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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSt. Lucie County, FL #35SUPPLEMENT NO. 35 April 2026 LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE County of ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA Looseleaf Supplement This Supplement contains all ordinances deemed advisable to be included at this time through: Ordinance No. 2026-03, adopted February 17, 2026. See the Code Comparative Table for further information. Remove Old Pages Insert New Pages Xlll-Xvl Checklist of up-to-date pages SH:3 8:5-8:8.3 CCT:7 Xlll-Xvl Checklist of up-to-date pages (following Table of Contents) SH:3 8:5-8:8.3 CCT:7 Insert and maintain this instruction sheet in front of this publication. File removed pages for reference. municolde POWERED BY CIVICPLUS info@municode.com 1 800.262.2633 1 www.municode.com P.O. Box 2235 Tallahassee, FL 32316 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 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 ............................... [1] Supplement History Table ................................... SH: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 II. Definitions ............................................. 2:1 2.00.00. Definitions ................................. 2:3 III. 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 St. Lucie County Land Development Code Supp. No. 35 xiii Adopted May 19, 2009 TABLE OF CONTENTS—Cont'd. Chapter Page 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 ................................. 5:25 5.08.00. Review of Development Orders .............. 5:36 5.09.00. 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 .......................... 6:1 6.00.00. Vegetation Protection and Preservation ...... 6:3 6.01.00. Mangrove Protection ........................ 6:14.2 6.02.00. Environmentally Sensitive Lands............ 6:15 6.03.00. Wellfield Protection ......................... 6:30 6.04.00. Habitat of Endangered or Threatened Species 6:37 6.05.00. Floodplain Management .................... 6:51 6.06.00. Mining ..................................... 6:60.12 VII. Development Design and Improvement Standards....... 7:1 7.00.00. General Provisions ......................... 7:5 7.01.00. Planned Unit Development .................. 7:5 7.02.00. Planned Non -Residential Development....... 7:12.7 7.03.00. Planned Mixed Use Development ............ 7:21 7.04.00. Area, Yard, Height, and Open Space Require- ments...................................... 7:33 7.05.00. Transportation Systems ..................... 7:45 7.06.00. Off -Street Parking and Loading ............. 7:65 7.07.00. Stormwater Management ................... 7:82 7.08.00. Utilities .................................... 7:86.1 7.09.00. Landscaping and Screening ................. 7:91 7.10.00. Supplemental Standards .................... 7:121 VIII. Accessory and Temporary Structures and Uses ......... 8:1 8.00.00. Accessory Uses and Structures .............. 8:3 8.01.00. Home Occupations .......................... 8:8.1 8.02.00. Temporary Uses and Structures ............. 8:8.3 IX. Signs .................................................. 9:1 9.00.00. Purpose .................................... 9:3 9.01.00. Permitted Permanent and Authorized Temporary Signs ........................... 9:3 9.02.00. General Provisions ......................... 9:19 9.03.00. Prohibited Signs ............................ 9:23 9.04.00. Permitting and Exemptions ................. 9:26.1 St. Lucie County Land Development Code Supp. No. 35 xiv Adopted May 19, 2009 TABLE OF CONTENTS—Cont'd. Chapter Page 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 11.01.00. Authorization by a Development Permit Required Prior to Undertaking Any Develop- ment Activity ............................. 11:10.1 11.02.00. Procedure for Review of Site Plans ......... 11:12 11.03.00. Procedure for Platting ..................... 11:45 11.04.00. Guarantees and Sureties ................... 11:59 11.05.00. Procedure for Obtaining Development Permits 11:64 11.06.00. Amendments to the Code and Official Zoning Atlas ..................................... 11:88 11.07.00. Conditional Uses .......................... 