§ 2.02.01. Statement of Intent - Standard Zoning Districts

The following section describes the purpose and intent of each standard zoning district within Hillsborough County. It is the intent of these districts to be in accordance with and promote the purpose of the Comprehensive Plan. Intent statements for each Special District and for the Planned Development District are addressed elsewhere in this Code.

Agricultural Districts

Agricultural districts provide for agricultural uses and residential development on lots in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. Accessory uses and Special Uses are also permitted or permissible.

AM - Agricultural Mining

The purpose of this district is to protect viable long-term agricultural lands from urban and suburban encroachment by encouraging agricultural, residential, and related uses on parcels of at least twenty (20) acres. The district provides the opportunity for phosphate mining and extractive activities.

A - Agriculture

The purpose of this district is to protect viable long term agricultural lands so classified in the Comprehensive Plan from urban and suburban encroachment by encouraging commercial agricultural use of the land, residential development, and related uses on parcels of at least ten (10) acres.

AR - Agricultural Rural

The purpose of this district is to protect viable long term agricultural lands so classified in the Comprehensive Plan from urban and suburban encroachment by encouraging agriculture and related uses on parcels of at least five (5) acres.

AS-0.4 - Agricultural Single Family Estate

The purpose of this district is to permit single-family conventional and mobile home residential development in a low density rural environment which encourages agricultural activities and their supporting uses. The minimum lot size in the AS-0.4 district is 2.5 acres.

AL - Agricultural Industrial

The purpose of this district is to allow agricultural and related uses within areas designated for industrial uses by the Comprehensive Plan on parcels of at least one (1) acre. New residential development is not permitted in the AI district.

AS-1 - Agricultural, Single-Family

The purpose of this district is to encourage agricultural and related uses and permit single-family conventional and mobile home development in a rural environment on parcels of at least one (1) acre.

ASC-1 - Agricultural, Single Family Conventional

The purpose of this district is to encourage agricultural and related uses and permit single-family conventional development in a rural environment on lots containing a minimum of one (1) acre.

Residential Districts

Residential districts provide for the development of a variety of residential housing types in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. Accessory uses, compatible related support uses, and special uses are also permitted or permissible.

RSC-2 -Residential, Single-Family Conventional

The purpose of this district is to provide the opportunity for one-half acre or larger lot single-family conventional development in conformance with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan and preserve the suburban density living environment.

RSC-3 - Residential, Single-Family Conventional

The purpose of this district is to provide the opportunity for one-third acre or larger lot single-family conventional development in conformance with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan and preserve the low-density suburban living environment.

RSC-4 - Residential, Single-Family Conventional

The purpose of this district is to provide the opportunity for one-fourth acre or larger lot single-family conventional development in a suburban living environment in conformance with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan.

RSC-6 - Residential, Single-Family Conventional

The purpose of this district is to provide the opportunity for 7,000 square foot or larger lot single-family conventional development in a suburban living environment in conformance with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan.

RSC-9 - Residential, Single-Family Conventional

The purpose of this district is to provide the opportunity for 5,000 square foot or larger lot single-family conventional development in a medium density living environment in conformance with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan.

MH - Mobile Home Overlay

The purpose of this overlay district is to provide for the opportunity for the development of mobile homes on lots that are consistent with the underlying zoning in conformance with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan.

RDC-6 - Residential, Duplex Conventional

The purpose of this district is to provide the opportunity for 7,260 square foot or larger lot conventional two family zero lot line, conventional two family development while preserving a low-medium density living environment in conformance with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan.

RDC-12 - Residential, Duplex Conventional

The purpose of this district is to provide the opportunity for 3,500 square foot or larger lot conventional two family zero lot line, conventional two family development while preserving a medium density living environment in conformance with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan.

RMC-6 - Residential, Multi-Family Conventional

The purpose of this district is to provide the opportunity for areas of conventional multiple family dwelling units such as triplex, quadplex, and townhouse types of structures while preserving a low-medium density living environment in conformance with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan.

