HomeMy WebLinkAboutSupplement No. 24 - March 2023SUPPLEMENT NO. 24
March 2023
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
County of
ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Current Officials ............................................ iii
Officials of the County at the Time of this Codification ........ v
Preface ..................................................... vii
Adopting Ordinance ......................................... ix
Checklist of Up -to -Date Pages ............................... R]
Supplement History Table ................................... S H:1
Chapter
I.
General Provisions ......................................
1:1
1.00.00.
Title .......................................
1:3
1.01.00.
Authority ..................................
1:3
1.02.00.
Purpose and Intent .........................
1:3
1.03.00.
Applicability ...............................
1:4
1.04.00.
Findings ...................................
1:4
1.05.00.
Incorporation by Reference ..................
1:5
1.06.00.
Rules of Interpretation ......................
1:5
1.07.00.
Repeal of Prior Provisions ...................
1:7
1.08.00.
Effective Date; Enactment ..................
1:7
1.09.00.
Severability................................
1:8
1.10.00.
Minimum Requirements ....................
1:8
I1.
Definitions .............................................
2:1
2.00.00.
Definitions .................................
2:3
1II.
Zoning Districts .......................................
3:1
3.00.00.
Zoning Districts ............................
3:3
3.01.00.
Zoning District Use Regulations .............
3:3
IV.
Special Districts ........................................
4:1
4.00.00,
Airport Overlay Zones ......................
4.3
4.01.00.
Hutchinson Island —Building Height Overlay
Zone.......................................
4:5
4,02,00.
River Park —Community Overlay Zone.......
4:13
4.03.00.
Research and Education Park —Overlay Zone
4:18.2
4.04.00.
TVC—Overlay Zone (Towns, Villages,
Countryside) ...............................
4:22.1
4.05.00.
St. Lucie County Rural Land Stewardship
Area Overlay Zone ..........................
4:49
4.06.00-4.10.00.
Reserved . . ........................
4:106
4,11.00.
Historic Preservation .......................
4:106
4.12.00.
Jenkins Road Area Plan Special District .....
4:109
V.
Adequate Public Facilities ...............................
5:1
5.00.00.
Adequate Public Facilities ...................
5:3
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5.01.00.
Definitions .................................
5:5
5.02.00.
Procedure ..................................
5:10
5.03.00.
Development Not Subject to the Requirements
of Chapter V, Adequate Public Facilities .....
5:11
5.04.00.
Change of Use ..............................
5:16
5,05.00,
Demolition or Termination of Existing Land
Use........................................
5:17
5.06.00.
Level of Service Standards ..................
5:17
5.07.00.
Proportionate Fair Share Transportation Impact
Mitigation .................................
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Review of Development Orders ..............
5:36
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Variances ..................................
5:42
5.10.00.
Capacity Information Letters ................
5:43
5.11.00.
Fees .......................................
5:44
5.12.00.
Conflict with Other Regulations .............
5:45
VI. Resource Protection Standards ..........................
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Vegetation Protection and Preservation ......
6:3
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Mangrove Protection ........................
6:14
6.02.00.
Environmentally Sensitive Lands............
6:15
6.03.00.
Wellfield Protection .........................
6:30
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Habitat of Endangered or Threatened Species
6:37
6.05.00.
Floodplain Management ....................
6:51
6.06.00.
Mining .....................................
6:60.12
VIL Development Design and Improvement Standards.......
7:1
7.00.00,
General Provisions .........................
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7.01.00.
Planned Unit Development ..................
7:5
7.02.00.
Planned Non -Residential Development.......
7:12
7.03.00.
Planned Mixed Use Development............
7:21
7.04.00.
Area, Yard, Height, and Open Space Require-
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7:33
7.05.00.
Transportation Systems .....................
7:45
7.06.00.
Off -Street Parking and Loading .............
7:65
7.07.00.
Stormwater Management ...................
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7.08.00.
Utilities ....................................
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Landscaping and Screening .................
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Supplemental Standards ....................
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and Temporary Structures and Uses .........
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Accessory Uses and Structures ..............
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Home Occupations ..........................
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Temporary Uses and Structures .............
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IX. Signs ..................................................
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Purpose ....................................
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Permitted Permanent and Authorized
Temporary Signs ...........................
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9.02.00.
General Provisions .........................
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9.03.00.
Prohibited Signs ............................
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9.04.00.
Permitting and Exemptions .................
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9.05.00. Nonconforming Signs ....................... 9:28
X. Hardship Relief ......................................... 10:1
10.00.00. Nonconformities ........................... 10:3
10.01.00. Variances ................................. 10.5
10.02.00. Transferable Development Rights —(Reserved) 10:20.1
10.03.00. Eminent Domain Waiver ................... 10:20.1
XI. Administration and Enforcement ........................
11:1
11.00.00.
General Provisions; Public Notice Require-
ments....................................
11:5
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Authorization by a Development Permit
Required Prior to Undertaking Any Develop-
ment Activity .............................
11:10
11.02.00.
Procedure for Review of Site Plans .........
11:12
11.03.00.
Procedure for Platting .....................
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Guarantees and Sureties ...................
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Procedure for Obtaining Development Permits
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Amendments to the Code and Official Zoning
Atlas .....................................
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Conditional Uses ..........................
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Development Agreements ..................
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Vested Rights .............................
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11,10,00,
Right -of -Way Abandonment and Plat Vaca-
tion Procedures ...........................
11:112
11,11.00.
Appeals ...................................
11:118
11.12.00.
Fees ......................................
11:120
11.13.00.
Enforcement of Code Provisions ............
11:120
11,14,00,
Land Use and Environmental Dispute Resolu-
tion - Special Master Review Process .......
11:126
XII. Decision Making and Administrative Bodies ............
12:1
12.00.00.
Board of County Commissioners............
12:3
12.01.00.
Environmental Control Board; Environmental
Officer; Environmental Control Hearing Board
12:3
12,02,00,
Planning and Zoning Commission ..........
12:4
12.03.00.
Local Planning Agency ....................
12:7
12.04.00.
Board of Adjustment ......................
12:8
12,05,00,
Office of the County Administrator .........
12:10
12.06.00.
Office of the Planning and Development
Services Director ..........................
12:10
12,07,00,
Office of the Public Works Director .........
12:11
12.08.00.
Office of the County Engineer ..............
12:12
12.09.00.
Development Review Committee ...........
12:12
12.10.00.
Special Magistrate ........................
12:13
XIII. Building Regulations and Public Works Construction
Manual..............................................
13.1
13.00.00.
Building Code .............................
13:3
13.01.00-13.07.00.
(Reserved) ......................
13:25
13.08.00.
Minimum Housing Standards ..............
13:25
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19, 2009
TABLE OF CONTENTS—Cont'd.
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13.09.00, Exterior Property Maintenance Code ....... 13:26
13.10.00— 13.18.00. (Reserved) ...................... 13:28
13.20.00. (Reserved) ................................ 13:28
Table of Amendments ....................................... TOA:1
Code Comparative Table —Ordinances ........................ CCTA
Code Index ................................................. CDi:1
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SUPPLEMENT HISTORY TABLE
The table below allows users of this Land Development Code to quickly and accurately
determine what ordinances have been considered for codification in each supplement.
Ordinances that are of a general and permanent nature are codified in the Land
Development Code Book and are considered "Includes." Ordinances that are not of a general
and permanent nature are not codified in the Land Development Code Book and are
considered "Omits."
In addition, by adding to this table with each supplement, users of this Land Development
Code will be able to gain a more complete picture of the Land Development Code's historical
evolution.
Ord. No.
Date1
Adopted.:
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Supp. No.
10-026
9- 7-2010
Include
3
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11- 9-2010
Include
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12-21-2010
Include
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2- 1-2011
Include
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4-19-2011
Include
3
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8- 2-2011
Include
3
11-031
12-20-2011
Include
4
11-002
12- 6-2011
Include
5
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8- 2-2011
Include
5
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6-21-2011
Include
5
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3-20-2012
Include
5
12-003
5-15-2012
Include
5
12-004
2- 7-2012
Include
5
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3-20-2012
Include
5
12-009
4-17-2012
Include
5
12-010
2-14-2012
Include
5
12-014
10- 2-2012
Include
6
13-007
3- 5-2013
Include
7
13-016
4- 2-2013
Include
7
12-013
12- 4-2012
Include
8
13-037
8- 6-2013
Include
8
13-038
9- 3-2013
Include
9
2013-19
5-21-2013
Include
10
2013-39
12-17-2013
Include
10
2013-43
12-17-2013
Include
10
2013-44
12-17-2013
Include
10
14-019
9-16-2014
Include
11
14-021
9-16-2014
Include
11
14-026
1- 6-2015
Include
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Or,Adopted?xtN0.
15-002
4- 7-2015
Include
12
15-010
9- 1-2015
Include
13
16-001
1- 5-2016
Include
13
16-004
3- 1-2016
Include
14
16-009
6- 7-2016
Include
14
16-012
7-26-2016
Include
14
16-006
6- 7-2016
Omit
15
2016-19
12-20-2016
Include
15
16-022
12-20-2016
Omit
15
2016-23
11- 1-2016
Include
15
17-002
3- 7-2017
Omit
15
2017-004
4-18-2017
Include
15
17-005
5-16-2017
Include
15
2017-018
8-15-2017
Omit
15
17-015
7- 5-2017
Include
16
17-023
12-19-2017
Include
16
18-001
1-23-2018
Include
16
2018-006
5-15-2018
Include
16
2018-09
6- 5-2018
Include
16
18-013
12- 4-2018
Include
17
2020-005
2- 4-2020
Include
18
20-007
8-18-2020
Include
18
2020-8
3- 3-2020
Include
18
2020-14
6- 2-2020
Include
18
2020-22
8- 4-2020
Include
18
2020-23
8- 4-2020
Include
18
2020-026
10- 6-2020
Include
18
2020-28
10-20-2020
Include
19
2020-29
12- 1-2020
Include
19
2021-009
4- 6-2021
Include
20
2020-12
6- 2-2020
Include
20
2021-012
4-20-2021
Include
20
2021-14
6- 1-2021
Include
20
2021-18
7- 6-2021
Include
20
21-030
9- 7-2021
Include
20
2021-39
11-16-2021
Include
21
2022-2
2- 1-2022
Include
21
2022-11
6- 7-2022
Include
22
2022-12
6- 7-2022
Include
22
2022-13
6- 7-2022
Include
22
2022-18
7-19-2022
Include
23
2022-21
7-19-2022
Include
23
2022-027
9-20-2022
Include
24
2022-29
10-18-2022
Include
24
2022-31
11-15-2022
Include
24
22-033
12- 6-2022
Include
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DEFINITIONS
2.00.00. DEFINITIONS
2.00.00
Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following words and terms shall, for the purposes
of this ordinance, have the meanings shown in this section. Where terms are not defined in
this ordinance and are defined in the Florida Building Code, such terms shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in that code. Where terms are not defined in this ordinance or the
Florida Building Code, such terms shall have ordinarily accepted meanings such as the
context implies:
Accessory Security Residence: One (1) dwelling unit contained within the commercial
building, for on -site security purposes.
Accessory Structure, At -grade. An accessory structure constructed not more than thirty
(30) inches above the finished grade and not supported by any type of foundation or footer
system capable of supporting or permitting the erection or placement of walls or roofing
systems, which may be located within the side or rear yard, except in the case of corner lots,
provided that no public drainage or utility easement is impacted without the expressed
written release and authorization for such occupation by all affected drainage or utility
authorities. At -grade construction does not apply to permitted driveways, sidewalks access
to or through a parcel or parking areas that are otherwise compliant with applicable County
regulations.
Accessory Use: A structure or use that:
(1) Is subordinate to and serves the principal building or principal use;
(2) Is subordinate in area, extent, and purpose to the principal structure or principal use
served;
(3) Contributes to the comfort, convenience, or necessity of the occupant, business, or
industry in the principal structure or use; and
(4) Is located on the same lot as the principal structure or use.
Accessory Use: For purposes of Section 7.10.23, means a secondary use including a use
that is related to, incidental to, subordinate to and subservient to the main use of the
property on which an antenna and/or telecommunications tower is sited.
Accessway: A paved or unpaved area intended to provide ingress or egress of vehicular or
pedestrian traffic from a public or private right-of-way or easement to an off street parking,
loading, or similar area.
Acquiring Authority: The governmental entity proposing to acquire private property for
public transportation or other purpose, pursuant to eminent domain action. Acquiring
authorities include, but are not limited to, St. Lucie County ("County"), and the Florida
Department of Transportation ("FDOT").
Addition (to an Existing Building): As used in Section 6.05,00, Flood Damage Prevention,
means any walled and roofed expansion to the perimeter or height of a building.
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2.00.00 ST. LUCIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
Adult Establishment: An establishment that is one (1) or more of the following:
(1) Adult Arcade: Any place to which the public is permitted or invited wherein
coin -operated or slug -operated or electronically, electrically, or mechanically controlled
still or motion picture machines, projectors, or other image -producing devices are
maintained to show images to one (1) or more persons per machine at any one (1)
time, and where the images so displayed have as their primary or dominant theme
the depicting or describing of "specified sexual activities" or "specified anatomical
areas".
(2) Adult Bookstore: An establishment that sells or rents, or offers to sell or rent, for any
form of consideration, adult materials and that (a) more than twenty percent (20%)
of the stock on view to the public consists of adult materials or, (b) more than twenty
percent (20%) of its gross revenue is derived from the sale or rental of adult
materials.
Adult Materials shall mean any one (1) or more of the following:
a. Books, magazines, periodicals or other printed matter, or photographs, films,
motion pictures, video cassettes or video reproductions, slides, or other visual
representations that have as their primary or dominant theme the depicting or
describing of "specified sexual activities" or "specified anatomical areas" as
defined below; or
b. Instruments, devices, or paraphernalia which are designed for use in connection
with "specified sexual activities" as defined below.
(3) Adult Dancing Establishment: An establishment that permits, suffers or allows
dancers, employees or other persons to display or expose specified anatomical areas
to public view.
(4) Adult Massage Parlor: A place in which "specified anatomical areas," as defined
below, of one (1) person are touched by rubbing, stroking, kneading, or tapping by
another person who is an employee, accompanied by the display or exposure of
"specified anatomical areas," as defined below, but not including licensed health care
facilities, licensed physicians or nurses engaged in the practice of their professions,
establishments registered under F.S. Ch. 480, educational athletic facilities if the
massage is a normal and usual practice in such facilities, health clubs and athletic
clubs if the massage is incidental to or a normal part of the health and athletic
activities, except places in which sexual intercourse takes place;
(5) Adult Motel /Hotel: Any hotel, motel, boarding house, rooming house or other lodging
which includes the word "adult" in any name it uses or otherwise advertises the
presenting of closed circuit television transmissions, films, video, motion pictures or
other visual material having as its primary or dominant theme the depicting or
describing of "specified sexual activities" or "specified anatomical areas," as defined
below, for observation by patrons of such establishment; or
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DEFINITIONS
2.00.00
(6) Adult Motion Picture Booth: An adult motion picture booth, an enclosed area
designed or used for the viewing by one (1) or more persons of motion pictures, films,
video cassettes, slides or other visual materials which have as their primary or
dominant theme matters depicting, illustrating or relating to specified sexual
activities or specified anatomical areas.
(7) Adult Motion Picture Theatre or Drive-in: An enclosed building or a portion or part of
an enclosed building or open-air establishment designed to permit viewing by
patrons for any form of consideration films, video or other visual material in which
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Best Management Practice: A practice or combination of practices that are the most
effective, practical means of preventing or reducing the amount of pollution generated by the
project to a level compatible with Florida Water Quality Standards found in Chapter 17-3,
Florida Administrative Code, or in the case of an Outstanding Florida Waters, those
standards prescribed in Chapter 17-4 F.A.C.
Bicycle: A vehicle propelled by human power upon which any person or persons may ride
having two (2) tandem wheels, except scooters and similar devices. For the purposes of this
Code bicycle shall also include unicycles, tricycles and quadracycles.
Bike Lane: A portion of roadway (four (4) to five (5) feet), which has been designated by
signing and pavement markings for the preferential or exclusive use by bicyclists.
Bikepath: That portion of rights -of -way improved, designed, or ordinarily used for bicycle
traffic.
Bike Ways: Any road, path, or way that in some manner is specifically designated as open
to bicycle travel, regardless of whether such facility is designated for the exclusive use of
bicycles or is to be shared with other transportation modes.
Billboard: A sign that is not otherwise allowable within a particular zoning district under
Section 9.01.01 of this Code.
Biosolids: The solid, semisolid, or liquid residue generated during the treatment of
domestic wastewater in a domestic wastewater treatment facility, formerly known as
"domestic wastewater residuals" or "residuals," and includes products and treated material
from biosolids treatment facilities and septage management facilities regulated by the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The term does not include the treated
effluent or reclaimed water from a domestic wastewater treatment facility, solids removed
from pump stations and lift stations, screenings and grit removed from the preliminary
treatment components of domestic wastewater treatment facilities, or ash generated during
the incineration of biosolids.
Board of Adjustment: The St. Lucie County Board of Adjustment, as designated by the
Board of County Commissioners.
Board of County Commissioners: The St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners.
Unless otherwise stated in the text of this Code, the term 'Board" shall also mean the St.
Lucie County Board of County Commissioners.
Boarding House: Any dwelling in which more than two (2) persons are lodged on a
continuing basis and served meals for compensation.
Breakaway Wall: A wall that is not part of the structural support of the building and is
intended through its design and construction to collapse under specific lateral loading forces
without causing damage to the elevated portion of the building or the supporting foundation
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Broadcasting Facility: Any telecommunications tower built primarily for the purpose of
broadcasting licensed AM, FM or television signals pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Part 73 of the FCC
rules, as it may be amended.
Buffer: An area that is established in order to protect or insulate one (1) land use from
another use.
Building: Any structure, including a roof supported by walls, designed or built for the
support, enclosure, shelter or protection of persons, animals, chattels, or property of any
kind, that is erected for permanent location on the ground. A manufactured building shall be
considered a building for the purposes of this Code. A mobile home shall not be considered
a building for the purposes of this Code. As used in Section 6.05.00, Flood Damage
Prevention, the term shall mean a structure as defined in this section.
Building Permit: Any permit for the erection, placement or construction of any building,
structure, or related building system or building system component, or mobile home, or
portion thereof.
Building -permit Review: A review for compliance with building constructions standards
adopted by the County under Chapter 553 and Chapter XIII of the County Land
Development Code and does not include a review for compliance with land development
regulations.
Building Support Structure: Any structure which supports floor, wall or column loads, and
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transmits them to the foundation. The term shall include beams, grade beams, or joists, and
includes the lowest horizontal structural member exclusive of piles, columns, or footings.
Bulk: The size of buildings or structures, and their relationships to each other and to open
areas. The term is intended to include:
(1) The size of buildings or other structures;
(2) The area of the site upon which a building or structure is located, and the number of
dwelling units or rooms within such building in relation to the area of the site;
(3) The location of exterior walls of buildings or other structures; and
(4) Open areas relating to buildings or other structures and their relationship thereto.
Canopy: Any roof or other form that shelters from sunshine, rain, snow, or other forms of
precipitation, open on at least one (1) side. A canopy may be attached to a permanent
building or it may be independent structure permitted in accordance with the Florida
Building Code.
Canopy Sign: Any sign that is suspended from, attached to, or forming a part of any
canopy or awning, whether or not that canopy or awning is part of a permanent building or
structure.
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Development: As used in Section 6.05.00, Floodplain Management, any man-made change
to improved or unimproved real estate, including but not limited to, buildings or other
structures, tanks, temporary structures, temporary or permanent storage of equipment or
materials, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavations, drilling operations or any
other land disturbing activities.
Development Agreement: An agreement entered into between a local government and a
person associated with the development of land, including, but not limited to Development
Agreements pursuant to F.S. § 163.3220, or an agreement on a development order issued
pursuant to F.S. § 380.01 et seq.
Development Order: Any order granting, denying authorization, or granting with condi-
tions an application for a development permit.
Development Order, Final:
(1) Building Permit;
(2) Reserved.
(3) Conditional use approval;
(4) Mining Permit;
(5) Planned Development Final Site Plan Approval;
(6) Major Development Site Plan Approval;
(7) Minor Development Site Plan Approval;
(8) Variance;
(9) Mobile Home (Tie Down) Permit.
Development Order, Preliminary:
(1) Amendment to any Portion of the Comprehensive Plan;
(2) Planned Development Preliminary Site Plan Approval;
(3) Amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas;
(4) Development of Regional Impact —Development Order;
(5) Any other development approval other than a Final Development Order.
Development Permit: For the purposes of this Code, a development permit is that official
St. Lucie County document that authorizes the commencement of construction or land
alteration without need for further application or approval. Development permits include
but are not limited to, building permits, sign permits, mining permits, tree removal permits,
mangrove alteration permits, and wastewater and sewage compliance permits.
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Diameter at Breast Height (DBH): The standard measure of a single stemmed tree at four
and one-half W/2) feet above grade. When a tree has grown with cluster stems at breast
height, DBH shall be equal to the sum or aggregate of the individual stems measured at four
and one-half (41/2) feet above grade.
Directional Sign: A sign, which is designed only to provide directions to promote safe
vehicular or pedestrian traffic into, out of, or within a site.
Directional Sign, Public: A directional sign erected by a governmental agency to promote
public safety, such as signs to denote the name of any thoroughfare; to point out the route to
any city, educational institution, public building, public place, historic place, hospital, or
park; to direct and regulate traffic; or to denote any railroad crossing, bridge, or other
transportation facility.
Dispensing Facility: Refers to the building or structure where low-THC cannabis or
medical cannabis, as well as cannabis delivery devices, are dispensed at retail.
Dispensing Organization: An organization approved by the state to cultivate, process,
transport, and dispense low-THC cannabis or medical cannabis.
Disposal Manifest: Document used for identifying the quantity, composition, origin,
routing including transporter and destination of hazardous waste and/or regulated substance
during its transportation from the point of generation to the points of treatment, storage,
and disposal.
Distributor: The person responsible for placing and maintaining a newsrack, the owner of
the newsrack, or the publisher of the newspaper, periodical, advertising circulars or any
other printed matter vended therein.
Dock: A boat mooring facility which has no more than ten (10) boat slips, and which does
not provide a fuel facility, sewage pump -out station, or commercial land -to -water boat hoist.
Double -Faced Sign: A sign with two (2) faces which are parallel, or in the case of a
V-shaped sign, has an interior angle which is less than sixty (60) degrees.
Drawdown: A lowering of the water table of an unconfined aquifer caused by the pumping
of groundwater by wells.
Dripline: An imaginary vertical line extending from the outermost circumference of the
branches of a tree to the ground.
Drive -Through Service: A structure in which a customer is permitted or encouraged,
either by design of physical facilities or by service or packaging, to enter into the service area
when seated in the motor vehicle.
Driveway: Any ingress or egress allowing access between a public street and abutting
property.
Dune: A mound or ridge of loose sediment usually sand -sized sediment, lying upland of the
beach, and deposited by any natural or artificial mechanism, and may also include beach
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ridge, dune ridge, etc. As used in Section 6.05.00, Flood Damage Prevention, the term shall
mean naturally occurring accumulations of sand in ridges or mounds landward of the beach.
Dune Preservation Zone: The area between the mean high water line of the Atlantic Ocean
and the western edge of the frontal dune system, as defined by vegetation and elevation. The
dune preservation zone shall have the characteristics of the beach and dune lands
environmental zone, as described in Chapter VIII, Natural Environmental Analysis, of the
St. Lucie County Barrier Island Study: Analysis of Growth Management Policy Plan
(August, 1982). Where the western edge of the frontal dune cannot be ascertained, the dune
preservation zone shall be set by reference to a management and restoration plan that has
been prepared based on natural coastal dynamics.
Dune Profile: The cross -sectional configuration of the dune.
Dune Vegetation: Vegetation that is characteristic of a dune and generally consists of these
three (3) categories:
(1) The "vine and grass zone" located immediately landward of the beach zone,
extending up the seaward face of the primary dune. Vegetation includes, but is not
limited to, Sea Oats (Uniola paniculata), Saltmeadow Cordgrass (Spartina patens),
Dune Panic Grass (Panicum amarulum), Beach Bean (Canavalia maritima), Railroad
Vine (Ipomoea pes-caprae), Morning Glories (Ipomoea spp.), Sea Rocket (Cakile
spp.), Inkberry (Scaevola plumieri), Sea Blite (Suaeda lineareis), Beach Elder (Iva
imbricata), Dune Sunflower (Helianthus debilis), Camphorweed (Hetrotheca subax-
illaris), Sea Purslane (Sesuvium portulacastrum), and Beach Croton (Coroton
punctatus).
(2) The "prickly zone" located landward from the vine and grass zone on the sloping back
edge of the primary dune and extending onto the overwash area. Vegetation includes,
but is not limited to, Spanish Bayonet (Yucca aloifolia), Saw Palmetto (Serenoa
repens), Sea Grape (Coccoloba uvifera), Prickly -Pear Cactus (Opuntia stricta),
Cocoplum (Chrysobalanus icaco), Gray Nickerbean (Caesalpinia bonduc), Bamboo
Vine (Smilax spp.), and Gopher -Apple (Licania michauxii).
(3) The "strand zone," a narrow intermittent zone landward of the prickly zone.
Vegetation includes, but is not limited to, Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens), Wax
Myrtle (Myrica cerifera), Woody Goldenrod (Solidago pauciflosculosa, Myrtle Oak
(Quercus myrtifolia), Chapman's Oak (Quercus chapmanii), and Sea Myrtle (Baccha-
ris halimifolia var. angustior).
Dwelling: Any building or structure or portion thereof that is designed for or used for
residential purposes.
Dwelling, Detached Single -Family: An individual dwelling unit located in a building that
is not physically connected to any other dwelling unit and that is designed to be occupied by
no more than one (1) family, living as a separate household unit. A detached single-family
dwelling includes a mobile home or manufactured home.
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Dwelling, Multiple -Family: A building containing three (3) or more dwelling units,
designed to be occupied by three (3) or more families living independently of each other, each
as a separate housekeeping unit.
Dwelling, Two -Family: A building containing two (2) dwelling units, designed to be
occupied by not more than two (2) families living independently of each other, each as a
separate housekeeping unit.
Dwelling Unit: A self-sufficient dwelling that is designed for or used as a residence by a
single housekeeping unit.
Easement: A right given by an owner of land to another person for specific limited use of
that land.
Elevated Building: A nonbasement building built to have the lowest floor elevated above
the ground level by foundation walls, pilings, columns, posts, piers or shear walls.
Eligible Facilities Modification: Any request for modification of an existing tower or base
station that does not result in a substantial change in the physical dimensions of such tower
or base station, involving:
Collocation of new transmission equipment;
Removal of transmission equipment; or
Replacement of transmission equipment.
Eligible Facilities Modification Application: A written document submitted to the County
pursuant to this article for review and approval of a proposed eligible facilities modification.
Eligible Facilities Modification Permit: A written document issued by the County
pursuant to this article, approving an eligible facilities modification application.
Eligible Support Structure: Any tower or base station as defined in this section, provided
that it is existing at the time the relevant application is filed with the County under this
article.
Eminent Domain Action: A series of actions taken by an acquiring authority to obtain an
interest in or title to all or some part of privately held real property for a public use. This
term shall include voluntary and involuntary conveyance under the threat of condemnation,
taking or expropriation.
Eminent Domain Waiver: Authorization from St. Lucie County for the continued use and
enjoyment of a remainder parcel subsequent to an eminent domain action. An eminent
domain waiver shall not be issued where the remainder parcel and existing structures
conform with the applicable zoning district.
Enclosed Building: For the purposes of Section 7,10.34 only, this term means a building or
structure that satisfies all of the criteria set forth in Section 7.10.34 of the Code concerning
an enclosed building.
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Encroachment: The placement of fill, excavation, buildings, permanent structures or other
development into a flood hazard area which may impede or alter the flow capacity of riverine
flood hazard areas.
Environmentally Sensitive Resources or Habitats: Those resources or habitats that
include, but are not limited to, wetlands, mangroves, deepwater habitats, outstanding
Florida waters, class II waters, class III waters, and protected species.
EPA: The United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Equipment Building: The cabinets, shelter, building or other such structure which
contains the electronic equipment used in the operation of the antenna. Unless, the context
indicates otherwise, the term includes generators, generator fuel supplies, cable connections
and supports electrical panels and similar accessory components.
Equipment Shed: A structure erected on a construction site to shelter equipment and tools
used in construction activities on that specific construction site.
Essential Services: Those services provided by the County and other governmental
entities that directly relate to the health and safety of its residents, including fire, police and
rescue.
Essential Utility Service Facilities: Small scale infrastructure improvements located
outside transportation and utility rights -of -way that support the provision of public facilities
and services and are required to be located in or near the neighborhood where the service is
provided, including improvements that support the transmission or distribution systems of
water, sanitary or storm sewage, cable, gas, electricity, and public safety, including poles,
wires, mains, hydrants, drains, sewer lift stations, pipes, conduits, police or fire call boxes,
warning sirens, bus stops, stormwater retention or detention facilities, chloramine injection
station, potable water booster station and other similar equipment necessary for the
furnishing of adequate public service.
Estuarine Shoreline Area: Is the area between the mean high water line of the Indian
River Lagoon and the landward extent of surface waters of the state (as defined in
accordance with Section 17-4.022, Florida Administrative Code, and F.S. §§ 403.817 and
403.913).
Excavation: Any mechanical or manual removal of rock, consolidated or unconsolidated
soil material, sand, or vegetation. "Excavation" includes, but is not limited to, dredging,
draglining, bulldozing, scraping, digging, scooping, or hollowing out.
Existing: For purposes of an Eligible Facilities Modification, a constructed tower or base
station that has been reviewed or approved under the applicable zoning or siting process of
the County, or under another state or local regulatory review process, provided that a tower
that has not been reviewed and approved because it was not in a zoned area when it was
built, but was lawfully constructed, is existing for purposes of this definition.
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Existing Building and Existing Structure: Any buildings and structures for which the
"start of construction" commenced before August 13, 1981. [Also defined in FBC, B, Section
202.1
Existing Non -Residential Activity: As used in Section 6.03.00, Wellfield Protection, means:
(1) Non-residential activities existing as of the effective date of this Code which have
received site plan approval, subdivision approval or similar final development order
approval, or
(2) Non-residential activities existing as of the effective date of this Code which have
received zoning compliance, occupational license, or similar forms of annual develop-
ment approval, and which do not require a final development order. This term shall
include renewal of annual development approvals, provided that there are no
expansions, modifications or alterations that would increase the use, handling,
production or storage of Regulated Substances in Wellfield Zones one and two.
Existing Structure: As used in Section 7.10.23, means a structure that exists at the time
an application for permission to place antennas on a structure is filed with the County. The
term includes any structure that can structurally support the attachment of antennas in
compliance with applicable codes.
Exotic Vegetation: Non-native vegetation that is considered a nuisance, invasive, or a pest.
Exotic vegetation includes, but is not limited to, Brazilian pepper (Schinos terebinthis folios),
Australian Pine (Casuarina equisetifolia), and Melaleuca (Melaleuca quinquenervia).
Externally Illuminated Sign: A sign where the fixed source of illumination is reflected off
the surface of the sign. A sign utilizing exposed neon lighting, or otherwise meeting the
definition of an internally illuminated sign, shall not be considered an externally illuminated
sign.
FAA: The Federal Aviation Administration.
Facade: See "Wall Face".
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Ground Sign: Any sign that is permanently affixed to the ground, either flush or on poles,
and not attached to an adjoining building. Ground signs include "pole signs," "monument
signs," "freestanding signs," and "detached signs."
Groundwater: Water beneath the surface of the ground, whether or not it is flowing
through known and definite channels.
Group Care Home: A facility or dwelling unit licensed by the Florida Department of
Children and Families housing persons unrelated by blood, adoption, or marriage, and
operating as a single housekeeping unit under a common housekeeping management plan
based on an internally structured relationship providing organization.
Growth Management Director: The head of the Department of Planning and Development
Services, who shall be appointed to serve at the pleasure of the County Administrator. Also
referred to as the Planning Director or Planning and Development Services Director within
this Land Development Code.
Grubbing: The removal of vegetation from land by means of digging, raking, dragging or
otherwise disturbing the roots of vegetation and the soil in which such roots are located.
Guyed Tower: A telecommunications tower that is supported in whole or in part by guy
wires and ground anchors.
Height: The vertical distance between the minimum finished grade and the highest
finished main roof surface in the case of flat roofs or shed roofs, the deck line of a mansard
roof and the average distance between the eaves and the ridge of sloped roof with a pitch
greater than a 4:12 ratio. For the purpose of this Code, minimum finished grade shall be that
elevation, for both residential and nonresidential uses, required to meet minimum flood
protection regulations. For the purposes of this Code, roof mounted solar energy panels are
exempt from the building height limitations.
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Highest Adjacent Grade: The highest natural elevation of the ground surface prior to
construction next to the proposed walls or foundation of a structure.
Historic Building, Resource, Structure, Site, Object, or District: When used in Section in
7.10.23, means any building, resource, structure, site, object, or district that has been
officially designated as a historic building, historic resource, historic structure, historic site,
historic object, or historic district through a federal, state or local designation program.
Historic Structure: As used in Section 6.05.00, Floodplain Management, any structure
that is determined eligible for the exception to the flood hazard area requirements of the
Florida Building Code, Existing Building, Chapter 12 Historic Buildings.
Historic Tree: A tree which has been determined to be of notable historic interest and
value to St. Lucie County because of its location or historic association with the community
and which has been so designated by the Board of County Commissioners in the official
record books of the county following the procedures set out in Section 4.11.00.
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so recorded in the public records in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court prior
to January 9, 1990, unless otherwise considered to be a nonconforming lot of record
as described in Section 10,00.04 of this Code; or
(3) Any contiguous quantity of land which is the subject of an agreement for deed or
other instrument of conveyance properly executed prior to January 9, 1990, and
which describes the parcel with such definitiveness that its location and boundaries
are established and recognized by Florida Law, unless otherwise considered to be a
nonconforming lot of record as described in Section 10.00.04 of this Code.
Lot Split: The division of land into two (2) contiguous lots or parcels without involving the
establishment of a new street.
Lot, Platted: A lot platted in accordance with St. Lucie County after the effective date of
this Code.
