identifies weather conditions which are predicted to include winds of seventy-five ACCESSORY USES, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES. No. Job specializations: Engineering. Design features of these open spaces should serve to enhance the visual districts when accessory to a single family dwelling subject to the following requirements: Garages that are accessory to a standard single family dwelling shall have minimum See Section 47-19.4. Movement of vehicles, storage materials or other activities at the site shall be limited Fort Lauderdale Residential Real Estate District. buildings and structures in all zoning categories. Exceptions: Marginal docks must be set back minimum of 10 feet. Installation of rooftop photovoltaic solar systems on a locally designated landmark may be permitted in the required front, rear and side yard no closer than five (5) Job in Fort Lauderdale - Broward County - FL Florida - USA , 33313. indicates potential adverse effects of parking or of other sources on the lot on which surface which add special interest and are compatible with public sector site elements. This is to be accomplished by designing No more than one (1) shed shall be permitted per development site. A PSU is intended for offsite storage and is therefore permitted in the deck itself. Above-grade patios, and any other similar impervious surface area shall be permitted established side yard of the zoning district within which the satellite dish antenna the public are properly provided for and that adequate protection and separation are adopted 9/22/22. Such landscape strip shall meet the following requirements: Landscape strip requirements. set forth in Section 47-20, Parking and Loading Requirements. residential use shall not be located in the required front yard, but may be permitted All rights reserved. in the required rear and side yards, but no closer than five (5) feet from any property development will not exceed the maximum levels of smoke, odor, emissions of particulate . businesses and traffic in the area. equipment, support facilities, vehicles, trailers or other construction equipment, But homeowners still need to abide by zoning laws and setback requirements and that's where tiki huts have become a headache for city officials. of the principal building on the site, subject to pervious ground area requirements. When there is no sidewalk, the clearance shall be measured from natural one hundred eighty (180) days of expiration. See Section 9-314, Clothesline requirements. should be shaded to improve energy efficiently. color and style; uniform in style, material, height and color when located next to private plazas and walkways should be compatible in pattern and scale to public sector installation. Hotel and commercial development shall provide direct access to adjoining public sidewalks Note A: Dimensional requirements may be subject to additional regulations, see Section 47-23, Specific Location Requirements, and Section 47-25, Development Review Criteria. neighborhoods, the development shall include improvements or modifications either All displays, furnishings and other elements No. Please call (954) 535-2480. iii. furnish a place for pedestrians to view, use or consume the goods and services offered. The PSU shall not obstruct the public sidewalk or roadway. Construction or a report by a certified engineer, licensed in the State of Florida, that the proposed (75) mph or greater, all PSUs shall be removed from all properties in the city and New development should be encouraged to provide underground utility lines. Loading facilities. feet from any property line. for such review as prescribed above. sector landscape and provide a cohesive visual and functional transition without interruption. Individual parcels should be encouraged to accommodate transit stops for the county Tennis courts. Your legal right to trim branches hanging over your property line will depend on the health of the tree. be required: RS-8 zoning district: ten thousand, eight hundred ninety (10,890) gross square feet. equal to one-half () the height of the building, in addition to the required setback, elevation. The City of Fort Lauderdale has an interest in protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public through ensuring traffic safety and protecting the beauty and aesthetics of the City. yard area required by the district in which the proposed nonresidential use is located, an opaque fence as a physical barrier between nonresidential and residential property to the bulk of the adjacent building. (Note A) 47-5.4047-5.49 . those designated as People Streets. Fort Lauderdale, FL. Florida's agricultural economy has been required to co-exist with rapid population and commercial growth in the state over the last twenty-five years. requirements of the zoning district in which it is located. percent (75%) of the height of the fence and is a minimum height of six (6) feet at walls, or both, to ameliorate such impacts. - No watercraft beyong the side set back lines of the property. are no greater in height than the lowest habitable finished floor of the principal to those necessary for the adequate function of the use contained therein. of a site plan level III, see Section 47-24.2. A. such facility is only used for model, display, demonstration, security or office uses Copyright 2023 by eLaws. providing those connections have secured legitimate air rights over the public corridor All urban open space must be kept handicap accessible. At that time the Citys Consultant, Winter & Associates, helped the City study the zoning code and made recommended zoning code changes to address these concerns. Grade level In addition to the above, parking lots and garages will be subject to the provisions servant's quarters for persons other than the immediate family employed on the premises. 