RMC-9 - Residential, Multi-Family Conventional

The purpose of this district is to provide the opportunity for areas of conventional multiple family dwelling units such as duplex, triplex, quadraplex and townhouse types of structures in a low-medium density living environment in conformance with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan.

RMC-12 - Residential, Multi-Family Conventional

The purpose of this district is to provide the opportunity for areas of conventional multiple family dwelling units in a medium density living environment in conformance with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan.

RMC-16 - Residential, Multi-Family Conventional

The purpose of this district is to provide the opportunity for areas of conventional, multiple family dwelling units in a medium density living environment in conformance with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan.

RMC-20 - Residential, Multi-Family Conventional

The purpose of this district is to provide the opportunity for areas of conventional multiple family dwelling units in a high density living environment in conformance with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan.

Office Districts

The office districts are intended to provide for office uses, compatible special uses, and related support uses in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and the provisions of the Code.

BPO - Business, Professional Office

The purpose of this district is to provide for office development. This district shall be applied at appropriate locations in conformance with the goals, policies, and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan where it will not adversely impact the facilities and services of the County; and were it will not set a precedent for the introduction of an inappropriate use into the area. This district can also be utilized as a transitional district between residential development and commercial districts.

OR - Office Residential

The purpose of this district is to provide for office development on a small scale within an existing residential structure. This district shall only be applied at appropriate locations to serve the needs of such neighborhoods in conformance with the goals, policies, and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.

Commercial Districts

The commercial districts are intended to provide for retail sales, personal service, and office uses, as well as appropriate supporting accessory uses and selected special uses in locations and at intensities in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and this Code.

CN- Commercial, Neighborhood

The purpose of this district is to provide for limited retail uses and personal services in freestanding buildings or small shopping centers to serve residential neighborhoods. This district shall be applied at appropriate locations to supply the daily retail and service needs of such neighborhoods where it will not adversely impact the facilities and services of the County; and where it will not set a precedent for the introduction of inappropriate uses into an area.

CG - Commercial, General

The purpose of this district is to provide for a variety of retail and service uses in free-standing buildings or shopping centers to serve the community's general commercial needs. This district shall only be applied at appropriate locations to conveniently meet the needs of the community in conformance with the goals, objectives, and policies of the Comprehensive Plan; where it will not adversely impact the facilities and services of the County; and where it will not set a precedent for the introduction of inappropriate uses in the area.

CI- Commercial, Intensive

The purpose of this district is to provide areas for intense commercial activities permitting commercial and service uses which have greater external affects such as noise, traffic, vibration, or outdoor storage. This district shall only be applied at appropriate locations in conformance with the goals, objectives, and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. This district shall be located where it will not adversely impact the facilities and services of the County and where it will not set a precedent for the introduction of inappropriate uses into an area.

Industrial Districts

The industrial districts are designed primarily to provide for manufacturing, processing, assembly, warehousing, intensive commercial and other related uses. Performance standards are used to insure compatibility with neighboring uses and districts and to distinguish among the various classes on industrial uses and to encourage that industrial uses develop in appropriate locations and at intensities in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan.

Expansion or new development of non-manufacturing land uses in industrially designated areas shall be prohibited except as authorized by this Code. The intent of industrially designated areas is to ensure the availability of lands for industrial development and to ensure that non-industrial uses which may be provided in such areas are subordinate, so that industrial uses predominate.

M-Manufacturing

The purpose of this district is to provide areas for manufacturing, processing or assembling uses, intensive commercial uses and other industrial uses in appropriate areas of Hillsborough County in conformance with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan. Appropriate performance standards shall be applied to limit the effect of such uses on uses within the district and adjacent districts.

(Ord. No. 97-18, § 2, 12-18-97; Ord. No. 00-21, § 2, 5-18-00; Ord. No. 03-9, § 2, 6-5-03; Ord. No. 03-36, § 2, 11-12-03; Ord. No. 06-24, § 2, 6-24-06; Ord. No. 08-29, § 2, eff. 2-1-09)