Fort Lauderdale Accessory buildings, structures and equipment, general Development Requirements

This rule requires thar Accessory dwellings (also known as “granny flats” or cottages) may be permitted only when accessory to a standard single family dwelling in RS-8, RD-15, RC-15, RM-15, RML-25, RMM-25, RMH-25 and RMH-60 zoning districts, and subject to the following limitations: […] C.Awnings and entrance canopies in nonresidential districts.1.Awnings accessory to a nonresidential use in any zoning district or a multifamily use in a nonresidential zoning district are permitted to be located in the yard and extend to the property line abutting a street subject to city engineering standards. When located within five (5) feet of a property line adjacent to a street, such awnings shall maintain a minimum eight (8) feet clearance between the lowest rigid point of the structure and the sidewalk immediately below and are subject to city engineering standards. When there is no sidewalk, the clearance shall be measured from natural elevation. A flexible valance attached to an awning requires a seven-foot clearance when located within five (5) feet of a property line adjacent to a street.2.Entrance canopies.3.Awnings may be permitted within the right-of-way in accordance with Section 25 of the Code. […] P.Freestanding shade structures. Freestanding shade structures (such as a gazebo, a tiki hut, or a trellis) may be permitted when accessory to residential uses, in the required rear yard but no closer than five (5) feet from the rear property line except where a parcel is abutting a waterway, where they shall be no closer than ten (10) feet from the waterway as measured in accordance with Section 47-2.2.R. Freestanding shade structures shall be open on all sides and shall be no greater in height than twelve (12) feet measured from the ground to the top of the structure, and shall be limited in size to a maximum of two hundred (200) gross square feet in area for that portion of the structure protruding into the required yard area. No more than one (1) freestanding shade structure per plot shall be permitted in the required rear yard. […] Z.Roof mounted structures.1.Roof mounted structures such as air conditioners and satellite dish antennae shall be required to be screened with material that matches the material used for the principal structure and shall be at least six (6) inches high above the top most surface of the roof mounted structure. Vent pipes, skylights, cupolas, solar collectors and chimneys shall not be subject to this provision.2.Rooftop photovoltaic solar systems shall be accessory to conforming and legal nonconforming buildings and structures in all zoning categories. Nothing contained within the ULDR, including design standards or guidelines included or referenced herein, shall be deemed to prohibit the installation of rooftop photovoltaic solar systems as accessory to conforming and legal nonconforming buildings, including buildings containing legal nonconforming uses.a.Installation of rooftop photovoltaic solar systems on a locally designated landmark or a property located within a designated historic district shall not be permitted without first obtaining a certificate of appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Board as indicated in Section 47-24.11, Historic designation of landmarks, landmark site or building and certificate of appropriateness.b.Height. The height of rooftop photovoltaic solar systems shall not exceed the highest point of the roof. For flat roofs with or without a parapet the rooftop photovoltaic solar system shall not be greater than five (5) feet above the roof.