11:92 11.08.00. Development Agreements .................. 11:99 11.09.00. Vested Rights ............................. 11:105 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 St. Lucie County Land Development Code Supp. No. 35 gv Adopted May 19, 2009 TABLE OF CONTENTS—Cont'd. Chapter Page 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 ....................................... TOAJ Code Comparative Table —Ordinances ........................ CCTJ CodeIndex ................................................. CDi:1 St. Lucie County Land Development Code Supp. No. 35 xvi Adopted May 19, 2009 Checklist of Up -to -Date Pages (This checklist will be updated with the printing of each Supplement) From our experience in publishing Looseleaf Supplements on a page -for -page substitution basis, it has become evident that through usage and supplementation many pages can be inserted and removed in error. The following listing is included in this Code as a ready guide for the user to determine whether the Code volume properly reflects the latest printing of each page. In the first column all page numbers are listed in sequence. The second column reflects the latest printing of the pages as they should appear in an up-to-date volume. The letters "OC" indicate the pages have not been reprinted in the Supplement Service and appear as published for the original Code. 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LUCIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE Page No. Supp. No. Page No. Supp. No. 11:69 24 12:7, 12:8 20 11:71, 11:72 OC 12:9, 12:10 24 11:73, 11:74 OC 12:11, 12:12 24 11:75, 11:76 11 12:13 24 11:77, 11:78 11 13:1, 13:2 33 11:79, 11:80 31 13:3 34 11:80.1, 11:80.2 31 13:21, 13:22 OC 11:81, 11:82 OC 13:23, 13:24 OC 11:83, 11:84 OC 13:25, 13:26 33 11:85, 11:86 31 13:27, 13:28 33 11:87, 11:88 20 TOA:1, TOA:2 3 11:89, 11:90 OC TOA:3 3 11:91, 11:92 OC CCT:1, CCT:2 5 11:93, 11:94 OC CCT:3, CCTA 18 11:95, 11:96 OC CCT:5, CCT:6 27 11:97, 11:98 OC CCT:7 35 11:99, 11:100 OC LDCE 1, LDCi:2 34 11:101, 11:102 OC LDCi:3, LDCIA 34 11:103, 11:104 OC LDCi:5, LDCi:6 34 11:105, 11:106 12 LDCi:7, LDCi:8 34 11:107, 11:108 12 LDCi:9, LDCE 10 34 11:109, 11:110 OC LDCi:11, LDCE 12 34 11:111, 11:112 OC LDCi:13, LDCi:14 34 11:113, 11:114 OC LDCi:15, LDCE 16 34 11:115, 11:116 OC LDCE 17, LDCE 18 34 11:117, 11:118 20 LDCi:19, LDCi:20 34 11:119, 11:120 20 LDCi:21, LDCi:22 34 11:121, 11:122 20 LDCi:23, LDCi:24 34 11:123, 11:124 20 LDCi:25, LDCi:26 34 11:125, 11:126 20 LDCi:27, LDCi:28 34 11:126.1 20 LDCi:29, LDCi:30 34 11:127, 11:128 OC LDCi:31, LDCi:32 34 11:129, 11:130 OC LDCi:33, LDCi:34 34 11:131, 11:132 OC LDCi:35, LDCi:36 34 11:133, 11:134 OC LDCi:37, LDCi:38 34 12:1, 12:2 24 LDCi:39, LDCi:40 34 12:3, 12:4 24 LDCi:41, LDCi:42 34 12:5, 12:6 20 LDCi:43, LDCi:44 34 181 Supp. No. 35 CHECKLIST OF UP-TO-DATE PAGES Page No. Supp. No. Page No. Supp. No. LDCi:45, LDCi:46 34 LDCi:121, LDCi:122 34 LDCi:47, LDCi:48 34 LDCi:123, LDCE 124 34 LDCi:49, LDCi:50 34 LDCi:125, LDCi:126 34 LDCi:51, LDCi:52 34 LDCi:127, LDCE 128 34 LDCi:53, LDCi:54 34 LDCi:129, LDCi:130 34 LDCi:55, LDCi:56 34 LDCi:131, LDCE 132 34 LDCi:57, LDCi:58 34 LDCi:133, LDCi:134 34 LDCi:59, LDC1:60 34 LDCi:135, LDCE 136 34 LDCi:61, LDCi:62 34 LDCi:137, LDCi:138 34 LDCi:63, LDCi:64 34 LDCi:139, LDCE 140 34 LDCi:65, LDCi:66 34 LDCi:141, LDCi:142 34 LDCi:67, LDCi:68 34 LDCi:143, LDCE 144 34 LDCi:69, LDCi:70 34 LDCi:145, LDCi:146 34 LDCi:71, LDCi:72 34 LDCi:147, LDCE 148 34 LDCi:73, LDCi:74 34 LDCi:149, LDCE 150 34 LDCi:75, LDCi:76 34 LDCi:151, LDCi:152 34 LDCi:77, LDCi:78 34 LDCE 153, LDCi:154 34 LDCi:79, LDC1:80 34 LDCi:155, LDCE 156 34 LDCi:81, LDCi:82 34 LDCi:157, LDCi:158 34 LDCi:83, LDCi:84 34 LDCi:159, LDCi:160 34 LDCi:85, LDCi:86 34 LDCE 161, LDCi:162 34 LDCi:87, LDCi:88 34 LDCi:163, LDCE 164 34 LDCi:89, LDCi:90 34 LDCi:165, LDCE 166 34 LDCi:91, LDCi:92 34 LDCi:167, LDCi:168 34 LDCi:93, LDCi:94 34 LDCE 169, LDCi:170 34 LDCi:95, LDCi:96 34 LDCi:171, LDCE 172 34 LDCi:97, LDCi:98 34 LDCi:173, LDCE 174 34 LDCi:99, LDCi:100 34 LDCi:175, LDCE 176 34 LDCE 101, LDCE 102 34 LDCE 177, LDCi:178 34 LDCi:103, LDCi:104 34 LDCi:179, LDCi:180 34 LDCi:105, LDCi:106 34 LDCi:181, LDCi:182 34 LDCi:107, LDCE 108 34 LDCi:183, LDCi:184 34 LDCE 109, LDCE 110 34 LDCE 185, LDCE 186 34 LDCi: 111, LDCi:112 34 LDCi:187, LDCE 188 34 LDCi:113, LDCE 114 34 LDCi:189, LDCi:190 34 LDCi:115, LDCE 116 34 LDCi:191, LDCi:192 34 LDCE 117, LDCE 118 34 LDCE 193, LDCi:194 34 LDCi:119, LDCi:120 34 LDCi:195, LDCi:196 34 191 Supp. No. 35 ST. 