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REQUEST: Community Development Division requests the City Commission to review with
staff and the consultant the draft Design Guidelines for the "Town Center" and the
"New Development Area" of the State Road 434 Corridor Visioning Project.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Board Item is to review with the Commission the draft Design
Guidelines for the New Development Area developed by the City staff, the
consultant and property owners along S.R. 434, as well as to review the draft
Design Guidelines for the Town Center.
CONSIDERA TIONS::
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The Planning & Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency completed its review
of the S.R. 434 Corridor Design Guidelines for the Town Center and the
New Development Area. The draft document with the recomended
changes (additions indicated with shading, and deletions indicated with
strike through) by the P & Z/LPA has been previously sent to the
Commission for their review in advance of the workshop to be held on
December 9th at 5:00 p.m.
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The City Commission, on July 8, 1996, approved the hiring of Berryman &
Henigar to prepare a Concept Plan for S.R. 434 improvements from near
U.S. 17/92 to S.R. 419 (Redevelopment Area) in the amount of$ 3,500 to
be paid from the City's Transportation Improvement Fund (#1040-53180).
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The adopted S.R. 434 Visioning Concept Plan provides for revitalization of
the 434 Corridor from S.R. 419 to the City Limits near U.S. 17/92. The
proposed FDOT project became a major component of this plan. To get
this project into FDOT"s 5-Year Work Program, the City is submitting a
January 6, 1996
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Concept Plan for the improvements to the Orlando Urban Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization for its recommendation to the Florida
Department of Transportation 5- Year Work Program.
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The City Commission held the first workshop on the draft Design
Guidelines for the "Town Center" and the "New Development Area" of the
State Road 434 Corridor Visioning Project on December 9th.
ATTACHMENT:
REMIJ~DER! - Please bring to the workshop the draft Design Guidelines for the
Town Center and the New Development Area previously put in your mailbox titled
City of Winter Springs S.R. 434 Corridor Vision Plan - New Development and
Town Center Design Standards.
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TOWN CENTER ,
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1. Expand boundaries or Town Center to include l. Revised boundary to be presellted at 1/6/97 workshop.
intersection Tuskawilla & S.R 434
2. Building setbacks fi'om S.R. 434 - 15' vs. 50'. [Sec.20- 2. The consensus orthe Commission is that 50' is consistent
351 (1)] with the adopted vision of the S.R 434 Corridor having
"Green Image".
3. Parking penllitted between buildings and S.R. 434 3. This is related to Issue # 1 above. This aItemative would
R.O.W. [Sec. 20-353 (3)] have been selected had the desire been to require
buildings to be placed close to S.R. 434. This was not the
desire expressed by the Conullission; therefore, this
aItemative will be dropped.
4. Width of sidewalks - 5' vs. 6'. [Sec. 20-354 (12)] 4. 5' width was proposed. 6' was suggested.
NE\V DEVELOI>MENT AREA
1. Billboards [Sec. 20-344 (6)(f)] 1. Eliminate existing hill hoards according to an amortization
sdwdule vs. Grandlilthering existing.
OTHEU DIUECTIONS/NOTES
1. Combine all Stonnwater Retention Requiremcnts into onc 1. This will be done in the linal drall.
section.
2. Include Tree List. 2. To be provided at 1/6/97 Workshop.
S.R. 434 DESIGN STANDARDS
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S.R. 434 CORRIDOR VISION PLAN
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TOWN CENTER DESIGN STANDARDS
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S.R. 434 CORRIDOR VISION PLAN:
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES
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VISION STA'I'EMENT
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1.
GOALS, OBJECTIVES, POLICIES
General
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2.
3.
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E~edevelopment Area
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'I'own Center
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II. S.R. 434 CORRIDOR VISION PLAN:
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
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DIVISION 12
Sec. 20-336
Sec. 20-337
Sec. 20-338
DIVISION 1<;
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Sec. 20-350
Sec. 20-351.
Sec. 20-352
Sec. 20-353
Sec. 20-354
Sec. 20-35:,
Sec. 20-356
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S.R. 434 Corridor Overlay District 6
Intent 6
Creation 6
Description of Overlay District 6
GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS FOR
TOWN CENTER 6
Building Height 6
Setbacks 7
Land Coverage
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Off-Street Parking and
Driveway Requirements
8
Landscaping
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Signs
13
Buffers and Walls
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Sec. 20-357 utility Lines 20
Sec. 20-358 Corridor Access Management 20
Sec. 20-359 Building and screening
Design Guidelines 22
DIVISION 16 CORRIDOR DESIGN REVIEW BOARD 23
Sec. 20-351 Corridor Design Review Board 23
NEW DEVELOPM~ENT AREA DESIGN STANDARDS
I. S.R. 434 CORRIDOR VISION PLAN:
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES
VISION STATEMENT
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
1- General
2. Redevelopment Area
3 . Town Center
II. S.R. 434 CORRIDOR VISION PLAN:
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
DIVISION 12
Sec. 20-336
Sec. 20-337
Sec. 20-338
DIVISION 13
Sec. 20-339
Sec. 20-340
Sec. 20-341
Sec. 20-342
Sec. 20-343
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S.R. 434 CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT 6
Intent 6
Creation 6
Description of Overlay District 6
GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS FOR
NEW DEVELOPNMENT ARE 6
Building Height 6
Setbacks 7
Land Coverage 7
Off-Street Parking and
Driveway Requirements 8
Landscaping
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Sec. 20-344
Sec. 20-345
Sec. 20-346
Sec. 20-347
Sec. 20-348
DIVISION 14
DIVISION 15
Sec. 20-350
DIVISION 16
Sec. 20-351
DEFINITIONS:
Signs
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Buffers and Walls
18
utility Lines
19
corridor Access Management
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Building and Screening
Design Guidelines
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REDEVELOPMENT AREA
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TOWN CENTER
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Town Center Guidelines
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CORRIDOR DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
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Corridor Design Review Board
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TOWl'~ CENTER DESIGN STANDARDS.
I. S.R. 434 CORRIDOR VISION PLAN:
COIV1PREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES
VISION STATE:M:ENT:
Create and preserve a pleasant view while traveling along the corridor with the perception being
a "Green Image" characterized by canopy street trees (existing and planted), planted or natural
landscape buffers, controlled signage and site access, reasonable parking and building setbacks
and other site development standards.
A. GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES:
1. General: The following Goals, Objectives and Policies apply to all areas in the S.R.
434 Corridor:
Goal 1:
High Ouality Development
Enhance the visual quality, promote design excellence, and build a
distinctive image to the S.R. 434 Corridor.
Objective 1.1 Provide a uniform basis to establish quality development along the S.R.
434 Corridor through the development of Design Standards and Guidelines
that shall include all design elements necessary to ensure the desired
appearance for the S.R. 434 Corridor through the City of Winter Springs.
Policy 1.1.1 Adopt Design Standards and Guidelines as part of the revised Land
Development Regulations of the City as required by 163.3202(3) F.S.,
which would provide the basis for subsequent adoption and implementation
of recommended procedures and regulations.
Objective 1.2 'While recognizing that S.R 434 Corridor through the City of Winter
Springs is urbanizing, preserve and enhance the remaining natural
environmental features.
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Policy 1.2.1
Review development proposals within the environmentally sensitive areas
of the S.R 434 Corridor in accordance with Policies 1-8 of Objective B
and Policies 1-6 of Objective C in the Conservation Element of the City's
adopted Comprehensive Plan.
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Goal 2:
!Jandscape Corridor
Ensure that the S.R. 434 Corridor through the City of Winter Springs is
developed into a well-landscaped, scenic gateway.
Objective 2.1 Develop landscaping standards for new development and encourage
I andscaping of existing property in the corridor.
Policy 2.1.1 Adopt landscaping standards for the S.R. 434 Corridor.
Policy 2.1.2 All commercial, office, and garden apartment development shall be
required to plant trees within parking areas for shade and visual relief.
Objective 2.2 Vvork with the Florida Department of Transportation to install "green"
medians between U.S. 17-92 and S.R. 419. Median openings shall be
maximized to the greatest extent possible to promote economic viability.
Policy 2.2.1 The City will develop an "Adopt-a-Median" program in cooperation with
the Florida Department of Transportation.
Policy 2.2.2 The manner of landscaping and the materials to be used for roadway
medians shall be consistent with an urban theme planting.
Objective 2.3 Develop a voluntary public/private cooperative effort for landscaping and
maintenance involving the City, the business interests along the S.R. 434
Corridor and other interest groups.
Policy 2.3.1 Present a public awarenessleducation program to the businesses and
community concerning the Iandscaping/streetscaping project for the S.R.
434 Corridor.
Goal 3: Yisual Aesthetics
Prevent visual pollution of S.R. 434 Corridor caused by unplanned and
uncoordinated uses, buildings and structures.
Objective 3.1 Develop a unifying "theme" to the S.R. 434 Corridor recognizing some
measure of the existing diversity of character.
Policy 3.1.1 Adopt architectural design standards for the S.R. 434 Corridor which are
compatible with the surrounding area.
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Objective 3.2 The Staff Review Board shall serve as the Corridor Design Review Board
for development in the S.R. 434 Corridor and shall review such
d'evelopments for a unifying theme according to the architectural design
standards and make recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Board.
Policy 3.2.1 Review developments within the S.R. 434 Corridor for architectural
appropriateness based on the architectural design standards in the S.R. 434
Corridor contained in Section 20-348.
Policy 3.2.2 The City shall not issue building pennits for any proposed development
\vithin the Corridor unless development proposals have been reviewed by
the Corridor Design Review Board for recommendation to the Planning
and Zoning Board.
Policy 3.2.3 Any requests for variances to the development standards of the S.R. 434
Overlay District shall require review by the Staff Review Board for
recommendation to the Board of Adjustment.
Objective 3.3 Develop standards for the facilitation of underground relocation of utility
ltJes, and relocation of street light standards and traffic signals.
Policy 3.3.1 The City shall enter into negotiations with Florida Power Corporation to
develop an arrangement to place electrical lines underground along the
S.R. 434 Corridor.
Objective 3.4 Improve the appearance of the S.R. 434 Corridor gateways at corporate
boundaries to the City of Winter Springs with special "entrance to the
City" signage and associated landscape arrangement.
Policy 3.4.1 'Work with the City ofLongwood to improve the major gateway entrance
to S.R. 434 at U.S. 17-92.
Goal 4: Corridor Function
Maximize traffic circulation functions of S.R. 434 through the City of
~rinter Springs from the standpoint of safety, roadway capacity, vehicular
and nonvehicular movement.
Objective 4.1 Coordinate/cooperate with Florida Department of Transportation in
creating the most appropriate and desirable transportation design standards
and controls for S.R. 434 Corridor and S.R 419.
Policy 4.1.1 Develop an Access Management Plan for the S.R. 434 Corridor that will
balance the goals of promoting economic viability and protecting the
carrying capacity of the roadway.
