended. review 3 ii. Liquor liability insurance is also required in the 4. Flexible street sidewalks shall be located on side- amount of $1,000,000. walks which are at least 10 feet in width. Sidewalks districts less than 10 feet but more than 8 feet in width may be zoning iii. Workers’ compensation and employers’ liability considered for flexible streets sidewalk cafes provid- 4 as required by the State of Florida. ed the public safety issues created by the narrower standards section

width, including but not limited to sidewalk surface design

iv. All policies must be issued by companies autho- 5 and separation of pedestrians from vehicular traffic, rized to do business in the State of Florida and rated are adequately addressed. Sidewalk cafés may use

A; VI or better by A.M.’s Key Rating Guide, latest environment

the parking areas directly in front of the business protection edition.

with authorization in the license. 6 v. The City shall receive at least 30 days written no- 5. Flexible streets sidewalk cafés shall be located in a landscaping tice prior to any cancellation, non- renewal or ma- & buffering manner that promotes efficient and direct pedestri- terial change in the coverage provided. an movement and shall not block or impede pedes- 7 vi. Any person operating a sidewalk café shall pro- trian use of the sidewalk:

i. A minimum of 1 unobstructed pedestrian path & loading vide, and must have approved by the City’s Risk parking

Manager, an original certificate of insurance as ev- at least 4 feet wide shall be maintained, parallel to 8 idence that the above requirements have been met the abutting business, at all times.

prior to the initiation of the sidewalk café. Failure improvements

ii. A minimum of 1 unobstructed pedestrian path public

to comply with all these requirements shall cause a 9 at least 42 inches wide shall be maintained to con- suspension or revocation of all sidewalk café activ- nect the sidewalk to the curb line of the adjacent ities. flexible streets sidewalk café street/parking area. supplemental standards

vii. The insurance policy shall be in effect from ADA compliance for access must also be provided 10 October 1 until September 30 of the following cal- at all times.

endar year or during the period the flexible street subdivision

iii. Unobstructed passage shall be provided to of land

sidewalk café area is under license with the City. 11 building entrances which shall include at least a 2 foot clearance on each side of any entrance. F. Standards and Criteria for Application Review. iv. In areas of congested pedestrian activity, the standards

The following standards and criteria shall be applied in sign Police Department may require a wider pedestri- 12 reviewing an application: an path. 1. A license for a flexible street sidewalk café shall be management concurrency issued only to a person who has paid the business tax 6. The maximum width of the sidewalk café platform 13 for a business establishment and who wishes to pro- shall be 1 foot less than the total width of the adja- vide tables and chairs on the sidewalk(s) and right of cent parking stall, in order to be narrower than sur- way abutting such establishment for use by the gener- rounding parked cars. nonconformities

al public in direct support of their business. 14 7. The surface of the sidewalk café platform shall be 2. Flexible street sidewalk cafés are restricted to the flush with the sidewalk. enforce

sidewalk frontage of the abutting business establishment

8. Curbside drainage must not be impeded by the 15 ment to which a permit has been issued as well as the

sidewalk café platform. - specific area described in the approved license. definitions 9. It is strongly recommended that the street asphalt 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 105 - DESIGN STANDARDS Unified Land Development Code 5- 10 not be damages or used to anchor the sidewalk café sistent with Section 7-35 of the City’s Municipal Code platform to the street/parking area. and approved by the City’s Business License Depart- 1 ment. general 10. The perimeter around the flexible streets side- 2. The Planning Department may require the tempo- walk café area must be delineated using non-perma- rary removal of a sidewalk café by the license holder

2 nent fixtures such as decorative railings, chains, pot- when street, sidewalk, or utility repairs necessitate admin.

processes ted plants, or other approved fixtures. The anchoring such action or when it is necessary to clear sidewalks of tables, chairs, umbrellas, awnings, canopies, rail- for a parade permit or other permit issued by the City. ings or other fixtures may be approved by the Plan- The license holder shall not be entitled to any refund 3

review ning Department provided such anchoring meets for such removal. The City shall not be responsible authority all other applicable codes, ordinances and laws and for any costs associated with the removal or the re- the license holder provides adequate assurances that turn and installation of any flexible streets sidewalk 4 the sidewalk, parking area or right of way will be cafe fixtures. zoning zoning districts repaired in a manner consistent with City requirements concerning sidewalk repair in the event any 3. The City may cause the immediate removal or re-

5 location of all or any part of the flexible streets side-

section anchored fixture is removed. Flexible street sidewalk

design walk café in emergency situations. The City, its offi-

standards café boardwalk connection platforms illustrated in Exhibit 1 shall be the preferred method of Sidewalk cers, agents and employees shall not be responsible Café expansion in the parking area/right of way. This for any damages or loss of sidewalk café fixtures 6 structure shall not be anchored. relocated during emergency situations and shall not protection

environment be responsible for any costs associated with the re- 11. Tables, chairs, umbrellas, canopies, plants, aw- moval or the return and installation of any sidewalk

7 nings and any other fixtures and/or furnishings café fixtures. shall be of uniform design and shall be made of & buffering landscaping landscaping quality materials and workmanship and repair to 4. The flexible streets sidewalk café shall be specifical- ensure the safety and convenience of users and to ly limited to the area shown in the permit. 8

parking enhance the visual quality of the urban environ- & loading 5. The sidewalk café shall be open for use by the gen- ment. Design, materials and colors shall be com- eral public and such use may be restricted to patrons patible with the abutting building for all locations,

9 of the license holder only during the hours of opera-

public all proposed license requests must be attractive in tion of the sidewalk café. The hours of alcohol con- improvements quality and be similar in nature and character to il- sumption and sales must comply with all state and lustrations in Exhibit 105-1 attached for reference/ local laws and ordinances. examples. All furnishings in the licensed area shall 10

standards be maintained in a quality manner for purposes of

supplemental 6. Tables, chairs, umbrellas, canopies, plants, aw- safety as a condition of the license. nings and any other fixtures used in connection with a sidewalk café shall be maintained with a clean and 11 12. The corner railings or posts of the flexible streets of land of attractive appearance and shall be in good repair at subdivision sidewalk café area should have reflective decals, me- all times, in order to facilitate a safe attractive envi- dallions, or material attached on the street side, in ronment.

12 order to provide clear boundaries to the cars driving sign along the right-of-way of Harrison Avenue and the standards 7. Tables, chairs, awnings, canopies, umbrellas and associated side streets. any other decorative material shall be fire-retardant

13 or manufactured of fire resistant material. 13. The license applies only to the flexible street side- concurrency management walk café area, related uses on private property are 8. No tables, chairs or other fixtures used in connec- governed by other regulations. tion with a sidewalk café shall be attached, chained,

14 or in any manner affixed to any tree, post, sign or oth- G. Conditions of flexible street sidewalk café license.

nonconformities er fixture in the right of way. Sidewalk cafés permitted under this section shall be subject to the following conditions: 9. The sidewalk café area including the area extend- 15 1. The license issued shall be personal to the license ing from the sidewalk café area into the street, shall enforcement holder and any transfer of ownership must be con- be maintained in a safe, neat and orderly appearance

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at all times and shall be cleared of all debris on a pe- 18. Businesses which serve alcoholic beverages at the general

riodic basis during the day and at the close of each sidewalk café shall also meet the following require- 1 business day. ments: i. The business shall hold a current valid liquor li- processes 10. No additional outdoor seating authorized here- cense from the State. admin. in shall be used for calculating seating requirements 2 pertaining to the location of, applications for, or is- ii. Containers used for dispensing alcoholic bev-

suance of a liquor license for any establishment nor erages shall be kept inside the business. authority review

shall the additional seats be used to claim any exemp- 3 tion from any other requirements of any City, county iii. The business shall hold a current business li- or state codes, ordinances or laws. cense from the City. districts zoning

11. The opening and closing hours of sidewalk cafés iv. The business shall pay the assigned license fee 4 shall not extend beyond the hours of operation for for holding current permit for the flexible street standards sidewalk café. section

the abutting business establishment holding the side- design

walk café license. The City may restrict the hours of 5 operation for sidewalk cafés abutting residential uses. Secs. 105-15—105-25. - Reserved. environment 12. The license holder shall notify the City, in writing, protection when operation of a sidewalk café begins. The notice 6 shall be delivered to the City within 24 hours of such landscaping commencement. & buffering 7 13. No food preparation shall be allowed on the sidewalk. There shall be no cooking, storage, cooling or & loading refrigeration or other equipment located in the side- parking walk café area. 8

14. The license holder is responsible for the prompt improvements public

repair of any damage to the sidewalk, public parking 9 areas or right of way caused by the sidewalk café use, including damage caused by a patron. supplemental standards

15. Any table or chair shall not be placed within 5 feet 10 of bus stops, fire hydrants, or counter service win-

dows nor within 2 feet of any building entrances and/ subdivision of land

or exits. 11

16. Signs including pennants, flags, and banners are prohibited inside and outside of the sidewalk café standards sign area. 12 management 17. Not more than 1 menu board shall be allowed concurrency

for each sidewalk café. The menu board shall not 13 exceed four (4) square feet. The menu board shall be attached to the abutting building or other location ap- nonconformities proved by the Planning Department and must be in compliance with City Codes. All signage, including 14 the menu board and signage on awnings, canopies

and umbrellas and other fixtures, must be in compli- enforce ment ance with City codes and CRA sign guidelines regu- 15 lating signage. - definitions 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 105 - DESIGN STANDARDS Unified Land Development Code 5- 12 1 general 2 admin. processes 3 review authority 4 zoning zoning districts 5 section design standards 6 protection environment 7 & buffering landscaping landscaping 8 parking & loading 9 public improvements 10 standards supplemental 11 of land of subdivision 12 sign standards 13 concurrency management 14 nonconformities 15 enforcement

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2. Appropriate mitigation of destroyed or damaged general CHAPTER 106. ENVIRONMENTAL

wetlands is provided by the developer pursuant to 1 PROTECTION the provisions of, Ch. 62-330 Florida Administrative Code (as amended); processes Sec. 106-1. - Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is admin. to provide standards to regulate development activities 3. The development activities are determined not to 2 which could contribute to the destruction or pollution be contrary to the public interest as defined in the

comprehensive plan. authority of environmentally significant resources, and to estab- review

lish those resources to be conserved. 3 C. Upland buffers to protect wetlands are required in accordance with Comprehensive Plan Policy 6.6.4. Sec. 106-2. - Applicability. A developer should apply districts the provisions of this Chapter to a proposed develop- zoning

Sec. 106-5. - Marine resources. 4 ment site before any other development design work is A. Sea grass beds. No development activities may done. Those portions of a proposed development which be undertaken in areas containing marine sea grass standards are determined to contain environmentally signifi- beds or adjacent areas when the development activity design 5 cant resources shall be protected from adverse impacts would contribute to the degradation of the sea grass caused by development activity. No development order beds unless: environment section may be issued until the provisions of this Chapter have 1. Valid permits have been obtained from all juris- protection been met, and/or suitable mitigation is provided to pre- dictional agencies prior to the approval of the City, 6 vent/offset adverse impacts to the protected resource. subject, however, to the provisions of Chapter 102; landscaping & buffering Sec. 106-3. - Environmentally significant resources. 2. Appropriate mitigation of destroyed or damaged Environmentally significant resources are those identi- sea grass beds is provided by the developer pursuant 7 fied as being within the conservation special treatment to the provisions of Ch. 62-330, Florida Administra- & loading zones set forth in section 104-63, and the following: tive Code. parking 8 A. Wetlands; B. Estuaries and submerged lands. No development

activities may be undertaken on submerged lands or improvements

the estuarine water column below mean high water public B. Marine resources including sea grass beds, estuar- 9 ies, submerged lands, and estuarine shoreline; unless permits or exemptions are obtained from all appropriate jurisdictional agencies. supplemental C. Identified wildlife habitat; standards C. Estuarine shoreline. In addition to the requirements 10 D. Designated flood zones; and of subsections (A) and (B), no development or con-

struction activity shall be permitted on upland areas subdivision of land E. Protected trees. within 30 feet of the mean high tide line of any estua- 11 rine water body. Within this restricted area, all natural shoreline vegetation shall be preserved for a distance

Sec. 106-4. - Wetlands. standards of 20 feet landward from the mean high tide line, ex- sign

A. Generally. Wetlands are those under the jurisdic- 12 tional permitting authority of the Florida Department cept that a corridor not to exceed 15 feet in width may of Environmental Protection and defined in F.A.C. 62- be cleared for access to the water. management concurrency 340.300 (as amended); and/or the U.S. Army Corps of

Greater buffers may be required if the upland activ- 13 Engineers and defined in Title 33, Code of Federal Reg- ity adversely impacts beneficial estuarine functions. ulations (Chapter II, Part 328, section 328.3).

The buffer requirement may be allowed to coincide nonconformities with the setback requirements for landscaping re- B. Protection standards. All development activities in quirements. Notwithstanding, the following excep- 14 jurisdictional wetlands are prohibited unless: tions shall apply: 1. Valid permits are obtained from the Florida De- 1. In any case, the buffer requirement shall not ex- enforcement partment of Environmental Protection and/or the ceed the width of the estuarine water body when 15 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, subject, however, to the water body is less than 20 feet across. Howev- the provisions of Section 102-33.C.; er, the estuarine buffer cannot be smaller than that definitions City of Panama City, FL 16 Page Chapter 106 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Unified Land Development Code 6 - 2 required by any state or regulatory agency. AND SOIL CONSERVATION Sec. 106-11. - Generally. 1 2. Project design and construction may be al- A. Public purpose. This division is intended to provide general lowed in lieu of the required buffer when it can be standards to control pollution, flooding, siltation, and demonstrated the design and construction pro- erosion; to protect surface and groundwater resources;

2 vides protection to the water body that is equal or to allow landowners reasonable use of their property;

admin. greater than the vegetated buffer, or restores the and to prevent an increase of stormwater runoff caused processes natural flow and function of the wetland. Howev- by development. er, the estuarine buffer cannot be smaller than that 3 required by any state or regulatory agency. B. Application. Any new building or structure; any review

authority building or structure having an age of 20 years or more 3. The development or construction activity is in and which has not been continuously and actively used

4 the overriding public interest such as a public haz- or occupied for a period of 6 months or more; any zoning zoning districts ard, road, utilities, and resource-based recreation- building or structure that sustains physical damages of al facilities. 50% or more; or the enlargement of any structure shall comply with the then existing stormwater requirements 5 Sec. 106-6. - Wildlife habitat. design provided the grounds or site on which the building or standards A. Generally. A development shall not be permitted if structure is located is adequate to accommodate the re- it would significantly damage or destroy the habitat of tention requirements. If the grounds or site on which 6 section species listed as endangered or threatened in the “Of- the building or structure is located is not adequate to

protection ficial Lists of Endangered and Potentially Endangered environment accommodate the retention requirements, the city shall Fauna and Flora in Florida,” published by the Florida have the discretion to waive up to 25% of the number of

7 Game and Fresh Water Fish and Wildlife Conserva- parking spaces required under this Land Development tion Commission. Code if such waiver is necessary to meet the stormwa- & buffering landscaping landscaping ter requirements. Stormwater requirements may be re- B. Protection standards. An owner or developer of any duced or waived entirely where the site cannot accom- 8 areas identified as a habitat for endangered or threat-

parking modate compliance with the stormwater requirements & loading ened species shall provide a study by a qualified bio- and the applicant can demonstrate no adverse impact logical consultant that defines the value and extent of to offsite properties or resources upon approval of the

9 such habitat. If the study determines that the habitat

public Planning Board. needs to be protected, the protection shall be estab- improvements lished either as a condition of development approval C. Exemptions. or as part of an enforceable development agreement. 1. Developments which discharge directly into an 10 F.A.C. 68A-27 (as amended) administered by the Flor-

standards existing stormwater treatment facility with sufficient supplemental ida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shall reserve quality and quantity capacity as determined be adhered to. by the director. 11 of land of

subdivision Sec. 106-7. - Flood zones. 2. Developments which discharge directly into estu- A. Flood zones are those identified on the official flood arine waters will not require flood attenuation, how- insurance rate maps for Panama City, Florida. ever, compliance with water quality standards and 12 sign siltation controls shall be required. standards B. The development of hospitals, nursing homes, or similar institutions is prohibited within designated 3. Developments which must meet a stricter storm-

13 flood zones. water management standards mandated by another concurrency management agency. C. All development activity permitted to be undertaken in designated flood zones shall comply with the 4. Maintenance work (for public health and welfare 14 provisions of Chapter 9 of the City’s Municipal Code. purposes) on existing mosquito control drainage

nonconformities structures. Secs. 106-8—106-10. - Reserved.

15 5. Emergencies requiring immediate action to pre-

enforcement DIVISION 2. - STORMWATER MANAGEMENT vent substantial and immediate harm or danger to

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the public or environment. A report of any emergen- B. For all developments not exempt from these storm- general

cy action will be made to the City as soon as possible. water requirements, the owners or developers shall 1 submit to the director a proposed stormwater manage- 6. Single-family detached dwellings, duplex, triplex, ment and erosion control plan prepared by a licensed processes and quadraplex units and accessory structures that Florida engineer based on the City Stormwater Plan admin. are not part of a larger development, provided that Section 106-11.D. 2 the developer shall demonstrate that no adverse im-

pacts to offsite property(s) will result from the ex- C. The purpose of a proposed stormwater management authority review

empted activity. plan is to provide measures to meet stormwater quan- 3 tity (flooding, discharge rates) and quality (siltation, 7. Developments which do not alter or add more than erosion, pollution) controls and flood prevention re- districts 2,000 net square feet of impervious surface to include quirements for all roadways, properties, resources, and zoning semi-impervious gravel parking and are not part of a structures which may be affected by runoff during and 4 larger phased plan of development, provided that the after construction. standards

developer shall demonstrate that no adverse impacts design

to offsite property(s) will result from the exempted D. Each proposed plan shall include: 5 activity. 1. Name, address, and telephone number of the ap- environment plicant. section D. Panama City stormwater master plan. Thecurrent protection Panama City stormwater master plan (“stormwater 2. Location map and aerial photo of the develop- 6 plan”) or the current State Environment Resource ment site which clearly outlines project boundaries. landscaping Permit (ERC) standards, whichever is more strin- & buffering 3. Sufficient mapping of existing conditions to con- gent, shall dictate the required level of water quality 7 treatment and flood attenuation based on the adequa- firm existing impervious surfaces, topography, and cy or inadequacy of drainage basins in the stormwater stormwater conveyance/storage facilities. Storm- & loading plan. water storage facilities include manmade or natural parking areas that retain runoff on the site. 8 E. Requirements for finished floor elevations. All finished floor elevations for residential and commercial 4. A description of predevelopment hydrologic and improvements public development must be at least 12 inches higher than environmental conditions of the site with a pre-de- 9 the crown of all adjacent streets at their highest point velopment basin/sub-basin map and including: i. Receiving waters and all existing drainage struc- or 12 inches above the curb, whichever is greater. The supplemental drawings should clearly show the finished floor eleva- tures to outfall systems, if any. standards 10 tions along with the street crown and curb elevations ii. Stormwater runoff direction, volume, and flow of all adjacent streets. Requests for deviations from this

rate, including any flows onto or off of the project subdivision requirement may be approved by the City Engineer, or of land

site. 11 the City Engineer’s designee. In cases where this requirement is waived by the City Engineer, the provi- iii. Adjacent upland acreage, if any. sions of Chapter 9, Drainage and Flood Damage, shall standards sign still apply. iv. Nearby and onsite wetlands and other environ- 12 mentally significant resources as described in sec- F. Miscellaneous. This division supersedes section 102- management tion 106-3. concurrency 79 to the extent of any conflict. 13 iv. Groundwater levels, including seasonal high Sec. 106-12. - Developer stormwater and erosion con- groundwater levels, and measured infiltration trol plan. rates of onsite soil at or near the bottom elevation nonconformities

A. For all developments exempt under 106-11.C., the of any proposed stormwater retention facility(s). 14 owners or developers shall submit to the director a proposed site plan with site grading information sufficient

v. On-site vegetation and soils. enforcement for a determination to be made that the development 15 will not adversely affect the direction or rate of storm- vi. Any maps, sketches, graphs, tables, photo- water discharges onto the site or from the site. graphs, narratives, studies, and other information useful to evaluate the impact of development on definitions City of Panama City, FL 16 Page Chapter 106 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Unified Land Development Code 6 - 4 stormwater runoff onto and from the project site. practicable, to use regional stormwater retention/de- vii. Other like information deemed necessary by tention facilities in lieu of site-specific facilities. 1 the City to evaluate the characteristics of the af- general fected area, the potential impact to City or other Sec. 106-13. - Stormwater treatment and control stormwater management facilities, and the accept- standards.

2 ability of proposed compensating measures. A. Pollution control (quality). All development not ex-

admin. empt shall provide for stormwater treatment as follows: processes 5. Components of the proposed stormwater and ero- 1. Stormwater treatment shall be provided in accor- sion control plan with a post-development basin/ dance with current FDEP and NWFWMD standards. 3 sub-basin map and including: review authority i. Projected post development stormwater runoff 2. The retention and/or detention of a greater amount direction(s), volume(s), and flow rate(s), and a be- of stormwater may be required in areas of special 4 fore-and-after comparison of volume(s) and flow concern as designated in the city stormwater master zoning zoning districts rate(s). plan. Detention with filtration, with a safety factor of 3, may be used only in special applications, when ap- ii. An erosion and sedimentation control plan. proved by the director. 5 design

standards iii. Calculations and/or computer modeling of the 3. Unless more stringent city standards apply, all stormwater management facilities sufficient to de- stormwater treatment requirements of the current 6 section termine that the facilities will meet the stormwater Environmental Resource Permit Applicant’s Hand-

protection quality and quantity standards. book (Volumes I and II) shall be complied with. environment

iv. Construction and design plans for stormwater 4. All stormwater discharge facilities shall have skim- 7 improvements. ming devices and erosion control measures. Skim- & buffering landscaping landscaping ming devices shall provide effective retention of v. Other post development site conditions, such as floating pollutants for up to the peak regulated storm

8 any projected impact upon environmentally sig- event under 106-13.B. parking

& loading nificant resources or existing drainage channels. B. Flood control (quantity). All developments not ex- vi. Any related information deemed necessary by empt shall provide for flood attenuation as follows: 9

public the director to evaluate the impact or effectiveness 1. At a minimum, facilities shall be provided to atten- improvements of the proposed plan. uate a 25-year frequency storm event of critical duration so the post development stormwater off-site peak 6. A plan for continual maintenance of the stormwa- 10 discharge rate in any direction shall be not greater

standards ter management system, and permanent erosion and

supplemental than predevelopment rate in the same direction. sedimentation control. 2. Developments which discharge stormwater direct-

11 E. The director may waive portions of information re- of land of ly into estuarine waters shall not be subject to storm-

subdivision quired above where it is deemed inapplicable or other- water quantity standards. wise unnecessary for the evaluation of the particular site conditions. 12 3. The capacity of all stormwater facilities shall com- sign

standards ply with the City stormwater master plan and be cer- F. Engineers and developers are encouraged to use in- tified by the developer’s licensed Florida engineer formation published in Chapter 6 of the Florida De- upon the completion of the project. 13 velopment Manual: A Guide to Sound Land and Water concurrency management Management, and the Environmental Resource Permit 4. Off-site discharge flows shall be limited to nonero- Applicant’s Handbook (Volumes I and II), published sion velocities. by FDEP, in conjunction with their own expertise, to 14 assure stormwater best management practices (BMP’s) C. Erosion and siltation control. All developments not nonconformities are properly designed and constructed for their partic- exempt shall provide for erosion and sedimentation ular site and situation. control as follows: 15 1. The plan for erosion and siltation control proposed enforcement G. Engineers and developers are encouraged, where by a developer shall provide for both temporary mea-

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sures during construction and permanent control E. Failure to maintain. If the owner fails to maintain general

measures. the stormwater management system, any flooding, 1 pollution, erosion, or siltation may be: 2. During construction, storm drainage inlets shall be 1. Declared a nuisance pursuant to Panama City processes protected by hay bales, screens, or temporary struc- Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12, Chapter II, and admin. tures to prevent siltation. All soil stockpiles shall be abated. The costs of nuisance abatement shall be as- 2 protected against dusting and erosion. sessed against the owner and the property as pro- authority

vided by special assessment, as a nuisance lien or as review 3. Sediment basins, sediment traps, perimeter berms, otherwise provided by law; or 3 filter fabric fences, and/or hay bales shall be installed according to the approved erosion control plan before 2. Evaluated as to its impact upon City stormwater districts and during all land grading operations, and shall be drainage systems. The cost of accommodating the zoning maintained until the site is permanently stabilized. increased flows shall be assessed against the owner 4 and the property; 4. At all times during and after development, denud- standards design

ed areas shall be stabilized. Final stabilization mea- 3. The owner shall be subject to penalties and fines 5 sures shall be in place within 60 days of final grading. pursuant to Panama City Code of Ordinances, sec- environment tion 1-8. section 5. Control measures shall comply with the manage- protection

ment practices contained in the Florida Department Sec. 106-15. - Off-site stormwater and sedimenta- 6 of Environmental Protection’s Florida Development tion control facilities. landscaping Manual: A Guide to Sound Land and Water Manage- A. Upon director approval, developers may propose to & buffering ment; the Florida Stormwater Erosion and Sedimen- provide off-site treatment and flood attenuation facil- 7 tation Control Inspector’s Manual, or similar publi- ities if capacity of such systems is adequate, the offsite cations. facilities serve the same drainage basin as the subject & loading property or the director deems offsite facilities in a dif- parking D. Waiver. The submission of an erosion and siltation 8 ferent drainage basin provide more public benefit, and control plan may be waived by the director for minor the facilities maintenance is ensured. developments. improvements public

B. In lieu of on-site facilities, developers may request 9 Sec. 106-14. - Stormwater and erosion control plan to participate in existing or in a planned public or re- adherence and maintenance.

gional stormwater facilities, pursuant to a Develop- supplemental

A. Adherence. Once approved, an applicant shall ad- standards ment Agreement with the City, which by its terms shall here to the stormwater and erosion control plan, and 10 require the developer to pay for improvements. any amendments to the plan must be approved by the

City. C. Where off-site facilities are approved to process and subdivision of land detain stormwater flows from any development, the 11 B. Certification. After completion of the project, the di- developer shall submit all information required under rector may require the project engineer to certify that

section 106-12.C. standards the constructed control measures meet the stormwater sign 12 treatment, flood attenuation, and erosion and siltation D. Existing drainage facilities and systems shall not be standards outlined in the approved plan. altered unless the proposed alterations would improve management the performance, storage volume, capacity, efficiency concurrency

C. Inspection. The owner, owner’s engineer, or con- 13 or durability of the system or facility. tractor shall arrange for periodic city inspections of the stormwater management system during development Secs. 106-16—106-20. - Reserved. nonconformities and prior to cover-up of underground components as necessary to ensure adherence to the approved plan. DIVISION 3. - TREE PROTECTION 14

D. Maintenance. Upon completion, the stormwater Sec. 106-21. - Generally. No owner, developer agent enforcement

management system shall be maintained by the owner. or representative thereof shall cut down, destroy, re- 15 By written agreement, the City or other agencies may move, move, or injure, or commit any act that would

accept the responsibility for maintenance. cause damage to any protected tree located on any definitions City of Panama City, FL 16 Page Chapter 106 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Unified Land Development Code 6 - 6 property within the city without approval from the 4. Pruning and trimming. Ordinary pruning or trim- City. ming of trees and tree limbs is an exempt activity. 1

general Sec. 106-22. - Protected trees and measurement. 5. Emergency conditions and commercial tree grow- A. Protected trees. Protected trees shall include: ers.

2 1. All dogwood and redbud trees with a diameter at i. Emergency waivers. The City Commission or its

admin. breast height (Dbh) of 3 inches or more. designated representative may waive all or part of processes these requirements in the event of natural disas- 2. All other trees except pine trees which have a Dbh ters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, or hard 3 of 10 inches or more. freezes. In such cases, the period of waiver shall not review

authority exceed ten days after the event, unless extended by Sec. 106-23. - Exceptions. Trees otherwise protected the City Commission. may be removed, but only with the approval of the di- 4 rector, under the following circumstances: zoning zoning

districts ii. Commercial tree growers. Licensed plant and 1. Single-family residential lots. Single-family resi- tree nurseries shall be exempt from the terms and dential lots shall be exempt from the tree regulations provisions of this subsection when trees planted 5 within the footprint of any residential structure, or or growing on the premises of said licensee are so design

standards in proximity to potentially damage such improve- planted and growing for sale to the general public ments, including garage, carport, driveway and in the ordinary course of business.

6 swimming pool. With regard to protected heritage, section

protection specimen, champion and historic trees hereof, this iii. Utility and public work operations. environment exemption is limited to those circumstances where a. Tree pruning and tree removal by duly consti- all setback requirements have been met. tuted communication, water, sewer, electrical, or 7 other utility companies or federal, state, county, & buffering landscaping landscaping 2. Other uses. Commercial, multifamily residential, or municipal agencies providing like services, or industrial, institutional, and recreational parcels engineers or surveyors working under a contract

8 shall be exempt from the tree regulations within the with such utility companies or agencies shall be parking & loading footprint of the structure, the required runoff reten- exempt, provided the removal is limited to those tion area and the required parking area, or in prox- areas necessary for maintenance of existing lines imity to potentially damage such improvements, 9 or facilities or for construction of new lines or fa- public except for historic, specimen, heritage or champion cilities in furtherance of providing utility service improvements trees protected by section 106-27. A historic, spec- to its customers, and provided that the activity is imen, heritage or champion tree may be removed conducted in a manner to avoid any unnecessary 10 only if it is in the footprint of the structure, or the removal. The removal or pruning of trees in and standards

supplemental required runoff retention area and where all setback around aerial electrical utility lines shall not ex- requirements have been met and no other alternative ceed the guidelines of the National Electrical Safe- exists. The director may give credit toward landscap- 11 ty Code necessary to achieve safe electrical clear- of land of ing requirements for existing trees preserved within subdivision ance. All pruning and trimming shall be done in the footprint if protected pursuant to section 106-28. accordance with National Arborists Association All protected trees to be removed or preserved shall Standards, except as otherwise provided. 12 sign be shown on the site plan. The site plan shall also standards show buffer areas to be preserved and new trees to b. Public Works projects by governmental agen- be planted and compliance with the landscape and cies are exempt from the tree regulations in the

13 buffer standards hereof. same manner as utility companies. concurrency management 3. Diseased, damaged or hazardous trees. Trees that 6. Rights-of-way. The clearing of a path for an exist- are visibly diseased or damaged to the extent that ing or new road right-of-way is exempt. The width 14 the life of a tree has been virtually terminated or its of the path shall not exceed the right-of-way width

nonconformities growth or foliage substantially impaired, or that con- standards for each type roadway established in this stitute a threat to public safety or damage to property Land Development Code.

15 may be removed.

enforcement 7. Nuisance and/or exotic trees. Trees that are de-

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clared nuisance and/or exotic trees by the Florida Ex- general

otic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC) in its latest list of B. Each removed protected tree shall be replaced with 1 invasive plant species. a new tree or trees having a total tree caliper equiva-

lent to that of the diameter at breast height of the tree processes Sec. 106-24. - Conditions for tree removal. removed. admin. A. The developer or owner shall take reasonable pre- 2 cautions to protect existing trees and shall provide a C. Single-trunk replacement trees shall be a minimum site drawing which accurately depicts protected trees of one-inch caliper and a minimum of 6 feet in overall authority review

on the site proposed for removal, including location, height. 3 type of protected tree, and diameter in inches at breast height, in order to minimize the removal of protected D. A replacement tree may be a tree moved from one districts trees. The protected trees proposed for removal depict- location to another on the site. zoning ed on the site drawing shall be marked on the site with 4 E. If in the judgment of the director the site cannot “surveyor’s ribbon” or other similar material in order accommodate the total number of required replace- standards that the City’s staff can confirm the accuracy of the site design

ment trees as a result of insufficient planting area, the 5 drawing. Should the site drawing presented be inaccu- applicant shall make a monetary contribution to the rate or the size of the tract be so substantial that con-

tree protection and related expenses trust fund. The environment section firmation of the accuracy of the site presented would protection amount of such contribution shall be determined as

either work an undue hardship on staff or result in an 6 follows: unreasonable expense to the City, the director may at 1. For every diameter inch of replacement trees re- his/her discretion require a tree survey of the site, cer- landscaping quired, the contribution shall be equal to the retail & buffering tified by an engineer, surveyor, landscape architect or

value of a 2-inch caliper, nursery-grown shade tree 7 mapper, licensed in the State of Florida. plus the cost of planting. The retail value and planting cost per diameter inch shall be calculated by the B. Once the requirements of subsection (a) above, have & loading City by taking the average published price of con- parking been met, the developer or owner shall satisfy one or 8 more of the following conditions: tainer-grown or balled and burlapped 2-inch caliper 1. The use of the site cannot reasonably be undertak- laurel oak. The retail and planting value per diam- improvements

en unless specific trees are removed or relocated. eter inch shall be adjusted annually. The City may public permit the planting of trees upon City property in 9 2. The tree is located in such proximity to an existing lieu of monetary contributions.

or proposed structure that the safety, utility, or struc- supplemental 2. The maximum mitigation replacement required standards tural integrity of the structure is materially impaired. 10 for any developer shall be 100 diameter inches per 3. The tree materially interferes with the location, ser- acre subject to proration where fractional acreage subdivision subdivision

vicing, or functioning of existing utility lines or ser- is involved or 50 % of the total protected diameter of land vices and the lines may not reasonably be relocated. inches of the trees removed from the lot, whichever 11 is greater.

4. The tree creates a substantial hazard to operators of standards sign

motor vehicles or bicycles and pedestrian traffic be- F. Any replacement tree, planted for credit, which dies 12 cause of its location. within one year of planting, shall be replaced by a tree having not less than a 3-inch diameter at the time of management 5. The tree is diseased, insect-ridden, or weakened by planting, at the expense of the owner or developer re- concurrency age, abuse, storm, or fire and is likely to cause injury sponsible for the replacement of the tree removed. 13 to persons or damage to structures or other improvements. G. No replacement trees with the potential to reach a nonconformities

height of 18 feet or greater shall be planted or other- 14 6. Any law or regulation requires the removal. wise located under or within 10 feet on either side of overhead utility lines. Sec. 106-25. - Replacement of removed trees. enforcement A. Any protected trees removed by an owner or devel- Sec. 106-26. - Tree replant list. The following is the 15 oper shall be replaced at the expense of the owner or tree replant list: developer with species identified on the tree replant list. definitions City of Panama City, FL 16 Page Chapter 106 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Unified Land Development Code Page 6 - 8 6 - 7

A. Small trees (Latin Name) 4. Catalpa, southern (Catalpa bignonoides)

1 1. Crepe myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) 5. Cedar, Atlantic white (Chamaecyparis thyoides)

general 2. Devil’s walking stick (Aralia spinosa) 6. Southern red cedar (Juniperus silicicola) 3. Fringe tree (Chionanthus virginicus) 7. Cherry laurel (Prunus caroliniana)*

2 4. Goldenrain tree (Koelreuteria elegans) 8. Cottonwood (Populus deltoides) admin. processes 5. Holly, dahoon (Ilex cassine)* 9. Cypress, pond (Taxodium ascendens) 6. Hop-hornbeam (Ostrya virginiana) 10. Bald cypress (Taxodium discithum) 3 7. Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana) 11. Elm, Florida (Ulmus americana floridana)* review authority 8. Plum, wild (Prangustifolia) 12. Elm, winged (Ulmus alata)* 9. Magnolia, oriental (Magnolia spp.) 13. Hickory (Carya spp.)* 4

zoning zoning 10. Sparkleberry tree (Vaccinium arboreum) 14. Loblolly bay (Gordonia lasianthus) districts 11. Plum, American (Prunus americana) 15. Maple, Florida (Acer barbatum floridanum)*

5 12.Fringe tree, Chinese (Chionanthus retusa) 16. Mulberry, red (Morus rubra)

design 13. Smooth redbay (Persea borbonia)* 17. Oak, post (Quercus stellata)* standards 14. Pear, Bradford (Pyrus calleryana Brad- 18. Oak, Shumard (Quercus shumardii)*

6 ford) section 19. Oak, southern red (Quercus falcata)*

protection 15. Glossy privet (Ligustrum lucidum) environment 20. Oak, swamp chest- (Quercus michauxii)* 16. Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) nut

7 16. Red buckeye (Aesculus pavia) 21. Oak, white (Quercus alba)* & buffering landscaping landscaping 17. Hawthorns (Crateagus spp.) 22. Live oak (Quercus virginiana) 18. Silverbell (Halesia coroliniana) 23. Palm, cabbage (Sabal palmetto) 8 19. Yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria) (Note: Palm trees are ac- parking

& loading ceptable only if approved 20. Ashe magnolia (Magnolia ashei) by the director.) 21. Crab apple (Malus angustifolia) 9 24. Palm, pindo (Butia capitata) public 22. Wax myrtle (Myrica cerifera) improvements 25. Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) 23. Flatwoods plum (Prunus umbellata) 26. Pine, spruce (Pinus glabra) 24. Hoptree (Ptelea trifoliata) 10 27. Sweetbay (Magnolia virginiana)*

standards 25. Myrtle oak (Quercus myrtifolia) supplemental 28. Gum, sweet or red (Liquidambar styraciflua) 26. Virginia stewartia (Stewartia malacoden- 29. Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) dron) 11 30. Tupelo, water (Nyssa aquatica) of land of

subdivision 27. Rust blackhaw (Viburnum rufidulum) 31. Walnut, black (Juglans nigra)* 28. Dogwood (Cornaceae) 32. Wax myrtle (Myrica cerifers)* 12 sign (Trees numbered r.—cc. are native.) standards *Denotes shade trees. (Trees numbered p.—cc. are suitable for planting under- neath utility lines.) Source: Native Trees for North Florida, Florida Cooperative 13 *Denotes shade trees. Extension Service, University of Florida. concurrency management B. Medium and large (Latin Name) Sec. 106-27. - Historic, specimen, champion, and her-

14 trees itage trees. A. A historic tree is one that has been designated by the

nonconformities 1. Ash, white (local) (Fraxinum americana)* City Commission as one of notable historical interest 2. Birch, river (Betula nigra)* and value to the City because of its location or historical 15 3. Basswood (Tilia caroliniana) association with the community. enforcement

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B. A specimen tree is one that has been officially desig- Sec. 106-29. Street tree planting. general

nated by the City Commission to be of high value be- A. There are many reasons to plant street trees. De- 1 cause of its type, size, age, or other relevant criteria. pending on canopy density, trees reduce tempera- tures. They provide shade and visual interest by leaf processes C. A champion tree is one that has been identified by and bloom color, bark texture, profile and scaffold admin. the Florida Division of Forestry as being the largest of architecture. They also provide protection and se- 2 its species within the State of Florida or by the Ameri- curity to the ever increasing pedestrian traffic.

can Forestry Association as being the largest of its spe- authority review 1. Sidewalk and swale tree planting. These are cies in the United States. Any tree in the City selected 3 and duly designated as a Florida State Champion, U. S. usually individual trees planted at or near the street Champion, or World Champion by the American For- curb line for aesthetic, environmental and security districts estry Association shall be protected. reasons. Many sidewalk trees are planted and/or zoning maintained by adjacent property owners. It is their 4 D. A heritage tree is any tree with a diameter of at least voluntary contribution to the city tree canopy. standards

30 inches or 7 feet ten inches in circumference, which- design

ever dimension is less, measured at a point 54 inches 2. Median tree planting. Street medians form a spe- 5 above ground level. Heritage trees shall be considered cial area of public park land. Proximity and speed environment protected trees. of vehicular traffic influence the tree size category section and placement. Tree species classification and size protection E. No historic, champion, heritage, or specimen tree selection is in inverse correlation with proximity 6 shall be removed unless there is a specific provision in and speed of roadway traffic. As speed of traffic landscaping this Land Development Code providing an exemption increases and median width narrows, size of tree & buffering

therefor. selected should decrease or be moved farther into 7 the center of the median. Median tree plantings Sec. 106-28. - Protection of trees during development

serve to provide: & loading activities. a. Security to pedestrians crossings wide streets. parking A. Generally. To assure the health and survival of pro- 8 tected trees, no person shall engage in any activity that b. A screen for drivers from headlight glare of would result in injury to any tree from the following oncoming traffic. improvements public

causes: 9 1. Mechanical injuries to roots, trunk, or branches; c. Blockage of direct sun into the eyes of drivers, especially commuters traveling east and supplemental 2. Injuries by chemical poisoning; west. An indication of the course of the road- standards way in the distance. 10 3. Injuries by grade changes;

d. A protective barricade to head-on collisions subdivision of land

4. Injuries by excavations; with out-of-control vehicles which cross into 11 the median. 5. Injuries by paving; 3. Arbor streets. The majority of the property standards sign 6. Any other avoidable consequence that may cause owners abutting any street may request establish- 12 or contribute to tree injury. ment of an arbor street. An arbor street is one (1) management determined by the City to be suitable for extensive concurrency

B. Tree protection zone. A circular tree protection zone planting of trees. Requests shall be in writing and 13 shall be established around each protected tree as fol- submitted to the department. The request shall:

lows: a. Be on a standard form obtainable from the nonconformities 1. If the drip line is less than 6 feet from the trunk of

City; 14 the tree, the zone shall be that area within a radius of 6 feet around the tree. b. Designate areas to be improved by tree planting; enforcement

2. If the drip line is more than 6 feet from the trunk 15 of the tree, but less than 20 feet, the zone shall be that c. Contain names of all owners wishing trees to

area within a radius of the full drip line around the be planted adjacent to or upon their properties; definitions City of Panama City, FL 16 Page Chapter 106 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Unified Land Development Code Page 6 - 10 6 - 9 d. Evidence a commitment to contribute to the cost of and provide subsequent care, feeding 1 and maintenance of such plantings; and general e. Contain a proposed planting plan.

2 B. The department shall coordinate with and ob- admin. processes tain recommendations from the appropriate City Departments reviewing the arbor street applica-

3 tion. Review shall take into consideration the gen- review

authority eral safety and welfare of the public, the interests of affected property owners, utilities, and municipal

4 services, present and future and shall include but zoning zoning

districts not be limited to onsite inspections of the proposed planting area.

5 C. When the arbor street request has been re- design

standards viewed by all departments concerned, the representative of the City shall submit any objections and

6 amendments to the applicants. Should the area be section

protection determined by the City to be unsuitable for arbor environment street purposes, the applicants will be notified of the unsuitability. 7 & buffering landscaping landscaping D. The application shall constitute an agreement between the City and the applicants. The City

8 Commission must approve the application. The parking

& loading arbor street project shall be implemented in accordance with provisions of the approved plan, and as City resources may permit. The applicants shall 9

public supply the planting labor, the City shall supply the improvements trees, or vice versa as the approved plan provides.

10 E. Trimming of arbor street plantings by adjacent

standards property owners is permitted and all such work supplemental shall adhere to the American National Standards Institute, A-300 standards or similar accepted stan- 11

of land of dards as published. Trees existing within an area subdivision designated in an arbor street agreement are not to be removed without permit. 12 sign standards 13 concurrency management 14 nonconformities 15 enforcement

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D. Generally. general CHAPTER 107 – LANDSCAPING 1. Accessory structure locations. No accessory struc- 1 AND BUFFERING ture, garbage collection sites or receptacles, parking,

or other use shall be located in a required landscape processes Sec. 107-1. – Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is or buffer area, except for drainage and irrigation admin. to provide and preserve aesthetic surroundings, to re- structures. 2 duce storm water runoff and surface heat in paved areas, to provide for open spaces and to provide visual 2. Florida Friendly Landscaping. authority and noise buffers between inconsistent adjacent land review i. Florida Friendly landscaping is based on Xeri- 3 uses. It is critical that a balance be maintained between scaping principles and has as its purpose reduc- developed areas and natural/landscaped areas with ap- ing water consumption while enhancing both the districts propriate existing and/or newly planted trees and other beauty and hardiness of Florida landscaping. By zoning vegetation. The intent is also to provide for the future of proper design choices, a Florida Friendly land- 4 our citizens through maintaining vital vegetative spe- scape requires less irrigation and makes better standards cies that will reproduce for future generations. use of the water it does receive. While there is no design

single fixed Florida Friendly landscape, all Florida 5 Sec. 107-2. – Applicability. Friendly landscapes share a set of design princi-

A. Zoning Districts. The provisions of this Chapter shall environment ples. Proposed landscape plans shall be considered protection be applicable to all zoning districts except as identified

based on the following “Florida Friendly” princi- 6 in 105-26.B. ples. landscaping landscaping section B. Special exemption. These requirements shall apply to ii. Design Principles. buffering & all new development or the expansion of existing devel- a. Design with awareness of site conditions. Plants 7 opment except for the following: should be chosen that are suited to existing site 1. Single-family and duplex dwellings on individual

conditions (“the right plant in the right place”). & loading lots; and parking

Soil amendments or terrain features can be add- 8 2. Developments having been issued a final developed to create favorable conditions for plants that would not ordinarily thrive on the site. Native ment order prior to the effective date of this Ordi- improvements

plants have a proven track record of thriving un- public

nance. 9 der native conditions with little or no supplemen- 3. The Director is authorized to grant exceptions to tal water. The selection of drought tolerant plants supplemental

landscape requirements: will ensure a drought tolerant landscape even if standards i. Where compliance is not feasible due to circum- severe water restrictions are imposed. 10 stances unique to the property; or b. Group plants according to their water require- subdivision subdivision

ments. Physically concentrating high water usage of land

ii. Where it will interfere with utility lines and other 11 public service facilities; or plants, medium water usage plants, and low water usage plants in separate areas will allow the design iii. Where the requirements of the section are sat- of high, medium, and low water usage zones that standards sign isfied to the greatest extent possible in keeping with provide the plants with the necessary amount of 12 the purposes of this section. water, without waste. management concurrency C. Waivers. Landscape requirements may be waived by

c. Take steps to retain moisture in the soil. Use of 13 the Director: organic mulches, such as pine straw, instead of in- 1. If a waiver is necessary to preserve existing native organic materials, such as crushed rock, will pro- nonconformities vegetation, and the purpose of the landscape require- mote the absorption of water by the soil as well as ment is substantially fulfilled. enhance water retention. Shade provided by estab- 14 lished canopy trees reduces evaporation and allows

2. In special treatment districts, upon the recommen- a moist local environment. Avoid watering in the enforcement

dation of the Technical Review Committee, to prop- heat of the day to minimize evaporation. Amend 15 erties in their respective jurisdiction. fast draining sand soils with organics such as peat

to enhance water retention. Careful application of definitions City of Panama City, FL 16 Page Chapter 107 - LANDSCAPING AND BUFFERING Unified Land Development Code 7 - 2 irrigation with properly sized, adjusted, and timed lar developments. Where dissimilar land uses exist on irrigation heads will minimize water loss through adjacent properties, and where such areas will not be 1 evaporation, run-off, and excessive saturation. entirely visually screened by an intervening building or general structure from abutting property, that portion of such d. Minimize the high maintenance costs of the area not so screened shall be provided with a buffer

2 landscape. Devoting less area to turf grass, using consisting of a six (6) foot fence or wall or shrubs which

admin. it as an accent rather than the main emphasis of normally grow to a minimum height of six (6) feet. processes the landscape, will reduce water use, maintenance costs, pesticide costs and fertilizer costs. Low main- B. Landscape Buffer Requirements within Mixed-use 3 tenance trees and shrubs cost less in long term Development. Where a building site is used for a sin- review

authority maintenance and resources as well as offering pos- gle mixed-use development, landscaped buffers shall sibilities of more attractive designs. not be required between the various constituent uses.

