1203 #19-002-TA Amendment Ch. 90ORDINANCE NO. 1203
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER 90
OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE;
AMENDING SECTION 90-105, ADDING A MINIMUM DWELLING UNIT SIZE OF 1,000
SQUARE FEET FOR SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNITS IN THE RESIDENTIAL SINGLE
FAMILY -ONE ZONING DISTRICT; AMENDING SECTION 90-135, ADDING A MINIMUM
DWELLING UNIT SIZE OF 900 SQUARE FEET FOR SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNITS
IN THE RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY -TWO ZONING DISTRICT; AMENDING SECTION
90.165, ADDING A MINIMUM DWELLING UNIT SIZE OF 800 SQUARE FEET FOR SINGLE
FAMILY DWELLING UNITS IN THE RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME ZONING DISTRICT;
AMENDING SECTION 90-196, ADDING A MINIMUM DWELLING UNIT SIZE OF 800
SQUARE FEET FOR SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNITS IN THE RESIDENTIAL
MULTIPLE -FAMILY ZONING DISTRICT; RELOCATING HOUSING STANDARDS BY
DELETING SECTIONS 90-167 THROUGH 90-172 FROM DIVISION 4 AND CREATING
NEW SECTIONS 90.78 THROUGH 90-83 IN DIVISION 1; REVISING THE DEFINITION OF
MINIMUM DWELLING UNIT SIZE IN SECTION 90-80; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, has adopted Ordinance Number 716, as amended,
known as the Land Development Regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee, Florida, has a legitimate interest in periodic review of its Ordinances and Land
Development Regulations in order to address certain inconsistencies or outdated regulations contained in
the Codes; to make amendments to meet changing community standards, or to accommodate new
development; and to create new ordinance or regulation to better serve the public and to make the Code a
more consistent and easier to understand document; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, acting as the Local Planning Agency, reviewed
and discussed the proposed amendments, also known as Land Development Regulation Text Amendment
Application No. 19 -002 -TA, at a duly advertised Public Hearing held on December 19, 2019, and based on
findings of fact by the Planning Staff, hereby recommends certain changes, amendments or modifications
to the Code of Ordinances, to present to the City Council for ordinance adoption and codification; and
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, considered the recommendations by the Planning
Board and concludes that enacting such amendments to be in the best interest of its citizens of said City,
that said amendments are necessary and appropriate to make the Land Development Regulations more
consistent and responsive to the needs of the City and its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained before the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida; presented at a duly
advertised public meeting; and passed by majority vote of the City Council; and properly executed by the
Mayor or designee, as Chief Presiding Officer for the City; that:
SECTION 1: Recitals Adopted. Each of the above stated recitals is true and correct and incorporated herein by
this reference:
SECTION 2: City Code Amended. The City of Okeechobee Land Development Regulations is hereby revised as
follows:
CHAPTER 90 — ZONING, ARTICLE III. - DISTRICTS AND DISTRICT REGULATIONS, DIVISION 1. -
GENERALLY
Section 90-71. - Zoning districts established.
The City is hereby divided into zoning districts designated as follows:
(1)
(2)
(3)
Residential single-family one
Residential single-family two
Residential mobile home
(RSF 1)�
(RSF 2)
(RMH)
(4)
Residential multiple -family
_
(RMF)
(5)
Commercial professional and office
(CPO)
(6)
Light commercial
(CLT)
(7)
Heavy commercial
-_
(CHV)
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(8) j
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(10) T-
(11)
Central business
Industrial
Public use
Planned unit development
(CBD)
(IND)
(PUB)
(PUD)
Section 90-72. - Zoning map established.
(a) The official zoning map of the City is established and shall be made a part of, and incorporated into, the
regulations of this chapter, and shall be part of the public record.
(b) The zoning map shall be available for public inspection at the City hall, and shall be the final authority as to
the current zoning status of land. The zoning map shall be maintained by the City Clerk who is the custodian
thereof, and in whose office the map shall be kept.
(c) Zoning districts are bounded and defined, as shown on the official zoning map.
(d) No changes to the zoning map shall be made except in compliance with procedures set forth in the
regulations of this chapter. When changes are made in district boundaries, such changes shall be made
promptly on the zoning map after adoption of the amendment.
Section 90-73. - Interpretation of zoning district boundaries.
Interpretations of zoning district boundaries on the zoning map shall be made as follows:
(1) Boundaries following a street shall be construed as following the street centerline.
(2) Boundaries following a property or section line shall be construed as following such line.
(3) Boundaries following a natural feature shall be construed as following such feature.
Section 90-74. - Zoning of annexed land.
Land which may be annexed into the City shall be placed into the nearest comparable zoning district to its
previous county zoning. Annexed land zoned agricultural in the county shall be placed into the residential single-
family one zoning district until changed by the City Council. The provisions of Florida Statute Chapter 171 shall
otherwise prevail on all issues of annexation.
Section 90-75. - Maximum residential dwelling units' densities.
For the purposes of calculating the maximum allowable number of dwelling units per acre of undeveloped land
in uarinim rPcidPnfial 7nninn districts. the followina densities shall be used:
Section 90-76. - Maximum affordable housing dwelling unit densities.
Residential developments which qualify as affordable housing are allowed a density bonus. Where at least ten
percent of total housing units in a development qualify as affordable housing, the density of the site devoted to
such housing may be increased by one dwelling unit per acre as follows: _
T Affordable Housing--F-
Residential Zoning District
1 Residential single-family one
(2) Residential single-family two
(3) i Residential multiple -family
Code I Density du/ac j Comprehensive Plan Category
RSF 1 5 Single-family residential
RSF2 7 1 Multifamily residential
RMF 10 Multifamily residential
Section 90-77. - Maximum redevelopment area dwelling unit densities.
Residential developments which qualify as substandard are allowed a density bonus when cleared and renewed.
Such residential areas may be increased by one dwelling unit per acre as follows:
Residential Zoning District
(1)1 Residential single-family one
(2) Residential single-family two
Redeveloped Housing
Code Density du/ac
RSF 1-._5._ -
`RSF 7
(3) 1 Residential multiple -family j RMF
Section 90-78. - Standards for single family dwelling units.
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Comprehensive Plan Category
Single-family residential
Multifamily residential
Multifamily residential
Residential Zoning District
Code I
Density du/ac
Comprehensive Plan Category
1 Residential single-family one
j( )
i(2 Residential single-family two
(3) I Residential mobile home
RSF 1
4
Single-family residential
RS F 2
RM- H
6
6
Multi -family residential
Single-family residential
1(4)1 Residential multiple -family
RMF
10
- Multi -family residential
Section 90-76. - Maximum affordable housing dwelling unit densities.
Residential developments which qualify as affordable housing are allowed a density bonus. Where at least ten
percent of total housing units in a development qualify as affordable housing, the density of the site devoted to
such housing may be increased by one dwelling unit per acre as follows: _
T Affordable Housing--F-
Residential Zoning District
1 Residential single-family one
(2) Residential single-family two
(3) i Residential multiple -family
Code I Density du/ac j Comprehensive Plan Category
RSF 1 5 Single-family residential
RSF2 7 1 Multifamily residential
RMF 10 Multifamily residential
Section 90-77. - Maximum redevelopment area dwelling unit densities.
Residential developments which qualify as substandard are allowed a density bonus when cleared and renewed.
Such residential areas may be increased by one dwelling unit per acre as follows:
Residential Zoning District
(1)1 Residential single-family one
(2) Residential single-family two
Redeveloped Housing
Code Density du/ac
RSF 1-._5._ -
`RSF 7
(3) 1 Residential multiple -family j RMF
Section 90-78. - Standards for single family dwelling units.
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Comprehensive Plan Category
Single-family residential
Multifamily residential
Multifamily residential
This part sets forth the minimum standards for residential single-family dwellings Townhouses trailers mobile
homes, and manufactured housing as defined in Code Section 66-1 shall be subject to this part Except as
specifically set out in this Code, no mobile home manufactured home trailer, travel trailer, recreational vehicle
(RV), park model recreational vehicle building or other structure shall be used for sleeping or dwelling purposes
in the City.
Section 90-79. - Dwelling foundations.
Properly designed and constructed foundations are essential for the public safety and welfare Regardless of
the method of housing construction, securely anchored and installed dwelling units serve not only to reduce the
likelihood of widespread hurricane or storm damage but contribute to architectural and aesthetic compatibility
important to the long term value and viability of neighborhood communities. The following foundation and onsite
installation requirements are intended to be reasonable uniformly applied and enforced without distinction as to
the type of dwelling unit.
