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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 98 PARKING AND VEHICULAR USE
AREAS, SECTION 98-14 TABLE OF MINIMUM PARKING SPACE
REQUIREMENTS; CHAPTER 122 ZONING, ARTICLE III DISTRICTS,
DIVISION 1 GENERALLY, SECTION 122-63 DISTRICTS
ENUMERATED; DIVISION 8 O-1 OFFICE DISTRICT, SECTION 122-190
INTENT, SECTION 122-191 SITE PLAN REVIEW, SECTION 122-192
PERMITTED USES, SECTION 122-193 CONDITIONAL USES, SECTION
122-194 LOT AND HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS, SECTION 122-195
YARDS; DIVISION 9 C-1 LIGHT COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; DIVISION
10 C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; DIVISION 11 CBD
CENTRAL BUISNESS DISTRICT, SECTION 122-247 OFF-STREET
PARKING; DIVISION 12 M-1 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; DIVISION 13 PR
PARKS & RECREATION DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, the City of
Clermont Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency of the City,
has held a public hearing on September 1, 2009 and following such hearing found this Ordinance
to be in the best interests of the City of Clermont, and recommended that the City Council adopt
this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Clermont desires to amend Chapter 98 Parking and
vehicular use areas, Section 98-14 Table of minimum parking space requirements; Chapter 122
Zoning, Article III Districts, Division 1, Generally, Section 122-63 districts enumerated;
Division 8, O-1 Office district, Section 122-1.90 Intent, Section 122-191 Site plan review,
Section 122-192 Permitted uses, Section 122-193 Conditional uses, Section 122-194 Lot and
height requirements, Section 122-195 Yards; Division 9, C-1 Light commercial district; Division
10, C-2 General commercial district; Division 11, CBD Central business district, Section 122-
247 Off-street parking; Division 12, M-1 Industrial district; Division 13, PR Parks & recreation
district; of the City of Clermont's Code of Ordinances; and
NOW, THEREFORE, be it enacted by the City Council of the City of Clermont, Florida
as follows:
SECTION 1.
The City Council of the City of Clermont has the authority to adopt this Ordinance pursuant to
Article VIII of the Constitution of the State of Florida and Chapter 163 and 166, Florida Statutes.
SECTION 2.
The City of Clermont Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to read as follows:
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Chapter 98 PARKING AND VEHICULAR USE AREAS
Sec. 98-14. Section 98-14 Table of minimum parking space requirements.
(a) Determination for unlisted uses or alternative parking. If the proposed use is not listed
or compatible with a use listed in the Table of minimum parking space requirements, the
Planning & Zoning Director, who after consultation with the Site Review Committee,
shall make a determination of the appropriate parking for the proposed use. In reaching
the determination, the director shall consider and be guided by the requirements for
similar uses, the number and kind of vehicles likely to be attracted to the proposed use,
parking requirements of such uses in other jurisdictions, special conditions or situations
of the proposed use, or a combination of sources.
