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Home My WebLink AboutPresentation_Workshop_Tab 01_3/2/2026 (3) REMAINING CODE CHANGES WHO- 0 1 ___j BUILDING DEPARTMENT UPDATES I .The Village's definitions have been changed in Section 76 (Waterway Control) to define what a boatlift is.The absence of a clear definition has created ambiguity during permitting and enforcement, particularly in distinguishing boatlifts from other waterfront structures. "Boatlift means a mechanical or structural device, including but not limited to elevator lifts, cradle lifts,davits, or floating lifts, designed to raise, lower, or store a vessel above the water surface when not in use.A boatlift shall be considered a mooring device under this chapter and is subject to the same location and protrusion requirements applicable to docks, piers, and mooring structures. Boatlifts shall be used solely for the storage or maintenance of vessels associated with the upland property and shall comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Roofed, covered, or enclosed boatlifts are prohibited unless expressly permitted by this Code." THE VILLAGE OF Kytto!) et/ z Department of Community Development BUILDING DEPARTMENT UPDATES 2. Cleans up a glitch for the location of accessory buildings in Section 78-289. The way the code is currently written, accessory structures in single-family neighborhoods can be located forward of the front face of the building structure if it meets building setbacks.This means someone could put a pool or accessory structure in front of their home.The code clarifies that accessory structures must be located behind the front face of a building, regardless of what the setback is.This amendment ensures accessory structures remain subordinate to the principal structure and preserves the established front yard character of single-family neighborhoods. THE VILLAGE OF Kytto!) et/ 3 Department of Community Development BUILDING DEPARTMENT UPDATES Sec. 78.289. location of accessory buildings, (a) In single-family zoning districts, Pno accessory structure, minor structure, or pool except as otherwise provided by this chapter, shall be n tie-# e permitted to extend forward of the adiacent or nearest portion of the building front, regardless of thg actual allowed building setback line unless such lot fronts Beach Road. 78-284 (a) Walls and fences may be erected or maintained within or adjacent to a property line to a height not exceeding six feet. No wall or fence shall be permitted to extend forward of the adjacent or nearest portion of the building front, regardless of the actual, allowed building setback line, on any lot or parcel -.. .. 0 3. Pursuant to direction from the Environmental Advisory Committee and the Village Council at a 2025 workshop, Section 78-397 has been amended to reference the Florida Invasive Species Council's list of prohibited plant species, which is updated biannually.This approach allows theVillage to rely on the state's foremost authority on invasive plant species and eliminates the need for future code amendments each time a new invasive species is identified or reclassified.The Village Landscape Architect, Steve Parker, assisted in this update. THE VILLAGE OF <f��cJ.l�cri 5 y Department of Community Development 1 A • 4. House Bill 683, adopted in 2025, requires the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to establish minimum standards for the installation of artificial turf on single-family residential properties under one acre in size. The DEP has since adopted these standards in Rule 62-308. 100. Section 78- 396.5 of the Village Code has been amended to ensure consistency with the new state requirements. Most of the Village's existing artificial turf standards have been retained, with exemptions applied to single-family lots under one acre as required by state law. THE VILLAGE OF <f��cJ.l�cri 6 y Department of Community Development 1 1 • 5. House Bill 784, adopted in 2025, requires that plats be approved administratively. Chapter 66 (Subdivisions) of the Village Code has been amended to reflect this state requirement by providing for administrative approval of plats.This new requirement will not impact the review of site plans or planned developments.These application types will continue to be processed through the Village's Development Review process, and review by PZB, and approval byVillage Council. THE VILLAGE OF <f��cJ.l�cri y Department of Community Development COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UPDATES 6. Creates a waiver process in Planned Residential Districts in Section 78-229. This mirrors the language used for waivers in Planned Commercial Districts. It should be noted that the Village has historically allowed deviation from code standards in PRD's, such as The Reserve. However, because of the way the PRD code is written, there was not specific criteria to review the waivers. THE VILLAGE OF "(J'/ s Department of Community Development COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UPDATES Under the draft PRD waiver code, a waiver must comply with a majority of the criteria for waivers, some of which are: Be consistent with the village's comprehensive plan, create innovative design where other standards are exceeded, demonstrate public benefit, have sufficient screening and buffering, not be based solely on economic reasons, be compatible with adjacent uses, result in preservation of natural resources, not be detrimental to public health, safety, and welfare. THE VILLAGE OF <f��cJ.l�cri 9 Department of Community Development • - 9-Y."VI M a 7.The illMg7s reTniIMomnsmrawv4e beeTMainged in ection 78 (Zo'ning) Th several places. a.Accessory dwelling unit is defined and noted that they are prohibited. *** b.The definition of family has been amended so that no more than three unrelated persons can occupy a single-family home.This is a common restriction in zoning codes and prevents houses from turning into rooming houses and similar uses. c. Clarifies that to be considered a fast-food restaurant, a drive-thru or walk up lane is provided.The current definition of carryout restaurant and fast food restaurant is virtually the same, and this will establish the difference between the two. d. Notes that waivers are allowed in Planned Residential Districts (PRD's).They are expressly allowed in Planned Commercial Districts (PCD's) and Zoning Overlays but not expressly allowed in PRD's. THE VILLAGE OF ***State may pre-empt the Vi l lage on AD U's <f��cJ.l�cri to Department of Community Development ICOMMUN ITY DEVELOPMENT UPDATES L M � M A 8. Removes "Automotive Repair Establishments" from the list of permitted uses in the C-3 zoning district in Section 78- 178.These are currently also listed as special exception uses in the C-3 district, which is contradictory. 9. Creates an Outdoor Seating section in 78-309.There is currently not an outdoor seating section and this codifies some ADA/Fire Code requirements, but also general best practices. THE VILLAGE OF <f��cJ.l�cri II Department of Community Development COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UPDATES I O.The Conceptual Review process in 78-332 is amended to state that the Village Manager or designee may require an applicant to hold a special workshop with the Village Council when a project is determined to be "unusually complex".This would be for something like Paradise Park redevelopment, where more time is needed to workshop a project.This will also ensure that an excessive amount of time is not spent on one project at a regular council meeting. THE VH-LAGE OF 12 Department of Community Development COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UPDATES w 1W W � W W 11 . Section 78-403 is amended to remove an inconsistency from another landscape code provision, and to also remove a diagram that was not previously changed when the code was updated in 2022. 12. Section 78-701 is amended to note that a photometric plan may be required during the site plan process to ensure that an excess amount of lighting spills over to an adjacent property.This is standard in most zoning codes.Additionally, a provision was added which encourages but does not mandate the use of dark-sky friendly lighting fixtures.This was a recommendation in the Village Master Plan. THE VILLAGE OF 13 y Department of Community Development COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UPDATES 1W 1W"'_ W 13. Section 78-702 has been created to require I bicycle space in non- residential development for every 20 parking spaces provided.This is a Comprehensive Plan provision that is not codified. It is also a recommendation from the Mobility Plan. Comp Plan Policy I . .5 (Conservatiomk,, . Require the installati • of bicycle racks in all new nonresidential projects requiring, at a minimum, 20 or more parking spaces and the construction of pedestrian sidewalks in multi-family and commercial projects. 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