Objective 2.2.1. - Future Land Use Categories.

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Establish and define future land use categories to be shown on the Future Land Use Map to guide the location of land uses, limit the general range of uses, and to provide limits on densities and intensities.

Policy 2.2.1.1. Establish the following land use categories comprising, in aggregate, a part of the Future Land Use Classification System, which shall be utilized to prepare the Future Land Use Map required by § 163.3177(6)(a), F.S. No land shall be designated on the Future Land Use Map using any future land use category or overlay district other than those listed in Table 2-1 as part of the Future Land Use Classification System. The future land use categories and overlays listed in this summary table are more completely defined and described in other policies contained within this Element.

TABLE 2-1
SUMMARY OF FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM

PART I: FUTURE LAND USE DISTRICTS

Future Land Use Category	Map Symbol	Purpose	Range of Potential Uses Primary Secondary	Maximum Gross Potential Density* (DU/GA)	Maximum Net Density (DU/NA)	Maximum Potential Intensity* (FAR)	Commercial Size Limitation (Policy 2.10.2.2)
* Refer to the more detailed description under each Future Land Use Category for limitations on the use of/or reliance on the information contained in this summary table. "Density Bonus" and "FAR Bonus" are defined and described in further detail in the Land Development Code. DU/GA = Gross Dwelling Units per Gross Acre; DU/NA = Dwelling Units per Net Acre; FAR = Floor Area Ratio; UIRA = Urban Infill Redevelopment Area; "Activity Nodes" refer to developments that meet the Commercial Locational Criteria (see Land Use Operative Provisions, Comprehensive Plan). Developments along the designated Urban Corridors are not subject to the maximum "net" densities listed in this table. Gross densities listed above the base density of the FLUC shall not be used within the Coastal Evacuation Area (CEA) or the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA).
1) Conservation Lands	CON	Areas of major public or privately-held lands reserved for the primary purpose of the preservation of natural resources.	Open space Passive Recreation Selected Agriculture Activities Schools	0	0	0	NA
2) Agriculture/Rural	AG/R	Areas of agricultural or low density rural residential character primarily located east of the Future Development Area Boundary	Agriculture Low density residential Neighborhood commercial Mining Public/semi-public, recreation & schools	0.2	2	0.23	Small
3) Estate Rural	ER	Areas of low density rural residential character interspersed with large tracts of open space used for agricultural, open space, environmentally and low intensity recreational uses.	Agriculture Low density residential Neighborhood commercial Public/semi-public, recreation & schools	0.2	1	0.23	Small
4) Residential-1	RES-1	Areas of low density suburban residential character, which may be interspersed with compatible short-term agricultural activities as the area transitions from rural to suburban uses.	Low density residential Short-term agriculture Neighborhood commercial Public/semi-public, recreation & schools	1	6	0.23 0.35 for activity nodes	Medium
5) Residential-3.0	RES-3	Areas of primarily low density suburban residential character and support uses.	Low density residential Short-term agriculture Medium density clustered residential Neighborhood commercial Public/semi-public, recreation & schools	3 6 for affordable housing 2.5 min. for affordable housing in the UIRA	6 9 for affordable housing	0.35 1.0 in the UIRA	Medium
6) Urban Fringe-3	UF-3	Areas limited to the urban fringe within which future low density residential and support uses are projected to develop following a logical expansion of the urban environment growing from west to east, consistent with the availability of services.	Low density residential Short-term agriculture Medium density clustered residential Neighborhood & community commercial Public/semi-public, recreation & schools	3 9 for affordable housing and/or mixed-use in activity nodes	9 12 for affordable housing and/or mixed-use in activity nodes	0.35 0.5 at activity nodes	Medium Large (see policy 2.2.1.11.4)
7) Residential-6	RES-6	Areas of primarily medium density urban residential development and support uses.	Medium density residential Medium density clustered residential Neighborhood commercial Public/semi-public, recreation & schools	6 12 for affordable housing and/or mixed-use in activity nodes 5.0 min. for affordable housing in the UIRA	12 16 for affordable housing and/or mixed-use in activity nodes	0.35 1.0 in UIRA, along Urban Corridors and activity nodes	Medium
8) Residential-9	RES-9	Areas of primarily medium density urban residential character and support uses.	Medium density residential High density clustered residential Neighborhood commercial Public/semi-public, recreation & schools	9 20 along Urban Corridors if a density bonus is approved, for affordable housing and/or mixed-use in activity nodes 7.0 min. for affordable housing in the UIRA	16 24 for affordable housing and/or mixed-use in activity nodes	0.35 1.0 in UIRA, along Urban Corridors and activity nodes	Medium
9) Residential-12	RES-12	Areas of primarily medium density urban residential character and support uses.	Medium density residential High density clustered residential Neighborhood commercial Public/semi-public, recreation & schools	12 24 along Urban Corridors, for affordable housing and/or mixed-use in activity nodes 10.0 min. for affordable housing in the UIRA	16 28 for affordable housing and/or mixed-use in activity nodes	0.35 1.0 in UIRA, along Urban Corridors and activity nodes	Medium
10) Residential-16	RES-16	Areas of primarily high density urban residential character and support uses.	High density residential Neighborhood commercial Public/semi-public, recreation & schools	16 32 along Urban Corridors, for affordable housing and/or mixed-use in activity nodes 13.0 min. for affordable housing in the UIRA	20 36 for affordable housing and/or mixed-use in activity nodes	0.35 1.0 in UIRA, along Urban Corridors, and activity nodes	Medium (see Policy 2.2.1.15.3 for Urban Corridors)
11) Low Intensity Office	OL	Areas of low intensity office development, sometimes mixed with medium density urban residential development. This category serves as a transition between commercial and residential areas, and helps prevent the intrusion of commercial uses into residential or predominantly office areas.	Office Medium density residential Public/semi-public, recreation & schools	6 5.0 min. for affordable housing in the UIRA	12 16 for affordable housing in the UIRA	0.35 1.0 in UIRA.	NA
12) Medium Intensity Office	OM	Areas of low intensity office development and support uses.	Office Neighborhood commercial Public/semi-public, recreation & schools	0	0	0.35 outside of the Urban Core Area 0.50 inside the Urban Core Area 1.0 in UIRA	See Policy 2.2.1.27.5
13) Retail/Office/Residential	ROR	Areas exhibiting a broad range of commercial, office, and residential. Typically planned with an integrated approach to mixed-use development, especially at major community or region-serving nodes resulting in horizontal or vertical integration of uses, internal trip capture, and an overall high quality environment for living, working, or visiting.	Commercial (including lodging and office but not intensive commercial) Medium density residential High density clustered residential Public/semi-public, recreation & schools	16 (9 if located within the CEA and/or CHHA) 32 along Urban Corridors (40 max. if a density bonus is approved), for affordable housing, and/or mixed-use development 7.0 min. for affordable housing in the UIRA	20 36 for affordable housing and/or mixed-use development	0.5 1.0 for Hotels, the UIRA, mixed-use, and along Urban Corridors (2.0 if an FAR bonus is approved)	NA
14) Industrial-Light	IL	Areas with a range of light industrial and other employment-oriented uses.	Light industrial Office Commercial (including lodging, wholesale and neighborhood retail) Limited residential Public/semi-public, recreation & schools	1	1	0.75 1.0 in UIRA and within Urban Corridors 1.0 for Hotels	Small
15) Industrial-Heavy	IH	Areas exhibiting a range of light and heavy industrial, and other employment-oriented uses.	Light and heavy industrial Deepwater port and complementary uses Office Commercial (including wholesale and neighborhood retail) Public/semi-public, recreation & schools	0	0	0.75 1.0 in UIRA and within Urban Corridors	Small
16) Urban Industrial	IU	Areas of established, developed light or heavy industrial uses where such uses are substantially or completely surrounded by urban uses, with limited ability for expansion.	Light and heavy industrial Neighborhood commercial Public/semi-public, recreation & schools	0	0	1.25	Small
17) Mixed Use	MU	Major centers of suburban or urban activity in areas with a high level of public facility availability, and intended to develop with a horizontal or vertical mix of residential and nonresidential uses, achieving internal trip capture, and the development of a high quality environment for living, working, and visiting.	Commercial (including neighborhood, community and regional serving commercial, wholesale and lodging) Office Light industrial High density residential Public/semi-public, recreation & schools	12 (9 if located within the CEA and/or CHHA) 30 along Urban Corridors (40 if a density bonus is approved), for mixed-use, and/or affordable housing 7.0 min. for affordable housing in the UIRA	20.0 36 for affordable housing and/or mixed-use	1.0 2.0 along Urban Corridors if an FAR bonus is approved 2.0 in UIRA
18) Mixed Use Community	MU-C	The MU-C category is intended to accommodate a mix of predominantly residential communities (MU-C/R and MU-C/RU) with centers of commercial activity at various levels of intensity (MU-C/AC-1, 2 and 3). The MU-C encourages horizontal and vertical mixed use to achieve internal trip capture, and the development of a high quality environment for living, working, and visiting.	See subcategories below	See subcategories below	See subcategories below	See subcategories below	See subcategories below
	MU-C/R	Intended to accommodate low density residential in close proximity to neighborhood and community-serving commercial areas.	Low density residential Medium density clustered residential Neighborhood commercial Public/semi-public, recreation & schools Short-term agriculture	3	9	0.23	Medium
	MU-C/RU	Intended to accommodate low density residential in close proximity to neighborhood and community-serving commercial areas.	Low density residential High density clustered residential Neighborhood commercial Public/semi-public, recreation & schools Short-term agriculture	9	16	0.23	Medium
	MU-C/AC-1	Intended to accommodate a mix of commercial (neighborhood, community or regional) and high density residential in nodes surrounded by lower density residential uses.	Commercial (neighborhood, community or regional serving, including retail, wholesale and lodging) Office High density residential Light industrial Public/semi-public, recreation & schools	9 max. 6 min.	20	1.0	Large
	MU-C/AC-2	Intended to accommodate a mix of neighborhood or community serving commercial and medium density residential surrounded by lower density residential developments.	Commercial (neighborhood or community serving, including retail and lodging) Office Medium density residential Light industrial Public/semi-public, recreation & schools	9 max. 6 min.	20	0.35	Large
	MU-C/AC-3	Intended to accommodate neighborhood-serving commercial mixed with medium density residential uses.	Neighborhood commercial Office Medium density residential Light industrial Public/semi-public, recreation & schools	3 max.	9	0.23	Medium
19) Public/Semi-Public (1)	P/SP(1)	This category is intended to recognize major existing and programmed public/quasi-public facilities, primarily those facilities associated with public or private utilities, including electrical transmission corridors, and other public or semi-public facilities which have adverse aesthetic or health, safety, or welfare impacts on adjacent property or residents.	Public/semi-public, recreation & schools Utility uses (including sanitary landfills, permanent water and wastewater treatment/ storage/disposal facilities, maintenance facilities, solid waste transfer stations, major utility transmission corridors and other major public facilities.) Public airports	See Policies	See Policies	See Policies	See 2.2.1.22.2 and 2.2.1.23.2
20) Major Public/Semi-Public (2)	P/SP(2)	This category is intended to recognize major existing and programmed public/quasi-public facilities, primarily those associated with frequent or regular use by residents of the community, particularly major health care and educational facilities.	Hospitals Colleges or universities, and other similar public or semi-public uses and schools	See Policies	See Policies	See Policies	See 2.2.1.22.2 and 2.2.1.23.2
21) Major Attractors	AT	This category is intended to recognize and accommodate public and private facilities, which by virtue of their highly specialized function or their infrequent but significant impact on public facilities and other land uses, are inconsistent with the definition or intent of other future land use categories.	Mass seating facilities, civic center, vehicular racing facilities, arenas, intensive recreational uses, and other major attractors. Schools	See Policies	See Policies	See Policies	N/A
22) Major Recreation/Open Space	R/OS	Areas of significant recreation and permanent open space lands, historic sites, and other areas for the preservation of cultural and recreational amenities.	State parks, district or regional parks, significant recreational and open spaces or public schools when associated with public parks.	See Policies	See Policies	See Policies	N/A

