Bill Type and Number: Ordinance 2005-1116

Sponsor: Council Member Clark:

Date of Introduction: September 13, 2005

Committee(s) of Reference: LUZ

Date of Analysis: September 16, 2005

Type of Action: Ordinance Amendment

Bill Summary: This ordinance amends Part 3, Chapter 656, ORDINANCE CODE (Schedule of District Regulations), Amending Sections 656.306, 656.307, 656.311, 656.313, 656.314, 656.321, 656.322, 656.323, 656.324, 656.332,656.333; Amending Part 4, Chapter 656, ORDINANCE CODE (Supplementary Regulations), Amending Section 656.405; Limiting maximum height of structures in all zoning districts East of San Pablo Road; directing transmittal to Municipal Code Corporation.

Background Information: This legislation would limit the height of all structures East of San Pablo Road to the Intracoastal area to sixty (60') feet. Limiting structures to sixty feet would protect the access to the Intracoastal and beach areas and enhance hurricane evacuation. Language has been added to Chapter 656 (Sec. 656.405) referencing all matters pertaining to height to the new Sec. 656.405 (e), 'sixty feet for properties east of San Pablo Road….'

Policy Impact: Zoning

Fiscal Impact: Undetermined

Analyst: Jackson