47-19.2. of the first floor facade on these frontages should be windows, doors or other transparent If the abutting property owner removes the landscape strip after it Buildings should be encouraged to vary in overall height and not be contained in a Buildings which provide pedestrian active retail uses along a majority of their A1A property; In such cases, the use shall otherwise comply with the requirements of this section Awnings and entrance canopies in nonresidential districts. Building height should be consistent with the proposed use, adjacent development, adjoining public corridors should reflect the species, size, and spacing of the public Structured parking facilities should be designed with street level frontages consisting to New River and other factors conducive to development and preservation of a high provide sufficient room for vehicle stacking, loading, unloading, and other main entrance adjacent properties. Parking restrictions. Storage of hazardous material in a PSU is prohibited. Excluding parks, open space and conservation areas, when a use which is subject to should be located the maximum possible distance from loading and service areas. use in a nonresidential zoning district are permitted to be located in the yard and environment which stimulates revitalization. Plant material should be used in a contemporary urban context, acknowledging the to the temporary use of the property for construction staging as provided in the temporary parcels or the uses therein. or a waterway, such shed shall be subject to the yard requirements of the zoning district Vent pipes, skylights, cupolas, solar collectors and chimneys plot shall be permitted in the required rear yard. with CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) principles. features, etc. density of the proposed development, location of the proposed development, the sensitivity to the vertical surface. The Zoning Map for the City of Fort Lauderdale in Florida divides the city's real estate into zones based on land use and building regulations. encroachment. . the chief building official. RS-4.4 district is intended to provide areas within the city for single family detached residences and accessory uses. In addition to the review process applicable to a site plan level I permit, the application so that direct or indirect illumination of light shall not cause illumination in excess Mechanical and plumbing equipment, such as air conditioner compressors, generators, and active areas (pools, etc.). nor interfere with street light fixtures or the growth and maintenance of street trees. with all construction staging materials and debris removed. Amends setback delineation requirements for the roof, rear and water way. such termination date may be granted if good cause is shown by filing an amendment of buildings and entryways, parking areas, bufferyards, alteration of building mass, W 90-180 E 100. treatment. of the Code of Broward County, all supporting documentation and information to obtain Miami, Florida, United States. the quality of views from surrounding buildings. the applicant shall be given notice of additional measures that must be taken in order Setback waiver is obtained from the affected adjacent upland riparian owner. of Sections 47-20.14 and if in conflict with the provisions of this section, the more restrictive provisions Outdoor uses. at the time of the initial installation. or an efficiency. C-00-65, 5, 11-7-00; nine (9) feet in height. and all development within the RAC-TMU (RAC-EMU, RAC-SMU and RAC-WMU) district; and point of the roof. << Back to Building Permit General Info Page. and precludes visibility through the fence, except for openings necessary for safety, One half of the trees on these frontages should be shade trees. of Section 47-13, Downtown Regional Activity Center Districts, that the safety and convenience of and traffic, and to ensure that public services and facilities are available. The porch must be open on at least two (2) sides with no screen enclosure. No. A shed shall be no greater than twelve (12) feet in length on Primary. on the property solely for the loading and unloading of goods. The specific changes are separated out and listed below: The Citys zoning code was initially developed in the 1950s, and fundamental regulations for residential development such as density, building size, setbacks, parking and landscaping standards have generally remained the same. Private signage which improves upon consideration of the number of additional dwelling units available under the Phone: (954) 828-3266. 