155.4207. INSTITUTIONAL: EDUCATION USES

A college or university is an institution that is part of the Florida College System, State University System, or a nonpublic postsecondary education institution subject to licensure by the Commission for Independent Education, except for institutions whose curriculum is focused on specialty trades or vocational education. A college or university includes the administrative and faculty offices, classrooms, laboratories, chapels, auditoriums, lecture halls, libraries, student and faculty centers, athletic facilities, fraternities and sororities, and other facilities which further the educational mission of the institution. In no event shall this definition prohibit a college or university from engaging in an activity historically conducted by such institutions.

B. School, Elementary

1. Districts Where Permitted

RS-1

RS-2

RS-3

RS-4

RS-L

RD-1

RM-7

RM-12

RM-20

RM-30

RM-45

MH-12

B-1

B-2

B-3

B-4

M-1

I-1

I-IX

OIP

M-2

RPUD

PCD

PD-TO

LAC

PD-1

2. Definition

An elementary school is a public or private school offering general, technical, or alternative instruction at the elementary school level that operates in buildings or structures or on premises on land leased or owned by the educational institution for administrative purposes and meets the state requirements for an elementary school. Such uses include classrooms, laboratories, auditoriums, libraries , cafeterias, after school care, athletic facilities, and other facilities that further the educational mission of the institution.

C. School, High

1. Districts Where Permitted

RS-1

RS-2

RS-3

RS-4

RS-L

RD-1

RM-7

RM-12

RM-20

RM-30

RM-45

MH-12

B-1

B-2

B-3

B-4

M-1

I-1

I-IX

OIP

M-2

RPUD

PCD

PD-TO

LAC

PD-1

2. Definition

A high school is a public or private school offering general, technical, or alternative instruction at the high school level that operates in buildings or structures or on premises on land leased or owned by the educational institution for administrative purposes and meets the state requirements for a high school. Such uses include classrooms, vocational training (including that of an industrial nature for instructional purposes only), laboratories, auditoriums, libraries , cafeterias, after school care, athletic facilities, and other facilities that further the educational mission of the institution.

D. School, Middle

1. Districts Where Permitted

RS-1

RS-2

RS-3

RS-4

RS-L

RD-1

RM-7

RM-12

RM-20

RM-30

RM-45

MH-12

B-1

B-2

B-3

B-4

M-1

I-1

I-IX

OIP

M-2

RPUD

PCD

PD-TO

LAC

PD-1

2. Definition

A middle school is a public or private school offering general, technical, or alternative instruction at the middle school level that operates in buildings or structures or on premises on land leased or owned by the educational institution for administrative purposes and meets the state requirements for a junior high or middle school. Such uses include classrooms, vocational training (including that of an industrial nature for instructional purposes only), laboratories, auditoriums, libraries , cafeterias, after school care, athletic facilities, and other facilities that further the educational mission of the institution.

E. Vocational or Trade School

1. Districts Where Permitted

RS-1

RS-2

RS-3

RS-4

RS-L

RD-1

RM-7

RM-12

RM-20

RM-30

RM-45

MH-12

B-1

B-2

B-3

B-4

M-1

I-1

I-IX

OIP

M-2

RPUD

PCD

PD-TO

LAC

PD-1

2. Definition

A vocational or trade school is an institution, other than a college, teaching specialized curriculum at the postsecondary level, including vocational and specialty trades, examination preparation programs or courses, contract training programs or courses, continuing education, or professional development programs or courses.

F. Specialty Arts School

1. Districts Where Permitted

RS-1

RS-2

RS-3

RS-4

RS-L

RD-1

RM-7

RM-12

RM-20

RM-30

RM-45

MH-12

B-1

B-2

B-3

B-4

M-1

I-1

I-IX

OIP

M-2

RPUD

PCD

PD-TO

LAC

PD-1

2. Definition

A specialty arts school is a private institution teaching specialized curriculum including performing and visual arts, photography, theatrics, music, culinary arts, or other courses or program the objective of which is not occupational but is only for personal enrichment or enjoyment.

3. Standards

In the B-1 and B-2 zoning districts, a specialty arts school shall be limited to a total gross floor area of 5,000 square feet.

(Ord. 2012-64, passed 9-11-12; Am. Ord. 2013-37, passed 1-22-13; Am. Ord. 2014-16, passed 1-28-14)

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