PART II: FUTURE LAND USE OVERLAY DISTRICTS

Future Land Use Overlay Districts	Map Symbol	Function
1) Historic Resources	HR	Historic Site and Historic Neighborhood Preservation (See Future Land Use, Housing and Recreation/Open Space Element Policies).
2) Potable Water Reservoir Watersheds	WO	Protect Natural Resources, Including Water Quality Within These Watersheds Contributing to Potable Water Supplies (See Future Land Use, Traffic Circulation, Recreation/Open Space, Public Facilities, and Conservation Element Policies).
3) Coastal High Hazard Area	CHHA	Limit Public Expenditures That Subsidize Development Within These Coastal Areas, And Direct Population Concentration Away from Known or Predicted Coastal High Hazard Areas (See Future Land Use, Coastal Management, Capital Improvements, and Public Facilities Element Policies).
4) Coastal Evacuation Area	CEA	Direct Population Concentrations Away From the Coastal Evacuation Area (See Future Land Use and Coastal Element).
5) Airport Impact	AI	Ensure Compatibility Between, and Minimize Conflict Between the Sarasota-Bradenton (or Other) Commercial Aviation Facility and Nearby Land Uses (See Future Land Use Element and Aviation Element Policies).
6) Florida International Gateway Overlay	FIG	Provide an area to meet the long term needs of Manatee County, near Port Manatee, for industrial light development integrated with low density or clustered low-moderate density mixed use environment.

Policy 2.2.1.2. Require that all proposed development orders which would establish the potential for an increase in gross or net residential density, gross floor area ratio or total gross building square footage (for nonresidential uses) on any part of the subject property be issued when consistency with all appropriate goals, objectives, and policies have been demonstrated.

Implementation Mechanism:

(a)

Review by Manatee County of all proposed development orders referenced in this policy.

Policy 2.2.1.3. Prohibit the issuance of any development order for any project which is zoned so as to permit either a land use, or density or intensity, inconsistent with the designation of that property on the Future Land Use Map, unless the proposed development order is being issued pursuant to Policy 6.1.3.5 regarding affordable housing density bonuses.

Implementation Mechanism:

(a)

Review by Manatee County of all proposed development orders for compliance with this policy.

Policy 2.2.1.4. Identify, where necessary, conditions as part of any development order to ensure consistency with the requirements of any land use category on the project site. Such conditions may limit the range of uses, gross or net residential density, or Gross Floor Area Ratio, or gross building square footage (for nonresidential uses).

Implementation Mechanism:

(a)

Manatee County issuance of development orders with conditions as authorized by this policy.

Policy 2.2.1.5. Describe the general range of potential uses for each future land use category in this Element in a manner which:

• Is generalized;

• Is not all-inclusive;

• May be interpreted to include other land uses which are similar to or consistent with those set forth in the general range of potential uses during the development of any land development regulations used to implement this element; and

• Provides guidance to establishing any list of permitted uses in land development regulations which may be linked, through the use of zoning districts or via other mechanisms, to this element.

Implementation Mechanism:

(a)

Clarification, and further refinement at a level of greater detail, of potential uses by future land use category, or by approved community plans, or by zoning districts permitted in any future land use category, in any land development regulations developed pursuant to § 163.3202, F.S.

Policy 2.2.1.5.1. In no instance shall industrial uses be permitted to locate within any future land use category permitting residential development, except for those industrial uses permitted within the ROR and MU categories and in the FIG Overlay, or water-dependent industrial uses within residential designations at locations with existing and operating industrial facilities as of the adoption date of the Comprehensive Plan—May 15, 1989.

Policy 2.2.1.6. The land development regulations may restrict development potential to less than the maximum provided for in this Comprehensive Plan, to address land use compatibility, public facility and natural resource considerations as identified in this Comprehensive Plan. Furthermore, nothing in this Comprehensive Plan shall guarantee the achievement of maximum development potential, noted in this element and the Future Land Use Map.

Implementation Mechanism(s):

(a)

Land development regulations developed pursuant to § 163.3202, F.S.

Policy 2.2.1.7. CON: Establish the Conservation Lands future land use category as follows:

Policy 2.2.1.7.1. Intent: To identify, textually in the Comprehensive Plan's goals, objectives, and policies, or graphically on the Future Land Use Map, areas of major public or privately-held lands which are reserved for the primary purpose of the preservation of natural resources.

Policy 2.2.1.7.2. Range of Potential Uses (see Policy 2.2.1.5): No development shall be permitted in the Conservation future land use category, except for uses which have the primary purpose of protecting natural resources, and which may also facilitate the passive recreational use of land. Public Schools may be considered a potential use in Conservation (CON) future land use category at the discretion of Manatee County Government.

Public Schools may be considered a potential use in Conservation (CON) future land use category at the discretion of Manatee County Government.

Policy 2.2.1.7.3. Range of Potential Density/Intensity: Care taker's residences, visitor information centers, or environmental educational facilities shall have limited density/intensity to ensure no adverse impact on the natural resources.

Policy 2.2.1.7.4. Other Information: The Conservation Lands category shall not be utilized to recognize small conservation areas preserved as part of any development unless such areas have special value and are made accessible, through the dedication of such lands to public or quasi-public agencies or through other mechanisms, to the general public, or to a significant component of the public.

Policy 2.2.1.8. Ag/R: Establish the Agriculture/Rural future land use category as follows:

Policy 2.2.1.8.1. Intent: To identify, textually in the Comprehensive Plan's goals, objectives, and policies, or graphically on the Future Land Use Map, areas which have a long term agricultural or rural residential character primarily located east of the "Future Development Area Boundary" (FDAB). Refer to the Potable Water/Wastewater Service Areas Map in the Water & Wastewater Element.

