Proposed Zoning Changes for the 'Heart of Cocoa' Area

Original title: Consideration of a Land Development Code Amendment to Appendix A, Article XI, Sections 4a and 22 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cocoa 1) to allow for Neighborhood Commercial, Mixed-Use development, and public parking on certain, very limited properties within the Consent Decree area, also known as the Heart of Cocoa, consistent with the Substitute Consent Decree, and amending the list of permitted and special exception uses and 2) building types permitted for those certain properties authorized for Neighborhood Commercial and Mixed-Use development within the Heart of Cocoa subdistrict of the Cocoa Waterfront Overlay; 3) amending the bulk regulations for single-family, duplex, triplex, and fourplex development in the Consent Decree area; 4) amending the minimum yard setbacks in the Consent Decree area. (City Manager)

Record date · August 27, 2024

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What This Bill Does

The City of Cocoa is considering amendments to its land development code to allow for new commercial, mixed-use, and parking projects in the 'Heart of Cocoa' district. The proposal also updates building size regulations and yard setback requirements for residential properties in the area.

Why it matters

This ordinance changes the types of buildings allowed and the space required between structures for residents and developers within the '' area of Cocoa, directly impacting future construction and property use.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Property owners in the Consent Decree area

These owners will be subject to new bulk regulations, setback requirements, and potential changes to permitted land uses on their property.

Directly affected

Developers

Developers gain new options for commercial and mixed-use projects on specific properties within the Heart of Cocoa.

Key Facts

The proposal amends Appendix A, Article XI, Sections 4a and 22 of the City of Cocoa Zoning Ordinance.
New land uses permitted include Neighborhood Commercial, Mixed-Use development, and public parking on specific properties within the Consent Decree area.
The list of permitted and special exception uses for the Heart of Cocoa subdistrict of the Cocoa Waterfront Overlay will be updated.
Building types permitted for commercial and mixed-use development in the Heart of Cocoa subdistrict will be redefined.

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Bulk regulations (size and scale requirements) for single-family, duplex, triplex, and fourplex developments in the Consent Decree area will be amended.
Minimum yard setback requirements for properties within the Consent Decree area will be changed.
The amendments are intended to be consistent with the Substitute Consent Decree.
The item was introduced on August 14, 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Consent Decree' area?

It is a specific geographic zone in the City of Cocoa, also referred to as the 'Heart of Cocoa,' which is subject to a legal agreement (Substitute ) that dictates land use rules.

How will this affect my residential property?

If your property is in the area, the ordinance proposes changes to '' (how large or dense a building can be) and 'minimum ' (the distance required between your building and the property line).

Will new businesses be allowed in my neighborhood?

The proposal allows for Neighborhood Commercial and on certain, limited properties within the Heart of Cocoa area.

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