(1) Foundation requirements for single family dwellings in all zoning classifications except RMH
a. Foundation and elevation requirement. All dwelling units shall be placed on a foundation in accordance
with the Florida Building Code; or the codes adopted by Code Section 66-10; or for manufactured
homes shall be set up in accordance with the Permanent Foundations Guide for Manufactured Housing
issued by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (Handbook 4930.3 1989) the
provisions of Chapter 15C-1, F.A.C. Prior to the pouring of any concrete or the placement of concrete
blocks or footings the area under which concrete or the unit will be placed shall be cleared of all organic
material and shall be prepared to ensure drainage as required by applicable codes and approval of the
City Building Official and/or the Technical Review Committee Further, any lot or area where such
dwelling unit is intended to be placed and as permitted by the City, must be filled and/or graded to
ensure that the ground upon which such foundation is to be placed is of an elevation no less than 12 -
inches above the crown of the roadways immediately adjacent to such lot or area The City reserves
the right to increase this elevation in the event the installation of septic tank service requires a
corresponding increase in overall height.
b. Compaction under concrete slab. Where a concrete slab is utilized the entire area under the concrete
slab shall be compacted as follows:
1. Remove any organic topsoil and other deleterious materials to their horizontal and vertical
extremities to three -feet beyond concrete slab lines.
2. Compact the entire area under the concrete slab as needed to achieve a compaction of at least 95
percent of ASTM D1557 maximum density. Place fill as needed in not greater than 12 -inches
compacted thickness lavers. Minimum compaction density shall be 2,000 pounds per square feet
c. Perimeter footer. A perimeter footer, where required by the Florida Building Code shall be in
accordance with the Florida Building Code.
d. Piers and blocking. Where piers or blocking are utilized to elevate structure from the slab poured
concrete runners or finished grade support and anchoring/tie-down of the structure shall be in
accordance with the Florida Building Code requirements incorporated by Code Section 66-10; or the
Permanent Foundations Guide for Manufactured Housinq issued by the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development (Handbook 4930.3 1989); or the manufacturer's specifications provided they
meet or exceed the requirements of the F.A.C. Stabilizing plates or collars shall be required where
auger anchors are used. Where piers and blocking are utilized, the following shall be required:
1. The site shall be graded to ensure adequate drainage away from the unit;
2. All piers must have the top course filled with concrete or have a solid cap block:
3. The maximum proposed pier height and the maximum pier height beyond which the manufacturer
requires or recommends that an engineer design the foundation shall be indicated on the
development permit application;
4. Where a concrete slab or the interior poured runners are not used, the development permit
application shall indicated the bearing capacity of the soil and the methodology used to determine
that bearing capacity;
5. The development permit application shall include the calculations used to determine the sizing and
spacing of footers required based on the soil bearing capacity and based on other criteria of the
manufacturer, such as piers required to support sidewall openings, heavy appliances or other load
bearing points. The relevant pages from the manufacturer's specifications shall be included with
the application, with the appropriate calculations and guidelines highlighted. A plot plan or site plan
shall indicate the number, location and construction of proposed piers and footings:
6. The development permit application shall indicate the type and model of anchor to be used, the
gauge and model of the strap to be used, the soil type, the methodology used to determine the soil
type; and
7. The development permit application shall include all relevant pages from the manufacturer's
specifications and highlight the specific methods to be used to assemble double -wide or larger
units, and to connect utility systems.
e. Crawl space and closure wall. A crawl space shall be defined as the area between the slab or finished
grade and the floor of any structure elevated above that slab or finished grade. A closure wall shall be
defined as the load bearing or non -load bearing wall structurally attached between the floor or bottom
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of the structure and the required perimeter footer, perimeter runner or the ground. Where a slab is used,
and where load bearing points are interior to the perimeter slab a perimeter footer or concrete runner
is not required and the closure wall shall be attached to the slab. All dwelling units installed or
constructed with a crawl space of less than 7 -feet in height shall have a closure wall constructed of one
of the following:
1. Brick.
2 Concrete block or poured concrete finished by painting or extending the dwelling siding to the slab
or footer. Where the slab or footer is more than 8 -inches of the finished grade level.
3 Frame and sheathing finished with either lathe and stucco or by extending the dwelling siding to
the slab or footer. Where the slab is more than eight inches above the finished grade level, the
siding shall extend to within 8 -inches of the finished grade level.
4 Framing lathing and stucco in accordance with Florida Building Code requirements incorporated
by Code Section 66-10.
5 Continuous interlocking vinyl skirting provided that the skirting is architecturally compatible with
the residential dwelling and provided that the following minimum specifications are met: panel
thickness shall be at least 035 -inches top front and top back rail thickness shall be at least .050
inches; and bottom rail thickness shall be at least .045 -inches. A crawl space enclosed by vinyl
skirting shall not exceed 28 -inches in height from the finished grade to the floor of the dwelling.
Perforated panels may be used for ventilation provided that such panels shall not exceed 30
percent of the total number of panels per side of the dwelling. Vinyl skirting shall be attached to
the perimeter concrete footer or runner where a footer or runner exists or is required to exist. The
skirting shall be fastened using less than 1/4 -inch in diameter or by rust expansion anchors no
less than 5/16 -inch in diameter. The fasteners shall be spaced no more than 18 -inches apart.
Where no perimeter concrete footer or runner exists or is required to exist, vinyl skirting shall be
attached to the ground using rust -resistant ground spikes no less than 8 -inches in length, and
spaced no more than 18 -inches apart.
Any access point in the closure wall shall be fitted with a removable panel or door and shall be
similar in appearance with the remaining wall unless a vent is used as an access point. No more
than a single 3 -foot access point per side shall be permitted.
Dwelling units to be installed or constructed with a crawl space of 7 -feet or greater in height shall
be submitted to the City Building Official engineering plans demonstrating compensating design
features and that the proposed dwelling will be compatible and harmonious with existing structures
in the vicinity. The determination of the Building Official may be appealed to the Board of
Adiustments as provided in Code Section 70-371.
f Standard codes All foundation types shall meet the Florida Building Code requirements incorporated
by Code Section 66-10.
(2) Foundation and elevation requirements for RMH zones.
a All dwelling units shall be placed either on a permanent reinforced concrete slab as described in
Subsection (1) of this Section or on poured concrete strip footers with blocking and tie -down as
provided in subparagraph c below, or may be set up according to the manufacturer's specifications
units may be set up in accordance with Chapter 15C-1, F.A.C., Prior to the pouring of any concrete or
the placement of concrete blocks or footings the area under which concrete or the unit will be placed
shall be cleared of all organic material. Further, any lot or area where such dwelling unit is intended to
be placed and as permitted by the City, must be filled and/or graded to ensure that the ground upon
which such foundation is to be placed is of an elevation no less than 12 -inches above the crown of the
roadways immediately adjacent to such lot or area. The City reserves the right to increase this elevation
in the event the installation of septic tank service requires a corresponding increase in overall height.
b Either foundation type shall meet the Florida Building Code requirements incorporated by Code Section
66-10.
c Blocking and tie -down shall be in accordance with provisions of the Florida Building Code requirements
incorporated by Code Section 66-10 for conventional construction Chapter 15C-1.010, Florida
Administrative Code (or the manufacturer's specifications provided they meet or exceed the minimum
requirements set forth in the Florida Administrative Code) for manufactured housing. Stabilizing plates
or collars shall be required where auger anchors are used. In addition, the requirements of Code
Section 90-79(1)d.1-7 above must also be met.
d Where a crawl space exists the crawl space shall be enclosed by a bearing or non-bearing perimeter
concrete lathe and stucco masonry or architecturally compatible skirting/enclosure. Extending the unit
siding to the ground as described in Code Section 90-169(4) shall be permitted skirting/enclosure
provided it is securely fastened to the ground.
(3) Foundation requirements for mobile home and manufactured home parks. Regardless of zone, mobile
home parks are designed for transitory use by mobile and manufactured homes. Accordingly, the
requirements of Subsections (1) and (2) above to the contrary notwithstanding, where a manufactured
home or mobile home is to be located inside a mobile home or manufactured home park as defined in Code
Section 66-1 mobile home or manufactured home blocking and tie -down shall be in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 15C-1.010 Florida Administrative Code (or the manufacturer's specifications
provided they meet or exceed the minimum requirements set forth in the Florida Administrative Code). All
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such units shall be fully skirted. Stabilizing plates or collars shall be required where auger anchors are used
Prior to the poring of any concrete or the placement of concrete blocks or footings the area under which
concrete will be placed shall be clear of all organic material. In, addition the requirements of Code Section
90-79 above must also be met.