Policy 2.2.1.8.2. Range of Potential Uses (see Policies 2.1.2.3—2.1.2.7, 2.2.1.5, and Obj. 9.2.4): Agriculture, agriculturally-compatible low density residential uses, mining and mining-related uses, support neighborhood commercial, public/semi-public, recreation and school uses (see Objectives 4.2.1, 2.10.3 and 2.10.4).

Policy 2.2.1.8.3. Range of Potential Density/Intensity:

Maximum gross residential density:

0.2 dwelling units per acre.

Maximum net residential density:

2 dwelling unit per acre (except within WO and CHHA Overlay Districts pursuant to Policies 2.3.1.5, and 4.3.1.5).

Maximum floor area ratio:

0.23, except for mining-related uses, industrial uses related to agriculture, and agricultural service establishments, which are exempt from the maximum FAR, but may be limited in intensity by the application of other goals, objectives, or policies in this Comprehensive Plan or by other applicable development regulations.

Maximum Square Footage for Neighborhood Commercial Uses:

Small (limited to 30,000 sf), subject to the commercial locational criteria (see Objective 2.10.4).

Policy 2.2.1.8.4. Other Information:

(a)

Where established in a manner consistent with applicable land development regulations, farmworker housing may exceed densities specified in Policy 2.2.1.8.3.

(b)

Schools in the Ag/R future land use category may only be permitted in areas where residential development has created demand or is projected to create demand within a reasonable planning timeframe.

Policy 2.2.1.9. RES-1: Establish the Residential-1 future land use category as follows:

Policy 2.2.1.9.1. Intent: To identify, textually in the Comprehensive Plan's goals, objectives, and policies, or graphically on the Future Land Use Map, areas comprised primarily of low density suburban residential development, preferably clustered, where appropriate, to protect the environment, preserve open space, and/or to allow the continued operation of short-term agricultural activities as the area transitions from rural to suburban uses.

Policy 2.2.1.9.2. Range of Potential Uses (see Policies 2.1.2.3—2.1.2.7, 2.2.1.5): Primarily low density suburban residential and short-term agriculture with support neighborhood commercial, public/semi-public, recreation and school uses.

Policy 2.2.1.9.3. Range of Potential Density/Intensity:

Maximum gross residential density:

1 dwelling unit per acre.

Maximum net residential density:

6 dwelling units per acre; clustered development in the WO or CHHA Overlay Districts may exceed the maximum net density pursuant to Policies 2.3.1.5 and 4.3.1.5.

Maximum floor area ratio:

0.23; 0.35 for developments at activity nodes meeting the Commercial Locational Criteria (see Land Use Operative Provisions chapter).

Maximum Square Footage for Neighborhood Commercial Uses:

Medium (one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) s.f.), subject to the Commercial Locational Criteria (see Objective 2.10.4 and Land Use Operative Provisions chapter).

Policy 2.2.1.9.4. Reserved.

Policy 2.2.1.10. RES-3: Establish the Residential-3 future land use category as follows:

Policy 2.2.1.10.1. Intent: To identify, textually in the Comprehensive Plan's goals, objectives, and policies, or graphically on the Future Land Use Map, areas primarily developed with low density suburban uses, preferably clustered to protect the environment, preserve open space, and/or to allow the continued operation of short-term agricultural activities.

Policy 2.2.1.10.2. Range of Potential Uses (see Policies 2.2.1.5, 2.1.2.3—2.1.2.7): Primarily low density suburban residential and short-term agriculture uses, with support neighborhood commercial, public/semi-public, recreation and school uses.

Policy 2.2.1.10.3. Range of Potential Density/Intensity:

Maximum gross residential density:

3 dwelling units per acre.

6 dwelling units per acre for residential projects that designate a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of the total dwelling units as "Affordable Housing." Properties within the CEA and CHHA are not eligible for this additional density.

Minimum gross residential density:

2.5 only in UIRA for residential projects that designate a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of the dwelling units as "Affordable Housing."

Maximum net residential density:

6 dwelling units per acre.

9 dwelling units per acre for residential projects that designate a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of the dwelling units as "Affordable Housing."

Maximum "net" densities shall not apply to clustered development in the WO or CHHA Overlay Districts (see Policies 2.3.1.5 and 4.3.1.5).

Maximum floor area ratio:

0.35.

1.00 inside the UIRA.

Maximum Square Footage for Neighborhood Commercial Uses:

Medium (150,000 s.f.), subject to the Commercial Locational Criteria (see Objective 2.10.4 and Land Use Operative Provisions chapter).

Policy 2.2.1.10.4. Reserved.

Policy 2.2.1.11. UF-3: Establish the Urban Fringe-3 future land use category as follows:

Policy 2.2.1.11.1. Intent: To identify, textually, in the Comprehensive Plan's goals, objectives, and policies, or graphically on the Future Land Use Map, areas limited to the urban fringe within which future low density residential and support uses are projected to develop following a logical expansion of the urban environment growing from west to east, consistent with the availability of services. The nature, extent, location of development, and availability of services shall be reviewed to ensure the development of these lands is conducted consistent with the intent of this policy. The UF-3 land use category includes areas of low density urban residential development, generally developed through an integrated master plan approach. The UF-3 category also provides for a complement of residential support uses normally utilized during the daily activities of residents of these low density environments, and in limited circumstances nonresidential uses of a community serving nature to allow for a variety of uses within these areas which serve more than the day to day needs of the community. (See further policies under Policy 2.2.1.11.4)

Policy 2.2.1.11.2. Range of Potential Uses (see Policies 2.1.2.3—2.1.2.7, 2.2.1.5): Low density residential and medium-density clustered residential uses, short-term agriculture, neighborhood and community-serving commercial and office uses, and public/semi-public uses, recreation and schools. See Objectives 4.2.1 and 2.10.4.

Policy 2.2.1.11.3. Range of Potential Density/Intensity:

Maximum gross residential density:

Three (3) dwelling units per acre.

Nine (9) dwelling units per acre at activity nodes (see Policy 2.2.1.11.4).

Nine (9) dwelling units per acre for residential projects that designate a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of the total dwelling units as "Affordable Housing."

Properties within the CEA and CHHA are not eligible for the additional density offered for activity nodes and affordable housing.

Maximum net residential density:

Nine (9) dwelling units per acre.

Twelve (12) dwelling units per acre for mixed-use developments at activity nodes (see Policy 2.2.1.11.4).

12 dwelling units per acre for residential projects that designate a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of the total dwelling units as "Affordable Housing."

Clustered developments in the WO or CHHA Overlay Districts may exceed the maximum net density pursuant to Policies 2.3.1.5 and 4.3.1.5.

Maximum floor area ratio:

0.35.

0.5 at activity nodes (see Policy 2.2.1.11.4).

Maximum Square Footage for Neighborhood Commercial Uses:

Medium (150,000 sf), subject to the Commercial Locational Criteria (see Policy 2.2.1.11.4).

Large (300,000 sf), subject to the Commercial Locational Criteria (see Policy 2.2.1.11.4).

Policy 2.2.1.11.4. Other Information:

(a)

Schools in the UF-3 future land use category may only be permitted in areas where residential development has created demand or is projected to create demand within a reasonable planning timeframe.

(b)

In order to serve more than day to day needs within the UF-3 suburban environment, activity nodes with neighborhood and community-serving commercial uses may be permitted if consistent with the Commercial Locational Criteria (see Objective 2.10.4 and Land Use Operative Provisions chapter). Residential uses may also be permitted at nodes, but the higher densities noted in Table 2-1 and Policy 2.2.1.11.3 are only allowed in conjunction with a mixed-use development that includes a commercial component.

(c)

Professional office uses within this category are exempt from compliance with any locational criteria specified under Policies 2.10.4.1 and 2.10.4.2, and detailed in the Land Use Operative Provisions provided such office is located on a roadway classified as a minor or principal arterial (not including interstates) and it meets all other commercial development standards and the goals, objectives, and policies in this Comprehensive Plan.

Policy 2.2.1.11.5. Reserved.

Policy 2.2.1.12. RES-6: Establish the Residential-6 future land use category as follows:

Policy 2.2.1.12.1. Intent: To identify, textually in the Comprehensive Plan's goals, objectives, and policies, or graphically on the Future Land Use Map, areas of medium density residential development with complementary support uses.

Policy 2.2.1.12.2. Range of Potential Uses (see Policies 2.1.2.3—2.1.2.7, 2.2.1.5): Primarily medium density urban residential and clustered development, with support uses such as neighborhood commercial, office, public/semi-public, recreation and school uses. See also Objectives 4.2.1 and 2.10.4.