4 Landscaped buffers required at the perimeter of the de- zoning zoning districts e. Florida friendly design principles shall be em- velopment shall be based upon the individual uses on ployed in all landscape plans. each portion of the property.

5 Sec. 107-3. - Landscaped buffers. C. Buffer location. design

standards A. Buffer requirements between allowable uses. The 1. Location. All required buffers shall run the entire following table (Table 107-1) is intended to identify length of the side and rear property lines, except for

6 buffer requirements between allowable uses. All con- areas of ingress and egress, provided, however, that

protection ditional uses shall have buffers imposed at the time of no buffer shall block the sight distance of motor vehi- environment consideration by the Planning Board. cles on the adjacent roadways or exit points.

7 section B. Landscape Buffer Requirements between dissimi- 2. Pedestrian access. Gate or door entrances of no & buffering landscaping Table 107-1: Buffering Requirements

8 Single parking

& loading Family Multi- Mobile Public / Professional Commercial Industrial Dwelling / Family Homes Institutional Offices

9 Duplexes public

improvements Residential Uses

Single Fami- 10 ly Dwelling / 5 ft. wide 5 ft. wide 5 ft. wide 10 ft. wide 10 ft. wide 15 ft. wide standards

supplemental Duplexes

Multi-Family 11 5 ft. wide 5 ft. wide 5 ft. wide 10 ft. wide 10 ft. wide 15 ft. wide of land of

subdivision Mobile Homes 5 ft. wide 5 ft. wide 5 ft. wide 10 ft. wide 10 ft. wide 15 ft. wide 12 sign Non-Residential Uses standards Public / Institutional 13 5 ft. wide 5 ft. wide 5 ft. wide 10 ft. wide concurrency management Professional Offices 10 ft. wide 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. wide

14 wide wide Commercial

nonconformities 10 ft. wide 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. wide wide wide

15 Industrial 15 ft. wide 15 ft. 15 ft. 10 ft. wide 10 ft. wide 10 ft. wide

enforcement wide wide

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more than 5 feet in width for public pedestrian access 2. Credit to offset the number of trees shall be given general

are encouraged and may be installed between resi- for preservation of existing trees when such tree is 1 dential properties and adjacent commercial uses. listed on the city replant list. processes D. Buffer density. All required buffers shall be suffi- 3. Trees may be clustered or varied, according to admin. ciently dense to screen the land use from the view of landscape design. 2 the adjacent property. If the planting is sparse or does not block abutting land uses from view, a visual screen, D. Interior landscape areas. authority 1. Any interior part of an off-street parking lot not review berm or fence may be required in conjunction with the 3 vegetated buffer. However, wholly vegetated buffers are delineated as a space for parking or driving will be preferred. planted and landscaped, and may be included in the districts 10% landscaping requirement. zoning E. Use of Landscaped Buffers. 4 1. Landscaped buffers may be used for passive rec- 2. At intervals of every 15 adjacent parking spaces,

there shall be a landscaped area of not less than nine standards

reation. They may contain pedestrian or bike trails, design

provided that the total width of the buffer yard is feet by 20 feet which shall include at least one tree 5 maintained. from the city replant list. Alternative designs which

provide for landscaped area and trees in the interior environment 2. In no event shall the following uses be permitted of the parking area meeting the area requirements protection in landscaped buffers: play fields, stables, swimming hereof may be approved by the Director. 6 pools, tennis courts, parking lots and vehicular use landscaping landscaping section areas, dumpsters, equipment storage and other open E. Design standards. buffering & 1. Visual screen. Where no buffer exists, or if a buffer storage, buildings or overhangs. 7 is too sparse to block the parking area from the view F. Responsibility for buffers. Where a proposed devel- of adjoining uses, a visual screen or berm at least 18 & loading opment is to be located adjacent to an existing use and inches high at time of planting shall be required to parking a buffer is required between the uses, the responsibility block the parking area from the view of the adjoin- 8 to provide the required buffer is upon the owner or de- ing property. veloper of the incoming use. improvements public

2. All landscape designs should take into account 9 Sec. 107-4. - Landscape requirements for off-street storm water runoff, erosion, and drainage.

parking and vehicle use areas. supplemental

3. No vehicle shall overhang, protrude or extend into standards A. Applicability. In all districts, except Single-Family any setback line or interior landscape area. 10 dwelling uses, 10% of the impervious areas used for vehicle use areas or off-street parking, except for ingress 4. All landscape plans and buffer zone plans must subdivision subdivision and egress drives, will be landscaped as follows: show adequate irrigation facilities to maintain the of land 11 plantings. B. Setback areas. Except for ingress and egress points, all vehicular drives shall not be setback as described be- 5. All off-street parking landscape area, vehicle use standards sign low. The setback area will be landscaped and included area, and buffer designs shall be prepared and signed 12 in the 10% landscape requirements. by a Licensed Nurseryman or Landscape Architect 1. 10 feet to the front property line; management and submitted to the Director for approval. concurrency

13 2. 4 feet to either side of property line; or 6. For purposes of this section, a Licensed Nurs-

eryman shall be as defined in F.S. § 581.011; and

3. 4 feet to the rear property line. nonconformities a Landscape Architect shall be as defined in F.S. § C. Placement of trees. Trees and other materials shall be 481.303. 14 planted around the parking area as follows: 7. Xeriscape design elements may be incorporated 1. Front off-street parking setback area: 2.5 canopy into the landscape design when possible. enforcement trees, 2.0 under-story trees, and 20 shrubs per 100 15 linear foot. Sec. 107-5. - Berms. Earthen berms up to 6 feet in definitions

City of Panama City, FL 16 Page Chapter 107 - LANDSCAPING AND BUFFERING Unified Land Development Code 7 - 4 height may be used to comply with screening/buff- ding. ering requirements. Slopes of berms may not exceed 1 3:1 without a slope design that addresses erosion by G. Artificial materials. Synthetic plants and artificial general a registered engineer or landscape architect. Both material will not satisfy landscaping requirements. faces of the slope shall be planted with ground cover, Nonporous surface covers shall not be used under

2 shrubs, and trees. mulches and pebbles. admin. processes Sec. 107-6. - Landscape and buffer composition. H. Artificial planters. Artificial planters, if planted with A. Buffers. Buffers may be comprised of trees, shrubs, live plants, will satisfy the landscape requirements if 3 vines or other vegetation and may be combined with they meet the following criteria: review

authority vegetative screens, berms, or fences upon Director’s 1. Shrub planters: Must be at least 18 inches deep and approval. have at least 10 square feet of area. 4 2. Tree planters: Must be at least 30 inches deep and zoning zoning

districts B. Off-street parking and vehicle use areas. Approved landscape materials for off-street parking and vehi- have at least 25 square feet of area. cle use areas shall include: vines, lawn grass, natural 5 I. Mulches. Mulches shall be applied and maintained in ground cover, pebbles, brick pavers, mulch, low-grow- design accordance with the most recent edition of the Florida standards ing plants, or other vegetation and existing trees and Yards and Neighborhoods Handbook titled “A Guide shrubs. to Florida Friendly Landscaping” by the University of 6 Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

protection C. Trees. environment 1. Size. All trees required to be planted shall be at (UF/IFAS) and available on-line at http://fyn.ifas.ufl. least 6 feet tall when planted and shall reach a mini- edu/pdf/handbook.pdf. 7 section mum mature height of 15 feet and normal adult drip & buffering

landscaping Sec. 107-7. - Planting time of year. Plants shall be in- line of 15 feet in diameter. stalled during the period of the year most appropriate to the particular species, as determined by a Licensed 8 2. Native trees. All trees shall be selected from the

parking Nurseryman or Landscape Architect. If compliance

& loading City replant list (Sec. 106-26) unless soil and other conditions do not favor survival, but only if verified with this requirement delays planting until after the isby a Licensed Nurseryman or Landscape Architect. suance of a certificate of occupancy, the developer or 9

public Native trees and existing trees are preferred if pos- property owner may be required to post a performance improvements sible. bond sufficient to pay all costs of the required planting before the certificate will be issued.

10 D. Shrubs and hedges.

standards 1. All plantings should be spaced in a manner to ef- Sec. 107-8. – Landscape Plan. A landscape plan shall supplemental fectively screen the land use from the view of adjoin- be submitted, reviewed and approved by the Planning ing structures within one year from planting. Director at the preliminary and final site plan stages, or 11

of land of prior to the issuance of a building or access and drain-

subdivision 2. All plants shall be healthy and free of disease and age permits. These plans should be integrated into the pests at the time of planting. site plans/plats submitted, and shall be prepared by a

12 Landscape Architect or other persons as authorized un- sign 3. When planted, shrubs and hedges shall be at least

standards der Chapter 481, Part II, Florida Statutes. 18 inches high from ground elevation to the top of the plant. A. The landscape plan shall consist of: 13 1. Date, scale, north arrow, and the names, addresses, concurrency management E. Ground covers. Ground cover plants used in lieu of and telephone numbers of both the property owner grass, in whole or in part, shall be planted in such man- and the person preparing the plan; ner as to present a finished appearance and reasonably 14 complete coverage within one (1) year after planting. 2. Location of existing boundary lines and dimen- nonconformities sions of the site, the zoning classification of the site, F. Lawn grasses. Grasses should be planted in a manner and the zoning classification of adjacent properties, 15 to achieve permanent coverage within 1 year. Grasses A vicinity map should also be attached to or made a

enforcement may be planted by seeding, sprigging, plugging or sod-

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part of the plan; A. Responsibility. All landscape materials and work- general

manship shall be guaranteed by the landscape installer 1 3. Approximate centerlines of existing water courses and/or developer for a period not to exceed two years. and the location of the twenty-five (25) year and one Thereafter, the property owner shall be responsible for processes hundred (100) year floodplain, if applicable; the ap- maintaining all landscaping and vegetated buffers. admin. proximate location of significant drainage features; 2 and the location and size of existing and proposed B. Plant material. Maintenance includes:

buildings, streets, utility easements, driveways, park- 1. Mowing, pruning, litter removal, irrigation or wa- authority review

ing, sidewalks, and similar features; tering, fertilizing, and replacing all dead plant ma- 3 terial. 4. Project name, street address, and legal description; districts 2. All plants shall be maintained in a healthy, pest zoning 5. Location, height, and material of proposed screen- and disease free condition. 4 ing and fencing (with berms to be delineated by one

(1) foot contours); C. Visual screens, fences and planters. The mainte- standards design

nance of visual screens, fences and artificial planters 5 6. Locations and dimensions of proposed landscape includes, but is not limited to, repairing, replacing buffers, areas, and cross section;

damaged or deteriorated portions, and painting. environment protection

7. Complete description of plant materials shown on D. Failure to maintain. The failure to maintain land- 6 the plan, including names (common and botanical scaping, buffers, visual screens, fences and artificial landscaping landscaping

name), locations, quantities, container or diameter section planters according to the requirements of this section buffering & breast height sizes at installation, heights, spread, will constitute a nuisance as defined in Chapter 12, Ar- 7 method of irrigation and spacing. The location and ticle II of the Panama City Municipal Code. type of all existing trees on the lot over four (4) inches & loading

in caliper or greater must be specifically indicated; E. Irrigation. All newly-planted and relocated plant parking

material shall be watered by temporary or permanent 8 8. An indication of how existing healthy trees pro- irrigation systems until such time as they are estab-

posed to be retained will be protected from damage lished and subsequently on an as-needed basis to pre- improvements

during construction; public

vent stress and die-off. If an irrigation system is not 9 provided, a hose bib shall be provided within seven- 9. Size, height, location and material of proposed seat- ty-five (75) feet of any landscape area. ing, lighting, planters, sculptures, and water features; supplemental standards

Sec. 107-10. - Screening. 10 10. Identify xeriscaping elements incorporated into A. General Requirements. Screening shall be re- the plan; and

quired to conceal specific areas of high visual or au- subdivision of land 11. Other information as may be required by the ditory impact or hazardous areas from both on-site 11 Planning Director and Public Works Director to de- and off-site views. Such areas shall be screened at all times, unless otherwise specified, regardless of adja- termine whether the landscape plan meets the re- standards

cent uses, districts, or other proximate landscaping sign quirements of this Code. 12 material. B. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or management approval of a final plat (as applicable), the landscape B. Items to Be Screened. The following areas shall concurrency professional responsible for the project shall provide be screened from off-site views in accordance with 13 written, sealed or notarized, certification to the Engi- this section: neer of Record that the installation of landscaping has 1. Large waste receptacles (dumpsters) and refuse nonconformities collection points (including cardboard recycling been completed in accordance with the approved plan 14 or plat. The Engineer of Record shall provide a copy of containers);

the landscape professional’s certification with submittal enforcement 2. Service areas; of his/her certification. 15 3. Outdoor storage areas (including storage tanks); Sec. 107-9. - Maintenance and irrigation. definitions

City of Panama City, FL 16 Page Chapter 107 - LANDSCAPING AND BUFFERING Unified Land Development Code 7 - 6 4. To the extent feasible given access requirements, ground-based utility equipment in excess of 12 cu- 1 bic feet; and general 5. Ground level mechanical units, from public

2 streets only. admin. processes C. Screening Methods. The following items are permitted for use as screening materials. Alternative

3 screening materials that are not listed may be used review

authority if it is determined they are comparable to these screening materials.

4 1. Vegetative materials that meet the minimum zoning zoning

districts vegetative screening requirements for a buffer.

2. An earthen berm that is at least two feet in 5 height, covered with grass, and planted with other design

standards landscaping materials consistent with the function of and requirements for a buffer—provided,

6 however, that a berm shall not be used in the DTD

protection or StAD districts or if it will replace existing trees environment of ten inches in caliper or more; 7 section 3. A solid fence constructed of treated or rot-resis- & buffering landscaping tant wood (such as cypress or redwood), or a plastic or vinyl fence, of a minimum height necessary

8 to fully-screen the object being screened; or parking & loading 4. A masonry wall that is the minimum height necessary to fully-screen the object being screened, 9

public and that is constructed of brick, textured concrete improvements masonry units, or stuccoed block or similiar materials. 10

standards 5. Use of chain link fencing with wooden or plastic supplemental slats does not qualify as a screen. 11

of land of Secs. 107-11—107-30. - Reserved. subdivision 12 sign standards 13 concurrency management 14 nonconformities 15 enforcement

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CHAPTER 108 – PARKING AND Community residential 1 per bedroom general homes 1 LOADING Hotels, and motels, and 1.3 per room plus 1 per

mobile home parks 100 SF of restaurant or processes Sec. 108-1. - Off-street parking and loading. admin. lounge A Generally. The purpose of required parking spaces is 2 to provide enough on-site parking to accommodate the Boarding homes 1 per guest bedroom Public assembly majority of traffic generated by the range of uses which authority might locate at the site over time. Church, temple or other 1 per 3 seats in main review 3 1. Off-street parking spaces shall be provided upon place of worship assembly hall the erection or enlargement of any building or struc- Fraternal organization 1 per 300 sq. ft. gross districts ture or upon an increase in the capacity of any build- or private club floor area + 1.5 per bed- zoning ing or structure, including, but not limited to, dwell- room 4 ing units, guest rooms, floor area, seating capacity,

Auditorium, theater, 1 per 3 seating spaces standards employment or patronage. gymnasiums or conven- design 5 2. No on street public parking spaces may be used in tion halls Libraries or museums 1 per 500 sq. ft gross area calculating the number of parking spaces required of environment protection any business, except: Private schools, kinder- 1 per 4 seats in assembly i. Where a business has a designated employment, gartens, and day care hall + 1 per classroom 6 seating or patronage capacity of 25 persons or centers landscaping more; or, Amusement place, 1 per 4 seating spaces or & buffering dance hall, swimming 1 per each 200-sq. ft. of 7 ii. Where 25 percent of the minimum parking re- pool or exhibition hall floor or grounds used for

quirement is satisfied by available off-street public section & loading &

amusement or assembly. parking parking facilities located on the same side of the

Health facilities 8 block and which is not separated by a major street or thorough-fare and is located within 51,000 feet Hospitals 1.75 per bed of the business, only if the access is not interrupted Sanitariums, convales- 1 per 500 sq. ft. of gross improvements public

by a fence, wall, or other structure separating the cent homes or similar in- floor area 9 business from the off-street parking area. stitutions

Animal hospitals 1 per 400 sq. ft. of gross supplemental The measurement from the business to the park- standards floor area 10 ing area shall be measured from the entrance of the business to the entrance of the parking facility Medical, dental and 6 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.

along the commonly traveled and approved pedes- health offices and clinics of gross floor area subdivision of land trian walkway or route between the business and Mortuaries, and funeral 1 per each employee, plus 11 the parking facility. parlors or homes 1 for each 50 square feet

of assembly area or 1 for standards

3. Off-street parking requirements shall be as follows: sign

each 4 fixed seats, which- 12 ever amount is greater. Table 108-1: Off-Street Parking Requirements Business management concurrency

Use Minimum Spaces Required Bowling alley 5.6 per alley 13 Dwellings Food stores and drug- 1 per 250 sq. ft. of gross

Single-family, duplex, or 2 per unit stores floor area (over 4,000 sq. nonconformities ft.: use 1 per 200 sq. ft. of

cluster or townhouse 14 gross floor area) Apartment or condomini- 1.45 per unit plus 1 per 10

um units enforcement

Condominium or town- 2 per unit 15 house definitions

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Commercial, retail, busi- 1 per 300 sq. ft. of gross the Institute of Transportation Engineers.

1 ness personal services floor area, and 1 space B. Change of Use Requirements.

general per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross 1. The number of off-street parking or loading spac- floor area used for stores shall be increased to meet the requirements of this age.

2 Chapter, if the City finds that an increase in floor Health spa or club 1 per 200 sq. ft. of gross

admin. area, seating capacity, or other factor controlling the processes floor area number of parking or loading spaces required by this Business and profession- 1 per 250 sq. ft. of gross ULDC causes the site not to conform to this ULDC. 3 al offices floor area & 1 per em- review

authority ployee 2. Increase in requirements, based on a parking study. i. The number of required parking spaces may be Banks or other financial 7 per 1,000 sq. ft. of

4 increased by the City, if a parking study demon- institutions gross floor area zoning zoning

districts strates that the proposed use would have a park- Restaurant, lounge or 1 per 75 sq. ft. of floor ing demand in excess of the requirements in Table establishment for the area plus 0.5 per seat 108.1. 5 consumption of beverag- design

standards es on-premises ii. The City may require the developer to provide a Drive-in restaurants Subject to approval by parking study when the Planning Director presents

6 the director preliminary data indicating that an increase in the

protection Shopping centers 1 per each 300 sq. ft. of number of parking spaces may be warranted. environment gross floor area up to C. Special Parking Districts.

7 15-acre center, and 1 1. The City may designate special parking districts per each 200 sq. ft. gross & buffering landscaping landscaping where parking or transit facilities may be provided by floor area for over 15- the City, thus lessening the demand for on-site parking. acre center

8 i. The Community Redevelopment Areas are hereby section

parking parking Convenience food stores Subject to approval by

& loading designated as special parking districts. the director Mini-warehouse 1 per 1,000 SF of gross ii. For development proposed in these districts, the 9

public (self-storage units) floor area plus 1 per ev- City may allow the developer to pay a fee in lieu of improvements ery 100 storage units. providing some or all of the spaces required by this Marina 1 space per 4 wet slips, 1 Chapter.

10 space per 4 dry storage 1). The fee shall be a one-time, nonrefundable fee standards per parking space avoided, paid to the City, prior to supplemental racks, and 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of office/retail the issuance of a development order.

11 space. Facilities which

of land of 2). The amount of the fee shall be determined by

subdivision include boat ramps must the City and shall be equal to the land acquisition, have one vehicular park- construction, and maintenance costs of parking ing space per boat trailer

12 spaces that are deferred by this section. The in- sign parking space.

standards lieu payment will be calculated by the Planning Light Industrial uses 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. Director and approved by the City Commission, of gross floor area up to in accordance with the following formula: In lieu 13 20,000 sq. ft., and 1 space parking payment = (total spaces required to meet concurrency management per employee. the code - on-site spaces - approved off-site spac- Heavy Industrial uses 2 space per 1,000 sq. ft. es - approved on-street parking spaces) x (in-lieu

14 of gross floor areaplus 1 fee). The in-lieu fee shall be based upon the cost

nonconformities per employee of construction for parking spaces considering such factors as land acquisition, design fees, engi- For uses not covered in the above table, the appropri-

15 neering, financing, construction, inspection, and ate number of minimum parking spaces are based

enforcement other relevant factors. upon the most recent Parking Generation edition of

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3). This fee shall be used by the City solely for the vehicular maneuvering areas shall be surfaced with general

purchase, construction, operation, and mainte- materials approved by the director; properly drained 1 nance of parking or transit facilities serving the and landscaped; designed for pedestrian safety and

area of the development. provide direct access to a public street or alley. Each processes lot containing 5 or more spaces shall have an off-street admin. iii. The City may, at the time of accepting the fee, en- vehicular maneuvering area so that no vehicle will be 2 ter into an agreement with the developer to construct required to back into or from any public street or alley. or provide parking or transit facilities. authority review

G. Parking spaces and drive aisles for parking lots 3 iv. No parking space shall be allocated to more than shall have dimensions in accordance with Table 108-2. one (1) business unless the time of use does not over- Parking space standards in Table 108-1 shall be de- districts lap. termined from the publication: Parking Generation, zoning issued by the Institute of Transportation Engineers 4 v. Businesses using public parking as part of its re- or other documented applicable standards, i.e. such quired parking facilities shall pay a fee to the City for standards as a local survey of similar land uses that identify design

maintenance costs of the parking spaces that are de- 5 the amount of parking needed to meet the demand ferred by this section. for 90 percent of the operating hours. environment D. Location of off-street parking. The parking spaces protection H. Parking lots shall be buffered and landscaped pur- shall be provided on the same lot as that of the structure 6 suant to Section 107-4. it serves or within 51,000 feet of the principal entrance landscaping thereto, as measured along the most direct pedestrian I. Access between abutting areas. The Planning Di- & buffering walkway. rector may require driveway access between abutting 7 off-street parking areas when such access is considered E. Joint use of off-street parking space. No part of an beneficial to the public by reducing traffic on adjacent section & loading & off-street parking area required for any building or land streets and is feasible from a construction standpoint parking 8 use shall be used as a parking facility for another or oth- (grading, cost, etc.). er land use, except where the parking demands of different uses occur at different times which in turn shall J. Off-street loading and unloading requirements. improvements public be supported by: There shall be provided on the same lot as that of the 9 principal structures (other than single-family, duplex, 1. A notarized statement from all property owners in-

triplex or quadraplex dwellings) adequate space for ve- supplemental volved stating that the activities of each building or hicular off-street loading, unloading, and the maneu- standards 10 land use which create a demand for parking occur at vering of commercial vehicles. Any vehicular off-street different times. vehicular maneuvering area shall be located within the subdivision subdivision

parking area. All vehicular loading and maneuvering of land

2. An agreement between the parties for maintenance 11 areas shall be surfaced with materials approved by the of the parking area. Director, and shall have direct access to a public street 3. An agreement providing that so long as there is or alley. A minimum of one such loading space shall be standards sign not a conflict in the demand for parking between the provided for all nonresidential buildings or structures 12 different land uses that would violate the minimum where 6 or more parking spaces are required, plus one management standards of this chapter, the agreement would con- additional space for each 10,000 square feet (or frac- concurrency

tinue in full force and effect; otherwise it would ter- tion thereof) of area. 13 minate. Nothing in this division shall be construed K. Permanent reservation. The area reserved for off-

to prevent the joint use of off-street parking space by nonconformities street parking or loading shall not be reduced in area two or more buildings or land uses if the total park- or converted to any other use unless the use it serves 14 ing spaces when used together are more than the total is discontinued or modified in a manner that does not spaces required for the various individual land uses

require the use of the parking facility, except where enforcement or buildings computed separately.

equivalent parking or loading space is provided in ac- 15 F. Off-street parking lot requirements. All parking and cordance with the provisions hereof.

L. Drainage. All parking or maneuvering areas shall be definitions City of Panama City, FL 16 Page Chapter 108 - PARKING AND LOADING Unified Land Development Code 8- 4

designed and engineered so that the drainage will run Table 108-2: Parking Spaces & Passenger Load- to existing drainage structures or otherwise comply

1 ing Zones for Handicapped with criteria in Chapter 106.

general Over 1,000 20: plus 1 for each 100 M. Handicapped parking requirements. Any commer- over 1,000

2 cial development or residential rental complex offering N. Motorcycle Space Substitution. Parking lots with a

admin. parking to the general public shall provide motor ve- processes hicle parking spaces for the exclusive use of physically minimum of 40 parking spaces may substitute standard disabled persons who have been issued parking per- parking spaces with motorcycle spaces. One standard 3 mits pursuant to Florida Statutes in compliance with parking space may be replaced with a motorcycle space review

authority the following: for each 40 required standard parking spaces. 1. All angled or perpendicular parking spaces shall Sec. 108-2. Design standards for off-street parking 4 be a minimum of 12 feet wide. and loading areas. zoning zoning districts 2. Parallel parking spaces shall be located at the be- A. Minimum Size. ginning or end of a block or adjacent to driveway 1. Standard parking spaces in surface parking lots 5 entrances. should be sized according to Table 108.3, Parking design

standards Standards. Alternate sizing may be allowed provid- 3. Each parking space shall be conspicuously out- ed space dimensions are consistent with the latest

6 lined in blue paint and shall be posted and main- editions of the ITE Traffic Engineering Handbook and/or the ULI Dimensions of Parking.

protection tained with a permanent, above-grade sign bearing environment the international symbol of handicapped accessibility and the caption “Parking by Disabled Permit 2. All parking spaces in multi-story parking garages 7 Only.” should be at least eight and one-half feet in width, & buffering landscaping landscaping and 18 feet in length. Alternate sizing may also be 4. All spaces shall have an adjacent access aisle of not allowed for parking garage spaces provided the jus-

8 less than 5 feet wide. tification is derived from the ITE or ULI publica- section

parking parking tion (referenced above). & loading 5. All spaces shall be accessible to a curb ramp when necessary. 3. Parallel parking spaces should be a minimum of 9

public eight and one-half feet wide and 22 feet long. If a

improvements 6. The minimum number of handicapped parking parallel space abuts no more than one other parallel spaces is defined in Table 108-2, below. space, and adequate access room is via angled curb, then the length may be reduced to 20 feet. 10

standards Table 108-2: Parking Spaces & Passenger Load- supplemental ing Zones for Handicapped 4. Tandem parking spaces must be a minimum of nine feet wide and 19 feet long. Total Spaces for Zones Required Number to be 11

of land of Reserved for

subdivision 5. A standard motorcycle parking space should be Handicapped five feet wide and nine feet long. Up to 25 1 12 sign 26 to 50 2 6. Spaces for handicapped parking shall measure 11 standards 51 to 75 3 feet wide by 20 feet long and shall be located adjacent to handicap access ramps. 76 to 100 4 13 101 to 150 5 7. The standard off-street loading space should be concurrency management 151 to 200 6 ten feet wide, 25 feet long, provide vertical clearance 201-300 7 of 15 feet, and provide adequate area for maneuver- 14 301-400 8 ing, ingress and egress. The length of one or more of nonconformities the loading spaces may be increased up to 55 feet if 401-500 9 full-length tractor-trailers must be accommodated. 501-1,000 2% of total 15 Developers may install loading spaces that are larger

enforcement than the standard, but the number of spaces should

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not be reduced on that account. be designed to be safe and convenient, and shall be general

designed to provide for adequate police and fire pro- 1 8. The Planning Director may modify these require- tection and garbage and trash collection. ments where necessary to promote a substantial pub- processes lic interest relating to environmental protection, tree 3. Parking and loading areas, aisles, pedestrian walks, admin. protection, or drainage. The City shall certify that the landscaping, and open space shall be designed as in- 2 modification does not create a serious hazard or integral parts of an overall development plan and shall

convenience. be properly related to existing and proposed build- authority review

ings. 3 Table 108-3: Off-Street Parking Standards 4. Buildings, parking and loading areas, landscaping districts and open spaces shall be designed so that pedestri- zoning Parking Stall Stall Aisle Lot or 4 angle width depth width Module ans moving from parking areas to buildings and be- (degrees) (feet) (feet) (feet) width tween buildings are not unreasonably exposed to ve- standards

(feet) hicular traffic. Sites shall be planned to accomplish a design

A B C D E desirable transition between pedestrian and vehicu- 5 lar areas in order to provide for adequate landscap- 0 8.5’ 22.0’ ing and to provide for safe pedestrian and vehicular environment protection 45 9.0’ 18.0’ 12.0’ 48.0’ movement. Paving materials for pedestrian areas 6 60 9.0’ 20.8’ 18.0’ 59.6’ transecting vehicle use areas shall be contrasting or marked in a manner clearly identifying pedestrian landscaping 90 9.0’ 20.0’ 24.0’ 64.0’ & buffering cross access paths. Where possible, pedestrian walk-

ways shall be buffered from vehicular areas by land- 7 Exhibit 108-1: Off-Street Parking Lot Standards scape material. Where greater than three rows of section

parking are created, and where the rows contain fif- loading & parking

teen or greater parking spaces per row, the required 8 landscaped island area for every continuous fifteen parking spaces, or in the case where more than one improvements

landscape island is required, the set of islands cre- public ating the most direct path between the parking lot 9 and building entrance, shall be expanded to include supplemental

a paved contrasting material or marked pedestrian standards

cross parking pathway. The cross parking pathway 10 shall be connected to the required pedestrian street

access pathway either directly or by a contiguously subdivision

Exhibit 108-2: Parallel Parking Example of land and similarly marked cross property access pathway. 11

5. Landscaped, paved, and gradually inclined or flat pedestrian walks shall be provided along the lines standards sign of the most intense use, particularly from building 12 entrances to streets, parking areas, and adjacent management buildings. Pedestrian walks should be designed to concurrency

discourage incursions into landscape buffer and 13 conservation areas except at designated crossings. nonconformities B. Layout. 6. Each off-street parking space shall open directly 1. All parking layouts, traffic lanes and turnarounds onto an aisle or driveway that, except for single-fam- 14 shall be designed in accordance with technical con- ily and two-family residences, is not a public street.

struction standards maintained by the City Engineer. Where possible, parking lots between commercial enforcement

and professional uses shall be joined in either the 15 2. Pedestrian circulation facilities, roadways, drive- front or rear of the primary structures(s) to facilitate

ways, and off-street parking and loading areas shall cross access. The required vehicle separation area definitions City of Panama City, FL 16 Page Chapter 108 - PARKING AND LOADING Unified Land Development Code 8 - 6 between such conjoined parking lots may be waived ing spaces required by this section may be unpaved. by staff; however, the ability to install landscape is- 1 lands between the lots to meet either the individual ii. For all churches and places of public assem- general or combined interior vehicle use area landscaping bly, those spaces in excess of the sum of handi- requirements shall be retained. capped spaces and those spaces needed on a Mon-

2 day-through-Friday basis, may be unpaved.

admin. 7. Aisles and driveways shall not be used for parking processes vehicles, except that the driveway of a single-family iii. For all bed and breakfast home-stays and bed or two-family residence shall be counted as a parking and breakfast inns. 3 space for the dwelling unit, or as a number of park- review iv. For vehicle overhangs beyond the wheel stop authority ing spaces as determined by the Planning Director a maximum of two feet, provided the area is based on the size and accessibility of the driveway. grassed and properly maintained in a pristine 4 manicured state. zoning zoning

districts 8. Parking spaces for all uses, except single-family and two-family residences, shall be designed to per- v. Overflow parking as determined by the City mit entry and exit without moving any other motor 5 during the site plan design and review process. vehicle. design Overflow parking stalls may be unpaved where standards 9. No parking space shall be located so as to block the traffic movement lanes servicing the unpaved parking are paved. The unpaved parking needs to 6 access by emergency vehicles. be stabilized in a manner allowing for both private protection environment C. Paving. vehicle use and access and use by emergency ve- 1. Except as provided in [subsection] 3 below, all hicles. Parking stalls shall be planted with grass or 7 areas reserved for off-street parking spaces, loading sod of a variety durable under such use and may & buffering landscaping landscaping zones and/or vehicle use areas, in accordance with be fitted with wheel stops designating individual the requirements of this section, shall have one of spaces. Overflow parking shall be segregated from

8 the following surface treatments: regular parking by landscaping or other divider section parking parking

& loading i. concrete; (fencing, berms, gates etc.) and curbs and wheel cuts need to be installed and secured in a manner ii. asphalt concrete; or which discourages casual use of these areas. Storm 9

public water management for overflow and holiday park- improvements iii. an industry recognized porous paving sys- ing must be included and addressed in the site’s tem such as Turf Stone*, porous concrete, Grass storm water permit. Examples of overflow parking Pave*, or other types of paver blocks. 10 include parking for sports events and parking for standards supplemental *Indicates specific proprietary paving system. holiday peak utilization.

All surface treatments shall be installed to comply Sec. 108-3. - Parking deferral. 11

of land of A. To avoid requiring more parking spaces than actual-

subdivision with all relevant industry standards and the standards of the City of Panama City. Manufacturer’s ly needed to serve a development, the City Commission data providing product details shall be submitted may defer the provision of some portion of the off-street 12 sign to the City Engineer. The City Engineer shall deter- parking spaces required by this section if the conditions standards mine the percent impervious value of the proposed and requirements of paragraphs below are satisfied. material accordingly. B. As a condition precedent to obtaining a partial defer- 13 ral by the City Commission, the developer must show concurrency

management 2. Parking spaces shall be delineated in accordance with the regulations of this section and arranged to any one or more of the following: allow ingress and egress to each space. 1. A parking study as described in this section indi- 14 cates that there is not a present need for the deferred

nonconformities 3. In the following circumstances, paving of parking parking. spaces is not required: 2. Public transportation satisfies transportation de- 15 i. In all zoning districts, 50 percent of the parking mands for a portion of the users of the facility that

enforcement spaces in excess of the minimum number of park-

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corresponds to the amount of parking sought to be 4. If the developer satisfies one or more of the cri- general

deferred. teria in [subsection] B, the City Commission may 1 approve a deferred parking plan submitted by the 3. The developer has established or will establish an developer. The number of parking spaces deferred processes alternative means of access to the use that will justi- shall correspond to the estimated number of parking admin. fy deferring the number of parking spaces sought to spaces that will not be needed because of the condi- 2 be deferred. Alternative programs that may be con- tion or conditions established. sidered by the City Commission include, but are not authority review

limited to: C. A deferred parking plan: 3 i. Private and public car pools and van pools. 1. Shall be designed to contain sufficient space to meet the full parking requirements of this section, districts ii. Charging for parking. shall illustrate the layout for the full number of park- zoning ing spaces, and shall designate which are to be de- 4 iii. Subscription bus services. ferred. standards iv. Flexible work-hour scheduling. design 2. Shall not assign deferred spaces to areas required 5 v. Capital improvement for transit services. for landscaping, buffer zones, setbacks, or areas that

would otherwise be unsuitable for parking spaces environment protection vi. Ride sharing. because of the physical characteristics of the land or other requirements of this Chapter. 6 vii. Establishment of a transportation coordination landscaping position to implement car pool, van pool, and tran- 3. Shall include a landscaping plan for the deferred & buffering

sit programs. parking area. 7 a. Non-motorized transportation. The percent- 4. Shall include a written agreement with the City section

age of parking spaces sought to be deferred cor- loading & responds to the percentage residents, employees, that, one year from the date of issuance of the certif- parking 8 and customers who regularly walk, use bicycles icate of acceptance, the deferred spaces will be con- and other non-motorized forms of transportation, verted to parking spaces that conform to this section at the developer’s expense should the City Commis- improvements

or use mass transportation to come to the facility. public

sion determine from experience that the additional 9 b. On-street parking. The percentage of parking parking spaces are needed.

spaces sought to be deferred corresponds to the supplemental 5. Shall include a written agreement that the devel- standards

percentage of vehicles that may be accommodated 10 by on-street parking within 200 feet of the developer will cover the expense of a traffic study to be opment. undertaken by the City to determine the advisabili- ty of providing the full parking requirement. subdivision of land c. Transportation system management. An alter- 11 native method of transportation designed to ad- D. When authorized by the City Commission upon a preliminary finding that the parking is inadequate, but dress the short term transportation system needs standards

not sooner than one year after the date of issuance of sign through more efficient use of existing transporta- 12 tion facilities. the certificate of acceptance for the development, the City shall undertake a study to determine the need of management d. Transportation demand management. A trans- providing the full parking requirement to satisfy the concurrency portation planning process that is aimed at reliev- proven demand for parking. 13 ing congestion on highways by following several

types of actions: E. Based upon the recommendations of the study, the nonconformities Planning Director and the Planning Board shall deter- (1) actions that promote alternate automobile 14 use; mine if the deferred spaces shall be converted to operable parking spaces by the developer or retained as (2) actions that encourage more efficient use of deferred parking area. enforcement alternate transportation systems; and 15 F. The developer may at any time request that the Plan-

(3) action that discourages automobile use. ning Department approve a revised development plan definitions City of Panama City, FL 16 Page Chapter 108 - PARKING AND LOADING Unified Land Development Code 8 - 8 to allow converting the deferred spaces to operable ment to the City for each parking space that is need- parking spaces. ed by the developer but is being provided by the City 1 pursuant to the Public Parking Lot Program. general G. Reduction for mixed or joint use of parking spaces. The Planning Board shall authorize a reduction in Sec. 108-4. - Bicycle Parking.

2 the total number of required parking spaces for two A. Purpose. To facilitate the lessening of car-related

admin. or more uses jointly providing off-street parking when congestion in the City and to promote the use of alter- processes their respective hours of need of maximum parking do native modes of transportation, to provide for general not normally overlap. Reduction of parking require- health and fitness and to promote air quality and reduce 3 ments because of joint use shall be approved if the fol- pollution the accommodation of bicycle commuting is review

authority lowing conditions are met: required through the provision of adequate and safe 1. The developer submits sufficient data to demon- facilities for the storage of bicycles. Further, as speci-

4 strate that hours of maximum demand for parking at fied by this section a reduction in required automobile zoning zoning districts the respective uses do not normally overlap. parking spaces is allowed when bicycle parking is provided, creating an incentive for providing bicycle park- 2. The developer submits a legal agreement approved ing in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. 5 by the City Attorney guaranteeing the joint use of design 1. Locations and Facilities. standards the off-street parking spaces as long as the uses re- i. Bicycle parking should be provided in a well-light- quiring parking are in existence or until the required ed area.

6 parking is provided elsewhere in accordance with

protection the provisions of this section. ii. Bicycle parking should be at least as conveniently environment located as the most convenient automobile spaces, H. Reduction for low percentage of leasable space.

7 other than those spaces for persons with disabilities. The requirements of this section assume an average Safe and convenient means of ingress and egress to & buffering landscaping landscaping percentage of gross leasable building to total gross bicycle parking facilities should be provided. building area (approximately 85 percent). If a use has 8 section a much lower percentage of leasable space because of iii. Bicycle parking facilities shall not interfere with parking parking & loading cafeterias, athletic facilities or covered patios; atriums; accessible paths of travel or accessible parking as conversion of historic residential structures to com- required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of

9 mercial use; or for other reasons; the City may reduce 1990. public the parking requirements if the following conditions improvements are met: iv. Protected and unprotected bicycle racks should 1. The developer submits a detailed floor plan de- be located in highly visible areas to minimize theft 10 scribing how all of the floor area in the building will and vandalism. standards

supplemental be used. v. In the event compliance with location require- 2. The developer agrees in writing that the usage of ments set forth above is not feasible because of de- 11 of land of the square footage identified as not leasable shall re- monstrable hardship, the Technical Review Com- subdivision main as identified; unless and until additional park- mittee may approve an alternative storage location ing is provided to conform fully with this section. as guided by the following criteria: 12

sign a. Such alternative facilities should be well-light-

standards I. Reduction for participation in City Public Park- ed and secure. ing Lot Program. In the event the City Commis- b. All Bicycle parking spaces outside of a building

13 sion determines after one year after the issuance of a Certificate of Acceptance that, based on the City’s should be located within one hundred (100) feet concurrency management experience, additional parking spaces are needed, of the primary building entrance. the developer shall provide the requested addition-

14 2. Layout of Spaces. Bicycle Parking Spaces or al- al parking spaces in accordance with the Code or ternative spaces approved by the Technical Review nonconformities participate in a City approved Public Parking Lot Committee should be laid out according to the fol- Program provided the development is within the allowing: 15 lowable distance from the Public Parking Lot. The i. A bicycle parking space should be four (4) feet enforcement participation shall be the developer making a pay- by six (6) feet and should provide for locking up to

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two (2) bicycles to a bicycle rack or a bicycle locker b. When calculation of the maximum number general

that can store up to two (2) bicycles per unit. of reduced parking spaces results in a fraction, 1 the resulting number shall be rounded to the ii. At a minimum, bicycle racks should consist of next highest integer. processes a stationary device with a base that can wedge an- admin. chors for surface mounting, provides steel tubing ii. The reduction in the number of automobile 2 one (1) inch to four (4) inches outside diameter, parking spaces should be reduced by no more

containing locking points between one (1) feet and than one (1) space for each bicycle parking space, authority review

three (3) feet off the ground and a gap near the bot- but by no more than five (5) percent of the total 3 tom for pedal clearance, enabling one to lock a bi- required spaces. cycle frame and one of the wheels with a standard districts U-Lock. Such a rack must be able to accommodate iii. This provision cannot be applied to single-unit zoning at least two (2) bicycles upright by rack frame. residential, animal care, car wash, salvage yard, 4 service station, and vehicle/equipment repair standards

iii. At a minimum, protected bicycle parking uses. design

spaces should be secure facilities which protect Secs. 108-5 - Compact Car Space Requirements. 5 the entire bicycle, its components and accesso- A. In Special Parking Districts, parking for compact

ries against theft and against inclement weather, cars may be provided for up to 25 percent of the re- environment protection including wind-driven rain. This type of facility quired parking provided that the parking meets the includes, but is not limited to bicycle lockers, following standards: 6 check-in facilities, monitored bicycle parking, 1. Compact car parking may be provided for only landscaping restricted access parking, and personal storage. nonresidential land uses. & buffering 7 iii. All bicycle parking areas should afford a four (4) 2. Each compact parking space may be eight feet

foot wide access aisle to ensure safe access to spaces. wide and 16 feet in length section & loading & parking

iv. Bicycle parking and automobile parking should 3. If the total parking requirements of any use or 8 be located so as to protect bicycles from damage. structure is less than 15 spaces, no compact car

spaces are permitted. improvements public

v. Where bicycle parking spaces are not visible from 9 the primary street, signage should be used to direct 4. Compact car parking must be designated for cyclists safely to bicycle parking areas. exclusive use of compact cars through the use of supplemental signs or pavement parking. standards v. All bicycle racks and lockers should be securely 10 anchored to the ground or building structure. 5. The overall design must be reviewed and ap-

vi. Bicycle parking spaces should not interfere proved by the Planning Director. subdivision of land

with pedestrian circulation and shall adhere to 11 ADA requirements. 6. For each compact car space, an additional 5 square feet of landscaped open space shall be provi. Bicycle parking should be an integral part of the vided on the site. standards sign overall site layout and designed to minimize visual 12 clutter. In any designated community redevelop- Secs. 108-6 - Parking Structures. (see definition in management ment area, the design should compliment the sur- Chapter 116) concurrency

rounding structures. A. The following requirements shall apply to the de- 13 velopment of parking structures in the City. 3. Off-Street Parking Reduction for Bicycle Parking. 1. A parking structure may be allowed in UR-2, nonconformities i. A reduction in the number of off-street parking MU-3, GC-2, CHD, DTD, StAD, and HI. spaces required (excluding parking spaces for per- 14 sons with disabilities) should be permitted for the 2. The nearest wall of a parking structure shall be lo-

provision of bicycle parking provided that: cated within 550 feet of the district or property line enforcement

a. No fee is required for using the bicycle parking of the premises the parking is intended to serve. 15 made available; 3. Parking structures shall be properly lighted, how- definitions

City of Panama City, FL 16 Page Chapter 108 - PARKING AND LOADING Unified Land Development Code 8 - 10 ever, lighting shall be installed so as not to create an illumination or glare nuisance for adjacent proper- 1 ties. general 4. Buffers shall be provided according to Chapter

2 107. admin. processes 5. Design criteria shall be as specified in the latest editions of the ITE Traffic Engineering Handbook

3 and/or the Urban Land Institute/National Parking review

authority Association’s The Dimensions of Parking,

6. Parking garages shall not exceed a height limit of 4 35 feet when contiguous to residential zones. zoning zoning districts Secs. 108-7 —108-999. – Reserved. 5 design standards 6 protection environment 7 & buffering landscaping landscaping 8 section parking parking & loading 9 public improvements 10 standards supplemental 11 of land of subdivision 12 sign standards 13 concurrency management 14 nonconformities 15 enforcement

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permanent and acceptable to the fire department, shall general CHAPTER 109 – INFRASTRUCTURE be made available. 1 AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS D. Drainage. In addition to the requirements set forth processes ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL in Article III, Division 2, all drainage structures or admin. conveyances shall be designed and constructed to ac- 2 Sec. 109-1. Public purpose. The purpose of this Chap- commodate stormwater runoff produced by a 25-year, ter is to provide design and improvement standards for critical duration storm event and, if applicable, comply authority development activities undertaken within the City in review

with the requirements of Chapter 14-86, Florida Ad- 3 order to provide a definitive process for review of appli- ministrative Code (FDOT drainage permit). cations for approval of developments which are consis- districts tent with the comprehensive plan. E. Illumination. All streets, driveways, sidewalks, zoning bikeways, parking lots and other common areas and 4 Sec. 109-2. Compliance. No building or structure shall facilities in developments shall provide illumination

be constructed, erected, placed or maintained, nor any standards

meeting the technical construction standards main- design development or land use commenced within the City

tained by the City Engineer. 5 inconsistent with this chapter.