(b) Minimum off-street parking space requirements area as follows:
TABLE INSET:
Land Use
Single-family
Multifamily
Multifamily
Multifamily
Mobile home parks
Churches and funeral homes
Offices and veterinary clinics
Hospitals, clinics, ACLFs and
nursing homes
Plus
Plus
Roominghouses and
boardinghouses
Nursery schools, child care
centers, kindergartens, or public,
vocational and professional
schools
Plus
Minimum Number of per Unit of Measure
Spaces perlndicated Unit
2 Per dwelling unit
1.5 Per one-bedroom unit
2 Per two-bedroom unit
2.5 Per three-bedroom unit
2 Per dwelling unit
1 Per 4 permanent seats in the
sanctuary or assembly room
1 Per 200 square feet of floorspace
1 For each 4 beds
1 For each doctor
1 For each 4 employees
1 For each bedroom
1 Per 300 square feet of classroom
space
1 For each staff member
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Plus 1 For each 4 employees
Retail business, wholesale
business and personal services 1 Per 200 square feet of floor space
Theaters, auditoriums and 1 For each 4 seats in the assembly
cinemas rooms
Hotels and motels 1 For each accommodation
Plus 1 For each 3 employees
Restaurants, takeout only 1 Per 100 square feet of gross floor
area
Restaurants and lounges 1 Per 50 square feet of floor area
devoted to patron use
Plus 1 For each 4 employees
Automotive services and gas 4 For each grease rack or similar
stations facility
Plus 1 For each employee
Recreation facilities 1 Per 200 square feet of floor area
devoted to patron use
Golf course 6 1 Per green Per practice tee
Lodges and clubs 1 Per 50 square feet of floor space
Light manufacturing 1 Per 500 square feet of floor area
For each 2 employees based on the
Or 1 greatest number of employees at
work on the largest shift, whichever is
greater
Per 1,000 square feet of floor area,
Unmanned utility facilities 1 with a minimum of 2 spaces required
Per 1,000 square feet of floor space,
Warehouse 1 with a minimum of 2 spaces required
Note: Planned unit developments shall provide off-street parking based upon the
aggregate sum of all proposed uses.
Chapter 122
ZONING
ARTICLE III. DISTRICTS
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DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 122-63. Districts enumerated.
For the purposes of this chapter, the city is divided into ten districts designated as follows:
UE Urban estate low density residential district
R-1-A Single-family low density residential district
R-1 Single-family medium density residential district
R-2 Medium density residential district
R-3-A Residential/professional district
R-3 Residential/professional district
O-1 Office district
C-1 Light commercial district
C-2 General commercial district
CBD Central business district
M-1 Industrial district
PR Parks & recreation district
DIVISION 8. O-1 OFFICE DISTRICT
Sec. 122-190. Intent.
(a) The intent of this office district is to provide areas in the city to accommodate both
business and professional offices, and some support services. Areas zoned for office
use shall be appropriately located throughout the city to serve the general public and
not create an adverse effect on adjacent areas. Mixed uses of buildings are permitted.
(b) The City encourages the location of office structures in appropriate locations so that
business and professional services can more adequately and conveniently serve the
city's residents, certain job opportunities can be created within the city to improve the
city's economic base and residents can be given the opportunity to work within the city
and can be provided convenient, modern office buildings in landscaped settings which
can add to the attractiveness of the city.
Sec. 122-191. Site plan review.
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A site plan is required for uses in the O-1 district and must be approved by the
administrative official.
Sec. 122-192. Permitted uses.
(a) Generally. Permitted uses in the O-1 district are as follows:
(1) Professional offices, such as those of architects, medical doctors, dentists, professional
engineers, attorneys, public accountants;
(2) Medical and dental laboratories;
(3) Hospitals and medical clinics (does not include animal hospitals);
(4) Business offices such as stockbroker's offices, real estate offices, executive or
administrative offices for business, insurance offices; state licensed massage therapists.
(5) Financial institutions, including banks, savings and loan associations and credit unions;
(6) Business services such as telephone answering services, tabulating and computing
services, copy services, public stenographers, etc.;
(7) Off-street parking lots except those for the parking of heavy duty construction
equipment, trucks, drill rigs or by truck van rental companies;
(8) Professional services of photographic studios and photographic production when done in
conjunction with photographic studios for their exclusive use;
(9) Fine arts museums and fine arts instruction including: Art instruction limited to painting,
sculpture, pottery and photography. Dance instruction limited to ballet, tap, jazz and
modern dance. Music instruction limited to piano, symphony instruments, acoustic guitar
but not electric guitar or other amplified instruments;
(10) Travel agencies;
(11) Pharmacy store within a medical office building which sells prescription and
nonprescription drugs, medicines and medically related equipment only. Maximum 10
percent of medical office building floor space;
(12) Other uses which are similar and compatible to the uses permitted herein which adhere
to the intent of the district and which are not prohibited as specified in this code. Use
determination shall be based on the Site Review Committee's recommendation.