Policy 2.2.1.12.3. Range of Potential Density/Intensity:

Maximum gross residential density:

Six (6) dwelling units per acre.

Twelve (12) dwelling units per acre for mixed-use developments at activity nodes (see Policy 2.2.1.12.4).

Twelve (12) dwelling units per acre for residential projects that designate a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of the dwelling units as "Affordable Housing."

Properties within the CEA and CHHA are not eligible for the additional density offered for activity nodes and affordable housing.

Minimum gross residential density:

5.0 only in UIRA for residential projects that designate a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of the dwelling units as "affordable housing."

Maximum net residential density:

Twelve (12) dwelling units per acre.

Sixteen (16) dwelling units per acre for residential projects that designate a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of the dwelling units as "Affordable Housing."

Sixteen (16) dwelling units per acre for mixed-use developments at activity nodes (see Policy 2.2.1.12.4).

Maximum "net" densities shall not apply to projects within designated Urban Corridors and may not apply to clustered development in the WO or CHHA Overlay Districts (see Policies 2.3.1.5 and 4.3.1.5).

Maximum floor area ratio:

0.35.

1.00 inside the UIRA, within designated Urban Corridors, and at activity nodes (see Policy 2.2.1.12.4).

Maximum Square Footage for Neighborhood Commercial Uses:

Medium (one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) s.f.), subject to the Commercial Locational Criteria (see Policy 2.2.1.12.4).

Policy 2.2.1.12.4. Other Information:

(a)

In order to serve the neighborhood commercial needs within the RES-6 future land use category, activity nodes with neighborhood-serving commercial uses may be allowed subject to the Commercial Locational Criteria (see Land Use Operative Provisions and Objective 2.10.1). Residential uses may also be permitted at nodes, but the higher densities noted in Table 2-1 and Policy 2.2.1.12.3 are only allowed in conjunction with a mixed-use development that includes a commercial component.

(b)

Policy 2.2.1.13. RES-9: Establish the Residential-9 future land use category as follows:

Policy 2.2.1.13.1. Intent: To identify, textually in the Comprehensive Plan's goals, objectives, and policies, or graphically on the Future Land Use Map, areas of medium density residential development and complementary support uses normally utilized during the daily activities of residents of these urban areas.

Policy 2.2.1.13.2. Range of Potential Uses (see Policies 2.1.2.3—2.1.2.7, 2.2.1.5): Primarily medium density residential and high density clustered residential development, with support uses such as neighborhood commercial, office, public/semi-public, recreation and school uses. See also Objectives 4.2.1 and 2.10.4.

Policy 2.2.1.13.3. Range of Potential Density/Intensity:

Maximum gross residential density:

Nine (9) dwelling units per acre.

Twenty (20) dwelling units per acre along designated Urban Corridors if a density bonus is approved.

Twenty (20) dwelling units per acre for residential projects that designate a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of the dwelling units as "Affordable Housing."

Twenty (20) dwelling units per acre for mixed-use developments at activity nodes (see Policy 2.2.1.13.4).

Properties within the CEA and CHHA are not eligible for the additional density offered for urban corridors, activity nodes and affordable housing.

Minimum gross residential density:

7.0 only in UIRA for residential projects that designate a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of the dwelling units as "affordable housing".

Maximum net residential density:

Sixteen (16) dwelling units per acre.

Twenty-four (24) dwelling units per acre for residential projects that designate a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of the dwelling units as "Affordable Housing."

Twenty-four (24) dwelling units per acre for mixed-use developments at activity nodes (see Policy 2.2.1.13.4).

Maximum "net" densities shall not apply to projects within designated Urban Corridors and may not apply to clustered development in the WO or CHHA Overlay Districts, pursuant to Policies 2.3.1.5 and 4.3.1.5.

Maximum floor area ratio:

0.35.

1.00 inside the UIRA and within designated Urban Corridors.

1.00 at activity nodes (see Policy 2.2.1.13.4).

Maximum Square Footage for Neighborhood Commercial Uses:

Medium (One hundred fifty thousand (150,000) s.f.), subject to the Commercial Locational Criteria (see Policy 2.2.1.13.4).

Policy 2.2.1.13.4. Other Information:

(a)

Generally, limit the use of the RES-9 future land use category on vacant land to locations that are adjacent to the roadways shown on the Future Traffic Circulation: Functional Classification Map (Map 5B) as collector or higher.

(b)

In order to serve the neighborhood commercial needs within the RES-9 future land use category, activity nodes with neighborhood-serving commercial uses may be allowed subject to the Commercial Locational Criteria (see Land Use Operative Provisions and Objective 2.10.1). Residential uses may also be permitted at nodes, but the higher densities noted in Table 2-1 and Policy 2.2.1.13.3 are only allowed in conjunction with a mixed-use development that includes a commercial component.

(c)

Professional office uses within this category are exempt from compliance with any locational criteria specified under Policies 2.10.4.1 and 2.10.4.2, provided such office is located on a roadway classified as a minor or principal arterial (not including interstates), and meets all other commercial development standards and the goals, objectives, and policies in this Comprehensive Plan.

Policy 2.2.1.14. RES-12: Establish the Residential-12 future land use category as follows:

Policy 2.2.1.14.1. Intent: To identify, textually in the Comprehensive Plan's goals, objectives, and policies, or graphically on the Future Land Use Map, areas of medium density urban residential character. Also to provide for a complement of support uses normally utilized during the daily activities of residents of these urban areas.

Policy 2.2.1.14.2. Range of Potential Uses (see Policies 2.1.2.3—2.1.2.7, 2.2.1.5): Primarily medium density urban residential and high density clustered development, with support uses such as neighborhood commercial, office, public/semi-public, recreation and school uses. See also Objectives 4.2.1 and 2.10.4.

Policy 2.2.1.14.3. Range of Potential Density/Intensity:

Maximum gross residential density:

Twelve (12) dwelling units per acre.

Twenty-four (24) dwelling units per acre along designated Urban Corridors.

Twenty-four (24) dwelling units per acre for residential projects that designate a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of the dwelling units as "Affordable Housing."

Twenty-four (24) dwelling units per acre for mixed-use developments at activity nodes (see Policy 2.2.1.14.4).

Properties within the CEA and CHHA are not eligible for the additional density offered for urban corridors, activity nodes and affordable housing.

Minimum gross residential density:

10.0 only in UIRA for residential projects that designate a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of the dwelling units as "affordable housing"

Maximum net residential density:

Sixteen (16) dwelling units per acre.

Twenty-eight (28) dwelling units per acre for residential projects that designate a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of the dwelling units as "Affordable Housing."

Twenty-eight (28) dwelling units per acre for mixed-use developments at activity nodes (see Policy 2.2.1.14.4).

Maximum floor area ratio:

0.35.

1.00 inside the UIRA, along designated Urban Corridors.

1.00 at activity nodes (see Policy 2.2.1.14.4).

Maximum Square Footage for Neighborhood Commercial Uses:

Medium (one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) s.f.), subject to the Commercial Locational Criteria (see Policy 2.2.1.14.4).

Policy 2.2.1.14.4. Other Information:

(a)

Generally, limit the use of the RES-12 future land use category on vacant land to locations that are adjacent to the roadways shown on the Future Traffic Circulation: Functional Classification Map (Map 5B) as collector or higher.

(b)

In order to serve the neighborhood commercial needs within the RES-12 future land use category, activity nodes with neighborhood-serving commercial uses may be allowed subject to the Commercial Locational Criteria (see Land Use Operative provisions and Objective 2.10.1). Residential uses may also be permitted at nodes, but the higher densities noted in Table 2-1 and Policy 2.2.1.14.3 are only allowed in conjunction with a mixed-use development that includes a commercial component.

(c)

Professional office uses within this category are exempted from compliance with any locational criteria specified under Policies 2.10.4.1 and 2.10.4.2, provided such office is located on a roadway classified as a minor or principal arterial (not including interstates), and meets all other commercial development standards and the goals, objectives, and policies in this Comprehensive Plan.

Policy 2.2.1.15. RES-16: Establish the Residential-16 future land use category as follows:

Policy 2.2.1.15.1. Intent: To identify, textually in the Comprehensive Plan's goals, objectives, and policies, or graphically on the Future Land Use Map, areas of high density urban residential development. Also, to provide for a complement of support uses normally utilized during the daily activities residents of these high density urban areas.

Policy 2.2.1.15.2. Range of Potential Uses (see Policies 2.1.2.3—2.1.2.7, 2.2.1.5): Primarily high density urban residential with support uses such as neighborhood commercial, office, public/semi-public, recreation and school uses. See also Objectives 4.2.1 and 2.10.4.

Policy 2.2.1.15.3. Range of Potential Density/Intensity:

Maximum gross residential density:

Sixteen (16) dwelling units per acre;

Thirty-two (32) dwelling units per acre along designated Urban Corridors.