Lot, Width of.• The distance between side lot lines. If the side lot lines are parallel, this
distance is measured along a perpendicular to the side lot lines. If the side lot lines are not
parallel, this distance is measured along a line drawn such that its intersections with the
side lot lines form equal angles.
Low -Tetrahydrocannabinol Cannabis or Low-THC Cannabis: A plant of the genus
cannabis, the dried flowers of which contain 0.8 percent or less of tetrahydrocannabinol and
more than ten percent (10%) of cannabidiol weight for weight; the seeds thereof; the resin
extracted from any part of such plant; or any compound, manufacture, salt, derivative,
mixture, or preparation of such plant or its seeds or resin that is dispensed only from a
dispensing organization.
Lowest Floor: As used in Section 6.05.00, Floodplain Management, the lowest floor of the
lowest enclosed area of a building or structure, including basement, but excluding any
unfinished or flood -resistant enclosure, other than a basement, usable solely for vehicle
parking, building access or limited storage provided that such enclosure is not built so as to
render the structure in violation of the non -elevation requirements of the Florida Building
Code or ASCE 24, [Also defined in FBC, B, Section 202.1
Machinery, Heavy: Trucks, mechanical land clearing, earth moving, or earth working
equipment with a gross weight in excess of five thousand (5,000) pounds. For the purposes of
this Code, all machinery that utilizes steel tracks for traction shall be considered heavy
machinery,
Maintenance: The action taken to restore or preserve the functional intent of any facility
or system; normal custodial work needed to sustain original plans or permits.
Major Arterial Road: A roadway primarily focusing on carrying through traffic. Major
arterials provide service that is relatively continuous, high in volume, of long trip length,
and high operating speed.
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Major Collector Street or Road: A roadway emphasizing traffic distribution between
arterial roadways and roadways of a lower hierarchy. A major collector provides for services
that are moderate in length, volume and speed.
Major Structure: As used in Section 13.00.02, Coastal Construction Code, includes, but is
not limited to, residential buildings including mobile homes, commercial, institutional,
industrial and other construction having the potential for substantial imp\ ct on coastal
zones.
Mangrove: Any specimen of the species Avicennia germinans (black mangrove), Laguncu-
laria racemosa (white mangrove), Rhizophora mangle (red mangrove) and Conocarpus
erectus (buttonwood mangrove).
Mangrove Alteration: To cut, remove, damage, or destroy by any means. Mangrove
Alteration is distinct from the "trimming" or "pruning" of mangroves.
Manufactured Building: A structure, building assembly, or system of subassemblies,
approved by and bearing the insignia of approval of the Florida Department of Community
Affairs, or its successor agency, pursuant to the provisions of F.S. Ch. 553, Part IV. No mobile
home, whether complying or not complying with mobile home construction standards
promulgated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development or
required by the State of Florida shall be considered a manufactured building for the purpose
of this Code.
Manufactured Home: A structure, transportable in one (1) or more sections, which is eight
(8) feet or more in width and greater than four hundred (400) square feet, and which is built
on a permanent, integral chassis and is designed for use with or without a permanent
foundation when attached to the required utilities. A manufactured home means a mobile
home fabricated on or after June 15, 1976, in an offsite manufacturing facility for
installation or assembly at the building site, with each section bearing a seal certifying that
it is built in compliance with the federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
Standard Act. The term "manufactured home" does not include a "recreational vehicle" or
"Park trailer." [Also defined in 15C-1.0101, F.A.C.]
Manufactured Home Park or Subdivision: As used in Section 6.05.00, Floodplain
Management, a parcel (or contiguous parcels) of land divided into two (2) or more
manufactured home lots for rent or sale.
Manure: Solid waste composed of excreta of animals, and residual materials that have
been used for bedding, sanitary, or feeding purposes for such animals.
Market Value: As used in Section 6.05.00, Floodplain Management, the value of buildings
and structures, excluding the land and other improvements on the parcel. Market value is
the Actual Cash Value (in -kind replacement cost depreciated for age, wear and tear, neglect
and quality of construction), as determined by a qualified independent appraiser, or tax
assessment value adjusted to approximate market value by a factor provided by the property
appraiser.
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Marquee: A hood, canopy, or awning of permanent construction that projects from the wall
face of a building.
Marquee Sign: See "Canopy Sign."
Marsh and Salt Tolerant Vegetation: Native salt tolerant forbes, herbs, grasses, sedges,
rushes, and nurse plants (for recruitment) which are listed in Chapters 17-4.02(17) or
17-4,022, Florida Administrative Code, in addition to: Halodule wrightii (cuban shoal grass),
Ruppia maritinia, Syringodium filiformis (manatee grass), and Thalassia testudinum (turtle
grass).
Mean High Water (MHW): The average height of the high tides over a nineteen -year
period.
Mean High Water Line (MHWL): The intersection of the plane of mean high water, with
the estuarine or beach -dune shoreline areas.
Mean Low Water (MLW): The average height of the low tides over a nineteen -year period.
Mean Low Water Line (MLWL): The intersection of the plane of mean low water with the
estuarine or beach -dune shoreline areas.
Mean Sea Level (MSL): The average height of the sea for all stages of the tide. For
purposes of this Code, the term is synonymous with National Geodetic Vertical Datum
(NGVD).
Medical Cannabis: All parts of any plant of the genus cannabis, whether growing or not;
the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound,
manufacture, sale, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant or its seeds or resin that
is dispensed only from a dispensing organization for medical use by an eligible patient.
Medical Use: Administration of the ordered amount of low-THC cannabis or medical
cannabis. The term does not include the:
(1) Possession, use, or administration of low-THC cannabis or medical cannabis by
smoking.
(2) Transfer of low-THC cannabis or medical cannabis to a person other than the
qualified patient for whom it was ordered or the qualified patient's legal representa-
tive authorized to receive it on the qualified patient's behalf.
(3) Use or administration of low-THC cannabis or medical cannabis:
a. On any form of public transportation.
b. In any public place.
C. In a qualified patient's place of employment, if restricted by his or her employer.
d. In a correctional institution.
e. On the grounds of any child care facility, preschool, or school.
f. On or in any vehicle, aircraft, or motorboat.
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Message Sign: An electronically changeable sign upon which graphic displays, symbols, or
words can be varied upon the face or faces of the sign to display time, temperature, public
service, or other information.
Meteorological Towers: A structure consisting of a tower foundation, tower, equipment
shelter, guy wires and assorted instruments and equipment measuring wind speed and
ambient weather conditions.
Microwave Dish Antenna: A dish -shaped device used to transmit and/or receive microwave
signals in a straight line to and from similarly earth bound point sources.
Mining: Any activity that entails the excavation or removal of earth in excess of one
hundred (100) cubic yards from one (1) parcel of property to another parcel of property, or
from one (1) area of a parcel of property to another area on the same parcel if a public road
is used.
Minor Arterial Road: A roadway emphasizing through traffic movement similar to a major
arterial, but provides greater land access and distributed traffic to smaller geographical
areas than the major arterials. Minor arterials offer lower traffic mobility.
Minor Collector Street or Road: A roadway emphasizing traffic collection and distribution
between roadways of a greater hierarchy (arterials and major collectors) and local streets or
roads. A minor collector provides service for moderate volumes, trip length and speed.
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Minor Replat: A replat for the purpose of lot line adjustment, without an increase in the
number of lots or units otherwise allowed.
Minor Structure: As used in Section 13.00.02, Coastal Construction Code, includes, but is
not limited to, pile -supported, elevated dune and beach walkover structures; beach access
ramps and walkways; stairways; pile -supported elevated viewing platforms gazebos, and
boardwalks; lifeguard support stands; public and private bathhouses; sidewalks, driveways,
parking areas, shuffleboard courts, tennis courts, handball courts, racquetball courts, and
other uncovered paved areas; earth -retaining walls; sand fences, privacy fences, ornamental
walls, ornamental garden structures, aviaries, and other ornamental construction. It shall
be a characteristic of minor structures that they are considered to be expendable under
design wind, wave, and storm forces.
Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle: Any food service establishment that is self-propelled or
otherwise movable from place to place, that is self-contained and does not use electrical or
other utility connections of any kind, in which food is prepared and/or dispensed, and that
complies with all applicable requirements set forth by the Florida Department of Business
Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, or its successor agency, including but not
limited to those regulations set forth in Rule 7C-4.03, Florida Administrative Code.
Mobile Home: A structure transportable in one (1) or more sections, which structure is
eight (8) body feet (2.4 meters) or more in width and over thirty-five (35) feet in length, and
which structure is built on an integral chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling when f
connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and
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electrical systems contained therein. A mobile home is a residential unit certified to be in
conformity with the Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards of the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development, or its successor agency, and the standards
of Section 320.823, F.S.
Mobile Home Park: A place set aside and offered by a person or public body, for either
direct or indirect remuneration of the owner, lessor, or operator of such place, for the parking
or accommodation of six (6) or more mobile homes utilized for sleeping or eating.
Monopole Tower: A telecommunications tower consisting of a single pole or spire
self -supported on a permanent foundation, constructed without guy wires, ground anchors,
or other supports.
Monument Sign: A ground sign that is connected to the ground, or supported by a
freestanding wall, pedestal, or other structure, so that there is no clear space between the
bottom of the sign and the ground, no less than eighty percent (80%) width of the sign. A
monument sign does not have any exposed pole or pylon.
Motor Vehicle: An automobile, motorcycle, truck, trailer, semi -trailer, truck -tractor, and
semi -trailer combination, or any other vehicle operated on the roads of this county, used to
transport persons or property, and propelled by power other than muscular power.
Mulch: Non -living small aggregate materials such as gravel, rock, pebbles, bark, or pine
needles, used as ground cover.
Multi Use Path: A bikeway (ten (10) to twelve (12) feet wide) physically separated from the
motorized vehicular traffic by an open space or barrier and either within highway
right-of-way or within an independent alignment. Multi -use paths may be used by
pedestrians, skaters, and joggers as well as bicyclists.
Nameplate: Generally, a sign indicating the name of and other information pertaining to
the occupant or resident of the dwelling unit or other building to which it is attached;
provided, however, that a nameplate may contain any other information chosen by the
property owner or occupant if all other requirements of this chapter are met.
National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD): As corrected in 1929, is a vertical control used
as a reference for establishing varying elevations within the floodplain.
Native lDrought- Tolerant Trees: Indigenous trees which tolerate periods of low rainfall.
See Section 7.09.06 (Standards for Native and Drought -Tolerant Vegetation).
Native Vegetation: Any indigenous tree, plant or shrub adapted to soil and climatic
conditions occurring onsite.
New Construction: As used in Section 6.05.00, Floodplain Management, for the purposes
of administration of this ordinance and the flood resistant construction requirements of the
I Florida Building Code, structures for which the "start of construction" commenced on or
after August 13, 1981 and includes any subsequent improvements to such structures.
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Newspaper of General Circulation: A newspaper published at least on a weekly basis; it
does not include a newspaper intended primarily for members of a particular professional or
occupational group, a newspaper whose primary function is to carry legal notices, or a
newspaper that is given away primarily to distribute advertising.
Newsrack: Any self-service or coin operated box, container, storage unit, dispenser or
other unmanned device installed, used, or maintained for the display, sale or distribution of
newspapers or other periodicals or advertising circulars or any other printed matter.
Nonconcurrency Affidavit: A document signed by an applicant which defers the applica-
tion for a Certificate of Capacity and the Concurrency Test until receipt of a Final
Development Order for the proposed development.
Nonconforming Lot of Record: A lot of record that does not meet minimum area, width or
frontage requirements of this Code and as further described in Section 10.00.04 of the Code.
Nonconforming Structure: Any lawfully existing structure or building on the effective date
of this Code that does not comply with all of the provisions of this Code. For purposes of
nonconforming structure, lawfully existing means, a structure or building which does not
conform to a current provision or regulation provided in the Comprehensive Plan and/or this
Land Development Code, but was permitted, or otherwise in existence lawfully, prior to the
effective date of the ordinance adapting the current provision or regulation that rendered the
structure nonconforming.
Nonconforming Use: Any lawful use of any land, building, or structure on the effective
date of this Code that does not comply with the provisions of this Code. For purposes of
nonconforming use, lawful use means, a use which does not conform to a current provision or
regulation provided in the Comprehensive Plan and/or this Land Development Code, but was
permitted, or otherwise in existence lawfully, prior to the effective date of the ordinance
adopting the current provision or regulation that rendered the use nonconforming.
Nonhabitable Major Structure: As used in Section 13.00.02, Coastal Construction Code,
includes, but is not limited to, swimming pools; parking garages; pipelines; piers; canals,
lakes, ditches, drainage structures, and other water -retention structures; water and sewage
treatment plants; electrical power plants, transmission and distribution lines, transformer
pads, vaults, and substations; roads, bridges, streets, and highways; underground storage
tanks.
Non -Native Vegetation: Any tree, plant or shrub established from outside sources where
local climatic and geologic conditions are similar to the source of origin and therefore
favorable to growth.
Nonresidential Activity: As used in Section 6.03.00, Wellfield Protection, means any
activity occurring on any described parcel of land, whether or not within a structure, with
the exception of residential activity as defined herein. Those nonresidential activities which
do not meet the definition criteria of existing nonresidential activity as defined herein, shall
be defined as new nonresidential activities.
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Non -Rigid or Flexible Structures: As used in Section 6.02.01, Coastal Area Protection,
include, but are not limited to, beach and dune restoration, sand fencing, and stabilization
with beach and dune vegetation to reduce or control vegetation.
Normal Farming Operations: This term shall have the meaning set forth in Section
7.10.34(B) of the Code.
North American Vertical Datum: (NAVD) of 1988 means a vertical control used as a
reference for establishing varying elevations within the floodplain.
Nursing Home: An institution, public or private, that provides twenty-four (24) hours of
nursing care for three (3) or more unrelated individuals and is presently licensed pursuant
to F.S. § 400.062.
Nutrients: For the purposes of Section 7.10.34 only, this term shall mean nitrate, total
kjeldahl nitrogen, nitrite and total phosphorus.
Objectionable Odor: Any odor present in the outdoor atmosphere which by itself or in
combination with other odors, is or may be harmful or injurious to human health or welfare,
which unreasonably interferes with the comfortable use and enjoyment of life or property, or
which creates a nuisance.
f Offstreet Parking: Any area except a public right-of-way, used for the purpose of parking,
storing, or display of vehicles, boats, trailers, and mobile homes, including used car lots and
other open lot uses.
One -Foot Drawdown Contour: The locus of points around a wellhead or wellfield where the
free water elevation is lowered by one (1) foot due to a specified pumping rate of the well or
wellfield.
One -Hundred -Year Storm or 100-Year Storm: A share incident hurricane or any other
storm with accompanying wind, wave and storm surge intensity having a one percent (1%)
chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year, during any one -hundred -year
interval.
Open Space: Any parcel or area of land or water that is set aside, open and unobstructed
to the sky, and designated or reserved for public or private use or enjoyment.
Open Space, Common: A parcel or area of land or water in or related to a development site
that is set aside and designated or reserved for the use or enjoyment of the public or the
residents, occupants, and/or owners of the development or project site. Common open space
areas shall not be individually owned except by a recognized unit of local or state
government or an entity or organization acceptable to St. Lucie County.
Open Water Areas: Those waters defined as state jurisdictional waters herein.
Operational Entity: An acceptable, legally bound, responsible entity which agrees to
operate and maintain a facility or system.
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Owner: For the purposes of Section 11.14,00, the term "owner" shall mean a person with
a legal or equitable interest in real property who filed an application for a development
permit for any parcel land at the state, regional, or local level and who received a final
development order (including the rezoning of a specific parcel), or who holds legal title to real
property that is subject to an enforcement action of a governmental entity.
Pain Specialist (Approved): Approved pain specialist means a physician, or group of
physicians licensed under either F.S. Ch. 458 or 459 and who comply with State of Florida
rules for medical doctors and osteopathic physicians.
Pain Management Clinic: Pain management clinic means the same as the definition found
in F.S. (2010) § 458.3265(1)(a), as may be amended from time to time.
Parapet:,A wall extension above the roof line.
Parcel of Land: Any contiguous quantity of land capable of being described with such
definiteness that its location and boundaries may be established, that is designated by its
owner(s) or developer(s) as land to be used or developed as a unit, or that has been or
developed as a unit. If such a parcel of land is divided by a right-of-way or zoning boundary
it may be considered to be one (1) parcel by the owner.
Parent Tract: The parcel of land that existed prior to an acquiring authority obtaining an
interest in or title to some portion of the parcel through eminent domain action.
Park Trailer: As used in Section 6.05.00, Floodplain Management, a transportable unit
which has a body width not exceeding fourteen (14) feet and which is built on a single chassis
and is designed to provide seasonal or temporary living quarters when connected to utilities
necessary for operation of installed fixtures and appliances. [Defined in F.S. § 320.01]
Parking Space: An area designated for temporary storage of a motor vehicle.
Participant: For the purposes of Section 11.14.00, the term "participant" shall mean:
a.) A person holding title to land contiguous to the owner's property, who has been
accepted by the Special Master as a participant in the proceeding; or
b.) A substantially affected person who submitted oral or written testimony, sworn or
unsworn, of a substantive nature which stated with particularity support for or
objections to the development order or enforcement action in a prior proceeding,
including a public hearing, and who has been accepted by the Special Master as a
participant in the proceeding.
Pathogens: Disease -carrying organisms, including certain bacteria, protozoa, viruses,
viable helminth ova, and other organisms that cause disease.
Pedestrian Sign: A sign that is attached to the underside of a cantilevered roof, portico, or
overhang, that extends from the wall face of an establishment or use, and that covers a
pedestrian passageway.
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Pennant: Any animated, rotating and/or fluttering devices made of cloth, paper, balloons,
or fabric of any kind, with or without lettering or design, which are joined together in a
series, commonly attached in strings or strands, and designed so as to move in the wind.
Permanently Attached: Affixed by foundations, poles, braces, or other immovable structural
means to the ground or to a building or structure. Signs manufactured or intended for
portable use and affixed to the ground by ropes, chains, cables, weights, or other means
deemed non-structural by the Growth Management Director shall not be deemed to be
permanently attached.
Permitted Agent of the State: As it relates to Section 6.04.02, Sea Turtle Protection, any
qualified individual, group or organization possessing a permit from DNR to conduct
activities related to sea turtle protection and conservation.
Person: Any individual, firm, association, joint venture, partnership, estate, trust,
corporation, group, state officer, or unit of federal, state, county, or municipal government,
and all other associations and combinations, whether public or private.
Personal Watercraft: A small class A-1 or A-2 vessel as defined by state law which uses an
outboard motor, or an inboard motor powering a water jet pump, as its primary source of
motive power and which is designed to be operated by a person sitting, standing, or kneeling
on, or being towed behind the vessel, rather than in the conventional manner of sitting or
standing inside the vessel.
Personal Wireless Service: Commercial mobile services, licensed wireless services, and
common carrier wireless exchange access services, and shall include "wireless service" as
defined in F.S. § 365.172, as amended, as well as "personal wireless services" as defined in
47 USC § 322(c)(7)(C)(i), as amended.
Personal Wireless Service Facilities: Facilities for the provision of personal wireless
services. A power, light, or other utility pole used exclusively as such prior to attachment of
a personal wireless service facility shall not be considered a personal wireless service facility
because of such attachment.
Pharmacy: Pharmacy means the same as the definition in F.S. (2010) § 465.003, as may be
amended from time to time.
Planning and Development Services Director: The head of the Department of Planning and
Development Services, who shall be appointed to serve at the pleasure of the County
Administrator. See Growth Management Director.
Planting Area: Any area designated for landscape.
Pole Sign: See "Ground Sign."
Portable Sign: A movable sign not permanently attached to the ground, but not including
a temporary sign otherwise allowable under this Code. The term may include, without
limitation, "trailer," "sidewalk" or "sandwich" signs.
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Potable Water: Water that is satisfactory for drinking, culinary and domestic purposes.
Meeting current state and federal drinking water standards.
Pre -Existing Towers and Pre -Existing Antennas: Any permitted existing tower or antenna
constructed or existing prior to September 2, 1997, or any telecommunications tower or
antenna for which a building permit or special use permit has been properly issued and
finalized, including permitted telecommunications towers or antennas that have not yet
been constructed so long as such approval and building permit is current and not expired.
Primary Dune: That portion of the dune system containing the highest point of elevation
(crest).
Processing: Any technique designed to change the physical, chemical, or biological
character or composition of any biosolids, yard trash, or solid waste used at a commercial
composting facility to produce compost. Processing includes but is not limited to physical
turning, windrowing, aeration, and other means of mechanically handling biosolids, yard
trash, solid waste, or other organic matter used to produce compost.
Projecting Sign: Any sign that is not defined as a wall, marquee, pedestrian, canopy, or
awning sign that extends from the face of any primary supporting exterior wall of the
structure to which it is attached.
Prop Roots: The structures generally originating below the lowest limbs of red mangroves !
which are also known as stilt roots.
Proposed Facilities Modification: Any request for modification of an eligible support
structure which the applicant asserts is subject to review under the Middle Class Tax Relief
and Job Creation Act ("Spectrum Act") (PL-122-96; codified at 47 U.S.C. § 1455(a)) and FCC
orders promulgated thereto, codified at 47 C.F.R. § 1.40001, and involving:
(1) Collocation of new transmission equipment;
(2) Removal of transmission equipment; or
(3) Replacement of transmission equipment.
Protected Species: Plant and animal species that are considered endangered, threatened,
rare, or of special concern by the Florida Committee on Rare and Endangered Plants and
Animals, the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, the Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Prune or Trim: To cut away parts from a plant, top or lateral limbs, so as not to cause
death or to shorten its natural life span.
Public Facilities: As used in Chapter V, Adequate Public Facilities, public facilities means
drainage facilities, park and recreation facilities, potable water facilities, road facilities,
sanitary sewer facilities, solid waste facilities, and mass transit facilities.
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Public Safety Communications Facility: Any wireless communications facilities used by
municipal, county, state or federal government agencies for the primary purpose of providing
public safety related communications, including but not limited to, wireless communications
for police, fire and emergency services.
Public Utility: Any system providing water service to the public which has at least fifteen
(15) service connections or regularly serves an average of at least twenty-five (25)
individuals daily for at least sixty (60) days of the year, with a permitted average withdrawal
capacity of one hundred thousand (100,000) gallons per day.
Public Utility Sign: A sign identifying the location of structures of facilities that may
present a safety hazard, such as underground lines, high voltage areas, or the like.
Public Water Supply Well: Wells withdrawing water from the surficial aquifer (localized
relatively shallow aquifer sources) for use as potable water that are operated by public
utilities.
Public Works Director: The head of the Department of Public Works, who shall be
appointed to serve at the pleasure of the County Administrator.
Public Wellfield: An area within the Zone of Protection surrounding each Public Water
Supply Well.
Qualified Applicant: As used in Section 11.08.00, Development Agreements, means a
person who has legal or equitable interest in the real property which is the subject of a
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Wireless Communications Facility or Telecommunications Facility: Any equipment or
facility used to provide wireless telecommunications service and may include, but is not
limited to, antennas, towers, equipment enclosures, cabling, antenna brackets, and other
such equipment. Placing a wireless communications facility on an existing structure does
not cause the existing structure to become a wireless communications facility. Such
definition shall not include facilities of a governmental entity where such facilities are
utilized to provide intra-governmental communications, not generally available to the
public, to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public, including but not limited to the
South Florida Water Management District.
Wireless Telecommunications Service: Personal wireless service or "commercial mobile
radio service" as provided under ss. 3(27) and 332(d) of the Federal Telecommunications Act
of 1996, 47 U.S.C. §§ 151 et seq., and the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993, Pub,
L. No. 103-66, August 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 312. The term includes service provided by any
wireless real-time two-way communication device, including radio -telephone communica-
tions used in cellular telephone service; personal communications service; or the functional
or competitive equivalent of a radio -telephone communications line used in cellular
telephone service, a personal communications service, or a network radio access line. The
term does not include wireless providers that offer mainly dispatch service in a more
localized, noncellular configuration; providers offering only data, one-way, or stored -voice
services on an interconnected basis; providers of air -to -ground services; or public coast
stations.
Wireless Tower or Telecommunications Tower or Tower: Any structure, and support
thereto, designed and constructed for the sole or primary purpose of supporting one (1) or
more antennas and their associated equipment intended for transmitting or receiving
wireless telecommunications services, telephone, radio and similar communication purposes,
licensed or authorized by the FCC to the extent required, including lattice, monopole and
guyed telecommunications towers. Unless otherwise expressly excluded, the term includes
transmission telecommunications towers, microwave telecommunications towers, common -
carrier telecommunications towers, cellular telephone telecommunications towers, alterna-
tive telecommunications tower structures, among others. To the extent not inconsistent with
applicable law, the term Wireless Tower or Telecommunications Tower does not include a
utility pole for the collocation of a small wireless facility in the County's public rights -of -way
pursuant to the St. Lucie County Communications Rights -of -Way Ordinance, Chapter 44,
Article I, of the County Code. A Wireless Tower, Telecommunications Tower or Tower shall
not include the following:
(1) A cell -on -wheels authorized pursuant to Section 7.10.23;
(2) A structure supporting a utility transmission line(s) only;
(3) A structure up to one hundred fifty (150) feet in height supporting a 69KV or higher
voltage utility transmission line(s), and antenna(e), when located in non-residential
zoning districts;
(4) An amateur radio antenna or its support apparatus; and
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(5) A structure supporting a radio, television or satellite receiving antenna for residential
uses only.
Yard or setback: An open space at grade between a building and the property lines of the
lot on which the building is located, unoccupied and unobstructed from the ground upward,
except as otherwise provided herein. In measuring a yard for the purpose of determining the
depth of a side yard, the depth of a front yard, or the depth of a rear yard, the minimum
horizontal distance between the lot line and the main building shall be used.
Yard, Front or front yard setback: A yard extending across the front of a lot, bounded by
the side lot lines, front property line and the front of the main building or any projections
thereof. In all cases, the main building and any projections thereof must be behind the line
of minimum lot width.
Yard, Rear or rear yard setback: A yard extending across the rear of a lot between the side
lot lines and the rear property line, and being the required minimum horizontal distance
between the rear property line and the rear of the main building or any projections thereof.
On all lots the rear yard shall be at the opposite end of the lot from the front yard.
Yard, Side or side yard setback: A yard between the main building and the side line of the
lot, extending from the required front yard to the required rear yard, and being the minimum
horizontal distance between a side property line and the side of the main building or any
projections thereof.
Yard Trash: Means vegetative matter resulting from landscaping maintenance and land
clearing operations and includes materials such as tree and shrub trimmings, grass
clippings, palm fronds, trees and tree stumps, and associated rocks and soils. For purposes
of Section 7.10.34 only. Yard trash also includes clean wood.
Zone of Protection: Those areas around public water supply wellfields meeting the criteria
in Section 6.03.02.
(Ord. No. 10-003, Pt. A, 2-15-2010; Ord. No. 10-034, Pt. A, 11-9-2010; Ord. No. 11-005, Pts.
A, B, 2-1-2011; Ord. No. 11-031, Pt. A, 12-20-2011; Ord. No. 11-017, Pt. A, 6-21-2011; Ord.
No. 11-012, § A, 8-2-2011; Ord. No. 12-003, Pt. A, 5-15-2012; Ord. No. 12-009, Pt. A,
4-17-2012; Ord. No. 12-010, Pt. A, 2-14-2012; Ord. No. 13-038, Pt. A, 9-3-2013; Ord. No.
15-002, Pt. A, 4-7-2015; Ord. No. 16-009, Pt. A, 6-7-2016; Ord. No. 17-004, Pt. A, 4-18-2017;
Ord, No. 17-005, Pt. A, 5-16-2017; Ord. No. 17-015, § 2, 7-5-2017; Ord. No. 18-001, Pt. A,
1-23-2018; Ord. No. 2018-006, Pt. A, 5-15-2018; Ord. No. 2020-22, Pt. A, 8-4-2020; Ord. No.
2020-29, Pt. A, 12-1-2020; Ord. No. 2021-14, Pt. A, 6-1-2021; Ord. No. 2022-18, § 2,
7-19-2022; Ord. No. 2022-21, Pt. A, 7-19-2022; Ord. No. 2022-027, § 2, 9-20-2022; Ord. No.
2022-29, § 2, 10-18-2022)
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4. Dimensional Regulations. Dimensional requirements shall be in accordance with
Section 7,04.00,
5. Off -Street Parking and Loading Requirements. Off-street parking and loading
requirements are subject to Section 7.06.00.
6. Landscaping Requirements. Landscaping requirements are subject to Section 7.09.00.
7. Conditional Uses:
a. Day care facilities, associated and operated by the principal religious use
located on that property. This would include the operation of a day care facility
during the normal business week, as licensed by the State of Florida, as well as
during any religious function or associated activity. (999)
b. Educational services, associated with and operated by the principal religious
use located on that property. This would include the operation of an educational
facility providing general academic and/or special training from grades K to 12,
and as licensed by the State of Florida. (999)
C. Telecommunication towers -subject to the standards of Section 7.10,23. (999)
8. Accessory Uses. Accessory uses are subject to the requirements of Section 8.00.00,
and include the following:
a. Parking lots and parking areas, together with related circulation elements.
b. Enclosed storage structures.
C. Playgrounds and athletic fields (no artificial lights) provided that no activity
area shall he permitted within twenty-five (25) feet of the perimeter of the
property.
d. Private water and sewage utility services provided that they are for the sole use
of the particular private development, are not intended to be a sub -regional
system, and do not involve industrial wastewater as defined.
e. Single-family dwelling (detached or as part of the principal structure).
(1) Private swimming pool accessory to the single-family dwelling provided
that the swimming pools shall be walled or fenced to prevent uncontrolled
access to such swimming pool from the street or from adjacent properties.
(2) Non-commercial garages accessory to the single-family dwelling.
f. Solar energy systems, subject to the requirements of Section 7.10.28.
Z. RVP RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK.
1. Purpose. The purpose of this district is to provide for the location of recreational
vehicles and travel trailers. The number in "( )" following each identified use
corresponds to the SIC Code reference described in Section 3.01.02(B). The number
999 applies to a use not defined under the SIC Code but may be further defined in
Section 2.00.00 of this Code.
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2. Permitted Uses:
a. Single-family residences, including Mobile Homes, subject to the requirements
of Section 7,10.16. (999)
b. Recreational vehicles and travel trailers. (7033)
C. Recreational vehicle parks are subject to the requirements of Section 7.10.16.
(7033)
3. Conditional Uses:
a. Telecommunication towers - subject to the standards of Section 7.10.23. (999)
4. Accessory Uses. Accessory uses are subject to the requirements of Sections 7.10.16
and 8.00.00.
a. Solar energy systems, subject to the requirements of Section 7.10,28.
AA. HIRD HUTCHINSON ISLAND RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
1. Purpose. The purpose of the Hutchinson Island Residential District (HIRD) is to
provide a residential environment on North and South Hutchinson Island that is
respectful of the natural resources and value of the barrier islands and can be
supported by available public and private services. HIRD is intended to ensure that
the intensity, location, and timing of new residential growth and development is of a
character that can be served by adequate public and private facilities, and that
protects, preserves and enhances the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens
of St. Lucie County. Hutchinson Island constitutes a unique and valuable public
resource that plays a vital role in defining the County's economic and geographic
character. HIRD is intended to facilitate growth and development of the barrier
islands while conserving the natural and human values the islands represent. Given
the environmentally sensitive nature of barrier islands, HIRD is designed to ensure
that growth and development is clustered away from environmentally sensitive
lands and is limited to the more tolerant upland portions of Hutchinson Island.
HIRD is also intended to implement and be consistent with the St. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan.
2. Intent of Application:
a. It is the intent of the Board of County Commissioners that HIRD shall apply to
all multi -family residential property in the unincorporated areas of North and
South Hutchinson Island.
b. No application for an amendment to this Code, shall be accepted which proposes
to change the zoning classification of any land on North or South Hutchinson
Island to a classification other than to: Hutchinson Island Residential District
(HIRD); Planned Unit Development (PUD); Planned Non -Residential Develop-
ment (PNRD); Planned Mixed Use Development (PMUD); Utilities (U);
Institutional (I); Religious Facilities (RF); any Residential, Estate (RE-1 or
RE-2) or any
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(2) For any structure that has not been occupied constructed, or has not
received a building permit, site plan or other County development
approval prior to January 10, 1995 the requirements of Section 4.01.00,
Hutchinson Island - Building Height Overlay Zone shall apply.
12. Off -Street Parking and Loading Requirements. Off-street parking and loading
requirements shall be in accordance with Section 7.06.00.
13. Landscaping Requirements. Landscaping requirements shall be in accordance with
Section 7.09.00.
14. Nonconforming Lots of Record. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section,
the provisions of Section 10.00.04 shall govern the erection of a single-family
dwelling and customary accessory buildings on any single lot of record existing on
the effective date of this Code.
15. Additions to Recreational Vehicles, Mobile Homes, and Travel Trailers.
a. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section, any mobile home, recreational
vehicle, or travel trailer park space located in this district shall be considered
an existing conditional use under Section 11.07.05(G) if and only if:
(1) The mobile home has been erected and occupied, or the recreational
vehicle or travel trailer park space constructed and used, prior to the
effective date of this Code; and
(2) The mobile home, recreational vehicle, or travel trailer park space was a
fully conforming use on the effective date of this Code.
b. No addition to an existing mobile home shall be permitted unless the addition
meets all requirements of the RMH-5 District.
C. No Recreational Vehicle, Travel Trailer, Detached Single -Family Residence,
Mobile Home or addition thereto shall be permitted unless the Recreational
Vehicle, Travel Trailer, Detached Single -Family Residence, Mobile Home or
addition thereto meets all applicable requirements of Section 7.10.16 (Recreational
Vehicle Parks) in existing recreational vehicle parks, or Section 7.10.17 (Mobile
Home Parks) in existing mobile home parks.
d. An addition in existence as of April 18, 1989, (Ordinance 89-09) which does not
meet the requirement established in this Section shall be deemed a nonconform-
ing structure and shall be subject to the provisions of Section 10.00.03.
However, existing additions which pose a threat of imminent danger to the
health, safety, or welfare of the general public as determined by the Fire
Marshal pursuant to the Standard for Fire Safety Criteria for Mobile Home
Installations, Sites, and Communities, NFPA 501A-1982, as applicable, must be
brought into compliance or removed. The decision of the Fire Marshal may be
appealed to the Board of Construction and Appeal.
