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App. A, Dist. 8
Rockledge Comprehensive Plan
PLANNING DISTRICT 8. CENTRAL ROCKLEDGE AREA
Area Objective.
To maintain and improve this area as a low and medium density residential area
and insure that future development will not substantially alter or depreciate
the existing character of the area.
Type of land use.
1.
Development within the district will be limited primarily to
single-family detached dwellings and directly related land uses such as parks,
schools, utilities, streets and other such activities whose primary purpose is
to serve the residents of the district. Zoning
districts that may be appropriate for this area after due consideration by the
city include: PUD, RCE, R1, and R2.
2. Limited commercial, professional, and multi-family residential uses will be considered in appropriate locations based on severe compatibility and consistency tests. After due consideration by the city other zoning district shall be limited to existing use which range from R2A, R-3, TH, P1, C1, to C2, which may be changed and approved only if consistent with, and compatible to the intent or criteria of this district.
3. The City shall undertake steps to develop through an interlocal agreement with Brevard county and urban reserve area which encompasses unincorporated areas adjacent to this district.
Density.
4.
Maximum density allowed shall not exceed five (5) dwelling units per
acre, current multi-family zoning districts shall be limited to existing
densities. Any proposed zoning
district changes shall be limited to a maximum of five (5) dwelling units per
acre. Undeveloped areas west of
Fiske Boulevard will be encouraged to be developed with a maximum of three (3)
dwelling units per acre in order to protect the natural character of the land.
Compatibility.
5.
Scale, materials, building orientation, signing, landscaping, detailing,
and other physical features that are compatible with the intent to maintain the
residential character of this district shall be incorporated in any new
development.
6. Adequate vegetation constructed (fences, walls, berms, etc.) buffers and/or open space will be used between different land uses. Special features to accomplish appropriate compatibility of new development with existing development shall be required through the land development regulations when the need has been identified through the site plan review process.
7. Encourage the development of the land lying south of Levitt Park, east of Fiske Boulevard, and 630 feet of more west of Murrell Road as low and medium density residential areas utilizing the PUD provisions of the Zoning Code.
Transportation.
8.
The transportation system will be maintained in accordance with the
policies contained in the traffic circulation element.
9. Provisions for pedestrian and bicycle improvements as addressed in the traffic circulation element will be incorporated into any new development.
10. Adequate access for sanitation, police, fire, and rescue vehicles will be provided by all new development.
Conservation.
11.
The city shall undertake efforts to work with Brevard County, Department
of Environmental Protection, Army Corp. of Engineers and St. Johns River Water
Management District in preserving those functional and viable wetland areas west
of Fiske Boulevard.
Recreation and open space.
12.
Consistent with policies of the open space and recreation element, the
city shall make all efforts to combine all projects to incorporate passive or
active recreational activities, whenever possible.
13. Consistent with policies of the open space and recreation element, a community park of larger size park should be established and developed on properties adjacent to service this district and district 7.