Thirty-two (32) dwelling units per acre for residential projects that designate a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of the dwelling units as "Affordable Housing."

Thirty-two (32) dwelling units per acre for mixed-use developments at activity nodes (see Policy 2.2.1.15.4).

Properties within the CEA and CHHA are not eligible for the additional density offered for urban corridors, activity nodes and affordable housing.

Minimum gross residential density:

13.0 only in UIRA for residential projects that designate a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of the dwelling units as "affordable housing".

Maximum net residential density:

Twenty (20) dwelling units per acre.

Thirty-six (36) dwelling units per acre for residential projects that designate a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of the dwelling units as "Affordable Housing."

Thirty-six (36) dwelling units per acre for mixed-use developments at activity nodes (see Policy 2.2.1.15.4).

Maximum floor area ratio:

0.35.

1.00 inside the UIRA and along designated Urban Corridors and at activity nodes (see Policy 2.2.1.15.4).

Maximum Square Footage for Neighborhood Commercial Uses, except along Urban Corridors where the size of development shall be limited by the FAR noted above:

Medium (one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) s.f.), subject to the commercial locational criteria (see Policy 2.2.1.15.4).

Policy 2.2.1.15.4. Other Information:

(a)

Generally, limit the use of the RES-16 future land use category on vacant land to locations that are adjacent to the roadways shown on the Future Traffic Circulation: Functional Classification Map (Map 5B) as collector or higher.

(b)

In order to serve the neighborhood commercial needs within the RES-16 future land use category, activity nodes with neighborhood serving commercial uses may be allowed subject to the Commercial Locational Criteria (see Land Use Operative provisions and Objective 2.10.1). Residential uses may also be permitted at nodes, but the higher densities noted in Table 2-1 and Policy 2.2.1.15.3 are only allowed in conjunction with a mixed-use development that includes a commercial component.

(c)

Professional office uses within this category are exempt from compliance with any locational criteria specified under Policies 2.10.4.1 and 2.10.4.2, and detailed in the Land Use Operative Provisions provided such office is located on a roadway classified as a minor or principal arterial (not including interstates), and meets all other commercial development standards and the goals, objectives, and policies in this Comprehensive Plan.

Policy 2.2.1.16. OL: Establish the Low Intensity Office future land use category as follows:

Policy 2.2.1.16.1. Intent: To identify, textually in the Comprehensive Plan's goals, objectives, and policies, or graphically on the Future Land Use Map, areas of low intensity office development, sometimes mixed with medium density urban residential development. This category serves as a transition between commercial and residential areas, and helps prevent the intrusion of commercial uses into residential or predominantly office areas.

Policy 2.2.1.16.2. Range of Potential Uses (see Policy 2.2.1.5): Office uses combined with medium density urban residential, in addition to public/semi-public, recreation and school uses. See Objective 4.2.1.

Policy 2.2.1.16.3. Range of Potential Density/Intensity:

Maximum gross residential density:

Six (6) dwelling units per acre.

Minimum gross residential density:

5.0 only in UIRA for residential projects that designate a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of the dwelling units as "Affordable Housing".

Maximum net residential density:

Twelve (12) dwelling units per acre.

Sixteen (16) dwelling units per acre for residential projects in the UIRA that designate a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of the dwelling units as "Affordable Housing."

Maximum net density may not apply to clustered development in the WO or CHHA Overlay Districts, pursuant to Policies 2.3.1.5 and 4.3.1.5.

Maximum floor area ratio:

0.35.

1.00 inside the UIRA.

Policy 2.2.1.16.4. Other Information:

(a)

Office uses within this category are exempt from compliance with any locational criteria specified under Policies 2.10.4.1 and 2.10.4.2, and detailed in the Land Use Operative Provisions, but shall still be consistent with other commercial development standards and with other goals, objectives, and policies in this Comprehensive Plan.

Policy 2.2.1.17. ROR: Establish the Retail/Office/Residential future land use category as follows:

Policy 2.2.1.17.1. Intent: To identify, textually in the Comprehensive Plan's goals, objectives, and policies, or graphically on the Future Land Use Map, areas exhibiting a broad range of commercial, office, and residential uses and to prohibit the intrusion of new industrial uses into these ROR areas. ROR areas are especially found at major community or region-serving nodes and are encouraged to develop with horizontal or vertical integration of uses, internal trip capture, and an overall high quality environment for living, working, or visiting.

Policy 2.2.1.17.2. Range of Potential Uses (see Policy 2.2.1.5): Neighborhood, community and regional serving commercial uses, mixed with medium and high density residential, lodging, office, public/semi-public, schools, and recreational uses (see also Objective 4.2.1).

Policy 2.2.1.17.3. Range of Potential Density/Intensity:

Maximum gross residential density:

Nine (9) dwelling units per acre for properties within the CHHA or CEA.

Sixteen (16) dwelling units per acre.

Thirty-two (32) dwelling units per acre along designated Urban Corridors (forty (40) dwelling units per acre if a density bonus is approved).

Thirty-two (32) dwelling units per acre for residential projects that designate a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of the dwelling units as "Affordable Housing."

Thirty-two (32) dwelling units per acre for mixed-use development that includes a commercial or office component.

Properties within the CEA and CHHA are not eligible for the additional density offered for urban corridors, mixed-use development, and/or affordable housing.

Minimum gross residential density: 7.0 only in UIRA for residential projects that designate a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of the dwelling units as "Affordable Housing".

Maximum net residential density:

Twenty (20) dwelling units per acre.

Thirty-six (36) dwelling units per acre for residential projects that designate a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of the dwelling units as "Affordable Housing."

Thirty-six (36) dwelling units per acre for mixed-use developments that include a commercial or office component.

Maximum "net" densities shall not apply to projects within designated Urban Corridors, and may not apply to clustered development in the WO or CHHA Overlay Districts, pursuant to Policies 2.3.1.5 and 4.3.1.5.

Maximum floor area ratio:

0.5.

1.0 in the UIRA.

1.0 for Hotels.

1.0 for mixed-use.

1.0 along designated Urban Corridors; 2.0 along Urban Corridors if an FAR bonus is approved.

Policy 2.2.1.17.4. Other Information:

(a)

Generally, limit the use of the ROR future land use category on vacant land to locations adjacent to arterial or higher classification roadways (as shown on the Future Traffic Circulation: Functional Classification Map (Map 5B)), or adjacent to ROR designated lands that meet the criteria.

(b)

Development or redevelopment within the ROR area shall not be required to achieve compliance with the Commercial Locational Criteria described in Sections 2.10.4.1 and 2.10.4.2 of this element. However, any such development or redevelopment shall still be required to achieve compliance with other commercial development standards contained in this element, and be consistent with other goals, objectives, and policies in this Comprehensive Plan (see also Policy 2.10.4.2).

(c)

No industrial uses, or uses which have a primary purpose of wholesale distribution of goods from that site shall be permitted in the Retail/Office/Residential designation.

(d)

Expansion of legally established light industrial uses may be approved within the same parcel if there are no additional impacts to adjoining properties. The Land Development Code shall provide for a process to approve the expansion.

Policy 2.2.1.18. IL: Establish the Industrial-Light future land use category as follows:

Policy 2.2.1.18.1. Intent: To identify, textually in the Comprehensive Plan's goals, objectives, and policies, and graphically on the Future Land Use Map, areas with a range of light industrial and other employment-oriented uses, in addition to intensive commercial development which would have significant adverse impacts if located adjacent to residential areas. Also, to provide for the development of support uses which would provide for the needs of workers in, or visitors to, or residents nearby, any area designated under this category. Also, to provide for lodging places to accommodate visitors to IL areas and to nearby areas.

Policy 2.2.1.18.2. Range of Potential Uses (see Policies 2.1.2.3—2.1.2.7, 2.2.1.5): Light industrial uses that do not create objectionable impacts with regard to height of accessory or incidental structures (e.g., smokestacks), noise, smoke, dust, vibration, or glare (additional clarification on means of measuring and determining "objectionable impact" is found in Policy 2.6.3.1), and offices, research/corporate uses, intensive or wholesale commercial uses, service uses, privately-operated airports, selected residential uses, and support uses such as neighborhood commercial, recreation, public or semi-public uses, and schools (see also Objectives 4.2.1 and 2.10.4).

Policy 2.2.1.18.3. Range of Potential Density/Intensity:

Maximum gross residential density:

One (1) dwelling unit per acre.

Maximum net residential density:

One (1) dwelling unit per acre.

Maximum floor area ratio:

0.75.

1.0 inside the UIRA.

1.0 for hotels.

1.0 along designated Urban Corridors.

Maximum Square Footage for Neighborhood Commercial Uses:

Small (thirty thousand (30,000) s.f.), subject to the commercial locational criteria (see Policy 2.2.1.18.4).

