Growth Management Department
Planning, Zoning, and Land Development
FUTURE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATIONS FOUND IN SOUTH GULF COVE
Properties in Charlotte County have two designations. The first is the Future Land Use Map designation or “FLUM”. The second designation is the Zoning. Generally, these two designations are consistent with one another for development purposes. The Zoning designation usually determines specific development requirements. Finally, when there is a disparity between the two designations, the more restrictive of the two is most often applied.
South Gulf Cove Community Planning Area
Commercial Centers: These lands are designated for commercial, institutional, and professional office activities. Commercial Centers area lands in which retail,. Service, and office uses currently exist or a need is projected in the future, They are further differentiated into categories which are determined by land area.
Commercial Corridor: Commercial Corridors are areas located along major urban corridors within Charlotte County. These corridors generally include, but are not limited to, US 41, US 17, SR 776, Cr 775, and CR 771. Allowable uses shall include retail and wholesale stores, professional offices, hotel, motels, multi-family dwelling units not exceeding 10 units per acre, and restaurants. Maximum building coverage shall not exceed 50%. Maximum floor area ratio shall not exceed .60.
High Density Residential: These lands are designated for urban residential uses. High Density Residential lands may be developed at a density from 10 dwelling units per acre to 15 dwelling units per acre. Uses on land designated as such include: single- and multi-family residential dwelling units, and recreational facilities, sub-neighborhood commercial centers, and schools.
Medium Density Residential: These lands are designated for urban residential uses. Medium Density Residential lands may be developed at a density from 5 dwelling units per acre to 10 dwelling units per acres. Uses on land designated as such include: single-family residential dwellings, units, multi-family residential dwelling units, manufactured residential dwelling units, recreational facilities, sub-neighborhood commercial centers, and schools.
Low Density Residential: These lands are designated for urban residential uses. Low Density Residential lands may be developed at a density from 1 dwelling unit per acre to 5 dwelling units per acre, with the exception of manufactured housing from 1 dwelling unit per acre to 6 dwelling units per acre. Uses on land designated as such include: single-family residential dwelling units, multi-family residential dwelling units, manufactured residential dwelling units, recreational facilities, sub-neighborhood commercial centers, and schools.
Preservation: These lands will be maintained as aquatic preserves, wilderness areas, wildlife sanctuaries, or similar uses. Allowable development activities include habitat relocation areas and limited improvements including fire trails, or facilities which allow limited, unobtrusive human access, such as unpaved parking spaces, primitive camping areas, canoe launches, and sanitation facilities. Residential densities in privately owned areas may not exceed one (1) dwelling unit per ten (10) areas within the Urban Service Area and one (1) dwelling unit per forty (40) acres within the Rural Service Area. Non-residential use4s must preserve at least ninety percent (90%) of the subject property in open space.
Public Lands and Facilities: These lands are characterized by public ownership or they are facilities which accommodate the general public. Public Lands and Facilities include those lands owned by Charlotte County general government, the Charlotte County School Board, private schools, churches, the City of Punta Gorda, the State of Florida, the United States government, and private hospitals, and utilities
Staff Liaison Contact Information:
Martina Kuche,
Planner III
Charlotte County Growth Management
Planning & Zoning Division
(941) 743-1949