Sec. 109-27. Utility easements. When a developer in- environment Sec. 109-3. Responsibility for improvements; compli- protection stalls water, sewer, electrical power, telephone or cable

ance. All costs of planning, design, construction, in- 6 television facilities which will be owned, operated or stallation, or compliance with the requirements of this maintained by a public utility or another entity, other

Unified Land Development Code or other regulations, landscaping than the developer, the developer shall transfer title to & buffering or associated with any improvement or development

such utility together with attendant easements to such 7 shall be the responsibility of the developer. entity. & loading Secs. 109-4—109-24. - Reserved. Sec. 109-28. Utility development standards. parking 1. In areas of new development (either residential or 8 ARTICLE II. – UTILITIES. nonresidential), the subdivision review process shall section address the need for sites and easements for all util- improvements Sec. 109-25. Utilities. This Article is intended to pro- public ities. 9 vide basic standards for availability of utilities services. 2. In all areas of existing development (either resi- Sec. 109-26. Applicability. supplemental dential or nonresidential), site plans for utility cab- standards

A. Electricity and telephone. All residential develop- 10 inets, vaults, pumping stations, huts, etc., shall be ments shall have available a source of electricity and treated as Minor Development. telephone that is adequate to accommodate the permit- subdivision subdivision ted development. of land 3. Site plans for utility facilities shall have a mini- 11 mum five-foot-wide landscape buffer, which shall B. Water and sewer. All habitable development with- be screened from all adjacent properties and street in the City shall be connected onto the City water and standards

rights-of-way, and a minimum two and one-half- sign sewer system and, if not available, within 3 months of 12 foot wide landscape buffer to protect the lesser. The the availability of such service. All connections or ex- landscape buffer shall contain trees and shrubs, management tensions of the water or sewer systems shall comply concurrency which are listed in Chapter 107, Landscaping and

with the Florida Building Code, as it may be amended 13 Buffering. from time to time, and/or, if applicable, state laws and regulations. Sec. 109-29. - Design standards for water supply and nonconformities sanitary sewers. C. Fire hydrants. All developments served by a central 14 A. Water supply system. water system shall include a system of fire hydrants 1. Water mains shall be constructed by a professional consistent with the technical construction standards enforcement engineer in such a manner to adequately serve do- maintained by the City Engineer. Prior to the delivery 15 mestic demands and fire protection needs. of combustible materials and construction of buildings, the water supply for fire protection, either temporary or 2. The sizes of water mains, their location and the definitions City of Panama City, FL 16 section Page 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 9 -2 definitions enforcement nonconformities concurrency sign subdivision supplemental public parking landscaping environment design zoning review admin. general management standards of land standards improvements & loading & buffering protection standards districts authority processes City of Panama City, FL unusual City the may cases, approve 1.3f.p.s. flows. Minimum velocity2f.p.s. be shall at flow, one-half full or, in . sewers Sanitary B. Chapter 109-INFRASTRUCTURE ANDPUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Engineer. compliance with standards the forth by set City the 5. Testing of materials may required be to ensure to handle flows. sewage the necessary developmentthe or costthe of enlarging stationsthe pumping on flow the based utilized capacity so from requiredbe to pay prorated the cost of any existing area the vice developed, to developer the be may 4. If pumping asanitary station is required to ser directed bybored, City. the unlessotherwise crossings3. All of existing paved city be streets will 2. Minimum and grades sewer velocities: sanitary wastewater connected system thereto. be shall area subdivision of1. All lots a public service in the Engineer. compliance with standard the the specified Cityby 5. Testing of materials may required be to ensure approved bored,be unlessotherwise by City. the 4. The crossing of an existingpaved City streetwill required by paid City by be shall City. the pricetween the of water the main and as needed that development,ticular and ifso, difference the be larger water apar main than that to service needed 3. The City may requirethe developer a to install from to time time. Standards for Water Works, as it may amended be conform to specification the theRecommended of oftypes valves and hydrants, and installation, shall Table Grades Sewer 109-1.:Minimum Sanitary 21” pipe 18” pipe 15” pipe 12” pipe 10” pipe 8” pipe 8” Size and Velocities Grade 0.10 0.12 0.15 0.15 0.25 0.40 (%) - - - A. Principalroadways arterial . are as follows: Functional classifications of roadwayswithinthe city 109-42.-Functional classifications of Sec. roadways. trafficminimize the development.impacts of and from public streets. The standards are intended to ways,pedestrian parking, loading areas, and access to systems, including public and private streets, es minimum requirements applicable to transportation establish This Article 109-41.-Publicpurpose. Sec. ARTICLE III.-TRAFFIC CIRCULATION 109-30—109-40.-Reserved. Secs. roadwaysC. Collector . Minor roadwaysB. arterial . 5. Cove Blvd.: Business U.S. 98 4. Fourth St.: Watson Bayou Drive. to Beach St.2. 11th city limits. 3. Airport Dr.3. Airport 9. 19th St.:9. 19th U.S. 231 Ave.:8. Balboa Drive toStreet. 15th Beach 7. Jenks Ave.: Fourth Street to city limits. 5. Lisenby Ave. limits. U.S. 98 Dr.: St./Beach 6. Cherry Cove Boulevardto Business Street. 7. Cove Blvd. /Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd 3. U.S. 98 2. 23rd Street 1. U.S. 231(SR 75):City limits to Business U.S. 98 3. Sherman Ave.: Third Street to 11th Street 2. Third St.: Everitt Avenue to Sherman Avenue. 28). 1. Everitt Ave.: Business U.S. 98 Ave.1. East Street)(15th 6. Harrison Ave.: Business U.S. 98 4. St. Andrews Blvd. 6. Beck Ave.:6. Beck Street 15th to 23rd Street. ness U.S. 98 5. Business U.S. 98: 4. Business U.S. 98:Everitt Avenue Avenue. to Beck way Bridge. 12. Baldwin Rd.: SR12. Baldwin 390to Harrison Avenue. 11. Frankford Ave.: Street 15th northto end of roadway. 10. Lisenby Ave.: Street 10th toStreet. 15th Street). (SR 30) (15th Street)(15th (CR 28) . (SR 30) (SR 389) (SR 368). . (SR 391) (CR 327) : Eastern City: Eastern Avenue. limits to Beck UnifiedLandDevelopment Code northto city limits. (Beck Avenue(Beck toStreet). 15th (SR 75) : Business U.S. 98 : Everitt Ave. to of middle Hatha . (SR 390) : 15th Street: 15th to 23rd Street. to U.S. 98 : Thatportionwithin city (SR 30) (SR 30) (6th Street)(6th (SR 30A) to Street 11th south to Cherry south to Cherry (SR 30) (SR 77) (CR 28) . to U.S. 98 bikeways, northto : Busi- . (6th (6th (CR - - Unified Land Development Code Chapter 109 - INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Page 9 - 3

Sec. 109-43. - Design standards. 4. Street curb lines at street intersections shall be general

A. Generally. All highways, roads, streets, and rights-of- rounded with no more than the minimum safe radi- 1 way shall be designed and constructed to comply with us for the design speed of the road. When truck traf-

the requirements of the most recent edition of the Man- fic is routinely anticipated, a larger turn radius may processes ual of Uniform Standards for Design, Construction and be required in accordance with the criteria set forth admin. Maintenance for Streets and Highways, Florida Dept. of by the City Engineer. At an angle of intersection of 2 Transportation (the “Green Book”), unless otherwise less than 75 degrees, the City Engineer may require authority specified in this Unified Land Development Code. a greater radius. When an arterial street intersects review

with another arterial street the right-of-way inter- 3 B. Topography. All street systems of a proposed devel- sects shall be increased 20 feet for a distance of 150 opment shall be designed and constructed to avoid en-

feet from the point of intersecting property lines. districts vironmentally sensitive areas and to the extent possible zoning conform to the natural site topography to preserve ex- F. Tangents. A tangent of not less than 100 feet in 4 isting hydrological and vegetative patterns, and to min- length shall be provided between reverse curves on all standards imize erosion and site alteration. arterial and collector streets. design 5 C. Coordination with surrounding area. All proposed G. Divided streets. For the purposes of protecting en- street systems shall be designed and constructed to co- vironmental features or avoiding excessive grading, environment protection ordinate with existing roadways. If adjacent lands are the City may require that a street be divided. In such unplatted, stub-outs shall be provided in the new sys- a case, the design standards shall be applied to the ag- 6 tem for future connection to the roadway system of the gregate dimension of the two street segments. landscaping adjacent unplatted land. & buffering

H. Blocks. 7 D. Residential street systems. 1. Block lengths shall not exceed 1,400 feet or be less 1. Streets in a proposed subdivision or other res- than 500 feet. & loading idential area shall be designed to accommodate in- parking 8 tra-neighborhood traffic rather than through traffic. 2. The width of any block shall be of sufficient- di mensions to accommodate two tiers of lots except section 2. Streets in residential areas shall be the sole vehicu- where one tier of lots abuts an area of nonresidential improvements public

lar access to any lots which abut any collector or arte- development, an arterial street, a railroad or water 9 rial roadway or right-of-way. body. supplemental 3. Streets ending in cul-de-sacs reduce traffic flow I. Bridges. Bridges shall be constructed to the width standards and discourage connectivity and, as such are strongly of the connection roadway pavement or such addi- 10 discouraged. Where, in the opinion of the Planning tional width as required by the City Engineer with an

Director, it is desirable to promote traffic flow or ben- allowance on each side for a pedestrian walk. Bridg- subdivision of land eficial to establish connectivity within or between es extending over waterways shall have a center span 11 proposed or existing developments, the installation and a vertical clearance if determined necessary by the

of cul-de-sacs shall be denied. City Engineer. Bridges shall be designed by a Florida standards sign

registered and professional engineer and conform to 12 E. Intersections. Intersections shall be designed and technical construction standards maintained by the constructed so that: City Engineer. management 1. The flattest possible grade on the approach to and concurrency at the intersection is achieved. J. Safety lanes. All shopping centers and malls shall 13 provide a fire and safety lane of a minimum width of

2. When practical, streets shall intersect at an angle of ten feet contiguous and adjacent to the exterior pe- nonconformities approximately 90 degrees. In no case shall the angles rimeter of the structure or of any walkway affronting 14 of intersection be less than 75 degrees. the structure. Where there are at least two traffic lanes having a minimum width of twelve feet each, adjacent 3. Street jogs or centerline offsets between streets on enforcement to the walkway building or structure, this requirement the opposite side of an intersection shall be no less 15 will be deemed to have been met. A sign shall be post- than 150 feet. ed at 50-foot intervals which states: “Fire Safety Lane. definitions

City of Panama City, FL 16 Page Chapter 109 - INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Unified Land Development Code 9 - 4 Parking, standing or stopping of motor vehicles pro- A. Rights-of-way width. Right-of-way requirements for hibited at all times.” road construction shall be as follows: 1

general K. Cross access and joint access. Table 109-2.: Rights-of-Way Width 1. If the connection spacing standards of this section Road Type Right-of-way

2 cannot be achieved, then joint use connections and/ requirement

admin. or cross access easements shall be required. processes Principal arterial 150 ft. 2. Applicants for all non-residential developments Minor arterial 100 ft. 3 may be required to use cross access easements and Collector 100 ft. review

authority joint use connections to connect adjacent proper- Local 60 ft. ties, in order to reduce curb cuts, to increase the area Culs-de-sac 60 ft.

4 for parking and landscaping, and to preserve the ca-

zoning zoning Alleys 25 ft.

districts pacity and safety of the roadway system.

3. Property owners utilizing joint and/or cross access B. Pavement width and materials testing. Pavement 5 shall record with the Bay County Clerk of Court: width of roadways shall be as follows: design standards i. An easement allowing cross access to and from Table 109-3.: Pavement Width the adjacent properties; 6 Four-Lane Two-Lane protection environment ii. A joint maintenance agreement defining main- Principal arterial 60 ft. 36 ft. tenance responsibility of the property owners that Minor arterial 60 ft. 36 ft. 7 share the joint use connection and cross access Collector 60 ft. 36 ft.

& buffering system. landscaping landscaping Local 48 ft. 24 ft. 4. Within six months after construction of a joint use 8 or cross access connection, property owners utiliz- Testing of pavement materials may be required pursu- parking & loading ing such access shall close and remove any existing ant to standards specified by the City Engineering De- temporary connections provided for access in the partment. 9 section

public interim.

improvements C. Protection and use. 5. Development may be required to construct a 1. No encroachment shall be permitted into city paved stub-out to the property line in anticipation of rights-of-way, except as authorized by the city. 10 a future cross access connection. standards

supplemental 2. Use of the right-of-way for public or private util- 6. The design of the cross access corridor or joint ities, including, but not limited to, sanitary sewer,

11 connection including driveway apron shall conform potable water, telephone wires, cable television wires, of land of

subdivision to the City’s Engineering Standards. The design shall gas lines, or electricity transmission, shall be allowed ensure efficient and safe vehicular operation and pe- subject to the placement specifications in the tech- destrian movements for internal traffic circulation nical construction standards manual in section 109- 12 sign and for traffic mobility on the adjacent roadway. 177, or the equivalent, and other applicable laws or standards regulations. 8. Cross access easements are not intended to be

13 publicly maintained. 3. Sidewalks and bicycle ways shall be placed with- concurrency management in the right-of-way, or on private property within ten 9. Properties that provide for joint use driveways un- feet of the edge of the right-of-way. der this section shall be eligible for a reduction in 14 the number of required off-street parking spaces of D. Vacations of rights-of-way. Applications to vacate a nonconformities up to 15 percent, subject to review and approval of right-of-way may be approved upon a finding that all of the Director. the following requirements are met: 15

enforcement Sec. 109-44. - Rights-of-way. 1. The requested vacation is consistent with the traffic

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circulation element of the city comprehensive plan. 2. Roadway outlets shall not be located closer than general

100 feet from one another. 1 2. The right-of-way does not provide the sole access to any property and if the alternative access is not D. Cul-de-sacs, where approved. processes limited solely to a way of egress and ingress. 1. All cul-de-sacs shall not be longer than 500 feet. admin. 2 3. The vacation would not jeopardize the current or 2. The maximum length of a cul-de-sac may be

future location of any utility. increased to 1,000 feet at the discretion of the authority Technical Review Committee where the Commit- review 3 4. The proposed vacation is not detrimental to the tee determines that such an increase can be safely public interest. accommodated through mid-point turnarounds, districts “dead end” signage, and/or enhanced fire protec- zoning

5. The proposed vacation does not eliminate a public 4 tion measures. accessway to the water, unless comparable or better

public access is provided by the person requesting the 3. Cul-de-sac turnarounds shall be provided with standards vacation. design

a minimum outside cartway radius of not less than 5 50 feet and tangent whenever possible to the right E. Grades and grading. Maximum centerline grades for

side of the street upon entering. The radius may be environment designated state roads and other arterial streets shall protection reduced to no less than 40 feet where the Technical not exceed five percent. Maximum grades for all other 6 Review Committee determines that such a reduc- streets shall not exceed eight percent. tion will not jeopardize safety concerns. landscaping F. Base preparation. & buffering 4. Cul-de-sac landscape islands may be permitted 1. All base preparation shall conform to City specifi- 7 by the Technical Review Committee when it is de- cation on file in the City Engineer’s office. termined by the Committee that such islands can & loading 2. The base for all street pavements shall be prepared safely accommodate emergency vehicles and an parking 8 by the developer or subdivider for the full required organization is established to properly maintain paving width except on arterial streets where the de- the islands. Heavy landscaping with low mainte- section nance plants shall be provided. improvements

veloper or subdivider shall only be required to bear public the costs of base preparation to a width of 28 feet, un- 9 E. Signage and signalization. All signage and traffic less otherwise required by the City Commission. control devices shall be installed in accordance with supplemental the approved plans for the development or as directed standards

Sec. 109-45. - Access control. 10 A. State highway system. All driveways, access points, by the City Engineer. entrances or exits or other vehicular connections to the

F. Changing street name signs without authority. It subdivision state highway system must be authorized by the Florida of land

shall be unlawful for any person to place or cause to be 11 Dept. of Transportation. Vehicular connection permits placed any sign designating a street, avenue or other must be obtained by developers pursuant to Chapter public place by a different name than that by which it is 14-96, Florida Administrative Code, if required before standards

generally and legally known, or shall refuse to remove sign the issuance of a development order by the city. 12 the same from their property when requested to do so by an officer of the City. management B. Collector and local streets. Location and spacing of concurrency

access points and intersections shall comply with the G. Damaging or removing street signs. It shall be un- 13 technical construction standards manual and the re- lawful for any person willfully and maliciously to dam- quirements of section 109-177. age, deface or remove any of the street signs posted at nonconformities or near the corner of the streets in the City. C. Emergency access. 14 1. All residential subdivisions or multifamily develop- Sec. 109-46. – Visibility at Intersections.

ments, including manufactured home subdivisions, A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to ensure enforcement

having roadway segments over 500 feet in length clear sight areas for driveways and intersections. 15 shall have at least 2 roadway outlets to accommodate

emergency ingress and egress needs. B. Clear Visibility for Commercial Driveways. On each definitions City of Panama City, FL 16 Page Chapter 109 - INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Unified Land Development Code 9 - 6

side of the driveway that intersects with a City street, Financial institution 3 vehicles for the first lane a minimum of a fifteen (15) foot by 100-foot driveway and 2 vehicles per lane for 1 sight triangle shall be provided. The minimum dimen- each additional lane general sioning of the driveway sight triangle is shown in Fig- Food or beverage center 2 to 3 vehicles per lane ure 109.1. The clear driveway sight area is to be main- Fast food restaurant 2 to 3 vehicles per lane

2 tained and kept clear by the property owner. admin. processes B. Design Requirements for Stacking Lanes. Figure 109-1 1. Stacking lane distance shall be measured from the

3 service window to the property line bordering the review

authority furthest street providing access to the facility. Stack- ing distance shall be computed at twenty (20) feet per

4 vehicle. zoning zoning districts 2. The facilities and stacking lanes shall be located and designed to minimize turning movements in relation

5 to the driveway access to streets and intersections. design standards 3. On-site parking lots, pedestrian areas, and drive- through lanes shall be designed to avoid pedestrians 6 crossing drive-through lanes. protection environment Visibility Triangle 4. Vehicular traffic from stacking lanes shall not -en

7 croach on the public right-of-way. C. Clear Visibility for Intersecting Streets. For inter- & buffering landscaping landscaping secting streets, the clear sight triangle shall be deter- 5. A separate bypass lane around the drive-through mined as required by the AASHTO Green Book and facility should be provided. 8

parking other Federal, State, or local regulations. & loading Sec. 109-48. – Private Streets. Private streets may be Sec. 109-47. – Standards for stacking lanes and allowed within developments that will remain under

9 common ownership, provided that they are con-

section drive-through facility lanes. public

improvements A. Stacking Space Requirements. All facilities provid- structed to the City’s minimum standards and pro- ing drive-up or drive-through service shall provide vided that the developer makes the following com- on-site stacking lanes in accordance with the following mitments at the time of receipt of a development 10 order for any such project:

standards standards: supplemental 1. The amount of stacking space required is set A. Form a property owner’s association that will be forth in Table 109.4. Where a use that is not list- perpetually responsible for the maintenance of all 11 ed in this table is proposed to include drive-up or of land of streets, drainage infrastructure, sidewalks and bike subdivision drive-through service, the Planning Director shall paths and other common areas which are created determine the stacking requirement. Determination through platting of the development.

12 shall be based on the requirements for a substantial- sign

standards ly comparable use, considering traffic generation, B. Record on the plat and each deed the following intensity of development, scale of development, and statement: “All roads and drainage within ______hours of operation.

13 subdivision as recorded in plat book ______page ______are not City maintained and are not eligi- concurrency management Table 109-4. Stacking Space Requirements for ble for maintenance by the City.” Drive-up & Drive-Thru Services.

14 Use Required spaces C. Street signs shall incorporate the words “Private

nonconformities (minimum) Street”. These signs and lettering shall be of the same Automobile repair facility 2 vehicles per service bay size and style as other City approved street signs ex-

15 Car wash facility, automatic 2 vehicles per lane cept that the lettering shall be black and the back-

enforcement ground color shall be yellow. Drug store or pharmacy 3 vehicles per lane

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D. Individual lot surveys shall indicate that streets of required sidewalk as determined by the City, and general

and drainage are private. may be paid when one or more of the following cir- 1 cumstances exist: 5. Private streets should have a minimum of 40’ right- i. The area/block is already developed and there processes of-way, unless part of an approve PUD (and request- are no sidewalks on the same side of the thorough- admin. ed differently in the PUD agreement). fare as the proposed development, redevelopment 2 does not seem likely, and the City does not have

Sec. 109-49. – House numbering. The street numbers authority

plans to construct sidewalks within one year of the review (addresses) of all houses and buildings in the City shall site plan approval. 3 be such as may be assigned by the Planning Depart- ment. The owners or occupants of all houses, stores, ii. There are physical constraints, which would districts and other premises are required to make application to make the construction of a sidewalk impossible or zoning the Planning Department for the assignment of a cor- impractical. These include, but shall not be limited 4 rect street number prior to the application for a build- to, insufficient right-of-way, grade problems, and standards ing permit of any new building or prior to occupancy when construction would have a negative effect design of any existing building which is not numbered, and upon the natural environment. 5 display such number assigned on the particular building or occupied premises. The address number shall be iii. The roadway improvements scheduled in the environment protection visible from the street and shall be made up of numbers first year of the City’s capital improvement plan at least four inches in size. would result in construction activities that would 6 destroy the sidewalk constructed by the developer. landscaping Sec. 109-50. Sidewalks. & buffering

A. When required. iv. The requirement to build a sidewalk would cre- 7 1. The developer shall construct sidewalks according ate a safety hazard, which could result in liability to City standards along that part of the perimeter of to the City. & loading the property that is adjacent to collector or arterial parking 8 streets and along both sides of all streets within a sub- v. The site proposed for development is isolated from division. Sidewalks within a subdivision will be re- other development and there are no existing side- section walks within 1,000 feet of the site, on either side of improvements

quired along the property line prior to the certificate public of acceptance for an individual structure. the roadway. 9 vi. When the City Commission makes a determi-

2. Pedestrian-ways or crosswalks shall comply with supplemental the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities nation that sidewalks are not appropriate within a standards 10 Act or subsequent legislation; however, such cross- specified area. walks shall be not less than five feet wide with a side-

If the City allows a developer to make a contribution subdivision

walk meeting the requirements of this section, may of land

to the sidewalk reserve account in lieu of construc- 11 be required by the City to be placed in the center of tion, and there is future development of the site or the blocks more than 800 feet long where deemed neces- sidewalk master plan is revised to include the subject sary to provide circulation or access to schools, play- standards

property, the developer shall not be required to make sign grounds, shopping centers, transportation and other 12 an additional contribution or construct sidewalks for community facilities. the same sidewalks on property for which a contribu- management 3. The approval of a plat or a site plan shall require the tion was already made. If new sidewalks are required, concurrency construction of a sidewalk along the portion of the the developer must comply with the relevant portions 13 property adjacent to all roadways. Sidewalks for res- of this section. The City shall maintain records of those idential subdivisions shall comply with the require- properties, which make contributions to the sidewalk nonconformities

ments of section 1. above. reserve account, filed by the tax parcel identification 14 number of the property. 4. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City may allow enforcement the developer to pay a fee in lieu of constructing side- B. Design and construction standards. 15 walks otherwise required by this section. The amount 1. Sidewalks shall be at least four feet wide and locat- of the fee shall be based on the cost per linear foot ed within and along the city rights-of-way. definitions

City of Panama City, FL 16 Page Chapter 109 - INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Unified Land Development Code 9 - 8 2. Sidewalks along arterial streets or county rights- of-way shall be at least five feet wide. Sidewalks may 1 be reduced to four feet under the following condi- general tions: i. Connection to an existing sidewalk that is four

2 feet wide to allow for a transition distance. admin. processes ii. Site limitations are present that prevent the installation of a five-foot sidewalk. 3 review

authority 3. If a sidewalk is to be used jointly as a bikeway, then the width shall be a minimum of eleven feet unless

4 existing conditions as recognized by the City Engi- zoning zoning

districts neer warrant a lesser width, but in no event less than 8 feet.

5 4. In addition, design and construction of sidewalks, design

standards or other footpaths shall conform to the requirements of City standards, including provisions for access by

6 physically handicapped persons. protection environment Secs. 109-51—109-55. - Reserved.

7 ARTICLE III. – STORMWATER MANAGEMENT & buffering landscaping landscaping Sec. 109-56. - Design standards for stormwater management. The design of stormwater and drainage con- 8 trol shall conform to the provisions set forth in Chap- parking & loading ter 106 of this Code, and the requirements set forth herein. 9 section public

improvements A. Cross drains. Piped cross drains shall be provided to accommodate the natural flow of water, and shall be of sufficient length to fully traverse the roadway and 10 attendant slopes. The sizing of the drains shall be sub- standards supplemental ject to the approval of the director, but in no case less than 18 inches. Cross drains shall be built on straight

11 lines and grade, and laid on a firm base. Pipes shall be of land of

subdivision laid with the spigot end pointing in the direction of the flow and with the ends fitted and matched to provide tight joints and a smooth uniform invert. They shall be 12 sign placed at a sufficient depth below the roadbed to avoid standards the pressure of impact, and in no event shall the top of the pipe be less than one foot below the surface or 6 13 inches below the base course, whichever is greater. All concurrency management pipe material will be subject to the approval of the city.

14 B. Ditches, swales, detention or retention ponds. All drainageways must be grassed and have sufficient nonconformities easement width to allow access for maintenance equipment and vehicles. 15 enforcement

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to meet the current requirements for lot area or lot general CHAPTER 110. SUPPLEMENTAL width; the lot may be used as a single-family dwell- 1 STANDARDS. ing plot provided:

i. The current land use district designation allows processes Sec. 110-1. - Determination of density or intensity. single-family dwellings. admin. A. Residential density. Residential densities shall be de- 2 termined by multiplying the allowable dwelling units ii. Water supply and sanitary sewer levels of ser-

vice are maintained, and either: authority

per acre by the gross acreage of the lot or parcel to be review

developed. (Example: 15 units/acre X 2 acres = 30 units.) a. The lot abuts a public street and has not less 3 than 20 feet frontage. B. Lot coverage/open space ratio. Lot coverage is the districts land area of any lot or parcel which can be covered by b. The lot has a minimum width of 40 feet. zoning impervious surfaces such as buildings, parking lots, 4 driveways or similar development. Open space is the c. The provisions hereof shall apply to a replacement of the residential structure whether the standards land area remaining in a landscaped or natural state design after development occurs. The allowable lot coverage/ existing residential structure is condemned, re- 5 open space ratio shall be determined by multiplying moved, destroyed, demolished, or lost to a ca-

sualty. environment

the gross land area of any lot or parcel to be developed protection by the applicable lot coverage standard set forth for Sec. 110-2. - Accessory Uses. 6 each land use district. (Example: 43,560 sq. ft. X 50% A. Purpose. This section is intended to regulate the = 21,780 sq. ft. allowable lot coverage, and 21,780 sq. ft. landscaping type, location, configuration and conduct of accessory & buffering open space). uses to ensure that such uses are not physically or aes- 7 C. Splitting residential lots of record. thetically harmful to residents of surrounding areas. 1. Where a person owns 2 or more nonconforming & loading

Sec. 110-3. - Accessory Apartments (Granny Flat or parking contiguous lots of record which, when combined, Domestic Quarters). 8 meet the criteria of the current residential land use A. Intent. Accessory apartments provide alternate requirements, or where a person owns 2 or more non- housing for elderly persons, and living quarters improvements

conforming contiguous lots of record which have been public

for housekeeping or maintenance service persons 9 improved and maintained as the residential premises on-premises. While providing for these benefits, this of a single-family dwelling or a single-family dwelling

section is also intended to protect the residential char- section residential plot, and which, when combined, meet the supplemental acter of neighborhoods where accessory apartments standards

current residential land use requirements, the non- 10 are located. conforming lots may not thereafter be converted or redivided into nonconforming lots or sold as separate B. Standards. Accessory apartments may be allowed in subdivision residential lots, if the lots as originally platted fail to of land zoning districts that allow for residential uses provided 11 comply with the current land development code, with that all of the following requirements shall be met: the following exceptions: 1. No more than one accessory apartment shall be i. Mixed use districts are exempt from this require- standards

permitted on any residential lot. sign ment and any lots of record in a mixed use district 12 may be divided and used for single-family dwelling 2. Mobile homes shall not be used as an accessory management lots provided they are a minimum of 40 feet wide. apartment. concurrency 13 ii. If there are 2 or more existing single-family 3. The accessory apartment shall be located and de- dwellings on the combined plot, the owner may signed in such a manner so that it will not interfere nonconformities divide the lots so each dwelling will have its own with the appearance of the principal structure as a lot provided the director approves the resulting set- single-family dwelling unit, to include limitations 14 backs from the lot lines after such division. on the size of the accessory structure. The accesso-

ry dwelling unit cannot exceed 60 % of the primary enforcement

2. Use of single nonconforming lots of record where structure’s habitable square footage in size. 15 a lot of record was recorded in the official records of

Bay County, Florida, prior to August 1981, and fails 4. No variations, adjustments, or waivers to the re- definitions City of Panama City, FL 16 section 10 -2 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Page definitions enforcement nonconformities concurrency sign subdivision supplemental public parking landscaping environment design zoning review admin. general management standards of land standards improvements & loading & buffering protection standards districts authority processes Chapter 110- City of Panama City, FL in the surroundingin the areas. either orharmful aesthetically physically to residents structures inordercessory to ensure that are they not late installation, type, the configuration, and use of ac A. Structures. 110-4.-Accessory Sec. met: parcel, provided that following the requirements are of different structures maybe located accessory on a standards1. General and requirements. Any number in height. limited to feet be eleven it shall case line, inwhich of feet three it a property iswithin unless height, limited to be in 14feet areasquired shall setback apartments5. Accessory that are there within apartment.cessory permitted in be ordershall to accommodate an ac quirements of Unified this LandDevelopment Code Generally quired setback areas shall be limited to be in 12feet areasquired shall setback structures that Accessory viii. are there within materials.pernicious storagetrial of hazardous, incendiary, noxious, or forvii. No used structure be shall indus accessory in. side or rearhere specified yards,- unlessotherwise vi. Accessory allowed structures be only shall on chapter as applicable. 102of Code, this plan and attendant documentation as required by ment and review require shall a site development v. Accessory structures may subject to be developments applicable to principal the of use lot. the density, and in and any other site require design runoff, floor area ratio (for commercialuses only), calculations of and surface impervious stormwater iv. Accessoryincluded structures be shall inall required buffer landscapeor area. iii. Accessory structures not shall located be in a DevelopmentLand Code. empted or Unified elsewhere inthis superseded dards to principal the pertaining use, unlessex- structures comply shall accessory ii. All with stan on forth code, inthis set parcel. the ment, inconformance with requirements the as i. Therebe an shall authorized principal develop . It to of regu section this is purpose the SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS ------C. Private Swimming Pools. houses, Garages, And Accessory Buildings. Carports, B. closures supersede any shall conflicting requirements established herein for and swimming pools en- their 4. . swimming3. Enclosed pools around pool’s the water edge. anyshall power nearer line be than ten feet above or less inconduit enclosed and supported; rigidly nor power lines pass electric shall overhead any un- pool 2. Location and proximity of power lines. No over line. outermostthe edge deck ofto property the pool the ofside setback 5feet. The measurementfrombe shall with aminimum rear of setback 5feet and minimum principal structure’s foundation, constructed be shall attachedming whether pools, or unattached to the 1. Unenclosed Unenclosed swimming pools. swim utility buildings, or other like uses. ational vehicles as storage not shall used be buildings, 2. Motor vehicles, mobile homes, trailers or recre right-of-way line of any street, roadway or alley. abutting interior property line or feet from seven the tures not shall located than closer be 3feet from any houses, garages, and struc carports, other accessory 1. Storage buildings, shops, utility buildings, green Storage Buildings, Shops, Utility Buildings, Green- deck or enclosure foundation to property the line. ment from be shall outermostthe edge of pool the minimum of feet. sidesetback The seven measure haveshall a minimum rear of setback 15 feet and a orwhether not attached to principal the structure enclosurescreened roof, and screened, pervious ii. with swimmingatransparent, Enclosed pools requirements of Code. this ments, intensity setbacks, and other development comply with applicable building location require of In walls. solid shall such pool enclosed the case, ated alater date to an room actual by addition the nent, roof impervious and capable of convert being cipal structure with an enclosure having aperma ofpart principal the structure ifattached to prin the considered be i. shall swimming Enclosed pools a Conflicting Conflicting provisionssetback . The requirements in height. limited to be eight it feet shall case line, inwhich of feet three it aproperty iswithin unless height, UnifiedLandDevelopment Code ------Unified Land Development Code Chapter 110 - SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS Page 10 - 3

established elsewhere for accessory buildings, and F. Satellite Dishes/Antennae. general

such conflicting provisions are hereby amended to the 1. Satellite dishes shall be permitted in side and rear 1 requirements set forth herein. yards only, and may be located on rooftops only

upon proof of the suitability of the supporting struc- processes D. Fences. ture by the property owner to the Planning Director. admin. 1. Fences or hedges may be located in the front set- 2 back areas, as well as the side and rear yard setback 2. Satellite dish antennas and other antennas shall

areas. No fences or hedges shall exceed four feet in be installed according to the building official and authority review

height from aggregate grade when placed in the front according to manufacturer’s specifications and any 3 yard of residential land use districts or on property other applicable regulations. used for residential purposes. A fence located in the districts side and rear yard setbacks shall not exceed eight feet 3. Satellite dishes shall be maintained clear of all zoning in height from aggregate grade. nearby electric lines. 4

4. The satellite dish or antenna shall be of a nonre- standards

2. No fence shall block the sight distance of motor ve- design flective surface material and shall be made, to the ex- hicles on the adjacent roadways or exit points. 5 tent possible, in such manner to conform and blend

3. Any fence located adjacent to a public right-of-way with the surrounding area and structures. environment or private road shall be placed with the finished side protection facing that right-of-way. 5. No advertising or signage of any type shall appear 6 on the antenna. landscaping 4. No fence or hedge shall interfere with drainage on & buffering the site, unless such structure is designed for storm- 6. No satellite dish or antenna shall be used for any 7 water management. Gates or removable fences may commercial purposes and shall service the principal be required for access to City drainage easements. structure only. & loading parking parking

5. No fence, wall or similar structure shall be located 7. Satellite dish and antenna installation shall be lim- 8 in or upon any body of water or submerged lands, nor ited to one installation per lot or dwelling.

restrict public access to or along any estuarine shore- improvements

8. The requirements of this section shall not be ap- public

line. 9 plicable in zoning districts that allow for commer- 6. Fences in front yard areas for commercial or indus- cial or industrial uses. section supplemental

trial uses shall not exceed four feet in height within standards G. Docks and Boat Structures. To better protect the 10 feet of the front property line. The Planning Di- 10 natural resource of the City’s shoreline and provide rector may allow fences of total visual screening to be standards for water-dependent structures in areas that

erected closer to the front property line upon writ- subdivision

allow for residential development, docks and boat of land

ten request to shield objectionable aesthetic views or 11 structures shall be permitted in all zoning districts that nuisances from the public with a reduced landscape allow for residential development provided: buffer. Otherwise, landscaping shall be provided con- 1. The structure(s) receives a development order standards

sistent with this Unified Land Development Code for sign from the City and meets the requirements of this 12 off-street parking areas in the 10-foot front setback section. area. management 2. The dock structure is solely ancillary to use of the concurrency E. Decks, Patios. 13 upland residence contiguous to the body of water 1. Any enclosure of a deck or patio shall be subject to over which the structure is built and shall not allow

the development review and site plan requirements as nonconformities for more than 2 boat slips per lot or one and one-half specified in Chapter 102 of this Code. per dwelling for common docks. 14 2. If the deck or patio is attached to the principal 3. The homeowner’s construction plans will include structure, all setbacks for principal structures shall enforcement a stamped and sealed survey indicating the required apply; if attached to an accessory building, all set- 15 setback to adjoining riparian rights lines and meet- backs for accessory buildings shall apply. ing all of the following requirements: definitions

City of Panama City, FL 16 Page Chapter 110 - SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS Unified Land Development Code 10 - 4 i. The structure shall not include any enclosed 5. The use of the structure shall be limited to the building with walls or doors for living quarters ex- mooring or docking of private recreational vessels 1 cept for the sole storage of recreational equipment only. general and supplies. 6. For situations where the owners of adjacent prop-

2 ii. The structure shall only be used for recreational, erties have determined that a shared dock is prefera-

admin. noncommercial activities, including a prohibition ble, the property owners shall comply with all above processes of the mooring of commercial vessels. requirements, except that the dock may lie on the shared property line. A shared dock is subject to the 3 iii. There shall be no dredging except for that following requirements: review

authority which is necessary to install pilings. i. An attendant and private access easement shall

4 iv. The dock structure shall not impede the flow of be established to the owners on each property, and

zoning zoning water, nor navigation. shall be presented to the City at the time of appli- districts cation. v. Placement of a dock on property with at least 65

5 feet of shoreline shall be as follows: ii. Any shared dock shall gain prior approval from design

standards a. Docks with access walkways shall be set back all outside agencies and jurisdictions, as applicable, no less than 25 feet from any property line per- prior to the issuance of a development order by the

6 pendicular to the water body. City. protection environment b. Docks without access walkways shall be set iii. A shared dock must include a notarized appli- back no less than ten feet from any property line cation request from all property owners involved. 7 perpendicular to the water body.

& buffering 7. All other dock or boat structures shall require landscaping landscaping vi. Placement of a dock on property with less than City Commission approval. 65 feet of shoreline shall be equally centered be- 8 H. Porches.

parking tween the property lines perpendicular to the wa- & loading ter body. 1. Unenclosed porches are permitted encroachments into any yard. In a rear or side yard, an unenclosed

9 porch must be at least three feet from any lot line. Un-

public vii. Placement of the dock in the water area shall

improvements comply with the following: enclosed porches are permitted to encroach six feet a. The access portion of the dock shall not ex- into a required front yard. ceed a width of 5 feet; 10 section 2. Enclosed porches must meet all setback require- standards supplemental b. Extension of the dock into the watercourse ments. shall not be any longer than necessary to reach a 3. Steps and stoops are not considered porches. 11 maximum water depth of 4 feet below mean low of land of

subdivision water (low tide) or 25 feet, whichever is greater. Sec. 110-5. - Home Occupations And Home Offices However, the dock shall not extend further than Of Convenience—Generally. A home occupation and 20% of the width of the waterbody regardless. 12

sign a home office of convenience shall be allowed in a bona

standards c. No portion of the dock shall be less than 5 fide dwelling unit subject to the following conditions: feet from the riparian property line except for a A. No person other than members of the family resid- 13 shared dock. Common docks must meet all re- ing on the premises shall be engaged in such occupa- concurrency management quirements of this section. tion or business activity. 4. The structure complies with the permitting re-

14 B. The use of the premises for a home occupation or quirements of all other governmental agencies hav- home office shall be clearly incidental and subordinate nonconformities ing jurisdiction over the project. Evidence of an ex- to its use as a residence, and shall not alter the residen- emption from such compliance must be furnished tial character of the structure. 15 by the homeowner before approval shall be granted.

enforcement C. There shall be no change in the outside appearance

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of the building or premises, or other visible evidence of at the dwelling, and shall include only individual in- general

the existence of a home occupation or home office. struction. 1

D. No home occupation shall occupy more than 25% of Sec. 110-6. - Home Occupations And Home Offices processes the first-floor area of the dwelling. No accessory build- Of Convenience—Utilities. Any structure in which admin. ing, freestanding or attached, shall be used for a home a home occupation or a home office of convenience 2 occupation. is allowed shall be considered nonresidential for pur-

poses of utility billing pursuant to Chapter 23 of the authority E. No home office or home occupation shall generate an review

Municipal Code. 3 increase in vehicular traffic volume above that normally expected in a residential neighborhood, and any vehic- Sec. 110-7. - Recreation And Community Centers, districts ular parking shall be off the street. Dining Rooms And Other Amenities. Residential zoning and nonresidential development projects may pro- 4 F. No equipment, tools, or process shall be used in a vide meeting centers, recreational and fitness facilities, home occupation which would interfere with the use or standards

snack shops, and central dining halls or cafeterias pro- design enjoyment of neighboring properties because of noise, vided: 5 vibration, glare, fumes, odors, or electrical disturbance. A. Such facilities shall be provided for the exclusive

In the case of electrical disturbance, no equipment or use of employees or residents of the project, and shall environment protection process shall cause visual or audible interference in any not be open to the general public. radio, telephones, or television receivers or fluctuations 6 of in-line voltage off the premises. B. Only directional signs on-premises shall identify landscaping the facilities and no off-site signs or advertisement of & buffering G. Outdoor storage of materials is prohibited. the facility shall be permitted. 7

H. A home occupation and a home office shall be sub- C. Parking for such facilities shall be provided accord- & loading ject to all appropriate City occupation licensing re- ing to Chapter 108 of this Code. parking quirements, fees, and other business taxes. 8 Secs. 110-8. Tents and temporary structures. I. Retail sales and the routine delivery of parcels is pro- A. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect or con- improvements hibited. public

struct, or to maintain after erection or construction, 9 any tent or other temporary structure which has a J. Home office business activities shall be limited to that

covered area of more than 120 square feet, without section conducted by phone or mail, or internet. supplemental a permit. standards 10 K. A home occupation does not include the following: B. An applicant shall file an application for the per- 1. Beauty shops and barbershops having more than

mit with the Planning Department. Such request subdivision

one chair; of land

shall set forth in full, the name and address of the 11 2. Studios for group instruction; applicant together with a definite description of the proposed location of the tent or temporary struc- standards

3. Public dining or tearoom facilities; ture, the use to be made of the proposed tent or sign 12 structure, the size, material, dimensions and certif- 4. Antique or gift shops; icate of flameproofing thereof, together with other management information that may be required. The application concurrency

5. Outdoor repair shops; 13 shall be subject to the approval of the Fire Marshal. 6. Food processing; The Fire Marshal shall approve or disapprove the ap-

plication based on compliance with applicable fire nonconformities

7. Nursery schools, kindergartens, or child day care codes. The Building Official shall approve or disap- 14 centers; and prove the application based on compliance with applicable Codes. 8. Construction/building activities. enforcement C. No permit shall be issued for a period of more 15 L. A home occupation shall include the fabrication of than 30 days. “arts and handicrafts” provided no retail sales are made definitions City of Panama City, FL 16 Page Chapter 110 - SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS Unified Land Development Code 10 - 6 D. Any person who shall erect, construct, main- Sec. 110-30. - Manufactured Housing Standards. tain or assist in the erection, construction or main- A. - Public purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to 1 tenance of a tent or temporary structure, or who op- provide standards for the location and placement of in- general erates a use in a tent or temporary structure without dividual manufactured homes and manufactured home having a written permit therefor, shall be in viola- subdivisions.

2 tion of this section.

admin. B. - Applicability. processes Sec. 110-9. —110-19. - Reserved. 1. All manufactured homes placed within manufactured home subdivisions or located on individual lots 3 Sec. 110-20. - Newspaper Collection Boxes. within the City, must bear a label certifying that it is review

authority A. The following regulations apply to Newspaper Col- built in compliance with the Federal Manufactured lection Boxes within the Downtown District and the Housing Construction and Safety Standards Title 24

4 St. Andrews Downtown District. CFR, Part 3280, or inspected by an approved inspec- zoning zoning districts tion agency conforming to the requirements of the B. No newspaper box shall be installed in such a man- Code of Federal Regulations, and bearing the insignia ner as to: of approval. 5 1. Unreasonably interfere with or impede the flow design

standards of pedestrians or vehicular traffic, including legally 2. The use of manufactured homes within the city parked or stopped vehicles; or limits (if not built in compliance with the Feder-

6 al Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety

protection 2. Unreasonably interfere with the ingress or egress Standards of the HUD Code, with insignia attached) environment from any residence or place of business; or is not allowed unless currently in existence and used as a single-family residence, and then only so long as 7 3. Unreasonably interfere with the use of traffic signs continuously used as a single-family residence with- & buffering landscaping landscaping or signals, hydrants, or mailboxes permitted near out a break in such use for more than 6 months or said location. until any change in ownership, after which the right 8 of use shall terminate and said mobile home shall be

parking C. Newspaper collection boxes shall not exceed six- & loading ty inches (60”) maximum height, twenty-four inches removed from the property. (24”) in width, nor 20 inches (20”) in thickness.

