§ 3.21.00. Flea Market.

It is the purpose of these standards to provide minimum development guidelines for a flea market, to protect established or permitted uses under these regulations in the vicinity of such a facility, and to protect and promote the orderly growth and development of unincorporated Hardee County.

(A)

General Requirements.

Flea Markets shall be permitted only on property fronting on a Principal or Minor Arterial road, with all major points of ingress and egress connecting to that road.

At least one enclosed building of 300 square feet or more in size shall be constructed on the property.

(B)

Development Requirements.

(01)

Minimum Lot Size. An area with a minimum width of 200 feet and minimum depth of 300 feet.

(02)

Setbacks.

Front:	50 feet;
Side:	100 feet if contiguous to property designated for residential use on the Future Land Use Map; 30 feet if contiguous to property designated for commercial or industrial use on the Future Land Use Map;
Rear:	100 feet if contiguous to property designated for residential use on the Future Land Use Map; 30 feet if contiguous to property designated for commercial or industrial use on the Future Land Use Map.

 

(03)

No more than 40% of the development site shall be covered by tents or structures.

(C)

Design Requirements.

(01)

Lighting. All lights shall be shielded to focus and direct lighting onto the uses established, and away from adjacent property, but may be of sufficient intensity to discourage vandalism and theft. Reference Section 3.14.00, Performance Standards, for applicable glare standards.

(02)

Fencing. Where a property line abuts and is contiguous to property zoned for a residence or residential use, a fence no less than six feet in height, of wood, chain link with inserts, masonry or metal, shall be constructed along the property line. Specifications for the type of fences are as follows:

a.

Wood fence: Privacy fence constructed of cypress, redwood or wood treated for outdoor exposure;

b.

Chain link with inserts: Must be of non-corrosive construction; inserts must be maintained so that there are no breaks or gaps; inserts must be metal or plastic;

c.

Masonry: Shall be constructed and maintained to present a clean, uniform appearance; or

d.

Metal: Shall be constructed and maintained to present a clean, uniform appearance with no rust and with no gaps showing.

(03)

Signs. Signs are permitted according to the standards established in Article 4.

(04)

Drives. Drives shall have a smooth, stabilized and dustless surface.

(05)

Parking. Parking shall adhere to the off-street parking standards in Section 3.11.00.

(06)

Landscaping. Landscaping of vehicle use areas shall be in accordance with Section 3.15.00. Landscaping shall be provided in all setback areas according to Figure "D", except where a fence is required.

(07)

Restrooms. Restroom facilities shall be provided to adequately serve the customers and vendors anticipated to frequent the flea market in accordance with State standards.

(Ord. No. 2012-05, 8-2-2012)