7609 Refuge Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32312

Open Space-Recreational District

The purpose and intent of the Lake Protection (LP) zoning district is to allow for the regulation and, where appropriate, limitation of development and redevelopment of land within the Lake Jackson Basin in a manner that improves water quality within the lake. The bounds of the category include the Lake Jackson Basin and contributing watersheds and limited to the urban service area. Intensely developed properties south of Interstate 10 (I-10) have been excluded from the boundary.; The LP zoning district shall permit single-family residential development at one dwelling unit per two gross acres. A clustered subdivision option is available that allows two dwelling units per gross acre, consistent with environmental and infrastructure constraints. The clustered subdivision option allows an increased number of residential units if developed on 40 percent of the property, provided central water and sewer are available and leaving the remaining 60 percent of the property as contiguous, undisturbed open space in perpetuity. The cluster subdivision option is intended to leave large areas of natural open space within the watershed and minimize pollution. For cluster development standards, refer to Section 10-426.; Certain community and recreational facilities related to residential uses are also permitted. Commercial, office and other nonresidential uses are prohibited within the LP zoning district. All development is subject to Section 10-177, Buffer Zones and Section 10-178, Development Standards Schedule.; Volume control based stormwater treatment standard shall be required for all development and redevelopment within the Lake Protection District. All developments shall meet all current water quality and stormwater management standards set forth in the Comprehensive Plan and the Land Development Regulations of the city. Lawfully established, nonresidential uses within the District that are compatible with surrounding uses and meet all water quality and standards set forth