16. Sea Turtle Protection. Sea turtle protection requirements shall be in accordance with
� Section 6.04.02.
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C. Use of Native and Drought Resistant Plants: Wherever feasible and
environmentally beneficial, landscape designs should feature native and/or
drought -tolerant plant species, especially in areas adjacent to existing native
vegetation, to take advantage of the unique natural character and diversity of
the region, and the adaptability of native plants to local environmental
conditions. Where feasible, the re-establishment of native habitats should be
incorporated into the landscape design. In the same manner, landscape designs
are encouraged to utilize drought tolerant plant materials to the maximum
extent feasible. The use of drought tolerant plants should enrich the existing
landscape character, conserve water and energy, and provide as pleasant and
varied a visual appearance as plants that require more water.
The Board of County Commissioners may condition the approval of any resort with
more stringent or restrictive landscape requirements in order to ensure compat-
ibility with surrounding land uses.
6. Sign Requirements: Site signage shall be consistent with the provisions of Section
9.01.01(E). A preliminary site signage plan shall be required as part of the site plan
review process of all resorts developed under of the CR zoning district.
Site signage for a resort shall be in keeping with the resort's character, architecture
and signature amenity or anchor attribute, both in scale and design. The scale and
design of the sign shall also be appropriate to the surrounding area in which the
resort is located. The Board of County Commissioners may condition the approval of
any resort with more stringent or restrictive signage requirements in order to ensure
compatibility with surrounding land uses and the speed limit of the road or roads
which the sign(s) faces.
7. Conditional Uses:
a. Telecommunication towers — subject to the standards of Section 7.10.23.
8. Accessory Uses: Accessory uses are subject to the requirements of Section 8.00.00,
and include the following:
a. Solar energy systems, subject to the requirements of Section 7.10.28,
(Ord. No. 10-026, Pt. A, 9-7-2010; Ord. No. 10-034, Pt. A, 11-9-2010; Ord. No. 11-015, Pt. A,
4-19-2011; Ord. No. 11-021, Pt. A, 8-2-2011; Ord. No. 11-017, Pt. A, 6-21-2011; Ord. No.
11-002, § 4, 12-6-2011; Ord. No. 12-004, § A, 2-7-2012; Ord. No. 12-013, Pt. A, 12-4-2012;
Ord. No. 13-007, § A, 3-5-2013; Ord. No. 15-002, Pt. A, 4-7-2015; Ord. No. 17-005, Pt. A,
5-16-2017; Ord. No. 17-015, § 3, 7-5-2017; Ord. No. 17-023, Pt, A, 12-19-2017; Ord. No
2020-8, Pt. A, 3-3-2020; Ord. No. 2020-22, Pt. A, 8-4-2020; Ord. No. 2020-28, Pt. A,
10-20-2020; Ord, No, 2022-11, Pt. A, 6-7-2022; Ord, No. 2022-12, Pt. A, 6-7-2022; Ord. No.
2022-21, Pt. A, 7-19-2022; Ord. No. 2022-027, § 2, 9-20-2022)
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B. Required road design cross sections: The required minimum standard cross sections
for use in designing a road within the Jenkins Road Area Plan Special District are as follows.
The Board of County Commissioners may authorize a modified roadway section as part of a
Planned Development application, after receiving the recommendation of the Development
Review Committee. Any proposed modifications shall consider the type and anticipated
volume of vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian movements as well as drainage and utility needs.
1. Jenkins/Taylor Dairy Road between the existing Jenkins Road at its intersection
with Orange Avenue through the Jenkins Road Area Plan Special District to its
intersection with Orange Avenue at Taylor Dairy Road. The Board of County
Commissioners may authorize a modified roadway section as part of a Planned
Development application, after receiving the recommendation of the Development
Review Committee. Any proposed modifications shall consider the type and anticipated
volume of vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian movements as well as drainage and utility
needs.
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in a utilities easement or a utilities right-of-way.
2. Avenue Q extension from Angle Road west to Jenkins -Taylor Dairy Road, and from
Jenkins -Taylor Dairy Road west to Kings Highway. The Board of County Commis-
sioners may authorize a modified roadway section as part of a Planned Development
application, after receiving the recommendation of the Development Review Com-
mittee. Any proposed modifications shall consider the type and anticipated volume of
vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian movements as well as drainage and utility needs.
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systems may be adversely affected by work in a utilities easement so as to threaten
the health of the trees. Street trees shall be placed so their canopies shall not
interfere with any power line, and shall be placed so that a maximum shading effect
is achieved along the entire length of the multiuse path. Utilities easements shall be
placed in relation to the street trees in a manner that achieves these design
standards and avoids damage to trees as a result of the installation and maintenance
of permitted utilities.
3. Road G from Kings Highway to Jenkins -Taylor Dairy Road and from Jenkins -Taylor
Dairy Road to Road A, 80' Right -of -Way, with bicycle/pedestrian path. The Board of
County Commissioners may authorize a modified roadway section as part of a
Planned Development application, after receiving the recommendation of the
Development Review Committee. Any proposed modifications shall consider the type
and anticipated volume of vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian movements as well as
drainage and utility needs.
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is between Orange Avenue and Angle Road. The Board of County Commissioners
may authorize a modified roadway section as part of a Planned Development
application, after receiving the recommendation of the Development Review Com-
mittee. Any proposed modifications shall consider the type and anticipated volume of
vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian movements as well as drainage and utility needs.
0. Road A and Selena Avenue/Mariah Circle extending Avenue D from Angle Road to
Lamont Road/Johnson Pierce Road, and Johnson Pierce Road north to Road G. The
Board of County Commissioners may authorize a modified roadway section as part of
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Development Review Committee. Any proposed modifications shall consider the type
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backage road, and 41st Street. The Board of County Commissioners may authorize a
modified roadway section as part of a Planned Development application, after
receiving the recommendation of the Development Review Committee. Any proposed
modifications shall consider the type and anticipated volume of vehicle, bicycle, and
pedestrian movements as well as drainage and utility needs.
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C. Bicycle/Pedestrian multi-user trails shall be designed in accordance with the following
minimum required cross sections and FDOT standards. The Board of County Commissioners
may authorize a modified roadway section as part of a Planned Development application,
after receiving the recommendation of the Development Review Committee. Any proposed
modifications shall consider the type and anticipated volume of vehicle, bicycle, and
pedestrian movements as well as drainage and utility needs.
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Editor's note —Ord. No. 14-026, § A, adopted January 6, 2015, repealed §§ 4.12.04-
4.12.09 and derived from the 2009 Republication and Ord. No. 2013-19, Pt. A, 5-21-13.
4.12.10. Right -of -Way Dedication Requirements.
The following roads shown on Map [A] shall be dedicated, built, and eligible for road
impact fee credits in accordance with the requirements for dedication of right-of-way for
roads on the Thoroughfare Network Right -of -Way Protection Plan in accordance with the
requirements of Section 7.05.03(I) of this St. Lucie County Land Development Code, as it
may be amended from time to time.
(Ord. No. 14-026, § A, 1-6-2015)
4.12.11. Conflicts with other Sections or Chapters.
In the event of express conflict with any provision of the St. Lucie County Land
Development Code the provisions of this Article shall prevail.
(Ord. No. 14-026, § A, 1-6-2015)
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3. Notwithstanding the above, if the land is within a Development of Regional
Impact and governed by a development order, the development order shall
govern the timing of the phases or stages of development activity.
M. Signs.
1. Signs within any Planned Mixed Use Development (PMUD), less than or equal
to one hundred (100) acres in overall area, shall comply with the provisions of
Chapter IX of this Code, provided however, that the Board of County Commis-
sioners may condition approval of a Planned Mixed Use Development (PMUD),
upon compliance with more stringent sign regulations in order to ensure design
consistency throughout the proposed development, to ensure compatibility with
surrounding land uses, to ensure public safety and prevent public harm, and to
ensure compliance with the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan.
2. Signs within any Planned Mixed Use Development (PMUD), greater than one
hundred (100) acres in overall area may submit a general signage plan for the
Planned Mixed Use Development, as part of the Final Planned Unit Develop-
ment Plan submissions. The general signage plan shall be based on the general
dimension and size standards applicable to other similarly designated property;
provided, however, that the Board of County Commissioners may condition
approval of a Planned Mixed Use Development upon compliance with more
stringent sign regulations in order to ensure design consistency throughout the
proposed development, to ensure compatibility with surrounding land uses, to
ensure public safety and prevent public harm, and to ensure compliance with
the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan.
3. All other requirements and standards relating to signs within the Planned
Mixed Use Development (PMUD) zoning designation shall be consistent with
Chapter IX of this Code.
(Ord. No. 2021-14, Pt. A, 6-1-2021)
7.04.00. AREA, YARD, HEIGHT, AND OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS
7.04.01. Requirements.
A. Density, Height and Lot Coverage - General. Except as modified by the provisions for
conditional uses or variances, no structure shall be constructed, built, moved, remodeled,
reconstructed, occupied, or used on a lot that is greater than the maximum density, the
maximum height, or the maximum lot coverage requirement shown in Table 7-10 for the
Zoning District in which it is located.
B. Area, Width and Yard Requirements - General. Except as modified by the provisions for
conditional uses or variances, no structure shall be constructed, built, moved, remodeled,
reconstructed, occupied, or used on a lot that is less than the minimum lot area, minimum lot
width, and minimum yard requirement as shown in Table 7-10 for the zoning district in
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which it is located, except that unsupported roof overhangs may encroach up to thirty (30)
inches within any required yard setback area and at -grade accessory structures, not more
than thirty (30) inches above finished grade and not supported by any type of foundation or
footer system, may be located within the side or rear yard, except in the case of corner lots,
provided that no public drainage or utility easement is impacted without the expressed
written release and authorization for such occupation by all affected drainage or utility
authorities. This provision does not supersede the restrictions of Section 7.10.16(Q)(1)(a) of
this Code.
C. Minimum BuildinglStructure Elevation.
1. The minimum first floor elevation of all residential buildings shall be as follows:
a. For properties lying within a designated Special Flood Hazard Area where the
base flood elevation has been determined, as further defined under Chapter II
of this Code, all buildings shall be elevated a minimum of eighteen (18) inches
above the crown of the adjacent roadway or shall comply with the minimum
flood elevation for the property as established on the Flood Hazard Boundary
Map for St. Lucie County, whichever is greater.
b. For properties lying within a designated Special Flood Hazard Area for which
the base flood elevation has not been determined, all buildings shall be elevated
as follows:
1. A minimum of thirty-six (36) inches above the adjacent average natural
grade, or eighteen (18) inches above the crown of any adjacent roadway,
whichever is greater; or
2. As determined by a sub -basin drainage study for the proposed develop-
ment meeting the requirements of a stormwater permit as set forth in
Chapter VII.
C. For properties lying outside of a Special Flood Hazard Area, as further defined
under Chapter II of this Code, all buildings shall be elevated a minimum of
eighteen (18) inches above any adjacent roadway.
2. Habitable/non-residential buildings shall comply with the following standards:
a. For properties lying within a designated Special Flood Hazard Area where the
base flood elevation has been determined, as further defined under Chapter II
of this Code, all buildings shall be elevated a minimum of eighteen (18) inches
above the crown of the adjacent roadway or shall comply with the minimum
flood elevation for the property as established on the Flood Hazard Boundary
Map for St. Lucie County, whichever is greater.
b. For properties lying within a designated Special Flood Hazard Area for which
the base flood elevation has not been determined, all buildings shall be elevated
as follows:
1. A minimum of thirty-six (36) inches above the adjacent average natural
grade, or eighteen (18) inches above the crown of any adjacent roadway,
whichever is greater; or
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2. As determined by a sub -basin drainage study for the proposed develop-
ment meeting the requirements of a stormwater permit as set forth in
Chapter VII.
C. For properties lying outside of a Special Flood Hazard Area, as further defined
under Chapter II of this Code, all buildings shall be elevated a minimum of
eighteen (18) inches above any adjacent roadway.
3. When topographical conditions are such that compliance with this subsection would
be impracticable or cause grade level conditions detrimental to adjacent or nearby
property, the Planning and Development Services Director shall grant relief from the
provisions of this subsection, consistent with Flood Protection regulations.
4. For non-habitable/non-residential structures, when topographical conditions are
such that compliance with this subsection would be impracticable or cause grade
level conditions detrimental to adjacent or nearby property, the Planning and
Development Services Director may grant relief from the provisions of this Code,
consistent with the intent of the Flood Protection regulations and any other
applicable portion of this Code.
D. Filled Lands.
1. Any filled land created in the unincorporated area of St. Lucie County shall be filled
so that the settled elevation of such land shall be at least five (5) feet above mean sea
level (MSL), as measured by U.S.C. and G.S. Datum.
2. No trees, vegetation, organic materials, or garbage shall be used as fill material in
the unincorporated area of St. Lucie County for the purpose of raising the existing
grade of any land on which construction is intended. The disposal of all trees,
vegetation, organic material, and garbage shall be in accordance with applicable St.
Lucie County Regulations.
3. Where fill is used, the owners of the property on which the fill is being located shall
be responsible for assuring adequate drainage so that the immediate community will
not be adversely affected. All permittees are required to execute a Filled Lands
Affidavit with an application for a building permit. The Affidavit shall include an
acknowledgment to retain an engineer or other design professional if the stormwater
grading plan fails and that the applicant agrees to hold St. Lucie County harmless
for any future drainage rework that may be required as a result.
A. Requirements for Stormwater Grading Plan for Single -Family and Duplex Infill
Development. This section uses simple design standards to avoid the necessity
of complex engineering calculations and analysis. The applicant may, however,
choose to retain the services of an engineer at their expense.
1. Purpose. This section provides stormwater runoff standards for infill
residential development within the unincorporated County to protect
existing structures from adverse impacts of uncontrolled runoff from infill
construction.
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2. Definitions.
Bio-swale means a storm water runoff conveyance system that can absorb
low flows or carry runoff from heavy rains to storm sewer inlets or directly
to surface waters; and, for the purposes of this Code, it is a long, channeled
depression or trench that receives rainwater runoff (from the roof of the
residence) and has vegetation (such as grasses, flowering herbs, and
shrubs) and organic matter (such as mulch) to slow water infiltration and
filter out pollutants.
Cistern, rainwater, means a waterproof reservoir for catching rainwater; it
may be connected to a roof gutter system and downspouts that directs the
rainwater to the storage cistern; and it may be located above ground or
underground, and built of various materials.
Elevated building means a non -basement building which has its lowest
elevated floor raised above ground level by foundation walls, shear walls,
post, piers, pilings, or columns.
Fill means a volume of earthen material that is placed and compacted for
the purpose of filling in a hole or depression to create a structure that,
when placed, changes the grade or elevation of the receiving site.
Infill Lot Development means developing parcels within areas without a
master drainage plan.
Grading Plan means a plan that delineates the shaping and grading of the
land to direct surface runoff away from the structure and towards a Swale
or other stormwater conveyance System.
Lot means a tract, plot, or portion of land intended as a unit for immediate
or future use, transfer of ownership, or building development.
Rain garden, means a shallow dug -out area that is landscaped with native
plants and designed to collect stormwater runoff that comes from nearby
impermeable surfaces, such as roofs, driveways, and sidewalks.
Slope means a surface that rises at an angle; slope is the measure of the
steepness of a line.
Stormwater means any surface flow, runoff, and drainage consisting
entirely of water from any form of natural precipitation and resulting from
such rain.
Swale means a valley -like section of two slopes on a piece of land or a low
place on a piece of land that is often wet with stormwater
3. Applicability; Exemption; Waiver The provisions of this section shall only
apply to development within the unincorporated county boundaries for lots
being developed that do not have an approved stormwater management
plan. Any development subject to this section must be designed to
minimize directed runoff to an adjacent property. Additions or accessory
structures less than 300 square feet have a one-time exemption from this
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section. The property owners of substantial acreage may demonstrate
there is no need for a stormwater management plan; in that event, the
Department Director may waive the requirement for a stormwater manage-
ment plan.
4. Requirements. All applicants that propose to develop a single family home
or duplex on infill property shall:
a. Submit a topographic survey that identifies existing conditions
within and adjacent to the lot, including the finish floor elevation of
any adjacent structures. The survey shall include a minimum of four
(4) elevations along each property line to include the corners of the
lot. The survey shall have been completed within six (6) months of
building permit submittal.
b. Submit a stormwater grading plan specifying the elevations as noted
in [subsection] a. above, and include lot type, swale locations, spot
elevations, flow direction arrows, side slope of 4 to 1, north directional
arrow and scale, floor area calculation, a yard basin if applicable,
retaining wall details if applicable.
C. Limit the amount of fill on the lot; the amount of fill shall be the
minimum necessary for the construction of the building.
d. Note foundation construction methods.
1. The foundation grade, fill, shall be limited to eighteen (18)
inches not to exceed thirty-six (36) inches for an elevated
building (a building on piles, stilts, stem wall, etc.).
a. If an applicant wants to build the foundation grade with fill
greater than thirty-six (36) inches, a stormwater manage-
ment plan designed by an engineer is required; and, the
design must include additional stormwater retention above
this Code section to be approved by the Planning and
Development Services Director.
2. Alternative methods of construction that are not listed above in
[subsection] d.1 may be considered, however, a report from an
engineer is required to demonstrate compliance with this code.
e. Limit the finished floor elevation of the ground floor to be no more
than three (3) feet above the crown of the road unless required by the
Florida Building Code or the State of Florida Health Department; or
other constraint shall require a stormwater grading plan and report
by a professional engineer to be approved by the Planning &
Development Services Director.
1. Pumps for on -site sewage disposal systems (septic tank and
drain fields) may be required if a gravity drain field causes the
finished floor elevation to be higher than specified in [subsec-
tion] 4.).
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f. Limit the maximum slope of fill on a lot so that the slope does not
exceed 4:1.
g. Include roof drainage provisions such as gutters and splash pads/
downspouts, so that the runoff is directed away from the adjacent lot
toward the stormwater conveyance system.
h. Construct a swale along the back property line of the lot with a high
point in the middle of the Swale along the rear lot line. The swale
shall slope from the high point to the side lot lines on both sides and
continue to the front property line roadside swale or other approved
outfall. Swales shall be no greater than two (2) feet in width unless
otherwise approved. See subsection 5, Swale Flow Area Ratio Value
Table. If an alternate method of design is proposed, the applicant has
the option to provide an engineered plan.
1. When conditions are extreme, and there is a need for an
additional type of conveyance system, the applicant may consider
retaining walls, berms, piping, or yard drains to aid in directing
runoff to the conveyance system. A retaining wall design, berm,
use of an existing canal system or a piping plan on site shall
require a plan prepared by an engineer. The use of a canal
system may require permits for regulatory agency. The outfall
piped conveyance system shall be required to be maintained.
i. Sod all swales to prevent erosion, unless used as a rain garden.
j. Convey off -site runoff that flows to or through the lot to the adjacent
roadside or other approved outfall. New construction shall not block
this flow.
k. Encourage alternative stormwater designs, (such as cisterns, bio-
swales and rain gardens) to prevent runoff to adjacent property.
5. Swale Flow Area. Any applicant may use the method of determining
adequate flow area using the below Table:
Step 1. Determine water flow patterns on the project site and outfall
(where the flow exits the property).
Step 2. Determine water flow area size by calculating the width and length
of the affected site.
Step 3. Using the Table below, determine the swale flow area by finding the
impervious area of building footprint in the first column and identifying
the column of water flow area size from step 2 above.
Step 4. Using the Table below, if the value is between the rows and
columns, chose the swale flow area ratio value of the next row and column
in the Table.
Step 5. The following equation shall be used to calculate the dimensions of
the swale flow area:
Swale Depth = (Swale Flow Area Ratio from Steps 3 or 4) x 2.0 x (width of
swale = 1.0)
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Proposed
ImperviousWater
Flow Area Size (from step 2. In Square Feet)
Area in sq. ft.
1,000
5,000
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15,000
21,780
30,000
40,000
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0.19
0.29
0.36
0.48
0.62
0.80
2,500
0.23
0.30
0.40
0.47
0.59
0.73
0.91
3,000
0.27
0.34
0,44
0.51
0.63
0.78
0.95
4,000
0.35
0.42
0.53
0.60
0.72
0.86
1.03
5,000
0.44
0.51
0.61
0.68
0.80
0.94
1.12
7,500
0.65
0.72
0.82
0.89
1.01
1.15
1.33
6. Maintenance. Perpetual maintenance of the stormwater conveyance system,
including alternative conveyance systems, shall be the responsibility of the
owner of the improved property. The maintenance shall include the
routine mowing any growth of grass, weeds, flora, or underbrush within
the swale area to a height of eight (8) inches or less; removing trash,
debris, or litter; and removing any obstructions that impede stormwater
drainage.
7. Compliance. A final stormwater inspection shall be performed for compli-
ance with the approved stormwater grading plan prior to the issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy.
E. Non -Residential Buildings on Farms. Any person erecting a nonresidential farm
building on a farm shall be required to obtain a Certificate of Zoning Compliance prior to
construction showing that the structure meets the setback requirements shown in Table 7-10
for the zoning district in which it is located.
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(a) Expressed as dwellings/per acre.
(b) For three (3) or more dwelling units, motel, or hotel uses, use the building spacing
formula identified in Section 7.04.03.
(c) For Industrial extraction uses, refer to Mining Regulations, Section 6.06.00.
(d) Maximum net density of thirty-six (36) guest units/acre, except for North and South
Hutchinson Island. For hotel/motel development density on North and South
Hutchinson Island refer to Policy 1.1.10.2 of the St. Lucie County Comprehensive
Plan.
(e) All structures in excess of forty (40) feet shall comply with the provision of Section
7.04,03,
(f) With central water.
(g) For enclosed storage structures, greenhouses, child's playhouse and gazebos, of up to
one hundred forty-four (144) square feet (twelve (12) feet by twelve (12) feet) this
dimension may be reduced to five (5) feet.
(h) Ten thousand (10,000) square foot lots permitted when use limitations consistent
with the CN and CO zoning districts (see Section 3.01.03(Q) and (R).
(i) For any development activity on Hutchinson Island, refer to Section 4.01,00,
Hutchinson Island - Building Height Overlay Zone.
(j) For aquaculture production activities, the maximum percentage of lot coverage by
building is fifty percent (50%). All buildings are subject to meeting the applicable
stormwater management standards and requirements of this code.
For the purpose of this section, aquaculture means the cultivation of aquatic
organism and aquacultural products as defined in F.S. Ch. 597.0015.
(k) There shall be no minimum lot size required for the Cpub zoning district, however
the minimum yard setback for any structures erected on any site zoned Cpub shall be
as identified.
(1) For accessible handicap ramps and lifts, the required yard setback may be reduced to
fifty percent (50%) of the minimum setback requirement.
The accessible handicap ramp or lift permitted under this amendment shall not have
a roof or be enclosed and shall not provide for a deck or landing larger than is
necessary to be in compliance with the Florida Accessibility Code for Building
Construction, A Physician's Certification Form and proper Building Permit Applica-
tion documentation is required.
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(m) Maximum hotel/motel density of thirty-six (36) guest units/acre. For hotel/motel
projects containing condominium hotel units (as defined in the Land Development
Code) the total number of hotel/motel units of any kind (including condominium
hotel units) may not exceed 36 units per acre.
(Ord. No. 08-025, Pt. A, 9-16-2008; Ord. No. 15-002, Pt. A, 4-7-2015; Ord. No. 2016-23, Pt.
A, 11-1-2016; Ord. No. 2020-23, Pt. A, 8-4-2020; Ord, No. 2022-2, Pt. D, 2-1-2022; Ord, No.
2022-29, § 2, 10-18-2022)
7.04.02. Open Space Requirements.
A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to provide standards for Open Space and
Habitat Preserve areas within the areas designated for Agricultural Land Use under the St.
Lucie County Comprehensive Plan.
B. General Guidelines. The following activities and land uses may be counted toward open
space:
1. Passive recreation areas.
2. Natural preserves, wetland and upland habitats, including those areas of on -site
preservation required by the other provisions of this Code.
3. Required landscape and common areas.
4. Playgrounds and active recreation areas, but not including swimming pools, tennis
courts and/or other impervious activity areas.
5. Golf courses.
6. Agricultural activities not involving any activities within an enclosed or covered
structure.
7. Lakes, ponds, and waterways in private ownership, but available for use by the
residents/occupants of the particular development.
8. Stormwater detention and retention facilities providing that no more than thirty
percent (30%) of the overall open space requirement shall be satisfied in this manner.
C. Open Space Standards in Agricultural Areas. (Reserved)
D. Open Space Standards in Planned Unit Developments. Open space requirements, as a
percentage of the total site, for all Planned Unit Developments shall be as set forth in Section
7.01.00.
E. Open Space Standards in Planned Nonresidential Developments. Open space require-
ments, as a percentage of the total site, for all Planned Nonresidential Developments shall
be as set forth in Section 7.02.00.
F. Open Space Standards in Planned Mixed Use Developments. Open space requirements,
as a percentage of the total site, for all Planned Mixed Use Developments shall be as set forth
in Section 7,03,00.
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DEVELOPMENT DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS 7,04.03
G. Open Space Standards in Planned Towns or Villages. Open space requirements for
Planned Town or Villages shall be as set forth in Section 3.01.03.FF.2.b and 2.o.
H. Open Space Standards in Planned Country Subdivisions. Open space requirements for
Planned Country Subdivisions shall be as set forth in Section 3.01.03.GG.2.j.
7.04.03. Building Spacing Formula.
A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to insure the minimum distance between any
multiple -family (except two- and three-family structures), hotel, or motel building, two (2)
floors or greater in height, and any other building or any property line shall be regulated
according to the length and height of such multiple -family, hotel, or motel building.
B. Applicability. These requirements shall apply to all multiple -family dwellings, hotels,
and motels, and to all accessory uses with two (2) or more floors that are customarily
associated with and subordinate to the principal use.
C. Maximum Horizontal Dimension. The maximum horizontal dimension of any building
shall be three hundred (300) feet, including all deck areas and enclosed and covered
walkways, as measured between the farthest points of such buildings.
D. Formulas for Minimum Distance Between Buildings and Property Lines.
1. Between Buildings. The formula regulating the required minimum distance between
two (2) buildings (referred to as Building A and Building B) is as follows:
D= [LA + LB + 2(HA + HBA/4
2. Between Building and Property Line. The formula regulating the required minimum
distance between a building (referred to as Building A) and a property line is as
follows:
D = [LPL + 2(HA)1/4
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N. Specific Accessory Uses. In addition to those generally permitted Accessory Uses found
in Section 8.00.00, a Recreational Vehicle Park may also provide for the following:
1. One (1) permanent residence, intended for occupation by the manager of the park,
and
2. In parks with one hundred (100) or more lots, a retail and personal service
establishment, intended exclusively for the use of the occupants of the recreational
vehicles and travel trailers, which is contained within an enclosed building and
located so as not to attract vehicular traffic from outside the park.
O. Requirement For Site Plan. All Recreational Vehicle Parks are required to undergo a
Major Site Plan review unless otherwise required to complete Planned Development review
process as a Development of Regional Impact Review process as described in Chapter 380.06,
Florida Statutes.
P. Requirement For Central Utilities. All Recreational Vehicle Parks shall be required to
be served by centralized water and sewer services.
Q. Permitted Specific Uses and Additions.
I. Any Recreational Vehicle Park, occupying more than ten (10) acres, unless located on
North or South Hutchinson Island where there shall be no minimum acreage
r requirement other than that set out in Section 7.10.15(C), is permitted to have
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installed, erected, constructed or otherwise placed on site Recreational Vehicles,
Travel Trailers, Detached Single -Family Residences, Mobile Homes and additions
thereto, including wood decks, screen rooms, patios and like accessory facilities
subject to the following requirements:
a. 1. The following minimum yard requirements shall be maintained: in all
recreational vehicle parks existing on or before August 1, 1990.
(a) Front yard - ten (10) feet *
(b) Side yard - eight (8) feet unobstructed on the left side and zero (0) feet
on the right side when facing the lot from the center of the main
street frontage. In the absence of recorded lot lines, a minimum eight
(8) feet unobstructed between adjacent units shall be required.
(c) Side yard corner - eight (8) foot left side and five (5) foot right side
when facing the lot from the center of the main street frontage
(includes all properties adjacent to public and private roadways). In
the absence of recorded lot lines, a minimum eight (8) feet unobstructed
between adjacent units and five (5) feet from any common use area
shall be required.
(d) Rear yard - live (5) feet.
Note: The front yard setback for special situation lots shall be five
(5) feet. Special situation lots include those lots in which the
longest property dimension is found along the street frontage.
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Common use areas shall refer to public and private roadways only.
Lots adjacent to pedestrian access shall not be considered corner
lots.
For lots with double street frontage, the front yard shall be identified
on the approved site plan of the particular Recreational Vehicle Park,
which shall be kept on file with the Community Development
Department. The front yard for a block of double frontage shall be
consistent the length of that block. Double frontage lots are not
eligible for special situation consideration or designation. Any devia-
tion or change to the front yard designation that does not include the
adjustment of the entire block shall only be approved by the Board of
Adjustment in accordance with Section 10.01.00.
2. In all recreational vehicle parks created after August 1, 1990, including
the expansion of any existing recreational vehicle park.
(a) Front yard - twenty (20) feet
(b) Side yard - ten (10) feet left side and zero (0) feet on the right side
when facing the lot from the center of the main street frontage. In the
absence of recorded lot lines, a minimum ten (10) feet unobstructed
between adjacent units shall be required.; and
(c) Side yard corner - ten (10) foot left side and eight (8) foot right side
when facing the lot from center of the main street frontage (includes
all properties adjacent to common use areas). In the absence of
recorded lot lines, a minimum ten (10) feet unobstructed between
adjacent units and eight (8) feet from any common use area shall be
required.
(d) Rear yard - ten (10) feet.
No portion, other than a maximum twelve (12) inch unsupported roof
overhang, including appendages to the roof, of the Recreational
Vehicle, Travel Trailer, Detached Single -Family Residence, or addi-
tion, including but not limited to wooden decks, bay windows, tipouts
or awnings, may encroach into any required setback or separation
area. Steps or ramps for access purposes may be erected, but may not
encroach into any required side setback. Steps or ramps may
encroach into the front or rear setbacks, if necessary provided that
the steps or ramps do not occupy more than ten percent (10%) of the
required front or rear yard unless otherwise approved by the St.
Lucie County Board of Adjustment in accordance with Section
10.01.00. Steps or ramps which encroach into front or rear setbacks
may not have a landing with dimensions in excess of four (4) feet by
four (4) feet where such landing encroaches into the required front or {
rear setback.
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b. The elevation of a wood deck shall not exceed the elevation of the floor of the
recreational vehicle or travel trailer. The design of the wooden deck may include
provision for use of the underlying space as a storage area. However, this space
shall not be used for the storage of combustible materials nor for the storage or
placement of flammable liquids, gases, or liquid or gas fuel -powered equipment.
C. For the purpose of this section, the maximum height of any onsite construction
or the installation of any Recreational Vehicles, Travel Trailer, Detached
Single -Family Residence, Mobile Home including additions thereto, shall not
exceed twenty-two (22) feet above finished grade or minimum flood elevation,
whichever is higher. The maximum height of any structure shall be determined
at the highest point of the roof. In the case of multiple roof lines, the maximum
height of any structure shall be determined at the highest point of the highest
roof structure or system. To the extent that the method of determining
maximum building height as described in this paragraph conflicts with any
other provision of this Code, the terms of this paragraph shall apply.
Figure 7-34 illustrates a typical wall section example that is to be used in
determining the maximum height of all buildings.
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vehicle park shall meet the requirements of the Flood Resistant Construction
chapter of the current adopted Residential Florida Building Code.
In those instances where the lowest structural member of the first habitable
floor is located less than five (5) feet above finished grade, the outside perimeter
walls may include solid wall construction from the finished grade to the top of
the minimum base flood elevation. Any solid wall construction below the
minimum base flood elevation shall fully conform to the applicable flood
protection standards, as set forth in this code.
e. Repealed. (Ord. No. 12-003)
£ All onsite construction must meet the applicable Flood Damage Prevention
regulations, Section 6.05.00, and the Florida Building Code, Section 13.00.00,
requirements of this Code.
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g. All new or replacement Recreational Vehicles, Travel Trailers, Single -Family
Residences, Mobile Home and additions thereto are required to have a permit
from the Planning and Development Services Director prior to any placement or
construction activity commencing.
h. Plans for Single -Family Residences, and additions including wood decks shall
be submitted to the Growth Management Director for approval. Where required
under Section 13.00.02(c)(3), all plans must carry the seal of a registered
Florida architect or engineer and must be accompanied by an affidavit from the
architect or engineer stating that the structure meets or exceeds Standard
Building Code requirements. Preapproved Master Plans may be utilized.
i. Construction of an enclosure around a propane gas tank or other combustible
prohibited.
2. An addition in existence on the effective date of this Code which does not meet the
requirements established in this section shall be deemed a nonconforming structure
and shall be subject to the provisions of Section 10.00.00, However, existing
additions which pose a threat of imminent danger to the health, safety, or welfare of
the general public as determined by the Fire Marshal pursuant to the Standard for
Firesafety Criteria for Mobile Home Installations, Sites, and Communities, NFPA
501A-1982, as applicable, must be brought into compliance or removed. The decision
of the Fire Marshal may be appealed to the Board of Construction and Appeal.
s. (Ord. No. 12-003, Pt. H, 5-15-2012; Ord. No. 2021-18, Pt. A, 7-6-2021; Ord. No. 2022-027,
§ 2, 9-20-2022)
7.10.17. Mobile Home Parks.
A. Generally. Unless otherwise noted, the following standards shall be applied to all
Mobile Home Park developments within unincorporated St. Lucie County.
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6. Within thirty (30) days after the County Administrator's, or designee's, determination
on a reasonable accommodation request is mailed to the requesting party, such applicant
may appeal the decision to the Circuit Court. Such appeal shall not be a hearing de nova but
shall be Iimited to appellate review of the record created before the County Administrator or
designee. An appeal shall be filed within thirty (30) days of the execution of the
determination
7. There shall be no fee imposed by the County in connection with a request for
reasonable accommodation under this section or an appeal of a determination on such
request to the Board of County Commissioners, and the County shall have no obligation to
pay a requesting party's (or an appealing party's, as applicable) attorneys' fees or costs in
connection with the request, or an appeal.