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No. Date Adopted Include/ Omit Supp. No. 2023-05 3-21-2023 Include 25 2023-7 5-16-2023 Include 25 2023-14 10-17-2023 Include 26 2023-17 12- 5-2023 Include 26 2021-34 9- 7-2021 Include 27 2024-08 2-20-2024 Include 27 2024-11 2-20-2024 Include 27 2024-1A 1- 9-2024 Include 27 2024-5 1- 9-2024 Include 27 2024-014 4- 2-2024 Include 28 2024-10 2-20-2024 Include 28 2024-3 1-23-2024 Include 28 2024-012 4- 2-2024 Include 28 2024-19 6- 4-2024 Include 29 2024-26 7- 2-2024 Include 29 2024-28 8- 6-2024 Include 29 2024-29 10- 1-2024 Include 30 2024-31 9-17-2024 Include 30 2025-05 2-18-2025 Include 31 2025-1 1- 7-2025 Include 31 2025-3 1- 7-2025 Include 31 25-6 4-22-2025 Include 32 2025-010 5-20-2025 Include 32 2025-14 7- 1-2025 Include 33 25-019 9-16-2025 Include 33 2024-038 12- 3-2024 Include 34 25-024 12- 2-2025 Include 34 2025-025 12- 2-2025 Include 34 2026-03 2-17-2026 Include 35 St. Lucie County Land Development Code Supp. No. 35 SH:3 Adopted May 19, 2009 ACCESSORY, TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND USES 8.00.04 In those subdivisions, condominium, home owners or property owners association areas that have duly recorded property or deed restrictions that impose stricter standards than outlined above, the stricter standards of the subdivision, condominium, home owners or property owners association shall apply, and enforcement of those standards shall be the responsibility of the duly recognized and empowered condominium, home owners or property owners association. Nothing in this section shall be implied to restrict the general public health, safety and police powers of the Board of County Commissioners in directing that any unsafe or hazardous situation be removed should such a situation be brought to the County's attention. G. 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. H. Swimming beaches. I. Non-commercial docks and boat houses. J. Home occupations subject to the requirements of Section 8.01.00. K. Historic and monument sites. L. Solar energy system subject to the requirements of Section 7.10.28. (999) M. Cargo containers subject to the requirements of Section 7.10.35. (Ord. No. 10-034, Pt. A, 11-9-2010; Ord. No. 2020-22, Pt. A, 8-4-2020) 8.00.04. Fences, Walls, Berms and Hedges. The requirements of this section are minimum requirements and shall not be construed to supersede any fence requirements in state law, such as specific requirements for fencing and barriers around swimming pools. Fences, walls, and hedges are permitted, as follows: A. Fences, gates, and walls shall comply with industry standards along with governing rules and regulations, including the Florida Building Code, as applicable; shall require the proper permits prior to construction; and shall be constructed in accordance with the reviewed plans and permit. Fences, gates, and walls must be constructed of conventional and traditional materials, including, but not limited to, termite -resistant species of wood or wood treated to resist rot and termites, concrete, stone, brick, aluminum, iron, steel, chain link, PVC, or composite products. Fences and walls shall be constructed in a workmanlike manner and shall be of sound and sturdy construction. All fences and walls shall be maintained in a safe and sound manner and free of graffiti. B. In any residential zoning district, which includes Agricultural Residential (AR-1), a fence, wall or landscape berm shall be designed and located as follows: 1. In any required front yard, the fence, wall or landscape berm shall not exceed a maximum height of four (4) feet above the elevation of the centerline of the roadway adjacent to the property on which the fence, wall or landscape berm is St. Lucie County Land Development Code Supp. No. 35 8:5 Adopted May 19, 2009 8.00.04 ST. LUCIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE to be located. For sites where a significant grade change exists between