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Policy 4.1.2 Require cross-access easements between adjacent commercial or office
properties as appropriate at time of site plan approval:
Objective 4.3 Develop a system that utilizes various transportation modes in the S.R. 434
Corridor.
Policy 4.3.1 Sidewalks shall be provided along both sides of S.R. 434 .
Policy 4.3.2 Provide an appropriately located nonmotorized multi-purpose trail crossing
point S.R. 434 east of S.R. 419 linking to the proposed Cross Seminole
Trail and Florida National Scenic Trail on the north side of the corridor.
Goal 5: Property Values
To maintain and enhance the property values along the S.R. 434 Corridor
f:u-ough the City of Winter Springs.
Objective 5.1 Recognize that allowances must be made for existing uses, committed uses,
existing buildings, existing structures and existing parcels that are unable to
conform to new uniform design standards.
Policy 5.1.1 The City shall recognize the existence of non-confonning uses and
structures that existed prior to the adoption of the design standards and
goals, objectives and policies for the S.R. 434 Corridor Overlay District.
Objective 5.2 Accommodate the ever changing market demands and needs of the
Corridor to the greatest extent possible.
Policy 5.2.1 The Planning and Zoning BoardfLocal Planning Agency shall review the
design standards and goals, objectives and policies of the S.R. 434
Corridor Overlay District and make recommendation to the City
Commission for appropriate changes.
2. Redevelopment Area: The following Goals, Objectives and Policies apply to the
Redevelopment Area only:
Goal 1 To encourage high quality development that will strenghten the tax base
and remove blighting influences.
Objective 1.1 Enhance and build upon the individual attributes and diversity of character
of areas along S.R. 434 between U.S. 17-92 and Hayes Road.
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Policy 1.1.1
Designate the portion of the corridor between U.S. 17-92 and Hayes Road
a~; a Community Redevelopment Area With a Community Redevelopment
Agency Board and establish Tax Increment Financing to support
redevelopment activities, in accordance with Objective C under Goal 1 of
the Land Use Element of the City's adopted Comprehensive Plan.
3. Town Center: The following Goals, Objectives and Policies apply to the Town
Center Area only:
Goal 1:
Objective 1.1
Policy 1.1.1
Policy 1.1.2
Policy 1.1.3
Policy 1.1.4
Develop a Town Center that will become the identifying focus of
the City of Winter Springs.
The Town Center should be centered around the existing public
facilities of the City Hall, the new Winter Springs High School, the
Central Winds Community Park, and the Post Office.
Revise the Future Land Use Map to include those parcels indicated
in Objective 1.1 in the designation of "Public Buildings".
Include all the parcels indicated in Policy 1.1.1 as well as those
parcels in private ownership in the Town Center between Orange
Avenue, S.R. 434 and Tuscawilla Road.
Revise appropriate maps in the Future Land Use Map series to
identify a "Town Center".
Develop specific land development regulations for the Town
Center, incorporating streetscape measures to create the visual
unity and sense of identity to the Town Center.
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II. S.R. 434 CORFUDOR VISION PLAN: LAND DEVELOPlVIENT
REGULATIONS
DIVISION 12. S.R 434 CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT
Sec. 20-336
Intent.
The purpose and intent of this specialized overlay zoning district is to encourage and provide for
enhanced property development within the S.R. 434 commercial corridor. Some of the objectives
to be attained through the establishment of this district include: enhancement of the commercial
status of the corridor; reduction of visual distraction through uniform sign criteria; enhancement
of physical appearance through increased landscaping of public and private property; provision of
architectural design guidelines to create a unifying theme over time; protection of adjacent
residential land uses; and. maintenance of property values.
Sec. 20-337
Creation.
In addition, to and suppl,emental to, other zoning and land development regulation requirements
heretofore and hereafter, the S.R. 434 Corridor Overlay District includes additional regulations to
promote the orderly development and redevelopment of the corridor, of which shall be applied
through imposition and mapping of an overlay district. The regulations are in addition to and not
in substitution of the und.erlying zoning district regulations which shall also remain applicable to
the overlay zone. The overlay district design standards will govern development within the
corridor and will control where conflicts between regulations occur.
Sec. 20-338
Description of Corridor Overlay District.
The Corridor Overlay District extends from the City of Winter Springs western corporate limit to
the eastern corporate limit along S.R. 434 to include aU property contiguous to the right-of-way.
DIVISION 15. GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS FOR TOWN CENTER
Sec. 20-350
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measured from ground le:vel to the highest point of the coping of a flat roof or the mean height
level between eaves and :ridge for gable, hip or gambrel roofs.
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Sec. 20-351
Setbacks.
(1) No improvement ~:hall be located on any property closer to any property line than the
minimum setbacks set forth below:
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purpose of establi~;hing yard requirements.
(3) On comer lots, the front yard shall be considered as abutting the street upon which the lot
has its least dimension. The rear lot, in this case, shall be opposite the front yard.
(4) The following structures are specifically excluded from the setback restrictions:
a. Steps and walks.
b. Landscaping and landscape berms.
c. Planters three (3) feet in height or less, or
d. Other improvements as may be permitted under applicable regulations of the City.
The City will consider any request for the placement of such other improvements within a
setback, only after a Development Review Committee review and recommendation. In
detennining whether to recommend City consent, the Development Review Committee may
consider, without limiting the scope of their review, the following: (1) the extent to which
any hardship exists that would justify a variance from the normal setback requirements; (ii)
the aesthetics of the proposed improvements and their visibility from common roads and
adjacent propertiel;; (iii) the consent or objections of adjacent property owners; and (iv) the
nature and use of the proposed improvements. It is the owner's burden and responsibility to
provide such infonnation and documentation as may be requested by the Development
Review Committee in order to justify to the Development Review Committee that the
intrusion of additional improvements within the normal setbacks is beneficial to the corridor
and will not adven:ely affect adjacent property owners.
Sec. 20-352
Land Coverage.
No parcel within the S. R. 434 Corridor Overlay District shall have more than 75% of its area
impervious. In determining land coverage, a water body shall not be considered an impervious
surface.
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Sec. 20-353
OfT-Street Parking and Driveway Requirements. "'_
(1) Paved driveway and parking spaces. All driveways and parking spaces shall be paved with
asphaltic concrete and/or concrete and shall be curbed.
(2) On-site parking. iJl parking areas shall be on-site and shall be adequate to serve all
employees, visitoni and company vehicles.
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of each space shall be ten (l 0) feet. The two (2) foot area of paving at the end of each
parking space may be omitted provided the area is landscaped with sod or another
acceptable ground cover. The two (2) foot landscaped area shall not be counted toward any
other greenspace requirement or setback. Lines demarcating parking spaces may be drawn
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contain within them the rectangular area required.
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316.1955, 316.1956, 316.1958, 320.0843, 320.0845, 320.0848 Florida Statutes.
(6) Access drive width. Each access drive shall have a minimum width of twenty-four (24) feet.
(7) Number of access drives. If a site has less than two hundred (200) feet of frontage on a
right-of-way, one (1) access drive shall be permitted unless they are joint access drives, in
which case two (2) may be permitted. If a site has more than two hundred (200) feet of
frontage on a right-of-way, F.D.O.T permit guidelines (found in 1496-7 Florida
Administrative Code) and restrictions shall apply.
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Sec. 20-354
Landsl~aping.
The following landscape: standards establish the minimum criteria for the development of the
roadways, parking areas, and other features to ensure continuity in aesthetic values throughout
the corridor.
(1) All areas requiring landscaping shall meet or exceed the following general landscape
requirements. Such Landscaping Requirements are required for:
a. That part of the site fronting a public or private right-of-way that is within the
designated corridor.
b. Around and within all off-street parking, loading and other vehicular use areas within
each site.
c. Along the outside of screening walls and fences.
d. Adjacent to buildings on the site to complement the architectural style.
(2) All landscaping shall be installed according to accepted commercial planting procedures.
Fertile soil, free of lime rock, pebbles or other construction debris shall be used in all
planting pits.
(3) The owner of a site shall be responsible for all landscaping so as to present a neat, healthy
and orderly appearance free of refuse and debris. Any dead or dying plant material,
including sod, shan be promptly replaced or shall be treated to restore healthy growth to
achieve a uniform appearance.
(4) All landscape areas shall be adequately irrigated with reclaimed water based on the
following criteria:
a. An automatic: sprinkler irrigation system shall be provided for all landscaped areas.
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b. The irrigation system shall be designed to provide full coverage of all landscaped
areas.
c. The irrigation system shall be designed and operated to prevent or minimize run-off of
irrigation water onto roadways, driveways, and adjacent properties not under the
control of the owner of the site.
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d. The irrigation system shall be maintained so as to be in optimum working order at all
times.
(5)
All plant material ~;hall meet or exceed standards for Florida NO.1 plants, as specified in
Gf~'AA;litird1S.T~~~~d.~~~9fWu~~~~f~~t~Ii~~t~dJJi~~?1.3. published by the State of
Florida, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Trees shall be selected from
the Recommended. Tree Pallet found at the end of these design standards.
(6)
The preservation a.nd utilization of a site's natural trees and shrubbery is strongly
encouraged. Existing vegetation shall be incorporated into the landscape concept for a site
wherever practical.
(7)
Natural growth may be used to satisfy specific landscape requirements. Relocation of on-
site landscaping m:iterial is encouraged.
(8)
When an accesswa.y intersects a right-of-way, landscaping may be used to define the
intersection provided however that all landscaping within the triangular area described
below shall provide unobstructed cross-visibility at a level between two (2) feet and six (6)
feet above finished grade. Landscaping, except grass and ground cover, shall not be located
closer than three (3) feet from the edge of any accessway pavement. The triangular area
shall be defined as:
a. The areas of the site on both sides of an accessway which lie within a triangle formed
by the interse:ction of each curb of the accessway with the street right-of-way with two
(2) sides of each triangle being ten (10) feet in length from the point of intersection
and the third side being a line connecting the ends of the two (2) other sides.
b. The area of the site located at a corner formed by the intersection of two (2) or more
streets with two (2) sides of the triangular area being measured thirty (30) feet in
length along the right-of-way lines from their point of intersection; and the third being
a line connecdng the ends of the other two (2) lines_
(9) All landscape plans and specifications shall be prepared by a landscape architect licensed to
practice in the Statl:: of Florida.
(10) Not less than twen1y-five (25%) percent of the site shall be planted with a combination of
trees, shrubs and ground covers. Land preserved in its natural state may be used to satisfy
this requirement. Also, lakes and stormwater management systems may be used to satisfy
this requirement if designed as an amenity]
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(11) All parking areas s:hall be screened from the public right-of-way by a landscape screen. This
screen may be composed of a berm not less than three (3) feet in height and not more than
five (5) feet in height or a maintenance free wall at least three (3) feet in height, or a screen
oflandscaping at least three (3) feet in height twelve months after planting. Berms shall not
be used where coverage conflicts with existing vegetation. This screening requirement may
be combined with other requirements within the landscape easement. Berm slopes shall vary
in order to provide visual interest; however, the maximum slope shall be 3: 1. The berms
shall be completely covered with grass or other living landscape materials. A berm shall not
be constructed around existing vegetation if the grade is raised more than six (6) inches.