8. While an application for reasonable accommodation, or appeal of a determination of
same, is pending before the County, the County will not enforce the subject zoning ordinance,
rules, policies, and procedures against the applicant. However, should the applicant proceed
with any property purchase, building, construction, or other work associated with establish-
ing a project or residence housing individuals covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act
or the Fair Housing Act while an application or appeal for reasonable accommodation is
pending, the applicant understands that any of these actions are done at the applicant's own
risk because the application or appeal may be denied.
9. The following general provisions shall be applicable:
(a) The County shall display a notice on the County's webpage (and shall maintain
copies available for review in P&Z, the Building/Permitting Division, and the City
Clerk's Office) advising the public disabled individuals (and qualifying entities) may
request reasonable accommodation as provided herein.
(b) A disabled individual may apply for a reasonable accommodation on his/her own
behalf or may be represented at all stages of the reasonable accommodation process
by a person designated by the disabled individual.
(c) The County shall provide such assistance and accommodation as is required
pursuant to FHA and ADA in connection with a disabled person's request for
reasonable accommodation, including without limitation, assistance with reading
application questions, responding to questions, completing the form, filing an appeal,
and appearing at a hearing, etc., to ensure the process is accessible.
10. Reasonable Accommodation Request Form:
1. Name of Applicant:
Telephone Number:
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2. Address:
3. Address of housing or other location at which accommodation is requested:
4. Describe qualifying disability or handicap:
5. Describe the accommodation and the specific regulation(s) and/or procedure(s) from
which accommodation is sought:
6. Reasons the reasonable acc
ommodation may be necessary for the individual with f
disabilities to use and enjoy the housing or other service:
7. Name, address and telephone number of representative, if applicable:
8. Other information:
9. Signature of disabled individual or representative, if applicable, or qualifying entity:
Date:
(Ord. No. 13-016, Pt. A, 4-2-2013; Ord. No. 22-033, Pt. A, 12-6-2022)
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7.10.31. Membership Organizations --Enclosed Assembly Areas.
A. Within the Commercial Office (CO), Commercial Neighborhood (CN) and Commercial
General (CG) Zoning Districts Membership Organizations that contain enclosed assembly
areas greater than seven hundred fifty (750) square feet in size shall only be authorized upon
a determination of compliance with this section, and all other applicable requirements of this
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3. Permit a variance from the provisions of Section 4.01.00 that would authorize any
building to have a height in excess of one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the
maximum permitted by the particular zone in which it is located or to be in excess of
one hundred twenty-five (125) feet, whichever is less.
B. A variance to construct an accessory agricultural structure on agricultural property
lacking sufficient frontage shall be governed by the provisions of Section 10.01.07,
C. A variance from the requirements of Section 7.07.00, Stormwater Management, shall
be governed by the provisions of Section 10.01.08.
D. A variance from the requirements of Section 7.05.06, Driveways, shall be governed by
the provisions of Section 10.01.09.
E. A variance from the requirements of Section 6.05.00, Flood Damage Prevention, shall
be governed by the provisions of Section 10.01.10.
F. No variance from the dimensional requirements of Section 7.00.00, other than
variances granted for or in conjunction with a Final Development Order as described under
Section 11.02.00, shall be valid for a period longer than twelve (12) months unless a building
permit is issued. A variance issued for, or in, conjunction with a Final Development Order as
described under Section 11.02.00 shall expire upon the termination of that Final Develop-
ment Order unless the Final Development Order is extended or otherwise determined to be
compliant with the provisions of this Code. Upon issuance of the building permit pursuant
to the variance approval, the variance remains for that type of structure in that specific
footprint/design in perpetuity, and runs with the land. The granting of a variance is based on
the design and placement of the structure(s) as shown on the approved site plan/survey and
does not reduce or waive any other dimensional requirement for any future structures or
additions. Work not specified or expansions on the approved site plan/survey, excluding
ordinary repair and maintenance, may not be carried out without additional approval(s).
(Ord. No. 2022-29, § 2, 10-18-2022)
10.01.04. Procedures for Application.
A. Application. An application for a variance shall be filed with the Planning and
Development Services Director, accompanied by a non-refundable fee, as established from
time to time by the Board of County Commissioners to defray the actual cost of processing
the application. The application shall be in such form and shall contain such information
and documentation as shall be prescribed from time to time by the Director and shall contain
at least the following:
1. Name and address of applicant;
2. Legal description, street address, and lot number and subdivision name, if any, of the
property which is the subject of the application;
3. The size of the subject property;
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4. The variance sought and the Section of this Code from which a variance is requested.
Except for non-residential accessory structures in AG-1, AG-2.5 and AG-5, if the
application is for one hundred percent (100%) variance from road frontage require-
ments, proof of recorded legal access shall be furnished with the application;
5. The purpose for the requested variance and a statement of the intended development
of property if the variance is granted;
6. A statement of the hardship imposed on the applicant by this Code; a statement
setting forth reasons why this hardship is unique to the applicant, and why the same
hardship is not imposed on other property in the neighborhood that is similarly
situated; a statement of why the variance will not be materially detrimental or
injurious to other property or improvements in the neighborhood in which the subject
property is located; a statement of why the variance will not increase traffic, the
danger of fire, or impair property values in the neighborhood; a statement of why the
proposed variance is the minimum variance that will make possible a reasonable use
of the land, building, and structures; and a statement explaining how the proposed
variance is consistent with the general spirit and intent of this Code and the St.
Lucie County Comprehensive Plan;
7. If the variance is sought to erect or increase the height of any structure, to permit the
growth of any tree, or to use property in the Airport Zones established in Section
4.00,00, the application shall be accompanied by a written determination from the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA Form 7460) as to the effect of the proposal on
the operation of air navigation facilities and the safe, efficient use of navigable
airspace.
B. Filing an Application for Approval of a Variance. Within twenty (20) days after an
application for approval of a variance is submitted, the Planning and Development Services
Director shall determine whether the application is complete. If the Director determines
that the application is not complete, he or she shall send a written statement specifying the
application's deficiencies to the applicant by mail. The Director shall take no further action
on the application unless the deficiencies are remedied.
C. Review of the Application.
1. Review by the Planning and Development Services Director. When the Planning and
Development Services Director determines an application for approval of a variance
is complete, he or she shall review the application, make a recommendation, and
submit it to the Board of Adjustment.
2. Review by the Airport Director and the FDOT.
a. If the variance is sought to erect or increase the height of any structure, to
permit the growth of any tree, or to use property in the Airport Zones
established in Section 4.00.00, the Planning and Development Services Director
shall determine whether the application for approval of a variance is complete.
Once the application is complete, the Director shall furnish a copy of the
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application to the St. Lucie County Airport Director and to the Florida
Department of Transportation Aviation Office, 605 Suwanee Street, MS-46,
Tallahassee, Florida, within ten (10) days of the determination of completeness
for advice as to the aeronautical effects of the variance.
b. Upon receipt of the comments of the Airport Director and the FDOT, the
Planning and Development Services Director shall review the application,
make a recommendation, and submit it to the Board of Adjustment. If the
Airport Director does not respond to the application within fifteen (15) days and
the Department of Transportation does not respond within forty-five (45) days
after receipt, the Director shall review the application, make a recommenda-
tion, and submit it to the Board of Adjustment.
(Ord. No. 2022-29, § 2, 10-18-2022)
10-01.05. Action of Board of Adjustment.
A. Upon determination that an application for a variance is complete, the Planning and
Development Services Director or designee shall place the application on the agenda of a
regularly scheduled meeting for a public hearing in accordance with Section 11.00.03. In
reviewing the application for variance approval, the Board of Adjustment shall use standards in Section 10.01.02. The Board of Adjustment may require the applicant to mthe
eet
certain conditions before approval of the variance.
B. Within a reasonable time of the hearing, the Board of Adjustment shall issue its
decision approving, approving with conditions, or denying through resolution the requested
variance.
C. The Board of Adjustment may place reasonable conditions, limitations, and require-
ments upon the granting of any variance as may be necessary to ensure compliance with the
intent of this Code. Such conditions, limitations, or requirements may be placed on the
granting of any variance to prevent or minimize adverse effects upon other property in the
neighborhood which might otherwise result from the reductions in standards being
requested, including but not limited to conditions, limitations, or requirements on the size,
intensity of use, bulk, and location of any structure; landscaping; lighting; the provision of
adequate ingress and egress, and the duration of the variance. Such conditions, limitations,
or requirements shall be set forth expressly in the resolution granting the variance.
D. Any variance from the provisions of Section 4.00.00, Airport Overlay Zone, will be so
conditioned as to require the owner of the structure or tree in question to install, operate,
and maintain, at the owner's expense, such markings and lights as required by F.S.
§ 333.07(3, in accordance with the standards published in Chapter 14-60, FAC, Rules of the
Department of Transportation. If deemed proper by the Board of Adjustment, this condition
E,
may be modified to require the owner to permit St. Lucie County at its own expense, to
install, operate, and maintain the necessary markings and lights.
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E. The decision of the Board of Adjustment shall be mailed to the petitioner and filed with
the Planning and Development Services [Director] in accordance with Section 11.00.04(F).
(Ord. No. 2022-29, § 2, 10-18-2022)
10.01.06. Extensions of Variance Approvals.
The time limitations imposed on any Variance by Section 10.01.03(F) may be extended by
ot more than twelve (12)
the Board of Adjustment not more than and afterlme, and for a publichearnng held in accordance with
months, upon application by the applicant
Section 10.01.05.
10.01.07. Appeals from the Board of Adjustment.
Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Board of Adjustment may, within thirty (30)
days after the rendition of such decision, appeal to the courts of the State of Florida for relief
in accordance with general law.
10.01.08-10.01.12. Reserved.
10.01.13. Administrative Variances to Construct an Accessory Agricultural Structure -
A. Application Procedures.
1. A person desiring to construct an accessory agricultural structure on a Plan ing arcel kind
ng
frontage shall apply for a variance on a form provided by
theDevelopment Services Director.
2. An application fee in accordance with Section 11.12.00.
3. The application shall be in suromoi me to t mecontain
by the information
Pla n ng and Development
documenta-
tion as shall be prescribed f
Services Director, but shall contain at least the following:
a. Name and address of applicant.
b. Legal description of the property which is the subject of the application.
C. Size of the subject property.
d. Description of the existing agricultural operation.
e. Description of proposed accessory structure and proposed use.
f. Proof that the parcel is classified as agricultural land for purposes of ad valorem
tax assessment.
4. Within a reasonable period of time not to exceed thirty (30) days after receipt of an
application or receipt of additional information pursuant to this Section, the
Planning and Development Services Director shallexaminea the
omissionon s, and
or
information and notify the applicant of any apparent
request such additional information as may be necessary for the processing of the
application.
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5. Within thirty (30) working days after an application has been determined to be
complete, the Planning and Development Services Director shall either grant the
variance or deny the variance, with reasons clearly stated.
6. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Planning and Development Services
Director may within thirty (30) days after the rendition of such decision appeal to the
Board of Adjustment pursuant to procedures set forth in Section 11.11.00 of this
Code.
B. General Standards for Issuance. The Planning and Development Services Director
shall grant the requested variance if all of the following standards are satisfied:
1. The parcel is classified as agricultural land for purposes of ad valorem tax
assessment.
2. The proposed structure will be constructed as a part of an existing productive
agricultural operation.
3. The proposed structure and use will be accessory to the already existing agricultural
structures and uses.
(Ord. No. 2022-29, § 2, 10-18-2022)
10.01.14. Administrative Variances for the Required Minimum Yard Setback
r
Standards.
A. For Recreational Vehicle Parks.
1. Application Procedures.
a. A person desiring to decrease any required minimum yard setback in any
existing Recreational Vehicle Park on the effective date of this Ordinance
(Ordinance 94-007) by no more than fifty percent (50%) of the minimum
standard shall apply for a variance on a form provided by the Planning and
Development Services Director or his/her designee.
b. An application fee in accordance with Section 11.12,00.
C. The application shall be in such a form and contain such information and
documentation as shall be prescribed from time to time by the Planning and
Development Services Director or his/her designee, but shall contain at least
the following:
1. Name and address of applicant.
2. Legal description of the property which is subject of the application.
3. Size of the subject property.
4. A certified boundary survey for the subject property showing the location
of the proposed RV, Mobile Home, or Single Family Residence, along with
i
all setback and distance measurements to all adjacent structures, site
improvements and utility services.
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5. In those cases where the application submitted is for a variance from the
requirements of Section 7.10.16(Q)(2), proof that the existing structure(s)
on the adjacent property(ies) is the cause for this application. The
applicant must show that the adjacent structure(s) were constructed
without the proper Local Government permits or in violation of those
permits and as a result of the provisions of Section 7.10.16(Q)(2) has
subsequently been granted existing nonconforming status.
d. Within a reasonable period of time, not to exceed thirty (30) days after receipt
of an application or receipt of additional information pursuant to this Section,
the Planning and Development Services Director or his/her designee shall
examine the application or information submitted and notify the applicant of
apparent errors or omissions, and request such additional information as may
be necessary for the processing of the application.
C. Within thirty (30) working days after an application has been determined to be
complete, the Planning and Development Services Director or his/her designee,
shall either grant the variance, grant the variance with conditions or deny the
variance with reasons clearly stated.
f. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Planning and Development Services
Director or his/her designee, may appeal the decision within thirty (30) days
after the rendition of such decision to the Board of Adjustment pursuant to
procedures set forth in Section 11.11.00 of this Code.
2. General Standards for Issuance. The Planning and Development Services Director or
his/her designee, shall grant the requested variance if all of the applicable following
standards are satisfied:
a. Demonstration that the Recreational Vehicle Park was in legal existence upon
the effective date of this Ordinance (Ordinance No. 94-007).
b. Demonstration that the existing structure(s) on the adjacent properties have
been constructed without, or in violation or, prior permit approvals and that
these violations have been granted conforming status consistent with Section
7.10.16(Q)(2) of this Code.
C. Demonstration that the placement of the proposed structure will meet the
intent of all separation standards as required for all Recreational Vehicle Parks,
Mobile Home parks, any other applicable provision of this Code, or the Florida
Building Code, fire code(s) and that the requested variance is the minimum
necessary to locate the proposed dwelling unit of the property.
d. The literal application of the provisions of Section 7.10.16(Q) will result in an
undue hardship on the property owners and would otherwise prohibit the use of
the petitioned property as others are used in the surrounding neighborhood.
e. The variance requested will not result in any encroachment into any access/
utility easement or other common area.
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f, The variance requested does not result in an encroachmen
fifty percent (50%) into an t of an
y required yard setback area, Y more than
g• The variance requested will not conflict with an
3. Conditions on Variances. The Planning and Development Services Director or his/her
other provision of this Code.
designee, shall attach such conditions,
as are necessary to limitations and requirements to the variance
purpose of this section.
B• For Mobile Home Parks.
1• Application Procedures.
e.
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a• A person desiring to decrease any required minimum yard setback in an
Ordinance (Ordinance replacing apre-exstin Y
existing Mobile Home park b
(2/,g) (Ordinan ce 06-013 g structure after the
effective date of this
by no
of the minimum standard more than two-thirds
the Planning and Development Servic s Dior ctorariance or his/her desim provided by
b. An application fee in ghee.
accordance with Section 11.12.00.
c The application shall be in such
documentation as shall be prescribed from time to time b
a form and contain such information and
Development Services Director or his/her designee y the Planning
the following;, but shall contain atleast1. Name and address of applicant.
2• Legal description of the ro ert p p Y which is subject of the application.
3. Size of the subject property.
4• A certified boundary survey or a scaled plot plan, as deemed
the PIanning and Development Services Director or
necessary by
the subject property showinghis/her designee
and an the location of the for
y accessory structure, or Singletionproposed Mobile Home
structure, along with all setback Family Residence and an
adjacent structures, site improvements and utility services. Y accessory
stance measurements to all
Within a reasonable period of time aces.
of an application or receipt of additional information o exceed ;rty (30) days after receipt
the Planning and Development pursuant to this Section,
examine the a Pment Services Director or his/her designee, shall
pplication or information submitted and notifythe applicant
apparent errors or omissions, and re
be necessary for the missions, of the aest such additional information as may
Y processing
Within thin pplication.
Y (30) working days after an application has been determined to be
complete, the Planning and Development Services Director or his/her designee
variance with reasons clearlyvariangrant the variance with conditions or deny the
y stated.
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on aggrieved by a decision of the planning and Development Se days
y person g appeal the decision within thirty
Director or hislher designee may pP pursuant to
after the rendition of such decision tothe
this Adjustment
procedures set forth in Section 11.11.0
or Issuance. The planning and Development Services
Director following
Or
General Standards f the requested valiance if all of the applicable
hislher designee shall grant
standards are satisfied: Hme Park in al existence upon the
a. Demonstration that the Mobile Opdinan e No. 013)
effective date of this Ordinance the
placement of the proposed structure will meet
any
b Demonstration that the p Codes or the fire
intent of all separation standards as required for all Mobile Home parks,
other applicable Provision of this Code, Florida Building ry to locate the
code(s) and that the requested varianceeis the minimum necessa
proposed structure on the property- . ted on the subject property at the
C. Demonstrate that a similar structurestructure x' t e effective date o this Ordinance
proposed location of the new
(Ordinance No. 06-013.)
placement of the proposed structure, if a mobile home,
ht (8) ft (2.4 m)
d • Demonstration that the pm) side to other mobile
will not be located closer than ten (10o end horizontallylaomlany it
end to side, or six (6) ft (1.8 m) end detached dwelling or community
home, manufactured home, single family
building unless the exposed composite walls and roof of either structure are
out openings and constructed of Materialn� hour fire -rated barrier
rating at will provide a our ire
without P separated by a o
or the structures are
placement of the proposed structure, if an accessory
e Demonstration that the P adjacent to a site line is constructed entirely of
structure, if located immedort lcombustion and provided that such buildings or
materials that do not supp
structures are not less than three (3) ft or structure constructed of
M) from an accessory building or
structure on an adjacent site. An accessorryy building
stible materials shall be located no closer than five (5) feet (1.5 m) from
combu the site line of an adjoining site.
application of the provisions of the Code for required
owners lmum yard
and would
f• The literal on the property
setback will result in an undue hardship property as others are used in the
otherwise prohibit the use of the petitioned
surrounding
neighborhood, access)
will not result in any encroachment into any
g. The variance requested
utility easement or other common area. provision of this Code.
The variance requested will not conflict with any other pLand Developwent Code
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3• Conditions on Variances. The Planning and Development Director or his/her
designee shall attach such conditions, limitations and requireme
as are necessary to effectuate the purpose of this s
nts to the variance
C. For Single -Fail Detached Dwellings
wellings and Residential The Plannin Accessor 1• Authority. .Y Structures.
g and Development Services Director shall have the authority
to grant variances from the dimensional requirements of this
thirty-five percent (35%) of the minimum front, rear and
requirements within the �_1 Code, of up to
AG-1, AG-2.5 side Yard setback
RS-4, RMH-5, RM-5, RM-7 , AG-5, R/C, RE-1, RE-2
family RM-9, RM-11 and RM-15 zoning RS-2, RS-3,
y detached dwellings and residential accessoryg districts for single_
the standards and procedures set forth in this subsection.
or less to the front, rear and side yard se structures, in accordance with
setbacks for existin Variances of six (6) inches
dwelling and/or a residential accessoryg smgle-famil
of the Planning structure shall be a Y detached
&Development Services Director or his/her designee without format the al application and shall not be subject to the public notification requirements.
formal
2- Application Procedures. q ements.
a• A person desiring to decrease the required
Yar
single-family detached dwelling q minimum
g and/a residential accessor d setback for a
Y structure shall
apply for an administrative variance on a form provid
Development Services Director or his/her designeeed by the Planning and
b. An application fee will be
perio application
u established by resolution, which fee shall be
Y updated, in accordance with Section 11.12.00,
C. The application shall be in such documentation as shall form and contain such information be prescribed from time to time b
Development Services Director or his/her designee but and
y the Planning and
the following: , shall contain at least
1. Name and address of applicant.
2. Legal description of the property which is subject of the a
3- Size of the subject property, Pplication.
4• A certified boundary survey for the subject Property
of the proposed single-family detached dwelling showing the location
accessory structure, aloe unit and/or residential
g with all setback and distance measurements to
all property boundaries, adjacent structures, site improvements, ease-
ments, and utility services.
d• Within a reasonable period of time, not
of an application to exceed thirtyor receipt of additional informationervices (30) days after receipt
the Planning and Developmentpursuant to this Section,
examine the application and informationsubmitted and ni Director or designee shall
tify theapparent errors or omissions, and request such additional nformaapplicant of
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application. The Department will
be necessary for the processing of the
applicant fails to provide the additional
consider the application abandoned of he request.
information within 30 business day and Development Services Depart -
General Standards for Issuance• The planningant the requested
shall grant administrative variance
ment Director or his/her designee,
if all of the applicable following standards are satf f'oo and sufficient cause for the
a. The applicant shall demonstrate a showing o g
requested variance, air or injure other property or
b.
The granting of the variance will not imp subject property is located, nor
improvements in the neighborhood
of light or air h adjacent pr°perty' substantially
impair an adequate supplydanger of fire, create
congestion in the public streets, increase ox substantially diminish
increase the tong endanger the public safety,
a hazard to air navigation,
or impair property values within the neighborhood. Possible the
The variance granted is the minimums
C. var
stiance ructures. mentally
will make
reasonable use of the land, building ° ,vill not result in any encroachment into environmentally
d, The variance defined das as defined by this Code.
sensitive res orareencroachment into any access/
e The variance requested will not result in any
utility easement or other common area. more than
lt in an encroachment Of any
uested does not required front, rear or side yard setback area.
f. The variance req
u
thirty-five percent (35%) into the required complete, the
the determination that the application is comp
Following nee, shall notify all
4. Notice and Posting. of the
Planning and Development Services Director feet of thedsubject Property
ost a sign on the property in
property owners `1`�iance. f 1The applicant Oshall p posting shall be
administrative var providing notice and p g
accordance with Section 11.00.03. The cost of
borne by the applicant.
Public Hearing by Board of Adj
ustment. If a written objection is obtained from ten
5. or more from the property owners within the notification area, the
percent (10%) public he before the Board of Adjustment,
application shall be scheduled for a p 10.01.05 A., for a review of
the Board of Adjustment
in accordance with the lance Pursuant
u0 O1.()5,o this subsectionin
administrative
an administrative variance P for the review and decision of theof the applicant
shall use the standards 10.0 . hearing shall be the responsibility
variance. All costs of the public
for the variance. provided
g, Determination. If there are less than ten percent (10%) written objections p
rt owners within the notification area within fourteen
Development Code
by the prope Y St. Lucie County L lg Zoos
Adopted May
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HARDSHIP RELIEF 10.01.17
days of receiving such notice and upon completion of the review, the Director shall
issue a written determination approving, approving with conditions, or denying the
request.
7. Conditions on Variances. The Planning and Development Services Director may
attach such conditions, limitations and requirements to the administrative variance
as are necessary to effectuate the purpose of this section. Such conditions,
limitations, or requirements may be placed on the granting of any variance to
prevent or minimize adverse effects upon other property in the neighborhood which
might otherwise result from the reductions in standards being requested.
8. Scope of variance. The administrative variance approval provides the setback
approval for the specific footprint and the type of structure approved and the
variance remains for that type of structure in that specific footprint in perpetuity,
and runs with the land. The granting of an administrative variance by the Planning
and Development Services Director is based on the design and placement of the
structure(s) as shown on the approved survey and does not reduce or waive any other
required setbacks for any future structures or additions. Work not specified or
expansions on the approved site plan/survey, excluding ordinary repair and
maintenance, may not be carried out without additional approval(s).
9. Appeals. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Planning and Development
Services Department Director or his/her designee, may appeal the decision within
thirty (30) days after the rendition of such decision to the Board of Adjustment
pursuant to procedures set forth in Section 11.11.00 of this Code.
(Ord. No. 2022-29, § 2, 10-18-2022)
10.01.15-10.01.16. Reserved.
10.01.17. Administrative Variances from Requirements of Stormwater Manage-
ment.
A. Application Procedures. Upon showing that an increase or decrease in the rate, volume
and quality of surface runoff shall not impact adversely the water resources of the County,
any person required to obtain a stormwater permit pursuant to Section 7.07.00 may apply for
an administrative variance on a form provided by the County Engineer.
1. An application fee as established by resolution of the Board of County Commission-
ers shall accompany the application for administrative variance.
2. The application shall be in such form and contain such information and documenta-
tion as shall be prescribed from time to time by the County Engineer but shall
contain at least the following:
a. Name and address of applicant.
b. Legal description of the property which is the subject of the application.
C. All information and documentation that is required for permit application.
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CHAPTER XI
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
11.00.00 General Provisions; Public Notice Requirements
11.00.01. Purpose.
11.00,02. Withdrawal of Applications.
11.00.03. Notice.
11.00.04. Hearing Procedures,
11.01.00 Authorization by a Development Permit Required Prior to Undertaking
Any Development Activity
11.01.01. Generally.
11,01.02. Prerequisites to Issuance of Development Permit.
11.01.03. Exceptions to Requirement of a Final Development Order.
11.01.04. Post -Development Order Changes.
11.02.00 Procedure for Review of Site Plans
11.02,01. Pre -Application Conference.
11.02.02. Designation of Minor Site Plan, Major Site Plan, or Preliminary Planned
Development Plan.
11.02.03. Review of Applications for Minor Site Plans.
11.02.04. Review of Applications for Major Site Plans.
11.02,05. Review of Applications for Planned Developments.
11.02.06. Expiration of Final Site Plan Approval.
11.02.07. Standards for Site Plan Review.
11.02.08, Conditions on Site Plan Approval.
11.02.09. Submittals for Minor and Major Site Plans.
11,02.10. Submittals for Planned Development Site Plans.
11.03.00 Procedure for Platting
11.03.01. Platting Requirements.
11.03.02. Review of Construction Plans and Preliminary Record Plats.
11.03.03. Review of Final Record Plat.
11.03.04, Procedure for Minor Replats and Lot Splits.
11.04.00 Guarantees and Sureties
11.04.01. Generally.
11.05.00 Procedure for Obtaining Development Permits
11.05.01.
Building and Sign Permits.
11.05.02.
Reserved.
11.05.03.
Driveway Permits.
11.05.04.
Reserved.
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11.05.05.
Reserved.
11.05.06.
Notice of Vegetation Removal Applications.
11.05,07.
Stormwater Permits.
11.05.08.
Airport Zone Permits.
11.05.09.
Wastewater and Sewage Disposal Compliance Permits.
11.05.10.
Wellfield Protection Operating and Closure Permits.
11.05.11,
Mining Permits.
11.05.12.
Wetlands Permits.
11.05.13,
Local Permit not Exclusive.
11.06.00 Amendments to the Code and Official Zoning Atlas
11.06.01.
Purpose.
11.06,02.
Persons Entitled to Propose Amendments.
11.06.03.
Standards of Review.
11.06.04,
Procedures.
11.06.05.
Action by Planning and Zoning Commission.
11.06.06,
Action by Board of County Commissioners.
11.06.07.
Time Limitation.
11.07.00 Conditional Uses
11,07.01. General Provisions.
11.07,02. Persons Entitled to Initiate Applications.
11.07.03. Standards for Review of Conditional Use Permits.
11.07,04. Conditions on Conditional Use Permits.
11.07.05. Application Procedures.
11.08.00 Development Agreements
11.08.01.
Statement of Intent.
11.08.02.
Procedure for Review of a Development Agreement.
11.08.03.
Standards of a Development Agreement.
11.08.04,
Execution of Development Agreement.
11.08.05.
Amendment and Cancellation of Agreement by Mutual Consent.
11.08.06.
Term.
11.08,07.
Recordation and Effectiveness.
11.08.08.
Periodic Review.
11.08.09.
Effect of Contrary State or Federal Laws.
11.08,10.
Enforcement.
11.09.00 Vested Rights
11,09.01. Intent.
11.09.02. Zoning Conformance.
11.09.03. Vested Rights.
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ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
11.00.03
11.00.00. GENERAL PROVISIONS; PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIRE
11.00.01. Purpose.MENTs
This Chapter sets forth the
development orders, and certain application and review procedures requiredprovisions,ypes of for obtaining
Pecifes the procedures
11.00.02. Withdrawal of Applications.
An application for any type of development review may be withdrawn
as no notice has been given that the application will be reviewed at a at any time as long
application for any type development review public hearing. An
of the reviewing board responsible for reviewiY be withdrawn at any time with the consent g the application.
11.00.03. Notice. n
Notice of all public hearings which are required b
as follows, unless expressly stated otherwise:
q y a provision of this Code shall be given
A- Content ofNotice. Every required notice shall include: the date time,
hearing or appeal; a description of the substance of the subject matted Place of the
discussed at the hearing or appeal, a location description of the properties affected including r that will be
g the street address when available; a statement of the directly
bodyconducting the hearing; the title of the proposed ordinance or resolution to be
considered (if applicable) and the place or places in the Count
or resolution may be inspected by the public; a brief statement of
body conductingthe hearing Y where such ordinance
g is authorized to take' what action the
parties may appear at the public hearing and be heard with respect to ement the prop interested
action; and a statement that the hearing may be continued from time to time be necessary, proposed
me as may
B• Publication. Publication of the notice shall be as follows.
1• General: Except as provided in
paragraphs 2 hearings of amendments to the Official Zoningand 3 below, notice of all public
Developments, applications for conditional use Atlas, applications for Planned
adjustment to a conditional use, applications approval, applications for major
decision, order, requirement, or determination of an administrative
and a
the County shall be properly advertised in a newspaper appeals from a
administrative officer of
St. Lucie County not more than thirty (30) days or less than
Circulationin
before the date of the hearing. (0) days
2• Amendments to the Official Zoning Atlas which affect ten (10) contiguous acres
or more of the total land area in the unincorporated area of the Count
initiated by the County:
y that are
Any proposed amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas which has been initiate
by the County and affects ten (10) contiguous acres or more of the total
aland
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nty shall require publication of notice
area of the unincorporated area of blecChearings shall be held by the Board of
as follows. Two (2) advertised p m. on a
Commissioners. At least one hearing shall be held after 5 p' sus one
County Commissioners, by a majority p
unless the Board of County publication of notice
weekday, at another time of day.
vote, elects to conduct that hearing rer mately seven (7) days before the
for the first public hearing shall occur app shall be held at
day that the first public hearing is held. The second hearing
earing and public notice shall occur at least
least ten (10) days after the first hpublic hearing. The required advertisements shall be
five (5) days prior to the p in a standard size or a tabloid
no less than two columns wide by ten inches long
general circulation in St. Lucie County, and the headline in
of g hteen (18) point. The
size newspapere no smaller than eig
the advertisement shall be in a type on
advertisement ion of the newspaper where legal
shall not be placed in that p
' sand classified advertisements appear. The advertisement shall be in
notice form:
substantially the following
NOTICE OF (INSERT TYPE OF) CHANGE
The St. Lucie County
Board of County Commissioners proposes to adopt
the following by ordinance (or resolution) ...(insert title of ordinance o
t
resolution)....
A public hearing on the ordinance (or resolution) will be held on ..-(date
and time)... at ... (meeting place)... which clearly
The advertisement shall contain a geographic location map
indica
tes the area covered by the proposed amendment to the Official Zoning
tlas. The map shall include major street names as a mean of identification.
A
g, Amendment to the Text of o the textss Code:
of this Code shall require public hearing and
Any amendment t
publication of notice as follows: public hearings
The Board of County Commissioners shall hold two advertised
Commissioners, by a majority
the proposed ordinance or resolution. At leash one hearing shall be held after
on P
5 p.m. on a weekday, unless the Board of County
another time of day. The first
vote plus one, elects to conduct that hearing s after the day that the first
public hearing shall be held at least 7 day held at least ten {10)
advertisement is published. The second hearing shall be prior to the
days after the first hearing and shall be advertised at least 5 days P
public hearing.
The required advertisements shall be nos ze thannewspn two columns wide y en aper of general circulation
inches long in a standard size or a tabloidin a
in St. Lucie County, and the headline in the advertisement shall be acedt inthat
smaller than eighteen (18) point. The advertisement shall not be p
Jed
porti
on of the newspaper where legal notices ld the followingvformements
appear. The ssifi
advertisement shall be in substantially Luce County Land Development Code
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ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT 11.00.03
NOTICE OF (INSERT TYPE OF) CHANGE
The St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners proposes to adopt
the following by ordinance (or resolution) ...(insert title of ordinance or
resolution)...
A public hearing on the ordinance (or resolution) will be held on ...(date
and time)... at ... (meeting place)...
C. Public Inspection. A copy of all notices of public hearing shall be available in the
Department of Community Development and the Office of the Clerk of the Court
during regular business hours.
D. Mail. Mailing notice to specific real property owners shall be as follows:
1. Amendments and Applications That Affect Less than Ten (10) contiguous acres:
a. In addition to publication requirements in Section 11.00.03(B), in the case
of a public hearing regarding an amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas
that applies to less than ten (10) contiguous acres in the unincorporated
area of the County, applications for Planned Developments, applications
for conditional use approval, and applications for variances, notice shall
also be provided by the Planning and Development Services Director (or
the Public Works Director depending on the application for public hearing
that is filed) by mail to all property owners who own real property directly
affected by the proposed action and whose address is known by reference
to the latest approved ad valorem tax roll, and to all property owners who
own real property within five hundred (500) feet of the property directly
affected by the proposed action whose address is known by reference to the
latest ad valorem tax rolls. Notification shall be mailed not more than
thirty (30) days nor less than ten (10) days before the date of the hearing.
b. In the case of amendments to the Official Zoning Atlas which have been
initiated by the Board of County Commissioners or its designee and affect
less than ten (10) contiguous acres of land area in the unincorporated area
of the County, notice shall also be provided by the Planning and Develop-
ment Services Director (or the Public Works Director depending on the
application for public hearing that is filed) by mail to each real property
owner whose land is the subject of the proposed amendment and whose
address is known by reference to the latest approved ad valorem tax roll.
Such notice shall be mailed at least thirty (30) days before the date of the
hearing.
2. Amendments That Affect Ten (10) Contiguous Acres or More of Land. An
amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas or an amendment to the text of this
Code that affects ten (10) contiguous acres or more of the land in the County's
jurisdiction does not require notice by mail.
