1500 Gopher Loop, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

Residential Planned Development District

It is the purpose of this Article to establish standards to allow the use of Planned Development Districts consistent with the following objectives: Provide an alternate method of land development not available within the framework of other zoning districts.; To allow the development of sites that would normally be difficult to develop due to topography, soils, or other site specific features.; To allow the most beneficial use of the site in terms of maintaining compatibility with the adjoining neighborhood.; To preserve significant environmental, topographical, or natural features.; To allow a variety of housing types.; To accommodate a mix of uses.; To offer a high level of recreation and open space amenities.; To ensure the ample provision of open space.; To encourage the orderly concentration of development on vacant parcels of land within the existing developed areas.; To prevent urban sprawl, through the use of infill development and the maximum use of existing public facilities that are currently in place.; The maximum permitted densities shall not exceed that permitted by the Future Land Use Map Series designation as described in the Comprehensive Plan.; All uses shall be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Where a proposed use is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan, a plan amendment shall be required prior to any approval of a project. Any nonresidential use shall not exceed the Floor Area Ratios FARs and Impervious Service Ratios ISRs as depicted in each of the Planned Development Districts.