the elevation of the centerline of the adjacent roadway and the property on which the fence, wall or landscape berm is to be located, the Planning and Develop- ment Services Director or designee shall have the ability to utilize the pre -development grade for the measurement of height in those instances. The following standards are also applicable: a. Columns are allowed, including decorative features, caps and finials, when integrated into a fence or wall, and may exceed the permitted height by a maximum of one (1) foot. Columns which exceed permitted height shall be not more than three (3) feet in width and shall be spaced at least six (6) feet apart. b. Entry features, such as columns and gates, located contiguous to and on both sides of the main access (driveway) may be permitted up to six (6) feet in height, provided an obstruction to cross -visibility is not created. Access gates on the driveway shall be located a minimum of twenty-two (22) feet from the edge of the roadway. C. Two (2) individual column entrance features on the side of the pedestrian walkway or gate may be permitted at a maximum height of five (5) feet, provided an obstruction to cross -visibility is not created. 2. In any other required yard, a fence, wall or landscape berm is allowed at a maximum height of six (6) feet above the elevation of the centerline of the roadway adjacent to the property, except that: a. If a residential lot adjoins a non -residentially zoned lot, fence height may be increased to a maximum of eight (8) feet along the adjoining lot lines. b. If the rear or side lot line of a residential lot adjoins a street right-of-way, the fence, wall or landscape berm height may be increased to a maximum of eight (8) feet along the street right-of-way, as depicted in Figure 8-1 below, provided that no other provision of this Code is violated. 3. When it is necessary for safety or security purposes for a public use or public facility, the Planning and Development Services Director may authorize a fence of up to six (6) feet in height in any required yard, with the exception of across the front property line contiguous to a street right-of-way. In no event shall the fence be permitted to create a traffic hazard or obstruct cross -visibility along a right-of-way and/or at intersections. 4. Fences that are constructed, in whole or in part, of cattle wire, chicken wire, razor wire or barbed wire or similar materials are not permitted within the RE-1, RE-2, RS-2, RS-3, RS-4, RMH-5, RM-5, RM-7, RM-9, RM-11, RM-15 and HIRD zoning districts. Nontraditional materials, including, but not limited to tires, mufflers, hubcaps, or broken glass are prohibited. 5. Notwithstanding subsection 8.00.04 BA., residential properties within the RE-1, RE-2, RS-2, RS-3, RS-4, RMH-5, RM-5, RM-7, RM-9, RM-11, RM-15 and St. Lucie County Land Development Code Supp. No. 35 8:6 Adopted May 19, 2009 ACCESSORY, TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND USES 8.00.04 HIRD that are contiguous to a local, state, or federal named preserve area with an existing cattle wire or chicken wire fence installed by a local, state, or federal agency, may construct a fence with cattle wire or chicken wire within the rear and side yard, so as to provide for consistent fence design and material to the existing fence. In no event shall a fence be permitted within the required front yard or allowed to create a hazard or be inconsistent with the remaining provisions of Section 8.00.04. 6. Notwithstanding subsection 8.00.04 BA., residential properties within the RE-1, RE-2, R/C, RS-2, RS-3, RS-4, RMH-5, and RM-5 zoning districts, located on a parcel of one (1) acre or greater with a lawfully permitted dwelling unit and on an unpaved, privately maintained road, may construct a fence in whole or in part, of cattle wire, chicken wire, or similar materials. This exception within this subsection does not apply to razor wire or barbed wire. The fence height within the required front yard complies with subsection 8.00.04 B.1. Such fences shall be maintained and kept free of hazardous protrusions or loose wires. A building permit shall be required for the construction of any fence authorized under this subsection and must include