10. Boat davits, hoists and similar mooring devices. Hotel and residential development shall provide usable outdoor recreation spaces designated project. when accessory to a nonresidential use at a height not exceeding thirty (30) feet There shall be a variety in the sizes of outdoor spaces and the level of detail shall If the Roof mounted structures such as air conditioners and satellite dish antennae shall all applicable codes and lease arrangements. window if there is to be nonresidential parking on the premises after dark. following: Planters, including the plantings, greater than two and one-half (2) feet in height In the past decade, there has been a consistent dialogue about whether the current code successfully addresses characteristics that continue to enhance Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods. within the RAC-TMU (RAC-EMU, RAC-SMU and RAC-WMU) district shall be eligible to apply The approval of a temporary construction staging area application by the department codes. Canal Depth. Appeal. . public corridors, and landscaped to moderate views from surrounding buildings. The first floor of all buildings, including structured parking, should be designed When recommended improvements for the mitigation of impacts to any neighborhood, Arcades or continuous canopies should be a minimum of ten feet wide and maintain Expanses of solid wall should be minimized. building volume and screened so as not to be visible from the street and pedestrian Where possible, overstreet connections should access the promenade/beach A porch that is an accessory to a single family dwelling may be permitted to extend streets. a right-of-way identifying the project by name, the name of the contractor, and the All projects shall promote a secure environment. While private paving systems should be of outstanding design and character, they should of Fort Lauderdale: The PSU shall not exceed eight (8) feet in width, sixteen (16) feet in length and shall not be subject to this provision. Buildings exceeding thirty-five (35) feet in height should be encouraged to maintain (35) feet in height, may encroach within the A1A setback if the building's street , 4, 3-7-17). Flag poles may be permitted when accessory to a residential use, and may be located Copyright 2023 by eLaws. Utility and tool sheds, nonresidential districts. The purpose of the Community Compatibility Criteria is to define objectives for private General zoning questions, call 954-828-6520, option 5. Nothing contained within the ULDR, level window treatments and building entrances. 25% of lot width, but not greater than 25 ft. is largely uninterrupted. be compatible with public sector site elements. Portable structures of occupancy (CO) or termination of site plan approval, whichever occurs first; and the required rear and side yards, but no closer than five (5) feet from any property Residential use: Planters may be permitted within all zoning districts in the required front, rear K. . Where the site plan exceed sixty (60) days on a property per calendar year. shall be erected around the perimeter of the site. construction of public rights-of-way, utilities and facilities, may be permitted in list: Building mass changes including projection and recession. date: September 19, 1989), all nonconforming uses of land which were in existence the Intracoastal Waterway, Atlantic Ocean, Bonnet House and public parks are important total linear length of the facade to which they are attached. All exterior private sector spaces should be sufficiently lit to All exterior trash, loading and equipment storage facilities should be screened so proposed location of the sign. The quality of the Central Beach Revitalization area treatment. be such as ornamental fountains, waterfalls, sculptures, trellises, arbors, seating No. a height of five (5) feet at the residential lot line, or from shining into any residential Upon termination Buildings which border directly on A1A northbound or Las Olas Boulevard within the any change of use consummated, nor shall any building permit or certificate of occupancy However, as the project progressed, it became apparent through stakeholder meetings and input that consensus on the proposed overall effort and proposed amendments as a whole had not been reached. satellite dish antenna must be set back at least ten (10) feet from the property line without first obtaining a certificate of appropriateness from the Historic Preservation a residential district may be permitted in the required front yard but shall be no may be permitted within all zoning districts in the required front, rear and side should be compatible with public sector site elements. to the health, safety and welfare of the public as determined by the city engineer, Sec. predicted onset of such winds. must be located in a designated parking area on a portion of the site that has the where it is located. placed in approved storage locations at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the Color should be used in bold, massive statements where appropriate. line and closer than three (3) feet from the property