Policy 2.2.1.18.4. Other Information:

(a)

In order to serve the neighborhood commercial needs of employers in the IL future land use category, activity nodes with neighborhood serving commercial uses may be allowed subject to the Commercial Locational Criteria (see Land Use Operative provisions and Objective 2.10.1).

(b)

Wholesale commercial uses, intensive commercial uses, and those small commercial uses which are located or proposed within an office or industrial park are exempt from any commercial locational criteria contained in this element.

(c)

Light industrial uses are differentiated from heavy industrial uses not permitted within this category by definition of "objectional impact." Clarification on means of measuring and determining "objectionable impact" is found in Policy 2.6.3.1.

(d)

New residential uses in the IL land use category shall be limited to the following:

(1)

Individual single family dwelling units that are located on a lot of record, and developed without generating a requirement for either subdivision review, or final site or development plan review, or equivalent development order review. Or,

(2)

Residential uses within a planned unit development containing both industrial and residential uses, and containing both industrial and residential land use categories. The residential uses may be permitted to locate on portions of the project site designated as IL (Industrial-Light).

Policy 2.2.1.19. IH: Establish the Industrial-Heavy future land use category as follows:

Policy 2.2.1.19.1. Intent: To identify, textually in the Comprehensive Plan's goals, objectives and policies, or graphically on the Future Land Map, areas exhibiting a range of heavy and light industrial and other employment-oriented uses, in addition to intensive commercial development which would have significant adverse impacts if located adjacent to residential areas. Also, to provide for the development of support uses which would provide for the needs of workers in, or visitors to, or residents nearby, any area designated under this category.

Policy 2.2.1.19.2 Range of Potential Uses (see Policies 2.2.1.5): Heavy and light industrial, offices, intensive commercial, privately-operated airports, and support uses such as neighborhood retail, recreation, and public or semi-public uses (see also Objectives 4.2.1 and 2.10.4). Public Schools may be considered a potential use in the Industrial-Heavy (IH) future land use category at the discretion of Manatee County Government.

Policy 2.2.1.19.3. Range of Potential Intensity:

Maximum floor area ratio:

0.75.

1.0 inside the UIRA.

1.0 along designated Urban Corridors.

Maximum Square Footage for Neighborhood Commercial Uses:

Small (thirty thousand (30,000) s.f.), subject to the commercial locational criteria (see Policy 2.2.1.19.4).

Policy 2.2.1.19.4. Other Information:

(a)

In order to serve the neighborhood commercial needs of employers in the IH future land use category, activity nodes with neighborhood serving commercial uses may be allowed subject to the Commercial Locational Criteria (see Land Use Operative provisions and Objective 2.10.1).

(b)

Prohibit the designation of new IH land adjacent to any existing or proposed school site unless such adjacency is interrupted by significant natural or manmade buffers such as waterbodies, wetland systems, or major arterial roadways.

(c)

Wholesale commercial uses, intensive commercial uses, and those neighborhood retail uses which are located or proposed within a planned office or industrial park are exempt from any commercial locational criteria contained within this element.

(d)

Heavy industrial uses are differentiated from light industrial uses by definition of "objectionable impact." Clarification on means of measuring and determining "objectionable impact" is found in Policy 2.6.3.1.

Policy 2.2.1.20. IU: Establish the Industrial Urban future land use category as follows:

Policy 2.2.1.20.1. Intent: To identify, textually in the Comprehensive Plan's goals, objectives, and policies, or graphically on the Future Land Map, areas of established, developed heavy or light industrial uses where such uses are substantially or completely surrounded by urban uses, with limited ability for expansion. Also, to provide for the development of support uses which would provide for the needs of workers in, or visitors to, or residents nearby, any area designated under this category.

Policy 2.2.1.20.2. Range of Potential Uses (see Policies 2.1.2.3—2.1.2.7, 2.2.1.5): Light and heavy industrial uses, neighborhood commercial uses, recreational uses, public schools, and public or semi-public uses.

Policy 2.2.1.20.3. Range of Potential Intensity:

Maximum floor area ratio:

1.25.

Maximum Square Footage for Neighborhood Commercial Uses:

Small (thirty thousand (30,000) s.f.), subject to the commercial locational criteria (see Policy 2.2.1.20.4).

Policy 2.2.1.20.4. Other Information:

(a)

This category shall not be utilized to establish new industrial areas, but may be expanded through the Future Land Use Map amendment process.

(b)

In order to serve the neighborhood commercial needs of employers in the IU future land use category, activity nodes with neighborhood serving commercial uses may be allowed subject to the Commercial Locational Criteria (see Land Use Operative provisions and Objective 2.10.1).

Policy 2.2.1.21. MU: Establish the Mixed-Use future land use category as follows:

Policy 2.2.1.21.1. Intent: To identify, textually in the Comprehensive Plan's goals, objectives, and policies, or graphically on the Future Land Map, major centers of suburban or urban activity in areas with a high level of public facility availability, and intended (but not required) to develop with a horizontal or vertical mix of residential and nonresidential uses, achieving internal trip capture, and the development of a high quality environment for living, working, or visiting.

Policy 2.2.1.21.2. Range of Potential Uses (see Policies 2.1.2.3—2.1.2.7, 2.2.1.5): Commercial, office, and light industrial uses mixed with suburban or urban residential uses and support uses such as recreational uses, public or semi-public uses, and schools. Hospitals are also appropriate in this future land use category.

Policy 2.2.1.21.3. Range of Potential Density/Intensity:

Maximum gross residential density:

Nine (9) dwelling units per acre for properties located within the CHHA or CEA.

Twelve (12) dwelling units per acre.

Thirty (30) dwelling units per acre along Urban Corridors (forty (40) dwelling units per acre if a density bonus is approved).

Thirty (30) dwelling units per acre for residential projects that designate a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of the dwelling units as "Affordable Housing."

Thirty (30) dwelling units per acre for mixed-use development that includes a commercial or office component.

Properties within the CEA and CHHA are not eligible for the additional density offered for urban corridors, affordable housing, and/or mixed-use.

Minimum gross residential density:

7.0 only in UIRA for residential projects that designate a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of the dwelling units as "Affordable Housing".

Maximum net residential density:

Twenty dwelling units per acre.

Thirty-six dwelling units per acre for residential projects that designate a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of the dwelling units as "Affordable Housing."

Thirty-six dwelling units per acre for mixed-use developments that include a commercial or office component.

Net densities shall not apply along Urban Corridors and may not apply to clustered development in the WO or CHHA Overlay Districts, pursuant to Policies 2.3.1.5 and 4.3.1.5.

Maximum floor area ratio:

1.0 (2.0 along designated Urban Corridors if an FAR bonus is approved).

2.0 inside the UIRA.

Policy 2.2.1.21.4. Other Information:

(a)

Generally, limit the use of the MU future land use category on vacant land to locations adjacent to arterial or higher classification roadways (as shown on the Future Traffic Circulation: Functional Classification Map (Map 5B)), or adjacent to MU designated lands that meet the criteria.

(b)

All projects are subject to the following criteria, except for individual single family dwellings located on a lot of record and developed without generating a requirement for either subdivision review, or final site or development plan review, or equivalent development order review.

(1)

Non-residential uses exceeding one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) square feet of gross building area (region-serving uses) may be considered only if consistent with the requirements for large commercial uses, as described in this element (see Table 2-2, and Policies 2.10.2.1 and 2.10.3.3).

(2)

Development in areas designated with the Mixed Use category shall contain the minimum percentage of at least three (3) of the following general categories of land uses (measured in acres district-wide, not per development site);

• Ten (10) percent Residential.

• Ten (10) percent Commercial/Professional.

• Ten (10) percent Light Industrial/Distribution.

• Five (5) percent Recreation/Open Space.

• Three (3) percent Public/Semi-Public.

(3)

Access between these uses shall be provided by roads other than those shown on the Major Thoroughfare Map Series of this Comprehensive Plan or alternative vehicular and pedestrian access methods acceptable to the County.

(d)

Development or redevelopment within the area designated under this category shall not be required to achieve compliance with the commercial locational criteria described in Objectives 2.10.4.1 and 2.10.4.2 of this element.

Policy 2.2.1.22. P/SP (1): Establish the Public/Semi-Public (1) future land use category as follows:

Policy 2.2.1.22.1. Intent: To recognize major existing and programmed public/quasi-public facilities, primarily those associated with public or private utilities, including electrical transmission corridors occupied by transmission lines of 240KV or more, and other public or semi-public facilities which have adverse aesthetic or health, safety, or welfare impacts on adjacent property or residents.