(4) Foundation requirements for miscellaneous dwellings. Foundation requirements for dwelling units not
classified by subparagraphs (1) through (3) above shall be as described in subparagraph (1) above
regardless of zone.
Section 90-80. - Appearance and design standards.
Any single-family dwelling located in a RSF 1; RSF 2; RMF: or RMH zoning district shall comply with the
following appearance and design standards.
(1) Minimum living area. The minimum living area shall be calculated to include all areas within the enclosing
walls of a building except garages outside utility rooms carports cabanas porches patios and unroofed
or unenclosed areas.
(2) Roof overhang. All main buildings shall have a pitched roof with a 12 -inch roof overhang on two sides of
the dwelling's perimeter walls and a minimum of a 6 -inch roof overhang on the remaining two sides such
that the overhang is architecturally integrated into the design of the dwelling. Where the design of the
dwelling is such that there are more or less than the four sides the City Building Official shall determine the
overhang necessary for each side pursuant to Code Section 90-80(1)
(3) Roofing material. All main buildings and all garages or carports shall have a roof surface of wood shakes
asphalt, composition or wood shingles clay, concrete tiles slate or built-up gravel materials
(4) Sidinq materials. All main buildings and all garages shall have exterior siding material consisting of either
wood, masonry, concrete stucco, masonite, fiberglass vinyl or metal lap The exterior siding must be
residential in appearance. The exterior siding material shall be extended to ground level except when a
solid concrete or masonry perimeter foundation is used, the siding material need not extend below the top
of the foundation.
(5) Design suitability. The City recognizes that mobile home/modular homes/manufactured housing units may
be constructed in areas outside the State of Florida, and such units are sold for their final destination in
Florida. Any such home sought to be permitted within the City of Okeechobee must comply with this Code
and any other applicable building codes in effect for South Florida that pertains to mobile homes/modular
homes/manufactured housing.
(6) Minimum width. The minimum width and depth of a dwelling located on a lot outside of a mobile home park
or subdivision shall be 20 -feet.
(7) Wheels and axles. All mobile home, manufactured home or trailer tow bars wheels and axles shall be
removed when the dwelling is installed outside a mobile home park or subdivision. Trailer tow bars and
wheels shall be removed when the dwelling is installed within a mobile home subdivision.
(8) Relocation and installation of used dwelling units. Any used dwelling unit built and remaining in compliance
with the Florida Building Codes incorporated by Code Section 66-10 or the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standards of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as well as
the requirements of Code Section 90-81, shall be eligible for relocation and/or placement replacement
installation, or reinstallation in any residential zoning district in accord with regulations as established by
the Schedule of District Regulations upon demonstration of continued compliance with the applicable
building codes and standards as well as compliance with the Appearance and Design Standards of this
Section and with the provisions of Code Section 90-80. There shall be a rebuttable presumption that a unit
that is five years of age or less as of the date of application meets the appearance and design standards of
the City or the minimum applicable building codes. Except as otherwise permitted by this Subsection no
used dwelling unit shall be placed, replaced, located, relocated installed or reinstalled from the site upon
which it was first placed, constructed or installed.
a. An application shall be submitted which contains the following:
1. The applicant's name and address and a statement of ownership.
2. Legal description, street address, lot number and subdivision name, if any, of the property upon
which the dwelling is to be located.
3. Size of the property in square feet and acres.
4. Statement describing the type and dimensions of the dwelling proposed to be relocated on the
property.
5. Elevations and photographs of all sides of the dwelling proposed to be relocated on the property.
6. A statement describing the exterior dimensions and roof sloop of the dwelling proposed to be
relocated on the property'
7. A description of the exterior finish of the dwelling, including exterior walls and roof.
8. A description of the dimensions of the dwelling.
9. Proof that the dwelling continues to meet either the Florida Building Codes incorporated by Code
Section 66-10 or the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards of the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
10. A site plan drawn to scale illustrating the proposed use and including the following_
i. Location of the property by lot number, block number and street address, if any.
ii. The dimensions of the lot or parcel of land on which the manufactured home is to be located.
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iii. The proposed location of the dwelling on the property, including all setback information.
11 A schematic design of the dwelling showing the roof, siding and other improvements.
12 An engineering or architectural plan of the foundation to be utilized.
13 Such other plans surveys and documentation as may be required pursuant to Code Section 66-
10.
14 For purposes of notification the names and addresses of property owners, as they appear on the
latest tax roll of Okeechobee County, within 150 -feet of the subject property.
b Procedure For Review of Application for used units that were constructed or manufactured more than
five years from the date that a complete permit application is submitted.
1 Within 10 days after an application has been submitted the City Building Official shall determine
whether the application is complete If the Building Official determines the application is not
complete he shall send a written statement specifying the applicant's deficiencies to the applicant
by mail The Building Official shall take no further action on the application unless the deficiencies
are remedied.
2 Within 30 days after the City Building Official determines the application is complete he shall
review the application and shall determine whether the proposal complies with the appearance
and design standards of this Section and whether the unit is consistent with and compatible with
surrounding units at the proposed relocation site and whether the unit is consistent with and
compatible with the general character of the neighborhood or community.
3 Following the determination of compliance the City Building Official shall place the application for
the determination of suitability for dwelling unit relocation on the agenda of the next available
regular meeting of the Board of Adjustments and appeals in accordance with the procedures
contained in this Code Notice of public hearing shall be given as provided in Code Section 70-
371.
4 The Board of Ad'lustments shall determine whether the dwelling unit continues to meet the Florida
Building Codes incorporated by Code Section 66-10 or Manufactured Home Construction and
Safety Standards of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, as well as the
requirements of Code Section 90-170 and the appearance and design standards of this Section,
and whether the unit is consistent with and compatible with the general character of the
neighborhood or community. Within a reasonable time of the conclusion of a public hearing, the
Board of Adjustments shall make a determination as to whether the dwelling unit meets the
standards described in this Section. Appeals of the Board's determination shall be in accordance
with the provisions of Code Section 70-371.
5 Notification of the Board's decision shall be mailed to the petitioner and filed with the City Building
Official.
6 A final determination in favor of compliance shall permit the relocation and
rep[ acemenUreinstallation of the dwelling unit on the requested site provided all other provisions
of this Code or any code by reference incorporated into this Code are met, and subject to any
conditions that the Board of Adjustments may impose, Where such conditions require repairs,
renovations construction or other like activity in order to meet appearance and designs standards
or minimum code compliance security shall be required. The security shall be required prior to
issuance of any building or construction permit, and shall be 110 percent of the costs necessary
to demolish remove and dispose of the unit and appurtenances, including all clean up,
administrative overhead and other expenses associated with or incidental to restoring the lot to a
conforming condition. If the building construction or development activity is not completed
pursuant to conditions placed by the Board including any established time frame for their
completion the applicant shall forfeit the security and the City may initiate action to demolish
remove and dispose of the unit and appurtenances.
7 A final determination not in favor of compliance shall prohibit relocation if the reason for a finding
of noncompliance was the failure to meet the Florida Building Codes incorporated by Code Section
66-10 or the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards of the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development. If the reason for a finding of noncompliance was the failure to
meet the appearance and design standards of this Section or the failure to determine to be
consistent with and compatible with surrounding units or the failure to be consistent with or
compatible with the general character of the neighborhood or community, the relocation and
replacemenUreinstallation of the dwelling unit shall be limited to an otherwise conforming site
located in a RMH zoning district subject to applicable codes and regulations. The failure of a used
unit to meet age standards as established by this Code for the location relocation, placement,
replacement installation or reinstallation of a used unit shall not authorize the relocation,
replacement or reinstallation of the unit in a RMH district.
c Procedure for review of application for used units that were constructed or manufactured five years or
less from the date that a complete permit application is submitted.
1 Within 10 days after an application has been submitted the City Building Official shall determine
whether the application is complete he shall send a written statement specifying the application's
deficiencies to the applicant by mail. The Building Official shall take no further action on the
application unless the deficiencies are remedied.
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2. Within 30 days after the City Building Official determines the application is complete they shall
review the application and shall determine whether the dwelling unit continues to meet the
standard building codes incorporated by Code Section 66-10 or the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standards of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
as well as the requirements of Code Section 90-80 and the appearance and design standards of
this Section, and whether the unit is consistent with and compatible with the general character of
the neighborhood or community.