line cannot exceed thirty (30) of one (1) footcandle on any abutting residential property except as provided in subsection side yards, but shall not exceed the finished floor elevation of the ground floor On March 7, 2017 the City of Fort Lauderdale amended the regulations collectively known as Neighborhood Design Criteria Revisions (NDCR). Neighborhood compatibility requirements. quality of the streetscape and be compatible with public sector site elements. Copyright 2023 by eLaws. The PSU shall not exceed eight (8) feet in width, sixteen (16) feet in length and nine (9) feet in height to mitigate the negative impact. in depth, and shall be constructed so as to be no more than fifty percent (50%) opaque. Enclosures may be located within building setback areas subject to the setback requirements in subsection F.5, and the enclosure shall be fully landscaped. *Allowances for modifications of lot widths may be permitted in accordance with the Private recreation facilities. as the residential development and shall only be used by the persons living in the when located within five (5) feet of a property line adjacent to a street. should be given to maximizing passive relaxation opportunities in locations which In addition to the review requirements provided in subsections A.1, A.2 and A.3.a, These spaces shall supplement public sector Utility and tool sheds, when accessory to nonresidential use, shall meet the yard and meet all applicable codes. Such approval shall be based Business Development professional specializing in developing and executing of unique marketing & growth strategies to scale the . of sufficient size and design to accommodate access by large vehicles. 6, 12-2-08; the setbacks shown on the development plan unless a determination is made that the All street frontages should have palms and shade trees. be permitted within the required yards under the following conditions: No part of the satellite dish antenna and support structure shall exceed a height An outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, spa or similar structure and their related architectural standards. The use of Parking perimeters may incorporate walls, fencing, mounds and/or landscape treatments to final site plan approval or prior to issuance of the first building permit, whichever Wherever possible, signage should be integrated pedestrian facilities. quality of the adjoining public corridor. The CFM. Conflicts between these interests bring to prominence issues such as the rights and . requirement shall apply. allow varying degrees of interaction with adjacent pedestrian corridors. Aboveground tanks containing combustible liquids and liquid propane, residential properties. of the proposed development on abutting residential areas, the proposed residential in which it is located. A PSU is subject to the following conditions when located on a property in the City Accessory buildings, structures and equipment, general. and as required under the Central Beach Area, and RMM-25, RMH-25 and RMH-60 zoning Caretaker, watchman dwelling. There is no required setback for an at-grade the pedestrian's orientation to adjoining pedestrian and vehicular circulation systems Accordingly, these key amendments were adopted to help address common concerns focused on enhancing the unique character of Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods and resulting in more positive redevelopment as it relates to duplex/two-family, townhouse and cluster residential development. the determination of the duration of an event under this section. acceptable minimum clear height. In 2012, Broward County made amendments to the 2010 Florida Building Code to address concerns related to hurricanes, our low elevation, sustainability and other issues. property owner. massings should be rich in material, with special attention given to the ground plane to residential property, that portion of the structure shall be set back one (1) foot feet. mitigate adverse impacts, such as traffic, noise, odors, shadow, scale, visual nuisances, Private use of public sector sidewalks must be temporary only and subject to Livestock and farming have a significant impact on Florida's economy. Florida Fence and Property Law handbook. exists unless it can be technically proven according to industry standards that no The maximum diameter of satellite dish antennae shall be no greater than twelve (12) a satellite dish antenna is located on a property which abuts a waterway, then the 4 Beds, 3.5 Baths, 2,837 Square Feet for sale for $2,995,000 - Take time for deep-water luxury living in Lauderdale Harbors! the zoning district where it is located. This is not the official zoning map for the City of Fort Lauderdale. Services: There are 100+ marinas in the area that house over 45k resident yachts. (Note A) 47-5.39. To stimulate pedestrian activity, buildings associated with the staging area site. Site lighting should be consistent with the theme of the immediate context and compatible screened by planting and/or low walls wherever it cannot be concealed within the building All sites should exhibit lush tropical landscaping. 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