(12) Concrete walkways shall be constructed adjacent to the right-of-way. The walkways shall
be five (5) feet wide, and sllalllueal1del to (I eate visual il1terest. The construction of the
walkways shall be coordinated with adjacent properties to ensure continuity of design.
Where a sidewalk intersects a street or driveway, a curb ramp shall be installed.
(13) At least one (1) deciduous tree with a minimum caliper of3 1/2" - 4" and overall height of
IS' - 16' shall occur for every fifty (50) linear feet, or fractions thereof, of frontage on a
right-of-way. Planting should be naturalistic rather than formal in order to blend with the
natural landscape.
(14) Landscaping shall be provided between vehicular use areas and the abutting properties as
follows:
a. A hedge or o!~her durable landscape screen at least thirty (30) inches in overall height
above grade when planted, to grow to thirty-six (36) inches within twelve (12) months
under normal growing conditions, shall be used between the common property lines.
When two (2) hedges occur along a common property line, use of the same plant
species is required. If a hedge exists on an adjacent property along a common
property line, a duplicate hedge is not required; however, in all cases, tree planting
requirements for each property shall apply.
b. Live screening material shall be not less than six (6) feet in width. Planting areas shall
be mulched a minimum of two (2) inches thick with cypress mulching or other organic
mulch.
c. At least one tree shall occur for every seventy-five (75) linear feet, or fraction thereof,
along side (non-street side) and rear property lines. These trees shall be any canopy
tree selected from the recommended plant pallet found in this section.
(15) Landscaping shall be provided for all vehicular use areas so as to provide visual and climatic
relief from broad expanses of pavement and to channelize and define logical areas for
pedestrian and vehicular circulation. The requirements for landscaping in vehicular use
areas are as follows,:
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(a) Parking area.s shall include landscape islands at the ends of each row of parking.
These islands shall be a minimum often (10) feet Wide and as deep as the combined
parking spac:e(s) plus median, if any.
(b) Each parking bay shall have no more than twenty (20) continuous parking spaces
unbroken by a landscape island.
( c) Parking lots shall have a maximum of four hundred (400) cars. Where total parking
requirement:5 for a parcel exceed 400 cars, parking lots shall be broken into distinct
areas separated by continuous landscaped islands at least fifteen (15) feet wide.
Landscaped islands shaH contain one (1) tree for every thirty (30) linear feet of island.
(d) Each separate required landscaped island shall contain a minimum of one hundred
sixty-two (162) square feet with a minimum interior dimension of nine (9) feet and
shall include at least one (l) tree.
(16) A landscaped unpaved open area shall surround each building, occurring between the facade
of the building and paved areas whether a parking area, drive or sidewalk as described
below. Paving may be allowed up to the facade of a continuous storefront building if
landscaping is provided intermittently along the facade of the building.
(a) Along the front and side of a building a minimum landscaped area of ten (10) feet for
the first floor plus three (3) feet for each additional floor shall be maintained.
Sidewalks are not considered part of the landscaped area.
(b) Along the rear of a building a minimum of five (5) feet of landscaped area shall be
maintained. Loading areas may be permitted along the rear or side facade of a
building.
(17)
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enhancing and complementing the architectural character of the structure.f.@)?~cti
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(19) Additional greenspace and landscaping shall be required at access drives.
(20) Drainage retention areas required on individual sites shall be sodded and designed to blend
with the overall landscaping and landforms of the site and may be included in the twenty-five
(25%) percent landscaped area. In no case shall designs be permitted which include fencing.
(21) All stormwater management areas shall conform to the design criteria promulgated by the
City of Winter Splings and the St. Johns River Water Management District.
(22) Prior to any site clearing activities all existing trees required to remain by the Corridor
Design Review Committee shall be tagged in the field for inspection and approval. Barriers
shall be erected at the drip line of trees for protection against construction activities.
(23) Any existing tree(s) indicated to remain on construction plans approved by the Corridor
Review Committee that are damaged or removed shall be replaced with new tree(s) of at
least four (4) inches in caliper each (measured three (3) feet above grade) and having a total
tree caliper equivalent to that of the removed or damaged tree (s).
(24) All areas not othelwise landscaped, including the right-of-way, shall be sodded with an
appropriate St. Au.gustine solid sod by parcel owners. Argentine Bahia solid sod may be
permitted in low visibility areas or areas subject to periodic water inundation.
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Sec. 20-355
Signs.
All signs and sign elements, including shape, form, lighting, materials, size, color and location
shall be subject to approval by the Corridor Design Review Board if such signs or sign elements
are visible from adjacent properties or a street right-of-way.
(a) Ground Mounted IVfulti-Tenant or Project Identification Sign: For each multi-tenant
development under separate ownership, one (1) wide-based monument style or pylon,
permanent sign identifying the name of the development and businesses within the
development shall be permitted. For developments with five (500) feet of frontage or more
on a major road, one (1) additional sign may be permitted.
(1) Shall only advertise the name of the commercial development companies, corporation
or major ent€:rprises within the commercial development.
(2) Shall be located no closer than fifteen (15) feet from front, side, or rear property lines.
(3) Shall have a maximum of two (2) faces.
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(4) Shall be compatible in design and materials with the project architecture.
(5) Sign copy area shall not be more than fourteen (14) feet in height above the closest
vehicular use area or in the case of a wall sign, shall not be higher than eight (8) feet
above the closest vehicular use area. The sign structure shall not be more than twenty
(20) feet in height.
(6) For parcels ten (10) acres or more, the sign copy area shall not exceed one hundred
forty (140) square feet per face. For parcels less than ten (10) acres, the sign copy
area shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet per face.
(b) Ground Mounted Single-Tenant Identification Sign: One (1) wide-based monument style or
pylon, permanent project identification sign shall be permitted per single-tenant parcel. One
additional permanent wide-based monument style or pylon project identification sign may be
pennitted for parcels in excess of one (1) acre with more than one (1) ingress/egress serving
more than one (1) building.
(1) Shall only advertise one (1) person, firm, company, corporation or major enterprise
occupying the premises.
(2) Shall be located no closer than fifteen (15) feet from the front, side or rear property
lines.
(3) Shall not exceed two (2) faces.
(4) Sign copy area shall not exceed forty (40) square feet per face. For parcels in excess
of 4.0 acres, the project identification sign face may be increased to forty-eight (48)
square feet.
(5) Shall be consistent in design, fonnat and materials with the architecture of the
proposed building.
(6) Sign copy area shall not be more than fourteen (14) feet in height above the closest
dri~eway ~r vehicular use area and have a minimum height of four (4) feet for ....... ~
vehicular Sight clearance. . ~
( c) Building Mounted Multi-Tenant Identification Sign for Buildings with Separate Exterior
Tenant Entrances: In addition to the ground mounted identification sign, tenant signs shall
be permitted on the exterior walls of the building at a location near the principal tenant
entrance, and be consistent with the following criteria:
(1) The sign( s) ~;hall be clearly integrated with the architecture of the building.
(2) The sign(s) ~;hall not project above any roof or canopy elevations.
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(3 ) Wall signs shall display only one (1) surface and shall not be mounted more than six
(6) inches from any wall.
(4) When more than one (1) tenant sign is used on one (1) building, each tenant sign shall
be consistent in size, materials, and placement.
'i-(5)
The maximum size of sign letters and logos, including any sign backgrounds, shall be
36" in height. The length of the sign may occupy up to seventy (70%) percent of the
linear feet of the storefront the business occupies.
(d) Building Mounted Single Tenant Identification Sign: In addition to the ground-mounted
identification sign, a building mounted identification sign may be permitted consistent with
the following criteria:
(1) The identification sign is located on the exterior wall of a building.
(2) The sign shall be clearly integrated with the architecture.
(3) The sign shaU not project above any roof or canopy elevations, and the top of the sign
shall not be higher than thirty (30) feet above the main entry floor.
(4) The sign shaU display only one (1) surface and shall not project more than six (6)
inches from any wall.
(5) The copy area of the sign shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet.
(e) Additional Signs: Under special circumstances, such as for parcels on corner lots, additional
signs consistent wi.th these design standards may be approved, upon a request granted by the
Board of Adjustment pursuant to Sec. 20-82 and 20-83 or the City Code.
(f) Commercial Outdoor Advertising (i.e. Billboards)
Off-site advertising signs such as billboards are prohibited.
(g) Changeable Copy ,signs: In order to create continuity throughout the corridor all
changeable copy signs shall be as follows:
(1) The sign cabi.net shall be all aluminum extrusion.
(2) The sign fac~: shall be acrylic Pan XIS.
(3) The letters and track shall be Wagner Zip-Change or Equal.
(4) Tri-vision m~:chanical changing signs shall be constructed consistent with sign size and
location criteria contained herein.
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(h) Backlit Signs: Backlighting of signs shall be permitted.
(I) Window Signs: Wi.ndow signs are discouraged.~~~Br~m:u.!tJq under special
circumstances for retail establishments such as signs inside and on a window or in a disp,lay
of merchandise when incorporated with such a display. The total area of all window signs,
shall not exceed twenty (20%) percent of the window glass area to be calculated separately
for each separate storefront.
U) Construction Sign~;: One (1) construction sign, denoting the owner, architect, landscape
architect, engineer:, financial institution, contractors, or containing any statement pertaining
to project for which a building permit has been obtained, will be permitted during
construction. The construction sign shall not exceed sixty-four (64) square feet in area and
shall not exceed twenty (20) feet in height or width. The construction sign shall be removed
from the site by the owner upon substantial completion of all construction, or upon the
issuance of a final Certificate of Occupancy, whichever is sooner. If the sign is not removed
when required, it may be removed by the City at the owner's expense.
(k) Marketing Signs (e.g. "Space for Rent" sign):
(1) Only one (1) marketing sign shall be permitted on each parcel during the building's
"leasing period". The building's "leasing period" is defined to begin at the purchase of
the property and end when ninety (90%) percent of the leasable space within a building
is leased or twelve (12) months after issuance of a "Certificate of Occupancy",
whichever comes first. At the end of the leasing period, as defined herein, marketing
signage shall be removed from the site by the owner of the site.
(2) Upon written request, a marketing sign may be permitted to be maintained or re-
erected on a parcel after the building's "lease period" expires when not less than forty
(40%) percen.t of the leasable space within a building is available for lease.
(3) All marketing signs shall be submitted to the City for approval and location prior to
the sign's installation.
(4) Marketing signs shall be set back a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet from the front,
side and rear property lines. They shall not create a visibility obstruction to vehicular
traffic or be placed adjacent to any property boundary not having frontage on a paved
roadway.
(5) For parcels in excess offive (5) acres with frontage on more than one (1) road, one (1)
additional marketing sign may be permitted.