3. A final determination in favor of compliance shall permit the relocation and
replacement/reinstallation of the dwelling unit on the requested site provided all other provisions
of this Code, or any code by reference incorporated into this Code are met and subject to any
conditions that may be imposed to ensure compliance with applicable City regulations Where
such conditions require repairs renovations construction or like activity in order to meet
appearance and design standards or minimum code compliance security shall be required The
security shall be required prior to issuance of any building or construction permit and shall be 110
percent of the costs necessary to demolish remove and dispose of the unit and appurtenances
including all clean-up, administrative, overhead and other expenses associated with or incidental
to restoring the lot to a conforming condition. If the building construction or development activity
is not completed pursuant to conditions placed including any established time frame for their
completion, the applicant shall forfeit the security and the City may initiate action to demolish
remove and dispose of the unit and appurtenances.
4. A final determination not in favor of compliance shall prohibit relocation if the reason for a finding
of noncompliance was the failure to meet the Florida Building Codes incorporated by Code Section
66-10 or the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards of the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development. If the reason for a finding of noncompliance was the failure to
meet the appearance and design standards of this Section or the failure to be consistent with and
compatible with surrounding units or the failure to be consistent with or compatible with the general
character of the neighborhood or community, the relocation and replacement/reinstallation of the
dwelling unit shall be limited to an otherwise conforming site located in a RMH zoning district
subject to applicable codes and regulations. The failure of a used unit to meet age standards as
established by this Code for the location, relocation placement replacement installation or
reinstallation of a used unit shall not authorize the relocation replacement or reinstallation of the
unit in a RMH district.
5. An affected party may file an appeal of a final determination to the Board of Adiustments as
established by Code Section 70-375 and 70-376.
(9) Deviations, The City Building Official may approve deviations from one or more of the appearance and
design standards on the basis of a finding that the architectural style proposed provides compensating
design features and that the proposed dwelling will be compatible and harmonious with existing structures
in the vicinity. The determination of the Building Official may be appealed to the Board of Adjustments as
provided in Code Section 70-371.
(10) Minimum floor area exemptions.
a. The City is periodically the recipient of Federal and State Community Development Block Grants that
are a great benefit to the City and its citizens. The maximization of the impact of these and other similar
funds is in the best interest of the citizens of the City. As such, the minimum floor area of a dwelling
units described in Code Section 90-80 shall be reduced from 800 -square feet to 600 -square feet in the
case of construction funded or assisted by a Community Development Block Grant or similar Federal
or State Grant.
b. As a transitional measure to lessen the immediate cost and disruption to conforming sites any existing
single-family dwelling, mobile home, manufactured home, or trailer having less than 1,000 -square feet
that was lawfully placed upon a conforming lot or parcel in accordance with applicable codes prior to
adoption of the City Land Development Regulations may be replaced with an otherwise conforming
dwelling unit of not less than 800 -square feet. For the purpose of this Section only, the roof overhang
requirements herein shall be reduced to a minimum of 12 -inches on two sides and 0 -inches on the
remaining two sides and the minimum width requirement herein shall be reduced to 12 -feet.
(11) Restrictions on land use. The City recognizes that certain landowners, mobile home parks, and others may
have placed land use restrictions by recorded deed restrictions or pursuant to homeowners association by-
laws, that may or may not be recorded of record, that effect the ability of a unit owner to place a mobile
home/manufactured housing unit on such lands, and that these restrictions may contain design or other
standards contrary to those required in this Code. While the City will attempt to honor such recorded or
non -recorded restrictions on a case by case basis, the burden is on each applicant to discover and deliver
to the City all such restrictions that may affect the lands, and the City will not acknowledge any responsibility
or liability for an application that is inaccurate or incomplete in this regard.
Section 90-81. - Minimum code compliance review.
(a) Generally. All mobile homes, manufactured homes, trailers, buildings, or other structures used or intended
to be used for human habitation or the storage of materials associated with human habitation in the City
should be reviewed to ensure that they provide the basic minimum housing and building construction
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standards essential for safe and healthful living To facilitate such a review, no mobile home, manufactured
home trailer or building shall be located placed deposited, installed or connected or reconnected to utilities
in the City unless and until said mobile home manufactured home trailer or building has been either
inspected or exempted in accordance with the provisions of this Section Any person or corporation
transporting installing or connecting to utilities a mobile home manufactured home trailer or building in
violation of this Section shall be subject to fine and/or imprisonment in accordance with Code Sections 66-
10 and 18-31 through 18-75.
(b) New dwelling units All new manufactured homes built in compliance with the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standards (HUD Code) Chapter 320 Florida Statutes and provisions of the Florida
Administrative Code pertaining thereto shall be presumed to comply with the minimum standards of this
Code upon written certification by a mobile home or manufactured home dealer licensed under Chapter 320,
Florida Statute That the mobile home or manufactured home was constructed and remains in compliance
with said Statutes and Codes Additionally, any permit application intending or proposing to place replace,
construct reconstruct locate relocate install or reinstall a new manufactured home or building in the City
of Okeechobee must demonstrate that the unit was constructed to and remains in compliance with structural
design requirements and windstorm protection provisions for Wind Zone II as established by HUD
regulations CFR Part 3280 Sections 3280 305 and 3280.306 or the equivalent code, statute or regulation
to which the construction of a particular building or structure is subject.
(c) Used dwelling units This Section applies to trailers mobile homes and used manufactured homes and
buildings and shall ensure safe and liable housing The provisions of this Section shall not be construed to
be more stringent than those standards required to be met in the manufacture or construction of new dwelling
units.
(1) All trailers mobile homes and used manufactured homes and buildings located within the City of
Okeechobee on the effective date of this Code shall be inspected by the City Building Official prior to
being transported reinstalled or relocated in the City. The person transporting or relocating the
structure shall make application with the General Services Department and pay the applicable fees
including mileage in full for the off-site inspection. The off-site inspection shall ensure that trailers,
mobile homes or used manufactured homes and buildings will meet the requirements of this Code or
any code incorporated by reference into this Code but said requirements shall not be construed to be
more stringent than the code to which the unit was originally constructed.
(2) All used trailers mobile homes and used manufactured homes and buildings prior to being transported
into the City for the purpose of installation use as a dwelling or resale within the City shall have an
architect or professional engineer registered in the state certify that the trailer, mobile home or used
manufactured home or building is in compliance with this Code or any code incorporated by reference
into this Code and affix his impression -type seal and registration number, telephone number and
address Any permit application intending or proposing to import into the City from outside of the City a
trailer, mobile home or used manufactured home or building must demonstrate that the unit was
constructed to and remains in compliance with structural design requirements and windstorm protection
provisions for Wind Zone II as established by HUD regulations CFR Part 3280, Sections 3280.3005
and 3280 306 or the equivalent code statute or regulation to which the construction of the particular
building is subject Upon meeting applicable requirements and subsequent relocation to the City, the
provisions in paragraph (1) above shall apply. Upon City inspection failure to meet the requirements
of this Code shall require the immediate disposal of the unit or removal of the unit from the City of
Okeechobee.
(3) The City Building Official may establish agreements of reciprocity with other cities and municipalities
within this state to conduct inspections required by this Section.
(4) Due to the lack of federal building and safety standards for transportable structures manufactured prior
to June 15 1976 as well as the adoption of local Florida Building Codes (see Code Section 66-10) that
for the most part would prohibit such structures any mobile home manufactured prior to June 15, 1976,
shall be imported into the City of Okeechobee for use or resale as a dwelling either temporarily or
permanently, nor shall any mobile home manufactured prior to June 15, 1976 be installed, reinstalled,
located relocated placed or replaced within the City of Okeechobee or moved from one location in
the City to another location in the City The sale resale installation or transportation of a mobile home
in violation of this Subsection is strictly prohibited. The City Building Official may grant limited waivers
for the sole purpose of transporting a substandard mobile home out of the City of Okeechobee or to a
permitted site for demolition and disposal.
(d) Standards for review.
(1) Trailers mobile homes and used manufactured homes and buildings shall meet the following standards
for safety and structural adequacy.
a Exterior exit doors including sliding glass doors, shall be in good and safe working order.
b. Exterior doors shall have safe and operable locks,
c If constructed after June 15 1976 shall have operable egress windows or an exterior egress door
located in each sleeping room.
tl All windows and operators shall be safe and operable and all glass in place.
e. Screens shall be on each window.