Policy 2.2.1.22.2. General Range of Potential Uses: Recreational uses, sanitary landfills, permanent water and wastewater treatment/storage/disposal facilities and other major public facilities including, but not limited to, airports owned or operated by a public entity, major maintenance facilities, solid waste transfer stations, major utility transmission corridors, and public schools. Also, when the P/S (1) designation is an easement on privately-held property, other uses consistent with the adjacent future land use category or categories, where consistent with the purpose of the easement and consistent with all other goals, objectives, and policies of this Comprehensive Plan, may also be considered. (See also Policy 2.1.1.5)

Policy 2.2.1.22.3. Range of potential Density/Intensity:

Maximum Gross Residential Density:

Zero dwelling units per acre except where the area designated as P/SP (1) is utility easement on property owned by applicants for a proposed project. Under this exception, property designated as P/SP (1) shall, during the development review process, be counted toward gross residential acreage, as defined herein, and the limits on gross density associated with the category adjacent to the P/SP (1) designation shall be applied to the area shown as P/SP (1). When there are different future land use categories designated adjacent to the P/SP (1) category, the area shown on the Future Land Use Map as P/SP (1) shall be reviewed as being designated under both adjacent future land use categories, with the centerline of the easement utilized as the line separating both adjacent categories.

Maximum net residential density:

Zero dwelling units per acre.

Maximum floor area ratio:

Zero FAR (except for structures reasonably related to the operation of the public or quasi-public facilities).

However, where P/SP (1) is an easement on privately-held property, the property designated as P/SP (1) shall be counted toward gross nonresidential acreage, as defined herein, and the Maximum Floor Area Ratio associated with adjacent category or categories shall be applied to the area designated as P/SP (1), and included in the definition of Gross Nonresidential Acreage.

Policy 2.2.1.22.4. Other Information:

(a)

Recognizing that the relocation of any utility transmission corridor may occur to the benefit of current and future Manatee County residents, or visitors, any such relocation within the boundaries of a proposed project site may be considered without the approval of a plan amendment, only if such relocation is determined, during the review of a proposed project, to reduce the adverse impact of such corridor on adjacent existing and future land uses. Where such proposed relocation is deemed to have an adverse impact that cannot be mitigated, a plan amendment shall be required.

(b)

In all instances where the P/SP (1) future land use category is applied, except regarding utility easements as is provided in Policy 2.2.1.22.3 above, the following shall apply:

(1)

An applicant shall be required to declare a specific use or uses for a specific piece of property for which the applicant is proposing to amend the existing future land use category to P/SP (1).

(2)

At such time the applicant is proposing to amend the existing future land use category of a specific piece of property to P/SP (1), the applicant shall provide information and analysis on the compatibility of the proposed use or uses, as specified according to paragraph (1) above, with surrounding development.

(3)

Property with the future land use category of P/SP (1), shall require Planned Development zoning to be developed.

Policy 2.2.1.23. P/SP (2): Establish the Public/Semi-Public (2) future land use category as follows:

Policy 2.2.1.23.1. Intent: To recognize major existing and programmed public/quasi-public facilities, primarily those associated with frequent or regular use by residents of the community, particularly major health care and educational facilities. Facilities located under this category exclude those with significant adverse impact to adjacent property or residents. Also, to establish a means of distinguishing major public or private facilities generally recognized as having an essential purpose for the health, safety, and welfare of the community and to afford such facilities special protection, and an opportunity to continue operation in an effective manner.

Policy 2.2.1.23.2. General Range of Potential Uses (see Policies 2.1.2.3—2.1.2.7, 2.2.1.5): Public or private hospitals, or health care complexes, which are subject to requirements by the State of Florida including the issuance of a Certificate of Need; public or private colleges or universities; and other similar public or semi-public uses and schools.

Policy 2.2.1.23.3. Range of Potential Density/Intensity: Density or intensity within such category is not established in this Comprehensive Plan, but shall be limited as required to achieve compliance with this Comprehensive Plan.

Policy 2.2.1.23.4. Other Information: Any plan amendment to this specialized category may be approved conditioned on the utilization of the property for a specific use or uses.

Policy 2.2.1.24. AT: Establish the Major Attractor future land use category as follows:

Policy 2.2.1.24.1. Intent: To recognize and accommodate public and private facilities, which by virtue of their highly specialized function or their infrequent but significant impact on public facilities and other land uses, are inconsistent with the definition or intent of other future land use categories.

Policy 2.2.1.24.2. General Range of Potential Uses (see Policies 2.1.2.3—2.1.2.7, 2.2.1.5): Mass seating facilities, civic center, vehicular racing facilities, arenas, intensive recreational uses, public schools and other major attractors.

Policy 2.2.1.24.3. Range of Potential Density/Intensity: Density or intensity within such category is not established in this Comprehensive Plan, but shall be limited as required to achieve compliance with this Comprehensive Plan.

Policy 2.2.1.24.4. Other Information:

(a)

All uses under this category shall require rezoning to Planned Development.

(b)

Facilities including, but not limited to, major retail centers and major employment-oriented projects shall specifically not be designated as AT on the Future Land Use Map, but shall be designated under other, more appropriate, future land use categories.

(c)

Any plan amendment to this specialized category may be approved conditioned on the utilization of the property for a specific use or uses, and may be approved so as to require the mitigation of adverse impacts, on public facilities and on existing and future land uses.

Policy 2.2.1.25. R/OS: Establish the Recreation/Open Space future land use category as follows:

Policy 2.2.1.25.1. Intent: To recognize areas with significant recreation and permanent open space lands, historic sites, and other areas for the preservation of cultural and recreational amenities.

Policy 2.2.1.25.2. General Range of Potential Uses (see Policy 2.2.1.5): State parks, historic sites, district or regional parks, significant recreational and open spaces or public schools when associated with public parks.

New public schools in the Recreation-Open Space (R/OS) future land use category are encouraged to be sited in conjunction with adjacent public recreation facilities for which the school facilities are an integral part.

Policy 2.2.1.25.3. Range of potential Density/Intensity: Density and intensity limits are not applied to this category. Generally, for other than historic sites, density/intensity shall be minimal.

Policy 2.2.1.25.4. Other Information:

(a)

Any recreational area designated as R/OS shall be:

(1)

A major recreational facility, other than a local park, as defined in the Recreation/Open Space Element.

(2)

An open space area which may include special camps and programs designed to meet a public need and which are consistent with appropriate resource protection.

Policy 2.2.1.26. ER: Establish the Estate Rural future land use category as follows:

Policy 2.2.1.26.1. Intent: To identify, textually in the Comprehensive Plan's goals, objectives, and policies, or graphically on Future Land Use Map, areas of low density rural residential development interspersed with large tracts of open space used for compatible agricultural activities, low intensity recreational use, environmental protection or other open space uses. The ER category serves as a transitional area between suburban development and rural/agricultural development. Also, to provide for a complement of residential support uses normally utilized during the daily activities of the residents of these areas.

Policy 2.2.1.26.2. Range of potential uses: (See Policies 2.1.2.3—2.1.2.7, 2.2.1.5): Low density residential, agricultural uses, agriculturally compatible residential uses, neighborhood retail, public or semi-public uses, schools, and low intensity recreational uses (see Objective 2.3.1 and 2.10.4).

Policy 2.2.1.26.3. Range of Potential Density/Intensity:

Maximum gross residential density:

0.2 dwelling units per acre.

Maximum net residential density:

One (1) dwelling unit per acre (except for clustered developments in the WO and CHHA Overlay Districts, pursuant to Policies 2.3.1.5 and 4.3.1.5).

Maximum floor area ratio:

0.23.

Maximum Square Footage for Neighborhood Commercial Uses Small (thirty thousand (30,000) s.f.), subject to the commercial locational criteria (see Objective 2.10.4 and Land Use Operative Provisions chapter).

Policy 2.2.1.27.1. OM: Establish the Medium Intensity Office future land use category as follows:

Policy 2.2.1.27.2. Intent: To identify, textually in the Comprehensive Plan's goals, objectives, and policies, or graphically on the Future Land Use Map, areas of low intensity office development and support uses.

Policy 2.2.1.27.3. Range of Potential Uses (see Policies 2.1.2.3—2.1.2.7, 2.2.1.5): Primarily office uses, and support commercial, public or semi-public uses, schools, and recreational uses. (See also Objectives 4.2.1 and 2.10.4.)

Policy 2.2.1.27.4. Range of Potential Intensity:

Maximum floor area ratio:

0.35 Outside Urban Core; 0.50 Inside Urban Core; and 1.0 Inside UIRA.

Maximum Square Footage for Neighborhood Commercial Uses:

See Policy 2.2.1.27.5.

Policy 2.2.1.27.5 Other Information:

(a)

Generally, limit the use of the OM future land use category on vacant land to locations that are adjacent to the roadways shown on the Future Traffic Circulation: Functional Classification Map (Map 5B) as collector or higher.

(b)

Development or redevelopment of commercial uses within the area designated under this category shall not be required to achieve compliance with the commercial locational criteria described in Objectives 2.10.4.1 and 2.10.4.2 of this element. However, any such development or redevelopment shall still be required to achieve compliance with other commercial development standards contained in this element, and be consistent with other goals, objectives, and policies in this Comprehensive Plan.