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E. Posting of Notice.
1. After an application has been filed for an amendment to the Official Zoning
Atlas, for a Planned Development, for conditional use approval, or for a major
adjustment to a conditional use, or for a variance the Planning and Develop-
ment Services Director (or the Public Works Director depending on the
application for public hearing that is filed) shall cause the posting of a sign or
signs on the property concerned. The sign or signs shall not be less than ten (10)
square feet in size and located where, in the judgment of the Director, the sign
or signs would be in the most conspicuous place to the passing public. Each sign
shall contain the following information:
a. Present zoning and requested rezoning classification, if applicable;
b. Conditional use information, if applicable;
c. Reserved;
d. Variance information, if applicable; and
C. Dates of scheduled hearings.
The sign or signs shall be posted not less than ten (10) days prior to the
public hearing. The Director will only be responsible for erection of the
sign or signs.
2. The Planning and Development Services Director (or the Public Works Director
depending on the application for public hearing that is filed) shall provide a
signed affidavit stating that the notice was posted at the initiation of the
advertising period. Failure to maintain a conspicuous notice on the property
shall not affect any change or amendment of said Code.
(Ord. No. 12-003, Pt. I, 5-15-2012; Ord. No. 2022-027, § 2, 9-20-2022)
11.00.04. Hearing Procedures.
A. Setting the Hearing. When the Planning and Development Services Director (or the
Public Works Director depending on the application for public hearing that is filed)
determines that an application for an amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas, an application
for an amendment to the text of this Code, an application for a Planned Development, an
application for conditional use approval, an application for a major adjustment to a
conditional use or an application for a variance is completed, or that a petition for an
administrative appeal has been filed and is complete, the Director shall notify the
appropriate decision making body so a public hearing may be set and notice given in
accordance with the provisions of this Code.
B. Examination and Copying of Application and Other Documents. Any time after the
provision of notice, as required by this Code in Section 11,00.03, any person may examine the
application or petition in question, and the material submitted in support or opposition to
the application or petition in the Department of Community Development (or the Public
Works Department depending on the application for public hearing that is filed) during
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11.00.04
regular business hours, Any person shall be entitled to obtain copies of the application or
petition and other materials upon reasonable request and payment of a fee to
actual costs of providing such copies. cover the
C. Conduct of the Hearing.
1. Rights of all Persons. Any person may appear at a public hearing, or may be
represented by counsel or agent, and may submit documents, materials, and other
written or oral testimony either individually or as a representative of an organiza-
tion. Each person who appears at a public hearing shall identify bin erself, his/her
address, and state the name and mailing address of any organization he represents.
The body conducting the public hearing may place reasonable time restrictions on
the presentation of testimony and the submission of documents and other materials.
2. Continuance of Hearing. The body conducting the hearing may continue the hearing
to a fixed date, time, and place.
D. Record of the Hearing.
L The transcript of testimony, when and if available, the minutes of the Secretary, all
applications, exhibits, documents, materials, and papers submitted in any proceed-
ing before the decision -making body, the Community Development Department's
project files, if applicable, (or the Public Works Department files depending on the
application for public hearing that is filed) and records, the report of the Growth
Management Director, if applicable, the report of the Public Works Director, if
applicable, and the decision and report of the decision -making body shall constitute
the record.
2. The body conducting the hearing shall record the proceedings by any appropriate
means; upon request of any person to the Growth Management Director, or the
Public Works Director, and payment of a fee to cover the cost of transcription, the
record may be transcribed and a copy provided to that person. If a sound recording
is made, any person shall be entitled to listen to the recording at any reasonable
time, or make copies at his/her own expense, at the Department of Community
Development or the Public Works Department depending on the application for
public hearing that is filed.
3. Any person shall be entitled to examine the record, at a reasonable time, or make
application foDevelopment or the
filed.
copies at his/her own expense, at the Department of Communit Public Works Department depending on the lr y Develpublic hearing that is
E. Action By Decision -Making Body. The decision making body shall render its decision
within a reasonable time, unless stated otherwise in this Code.
F Notification, Notification of the final decision on an application shall be mailed to all
parties. A copy of the final decision shall be filed in the Department of Community
Development.
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G. Reconsideration of Action.
L Board of County Commissioners:
a. An action may be reconsidered by the Board of County Commissioners under
the following circumstances:
1. to two
On a decision when four (4) members voted, and theavote membero of the
(2-2), a motion to reconsider may be made by Y
ission-
Commission at the first meeting hshall be approved by an affirreafter when all five (5) mative
ers are present. A motion to reconsider
vote of a majority of the five (5) Commissioners.
2, On any decision other than that described in Section e at the first meeting thereafterrat )which
oration to reconsider may be mad
a quorum is in attendance only by a Commission member voting on the
prevailing side. A motion to reconsider may be seconded by any other
member and shall be approved by an affirmative vote of the majority absent
quorum in attendance. For purposes of this subparagraph,
an member will be presumed to have voted on the prevailing side.
2. Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment:
a. An action may be reconsidered by the Planning � x of the decision -making body
nd Zoning Commission or the
Board of Adjustment only upon motion
voting with the prevailing side of the original vote. The motion must be motion
ade at
the same or the immediately subsequent bear meeting of the body.
to reconsider may be secondedby Y
3. Notice:
econsideration must follow the notice provisions
a. Action on a question pending r
in Section 11.00.03.
Commissioners Decisions. Any person desiring to appeal
H. Appeals from Board of County 1 ,
for udicial
a decision of the Board of County Commissioners under
deal Circuithis siction may n and for SPpLucieCounty
relief to the Circuit Court in the Nineteenth
within thirty (30) days after rendition of the decision
n b the and of County Commissioners.
Review shall be governed by the Florida Rules Appellate
(Ord. No. 2022-027, § 2, 9-20-2022)
11.01.00. AUTHORIZATION BY A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO
UNDERTAKING ANY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVI
11.01.01. Generally.
No development activity may be undertaken
Development Permit.
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11.01•02. Prerequisites to Issuance of Development Permit.
Except as provided in Section 11.01.03 below, a Development Permit shall not be issued
unless the proposed development activity is authorized by a Final Development Order
Pursuant to this Code. issued
11-01.03. Exceptions to Requirement of a Final Development Order.
A Development Permit may be issued for the following development activities i
absence of a Final Development Order issued pursuant to this Code. n the
A. Development necessary to implement a valid site plan on which the start of
construction took place prior to the adoption of this Code and has continued in good
faith. Compliance with the development standards in this Code is not required if in
conflict with the previously approved plan.
B. The construction or alteration of a one- or two-family dwelling on
approved prior to the adoption of this a lot of rCode. Compliance with the development
standards in this Code is not required if in conflict with the previously approved plat.
C. The alteration of an existing building or structure so long as no change is made
I? -gross floor area, its use, or the amount of impervious surface on the site. to its
I?- The erection of a sign or the removal of protected trees on a previously develo e
and independent of any other development activity on the site. p d site
E. The re -surfacing of a vehicle use area that conforms to all requirements of this
11-01.04. Post -Development Order Changes. Code.
After a Preliminary or Final Development Order has been issued, it shall be unlawful to
change, modify, alter, or otherwise deviate from the terms or conditions of the permit without
first obtaining a modification of the Preliminary or Final Development Order. A modification
may be applied for in the same manner as the original Preliminary or Final Develo m
Order.
p ent
A written record of the modification to a Preliminary or Final Development Order
Conditional Use approval, Planned Development Final Site Plan Approval P for a
Development Preliminary Site Plan Approval, Major Development Site Plan A Planned
Minor Development Site Plan A Approval,
Approval, Variance, Development of Regional ment Order, Amendment to any portion the Comprehensive Plan, or AmendImpact Develop-
ment to th
Official Zoning Atlas, shall be entered upon the original Preliminary or Final Developmentor
Order and maintained in the files of the Planning and Development Seryed upon
ices Di e
modif cation to a Preliminary or Final Development Orde,
Building Permit, Mining Permit, or a Mobile Home (Tie Down) Permit, shall be enter for a
A written record of the
the original Preliminary or Final Development Order and maintained in the files
Public Works Director. of the
(Ord. No. 2022-027, § 2, 9-20-2022)
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11.02.01 ST'
LUCIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
11.02.00. PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW OF SITE PLANS
11.02
1.0 ,.01. Pre -Application Conference. 1
et with the Growth
A. Prior to filing for site plan review, the applicant is encouraged to me
Management Director to discuss the development review process and to be informed of whit
Manag hcation.
staff members to confer with about the app
11.02.02
Designation of Minor Site Plan, Major Site Plan, or Preliminary Planned
Development Plan.
A. Generally. For purposes of these review procedures all site plans shall be designated
as eithe
r a Minor Site Plan, a Major Site Plan, or a Preliminary Planned Development Plan
according to the criteria below.
'nor Site Plan. A proposed development shall be designated as a Minor Site Plan if
B. Ma
it is:
1. Any division of land located outside of the Urban
Service oundaries into
p ovisions of
ten (10) parcels but more than two (2) part
s in
Section 11.03.00. ry into less than fifty
2. Any division of land located within
ol(2) the
sn neaccordance rvice with the provisions of
(50) parcels but more than
Section 11.03.00.
An multi -family residential development of less than one hundred (140) units, that
3. Y
does not involve platting.
An nonresidential use, including additions to existing structures of six thousand
4Y
(6,040) to one hundred thousand (100,000)square square feet, that provides
5. Any non-residential use, less than fifty thousand (50,000)
drive through or walk up services.
An nonresidential non-residential use, less than fifty thousand (50,000} square feet,
6' Y that provides drive through or walk-up services structures up to five
non-residential use, including additions to existing
7 • Any uare feet for development included within the St.
hundred thousand (500,000) sq
Lucie County Targeted Industry List.
g. Any commercial lodging establishments having less than six (6) units.
Ma'or Site Plan. A proposed development shall be designated as a Major Development
C. 1
Site Plan if it is: oundary into ten (10) or
1. Any division of land located out the de trov. . ns of Sectiohe Urban Servicen 11 03.00.
more parcels, in accordance withp
Service I
2, Any division of land located within the Urb ns of Secti Do11.03.00.
more parcels, in accundary into fifty (50 or
ordance with the provisions
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the Board finds that good cause has been shown for the suspension or
abandonment of the project, the permittee shall be allowed to continue said
construction under the original permit. The decision of the Board shall be final.
d. If the Building Permit becomes null and void or expires, the building official
shall inspect the development and determine whether the development is
unsafe and constitutes a nuisance pursuant to Section 2-5-41 of the Code of
Ordinances of St. Lucie County, Florida. If the building official determines that
the development is unsafe and constitutes a nuisance, the building official shall
submit a report of his/her inspection to the Board of County Commissioners for
action by the Board pursuant to Section 2-5-43 of the Code of Ordinances of St.
Lucie County.
e. In order to continue construction once a Building Permit becomes null and void
or expires, the permittee shall reapply and obtain a new Building Permit
covering the proposed construction before proceeding with construction, The
permittee shall comply with all regulations in existence at the time application
is made for a new Building Permit.
Unless otherwise addressed through the project's Final Development Order,
site plan approval shall terminate if the Building Permit has become null and
void.
f. Any Building Permit issued prior to January 16, 1990, shall expire and become
null and void eighteen (18) months from the date of issuance thereof unless
construction is delayed for reasons enumerated in paragraph (1) hereof, and the
contractor so notifies the building official in writing in accordance with
paragraph (1) provided, a schedule may be submitted for approval within thirty
(30) days from January 16, 1990 for any construction presently underway
requiring in excess of eighteen (18) months to complete.
B. Sign Permit. The erection, alteration, reconstruction, or conversion of any sign shall
not be commenced without obtaining a Sign Permit from the Public Works Director or his/her
designee as provided in Section 9.04.01 of this Code.
C. Sewage Compliance.
L Effect. No Certificate of Zoning Compliance or Building Permit shall be issued by the
Public Works Director for a proposed development until either the St. Lucie County
Health Department or the Florida Department of Environmental Protection has
approved a method of sewage disposal for that development.
2. Procedure. All Building Permit applications shall be accompanied by a scale drawing
of the building and a plot plan showing the proposed sewage disposal system. Copies
of these plans shall be submitted to the St. Lucie County Health Department or the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the issuance of the appropriate
sewage permit.
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11.05.02. Reserved.
Editor's note —Ord. No. 2022-027, § 2, adopted September 20, 2022, repealed § 11.05.02,
which pertained to Class A Mobile Home Permits and derived from Ord. No. 12-008, adopted
March 20, 2012.
11.05.03. Driveway Permits.
A. Application for Permit. Any person seeking to construct or reconstruct any curb cut or
driveway on any County maintained public road in the unincorporated areas of the County
shall submit a permit application to the County Engineer accompanied by a non-refundable
application fee pursuant to Section 11.17.00.
B. Application Contents. Any person seeking a driveway permit shall submit the original
and one (1) copy of an application to the County Engineer. The application shall include the
following information:
1. Name and address of the owner of the property on which the driveway is proposed to
be located.
2. Except for one- and two-family residences, a set of detailed plans for the proposed
driveway or curb cut (including the site plan if applicable).
3. Except for one- and two-family residences, estimated cost of the alteration.
4. Approval from the Florida Department of Transportation if applicable. t,
5. Payment of the applicable fee.
6. All other information deemed necessary by the County Engineer for the reasonable
review of the proposed driveway connection.
C. Procedure for Review of Driveway Permit Applications.
1. Within twenty (20) working days after the application has been submitted, the
County Engineer shall review the application and determine if it is complete.
2. If the County Engineer determines that the application is not complete, he shall send
the applicant a written statement specifying the deficiencies, and shall take no
further action unless the deficiencies are remedied.
3. Within thirty (30) working days after the County Engineer has determination an
application is complete, the County Engineer shall approve, approve with conditions
or deny the application based upon the standards in Section 7.05.06. Notification of
the decision shall be mailed to the applicant and filed in the office of the County
Engineer.
D. Appeals from Permit Denial.
1. Procedure for Appeal.
a. An appeal may be initiated by any person aggrieved by a decision of the County
Engineer,
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b. A Notice of Appeal must be filed with the Board of County Commissioners and
the County Engineer within ten (10) days after rendition of such decision.
c. The filing of such notice will require the County Engineer to forward to the
Board of County Commissioners any and all records concerning the appeal.
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CHAPTER XII
DECISION MAKING AND ADMINISTRATIVE BODIES
12.00.00. Board of County Commissioners
12.01.00. Environmental Control Board; Environmental Officer; Environme
Control Hearing Board ntal
12,01,01. Regulations and Requirements.
12.02.012.02.00. Planning and Zoning Commission
Powers and Duties.
12.02.02, Membership: Appointment, Removal, Terms, Vacancies
12.02.03. Chairman and Vice Chairman. 12,02,04. and Qualifications.
Secretary,
12.02.05. Office of the Growth Management Director.
12,02.06. Quorum and Necessary Vote.
12.02.07. Meetings, Hearings, and Procedures.
12.03.00. Local Planning Agency
12.03,01. Duties and Responsibilities.
12.03.02. Designation and Establishment.
12.03.03. Organization Rules and Procedures.
12.03.04. Public Meetings and Records.
12.04.00. Board of Adjustment
I2.04.01. Powers and Duties.
12.04.02. Membership:A ,
12.04.02. Appointment, Removal, Terms, Vacanciesand
Reserved. Qualifications.
12,04,04. Secretary,
12.04.05. Office of the Planning and Development Services Department Director.
12.04.06. Reserved.
12.04.07, Meetings, Hearings, and Procedures.
12.05.00• Office of the County Administrator
12.05.01. Jurisdiction, Authority, and Duties.
12.06.00. Office of the Planning and Development Services Director
12-06.01. Jurisdiction, Authority, and Duties.
12.07.00. Office of the Public Works Director
12.07.01. Jurisdiction, Authority, and Duties.
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12.08,00, Office of the County Engineer
12.08.01. jurisdiction, Authority, and Duties.
12.09.00. Development Review Committee
12.09.01. Duties and Responsibilities.
12.09.02. Membership.
12.10.00. Special Magistrate
12.10.41. Establishment of Special Magistrate.
12.10.02. Qualifications; Appointment; Compensation.
12.10.03. Duties; Powers.
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12.00.00. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners shall have the following powers and duties under
this Code:
A. The powers to initiate, review, and adopt amendments to the Official Zoning Atlas as
provided in Section 11.06.00;
B. The powers to initiate, review, and adopt amendments to the text of this Code as
provided in Section 11.06.00;
C. The powers to review and grant, grant with conditions, or deny Preliminary Site
Plans and Final Site Plans, as provided in Section 11.02.00;
D. The power to review and grant or deny plat applications, as provided in Section
11.03.00;
E. The powers to review and grant, grant with conditions, or deny conditional uses as
provided in Section 11,07.00;
F. The powers to review and grant or deny applications for development agreements, as
provided in Section 11.08.00;
G. The powers to interpret boundaries of the various zoning districts on the Official
Zoning Atlas, as provided in Section 1.06.02.
H. The power to establish a schedule of fees in order to cover the costs of technical and
administrative activities required by this Code as provided in Section 1112.00;
1. The power to hear and decide appeals initiated by any person, officer, board, or
bureau of St. Lucie County aggrieved by a decision by the County Administrator
with respect to the Vested Rights and Adequate Public Facilities provisions of this
Code as provided in Section 11.09.00 and Chapter V.
J. When sitting as the Environmental Control Board, the power to hear and decide
appeals initiated by any person, officer, board, or bureau of St. Lucie County
aggrieved by any decision, order, determination or interpretation of any administra-
tive official of the County as provided in Section 11.11.00.
(Ord. No. 21-030, § 7, 9-7-2021; Ord. No. 2022-027, § 2, 9-20-2022)
12.01.00. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD; ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER;
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL HEARING BOARD
12.01.01. Regulations and Requirements.
A. The regulations and requirements governing the Environmental Control Board,
Environmental Control Hearing Board, and Environmental Control Officer shall be in
accordance with the St. Lucie County Code and Complied Laws.
(Ord. No. 21-030, § 8, 9-7-2021)
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12.02,01.1 ST. LUCIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
12.02.00. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
12.02.01.1. Powers and Duties.
The Planning and Zoning Commission shall have the following powers and duties under
this Code:
A. The powers to initiate, review, and recommend for approval or disapproval to the
Board of County Commissioners, applications for amendments to the Official Zoning
Atlas as provided by Section 11.06.00.
B. The powers to initiate, review, and recommend for approval or disapproval to the
Board of County Commissioners, amendments to the text of this Code as provided in
Section 11.06.00.
C. The powers to review and recommend for approval, approval with conditions, or
disapproval to the Board of County Commissioners applications and Preliminary
Site Plans for Planned Developments as provided by Section 11.02.00.
D. The powers to review and recommend for approval, approval with modifications, or
disapproval to the Board of County Commissioners, applications for conditional use
permits as provided in Section 11.07.00.
E. The powers to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of County Commissioners
and review, report, and prepare studies and investigations as requested by that
Board.
F. The powers to make its special knowledge and expertise available upon reasonable
written request and authorization by the Board of County Commissioners to any
official, department, board, commission, or agency of a city, county, state, or the
federal government.
G. The powers to adopt rules of procedure that are not in conflict with the provisions of
this Code.
H. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall serve as the St. Lucie County Local
Planning Agency more particularly described in Section 12.03.00 of the Code.
12.02.02. Membership: Appointment, Removal, Terms, Vacancies and Qualifica-
tions.
A. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall be composed of not less than five (5) nor
more than nine (9) members, who shall be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.
B. All members of the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be registered voters and
residents of St. Lucie County for at least two (2) years preceding appointment.
St. Lucie County Land AdoptedDevelopment
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12,04.07
12.04.02. Membership; Appointment, Removal, Terms, Vacancies, and u
tions. Q alYfica-
A. The Board of Adjustment shall be composed of a special magistrate, who
designated by the Board of County Commissioners. shall be
B. The Special Magistrate shall not decide any matter in which he or she has a
private, or professional interest and which inures to his/her special gain or the special
gain
of any principal by whom he or she is retained.
p al gain
C. The Special Magistrate shall not appear
before the Planning and Zoning Commission other than himself or herself.n in an
(Ord. No. 2022-29 Y matter
§ 2, 10-18-2022)
12.04.03. Reserved.
Editor's note —Ord. No. 2022-29, § 2, adopted October 18, 2022, repealed § 12
.04.03,
which pertained to Chairman and Vice -Chairman.
12-04.04. Secretary.
A. An employee of the Planning and Development Services Department shall sere
Secretary.
� serve
B. The Secretary, with the aid of the Planning and Development Services Director,
keep minutes of the proceedings of the Board of Adjustment and shall maintain al
of Board of Adjustment meetings, hearings, and proceedings, and the shall
1 records
Board. correspondence of the
(Ord. No. 2022-29, § 2, 10-18-2022)
12.04.05. Office of the Planning and Development Services Department Dire
The Planning and Development Services Director and his/her staff shall provide
necessary professional support to the Board of Adjustment, with the a
of County Commissioners. P Quids
approval of the Board
(Ord. No. 2022-29, § 2, 10-18-2022)
12.04.06. Reserved.
Editor's note —Ord. No. 2022-29, § 2, adopted October 18, 2022, repealed § 12,04.06,
which pertained to Quorum and Necessary Vote.
12.04.07. Meetings, Hearings, and Procedures.
A. Regular meetings of the Board of
be
determined by the Planning and Development S rvices Direlctor. held each month, or as
B. Special meetings may be called, provided that reasonable notice of the such meeting
given, is
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LUCIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
C. All proceedings of the Board of Adjustment shall be open to thepublic- ng if all bus
D, The Board of Adjustment miness
ay continue a regular or special tion shall be
cannot be completed on that day. The time and place of the meeting's resumption
stated at the time of continuance.
1 records of the Board of Adjustment shall be publicVrecords open 19 01 einst s q the
ection at
E. Al
reasonable times and upon reasonable notice in accordance
Public Records Act. {Ord. No. 2022-29, § 2 10-18-2022}
12.05.00. OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
12.05.01. Jurisdiction,
Authority, and Duties.
addition to the jurisdiction, authority and duties which may be conferred to the County
In powers and duties under this
Administrator by other provisions, he shall have the following
Code' appeals petitions with regard to the
A. The County Administrator shall grant or deny app
Vested Rights and Adequate Public Facilities in accordance with Section 11.09.00
and Chapter V of this Code. eements in accordance
B. The County Administrator shall negotiate development agr
with Section 11-08.00.
12.06.0 O.OFFICE OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DIRECTOR*
12.06.01. Jurisdiction, Authority, and Duties. be conferred on the
In addition to the jurisdiction, authority, and duties which may
other provisions, the Director shall also
Planning and Development
and dutiesDunder thirector is Code: have the following p Dance, and airport height
A. The Director shall issue, wastewater 11.05.00.
permits, in accordance with procedures in Section
Capacity
The Director shall grant or deny applications for Cncelwlcates th the pro procedures n Section
B. Variances in accordance and Certificates of Capacity
5.00.00.
The Director shall grant or deny applications for a Vested Rights Special Use Permit
C. rocedures in Section 11.09.00 of this Code.
in accordance with the p ed 12.06.00(title)
*Editor's note —Ord. No. 11-031, Part B, adopted Dec. 20, 2011, chae g ained to "Office of
to read as herein set out. Prior to this amendment, § 12.06.00{title) p
the Growth Management Director." St. Lucie County Land ment Code
Adopted May le, Code
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administrative use regulations, shall make a determination
D. The Director, whenever a use is not specifically listed in Section 3.01.03 or in the
as to whether the
proposed use is a use permitted by this Code, in accordance with Section 3.01.01.
E. The Director shall serve as staff planner to the Planning and Zoning Commission
and the Board of County Commissioners, including the provision of aid and technical
assistance in:
1. The initiation, processing, and review of applications for amendment to the
Official Zoning Atlas as provided in Section 11.06,00;
2. The initiation, processing, and review of applications for amendment to the text
of the Code as provided in Section 11.06.00;
3. The processing and review of applications for Planned Developments as
provided in Section 11.02.00;
4. The processing and review of applications for conditional use permits as
provided in Section 11.07.00 of this Code;
5. The processing and review of site plans as provided in Section 11.02.00;
F. The Director shall serve as staff planner to the Board of Adjustment, including the
processing and provision of technical assistance in the review of variances, as
provided in Section 11.01,00.
G. The Director shall maintain the Official Zoning Atlas,
H. The Director shall, whenever requested to do so by the Board of County Commis-
sioners, conduct or cause to be conducted, with the assistance of other county
departments if necessary, investigations, reports, surveys, studies, maps, charts, and
recommendations with respect to matters before the Board of County Commission-
ers, the Planning and Zoning Commission, or the Board of Adjustment.
I. The Director shall serve as the Floodplain Administrator to administer and
implement the provisions of Section 6.05.00, Flood Damage Prevention.
(Ord. No. 11-031, Pt. B, 12-20-2011; Ord. No. 12-010, Pt. B, 2-14-2012; Ord, No. 12-008, Pt.
B, 3-20-2012; Ord. No. 2022-027, § 2, 9-20-2022)
12.07.00. OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
12.07.01. Jurisdiction, Authority, and Duties.
In addition to the jurisdiction, authority, and duties which may be conferred on the Public
Works Director by other provisions, he shall also have the following powers and duties under
this Code.
A. The Public Works Director shall receive, review, and approve Certificates of Zoning
Compliance in accordance with the procedures in Section 11.05.00.
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B. The Public Works Director shall issue building and sign permits in accordance with
the procedures in Section 11.05.00.
C. The Public Works Director shall have
ric ural structure in accordance with Section
variance to construct an accessory agM
10.01.07.
D. The Public Works Director shall review and approve, approve with conditions, or
inor Replats and Lot Splits, in accordance with Section
deny applications for M
11.03.04.
E. The Public Works Director, or his/her designee, shall serve as the Building Official as
ribed in Section 13.00.01.
called for under the Standard Building Code desc
12.08.00. OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ENGINEER
12.08.01. Jurisdiction, Authority, and Duties.
In addition to the jurisdiction, authority and duties which may be ies under this Code.
rred on the County
Engineer by other provisions, he shall have the following powers and dut
A. The County Engineer shall authorize variances from the requirements of the
driveway and stormwater management provisions of this Code in accordance with
Sections 10.01.08 and 10.01.11.
management
B. The County Engineer shall issue driveway, min 1Sect Secng and tions 11 05 03,r11 05 07, and
permits in accordance with the procedures
11.05.11.
e the final acceptance of development improve-
C. The County Engineer shall approv
ments in accordance with Section 11.04.00 of this Code.
12.09.00. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
12.09.01. Duties and Responsibilities.
site
halydancebe swonsible for the review of th Section 11.00 00 of thelCode, plan
The Development Review Committee s
and development review applications in acco
12.09.02. Membership.
tor, the
The Review Committee shall include representatives the or the County County County Utilities Director, the
Growth Management Director, the CountyEngineer,
St. Lucie County - Ft. Pierce Fire Marshal's office, Direc and
other such offices and agencies as
deemed necessary by the Growth Management
St. Lucie County Land Adopted }opment Code
May 19 2009
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i
12.10.00. SPECIAL MAGISTRATE
12.10.01. Establishment of Special Magistrate.
A. There is hereby established a special magistrate who shall serve as the Board of
Adjustment as set forth in Section 12.04.00, and such other matters the Board of County
Commissioners may assign by ordinance, resolution or otherwise.
B. At the option of the Public Works Director, Planning and Development Services
Director or other appropriate county department head, in consultation with the County
Attorney, a special magistrate may serve as the St. Lucie County Code Enforcement Board,
as described more fully in Chapter 1, Article II, of the St. Lucie County Code and Compiled
Laws, and may enforce the provisions of this Code in accordance with Section 11.13.01(A) of
this Code.
(Ord. No. 2022-29, § 2, 10-18-2022)
12.10.02. Qualifications; Appointment; Compensation,
A. Qualifications. To be eligible for service as a special magistrate, a person must:
1. Be a retired Florida judge; or
2. Be a member in good standing of the Florida Bar for a minimum of five (5) years.
B. Appointment. One (1) or more special magistrates shall be appointed by the Board of
County Commissioners and shall serve at their pleasure. A special magistrate shall remain
appointed and eligible to preside over cases unless removed by the Board of County
Commissioners.
C. Compensation. A special magistrate shall be compensated at a rate to be determined
by the Board of County Commissioners and under such terms and conditions as otherwise
agreed to by contract.
(Ord. No. 2022-29, § 2, 10-18-2022)
12.10.03. Duties; Powers.
A. The special magistrate shall have the powers and duties set forth in Section 12.04.00
and such other matters the Board of County Commissioners may assign by ordinance,
resolution or otherwise.
B. The special magistrate shall have all powers necessary to conduct any hearings or
appeals assigned to the special magistrate.
(Ord. No. 2022-29, § 2, 10-18-2022)
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Ordinance
Number
20-007
2020-8
2020-12
2020-14
2020-22
2020-23
2020-026
2020-28
2020-29
2021-009
2021-012
2021-14
2021-18
21-030
2021-39
2022-2
2022-11
2022-12
2022-13
2022-18
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Adoption
Date
8-18-2020
3- 3-2020
6- 2-2020
6- 2-2020
8- 4-2020
8- 4-2020
10- 6-2020
10-20-2020
12- 1-2020
4- 6-2021
4-20-2021
6- 1-2021
7- 6-2021
9- 7-2021
11-16-2021
2- 1-2022
6- 7-2022
6- 7-2022
6- 7-2022
7-19-2022
Section
section
this Code
Pt. A
Pt. A
Added 8.02.02.L
Pt. A
3.01.03. Q
Pt A
4•03•03-4,03.05
Pt. A
7.10.22
2.00.00
3.01.03
Added 7.10.35,
Pt. A
8.00.03.M
Pt, D
7.04.01
Pt. A
7.10.03
3.01.03.EE,
Pt. A
4.04.04.F
2.00.00, 9.01.01,
Pt. A
9.03.00-H
11-02.02,
Pt. A
11.02.05
Pt. A
7.10.12
2.00.00
7,02.03
7.03.03.K
7.06.01-7.06.03
7.09.04.E
7.10.18.J
7.10.23. G
11-02.02,
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11.02.03
2
7.10.16. Q
3
6.03,06, 6,03.07
4
6.04.01.I
11.05.09.D,
5
11.05.12.D
6
11.11.01
11-13.01,
7
11.13.03
8
12.00.00.K
12.01.01,
9
12.04.01,C
Pt. A
13.08-13.08.03
Pt D
7.05.04
Pt A
7.04.01.D.3
Pt. A
Pt. B
3.01.03.Q.7.d
Added 3.01.03.C.7,q
Pt- A
Added 7.10,36
7.05.07.B.1
2
7.10.23.G.2
3
2.00.00
6,05.09
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ST.
LUCIE COUNTY
section
ordinance
Adoption
Section
this Code
Number
Date
Pt A
7-19-2022
2.00.00
3.01.03
2022-21
4.03.05
7.09.02, 7.10.28
2.00.00
9-20-2022 2
3.01.03
2022-027
7,10.1E
11.00.03
11.00.04
11-01.04
Rpld 11.05.02
12,00.00
12.06.01
2,00.00
10-18-2022 2
7.04.01
2022-29
10.01.03-
10.01.05
10,01.13,
10.01.14
12.04.02
gpld 12,04.03
12.04,04,
12,04.05
Rpld 12.04.06
12.04.07
Added 12.10.01-
12.10.03
4.12.03
2022-31
A
11-15-2022 pt, A
6-2022
7 ,10.30
22-033
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LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE INDEX
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES
(Cont'd.)
Zoning Districts
Use Regulations, Zoning District
Generally.................... . .............................
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Amendments to the Code and Official Zoning Atlas......
See: AMENDMENTS
Appeals ........ .
See: APPEALS ..............................................
Authorization by a Development Permit Required Prior
to Undertaking Any Development Activity ...........
Exceptions to Requirement of a Final Development
Order...
Generally ....................................................
Post -Development Order Changes. ,
Conditional Uses
Prerequisites s ... Issuance of Development Permit..... .
..........
See: CONDITIONAL USES .... . .... ... ........
Development Agreements ............
See: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
Development Permits, Procedure for Obtaining....... _ ..
See: DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
Enforcement of Code Provisions
See -'CODE ENFORCEMENT
Fees ........
General Provisions. See herein specific subjects
Guarantees and Sureties..........
Section
3.01.01.0
11.06,00 et seq.
11.11.00 et seq.
11.01.00
11.01.03
11.01.01
11.01.04
11.01.02
11.07.00 et seq.
11.08.00 et sect.
11.05.00 et seq.
11.13.00 et seq.
11.12.00
See: GUARANTEES AND SURETIES ' . ' ' ' ' "' . . •
Hearing Procedures .....
11.04.00 et seq.
.
See: HEARINGS
11.00.04 et seq.
Land Use and Environmental Dispute Resolution - Special
Master Review Process
.
See: SPECIAL MASTER REVIEW PROCESS " '
Platting, Procedure
ll.14.00 et seq.
for
........
See: SUBDIVISIONS " """'""
11.03.00 et seq.
Public Notice Requirements
. _
See: PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS" ' " " " " " "
Review of Site Plans,
11.00.00 et seq.
Procedure for ...........
See: SITE PLANS "''
11.02.00 et seq.
Right -of --way Abandonment and Plat Vacation Procedures
See: RIGHT-OF-WAY ABANDONMENT
11.10.00 et seq.
AND PLAT
VACATION PROCEDURES
Vested Rights ........
.
See: VESTED RIGHTS
11A9.00 et seq,
ADULT ESTABLISHMENTS
CG Commercial, General District
Conditional Uses _
Development Design and Improvement Sta...
ndards ....... .10.3.0 7.10..0
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Section
ADVERTISING
CG Commercial, General District
"'
3.01.03.S.2
Permitted Uses ............. • . • • • • • "'
CO Commercial, Office District
3.01.03.R.2
Permitted Uses ........... • . • • . • •
Newsracks ' ' ' ' ' '' . _
• . '
7.10.26.G
Installation and Maintenance.......... • • • • • . •
Towers and Antennas
Tower Siting
7.10.23.P
Telecommunications
Buildings and Equipment Storage Areas :::: • ::::
7.1Q.23.0
General.....................................
AFFIRMATION. See: OATH, AFFIRMATION, SWEAR OR
SWORN
AG-1 AGRICULTURAL - 1 DISTRICT
3.01.03.A.8
Accessory Uses ................................................
