[Amended 4-17-1990 by Ord. No. 90-10]
A. It is the purpose of this Part
1 to establish a precise and detailed plan for the use of land in the City of South Pasadena based upon the Comprehensive Plan adopted on September 6, 1989, pursuant to Chapter 163 of the Florida Statutes, as amended and enacted to promote the health, safety and general welfare in accordance with the following purposes:
(1) To preserve land resources and to mandate appropriate land use by
designating zoning districts in accordance with the principles of
City planning and to assure that adequate consideration is given to
the impact of land use on the availability of land, water and other
natural resources. "Land resources" are defined to include the quality
of Boca Ciega waters and marine life, the shoreline and the ecologically
important intertidal zone, including the mangroves, lands encompassed
within the tidal flood zone, existing open space, required yards,
green areas, the tree canopy and the ambient air quality and pollution
in the City.
(2) To create a climate for investment and to protect the character,
stability and property values of neighborhoods by prohibiting incompatible
uses. The Municipal Comprehensive Plan recognizes single-family, multifamily
and commercial use districts each having a special character that
requires protection from intrusion by development dissimilar in use,
scale and character.
(3) To prevent overcrowding and congestion by providing appropriate density
and spatial standards for new development. Overcrowding encompasses
the cutting off of air and light and providing insufficient space
for essential services. Congestion results from a land use which causes
undesirable spillover effects on surrounding uses such as traffic,
noise, glare and lack of privacy.
(4) To provide safe and convenient traffic circulation and parking. Safe
circulation facilities encompass the utilization of the best available
proven technology for traffic control. Convenient circulation means
minimum hindrance of traffic flow.
(5) To provide protection against fire, explosion, noxious fumes and
other hazards. Where the potential for hazardous conditions exist,
the use shall be permitted only when and if the risk has been reduced
to levels found acceptable by City officials as per codes established
for that purpose. In making this determination, the burden of proof
lies with the party seeking the development permit.
(6) To preserve and improve the ecological environment of the City by
providing standards for development which prevent pollution nuisances
and blight, provide for natural areas of preservation and aesthetic
enhancement. "Pollution nuisances" are defined as the production of
a negative change in the natural or urban environment which impairs
or infringes upon the rights of residents to well-being in their daily
functions.
B. The purposes outlined herein are paramount to the proper administration
of this Part 1. Any permitted use and any use requiring a special
exception permit, which may meet other specific requirements of the
City, but are found to be inconsistent with the purposes contained
herein, shall be denied. Such denial shall be in writing and for cause
related to the purposes contained herein. The issuance of a business
tax receipt does not provide a right to conduct business within the
City limits of South Pasadena without first complying with the land
development and use standards contained herein.
[Amended 3-13-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-02]
[Amended 9-27-1994 by Ord. No. 94-13; 3-10-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-01]
A. No building, structure or land shall be used or occupied, and no
building or part thereof shall be erected, moved, enlarged or structurally
altered unless in conformity with the regulations of this chapter
and of the City's Comprehensive Plan. Where the regulations of this
chapter and the Comprehensive Plan are not identical, the more restrictive
regulations shall apply. The use characteristics, locational characteristics,
traffic generation characteristics and standards of the Comprehensive
Plan categories governed by this chapter shall be consistent with
the characteristics and standards that are adopted in the County-wide
rules.
B. Regardless of zoning district, land designated as recreation/open
space on the City's future land use map shall be limited to use as
private or public open space, public or private parks, public recreation
facilities or private clubhouses, tennis courts and pools. No property
designated as recreation/open space on the City's future land use
map shall permit development that exceeds an FAR of 0.25 or an ISR
of 0.60.