(c)

A ratio of one thousand (1,000) square feet of neighborhood commercial per thirty thousand (30,000) square feet of office, with a maximum of five thousand (5,000) square feet for the entire site, will be established for all projects outside the urban core area and a ratio of two thousand (2,000) square feet of commercial (retail) per thirty thousand (30,000) square feet of office, with a maximum of ten thousand (10,000) square feet for the entire site, will be established for all projects within the urban core area. The ratio shall be calculated as follows:

Office(square footage)	Commercial Uses—Retail (square footage)
Office(square footage)	Outside Urban Core	Within Urban Core
0—30,000	1,000	2,000
30,001—60,000	2,000	4,000
60,001—90,000	3,000	6,000
90,001—120,000	4,000	8,000
120,001—150,000	5,000	10,000

(d)

Permitted commercial uses shall be incidental and supportive in nature and located internal to the primary office uses.

Policy 2.2.1.28. Mixed Use - Community (MU-C): Establish the Mixed Use—Community future land use category as follows:

Policy 2.2.1.28.1. Intent: To identify, textually in the Comprehensive Plan's goals, objectives, and policies, or graphically on the Future Land Map, areas which are established as major centers of suburban/urban activity through the identification of potential Activity Centers.

A graphic depiction of the potential Activity Center shall be adopted as a part of any FLUM amendment establishing a MU-C category and shall become a part of the Future Land Use Map Series. Also, to provide incentives for, encourage, or require the horizontal or vertical integration of various residential and nonresidential uses within these areas, achieving internal trip capture, and the development of a high quality environment for living, working, or visiting. Subareas specifying the range of potential uses, range of potential density/intensity, and other information follow below:

Development or redevelopment within the MU-C designated area shall achieve compliance with the Community Design and Compatibility guiding principles outlined in Chapter 9 of the Land Development Code.

For properties illustrated with a potential Activity Center, the requirements of Policy 2.2.1.28.5 (Mixed Use-Community/Residential) shall apply if an Activity Center is not planned.

Policy 2.2.1.28.2. Mixed Use—Community Center Level 1 (MU-C/AC-1): Establish the Activity Center Level 1 subareas as follows:

Purpose: The MU-C/AC-1 category is intended to accommodate regional-serving commercial uses, but may also include neighborhood and community-serving uses.

Range of Potential Uses: Commercial and office uses which function in the market place as neighborhood, community, or region-serving. Also light industrial uses suburban or urban density residential, uses recreational uses, public or semi-public uses, and schools.

Range of potential density/intensity:

Maximum gross residential density:

Nine (9) dwelling units per acre.

Maximum net residential density:

Twenty (20) dwelling units per acre, except for clustered development in the WO or CHHA Overlay Districts which may exceed the net density pursuant to Policies 2.3.1.5 and 4.3.1.5.

Maximum floor area ratio:

1.0.

Other Information:

(a)

(1)

Non-Residential uses exceeding one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) square feet of gross building area (region-serving uses) may be considered only if consistent with the requirements for large commercial uses (see Table 2-2 and Policy 2.10.2.1); however, such uses shall not be subject to Policy 2.10.3.3.

(2)

Development within this Mixed Use AC-1 subarea shall contain the minimum percentage of at least three (3) of the following general categories of land uses (measured in acres district-wide, not per development site). If two (2) of the land uses include Recreation/Open Space and Public/Semi-Public the required mix of uses increases to four (4) land use types, one (1) of which must be residential.

Ten (10) percent Residential.

Twenty (20) percent Commercial/Professional.

Fifteen (15) percent Light Industrial/Distribution.

Five (5) percent Recreation/Open Space.

Three (3) percent Public/Semi-Public.

(3)

For new development projects presented in a unified development plan containing multiple future land use designations including MU-C, all land uses may be considered towards the minimum mix of required uses.

(b)

Access between uses within this subarea shall be provided by roads other than those shown on the Major thoroughfare Map Series of this Comprehensive Plan or alternative vehicular and pedestrian access methods acceptable to the County.

(c)

Policy 2.2.1.28.3. Mixed Use—Community/Activity Center Level 2 (MU-C/AC-2): Establish the Activity Center Level 2 subarea as follows:

Purpose: The AC-2 activity center is intended to accommodate community-serving commercial uses, but may also include neighborhood-serving commercial uses.

Range of Potential Uses: Commercial and office uses which function in the market place as neighborhood or community serving. Also light industrial uses and suburban or urban density residential uses.

Range of potential density/intensity:

Maximum gross residential density:

Nine (9) dwelling units per acre.

Maximum net residential density:

Twenty (20) dwelling units per acre, except for clustered development in the WO or CHHA Overlay Districts which may exceed the net density, pursuant to Policies 2.3.1.5 and 4.3.1.5.

Maximum floor area ratio:

0.35.

Maximum Square Footage for Neighborhood, Community, or Region-Serving Commercial Uses:

Large (thirty thousand (300,000) s.f.).

Other Information:

(a)

Non-residential projects exceeding one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) square feet gross building area may be considered only if consistent with the requirements for large commercial uses (see Table 2-2 and Policy 2.10.2.1); however, such uses shall not be subject to Policy 2.10.3.3.

(b)

Development within this Mixed Use AC-2 subarea shall contain the minimum percentage of at least three (3) of the following general categories of land uses (measured in acres district-wide, not per development site). If two (2) of the land uses include Recreation/Open Space and Public/Semi-Public the required mix of uses increases to four (4) land use types, one (1) of which must be residential.

Ten (10) percent Residential.

Twenty (20) percent Commercial/Professional.

Fifteen (15) percent Light Industrial/Distribution.

Five (5) percent Recreation/Open Space.

Three (3) percent Public/Semi-Public.

Policy 2.2.1.28.4. Mixed Use—Community/Activity Center Level 3 (MU-C/AC-3): Establish the Activity Center Level 3 subareas as follows:

Purpose: The AC-3 activity center is intended to accommodate neighborhood-serving commercial uses.

Range of Potential Uses: Commercial and office uses that serve the immediate neighborhoods. Also limited light industrial uses and suburban or urban density residential development.

Range of potential density/intensity:

Maximum gross residential density:

Three (3) dwelling units per acre.

Maximum net residential density:

Nine (9) dwelling units per acre, except for clustered development in the WO or CHHA Overlay Districts which may exceed the net density, pursuant to Policies 2.3.1.5 and 4.3.1.5.

Maximum floor area ratio:

0.23.

Maximum square footage for Neighborhood Commercial uses:

Medium (one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) s.f.)

Other Information:

(a)

Development sites in the AC-3 category shall contain a minimum of fifty (50) percent nonresidential development.

Policy 2.2.1.28.5. Mixed Use - Community/Residential (MU-C/R): Establish the Residential subareas as follows:

Purpose: The MU-C/R category is intended to accommodate low and medium density residential and support uses.

Range of Potential Uses: Residential uses with integrated support uses serving the neighborhood.

Range of potential density/intensity:

Maximum gross residential density:

Three (3) dwelling units per acre.

Maximum net residential density:

Nine (9) dwelling units per acre, except for clustered development in the WO or CHHA Overlay Districts which may exceed the net density, pursuant to Policies 2.3.1.5 and 4.3.1.5.

Maximum floor area ratio:

0.23.

Maximum square footage for Neighborhood Commercial uses:

Medium (one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) s.f. as permitted in the Manatee County Comprehensive Plan Policy 2.10.4.2. for DRI's and Large Projects).

Policy 2.2.1.28.6. Mixed Use—Community/Residential Urban (MU-C/RU): Establish the Residential Urban subarea as follows:

Purpose: The MU-C/RU category is intended to accommodate medium and high density residential and support uses.

Range of Potential Uses: Urban density residential uses with integrated residential support uses such as neighborhood commercial uses, public or semi-public uses, schools, and recreational uses.

Range of potential density/intensity:

Maximum gross residential density:

Nine (9) dwelling units per acre.

Maximum net residential density:

Sixteen (16) dwelling units per acre, except for clustered development in the WO or CHHA Overlay Districts which may exceed the net density, pursuant to Policies 2.3.1.5 and 4.3.1.5.

Maximum floor area ratio:

0.23.

Maximum Square Footage for Neighborhood Commercial Uses:

Medium (one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) s.f. as permitted in the Manatee County Comprehensive Plan Policy 2.10.4.2 for DRI's and Large Projects).

(Ord. No. 16-07, § 5(Exh. C), 9-19-16; Ord. No. 16-23, § 6(Exh. D), 9-19-16; Ord. No. 17-13 , § 3, 9-3-17; Ord. No. 17-34 , § 3, 11-2-17; Ord. No. 18-04 , § 6(Exh. D), 8-23-18)

                    
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