9 3. Manufactured homes shall comply with the re- public quirements hereof. improvements D. No newspaper collection box shall be installed in any of the following locations: 4. Park model trailers shall not be allowed in manu- 1. Two (2) newspaper collection boxes within three 10 section factured home subdivisions for rental purposes.

standards (3) feet of another newspaper collection box. supplemental C. - Placement of individual manufactured homes. 2. In such location as to result in an obstructed side- 1. After the effective date of this Chapter, an individ-

11 walk area of less than four feet in width.

of land of ual manufactured home dwelling unit may not be subdivision 3. Within five feet of a public or private driveway, or located within the City unless: it has been approved emergency facility. as either an Residential Design Manufactured Home 12

sign (RDMH) or Standard Design Manufactured Home

standards E. Newspaper boxes shall be constructed of weather- (SDMH) structure and meets all other requirements proof, or exterior grade materials, Boxes shall be kept of this Land Development Code.

13 in good repair and repainted as needed for good appearance. 2. After the effective date of this Chapter, only res- concurrency management idential designed manufactured homes approved as F. A permittee shall collect and remove all litter which RDMH structures, shall be permitted to be placed in

14 may have accumulated under, in or about its newspa- Residential-1 (R-1), and Manufactured Home (MH-

nonconformities per box whenever it places additional newspaper in 1) districts as an allowable use, subject to the re- the newspaper box. quirements and limitations which shall be applicable to districts set out in Chapter 104, Article II and this 15 Secs. 110-21. —110-29. - Reserved. Chapter applying to such residential use, including enforcement

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minimum lot size, yard and spacing, setback require- 5. Manufactured homes, once placed on real prop- general

ments, percentage of lot coverage, off-street parking erty, as herein authorized, must be returned for ad 1 requirements and approved foundations as described valorem tax purposes annually as an improvement

herein. Such RDMH structures shall be placed on lots to and part of the real property. processes in such a manner as to be compatible with and rea- admin. sonably similar in orientation to the site built housing 6. Manufactured homes are not permitted to be used 2 which has been constructed in adjacent or nearby lo- as storage buildings. authority

cations. review D. - Manufactured home subdivisions. 3 3. After the effective date of this Chapter, standard -de 1. Manufactured home subdivisions are allowed in signed manufactured homes approved by HUD may MH-1 zoning districts for RDMH homes only. districts be placed only: zoning

2. The following bulk regulations shall apply: 4 i. in districts zoned MH-1; or i. The minimum parcel area for a subdivision shall

be seven acres. standards

ii. as a temporary government office on govern- design

ment property; or 5 ii. The minimum parcel width for portions used for entrances and exits for residential purposes

iii. as a temporary classroom on school property; or environment shall be 200 feet. protection

iv. as a temporary construction office (no sleeping 6 quarters allowed) on a construction site approved iii. The density of manufactured homes shall not

exceed 6 manufactured home lots per acre. landscaping by a valid development order; or & buffering

V. as a replacement for a previous manufactured iv. The minimum lot area shall be 4,000 square 7 home of the same approximate size in a mobile feet. & loading

home park, where the park was in existence prior to parking v. The minimum lot width shall be 50 feet. 1999, and when said manufactured home replaced 8 has not been removed for more than 6 months. vi. At least 50% of the planned lots shall be com-

pleted, which shall include water, sewer, other improvements 4. All manufactured homes must be installed in ac- public utilities, storm water treatment, and landscaping, 9 cordance with those regulations to F.S. § 553.381, and before a certificate of acceptance is issued. those local requirements of the City as authorized un- section supplemental der F.S. § 553.38, relating to the following: 3. The following minimum setbacks shall apply for standards i. Land use and zoning requirements; manufactured homes located on lots within a manu- 10 factured home subdivision: ii. Fire zones; i. 25 feet from lot line. subdivision of land iii. Setback requirements; 11 ii. 20 feet between units or structures when oriented long side by long side.

iv. Side and rear yard requirements; standards sign v. Site development requirements; iii. 6 feet between units or structures when oriented 12 short end to short end. management vi. Property line requirements; iv. 8 feet between units or structures when oriented concurrency

long side to short end. 13 vii. Subdivision control; v. For curved, cul-de-sac, or odd-shaped lots: as nonconformities viii. Onsite installation requirements; required by the Director. 14 ix. Review and regulation of architectural and aes- 4. No manufactured home shall be permitted within thetic requirements; 25 feet of a street, right-of-way or perimeter lot line. enforcement 15 x. Landings of the requisite composition and size as 5. Each manufactured home lot shall have either a per the Florida Building Code. stabilized pad of not less than the outer perimeter definitions

City of Panama City, FL 16 Page Chapter 110 - SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS Unified Land Development Code 10 - 8 of the approved manufactured home intended to be 12. All manufactured home subdivisions shall pro- set thereon or an approved foundation and an out- vide for and have central refuse containers, appropri- 1 door concrete patio of at least 180 square feet. Man- ately grouped and screened. general ufactured homes located in manufactured home subdivisions shall have the wheels, axles and tongue 13. There shall be three parking spaces for each 300

2 removed, the bottom of the home shall be enclosed square feet of service buildings.

admin. with a customary manufactured home screen or processes 14. All manufactured homes located within the sub- skirt, and it shall have an entrance porch and an im- division shall be required to be installed according proved driveway. Where lots on the perimeter of the 3 to the HUD Code, regulations pursuant to F.S. § subdivision abut an adjacent single-family develop- review

authority 553.381, and those local requirements authorized by ment, they shall: F.S. 553.38. No certificate of occupancy shall be is- i. Contain only RDMH structures meeting all res-

4 sued by the Building Department until compliance idential design standards in accordance with these zoning zoning

districts with these regulations is met. regulations; or 15. The owner of each lot in a manufactured home ii. Provide a 25-foot landscaped buffer from the 5 subdivision shall annually return his/her lot and the

design property line; or

standards manufactured home thereon as an improvement to iii. Provide a screening material along the property real estate for ad valorem tax purposes.

6 line such as a solid fence or wall not less than 6 feet 16. All manufactured housing developments approved protection high. environment prior to the adoption of this Chapter shall be declared 6. All utilities shall be below ground except central conforming developments and shall be exempt from 7 pumps or tanks, which shall be fully screened from these regulations for minimum lot size, area, and set- & buffering landscaping landscaping view. backs when permits are requested for replacement of existing manufactured or mobile homes.

8 7. Each manufactured home subdivision shall con-

parking E. Parking. No unoccupied manufactured homes shall

& loading tain one or more developed recreation areas, accessible to all sites. The recreational area shall not be be stored or parked in any residential district or public less than 1,000 square feet for each 6 manufactured place. 9

public home sites. improvements F. Temporary permit for use during construction. A 8. A landscaped buffer not less than 25 feet in width temporary permit may be obtained from the Planning Department for the temporary use of a manufactured

10 shall be located along the boundary of each manu- section

standards factured home subdivision except where crossed by home used exclusively as an on-site office during con- supplemental driveways. struction of a project.

11 9. Accessory buildings may not be placed on lots G. Temporary permit for use as office. The Planning of land of

subdivision located along the perimeter of the subdivision; and Department may issue a temporary permit for the use otherwise only in the rear yard at least three feet of a manufactured home as an office in all districts of the City except R-1 provided the use is limited to the

12 from the property line. sign sale of units in a multifamily housing development, and standards 10. Each manufactured home lot shall have two im- the manufacturer of the mobile home is an approved proved parking spaces. manufacturer by the State of Florida. The permits is- 13 sued pursuant to this provision shall be limited to a pe- concurrency management 11. All streets in manufactured home subdivisions riod of one year from date of issuance. Manufactured must be paved and comply with the following min- homes used as a sales office must comply with all tie- imum road widths: one-way streets not less than 14 14 down, landscaping, utility connections, and parking feet; two-way streets not less than 24 feet, if dedicat- and skirting requirements set forth herein. nonconformities ed to and maintained by the city; however, if maintained as private drives: one-way streets, not less H. - Temporary permit for Emergency Residential 15 than ten feet; two-way streets not less than 20 feet. Units. Notwithstanding sections 110-30.C. through enforcement 110-30.G., a recreational vehicle, travel trailer, or

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trailer may be used as temporary emergency resi- dumpster shall be removed no later than 10 days af- general

dential dwellings on private property or designated ter the expiration of the building permit or substan- 1 areas within the City based on a declared emergency tial cessation of construction for a period of more

issued by the City of Panama City Commission in the than 60 days, whichever is sooner. processes event of a catastrophic event. This is for temporary admin. emergency purposes only, during recovery and re- 2. Notwithstanding anything above, the permit pe- 2 construction phases for the declared emergency. Rec- riod may be extended by the Planning Director for

additional periods of up to 60 days upon good cause authority reational vehicles, travel trailers, or trailers on pri- review vate property can be used by the property owner as shown. 3 housing during repair or (re)construction of a storm 3. There shall be no fee for the permit; however, the damaged residential dwelling, but at no time shall districts zoning the property owner be allowed to use a tent as a resi- Planning Director is authorized to pass through all 4 dential dwelling. Subsequently, the recreational vehi- City costs to any person and/or lot owner who causes the City to incur costs for inspections, cleanup,

cle, travel trailer, or trailer must be removed upon the standards issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or completion removal or to otherwise remedy violations of this design of the dwelling or the expiration of the building per- Article. 5 mit to repair the storm damage to the private proper- B. Placement. No portable storage container or con- environment ty, but in no event may the recreational vehicle, travel protection struction dumpster may be parked, placed or stored trailer, or trailer be used as a residential dwelling for 6 on the paved surface of any public or private street more than one (1) year from the date of the declared of the City or within the public rights-of-way of the landscaping emergency unless the time is extended by a 4/5 vote of & buffering City. Any portable storage container or construction the City Commission. dumpster that is placed within the City must be placed 7 Secs. 110-31—110-39. - Reserved. on an asphalt, concrete, gravel, or hard paved surface. & loading C. Display of Permit. All residential lots permitted parking

Sec. 110-40. - Parking and Storage of Portable Stor- 8 age Containers And Construction Dumpsters – Per- to have a portable storage container or construction mits. dumpster parked, placed or stored on such residential lot must display the permit on the inside of a window improvements public

A. Permit Required. Any owner or occupier of resi- or door of the residence, which permit shall be visible 9 dential property who causes or allows a portable stor- from the right-of-way. section age container or construction dumpster to be parked, supplemental D. Setbacks. No portable storage container or con- standards placed or stored on a residential lot must obtain within 10 5 business days, a portable storage container/construc- struction dumpster may be parked, placed or stored tion dumpster permit from the City. Such permit shall closer than seven feet from the side or rear property subdivision subdivision permit a portable storage container or construction line and 10 feet from the front property line. of land 11 dumpster to be parked, placed or stored within the City E. Portable storage containers. In addition to the re- for up to 60 days and shall include the portable stor-

quirements of Section 105-280 through Section 105- standards age container/ construction dumpster’s serial/rental

283 above, all portable storage containers on residen- sign number, the name and address of lot owner/ occupant, 12 tial lots must also meet the following requirements: date of its placement on the lot, date that removal is re- 1. The portable storage container shall only be management quired and local telephone number of the provider of concurrency moved, delivered or removed between the hours of the portable storage container or construction dump- 13 7:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M.; ster. This section does not apply to individuals building

a new single family residence. 2. The portable storage container shall not be used nonconformities 1. A portable storage container or construction

for living quarters; 14 dumpster may be parked, placed or stored on a residential lot abutting the right-of-way for more than 3. The portable storage container shall not be used 60 days if the residence is under construction or to store flammables, explosives, firearms or noxious enforcement reconstruction pursuant to a valid building per- chemicals; 15 mit. The portable storage container or construction

4. No items, equipment or materials may be stored definitions City of Panama City, FL 16 Page Chapter 110 - SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS Unified Land Development Code 10 - 10 outside the portable storage container at any time; fast inn operations shall require a building inspection by the City’s Fire Chief, and Building Inspector prior 1 5. The portable storage container shall not be exter- to any approval or uses as a bed and breakfast inn op- general nally illuminated or have any utilities connected to eration. Any code violation(s) shall be corrected prior it; and to approval or uses as a bed and breakfast operation. 2 6. The portable storage container shall not exceed

admin. 2. The dwelling unit which the bed and breakfast inn processes 81/2 feet in height, 8 feet in width or 16 feet in length. takes place shall be the principal residence of the owner and said owner shall be on the premises when

3 F. Construction dumpsters. In addition to the require- the bed and breakfast inn operation is active. review ments of Section 105-280 through Section 105-283 authority above, all construction dumpsters on residential lots 3. Dining facilities for the purpose of serving meals must also meet the following requirements:

4 shall not exceed a seating capacity of two and on-half 1. All construction dumpsters shall be subject to and zoning zoning (2.5) times the number of sleeping rooms in the bed districts comply with the provisions of Chapter 23, Article IV, and breakfast establishment. the City’s Solid Waste Code;

5 4. The maximum stay for any guests/occupants of bed design 2. No waste shall be kept, stored or accumulated out- standards and breakfast inn establishments shall be twenty-one side a construction dumpster; (21) days. 6 3. Construction dumpsters shall be kept free from C. Site Development. protection environment standing water, non-construction wastes, vermin 1. A structure utilized for a bed and breakfast inn and insects or other nuisances; and must be located at least 150 feet from any adjacent 7 residence, measured between principal structures. 4. The construction dumpster shall only be moved, & buffering landscaping landscaping delivered or removed between the hours of 7:00 2. A structure utilized for a bed and breakfast inn that A.M. and 6:00 P.M. Monday through Saturday. is within 500 feet from the shoreline of any lake or 8

parking river must be connected to a public sanitary sewer. & loading G. Violations. Portable storage containers or construction dumpsters kept in violation of this Section 3. A structure or premise utilized for a bed and break-

9 shall be subject to permit revocation and/or immedi- fast inn must have at least two (2) exits to the out- public

improvements ate removal in addition to being a violation punishable doors from such structure or premise, and rooms uti- pursuant to Chapter 102, Article V of the Municipal lized for sleeping shall have a minimum size of one Code of the City of Panama City. Failure to obtain a hundred (100) square feet for two (2) occupants with 10 section permit pursuant to this Section is a violation punish-

standards an additional thirty (30) square feet or each addi- supplemental able pursuant to Section 102-114 of the Code. tional occupant, to a maximum of four (4) occupants per room. Each sleeping room used for the bed and Sec. 110-41. - Bed and Breakfast Inn Development 11 breakfast inn operation shall have a separate smoke of land of

subdivision Standards. detector alarm. Lavatories and bathing facilities shall A. Bed and Breakfast Inn establishments shall be lo- be available to all persons using any bed and break- cated in residential buildings that have frontage on a

12 fast inn operation. In no case shall there be less than sign roadway which is capable of safely accommodating

standards one (1) lavatory and bathing facility for each four (4) the additional traffic and parking, as determined by sleeping rooms. the Planning Director. Bed and Breakfast Inn estab-

13 lishments with access from a private road shall have 4. Bed and breakfast inn operations shall be limited to concurrency management the approval of the association or representative of all ten (10) guest sleeping rooms. lots that have rights of access or maintenance responsibility. No Bed and Break Inn establishments are al- 5. Applicants shall submit a site plan, landscape plan 14 lowed in R-1 (Residential- 1) or R-2 (Residential- 2) and a floor plan of the residential dwelling unit il- nonconformities Zoning Districts. lustrating that the proposed operation meets the requirements of this ULDC.

15 B. Use.

enforcement 1. Residential buildings proposed as bed and break- 6. Minimal outward modification of the structure

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may be made only if such changes are compatible munication facility may be provided if such light- general

with the character of the area or neighborhood and ing does not cast light onto adjacent properties or 1 the intent of the zoning district in which the bed and rights-of-way.

breakfast inn is located. processes 2. Screening admin. 7. Parking shall meet the requirements of Chapter 108 i. Developers of ground-mounted telecommuni- 2 for boarding and lodging houses. The parking areas cation facilities must make an effort to limit the

shall not be located with the required yard setbacks. visibility of the antenna mount from neighboring authority review

A landscape buffer strip shall be provided between properties and rights-of-way. When possible, an- 3 the parking lot and all adjacent residentially zoned tenna mounts must be concealed behind existing land. buildings or natural features. districts zoning

8. Signs for a bed and breakfast establishment shall ii. Equipment shelters and cabinets must be con- 4 meet the requirements for Chapter 112 and Chapter cealed behind existing buildings or natural fea- standards

105 for the district in which it is located. tures, whenever possible. design 5 9. Each bed and breakfast establishment shall have an iii. If concealment of ground-mounted telecommu-

annual business license and routinely contribute the nication facilities and associated equipment shel- environment appropriate fees to the County’s tourist development ters is not possible, the perimeter of these facilities protection tax program. must be landscaped as follows: 6 a. Landscape buffer around facility to be a mini- landscaping Sec. 110-42. – Telecommunication Facilities. mum of 10 feet deep. & buffering A. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this section is to 7 provide comprehensive standards for the development, b. Landscape buffer to include a mixture of trees, installation, replacement and removal of telecommu- shrubs, bushes and groundcover arranged in such & loading nication facilities within the City. Through these stan- a way that the landscaping will effectively screen parking dards, it is the intent of the City to: protect and pro- the site from public view within three years of 8 mote public health, safety and welfare by encouraging planting. appropriate location and site design for telecommuni- improvements c. Landscape buffer must include one tree for ev- public cation facilities; limit adverse aesthetic impacts of these 9 facilities to other property owners and the community ery 25 linear feet around the perimeter of the facility. At time of planting, trees will be a minimum section

in general; and promote managed development of the supplemental telecommunication infrastructure within the City. of eight feet tall and have a diameter of at least four standards caliper inches. 10 B. Applicability.

1. The provisions of this section shall apply to the de- d. Landscape buffer must include shrubs or bush- subdivision of land

velopment, installation, replacement, or modification es that will create a continuous opaque hedge or 11 of any telecommunication facility (as defined in Chap- screen of not less than four feet tall upon matu- rity. At time of planting, these plants must be a

ter 116). standards

minimum of 18 inches tall, and spaced so that a sign 2. The provisions of this section shall not apply to tele- continuous hedge will form within three years of 12 communication equipment on the premises of a tele- planting. management communication customer for the use of the occupants concurrency of the premises. e. Upon approval of the Planning Director, a fence 13 may be used to augment a landscape buffer. A

C. General Standards for All Telecommunication Facil- fence will not be allowed in lieu of a landscape nonconformities ities. buffer. 14 1. Lighting. i. Artificial lighting of telecommunication facilities iv. Structure-mounted telecommunication facilities must be limited to mandatory safety lighting re- must be placed on the structure out of public view enforcement quired by the City, the FAA, or the FCC. whenever possible. If this is not feasible, develop- 15 ers are encouraged to use camouflaged mounts that

ii. Security lighting around the base of a telecom- compliment the style of the supporting structure. definitions City of Panama City, FL 16 Page Chapter 110 - SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS Unified Land Development Code 10 - 12 3. Security. 2. Standards for ground-mounted telecommunica- i. Telecommunication facilities must be designed tion facilities 1 so as to be non-climbable by unauthorized per- i. Height. general sons. Facilities will utilize removable climbing a. Maximum height of ground-mounted telecom- pegs or security barriers or similar methods to munication facilities in the REC-1, REC-2, SIL,

2 achieve this standard. GC-1, GC-2, P/I, MU-3, UR-2, DTD, and PUD

admin. zoning districts will be as follows: processes ii. Telecommunication facilities, including anten- (1) For a single-user facility: 90 feet nas and equipment shelters, must be of vandal-re- 3 sistant design, or must have a security barrier. (2) For a two-user facility: 120 feet review authority iii. All components of telecommunication facili- (3) For a three- or more-user facility: 150 feet

4 ties must have a minimum separation of 10 feet b. Maximum height of ground-mounted telecom- zoning zoning from any overhead utility lines. districts munication facilities in the LI and HI zoning dis- iv. Signage. tricts: 185 feet

5 a. A telecommunication facility must have an design c. Maximum height of ground-mounted telecom- standards identification sign of no more than four square feet in area, identifying the property owner, tele- munication facilities in the R-1, R-2, and MU-1 zoning districts: 90 feet

6 communication facility operator with contact phone number, and the FCC registration and protection

environment d. Height will be measured as the vertical distance tower ID number. The identification sign may be between the ground elevation at the center-point wall-mounted or freestanding. If freestanding, the 7 of the base of the ground-mounted telecom- maximum height of the sign will be 5 feet as mea-

& buffering munication facility and the highest point of the landscaping landscaping sured from natural grade. ground-mounted facility, including antennas, platforms or other attachments.

8 b. No signage other than the required identifica- parking

& loading tion sign will be allowed on a telecommunication e. In no case will the height of a ground-mounted facility. telecommunication facility exceed any height limit

9 established by the FAA. public D. Ground-Mounted Telecommunication Facilities.

improvements 1. In general. ii. Setbacks. i. Ground-mounted telecommunication facilities a. A monopole ground-mounted telecommuni-

10 in the following districts are subject to review and section cation facility will have a minimum setback from standards approval by City staff, per Chapter 102: REC-1, supplemental all property lines equal to 50% of the height of the REC-2, SIL, GC-2, LI, HI, and PI. proposed telecommunication facility, or equal to

11 ii. Ground-mounted telecommunication facilities the radius of the fall zone established in the fall of land of

subdivision in the following districts are subject to administra- zone statement provided by the applicant, which- tive review followed by review and approval of the ever distance is greater.

12 Planning Board and City Commission, per Chap- sign b. A non-monopole ground-mounted telecom- ter 102: MU-3, UR-2, DTD, and PUD. standards munication facility will have a minimum set- iii. Ground-mounted telecommunication facilities back from all property lines equal to 100% of the

13 are prohibited in the following districts: R-1, R-2, height of the telecommunication facility, or equal concurrency management MU-1, MU-2, and StAD. to the radius of the fall zone established in the fall zone statement provided by the applicant, which- iv. All applicants for ground-mounted telecom- ever distance is greater. 14 munication facilities must provide a signed and nonconformities sealed statement from a Florida registered engi- c. Equipment shelters associated with a telecom- neer documenting the limits of the fall zone of the munication facility will be subject to the setback 15 ground-mounted telecommunication facility. requirements for principal structures in the un-

enforcement derlying zoning district.

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E. Structure-Mounted Telecommunication Facilities. 1. In general. general

1. In general. i. Existing ground-mounted telecommunication 1 i. Structure-mounted telecommunication facilities facilities in any zoning district may be modified

are allowed on existing commercial, industrial, of- to accommodate the co-location of an additional processes fice or institutional structures in any zoning district. antenna or antennas. admin. ii. Structure-mounted telecommunication facilities ii. Modification to existing telecommunication fa- 2 are allowed on multi-family buildings taller than cilities to accommodate co-location is subject to authority

three stories in height in any zoning district. review and approval by city staff, per Section ___. review

3 iii. Structure-mounted telecommunication facili- 2. Standards for modification of existing telecommu- ties are prohibited on single-family structures, du-

nication facilities. districts zoning plexes, triplexes, townhouses, and other multi-fam- i. An existing ground-mounted telecommunica- 4 ily structures less than three stories in height in any tion facility may be modified or re-built to a taller zoning district.

height, not to exceed 20 feet over the facility’s ex- standards isting height, in order to accommodate co-loca- design

iv. Placement of a structure-mounted telecommu- 5 tion of an additional antenna or antennas. nication facility on a nonconforming structure will

not be considered an expansion of the noncon- environment ii. In no case will a telecommunication facility protection forming structure.

modified to incorporate an additional antenna 6 exceed any height limit established by the FAA. v. Structure-mounted telecommunication facilities landscaping are subject to review and approval by City staff, per G. Bond for Performance, Maintenance and Removal & buffering

Chapter 102. Upon Default. 7 2. Standards for structure-mounted telecommunica- 1. Together with its application for a development or- tion facilities. der for a new ground-mounted or structure-mount- & loading i. Structure-mounted telecommunication facilities parking

ed telecommunication facility, telecommunication 8 will extend a maximum of 20 feet above the roofline facility applicants must provide proof, acceptable to or highest point of the structure on which they are the City, that they will provide a performance bond, improvements

mounted. upon final approval of the development order, either public in cash or by insurance policy issued by a properly 9 ii. The height of a structure-mounted telecommunica- licensed insurance company, duly authorized to do section

tion facility will be measured as the vertical distance supplemental

business in the State of Florida, Bay County, and the standards between the roofline or highest point of the structure City of Panama City. 10 and the highest point of the structure-mounted facility, including antennas, platforms or other attach- 2. Said bond shall be for an amount determined by subdivision subdivision

ments. the City, taking into consideration the following: of land 11 financial stability of the applicant; whether the fa- iii. The height limit will not apply if the struc- cility is collapsible within its own footprint; method

ture-mounted telecommunication facility is incorpo- standards of demolition; what special safety precautions will sign

rated into a steeple, bell tower, or similar architectural 12 be necessary; and landfill disposal fees. After con- feature of a church, school, or institutional building. sideration of the above factors, it is hereby provid- management iv. In no case will a structure-mounted telecommuni- ed that such bond shall not in the aggregate exceed concurrency cation facility exceed any height limit established by $75,000.00, and shall be valued so as to cover: 13 the FAA. i. The amount that would be required to perform

emergency maintenance on the telecommuni- nonconformities v. Structure-mounted telecommunication facilities cation facility upon failure of the facility owner/ 14 and associated equipment shelters are subject to the operator to provide ordinary and necessary main- setback requirements for principal structures in the tenance requested by the City, plus underlying zoning district. enforcement

ii. The amount that would be required to safely 15 F. Co-Location and Modification to Existing Telecom- take down, remove, and legally dispose of the tele- munication Facilities. communication facility, including all antennas, definitions City of Panama City, FL 16 Page Chapter 110 - SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS Unified Land Development Code 10 - 14 antenna mounts, equipment shelters, electrical ii. dismantle and remove the facility from the prop- paraphernalia, and other improvements related erty. 1 to the telecommunication facility, upon failure of general the owner/operator to duly remove the telecom- 5. Upon failure by the telecommunication owner/ munication facility as otherwise provided in this operator to either reactivate the abandoned facility

2 section. or remove it from the property, as described in part

admin. 4 above, the City may dismantle and remove the fa- processes 3. The requirement for this bond shall be continu- cility. The costs for dismantlement and removal will ing in nature during the term of the permit and any be recovered from the telecommunication facility 3 extensions thereof and may be revised from time to owner/operator and the property owners pursuant to review

authority time during the term and any extensions of the ap- Chapter 12 of the Panama City Municipal Code, or plicant’s permit, then taking into consideration rea- by accessing the performance bond referenced earlier

4 sonable adjustments for the original objectives of the in this section. zoning zoning districts bond, plus any modifications thereto. Sec. 110-43. - Construction Offices. 4. Should said bond be allowed to lapse or for any A. All outdoor storage of non-passenger vehicles and 5 reason become unsecured, then at the election of the building materials shall be kept at least 100 linear feet design

standards City, the applicant’s permit may be revoked by the from any adjacent lot containing a legal, conforming City, and the applicant will be required to cease use residential use and shall be located in a side or rear yard

6 of the facility immediately. Further, should the appli- only.

protection cant fail to cure said defects within 10 days, the bond environment shall be payable to the City, and the City may exert B. Outdoor storage shall be screened from major thor- oughfares and adjacent properties in accordance with

7 its rights to a lien against applicant’s other properties for any other expense, costs and attorney’s fees in- the screening requirements set forth in Section 7.9. & buffering landscaping landscaping curred in addition to the amount of said bond. C. A maximum open storage space of 50% of the side

8 H. Abandonment. and rear lot area is allowed for business and industrial parking & loading 1. Any telecommunication facility that is removed equipment and materials. from use for a period of 90 consecutive days is D. Open storage of items shall not be piled or stacked

9 deemed to be abandoned.

public over 10 feet in height above grade. improvements 2. Determination of the date of abandonment will Sec. 110-44. - Real Estate Sales Offices and Model be made by the Planning Department, which has the Homes. 10 section right to request documentation, including affidavits,

standards A. General. Temporary facilities used as real estate sales

supplemental from the telecommunication facility owner/opera- offices or model homes may be located within new sub- tor regarding the active use of the facility. Failure or divisions. refusal for any reason by the owner/operator to re- 11 of land of spond within 30 days to the Planning Department’s subdivision B. Location. Such facilities shall be required to meet all request for such documentation shall constitute pri- setback requirements of the underlying zoning district ma facie evidence that the telecommunication facil- and shall not be used as residences. 12 sign ity has been abandoned. standards C. Permitted Timeframes. A facility permitted as a tem- 3. Upon a determination of abandonment, the Plan- porary real estate sales office shall be removed upon ning Department will provide written notice of the 13 completion of sales in the subdivision. determination to the owner of the property and the concurrency management owner/operator of the telecommunication facility. Sec. 110-45. - Transient Commercial Uses Prohibited Such notice will be sent via certified mail. in Residential Districts. 14 A. Transient lodging uses for remuneration are pro- nonconformities 4. The owner of the property and the owner/oper- hibited in the residential districts of the City except as ator of the telecommunication facility will have 90 otherwise permitted by this Code. Any person acting as

15 days from the date of abandonment to either: agent, real estate broker, real estate sales agent, property i. reactivate the use of the facility; or enforcement manager, reservation service or arranges or negotiates

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for the use of residential property for transient lodging general

uses, or any person who uses or allows the use of resi- 1 dential property in this manner shall be considered in

violation of this section. Each day in which such res- processes idential property is used or allowed to be used in vi- admin. olation of this section shall be considered a separate 2 offense. authority review

Sec. 110-46. - Hydraulic Fracturing. 3 A. It is the intent of the City Commission to protect surface and ground water resources, air quality, soils, districts flora and fauna, and public health, safety, and welfare zoning from contaminates associated with hydraulic fractur- 4 ing. Hydraulic fracturing is also known by the com- standards mon term “fracking.” To that end, hydraulic fractur- design ing is a prohibited use in all zoning districts in the 5 City of Panama City. environment protection 6 landscaping & buffering 7 & loading parking parking 8 improvements public 9 section supplemental standards 10 subdivision subdivision of land 11 standards sign 12 management concurrency 13 nonconformities 14 enforcement 15 definitions

City of Panama City, FL 16 Page Chapter 110 - SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS Unified Land Development Code 10 - 16 1 general 2 admin. processes 3 review authority 4 zoning zoning districts 5 design standards 6 protection environment 7 & buffering landscaping landscaping 8 parking & loading 9 public improvements 10 section standards supplemental 11 of land of subdivision 12 sign standards 13 concurrency management 14 nonconformities 15 enforcement

16 City of Panama City, FL definitions Unified Land Development Code Chapter 111 - SUBDIVISION OF LAND Page 11 - 1

i. A minor subdivision is defined as meeting all of general

CHAPTER 111 – SUBDIVISION OF LAND the following criteria: 1 a. No adjoining lots, tracts, or parcels are in the

same ownership. processes ARTICLE 1. GENERAL admin.

b. No new streets are proposed or required. 2 Sec. 111-1. - Applicability. A. These regulations shall govern all subdivisions of c. No dedication of right-of-way, drainage areas, authority land within the corporate limits of the City of Panama conservation areas, or other publicly maintained review 3 City, Florida, as now or hereafter established. property is proposed or required.

B. The purpose of this Chapter is to establish proce- districts d. All proposed lots meet or exceed the dimen- zoning dures and standards for the development and subdivi- sional requirements of this ULDC and required 4 sion of real estate within the corporate limits of the City private easements for utility, drainage, conserva- of Panama City, Florida, in an effort to, among other tion, or other purposes are delineated. standards things, ensure proper legal description, identification, design location and recording of real estate boundaries; fur- e. Water and sewer services are available to serve 5 ther orderly layout and appropriate use of land; provide the property. environment safe, convenient, and economic circulation of vehicular protection traffic; provide street lighting adequate to facilitate the Sec. 111-3. - Protection for prior platted subdivision 6 observation of pedestrians adjacent to all vehicle use ar- lots. Where a lot was a subdivided lot of record and landscaping eas; provide suitable building sites which drain properly the lot was usable as a conforming single-family res- & buffering and are readily accessible to emergency vehicles; assure idential building site at the time of recording, the lot 7 the installation of improvements; help conserve and may be used and occupied by a single-family dwelling protect the physical, economic and scenic resources of and its accessory buildings provided the development & loading the City of Panama City; and promote the public health, complies with the minimum yard setbacks of the cur- parking safety and general welfare. rent zoning district. 8

Sec. 111-2. - Jurisdiction. Sec. 111-4. - Procedures for securing subdivision improvements

plat approval. public

A. Subdivision plat required. No real property shall be 9 divided into three or more lots for the purpose, wheth- A. The following procedures for securing subdivision er immediate or future, of sale or other transfer of own- plat approval shall be followed in submitting, review- supplemental ership, nor shall development plans be approved or per- ing, and acting upon all subdivision plats within the standards mits issued, without compliance with the requirements City limits of Panama City, Florida. 10 of this Chapter. 1. Submittal and approval of subdivision sketch plan. section subdivision subdivision

2. Submittal and approval of preliminary plat. land of B. Exemptions. The following activities shall be exempt 11 from the requirements of a subdivision plat: 3. Submittal and approval of final plat. 1. The combination or recombination of previous- standards

ly platted lots or portions of lots, where the overall sign

Sec. 111-5. – Subdivision Sketch Plan. 12 number of lots is not increased, current lot pattern is A. Subdivision sketch plan. As the first step in the plat maintained, and all resultant lots meet or exceed the review procedure, the subdivider shall submit a sketch management concurrency dimensional standards of this Chapter. plan. 13 1. The sketch plan shall be drawn at an approximate 2. The public acquisition of strips of land for the wid- scale of 200 feet to one inch or at such other scale as

ening or opening of streets. nonconformities the City Engineer may direct and shall show: 3. A minor subdivision shall be exempt from the re- i. Total acreage in the tract to be subdivided. 14 view and approval of a plat, however development

ii. Tentative street and lot arrangement. enforcement plans meeting the requirements of this Chapter shall be reviewed by the Technical Review Committee and iii. Approximate rights-of-way, measurements, 15 approved by the Planning Director. and lot lines. definitions

City of Panama City, FL 16 section 11 -2 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Page definitions enforcement nonconformities concurrency sign subdivision supplemental public parking landscaping environment design zoning review admin. general management standards of land standards improvements & loading & buffering protection standards districts authority processes City of Panama City, FL Chapter 111- to submit sketch anew plan, along with applicable the ofal sketch the plan, required subdivider be the shall within onereview year of Planning the Board’s approv noter does submit preliminary the plat to City the for for valid ning Board,be shall one year. If subdivid the - G. The sketch plan, beingafter reviewed the by Plan plat. Chapter, subdividerthe prepare shall preliminarythe divider has agreed to requirements the meet of this by reviewed Planningbeen the and Board sub the proposedthe subdivision. Afterthe sketch plan has plans,discuss he which may have for development of ning Board, subdivider the or his representative shall E. At sketch the time the plan isby reviewed Plan the by TRC. the in 45days following issuance of recommendation the Agenda for Planning the Meeting Board is which with The subdivision sketch be thenplaced plan on shall an ommendations of Technical the Committee. Review rector issue shall awritten report setting forth rec the - to consider plan the and comments, Planning the Di D. Within ten working days afterthe committee meets ommendation for approval by TRC. the iswhich within 45days following issuance of rec the placed on an Agenda for Planningthe Meeting Board tee review. The subdivision sketchbe thenplan shall of comments the from Technicalthe Commit Review mittal of an application. The applicantbe notified will Technical Committee within Review 30days of sub C. The subdivision sketch be plan the reviewed byshall sketch plan, Department the shall: B. Within five businessdays of receipt of a subdivision proceed with following the procedures. 2. thatDetermine submittalsthe are complete and main current inthe or cycle; review fivedays and havethe subdivision sketch plan re cies. The developer maycure the deficiencies within inform developer the inwriting as to deficien the that1. Determine submittals the are incomplete and vi. Zoning classification tract. the of v. Proposed waterways. throughout subdivision. the 106-22, and existing and proposed of uses land heritage or protected section trees as in defined iv. Wooded areas, including location the of any SUBDIVISION OF LAND ------liminary platliminary or on sheets attached thereto: The following informationbe shown shall the on pre approveSurveyor also shall sheet size and title block. as approvedother scale by City the State of Florida at of 100feet ascale to one inch or such sional surveyor, or professionalthe engineer in certified B. The preliminary platbe preparedshall by a profes- sufficient amount all reviewers. for Planningthe Department to ensure City the receives a number of copies submitted to be by determined be will any required exhibits to Planning the Department. The A. The subdivider submitshall the preliminary plat and a preliminary plat. platthe procedure, review subdivider submit the shall plat. 111-6.-Preliminary As secondthe stepSec. in fees, to Planning the for Board review. 2. Existing site data. information.1. General i. City limit lines, property lines, rights-of-way, of preliminaryview the plat. orBoard City Surveyor to pertinent to re the be tion considered by subdivider, the Planning the for subdivision the posed and any other informa restrictionsdeed and protective covenants pro supplementedix. Other materials, including any viii. Index of sheets insubmission material. by City the Surveyor. one is permissible ifapproved inch. scale Asmaller vii. A vicinity map drawn of to 400feet ascale to tract. and streets. Existing zoning classification the of vi. Names and locations of adjoining subdivisions streets. er land usage, total number of lots, linear feet in v. Total acreage acreage intract, inpublic or oth ed. iv. description Legal of tract land subdivid to be iii. Surveyor’s certificate of accuracy. and graphic scale. ii. Date and of plat survey preparation, northpoint, gineer. i. Name of subdivision, owner, and or surveyor en- UnifiedLandDevelopment Code Surveyor . The City ------Unified Land Development Code Chapter 111 - SUBDIVISION OF LAND Page 11 - 3

easements, streets, railroads, utility transmission location and dimensions of each indicated. general

lines, streetlights, storm sewers, ditches and cul- C. Within five business days of receipt of a preliminary 1 verts, fire hydrants, sanitary sewers, water mains, plat, the Department shall:

bridges, buildings and bulkheads. 1. Determine that the submittals are incomplete and processes inform the developer in writing as to the deficien- admin. ii. Boundaries of the tract to be subdivided with all cies. The developer may cure the deficiencies within 2 bearings and distances indicated along with a cer- five days and have the preliminary plat remain in tificate of title for the tract. authority the current review cycle. Thereafter, the developer review

may cure the deficiencies within six months without 3 iii. Wooded areas, marshes, watercourses, ponds, payment of a reapplication fee, but, if more than six and other similar conditions affecting the site.

months has elapsed, must thereafter re-initiate the districts zoning application and pay an additional fee; or, iv. Topography of the site at a contour interval of 4 two feet. 2. Determine that the submittals are complete and standards v. Soil tests as may be required by the City Engineer. proceed with the following procedures. design 5 vi. Tree survey showing protected and heritage D. The preliminary plat shall be reviewed by the Tech-

nical Review Committee within 30 days of submittal environment trees on the property. protection of an application. The applicant will be notified of the 6 3. Proposed site data. date and location of the Technical Review Committee i. Street rights-of-way, pavement widths, grades review. landscaping and street names. (Street profiles and cross sections & buffering shall be provided when required by the City Engi- E. Within ten working days after the committee meets 7 neer.) to consider the plan and comments, the Planning Director shall issue a written report setting forth the & loading ii. Other rights-of-way or easements, including lo- recommendations of the Technical Review Commit- parking 8 cation, dimensions, and purposes. tee. The preliminary plat shall then be placed on a Planning Board agenda for a Planning Board meeting iii. Plans for sanitary sewers, storm sewers, water improvements

which is within 45 days following issuance of a recom- public lines, or proposals for developing new water sup- mendation by the TRC. 9 ply, storm drainage, and sewage disposal systems.

(Storm and sanitary sewer profiles and cross sec- F. Planning Board review. supplemental 1. Upon completion of the preliminary plat review, standards

tions shall be provided when required by the City 10 Engineer.) the Planning Board shall recommend that the City Commission approve, approve conditionally, or dis- section subdivision subdivision

iv. Contour changes or any created water bodies or approve the preliminary plat. The Planning Board land of changed watercourses. may continue the review of the preliminary plat for 11 good cause. v. Bulkheads and bridges, if any. i. In case of a recommendation for conditional standards sign vi. Lot lines, lot dimensions, lot and block numbers, approval, the conditions to be met shall be spec- 12 and building setback lines along street rights-of- ified in writing and reference shall be made to the management way. specific sections of this Chapter, with which the concurrency

preliminary plat does not comply. 13 vii. Parks, school sites, and other public areas, if any. ii. When a recommendation is made that a pre- viii. Areas to be used for purposes other than res- liminary plat be disapproved, the Planning Board nonconformities idential and public, if any, and with the purpose, shall specify the reasons for such recommenda- 14 location, and dimensions, ownership and mainte- tion in writing.

nance responsibilities of each indicated enforcement iii. After action by the Planning Board, the Plan- 15 ix. Areas to be used for purposes other than res- ning Director shall schedule the application for a City Commission meeting which is within 30 days

idential and public, if any, and with the purpose, definitions

City of Panama City, FL 16 Page Chapter 111 - SUBDIVISION OF LAND Unified Land Development Code 11 - 4 of the said action by the Planning Board and shall infrastructure. No clearing of trees on any lots or pro- notify the applicant of the Commission meeting. posed building lots shall commence until a final plat 1 A copy of any written report on the application has been approved and recorded and until a valid de- general submitted to the City Commission by the Plan- velopment order has been issued for that specific lot. ning Director shall be made available to the appli-

2 cant. If applicant requests a delay in the transmit- Sec. 111-7. - Final plat. As the third step in the plat

admin. tal of the preliminary plat to the City Commission action procedure, the subdivider shall submit a final processes in writing, the delay may only be for six months plat. Submission of a final plat shall be required of every subdivider and lots shall not be sold nor any street 3 G. City Commission action. accepted and maintained by the City, nor shall any review

authority 1. The preliminary plat shall be approved, disap- permit be issued by the Chief Building Official for the proved or tabled for cause by the City Commission. construction of any building within such subdivision

4 unless and until the final plat has been approved by the zoning zoning districts 2. The signature of the Mayor shall indicate approval Planning Board and the City Commission, and duly re- of the preliminary plat. corded by the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Bay County, Florida. Before submitting the final plat for review by 5 3. If the preliminary plat is disapproved by the City

design the City Commission, the subdivider shall have met all

standards Commission, the reasons for disapproval shall be the requirements of sections 111-9 and 111-10 of this specified in writing and reference shall be made to Chapter.

6 the specified sections of this chapter with which the

protection preliminary plat does not apply. The subdivider may A. Application procedure. environment make recommended changes and resubmit the pre- 1. The subdivider shall submit as the final plat only liminary plat for approval by the City Commission.

7 that portion of the approved preliminary plat which the subdivider proposes to record and develop at this & buffering landscaping landscaping H. Approval of preliminary plat. time; such portion shall conform to all requirements 1. Upon approval of the preliminary plat by the City of this Chapter.

8 Commission, the subdivider may proceed with the parking & loading preparation of the final plat, and the installation of 2. The subdivider shall submit the final plat to the or arrangement for required improvements in accor- City at least 30 days prior to the Planning Board dance with the preliminary plat as approved and the 9 meeting at which time the final plat is intended to be public requirements of this Chapter. scheduled on the Planning Board’s agenda. The num- improvements ber of copies to be submitted will be determined by 2. Approval of the preliminary plat shall not be con- the Planning Department to ensure the City receives

10 strued as authority for filing of the plat with the a sufficient amount for all reviewers. standards Clerk of Circuit Court of Bay County, nor as author- supplemental ity for the sale of lots in reference thereto. Approval 3. After the review of the final plat by the Planning of the preliminary plat shall, however, authorize the Board, the final plat will then be forwarded to the 11 section

of land subdivider at his own risk prior to approval of the

subdivision City Commission for their approval. An additional final plat to: copy of the final plat shall be drawn or printed on i. Perform required improvements; subject to the mylar or other similar durable material for recording 12 sign requirements of section 111-8(B); or by the Bay County Clerk of the Circuit Court and the standards City of Panama City. ii. Post a surety bond for required infrastructure improvements, as approved by the City Attorney;

13 4. At the time of submission of the final plat, the sub- or divider shall pay to the City of Panama City a fee as concurrency management set by resolution of the City Commission. The fee is iii. Place a certified check or cash in escrow ac- for the purpose of administration and inspection of

14 count to cover the cost of the required infrastruc- site improvements. ture improvements. nonconformities 5. Failure to apply for final plat approval within two 3. Complete the appropriate form indicating which

15 years of preliminary plat approval shall result in the mechanism will be utilized to construct the required

enforcement revocation of the preliminary plat approval. A time

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extension may be granted if the Planning Board rec- v. Such as-built surveys for water, sanitary sewers, general

ommends it and it is approved by the City Commis- and storm sewer systems, showing sizes, cross sec- 1 sion. tion and profiles as required by the City Engineer

and Utilities Director. processes B. Required exhibits. The final plat shall be prepared by admin. a currently registered surveyor or engineer at a scale of vi. Such as-built surveys of bulkheads, bridges, 2 either 100 feet to one inch or such other scale as ap- and sidewalks, if any, showing cross sections and proved by the City Surveyor. The following information profiles as required by the City Commission. authority review

shall be shown on the final plat or on sheets attached 3 thereto: 4. Signed certificates. The following certificates shall 1. General information. also appear on each copy of the final plat, which is districts i. Name of subdivision, owner and surveyor or en- submitted to the City Commission. Certificates (1), zoning gineer. (2), (3), (4), and (5) shall be properly signed before 4 the final plat is submitted to the City Commission. standards

ii. Date of survey and plat preparation, north point Certificates (6), and (7) shall be properly signed after design

and graphic scale. the City Commission approves the final plat. 5 i. Number (1): Certificate of Ownership and Ded-

iii. Names and locations of adjoining subdivisions ication. environment protection and streets. I hereby certify that I am the owner of the property shown and described hereon and that I hereby 6 iv. Deed restrictions or protective covenants for the adopt this plan of subdivision with my free con- landscaping subdivision, if any. & buffering sent, establish minimum setback lines and dedi- 2. Survey data. cate all streets, alleys, walks, parks, and other sites 7 i. Exact boundaries of the tract to be subdivided. and easements to public or private use as noted.

