Commercial noise along Fowler Avenue and 56th Street commercial corridors must stay within zoning compatibility standards. HVAC, loading docks, and dumpster pickups near residential zones are restricted to daytime hours.
Temple Terrace Land Development Code requires commercial uses abutting residential zones to buffer noise. Rooftop HVAC, refrigeration compressors, and drive-thru speakers must meet the plainly audible standard at the residential property line. Trash pickup before 7 AM in residential-adjacent commercial zones is prohibited. Restaurants along Bullard Parkway and near the country club face stricter conditions. Chapter 10 applies to all commercial operations.
Code Enforcement citation $250 to $500. Repeat violations referred to Special Magistrate with daily fines. Certificate of Occupancy can be jeopardized for egregious violations.
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