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f. All floors shall be of solid decking. All holes or damages floors caused by leaks or broken decking
shall be replaced or repaired, as needed.
q. All interior wall coverings shall be in place.
h. The bottom board covering the floor foist shall be insect proof and rodent proof throughout and
securely sealed.
i. The roof shall be in good condition with no apparent leaks
I. There shall be at least three over -the -roof tie down straps properly spaced and in good condition
on every single -wide mobile home. All double -wide mobile homes that were factory equipped with
over -the -roof tie down straps must meet manufacturer's specifications
k. All running gear such as axles wheels and springs shall be in good and safe working order.
I. Chassis and hitch assemblies shall be in a safe undamaged condition
m. The exterior wall covering shall be as necessary to prevent the entrance of water.
(2) Trailers, mobile homes or used manufactured homes and buildings shall meet the following standards
for plumbing adequacy:
a. All plumbing fixtures shall be in place and in good workable condition
b. The relief valve on the water heater shall have unthreaded three -quarter -inch drain pipe extended
beneath the mobile home.
(3) Trailers, mobile homes or use manufactured homes and buildings shall meet the following standards
for heating system adequacy:
a. All heating appliances shall be in place and in good and safe workable condition
b. All duct systems shall be in place and in good workable condition
(4) Trailers, mobile homes or use manufactured homes and buildings shall meet the following standards
for electrical system adequacy
a. All shall comply with the provisions of Article 550 of the National Electrical Code
b. Distribution panel boards shall be properly installed complete with required breakers or fuses
with all unused openings properly covered,
c. All electrical fixtures shall be safe and properly installed.
(5) All electrical outlets shall be of the grounded type.
(6) All trailers, mobile homes or used manufactured homes and buildings shall have approved smoke
detectors located outside of each sleeping area.
(e) Certificate of inspection. Upon satisfactory completion of the inspection described in this Section receipt of
a satisfactory written inspection report from a county or municipality of this state satisfactory written
certification from an engineer in accordance with Subsection (c)(2) above or the satisfactory written
certification from a licensed mobile home dealer, the City Building Official shall issue a permit authorizing
transportation and installation of the trailer, mobile home, manufactured home or used manufactured home
or building. Provided however no such permit shall be issued until the site on which the unit is to be place is
determined by the Building Official to be in compliance with all provisions of this Code All permits shall be
issued until the site on which the unit is to be placed is determined by the Building Official to be in compliance
with all provisions of this Code. All permits shall be valid only for the site inspected Any subsequent
relocation of the trailer, mobile home, manufactured home or used manufactured home or building shall
require another inspection and permit prior to removal or transportation.
(f) Minimum code review required. Any building or structure used or intended to be used for human habitation
or the storage of materials associated with human habitation not otherwise reviewed in accordance with this
Section shall be inspected to ensure that they comply with basic minimum standards prior to the installation
connecting or provision of utilities in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Building Code. See Code
Section 66-10. A certificate of inspection shall be issued by the Building Official or as other applicable
provisions of this Code shall apply.
Section 90-82. - Governmental use.
Any agency of municipal, county, state or federal government may utilize a mobile home, manufactured home
recreational vehicle, or other type of trailer for temporary purposes in the City of Okeechobee providing such
uses shall not be or include a residential or dwelling use. On governmentally owned land within the City by any
county, state, or federal government may utilize a mobile home, manufactured home or recreational vehicle for
residential uses, subject to a showinq that all other applicable regulations, such as those on health and
sanitation, have been met.
Section 90-83. - Recreational vehicles.
(a) Use of a dwelling. No recreational vehicle as defined in Code Section 66-1, shall be used for dwellin
purpose within the City of Okeechobee unless locate within a licensed recreational vehicle park, subdivision,
or campground,
(b) Appurtenances to recreation vehicles. Upon application and receipt of a permit from the General Services
Department appurtenances such as garages, carports, florida rooms, screened rooms, sun rooms,
greenhouses, cabanas, or patios (excluding kitchen and cooking facilities) may be place along with any
recreational vehicle unless specifically prohibited in Subsection (c) below.
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In no event shall the combined square footage of all structures including the recreational vehicle, exceed
two 100 -square feet or a 60 percent lot coverage whichever is less nor shall the total of all impervious
surfaces exceed 70 percent lot coverage.
Unless prohibited by Subsection (c) below, recreational vehicles may be placed on a foundation and tied -
down as provided in the Florida Administrative Code provided they are fully skirted.
(c) Exception to appurtenances and foundation No foundations or external appurtenances shall be constructed
or placed along with any camping trailer, truck camper, motor home private motor coach or van conversion
as defined in Code Section 66-1.
(d) Tie down of recreational vehicles Any recreational vehicle stored or remaining on a site for longer than six
months shall obtain a permit and be tied down utilizing approved straps and anchors. This subparagraph
shall not be deemed to authorize the use of such vehicle for year round occupancy in violation of this Code.
The City Building Official may require tie down of recreational vehicles that have not yet been located on a
site for six months where:
(1) The nature of extent of appurtenances would indicate a likelihood that the recreational vehicle will
remain for greater than six months, or
(2) The recreational vehicle is moved or relocated in such a manner that the intent of this Subsection to
provide for the public safety is evaded.
(e) Use as a permanent residence No recreational vehicle regardless of size, extent or appurtenances or the
fact that it is placed on a foundation shall be used within the City of Okeechobee as a permanent residence
as defined by Section 196.012, Florida Statutes.
Sections 90-7-984-90-100. - Reserved.
DIVISION 2. - RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY ONE (RSF 1) DISTRICT
Section 90-101. - Generally.
(a) Residential single-family one (RSF 1) zoning districts shall be permitted only on land designated as future
land use category single-family residential in the comprehensive plan.
(b) Uses in residential single-family one (RSF 1) zoning districts shall be subject to the regulations of this
division.
Section 90-102. - Permitted uses.
The following principal uses and structures are permitted in the RSF 1 district:
(1) Single-family dwelling.
(2) Public and private schools.
(3) House of worship, on a lot at least five acres.
(4) Open space.
(5) Public facility or use.
(6) Limited agriculture of a commercial nature on properties on which there is an active agricultural
exemption, which was granted by the Okeechobee Property Appraiser not later than September 19,
2013.
Section 90-103. - Special exception uses.
The following uses and structures are permitted in the RSF 1 district after the issuance of a special exception
use petition:
(1) Boardinghouse.
(2) Bed and breakfast establishments with six or fewer sleeping rooms.
(3) Adult family care homes or assisted living facilities as provided by law.
(4) Guesthouse, servant's quarters, or pool house, provided that the lot area shall be not less than 12,500
square feet.
(5) House of worship, on a lot less than five acres.
(6) Community center.
(7) Indoor recreation.
(8) Outdoor recreation.
(9) Golf course.
(10) Public utility,
(11) Permitted uses in excess of 30 feet in height.
Section 90-104. - Customary accessory uses.
Each permitted principal use and special exception use in the RSF 1 district is also permitted to have the
customary accessory uses for that use.
Section 90-105. - Lot and structure requirements.
(a) Minimum lot area. Except where further restricted by these regulations for a particular use, minimum
requirements for the RSF 1 district shall be as follows:
TAre_a 10,000 square feetSingle-family dwelling:
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�(2) Other permitted principal uses: Area 20,000 square feet
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(b) Minimum yard requirements. The minimum yard requirements in the RSF 1 district, except where a greater
distance is required by yard setbacks, shall be as follows: _
(1) Single family dwelling: Front I 25 feet
(2) Other permitted principal uses:
Side 10 feet
Rear 10 feet
Front ( 25 feet
Side _20 feet
Rear 20 feet
(c) Maximum lot coverage by all buildings. Maximum lot coverage by all buildings in the RSF 1 district shall be
as follows:
Maximum Coverage Maximum Impervious Surface
(2)
Single-family dwelling: ( 45 percent
Other permitted principal uses: 25 percent
55 percent
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(d) Maximum height of structures. Except where further restricted by these regulations for a particular use, the
maximum height of structures in the RSF 1 district shall be as follows:
(1) + Single-family dwelling:
(2) her permitted principal uses:
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Section 90-106. - Additional regulations,
Additional regulations which shall apply to all uses in the RSF 1 district include, but are not limited to:
(1) Concurrency regulations.
(2) Parking and loading regulations.
(3) Landscaping regulations.
(4) Sign regulations.
(5) Accessory use regulations.
(6) Supplementary use regulations.
(7) Environmental and stormwater regulations.
(8) Utilities regulations.
Sections 90-107-90-130. - Reserved.
DIVISION 3. - RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY TWO (RSF 2) DISTRICT
Section 90-131. - Generally.
(a) Residential single-family two (RSF 2) zoning districts shall be permitted only on land designated as future
land use category multi -family residential in the comprehensive plan.