Furthermore, I dedicate any and all storm sewer, & loading parking parking

ii. Legal description of tract of land to be submitted. sanitary sewer and water lines to the City of Pana- 8 ma City, Florida, as noted. iii. Accurate location and description of all monu- improvements

ments, markers, and control points. Signed on this the ______day of ______, public (year). 9 iv. Sufficient engineering data to determine readi- By:______

ly and reproduce on the ground every straight or (Name) supplemental standards

curved boundary line, street line, lot line, right-of- Bar No.:______10 way line, easement line, and setback line, including linear dimensions, bearings or deflection angles, ii. Number (2): Title opinion. section subdivision subdivision

radii, arcs, chords, and central angles. (All dimen- This is to certify that I have personally examined land of sions shall be measured to the nearest one-tenth of the title to the lands platted hereon and find title is 11 a foot and all angles to the nearest minute.) vested in ______(Subdivider)_____ and that there

are no unsatisfied mortgages on said lands. This standards sign 3. Site data. certification is based upon the best of my knowl- 12 i. All rights-of-way, easements, and areas to be ded- edge and belief, this _____ day of ______, (year). icated to public use with the purpose of each stated. management concurrency

By:______13 ii. Areas to be used for purposes other than residen- (Name) tial and public, if any, with the purpose, location, Bar No.:______dimensions, ownership and maintenance responsi- nonconformities

bilities of each indicated. iii. Number (3): Certificate of Surveyor. 14 iii. Lot and block numbers and street names. Know all men by these presents, that the under- signed being a licensed and registered land sur- enforcement

iv. Such cross sections and profiles of streets as may veyor, does hereby certify that on ______15 be required by the City Engineer. /______/______he/she completed

the surveying of the lands as shown in the accom- definitions City of Panama City, FL 16 Page Chapter 111 - SUBDIVISION OF LAND Unified Land Development Code 11 - 6 panying plat, that said plat is a correct represen- By: ______tation of the lands therein described and platted; (Name) Commissioner Ward I 1 that permanent reference monuments have been general placed as shown thereon and complies with the By: ______requirements of Chapter 177, Florida Statutes; and (Name) Commissioner Ward II

2 that said land is located in Bay County, Florida.

admin. Signed on this the ______day of ______, By: ______processes (year). (Name) Commissioner Ward III

3 By:______By: ______review authority (Name) (Name) Commissioner Ward IV Florida License No.:______4 vii. Number (7): Certificate of Approval by the City zoning zoning districts iv. Number (4): Certificate of approval of the De- Manager. sign and Installation of Streets, Utilities and Other I hereby certify that I have examined the Final Plat

5 Required Improvements. for the ______Subdivision, and find that it

design I hereby certify that all streets, utilities and other conforms to applicable regulations for subdivisions standards required improvements have been installed in an in Bay County, Florida. Signed on this the ______acceptable manner and according to City specifica- day of ______, (year). 6 tions and standards and all applicable regulations in protection environment the ______Subdivision or that a guarantee By: ______of the installation of the required improvements (Name) City Manager

7 in a manner according to 111-8 has been received. & buffering landscaping landscaping Signed on this the ______day of ______, C. City Commission action. (year). 1. The City Commission shall approve, disapprove or

8 By:______table for cause within 45 days of the date such plat

parking (Name) City Engineer was submitted to the City. Failure of the City Com- & loading Florida Registration No.:______mission to act within 45 days shall constitute final plat City Engineer approval. 9 public improvements v. Number (5): Certificate of City Surveyor. 2. Before acting on the final plat, the City Commis- I hereby certify that I have reviewed the plat of the sion shall receive a written summary report from the City Surveyor certifying compliance with or noting 10 ______subdivision, and hereby

standards deviations from the approved preliminary plat and

supplemental certify that it complies with all the requirements of Chapter 177, Florida Statutes. Signed on this the the requirements of these regulations. ______day of ______, (year). 11 section 3. During its review, the City Commission may ap- of land

subdivision point an engineer or surveyor to check the accuracy By:______of the final plat. If substantial errors are found, the (Name) City Surveyor

12 costs to resurvey will be charged to the subdivider. sign Florida License No.:______standards 4. If the final plat meets all the requirements of this vi. Number (6): Certificate of Approval by the City Chapter and complies with the approved preliminary

13 Commission. plat, the City Commission shall approve the final plat concurrency management The Panama City - City Commission hereby ap- and indicate its approval on each copy by signature of proved the Final Plat for the ______the Mayor. Subdivision. Signed on this the ______day of 14 ______, (year). 5. When approved by the City Commission, a copy of nonconformities the final plat shall be returned to the City after record- By: ______ing. The subdivider shall file the approved final plat 15 (Name) Mayor with the Bay County Clerk of the Circuit Court after

enforcement it’s approval by the City Commission or such approv-

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al shall be null and void. Before the recording of the inform the developer in writing as to the deficien- general

plat, the plat must reflect all conditions and changes cies. The developer may cure the deficiencies within 1 requested by the City Commission. Recording fee to five days and have the preliminary plat/final plat re-

be paid by subdivider. main in the current review cycle. Thereafter, the -de processes veloper may cure the deficiencies within six months admin. 6. If the final plat is disapproved by the City Com- without payment of a reapplication fee, but, if more 2 mission, the reasons for disapproval shall be stated in than six months has elapsed, must thereafter re-ini- writing and reference shall be made to the sections of authority tiate the application and pay an additional fee; or review

this Chapter with which the final plat does not com- 3 ply. A copy of such explanation shall be sent to sub- 2. Determine that the submittals are complete and divider. proceed with the following procedures. districts zoning

Sec. 111-8. - Preliminary plat/final plat process. D. The preliminary plat/final plat shall be reviewed by 4 Should the subdivider choose to process both the pre- the Technical Review Committee within 30 days of standards

liminary plat and the final plat at the same time, the fol- submittal of an application. The applicant will be no- design

lowing review process shall be followed. tified of the date and location of the Technical Review 5 Committee review.

A. Application procedure. environment 1. The application shall state that the combined pre- E. Within ten working days after the committee meets protection liminary plat and final plat process has been chosen to consider the plan and comments, the Planning Di- 6 by the subdivider. rector shall issue a written report setting forth the rec- landscaping ommendations of the Technical Review Committee. & buffering 2. The subdivider shall submit the preliminary plat/ The preliminary plat/final plat shall then be placed on 7 final plat and any required exhibits to the Planning a Planning Board agenda for a Planning Board meet- Department. The number of copies to be submitted ing which is within 30 days following issuance of a rec- & loading will be determined by the Planning Department to ommendation by the TRC. parking ensure the City receives a sufficient amount for all re- 8 viewers. At the time of submission of the preliminary F. Planning Board review.

plat/final plat, the subdivider shall pay to the City a 1. Upon completion of the preliminary plat/final plat improvements public

fee for purposes of administration that reflects the fee review, the Planning Board shall recommend that 9 of the preliminary plat and shall also include the re- the City Commission approve, approve conditional-

cording fee. ly, or disapprove the preliminary plat/final plat. The supplemental Planning Board may continue the review of the pre- standards 10 3. At the time of recording of the final plat, the sub- liminary plat/final plat for good cause. divider shall pay to the City a fee as set by resolution section of the City Commission. The fee is for the purpose of i. In case of a recommendation for conditional ap- subdivision of land of

administration and inspection of site improvements. proval, the conditions to be met shall be specified 11 in writing and reference shall be made to the specif- B. Required exhibits. The preliminary plat/final plat ic sections of this Chapter, with which the prelimi- standards

shall be prepared by a currently registered surveyor or sign

nary plat/final plat does not comply. 12 engineer at a scale of either 100 feet to one inch or such other scale as approved by the City Surveyor. The City ii. When a recommendation is made that a prelim- management Surveyor shall also approve sheet size and title block. inary plat/final plat be disapproved, the Planning concurrency The following information shall be shown on the pre- Board shall specify the reasons for such recommen- 13 liminary plat or on sheets attached thereto. The infor- dation in writing. mation required for both the preliminary plat and the nonconformities iii. After action by the Planning Board, the Plan- final plat per sections 111-5(B) and 111-6(B) shall be 14 shown on the preliminary plat/final plat submission or ning Director shall schedule the application for a on sheets attached thereto. City Commission meeting which is within 25 days of the said action by the Planning Board and shall enforcement C. Within five days of receipt of a preliminary plat/final notify the applicant of the commission meeting. A 15 plat, the Department shall: copy of any written report on the application sub- 1. Determine that the submittals are incomplete and mitted to the City Commission by the Planning Di- definitions City of Panama City, FL 16 Page Chapter 111 - SUBDIVISION OF LAND Unified Land Development Code 11 - 8 rector shall be made available to the applicant. of the City, according to section 111-8(C), that such improvements will be installed. 1 G. City Commission action. general 1. The City Commission shall approve, disapprove B. Required improvements. or table for cause the preliminary plat/final plat. 1. All required improvements shall be installed before

2 the final plat is approved and constructed in confor-

admin. 2. If the preliminary plat/final plat meets all the re- mity with the requirements and standards set forth processes quirements of this chapter, the City Commission in this chapter and all other specifications of the City shall approve the preliminary plat/final plat and of Panama City. All improvement plans and improve- 3 indicate its approval on each copy by signature of ments shall be inspected and approved by the City review authority the Mayor. If the preliminary plat/final plat does Engineer as conforming to this chapter and all other not meet the requirements of this chapter, the City city specifications.

4 Commission may place conditions upon the plat zoning zoning districts that must be addressed prior to recording of the plat. 2. Improvements required. The following improvements are required: 3. If the preliminary plat/final plat is disapproved by i. Survey reference markers. 5 the City Commission, the reasons for disapproval design

standards shall be stated in writing and reference shall be made ii. Street grading, base preparation, and paving. to the sections of this chapter with which the prelim-

6 inary plat/final plat does not comply. A copy of such iii. Storm drainage system and including retention

protection explanation shall be sent to the Planning Board and areas, if required. environment to the subdivider. iv. Curbs and gutters. 7 H. Before submitting the preliminary plat/final plat

& buffering v. Sidewalks, as required by the Planning Board landscaping landscaping for recording, the subdivider shall have met all the re- and City Commission. quirements of parts sections 111-8(B) and 111-9. 8 1. The subdivider shall submit the preliminary plat/ vi. Sanitary sewage disposal system. parking & loading final plat to the city. The number of copies to be submitted will be determined by the Planning Depart- vii. Water supply system.

9 ment to ensure the City receives a sufficient amount public for all reviewers. One copy of the preliminary plat/ viii. Street name markers. improvements final plat shall be drawn or printed on cronaflex, mylar, or other similar durable material for recording ix. Bulkheads, if any. 10 by the Bay County Clerk of the Court and the City.

standards x. Bridges, if any. supplemental 2. The City shall file the approved preliminary plat/ xi. Replacement trees, as required by the ULDC. final plat with the Bay County Clerk of the Court 11 section of land

subdivision after the subdivider has resubmitted the plat ad- C. Streetlights. Subdivider’s guarantee in lieu of all im- dressing the conditions required by the City Com- provements installation. mission. If a revised plat has not been resubmitted 1. The subdivider’s guarantee, in lieu of all improve- 12 sign within one year after the City Commission approved ments installation, shall be a performance of surety standards with conditions such approval shall be null and void. bond satisfactory to the City Attorney as to form and When approved by the City Commission, a copy of content, or a certified check; or cash deposited in an

13 the preliminary plat/final plat shall be returned to escrow account with interest accruing to subdivider. concurrency management the subdivider after recording. 2. The subdivider’s guarantee, regardless of form, Sec. 111-9. - Installation and guarantee of improve- shall provide that the improvements required shall be 14 ments. completed within one year from the date the certified nonconformities A. Final plats for subdivisions within the city limits of check or surety bond is posted with the. Panama City shall not be approved until the subdivid-

15 er has installed the required improvements listed in 3. Assurance of maintenance of street lights. The sub-

enforcement section 111-8 (B) or has guaranteed to the satisfaction divider shall provide for the perpetual maintenance,

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repair, replacement, and operation of street lights reference marker, such as a U.S. government marker, general

through a homeowners’ association (HOA) agree- section corner, or quarter-section corner shall des- 1 ment. ignate at least one corner of the subdivision. When

such a monument or station is not available, the tie processes 4. Failure to complete improvements. Failure to com- shall be made to some pertinent and readily recog- admin. plete the improvements within one year shall be cause nizable landmark or identifiable point, physical ob- 2 for default and the City shall take such remedial steps ject or structure. as necessary to complete construction as otherwise authority review

required herein utilizing the certified check or calling 3. At least two monuments shall be installed as con- 3 upon the surety for faithful performance. The amount trol corners within each block within the subdivision. of such guarantees shall be in an amount that is 110 The surveyor shall install additional monuments if districts percent of the construction costs of all improvements, required by the City Engineer. All monuments shall zoning including landfill, as estimated by the City Engineer. be constructed of concrete and shall be at least three 4 The bonding company shall meet City specifications. inches in diameter or square and not less than two standards

feet in length. Each monument shall have embed- design

D. Maintenance guarantee of improvements. The City ded in its top or attached by a suitable means a metal 5 Commission shall require cash in escrow or mainte- plate of noncorrosive materials marked plainly with nance warranty bond guaranteeing all improvements environment the point, the surveyor’s registration number, and protection against defects for one year after the acceptance of such

the month and year it was installed, and the words 6 improvements by the City of Panama City. (Such im- “Permanent Reference Monument” or the initials provements must be accepted, accepted with condi- “P.R.M.” Monuments shall be set in the ground so landscaping & buffering tions, or rejected by the City within 60 days following that the top is flush the with finish grade. the installation of improvements.) This bond, satisfac- 7 tory to the City attorney as to form and content, shall be 4. Survey accuracy. The allowable angular error of

in the amount of ten percent of the construction costs closure and linear error of closure for surveys shall & loading parking parking

and shall be submitted in acceptable form when the be as follows: 8 City accepts the improvements. i. Angular error of closure shall not exceed 25 seconds times the square root of the number of an- improvements

Sec. 111-10. - Subdivision improvement and design gles turned. Total error shall be no greater than 40 public standards. seconds. 9 A. Generally. ii. Linear error of closure shall not exceed one foot

1. Approval of the final plat shall be subject to the sub- supplemental per 7,500 feet measured on the perimeter. standards

divider having installed the required improvements 10 or having guaranteed with proper bond, according to C. All other improvement and design standards shall

section 111-9; the installation of said improvements. be as prescribed in this ULDC. section subdivision subdivision

The City Engineer shall be responsible for inspecting land of 11 and approving all improvement plans and improve- Sec. 111-11. - Exceptions and variances. ments for consistency with improvement specifica- A. The standards and requirements of this Chapter tions on file in the City Engineer’s office. may be modified by the City Commission upon rec- standards sign ommendation of the Planning Board in the case of a 12 2. The following requirements shall be minimum plan or program for a complete group development, management

requirements. Where other official engineering and which, in the judgment of the board, provides ade- concurrency

public works standards and specifications are more quate public spaces and improvements for the circula- 13 stringent, such higher standards shall be used. tion, recreation, light, air and service needs of the tract when fully developed and populated, and which also nonconformities B. Permanent survey reference point. provides such covenants or other legal provisions as 1. Permanent survey reference monuments shall be will assure conformity to and achievement of the plan. 14 installed in all subdivisions in accordance with Chap- This provision is intended to encourage innovations in

ter 177, Florida Statutes, and the following require- housing types and subdivision design. enforcement

ments. 15 B. Where, because of topographical or other condi- 2. Course and distance (tie) from a readily discernible tions peculiar to the site, strict adherence to the pro- definitions City of Panama City, FL 16 Page Chapter 111 - SUBDIVISION OF LAND Unified Land Development Code 11 - 10 visions of the regulations of this chapter would cause development rather than each individual lot within unnecessary hardship the Planning Board may recom- the development. Calculation of maximum allowed 1 mend and the City Commission authorize a variance, impervious surface area shall include all impervi- general if such variance can be made without destroying the ous surfaces commonly or publicly owned, such as intent of this chapter. Any variance thus authorized streets, sidewalks and public buildings, in addition to

2 is required to be entered in writing in the minutes of those impervious surfaces on individual lots.

admin. the Planning Board and of the City Commission and processes the reasoning on which the departure was justified set 6. The maximum building height established in the forth. underlying zoning district shall apply to development 3 in cluster subdivisions. review

authority Sec. 111-12. – 111-20. Reserved. 7. Reduced setbacks may be allowed in cluster subdi-

4 ARTICLE II. CLUSTER SUBDIVISIONS. visions if approved by the City Commission. Setback zoning zoning

districts reductions approved by the City shall be noted on the Sec. 111-21. Purpose. The purpose of this section is final plat. to permit development of cluster subdivisions as an 5 alternative to conventional subdivisions. In permit- 8. Development on lots or acreage along the perimeter design

standards ting cluster subdivisions, the City seeks to encourage of the cluster subdivision will be required to observe patterns of development that: protect environmentally the setbacks of the underlying zoning district relative

6 sensitive lands; preserve open space for purposes of to the perimeter of the cluster subdivision. Such lots

protection conservation and/or recreation; limit environmental may still qualify for reduction in setbacks along prop- environment impacts of development by reducing impervious sur- erty lines that are interior to the cluster subdivision. face areas and non-point sources of pollution; and pro- 7 mote economically-efficient layout of lots, roadways B. Maximum Density. & buffering landscaping landscaping and utility lines. 1. The maximum density permitted in the underlying zoning district shall apply to the cluster development.

8 A. Applicability and General Provisions. parking & loading 1. Cluster subdivisions shall be permitted for devel- 2. Maximum density for cluster developments shall opments that contain residential uses only. Nonres- be based on the gross area of the cluster development.

9 idential uses are not permitted in cluster subdivi- public sions. 3. The number of dwelling units allowed in a cluster improvements subdivision shall be calculated as follows: gross acre- 2. Cluster subdivisions shall be permitted as of right age of cluster development/maximum dwelling units

10 in the R-1, R-2, and MU-1 zoning districts. Cluster per acre permitted in the underlying zoning district. standards

supplemental subdivisions shall be permitted in the MU-2 and MU-3 zoning districts for those developments con- C. Design Criteria. taining only residential uses. 1. No minimum lot frontage or lot area shall apply to 11 section

of land individual lots within cluster subdivisions. subdivision 3. Cluster developments shall be a minimum area of three acres. 2. Each lot shall have direct access to a public or pri-

12 vate street. sign

standards 4. The following uses shall be permitted in cluster subdivisions: for cluster subdivisions in the R-1, R-2 3. Flag lots shall be discouraged. and MU-1 zoning district, all principal and accesso- 13 4. Right-of-way widths and pavement widths shall ry uses allowed in the underlying zoning district; for concurrency management comply with those established in Section 109-44. cluster subdivisions in the MU-2 and MU-3 zoning district, all residential uses allowed in the underlying 5. A minimum of 40% of the gross acreage of the 14 zoning district. cluster development shall be dedicated as open space. nonconformities Open space shall be used and conveyed in accordance 5. Maximum impervious surface ratios established with the provisions of Section 111-21 (D) below. for the underlying zoning district shall apply to the 15 cluster development. Maximum impervious sur-

enforcement D. Open Space. face ratios shall apply to the gross area of the cluster

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1. The following uses shall be allowed in the dedicat- general

ed open space within a cluster subdivision, provided 1 they comply with all applicable state and federal reg-

ulations: public or privately-owned parks; passive or processes low-impact recreational uses such as hiking or biking admin. trails, provided they do not impact environmental- 2 ly-sensitive areas; and conservation land. authority review

2. The following natural features shall be prioritized 3 for inclusion in the open space dedication: shoreline; jurisdictional wetlands; steep slopes; areas providing districts habitat for endangered or threatened species as spec- zoning ified by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation 4 Commission or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. standards design

3. Open space within cluster subdivisions shall be 5 conveyed in one of the following manners:

i. To the City and accepted by the City for use as a environment protection park, open space or other specified use, provided the conveyance is in a form approved by the City 6 Commission. landscaping & buffering

ii. To a nonprofit organization whose principal mis- 7 sion is conservation of open space, provided the conveyance is in a form approved by the City Com- & loading mission. parking 8 iii. To a corporation or trust that is owned by the

owners of the lots within the subdivision. In such improvements public

an arrangement, shares of ownership in the cor- 9 poration or trust shall pass with the conveyances

of the lots. The conveyance must be in a form ap- supplemental proved by the City Commission. standards 10

4. Where open space is conveyed to a nonprofit orga- section nization or corporation or trust, a deed restriction en- subdivision of land of

forceable by the City shall be recorded that provides 11 the open space will be kept in authorized conditions. standards sign 12 management concurrency 13 nonconformities 14 enforcement 15 definitions

City of Panama City, FL 16 Unifi ed Land Development Code 1 general 2 admin. processes 3 review authority 4 zoning zoning districts 5 design standards 6 protection environment ering 7 & buff landscaping landscaping 8 parking & loading 9 public improvements 10 standards supplemental 11 of land of subdivision 12 sign standards 13 concurrency management 14 nonconformities 15 enforcement City of Panama City, FL 16 nitions defi Unified Land Development Code Chapter 112 - SIGN STANDARDS Page 12 - 1

6. A sign which contains any flashing light. general

CHAPTER 112 - SIGN REGULATIONS 1 7. A sign which at any point below nine feet above

grade contains any moving or animated lights or processes Sec. 112-1. - Public purpose. The purpose of this admin. parts, contains any electronic components, or gives chapter shall be to coordinate the type, placement, and 2 the appearance of animation or movement. physical dimensions of signs within the City; to recog- nize the commercial communication requirements of 8. Vehicle signs, (including signs on trailers) are pro- authority all sectors of the business community; to encourage the review

hibited except for standardized, uniform, registered 3 innovative use of design; to promote both renovation or licensed business logos on business vehicles or and proper maintenance; and to guarantee equal treat- trailers. Such vehicles or trailers, with proper logos, districts ment under the law through accurate recordkeeping may only be parked at the physical location of the zoning and consistent enforcement. These goals shall be ac- business which the logo represents, when not in use 4 complished by regulation of the display, erection, use, for the primary business intended. Such vehicles or standards and maintenance of signs. The placement and physical trailers may not be parked and left unattended in ar- design dimensions of signs are regulated primarily by land use eas, away from the physical location of the business, 5 district and type of roadway. No sign shall be permit- for purposes of advertisement, e.g. parking lots not ted as a principal or accessory use except in accordance environment owned and operated by the vehicle’s owner. protection with the provisions of this chapter. 9. Any sign which emits a sound, odor, or visible 6 Sec. 112-2. - Scope. This chapter shall not relate to matter. landscaping building design. Nor shall this chapter regulate offi- & buffering

cial traffic control or governmental signs; the copy and 10. Any sign or sign structure which obstructs free 7 message of signs; window displays; product dispensers ingress to or egress from a required door, window, and point of purchase displays; scoreboards on athletic fire escape or other required exit way. & loading fields; flags of any nation, government, or noncommer- parking 8 cial organization; gravestones; barber poles; religious 11. Any sign or sign structure which obstructs the symbols; commemorative plaques; display of street view of, may be confused with or purports to be a governmental or official traffic direction or safer improvements

numbers; hospital emergency room signs; or any display public or construction not defined herein as a sign. sign, or any official marker erected by City, state or 9 federal authority.

Sec. 112-3. - Applicability. No person shall erect, place supplemental or maintain a sign within the City except in accordance 12. Any sign which obstructs or impairs driver vision standards 10 with the provisions of this Chapter. at vehicular ingress/egress points or intersections.

13. Any sign using the words “stop,” “danger” or any subdivision

Sec. 112-4. - Prohibited signs. of land

A. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect or display comparable word, phrase, symbol or character in a 11 within the City any of the following prohibited signs manner that tends to mislead, confuse or distract a

vehicle driver. section and their respective support structure: standards sign

1. Swinging signs. 12 14. Sign statuary exceeding the limits imposed by 2. Snipe signs. this Chapter. management concurrency

3. Sidewalk and sandwich signs not expressly ad- 15. Any sign on or within any street or public right- 13 dressed in this code. of-way, coastal setback area, or St. Andrew Bay, except public traffic, safety and information signs nonconformities 4. Portable signs, except those used for humorous an- erected and maintained by governmental authority nouncements or governmental purposes. and at public expense. 14

5. Any sign in the area between the shoreline and the 16. A sign erected or displayed in any fresh water enforcement

road right-of-way in the area along Beach Drive be- wetlands or salt marsh areas subject to periodic in- 15 tween Johnson Bayou and Frankford Avenue. undation by tidal saltwater. definitions

City of Panama City, FL 16 section 12 -2 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Page definitions enforcement nonconformities concurrency sign subdivision supplemental public parking landscaping environment design zoning review admin. general management standards of land standards improvements & loading & buffering protection standards districts authority processes City of Panama City, FL Chapter 112- erect, place or construct any on-premises with sign 112-5.-ApprovalSec. required. No person shall competent jurisdiction. mission. Relief may only sought be through acourt of appeals board, planning the board, or City the Com norpealable subject to arequest for variance from the B.right The to use prohibited signs neitherbe shall ap trict. 28. V-signs within Gateway the Overlay (GO)Dis orsign, any similar device. functionally 27. Feather flag sign, flutter sign, flag feather banner 112-14.B. insection rized 26. Banners, except for temporary banners as autho 25. Roofsigns. signs. 24. Illegal Unifiedthis LandDevelopment Code. 23. Any not sign expressly exempted or allowed by 22. The following off-premises signs: area.glass 21. Window signs exceeding 25%of an building 20. Inflatable signs. 19. Dilapidated signs. 18. Abandoned signs. waters within City. the 17. Any on sign or towed aboat behind or raft on mental signs. signs as authorized 112-6.8, and in section govern- signs as authorized 112-15, directional in section off-premisesvii. All signs, than other billboard vi. (four-faced) Boxed signs, v. Triangular signs, (3-faced) iv. “L” at (2-faced 90-degree angles), iii. Blank off-premises faces. sign ii. Electronic signs, signs, i. Bench SIGN STANDARDS - - - - - dards: C. Political signsconform shall to following the stan B. Nameplates of 2square feet or less. A. Temporary signs. nearest right-of-way line: played on private property at least five feet off the of other requirements of chapter this and may only dis be requirementsal but must inconformance be with all The following types ofsigns are exemptedfrom approv 112-6.-Exempted not signs requiring approval.Sec. sign. change and intext is not occurs, sign the aprohibited copythe ischanged to be is for same the business, no B. Painted or printed signs, provided on sign the which prohibited or sign; A. Changeable copy signs, provided is not sign the a following:the No approval is required for achange of copy on one of building 112-6. exceptsection permit, in as specified out first obtaining approvalfrom the City, and avalid single face as follows: estateE. Real one sign: premise, per back-to-back, or emergency. D. Public signs or notices, or any relating sign to an 1. 1. Not exceeding, aggregate in the including attach date.election within ten days otherwise, election; afterthe general and election in aprimary unopposed general inthe date election primary where candidate the is elected ular officebe removed shall within ten days the after signs election, political oferal candidates for- a partic date. Where an involves election and aprimary gen- ten days afterthedate election or anyrun-off election removed signsbe position. political shall All within date election the and only then if a candidate has op permitted orbe displayed prior to 120days before 3. heightin sign measured from aggregate grade. square faceand sign feetnot shall per five exceed feet 2. withinplaced ten feet of one another. but multiple signs of same the candidate not shall be The signs mayback-to-back, be placed or single face, onlyerty and with permission the of property owner. Placement on placed . Signs be privateshall prop Dimensions. Political signsnot shall eight exceed Timelines for placement UnifiedLandDevelopment Code . Political signsnot shall ------Unified Land Development Code Chapter 112 - SIGN STANDARDS Page 12 - 3

ments, 8 square feet for residential or vacant lots in out cover). general

residential or mixed use districts. 1 Sec. 112-9. - Licenses. No person may engage in the business of erecting, altering, relocating, constructing, 2. Not exceeding, in the aggregate including attach- processes ments, 16 square feet for commercial property. or maintaining signs without a valid occupational li- admin. cense and all required state and federal licenses. 2 3. Not exceeding, in the aggregate including attach-

ments, 75 square feet for developmental or subdivi- Sec. 112-10. - Indemnification. All persons involved authority in the maintenance, installation, alteration, or reloca- review

sion property. 3 tion of signs near any public right-of-way or property Such signs must be removed within 5 days following shall agree to hold harmless and indemnify the City, districts sale, rental, or lease, and provided further that “Open its officers, agents, and employees, against any and all zoning House” signs must be removed at the end of the day of claims of negligence resulting from such work. 4 the open house event.

Sec. 112-11. - Allowable on-premises signs; land use standards design

F. Window signs, except in R-1, R-2, UR-1, UR-2, MU-1 districts. 5 and MH-1 districts. A. Signs permitted in all districts. The following signs environment G. Pennants, festoons, streamers or balloons not ex- are allowed in all districts: protection pressly exempted from nor authorized by this law. 1. All signs not requiring approval. 6 landscaping

H. Off-premises directional signs on leased property 2. One construction sign for each street abutting a & buffering within an established industrial park in either an LI or construction project, not to exceed 32 square feet of HI district, for directional purposes in addition to name sign area per face or 64 total square feet, if back-to- 7 recognition, not to exceed four feet by eight feet, light- back faces, per sign. Such signs may be erected 120 & loading ed or unlighted dictated by the normal working hours days prior to beginning of construction and shall be parking of the business, post supported with the bottom of the removed 30 days following completion of construc- 8 sign to be at least six feet above ground level, and with a tion. minimum setback requirement for all parts of the sign improvements

3. One attached nameplate per occupancy, not to ex- public of five feet from any right-of-way line. 9 ceed 2 square feet in sign area. Sec. 112-7. - Maintenance. All signs shall be proper- 4. “For sale” signs advertising vehicles, boats or oth- supplemental ly maintained. Exposed surfaces shall be cleaned and standards painted if paint is required. Defective parts shall be re- er similar items for sale by owner provided such sign 10 placed. The City Manager shall have the authority un- does not exceed one square foot of sign area. der subsection 112-17.E to order the repair or removal subdivision B. Permitted signs in Residential districts. The follow- of land of any sign which is defective, damaged, or substantially 11 ing signs shall be allowed in R-1, R-2, UR-1, UR-2, and deteriorated. MH-1 zoning districts; all other signs are prohibited. section Sec. 112-8. - Lighting/Illumination. All signs may be 1. All signs allowed in section 112-6. standards sign lighted or illuminated consistent with the following 12 2. Two subdivision identification signs per subdivi- provisions: sion, or development, not to exceed 30 square feet management concurrency per face or 60 total square feet, if back-to-back faces,

A. Sign lighting shall not be installed or located so as to 13 cause confusion with traffic control lights. per sign.

B. Illumination by spotlights or floodlights may be al- 3. For churches, synagogues or similar institutional nonconformities lowed provided that no light emitted shines onto an ad- uses one freestanding sign not exceed 30 square feet 14 joining property or into the eyes of persons driving or per face or 60 total square feet, if back-to-back faces,

walking upon any roadway or sidewalk. per sign. enforcement 15 C. Exposed incandescent lights shall not be used for 4. All allowed freestanding signs in R-1, R-2, UR-1, lighting outdoor signs (e.g., exposed light bulbs with- UR-2, and MH-1 districts shall have a height limit definitions

City of Panama City, FL 16 Page Chapter 112 - SIGN STANDARDS Unified Land Development Code 12 - 4 of eight feet, and no portion of such sign, including and temperature messages, changeable copy (includ- base, support structure, or cabinet shall be located ing stationary, lighted cabinets designed for manual 1 within five feet of any street, highway, or alley right- changeable copy) or electronic messages, if they are general of-way. located on the structure above nine feet, and if they: i. Do not contain any flashing or strobe lights;

2 C. Permitted signs in Mixed Use districts. The fol-

admin. lowing signs shall be allowed in MU-2, MU-3, DTD, ii. Do not emit any sounds; processes MDTD, CHD and StAD districts; all other signs are prohibited. iii. Do not present lighting effects that are unusually 3 1. All signs not prohibited by section 112-4. distracting to vehicles; and review authority 2. Two identification signs per apartment, town- iv. Do not cause the overall sign area per side to exceed 200 square feet.

4 house, condominium or other multifamily residen- zoning zoning

districts tial development, not to exceed 30 square feet per 3. No portion of a freestanding sign, including base, face or 60 total square feet, if back to back, per sign. support structure, or cabinet, shall be located within

5 3. For commercial development, one freestanding five feet of any street, highway, or alley right-of-way. design

standards sign and one wall sign per premises each of which 4. Wall signs shall be limited to a maximum size of shall not exceed 12 square feet per face or 24 total two feet per linear foot of principal storefront façade,

6 square feet, if back-to-back faces, per sign. For com- not to exceed 200 square feet per tenant.

protection mercial development which abuts a principal arteri- environment al or collector roadway, Jenks Avenue or Grace Ave- 5. One under-canopy sign per occupancy, not to ex- nue (see section 105-176), one freestanding sign and

7 ceed eight square feet in sign area. one wall sign per premises each of which shall not & buffering landscaping landscaping exceed 30 square feet per face or 60 total square feet, 6. Incidental signs not to exceed four square feet in if back-to-back faces, per sign. aggregate sign area per occupancy. 8 parking

& loading 4. All allowed freestanding signs shall have a height 7. The maximum permitted height for any on-premis- limit of eight feet and no portion of such sign, in- es sign shall be 45 feet above the grade of the adjacent cluding base, support structure, or cabinet shall be 9 street, except as regulated in the Overlay District.

public located within five feet of any street, highway, or al- improvements ley right-of-way or property line. 8. Projecting signs shall conform to the requirements of the Florida Building Code and shall be permitted

10 D. Permitted signs in General Commercial and Indus- only where a public sidewalk abuts the side of the

standards trial districts. The following signs shall be allowed in

supplemental building on which the projecting sign is affixed. GC-1, GC-2, LI, and HI districts, all others are prohibited. 9. Plaza signs which must abut a major street or high- 11

of land of 1. All signs not prohibited in section 112-4 nor ad- way are only allowed in GC-1, GC-2, LI, and HI dis- subdivision dressed in sec. 105-4. tricts, after obtaining approval in the form of a development order from the City and a valid building 12 section 2. Except for fruit stands, adult entertainment busi-

sign permit from the City’s Building Department. The

standards nesses, and plaza signages which are regulated else- structure, including supports, pole covers and sign where, one on-premise freestanding sign is allowed panel cabinets, may not be taller than 30 feet and may per premise for a business which fronts on a public not be closer than five feet from any abutting right- 13 street, plus one additional freestanding sign for each of-way. Plaza signs shall consist of a top panel, not concurrency management additional abutting public street; provided, however, exceeding 75 square feet per face or 150 total square the square footage of all of said freestanding signs feet, if back-to-back faces are used, which identifies 14 shall not exceed 125 total square feet per face per the name of the complex or property owner and the

nonconformities sign or 250 square feet per sign if using back-to-back street address of the complex. Individual fixed panels, faces. As part of one of said on-premise freestand- not exceeding, without a variance, a total square foot-

15 ing signs fronting on a public street, it may include age of 100 square feet per side face or 200 square feet

enforcement an electrical code approved display which has time if using back-to-back faces, listing the names and ad-

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vertisement information of the individual occupants and no portion of such sign, including base, support general

of the complex, may be affixed below the top panel. structure, or cabinet shall be located within five feet 1 Individual occupant panels or tenant panels may not of any street, highway, or alley right-of-way.

exceed 20 square feet per occupant per face or 40 total processes square feet, if back-to-back faces are used. Individ- 4. All public school signs shall be exempt from de- admin. ual panels may not have more than two displays on velopment order requirements; provided, however, 2 each facing. Plaza signs may be lighted and shall be that no portion of such sign, including base, support structure, or cabinet shall be located within five feet authority constructed in compliance with all applicable code review

requirements and construction standards. If a com- of any street, highway, or alley right-of-way. 3 plex abuts more than one major street or highway, it 5. Directional signs, not to exceed two square feet

may have one plaza sign abutting each major street districts per face or four total square feet if back-to-back fac- zoning or highway. Use of a plaza sign shall be in lieu of the es are used, may be located at points of ingress and 4 right of use of individual freestanding on-premises egress; however no portion of such signs, including

signs by the occupants. standards

base, support structure, or cabinet shall be located design

10. Directional signs, not to exceed two square feet within 5 feet of any street, highway, or alley right- 5 per face or four total square feet, if back-to-back fac- of-way. environment

es are used, may be located at points of ingress and protection 6. Temporary banners as authorized in section 112-

egress; provided, however no portion of such signs, 6 14.B. including base, support structure, or cabinet shall be located within five feet of any street, highway, or alley landscaping F. Permitted signs in Community Redevelopment Ar- & buffering right-of-way. eas. The following signs shall be allowed in any of the 7 community redevelopment areas, all others are pro- 11. Temporary banners except as authorized in sec- hibited. Where these regulations may conflict with the

tion 112-14.B. & loading standard zoning districts, the stricter regulations shall parking 8 12. Monument signs shall be the preferred sign used apply. within each of the commercial districts. Monument 1. Signs approved prior to the effective date of this regulation. improvements

signs shall not exceed 150 square feet per side face or public 300 total square feet, if back-to-back faces are used, 9 2. General Requirements. and no portion of such sign, including base, support i. Each business shall be allowed two attached structure, or cabinet shall be located within five feet supplemental signs, unless they are located on the corner of an standards

of any street, highway, or alley right-of-way. Monu- 10 intersection where three are allowed. One sign can ment signs shall sit directly on grade on a proper con- be a wall or flat sign mounted on the façade, while

crete or similar material footings. Height for monu- subdivision the other can be projecting, awning, and marquee ment signs shall be approved by the director, based on of land or window sign. 11 reasonable safety concerns.

ii. Buildings with a rear public entrance are al- section E. Permitted signs in Public Institutional and Recre- standards

lowed one flat wall sign up to the size of front sign sign ation districts. The following signs shall be allowed in 12 – to be placed at the rear entrance. P/I, REC-1, and REC-2 districts, all others are prohib- management ited. iii. Signs cannot obscure architectural details of concurrency

1. All government signs. the building. 13

2. For any non-governmental institutional use, one iv. Vinyl lettering shall be applied to windows and nonconformities freestanding sign not to exceed 25 square feet per side may not cover more than 25% of the pane and is of sign area or 50 total square feet if back-to-back fac- excluded in the total signage allowed. 14 es are used, and one wall sign not to exceed 25 square

feet of wall area. v. Illumination. enforcement

a. Internally Illuminated signs are permitted in 15 3. All allowed freestanding signs in P/I, REC-1, and high traffic areas along Jenks Avenue, 11th Street, REC-2 districts shall have a height limit of ten feet, 15th Street, US 231, and MLK Boulevard. definitions City of Panama City, FL 16 Page Chapter 112 - SIGN STANDARDS Unified Land Development Code 12 - 6

b. External illumination shall be provided by a ii. The sign must be at a 90-degree angle from the 1 continuous light source that is installed to prevent face of the building. general direct light from shining onto the street or adjacent properties. All signs in the historic district, iv. For multi-story buildings, projecting signs must

2 whether ground signs or wall signs, shall only be suspended between the bottom of the second

admin. be illuminated by an external light source, and story window sill and top of doors or windows of processes through craftsmanship and materials, shall reflect first story. downtown district design aesthetics. 3 v. Single story buildings shall not have projecting review

authority c. Reverse lit channel letters are allowed. signs above the roof line.

4 3. Wall Signs. 7. Undercanopy Signs. zoning zoning

districts i. Cannot project more than 12” from building i. One undercanopy sign per business is allowed. surface. ii. Undercanopy signs must be attached to soffit or 5 ii. Cannot extend above lowest point of roof, nor awning and shall not exceed two square feet with design

standards beyond ends of wall that it is attached to. seven foot minimum clearance from sidewalk.

4. Monument Signs. iii. Undercanopy signs must be mounted so that 6 i. The centered horizontal line of a monument sign they don’t swing. protection environment face shall be 5.5 feet above surrounding grade, and the sign may be up to 36 square feet in size, and is 8. Directory Signs. 7 included in total allowable signage. i. Directory signs may list the names and locations

& buffering of building’s occupants and shall not cover archi- landscaping landscaping ii. The sign may be up to 36 square feet in size and tectural features of building. its area is included in figuring total allowable sig- 8 ii. Directory signs shall be mounted flush with wall

parking nage for a building. & loading and cannot exceed 4 square feet. 5. Sandwich Board Signs. 9 i. Sandwich Board signs shall be no larger than iii. One directory sign per building is permitted. public

improvements eight sq. ft. per face and shall be of quality de- Fifty percent of total sign area may be used to list sign, materials and workmanship both to ensure tenant names. the safety and convenience of users, and to en- 10 Sec. 112-12. – Master Sign Plan.

standards hance the visual and aesthetic quality of the ur-

supplemental A. Intent of Master Sign Plan. A master sign plan is ban environment. intended to promote consistency among signs within a major development and enhance the compatibility 11 ii. Sandwich Board signs may be displayed by re- of land of

subdivision tailers, restaurants and cafes. of signs within the architectural and site design features of the development. iii. Sandwich Board signs are permitted on the 12 section sign sidewalk adjacent to a business. B. Master Sign Plan Required. A Master Sign Plan standards shall be required for all major projects which are re- iv. The number of signs shall be limited to one quired to file a development plan as described herein

13 per sidewalk per business frontage. including but are not limited to: any integrated re-

concurrency tail center, business park and industrial park in any management v. Sandwich Board signs shall not be placed Commercial / Mixed Use or Industrial district; and within three feet of an adjacent property line. any planned unit development. A Master Sign Plan 14 shall be filed and approved prior to the erection, lo-

nonconformities 6. Projecting Signs. cation or placement of any sign for such project or i. Projecting signs up to six square feet per face development. must be stabilized so as not to swing and must 15 have a minimum pedestrian clearance of 8 feet. enforcement C. Master Sign Plan Optional. A Master Sign Plan

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is encouraged to be submitted by an owner for any 8. Landscaping. Include, at a minimum, a typical general

other project or development not previously listed landscape plan for freestanding signs. All free- 1 above, but which will include signs and will benefit standing signs shall be provided with a landscaped

from a cohesive signage plan. area at least equal to the sign surface area of the processes sign. Landscaping may include any size or variety admin. D. Record of Master Sign Plan. An approved Master of annuals, perennials, ornamental grasses, hedge 2 Sign Plan shall be retained in the office of the De- plants, or trees. partment of Planning and Economic Development as authority review

part of the file for the project, subdivision or devel- 9. Waiver of Sign Regulations. Indicate the re- 3 opment. quest of all waivers to the sign regulations that have been requested, if any, in association with districts E. Contents of Master Sign Plan. A Master Sign Plan, the Master Sign Plan and clearly denote any and zoning which may be a written document or drawings ade- all modifications to the allowed sign surface areas 4 quate to depict the proposed signs, excluding tempo- in each sign zone, the increase or decrease in the standards rary signs which shall follow the regulations of this height or width of signs, and any other modifica- design

ULDC, shall include: tions that affect sign regulations regulated by the 5 1. General Location of Signs. Provide the proposed Master Sign Plan.

general locations for freestanding signs on a lot environment protection (e.g., signs in a front sign zone, signs at a critical F. Individual Sign Approval. Prior to the issuance turning point in an incidental sign zone, etc.) as of a building permit for the placement of a sign, all 6 well as the proposed location(s) for building signs proposed sign plans shall be reviewed for conformi- landscaping on a building façade (e.g., over doors, over win- ty with the Master Sign Plan and all applicable pro- & buffering

dows, on awnings, etc.); visions of this ULDC. If a proposed sign conforms 7 to the regulations of this ULDC and the guidelines 2. Types of Signs. Include an indication of the types of the approved Master Sign Plan, such sign shall & loading of signs proposed (e.g., ground sign, post and arm parking

be authorized. No sign which does not conform to 8 sign, individual channel letters, raceway mount, the guidelines of a Master Sign Plan and this ULDC box mount, painted, changeable copy signs, elec- shall be erected, located or placed on a property. improvements

tronic variable message signs, etc.); public G. Amendment. A Master Sign Plan may be amend- 9 3. Materials. Include a listing of the materials pro- ed by submitting a Revised Master Sign Plan for

posed for all sign structures and sign surfaces (e.g., consideration and determination. Upon approval supplemental limestone base with bronze letters, routed alumi- standards of a Revised Master Sign Plan, the Revised Master 10 num cabinet with plexiglass face, etc.); Sign Plan shall have the same force and effect as an

approved Master Sign Plan. subdivision 4. Size and Number of Signs. Indicate the maxi- of land mum number and maximum size of proposed signs H. Pre-Existing Projects. For projects which were 11 (e.g., maximum height, maximum width, maxi- approved or developed prior to the effective date of section mum sign surface area, etc.); the requirements of this ULDC for a Master Sign standards sign Plan, the Director shall review applications for in- 12 5. Style and Color. Indicate the proposed style and dividual freestanding signs or building signs for color pallet for all signs (e.g., letter colors, back- management

consistency with other signs within the project or concurrency ground colors, and text font);

in the immediate area. A development order permit 13 6. Illumination. Indicate the type of illumination, for the proposed sign shall only be issued if the Di- rector finds that the proposed sign is consistent and if any, proposed for all signs (e.g., internally illumi- nonconformities nated, or external illumination with description of compatible with other signs within the project or 14 type of outdoor light fixture); the immediate area.