(6) Marketing signs may be double faced. Sign faces shall be parallel and mounted on the
same poles. The copy area shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet and no
more than eight (8) feet in height.
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(7) When marketing signage is utilized as a separate sign during construction, maximum
construction signage area shall be reduced to fifty (50) square feet in area.
(8) Marketing signage may be incorporated within the construction signage, but the
construction sign shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet in area.
(9) Only one (1) construction sign and one (1) marketing sign shall be permitted during
the construction period..
(10) Where more than one (1) building exists on a single parcel offive (5) acres or more,
one (1) additional marketing sign may be permitted.
(11) Marketing signs shall not be lighted.
(I) Prohibited Signs: The following signs and/or devices are prohibited in the corridor.
(1) Any sign which is designed, devised, or constructed so as to rotate, spin, gyrate, turn
or move in any animated fashion unless otherwise permitted to be constructed within
the provisions of these design standards. Signs shall not incorporate reflective
materials so as to create the appearance of motion.
(2) Any sign painted directly on any exterior wall.
(3) Signs projecting more than six (6) inches in depth.
( 4) Roof signs_
(5) Bench signs.
(6) Pennant and banner signs.
(7) Snipe signs (e.g. signs attached to trees and poles).
(8) Freestanding signs unless otherwise provided for herein.
(9) Trailer signs.
(10) Signs attached to temporary structures.
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(12) Any vehicle with a sign or signs attached thereto or placed thereon with (2) exceptions
(a) any vehic:le when parked or stored within the confines of a building, or (b) any
vehicle upon which is placed a sign identifying a firm or its principal product if such
vehicle is one which is operated during the nOnTIal course of business.
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(13) Pole signs..
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(m) Permanent Flags: Only project flags or governmental flags shall be permitted in
conformance with the following standards:
(1) One (I) flagpole and one (1) flag may be permitted per parcels of two (2) acres or
more.
(2) Flags shall not exceed five (5) feet by eight (8) feet in size.
(3) Flagpoles shall maintain the same setback requirements as project identification signs.
(4) Flagpole heights shall be between twenty (20) and (35) feet in height above grade.
(5) A project flag shall only contain information permitted on the project identification
sign. A project flag shall be submitted to the Development Review Committee for
approval.
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(0) Maintenance: All signs and associated apparatus shall be maintained by the owner of the
site. Violations shall be processed through the City's Code Enforcement Division.
(0) NonconfoulliIlg Signs:-
(1) Any sign, other than billboards, having an original cost in excess of one hundred
($100) dollars and which is nonconfonning as to pennitted sign area or any other
reason which would necessitate the complete removal or total replacement of the sign,
may be maintained a period of from one (1) to five (5) years from the effective date of
these design ,standards. The term of years to be determined by the cost of the sign or
of renovatior~ including installation cost, shall be as follows:
Sign cost or
Renova.tion Cost
Permitted Years from
Effective Date of Design Standards
$ 101 to $ 1,000
$ 1,001 to $ 3,000
$ 3,001 to $ 10,000
Over $ 10,000
1
2
3
5
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(2) Any owner of a sign who desires to rely upon an amortization period longer than three
(3) years shaU file with the City within one (1) year from the effective date of these
design standards, a statement setting forth the cost and date of the most recent
renovation, and a written agreement to remove or bring into conformance the
nonconforming sign at or prior to the expiration of the amortization period applicable
to that sign. The maximum period to amortize a sign shall be five (5) years.
Sec. 20-356
BulTerli and Walls.
(a) Buffers. A minimum fifteen (15) foot landscape buffer shall be provided by the
developer/property owner abutting the designated right-of-way lines at the time of
development order or permit approval. The landscape buffer may be contained within a
landscape easement.
(1) The develop(:r/property owner shall be responsible for the purchase, installation,
maintenance and irrigation of all required landscaping.
(2) This area shall be planted with live oaks or other deciduous trees of three (3) inch
diameter at breast height (dbh) at planting no closer than five (5) feet from the back of
the right-of-way line. The trees shall be planted every fifty (50) feet.~~.@.t&~
g1i.~~~~gq[~~lR~gT~ A milwllum of full! (4) sub-
CMl.Opy tlees a.l1dtwo (2) deciduOUS bees per one IJuBdred (100) feet of fLoBtage or
.G act;on there,of 6Lall be plaBled ill a..l!d about the buffel.
(3) No existing or dedicated public or private right-of-way shall be included in calculation
of the buffer widths.
(4) Stormwater retention areas may be permitted in the corridor buffer area subject to the
following:
(a) No more than 60% of the corridor buffer area can be used for stormwater
retention;
(b) Stormwater retention areas shall be naturalistic in shape, dry, sodded, and
designed to blend with the oveall landscape theme and landform;
(c) Stormwater retention areas may be wet if designed to be part of a water feature;
(d) Designs: which require fencing shall be prohibited; and
(e) No slope shall be greater than that indicated in Sec. 9-241 (d)(1) and (2) City
Code.
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(5) If parking abuts the buffer, a continuous shrub hedge shall be arranged or planted so
that a height of three (3) feet will be attained within one (1) year of planting so as to
screen a minimum of75% of the parking area, at that height.
(6) Existing vegetation shall be used where possible to meet these requirements.
(b) Walls. All freestanding walls, sound barriers, ground sign enclosures, planters, man-made
structures fronting along the designated roadway or its major intersections shall be of brick,
decorative or split-faced concrete block. When these materials are used for a visual screen,
they shall conform to the architectural style, materials, and color of the development.
Sec. 20-357
Utility :Lines.
All new or relocated utility lines within the designated corridor shall be constructed and installed
beneath the surface of the ground unless it is detennined by the City that soil, topographical, or
any other compelling conditions, make the underground installation of such utility lines as
prescribed herein unreasonable and impracticable.
(1) It shall be the developer's responsibility on-site to make the necessary arrangement with
each utility in accordance with the utility's established policy.
(2) The underground installation of incidental appurtenances, such as transformer boxes, switch
boxes, pedestal mounted boxes for the provision of electricity shall not be required.
However, such appurtenances where not rendered impractical by the determination of the
City shall be installed on the site of any development approved after the adoption of this
section. The neces:5ary easements to allow the utility company access and service to such
appurtenances shall be dedicated to the service provider by the developer prior to issuance
of a building pennit.
(3) All transformers and switch boxes related to development approved after the adoption of
this section shall be set back a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from any right-of-way and
visually screened m:ing landscape materials or masonry construction in conformance with
these land development regulations.
Sec. 20-358
Corridor Access Management.
(a) A system of joint UHe driveways and cross access easements shall be established wherever
feasible along the S.R. 434 Corridor and the building site shall incorporate the following:
(1) A cross access corridor extending the entire length of each block served to provide for
driveway separation (consistent with the access classification system and standards).
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. . (2) A design spee:d of 10 mph and sufficient width to accommodate two~w-ay travel aisles
designed to accommodate automobiles, service vehicles, and loading vehicles.
(3) Stub-outs and other design features to make it visually obvious that the abutting
properties may be tied in to provide cross-access via a service drive.
(4) A unified access and circulation system plan that includes coordinated or shared
parking areas is encouraged wherever feasible.
(b) Shared parking areas shall be permitted a reduction in required parking spaces if peak
demand periods for proposed land used do not occur at the same time periods.
(c) Pursuant to this secl:ion, property owners shall:
(1) Record an eas<ement in the public records allowing cross access to and from other
properties served by the joint use driveways and cross access or service drive;
(2) Record an agrl::ement in the public records that remaining access rights along the
thoroughfare will be dedicated to the City of Winter Springs and pre-existing
driveways will be closed and eliminated after construction of the joint-use driveway;
(3) Record a joint maintenance agreement in the public records defining maintenance
responsibilities of property owners.
(d) The City Engineer may reduce required separation distance of access points, except as
provided in (f), where they prove impractical, provided all of the following requirements are
met:
(1) Joint access driveways and cross access easements are provided where feasible in
accordance with this section.
(2) The site plan incorporates a unified access and circulation system in accordance with
this section.
(3) The property owner shall enter a written agreement with the City of Winter Springs,
recorded in the public records, that pre-existing connections on the site will be closed
and eliminated after construction of each side of the joint use driveway.
( e) The City Engineer may modify or waive the requirements of this section, except as provided
in (f), where the characteristics or layout of abutting properties would make development of
a unified or shared access and circulation system impractical.
(f) The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has established minimum spacing
requirements for the Greeneway (S.R. 417) Interchange Area.
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(g) In the design of a system of joint use driveways and cross access easements, building sites
involving garage doors and bays associated with any use within the district shall be located
perpendicular to S.R. 434.
Sec. 20-359
Building and Screening Design Guidelines
(1) Projects are encouraged to use a variety of materials consistent with materials used in the
area. Acceptable materials include stucco, concrete block, reinforced concrete with tile, and
brick and terra cotta accent material. Inappropriate materials are river rock, unfinished
timber (unpainted), shake roofs, reflective/mirror glass, and metal siding. Materials should
be high quality and well crafted.
(2) Mechanical equipment and appurtenances, including but not limited to air conditioner units,
ventilation equipment, refrigeration systems, heating units, incineratory units, must be
screened so that they are not visible from any public right-of-way. The screen shall consist
of a solid wall, facade, parapet or other similar screening material which is architecturally
compatible and consistent with the associated building. Such screening material shall extend
at least one (1) foot above the object to be screened. Iflandscaping is utilized, the plantings
must be high enough within one year of planting to provide a screen which will screen the
entire unit with a minimum of seventy-five (75%) percent opacity. In the case of satellite
dishes, they shall be screened from view from ground level of adjacent rights-of-way and
properties by buildings, dense landscaping or screen walls.
The Development Review Board may permit dishes on buildings if no part of the dish is
visible from the ground of surrounding properties. Setbacks for antennas and satellite dishes
shall be the same as the building setbacks unless otherwise on the Minimum Setback
Requirements Table #1.
(3) Dumpsters and similar facilities shall be screened on all four (4) sides from public view.
Both sides and the rear of such facilities shall be screened by an opaque concrete wall, or
similar material. Dumpsters shall be on that portion of the lot furthest from S.R. 434.
(4) All storage areas shall be screened from view from the right-of-way and from adjacent
residential zoning districts. Screening enclosures may consist of any combination of
landscaping and opaque building materials. Ifbuilding materials are utilized, such material
shall be consistent with the architectural design of the principal structures.
(5) Personal Communication System (PCS) towers shall be located no closer than two hundred
(200) feet to the S,R 434 right-of-way.
(6) Side and rear eleva.tions of buildings visible from a public street or adjacent property shall be
designed in the same architectural style as the main facade.
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(7)
All doors for servi:e entrances or bays shall not face a public street unless they are screened
to obscure service activities.
(8)
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DIVISION 16. CORRJDOR DESIGN REVlEW BOARD
Sec. 20-351
Corridor Design Review Board.
