45 Central Ave Avon Park, FL 33825-3003

2.04.02.09 C-4 Mixed-Use Commercial (A) FLUM Designation: Downtown Commercial (B) Purpose: To permit residential, office and low -intensity commercial uses in a downtown mixed-use environment in accordance with the goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan, the Main Street Program, and the Community Redevelopment Agency.This district is intended to define the central business district and the downtown area for the City of Avon Park. It is intended to protect the character of existing historic structures and features of Avon Park’s downtown. It is meant to encourage any development that will enhance the economic and social viability of the downtown area, encourage pedestrian access, and better define the community of Avon Park. (C) Permitted Principal Uses & Structures: Uses permitted in this district are detailed in the Table of Land Uses in Section 2.04.01(A). The letter “P” designates permitted uses. Uses designated by the letter "D" are also permitted, but require the submission and approval of a Site Development Plan prior to application for a Development Permit. Article 7 governs review of an application for approval of a Site Development Plan. (1) Any number of permitted uses may be conducted at the same time in the principal structure; such as, a building with a combination of offices and restaurants, and living units above. (2) All businesses must adhere to the CRA’s established Minimum Maintenance Standards. (3) Permitted uses must be compatible with the existing character of the central business district. (4) Structures, including signs, must be compatible in design with the historic character of the existing buildings and any adopted community programs for downtown.