7. Ornamental Structures. Include a description of Sec. 112-13. - Portable signs. All portable signs are enforcement

any ornamental structure (i.e., any wall or fence) prohibited, except those used for humorous announce- 15 upon which a sign face is proposed to be placed; ments or governmental purposes or special church

and, services, approved by the City Manager or his desig- definitions City of Panama City, FL 16 Page Chapter 112 - SIGN STANDARDS Unified Land Development Code 12 - 8 nee, for a period not to exceed one week, one time per ing. year. 1 B. Events terminating status. general Sec. 112-14. - Temporary signs. 1. Except as provided in F.S. § 70.20, nonconform- A. Signs that meet the standards of this subsection are ing on-premises signs may be legally maintained and

2 exempt from the standards for permanent signs and continued in use except as specified in section 112-

admin. are not counted in the total square footage of signage 17.E until the earlier of the following events occurs or processes allowed on any particular property or site. unless it is a prohibited sign: i. Discontinued use. Where a nonconforming 3 B. Temporary banners: Temporary banners are subject on-premises sign is abandoned or discontinued for review

authority to the following regulations: a period of six consecutive months, the existence 1. In all residential zones, temporary banners are of the legal nonconforming use shall terminate and

4 not permitted on sites with houses, duplexes, and said sign shall thereafter be considered an illegal zoning zoning districts attached houses. sign subject to removal as specified in section 112- 17.E. 2. In non-residential zones, one banner no larger 5 than thirty-two square feet in size is permitted per ii. Change of ownership. Where there is a change design

standards property or, on a multi-use property, per storefront. in ownership or other transfer of an interest in the Only one of these banners may be hung on each real property on which the legal nonconforming

6 building wall or on each separate structure. on-premises sign is located, the legal nonconform-

protection i. In no case may a site or storefront have more ing use shall terminate and said sign shall thereafter environment than two temporary banners. be considered an illegal sign subject to removal as

7 specified in section 112-17.E. 3. A temporary banner may be displayed no longer & buffering landscaping landscaping than 90 days per calendar year. iii. Change of text. Where there is a change of text on the copy. C. Grand Opening Sign. A grand opening sign not ex- 8

parking ceeding 32-square feet of sign face area or eight feet in

& loading iv. Damaged, destroyed. The sign is damaged or de- height, provided that such sign shall not be displayed stroyed more than 50 % of its value. for more than 30 days during any 12 consecutive cal- 9

public endar months. v. Prohibited. The sign becomes a prohibited sign. improvements D. A sign for a premises that has no permanent sign 2. A legal nonconforming on-premises sign may not provided that such temporary sign shall not exceed 32 be relocated, moved, enlarged, made higher or lower, 10

standards square feet in sign face area nor eight feet in height. or altered in any way, and no additional faces includ- supplemental Such sign shall be displayed for a period of 45 days or ing vinyl or other material coverings may be added until installation of a permanent sign, whichever shall thereto, unless otherwise expressly provided herein. 11

of land of occur first. However, such signs may be maintained and repaired.

subdivision The limited change of a face panel, without one of E. Temporary non-commercial signs displayed before, the other additional prohibited modifications listed during or after an event or occurrence sceduled to take 12 section above (i.e. B.1a. or B.1.b. or B.1.c. or B.1.d. or B.1.e.), sign place at a specific time and place. Such signs are per-

standards may be authorized by the director. Repairs for or to mitted in all zoning districts and shall not exceed 32 nonconforming signs shall be approved by the direc- square feet in sign face or eight feet in height. All such tor prior to any repair being made. 13 signs shall be removed within 10 days after the end of concurrency management the scheduled event or occurrence to which they relate. 3. The owner and sign contractor shall be jointly and severally responsible for notifying the department Sec. 112-15. - Nonconforming on-premises signs. 14 of land use and code enforcement when one of the A. Nonconforming status of on-premises signs. Any above events (i.e. B.1.a. or B.1.b.) occurs involving a nonconformities on-premises sign which existed and was maintained in legal nonconforming on-premises sign. Failure to do good order on the effective date of this Unified Land so coupled with an attempt to change face panels or 15 Development Code, and which does not conform to otherwise modify such sign shall be punishable as de- enforcement the provisions of this chapter is declared nonconform-

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termined reasonable by the City’s code enforcement any appropriate action or procedure to bring about general

board magistrate, including revocation of all business compliance with any of the provisions of this law. 1 licenses. Sec. 112-16. Sign Design Guidelines / Sign Illustra- processes 4. No applications for variances shall be accepted by tions. admin. the City for consideration after the effective date of A. The City shall maintain sign design guidelines / 2 this chapter unless based on the strict requirements sign illustrations that illustrate the purpose, design

of section 112-17.F. principles, and contents to emulate in the different authority review

signs allowed in this chapter. Generally the exam- 3 C. Maintenance and repair. Nonconforming signs shall ples will indicate design principles to be followed be subject to all provisions of this chapter regarding through some aspects, as noted in text descriptions, districts safety, maintenance and repair. may not be exemplary in all cases. Applicants shall, zoning subject to the provisions of this chapter, design and 4 D. Removal and impoundment of prohibited signs. install signs that are equal to or better than the ex- 1. The City Manager or his designee shall have the standards amples and illustrations that will be maintained in design

authority to remove all signs, without notice to the 5 the sign design guidelines/sign illustrations. owners thereof, prohibited by this law, and to im-

pound them for a period of 30 days. The owner or Sec. 112-17. Murals. environment protection person entitled to possession of a sign impounded A. Intent for Murals. The intent of this section is to may recover same prior to the expiration of the 30- regulate the location, construction and manner of 6 day impoundment period upon the payment to the display of murals in order to preserve the aesthetic landscaping City of the costs incurred in impounding such sign, appeal of the City and to promote appropriate visual & buffering

including Attorney’s fees. In the event any sign is not expression by defining what constitutes a mural and 7 so claimed within 30 days, the City Manager or his to provide penalties for violation of the provisions designee may dispose of the sign in the same manner thereof. To achieve its intended purpose, this sec- & loading as surplus or abandoned City property. parking

tion has the following objectives: 8

2. Any person who violates any provision of this law is 1. Differentiate between signs, graffiti and murals; guilty of an offense and upon conviction thereof, shall improvements public

be punishable as provided by section 115-5. Each per- 2. Prevent visual expression that may be offensive, 9 son shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for is of a political or religious nature or is derogatory;

every day the violation of this law is continued or per- and supplemental mitted to continue. standards 3. Encourage the design and placement of private 10 3. Any permit issued through mistake of fact or law murals for public display that promote or enhance shall confer no right upon the permitted and such the character and history of the City. subdivision of land

permit shall be revoked by the City Manager or his 11 designee upon discovery of such mistake, and the B. Murals (see definitions section of this ULDC) are

allowed only in the following zoning districts, subsection

sign for which the permit was obtained shall be cor- standards

ject to the restrictions set forth in this section: sign

rected or removed immediately by the owner or per- 12 son entitled to possession thereof. 1. General Commercial-2 (GC-2); management 4. Any sign erected or displayed in violation of the 2. All CRA Districts including Downtown, St. An- concurrency provisions of this law or other applicable provisions drews, Millville, and Downtown North; and 13 of this Unified Land Development Code of the City is 3. Downtown Districts (DTD, MDTD, StAD and deemed to be a public nuisance subject to abatement nonconformities CHD).

as provided by law. This remedy is cumulative and in 14 addition to any other remedy available to the City un- C. Murals may not be placed on the primary façade der this or any other law of the structure. Exceptions can be applied for, re- enforcement

viewed by the committee, and approved when the 15 5. In addition to other remedies, the City Manager or nature of the business is creative, artistic or some his designee, through the City Attorney, may institute

other special circumstance is presented. definitions City of Panama City, FL 16 Page Chapter 112 - SIGN STANDARDS Unified Land Development Code 12 - 10 D. Murals may only be placed directly on unim- acters or likenesses used on any murals must have proved concrete, concrete block, brick, or metal permission from the holder or owner of the license, 1 façades. However, should the applicant desire to copyright or trademark. general have a mural constructed off-site in movable panels to be installed on said façade, the attachment of said Sec. 112-18. - Off-premises signs (outdoor advertis-

2 panels must comply with applicable building codes, ing billboards).

admin. subject to required permits and inspection; must A. Scope. This section shall apply to off-premises signs processes not cover window or door openings unless prop- which advertise an activity, business or service not usu- erly sealed in compliance with applicable building ally conducted on or from the premises upon which the 3 codes, the attachment devices must not compromise sign is located. Such off-premises signs include: Single review authority the structural integrity of the surface to which the faced; 2 faced, back to back; V-faced; tri-visioned, and panels are attached, and said panels must be secure- digital. 4 ly attached to prevent failure due to weather condi- zoning zoning

districts B. Location restrictions. tions, vandalism or age. 1. Off-premise signs shall be allowed only on proper- E. Murals shall be maintained in good repair, free ties within the City which are both: 5 i. Adjacent to U.S. Highway 231, 15th Street, U.S. design from peeling paint or damage due to age, weather, standards vandalism or the like. Failure to maintain a mural Highway 98 (not Bus. 98), 23rd Street, Highway in good repair may result in notification by a Code 390, and Highway 77, and 6 Enforcement Officer and, if necessary, appropriate

protection ii. In GC, LI or HI districts, and as otherwise re-

environment enforcement action by the City, including recovery stricted by this Chapter. of related expenses for enforcement.

7 2. Off-premises signs are prohibited in the following F. Prior to installation of a Mural, the property & buffering landscaping landscaping areas: owner or tenant (with written permission of the i. St. Andrew Historic Neighborhood Overlay, property owner) shall apply at the City’s Planning

8 ii. Downtown CRA STZ, Department. The application shall be reviewed for parking

& loading iii. Downtown North CRA STZ, compliance with this section. iv. Millville CRA STZ, and v. St. Andrews CRA STZ 9 G. Murals shall not contain words (in any language), public symbols or representations that are obscene, offen- improvements C. Size of off-premises billboard signs. sive, of a political nature or are derogatory. 1. On the federal-aid highway system (U.S. 231, U.S.

10 H. The City Commission, at its discretion, may 98, Business 98), size shall conform to the require-

standards ments of any agreement entered into by the state and supplemental designate a five person review committee to review mural design for compliance with this section. The the U.S. Secretary of Transportation and comply with committee, at its discretion, may refer the mural state law. 11 of land of design to the City Commission or CRA Board for subdivision 2. The maximum area for any one sign face shall be 10 further review/approval/disapproval. feet, 6 inches (10.6’) by 36 feet, inclusive of any border 12 section and trim, but excluding the base or apron, supports sign I. If the proposed design or representation is deter-

standards mined to be a sign, the applicant shall comply with and other structural member. A back-to-back sign all further review and requirements of Chapter 112 shall be authorized to have 2 faces. A V-shaped sign shall be authorized to have 2 faces. Each advertising

13 before creating or installing the sign. graphic, which alternately face in one direction, shall concurrency management J. The applicant shall comply with all requirements be considered to constitute a face of a tri-vision sign; of this section and be issued a development order therefore, a tri-vision sign is authorized to have 3 fac-

14 before creating or installing the mural. es, all of which shall face in the same direction. nonconformities K. A Mural shall not count as a Sign nor figure into 3. The maximum size limitations shall apply to each the allowable Sign area. facing of a sign structure. Signs may be placed back- 15 to-back but shall not have more than 2 displays on enforcement L. Any licensed, copyrighted, or trademarked char- each facing.

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D. Spacing requirements. good condition. general

1. An off-premises outdoor advertising billboard sign, 1 whether single faced, 2 faced, back to back, V-faced, 6. No sign or part thereof shall be located on any property without the written consent of the property own- tri-visioned, or digital, may not be established with- processes in 1,500 feet of any other off-premises outdoor bill- er. admin. board advertising sign, measured on the same side of 2 7. The general area in the vicinity of any ground sign the street. A tri-vision sign may only have 2 tri-vi-

on undeveloped property must be kept free and clear authority

sion back-to-back faces per location, or may have review of sign materials, weeds, debris, trash and other refuse. one standard billboard face on the reverse side (i.e. 3 back-to-back construction). Notwithstanding the F. Limitation on new off-premises signs (billboards).

foregoing, off-premises outdoor billboard signs may districts 1. By January 1, 2020, all owners or contractors hav- zoning not be placed closer than 125 feet from an area zoned ing control over existing off-premises signs (herein- 4 for residential use.) after referred to as “billboards”) shall provide to the

City’s Planning Department an inventory of all of standards 2. Governmental and on-premises signs, as well as design

its existing billboards located within the city limits 5 any other sign which does not constitute an outdoor of Panama City. Said inventory shall include an ad- advertising sign as defined herein, are excluded from

dress, site location map, description of the sign’s di- environment

subsection D.1 of this section. protection mensions and height, photograph of each billboard, 3. No off-premises sign shall exceed a height of 50 feet and the approved permit fee. Any signs not included 6 at its highest point. Such measurement shall be made in said inventory become illegal signs after January landscaping from the ground level, at the base of the sign supports 1st and subject to the provisions for removal of the & buffering

or from the pavement level of the street to which it same. 7 faces, whichever is higher. The minimum clearance i. Upon verification of the information reported in the inventory and receipt of the permit fee, said shall be ten feet from the bottom of the sign face to & loading billboard shall be registered as part of the City’s parking

grade. 8 approved billboards. E. General sign restrictions and limitations for off-prem- ii. Each billboard permit shall be renewed annu- improvements

ises signs (billboards). public 1. Off-premises signs shall not be permitted at any loca- ally. If not renewed within 90 days of the renewal 9 tion abutting any street within 300 feet of any property date, an additional late fee shall be assessed up to a used for public parks, public schools, church, court- period of six months. supplemental standards

house, city hall or public museum abutting on the same 10 iii. If after six months, the account is not up to street. date, then such sign shall become an illegal sign, and, together with any associated sign structure, subdivision 2. No portion of off-premises signs, including base, sup- of land port structure, or cabinet shall be located within 5 feet be removed, and the total number of off-premises 11 of any street, highway, or alley right-of-way. permitted in the City shall be reduced by one and section

no replacement sign or additional, mechanical or standards sign

3. No sign shall be constructed which resembles any electrical face shall be permitted. 12 official marker erected by the city, state, or any governmental agency, or which by reason of position, shape, or 2. No new off-premises billboard signs may be con- management color would conflict with the proper functioning of any structed within the City limits after December 31, concurrency traffic sign or signal. 1998, except in compliance with the terms and pro- 13 visions of this chapter.

4. All signs shall be constructed in accordance with the 3. All off-premises signs lawfully classified as non- nonconformities

prevailing building and electrical code, and as specified conforming signs on the effective date of this ordi- 14 in section 112-16. nance are hereby declared to be legal nonconforming off-premises signs. 5. All signs shall be maintained in good and safe struc- enforcement tural condition. The painted portions of outdoor adver- 4. The total number of legal off-premises billboard 15 tising signs shall be periodically repainted and kept in signs within the City shall not exceed the total num- definitions

City of Panama City, FL 16 Page Chapter 112 - SIGN STANDARDS Unified Land Development Code 12 - 12 ber in existence or lawfully permitted by the City on ii. Such replacement sign is no larger or higher the effective date of this ordinance, and may be less. than the lost sign it is replacing and contains the 1 Should the number of off-premises billboard signs same or lesser number of faces which are the same general ever decrease, it shall not thereafter be increased. or smaller in size than the corresponding faces of the lost sign it is replacing (notwithstanding the

2 5. No off-premises billboard sign or associated sign foregoing, the City Commission may grant a vari-

admin. structure may be enlarged or made higher, and no ance to permit or require such replacement sign to processes additional faces may be added thereto, unless oth- be erected or displayed higher than the lost sign it erwise expressly provided herein. Each off-premises is replacing—but not to exceed the maximum al- 3 billboard sign and any associated sign structure may lowed by law—whenever a literal enforcement of review authority be maintained, repaired and replaced in substantial- the transferred height limitation would result in an ly the same location, and the content or copy thereof unnecessary hardship on the owner of the replace- 4 changed, at any time. Adding one or more alternat- ment sign or the owners of property adjoining the zoning zoning districts ing faces to an existing face through mechanically replacement sign), and or electrically operated louvers or devices (so called multi-vision or tri-vision signs or the like) is de- iii. Such replacement sign is erected or displayed 5

design clared to be an enlargement which is not permitted, within no less than 1,500 feet of any other legal standards unless otherwise expressly provided herein. off-premises sign, measured on the same side of the street.

6 6. In the event that any off-premises billboard sign

protection or associated sign structure which is erected or dis- iv. Such replacement sign may not be closer than environment played within 1,500 feet of any other off-premises 125 feet from an area zoned for residential use, and

7 sign, measured on the same side of the street, is vol- untarily or involuntarily removed from service in v. Such residential sign is not erected or displayed & buffering landscaping landscaping whole or in part because such sign or sign structure: less than 125 feet from any area zoned for residen- i. Is dismantled, taken down, removed, or cov- tial use, and 8 ered or obscured in majority part for a period of parking

& loading vi. The fee is paid and permit is issued for the erec- 60 days in any 90-day period, it shall become an tion or display of such replacement sign, and such illegal sign and together with any associated sign replacement sign complies with this Unified Land 9 structure, be removed. public Development Code, and all other applicable state improvements ii. Is damaged by fire, wind, flood or other sudden and local law, and casualty and the cost to paint and repair such sign

10 vii. Such replaced sign is constructed and fully op- (including the sign structure) equals or exceeds standards erational within 12 months after the lost sign was supplemental 50% of the cost to replace such sign then such sign removed from service. (sometimes called a lost sign) shall become an il-

11 legal sign and together with any associated sign

of land of In the event that a lost sign is not timely replaced

subdivision structure, be removed. (within 12 months), the total number of off-premises sign permitted in the City shall be reduced by iii. In the event that 2 off-premises signs within 12 section one. sign 1,500 feet of each other, measured on the same side standards of the street, are so taken out of service at substan- 8. As an alternative to replacing a lost sign, the own- tially the same time or by reason of materially the er of a lost sign, or the owner’s assignee, after duly 13 same event, the older sign shall be given priority recording a transfer of the assignment with the City, concurrency management to rebuild at the same location if that is an option. but no other, shall be entitled to add one mechanical- 7. The owner of a lost sign or the owner’s assignee, ly or electrically operated alternating face (sometimes after duly recording a transfer of the assignment 14 called a multi-vision sign or tri-vision sign to the face with the City, but no other, shall be entitled to re- of an existing legal off-premises sign for each face of nonconformities place the lost sign with a replacement sign elsewhere the lost sign, provided: in the City, provided: i. Such lost sign and any associated sign structure 15 i. Such lost sign and associated sign structure has has been removed at no public expense; enforcement been removed at no public expense, and

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ii. The aggregate square footage of the additional 1. The static display time for each message is at least general

mechanical or electrical face does not exceed the six seconds; 1 difference between the (x) aggregate square foot- 2. The time to completely change from one message age of the faces of the one or more lost signs, which processes such owner or assignee has lawfully elected to con- to the next is a maximum of two seconds; admin. vert to multi-vision or tri-vision or the like, and (y) 2 3. The change of the message occurs simultaneously the aggregate of such square footage previously so

for the entire sign face; authority

converted; and review

4. The application meets all other permitting re- 3 iii. The fee is paid and a permit is issued for the al- quirements; and teration of such off-premises sign, and the enlarged districts off-premises sign complies with this Unified Land zoning

5. All signs with changeable messages shall contain 4 Development Code and all other applicable state a default design that will ensure no flashing, inter- and local laws.

mittent message, or any other apparent movement is standards displayed should a malfunction occur. design 9. The minimum distance between off-premises signs 5 shall be measured on the same side of the street. An Sec. 112-19. - Construction standards.

off-premises sign shall be deemed to be located on the environment A. Anchoring. protection street nearest the sign.

1. No sign shall be suspended by non-rigid attach- 6 ments that will allow the sign to swing in a wind. 10. In the event that any off-premises sign shall be- landscaping come an abandoned sign or a dilapidated sign, then 2. All freestanding signs shall have self-supporting & buffering such sign shall become an illegal sign, and, together structures erected on or permanently attached to 7 with any associated sign structure, be removed, and concrete foundations. the total number of off-premises permitted in the & loading City shall be reduced by one and no replacement sign B. Wind loads. All signs shall be designed and con- parking 8 or additional, mechanical or electrical face shall be structed to meet the wind loading requirements as set permitted. forth in the Florida Building Code. All signs of 25 feet improvements

or more in overall height shall bear the seal of a regis- public 11. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the total number tered engineer. 9 of off-premises billboard signs permitted within the

City shall be increased by the number of off-prem- C. Additional construction specifications. supplemental ises sign located upon unincorporated territory an- standards

1. No signs shall be erected, constructed, or main- 10 nexed into the City after the effective date of this -re tained that would obstruct any fire escape, required vised chapter, and each such sign shall be treated as exit, window or door opening used as a means of subdivision subdivision

any other off-premises billboard sign within the City egress. of land provided that it was in full compliance with all ap- 11 plicable Bay County zoning and sign regulations at 2. No sign shall be attached in any form, shape or section the time of annexation. Conversely, the total number manner which will interfere with any opening re- standards sign of off-premises billboard signs permitted within the quired for ventilation. 12 City shall be decreased by the number of off-premises 3. Signs shall be located in such a way as to main- management

billboard signs located upon incorporated territory concurrency tain horizontal and vertical clearance of all overhead

that is deannexed into Bay County, Florida. 13 12. The City may permit a new off-premises digital electrical conductors in accordance with Florida billboard sign provided that for every one square feet Building Code specifications. nonconformities of new space permitted, the permittee will remove

4. All signs containing electrical components shall 14 three (3) square feet of space (of traditional or old be constructed according to the specifications of the off-premises billboard signs) from the City. Florida Building Code as well as the specifications of Underwriters’ Laboratories or other approved test- enforcement

G. Changeable messages on new digital off-premises 15 billboard signs. A permit shall be granted for an auto- ing agency. All such signs shall have a clearly visible testing agency label permanently affixed. matic changeable facing, provided: definitions City of Panama City, FL 16 Page Chapter 112 - SIGN STANDARDS Unified Land Development Code 12 - 14 Sec. 112-20. - Administration and enforcement. No variance from these provisions shall be granted. A. Administration. The director shall be authorized to 1 administer and carry out all provisions of this chap- E. Repair and removal of signs. general ter, unless otherwise specified. Building inspection 1. If upon inspection, the City finds that a sign is or code enforcement officials are empowered, upon abandoned or structurally, materially, or electrically

2 presentation of proper credentials, to enter or inspect defective, or in any way endangers the public, the di-

admin. any building, structure, or premises in the City for the rector shall issue a written order to the owner of the processes purpose of inspection of a sign and its structural com- sign and occupant of the premises stating the nature ponents and electrical connections to ensure compli- of the violation and prohibiting the use of sign and 3 ance with all applicable codes and ordinances. Such in- directing its repair or removal within 30 days of the review authority spections shall be carried out during normal business date of the order. hours except in cases of emergency.

4 2. In cases of emergency, the City Manager may cause zoning zoning districts B. Application for approval. Application for approval the immediate removal of a dangerous or defective to erect, alter, or relocate a sign shall be made to the sign without notice where the sign presents a hazard director upon a form provided by the City and shall to the public safety. 5

design include the following information:

standards 3. The City Manager may cause the removal of an ille- 1. Name and address of the owner of the sign. gal or unsafe sign in case of emergency, or for failure

6 2. Street address and legal description of the proper- to comply with the orders of removal, relocation or

protection ty on which the sign is to be located, along with the repair, or upon determination that the sign has been environment name and address of the property owner. abandoned for a period of six months. After the removal or demolition of the sign, written notice shall

7 3. The type of sign structure as defined in this chapter. be mailed to the sign owner stating the date and na- & buffering landscaping landscaping ture of the work performed and demanding payment 4. A site plan showing the proposed location of the of costs incurred as certified by the City Clerk. Re-

8 sign along with the locations and square footage ar- moval of a sign shall include the removal of any em- parking & loading eas of all signs existing on the same premises. bellishments, poles, and supporting structures.

5. Scale drawings showing the materials, design, di- 4. If the amount specified in the notice is not paid 9

public mensions, structural supports, and electrical com- within 30 days of the notice, it shall become an assess- improvements ponents of the proposed sign. ment lien against the sign and the property on which it is located and subject to enforcement of the City in

10 C. Approval or denial. The director shall approve or the same manner as other liens.

standards deny the application within ten days after a completed supplemental application is received and all applicable fees have been 5. The owner of the property upon which the sign is paid. If approved by the City, the applicant must also located shall be presumed to be the owner of all signs 11

of land of obtain a building permit from the City’s Building De- thereon unless facts to the contrary are brought to the subdivision partment before the sign can be erected or constructed attention of the City. on the premises. 12 section F. Variances. Any request for a variance from the strict sign

standards D. Approval conditions. Any approval issued by the application of the requirements of this chapter shall be director becomes null and void if work is not com- made in accordance with section 102-81 and this sub- menced within six months of the date of issuance, un- section. It is the intent of this subsection to impose an 13 less extended. If work is suspended or abandoned for elevated standard to be applied to a request for a vari- concurrency management six months, the approval shall expire and become null ance, which elevated standard shall be in addition to and void. If any sign is installed or placed on any prop- the requirements of section 102-81. A variance from

14 erty prior to the receipt of approval, the sign, including the application of the strict requirements of this chapter

nonconformities any embellishments, poles, and supporting structures, will not be granted unless: shall be removed. If any alteration, addition, or en- 1. Due to exceptional physical conditions, such as

15 largement is made without any required approval, such exceptionally irregular, narrow, shallow or steep lots,

enforcement alteration, addition, or enlargement shall be removed. strict application of this chapter would result in prac-

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tical difficulty or unnecessary hardship that would general

deprive the owner of the reasonable use of the land 1 or building. processes 2. Special circumstances or conditions apply to the admin. land or building for which the variance is sought, 2 which circumstances or conditions are peculiar to

such land or buildings and do not apply generally to authority review

land or buildings in the neighborhood, and that said 3 circumstances or conditions are such that the strict application of the provisions of this chapter would de- districts prive the applicant of the reasonable use of such land zoning or building, and 4 standards

3. The granting of the variance is necessary for the design

reasonable use of the land or building and the vari- 5 ance as granted is the minimum variance that will ac-

complish this purpose. environment protection 6 landscaping & buffering 7 & loading parking parking 8 improvements public 9 supplemental standards 10 subdivision subdivision of land 11 section standards sign 12 management concurrency 13 nonconformities 14 enforcement 15 definitions

CHAPTER 113 – CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT teed in an enforceable agreement which requires the general

SYSTEM commencement of the actual construction of facil- 1 ities or the provision of services within one year of

Sec. 113-1. Concurrency Management. The City here- the issuance of the applicable development order. An processes by adopts a concurrency management system to ensure enforceable development agreement may include, admin. that public facilities and services needed to support de- but is not limited to, development agreements pur- 2 velopment are available concurrent with the impacts of suant to F.S. § 163.3220, or an agreement or develop- authority such developments. In determining the availability of ment order issued pursuant to F.S. Ch. 380. review services or facilities, a developer may propose, and the 3 City may approve, developments in stages or phases so C. Transportation. Levels of service standards and generation rates for transportation systems or facilities that facilities and services needed for each phase will be districts zoning available in accordance with the standards required by shall be as follows: 4 (A), (B), (C), and (D) of this section. 1. Levels of service for transportation systems or facilities shall be based upon the functional classifi- standards

A. Potable water, sanitary sewer, solid waste, and drain- cations of roadways. Volume and capacity standards design age. The following standards shall be met to satisfy the used by the Florida Dept. of Transportation shall be 5 concurrency requirement: used to determine projected impacts. Level of ser- environment

1. The necessary facilities and services are in place at vice standards are shown in Table 113.1. protection

the time a development permit is issued; or, 6 Table 113-1—Roadway Levels of Service Standards 2. A development order permit is issued subject to landscaping the condition that the necessary facilities and services Functional & buffering

will be in place when the impacts of the development Classification 7 occur; or, Urban Peak Hour Level of & loading

Service parking 3. The necessary facilities are under construction at 8 the time a permit is issued; or, US 98 (SR 30) Hathaway Maintain and Improve Bridge to Beck Avenue

4. The necessary facilities and services are guaran- Business 98 (SR 30) Bch. E improvements public

teed in an enforceable development agreement that Dr. to Hamilton Ave. 9 includes the provisions of (A)(1), (A)(2) or (A)(3) of All other principal D

this section. An enforceable development agreement arterials supplemental may include, but is not limited to, development agree- standards Minor arterials E 10 ments pursuant to F.S. § 163.3220, or an agreement or development order issued pursuant to F.S. Ch. 380. Collectors E subdivision subdivision

The agreement must guarantee that the necessary fa- Local streets E of land cilities and services will be in place when the impacts 11 of the development occur. 2. Generation rates for roadways shall use the ITE

Trip Generation Manual, most recent version, unless standards sign

B. Recreation and open space. The City shall satisfy the otherwise agreed upon by the planning official and 12 concurrency requirement by complying with the stan- city engineer. Such agreement must be received in dards in subparagraphs (A)(1), (A)(2), (A)(3) or (A)(4), writing by the planning official. management section or by ensuring that the following standards will be met: concurrency 1. At the time the development order permit is issued, D. Public school facilities. The level of service standard 13 the necessary facilities and services are the subject of for public school facilities is determined jointly by a binding executed contract which provides for the all statutorily nonexempt local government agencies nonconformities

commencement of the actual construction of the re- within Bay County, in consensus with the Bay District 14 quired facilities, or the provision of services within School Board. Levels of service and generation rates for public school facilities shall be as follows: one year of the issuance of the development order enforcement 1. The level of service standard for determination

permit; or, 15 of capacity for public schools shall be as depicted 2. The necessary facilities and services are guaran- in table 113.2. The Bay District School Board is re- definitions

City of Panama City, FL 16 section 13 -2 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Page definitions enforcement nonconformities concurrency sign subdivision supplemental public parking landscaping environment design zoning review admin. general management standards of land standards improvements & loading & buffering protection standards districts authority processes City of Panama City, FL or facility: to service the tions. The following requirements shall prevail specific comprehensive plan and land the development regula below standards adoptedfall the level of of service the not 103-5shall listed insection facilities and services ities. - capac and facilities 113-2. - AdequateSec. services FISH—Florida Inventory of Houses School Chapter 113- eration Rates eration Table Facilities Student 113-3—PublicSchool Gen boundaries. trict Student by assessed impacts schoolfamily be shall dis ing type. of students generated 9through (grades 12)by dwell- and school students high at 31%of total the number number of students generated 6through (grades 8); schoolstudents 5);middle K thru at 23%of total the % of total the number of students generated (grades The analysiscalculate elementary shall students at 46 Standardsvice Table of Ser Facilities Level 113-2—PublicSchool Mobile Homes Type of Dwelling Middle Middle Type of School Condominiums Multifamily Homes - Apartments Multifamily Homes - Single-Family Homes Elementary acquired by city the prior to issuance of acertificate 2. The acreage forparkbe dedicated be shall space or occupancy. place at of time the issuance the of certificate the of and facilities, and stormwater systems in be shall sewer,1. Sanitary waste, solid potable water supply 113.3. pacity for public as depicted schoolsbe inTable shall 2. Student generation rates for determination of ca capacity. sponsible for annual the reporting of available FISH The availability of public facilities to include all

CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT

0.5053 Rates Generation 100% of FISH capacity 100% of FISH capacity of Service Level 0.0106 0.2706 0.3047 100% of FISH capacity - - - - - consistent with following the conditions: automatic capacity enhancing improvement projects ered instead of typical roadway the widening and Alternative examined be and will methods consid- impacts and mitigation through alternative means. addressOverlay shall District transportation their projects located within Infill the Redevelopment / tation concurrency. Development and redevelopment ment exempt be Overlayshall District from transpor 4. Development located within Infill/Redevelop the - developmentthe order is issued. opted mobility fee.paidbe This shall timefee the at mobilityed plan City the assess shall ad- the districts transportation concurrency fair-share fees. In adopt- of an adopted mobility plan, City the not shall assess However, for sites those located within boundary the developmentthe that result will in traffic generation. building for permit or uses to structures pertaining within 3yearsstruction afterthe issuance the firstof velopment in place or be shall under con actual - 3. Transportation de new to serve facilities needed ance of development the order. er’s fair share committed be shall no later than issu of occupancy, or amount funds inthe of develop the limited to following: the b. Mitigation measure(s) may include, but not be multi-modalporting objectives and policies. transportation impacts through mechanisms sup Redevelopment mitigate Overlayshall District a. Development/redevelopment within Infill/ the approved by City the options and inter-modal connections as may be viii. Any other measures increasewhich mobility vii. Streetscape Improvements vi. Improvements Connectivity v. Lighting Improvements iv. Bicycle Improvements iii. Bus Shelter/Transit Stop Improvements ii. Pedestrian Improvements grams ployees, van and/or pooling sharing ride pro i. Participation inatransit pass program for em UnifiedLandDevelopment Code ------Unified Land Development Code Chapter 113 - CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT Page 13 - 3

Cost estimates will be required from the applicant for B. Terms of the certificate of concurrency. The certifi- general

the mitigation improvements. Once verified by City cate of concurrency shall indicate the date of issuance 1 Staff, these values will be used to determine the miti- and expiration, during which time application must

gating measure(s). be made for a building permit or development order. processes The certificate of concurrency shall, in any case, ter- admin. 5. Prior to the issuance of a development order for minate with the expiration of the building permit or 2 those uses which contain residential dwelling units, development order to which it applies. In the event the applicant shall obtain from the Bay District authority that a time extension is requested prior to the expira- review

School Board facilities department verification that tion of the building permit or development order, then 3 there is adequate capacity for the proposed develop- the accompanying certificate of concurrency may be ment, or that appropriate mitigation has been made

renewed upon determination by the City’s Planning districts zoning or programmed. Department that the conditions of concurrency will 4 a. The City shall not issue a development order if still be met. A development for which a building per- adequate public school capacity for school-aged

mit or development order has been issued within the standards children is not available, or is not in place or under effective period of a certificate of concurrency shall be design construction within 3 years after the issuance of the vested for the purposes of concurrency. 5 development order, or is not mitigated by the de- environment

veloper through a legally binding document. Such C. Burden of showing compliance. The burden of protection

determination shall be made by the Bay District showing compliance with the adopted levels of service 6 School Board’s authorized representative. and meeting the concurrency evaluation shall be upon the applicant. The Planning Department may require landscaping & buffering b. The City shall consider the Bay District School whatever documentation is necessary to make a deter- Board’s authorized representative’s comments and mination. 7 findings on the availability of adequate school ca-

pacity when considering comprehensive plan fu- Sec. 113-3. Action upon failure to show available ca- & loading parking parking

ture land use map amendments and/or zoning pacity. Where available capacity cannot be shown, the 8 change requests where such amendment and/or following methods may be used to maintain adopted request increases residential density. level of service. improvements public Sec. 113-2. Concurrency Review. The concurrency re- A. Level of service improvements. The project owner 9 view shall compare the available and reserved capacity or developer may provide the necessary improvements

to maintain level of service. In such case the applica- supplemental of the facility or service to the demand projected for the standards proposed development. The available capacity shall be tion shall include: appropriate plans for improvements; 10 determined by adding the total of the existing excess documentation that such improvements are designed capacity and the total future capacity of any proposed to provide the capacity necessary to achieve or main- subdivision tain the level of service; and, recordable instruments of land construction and/or expansion of facilities. The levels 11 of service of all facilities and services must be sufficient guaranteeing the construction, consistent with calcu- before a certificate of concurrency can be issued. lations of capacity above. standards sign A. Certificate of concurrency. A certificate of concur- B. Project alteration. The proposed project may be al- 12 rency shall be required prior to the issuance of any tered such that projected level of service is no less than management

the adopted level of service. section development permit or development order for new concurrency

construction; or additions over twenty-five thousand 13 Sec. 113-4. Concurrency Monitoring. (25,000) square feet for multifamily residential, mixed A. Concurrency monitoring system.

office/residential or commercial/industrial develop- nonconformities 1. The Planning Department shall establish and ment; or for certificates of occupancy changing the use maintain a concurrency monitoring system for the 14 of a structure from residential to a mixed office/residen- purpose of monitoring the status of public facilities tial or commercial/residential, office, commercial or in-

and services, and which will be used in the establish- enforcement dustrial use. Applicants for individual single-family and

ment of each report that includes: 15 duplex residential development permits will be issued a i. Development orders that were issued; certificate of concurrency without paying an additional fee. definitions City of Panama City, FL 16 Page Chapter 113 - CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT Unified Land Development Code 13 - 4 ii. Projects that were issued a certificate of acceptance; 1

general iii. Development orders that were approved but not issued due to nonpayment of funds;

2 iv. Development orders that expired due to lack of admin. processes issuance of a building permit or inactivity; and

3 v. Development orders that are under review, but

review not issued, at the time of the report. authority 2. The concurrency report will also evaluate each 4 public facility and service indicating: zoning zoning districts i. The available capacity for each system at the beginning of the reporting period, and the end of the

5 reporting period; design standards ii. Available capacity;

6 iii. Encumbered capacity; protection environment iv. Permitted capacity;

7 v. Vested capacity; & buffering landscaping landscaping vi. A forecast of capacity needs based upon devel-

8 opment orders that are under current review, but

parking not issued; and & loading

vii. Programmed capacity. 9 public

improvements 3. As part of the annual update to the capital improvements element, the city shall prepare a report that lists the developments that qualifies as de mini- 10 mum exceptions to identify all building permits that standards supplemental were exempt from concurrency evaluation.

11 B. Concurrency monitoring report. The Planning De- of land of

subdivision partment will prepare the concurrency monitoring report. The Planning Director will deliver such report to the City Manager for presentation to the Mayor and 12 sign City Commission. The concurrency monitoring report standards shall constitute prima facie evidence of the capacity and levels of service of public facilities for the pur- 13 section pose of issuing development orders during the twelve- concurrency management month period following completion of the report. 14 nonconformities 15 enforcement

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CHAPTER 113A – PROPORTIONATE SHARE ment needed to satisfy concurrency, then the provi- general

MITIGATION sions of this section shall apply. 1

Sec. 113A-1. - Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is D. The City may choose to allow an applicant to satisfy processes to describe the method whereby the impacts of devel- transportation concurrency through the proportion- admin. opment on transportation facilities can be mitigated by ate share program by contributing to an improvement 2 the cooperative efforts of the public and private sectors, that, upon completion, will fully mitigate for the addi- to be known as the proportionate share program, con- tional traffic generated by the proposed development authority review

sistent with F.S. § 163.3180. but is not contained in the CIE as follows: 3 1. The applicant enters into a binding agreement to Sec. 113A-2. - Applicability. The proportionate share pay for or construct its proportionate share of the districts program shall apply to all applicants for developments required improvement necessary to serve the pro- zoning in the City of Panama City that have been notified of a posed development. 4 lack of capacity to satisfy transportation concurrency standards

on a transportation facility governed by the City’s con- 2. The improvement or improvements funded by design

currency management system, including transporta- the proportionate share component must be adopt- 5 tion facilities maintained by Bay County, FDOT, or an- ed into the Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improve- other jurisdiction that are relied upon for concurrency ments in the Capital Improvements Element of the environment protection determinations. Comprehensive Plan or the long-term schedule of capital improvements for an adopted long-term 6 Sec. 113A-3. - Exclusions. The proportionate share schedule of capital improvements for an adopted landscaping program does not apply to developments exempted long-term Concurrency Management System at the & buffering from concurrency as provided in the Comprehensive next regularly scheduled annual Capital Improve- 7 Plan, in Chapter 113 of this Code, and/or pursuant to ments Element of the Comprehensive Plan update. the provisions of F.S. § 163.3180, governing de mini- & loading mus impacts. Also excluded are transportation im- E. Any improvement project proposed to meet the de- parking 8 provements required for public safety, on site roadway veloper’s fair-share obligation must meet local design improvements, or off-site improvements otherwise standards as well as those of the Florida Department of improvements

required by the Code for non-deficient roadway seg- Transportation (FDOT) for the state highway system. public ments. 9 Sec. 113A-5. - Intergovernmental coordination.

Sec. 113A-4. - Minimum requirements for propor- Pursuant to the policies of the Intergovernmental Co- supplemental tionate share mitigation. Notwithstanding Chapter ordination Element of the City’s Comprehensive Plan standards 10 113 of the Code, an applicant for development may and applicable policies in the Bay County Transpor- choose to satisfy all transportation concurrency re- tation Planning Organization’s Programs as amended, subdivision subdivision quirements by contributing or paying proportionate the City shall coordinate with affected jurisdictions, of land share mitigation only under the following conditions: including FDOT, regarding mitigation to impacted 11 facilities not under the jurisdiction of the local gov-

A. The proposed development is consistent with the ernment receiving the application for proportionate standards sign Comprehensive Plan and applicable land development share mitigation. An interlocal agreement may be es- 12 regulations. tablished with any other affected jurisdiction for this proprtionate proprtionate purpose. section B. The City’s 5-year capital improvement element (CIE) share 13A includes capacity of the transportation improvements Sec. 113A-6. - Application process. The proportion- that, upon completion, will fully mitigate for the addi- ate share program shall be governed by the following tional traffic generated by the proposed development. procedures. nonconformities 14 C. If the City’s concurrency management system indi- A. Within 10 days of a determination of a lack of ca- cates that the capacity of the transportation improve- pacity to satisfy transportation concurrency, the appli- enforcement ment set forth in the CIE has already been consumed by cant for development shall be notified in writing of the 15 the allocated trips of previously approved development City’s proportionate share program. or the CIE does not reflect the transportation improve- B. Prior to submitting an application for proportion- definitions City of Panama City, FL 16 section 13A -2 Page 16 15 14 13A 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 definitions enforcement nonconformities proportionate sign subdivision supplemental public parking landscaping environment design zoning review admin. general share standards of land standards improvements & loading & buffering protection standards districts authority processes City of Panama City, FL with proposed the proportionate share mitigation. applicant submit shall that evidence concurs FDOT ment of Transportation In (FDOT). such event, the sultation and coordination with Florida the Depart on Strategic the Intermodal System requires con the share mitigation for development impacts to facilities E. Pursuant to F.S. §163.3180,proposed proportionate has reasonable taken steps to remedy deficiencies. the for extension the and verificationthat the applicant subject to applicant be the shall showing cause good ing. Any extension no longer be shall than 60days and may grant an extension of ifrequested time inwrit directorthe deny shall application. the The director not remedied within 45 business days of notification, submittalthe of application. the If deficiencies the are notifiedwriting in within be 20 will businessdays of ments of program the and chapter, this applicant the incomplete, or inconsistent with general the require cient. If an application insufficient, is to determined be application the termine whether is complete and suffi application the or review shall designee their and de- D. Within 10 business days of submittal, directorthe following: City that includes an application fee of $250.00and the C. Eligibleapplicants submit shall an application to the issues. quirements, potential mitigation options, and related held tobe eligibility, discuss application submittal re ate share mitigation, apre-application meeting shall Chapter 113A- 8. All necessary applications. necessary 8. All gation pursuant to chapter; this 7. Estimated value of proposed the fair-share miti igation methods; 6. Description of proposed proportionate share mit 5. Any proposed phasing schedule; distribution of development; 4. Project description, including intensity, type, and description of3. Legal and property; survey numbers; 2. Property location, including parcel identification developer, and any authorized agent; 1. Name, address, and phone number(s) of owner(s), PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION ------be as providedbe for inF.S. §163.3180,as follows: late an applicant’s proportionate share mitigation shall be theused toby director C. The- methodology calcu to cies. additionalthe cost of reducing or eliminating deficien development. An applicant not shall responsible be for proposed the transportation to serve facilities necessary aproportionatesessed share of cost the of providing the than its proportionate share. The applicantbe as will B. Adevelopment not shall required be to pay more of public funds. public City funds ifthe Commission authorizes use the andstruction contribution of facilities, and may include lectively, private funds, contributions of land, and con maypacts include, without limitation, separately or col A. Proportionate share mitigation for concurrency im mitigation. to determine proportionate methodology the share tionate share mitigation. 113A-7.for determining -Methodology Sec. propor Chapter made directly to be City the shall Commission. G. Appeals of decisions of director the pursuant to this System (SIS) facility or any facility. other FDOT ate share mitigation proposed on aStrategic Intermodal providedtion be shall for to FDOT the any proportion writing of status the of approval. Acopy of notifica the chapterthis and subsequently applicant the notify in directorthe evaluate shall application the pursuant to application sufficient, is deemed complete, and eligible, F. Within 60 business days from date the at the which ceeded byceeded existing,the committed, and vested trips, on standard adopted the which level-of-service is ex portation is defined asa facility deficiency orfacilities cilities that have atransportation deficiency. Trans traffic2. The analysis thoseroads identify shall orfa or achieve adopted the level of service. payment, of improvement the to maintain necessary by construction the cost, at of time the development tain or achieve adopted the multiplied level of service, construction of an improvement to main necessary volumemaximum of service roadways resulting from approved, by divided change the hour peak in the hourduring from peak the stage the or phase being proposed development to reach expected roadways uponculated number based the of trips from the 1. The proportionate share contributioncal be shall UnifiedLandDevelopment Code The following describe shall ------Unified Land Development Code Chapter 113 - PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION Page 13A - 3

plus additional projected background trips from any the added capacity of the selected improvement, or general

source other than the development project under re- by the amount specified by local ordinance, which- 1 view, and trips that are forecast by established traffic ever yields the greater credit.

standards, including traffic modeling, consistent with processes the University of Florida’s Bureau of Economic and D. For the purpose of determining proportionate share admin. Business Research medium population projections. mitigation, the City shall determine improvement 2 Additional projected background trips are to be coin- costs based upon the actual cost of the improvement as obtained from the Capital Improvements Element, the authority cident with the particular stage or phase of develop- review

ment under review. CIP, the TPO Transportation Improvement Program, 3 or the FDOT Work Program. Where such information 3. The proportionate share formula shall be applied is not available, improvement cost shall be determined districts only to those facilities that are determined to be sig- using one of the following methods: zoning nificantly impacted by the project traffic under re- 1. An analysis by the City of costs by cross section 4 view. If any road is determined to be transportation type that incorporates data from recent projects and standards

deficient without the project traffic under review, the is updated annually. In order to accommodate in- design

costs of correcting that deficiency shall be removed creases in construction material costs, project costs 5 from the project’s proportionate-share calculation shall be adjusted by the inflation factor established environment

and the necessary transportation improvements to by the U. S. Department of Commerce; or protection

correct that deficiency shall be considered to be in 6 place for purposes of the proportionate-share calcula- 2. The most recent issue of FDOT Transportation tion. The improvement necessary to correct the trans- Costs report, as adjusted based upon the type of landscaping & buffering portation deficiency is the funding responsibility of cross section; locally available data from recent proj- the entity that has maintenance responsibility for the ects on acquisition, drainage, and utility costs; and 7 facility. The development’s proportionate share shall significant changes in the cost of materials due to

unforeseeable events. Cost estimates for state road & loading be calculated only for the needed transportation im- parking

provements that are greater than the identified defi- improvements not included in the adopted FDOT 8 ciency. Work Program shall be determined using this method in coordination with the FDOT District. improvements

4. When proportionate share has been satisfied public for a particular stage or phase of development, all E. If a proposed form of proportionate share mitiga- 9 transportation impacts from that stage or phase for tion is other than financial, then the value of the pro-

portionate share mitigation improvement shall be de- supplemental which mitigation was required and provided shall be standards

deemed fully mitigated in any transportation analysis termined using one of the methods provided in this 10 for a subsequent stage or phase of development. Trips section.

from a previous stage or phase that did not result in subdivision

F. If the conveyance of land or a right-of-way dedica- of land

impacts for which mitigation was required or provid- 11 tion is proposed as a form of proportionate share mit- ed may be cumulatively analyzed with trips from a igation, the value of the land or right-of-way shall be subsequent stage or phase to determine whether an the fair market value established by an independent standards

impact requires mitigation for the subsequent stage sign appraisal approved by the City at the time of the ap- 12 or phase. plication and at no expense to the City. The applicant proprtionate proprtionate 5. In projecting the number of trips to be generated shall supply with the application a survey and legal section share by the development under review, any trips assigned description of the land or right-of-way and a certifi- 13A to a toll-financed facility shall be eliminated from the cate of title or title search of the land to the City at no expense to the City, and shall deliver clear title by

analysis. nonconformities warranty deed to the City at closing. 6. The applicant shall receive a credit on a dol- 14 lar-for-dollar basis for impact fees, mobility fees, and Sec. 113A-8. - Certificate of concurrency for propor-

other transportation concurrency mitigation require- tionate share mitigation. Upon approval of an appli- enforcement

ments paid or payable in the future for the project. cation for proportionate share mitigation, the follow- 15 The credit shall be reduced up to 20 percent by the ing requirements shall apply:

percentage share that the project’s traffic represents of A. The City shall issue to the applicant a certificate of definitions City of Panama City, FL 16 Page Chapter 113A - PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION Unified Land Development Code 13A - 4 concurrency governing concurrency for transporta- prior to construction of a project from which the pro- tion facilities, which shall explicitly set forth the proportionate share funds were derived. Proportionate 1 portionate share mitigation required by this chapter. share mitigation funds may also be used as the 50% lo- general cal match for funding under the FDOT Transportation B. If within 12 months of the date of the certificate Regional Incentive Program (TRIP).