(b) Uses in residential single-family two (RSF 2) zoning districts shall be subject to the regulations of this
division.
Section 90-132. - Permitted uses.
The following principal uses and structures are permitted in the RSF 2 district:
(1) Single-family dwelling, zero lot line single-family dwelling.
(2) Public and private schools.
(3) House of worship, on a lot of at least five acres.
(4) Open space.
(5) Public facility or use.
Section 90-133. - Special exception uses.
The following uses and structures are permitted in the RSF 2 district after issuance of a special exception use
petition:
(1) Boardinghouse.
(2) Bed and breakfast establishments with six or fewer sleeping rooms.
(3) Adult family care homes or assisted living facilities as provided by law.
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(4) Guesthouse, servant's quarters, or pool house, provided that the lot area shall be not less than 12,500
square feet.
(5) House of worship on a lot less than five acres.
(6) Community center.
(7) Indoor recreation.
(8) Outdoor recreation.
(9) Golf course.
(10) Public utility.
(11) Permitted uses in excess of 30 feet in height.
Section 90-134. - Customary accessory uses.
Each permitted principal use and special exception use in the RSF 2 district is also permitted to have the
customary accessory uses for that use.
Section 90-135. - Lot and structure requirements.
(a) Minimum lot area. Except where further restricted by these regulations for a particular use, the minimum
requirements_ for lot area in the RSF 2 district shall be as follows:
(1)� Single-family dwelling: Area 6,250 square feet
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(2) Other permitted principal uses: —_�—Area 20,000 square feet
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(b) Minimum yard requirements. Except where a greater distance is required by these regulations for a particular
use, the minimum yard setbacks in the RSF 2 district shall be as follows:
(1) Single-family dwelling: Front I 25 feet
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Side 1
10 feet
Rear
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Side
10 feet
1 25 feet
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10 feet
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25 feet
Side
20 feet
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20 feet
(c) Maximum lot coverage by all buildings. Maximum lot coverage by all buildings in the RSF 2 district shall be
as follows:
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(1) Single-family dwelling: 45 percent 55 percent
(2) Other permitted principal uses: 25 percent 55 percent
(d) Maximum height of structures. Except where further restricted by these regulations for a particular use, the
maximum height of structures in the RSF 2 district shall be as follows:
(1) �-_ -Single-family dwelling: 30 feet, unless a_special exception is granted
Other permitted principal uses: I 30 feet, unless a special exception is granted
u Single-family dwelling unit minimum living area: 900 -square feet.
Section 90-136. - Additional regulations.
Additional regulations which shall apply to all uses in the RSF 2 district include, but are not limited to:
(1) Concurrency regulations.
(2) Parking and loading regulations.
(3) Landscaping regulations,
(4) Sign regulations.
(5) Accessory use regulations.
(6) Supplementary use regulations.
(7) Environmental and stormwater regulations.
(8) Utilities regulations.
Sections 90-137-90-160. - Reserved.
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DIVISION 4. - RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME (RMH) DISTRICT
Section 90-161. - Generally.
(a) Residential mobile home (RMH) zoning districts shall be permitted only on land designated as future land
use category single-family residential in the comprehensive plan.
(b) Uses in residential mobile home (RMH) zoning districts shall be subject to the regulations of this division.
Section 90-162. - Permitted uses.
The following principal uses and structures in the RMH district are permitted:
(1) Mobile home subdivision, with one mobile home per lot.
(2) Mobile home park, with one mobile home per lot.
(3) Hurricane shelter.
(4) Public and private schools.
(5) House of worship, on a lot of at least five acres.
(6) Open space.
(7) Public facility or use.
(8) Site -built or modular single-family homes on lots in mobile home parks existing as of August 1, 2007.
Section 90-163. - Special exception uses.
The following uses and structures are permitted in the RMH district after issuance of a special exception use
petition and may have additional conditions imposed at the time of approval:
(1) Adult family care homes or assisted living facilities as provided by law.
(2) Day care center.
(3) House of worship on a lot less than five acres.
(4) Recreation vehicle park for transient recreation use only.
(5) Community center.
(6) Indoor recreation.
(7) Outdoor recreation.
(8) Golf course.
(9) Public utility.
Section 90-164. - Customary accessory uses.
Each permitted principal use and special exception use in the RMH district is also permitted to have the
customary accessory uses for that use.
Section 90-165. - Lot and structure requirements.
Except where further restricted by these regulations for a particular use, the minimum lot and structure
requirements in the RMH district shall be as follows:
(1)
CMinimum area.
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Area
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Mobile home subdivision:
10 acres
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Other permitted principal uses:
Area
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Width
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Minimum yard requirements. Except where a greater distance is required by these
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regulations for a particular use, the minimum yard setbacks in the RMH district shall be as
follows:
a. District yard minimum: ; 20 feet on all property
boundaries
Front 20 feet
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b. Mobile home and single-family home: Side 10 feet
Rear 10 feet
Front 25 feet
C. Other permitted principal uses: Side 20 feet
Rear 20 feet
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Mobile home, recreation vehicle and single- 50 percent 50 percent
family home:
Other permitted principal uses: 30 percent 50 percent
Maximum height of structures.
Except where further restricted by these regulations for a particular use, the maximum
height shall be as follows: All uses shall be 30 feet.
Single family dwelling unit minimum living area
800 square feet
Section 90-166, - Additional regulations.
Additional regulations which shall apply to all uses in the RMH district include, but are not limited to:
(1) Concurrency regulations.
(2) Parking and loading regulations.
(3) Landscaping regulations.
(4) Sign regulations.
(5) Accessory use regulations.
(6) Supplementary use regulations.
(7) Environmental and stormwater regulations.
(8) Utilities regulations.
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DIVISION 5. - RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE -FAMILY (RMF) DISTRICT
Section 90-191. - Generally.
(a) Residential multiple -family (RMF) zoning districts shall be permitted only on land designated as future land
use category multifamily residential in the comprehensive plan.
(b) Uses in residential multiple -family (RMF) zoning districts shall be subject to the regulations of this division.
Section 90-192. - Permitted uses.
The following principal uses and structures are permitted in the RMF district:
(1) Single-family dwelling, zero lot line single-family dwelling.
(2) Two-family dwellings.
(3) Multiple -family dwellings.
(4) Public and private schools.
(5) House of worship, on a lot of at least five acres.
(6) Open space.
(7) Public facility or use.
(8) Limited agriculture of a commercial nature on properties on which there is an active agricultural exemption,
which was granted by the Okeechobee Property Appraiser not later than September 19, 2013.
Section 90-193. - Special exception uses.
The following uses and structures are permitted in the RMF district after issuance or a special exception use
petition and may have additional conditions imposed at the time of approval:
(1) Guesthouse, provided that the lot area shall be not less than 12,500 square feet.
(2) Boardinghouse.
(3) Bed and breakfast establishments.
(4) Group home.
(5) Day care center.
(6) House of worship, on a lot of less than five acres.
(7) Community center.
(8) Indoor recreation.
(9) Outdoor recreation.
(10) Public utility.
(11) Permitted uses in excess of 45 feet in height.
(12) Residential migrant housing facility.
(13) Adult family care homes or assisted living facilities as provided by law.
(14) Youth center.
(15) Recovery center/sober home.
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Section 90-194. - Minimum requirements for special exceptions for residential migrant housing facilities.
The City, in the interest of aesthetics, health, safety and welfare of the general population, deems it desirable
and necessary to define and set forth the minimum requirements to obtain a special exception for residential
migrant housing facilities in the RMF district as follows:
(1) Any application for special exception for residential migrant housing facility shall also include the additional
information of this Section.
(2) The applicant shall submit a site plan which shall include floor plans showing the size and dimensions of all
rooms, and list the maximum number of persons who may occupy each structure pursuant to the provisions
of F.S. § 381.008, or other applicable state or federal provisions. Such application shall include a state
permit to operate a migrant housing facility pursuant to F.S. § 381.0081.
(3) The owner of the facility shall submit an affidavit stating that the facility shall be inhabited solely by
individuals and their families who are migrant farm workers employed in active agricultural operations,
together with the name and location of such operation; and that the facility shall not be inhabited on a year
round basis, except that single individual or family may occupy the facility year round if they act as
caretakers under a contract therefor with the owner.
(4) The facility shall not house a number of persons in excess of dwelling unit densities for affordable housing
set out in Section 90-76.
(5) No migrant facility shall be located closer than one mile from any other licensed migrant facility, and no
migrant facility shall be located within 1,000 feet of any church or school.