The Development Review Board shall serve as the Corridor Design Review Board for
developments in the S.R 434 Corridor and shall review such developments for a unifying theme
according to the design standards and make recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Board.
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Serving the- Community
S.R.434 CORRIDOR
V1SION PLAN
. NE~V DEVELOPMENT
AREA
(as rec()mended by the P&Z Board/LPA)
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NEW DEVE:LOPMENT AREA DESIGN STANDARDS
I. S.R. 434 CORRIDOR VISION PLAN: COiVIPREHENSIVE PLAN
POLICIES
VISION STATElVIENT:
Create and preserve a pleasant view while traveling along the corridor with the perception being
a "Green Image" characterized by canopy street trees (existing an~ planted), planted or natural
landscape buffers, contmlled signage and site access, reasonable parking and building setbacks
and other site development standards.
A. GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES:
1. General: The following Goals, Objectives and Policies apply to all areas in the
S.R. 434 Corridor:
Goal 1:
High Ouality Development
Enhance the visual quality, promote design excellence, and build a
distinctive image to the S.R. 434 Corridor.
Objective 1.1 Provide a uniform basis to establish quality development along the S.R.
434 Corridor through the development of Design Standards and Guidelines
that shall include all design elements necessary to ensure the desired
appearance for the S.R. 434 Corridor through the City of Winter Springs.
Policy 1.1.1 Adopt Design Standards and Guidelines as part of the revised Land
Development Regulations of the City as required by 163.3202(3) F.S.,
which would provide the basis for subsequent adoption and implementation
of recommended procedures and regulations.
Objective 1.2 'While recognizing that S.R. 434 Corridor through the City of Winter
Springs is urbanizing, preserve and enhance the remaining natural
environmental features.
Policy 1.2.1 Review development proposals within the environmentally sensitive areas
of the S.R. 434 Corridor in accordance with Policies 1-8 of Objective B
and Policies 1-6 of Objective C in the Conservation Element of the City's
adopted Comprehensive Plan.
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Goal 2:
Landscape Corridor
Ensure that the S.R. 434 Corridor through the City of Winter Springs is
developed into a well-landscaped, scenic gateway.
Objective 2.1 Develop landscaping standards for new development and encourage
landscaping of existing property in the corridor.
Policy 2.1.1 Adopt landscaping standards for the S.R. 434 Corridor.
Policy 2.1.2 All commercial, office, and garden apartment development shall be
required to plant trees within parking areas for shade and visual relief
Objective 2.2 \Vork with the Florida Department of Transportation to install "green"
medians between u.s. 17-92 and S.R. 419. Median openings shall be
maximized to the greatest extent possible to promote economic viability.
Policy 2.2.1 The City will develop an "Adopt-a-Medi~" program in cooperation with
tbe Florida Department of Transportation.
Policy 2.2.2 The manner of landscaping and the materials to be used for roadway
medians shall be consistent with an urban theme planting.
Objective 2.3 Develop a voluntary public/private cooperative effort for landscaping and
maintenance involving the City, the business interests along the S.R. 434
Corridor and other interest groups.
Policy 2.3.1 Present a public awarenessleducation program to the businesses and
community concerning the landscaping/streetscaping project for the
S.R. 434 Corridor.
Goal 3: Visual Aesthetics
Prevent visual pollution of S.R. 434 Corridor caused by unplanned and
uncoordinated uses, buildings and structures.
Objective 3.1 Develop a unifying "theme" to the S.R. 434 Corridor recognizing some
measure of the existing diversity of character.
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Policy 3.1.1
Adopt architectural design standards for the S.R. 434 Corridor which are
compatible with the surrounding area.
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Objective 3.2 llhe StaffRevie~ Doard pe~~-I.qp~ent}~;~V1~~:~GQ.~~~~~ shall serve as
the Corridor Design Review Board for development in the S.R. 434
Corridor and shall review such developments for a unifying theme
2iccording to the architectural design standards and make recommendation
to the Planning and Zoning Board.
Policy 3.2.1 Review developments within the S.R. 434 Corridor for architectural
a.ppropriateness based on the architectural design standards in the S.R. 434
Corridor contained in Section 20-348.
Policy 3.2.2 The City shall not issue building permits for any proposed development
within the Corridor unless development proposals have been reviewed by
the Corridor Design Review Board for recommendation to the Planning
and Zoning Board.
Policy 3.2.3 .Any requests for variances to the development standards of the S.R. 434
Overlay District shall require review by the Development Review
Committee for recommendation to the Board of Adjustment.
Objective 3.3 - Develop standards for the facilitation of underground relocation of utility
lines, and relocation of street light standards and traffic signals.
Policy 3.3.1 The City shall enter into negotiations with Florida Power Corporation to
develop an arrangement to place electrical lines underground along the
S.R. 434 Corridor.
Objective 3.4 Improve the appearance of the S.R. 434 Corridor gateways at corporate
boundaries to the City of Winter Springs with special "entrance to the
City" signage and associated landscape arrangement.
Policy 3.4.1 Vvork with the City ofLongwood to improve the major gateway entrance
to S.R. 434 at U.S. 17-92.
Goal 4: Corridor Function
Maximize traffic circulation functions of S.R. 3-43- i~1 through the City of
Vfinter Springs from the standpoint of safety, roadway capacity, vehicular
and nonvehicular movement.
Objective 4.1 Coordinate/cooperate with Florida Department of Transportation in
creating the most appropriate and desirable transportation design standards
and controls for S.R. 434 Corridor and S.R. 419.
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Policy 4.1.1
Policy 4.1.2
Objective 4.3
Policy 4.3.1
Policy 4.3.2
Goal 5:
Develop an Access Management Plan for the S.R. 434 Corridor that will
balance the goals of promoting economic viability and protecting the
c.arrying capacity of the roadway.
Require cross-access easements between adjacent commercial or office
properties as appropriate at time of site plan approval.
Develop a multi-modal system ttl~t~utiliz:~s::yaI:iou~Jrllp-s.p~Rrt~tIQi(m9]?~ in
the S.R. 434 Corridor.
Sidewalks shall be provided along both sides of S.R. 434 .
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Provide an appropriately located bike-pedest1jall .non,~mqtqri~~cJ.:tnuI~j;~
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purp.Q~~ trail crossing point over S.R 434 east of S.R. 419 linking to the
proposed Cross Seminole Trail and Florida National Scenic Trail on the
north side of the corridor.
Property Values
To maintain and enhance the property values along the S.R 434 Corridor
through the City of Winter Springs.
Objective 5.1 Recognize that allowances must be made for existing uses, committed uses,
e}cisting buildings, existing structures and existing parcels that are unable to
conform to new uniform design standards.
Policy 5.1.1 The City shall recognize the existence of non-conforming uses and
structures that existed prior to the adoption of the design standards and
goals, objectives and policies for the S.R. 434 Corridor Overlay District.
Objective 5.2 Accommodate the ever changing market demands and needs of the
Corridor to the greatest extent possible.
Policy 5.2.1 The Planning and Zoning BoardILocal PlaIming Agency shall review the
d~~sign standards and goals, objectives and policies of the S.R. 434
Corridor Overlay District and make recommendation to the City
Commission for appropriate changes.
2. Redevelopm ent Area: The following Goals, Objectives and Policies apply to the
Redevelopment Area only:
Goal 1
To encourage high quality development that will strenghten the tax base
and remove blighting influences.
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Objective 1.1 Enhance and build upon the individual attributes and diversity of character
of areas along S.R. 434 between u.s. 17-92 and Hayes Road.
Policy 1.1.1 Designate the portion of the corridor between U.S. 17-92 and Hayes Road
as a Community Redevelopment Area with a CRA BOa! d tommi.iru~
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~~e<!~~elqR!1}~~rf\'g~Il~ and establish Tax Increment Financing to support
redevelopment activities, i~ accordance with Objective C under Goal 1 of
the Land Use Element of the City's adopted Comprehensive Plan.
3. Town Center:
Goal 1:
Objective 1.1
Policy 1.1.1
Policy 1.1.2
Policy 1.1.3
Policy 1.1.4
The following Goals, Objectives and Policies apply to the Town
Center Area only:
Develop a Town Center that will become the identifying focus of
the City of Winter Springs.
The Town Center should be centered around the existing public _
facilities of the City Hall, the new Winter Springs High School, the
Central Winds Community Park, and the Post Office.
Revise the Future Land Use Map to include those parcels indicated
in Objective 1.1 in the designation of "Public Buildings".
Include all the parcels indicated in Policy 1.1.1 as well as those
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parcels in private ownership in the triangula! a! ea I6~.C_e.ht~~
between Orange Avenue, S.R. 434 and Tuscawilla Road.
Revise appropriate maps in the Future Land Use Map series to
identify a "Town Center".
Develop specific land development regulations for the Town
Center, incorporating streetscape measures to create the visual
unity and sense of identity to the Town Center.
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II. S.R. 434 CORRIDOR VISION PLAN: LAND DEVELOPIVIENT
REGULATIONS
DIVISION 12. S.R 434 CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT
Sec. 20-336
Intent.
The purpose and intent of this specialized overlay zoning district is to encourage and provide for
enhanced property development within the S.R. 434 commercial corridor. Some of the objectives
to be attained through the establishment of this district include: enhancement of the commercial
status of the corridor; reduction of visual distraction through unifonn sign criteria; enhancement
of physical appearance through increased landscaping of public and private property; provision of
architectural design guidelines to create a unifying theme over time; protection of adjacent
residential land uses; and maintenance of property values.
Sec. 20-377 ~J
Creation.
In addition, to and supp:lemental to, other zoning and land development regulation requirements
heretofore and hereafter, the S.R. 434 Corridor Overlay District includes additional regulations to
promote the orderly development and redevelopment of the corridor, of which shall be applied
through imposition and mapping of an overlay district. The regulations are in addition to and not
in substitution of the underlying zoning district regulations which shall also remain applicable to
the overlay zone. The overlay district design standards will govern development within the
corridor and will control where conflicts between regulations occur.
Sec. 20-338
Description of Corridor Overlay District.
The Corridor Overlay District extends from the City of Winter Springs western corporate limit to
the eastern corporate limit along S.R. 434 to include all property contiguous to the right-of-way.
DIVISION 13. GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT AREA
Sec. 20-339
Building Height.
No building shall exceed five (5) stories or fifty five (55) feet in height. For the purpose of these
design standards, building height shall be measured from ground level to the highest point of the
coping of a flat roof or the mean height level between eaves and ridge for gable, hip or gambrel
roofs.
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Sec. 20-340
Setba(:ks.
(1) No improvement ~;hall be located on any property closer to any property line than the
minimum setback~; set forth in the S.R. 434 Corridor Overlay District 1tlinimum Setback
Requirements Table. (See Table 1 "Minimum Setback Requirements in Feet: for the
S.R 434 Corridor Overlay District.")
(2) The naITow~ dimension of a lot adjoining a road right-of-way shall determine its front for
the purpose of establishing yard requirements.
