§ 47-12.2. Intent and purpose of each district.

A.

Applicability. The provisions of this section shall apply to all development and reuse of land in the central beach area, except for painting, cleaning and other activities incidental to ordinary maintenance.

1.

PRD - Planned Resort Development District is established for the purpose of promoting the development and redevelopment of the area immediately north of Las Olas Boulevard, generally between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, as a high quality, public and private mixed use area that is the focal point of the central beach as a destination resort and county-wide asset. The district is intended to permit and facilitate the redevelopment of the area as a world-class resort that is commensurate with the character and value of the Atlantic Ocean and the city's long-time reputation as a tourist destination.

2.

ABA - A-1-A Beachfront Area District is established for the purpose of promoting high quality destination resort uses that reflect the desired character and quality of the Fort Lauderdale beach and improvements along A-1-A. The district is intended as a means of providing incentives for quality development and redevelopment along a segment of A-1-A and to ensure that such development is responsive to the character, design and planned improvements as described in the revitalization plan.

3.

SLA - Sunrise Lane Area District is established for the purpose of encouraging the preservation, maintenance and revitalization of existing structures and uses that make up the distinct neighborhood south of Sunrise Boulevard. Existing residential and commercial uses and transient accommodations represent a substantial resource of this central beach area to be protected, preserved and enhanced.

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IOA - lntracoastal Overlook Area District is established for the purpose of encouraging the preservation, maintenance and revitalization of existing structures and uses that front on the eastern Intracoastal Waterway. Existing residential uses and transient accommodations represent a substantial element of the central beach housing stock to be protected, preserved and enhanced.

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NBRA - North Beach Residential Area District is established for the purpose of encouraging the preservation, maintenance and revitalization of existing structures and uses that make up the distinct neighborhood that occurs in the center of the north beach area. Existing residential and transient accommodations represent a substantial resource of the central beach area to be protected, preserved and enhanced.

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SBMHA - South Beach Marina and Hotel Area District is established for the purpose of promoting high quality destination resort uses including the Swimming Hall of Fame that reflect the character and quality of the Fort Lauderdale Beach, the Intracoastal Waterway and the marinas that have been developed to the north and south of Bahia Mar. The district is intended as a means of providing incentives for quality development and redevelopment along the Intracoastal Waterway and to preserve, protect and enhance the existing character, design and scale of the area along A-1-A.

(Ord. No. C-97-19, § 1(47-12.2), 6-18-97)