§ 6.01.01. Minimum lot area requirements.

A.

Requirements for all developments . All developments and improvements shall have a total land area sufficient to meet all development design standards in this Code.

B.

Specific requirements for residential development . There is a minimum lot area for individual lots within a residential development as listed in paragraphs C. and D. Those lots platted before the adoption of this Code that will be served by both central water and central sewer or an approved septic system, will have a minimum lot area of four thousand one hundred (4,100) square feet, provided that all of the following requirements are met:

1.

The land area for the total project is sufficient to meet standards of this Code as stated in paragraph A. of this section.

2.

A single family residence may be constructed on any lot four thousand one hundred (4,100) square feet or greater. In all other cases, the gross density of the area shall not exceed that specified in the section 3.02.04.

3.

Land, exclusive of individual lots to be conveyed in fee simple ownership, shall be controlled and maintained through a condominium association, property owners' association, or other similar provision, or may be conveyed to governmental or not-for-profit organizations.

4.

The minimum lot depth in subdivisions platted prior to the adoption of this Code shall be ninety-three (93) feet, and after the adoption of this Code shall be one hundred (100) feet.

C.

Specific requirements for low density residential .

1.

Single-family lots shall have a minimum area of seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet.

2.

The minimum floor area for a building on a lot platted after the adoption of this Code shall be one thousand four hundred (1,400) square feet excluding porches, attached garages, carports and breezeways.

3.

For a two (2) story building, the minimum enclosed floor area of at least one (1) story shall be one thousand (1,000) square feet, excluding porches, garages, carports, and breezeways.

4.

The minimum floor area for a building on lots platted prior to the adoption of this Code shall be one thousand (1,000) square feet for a one-story building.

5.

A single-family dwelling shall not be supported wholly or partially on stilts if the dwelling is located to the west of the coastal construction control line established under Florida Statutes § 161.053.

6.

The maximum density allowed in the low density residential district is four (4) units per acre.

D.

Specific requirements for medium density residents .

1.

In medium density residential districts, the minimum lot sizes shall be as follows:

Duplex: Seventy-five (75) foot frontage with minimum square footage of twelve thousand four hundred forty-four (12,444) square feet.

Triplex: One hundred (100) foot frontage with minimum square footage of eighteen thousand six hundred sixty-six (18,666) square feet.

Four Plex: One hundred twenty-two and five-tenths (122.5) feet minimum frontage with minimum square footage of twenty-four thousand eight hundred eighty-eight (24,888) square feet.

Townhouses: Townhouses shall be treated, depending upon the number of units, in the same manner as duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes.

2.

The land area is sufficient to meet all applicable setbacks and height requirements as well as the supplemental requirements of all codes applicable to the development in St. Augustine Beach.

3.

Gross density of the area shall not exceed seven (7) units per acre in medium density areas and twelve (12) units per acre for high density areas as depicted on the future land use map.

4.

Land exclusive of individual lots to be conveyed in fee simple ownership, shall be controlled and maintained through a condominium association, property owners' association or other similar provision and recordable instruments. Common ownership lands shall be submitted for review with the application for development plan review.

5.

The minimum floor area for a building within the medium density residential category shall be eight hundred (800) square feet excluding porches, attached garages, carports and breezeways.

6.

For a two (2) story building, the minimum enclosed floor area of at least one (1) story shall be eight hundred (800) square feet, excluding porches, garages, carports, and breezeways.

7.

A single family or multifamily dwelling shall not be supported wholly or partially on stilts if the dwelling is located to the west of the coastal construction control line established under Florida Statutes § 161.053.

(Ord. No. 18-08, § 1(Exh. 1), 7-2-18)