§ 58.985. Alternative Standards.

Air conditioning systems rated at least 15 SEER and 12.5 EER which service single-family, duplex or townhome units may be located no less than one (1) foot from the side lot line and no less than five (5) foot from the rear lot line.

Mechanical Equipment which utilizes an energy efficiency rating standard which is comparable to 15 SEER or 12.5 EER may also utilize these alternative setback standards if:

(a)

such rating system is recognized in the Florida Building Code, and

(b)

the Building Official determines that the energy efficiency of the mechanical equipment is comparable to 15 SEER or 12.5 EER in regard to noise, energy efficiency and emissions, and

(c)

the Planning Official determines that there is no adverse effect on adjoining properties by application of the alternative standards.

(Ord. of 3-9-2009, § 2, Doc. #0903091103; Ord. No. 2018-44, § 5, 9-4-2018, Doc. #1809041202)