3.01.03.A.7
Conditional Uses .. • • • . • • ' ' • -' improve Standards
Development Design and Imp
• • .. .
7,10.05
Mobile Homes as Accessory Uses..... • - • • . • • • • • • .
Treatment Facilities in Agricultural
7.10.13
Sewage and Septage
Zoning Districts ...............
3.01.03.A.4
Dimensional Regulations .............. • • • . • • . • • ' • •
3.01.03.A.6
Landscaping Requirements .......... • • . • • • • • • " ::: ; :
3.olm.A.3
Lot Size Requirements . • • - ' ' ' ' . • . ' .......
Requirements ........ • -
q
3.01.03.A.5
Off -Street Parking and Loading
3.01.03.A.2
Permitted Uses ... ••••••••••'•'
Nonresidential Development District
PNRD Planned
Permitted Uses
Commercial or Industrial Classified Land Use Area,
' ' ' '
7 02.02•B
For Properties Located in any ... • • • . • • . • • • • • ' '
Residential or Agricultural Classified Land Use
7.02.02.A
Area, For Properties Located in any. • • • ; : • . - .
3.01.03.A.1
Purpose.... 4..................... 4........ -'
9.01.01 et seq.
....................
Signs and Billboar
BILLBOARDS
AND
See: SIGNS
AG-2.5 AGRICULTURAL - 2.5 DISTRICT
3.01.03.B.8
Accessory Uses ........................ 6..... • ..............
3.01.03.B.7
Conditional Uses . • • • • • rovement Standards
Design and ImP
7.10.05
Development
Mobile Homes as Accessory Uses ............... • • • . • • . • • '
Treatment Facilities in Agricultural
7.10.13
Sewage and Septage
Zoning Districts ................... 6 ' ' .................. 6
3.01.03.B.4
Dimensional Regulations.......... • • • • • • . • • ' • • • ' ' '
3.01.03.B.6
Landscaping Requirements ........ 6 .. • • • . • • • • ........
3.01.03.B.3
Lot Size Requirements ....4..................
Requirements •
3•01.03.B.5
Off -Street Parking and Loading :'
:
3,01.03.B.2
Permitted Uses .......... • • • • ............
-ent Code
5t. Lucie County Land Adopted 1M y 19, 2009
LDCi:6
Supp. No. 24
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE INDEX
AG-2.5 AGRICULTURAL - 2.5 DISTRICT (Cont'd.)
Section
PNRD Planned Nonresidential Development District
Permitted Uses
Commercial or Industrial Classified Land Use Area,
For Properties Located in any .....................
Residential or Agricultural Classified Land Use
7'02.02,B
Area, For Properties Located in
any..........
Purpose .................
7.02.02.A
Signs and Billboards.. """'
3.01.03.13.1
See: SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS
9.01.01 et seq.
AG-5 AGRICULTURAL - 5 DISTRICT
Accessory Uses ...........
Conditional Uses.. "" "" ""
3.01.03.C.8
Development Design and I
g Improvement
3.01.03.C.7
Standards
Mobile Homes as Accessory Uses
..............
Sewage and Septage Treatment Facilities in Agricultural
7.10.05
Zoning Districts.........
_
Dimensional Regulations....... "" "' •
7.10.13
Landscaping Requirements
3.01.03.C.4
....... .� ���-•.���•��_�-����-•��'�'
Lot Size Requirements
3.0103.C,6
......
Off -Street Parking and Loading Requirements . ' ' ' '
3.Oi.03.C.3
...........
Permitted Uses .
3.01.03.C.5
PNRD Planned Nonresidential Development District
3.01.03.C.2
Permitted Uses
Commercial or Industrial Classified Land Use Area,
For Properties Located in any
...... • .... • .. .
Residential or Agricultural Classified Land Use
7.02.02.B
Area, For Properties Located in
any ..............
Purpose ..................
7.02.02.A
Signs and Billboards.
3.01.03.C.1
See: SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS
9.01.01 et seq.
Towers and Antennas
Telecommunications Tower Siting
General....................................................
AGENCIES. See: DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER AGEN-
CIES OF COUNTY
AGREEMENTS. See: CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
AGRICULTURE
Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses
Particular Permitted Accessory Structures and Uses in
Residential, Agricultural, and Planned Unit
Development Districts
..........
AG-1 Agricultural - I District ' ' ' ' ' ' '
8.00.03
.
AG-2.5 Agricultural " " " " "'
g - 2.5 District............
3.01.03.A
AG-5 Agricultural - 5 District
3.01,03.B.
AR-1 Agricultural, Residential - 1 D'
District
3.01.03.0
................
3.01.03.E
Supp, No. 24 St. Lucie County Lane! Development
LDCi:7
Code
Adopted May 19, 2009
ST. LUCIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
Section
AGRICULTURE (Cont'd.)
Development Design and Improvement Standards....... 7.04.02 et seq.
See: DEVELOPMENT DESIGN AND IMPROVE-
MENT STANDARDS
IH Industrial, Heavy District
3.01.03.U.2
Permitted Uses .............................................
Landscaping
General Landscaping Requirements
Buildings Used for
Enclosed Buildings or Groups of
the Production of Food, Produce, Animals (Land
or Water Species), or Ornamental Plants or
Zoning District, Landscap-
Trees in a Agricultural
7 09.04.J
ing Requirements for ......................... • .. • •
General Provisions
Requirement for Landscaping Plan .............
7.09.03.A
PMUD Planned Mixed Use Development District
Standards and Requirements
7.03.03.J
Setbacks from Agricultural Land ...................
PNRD Planned Nonresidential Development District
Permitted Uses
Residential or Agricultural Classified Land Use
7 02.02.A
Area, For Properties Located in any ..............
PUD Planned Unit Development District
Standards and Requirements
7.01.03.J
Setbacks from Agricultural Land ...............
St. Lucie County Land Adopted May 19, 2ode
Supp. No. 24 LDCi:S
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE INDEX
APPEALS (Cont'd.)
Section
Transportation Systems
Rights -of -Way Determinations and Dedications,
Improvements
Right -of --Way Dedication Requirements .
Variances
..............
7.05.03.I.5
See: VARIANCES
10,01.07 et serf.
Wellfield Protection
Special Exemptions
Review by the Planning and Development Services
Director...............................................
........... .......
APPOINTMENTS AND REMOVALS
6.03.06.0
Board of Adjustment
Membership: Appointment, Removal, Terms, Vacan-
cies, and Qualifications
...............................
Planning and Zoning Commission
12.04.02
Membership: Appointment, Removal, Terms, Vacan-
cies and Qualifications.........,
AQUACULTURE
12.02.02
Research and Education Park —Overlay Zone
Use Limitations, Research and Education Park Overlay
Zone
Permitted Uses .. .
Sea Turtle Protection " " " " " '
4.03.05.A
. ,
See: SEA TURTLE PROTECTION
6.04.02 et seq.
AR-1 AGRICULTURAL, RESIDENTIAL - 1 DISTRICT
Accessory Uses ....... ,
. .
Conditional Uses ......
3.01.03.E.7
Development Design and Improvement Standards
et
.......
See: DEVELOPMENT DESIGN AND IMPROVE-
7.10.03 seq.
MENT STANDARDS
Dimensional Regulations.......
Lot Size Requirements . """"""'
3.01.03.E.4
Off -Street Parkin and L e .n ......"' •
g oading Requirements
3.01.03.E.3
.:......
Permitted Uses ..... • • •
3.01.03.E.5
Purpose .............................................. I ..........
3.01.03.E.2
Signs and Billboards ... ......................................
3.01.03.E.1
See: SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS "..."'....
9.01.01 et seq.
ARCHITECTURE
CR Commercial Resort District
Use Standards
Architectural Design Standards
........... . . .
Development Design and Improvement Standards
3.01.03.IL31
Community Architectural Standards
.............
AREA
710.24
Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses
Dimension and Location Regulations
.......... . . . •-••••
8.00.02
Supp. No. 24 St. Lucie County Land Development Code
LDCi:15
Adopted May 19, 2009
ST. LUCIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
Section
AREA (Cont'd.)
AG-1 Agricultural - 1 District
3.01.03.AA
Dimensional Regulations ....... • - • • • ......................
AG-2.5 Agricultural - 2.5 District
3.01.03.B.4
Dimensional Regulations ....................... • • • • • • • .
AG-5 Agricultural - 5 District
3.01.03.C.4
Dimensional Regulations ............. • • • -
Airport Industrial Park
Special Regulations
7.10.18.E
Land Coverage . • . • • • • • ' ' ' . ' ... District
AR-1 Agricultural, Residential -
3.01.03.E.4
Dimensional Regulations ........ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . • • "'
CG Commercial, General District
' ' ' ' ' ' '
S•01.03.S.4
Dimensional Regulations ............. • • • . • • • • . • • • • '
CN Commercial, Neighborhood District
' . '
3.01.03.Q.4
Dimensional Regulations ..... • • • • • • • • . • • • • • • . • ' ......
CO Commercial, Office District
3.01.03.R.4
Dimensional Regulations ..................
CPUB Conservation - Public District
$•01.03.HH.4
Dimensional Regulations ......... I .. • . • • • . • • • . •
I Institutional District
3.01.03.X.4
Dimensional Regulations ........... • • • • • • • • • • . • • • ' ' ' ' ' ' '
IH Industrial, Heavy District
3.01.03.U.4
Dimensional Regulations .................. • • • . • • • . • •
IL Industrial, Light District
3.01.035.4
Dimensional Regulations ............................
IX Industrial, Extraction District
3.01.03.V.4
Dimensional Regulations ........... • • • • • • . ' '
Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks
7.10.17.0
Minimum Park Size .... • • • • • -' ' ' • ' ' District
PCS (Planned Country Subdivision)
Standards and Requirements
3.01.03.FF.2.b
Size . ................ ..........
PMUD Planned Mixed Use Development District ....... •
DEVELOP-
7.03.03 et seq.
See: PMUD PLANNED MIXED USE
MENT DISTRICT
Nonresidential Development District
PNRD Planned
Standards and Requirements
7.02.03.B
Dimensional Requirements ................... • ....... ;
7.02.03.A
Minimum Size ......................................
Unit Development District
PUD Planned
Standards and Requirements
7.01.03.0
...............
Area, Yard, and Height Requirements ......: ...:.....
7.01.03.A
Minimum Size. ......•....""""""'
RIC Residential/Conservation District
• • • . • •
3.01.03.DA
Dimensional Regulations .................. . • • . • • • • .
RE-1 Residential, Estate - 1 District
3.01.03.F.4
Dimensional Regulations .........................
St. Lucie County Land Adopted May 19 2ode
Supp.
No. 24 LDCi:16
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE INDEX
BLOCKS, LOTS AND PARCELS
CO Commercial, Office District (Cont'd.)
Conservation
Section
-Public .................. .
Development
velopment De District......
See: DEVELOP and Improvement Standards......
MENT
3,01.03.R.3
3.01.03. HH'3
DESIGN
MENT STANDARDS AND IMPROVE_
Endangered
7.04.01 et seq.
or Threatened Species
Habitat of Endangered
or
Species
Native Upland Habitat Protection
Generally...
...............
HIRD Hutchinson Island Residential District
Lot Size Requirements......
6.04.01.B
Nonconforming Lots of Record .... , . ....-'
I Institutional District..
3-01-03-AA•10
IH Industrial, Heavy District6.•.......
IL Industrial,
3.01.03.AA 14
'
Light Dis
IX Industrial trio........... •
' Extraction
3.01.03.
3.01.03.U3
Landscaping District...... _ .. •
3.0L03, T3
_
General Landscaping Requirements
Existing Off -Street
3.01.03.V3
Parkin
Mobile Homes and g and Loading
Lot Size Mobile Home parks g Lots-"'-'-
Requirements.........
7.09.04.G
Nonconfor mines
Lots of Record, Nonconforming7.10.17,E
PCS (Planned Country . - • - •
..... .
Standards and Subdivision) District
Requirements
10.00.04
Dimensional Requirements
- • - • -
PRW (Planned Retail/i
°rkplace) District . . . . . . • . • ' • '
Standards and Requirements
3.01.03.FF.2-d
Development
pment Standards for Lots......
Lot
PTV (Planned Town ..
3.01.03.GG.2.d
Village) ............
or age) District ......
3.01.03.GG.2.c
Seep PTV
R/C ResidenPa nED TOWN OR VILLAGE
RE-1 al/Conservation District . )DISTRICT
Residential) Estate - 1 District ... , , ,
RE-2 Residential, Estate _
Recreational Vehicle Parks
2 District...
Lot Size Re ....................
Maximum quirements ... , • • , •
RpReligiolls
Lot CoverageFacilities District. Park—
Performan e Standards Overlay Zone
Minimum Parcel Size
RM-5 Residential,
Multiple-Family - 5 District .
Residential, Multiple-Famil
RM-9 Residential, Multiple -Family - 7 District ......
RM-11 Residential Y - 9 District .. , ,
RM-15 ' Multiple -Family - 11 District ........
.
Residential, Multiple-Famil
RS-2 Residential, Single_le-FY - 15 District • , .
Family - 2 District..
SupP• No. 24 .............
3.01.03.EE
et seq.
3.01.03.D.3
3.01.03.F.3
3.01.03.G.3
7.10.16.E
7.10.16. G
3.01.03.Y.3
4,02,04.13
3.01.03.L.3
3.01.03.M.3
3.01.03.N.3
3.01-03.0.3
3.01.03.P 3
3.01.03 II 3
St, Lucie County sand Develo went Code
LDCi:21 � p
Adopted May 19, 2009
LUCIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
ST Section
PARCELS (Cont'd.) 3.01.03.1.3
BLOCKS, LOTS AND PAR Family - 3 District... • • • • • • • . ' ' ' 3.01.03.d•3
RS-3 Residential, Sing 4 District... • • • • • • • ' ' ' • .
RS-4 Residential, Single -Family - Area Overlay
St. Lucie County Rural Land Stewardship
Zone
SRA Designation 4 05.0s.G.4
Design Criteria ment Design Criteria . • 4 05 08•G.2
Compact Rural Develop
RLSA Town Design Criteria . - • 7.07.05
er Management
Stormwat
Exemptions from Stormwater Permits... • • • . • • • ' ' '
Subdivisions 11.03.04
Platting, Procedure for Splits, Procedure for .........
Minor Replats and Lot Sp
Towers and Antennas 7.1023.F
Telecom
d Engineering unications Tower Siting Report.'
Requirement of Site Plan an
Transportation Systems and Dedications,
hts-of-Way and Rig Future
lnlprovements in Computing
Effect of Donation of Pro on 'Remaining Conforming 7 05.03.F
Residential Density ........ • • ..... 3.01.03.W-3
Parcels of Land......... .........I ................
U Utilities District ....... • • • .. "
Utilities e Easements in Subdivisions 7 08 02.A
Utility and Drainag ................... . ......... .
Option 1..... er Service Systems 7.08.03.B
Water and Sew . ..........................
Sewage Systems........
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Appeals
Generally
Authority • • ' • Procedure, APpealsnvir Eonmental control Board,
Board of Adjustment, Commissioners, Appeals
or the Board of County ...... ...............
of Decisions of the ........................................
Development permits
PERMITS
See: DEVELOPMENT
Hearings
Hearing Procedures
Reconsideration of Action . • Vacancies,
Meetings, Hearings, and Procedures 'Terms,
Membership: Appointment, Removal . ...................
Qualifications . • • • • • • . • ment Services Depart -
and Q and Develop
Office of the Planning .. ................
ment Director..........
d Duties ..........
11.11.01.B
11.11.02.E
11.05.06 et seq-
11.00.04.G
12.04.07
12.04.02
1.2.04.05
12.04.01
12.04.04
Powers an ... • . • ............. Code
St. Lucie County Land pied Development 2009
Secretary • • • • • • • •' [adopted May
LDCi-.22
Supp. No. 24
r .
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE INDEX
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (Cont'd.)
Variances
See: VARIANCES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Accessory Buildings,Structures and Uses
Swimming Pools ,
Procedures for Waiver f
Airport Industrial Park from Fencing Requirement
Special Regulations
General Provisions...,
Amendments...
See: AMENDMENTS ..............................
Appeals
Procedure, Appeals
Board of Adjustment, Environmental Control Board,
or the Board of County Commissioners, Appeals
of Decisions of the. • ,
Conditional Uses ,
See: CONDITIONAL USES '
Development Agreements
Procedure for Review of a Development Agreement
Decision by Board of Count
issioners
Development Design and Improv mo nt�Standards
Community Residential Homes
Endangered or Threatened Species
Habitat of Endangered or Threatened Species
Native Upland Habitat Protection
Public Acquisition .
Hearings
Hearing Procedures
Appeals from Board sions of County Commissioners Deci-
Reconsideration of Action .
HIRD Hutchinson Island Residential Intent of Application .. , , , . District
Landscaping ...........................
Removal of Exotic Vegetation
Exotic Pest Plants. Maintenance and Removal
Right of Hearing Before the Board of County
Commissioners . .
Mining ...........................
Restrictions, Regulations, and C
Permit. • , , , . Conditions on Mining
Newsracks
Appeals ......
Rights Preserved
PCS (Planned Country........................................
Standards and Requirements sIon) District
Compatibility .............................................
SuPA No. 24
Section
10.01.01 et seq.
7.10.18.D
11.06.02 et seq.
11.11.02.F
11.07.01 et seq.
11.08.02.E
7.10.07
6.04.01.F
11.00.04.H
11.00.04.G
3.01.03.AA.2
7.09.05.B.3
6.06.01
7.10.26.J
7.10.26.L
3.01.03.FF.2.f
St. Lucio County Land Development Code
LDCi:23 Adopted May is, 2009
COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
ST. LUCIE
Section
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
District
PMUD Planned Mixed Development
Requirements
7,03.03.E
Standards and
Phasing • • • • • • • . ' • ntial ' ' ' • • • � ment District
PNRD Planned Nonr u ementsDevelop
and Req , • . . • ..... .
7.02.03.1
Standards .. _ ,
12.00.00
.,.....••
Phasing ................... .........
Provisions re ... - • ' • ' ' lace) District
RetaillWorkp
3.01.03.GG.3
PRW (Planned ............. .........
Approval Process . • • • • • il' •' e District
Villag)
3,01.03.EE.3
PTV (Planned Town or . • ,
Approval Process ........ • . • • • "
public Facilities
Public Facilities
5.00.03
Adequate
Authority and Applicability. • • • • • . • : • • ..• • ' ' ' ' '
Unit Development District
PUD Planned
Standards and Requirements
7.01.03.L
Phasing . • • • • • • • • • ' ' nd plat Vacation Procedures
a
11.10.01
Right -of -Way Abandonment . , ,
Applicability .
Authority and
11.10.06.B
Review of Petition
County Commissioners, Review of ...... •
Board of ...................
11.02.04 et seq.
Site Plans .........................
See: SITE PLANS
Towers and Antennas
Telecommunications Tower Siting
Wireless Telecommunications
7.10.23.D
Applications for New
•-'''''
Towers and Antennas ..........
for the Location of New Wire-
General Requirements
Telecommunications Towers on County
7.10.23.1
less
Property ................. .......' .....................
7.05.03 et seq.
Transportation Systems ........ •
SYSTEMSCountryside)
See: TRANSPORTATION
Zone (Towns, Villages,
TVC—Overlay
TransferableDevel ent Rights Development Rights
4.04.05.K
Public Acqrof
Utilities stems
Sewer Service Sy ..
7.08.03.0
Water and
Waiver of Dry Line Requirements ..
Variances ulations, Administrative Variances from 10.01.21
Driveway Reg
Requirements of ... • • • • • • • • • . .
SIONS AND COMMITTEES
...
.......... 12.04.00 et seq.
BOARDS, COMMIS
Board of Adjustment • • JUSTMENT 12.00.00
See: BOARD OC..................
Board of CountyCommissioners.........
St. Lucie County Land Development
M
LDCi:24 a 19, 2009
Adopted
supp• No. 24
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE INDEX
CHARGES, FEES AND RATES (Cont'd.)
Conditional Uses
Section
Application Procedures
Filing Application for Conditional Use Permit.......
Endangered or Threatened Species
11.07.05.13
Habitat of Endangered or Threatened Species
Native Upland Habitat Protection .....................
HIRD Hutchinson Island Residential
0.04.01.11
District
Residential Densities
Credit for Payment of Roads Impact Fee
........ .
Payment of Alternate Development Fee...
Newsracks ........
• . , .
3.01A3.AA.7.c
Application and Issuance of Certificate of Compliance
Additional Certificate
of Compliance.....
Fees...................7.10.26.C(7)
Public Facilities """""""'
7.10.26.E
Fees...........
Right -of --Way Abandonment and Plat Vacation
Procedures
See: RIGHT-OF-WAY ABANDONMENT AND
11.10.02 et s q.
PLAT
VACATION PROCEDURES
Special Master Review Process
Land Use and Environmental Dispute Resolution -
Special Master Review
Process
Special Master
ervice Fees Special Master
St. LucSie County Rural Land Stewardship Area
Zone Overlay
11.14.06.D
SSA Designation
Application Package, SSA
Application Fee ..
Review Process, SSA " " " " "'
4.05.07.C.2
Submittal and Processing Fees, Application Pack-
age . .
Towers and Antennas . """ " " " "'
4.05.07.D.2
See: TOWERS AND ANTENNAS
7.10.23 et seq.
Variances ..... .
See: VARIANCES ... 10.01.04
et seq.
Wellfield Protection
Special Exemptions
Information and fee required ...........................
CHURCHES. See: RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS
CIRCUIT COURT
Code Enforcement
Enforcement of Code Provisions
Environmental Control Provisions, Enforcement
Procedures for
Criminal Enforcement; Procedures ...... . . . . . . . Development Agreements
11,13.02.A
Enforcement...... ..........................................
11.08.10
Supp. No. 24 St. Lucie County Land Development Code
LDCi:33 Adopted May 19, 2009
ST. LUCIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
Section
CIVIC, SOCIAL AND FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS
CN Commercial, Neighborhood District 3.01.03.Q.2
Permitted Uses ..........................................
I Institutional District 3.01.03.X.7
Conditional Uses . • • • • • • .... District
PTV (Planned Town or Village)
Standards and Requirements 3.01.03.EE.2.n
Civic Spaces and Civic Buildings ..............
Signs and Billboards
General Provisions 9.02.02
Billboards .............................................
CLASSES, CLASSIFICATION
Development Permits
Mining Permits ..
11.05.11.B
Classes of Permit; Time Limits...... • • . • -
Development District
PMUD Planned Mixed Use
Standards and Requirements
Traffic and Pedestrian Circulation
• ' '
7.03.03.E.1
Roadway Classification .............. • • • • • • • • • • . •
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Countryside)
TVC—Overlay Zone (Towns, Villages,
Transferable Development Rights
Easement or Deed
Conditions of the Conservation
4 04 05-H
Restriction ....................................
CN COMMERCIAL, NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT
3.01.03.Q.8
Accessory Uses .......................... I ..........
3.01.03.Q.7
................. • - ...............
Conditional Uses ............
Development Design and Improvement Standards
.
7.10.22
Car Washes, Self -Service ...................... • • •
Enclosed Assembly Areas
7.10.31
Membership Organizations;
3.01.03.Q.4
Dimensional Regulations ................... • • • • • • • ' ..
3,01.03.Q.6
Landscaping Requirements .......................... : ::
3.01.03.Q.3
Lot Size Requirements ..... • • . • • • • • ......
Parking and Loading Requirements
3.01.03.Q.5
3.01.03.Q.2
Off -Street
Permitted Uses .......
Use DevelopmentDistrict
PMUD Planned Mixed
USE
PMUD PLA DEVELOP-
See.
MENT DISTRICT
Development District
PNRD Planned Nonresidential
Permitted Uses
or Industrial Classified Land Use Area,
7.02.02.B
Commercial
For Properties Located in any .....................
Agricultural Classified Land Use
Residential or
Area, For Properties Located in any ..............
7.02.02.A
ment
St. Lucie County Land Adopt d li+r ay 19, 2ode
Supp-
No. 24 LDCi:34
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE INDEX
DAMAGE, D
(Cont'd.) EFACEMENT, DESTRUCTION OR INJURY
Towers and Antennas
Telecommunications Tower Siting
General Requirements for the Location
less Telecommunications of New Toweon Wire -
Property ...... rs County
Purpose..
Variances
Special Provisions where Variance is Sought to Require -
General
of Flood Damage Prevention
General Standards for Issuance........
Vegetation
Protection and Preservation, Vegetation
Criteria Governing Approval of Vegetation Removal
Permit
Vegetation Protection Standards During the Dura-
tion of an Approved Notice of Vegetation
Removal..
Exemptions .............................................
DAY CARE CENTERS
CN Commercial, Neighborhood District
Conditional Uses
CO Commercial, Office District
Conditional Uses
RF Religious Facilities District' ..... ' ' • ' ' '
Conditional Uses ...
...... ... .
DECISION
MAKING AND ADMINISTRATIVE
Board of AdjustmentBODIES • • .. - • • .
Board BCounty
OF ADJUSTMENT' ........I ........
Commissioners .
County Administrator, Offce of the .......
Jurisdiction, Authority, and Duties
County Engineer, Office of the .
Jurisdiction Authority, � °r 3', and Duties
Development . - ...... ......... .
Review Committee- • , ""
See: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
Environmental Control Board; Environmental Officer;
Environmental Control Hearing Board .......
Regulations and Requirements
Local Planning Agency.
See: LOCAL
D VANNING AGENCY ................. .
Planning and
Development Services Director, Office of
the ... ...
Jurisdiction Auth
Section
7.10.23.I
7.10.23.A
10.01.25.0
6.00.05. C
6.00.04
3.01A3.Q.7
3.01.03.R.7
3.0I.03.Y.7
12.04.00 et seq.
12.00.00
12.05.00
12,05.01
12.08.00
12.08.01
12.09.00 et seq.
12.01.00
12.01.01
12.03.00 et seq.
orlty, and Duties ....I.......—_ 12.06.00
Planning and Zoning Commis
See: PLANNING lion ...... I .......... 12.06.01
Public Works Director, officceo fNh�COMMISSION 12.02.00 et seq.
Jurisdiction, Authority, and Duties ""'
......... 12.07.00
SuPP. No. 24 out12.07.01
St. Lucie Cny Land Development
Cod
LDCi:49 Adopted May 19, 2009
ST- LUCIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
Section
FINDINGS AND REVIEWS
DECISIONS,
Airport Industrial k
7.10.18.D
Special Regulations........................
General Provisions ..
Amendments Atlas
to the Code and Official honing
Amendments
11.06.04.E
Procedures ement Director ....... • • .
by Growth Manag
11.06.03
Review .......................
Standards of Review . • • . • . • • • • . ' -'
Appeals
Procedure, Appeals
Adjustment, Environmental Control Bo eats
Board of Commiss,
or the Board of County ionerspp- •
1L11.02.F
11.11.02.E
of Decisions of the. • • • ' Appeals of Decisions of . •
Administrator,
County
Coastal Area Protection
• • • ' '
6.02.01.B
Overall Review and Consistency • • • .
11.07.03
Conditional Uses ..
Conditional Use Permits
Standards for Re na t District
Res3
CR Commercial
01 03.I1.3.d
Use Standards
for .......
Site Plan Review/Approval11.08.08
Requirement
Develop ment Agreements . .
11.08.02
...........................
Periodic Review • . • • • • , • ' • • . ' ' Development Agreement .. .
for Review of a
Standards
Procedure
Development Design and improvement
Architectural Standards
7.10.24-B
Community Site Plan Submission Standards ........
• .... , .
7.10.07
Community Residential Homes..................
Species
Endangered or Threatened
Habitat of Endangered or Threatened Species
Upland Habitat Protection
Native P ""
6.04.01.G
Determination of Sufficiency
Pertaining to
for Review of Applications•
6.04.01.E
Procedure
Inventory Properties . • • . • • • • • • -' ' ' ' ' ' ' . ...
Hearings 11.00.04.E
Hearing Procedures ..
ision-Ma
Action by Decking Body • - • ; ' ' ' ' ' ' '
Commissioners Deci-
Commiss
from Boarof County 1L00.04.H
d
Appeals ...............................
sions . . . • • • • Resolution -Special
Environmental Dispute 11.14.00 et seq.
Land Use and .............................. .
rocess
Master IAL MASTER REVIEW PROCESS 5.00.02 et seq.
See: SPECIAL ...........I ..................
Public Facilities ...... .
See: PUBLIC FACILITIES . , • . , . 11.02.00 et seq.
Review of Site Plans, Procedure for ... • • • • . • • • •
See: SITE PLANS
de
St. Lucie County Land optedDeveopm 19 20 9
Adopted MaY
LDCi:50
Supp• No. 24
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE INDEX
DEVELOPMENT DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT
STANDARDS (Cont'd.)
Section
Traffic and Vehicles
Distance Requirements for Alcoholic Beverages........
Mobile Food Vendors
.
Off -Road Vehicle Parks . " "
7.10• 11
7.10.01
Off -Street Parking and Loading. See herein that subject
Outdoor Displays in Commercial
7.10.21
Zoning Districts
Exceptions .........
Restrictions on Heavy Vehicles in Residential Districts
Scrap, Waste and Recycling
7.10.02.B
7' 10.14
Operations ... , . • • .
Transportation Systems.. "'
7.10.12
See: TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
7.05.00 et seq.
Utilities.......
See: UTILITIES
7.08.00 et s
seq.
Weights and Measures
Adult Establishments..........,
Area, Yard, Height, and Open Space Requirements
Building Spacing Formula
7.10.10
Formulas for Minimum
Distance between Build-
ings and Property Lines
.. , . • ,
Requirements " " " "
7.04.03.D
Area, Width and Yard Requirements - General
Distance Requirements
...
for AIcoholic Beverages........
Off -Street Parking
7.04.01.B
and Loading
Performance Standards
7.10.11
..... , .
Pain Management Clinics """""
7.06.02
Distance Requirements
Yards and Open Spaces
7.10.29.B
Area, Yard, Height, and Open Space Requirements
Base Building Line Setback Requirements
... • - • • . Open Space Requirements
7.04,04
.... , . • • -
Requirements
7.04,02
Area, Width and Yard Requirements - General
Off -Street Parking
...
and Loading
Performance Standards
7.04.01.B
......
.
Scrap, Waste and Recycling Operations
7.2
.........
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
7.101.2
Administration and Enforcement
Authorization by a Development Permit Required Prior
to Undertaking Any
Development Activity....... , .
Airport Zone Permits .
11.01.00
Appeals from Permit Denial .......................
11.05.08
�.. '.' • .."""• • •
Application for Permits ..
11.05.08.H
_
Conditions on Permit Approval ....... ' ......• "' •
Contents Application """"'
11.05.08.A
.
Existing Uses
11.05.08.G
... •
Nonconforming
11.05.08.13
Uses Abandoned Destroyed
11.05.08.E
or .........
Procedure for Review of Airport Zone Permits
11.05.08.F
... •
11.05.08.0
SGPP. No. 24 St. Lucie County band Development Code
LDCi:65
Adopted May 19, 2009
ST. LUCIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
Section
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS (Cont'd.)
11.05.08.D
Standards for Review .. • . •
Appeals
Airport Zone Permits
11.05.08.H
Appeals from Permit Denial ...
Driveway Permits . , . , , _ • , .
11.05.03.D
Appeals from Permit Denial ......... ... _
Stormwater Permits
Appeals from Permit Denial ........ -.. -
11,05.07.D
11.05.06.G
Vegetation Removal Permits .. • • . • •
and Sewage Disposal Compliance Permits
11,05.09.D
Wastewater
Appeal from Permit Denial .................. • • • • • • • • • •
Wetlands Permits
Permit Denial ......... • . • • . .
11.05.12.D
Appeal from
Board of Adjustment
Airport Zone Permits
11,05.08.H
Appeals from Permit Denial .......... • .
Stormwater Permits
11.05.07.D
Appeals from Permit Denial .............
Vegetation Removal Permits
11.05.06.G
Appeals ...........................
Board of County Commissioners
Driveway Permits
11.05.03.D
Appeals from Permit Denial .........
Mining Permits
Criteria for Issuing Mining Permit .............. • : ; . - .
11.05.11.E
11.05.11.H
Revocation of Mining Permit .........................
. .
11.05.01
.
Building and Sign Permits.... • • • • • • • • • • • . • . • ; ; ::.11.05.01.A
11.05.01.0
Building Permit .......................... .............
Sewage Compliance .................................
11.05.01.13
Sign Permit ........................... ....................
11.05.00.13
Certificates of Zoning Compliance .............
Charges, Fees and Rates
Driveway Permits
11.05.03.A
Application for Permit........... • • • ... • . : ::::::::
11.05.03.B
Contents, Application..... • • • • • • •
Stormwater Permits
11.05.07.A
Application for Permit . • .. • ..sal Compliance Permits
Sewage Disp
11.05.09.A
Wastewater and
Application for Permit ...................................
County Engineer
Permits. See herein that subject
Driveway
Mining Permits
11.05.11.0
Application for Mining Permit .. • • •
11.05.11.G
Suspension of Mining Permit.......
Permits
11.05.07.A
Stormwater
Application for Permit ......... • • . • • • • •
Decisions, Findings and Reviews
Airport Zone Permits
Airport Zone Permits ..
11.05.08.0
Procedure for Review of
St. Lucie County Land Development 19 Code
Adopted May
Supp. No 24 LDCi:66
LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE INDEX
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS (Cont'd.)
Section
Driveway permits
Procedure for Review of Driveway Permit Applica-
tions ..
Stormwater Permits ""'
11.05.03.0
Procedure for Review of Stormwater Management
Permit Applications...
• .
Vegetation Removal Permits , , . , .......... " '
11.05.07.0
Review of Applications for Vegetation Removal Permits
Wastewater and Sewage
Disposal Compliance Permits
Procedure for Review
11.05.06.0
of Wastewater and Sewage
Disposal Compliance..
Wetlands Permits ""' "'
1L05.09.0
Procedure for Review of Wetland Permit Application
Driveway Permits
.
Appeals from Permit
11.05.12.0
Denial
Application for
11.05.03
Permit •
Contents, Application
11,05.03.D
11.05.03.A
County Engineer
11.05.03.13
Appeals from Permit Denial
.... ,
Application for Permit.. """""'
11.05.03.1)
Curb Cuts, Driveways and Culverts Constructed
Without Driveway
11.05.03-A
Permit.....