2 of concurrency the applicant should fail to apply for

admin. a building permit, the approval of the application for B. In the event a scheduled facility improvement is re- processes proportionate share mitigation shall be considered null moved from the CIP, then the revenues collected for its and void. At that time, the applicant will be required to construction may be applied toward the construction of 3 reapply for a certificate of concurrency for the project. another improvement within that same corridor or sec- review

authority Extensions may only be granted by the director should tor that the City determines will mitigate the impacts of the applicant show good cause in due diligence in their development.

4 permitting process. zoning zoning

districts C. Where an impacted regional facility has been desig- C. Dedication of land or right-of-way for facility im- nated as a regionally significant transportation facility provements to the City as proportionate share mitiga- in an adopted regional transportation plan pursuant to 5 tion must be completed prior to issuance of the certifi- F.S. § 339.155, then the City may coordinate with other design

standards cate of acceptance or recordation of the final plat. impacted jurisdictions and agencies to apply proportionate share mitigation and public contributions and

6 D. Any requested change to a development project seek funding for improving the impacted regional facil-

protection subsequent to a development order may be subject to ity under the FDOT Transportation Regional Incentive environment additional proportionate share mitigation to the ex- Program (TRIP). Such coordination shall be ratified by tent the change would generate additional traffic that

7 the City through an interlocal agreement that establish- would require mitigation. In such event, the applicant es a procedure for earmarking of the developer contri- & buffering landscaping landscaping for development must submit an application pursuant butions for this purpose. to this chapter.

8 Sec. 113A-10. - Impact fee credit for proportionate parking & loading E. Applicants may submit a letter to withdraw from the share mitigation. The following requirements shall proportionate share program at any time prior to the apply regarding impact fee credits and proportionate issuance of the certificate of concurrency. The applica- 9 share mitigation. public tion fee and any associated advertising costs to the City improvements will be nonrefundable. A. Proportionate share mitigation shall be applied as a credit against impact fees only when a transportation

10 F. The City may consider joint applications for pro- impact fee is applied. Credits will be given for that por-

standards portionate share mitigation to facilitate collabora- supplemental tion of the applicant’s transportation impact fees that tion among multiple applicants on improvements to would have been used to fund the improvements on a shared transportation facility, and may coordinate which the proportionate share mitigation is calculated. 11 of land of with other jurisdictions on proportionate share miti- If the proportionate share mitigation is based on only subdivision gation through inter-local agreements. a portion of the development’s traffic, the credit will be limited to that portion of the impact fees on which the

12 Sec. 113A-9. - Appropriation of fair-share revenues. sign proportionate share mitigation is based.

standards At the time the proportionate share mitigation funds are received pursuant to this Chapter, they shall be de- B. Impact fee credits for the proportionate share mit- posited as follows: igation will be determined when the transportation section 13A share impact fee is calculated for the proposed development. proportionate A. Proportionate share mitigation funds shall be If the applicant’s proportionate share mitigation is less placed in the appropriate project account for funding than the development’s anticipated road impact fee for

14 of scheduled improvements in the CIE or CIP, or as the specific stage or phase of development under re- otherwise established in the terms of the certificate of nonconformities view, then the applicant or its successor must pay the concurrency, or as a condition of development approv- remaining impact fee amount to the City. al. At the discretion of the City, proportionate share 15 revenues may be used for operational improvements

enforcement C. The proportionate share mitigation is intended to

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mitigate the transportation impacts of a proposed de- general

velopment at a specific location. As a result, any road 1 impact fee credit based upon proportionate share mit-

igation for a proposed development cannot be trans- processes ferred to any other location. admin. 2 authority review 3 districts zoning 4 standards design 5 environment protection 6 landscaping & buffering 7 & loading parking parking 8 improvements public 9 supplemental standards 10 subdivision subdivision of land 11 standards sign 12 proprtionate proprtionate section share 13A nonconformities 14 enforcement 15 definitions

shall also terminate the nonconforming status of the general

CHAPTER 114. - NONCONFORMITIES. premises. 1 6. Change in use. Should a nonconforming use be Sec. 114-1. - Intent. It is the intent of the City Com- processes mission to ensure that each and every landowner has converted in whole or in part to a conforming use, admin. 2 the beneficial use of property as that right is defined by that portion of the nonconforming use so converted law, and to afford all landowners who believe they have shall lose its nonconforming status. authority been deprived of such use relief through nonjudicial review B. Nonconforming developments. Nonconform- procedures. 3 ing developments are those buildings or structures Sec. 114-2. - Development as a matter of right. Devel- which were in existence on the effective date of this districts opments as a matter of right are those which are permit- Unified Land Development Code and which, by de- zoning ted, allowable, or conditionally approved in a land use sign, location or construction, do not comply with the 4 district provided the development complies with the provisions of this Unified Land Development Code. standards comprehensive plan, this Unified Land Development Nonconforming developments may remain in a non- design Code, and all other applicable laws, statutes, ordinanc- conforming state subject to the following restrictions: 5 es, codes or regulations. 1. Public hazard. The building or structure must not

constitute a threat to the general health, safety and environment protection Sec. 114-3. - Nonconforming development. welfare of the public. 6 A. Nonconforming uses. Nonconforming uses are those land uses which are in existence on the effective date of 2. Ordinary repair and maintenance. Normal and landscaping this Unified Land Development Code that do not com- ordinary maintenance and repair to a nonconform- & buffering ply with the provisions of this Unified Land Develop- ing building or structure shall be permitted. 7 ment Code. Nonconforming uses may continue, sub- 3. Expansion or extensions. A nonconforming build- ject to the following restrictions: & loading ing or structure shall not be expanded or enlarged. parking

1. Public hazard. The use must not constitute a threat 8 to the general health safety and welfare of the public. 4. Damage or destruction. Where a nonconforming

building or structure is substantially damaged or de- improvements

2. Expansions or extensions. Nonconforming uses public

stroyed, reconstruction of such development shall 9 shall not be expanded or enlarged or increased or comply with the provisions of this Unified Land extended, including a nonconforming use associated Development Code. A structure shall be considered with an historical nonconforming waterfront devel- supplemental substantially damaged or destroyed if the cost of re- standards

opment. 10 construction or repair is 50 percent or more of the 3. Modifications of use. Nonconforming uses may be fair market value of the structure at the time of the damage or destruction. If the nonconforming de- subdivision modified or altered in a manner which decreases the of land nonconformity, but may not be modified or altered velopment is comprised of multiple structures, the 11 in a way which increases the nonconformity. Once cost of reconstruction shall be measured against the

a nonconforming use or part thereof is decreased in combined fair market value of all of the structures in standards sign nonconformity, the nonconformity may not be in- determining the issue of substantial damage. 12 creased thereafter. 5. Attrition. If a building or structure has an age of 20 management concurrency 4. Abandonment or discontinuance. Where a non- years or more and has not been actively occupied for 13 conforming use is discontinued for six months or a period of six months or more, then prior to reoccu- more or is otherwise abandoned, the existence of the pation, the building or structure will be required to nonconformities nonconforming use shall terminate, and any further comply with the requirements of this Unified Land section

use of the premises shall comply with the provisions Development Code, including but not limited to re- 14 of this Unified Land Development Code. quirements relating to stormwater, height, density, intensity, setbacks, parking, open space, buffers, and enforcement 5. Change of ownership. Change of ownership or oth- landscaping. 15 er transfer of an interest in real property on which a nonconforming use is located shall not in and of itself 6. Conflict. In the event of conflict between the pro- definitions

City of Panama City, FL 16 section 14 -2 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Page definitions enforcement nonconformities concurrency sign subdivision supplemental public parking landscaping environment design zoning review admin. general management standards of land standards improvements & loading & buffering protection standards districts authority processes City of Panama City, FL Chapter 114- C. Condemnation relief 1. Development provided Code that: complying with provisionsthe of Unified this Land enlarged, replaced or reconstructed without strictly forming waterfront development may expanded, be or structure of is which part an historical noncon- ment. Notwithstanding (3),abuilding subsection 7. Historical nonconforming waterfront develop - vail. division provisions 2,the of such division pre shall visions and of section Chapter this 105,articleIII, 3. Requirements. and/or causing hardship to landowner. the cost of land acquisition to condemning the authority wouldment have Code effect the of increasingthe enforcementstrict of Unified this LandDevelop 2. reduced, or of curtailed. use property is otherwise are rendered nonconforming, available parking area substandard parcels are created, existing structures sult of land acquisition for condemnation purposes, of property the and to provide relief where, as are regulations which are for necessary reasonable use allowing arelaxation of requirement of land use ers of land affected by roadway condemnation by is not increased. uponuse neighboring the properties and owners iii. The burden of any associated nonconforming opment surrounding inthe area; and ing waterfront development (HNWD)and devel- bility existing the between historical nonconform- reconstruction not does increase any incompati ii. Such expansion, enlargement, replacement or development; he life of historical the nonconforming waterfront tures of similar form during has which occurred or enlargement of neighboring buildings or- struc reconstruction is inproportion to expansion the i. Such expansion, enlargement, replacement or this Unifiedthis LandDevelopment notCode, be shall parking, open space, and landscape provisions of ments, lot coverage, stormwater management, buffer,with setback, the minimum lot require but,taken, ofdonot because taking, the comply i. Existing areas use are which not within part the Intent Applicability . It is intent the to provide relief to own the NONCONFORMITIES . This is meantbe to appliedwhere . ------and administratively granted for property the in by condemning the authority and/or landowners applied can taken be or taken ted uses partially for to relocate building, vehicular areas, use or permit v. Any development or permits variances necessary is based. denial health safety specific the or ground whichtheupon issueshall letter asigned to applicant the specifying of city. the If application the is director denied, the waiver inaform recordable public inthe records waivers.the details Thethe letter of specify shall tor issue shall letter granting asigned parties to all safety, or welfare of general the public, direc the not will constitutesection adanger to health, the mines that grantingthe of exemptionthe under this welfare of generalthe public. If directorthe deter endangerby will safety, health, section the this or not waiver the of requirement setback the granted filingthe the of application,whether determine or general public. The director within daysshall, 30 of tion dangerous to safety, health, the or welfare of the granting of exemptionthe not will result in a condi- writing to director the for adetermination that the proper notification thelandto owner, may apply in authority or landowner the or of both after them, either(C)(3)ii of condemning the section, this iv. As to exemptions the insubsections (C)(3)iand destroyed,tially may restored. be are which section this thereafter destroyed, paror iii. Any properties incategory (C)(3)ior (C)(3)iiof covenant of compliance with land. running the use. The exemptionthus created constitute shall a other permitted below use its pretaking utility or ofuse relocated the building, vehicular area, use or utility or of use relocatedthe building, vehicular as far as is physically feasible without reducing the area,use or back otherset permittedbe shall use except thatCode relocated the building, vehicular other provisions of Unified this LandDevelopment out required being to comply and with setback the may relocated be on remainder the of site the with other permitted either taken use totally or partially ii. Any conforming building, vehicular area, use or ance of with use running the land. the thus created constitute shall acovenant of compli- afterbe conforming to properties. The exemption ments and remainders the there deemed be shall required reconstructed to be to such meet require UnifiedLandDevelopment Code ------Unified Land Development Code Chapter 114 - NONCONFORMITIES Page 14 - 3

question. general

vi. Any legally nonconforming existing land use 1 which, as a result of the taking or reconstruction

necessitated by the taking, would be required to processes conform shall continue to be a legally nonconform- admin. ing land use. 2

Sec. 114-4. - Vested rights. authority review

A. A property owner’s right of development prior to 3 adoption of this Unified Land Development Code shall be vested, even if such development does not comply districts with this Unified Land Development Code, subject to zoning the following circumstances: 4 1. Final development approval has been granted to the standards

developer by the City and a valid, unexpired building design

permit has been issued to the developer by the City’s 5 Building Department Contractor (also referred to as environment

the City’s Building Department), provided the devel- protection

opment is commenced within the permit period. 6

2. Within 6 months after adoption of this Land Devel- landscaping opment Code, the property owner received approval & buffering

of vested rights status from the appeals board. 7

3. All vested development shall be undertaken in & loading strict conformity to the design plans and specifica- parking 8 tions approved by the City and the City Building De- partment. Any modifications, additions or alterations improvements

to the approved plans and specifications shall not be public considered vested development. 9 supplemental standards 10 subdivision subdivision of land 11 standards sign 12 management concurrency 13 nonconformities section 14 enforcement 15 definitions

City of Panama City, FL 16 Page Chapter 114 - NONCONFORMITIES Unified Land Development Code 14 - 4 1 general 2 admin. processes 3 review authority 4 zoning zoning districts 5 design standards 6 protection environment 7 & buffering landscaping landscaping 8 parking & loading 9 public improvements 10 standards supplemental 11 of land of subdivision 12 sign standards 13 concurrency management 14 section nonconformities 15 enforcement

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Land Development Code that are alleged to have been general

CHAPTER 115. - ENFORCEMENT. violated. The violator shall have ten working days from 1 the date of notice of violation to correct the violation

or to enter into written agreement with the city outlin- processes

Sec. 115-1. - Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is admin. ing what actions will be taken to correct the violation to designate responsibility and to provide procedures 2 for the enforcement of this Unified Land Development by a date certain. If, after the applicable period, the vi- Code, and to establish penalties for violations. olation has not been corrected, the Director shall issue authority

a “stop order,” if applicable, to the violator. The violator review

Sec. 115-2. - Enforcement responsibilities. The provi- shall be subject to the penalties prescribed in section 3 sions of this Chapter shall be administered by the Di- 115-5.

rector, or his designated representative. In addition to districts C. If the Director has reason to believe that any viola- zoning

other remedies provided by this Unified Land Devel- 4 opment Code and other applicable laws, regulations or tion of this Unified Land Development Code presents an imminent threat to the public health, safety and ordinances, the Director shall take the following actions standards when a violation has been determined to exist: welfare, a notice of intent and a notice of violation shall design not be a prerequisite to action to avert such threat or 5 A. No subsequent development approval or order or danger.

environment certificate of occupancy shall be issued until the viola- protection D. Extensions of the ten-day period to correct or rem- tion has been corrected; 6 edy violations may be approved by the Director upon B. The violator shall be informed that no further work demonstration of extenuating circumstances by the landscaping or construction under an existing development ap- violator. & buffering proval or order shall be permitted until the violation is 7 corrected. A “stop work” order shall be issued by the E. Copies of all notices of intent or notices of violation shall be transmitted to the City Manager. building official or a code enforcement officer and shall & loading parking become effective at the time of delivery to the violator 8 Sec. 115-4. - Appeals. or upon posting at the job site; A. An appeal of any notice of violation may be initiated by any person charged with a violation of this Unified improvements

C. No clearing of land or construction, erection, place- public ment, commencement of any other form of develop- Land Development Code. 9 ment shall occur in the City without a development B. Initiation of an appeal shall stay the imposition of order, and then only in accordance with the conditions supplemental penalties provided in section 115-5 until such time as standards of such order. Any unauthorized development may be 10 a final order is issued byt he appeals board Planning declared a public nuisance by the City Commission Board. pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 12, Chapter II, subdivision Panama City Code of Ordinances. of land C. Appeals board. The Planning Board shall conduct a 11

hearing and make a determination at its next regularly D. An order may be issued to repair, restore, or demol- held meeting and shall determine whether a violation ish the work, to vacate the premises, or otherwise to standards

exists or has occurred. sign abate the violation. 12

D. At the hearing, the Director shall have the burden of Sec. 115-3. - Enforcement procedures. management showing the existence of a violation to the satisfaction concurrency A. The Director shall initiate proceedings against viola- of the Planning Board. Formal rules of evidence will 13 tors of this Unified Land Development Code. not apply to the proceeding.

B. Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, nonconformities Sec. 115-5. - Penalties or remedies. when a violation of this Unified Land Development 14 A. Criminal penalties. Any person failing to comply Code has been determined to exist, the Director or his with the provisions of the Unified Land Development designated representative shall issue a written “notice section Code shall be guilty of an offense and shall, upon con- enforcement of violation” and cause the same to be served, mailed, viction, be subject to fine and imprisonment pursuant 15 or delivered to the violator or posted on the premises. to section 1-8 sentenced to pay a fine, not to exceed The notice shall refer to the provisions of this Unified definitions

City of Panama City, FL 16 section 15 -2 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Page definitions enforcement nonconformities concurrency sign subdivision supplemental public parking landscaping environment design zoning review admin. general management standards of land standards improvements & loading & buffering protection standards districts authority processes City of Panama City, FL B. tion. viola per may afinenot$5,000 impose to exceed to or irraparable irreversible be innature, he/she Enforcementthe Code Majistrateviolation finds the costs ofmay costs. repairsIf and all court include day$500 per for arepeat violation and inaddition, day$250 per for violation afirst not exceed and shall Chapter 115- C. to,ed injunctive relief. correct, or abate violation, the including, but not limit action inacourt of competent to jurisdiction prevent, opment City the may Code, institute appropriate civil water inviolation is used of Unified this LandDevel maintained, or ifany building, or structure, or land, or ed, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, or action. ing, but not Enforcement limited to Code Magistrate LandDevelopment fied Code by other means, and donot prevent City the from enforcing Uni this provided for Chapter inthis are alternative remedies E. prescribed herein. executionthe of work the nor from any other penalties quirements of Unified this LandDevelopment in Code relieve any persons from complying fully with re the doubled, but payment the of such double fee not shall development order,be fees the herein shall specified is or started proceeded priorCode to obtaining said order is required by Unified this LandDevelopment D. fense. day that violation the continues aseparate be shall of premises arewhich subject the of violation. the Each dayper and such fine constitute shall alien againstthe violator may fined be an amount to not $500.00 exceed notice of violations, ifno appealthe taken, has been Alternative remediessanctions. The and procedures Civil remediesCivil Double fees . Where work for adevelopment which Citation . After daysten of a followingservice the ENFORCEMENT . If any building or structure is erect includ------UnifiedLandDevelopment Code Unified Land Development Code Chapter 116 - DEFINITIONS Page 16 - 1

FIRM: Flood insurance rate map general CHAPTER 116. - DEFINITIONS. GC: General Commercial Future 1 Land Use District

Sec. 116-1. Word Usage. The following words, terms processes and phrases, when used in this ULDC, shall have the GC-1: General Commercial-1 admin. 2 meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where Zoning District the context clearly indicates a different meaning. The GC-2: General Commercial-2 authority terms “must,” “will,” and “shall” are mandatory in na- Zoning District review ture indicating that an action has to be done. The term GIS: Geographic Information 3 “may” is permissive and allows discretion regarding an System

action. When consistent with the context, words used in districts GO: Gateway Overlay District zoning

the singular number include the plural, and those used 4 HI: Heavy Industrial Zoning in the plural number include the singular. Words used District

in the present tense include the future. The word “devel- standards oper” includes a “firm,” “corporation,” “co-partnership,” HUD: U.S. Department of Housing design “association,” “institution,” or “person.” The word “lot” and Urban Development 5 includes the words “plot,” “parcel,” “site” and “space.” I: Industrial Future Land Use environment The words “used” or “occupied” as applied to any land District protection or include in its meaning the words “intended,” “ar- ISR: Impervious surface ratio 6 ranged” or “designed,” “to be used” or “occupied.” LI: Light Industry Zoning Dis- landscaping trict & buffering Sec. 116-2. Abbreviations. LOS: Level of service 7 Abbreviations Full name MIOD: Military Influence Overlay BMP: Best Management Practices & loading District parking

CRA: Community Redevelopment 8 MU: Mixed Use Future Land Use Agency District

CSP Conceptual Site Plan improvements

MU-1: Mixed-Use-1 Zoning District public

Dbh: Diameter at breast height 9 MU-2: Mixed-Use-2 Zoning District DEO: (Florida) Department of MU-3: Mixed-Use-3 Zoning District

Economic Opportunity supplemental NSA: Naval Support Activity standards DEP: (Florida) Department of 10 Environmental Protection OSR: Open space ratio P: Preservation Zoning District DO: Development Order subdivision of land DTD: Downtown Zoning District or P/I: Public/Institutional Zoning 11 Downtown Future Land Use District

District PB: Planning Board standards sign FAA: Federal Aviation PITI: Principal, Interest, Taxes and 12 Administration Insurance management FAR: Floor area ratio PUD: Planned Unit Development concurrency

FCC: Federal Communications R: Residential Future Land Use 13 Commission District

FDEP FL Dept. of Environmen- R-1: Residential-1 Zoning District nonconformities

tal Management R-2: Residential-2 Zoning District 14 FDOT: Florida Department of REC: Recreational Future Land Use Transportation District enforcement FEMA: Federal Emergency REC-1: Recreation-1 Zoning District 15 definitions Management Agency REC-2: Recreation-2 Zoning District section 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 116 - DEFINITIONS Unified Land Development Code 16 - 2

ROW: Right-of-way tor street; or

1 StDTD: St. Andrews Downtown (3) A driveway or a local street intersecting a local general (Zoning) District street. SIL: Silviculture Zoning District Accessory structure. A subordinate, ancillary, and de-

2 and Future Land Use District tached structure customarily used in connection with admin.

processes TRC: Technical Review Committee the principal use or structure on the same lot, parcel or UC: Urban Community Future property.

3 Land Use District

review Accessory use. A subordinate or ancillary use of land, authority ULDC: Unified Land Development Regulations or structure or improvements thereon, customarily used in connection with the occupation of the principal 4 UR: Urban Residential Future

zoning zoning use or structure upon the same lot, parcel or property. districts Land Use District UR-1: Urban Residential-1 Zoning Active loading or unloading. When a commercial ve-

5 District hicle is attended and it is apparent that materials or design

standards UR-2: Urban Residential-2 Zoning items are being actively loaded or unloaded into and/ District or out of this commercial vehicle.

6 UR-3: Urban Residential-3 Zoning Acre. A unit of land equal to 43,560 square feet. District protection environment Adaptive reuse. Rehabilitation or renovation of exist- Sec. 116-3. Defined Terms.

7 ing building(s) or structures, including historic build- Abandoned sign. A sign which no longer identifies or ing(s), for any use(s) other than the present use(s). & buffering landscaping landscaping advertises a bona fide business; lessor, service, owner, product, or activity, or for which no legal owner can Adverse impact. A negative consequence for the phys-

8 be found. ical, social, or economic environment resulting from an parking & loading action or project. Abutting. Having a common border with, or being separated by such a common border, by an alley, right- Affordable housing.Dwelling accommodations for 9

public of-way, or easement located immediately across. which no more than 30 percent of the occupant’s gross improvements income is spent for rent or PITI (Principal, Interest, Access. A means of vehicular or pedestrian approach, Taxes and Insurance) payments.

10 entry to, or exit from property.

standards Alley. A roadway generally dedicated to public use af- supplemental Accessory Dwelling Unit or Apartment. An addi- fording only a secondary means of access to abutting tional, ancillary dwelling unit or apartment located on property and not intended for general traffic circula- 11 the same lot or parcel as a principal dwelling unit. The of land of tion. subdivision accessory dwelling unit or apartment may be attached or detached such as a garage apartment or cottage; its Ambient. Surrounding on all sides; used to describe

12 use is secondary to the principal use of the property. measurements of existing conditions with respect to sign

standards traffic, noise, air, and other environments. Access management. The process of providing and managing access to land development while preserv- Amenity. Aesthetic or other characteristics of a de- 13 ing the flow of traffic in terms of safety, capacity, speed, velopment that increase desirability to a community concurrency management and concurrency. or its marketability to the public. Although they may vary from one development to the other, amenities Access point (or connection). That place or location 14 may include unified building design, recreational facil- where either of these occur: ities (e.g., a swimming pool or a tennis court), security nonconformities (1) A driveway, a local street, or a collector street in- systems, riparian or other views, landscaping and tree tersecting an arterial street; preservation, or attractive site design. 15

enforcement (2) A driveway or a local street intersecting a collec-

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Amusements, Indoor. Establishments that provide by the City. general

commercial recreation activities completely within an 1 enclosed structure such as video arcades, skating rinks, Arterial road. A roadway providing service which is roller rinks, shooting ranges, bowling alleys, and bil- relatively continuous and of relatively high traffic vol- processes liards/pool halls. ume, long trip length, and high operating speed, as admin. classified by the Florida Department of Transporta- 2 Amusements, Outdoor. Establishments that provide tion.

commercial recreation activities primarily outdoors authority Artisan production establishment. The use of land, review such as miniature golf establishments; go-cart facili- 3 ty; theme parks, carnivals, fairgrounds, and midways; confined within an enclosed building, engaged in the paintball parks; and water rides. design and production by carving, painting, casting or districts assembling of component parts of finished products zoning

Antenna. A device for sending or receiving signals that which are: 4 is installed on a mount and used by telecommunication Customarily used in residences, offices, restaurants, service providers. standards or retail establishments; intended to have an aesthetic design 5 Antenna mount (mount). The structure or surface and artistic appeal in addition to a functional use; and produced either one-at-a-time or in small lots. The use

upon which an antenna is mounted. environment may include a show room and retail sales of the prod- protection

Apartment. Any building or portion thereof used to ucts. 6 provide three or more separate dwelling units, which As-built survey. A survey needed to record variations landscaping may share means of ingress and egress and other essen- & buffering tial facilities, and which is renter-occupied rather than from the original Engineering plans to what is actually 7 owner-occupied. built. It may be needed to prove the location of structure(s) and underground improvements at the time a & loading

Applicant. A person, corporation, partnership, joint Certificate of Occupancy is requested. parking venture, governmental body, agency, or authorized rep- 8 resentative who files an application for any purpose to Assisted Living Facility. Any building or buildings, section or distinct part of a building, private home, the City for approval. improvements

boarding home, home for the aged, or other residen- public 9 Application. Any document submitted by an applicant tial facility, whether operated for profit or not, which for the following purpose: undertakes through its ownership or management to supplemental

(1) Concurrency management purposes, to include provide housing, meals, and one or more personal ser- standards

concurrency encumbrance certificates. vices for a period exceeding 24 hours to one or more 10 adults who are not relatives of the owner or adminis- (2) Approval of a development.

trator. subdivision of land (3) Approval of signage. 11 Attached Structure. A section of a building that is (4) Proportionate fair share analysis or agreement. directly attached to a structure. A carport that is a part of a house is an example of an attached struc- standards sign (5) Request for a future land use map amendment, or ture. 12 any text amendment to the comprehensive plan. management

ATM. Computerized, self-service machines used by concurrency (6) Request for a zoning change to the official zon-

banking customers for financial institutions, includ- 13 ing map, or any text amendment to the City’s Unified ing deposits, withdrawals and fund transfers, without Land Development Regulation Code. face-to-face contact with financial institution person- nonconformities (7) Any other permit granted by the planning and nel. These machines may be located at or within banks, land use division. or in other locations. 14

Area or area of jurisdiction. The total area of jurisdic- Awning. A shelter projecting from and supported by enforcement tion for the City of Panama City as established by its the exterior wall of a building constructed of rigid and 15 Municipal Charter and any subsequent annexations, nonrigid materials on a supporting framework that definitions including those boards and agencies of and sponsored may be either permanent or retractable. section 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 116 - DEFINITIONS Unified Land Development Code 16 - 4

Awning sign. A sign painted on, printed on, or at- Brewery. A brewery that produces 15,000 or more US tached flat against the surface of an awning. beer barrels (460,000 US gallons) per year. 1

general Banner. A sign on which copy or graphics may be dis- Buffer. A specified land area, together with any plant- played, made of paper, plastic, fabric or any flexible, ing, landscaping, fencing or any physical structure

2 nonrigid material with no enclosing framework or erected on the land used to visibly separate, shield or

admin. frames. block noise, lights, or other incompatibilities between processes land uses. Bar/Tavern. A business where alcoholic beverages are

3 sold for on-site consumption, which are not part of a Buffer yard. The designated area used to soften the im- review

authority larger restaurant. Includes pubs, and similar establish- pact of dissimilar land uses and provide screening to ments where any food service is subordinate to the sale satisfy the requirements of the ULDC.

4 of alcoholic beverages. May also include beer brewing

zoning zoning Buildable area. The area of a lot remaining after the districts as part of a microbrewery and other beverage tasting facilities. minimum yard and open space requirements of this Unified Land Development Code have been met. 5 Beach. The zone of unconsolidated material that ex- design standards tends landward from the mean low-water line to the Building. Any structure that encloses a space used for place where there is marked change in material or sheltering any occupancy. Each portion of a building separated from other portions by a firewall shall be con- 6 physiographic form, or to the line of permanent vegetation, usually the effective limit of storm waves. sidered as a separate building. protection environment Bed and breakfast inn. An owner-occupied dwelling Building Height. The vertical distance or measurement 7 having ten or fewer guest rooms where overnight ac- from the average elevation of the finished lot grade at

& buffering the front of the building or structure to the highest landscaping landscaping commodations and a morning meal are provided to transients for compensation. point at the ceiling of the top story in the case of a flat roof to the deck line of a mansard roof, and to the av- 8

parking Berm. An earthen mound designed to provide visu- erage height between the plate and ridge of a gable, hip, & loading al interest, screen undesirable views, and/or decrease or gambrel roof. noise. 9 Building mass. The three-dimensional bulk of a build- public

improvements Billboard. (See Off-premises sign.) ing: height, width, and depth.

Block. Land usually bounded on all sides by roadways Building official. The chief building official, or build- 10 or other physical boundaries such as water or public ing inspector for Bay County or the City’s Building Ser- standards supplemental space, and not traversed by a through roadway (not vices Contractor. including alleys). Building permit. An official document or certificate 11 of land of

subdivision Boarding house. An establishment, which provides, issued by the city-approved agency/entity authorizing in return for compensation, lodging for five or more performance of building or construction activity. persons and regularly prepared meals served without 12 sign the ordering of portions from a menu. Bulk regulations. Standards and controls that establish standards the maximum size of buildings and structures on a lot Boathouse. A partially or fully enclosed structure in- and the buildable area within which buildings can be lo-

13 cluding a roof located over a water body and used for cated, including coverage, setbacks, height, impervious

concurrency the storage or mooring of boats or vessels. surface ratio, floor area ratio, and yard requirements. management

Boatyard. See Marine facility. Business Park. An area specifically designed and land- 14 scaped to accommodate business, offices, warehouses,

nonconformities Bottle club. An alcoholic beverage establishment as and light industry. defined by Florida State Statutes that is not licensed to sell alcoholic beverages but provides facilities for the Caliper. The diameter of a tree at the base of the trunk. 15 on premises consumption of alcoholic beverages by its Caliper is used to size nursery-grown trees. enforcement patrons.

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Camouflage. See “Stealth.” City. general 1 Camouflaged mount. An antenna mount designed City Manager. The duly appointed city manager of the to unobtrusively blend in with existing surroundings. City. processes Camouflaged mounts are disguised so as to have the ap- admin. pearance of something other than a telecommunication Civic. Of or relating or belonging to a governmental 2 facility, such as a building, water tower, tree, or architec- entity.

tural building feature. authority Clearance (of a sign). The smallest vertical distance review 3 Cannabis Dispensing Facility means any State of Flor- between the grade of the adjacent street and the low- ida licensed facility where Derivative Product is dis- est point of any sign, including framework, embellish- districts pensed at the retail level. ments, poles and supports, extending over that grade. zoning 4 Capacity. The availability of a public service or facili- Clinic. A structure where patients who are not lodged overnight are admitted for examination and treatment ty to accommodate users, expressed in an appropriate standards unit of measure, such as gallons per day or average daily by any health care provider. design 5 trips. Clubs, neighborhood recreation or social. Buildings environment Central business district (CBD). That area established or facilities owned and operated for neighborhood protection by the city commission that delineates a specific geo- social or recreational purposes but not operated pri- 6 graphic area where businesses, offices, residential, and marily for profit or the rendering of services which are landscaping mixed use form an urbanized downtown. customarily carried on as a business and not limited to & buffering special interest groups or gatherings. Certificate of acceptance. A written document issued 7 by the City when the applicant for a development order Cluster subdivision. A subdivision in which lot sizes & loading has requested an inspection and has been found to be are smaller than would otherwise be permitted in the parking fully and completely in compliance with the pertinent underlying zoning district, in exchange for dedication 8 requirements of this Unified Land Development Code. of permanent open space. improvements

Changeable copy sign (automatic). A sign on which Clustering. The grouping together of structures and public 9 the copy changes automatically on a lamp bank or infrastructure on a portion of a development site. through mechanical means, e.g., electrical or electronic

Coastal planning area. The land area seaward of the supplemental time and temperature units. standards

Category 3 hurricane evacuation zone limit and all in- 10 Changeable copy sign (manual). A sign on which copy cluded coastal resources. is changed manually in the field, e.g., reader boards with Coastal or shore protection structures. Shore-hard- subdivision changeable letters. of land ening structures, such as seawalls, bulkheads, revet- 11 Child care facility. Any establishment, which provides ments, rubblemound structures, groins, breakwaters, child care for more than five children, unrelated to the and aggregates of materials other than natural beach standards sign operator, for compensation. sand used for beach or shore protection to prevent 12 erosion or to protect other structures from waves and Child care, family day care home. An occupied resi- hydrodynamic forces including beach and dune resto- management concurrency dence in which child care is regularly provided for no ration. 13 more than five children, for compensation. Coastal resources. Estuarine shorelines, marine wet-

City. The City of Panama City, a municipal corporation. lands, water-dependent land uses, public waterfront nonconformities

access areas, waterfront recreation areas, estuarine, 14 City Clerk. The duly appointed clerk of the City. oceanic waters, and submerged lands. enforcement City Commission. The elected legislative body of the Code enforcement officer. Any duly authorized code 15 City. enforcement official of the City. definitions section City Engineer. The duly appointed city engineer of the Collector road. A roadway providing service for mod- 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 116 - DEFINITIONS Unified Land Development Code 16 - 6

erate traffic volume, moderate trip length, and mod- and scaffolding. erate operating speed, as classified by the Florida De- 1 partment of Transportation. Commercial uses. Activities within land areas, which general are predominately connected with the sale, rental and College/University. Junior colleges, colleges, universi- distribution of products, or performance of services.

2 ties, and professional schools with physical structures Community Development Department. The duly es- admin. (excluding online and remote programs). These estab- processes lishments furnish academic or technical courses and tablished community development department of the grant degrees, certificates, or diplomas at the associate, City. 3 baccalaureate, or graduate levels in a campus setting in review

authority Community residential home. A dwelling licensed by more than one building. the state which provides a living environment for seven to 14 unrelated individuals including disabled or hand- 4 Collocation. The use of a single antenna mount to

zoning zoning icapped persons, developmentally disabled or nondan- districts support the antennas of more than one telecommunication service provider. gerous mentally ill persons or children as defined in Section 419.001, F. S. 5 Commercial Dormitory. A structure specifically de- design standards signed for a long term stay by students of a college, Comprehensive Plan. The adopted comprehensive university, or non‐profit organization for the purpose plan for the City, pursuant to F.S. § 163.3177.

6 of providing rooms for sleeping purposes. Concurrency. A growth management concept intend- protection environment Commercial motor vehicle. Any self-propelled ed to ensure that the necessary public facilities and ser- or towed motor vehicle used on a roadway or vices are available concurrent with the impacts of devel- 7 highway in interstate commerce to transport pas- opment as described in Section 163.3180 F. S. & buffering landscaping landscaping sengers or property when the vehicle— Concurrency evaluation. An evaluation by the Plan- (1) Has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combi- ning Department based on adopted level of service 8 standards to assess whether or not public facilities and

parking nation weight rating, or gross vehicle weight or gross & loading combination weight, of 2,268.42 kg (5,001 pounds) services needed to support development are available or more, whichever is greater; or concurrent with the impacts of such development. 9 public

improvements (2) Is designed or used to transport more than 8 pas- Condominium. That form of ownership by one or more sengers (including the driver) for compensation; or persons of a unit of real property in which there is, ap- purtenant to each unit, an undivided share in common 10 (3) Is designed or used to transport more than 15 elements. standards supplemental passengers, including the driver, and is not used to transport passengers for compensation; or Conference/Convention facility. A commercial facility for public assembly including, but not limited to audi- 11 of land of

subdivision (4) Is primarily used for a commercial purpose, in- toriums, conference facilities, convention centers, exhi- cluding vehicles marked with a sign, letters, identi- bition halls, and the like. fication numbers advertising or associating it in any 12 sign way with a commercial enterprise, other than those Conservation uses. Land uses, which conserve or pro- standards that identify the vehicle maker or dealer. tect natural resources or environmental quality within areas designated for flood control, protection of

13 Commercial Equipment. Equipment utilized for coastal resources, protection of quality or quantity of

concurrency commercial purposes, designed by the manufacturer groundwater or surface water, floodplain management, management to be used primarily for commercial purposes, or al- fisheries management, or protection of vegetative com- tered or converted for the purpose of being so used. munities or wildlife habitats and similar uses meant to 14 Commercial equipment includes, but is not limited protect natural resources of the City. nonconformities to, ladders, pressure washers, cement mixers, gener- ators, mowers, and other lawn equipment used for Consistency. Furthers or does not contradict with.

15 commercial purposes, utility trailers, chemicals and Consistency evaluation. The study of how particular enforcement spray equipment, PVC piping, window/door racks,

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uses can exist in harmony to each other, or the study of administration to or consumption or use by a Quali- general

how the use of land corresponds to city adopted docu- fied Patient, Eligible Patient, or any other similarly sit- 1 ments. uated individual. processes Construction Dumpsters. A large container designed Developer. Any person, including a governmental admin. to receive, transport and dump construction debris. agency, undertaking any development. 2

Construction sign. A temporary sign identifying an ar- Developer’s agreement. A City Commission approved authority chitect, contractor, subcontractor, financial institution, agreement between a person or entity associated with review 3 developer or material supplier participating in con- the development of land including, but not limited to, struction on the property on which the sign is located. agreements associated with development orders issued districts pursuant to F.S. § 380.06, and the City as defined by zoning

Contiguous. Directly adjoining (also can be defined as F.S. §§ 163.3220—163.3243. 4 abutting).

Development. The word “development” shall have the standards Convalescent home. An institution for the care of re- same meaning as set forth in F.S. § 380.04, as may be design 5 covering patients. amended or superseded. Notwithstanding the forego-

ing, the term “clearing of land” shall have the meaning environment Copy. The wording on a sign surface in either perma- protection as set forth in this Unified Land Development Code. nent or removable letter form. 6 Development activities, large-scale. Residential de- Cornice. A prominent, continuous, horizontally pro- landscaping velopment involving more than five acres of land and & buffering jecting feature found at the top of a wall, under the eave a density of more than five dwelling units per acre, or of a roof, above an entrance, or projecting outwards 7 developments, singularly or in combination with resi- from a wall’s surface. dential development, of more than three acres of land. & loading Cottage subdivision. A group of single-family homes parking Development activities, small-scale. Residential de- 8 built in close proximity to one another fronting a central velopment involving five acres of land or less and a green or lawn with additional land around the homes density of five dwelling units per acre or less or devel- improvements

owned in common by the residents of the development. public

opments, singularly or in combination with residential 9 County. Bay County, Florida. development, of three acres or less of land. supplemental Cul-de-sac. A short street having one end open to traf- Development order. Any order granting, or granting standards fic and being permanently terminated by a vehicular with conditions an application for permitting the de- 10 turnaround. velopment of land. subdivision subdivision

Diameter at breast height (DBH). The circumference of land Dedication. The transfer without payment of owner- 11 ship or other interest in real property from a private in inches of the tree trunk divided by pi (3.141), mea- entity to a public agency. sured at a height of 54 inches from the base of the tree. standards sign Demand. The requirements or burden placed on pub- Digital Sign. An on-premises sign capable of display- 12 lic facilities or services at the present time or projected ing words, symbols, figures or images that can be elec- management future time. tronically or mechanically changed by remote or au- concurrency

tomatic means; provided, a digital sign shall not be 13 Density, gross. The total number of dwelling units di- construed to be an animated sign or an illuminated sign. vided by the total site area, less rights-of-way. nonconformities

Density, net. The total number of dwelling units divid- Directional/information sign. An on-premises sign 14 ed by the buildable area of the overall site, less rights- giving directions, instructions, or facility information of-way, water bodies, wetlands or other areas that are and which may contain the name or logo of an estab- enforcement unbuildable. lishment. 15 definitions Derivative Product. Any form of cannabis suitable for Director. The City officer or employee designated by section 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 116 - DEFINITIONS Unified Land Development Code 16 - 8

the City Manager to administer or enforce any part of biological processes and is designed to provide for the this Unified Land Development Code, as well as man- gradual release of the stormwater. 1 age the Planning and Economic Development Depart- general ment staff. Drainage facility. A system designed to collect, convey, hold, divert or discharge stormwater, including storm-

2 District. An area designated within the City. water sewers, canals, detention structures, and reten-

admin. tion structures. processes Dock. A fixed or floating structure, including moor- ings, used for berthing buoyant vessels. Drainage retention structure. A structure designed to

3 collect and completely retain a given volume of storm- review

authority Dock, common. A dock owned and maintained by water upon the premises. common ownership agreement such as, but not limited to, a condominium or home owners association. Dripline. The outermost perimeter of the crown of a 4

zoning zoning tree as projected vertically to the ground. districts Dock, shared. A dock shared between two adjacent properties or property owners, of which the properties Driveway. A private roadway located on a parcel or lot

5 are used residentially, which is subject to an access and used for vehicle access. design

standards maintenance easement. Duplex. A residential building containing two separate Dormer. A roof-mounted structural element with a dwelling units joined by a common wall. 6 gable roof and a window at its outer end that projects protection

environment from a sloping roof of a building. Dwelling or dwelling unit. A single housing unit providing complete, independent living facilities for one

7 Dormitory. A building used as group living quarters housekeeping unit. for a student body or religious order as an accessory & buffering landscaping landscaping use for a college, university, boarding school, or other Dwelling, attached single-family. A residential struc- similar use. ture designed to house a single-family unit from low- 8 est level to roof, with a private outside entrance, and parking & loading Double wide. An obsolete term used to describe a mo- sharing a common wall adjoining dwelling units. bile home having a width of generally between 20 and

9 28 feet. Dwelling, detached single-family. A building contain- public ing one dwelling unit not attached to any other dwelling improvements Downtown program area. The boundaries of the unit. Downtown CRA adopted in April 2013.

10 Dwelling, multifamily. A residential building contain- standards

supplemental Downtown special treatment/zone. For purposes of ing three or more separate dwelling units, including tri- the sign regulations of the City, that area of the City plexes, quadraplexes, or apartments. zoned GC, and being more particularly described as 11

of land of the boundaries of the Downtown Improvement Board Easement. An implied grant of a way of necessity or subdivision in Ordinance No. 911, adopted December 10, 1974, a statutory way of necessity exclusive of common-law and May 27, 1975, recorded in the office of the City rights as defined in the pertinent Florida Statutes or an

12 implied or express right to use a parcel of property for a sign Clerk, which is hereby incorporated by reference as

standards fully as if set out herein. particular purpose or purposes.

Double-faced sign. A sign with 2 faces. Educational uses. Any land or structure used for edu- 13 cational purposes that are licensed by the Florida De- concurrency management Drainage basin. The area defined by topographic partment of Education, whether public or private. boundaries which carries stormwater to a drainage

14 system, estuarine waters, or gulf waters, including all Electrical sign. A sign or sign structure in which elec-

nonconformities areas artificially added to the basin. trical wiring, connections, or fixtures are used.

Drainage detention structure. A structure which Electronic message center. (See Changeable copy sign, 15 collects and temporarily stores stormwater for the automatic.) enforcement purpose of treatment through physical, chemical, or

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Equipment shelter. Any supporting building or cab- light but excluding changeable copy signs. general

inet which contains electronics, and other equipment 1 associated with the operation of a telecommunication Flexible street sidewalk café. (See sidewalk café). facility antenna. processes

Flexible street sidewalk cafe area. The area calculated admin.

