Activity Center District

The following policies shall govern development in the Activity Center District.

Policy 1: Urban and architectural design features are equally important for both the street and water side of buildings.

Policy 2: Overhead utilities shall be placed underground as part of all redevelopment projects

Policy 3: All new development or redevelopment shall be required to have site plan approval prior to construction.

Policy 4: Landscaping of the site shall be required on all sites where any development will occur, with particular emphasis on the Gulf Boulevard frontage.

Primary uses - Commercial and office.

Secondary uses - Residential.

Density/Intensity Standards - Shall include the following:

Residential use - Shall not exceed 18 dwelling units per acre.

Other uses - Shall not exceed a floor area ratio of 0.75 if no residential component is included in the development; if residential is included  as part of the development, maximum floor area ratio of 0.25 shall be permitted as a bonus.

o    A maximum impervious surface ration of 0.85 is permitted.