Issuance of Driveway Permit
11.05.03.F
......
Curb Cuts, Driveways and Culverts Constructed Without
Driveway Permit..
11.05.03.E
Issuance of Driveway Permit..'
Procedure for
11-05.03.F
Review of Driveway Permit Applications
General
11,05.03.E
..........a.
Growth Management Director
11.05.03. C
I1.05.00.A
Airport Zone Permits
Application for Permits..
Driveway Permits " " " "
11.05.08.A
Curb Cuts, Driveways and Culverts Constructed
Without Driveway Permit.
Wastewater and Sewage Disposal Compliance
11.05.03,F
Permits
Application for Permit..
Wetlands Permits .................................
11.05.09.A
Application for Permit
11.05.12.A
Airport Zone Permits
Conditions on Permit Approval
Contents, Application.. """""'
11.05.08.G
Driveway Permits
11.05.08.B
Contents, Application.
Stormwater Permits
11.05.03.13
Contents Application..
Wastewater and Sewage Disposal Compliance Permits
Contents Application.........
11.05.07.B
SupP• No. 24 St. Lucie County Land Development Code
LDCi:67
Adopted May 19, 2009
LUCIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
ST.
Section
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS (Cont'd.)
Wetlands Permits , • _ • • . • ,
Contents, Application...........
11.05.12•B
11.05,13
Local Permit not Exclusive ......... • • • • •
11.05.11
Mining Permits ........................
11.05.11.0
Application for Mining Permit ....- .......................
11.05.11.B
Classes of Permit; Time Limits ..
11.05.11.E
Criteria for Issuing Mining Permit.......
Mining Permit .. • .. • • • • • . •
11.05.11.F
Modification or Extension of
for Obtaining Mining Permit ..... • • • • . • •. • . - .
11.05.11.D
11.05.11.A
Procedure
•. . :
Requirement for Permit; Exemptions .... •
11.05.11.H
Revocation of Mining Permit.. •.. .....
11.05.11.G
Suspension of Mining Permit ......... • • • • •
Provisions
Policies, Procedures and
Airport Zone Permits
Zone Permits ... -
1L05.48.0
Procedure for Review of Airport
Driveway Permits permit Applica-
Procedure for Review of Driveway
11.05.03.0
tions........................................
Mining Permits
ining Mining Permit .... • -
11.05.1LD
Procedure for Obta
Stormwater Permits
Procedure for Review of Stormwater Management ......... .
11 05 07.0
Permit Applications .....................
Vegetation Removal Permits
for Issuance of Notice of Vegetation
11 05 06.D
Procedures . • . • . • , .
Removal ......... • . • • • .
Wastewater and Sewage Disp osal Compliance Permits
of Wastewater and Sewage
Procedure for Review
• • • • • '
11.05.09.0
Disposal Compliance .......................
Wetlands Permits Application
of Wetland Permit App
11.05.12.0
Procedure for Review
Sewers and Sewage Disposal
Building and Sign Permits
11.05.01.0
Sewage Compliance ............... • •
11.05.11.A
Mining Permits
Requirement for Permit; Exemptions.......... •
Compliance Permits
11,05.09
Wastewater and Sewage Disposal
Site Plans
Review of Site Plans, Procedure for te Plan, Vla�or Site Plan, or
Minor
Designation of
Planned Develop ment Site Plan
Developments of Regional Impact
11.02.02.E.3
Filing Requirements ............. • • • • •
11.02.02.E.2
Requirements, Application... • • • .
11.05.07
Stormwater Permits ............................
11.05.07.D
Appeals from Permit Denial ...........
11.05.07.A
Application for Permit ...... • . • • • . ..
11.05.07.B
Contents, Application ...................
St. Lucie County Land
pment Code
Adopted May 19, 2009
LDCi:68
Supp• No, 24
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE INDEX
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
Procedure for (Cont'd.)
Permit A Rtions Review of ...tOrmwr Management
rve
Su pplica.
ate
ys, Maps and PIats .......
Airport Zone Permits
Contents, Application... , Stormwater Permits
Contents, Application..
Wetlands Permits
Ve Contents, Application.. ,
gelation Removal Permits..
Appeals ,
Notice Application Requirements ...... ' .... • • • • • - .. .
of Vegetation Removal , • . . . . . . * . . ' ' ''
Procedures for Issuance of Not
Review ofA Notice of Vegetation
. -
Term of pplications for Vegetation Rein
e in v Removal
Vegetation Removal Per Removal Per Violations Permits . , . Permits
Wastewater .. • ........... • ...........
and Sewage Disposal Compliance Permit...,.
Appeal from Permit Denial.......
Application for Per
Contents mit ...... ......
APPlication ,
Procedure for ...
Disposal Review of Wastewater . .............. •
posal Of
.. and Sewage
We]1feld Protection Operating ,
Wetlands Permits .. , , g and Closure Per ...........
Appeal from Permit De• .... mits .. .
APplication for Permit nial.. ... "
Contents, Application
DEVELOPMENT Procedurefor Review of Wetland Perm . ...... ...... .
D.
LOPMENT REVIEW CO it APPlzcation..
evelopment DesignMMITTEE
Y Arc
Cominunit and Ihitectural mprovement Standards
Site Plan Submission Standards , Standards ..
Duties and Responsibilities
Membership .. ...... .
, ' ..... ..... ...... ....
Site Plans
See: SITE PLANS ............ . . ........... ...... .. .
Transportation Systems
Sidewalks and Bikeways
Sidewalks
DISABLED OR ............................... .
Develo HANDICAPPED PERSONS
Off -Street PDDesign and
Improvement Standards
g and Loading
SupA• No, 24
Section
11.05.07.0
11.05.08,13
11.05.07.E
11.05,12.B
11.05.06
11.05, 06. G
11.05.06-B
11.05.06-A
11-05.06-D
11.05.06.0
11.05.06.E
11.05.06.F
11.05.09
11.05.09-D
11-05.09-A
11.05.09.B
11.05.09.0
11.05.10
11-05.12
11.05.12.D
11-05.12-A
11.05.12. B
11.05.12.0
7.10.24.B
12.09.01
12.09.02
11.02,03 et seq.
7.05.04.A
St. Lucie County Land Development Code
LDCi:69
Adopted May 19 2009
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE INDEX
EDUCATION AND TRAINING (Cont-d.)
Section
I Institutional District
Conditional Uses .
IL Industrial, Light District "" """"'
3.01.03.X.7
Permitted Uses
..
Research and Education Park —Overlay""
3.01.03.T2
See: RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PARK—
4.03.00 et seq.
OVERLAY ZONE
RF Religious Facilities District
Conditional Uses
TVC—Overlay Zone (Towns, Villages, Countryside)
Transferable Development
Rights
Conditions of the Conservation
Easement or Deed
Restriction...........................................
..................................
EGRESS. See: INGRESS, EGRESS
4.04.05.1-1
ELECTIONS
Conditional Uses
General Provisions
Requirement for Four -Fifths Vote when Protest is
Filed ....
Planning and Zoning Commission "" ""
11.07.01.0
Chairman and Vice -Chairman
... , ... , • , .
Quorum and Necessary Vote
12.02.03
.
Signs and Billboards "' """""
12.02.06
Permitted Permanent and Authorized Temporary
Signs
Authorized Temporary Signs
Political Signs ..........................................
...........................
ELECTRIC, ELECTRICITY
9.01.02.E
U Utilities District
Conditional Uses ...
, .....
Permitted Uses .....
3.01,03.W.7
Utilities
3.01.03.W.2
Requirements for all Developments .............
ELEVATION. See: HEIGHT
7 08•01
EMERGENCIES
Coastal Area Protection
Use of Public Funds in Coastal High Hazard Area .... Development Design
6.02.OLI
and Improvement Standards .... • .
See: DEVELOPMENT DESIGN AND
IMPROVE-
MENT STANDARDS
Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks
Emergency Shelter ,
Newsracks
7.10.17.N
Emergency Removal........
Purpose and Criteria.. """""'
7.10.26.I
...............
PNRD Planned Nonresidential Development District
Standards and Requirements
7.10.26.A
Supp. No. 24 St. Lucie County Land Development
LDCi:75
Code
Adopted May 19, 2009
ST. LUCIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
EMERGENCIES (Cont'd.)
Parking and Loading
On Street Parking ............ " " " " "
Public Facilities
Development NAdequatect to The Public Facilities
of
Chap.................
Exemptions ..............................
PUD Planned Unit Development District
Standards and Requirements
Parking and Loading
On Street Parking .......................... •
Variances
Special Provisions where Variance is Sought to Require-
ments of Flood Damage Prevention
General Standards for Issuance.. I .......... I ....•
Wellfield Protection
Special Exemptions
Review by the Planning and Development Services
Director .....................................
EMINENT DOMAIN WAIVER
Applicability ............................ ......................
Authority ...........................
Procedure to Apply For ................ • • • • • • • . • "
Standards of Issuance of .......... • • . • • .......... Eminent
Status of Parcels During or After Acquisition by
Domain Action ........................... • • • • • • • . •
EMPLOYEES. See: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
ENCLOSURES. See: FENCES, HEDGES, WALLS AND
OTHER ENCLOSURES
Section
7.02.03.E.3
5.03.01
7.01.03.F.3
10.01.25.0
6.03.06.0
10.03.00-A
10.03.00.B
10.03.00.0
10.03.00.1)
10.03.01
ENCROACHMENTS
Landscaping p
General Landscaping Requirements
Parking and Other Vehicular Use Area Interior
Landscaping 7.09.04.C.2
Vehicle Encroachments into Landscaped Areas ...
Variances
Minimum Yard Setback Standards, Administrative
Variances for the Required
For Mobile Home Parks 10.01.14.B.2
General Standards for Issuance ...............
For Recreational Vehicle Parks 10.01.14.A.2
General Standards for Issuance ............
ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES
Coastal Area Protection
St. Lucie County Land
peed to y 19, 2oent de
Supp.
No, 24 LDCi:76
l LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE INDEX
GROWTH MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
Administration
Section
and Enforcement
Authorization by
a Development
to Undertaking Permit Required Prior
Post-Develo Any Development Activity
pment Order Changes ........
Airport Industrial Park
Special Regulations
11.01.04
Enforcement
... ,
Amendments
See. •................................................
AMENDMENTS
7.I0.18.N
11.06.04 et seq.
Conditional Uses
Application Procedures
Development and Adjustment of an A Pproved or
Existing Conditional
Use ..,
Filing Application for Conditional
Use Development Design
11•07.05.E
and Improvement Standards.....
See: DEVELOPMENT '.
......
MENT STANDARDSDESIGN AND IMPROVE-
7 10'OI et seq.
.01 et0eq.
Development Permits...
, • , -
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
Endang ered
11.05.03 et seq.
or Threatened Species ... _ . . See: ENDANGERED
OR THREATENED
Hearings SPECIES
6.04.01 et seq.
Hearing Procedures
Record of the Hearing
... .
Setting the Hearin ' ..................
Planning and Zoning- mss ion ......
Coo mmiss.....
Office of the Growth
11.00.04.1)
11-00.04-A
Mana e
g ment Director.....
Public Facilities
•
See: PUBLIC FACILITIES " " "
Sea Turtle Protection.
5.03.03 2 02 0
et seq,
, . , ,
See: SEA TURTLE PROTECTION
Site Plans ....
.
6.04.02 et seq.
See: SITE PLANS
.......................... .' 11.02.02
St. Lucie County
et seq.
Rural
Zone Land Stewardship Area Overlay
SSA Designation
Review Process, SSA
Pre -application Transportation Conference with Systems County Staff...
, .
House and Building4.05.07.D.I
Numbers
Generally
Street Naming and Identification ""
Authorit ....
y for Naming
7.d5.09.A
TVC— and Numbering Streets.....
Overlay Zone (Towns, Villages,
Transferable Developmentg Countryside}
7.05.08.H
Rights
Procedures for Ue
ofTransferable Development
Rights Credits ... , • , . , .
5upp. No. 24 .... ...............
4.04.05.G
St.
LDCi:91 Lucie County Land Development
Adopted
Code
May
I9, Cope
ST. LUCIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
Section
GROWTH MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR (Cont'd.)
Utilities sal Compliance Permit 7 08.04.B
Wastewater and Sewage Disposal
Requirement for . 10 01.04 et seq.
On -Site Sewage Disp System, . -...........
Variances ......... 6,03.01 et seq.
VARIANCES
See: ......................
Well Protection
PROTECTION
e: V,
See: WE
Zoning Districts District
Use Regulations, Zoning
for Permitted and
3 01.02
Regulations
Administrative Use Reg .....
Conditional Uses .... • • . • . • •
GUARANTEES AN D SURETIES
11.04.01
11.04.01.0
Generally ................
f Securit.y...................................
11A4.01.A
Amount and Type o.........................
11A4.01.D
Applicability ............ .... .
of Improvem ents .............................
11.04.01.B
Completion
ent Agreement Required ..................
.
11.04.01.F
Improvem ..........
Improvements. • . • • • • • . • -' .
Maintenance of
Works and Improvements
•
11.04.01.D
Public
of Improvements rovements .................. .
• • • •
' '
11.04.0 LB
Completion
Agreement Required . • • . • • • •
... .
11.04.01.E
Improvement . - .. ..
Maintenance of Improvements • • ' . ...... •
Completionof Required
Follow omp
11.04.016E
Release of SecurityFollowing
................ .
Improvements . • • . • • •' "'Completion of Required
Following
11.04.01.E
Release of Security • , • , , .. , .....
Improvements ..... • • • • - •
Works and Improvements
Public
Generally. See herein that subject
GUEST HOUSES 1 District
AG-1 Agricultural - .... ................
3.01.03.A.8
Accessory Uses..........
District 1 _ 2.5 trict
Agricultura .. • • • • ......
3.OL03•B•8
AG-2.5
Accessory Uses. • .. • . • • • • • '
_ 5 District
AG-5 Agricultural.............................
3.OL03.C.8
Accessory Uses ......... • • • • " .
Residential - 1 D'
AR-1 Agricultural, . istrict
....................
3.01.03.E.7
7.10.04
..........
Accessory Uses.......... • • • • s .
Improvement Standar
Development Design and
District
• • - • •
3,01.03.D.8
Residential/Conservation
WC ResidentiallC . • , , , .......
Accessory Uses - • " . 1 District
REA Residential, Estate - ..................
3.0L03.F.7
Accessory Uses ................
tial Estate - 2 District
RE-2 Residential,
3.01.03.G.7
Accessory Uses . • • • • ...............................
GUTTERS. See: CURBS AND GUTTERS
St. Lucie County
Land Development Code
May 19, Code
LDCi:92
Adopted
Supp• No. 24
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE INDEX
g Section
HANDICAPPED PERSONS. See: DISABLED OR
HANDICAPPED PERSONS
Supp. No. 24 St. Lucie County Land Developwent Code
LDCi:92.1 Adopted May 19, 2oog
i
5 LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE INDEX
MEETINGS (Cont'd.)
Section
Public Facilities
Proportionate Fair Share Transportation Impact Mitiga-
tion
Application Process
.
Site Plans
5.07.00.0
Review of Site Plans, Procedure for
Pre -Application Conference
......... . . . . . . . . .
Special Master Review Process "'
11-02.01
Land Use and Environmental Dispute Resolution -
Special Master Review Process
Pre -Initiation Meeting.....
_ ... _ . .
St. Lucie County Rural Land Stewardship
11.14.04
Zone Area Overlay
SRA Designation
Stewardship Receiving Area (SRA) Review and
Approval Processes
Pre -Application Conference
........
SSA Designation
4.05.08.D.1
Review Process, SSA
Pre -application Conference with County Staff..... Variances
4.05.07.D.1
Action of Board of Adjustment
............................
MEMBERS, MEMBERSHIP
10.01.05
Board of Adjustment
Membership: Appointment, Removal, Terms, Vacan-
cies, and Qualifications...
........
Development Review Committee....
12.04.02
-
Planning and Zoning Commission
12.09.02
Membership: Appointment, Removal, Terms, Vacan-
cies and Qualifications......
MINING "'
12.02.02
AG-1 Agricultural - 1 District
Conditional Uses ........
AG-2-5 Agricultural - 2.5 District
3.01.03.A.7
Conditional Uses
AG-5 Agricultural - 5 District """'
3.01.03.13.7
Conditional Uses ........
Development Permits " " " " " " "
3.01.03. C.7
Mining Permits .............................................
Excavation or Mining Resulting in the Creation
11'05.11
of a
Water Body ...... • -
Extraction Incidental to Development Activities
6.06.03
.... ,
IX Industrial, Extraction District
6.06.02
Permitted Uses .....
Research and Education Park —Overlay Zone
3.01.03.V.2
Use Limitations, Research and Education Park Overlay
Zone
Use Limitations ...........
Supp, No. 24 St. Lucie County Land Development Code
LDCi:129 Adopted May 19, 2009
ST. LUCIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
Section
MINING (Cont'd.)
Restrictions, Regulations, and Conditions on Mining
6 06 01
Permit...................................................
MITIGATION
Public Facilities
Proportionate Fair Share Transportation Impact Mitiga-
5 07 00
tion....................................... .
6.04.02
et seq.
.......
Sea Turtle Protection - • . • ' 'TECTION
TURTLE PRO
See: SEA
Utilities
Wastewater and Sewage Disposal Compliance Permit
7 08.04.0
Enforcement ..............................................
Vegetation
Protection and Preservation, Vegetation
of Vegetation Removal
Criteria Governing Approval
6.00.05.D
Permit ................................................
6.02.03.E
Wetlands Protection ..........................................
MOBILE HOMES AND MOBILE HOME PARKS
AGA Agricultural - 1 District
3.01.03.A.8
Accessory Uses .....................................
AG-2.5 Agricultural - 2.5 District
3.01.03.B.8
Accessory Uses .......................................
AG-5 Agricultural - 5 District
3.01.03.C.8
Accessory Uses ...........................................
AR-1 Agricultural, Residential - 1 District
3.01.03.E.7
Accessory Uses. . ... .................................
7.10.17.1
Buffer..........................................................
7.10.17.M
Central Utilities, Requirement for ........... • ... • • • :.......
7.10.17.D
Density .. • • • • • • • • • • • ' ' ' ' • ' . . • Improvement Standards
Development Design and Imp
7.10.05
Mobile Homes as Accessory Uses .....................
Off -Street Parking and Loading
7.06.02
Performance Standards ... • . • • • . • • • • • • • • • • • .........• ..
Displays in Commercial Zoning Districts
7.10.02.B
Outdoor
Exceptions.......................................I .....
7.10.17.N
Emergency Shelter ................................... • :.....
6.05.01 et seq.
Floodplain Management ... • • • . • • • . • • • . • • • . '
See: FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
..
7•10.17.A
Generally....................................................
Island Residential District
HIRD Hutchinson
Vehicles, Mobile Homes, and
Additions to Recreational
"
3 01 03.AA-15
Travel Trailers ....................... • . • ....... • - • • •
Home Occupations
8.01.02
Authorization ...................................... • •
7,10.17.13
Land Use Compatibility ...................... • • • . • • • . • • • ' • '
Landscaping
7.09.02
Applicability ..............................................
St. Lucie County Land opted lop nt Code
Code
Supp. No. 24 LDCi:130
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE INDEX
PUBLIC FACILITIES (Cont'd.)
St. Lucie County Rural Land Stewardship Area Overlay
Zone
SRA Designation
Public Facilities Impact Assessments, SRA.........
Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places
Level of Service Standards. See herein that subject
Transportation Systems
Adequate Public Facilities
Findings .. • .
Development Not Subject to The lir e
Chapter V, Adequate Public Facilities irments of
Certificate of Capacity Exemption
Purpose .....
Proportionate Fair Share Tra•,.•--••••••-•'""""•
tion nsportation Impact Mitiga-
Variances ..... .
Certificate of Capacity Variance.
Zoning districts
Use Regulations, Zoning District
Generally
Public Services and Facilities ......... .
PUBLIC NOTICE RE
Notice... , • QUIREMENTS
Content of Notice .
Mail .......
Posting of Notice.
Public Inspection
Publication
Purpose........................................................
Withdrawal of Applications ........... . ......................
PUBLIC PLACES. See: STREETS, SIDEWALK
OTHER PUBLIC PLACES S AND
PUBLIC WORKS AND IMPROVEMENTS
Building Code
Moving of Buildings, Improvements by Owner
Conditional Uses
Conditions on Conditional Use Permits
Access Improvements.... • -
Guarantees and Sureties. ,
See: GUARANTEES AND SURETIES
Site Plans ... , .
See: SITE PLANS ..........................................
Section
4.05.08,11
5.00.02
5.03.03.A
5.07.00
5.09.00
5.09.01
3.01.01.D
11.00.03
11.00.03.A
11.00.03.D
11.00.03.E
11.00,03.0
L1.00.03.B
11.00.01
11,00.02
13.00.01.D
11.07.04.B
11.04.01 et seq.
11.02.08 et seq.
PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION MANUAL
Building Code
Adopted ........................
Supp. No. 24 St. Lucie County Land Development Code
LDCi:161 Adopted May 19, 2009
ST. LUCIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Building Code .......................
Adopted...............................
Development Permits
Vegetation Removal Permits
Application Requirements Maintenance Code
Exterior Property
Adopted.................................
Guarantees and Sureties
Generally
Amount and Type of Security .. • • • • • • . • • . • • . ' ' -'
Hearings
Hearing Procedures ..........
Setting the Hearing ...............'......................
Landscaping ...........................
See: LANDSCAPING .....................
Newsracks................................
See: NEWSRACKS ..............
Office of the Public Works Director ...
Jurisdiction, Authority, and Duties .. • • • • • . • • .. .
Signs and Billboards .............. ..'......
See: SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS
Standard Housing Code
Adopted..................................
Transportation Systems
Driveways
Buildings, Building Regulations .... • • . • • • • • .
Street Naming and Identification aximum
Identification Signs - MinimumfM
Street ....................
Size..............................:....................
Variances ..................................
See: VARIANCES
Vegetation Vegetation
Protection and Preservation, g al of Vegetation Removal
Criteria Governing Approv
Permit
Limiting Removal of Native Vegetation .. • • • • • • • • . •
Section
13.OQ.Q1.A
1L05.06.B
13.09 A 1
11.04.01.0
ll.00.04.A
7.09.04 et seq.
7.10.26 et seq.
12.07.00
12.07.01
9.01,02 et seq.
13.08.01
7.05.06.B
7.05.08.J
10,01.13 et seq.
6.00.05.B
PUBLICATIONS
Building Code ...................... 13.OQ.O1.A
Adopted ..................... • ....Code
9.01
Exterior Property Maintenance s
Adopted ....................... ................... 7.10.26 eeteq.
...........t seq.
Newsracks on Public Rights -of -Way .
See: NEWSRACKS
Public Notice Requirements 1L00.03.B
Notice .. • . • • • • • . • • • • • ' " • ' .. Land Development Code
St. Lucie County Adopted May 19, 2009
SuPP•
No. 24 LDCi:162
i
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE INDEX
PUBLICATIONS (Cont-d.)
Section
Right -of --Way Abandonment and Plat Vacation Procedures
Public Hearing of Petitions
for Abandonment of County
Rights -of --Way and Public
Easements for Drainage
Of County Rights -of -Way
Publication of Notice of Public Hearing.......
Standard Housing Code • . • .
11.10.07.0
Adopted......................................................
.....................
PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
13.08.01
DISTRICT
Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses
Particular Permitted Accessory
Structures and Uses in
Residential, Agricultural,
and Planned Unit
Development Districts
.
Authorized Uses........
8.00.03
Nonresidential Development Uses "
7.01.02
Permitted Uses ...
7.01`02.B
Development Design and Improvement S
Standards
7.01.02.A
Adult Establish ments
.
Area, Yard Height, and Open Space Requirements
7.10.10
Open Space Requirements
Planned Unit Developments, Open Space Standards
in..........
Landscaping
7.04.02.1)
Removal of Exotic Vegetation
General ........
Purpose.........................................................
7.09.05.A
Signs and Billboards...
7,01.01
See. SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS ....................... • .
9.01.01 et seq.
Site Plans
Review of Site Plans, Procedure for
Designation of Minor Site Plan, Major Site Plan,
or
Planned Development Site Plan
Planned Development Site Plan
Standards and Requirements " "
11,02.02.1)
........
Area, Yard, and Height Requirements
ments...........
7.01.03
• , , . ,
Clustering of Developmentq
7.07-•03.0
,
Density ...............
7.01.03.K
Landscaping and Natural Features
7•01.03.B
.
Lighting .................
7.01.03.11
Minimum Size .......
7.01.03.G
Open Space Standards.
7.01.03.A
Parking and Loading...
7.01.03.I
General Provisions..
7•01.03.F
Off Street Parking and Loading
7.01.03.F.1
Parking On Street Pa """"
.,,,.,.
7.01.03.F.2
Phasing .............. • •..............................
7.01.03.F.3
Public Facilities..... ........
7.01.03.L
Setbacks from Agricultural Land.. .. • • • "
7•01.03.D
Signs ....................... - ......................
7.OI.03.J
.................................
7.01.03.M
Supp. No. 24
St. Lucie County Land Development Code
LDCi:163 Adopted May 19, 2009
ST. LUCIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
Section
PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
(Cont'd.) 7.01.03.E
Traffic and Pedestrian Circulation .......................
Zoning Districts
Use Regulations, Zoning District 3.0L03.BB
Zoning Districts ............... • • • • • "'
R
RAILROADS AND TRAINS
U Utilities District
3.01.03.W.2
Permitted Uses ....................................
RATES. See: CHARGES, FEES AND RATES
R/C RESIDENTIAIXONSERVATION DISTRICT
3,01.03.D.8
Accessory Uses ................................. • :
3.01.03.D.7
Conditional Uses . • • • - • • ' ' ' ' . •.................. rovement Standards
Development Design and Imp
7.10.10
Adult Establishments ...................... • . • • • • • • •
3.01.03.D.4
Dimensional Regulations........ • . • . • • • • • • • • • • ' • • • ' ' ' . ' ' '
.
3.01,03.D.6
Landscaping Requirements ...... I ............. : .. : .... :
3.01.03.D.3
Lot Size Requirements ................ • • • • • . • •
Parking and Loading Requirements .. • • • • . • • • •
3,01.03.D.5
3.01.03.D.2
Off -Street
Permitted Uses ................................................
3.01.03.D.1
Purpose ......................................................
9.01.01 et seq.
Signs and Billboards ............................
SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS
See:
RE-1 RESIDENTIAL, ESTATE - I DISTRICT
3,01.03.F.7
Accessory Uses ...............•.••••••
Bed and Breakfast Residences
7.10.20.A
Generally ....................................................
3.01.03.F.6
Conditional Uses . • • • • • ... • • .. rovement Standards
Imp
Development Design and
• •
7.10.10
Adult Establishments ......................... • - • • • • •
7,10,03
Animals in Residential Districts ....... • . • • • • • • • • . • • • ' ' '
. 3,01.03.F.4
Dimensional Regulations.......... • . • • . • • • . • • • • • • ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ::::
. • • • '
3.01.03.F.3
Lot Size Requirements ...................... • . • • • • • •
and Loading Requirements .....:
3.01.03.F.5
Off -Street Parking
3.01.03.F.2
Permitted Uses ............... • • . .....................
PMUD Planned Mixed Use Development District
Permitted Uses and Locations
7•03.02.0
Low Intensity .............................................
3.01.03•F.1
Purpose ..................................................
9.01.01 et seq.
Signs and Billboards ................
SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS
See:
RE-2 RESIDENTIAL, ESTATE - 2 DISTRICT
3,01.03.G.7
Accessory Uses ...............•• ........
Bed and Breakfast Residences
7.1020.A
Generally ............................................
St. Lucie County
p ment Code
L 1MaAdopted y 19, 2009
Supp- No. 24 LDCi:164
r
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE INDEX
RE-2 RESIDENTIAL, ESTATE - 2 DISTRICT
Section
Conditional Uses (Cont'd.)
.
Development Design and Improvement S tandards
Adult Establishments
3AL03.G.6
.
Animals in Residential Districts
7.10.10
Dimensional Regulations.. "' ""
7.10.03
Lot Size Requirements . " " " " " '
3.01.03. G.4
Off -Street Parking and Loading Requirements .....
PMUD Planned Mixed
3.01.03.G.3
3.01.03.G.5
Use Development District
Permitted Uses and Locations
Low Intensity.. ......................................
Purpose..................
Signs and Billboards..
7.03.02.0
3.01.03.G.1
See: SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS " '
9.01.01 et seq,
RECEPTACLES. See: BINS, CONTAINERS AND OTHER
RECEPTACLES
RECORDS AND REPORTS
Appeals
Procedure, Appeals .
Board of Adjustment
11.11.02.0
Secretary , - • .
Development Agreements
12.04.04
Recordation and Effectiveness
............................
Development Design and Improvement Standards
11.08.07
Condominium Hotel Unit Uses
Reporting and Inspection
,
Hearings
7.10.32.1)
Hearing Procedures
Record of the Hearin
......
HIRD Hutchinson Island Residential District
11.00.04.1)
Nonconforming Lots of Record
... • • , • -
Historic Preservation
3.01.03.AA.14
Designation Procedures
Recording of Designation
.
Reports .............
4.11.06B.12
Local Planning Agency
4.11.06B.12
Public Meetings and Records
......
Nonconformities " " " " " " "
12.03.04
Lots of Record, Nonconforming
. - . • ,
Planning and Zoning Commission
10.00.04
Secretary ..............
Right -of --Way Abandonment and Plat Vacation Procedures
Effect of Recording Resolution
12.02.04
of Abandonment ....... Recordation of Resolution
11.10.09
.. , . •
Sea Turtle Protection "" ""'
11.10.08
General Standards for Coastal Development within
Jurisdictional Boundaries
Protective/Mitigation Measures
...
Supp. No. 24 St. Lucie County Land Development Code
LDCi:165 Adopted May 19, 2009
DEVELOPMENT CODE
ST. LUCIE COUNTY LAND
Section
AND REPORTS (Cont'd.)
RECORDS s for
New Beachfront Lighting,
6.04.02.I.9
Beachfront Lighting Approval ................... ; : _ ::::: 11.02.04 et seq.
Site Plans ........................................
See: SITE PLANS
St. Lucie County Rural Land Stewardship Area Overlay
4 05 05 et seq.
Zone ........... .. .. RURAL LAND STEWARD -
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
See:
SHIP AREA OVERLAY ZONE
11,03.01 et seq.
Subdivisions ...............................................
See: SUBDIVISIONS
Towers and Antennas
Telecommunications Tower Siting
7.10.23.T
Inspections, Reports, Fees, and Monitoring• Re ort ..
Engineering P
7.10.23.F
Requirement of Site Plan and
Variances
Board of Adjustment ..............
10.01.05
Action of
Welliield Protection
Special Exemptions
Review by the Planning and Development Services
6.03.06.0
Director ...................................
PARKS AND RECREATION
RECREATION. See:
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS
7.10.16.E
Buffer ...............................................
7.10.016.P
Central Utilities, Requirement for ............ : ..
7.10.16.D
Density ... • rovement Standards
Design and Imp
Development
Off -Street Parking and Loading
• • .:
7.06.02
Performance Standards ........................ • • . •
7.10.16.A
Generally ..............................................
7.10.16.B
Land Use Compatibility .................. . • • . .........
Landscaping . ..........
7.09.02
Applicability ............................... .......
General Provisions
Requirement for Landscaping Plan..................
..... .
7.09.03.A
. 7,10.16.K
Provisions re ................................
. 7.10.16.E
..
Lot Size Requirements ............. • . • • • • . • . • • • . "' ; : ;
7.10.16.G
Maximum Lot Coverage ............................
St. Lucie County Lana Pt d loolpaY nt Code
Code
Supp. No, 24
LDCi:166
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE INDEX
RIVER PK—COMMUNITY O VERLAY ZONE
Eating and Drinking Places;
Sales Services . • Gasoline and Other Fuel
Established, River Park Community Overlay Zone.......
Intersection Zone ... • • .
Mid-BIock Zone ......................................................
............................
Live/Work Units.. .....................
Performance Standards
Access Management.
Buffering and Landscaping .
Building Design Standards..
Building Height.. _ ...........
Development Prior to Abuttin ... ... • .... ' . ' ' ' ' ' ' • •
Easements Required to be Dedi at d rty: , ; : .
Existing Abutting Uses .
Lighting...... .
Maximum Building Size
Off. reet Parking and Loading
Signs ......
Purpose and Intent . .. . .
Use Limitations .
Uses, Rezoningd.................................... ..... .
and Development Applications ....
RM-5 RESIDENTIAL, MULTIPLE -FAMILY - 5 IST
Accessory Uses ....... -
Conditional Uses . ............ DRI..CT
...
Development Design and Improvement Standards
Adult Establishments .
Community Residential Homes.
Dimensional Regulations..
Landscaping Requirements
Lot Size Requirements .
Off -Street Parking Requirements
Permitted Uses
PMUD Planned Mixed Use Development District
See; PMUD PLANNED .. , , , • , •
MENT DISTRICT MIXED USE DEVELOP -
Purpose ...... .
Signs and Billboards..
See: SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS
RM-7 RESIDENTIAL, MULTIPLE -FAMILY Accessory Uses 7 DISTRICT
... • • .
Conditional Uses,....
Development Design and Improvement Standards
Adult Establishments ... ,
Community Residential Homes
Dimensional Regulations..
Landscaping ... � .............................. .
Lot Size Requirements . '
Off -Street Parking Requirements ...........................
Sapp• No. 24
Section
4.02,06
4.02.02
4.02.02.1)
4.02.02.2)
4.02.07
4.02.04
4.02.04.0
4.02.04.H
4.02.04.K
4.02.04.A
4.02.04.D
4.02.04.F
4.02.04.E
4.02.04.I
4.02.04.B
4.02.04.G
4.02.044
4.02.01
4.02.05
4.02.03
3.01-03.L.8
3.01.03.L.7
7.10.10
7.10.07
3.01.03.L.4
3.01.03.L.6
3.01.03.L.3
3.01.03.L.5
3.01.03.L.2
7.03.02 et seq.
3.01.03.L.1
9.01.01 et seq.
