Supportive Ordinances Florida Planning and Zoning Surf Coast Chapter

 45% occupancy rate  Many buildings dilapidated or in need of repair  Base Year Property Value - $20,000,000

Comprehensive Plan Zoning Historic Preservation Signage Use of Right of Ways Parking Regulations

Comprehensive Plan Downtown Commercial Designation Density limits set for entire district Nonresidential growth also calculated district wide

Zoning Broad range of uses Versatility of building– not dictated by number of parking spaces No minimum width or depth, no setbacks, no maximum impervious surface, no landscape buffers Redevelopment allows for staff adjustments

Historic Preservation Staff and Board responsibilities Board meeting schedules

Signage Special provisions Historic versus modern Effective versus tacky Too much of a good thing?

Use of Right of Ways

Parking Public parking is free Keep those cars moving Short stays and all day parking Special requirements for construction; loading and unloading; etc.

Don’t let the ordinance stand in your way Listen Be willing to change Work with others– merchants, property owners and the MainStreet Association