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I r DISCUSSION_ RE_ AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE RE DOCKS Assistant County Attorney Barkett reviewed the following memo, noting that this essentially concerns families who are holding properties with no home on them and want to construct docks before they build the home: TO: The Board of DATE: June 13, 1986 County Commissioners SUBJECT: Zoning Ordinance Amendment Concerning Docks as Accessory Structures FROM: Bruce Barkett,f Assistant County Attorney Vacant lot owners, specifically within The Moorings, have complained that due to anticipated restrictions on dock construction by state and federal authorities, they may be precluded from constructing docks on their property. A dock is considered an accessory structure. Presently, Section 25(g) of the Zoning Code prohibits construction of the acces'so'-o'structure prior to the construction of the prine.zrpal use,; The proposed ordinance amendment would allow construction of docks as accessory uses in all zoning districts prior to construction of the principal use. This can be accomplished in either of two ways: Alternative 1: Create a blanket exemption for docks as accessory uses in specific zoning districts or in all zoning districts, authorizing construction of docks prior to construction of the principal use. This alternative would require amendment of Section 25(g) (accessory uses) and implementation of a permitting mechanism to collect a removal bond and.,to insure construction standards. Alternative 2: Authorize issuance of an administrative permit to construct a dock as an accessory use prior_ to the construction of the principal use on the property. This alternative would require each dock application to be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission and, if appealed, by the Board of County Commissioners. This alternative will require amendments to each of the zoning districts, to include docks as appropriate for an administrative permit, and will also require an amendment to the regulations governing special uses. Regardless of which alternative is chosen, it is recommended that a removal bond be required before construction of a dock, and that specific standards governing construction and use of the dock as an accessory structure prior_ to the construction of the principal use be contained within the ordinance. This matter is placed on the agenda for vour discussion and guidance. - 31 JUN 2 5 1986 BOOK 64 FAGF808