(b) Floorspace. Any business establishment or structure proposing to occupy more than
20,000 square feet of floorspace shall require a conditional use permit. The floor area ratio
for any structure shall not exceed that identified by policies of the adopted comprehensive
plan. No more than 25 percent of the total floor area of a building maybe devoted to storage.
(c) Uses to be enclosed; outdoor storage. All uses must be conducted within a completely
enclosed building, except for outdoor storage, which must be screened from a public street
and adjacent property.
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Sec. 122-193. Conditional Uses.
(a) Conditional uses in the O-1 district are as follows:
(1) Drive-in components of any business;
(2) Buildings over 20,000 square feet;
(3) Fitness facility, exercise or health club.
(4) Other similar service activities where integrated within a primary use structure and
oriented towards serving the individuals employed within or served by the primary
use structure. Such use may include: newspaper, card and gift shop, florist,
restaurants or cafeteria (excluding drive-thru facilities and limited to 10 percent of
any floor area of any building).
(b) In case of uncertainty of the classification of any use, uses may be permitted which, after
consideration by the Planning & Zoning Commission and approval of the City Council, are
not more obnoxious to the district than the uses provided in this section. All conditional uses
must be provided per chapter 86, article III, division 3.
Sec. 122-194. Lot and height requirements.
Lot and height requirements for the O-1 district are as follows:
(1) Impervious surface coverage. Maximum impervious surface coverage is 70 percent.
(2) Height. Maximum height of 55 feet shall be allowable for the finished height of all
buildings or structures, including architectural features. The height limitations of this
chapter shall also apply to church spires, belfries, cupolas and domes not intended for
human occupancy and may be a maximum of 55 feet in height. Any buildings or
structures higher than 55 feet must obtain a variance by the City Council. Facilities
owned by the city are exempt from the height regulations.
Sec. 122-195. Yards.
Minimum yard requirements for the O-1 district are as follows:
(1) Front yard. The minimum front yard setback shall be 25 feet.
(2) Side yard. The minimum side yard setback shall be 10 feet. On corner lots, astreet-side
yard setback of 25-feet shall be maintained.
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(3) Rear yard. The minimum rear yard setback shall be 25 feet. The rear building line of
lakefront property shall be measured from the established high-water mark. No
construction encroachment may occur in any designated 100-year floodplain except in
accordance with policies of the adopted comprehensive plan and after formal approval
of a site development plan by the administrative official.
(4) Buffer strip. When a permitted or conditional office use abuts a residential use, the use
shall provide a landscaped buffer strip along the abutting property line in accordance
with commercial uses as required in Chapter 118, Vegetation.
(5) Other setbacks. All yard setbacks for principal buildings shall be a minimum of 25 feet
from established high-water marks. No construction encroachment may occur in any
designated 100-year floodplain except in accordance with policies of the adopted
comprehensive plan and after formal approval of a site development plan by the
administrative official.
DIVISION 9. C-1 LIGHT COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
DIVISION 10. C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
DIVISION 11. CBD CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
Section 122-247.Off-street parking
(d) Determination for unlisted uses or alternative parking. If the proposed use is not listed or
compatible with a use listed in the Table of minimum parking space requirements, the
Planning & Zoning Director, who after consultation with the Site Review Committee, shall
make a determination of the appropriate parking for the proposed use. In reaching the
determination, the director shall consider and be guided by the requirements for similar uses,
the number and kind of vehicles likely to be attracted to the proposed use, parking
requirements of such uses in other jurisdictions, special conditions or situations of the
proposed use, or a combination of sources.
DIVISION 12. M-1 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
DIVISION 13. PR PARKS & RECREATION DISTRICT
SECTION 3:
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Should any section or part of this section be declared invalid by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such adjudications shall not apply to or affect any other provision of this Ordinance,
except to the extent that the entire section or part of the section may be inseparable in meaning
and effect from the section to which such holding shall apply.
SECTION 4:
The provisions of this ordinance shall be effective as provided by law.
PASSED AND ORDAINED BY the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida on this 24th day of
November 2009.
AROLD S. TURVILLE, J ayor
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