Pinellas County |
Code of Ordinances |
Part III. LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE |
Chapter 138. ZONING |
Article IX. SPECIFIC USE STANDARDS |
Division 4. COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE USES |
§ 138-3252. Office.
(a)
Purpose. Office uses are recognized as vital places for services and employment within the community. Some office uses are appropriate additions in residential, multiple family district when limited in scale. Other service oriented office uses are appropriate in industrial districts so long as the overall district is reserved for other employment-oriented users.
(b)
Applicability. The provisions of this section shall apply to the development, operation, and/or expanding of office uses.
(c)
Standards.
(1)
Office, medical.
a.
In the RM district, the following standards shall apply:
1.
Medical offices are limited to 2,500 square feet.
2.
Medical offices are limited to urgent care, emergency service, "free clinics," public health service agency, or similar medical facilities to provide health care service convenient to neighborhoods.
(2)
Office, veterinary.
a.
When adjacent to a residential district the following standards shall apply:
1.
A six-foot high opaque wall or fence shall be provided along rear and side property lines around outside exercise areas.
2.
Animal exercise areas shall be at least 25 feet from any residential district.
3.
Animals shall not be boarded outdoors.
b.
In the RM District, veterinary offices are limited to 2,500 square feet.
c.
Veterinary facilities must have an appropriate system for the disposal of animal waste. Animal waste must not be allowed to collect in areas where it could result in direct discharge into the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4).
(Ord. No. 18-36 , § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)