Town Center neighborhood-scale commercial district. Residential is allowed only inside mixed-use buildings.
What's allowed in ACBD
| Use | Status | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family home | Limited | allowed only in a restricted form (original-use only, upper floors only, specific lot types); see notes |
| Duplex / two-family | By exception | needs a zoning exception / conditional use / special exception / use-by-exception (public hearing) |
| Townhouse | By exception | needs a zoning exception / conditional use / special exception / use-by-exception (public hearing) |
| Multi-family (3+ units) | By exception | needs a zoning exception / conditional use / special exception / use-by-exception (public hearing) |
| Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) | Not listed | not expressly listed; may or may not fall under a broader listed use; verify with planning staff |
Lot and building standards
| Standard | Value | Code section |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum lot area (first units) | — | |
| Units covered by that minimum | — | |
| Lot area per additional unit | — | |
| Maximum density | — | |
| Minimum lot width | — | |
| Maximum height | 35 ft | |
| Maximum lot coverage | 70% |
Unit potential
ACBD doesn't set a numeric lot-area-per-unit or density rule in the base code, so unit counts are set case by case (for PUDs, by the individual ordinance).
Notes from the code
Permitted: a single-family dwelling unit within the same building as a permitted use. By exception: residential within the same building of a mixed-use project, subject to comp-plan density. Impervious 70%; height 35 ft. Citywide 35-ft height cap (§24-91(a)).
Compiled from the official code text (AB LDR §24-115). Zoning changes by ordinance and parcels can be rezoned — confirm on the official zoning map and with Atlantic Beach planning staff before you rely on it. Not legal advice.
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