(3) On comer lots, the front yard shall be considered as abutting the street upon which the lot
has its least dimension. The rear lot, in this case, shall be opposite the front yard.
(4) The following structures are specifically excluded from the setback restrictions:
a. Steps and walks.
b. Landscaping and landscape benns.
c. Planters thfei~ (3) feet in height or less, or
d. Other improvements as may be permitted under applicable regulations of the City.
The City will consi.der any request for the placement of such other improvements within a
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setback, only after a StaifRe\Jiew Doard Q.ey_~!~p.~~~t~~View:.Gpjp.1nittee. review and
recommendation. In determining whether to recommend City consent, the StaifReview
Board R:~~I_QP!P-~1!:K~vfe~';&Q~~ may consider, without limiting the scope of their
review, the following: (1) the extent to which any hardship exists that would justify a
variance from the nonnal setback requirements; (ii) the aesthetics of the proposed
improvements and their visibility from common roads and adjacent properties; (iii) the
consent or objections of adjacent property owners; and (iv) the nature and use of the
proposed improvements. It is the owner's burden and responsibility to provide such
infonnation and documentation as may be requested by the StaffRevie~ Doald
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P.~y.~I9pmf;mJt_evj;;:!Y.;~p.~!t~~ in order to justify to the Staff Review Docud P~y~Jgp.m~m
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Sec. 20-341
Land Coverage.
No parcel within the S. R 434 Corridor Overlay District shall have more than 75% of its area
impervious. In detenninimg land coverage, a water body shall not be considered an impervious
surface.
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Sec. 20-342
Off-Street Parking and Driveway Requirements.
(1) Paved Driveway and Parking Spaces: All driveways and parking spaces shall be paved with
asphaltic concrete: and/or concrete and shall be curbed.
(2) On-Site Parking: All parking areas shall be on-site and shall be adequate to serve all
employees, visitors and company vehicles.
(3) Rights-Of-Way: Parking is prohibited on rights-of-way or along driveways.
(4) Parking Space Size: Each off-street parking space shall be a minimum of one hundred aIld
siAty-two (IG2) ~vo:1iliFd.r~g~(2'p,9)~~qij~r~ij~~~~~I9!;*:20!, in addition to space for access-
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drives and aisles. The minimum width of each space shall be nine (9H!~q_D.91 feet. Jhe two
(2) foot area of paving at the end of each parking space may be omitted provided the area is
landscaped with sod or another acceptable ground cover. The two (2) foot landscaped area
shall not be counted toward any other greenspace requirement or setback. Lines
demarcating parking spaces may be drawn at various angles in relation to curbs or aisles, so
long as the parking spaces so created contain within them the rectangular area required.
(5) Handicapped Spaces: Handicapped spaces shall be provided and sized in accordance with
316.1955,316.1956, 316.1958, 320.0843, 320.0845, 320.0848 Florida Statutes.
(6) Access drive Width: Each access drive shall have a minimum width of twenty-four (24)
feet.
(7) Number of Acces1i Drives: If a site has less than two hundred (200) feet of frontage on a
right-of-way, one (1) access drive shall be permitted unless they ~~f~ are if?:joint access
drives, in which case two (2) may be permitted. If a site has more than two hundred (200)
feet offrontage on a right-of-way, F.D.O.T permt guidelines (found in 1496-7
Florida Administrative Code) and restrictions shall apply.
(8) Turning Radius: The minimum turning radius shall be thirty (30) feet.
Sec. 20-343
Landsuping.
The following landscape standards establish the minimum criteria for the development of the
roadways, parking areas" and other features to ensure continuity in aesthetic values throughout
the corridor.
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(1) All areas requiring landscaping shall meet or exceed the following general landscape
requirements. Suc:h Landscaping Requirements are required for:
a. That part of the site fronting a public or private right-of-way that is within the
designated corridor.
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b. Around and within all off-street parking, loading and other vehicular use areas within
each site.
c. Along the outside of screening walls and fences.
d. Adjacent to buildings on the site to complement the architectural style.
(2) All landscaping shall be installed according to accepted commercial planting procedures.
Fertile soil, free of lime rock, pebbles or other construction debris shall be used in all
planting pits.
(3) The owner of a site shall be responsible for all landscaping so as to present a neat, healthy
and orderly appearance free of r.efuse and debris. Any dead or dying plant material,
including sod, shall be promptly replaced with the same species material or shall be treated
to restore healthy growth to achieve a unifonn appearance.
(4) All landscape areas shall be adequately irrigated ~':reC1~e.d:~[i~~ based on the
following criteria:
a. An automatic sprinkler irrigation system shall be provided for all landscaped areas.
b. The irrigation system shall be designed to provide full coverage of all landscaped
areas.
c. The irrigation system shall be designed and operated to prevent or minimize run-off of
irrigation water onto roadways, driveways, and adjacent properties not under the
control of the owner of the site.
d. The irrigation system shall be maintained so as to be in optimum working order at all
times.
(5) All plant material shall meet or exceed standards for Florida NO.1 plants, as specified in
Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants. Parts I and II. 1973 published by the State of .
Florida, Departm~:nt of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Trees shall be selected from
the Recommended Tree Pallet found at the end of these design standards.
(6) The preservation and utilization of a site's natural trees and shrubbery is strongly
encouraged. Existing vegetation shall be incorporated into the landscape concept for a site
wherever practical.
(7) Natural growth may be used to satisfy specific landscape requirements. Relocation of on-
site landscaping material is encouraged.
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(8) When an accessway intersects a right-of-way, landscaping may be used to define the
intersection provided however that all landscaping within the triangular area described
below shall provi.de unobstructed cross-visibility at a level between two (2) feet and six (6)
feet above finished grade. Landscaping, except grass and ground cover, shall not be located
closer than three (3) feet from the edge of any accessway pavement. The triangular area
shall be defined as:
a. The areas of the site on both sides of an accessway which lie within a triangle formed
by the intersection of each curb of the accessway with the street right-of-way with two
(2) sides of each triangle being ten (10) feet in length from the point of intersection
and the third side being a line connecting the ends of the two (2) other sides.
b. The area of the site located at a corner formed by the intersection of two (2) or more
streets within two (2) sides of the triangular area being measured thirty (30) feet in
length along the right-of-way lines from their point of intersection; and the third being
a line connecting the ends of the other two (2) lines.
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(9) All landscape plans and specifica!ions shall be prepared by a landscape architect licensed to
practice in the State of Florida.
(10) Not less than twenty-five (25%) percent of the site shall be planted with a combination of
trees, shrubs and ground covers. Land preserved in its natural state may be used to satisfy
this requirement. Also, lakes and stormwater management systems may be used to satisfy
this requirement :if designed as an amenity~
(11) All parking areas shall be screened from the public right-of-way by a landscape screen. This
screen may be composed of a berm not less than three (3) feet in height and not more than
five (5) feet in height or a maintenance free wall at least three (3) feet in height, or a screen
oflandscaping at least three (3) feet in height twelve months after planting. Berms shall not
be used where coverage conflicts with existing vegetation. This screening requirement may
be combined with other requirements within the landscape easement. Berm slopes shall vary
in order to provide visual interest; however, the maximum slope shall be 3: 1. The benns
shall be completely covered with grass or other living landscape materials. A berm shall not
be constructed around existing vegetation where the grade will be raised more than six (6)
inches.
(12) Concrete walkways shall be constructed adjacent to the right-of-way. The walkways shall
be five (5) feet w:ide and shall meander to create visual interest. The construction of the
walkways shall be coordinated with adjacent properties to ensure continuity of design.
Where a sidewalk intersects a street or driveway, a curb ramp shall be installed.
(13) At least one (1) deciduous tree with a minimum caliper of3 1/2" - 4" and overall height of
IS' - 16' shall occur for every fifty (50) linear feet, or fractions thereof, of frontage on a
right-of-way. Planting should be naturalistic rather than formal in order to blend with the
natural landscape.
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(14) Landscaping shall :Je provided between vehicular use areas and the cout~guous ~bgtimg
properties as follows:
a. A hedge or other durable landscape screen at least thirty (30) inches in overall height
above grade when planted, to grow to thirty-six (36) inches within twelve (12) months
under normal growing conditions, shall be used between the common property lines.
When two (2) hedges occur along a common property line, use of the same plant
species is required. If a hedge exists on an adjacent property along a common
property line" a duplicate hedge is not required; however, in all cases, tree planting
requirements for each property shall apply.
b. Live screening matepal shall be planted in cueas not less than six (6) feet in width.
Planting areas shall be mulched a minimum of two (2) inches thick with cypress
mulching or other organic mulch.
c. At least one tree shall occur for every seventy-five (75) linear feet, or fraction thereof,
along side (non-street side) and rear property lines. These trees shall be any canopy
tree selected from the recommended plant pallet found in this section.
(15) Landscaping shall be provided for all vehicular use areas so as to provide visual and climatic
relief from broad expanses of pavement and to channelize and define logical areas for
pedestrian and vehlcular circulation. The requirements for landscaping in vehicular use
areas are as follows:
(a) Parking areas, shall include landscape islands at the ends of each row of parking.
These islands shall be a minimum often (10) feet wide and as deep as the combined
parking space(s) plus median, if any.
(b) Each parking bay shall have no more than twenty (20) continuous parking spaces
unbroken by a landscape island.
(c) Parking lots shall have a maximum of four hundred (400) cars. Where total parking
requirements for a parcel exceed 400 cars, parking lots shall be broken into distinct
areas separated by continuous landscaped islands at least fifteen (15) feet wide.
Landscaped i~;lands shall contain one (1) tree for every thirty (30) linear feet of island.
(d) Each separate: required landscaped island shall contain a minimum of one hundred
sixty-two (16:2) square feet with a minimum interior dimension of nine (9) feet and
shall include at least one (1) tree.
(16) A landscaped [4p.~r.ea area shall surround each building, occurring between the facade of
the building and paved areas whether a parking area, drive or sidewalk as described below.
Paving may be allowed up to the facade of a continuous storefront building if landscaping is
provided intermittently along the facade of the building.
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(a) Along the frDnt and side of a building a minimum landscaped area of ten (10) feet for
the first floor plus three (3) feet for each additional floor shall be maintained.
Sidewalks are not considered part of the landscaped area.
(b) Along the rear of a building a minimum offive (5) feet oflandscaped area shall be
maintained. Loading areas may be permitted along the rear or side facade of a
building.
(17) Foundation and accent planting shall be provided around all structures for the purpose of
enhancing and complementing the architectural character of the structure.
(18) A walkway shall be constructed to connect the main public entrance door of a building to
the walkways along rights-of-way.
(19) Additional greenspace and landscaping shall be required at access drives.
(20) Drainage retention areas required on individual sites shall be sodded and designed to blend
with the overalllandsca~ing and landforms of the site and may be included in the twenty-five
(25%) percent landscaped area. In no case shall designs be permitted which include fencing.
