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Regional Activity Center - Research and Technology District West (RAC-RTW) Davie, Florida

RAC-RTW covers the area between SR 84 and Nova Drive west of Davie Road near the South Florida Education Center. It promotes research and product-development facilities and adaptive reuse of existing warehouse buildings; the use table permits all M-1 (light industrial) uses plus distribution facilities, cabinet/carpentry shops, laboratories, commercial, office, lodging and multifamily uses.

2 buildings zoned RAC-RTW72 permitted business types

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Permitted uses

What you can operate in RAC-RTW, Davie

The businesses the RAC-RTW district in Davie allows. The ones on the left are permitted by right; the ones on the right need a special approval first. (Zoning codes are set by each municipality, so RAC-RTW here means specifically Davie's RAC-RTW district.)

Allowed by right

Community Residences, Family [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards]Community Residences, Transitional [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards]Dwelling, Single-Family Attached/TownhouseDwelling, Multiple-FamilyHome Occupation [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards]Recovery Communities [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards]Special Residential Facilities [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards]Student Rental Housing [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards]HotelsBed and breakfast, innRetail sales permitted within the B-2 District, subject to section 12-34Bakeries, DelicatessensBars, Lounges [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards]Bowling, SkatingGame Room, ArcadeAdult Arcade, Amusement Center [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards]Bingo EstablishmentsMicro-brewery, micro-distillery [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards]Movie Theater, Performing ArtsNight Club [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards]Dance Hall, ClubRestaurants (all)Dry Cleaning [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards]Athletic Club, GymBanks, FinancialCatering, FoodNursery, Child Care Facility [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards]Personal ServicesAnimal Hospital*Printer (walk-in)Repair Shop, except vehicle and boat repairStudios, Art, Dance, Photographic, Music InstructionRecording studioAuction House [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards]Motion Picture StudioRadio or TV StationMedical Clinic, Doctor's OfficeOffice, otherEducation, K-12 [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards]Education, adult for-profitMortuaryNCF District Permitted Uses (excluding any already listed herein, subject to any NCF conditions of use)Governmental Buildings/Municipal Public Service UsesLibraries, MuseumsPublic Park[via row 'See M-1 District Permitted Uses'] Landscape Maintenance Contractor[via row 'See M-1 District Permitted Uses'] Light Manufacturing[via row 'See M-1 District Permitted Uses'] Movers[via row 'See M-1 District Permitted Uses'] Taxi Service, Dispatch[via row 'See M-1 District Permitted Uses'] Vehicle, Boat, Truck, Repair, Major or Minor[via row 'See M-1 District Permitted Uses'] Vehicle Towing/Storage[via row 'See M-1 District Permitted Uses'] Wholesale[via row 'See M-1 District Permitted Uses'; * = Sec. 12-34 standards] Animal Kennel[via row 'See M-1 District Permitted Uses'; * = Sec. 12-34 standards] Business Uses[via row 'See M-1 District Permitted Uses'; * = Sec. 12-34 standards] Education, adult for profit[via row 'See M-1 District Permitted Uses'; * = Sec. 12-34 standards] Farms[via row 'See M-1 District Permitted Uses'; * = Sec. 12-34 standards] Micro-brewery, micro-distillery[via row 'See M-1 District Permitted Uses'; * = Sec. 12-34 standards] Mixed Use[via row 'See M-1 District Permitted Uses'; * = Sec. 12-34 standards] Motorcycle Shop[via row 'See M-1 District Permitted Uses'; * = Sec. 12-34 standards] Office, Professional[via row 'See M-1 District Permitted Uses'; * = Sec. 12-34 standards] Retail Sales[via row 'See M-1 District Permitted Uses'; * = Sec. 12-34 standards] Vehicle Sales and Rental[via row 'See M-1 District Permitted Uses'; * = Sec. 12-34 standards] Warehouse, StorageCommunication Apparatus [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards]Cabinet, Carpentry ShopDistribution FacilityLaboratoryUtilities [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards]Wireless Telecommunication Facilities [note (10): governed by Ch. 12 Art. XV]Automobile Rental Agency [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards]Parking Lot RentalVehicle repair [note (4): only (a) where vehicle repair was lawful on Feb 6, 2008, (b) on RAC-RTE/RAC-RTW parcels if all work is in a fully enclosed, continuously air-conditioned building with no outdoor storage of parts/materials, or (c) by special permit under Sec. 12-35]

With special approval

None noted for this district.

Build envelope

Development standards

Headline dimensional limits for this district. Confirm exact figures against the current code for your specific parcel.

Intensity (Table 12-438.9(E))min 1 story; max 10 stories / 115 ft; min open space 15% (RTW) / 25% (RTE). Column mapping inferred from column order of the table (TC, RTW, 'ED and RTE', ND4, ND2) - verify on printed table

StandardMixing of industrial with residential only upon town determination of compatibility, with residential on an upper floor at the street frontage (Sec. 12-438.7(A)(5))

StandardUnlisted uses similar to permitted uses are permitted if not listed as permitted in other districts (Sec. 12-438.7(C) key)

StandardRAC district regulations prevail over other Ch. 12 regulations on uses, site development, intensity and dimensions (Sec. 12-438.4)

StandardUses first allowed in M-2 and lawfully established before Feb 6, 2008 may operate, expand and change to other M-2 uses without limitation until Jan 1, 2023, after which Sec. 12-40 nonconforming rules apply with a 1-year discontinuance threshold (Sec. 12-438.16(D)) - transitional only

StandardMotor fuel pumps and car wash are N in RTW; vehicle repair only per note (4); sexually oriented business governed by Sec. 12-34(A), which allows it only in B-3, UC and M-3 (so not in RAC)

Accessory usesFamily day care homes and home occupations (Sec. 12-438.7(B); standards in Sec. 12-34(J) and (N)); One accessory dwelling up to 750 sf accessory to a single-family detached residence, subject to comprehensive plan density (Sec. 12-438.7(B)) - single-family detached is not a permitted principal use in RAC-RTE/RTW, so practically inapplicable; General accessory uses/structures (Sec. 12-33(A))

Read from Sec. 12-438 RAC districts12-438.6(A) (RTW intent), Table 12-438.7(C) (uses), Table 12-438.9(E) (intensity); permitted = by right, conditional = needs conditional-use / special-exception approval

The fine print

In plain English

BY RIGHT No hearing needed

If your business is on the by-right list, you can occupy a space in this district and open — no zoning hearing. Building permits and licensing still apply, but the use itself is already allowed.

SPECIAL Approval first

Special-approval uses can work here too, but they go through a public review before opening. Plan for extra time and possible conditions — we'll tell you which path a space needs.

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