a survey depicting the location of the proposed fence in relation to property boundaries, easements, and existing structures. C. In non-residential zoning districts, a fence, a maximum of eight (8) feet in height, may be located anywhere on the lot. In no event shall the fence be permitted to create a traffic hazard or obstruct cross -visibility along a right-of-way and/or at intersec- tions. D. Hedges of any height may be located within any required front, rear or side yard provided that any hedge located at the intersection of two (2) streets shall comply with the cross -visibility provisions of Section 7.09.04(D). E. A permit shall not be required for split -rail fencing, cattle wire, chicken wire, barbed wire, and post -and -rail fencing within the Agricultural Residential (AR-1), Agricultural-1 (AG-1), Agricultural-2.5 (AG-2.5), or Agricultural-5 (AG-5) zoning districts, at a maximum height not to exceed six (6) feet above the elevation of the centerline of the roadway adjacent to the property on which the fence is located; however, the fence is subject to floodplain management regulations. Within the Agricultural Residential (AR-1) zoning district, fence height within the required front yard shall comply with subsection 8.00.04.B.1. The property owner is responsible for ensuring the location of the fence is wholly on their property and that the fence does not create an obstruction to cross -visibility. F. A permit shall not be required for a fence located on a property used for bona fide agricultural purposes, classified as agricultural land pursuant to F.S. § 193.461. The fence is exempt from the Florida Building Code; however, the fence is subject to floodplain management regulations. The property owner is responsible for ensuring the location of the fence is wholly on their property and that the fence does not create St. Lucie County Land Development Code Supp. No. 35 8:7 Adopted May 19, 2009 8.00.04 ST. LUCIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE an obstruction to cross -visibility. A barbed wire fence and electrically charged fence may be constructed subject to the requirements of applicable State and Federal laws and regulations. G. Fencing or walling of vacant properties shall not be permitted. A fence or wall is an accessory structure, as defined in Section 2.00.00. As provided in Section 8.00.01, accessory structures and uses are permitted only in connection with any principal lawfully existing permitted use or conditional use. H. No fence, wall or hedge shall be constructed or installed in such a manner as to interfere with drainage on or adjacent to the property. Fences and walls in regulated floodways that have the potential to block the passage of floodwaters shall meet the limitations of Section 6.05.09(C)(4). FIGURE 8-1 STREET RIGHT -OF- WAY FRONTYARD (REQUIRED MINIMUM DEPTH] DE Y REAR YARD INA RESIDENTIALZONING DISTRICT, THE MAXIMUM HEIGHTOF ANYFENCE, WALLOR HEDGE THAT S NOTLOCATED IN THE REQUIRED FRONTYARD, SHALLBE SIX(6) FEET, EXCEPT WHERE, THE RESIDENTIAL PR D PERTYUNE S ADJACENT TO NONRESIDENTAILPROPERTY, OR AN ADJACENT STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF ANY FEN C E, WALL OR HEDGE LOCATED OUTSIDE OF REQUIRED FRONT YARD MAYBE EIGHT(S) FEET. I. When it is necessary to contain a public use or a public facility for safety or security purposes (i.e., high voltage substations, pumping stations, public wastewater treatment facilities, public airports and aircraft operations), the fence may be erected to a maximum height provided in national, state or otherwise recognized industry codes and regulations. St. Lucie County Land Development Code Supp. No. 35 8:8 Adopted May 19, 2009 ACCESSORY, TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND USES 8.01.01 J. When it is necessary to use a fence to contain athletic activity, a fence may be erected to a maximum of twelve (12) feet in height, if constructed of chain -link or another material that does not impair visibility. (Ord. No. 2023-7, § 2, 5-16-2023; Ord. No. 2025-3, § 2, 1-7-2025; Ord. No. 2026-03, § 2, 2-17-2026) 8.00.05. Swimming Pools. A. Fencing Required. In addition to the current standards of F.S. § 515.27, the following is required: All swimming