PLANNING & ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY AGENDA ITEM
Memo Date: October 29, 2024
Agenda Date: November 6, 2024
Prepared By: Lucilene Ribeiro - Planner
Through: Stockton Whitten - City Manager
Requested Action:
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Consideration of a Zoning Text Amendment Appendix A, Article V of the code of the City of Cocoa to define Transportation Terminals, a permitted use applicable to properties located in M-1 zoning district and as a special exception use in C-G General Commercial district and commercia mixed use PUDs.
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BACKGROUND:
Ordinance No. 19-2024 proposes an amendment to the City of Cocoa Zoning Ordinance to establish a definition for "Transportation Terminals" and to distinguish it from the "Truck Parking Facilities" definition set forth in Ordinance 07-2024.
This ordinance responds to the need for a clear classification of transportation-related facilities, as current city zoning designations reference transportation terminals without providing a specific definition.
Under the proposed ordinance, "Transportation Terminals" encompass facilities that support the assembly and dispersal of both passengers and freight. These facilities are characterized by the inclusion of infrastructure such as buildings, equipment, berths, loading bays, freight yards, and warehouses. Passenger transportation terminals offer services like ticketing and security, while freight terminals provide storage and loading amenities. Facilities used primarily for short term or long-term vehicle parking shall not be considered transportation terminals
The M-1 zoning district in the City of Cocoa is designated for light industrial uses under the City's industrial future land use category, as outlined in the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning regulations. This district includes operations associated with manufacturing, warehousing, materials processing, and distribution, also permits transportation-related facilities, including truck terminals and distribution centers, ...
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