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Commercial / Industrial/ Residential Height and Setback Regulation Modifications Citywide
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Proposal
Citywide ordinance amendment to modify height limits and setback requirements for commercial, industrial, and residential developments in response to Florida's Live Local Act. The proposal aims to protect historic districts and neighborhood character by reducing maximum building heights and increasing tower setbacks in various zoning districts.
Staff Recommendation
DEFERRAL
Compliance Findings:
✗ Sea Level Rise: Addressed
✗ Comprehensive Plan: Consistent
✗ Land Development Regulations: Compliant
Key Issues
Live Local Act allows heights up to 235 feet in North Beach area
Protection of historic district character
Compatibility with existing development patterns
Tower setback requirements for buildings over 50 feet