pools in the unincorporated areas of the County, unless entirely screened in, shall be completely enclosed with a permanent fence or wall at least four (4) feet high and so constructed as to be not readily climbable by small children. All gates or doors providing access to the pool area shall be securely locked when the pool area is not in actual use or shall be equipped with a self -closing and self -latching device installed on the pool side for keeping the gates or doors securely closed at all times when the pool area is not in actual use, except that the door of any dwelling which forms a part of the enclosure need not be so locked or equipped. During construction of a swimming pool, the swimming pool contractor shall be required to take reasonable steps to secure the construction site so that the swimming pool under construction is not readily accessible to small children. B. Procedures for Waiver from Fencing Requirement. The owner of an existing or proposed swimming pool may apply for a waiver of the requirement of Section 8.00.05.A for fencing. The Planning and Development Services Director shall have the authority to grant waivers of Section 8.00.05.A. The owner must demonstrate that the proposed, built, or natural conditions provide equal or greater protection than the required four (4) foot high permanent fence. The waiver may be administratively approved, subject to any necessary conditions, including but not limited to the owner providing a notarized statement recorded in the public record to the effect that the proposed, built, or natural conditions must remain in perpetuity to ensure adequate protection is provided. If the Planning and Development Services Director does not find that conditions provide equal or greater protection than the required four (4) foot high permanent fence, the owner may appeal the decision to the Board of County Commissioners within thirty (30) days after rendition of such decision. If the Board of County Commissioners determines that such a swimming pool is not or would not be a hazard to small children by reason of its location, construction, surrounding vegetation or other natural or man-made barriers, the Board may, after a public hearing of which all property owners within five hundred (500) feet are given at least ten (10) days notice by certified mail, waive the requirement that such pool be fenced. In lieu of a total waiver of the fence requirement, the Board may attach reasonable conditions including a partial reduction in the height requirement. (Ord. No. 2025-3, § 2, 1-7-2025) 8.01.00. HOME OCCUPATIONS 8.01.01. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to protect and maintain the character of residential neighborhoods while recognizing that particular professional and limited business activities are traditionally and inoffensively carried on in the home. St. Lucie County Land Development Code Supp. No. 35 8:8.1 Adopted May 19, 2009 8.01.02 ST. LUCIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE 8.01.02. Authorization. The following home occupations shall be permitted in any residential dwelling unit, including mobile homes, provided that the home occupation complies with the lot size, bulk, and parking requirements of the zoning district in which the home occupation is located: A. Homebound employment of a physically, mentally, or emotionally handicapped person who is unable to work away from home by reason of his/her disability; B. Office facilities provided that no retail or wholesale sales are made or transacted on the premises; and, C. Studios or laboratories. 8.01.03. Use Limitations for Home Occupations. In addition to meeting the requirements of the zoning district in which it is located, every home occupation shall comply with the following restrictions: A. No person other than members of the family residing on the premises shall be engaged in the conduct or support of such occupation. B. No stock in trade shall be displayed or sold on the premises. C. Only sales incidental to the home occupation shall be permitted. D. The home occupation shall be conducted entirely within the principal dwelling unit, and in no event shall such use be visible from any other residential structure or a