Extended care facility. An institution devoted to pro- by multiplying the frontage of that portion of the prop- 2 viding medical, nursing, or custodial care for an in- erty or building containing the business establishment

dividual over a prolonged period, such as during the by the width of the sidewalk, less the area reserved for authority the unobstructed pedestrian walkway or the area ap- review course of a chronic disease or the rehabilitation phase 3 after an acute illness. proved by the City for the use as a sidewalk cafe. districts Façade. The entire building front including the parapet. Floating sign. A sign affixed to a vessel, boat, barge, zoning

buoy or other floating structure which is placed or lo- 4 Face of sign. The area of the sign in which the copy is cated upon any surface water.

placed. standards Flood insurance rate map (FIRM). The official map design Family. Two or more persons residing together in a of the City on which the federal insurance adminis- 5 house, apartment, or dwelling unit, where the associa- trator has delineated both special areas and risk zones environment tion of the occupants is premised upon or based upon applicable to the City. protection a legal or moral obligation of mutual support or the de- 6 pendency of an occupant upon the support of another Floodplains or flood zone. Areas subject to flooding landscaping in the household. as identified on flood insurance rate map or flood haz- & buffering ard boundary maps. Farmers’ Market. A market open to the public where 7 all products sold are farm products, value‐added farm Floor area ratio (FAR). The ratio of the floor area of & loading products, or a food or beverage product, and where the a building to the area of the lot on which the building parking booths are operated by producers. is situated. 8 Footprint. The outside perimeter of any structure.

Fence. A barrier erected to prevent escape or intrusion, improvements to mark a boundary or border, or to provide a buffer public Foster care facility. A structure which houses foster 9 between properties, land uses, or land use districts. residents and provides a family living environment for

Festoons. A string of ribbons, tinsel, small flags, or pin- the residents, including such supervision and care as supplemental standards

wheels. may be necessary to meet the physical, emotional or 10 social needs of the residents. Filling (service) station. (See service station). Fracking. The process of injecting liquid at high pres- subdivision of land Flag, Feather. A lightweight, flexible pole to which one sure into subterranean rocks, boreholes, etc., so as to 11 side of a flexible fabric, generally in the shape of a feath- force open existing fissures and extract oil or gas.

er or similar shape, is attached, and which is used for standards

Freestanding sign. A sign supported upon the ground sign the primary purpose of advertising or attention-getting 12 by the public display of visually communicative imag- by poles or braces and not attached to any building. es. Such banners are also known and sold under names management Frontage. The length of the property line of any one concurrency which include, but are not limited to, “quill sign,” “ba- premises along a public right-of-way on which it bor- 13 nana banner,” “blade banner,” “flutter banner,” “flutter ders. flag,” “bowflag,” “feather banner sign,” “teardrop ban- nonconformities ners,” and others. This definition includes functionally Frontage, building. The length of an outside building similar display devices. wall facing a public right-of-way. 14

Flashing portable or on-premises sign. A sign which Garage apartment. An accessory building with stor- enforcement contains an intermittent, sequential, or rotating light age capacity for not less than two motor vehicles, the 15 source or which, through reflection or other means, second floor of which is designed as a residence for not definitions creates an illusion of flashing, intermittent, or rotating more than one family and is subordinate to the princi- section 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 116 - DEFINITIONS Unified Land Development Code 16 - 10

pal structure. ing or structure which has been used continuously for 50 years or more for nonprofit, water dependent activ- 1 Governmental sign. Any temporary, portable or per- ities. general manent sign erected and maintained by the city, county, state, or federal government for traffic direction or Home occupation. Any occupation, profession or ser-

2 for designation of or direction to any school, hospital, vice conducted entirely within a dwelling and carried

admin. historical site, or public service, property, or facility; or on by a resident thereof, the conduct of which is clearly processes used for any other public purpose. incidental or secondary to the main use of the structure for residential purposes. 3 Graffiti. Any writing or drawings that have been review

authority scribbled, scratched, or painted illicitly on a wall or Home office of convenience.A use where the occupant other surface. of a home conducts no business other than by phone or

4 mail, where no persons are employed by the resident,

zoning zoning Ground-mounted facility. A free-standing struc- districts and where an office is needed for the purpose of send- ture designed as an antenna mount constructed ing and receiving mail and telephone calls, maintaining upon the ground. These include monopoles, latticed records, and other similar functions. 5 or guyed towers, and camouflaged or stealth towers. design standards The ground-mounted facility includes any associated Hospice center. A facility for the care of terminally ill equipment shelters and cabinets. patients. 6 Group home. (See Community residential home.)

protection Hospital. An institution providing human health ser- environment vices primarily for in‐patient medical and surgical care Halfway Houses. A place where persons are aided in for the physically or mentally sick and injured and in- 7 readjusting to society following a period of imprison- cluding related support facilities.

& buffering ment, hospitalization or institutionalized treatment landscaping landscaping related to a criminal offense. Hotel. A facility offering transient lodging accommo-

8 dations to the general public and providing additional Hard surface. Compacted shell, limestone, asphalt, parking

& loading services such as restaurants, meeting rooms, entertain- concrete, or other similar substances. ment and recreation facilities ancillary to the hotel use, and is licensed as a public lodging establishment by the 9 Hazardous waste. Waste, which, because of its phys- public state.

improvements ical, chemical, or infectious characteristics, may significantly contribute to an increase in mortality, cause Humorous sign. A temporary, movable sign which de- a serious illness or pose a potential hazard to human

10 scribes a humorous or special event such as a birthday, health or the environment when improperly transport- standards anniversary, wedding, etc., and which does not contain supplemental ed, disposed of, stored, treated or otherwise managed. any advertising copy. Height (of a building). see Building Height definition. 11

of land of Hydraulic fracturing. The process in which fractures subdivision Height (of a sign). The vertical distance measured in rocks below the earth’s surface are forced open and from the highest point of the sign, including embel- widened by injecting chemicals and liquids at high

12 pressure and typically used to extract natural gas or sign lishments, to the grade of the adjacent street or the sur-

standards face grade beneath the sign, whichever is greater. oil.

Historic resources. All areas, districts or sites contain- Identification sign.A sign whose copy is limited to the 13 ing properties listed on the Florida Master Site File, the name and address of a building, institution, or person, concurrency management National Register of Historic Places, or designated by activity or occupation being identified. the city as historically, architecturally, or archaeologi- Illegal sign. A sign which does not meet the require- 14 cally significant via the placement on the Historic Site ments of this Chapter and which has not received legal nonconformities Survey of 1987 or subsequent updates. nonconforming status. Historical nonconforming waterfront development. 15 Illuminated sign. A sign with an artificial light source Development containing a principal, waterfront build- enforcement incorporated internally or externally for the purpose of

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illuminating the sign. Kennel, private. An accessory structure used for pur- general

poses of providing shelter or restraining household 1 Impervious surface. Any hard-surfaced, man-made pets. area that does not readily absorb or retain water, in- processes cluding but not limited to building roofs, parking and Labor Pool. An employment agency specializing in admin. driveway areas, tennis courts, sidewalks, and paved rec- very short-term contracts for manual labor where the 2 reation areas. Wooden slatted decks and the water area worker is hired and paid one day at a time.

of swimming pools shall be considered to be pervious. authority Land. The earth, water, and air, above and below, or review 3 Impervious surface ratio (ISR). The ratio of the total ground surface, and including any improvements or impervious surface area to the gross area of a lot or par- structures affixed to or customarily regarded as land. districts cel. zoning

Land use. Development that has occurred on the land, 4 Incidental sign. A small sign, emblem, or decal, locat- the development that is proposed by a developer on

ed on the window or wall of the building, informing the land, or the use that is permitted or permissible standards the public of goods, facilities, or services available on on the land under an adopted comprehensive plan or design 5 the premises, e.g., a credit card sign or sign indicating element or portion thereof, unified land development

hours of business. code, or a land development code, as the context may environment indicate. protection

Industrial uses. Any activity within land areas pre- 6 dominantly connected with manufacturing, assembly, Land use district. A categorization or grouping of landscaping processing, or storage of products resulting from such activities, uses, types of developments (land uses) ac- & buffering activities. cording to common characteristics as established in 7 the future land use element of the City of Panama City Inflatable advertising device. A device which is in- Comprehensive Plan and shown on the official land & loading flated with air or another gas, or which is activated use map. parking by wind, air, or propelled gas and used for outdoor 8 advertising purposes. Landscaping. Land enhancement or beautification re-

sulting from planting of trees, grass, shrubs, or other improvements

Infrastructure. Structures which serve the common public

plant materials, or by altering ground contours. 9 needs of the city, such as: sewage disposal systems; potable water systems; potable water well system; sol- Laundry, self-service (laundromat). A business rent- supplemental id waste disposal sites or retention areas; stormwater ing machines and equipment to individual customers standards systems; utilities; piers; docks; wharves; breakwaters; for the washing, drying and otherwise processing of 10 bulkheads; seawalls; bulwarks; revetments; causeways; laundry, under supervision.

marinas; navigation channels; bridges; and roadways. subdivision Level of service. An indicator of the extent or degree of land 11 Intensity. The degree to which land is used, developed, of service provided by, or proposed to be provided by, or otherwise altered from its natural undeveloped state. a facility based on or related to the operational characteristics of the facility. standards sign Junkyard. An open area where used or secondhand 12 parts and materials are salvaged, recycled, bought, sold, Live-Work Units. An attached residential building management exchanged, stored, baled, packed, disassembled, or han- type with a small commercial enterprise on the ground concurrency

dled, including, but not limited to, scrap iron and other floor and a residential unit above or behind with a 13 metals, cloths, paper, rags, plumbing fixtures, rubber common tenant in both spaces. tires and bottles, but excluding motor vehicle wrecking nonconformities yards. Local planning agency. An appointed commission or board designated to make recommendations to the 14 Kennel. An establishment which houses and provides city commission regarding the comprehensive plan, care for household pets and where grooming, breeding, unified land development code, or other tasks as as- enforcement boarding, training or selling of animals is conducted for signed by the elected governing body. 15 profit. definitions Local road. A roadway providing service which is of section 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 116 - DEFINITIONS Unified Land Development Code 16 - 12

relatively low traffic volume, short average trip length Low income families. “Lower income families” as de- or minimal through traffic movement, and high-vol- fined under the applicable Florida State guidelines. 1 ume land need access for abutting property. general Low-THC Cannabis. A plant of the genus cannabis, the Lot. A parcel, tract, or area of land established by plat, dried flowers of which contain 0.8 percent or less of tet-

2 subdivision, deed, or other instrument of conveyance rahydrocannabinol and more than 10 percent of canna-

admin. legally defined on a subdivision map recorded with the bidiol weight for weight: the seeds thereof: the resin ex- processes Bay County Property Appraiser’s Office, or a parcel tracted from any part of such plant: or any compound, of land defined by a legal record or survey map. manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of 3 such plant or its seed or resin. review

authority Lot, corner. A lot abutting two or more intersecting streets (see Exhibit 116-1). Macrocell. Cell sites usually used in remote areas where

4 they may have their own power source from diesel or

zoning zoning Lot coverage. The area of a lot or parcel covered by districts propane power supplies. buildings, structures, pavement, or other impervious surface. Major thoroughfare. Any principal arterial, minor ar- 5 terial or collector roadway as classified by the Florida design standards Lot depth. The depth of lot is the distance measured Department of Transportation. from the midpoint of the front lot line to the midpoint of the opposite rear lot line. Manager. The City Manager of the City or his designee. 6 protection

environment Lot, flag. A lot which is only accessible from the right- Mansard. A sloped roof or roof-like facade architectur- of-way by a very long and narrow strip of the same ally comparable to an exterior building wall.

7 lot, and where the bulk of the lot has no right-of-way Manufactured building. A closed structure, building

& buffering frontage. (see Exhibit 116-1) landscaping landscaping assembly, or system of subassemblies, which may in- Lot frontage. The property line affronting a roadway clude structural, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilat- 8 right-of-way which provides the principal access and ing, or other service systems manufactured for instal- parking & loading is used by the U.S. Postal Service for the delivery of lation or erection as a finished building or as part of a mail to the structure located on the property. finished building, which shall include, but not be lim- 9 ited to, residential, commercial, institutional, storage, public

improvements Lot, interior. A lot abutting only one street or vehicu- and industrial structures. lar right-of-way (see Exhibit 116-1). Exhibit 116-1: Definitions of Types of Lots 10 Lot of record. A subdivision lot, the title to which has standards

supplemental been recorded in the official records of Bay County, Florida. 11

of land of Lot split. Division of land into two lots where no subdivision drainage, roadway or other improvement except installation of utilities is required and the lots have direct 12

sign access to a street or roadway. standards Lot, substandard. Any lot that does not conform in area or width to the minimum requirements of this 13 Unified Land Development Code. concurrency management Lot, through. A lot that extends through the block

14 from one street right-of-way to another street right-of-

nonconformities way (see Diagram 1.1).

Lot width. The mean horizontal distance between the 15 side lot lines, measured at right angles to the depth. Manufactured home. A factory-built, single-family enforcement structure that is manufactured under the authority of .

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. . the National Manufactured Home Construction and Marina, commercial. Any dock or facility offering general

Safety Standards Act, is transportable in one or more spaces for boat dockage or slip rentals not associat- 1 sections, is built on a permanent chassis, and is used as a ed with the regular fabrication, repair, construction place of human habitation; but which is not constructed or maintenance of boats or vessels or the removal of processes with a permanent hitch or other device allowing trans- boats or vessels from the water for such purposes. Any admin. port of the unit other than for the purpose of delivery dock, with or without spaces for slip rental, where fuel 2 to a permanent site, and which does not have wheels or or merchandise may be purchased, shall be deemed a authority

axles permanently attached to its body or frame. The commercial marina. review term “manufactured home” does not include a “rec- 3 reational vehicle” or “travel trailer”. Marina, private. Any dock or facility having spaces for boat dockage or slip rentals, the use of which is districts Manufactured home lot. An area of land within a restricted to membership of a private club or organi- zoning planned manufactured home subdivision designed to zation, including yacht clubs, sailing associations and 4 accommodate one manufactured home. other like and similar types or [of] organizations. standards design

Manufactured home subdivision. A parcel of land Marine facility. Any business associated with the con- 5 which has been planned and improved for the place- struction, fabrication, refurbishing, repair or main- ment of manufactured homes for residential use on sin- tenance of boats or vessels, including equipment in- environment protection gle lots with private ownership of the lots. stallation thereon or the removal of any boat or vessel from the water for any such purpose. 6 Manufactured housing. A general term used to de- landscaping scribe a type of housing that is produced, either com- Marquee. A permanent roof-like structure or canopy & buffering

pletely or partially in a factory. of rigid materials supported by and extending from the 7 facade of a building. Manufacturing. The mechanical or chemical transfor- & loading mation of materials or substances into new products, Marquee sign. Any sign attached to or supported by a parking including the assembling of component parts, the man- marquee structure. 8 ufacturing of products, and the blending of materials.

Manufacturing does not include artisan or craftsman Medical Cannabis. All parts of any plant of the genus improvements public type activities when such activities do not produce cannabis, whether growing or not: the seeds thereof: 9 noise, dust, glare, odors, or vibration beyond the the resin extracted from any part of the plant: and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, property line of the location of such activity. supplemental or preparation of the plant or its seeds or resin. standards Manufacturing, heavy. The manufacture or com- 10 pounding process of raw materials. Any activity en- Medical Cannabis Activities. Without limitation, the gaged in manufacturing, assembly, fabrication, packag- growing, cultivation, processing, manufacturing, dis- subdivision of land ing or other industrial processing of products primarily pensing, distribution, and wholesale and retail sale of 11 from extracted or raw materials or the bulk storage and Medical Cannabis. Low-THC Cannabis, and Deriva- tive Products, or any subset of such activities, or any handling of such products and materials, or an indus- standards

related activities. sign trial establishment having potential to produce noise, 12 dust, glare, odors, or vibration beyond its property line. Microbrewery. A brewery that produces less than management Manufacturing, light. The manufacture, predomi- 15,000 US barrels (460,000 US gallons) per year. concurrency nately from previously prepared materials, of finished 13 Mitigation, development. The improvement to a pub- products or parts, including processing, fabrication, as- lic facility or service to reduce the impact of a proposed sembly, treatment and packaging of such products, and nonconformities development. incidental storage, sales, and distribution of such prod- 14 ucts, provided all manufacturing activities are contained Mitigation, hazard. The reduction, elimination, redi- entirely within a building and noise, odor, smoke, heat, rection, or avoidance of the effect of the impact or risk enforcement glare, and vibration resulting from the manufacturing of a hazard to human life or personal property. 15 activity are confined entirely within the building. definitions Mixed use. Areas intended to provide a functional mix section 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 116 - DEFINITIONS Unified Land Development Code 16 - 14

of residential and nonresidential activities or uses. an occupant or group of occupants.

1 Mobile home. An obsolete term used herein to de- National manufactured home construction and safe- general scribe a single-wide home or trailer, prefabricated in ty standards. The national code for all manufactured whole or part and not complying with the HUD Code homes built since June 15, 1976, written and adminis-

2 or DCA requirements and without DCA insignia. A tered by the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Develop-

admin. newer mobile home is allowed in a mobile home park ment; also known as the “HUD Code.” processes as a replacement for an older mobile home, provided that it is not older than 15 years old. Neighborhood Commercial. Provides areas for com- 3 mercial development such as compact shopping areas review

authority Mobile home park. An obsolete term used to describe located in the neighborhood which they serve. The lo- an area where spaces are rented to mobile home own- cation of such areas is intended to conveniently supply

4 ers. It is no longer authorized for new developments the immediate needs of the neighborhood where the zoning zoning

districts in the city. types of services rendered and the commodities sold are those which are needed daily and purchased at frequent Monopole. A style of free-standing antenna mount intervals. Commercial operations not exceeding 20,000 5 that is composed of a single shaft or pole, and is de- design square feet. standards signed to support itself without the use of guy wires or other stabilization devices. Neighborhood Park. An area reserved for recreational

6 space which serves the population of a neighborhood. Monument sign. A sign designed to be mounted on a It consists of a minimum acreage of one-half acre. and is protection environment concrete footing or similar support which allows the generally accessible by bicycle or pedestrian ways. base of the sign structure to be placed at grade level 7 and not supported by poles or attached to other struc- Newspaper Collection Box. Any box, container, or & buffering landscaping landscaping tures. device which is used for the collection of newspaper deposited by the general public and intended for recy- Motel, tourist court, motor lodge. A group of at- 8 cling.

parking tached or detached buildings containing individual & loading sleeping units and providing automobile storage or Newspaper of general circulation. A newspaper pub- parking space, in connection therewith, for tran- lished at least on a weekly basis and printed in the lan- 9

public sients. guage most commonly spoken in the area within which improvements Motor vehicle. The word “motor vehicle” shall have it circulates (but not including those newspapers in- the meaning set forth in F.S. Ch. 320. tended primarily for members of a particular profes-

10 sional or occupational group, a newspaper whose pri-

standards Multifamily attached dwellings. A structure that con- mary function is to carry legal notices, or a newspaper supplemental tains three or more dwelling units that share common that is given away primarily to distribute advertising). walls or floor/ceilings with one or more units. Mul- 11

of land of tifamily attached dwellings includes structures com- Nonconforming sign. subdivision monly called apartments, condominiums, and town- 1. A sign which was erected legally but which does houses. not comply with subsequently enacted sign restric-

12 tions and regulations. sign Multiple-resident dwelling. A structure designed or standards used for residential occupancy by more than two peo- 2. A sign which does not conform to the require- ple, with or without separate kitchen or dining facil- ments provided herein but for which a variance has 13 ities, rooming-houses, boardinghouses, fraternities, been issued. concurrency management sororities, dormitories, and like accommodations. Nonconforming structure. A structure that does not Mural. A original, one-of-a-kind unique design which conform to the provisions of this Unified Land Devel- 14 does not contain promotional or commercial advertis- opment Code as of the date of adoption. nonconformities ing painted or drawn on a wall. Nonconforming use. A lawful land use existing at the

15 Nameplate. A nonelectric, on-premises identification time of passage of this Unified Land Development Code

enforcement sign giving only the name, address, and occupation of or amendments thereto, which does not conform with

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the regulations of the district in which it is located. roofline or structural roof. general 1 Nursing home. A facility for treatment of the ill, infirm, Parcel of land. An area of land capable of being de- or elderly, as defined in the pertinent Florida Statutes. scribed with such definition that its locations and processes boundaries may be legally established. admin.

Occupancy. The portion of a building or premises 2 owned, leased, rented, or otherwise occupied for a giv- Park. A parcel of land intended for neighborhood,

en use. community, or regional recreational use. authority review

Off-premises sign. A sign structure advertising an es- Park, community. An area reserved for recreational 3 tablishment, merchandise, service, or entertainment, space with a minimum acreage of 2.5 acres. districts which is not sold, produced, manufactured, or fur- zoning nished at the property on which said sign is located, Park model trailer (also referred to as park model 4 e.g., “billboards” or “outdoor advertising.” cabin, park model camper, park model home, FEMA park model or recreational park model trailer). A standards On-premises sign. A sign which pertains to the use of recreational vehicle primarily designed and intended design the premises on which it is located. to provide temporary living quarters for recreation, 5 camping, or seasonal use (for periods up to 180 days). environment Open Air Retail. A retail sales establishment operated It is built on a single chasis, mounted on wheels, with protection primarily in the open air including, but not limited to: a gross trailer area generally not exceeding 400 square 6 farmers market, flea markets, sidewalk kiosks and the feet. Those models which exceed 400 square feet in landscaping like. Uses not included are: car sales, equipment sales, size, must meet standards of the U.S. Department of & buffering boats sales, and home and garden supplies and equip- Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and have a 7 ment. HUD permit decal placed on them. & loading

Open space. Areas that have no or very limited verti- Park, community. An area reserved for recreational parking cal structures and that provide opportunities for public space with a minimum acreage of 2.5 acres. 8 activities, recreation, stormwater management, or con-

servation. Open Space areas may be landscaped or left Parking lot. An area or parcel of land used for tempo- improvements in their natural state. Examples include public squares, rary, off-street parking of vehicles. public 9 parks, and natural areas. Parking structure. Any garage, building, deck, plat-

Open space ratio (OSR). The amount of open space form, or similar structure other than a parking lot supplemental standards area remaining on a lot or parcel as compared to the to be used for the temproary or long-term parking 10 impervious surface area of the same lot or parcel. of motor vehicles. subdivision subdivision

Outside or Display Sales. The sale of goods and prod- Parking, tandem. The placement of parking spac- of land ucts outside of a permanent structure that are clearly es one behind the other, so that the space nearest the 11 related to the function contained in that structure. This drive aisle or street access serves as the only means of includes, but is not limited to, landscape materials, lawn access to the other space. standards sign and garden supplies, and produce. 12 Person. An individual, corporation, governmental Outside Storage. The storage of any material for a peri- agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, asso- management concurrency od greater than 48 hours, including items for sale, lease, ciation, two or more persons having a joint or com- 13 processing and repair (excluding vehicles for sale) out- mon interest, or any other legal entity. side the principal or accessory buildings on a property. Personal service. Services generally provided by a nonconformities

Owner. The record owner of the property. nonretail business or professional office, which are of- 14 fered entirely on the business premises. Such business- Painted wall sign. Any sign which is applied with paint es include: professional and business offices, clinics, enforcement or similar substance on the face of a wall. laboratories, educational services, and beauty salons. 15

Parapet. The extension of a false front or wall above a definitions Personal Services, Restricted. A personal service es- section 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 116 - DEFINITIONS Unified Land Development Code 16 - 16

tablishment that may tend to have a blighting and/or using the trade name “PODS”. deteriorating effect upon surrounding areas and that 1 may need to be dispersed from other similar uses to Potable water facilities. A system of structures de- general minimize its adverse impacts, including check-cashing signed to collect, treat, or distribute potable water, in- services and tattooing, piercing, and similar services. cluding water wells, treatment plants, reservoirs, and

2 These uses may also include accessory retail sales of distribution mains. admin.

processes products related to the services provided. Prefabricated home. A general term used to describe Planned Unit Development (PUD). A development any home constructed in a factory setting including 3 guided by a total design plan in which one or more manufactured homes, modular homes and industrial- review authority land development regulations or code provisions ized homes. may be waived or varied to allow flexibility and Premises. A lot or parcel of land together with all struc- 4 credibility in site, deign, and location, in accordance

zoning zoning tures, buildings, grounds or other appurtenances locat- districts with general provisions. ed thereon. Planning Director. See Director definition. 5 Principal structure. The central or primary structure design standards Plat. A map or delineated representation of the sub- located on a lot or parcel. division of lands, being a complete exact represen- Produce and fruit stand. A structure built for the dis-

6 tation of the subdivision and other information in play and sale of fresh produce only, but not prepackaged

protection compliance with the requirement of all applicable

environment or home prepared or refrigerated foods. sections of F.S. 177.

7 Project. The particular lot, tract of land, project or oth- Playground. A recreation area intended for the use of er development unit for which the applicant files an ap- & buffering landscaping landscaping children and having playground equipment. plication under this [Land Use] Regulation Code. Plaza sign. An on-premises sign of a facility which 8 Projecting sign. A sign, other than a flat wall sign,

parking is a multiple occupancy complex for more than one & loading which is attached to and projects from a building wall business, consisting of a parcel of property, or parcel or other structure not specifically designed to support of contiguous properties, existing as a unified or coor- 9 the sign.

public dinated project, with a building or buildings housing improvements more than one occupant. Public access. An area of land or other means of ingress or egress which legally enables members of the public Point of purchase display. Advertising of a retail item 10 to enter upon or to utilize public facilities, parks, water

standards on the product display, e.g., an advertisement on a

supplemental bodies, or other public areas. product dispenser. Public facilities. Utilities and services provided to the

11 Political sign. For the purposes of this chapter, a A of land of public, including transportation systems or facilities, subdivision temporary sign used in connection with a local, state, sewer systems or facilities, solid waste systems or facil- or national election or referendum. ities, drainage systems or facilities, potable water sys- 12 sign Pollution. The presence of any noise or contaminant, tems or facilities, educational systems or facilities, parks standards which alters the chemical, physical, biological, or ra- and recreation systems or facilities and public health diological integrity of the air, water, or ground. systems or facilities. 13 Public/institutional uses. Activities in structures or concurrency

management Portable sign. Any sign designed to be moved easily and not permanently affixed to the ground or to a upon lands which are owned, leased, or operated by structure or building, not including portable govern- a government, quasi-public, or nonprofit entity, such 14 mental signs. as civic and community centers, churches, hospitals,

nonconformities libraries, police stations, fire stations, government ad- Portable Storage Containers. A transportable enclo- ministration buildings, education and military facili-

15 sure rented for use as temporary, onsite storage. Porta- ties.

enforcement ble storage containers are also commonly referred to

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Public services. Programs determined necessary by lo- Restaurant. An establishment whose principal busi- general

cal government for the operation and maintenance of ness is the sale of food and/or beverages for consump- 1 public facilities and infrastructure as well as education- tion within the restaurant, i.e., sit-down atmosphere. al, health care, social and like programs necessary to processes support the comprehensive plan or as required by local, Restaurant, fast food. An establishment, including admin. state, or federal law. drive-in restaurants, whose principal business is the 2 sale of a wide range of food or beverages in a ready-to-

Quadraplex. A residential building containing four consume state and usually served in disposable con- authority review

separate dwelling units joined by common walls. tainers and meant to be consumed within the restau- 3 rant building; within a motor vehicle parked on the Real estate sign. A temporary sign advertising the real premises; or off the premises as carryout orders. districts estate upon which the sign is located as being for rent, zoning lease, or sale. Restrictive covenant. A provision within a document 4 of conveyance, deed or an instrument which restricts

Recreational uses. Athletic, musical, and entertain- or limits the use of land. standards ment activities occurring in areas designated for such design 5 purposes. Right-of-way. Land in which the state, a county, or a

municipality owns the fee simple title or has an ease- environment Recreational vehicle (RV). Recreational vehicle means ment for transportation or utility use, or both. protection a vehicle that is: 6 (1) Built on a single chassis; Roadway functional classification.The assignment of landscaping roads into categories according to the character of ser- & buffering (2) Four hundred square feet or less when measured vice they provide in relation to the total road network. 7 at the largest horizontal projection; Basic functional categories include limited access fa- (3) Designed to be self-propelled or permanently cilities, arterial roads, and collector roads, which may & loading towable by a light duty truck; and be categorized within the classification as principal, parking major or minor network and grouped into urban and 8 (4) Designed primarily not for use as a permanent rural categories.

dwelling but as temporary living quarters for recre- improvements public

ational, camping, travel, or seasonal use. RVs shall Roofline. The top edge of a roof or building parapet, 9 not be allowed in mobile home parks for rental pur- whichever is higher, excluding any cupolas, pylons, poses in the City. chimneys, or minor projections. supplemental standards

Remuneration. The compensation, money, rents or Roof sign. Any sign erected over or on the roof of a 10 other bargained given in return for occupancy, posi- building.

tion or use of real property. subdivision Rotating sign. A sign in which the sign itself or any of land 11 Residential care facilities. Residential care facilities are portion of the sign moves in a revolving or similar those facilities providing both housing (for varying pe- manner. Such motion does not refer to methods of riods of time) and health care services. Among such fa- changing copy. standards sign cilities are adult congregate living facilities, group care 12 homes, recovery homes, residential treatment facilities, Salvage yard. A business which collects, dismantles, management emergency shelters, and nursing homes, as any of the salvages, or stores waste material, inoperative appli- concurrency preceding may be defined in the pertinent Florida Stat- ances, inoperative motor vehicles, or other products 13 utes. or machinery for the purpose of resale either as used parts or reusable materials. nonconformities Residential docks and boat structures. Accessory structures built over a body of water for the purpose of Sanitary sewer facilities. Structures or systems de- 14 mooring boats and watercraft, consisting of two slips signed for the collection, transmission, treatment, per dwelling unit, for recreational purposes. or disposal of sewage including mains, interceptors, enforcement treatment plants and disposal systems. 15 Residential uses. Dwellings and homes upon land for definitions the housing of a family and personal belongings. Screening. Any constructed wall, fence, building or section 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 116 - DEFINITIONS Unified Land Development Code 16 - 18

living plant material used for the purpose of visually (3) Is visible from outside a building. or functionally separating adjacent land uses. 1 A sign includes writing, representation, or other figures general Service station. Any building, structure, or land used of similar character, within a building, only when illu- for the dispensing and sale, or offering for sale at retail, minated and located in a window.

2 any motor fuels, oils, or accessories, and which may Sign, calculation of area of. admin. offer in conjunction therewith a minor motor vehicle processes repair as distinguished from general motor vehicle re- 1. Projecting and freestanding. The area of a free- pairs. standing or projecting sign shall have all faces of the 3 sign counted in calculating its area. The area of the review

authority Setback. The distance between the lot line and a verti- sign shall be measured as follows if the sign is com- cal plane of the structure where such structure meets posed of one or more individual faces:

4 the ground.

zoning zoning 2. Single-faced signs. For single-faced signs facing in districts Shipping container home. A dwelling constructed of only one direction, the area within the perimeter of one or more shipping containers that have been modi- the face on which written or graphic advertising copy 5 fied for residential use. is exhibited in the cabinet or module shall constitute design standards the area of that sign. The perimeter of measurable Shipping container structure. A structure construct- area shall not include embellishments such as pole ed of one or more shipping containers. 6 covers, framing, decorative roofing, etc., provided

protection that there is no written or graphic advertising copy on

environment Shoreline. The interface of land and water as deter- such embellishments. For billboards, the measurable mined by the mean high tide line. area shall also not include standard name plates, not 7 Short term rentals. See Transient Commercial exceeding 6 feet by one foot, identifying the owner of & buffering landscaping landscaping Lodging. the sign, e.g. “Lamar,” “Board Works,” etc.

8 Shrub. A self-supporting woody plant, either decidu- 3. Multi-faced signs. For multi-faced signs, the area parking & loading ous or evergreen, with several stems and a normal ma- within the perimeter of each face on which written ture height of three to 20 feet. or graphic advertising copy is exhibited of each cabinet or module shall be summed and then totaled to 9 public Sidewalk. That portion of a public street right-of-way determine the total area of that sign. The perimeter improvements between the curb line or the edge of the pavement of of measurable area shall not include embellishments a street and the adjacent property line/building struc- such as pole covers, framing, decorative roofing, etc.,

10 ture built to the property line which is improved for provided that there is no written or graphic advertis- standards

supplemental use by pedestrians. ing copy on such embellishments, but with the exception of billboards as specified in subsection 6-15.2.2., Sidewalk café. A use located adjacent to a sidewalk shall include the total of all faces, whether multi- 11 of land of and related parking spaces associated with a business faced, back-to-back, or V-shaped. For billboards, the subdivision establishment which serves or sells food including bev- measurable area shall also not include standard name erage products and is located in the abutting building. plates, not exceeding 6 feet by one foot, identifying 12 sign the owner of the sign, e.g. “Lamar,” “Board Works,” standards Sign. Any writing (including letter, word, or numeral), etc. pictorial presentation (including illustration or deco- ration), emblem (including device, symbol, or trade-

13 4. Total sign area. Unless otherwise qualified, e.g. mark), flag (including banner or pennant), or any oth- square footage “per face,” any reference in this chap- concurrency management er figure of similar character, that: ter to “sign area” or to a square footage without more, (1) Is a structure or any part thereof, or is attached shall mean total square footage of all faces for the sign. 14 to, painted on, or in any other manner represented

nonconformities on a building or other structure; 5. Wall signs. The area within a single, continuous perimeter composed of any straight line geometric (2) Is used to announce, direct attention to, or ad- 15 figure which encloses the extreme limits of the adver- vertise; and

enforcement tising message. If there is no such continuous perim-

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eter enclosure line, then the combined areas of the in- new structure complies with the height, setback and general

dividual figures, plus the normal space between such other requirements of the zoning code or is otherwise 1 figures shall be considered the total sign area. exempt from those requirements. processes Sign, portable. A sign that is not permanently affixed Stop Work Order. A written order to stop work, issued admin. to a structure or the ground. by the Planning Director, Code Enforcement Official 2 or Building Official, upon determining that work is

Single-wide. An obsolete term used to describe a mo- being conducted in violation of this ordinance. authority bile home or manufactured home having a width of be- review 3 tween 8 and 16 feet. Stormwater. The flow of water which results from a rainfall event. districts

Site plan. The development plan for one or more lots or zoning parcels which depicts existing and proposed conditions Street or roadway. A public vehicular thoroughfare 4 of the lot(s) or parcel(s) including all the requirements which affords primary means of access to abutting

set forth in this Unified Land Development Regulation property. standards Code. design Street line. The boundary line or right-of-way line 5 Skilled nursing facility. An institution or part of an running along both sides of a public vehicular thor- environment institution that meets criteria for accreditation estab- oughfare. protection lished by the sections of the Social Security Act. Skilled 6 nursing care facilities include rehabilitation and various Streetscape. The pedestrian and landscape improve- landscaping medical and nursing procedures. ments generally within public right of way, or provid- & buffering ed on private property if the right of way is not wide Snipe sign. A temporary unpermitted sign, banner or enough to provide the area needed to provide trees and 7 poster of any material whatsoever that is attached in sidewalks. & loading any way to a utility pole, tree, fence, conventional sign parking pole(s) or pedestal, or any other similar object located Structural alterations. Any change, except for repairs 8 or situated on public or private property. Snipe signs or replacement of the supporting members of a build- shall not include “posted property” signs. ing, such as loadbearing walls, columns, beams, gird- improvements

ers, floor joists, roof joists or any extension of them. public 9 Solid waste. Garbage, rubbish, refuse, or other dis- carded material, including solid, liquid, semisolid, or Structure. A mode of building constructed or installed on a lot or parcel of land, including a movable struc- supplemental contained gaseous material resulting from domestic, standards industrial, commercial, mining, agricultural, or govern- ture, while it is located on the land, and which can be 10 mental operations, and sludge from a waste treatment used for housing, business, commercial, recreational, or office purposes either temporarily or permanently. works, water supply treatment plants, or air pollution subdivision “Structure” also includes billboards, swimming pools, of land control facilities. 11 and signs. St. Andrews Special Treatment Zone. For purposes of the sign regulations of the city, that area of the city, Structure-mounted telecommunication facility. standards sign zoned GC, and being more particularly described as A telecommunication facility attached to or upon 12 the boundary of St. Andrews Redevelopment area in any commercial, industrial, public-institutional, or management a resolution, adopted August 23, 1988, recorded in multi-family structure. Such structure shall include concurrency the office of the city clerk, which is hereby incorpo- buildings, water tanks, and other structures not origi- 13 rated by reference as fully as if set out herein. nally designed as telecommunication antenna mounts. The structure-mounted telecommunication facility in- Stealth. Placement of a wireless facility in such a way nonconformities that it may not be discerned as being separate from cludes any associated equipment shelters and cabinets. 14 the principal use of a site. This may be accomplished Stub Out. The extension of a street to an external through visual screening, use of color or encasement of property line to facilitate future roadway connection enforcement the facility within an existing structure such as a steeple. and reduce traffic impacts on the road network. 15 A stealth installation may also include the placement definitions of a new structure to contain the facility so long as the Subdivision. The division of land into three or more section 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 116 - DEFINITIONS Unified Land Development Code 16 - 20

lots, parcels, tracts, tiers, blocks, sites, units, or any exchange access services, and commercial broadcast other division of land; and includes establishment services including radio and television. 1 of new streets and alleys, additions, and resubdivi- general sions; and, when appropriate to the context, relates Telecommunication facility. A facility for the provi- to the process of subdividing or to the lands or area sion of telecommunication services, including anten-

2 subdivided. If the subdivision divides one lot into two nas, mounts and associated equipment and equipment

admin. shelters.

processes lots and there are no required improvements and the lots have direct access to a street or roadway, it may be Telecommunication service provider. A company au- considered a lot split. 3 thorized by the FCC to operate a telecommunication review authority Subdivision identification sign.A freestanding or service system, or broadcast in the commercial radio or wall sign identifying a recognized subdivision, condo- television bands.

4 minium complex, or residential development.

zoning zoning Temporary sign. A sign not constructed or intended districts Subdivision, major. All subdivisions not considered for long term use. to be minor subdivisions. 5 Toll. A legal term to delay, suspend or hold off the ef- design standards Subdivision, minor. The division of land into no more fect of a statute. than five lots where no drainage, roadway, or other im- Townhouse. A single-family dwelling unit constructed

6 provements except installation of utilities is required. as part of a group of not less than two dwelling units protection environment Sustainable development. Development that meets with individual entrances, and which share a common the needs of the present without compromising the or similar floor plan, that are constructed for resale to 7 ability of future generations to meet their own needs. individual owners, all of which are contiguous, custom-

& buffering arily owner-occupied, and share a common wall. landscaping landscaping Taproom. A use associated with and on the same Trailer. An obsolete term used to describe a mobile premises as a brewery, at which guests may sample the home not constructed to HUD Code or DCA require- 8

parking manufacturer’s products and consume other nonalco- ments. & loading holic beverages. Trailer court. An obsolete term. See “mobile park.” 9 Tasting room. A use associated with and on the same public

improvements premises as a winery or distillery, at which guests may Trailer park. An obsolete term. See “mobile park.” sample the manufacturer’s products and consume oth- Transient commercial lodging uses. The use by any er nonalcoholic beverages. person of residential property for bed and breakfasts, 10 hostel, hotel, inn, lodging, motel, resort or other similar standards supplemental Tattoo establishment. Any location where tattooing is uses where the term of occupancy, possession or tenan- engaged in or where the business of tattooing is con- cy of the property by the person entitled to such occu-

11 ducted or any part thereof. The term “tattoo parlor” pancy, possession or tenancy is for less than 30 consec- of land of

subdivision falls within this definition. utive days. Also referred to as short term rentals.

Tavern. An establishment serving malt, vinous, and Travel trailer. A vehicle designed as a temporary dwell- 12 sign spirituous liquors in which the principal business is ing for travel or recreation when connected to utilities standards the sale of such beverages at retail for consumption on necessary for operation of installed fixtures and ap- the premises and where snacks are available for con- pliances, built on a single chasis, not more than 14 feet

13 sumption on the premises. in width and not more than 30 feet in length. concurrency management Temporary outdoor entertainment. An outdoor use Travel trailer park. A lot on which are parked 2 or open to the public such as a carnival, amusement rides, more travel trailers for a period of less than 30 days. 14 fair, outdoor theater, promotional event, musical per- nonconformities formance, or dance for a limited duration of time. Tree. Any self-supporting deciduous or evergreen plant which has a trunk diameter of no less than three inches

15 Telecommunication service. Commercial mobile and normally grows to an overall height of no less than

enforcement services, wireless services, common carrier wireless 15 feet.

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Tri-action or tri-vision sign. A sign which consists of Variance. The means by which an adjustment is made general

a series of aluminum triangles which are mechanical- in the application of the specific regulations of the uni- 1 ly turned/rotated at timed intervals by an electric mo- fied land development code to a particular piece of tor. All of the louvers rotate at one time or in sequence, property, which property, because of special circum- processes taking approximately one second to change from one stances applicable to it, is deprived of privileges com- admin. graphic to the next, like a slide projector changing from monly enjoyed by other properties in the same vicinity 2 one picture to the next. and zone, and which adjustment remedies disparity in authority

privileges. review

Triplex. One residential building containing three sep- 3 arate dwelling units joined by common walls. Vegetation (natural). Species of indigenous, naturally occurring plants which normally grow in the absence districts Twenty-five year storm. The storm water runoff re- of development or landscaping. zoning sulting from precipitation of an intensity expected to be 4 equaled or exceeded on the average, once in 25 years, Vehicle sign. A sign or message painted upon or af- and of a duration which will produce the maximum fixed to a vehicle or trailer for advertisement purposes standards design

peak rate of runoff for the watershed of interest under which is not a standardized, uniform registered or li- 5 average antecedent wetness conditions. censed logo of the business. environment Under-canopy sign. A sign suspended beneath a cano- Vehicle use area. Any portion of a development site protection py, ceiling, roof, or marquee used for circulation, parking, and/or display of motor- 6 ized vehicles, except junk or automobile salvage yards. landscaping Unified Land Development Code. Those portions of & buffering the Municipal Code that the City is obligated to enforce Vested development. A development that has received 7 pursuant to F.S. Ch. 163, which regulate the develop- development order approval under laws and policies ment and/or use of real property within the City limits. enacted prior to an amendment to the comprehensive & loading plan or unified land development code. parking Unnecessary hardship. Any case where a property 8 owner is deprived of all economic use or benefit from Violation. The establishment, creation, expansion, al- the property in question, which deprivation must be teration, occupation or maintenance of any use, land improvements public

established by competent financial evidence.This in- development activity, or structure, including but not 9 cludes but is not limited to any instance where the limited to signs and buildings, that is inconsistent with property owner cannot realize a reasonable return on any provision of this Ordinance or any order, approval, supplemental the property in question, provided that lack of return or authorization issued pursuant to this Ordinance. standards is substantial as demonstrated by competent finan- 10 cial evidence; that the alleged hardship relating to the Wall curtain. A non-load bearing perimeter curtain property in question is unique, and does not apply to wall of concrete block or stucco on wire mesh, with a subdivision of land a substantial portion of the district or neighborhood. minimum thickness of 4 inches, extending at a mini- 11 Unnecessary hardships do not include those hard- mum from the ground surface to the bottom starter of the exterior wall surfaces of the home, unpierced ex- ships that have been self-created. standards

cept for required ventilation and access. sign 12 Use. The purpose for which a building, lot, sign, or structure is intended, designed, occupied, or main- Wall or fascia sign. A sign attached parallel to and ex- management tained. tending not more than 12 inches from the wall of a concurrency Used car lot. A parcel of land used only for the display building. This definition includes painted, individual 13 and sale of used automobiles, excluding junkyards and letter, and cabinet signs, and signs on a mansard. storage of wrecked autos. nonconformities Watershed. All of the land area draining to a particu- 14 V sign. A sign shaped and constructed like the letter lar point on a water course or to a water body. “V” which consists of 2 faces, each of which may exhibit Way‐Finding Sign. A sign designed to convey location enforcement advertisements or messages, with the backs joined on and direction. 15 one end, and with an interior angle not exceeding 45 definitions degrees. Window sign. A sign installed inside a window and section 16 City of Panama City, FL Page Chapter 116 - DEFINITIONS Unified Land Development Code 16 - 22

intended to be viewed from the outside.

1 Water bodies. Permanently or temporary flooded general lands with water depth such that water, and not the air Exhibit 116-2: Definition of Yard Setbacks is the principal medium, which may be part of wetlands

2 and are also referred to as water courses, waterways,

admin. etc. Water bodies include rivers, estuaries, creeks and processes streams, drainageways, ponds and lakes, and sloughs.

3 Water-dependent uses. Activities which can be car- review

authority ried out only on, in or adjacent to water areas because the use requires direct access to the water body for:

4 waterborne transportation including ports, marinas; zoning zoning

districts waterborne recreation activities; electrical generating facilities; or water supply.

5 Wetlands. That which is defined in F.S. § 373.019or design standards Part 33 Code of Federal Regulations (328.3), as either may be amended or superseded. 6 Wireless Communications. Any personal wireless protection environment service, which includes but is not limited to, cellular,

personal communication services (PCS), specialized 7 mobile radio (SMR), enhanced specialized mobile ra- & buffering landscaping landscaping dio (ESMR), unlicensed spectrum services utilizing Part 15 devices (i.e. wireless internet services) and

8 paging. parking & loading Xeriscape. Landscape (an area) in a style which requires little or no irrigation. 9 public

improvements Yard, front. An open space across the full width of a lot, extending from the front line of a building or any projections thereof (except the roof overhang or un- 10

standards covered steps), to the front lot line (see Lot line, front) supplemental (see Exhibit 116-2).

11 Yard, rear. An open space extending across the full of land of

subdivision width of the lot and between the rear lot and rear line of the building, or any projections thereof (except the roof overhang or uncovered steps) (see Exhibit 116- 12 sign 2). standards Yard, side. An open unoccupied space on the same lot

13 with the main building, situated between the side line concurrency management of a building, or any projections thereof, and side lot line (excluding roof overhang) (see Exhibit 116-2). 14 Zero lot line house. An attached, single-family hous- nonconformities ing unit, with one or more common walls, designed for owner occupancy. Zero lot line houses include patio 15 houses, garden homes, townhouses, row houses, du- enforcement plexes, and the like.

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