Subject:
Title
Board Approval Re: Legislative Intent and Permission to Advertise Code Revisions to Sections 62-4342 and 62-4346 regarding buffer requirements in lieu of walls required in BU-1, BU-2, and Industrial zoning classifications pursuant to article VIII of chapter 62, Brevard County Code.
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Fiscal Impact:
Cost of advertisement; negligible annual impact
Dept/Office:
Natural Resources Management Department
Requested Action:
Recommendation
The Board grant legislative intent and permission to advertise amendments to Sections 62-4342 and 62-4346 Brevard County Code of Ordinances, to allow for a Type A buffer in lieu of a wall where such wall is required under Article VIII (Site Plans) of Brevard County Code of Ordinances, and to clarify administrative review and requirement language.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
During the April 15, 2021 meeting of the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners, staff was asked to evaluate potential code and process changes to reduce the number of wall waivers. The Board evaluates about five wall waivers per year, the majority could have been approved administratively with language modification.
There are two code provisions that involve buffering commercial and industrial uses/zoning from residential uses/zoning:
* Section 62-3202(h)(10) of Article VIII of the code states, "site plans within BU-1, BU-2, or industrial zoning classifications shall construct a minimum of a six-foot high masonry or solid wall, including, but not limited to, concrete block walls, pre-cast (solid) walls, or foam core/steel support with stucco finish, when the subject property abuts a residential zoning classification."
* Section 62-4342(1) of the code states in pertinent part ". . .where a fence or wall is required by article VI of this chapter, the Type A buffer, as defined in this subsection, may be utilized in lieu of the required fence or wall. This buffer classification shall be used to separate commercial, institutional...
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