public way. E. The use of the dwelling unit for the home occupation shall be incidental and subordinate to its use for residential purposes, and no more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the building floor area shall be used in the conduct of the home occupation. F. There shall be no outdoor storage of equipment or materials used in the home occupation. G. No more than one (1) vehicle shall be used in the conduct of the home occupation. H. No mechanical, electrical, or other equipment that produces noise, electrical or magnetic interference, vibration, heat, glare, or other nuisance outside the residential structure shall be used. I. No home occupation shall be permitted that is noxious, offensive or hazardous by reason of vehicular traffic generation or emission of noise, vibration, smoke, dust or other particulate matter, odorous matter, heat, humidity, glare, refuse, radiation, or other objectionable emissions. J. No traffic shall be generated by such home occupation in greater volume than would normally be expected in a residential neighborhood, and any need for parking generated by the conduct of such home occupation shall be met off the street and other than in a required front yard. St. Lucie County Land Development Code Supp. No. 35 8:8.2 Adopted May 19, 2009 ACCESSORY, TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND USES 8.02.02 8.02.00. TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES 8.02.01. Authorization. Temporary uses are permitted in any zoning district subject to the standards hereinafter established, provided that all temporary uses shall meet the dimensional and parking requirements for the zoning district in which the use is located. 8.02.02. Particular Temporary Uses Permitted. Permitted temporary uses include: A. Garage sales, provided that no more than two (2) sales of three (3) days each are conducted at any site during any one (1) calendar year. B. Indoor and outdoor art and craft shows, bazaars, carnivals, revivals, circuses, sports events, and exhibits in the Residential, Mobile Home-5 (RMH-5); Residential, Multiple-Family-5 (RM-5); Residential, Multiple-Family-7 (RM-7); Residential, Multiple- Family-9 (RM-9); Residential, Multiple-Family-11 (RM-11); Residential, Multiple- Family-15 (RM-15); Commercial, Neighborhood (CN); Commercial, General (CG); Industrial Light (IL); Agricultural-1 (AG-1); Agricultural-2.5 (AG-2.5); Agricultural-5 (AG-5); Institutional (I); Planned Town or Village (PTV), Planned Retail/Workplace (PRW), and Recreational Vehicle Park (RVP) Districts, provided that no more than two (2) events of seven (7) days each are conducted on the same property during any calendar year. C. Tents for temporary uses and functions that are accessory to the principal use and are used as temporary cover during special events or sales for uses directly related to those events or sales provided that: 1. No more than two (2) events of seven (7) days each are conducted on the same property during any calendar year; and St. Lucie County Land Development Code Supp. No. 35 8:8.3 Adopted May 19, 2009 CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE Ordinance Adoption Section Number Date Section this Code 2024-014 4- 2-2024 2 3.01.03, 4.04.04 2024-10 2-20-2024 Pt. A 3.01.03 Pt. B 7.10.36 2024-3 1-23-2024 2 2.00.00, 8.00.02 2024-012 4- 2-2024 Pt. A 7.05.03, 7.05.10, 7.06.02, 11.02.09 2024-19 6- 4-2024 Pt. A Added 3.01.03 Q.7.d.(6) 2024-26 7- 2-2024 1 2.00.00 3.01.03 Added 7.10.37 2024-28 8- 6-2024 Pt. B(Exh. A) 4.04.00, 4.04.01, 4.04.03, 4.04.04, 4.04.05 Pt. B(Exh. B) Added 7.01.04 2024-29 10- 1-2024 2 2.00.00 3.01.01 D. 7.10.28 A. 2024-31 9-17-2024 2 3.01.03 GG.2.n. 2024-038 12- 3-2024 Pt. A Rpld 13.00.01 Added 13.00.01 2025-05 2-18-2025 2 4.03.02 2025-1 1- 7-2025 Pt. A 11.05.11 A. 2025-3 1- 7-2025 2 8.00.04, 8.00.05 25-6 4-22-2025 Pt. A Added 3.01.03 B.7.q Pt. B 7.10.36 2025-010 5-20-2025 1 Added 11.00.05 2025-14 7- 1-2025 2 11.02.01, 11.02.02 11.02.04 11.02.06.13 11.02.08.A 11.02.09 25-019 9-16-2025 1 Added 13.00.03 25-024 12- 2-2025 Pt. A 7.10.30 2025-025 12- 2-2025 Pt. B 6.00.03-6.00.05 2026-03 2-17-2026 2 Added 8.00.04 B.6, St. Lucie County Land Development Code Supp. No. 35 CCr;7 Adopted May 19, 2009