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(From ARTICLE VII of City Ordinances, Appendix A)

Section 1. R-1a, R-1b, R-1c, R-1c-T and R-O Districts.

Within these districts, as shown on the Zoning Map of The City of Panama City Beach, Florida, the following regulations shall apply:

Section 1.1 Uses Permitted. Single-family dwellings and accessory buildings or uses thereto, customary general farming and gardening uses and buildings incidental thereto providing any such general uses do not include commercial animal or poultry farms, kennels or the sale of agriculture products.

Section 1.2 Lot and Building Requirements. The principal building and accessory buildings shall be located and constructed in compliance with the following requirements:



  R-1a R-1b R-1c & R-1cT R-O
Minimum lot area 10,000 sq. ft. 7,500 sq. ft. 6,000 sq. ft. 4,000 sq. ft
Principal buildings: (Minimum setback from lot lines)

Minimum lot width at building line: 100 ft. 75 ft. 60 ft. 40 ft.
Minimum front yard 30 ft. 25 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft.
Minimum side yard 12 ft. 7-1/2 ft. 5 ft. 0 one side as specified on the subdivision plat; 8 ft. opposite side
Minimum side yard, street 25 ft. 20 ft. 15 ft. 10 ft.
Minimum rear yard 30 ft. 25 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft.
Maximum percent of lot coverage 35% 35% 35% 35%
Maximum building height 35 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft.
Maximum overhang 2 ft. 2 ft. 2 ft. 2 ft.
Accessory buildings: (Minimum setback from lot line of accessory buildings)

Rear 7-1/2 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft.
Side Same as principal building Same as principal building Same as principal building Same as principal building