(6) Any migrant facility shall comply with all other regulations and land use regulations for density, setbacks or
other requirements of this zoning classification.
Section 90-195. - Customary accessory uses.
Each permitted principal use and special exception use in the RMF district is also permitted to have the
customary accessory uses for that use.
Section 90-196. - Lot and structure requirements.
Except where further restricted by these regulations for a particular use, the minimum lot and structure
requirements in the RMF district shall be as follows:
(1) I Minimum lot area.
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family II Single-family dwelling and zero lot line single- Area 6,250 square feet
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Multiple -family dwellings:
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6,250 square feet for each dwelling
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100 feet
4,356 square feet for each dwelling
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Id. I Other permitted uses: I Area 10,000 square feet
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(2) Minimum yard requirements. Except where a greater distance is required by these regulations for a
i particular use, the minimum yard setbacks shall be as follows:
Single-family dwelling, and two-family Front 25 feet
i a' Side 1 10 feet
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Language to be added is underlined.
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(4) I Maximum height of structures.
Except where further restricted by these regulations for a particular use, the maximum height of
structures shall be as follows: All uses shall be 45 feet, unless a special exception is granted.
Single family dwelling unit minimum living area
800 square feet
Section 90-197. - Additional regulations.
Additional regulations which shall apply to all uses in the RMF district include, but are not limited to:
(1) Concurrency regulations.
(2) Parking and loading regulations.
(3) Landscaping regulations.
(4) Sign regulations.
(5) Accessory use regulations.
(6) Supplementary use regulations.
(7) Environmental and stormwater regulations.
(8) Utilities regulations.
Sections 90-198-90-220. - Reserved.
SECTION 3: Conflict. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4: Severability. If any provision or portion of this ordinance is declared by any court of competent
jurisdiction to be void, unconstitutional, or unenforceable, then all remaining provisions and portions of this
ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 5: Codification. It is the intention of the City Council, and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of this
Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of the City of Okeechobee.
SECTION 6: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
INTRODUCED for First Reading and set for Final Public Hearing on this 21St day of January, 2020.
ATTEST:
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Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor
PASSED AND ADOPTED after Second and Final Public Hearing this 4th day of February, 2020.
Dowling R,.;Wat ord, Jr., Mayor
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Lane amiotea, CMC City Clerk
REVIEWEDLEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
John Fumero, City Attorney
Ordinance No. 1203 - Page 23 of 23
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General Services Department
55 S.E. 3`d Avenue, Room 101
Okeechobee, Florida 39974-2903
Phone: (863) 763-3372, ext. 218
Date:
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Notices Mailed:
Fax: (863) 763-1686
APPLICATION FOR TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
APPLICANT INFORMATION
1
Name of Applicant: 1111t/'044
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Mailing address:
3
E-mail address:
4
Daytime phone(s):
Do you own residential property within the City? Yes No
If yes, provide address(es)
5
Do you own nonresidential property within the City? Yes No
If yes, provide address(es)
6
REQUEST INFORMATION
Request is for: Text change to an existing section of the LDRs
7
(_) Addition of a permitted use ( ) Deletion of a permitted use
(__)Addition of a special exception use (_) Deletion of a special exception use
() Addition of an accessory use Deletion of an accessory use
Provide a detailed description of text changes to existing section(s) showing deletions in strikeout and
additions in underline format. (This description may be provided on separate sheets if necessary.)
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REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
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Non-refundable application fee of $500
Note: Resolution No. 98-11 Schedule of Land Development Regulation Fees and Charges -
10 When the cost for advertising publishing and mailing notices of public hearings exceeds the
established fee, or when a professional consultant is hired to advise the city on the application,
the applicant shall pay the actual costs.
Confirmation of Information Accuracy
hereby certify that the information in this application is correct. The information included in this application is
for use by the City of Okeechobee in processing my request. False or misleading information may be
punishable by a fine of up to $500.00 and imprisonment of up to 30 days and may result in the denial of this
application.
Signature
Printed Name
Date
For questions relating to this application packet, call General Services Dept. at (863)-763-3372, Ext. 218
LDR Amendment Application Page 2 of 3
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CHANGE IN LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
(Sec. 70-340, LDR page CD70:16 as modified for a text amendment)
It is the Applicant's responsibility to convince the Planning Board/LPA and City Council that approval of the
proposed request is justified. Specifically, the Applicant should provide in his/her application and presentation
sufficient explanation and documentation to convince the reviewing bodies to find that the proposed change
and its likely effects:
1. Are not contrary to Comprehensive Plan requirements.
2. Are compatible with the intent of the LDRs and specifically the intent of the zoning district(s) affected.
3. Will not have an adverse effect on the public interest.
4. Are appropriate for the locations proposed and reasonably compatible with other land uses allowed in the zoning
districts affected, and is not contrary or detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns.
5. Will not adversely affect property values or living conditions, or be a deterrent to the improvement or development of
other properties in the zoning district(s) affected or nearby thereto.
6. Can be suitably buffered from surrounding uses, so as to reduce the impact of any nuisance or hazard to the
neighborhood.
7. Will not create a density pattern that would overburden public facilities such as schools, streets, and utility services.
8. Will not create traffic congestion, flooding or drainage problems, or otherwise affect public safety.
9. Will not inordinately burden properties in the affected zoning districts by unnecessary restrictions.
Your responses to these findings should be as descriptive as possible. Attach additional pages as may be
necessary to adequately make your case. The City will, in the Staff Report, address the request and evaluate
it and the Applicant's submission in light of the above criteria and offer a recommendation for approval or
denial.
LDR Amendment Application Page 3 of 3
Staff Report
To: Okeechobee Planning Board
From: Ben Smith, AICP
Meeting Date: December 19, 2019
Subject: Ordinances to Revise the Land Development Code- Restaurant Parking,
Auto Service Stations, Single Family Dwelling Minimum Unit Size, and
Reorganization of Housing Standards
Restaurant Parking
City Code Section 90-512 requires that parking be provided for restaurants, nightclubs, and bars at 1
parking space per 75 square feet of floor area. Historically, use of the term 'floor area' in this
requirement has sometimes been interpreted to mean all inside and outside customer service areas.
However, the term 'floor area' typically refers to the amount of floor area within a building. Staff is
reviewing this parking standard to determine whether additional clarification is necessary and because
it may not provide a sufficient basis for determining the amount of parking needed for some types of
restaurants, including:
• Restaurants which primarily provide take-out services
• Restaurants relying on a significant amount of outdoor seating to serve customers
• Drive-in restaurants
At the October Planning Board meeting, the Board held a workshop and agreed to move forward with
a land development code revision to section 90-512 which bases the restaurant parking standard on
customer service area instead of floor area. The effect of this change is that, regardless what other uses
exist, and regardless where the customer service area is located, the restaurant customer service area
is considered in the calculation. Additionally, it was agreed that a minimum number of 3 parking spaces
should be provided for any restaurant. These changes are depicted in the attached ordinance.
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uto Service Stations
The City's land development code contains a definition for'auto service station' as well as supplemental
regulations for auto service stations; which are listed as permitted in the Heavy Commercial (CHV)
District, Central Business (CBD) District, Industrial (IND) District and the Mixed -Use Planned Unit
Development (PUD -M) District.
Section 66-1 provides a definition as follows:
Auto service station means an establishment used for sale of motor fuel, oil, motor vehicle
accessories, and as an accessory use convenience goods to gasoline customers, and which may
include facilities for lubricating, washing, servicing and minor repairs to vehicles, but not including
painting and body repairs.
Any facility which sells gas and convenience goods meets this definition of 'auto service station' and
therefore should meet the requirements of Section 90-692, all of which are more restrictive than those
of the CHV and CBD district, and most of which are more restrictive than the IND district. While it may
be appropriate to require a larger lot area, less lot coverage and greater setbacks from residential, it
may not be necessary to require greater setbacks for underground fuel tanks or greater standard
setbacks for all structures.
It is likely that the service station setbacks and regulations were intended to apply to service stations
with above ground fuel tanks. Now that most gas stations utilize underground fuel tanks, this additional
setback could be considered an onerous restriction. Based on staff review of site plans for gas stations,
it has been a difficult requirement to meet for some facilities. At their October meeting, the Planning
Board held a workshop and agreed to reduce the structure and underground fuel tank setback
requirements to match the CHV district setbacks, as depicted in the attached ordinance.