(21) All stormwater management areas shall conform to the design criteria promulgated by the
City of Winter Springs and the St. Johns River Water Management District.
(22) Prior to any site clearing activities all existing trees required to remain by the Corridor
Design Review Committee shall be tagged in the field for inspection and approval. Barriers
shall be erected at the dripline of trees for protection against construction activities.
(23) Any existing tree(~;) indicated to remain on construction plans approved by the Corridor
Review Committel~ that are damaged or removed shall be replaced with new tree(s) of at
least four (4) inch€:s in caliper each (measured three (3) feet above grade) and having a total
tree caliper equivalent to that of the removed or damaged tree (s).
(24) All areas not otherwise landscaped, including the right-of-way, shall be sodded with
St.Augustine Uftolataffi'-l ~Q:~P'Pf.9P.q~~~~~pg~Tsfl1!~ solid sod by parcel owners.
Argentine Dahia solid Q!~~f~~Ht~~I~ sod may be permitted in low visibility areas or areas
subject to periodic water inundation.
Sec. 20-344
Signs.
All signs and sign elements, including shape, form, lighting, materials, size, color and location
shall be subject to approval by the Corridor Design Review Board if such signs or sign elements
are visible from adjacent properties or a street right-of-way.
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(a) Ground Mounted Multi-Tenant or Project Identification Sign: For each multi-tenant
development under separate ownership, one (1) wide-based monument style or pylon,
pennanent.sign identifying the name of the development and businesses within the
development shall be permitted. For developments with five (500) feet of frontage or more
on a major road, one (1) additional sign may be permitted.
(1) Shall only advertise the name of the commercial development companies, corporation
or major enterprises within the commercial development.
(2) Shall be located no closer than fifteen (15) feet from front, side, or rear property lines.
(3) Shall have it maximum of two (2) faces.
(4) Shall be compatible in design and materials with the project architecture.
(5) Sign copy area shall not be more than fourteen (14) feet in height above the closest
vehicular use area or in the case of a wall sign, shall not be higher than eight (8) feet
above the closest vehicular use area. The sign structure shall not be more than twenty
(20) feet in height.
(6) F or parcels '~en (10) acres or more, the sign copy area shall not exceed one hundred
forty (140) square feet per face. For parcels less than ten (10) acres, the sign copy
area shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet per face.
(b) Ground Mounted Single-Tenant Identification Sign: One (1) wide-based monument style or
pylon, pennanent project identification sign shall be pennitted per single-tenant parcel. One
additional pennanent wide-based monument style or pylon project identification sign may be
permitted for parc:els in excess of one (1) acre with more than one (1) ingresslegress serving
more than one (1) building.
(1) Shall only advertise one (1) person, firm, company, corporation or major enterprise
occupying the premises.
(2) Shall be located no closer than fifteen (15) feet from the front, side or rear property
lines.
(3) Shall not exceed two (2) faces.
(4) Sign copy area shall not exceed forty (40) square feet per face. For parcels in excess
of 4.0 acres, the project identification sign face may be increased to forty-eight (48)
square feet.
(5) Shall be consistent in design, fonnat and materials with the architecture of the
proposed building.
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(6) Sign copy area shall not be more than fourteen (14) feet in height above the closest
driveway or vehicular use area and have a minimum height of four (4) feet for
vehicular sight clearance.
(c)
Building Mounted Multi-Tenant Identification Sign for Buildings with Separate Exterior
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Tenant Entrances: In addition to the ground mounted identification sign, ~_~ijQiggmQt.i1i!e.q
tenant signs shall be permitted on the exterior walls of the building at a location near the
principal tenant entrance, and be consistent with the following criteria:
(1) The sign(s) :,hall be clearly integrated with the architecture of the building.
(2) The sign(s) shall not project above any roof or canopy elevations.
(3) Wall signs shall display only one (1) advertisilig surface and shall not be mounted more
than six (6) inches from any wall.
(4) When more than one (1) tenant sign is used on one (1) building, each tenant sign shall
be consistent in size, materials, and placement.
(5) The maximum size of sign letters and logos, including any sign backgrounds, shall be
36" in height. The length of the sign may occupy up to seventy (70%) percent of the
linear feet of the storefront the business occupies.
(d) Building Mounted Single Tenant Identification Sign: In addition to the ground-mounted
identification sign, a building mounted identification sign may be permitted consistent with
the following criteria:
(1) The identification sign is located on the exterior wall of a building.
(2) The sign shall be clearly integrated with the architecture.
(3) The sign shall not project above any roof or canopy elevations, and the top of the sign
shall not be higher than thirty (30) feet above the main entry floor.
(4) The sign shaH display only one (1) advertising surface and shall not project more than
six (6) inchel; from any wall.
(5) The copy arl;:a of the sign shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet.
(e) Additional Signs: Under special circumstances, such as for parcels on corner lots, additional
signs consistent wi.th these design standards may be approved, upon a request granted by the
Board of Adjustmlmt pursuant to Sec. 20-82 and 20-83 or the City Code.
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(t) Commercial Outdoor Advertising (i.e. Billboards):
- Off-site advertising signs such as billboards are prohibited. ~xr~mgJ?1!i~jQ?r4~:,~~~D;:~
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(g) Changeable Copy Signs: In order to create continuity throughout the corridor all
changeable copy signs shall be as follows:
(1) The sign cabinet shall be all aluminum extrusion.
(2) The sign fa,:::e shall be acrylic Pan X 15.
J3) The letters and track shall be Wagner Zip-Change or Equal.
(4) Tri-vision mechanical changing signs shall be constructed consistent with sign size and
location criteria contained herein.
(h) Backlit Signs: Backlighting of signs shall be permitted.
(1) Window Signs: Window signs are discouraged. However, under special circumstances for
retail establishments, signs inside and on a window or in a display of merchandise when
incorporated with such a display, may be permitted. The total area of all window signs,
shall not exceed twenty (20%) percent of the window glass area to be calculated separately
for each separate storefront.
(j) Construction Sig:1s: One (1) construction sign, denoting the owner, architect, landscape
architect, engineer, financial institution, contractors, or containing any statement pertaining
to project for wli:ch a building permit has been obtained, will be permitted during
construction. The construction sign shall not exceed sixty-four (64) square feet in area and
shall not exceed twenty (20) feet in height or width. The construction sign shall be removed
from the site by the owner upon substantial completion of all construction, or upon the
issuance of a fina:! Certificate of Occupancy, whichever is sooner. If the sign is not removed
when required, it may be removed by the City at the owner's expense.
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(k) Marketing Signs (~..g~P~_9~Jo~:R~~r:.siID1):
(1) Only one (1) marketing sign shall be permitted on each parcel during the building's
"leasing period". The building's "leasing period" is defined to begin at the purchase of
the property and end when ninety (90%) percent of the leasable space within a building
is leased or twelve (12) months after issuance ofa "Certificate of Occupancy",
whichever comes first. At the end of the leasing period, as defined herein, marketing
signage shall be removed from the site by the owner of the site.
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(2) Upon writte:l request, a marketing sign may be permitted to be maintained or re-
erected on a parcel after the building's "lease period" expires when not less than forty
(40%) percent of the leasable space within a building is available for lease.
(3) All marketing signs shall be submitted to the City for approval and location prior to
the sign's in:;tallation.
(4) Marketing signs shall be set back a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet from the front,
side and real' property lines. They shall not create a visibility obstruction to vehicular
traffic or be placed adjacent to any property boundary not having frontage on a paved
roadway.
(5) For parcels in excess offive (5) acres with frontage on more than one (1) road, one (1)
additional marketing sign may be permitted.
(6) Marketing signs may be double faced. Sign faces shall be parallel and mounted on the
same poles. The copy area shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet and no
more than eight (8) feet in height.
(7) When marketing signage is utilized as a separate sign during construction, maximum
construction signage area shall be reduced to fifty (50) square feet in area.
(8) Marketing signage may be incorporated within the construction signage, but the
construction sign shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet in area.
(9) Only one (1) construction sign and one (1) marketing sign shall be permitted during
the construction period.
(10) Where more than one (1) building exists on a single parcel offive (5) acres or more,
one (1) additional marketing sign may be permitted.
(11) Marketing signs shall not be lighted.
(I) Prohibited Signs: The following signs and/or devices are prohibited and ~ill not, under any
cilcumstaaces, be allo~ed with in the corridor.
(1) Any sign which is designed, devised, or constructed so as to rotate, spin, gyrate, turn
or move in any animated fashion unless otherwise permitted to be constructed within
the provisions of these design standards. Signs shall not incorporate reflective
materials so as to create the appearance of motion.
(2) Any sign painted directly on any exterior wall.
(3) Signs projec1ing more than six (6) inches hOI~L.olltally ui"a~]R
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(4) Roof signs.
(5) Bench signs.
(6) Pennant and Banner signs.
(7) Snipe signs {e:gZ}!gnsjttt~~h.~dj~tt~~~s a'n~ pqles).
(8) Freestanding signs unless otherwise provided for herein.
(9) Trailer signs.
(10) Signs attached to temporary structures.
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(11) Political call1paign signs. ~iU!:i.9'!!".9~.~
(12) Any vehicl~.:,:,ith a sign or signs attached thereto or placed thereon with ~~~C;~G5.
exceptions~(a) of- any vehicle when parked or stored within the confines of a building,
or lli"j any vehicle upon which is placed a sign identifying a firm or its principal product
if such vehicle is one which is operated during the normal course of business.
(13) Pole signs.
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(m) Permanent Flags: Only two (2) project flags or governmental flags shall be permitted in
conformance with the following standards:
(1) One (1) flagpole and one (1) ~o~jij~~i-ethan~(2) flag may be permitted per parcels of
two (2) acres or more.
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(2) Flags shall not exceed four (4) gy~J?) feet by siA (G) ~!g~t(~). feet in size.
(3) Flagpoles shall maintain the same setback requirements as project identification signs.
(4) Flagpole heights shall be between twenty (20) and (35) feet in height above grade.
(5) A project flag shall only contain information permitted on the project identification
sign. A pro}ect flag shall be submitted to the Site Plan Review DoalJ Q~~!.o.Rtii~l
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(n) Maintenance: All signs and associated apparatus shall be maintained by the owner of the
site. Violations shall be processed through the City's Code Enforcement Division.
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(0) Nonconfonning Signs:
(1) Any sign, other than billbocl.l ds, having an original cost in excess of one hundred
($100) dollars and which is nonconforming as to permitted sign area or any other
reason which would necessitate the complete removal or total replacement of the sign,
may be maintained a period of from one (1) to five (5) years from the effective date of
these design standards. The term of years to be determined by the cost of the sign or
of renovation, including insta:llation cost, shall be as follows:
Sign Cost or
Renovation Cost
Permitted Years from
Effective Date of Design Standards
$101 to $ 1,000
$1,001 to $ 3,000
$3,001 to $10,000
Over $10,000
1
2
3
5
(2) Any owner of a sign who desires to rely upon an amortization period longer than three
(3) years shaH file with the City within one (1) year from the effective date of these
design standards, a statement setting forth the cost and date of the most recent
renovation, and a written agreement to remove or bring into conformance the
nonconforming sign at or prior to the expiration of the amortization period applicable
to that sign. The maximum period to amortize a sign shall be five (5) years.
