§ 47-12.10.3. Permitted uses.

A.

The following uses shall be permitted on properties zoned ABA or IOA and located within the North Beach Area:

1.

Site Plan Level I with City Commission approval.

a.

Open space for public congregation accessible and visible from the abutting public right-of-way. The open space may include the following amenities:

fountains, including interactive fountains

waterfalls

sculpture

trellises

arbors

seating facilities

landscape features

tables, chairs and umbrellas

other site furnishings consistent with passive outdoor activity

b.

The open space use identified in subsection a. may be used as a gathering space for passive recreation uses and for the daily use as a place of congregation and relaxation. Games such as bocce and croquet where the instruments used to play the game remain below eye level and the game is played within an identified restricted boundary within the open space use. Water based games or activities; human propelled wheeled devices including skateboards, scooters, and rollerblades and similar active uses shall be prohibited.

c.

Accessory structures and uses. The following accessory structures and uses shall be permitted in association with the open space use provided in subsection a.

i.

Take out restaurant that may be located within a permanent or mobile structure. Only preparation and sale of food and beverages to persons using the open space is permitted.

ii.

The development site may, but is not required to have, restrooms located in existing permitted buildings located on a different development site either commonly owned by or pursuant to an agreement with the applicant for use by users of the open space.

iii.

Docks are permitted as an accessory to a principal open space use if located on the Intracoastal Waterway in accordance with the regulations contained in Section 47-19.3 and Section 8-91 of the Code. Only 50 percent of the linear water frontage of a development site shall be available to dock vessels. Jet skis or live-aboard vessels are prohibited.

d.

Parking lots serving existing permitted uses within 700 feet of such use and within the North Beach Area in accordance with Section 47-20.22, Temporary parking lots. A sign meeting the provisions of this section shall be posted stating that parking is only for the use of the development(s) identified on the sign.

( Ord. No. C-11-41, § 2, 12-20-11 )