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Single Family Dwelling Minimum Unit Size
Staff was directed to examine increasing the minimum size for single family dwellings. The City's
currents standard is located in Section 90-169(1) as follows:
Any single-family dwelling located in a RSF-1; RSF-2; RMF; or RMH, zoning district shall comply with the
following appearance and design standards.
Minimum floor area. The minimum floor area shall be 800 -square feet, including the area of an attached garage
(but excluding carport, screened porch or Florida room) except as provided in subsection (10) herein. To be
eligible for calculation as minimum floor area, such square footage shall be contained under a single integrated
roof system. A roof system designed by the manufacturer to be a single structure shall be considered an
integrated roof system under this subsection even if delivered in more than one part and assembled on site
At a previous workshop, the Planning Board agreed that increasing the single family dwelling minimum
unit size is appropriate, with specific standards adopted for each zoning district where single family
dwellings are a permitted use. This allows for the zoning districts with smaller lot sizes (i.e. RMH) to
continue to accommodate smaller dwelling unit sizes and to minimize the number of nonconformities
that would be created by this code revision.
The Board was also not satisfied with the City's current method of calculating minimum floor area,
pointing out that it is not common to include garage areas and that the language concerning "integrated
roof system" was also not standard. The Board directed staff to propose a revised minimum floor area
calculation that more closely aligns with the current zoning standards and is compatible with the Florida
Building Code.
Additionally, while reviewing the existing codes for this task, staff discovered several sections of code
that are not organized correctly. Article III of Chapter 90 is organized into 15 Divisions. Divisions 2
through 12 and 14 each provide regulations for one specific zoning district. Except that Division 4, which
provides the Residential Mobile Home (RMH) district regulations, also includes several sections of code
which seem to be intended to apply to multiple districts. The Board agreed that it is appropriate to
move these sections to Division 1 of Article III, where they will more clearly apply to other zoning
districts besides just the RMH district.
All of these proposed revisions are included in the attached ordinance.
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Bobbie Jenkins
From: Bobbie Jenkins
Sent: Friday, February 21, 2020 1:45 PM
To: 'Ben Smith'
Cc: Lane Gamiotea; City -1.J. Smith; Patty Burnette
Subject: Ordinance 1203 #19 -002 -TA
Attachments: Ordinance No. 1203 #19-002-TA.pdf
Ben,
Attached is Text Amendment #19 -002 -TA Ordinance No, 1203 adopted by the Council at the February 4th meeting.
Once the minutes are approved, I will forward a copy.
Bobbie J. Jenkins
Deputy Clerk
City of Okeechobee
55 SE 3rd Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34974
Phone: (863) 763-3372 ext. 9814
Direct: (863) 763-9814
Fax: (863) 763-1686
NOTICE: Florida has a very broad public records law. As a result, any written communication created or received by the City of Okeechobee officials
and employees will be available to the public and media, upon request, unless otherwise exempt. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public
records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this office. Instead,
contact our office by phone or in writing.
Staff Report
To: Okeechobee City Council
From: Ben Smith, AICP
Meeting Date: February 3, 2020
Subject: 19 -002 -TA- Minimum Size of Single Family Dwelling Units Ord. 1203
Staff was directed to examine increasing the minimum size for single family dwellings. The City's currents
standard is located in Section 90-169(1) as follows:
Any single-family dwelling located in a RSF-1; RSF-2; RMF; or RMH, zoning district shall comply with the
following appearance and design standards.
Minimum floor area. The minimum floor area shall be 800 -square feet, including the area of an attached garage
(but excluding carport, screened porch or Florida room) except as provided in subsection (10) herein. To be
eligible for calculation as minimum floor area, such square footage shall be contained under a single integrated
roof system. A roof system designed by the manufacturer to be a single structure shall be considered an
integrated roof system under this subsection even if delivered in more than one part and assembled on site
At a previous workshop, the Planning Board agreed that increasing the single family dwelling minimum unit
size is appropriate, with specific standards adopted for each zoning district where single family dwellings
are a permitted use. This allows for the zoning districts with smaller lot sizes (i.e. RMH) to continue to
accommodate smaller dwelling unit sizes and to minimize the number of nonconformities that would be
created by this code revision.
The Board was also not satisfied with the City's current method of calculating minimum floor area, pointing
out that it is not common to include garage areas and that the language concerning "integrated roof
system" was also not standard. The Board directed staff to propose a revised minimum floor area
calculation that more closely aligns with the current zoning standards and is compatible with the Florida
Building Code.
Additionally, while reviewing the existing codes for this task, staff discovered several sections of code that
are not organized correctly. Article III of Chapter 90 is organized into 15 Divisions. Divisions 2 through 12
and 14 each provide regulations for one specific zoning district. Except that Division 4, which provides the
Residential Mobile Home (RMH) district regulations, also includes several sections of code which seem to
be intended to apply to multiple districts. The Board agreed that it is appropriate to move these sections to
Division 1 of Article III, where they will more clearly apply to other zoning districts besides just the RMH
district.
In response to concerns raised by the Council at the first reading, we offer the following:
Despite our research and discussion with a housing specialist, we were unable to locate a HUD
standard for minimum single family dwelling unit size or a HUD definition for floor area or living
area. It is not clear that HUD has a universal minimum floor area or living area standard.
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• Ordinance 1203 has been revised in order to clarify the meaning of the proposed single family
dwelling unit minimum size requirements and the related definition for those requirements.
Proposed Section 90-80(1) now refers to 'minimum living area' instead of 'minimum floor area' as
it was previously shown. The areas of the structure included in the definition have not been
changed, as our research indicates that is not typical to include garages in minimum living area size
definitions. Proposed Sections 90-105(e), 90-135(e), 90-165(6) and 90-196(5) now uses the term
'single family dwelling unit minimum living area'.
• In examining the issue of lot sizes needed to accommodate the proposed minimum living area
standards, it was determined that any lot that meets the existing minimum lot standards (i.e.
minimum lot area and minimum lot width) will also be able to accommodate a dwelling unit with
1,000 square feet of living area. This also holds true for corner lots which require additional side
setbacks. For example, the minimum lot requirements for a single family home in the RMH district
is 5,000 square feet of lot area and 50 feet of lot width. Even after accounting for an increased side
setback for a corner lot, a 5,000 square foot lot leaves a buildable area of approximately 1,750
square feet.
• Other changes that the Council requested to the relocated housing standards have also been made
in the ordinance.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION TEXT AMENDMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the City of Okeechobee Planning
Board, meeting as the Local Planning Agency on Thurs, Dec. 19, 2019, 6:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as
possible, at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Ave, Rm 200, Okeechobee, FL, to consider and receive input on amending the
Code of Ordinances, Subpart B Land Development Regulations. Petition No. 19 -002 -TA proposes to amend
the following areas in the Code of Ordinances:
CHAPTER 90 ZONING: Article III District and District Regulations, relocating Housing Standards from Sections
90-167 through 90-172 within Division 4 to be Sections 90-78 through 90-83 within Division 1, and revising the
definition of minimum dwelling unit size in Section 90-80; Division 2 Residential Single Family -One District,
amending Section 90-105 Lot and Structure Requirements adding (e) Single family dwelling minimum unit size
1,000 -square feet; Division 3 Residential Single Family -Two District, amending Section 90-135 Lot and
Structure Requirements adding (e) Single family dwelling minimum unit size 900 -square feet; Division 4
Residential Mobile Home District, amending Section 90-165 Lot and Structure Requirements adding (6) Single
family dwelling minimum unit size 800 -square feet; Division 5 Residential Multiple -Family, amending Section
90-196 Lot and Structure Requirements adding (5) Single family dwelling minimum unit size 800 -square feet.
The proposed Amendment may be reviewed at the address above during regular business hours, Mon -Fri, 8
AM -4:30 PM, except for holidays. The public is encouraged to attend.
The Planning Board will issue a recommendation on Petition No. 19 -002 -TA that will be forwarded to the City
Council for consideration at Public Hearings TENTATIVELY scheduled for 6:00 PM on January 21, 2020 and
February 4, 2020.
ANY PERSON DECIDING TO APPEAL any decision made by the Planning Board with respect to any matter
considered at this meeting will need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceeding is made and the record
includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based. In accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA), any person with a disability as defined by the ADA, that needs special
accommodation to participate in this proceeding, contact the General Services Office no later than two
business days prior to proceeding, 863-763-3372.
BE ADVISED that should you intend to show any document, picture, video or items to the Planning Board in
support or opposition to any item on the agenda; a copy of the document, picture, video, or item must be
provided to the Board Secretary for the City's records.
By: Zoning Administrator Marcos Montes De Oca, Petition No. 19 -002 -TA