Sec. 20-345
BufTer~; and Walls.
(a) Buffers: A minimum fifteen (15) foot landscape buffer shall be provided by the
developer/property owner abutting the designated right-of-way lines at the time of
development order or permit approval. The landscape buffer may be contained within a
landscape easement.
(1) The develope:r/property owner shall be responsible for the purchase, installation,
maintenance and irrigation of all required landscaping.
(2) This area shill be planted with live oaks or other deciduous trees of three (3) inch
diameter at breast height (dbh) at planting no closer than five (5) feet from the back of
the right-of-way line. The trees shall be planted every fifty (50) feet. A minimum of
four (4) sub-canopy trees and two (2) decidous trees per one hundred (100) feet of
frontage or fraction thereof shall be planted in and about the buffer.
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(3) No existing or dedicated public or private right-of-way shall be included in calculation
of the buffer widths.
(4) Stormwater retention areas may be permitted in the corridor buffer area subject to the
following:
(a) No more than 60% of the corridor buffer area can be used for stormwater
retention;
(b) Stonnwater retention areas shall be naturalistic in shape, dry, sodded, and
designed to blend with the ovealllandscape theme and landform;
(c) Stormwater retention areas may be wet if designed to be part of a water feature;
(d) Designs which require fencing shall be prohibited; and
(e) No slope shall be greater than 5-:-t ili~~~4l9~~~~}ti~~~~I~;%~J(4}(]r.~~~{(~f~~!Y.
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(5) Ifparking abuts the buffer, a continuous shrub hedge shall be arranged or planted so
that a height of three (3) feet will be attained within one (1) year of planting so as to
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screen a minimum of75% of the parking area,-to ~~ that height, as.:.yte.!Y~~.frQm..tp..e.
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(6) Existing vegetation shall be used where possible to meet these requirements.
(b) Walls: All freestanding walls, sound barriers, ground sign enclosures, planters,-etc:' ~~~
~.g~.~truf.fuL~~)1.onting along the designated roadway or its major intersections shall be of
brick, decorative or split-faced concrete block. When these materials are used for a visual
screen, they shall conform to the architectural style, materials, and color of the development.
Sec. 20-346
Utilit). Lines.
All new or relocated utility lines within the designated corridor shall be constructed and installed
beneath the surface of the ground unless it is determined by the City that soil, topographical, or
any other compelling conditions, make the underground installation of such utility lines as
prescribed herein unrea:;onable and impracticable.
(1) It shall be the developer's responsibility on-site to make the necessary arrangement with
each utility in accordance with the utility's established policy.
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(2) The underground installation of incidental appurtenances, such as transfonner boxes, switch
boxes, pedestal mounted boxes for the provision of electricity shall not be required.
However, such appurtenances where not rendered impractical by the determination of the
City shall be installed on the site of any development approved after the adoption of this
section. The necessary easements to allow the utility company access and service to such
appurtenances sha.ll be dedicated to the service provider by the developer prior to issuance
of a building permit.
(3) All transfonners and switch boxes related to development approved after the adoption of
this section shall be set back a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from any right-of-way and
visually screened using landscape materials or masonry construction in confonnance with
these land development regulations.
Sec. 20-347
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Corridor Access Management.
(a) A system of joint use driveways and cross access easements shall be established wherever
feasible along the S.R. 434 Corridor and the building site shall incorporate the following:
(1) A cross access corridor extending the entire length of each block served to provide for
driveway separation (consistent with the access classification system and standards).
(2) A design speed of 10 mph and sufficient width to accommodate two-way travel aisles
designed to accommodate automobiles, service vehicles, and loading vehicles.
(3) Stub-outs and other design features to make it visually obvious that the abutting
properties may be tied in to provide cross-access via a service drive.
(4) A unified access and circulation system plan that includes coordinated or shared.
parking areas is encouraged wherever feasible.
(b) Shared parking ar(:as shall be permitted a reduction in required parking spaces if peak
demand periods for proposed land used do not occur at the same time periods.
(c) Pursuant to this section, property owners shall:
(1)
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Record an ea.sement with the deed i:nJ~~.pgg~i~.r~.~.Q.tg~ allowing cross access to and
from other properties served by the joint use driveways and cross access or service
drive;
(2) Record an agreement ~ith the deed t!l }p~:pu~Jip~r~fQr9~ that remaining access rights
along the thoroughfare will be dedicated to the City of Winter Springs and pre-existing
driveways will be closed and eliminated after construction of the joint-use driveway.
(3) Record a joint maintenance agreement with llle deed in tli~~~~~~:t~9.Q.f.~~ defining
maintenance responsibilities of property owners.
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(d) The City Engineer may reduce required separation distance of access points, except as
provided in (f), where they prove impractical, provided all of the following requirements are
met:
(1) Joint access driveways and cross access easements are provided where feasible in
accordance with this section.
(2) The site plan incorporates a unified access and circulation system in accordance with
this section.
(3) The property owner shall enter a written agreement with the City of Winter Springs,
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recorded with the deed i:ij)l1~-Pl!J?Ji_c.)'ecords, that pre-existing connections on the site
will be closed and eliminated after construction of each side of the joint use driveway.
( e) The City Engineer may modify or waive the requirements of this section, except as provided
in (f), where the characteristics or layout of abutting properties would make development of
a unified or shared access and circulation system impractical.
(f) The Florida Depa::1ment of Transportation (FDOT) has established minimum spacing
requirements for the Greeneway (S.R. 417) Interchange Area.
(g) In the design of a system of joint use driveways and cross access easements, building sites
involving garage doors and bays associated with any use within the district shall be located
perpendicular to ~:.R. 434.
Sec. 20-348
Building and Screening Design Guidelines
(1) Projects are encouraged to use a variety of materials consistent with materials used in the
area. Acceptable materials include stucco, concrete block, reinforced concrete with tile, and
brick and terra cotta accent material. Inappropriate materials are river rock, unfinished
timber (unpainted), shake roofs, reflective/mirror glass, and metal siding. Materials should
be high quality and well crafted.
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(2)
Mechanical equipment and appurtenances, including but not limited to air conditioner units,
ventilation equipment, refrigeration systems, heating units, incineratory units, must be
screened so that they are not visible from any public right-of-way. The screen shall consist
of a solid wall, fac,ade, parapet or other similar screening material which is architecturally
compatible and consistent with the associated building. Such screening material shall extend
at least one (1) foot above the object to be screened. Iflandscaping is utilized, the plantings
must be high enough within one year of planting to provide a screen which will screen the
entire unit with a rriinimum of seventy-five (75%) percent opacity. In the case of satellite
dishes, they shall be screened from view from ground level of adjacent rights-of-way and
properties by build.ings, dense landscaping or screen walls. The Development Review Board
may permit dishes on buildings if no part of the dish is visible from the ground of
surrounding properties. Setbacks for antennas and satellite dishes shall be the same as the
building setbacks unl~ss otherwise on the Minimum Setback Requirements Table #f
(3)
Dumpsters and similar facilities shall be screened on all four (4) sides from public view.
Both sides and the rear of such facilities shall be screened by an oR.aque concrete wall, or
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(4)
All storage areas shall be screened from view from the right-of-way and from adjacent
residential zoning districts. Screening enclosures may consist of any combination of
landscaping and opaque building materials. If building materials are utilized, such material
shall be consistent with the architectural design of the principal structures.
(5)
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P.~iS9!l~.t~Q!!fu1unic_~!!9n Sys~~I.ri. (peS) towers shall be located no closer than two hundred
(200) feet to the S.R 434 right-of-way.
(6)
Side and rear elevations of buildings visible from a public street or adjacent property shall be
designed in the same architectural style as the main facade.
(7)
All doors for servi';:e entrances or bays shall not face a public street unless they are screened
to obscure service activities.
(8)
Outparcels shall confonn to the architectural, sign age, and landscape theme of the overall
project. .
(9)
Buildings are encouraged to incorporate overhangs in the design of front facades as
appropriate to promote pedestrian activity.
(10) Newspaper, magazine and other such vending machines shall be encased in a structure that
is architecturally compatible and consistent with the adjacent building and other site details.
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DIVISION 14. REDEVELOPJ.\tIENT AREA.
Sec. 20-349
Redevelopment Area Guidelines
The City recognizes the need for special regulations and programs to revitalize the area
designated as the Redevelopment Area within the S.R. 434 Corridor. This area within the
corridor shall be subject to the specific regulations of 163.330-163.450 Florida Statutes, upon a
finding oftransportatio:r1 blight by the City.
DIVISION 15. TOWN CENTER.
Sec. 20-350
Town Center Guidelines
The Town Center is intl::nded to serve as the focus of the City with government buildings, the
City's main park, and private office buildings related to such government functions located there.
A design theme_ creating a unifying appearance shall be required in the Town Center.
DIVISION 16. CORRIDOR DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Sec. 20-351
Corridor Design Review Board.
The StafTReview Doard t)'e:Y~iopm~~f~R.eY1.~W~-9rmmtt~ shall serve as the Corridor Design
Review Board for developments in the S.R. 434 Corridor and shall review such developments for
a unifying theme according to the design standards and make recommendation(s) to the
Planning and Zoning Board.
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DEFINITIONS:
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Place/replace the following definitions in the Sec. 16-51 Definitions (Signs) in the City
Code.
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Substitute this de:finition of "Sign" in place of the current definition found in Sec. 16-51
(page 957) ofCi~y Code:
Signs - Signs shall mean all names, insignias, trademarks, and descriptive words, back-
lit awnings or material of any kind affixed, inscribed, erected or maintained upon an
individual site or upon any improvement on individual sites.
*
Substitute this definition of "MarketinglReal Estate Sign" in place of the current definition
of "Real estate sign" found in Sec. 16-51 (page 957) of the City Code:
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Marketing/Real Estate - For the purpose of these design standards, marketing signs
shall mean all names, insignias, trademarks, and descriptive words of material of any
kind affixed, inscribed, erected or maintained upon an individual site or upon any
improvement on individual sites which contain information relating to the marketing of
space or bui:tding(s) on the subject parcel.
*
Add this definition of "Ground sign" in Sec. 16-51 (page 957) of the City Code:
Wide-based monument or pylon style sign - a sign wholly independent of any building
for support, consisting of a solid base with sign on top for monument sign or a base of
foliage with sign immediately the level of the base foliage, and where the subject of the
sign relates to either the identifying of the business name or the activity(s) carried on in
the structure on the same property as the sign.
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Add this definition of "multi-tenant development" to Sec. 20-1 of the City Code:
Multi-tenant development - Shopping centers and other uses so determined by the
City.
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