3.01.03.M.8
3.01.03.M.7
7.10.10
7.10.07
3.01.03.M.4
3.01.03.M.6
3.01.03.M.3
3.01.03.M.5
St. Lucie County Land Development Code
LDCi:177 Adopted May 19, 2009
ST. LUCIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
RM-7 RESIDENTIAL, MULTIPLE -FAMILY - 7 DISTRICT
(Cont`d.) I ......................... .
Permitted Uses .. • • • . • • • •
PMUD Planned Mixed Locations Development District
Permitted Uses. • .. • • .... .
High Intensity ............................................
Medium Intensity ...••-••.• • ........
Purpose........................................•......
Signs and Billboards
See: SIGNS AND
ISTRICT
Section
3.01.03.M.2
7.03.02.A
7.03.02.B
3.01.03.M.1
9.01.01 et seq.
RM-9 RESIDENTIAL, MULTIPLE -FAMILY - 91%
Accessory Uses ....................
Conditional Uses . • .. •and Improvement Standards
Development Design ............ 0 .........
Adult Establishments .. • • . • • • • . • •
Community Residential Homes .. • • : • - ........ .
Dimensional Regulations........... •
Landscaping Requirements .. • • • • • • • ....
Lot Size Requirements - - • ........................
Off -Street Parking Requirements ....
Permitted Uses ... • . •
PMUD Planned Mixed Locations
U ca Development
lopment District
Permitted Uses and .. _ • • .. • .. .
High Intensity ........... .........
:'......................
Medium Intensity .......... ............. .
Purpose ......... ..................:'............................
Signs and Billboards............
See: SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS ISTRICT
3.01.03.N.8
3.01.03.N.7
7.10.10
7.10.07
3.01.03.N.4
3.01.03.N.6
3.0L03.N.3
3.01.03.N.5
3.01.03.N.2
7.03.02.A
7.03.02.B
3.01.03.N.1
9,01.01 et seq.
MULTIPLE -FAMILY -11 D
RESIDENTIAL, . . .
3.01.03.0.8
RM-11 • .......................
3.01.03.0.7
Accessory Uses ...................
...........
Conditional Uses ... • • • • ' ' • ' ' • • rovement Standards
Design and Imp
7.10.10
Development ...
Establishm• • • • • ' '••• •
Establishments . - • ••
7.10.07
Adult ....... • •
Community Residential Homes ......::: ; :: •
3 01.03.0.4
Regulations.. • • . • • • • •.
3,01.03.0.6
Dimensional ....
. .....
3,01.03.0.3.....................
Landscaping ...............
Requirements ...... .....
3.01.03.0.5
Lot Size .
Parking Requirements.......
3.01.03.0.2
Off -Street
'
Permitted Uses ............ istrict
mixed e Dionslopment D
PMUD Planned
Permitted Uses and L
7 03.02.A
High Intensity ..... .... ...........................
3,01.03.0.1
............... ......................
9.01.01 et seq.
Purpose ................. ........
AN ......................
Signs and Billboards
BILLBOARDS
See: SIGNS
MULTIPLE -FAMILY -15 DISTRICT
3 01.03.P.8
RM-15 RESIDENTIAL, . • • - • , . , ..... .
3.01.03.P.7
Uses ...
Accessory ..........
Conditional Uses • • • • • • ...........................
St. Lucie County LAdop ediMayent Code le, Code
LDCi:178
supp. No. 24
LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE INDEX
RM-15 RESIDENTIAL, MULTIPLE-FAMILy-15
Section
(Cont'd.) DISTRICT
Development Design and Improvement Standards
Adult Establishments.....
Community Residential Homes .
Dimensional Regulations...
7.10.10
Landscaping
7,10.07
.......
Lot Size Requirements
3.01.03.P.4
. ...
Off -Street Parking
3.01.03.P.6
Requirements .
Permitted Uses.. """"'
3.01.03.P.3
PMUD Planned Mixed Use Development
3.01.03.P.5
3.01.03.P.2
District
Permitted Uses and Locations
High Intensity . . .........................................
Purpose..
Signs and Billboards..
7.03.02.A
See: SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS """'
3.01.03.P.I
9.01.01 et seq.
RMH-5 RESIDENTIAL, MOBILE HOME
- 5 DISTRICT
Accessory Uses ........
-
Conditional Uses..... ............... .....
3.01.03.K,7
Density, Area, Yard, and Height Requirements . ........
Development Design
3.01.03.K.6
and Improvement Standards
Adult Establishments
3.01.03.K-3
.
Landscaping ...........
Parking
7.10.10
..............
Permitted Uses ..
3.01.03.K.5
3.01.03.K.4
PMUD PIanned Mixed Use Development.. • .
See: PMUD District
3.01.03.K.2
PLANNED MIXED
.. OP_
MENT DISTRICT USE DEVELOP -
7,03.02 et seq.
Purpose ............
.
Signs and Billboards.. """'
3.01.03.K.1
See: SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS
9•01.01 et seq,
ROOFING, ROOFS
Development Design and Improvement Standards
Car Washes,
Self -Service
..................................
Security Gatehouse and Access Control Devices ....
Signs and Billboards
7.10.22
• ..
Prohibited Signs .
7.10.15
Towers and Antennas
9.03.00
Telecommunications Tower Siting
Buildings and Equipment
Storage Areas .............
Rooftop Mounted Telecommunications
7'10•23.P
Towers and
Antennas................
. ....................... .
RS-2 RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE-FAMILY
7.10.23.E
Accessory Uses ....... - 2 DISTRICT
Conditional Uses ... • ....................
3.01.03.H.7
....................
Development Design and Improvement Standards
Adult Establishments
3.01.03.H.6
........... _
Dimensional Regulations.........
7.10.10
........................•
3.01.03.H.4
Supp, No. 24 St, Lucie County Land Development Code
LDCi:179
Adopted
May 19, 2009
ST. LUCIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
RS-2 RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE-FAMILY - 2 DISTRICT
(Cont'd.)
Lot Size Requirements
Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements ......... • -
Permitted Uses ........••••••••••-•• '•
PMUD Planned MixedUse
Development District
Permitted Uses and Locations
Low Intensity .............................................
Purpose...........................................
Signs and Billboards ............. • . • . ..............
See: SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS
RS-3 RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE-FAMILY . 3 DISTRICT
Accessory Uses ................................................
..
Conditional Uses ... • • • • ' ' . ' rovement Standards
Development Design and Imp
Adult Establishments • • • • • • • • • • ..• ..• ' • •
Dimensional Regulations ......................... .
...............
Off -Street Parking .
Lot Size Requiremennd Loading Requirements .. - • • - • • � • •
.............
Permitted Uses .. • • • . • • • • • - • - - ' ...ment District
PMUD Planned Mixed Use Develop .
Permitted Uses and Locations
Low Intensity ..................................................
Section
3.01.03.H.3
3.01.03.H.5
3.01.03.H.2
7.03.02.0
3.01.03.H.1
9.01.01 et seq.
Purpose ..........................
Signs and Billboards ............... • •
See: SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS
RS-4 RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE-FAMILY . . 4 DISTRICT
Accessory Uses ...........................................
Conditional Uses ............. • - ..
Development Design and Improvement Standards
Adult Establishments
Dimensional Regulations .................. • . • • •
Lot Size Requirements
Off -Street Parking and Loading Requirements ......... -
Permitted Uses .......... • • • • • .
PMUD Planned MixedL case D Development District
permitted Uses and
Low Intensity ....................... :'...................
Purpose ................................... .................... .
Signs and Billboards......... • • • • • • • • • • •
See: SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS
RUBBISH. See: SOLID WASTE
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses
Dimension and Location Regulations ....................
Airport Industrial Park
ts ............
3.p1.03.I.7
3.01.03.I.6
7.10.10
3,01.03.I.4
3.01,03.1.3
3.01.03.1.5
3.01.03.1.2
7.03.02•C
3.01.03.I.1
9.01.01 et seq.
3.01.03.J.7
3.01.03.J.6
7,10.10
3.01.03.J.4
3.01.03.J.3
3.01.03.J.5
3.01.03.J.2
7.03.02.0
3.01.03.J.1
9.01.01 et seq.
8.00.02
7.10.18
Special Regula ion • • • • t Land Development Code
St. Lucie uOlin Y Adopted May 19, 2009
Supp.
No, 24 LDCiJ80
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE INDEX
RULES AND REGULATIONS (Cont'd.)
Development Design and Improvement Standards
Off -Street Parking and Loading
Performance Standards ........... • .
Environmental Control Board
Regulations and Requirements ........
Exterior Property Maintenance Code
Conflicting Provisions with Other Codes or Regula-
tions of the County .
Local Planning Agency
Organization Rules and Procedures.......
Stormwater Management
Relationship to Other Stormwater Management Require-
ments..... .
Variances
Driveway Regulations, Administrative Variances from
Requirements of
Wellfield Protection
Generally
Administrative Regulations ...............
Zoning Districts
Use Regulations, Zoning District ........ .
RVP RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK DISTRICT
Accessory Uses ......
Conditional Uses ..
Development Design and Improvement Standards
Adult Establishments .
Permitted Uses .... .
Purpose.........................................................
Signs and Billboards..
See: SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS
S
SAFETY. See: HEALTH, SANITATION, SAFETY AND
WELFARE
SALES
Development Design and Improvement Standards
Distance Requirements for Alcoholic Beverages....... •
Temporary Buildings, Structures and Uses
Particular Temporary Uses Permitted ......... . .. . . .
SALVAGE. See: JUNK, SALVAGE AND SCRAP
SANITATION. See: HEALTH, SANITATION, SAFETY
AND WELFARE
Section
7.06.02
12.01,01
13.09,03
12.03.03
7.07.02
10,01.21
6.03.01.0
3.01.00
3.01.03.Z.4
3.01.03.Z.3
7.10.10
3.01.032.2
3.01.03.Z.1
9.01.01 et seq.
7.10.11
1 1.
SCHOOLS
Development Design and Improvement Standards ....... 7.06.02 et seq.
See: DEVELOPMENT DESIGN AND IMPROVE-
MENT STANDARDS
Supp. No. 24 St. Lucie County Land Development Code
LDCi.181 Adopted May 19, 2009
ST. LUCIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
Section
SCHOOLS (Cont'd.)
Signs and Billboards
General Provisions . 9.02.02
Billboards..............................................
Site Plans
Review of Site Plans, Procedure for
St. Lucie County Land Adopted lop n 2ode
Supp. No. 24
LDCi:182
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE INDEX
SITE PLANS (Cont'd.)
Section
Appeals
Review of Site Plans, Procedure for. See herein that
subject
Area
Review of Site Plans, Procedure for. See herein that
subject
Board of County Commissioners
Review of Site Plans,
Procedure for. See herein that
subject
Comprehensive Plan
Review of Site Plans, Procedure for. See herein that
subject
CR Commercial Resort District
Use Standards
Requirement for Site Plan Review/Approval .........
Density
3.01.03.II.3.d
Review of Site Plans, Procedure for. See herein that
subject
Development Design and Improvement Standards.....
See: DEVELOPMENT DESIGN
7.I0.12 et seq.
AND IMPROVE-
MENT STANDARDS
Development Review Committee
Review of Site Plans, Procedure for. See herein that
subject
Growth Management Director
Review of Site Plans, Procedure for. See herein that
subject
Landscaping
Removal of Exotic Vegetation
General.....................................
Review of Site Plans, Procedure for. � i � � � ' �
See
7.09.05.A
subject herein that
Mining
Extraction Incidental to Development Activities .......
Mobile Homes and Mobile
Home Parks
Site Plan, Requirement for
6•06.02
.......... .
Public Works and Improvements
Review of Site Plans,
7.10.17.1,
Procedure for. See herein that
subject
Records and Reports
Review of Site Plans, Procedure for. See herein that
subject
Recreational Vehicle Parks
Site Plan, Requirement for.......
Supp. No. 24
St. Lucie County Land Development Code
LDCi:198.1 Adopted May 19, 2009
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE INDEX
SOLID WASTE (Cont'd.)
St. Lucie County Rural Land Stewardship Area Overlay
Zone
SRA Designation
Design Criteria
Infrastructure Required
Public Facilities Impact Assessments, S• . •'
U Utilities District RA..
Conditional Uses ... .
SPECIAL DISTRICTS ............
Airport Overlay Zones. , ,
See: AIRPORT OVERLAY ZONES'' • � • . . . . . . . • . ' ' '
Conflicts with Other Sections or Chapters
Historic Preservation .
Hutchinson PRESERVATION .............. ' ....... .
son Island —Building Height Overlay See: HUTCHINSON ISLAND —BUILDING Zone
OVERLAY ZO......
NE HEIGHT
Jenkins Road Area PIan S
See: JENKINS Aecial District
DISTRICT ROAD AREA PLAN SPECIAL
Research and Education P
See: RESEARCH ark —Overlay Zone
OVERLAY AND EDUCATION PARK—
Right-of-Wa ZONE
River Park y Dedication Requirements . , , ,
Community Overlay Zone . , - , - . .
See: RIVER PARK—COMMU • . • .....' ..... .
St. Lucie County Rural Land Steward OVERLAY ZONE
Zone. , p Area Overlay
See: ST. LUCIE CO .........................
Section
4.05.08.G.6
4.05.08,H.4
3.01.03. W.7
4.00.00 et seq.
4.12.11
4,11,00 et seq.
4.01.00 et seq.
4.12.00 et seq.
4,03,00 et seq.
4.12.10
4.02.00 et seq,
SHIP AREA O UIN RURAL LAND STEWARD- 4.05'00 et seq.
TVC—Overlay OVERLAY ZONE
See: TVC—OVERLAY ZONE
Countryside
ZONE (TOWNS ) 4.04.00 et seq.
COUNTRYSIDE) , VILLAGES
SPECIAL MAGISTRATE '
Duties; Powers,
Establishment of Special Ma ............ . ' ..
Qualifications gistrate ........ ......... .
Appointment Appointment; Compensation
Compensation . ............................. ..............
Qualifications ...............................................
SPECIAL, MAST ........................................
ER REVIEW PROCESS
Land Use and Environmental Dispute Resolution -
Master Review Process S peci
Real
Conduct of the Special Master
Filing of Response Proceeding
Notice and Timing of Special Master Proceeding ... • .
Offer to Compromise..
SupA• No. 24
12• 10.03
12.10.01
12.10.02
12.10.02B
12.10.02C
12.10.02A
11.14.07
11.14.07.E
11.14.07.D
11-14.07•G
St. Lucie LDci:205 County Land Development Code
Adopted May 19, 2009
ST, LUCIE COUNT LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
Section
11.14.07.F
SPECIAL MASTER REVIEW PROCESS (Cony.. 11,14.07.A
Provisions re .. • • • s ... 4 ...... 11.14.07.11
to Participate in Proceeding
Request .. • ............... • 11.14.07.E
Settlement .. - • • • • • • .. • ecial Master ...... ..as
Subpoena Powers of t Request to Be Dropped as a
11.14.07.0
Sufficiency Hearing; 11.14.01
Party .... ................. • ........ ........ 11.14.05
Generally • • • • • . • • . • ster Proceeding . • • • • ........' • .. 11.14.05.A
Initiation of Special Ma ........ 11.14.056C
Request for Relief
of Requ. . .
Filing . . . . .................. 11.14.05.B
Notice of Filing • • • • • • • ' ' ' Application Contents . • 11 14.02
Request for Relief; Required App .. • • 11.14.11
Intent .......... • . • . • ......... 11.14.1LB
Miscellaneous Provisions . • • • .... ... , • .. • ..... 1.1.14.11.A
Consolidation • • . • • • ' ' ' ' ' . urnishing Copies • . • • • • • • • • 11.14.04
Time Requirements and F11,14.08
Pre -Initiation Meeting • • • • • • • •
S ecial Master . • • 11.14.09
Recommendation, p 11.14.10
Special Master s Recommendation . • • • • -
Response to Sp .......... 11.14.06
Ripeness Decision ...... 11.14.06.0
Special Master .. • ... • ' • Special Master .. • • 11.14.06.A
Agreements with the sSpecial Master • • • • 11.14.06.B
Qualifications and Restriction,
Special Master . 11.14.06.1)
Selection, 11.14.03
Service Fees, Special Master . - • - • • • - • -' -' ' '
Coll for Parties and Participants
Standards of CoECIFiCA-
SPECIFICATIONS• See: STANDARDS AND
TIONS DSHIP
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
RURAL LAND STEWAR
AREA OVERLAY ZONE
Contracts and Agreements
SSA Designation. See herein that subject
Credits and Refunds 4•05.08.B
SRA Designation Credits
Transfer and ..
Use of Stewardship 4.05605
Designation- See herein that subject
SSA Design ............
Stewardship Credits • . • • • • • • . • .
Designate, Designation erlay Zone prior to SSA or 4,05.06
Lands within the RLSA Ov
4.05.08
SRA Designation .......
4.05.07
SRA Designation ........ ........ • ........................... 4,05.03
SSA Designation ...... ...... • Zone ............... • ..... .
Establishment of RLSA Overlay
4.05.04
Land Use RLSA Overlay Zone.........
Land Uses Allowed in the
SRA Designation 4.05.08•C•7
Forms of SRA Developments . ,
Land Uses within anRp'" St. Lucie County Land Development 2009
Adopted May 19,
LDCi:206
Supp• No. 24
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE INDEX
ST. LUCIE COUNTY RURAL LANDSTEWARDSHIP
AREA OVERLAY ZONE
Section
(Cont,d.)
Transfer and Use of Stewardship
Credits
Mixed Land Use Entitlements ... , • , . SSA Designation
Credit Generation, SSA - Stewardship
Sending
4.05.08.B.4
System
Area Land Use Layers to be Elm na ed
Land Uses Allowed in the RLSA
4.05.07.B.7
Overlay Zone , • , .
Lands within the RLSA O
Overlay Zone prior to SSA
SRA Designation
4.05.04
. or
Density and Intensity..
Underlying ....................................
y g zoning '
4.05.06
and permitted uses .
Parks and Recreation
4.05,06.B
SRA Designation..................
See herein that subject
Purpose and Intent
4.05.06. A
...........................................
4.05.01
Supp. No. 24
St. Lucie County Land Development Code
LDCi:206.1 Adopted May 19, 2009
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE INDEX
ST. LUCIE COUNTY RURAL, LAND
AREA OVERLAY ZONE STEWARDSHIP
Report
Designation (Cont'd.)
g ... , .
Pre -application Conference with County Staff..... ,
Review by County Reviewing
Submittal and Processing Agencies .. • • • • •
Fees, Application Package
Stewardship Credits
Allocation of Stewardship Credits..
Creation of Stewardship Credits , , • , -
Density and Use .
Establishmentof ................................ .........
a Stewardship Credit Database .... •
Transfer of Stewardship Credits ....... .
Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places . .
SRA Designation. See herein that subject
STADIUMS AND ARENAS
CG Commercial, General District
Conditional Uses .
Development Design and Improvement Standards
Off -Street Parking and Loading
Performance Standards
I Institutional District
Conditional Uses
RF Religious Facilities District
Accessory Uses.....,.••
STANDARDAHOUSING CODE
Administration .
Adopted..... .
Enforcement...................................................
STANDARDS ,AmendmentsAND SPECIFICATIONS
Amendments to the Code and Official Zoning Atlas
Standards of Review
Bed and Breakfast Residences
Minimum Standards .....
Conditional Uses
Standards for Review, of Conditional Use Permits ....
CR Commercial Resort District
Use Standards
Development Agreements '
Standards of a Development Agreement
Development Design and Improvement Standards .. ,
See: DEVELOPMENT DESIGN AND IMPROVE-
MENT STANDARDS
Development Permits
Airport Zone Permits
Standards for Review........
Floodplain Management
See: FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
SUPP. No. 24
Section
4.05.07.D.5
4.05.07.D..1
4.05.07.D.4
4.05.07. D, 2
4.05.05
4.05.05.E
4.05.05.0
4.05.05.B
4,05.05.A
4.05.05.D
3.01.03.5.7
7.06.02
3.01.03.X.7
3.01.03.Y.8
13.08.02
13.08.01
13.08.03
11.06.03
7.10.20.13
11.07.03
3.01.03.II.3
11.08.03
7.00.00 et seq.
11-05.08-D
6,05.01 et seq.
St. Lucie County Land Development Code
LDC1:209 Adopted May 19, 2009
ST. LUCIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
Section
AND SPECIFICATIONS (COT t'd.) ... , . 7.09.04 et seq-
STANDARDS
Landscaping SCApING
See: LAN and Mobile Home Parks
a - -
7.10.17.G
Mobile Homes • • • -
Open Space Standards • - • • -' • • • District
Country Subdivision)
3,01.03.FF.2
PCs (Planned
Standards and Requirements . • • . ' xnent District
Use Development
7.03.03
PMUD Planned Mixe....................... .
Development District
Standards and Requirements7.02.03
PNRD Planned NRe Reidential quirements
District
Standards and q lace) District
3.01.03.GG.2
...... ......
PRW (Planned RetaillWorkp
Standards and Requirements .
Village) District
3.01.03.EE.2
PTV (Planned Town or
Requirements .
Standards and
Public Facilities Subjto The uirements of
cPublic
Development NotFacilities
V,
Chapter
Certificate of Capacity Exemption ,at, ofCapacity.03.03.D
of a Certifi5.06.00
Standard for Issuance
Exemption .............. ........... .
Level menof Service Standards ..
Unit Develop t District
7 01,03
PUD Planned
Requirements • • • . -' • • ..
Standards and Zone
Education Park —Overlay
4.03.04
Research and
Standards ..........................
6.00.00 et seq-
Performance
Resource Protection Standards • .
RESOURCE PROTECTION STANDARDS
See:
S Community Overlay Z
River Park— .............................
Standards . • - • • .. .
4 02.04
6 04.02 et seq.
Performance
Sea Turtle Protection.. • • - • • • •
PROTECTION
See: SEA TURTLE
Site Plans Procedure for
of Site Plans,
11.02.07
Review
Standards for Site Plan Review .. • • • • •
Special Master Review Process Dispute Resolution -
Environmental Disp
Land Use and
Special Master Review Process
of Conduct for Parties and Participants:.
1L14.03
13.08.01 et seq.
Standards
Standard Housing Code • "CODE
HOUSING
See: STANDARD
Subdivisions
platting, Procedure for lits, Procedure for
Lot Sp
11 03 04 D
Minor Replats and
Standards for Review .. • • • •
Towers and AntennasSiting
Standards • ' .. '
7,10.23.E
Telecommunications etY .. • • • • • • • • • .
Building Co deslSafty
St. Lucie County Land pt,d iMay 19 2009
Adop
LDCi:210
Supp• No- 24
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE INDEX
SURFACE WATER (Cont'd.)
Mining
Restrictions, Regulations, and Conditions on Mining
Permit.......
Stormwater Management
Intent and Purpose ........ , . , .
FACING. See: PAVING OR SURFACING
SURVEYS, MAPS AND PLATS
Endangered or Threatened Species
Habitat of Endangered or Threatened Species
Native Upland Habitat Protection
Generally
Historic Preservation Designation Process and Procedure
County Local Register Map
Mining
Excavation or Mining Resulting in the Creation of a
Water Body..
Newsracks
Application and Issuance of Certificate of Compliance
Procedure ...
Public Facilities
Proportionate Fair Share Transportation Impact Mitiga-
tion
Application Process ..... . .. . .. . .
Review of Development Orders
Requirements for Certificate of Capacity
Application Contents ........ .
Right -of --way Abandonment and Plat Vacation Procedures
See: RIGHT OF-WAy ABANDONMENT AND PLAT
VACATION PROCEDURES
Sea Turtle Protection
Application Contents, Sea Turtle Protection Plan (STPP)
Preparation and Submission of STPP
General Standards for Coastal Development within
Jurisdictional Boundaries
Protective/Mitigation Measures.....
Sit Pl
Section
6.06.01
7.07.01
6.04.01.13
4.11.06B.13
6.06,03
7.10.26.C(4)
5.07.00.0
5.08.02.0
11.10.00 et sect.
6.04.02.E 1
e ans . ..........
See: SITE PLANS
6.04.02.G.6
11.02.09 et seq.
Subdivisions .....
See: SUBDIVISIONS
11,03.00 et sect.
Towers and Antennas
Telecommunications Tower Siting
Supplemental Review Information for Wireless
Telecommunications
Tower Conditional Use
Applications,
.
Transportation Systems " """"'
710.23.Q
Rights -of -Way Determinations and Dedications,
Improvements
Determination of Right -of -Way Alignment
...........
..
7.05.03.D
Supp. No. 24 St. Lucie County Land
LDCi:217
Development Code
Adopted May 19, 2009
LUCIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
ST.
Section
Villages, Countryside)
SURVEYS MAPS AND PLATS (Cont'd•)TVC—Overlay
Zone (Towns,
Performance Monitoring
4.04.07.1)
Future Street Network .•••••-•••••-••••""'
Transferable Development Rights
Transferable Development
Procedures for Use of ....
4,04.05.G
Rights Credits................................
Utilities
Water and Sewer Service Systems ...... .
7.08.03.B
Sewage Systems..................................
Wellfield Protection
Special Exemptions
Review by the Planning and Development Services
6.03.06.0
Director ..................................
6.03.02
Zone of Protection Maps ..-••-•••••.••-••""". "
SWALES. See: BERMS AND SWALES
AFFIRMATION, SWEAR
SWEAR OR SWORN. See: OATH,
OR SWORN
SWIMMING POOLS Structures and Uses
Accessory Buildings, es a ses
Particular Permitted Accessory Structures
Residential, Agricultural, aPlanned t
8•00.03
Development Districts .. • • • • :.........:::::
8.00.05
Provisions re .................••..
Development Permits
Mining Permits
for Permit; Exemptions.......... • • •
11.05.11.A
Requirement
RF Religious Facilities District
3.01-03.Y.8
Accessary Uses ............ • - ..........
Management
7.07.05
Stormwater
Exemptions from Stormwater Permits............ • • •
SYNAGOGUES. See: RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS
T
TAMPER. See: ALTER OR TAMPER
TAXATION
Historic Preservation nated
Tax Exemptions for Rehabilitations to Desig
4.11.17
Properties ..........................
Right -of -Way Abandonment and Plat Vacation Procedures
Application Procedures, Petition 11.10.05.G
Evidence of Taxes Paid ........... • • • . • • . • • . • • ' . ' ' ' . '
St. Lucie County Land Develogm19 l009
ode
hDCi:218 Adopted May
Supp. No. 24
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE INDEX
VARIANCES (Cont,d.)
Procedures for Application
Review of the Application
Airport Director and the FDOT
Special Provisions where Variance is Review by the...
ments of Flood Damage Prevention.ght to Require -
that subjectSee herein
Standards for Granting Variances...... _
Charges, Fees and Rates
Accessory Agricultural Structure
antes to Construct , Administrative Vari-
APPlication Procedures....
Minimum Yard Setback Standards ' • .
Variances for the Required 'Administrative
For Mobile Home parks
Application Procedures ..... , ,
For Recreational Vehicle parks
Application Procedures
Procedures for Application .. , . .
Application . .
Special Provisions where Variance is Sought to Require-
ments of Flood Damage Prevention
Application Procedures ...... .
Stormwater Management, Administri
m
froRequirements of atve Variances
Application Procedures
Driveway Regulations, Administrative Variances from
'
Requirements of. ,
F Extensions of Variance Approvals
Alain Management .
General ... .
Authority ........................................... ........
Initiation..
Purpose
Growth Management Director
Action of Board of Adjustment, . , • • . Procedures for Application. h " t s
See herein that subject
Riverine
Shoreline Protection Regulations, Variances
from. See herein that subject
Hearings
Action of Board of Adjustment
Extensions of Variance Approvals ...... .
Special Provisions where Variance is Sought toRequire-
.
ments of Flood Damage Prevention
Application Procedures ....... . Hutchinson Island —Building Height
Identification Overlay Zone . , • ..
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St. Lucie County Land Develo ment Code
LDCi:235 p
Adopted May 19, 2009
ST. LUCIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
Section
VARIANCES (Cont'd.) Administrative
Setback nddards,
Minimum Yard
Variances for the Require10
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For Mobile Home Parks • • • • • . .
Application Procedures . • •
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procedures for Application ..... • .... .
Application .. • • • • • • • ' ' ' . ' • .... Sought toRequire
where VaiPrevent
Provisions
'Prevention
ments of Flood Damage......... .............
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10.01.03
Application Procedures .........
Limitations on Granting Variances •A ..... Administrative Vari-
S tandards, -
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Minimum Yard Setback ..........
Required .
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ances for the ........
Home Parks . •......•
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For Mobile ...........................
Procedures . • •
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Application
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Conditions on Variances.. • • • • ...
Standards for Issuance:. • :• ::: :: :' :'
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General
For Recreational Vehicle Parks
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Procedures . • •
Application ..............................
Variances..
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Conditions on
General Standardsnetached Dwellings and Residential
y
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For Single -Fa ............
10.01.14C.9
Accessory Structures .. • • . I ..... .
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Appeals .......................
Procedures . •
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Application .........
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Authority .... . ............ •
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Conditions on Variances- . • .. • ... -
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Determination ........... ...
Standards for Issuance..
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General
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tin m
Notice and Pos g " " of Adjustment .. • • • • • • • • • ' .
by Board .
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Public Hearing ... ........ .....
Scope of variance ..............
public Works Director
Home Parks
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For Mobile
procedures - ..............
10.01.14.B.2
Application
Genera 1 Standards for Issuance .. • • • • • . • ' . ' ' ' ' ' ' ' '
Vehicle Parks
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For Recreational
Application Procedures .. •
Policies, Procedures and Provisions Administrative Vari-
Accessory Agricultural Structure,
Construct an
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ances to
Application Procedures . • • • • • � ' ' ' ' Administrative
Setback dards,
Minimum Yard
d
Variances for the Require10.01.14.B.1
For Mobile Home Parks .............
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Application Procedures . • • • . • . • .
Vehicle Parks
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For Recreational
Procedures ... •
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Application , , • ...... • • - • -
lication . • • • . • • . ' • ' . ' '
Procedures far Application St, Lucie County
sand Deve}opment Code
May 19, 2009
LDCi236
Adopted
Supp• No, 24
LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE INDEX
VARIANCES (Cont'd.)
Special Provisions
Section
where Variance is Sou
ments of Flood Damage
ght to Require
Stormwater Prevention
Management,
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Administrative Variances
from Requirements
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of
Application Procedures
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Procedures for Application..
Application
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Filing an Application for ""' •. •
Approval
10.01.04
of a Variance... , 10.01.04•A
Growth Mana e ment
g Director
Application
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Filin Application
Revnew
for Approval of a Variance
tApplication
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nCe
Growth Management
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Director, Review b
Review of the Application Y the
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Airport Director
Review b and the FDOT, Review b Y the
Y the Planning
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and Develo
Director. , pment Services
ices
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Public Facilities
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Public Works Di""*"* ....... " " — . .......... . ...
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Accessory ..........
Agricultural Structure,
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Administrative Vari-
ances to Construct an
Application Procedures
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General Standards
for Issuance.. """
Minimum Yard Setback ' '
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Standards ' ' ' - • ...
Variances for the Required. � Administrative
. See herein that
Special Provisions
10.01.13.B
subject
where Variance is Sought to Require-
ments of Flood Damage
Prevention
AAplication Procedures
Riverine Shoreline
Protection Regulations, Request for a
Variance from..
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Amendment . ' ................
Appeal... . _
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Criteria for '................................... ' ..............
Granting a Variance
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from Riverine Shoreline
Protection Regulations.
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Conditions of Approval
for Granting a Variance
Standards of Review..
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Expiration and Extension '
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Expiration.. ....................
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Extension "
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Request for .................................................
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Procedures
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Purpose and Intent
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Special Provisions where Variance
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t Sought to Re
ments of Flood Damage Pre quire -
ge Prevention
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Ability to Im , . • • . , ,
pose Special Conditions
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Application Procedures
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Board of Adjustment ...............
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Ability to Impose Special Conditions
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Application Procedures
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St. Lucie County Land Development Code
LDCi:237
Adopted May 19, 2009
ST. LUCIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
Section
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VARIANCES {Cont'd.} ......................
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Generally ............... ...... ...............
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Conditions for Variances • . • • . • • • • . • . • .. .
Stanch rds for Issuance .
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General ..............................
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Generally • • • • • • • ' Designated Floodways • • • • • . • • . • • ' ' ' ' .
Within
Variances
Standards and Sp Administrative Vari-
Accessory Agricultural Structure,
Construct an • . , .
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ances to ..
General Standards for Issuance.. • • • • • • • • . '.' ' .
Setback Standards, Administrative
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Minim -urn Yard
Minim Required ................ .
Variances for the Req ht to Require -
Special Provisions where Variancvenis song
Flood Damage
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ments of
Standards f� Issuance._
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General ... • • • � - • - • • "
Standards for Grantingement, Administrative Variances
Stormwater Manag
of ..
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from Requirements
for Issuance ......................
Standards • . • ..... .
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General ' '
Standards for Granting Variances ... • • • • • • .
exnent, Administrative Variances from
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Stormwater Manag ........ •
of ........... • 6 ... .
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Requirements .................
Procedures . • • • •
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Application
Standards for Issuance • • • • • • . • ' ' ' ' '
General
Utilities Standards, Administrative
Yard Setback
Minimum
Variances for the Required10
01.14.B.2
For Mobile Home Parks
Sigandards issuance
General
Recrea nal Vehicle Parks
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For
General Standards for Issce is uance • • • ' ' ht to Require -
where Varriprevent
Special Provisions on
ments of Flood Damage
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General Standards for Issuance.. • • • .
VEGETATION
Coastal Area Protection
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Dune Landscaping •
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Minimum Criteria .. • .. - • • ...........................
Vegetation and Lan
Improvement Standards
Development Design and
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Off -Road Vehicle Parks .... . . . ..... . ...... • . • • ...
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Generally ........... .. '
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Development Permits ....4.............
Removal Permits .....
Vegetation
Endangered or Threatened o Species ened Species
Habitat of Endang
Upland Habitat Protection
6.04.O1.G
Native
Determination of sufficiency.... 4 •
St, Lucie County
Land pevelopment Code
May 19, 2009
LDCi-.238
Adopted
Supp. No. 21
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE INDEX
VEGETATION (Cornt'd.)
Landscaping ......... Section
See: LANDSCAPING .......... ....... .......... • . • . • . .
"' 7.09.03 et seq.
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St. Lucie County Land Develo went Code
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Adopted May 19, 2009