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ITEM' B
REGULAR X
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INFORMATIONAL
Mu-19 1997
Meeting
REQUEST: Commur.lity Development Division requests the City Commission to approve the
first reading for adoption of Ordinance # 661 creating a "Town Center" Overlay
Zoning District.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Board Item is to request the Commission to approve the first
reading of Ordinance # 661 creating a "Town Center" Overlay Zoning District that
would include the lands outlined in the map attachment titled "AREA OF
PROPOSED TOWN CENTER"
APPLICABLE LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY:
The provisions of 163.3167(11) which states "Each local government is. encouraged to
articulate a vision of the future physical appearance and qualities of its community as a
component of its local comprehensive plan, The vision should be developed through a
collaborative planning process with meaningful public participation and shall be adopted
by the governing body of the jurisdiction,"
The provisions of 163.317 4(4)( c) which states "Review proposed land development
regulations, land development codes, or amendments thereto, and make recommendations
to the governing body as to the consistency of the proposal with the adopted
comprehensive p:lan, or element or portion thereof , ,"
Policy 3c. under Objective A of the Traffic Circulation Element of the City's
Comprehensive Plan which calls for the creation of a "Town Center" to serve as a primary
civic, business and service focus for the City".
In 1995 the City Commission approved the preparation of a S,R. 434 Corridor Vision Plan
that would include a "Town Center".
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CONSIDERATIONS:
FUNDING:
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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 on October 2, 1996,
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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, an~ January 6th, Additional
workshops were held on February 4th', March 3rd and April 21st.
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Representatives ofWinn-Dixie have presented a concept plan for a grocery store in
the Town Center and on the lands (Blumberg and Kingsbury) proposed for a
"Village Center", Texaco Oil Company representatives have made inquiries about
the land at the northeast intersection (Kingsbury property) which is part of the
proposed "Village Center",
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The City Commission, at its May 5, 1997 workshop to review with staff and the
consultant the draft Design Guidelines for the Town Center and the New
Development Area, directed staff and the consultant to prepare Design Guidelines
for a "ViUage Center" within the Town Center to be located on the Blumberg and
Kingsbury properties,
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The staff and consultant are now preparing the draft of the Design Guidelines for
the "Villa.ge Center", These Design Guidelines must be presented to the Planning
and Zoning Board for its review and recommendation, By subsequent action of
the City Commission, the "Village Center" Overlay Zoning District would become
a district within the Town Center Overlay Zoning District,
No funds are required for creation of the Town Center Overlay Zoning District:
FINDINGS:
* The creation of a new Town Center is consistent with the City's -adopted
Comprehensive Plan per Policy Jc. under Objective A of the Traffic Circulation
Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan which calls for the creation of a "Town
Center" to serve as a primary civic, business and service focus for the City,
* A Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment is not required to 'create the Town
Center Overlay Zoning District.
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The Pla:~ning & Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency completed its review of the
S,R. 434 Corridor Design Guidelines for the Town Center on October 2, 1996,
and recommended approval to the City Commission with changes. These changes
were incorporated into the draft sent to the City Commission at its first workshop
on the Design Guidelines for the Town Center.
RECOMl\tIENDA TION:
Staff recommends approval of the first reading for adoption of Ordinance # 661 to Greate
a Town Center Overlay Zoning District.
Il\1PLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
The City Commission would hold a second reading and public hearing on June 9, 1997
and adopt Ordinance # 661 to create a Town Center Overlay Zoning District. The
ordinance would take effect immediately upon adoption,
ATTACHMENT:
1. "AREA OF PROPOSED TOWN CENTER" map,
2. Revised draft Design Guidelines for the Town Center (revised April 28, 1997).
3. Ordinance # 661
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II. S.R. 434 CORRIDOR VISION PLAN: LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS
DIVISION 12. S.R. 434 CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT
Sec. 20-320 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; f1~duction 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. 20-321
Creation.
In addition, to and supplemental 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. 20-322
Descll"ijption 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 15. GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS FOR TOWN CENTER
Sec. 20-323
Building Height.
The maximum building height shall be five stories or 55 feet. For the pur:pose 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. 20-324
Setbalcks.
(1) No improvement shall be located on any property closer to any property line than the
minimum setback:; set forth below:
Buildings Parking
S,R. 434 50 feet 15 feet
Collector Street 35 feet 15 feet
Internal Stre:et 15 feet 15 feet
Side 10 feet 5 feet
Rear 10 feet 5 feet
(2) The narrow dimen.sion of a lot adjoining a road right-of-way shall determine its front for the
purpose of establi8hing 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
determining whether to recommend City consent, the Development Review Committee may
consider, without lilmiting 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 properties; (ill) 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 information 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 adversely affect adjacent property owners,
Sec. 20-325
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. 20-326
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, AJI parking areas shall be on-site and shall be adequate to serve all
employees, visit on', and company vehicles,
(3) Rights-of-way, Parking is prohibited on rights-of-way or along driveways unless otherwise
permitted herein,
(4) Parking space size, Each off-street parking space shall be a minimum of two hundred (200)
square feet, 10' x 20', in addition to space for access drives and aisles, The minimum width
of each space shall be ten (10) 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 n~quirement 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 access d:rives, 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,
(8) The minimum turning radius shall be thirty (30) feet,
(9) Alternative parking, including on-street parking and loading, may be permitted on internal
streets,
(10) Coordinated joint w;e of parking areas during off-peak hours shall be encouraged to be
incorporated into the design of projects to reduce the total number of required parking
spaces,
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(11) Whenever practical, vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems shall be separated. A
system of walkways and bicycle paths connecting buildings, common open spaces,
recreation areas, community facilities and parking areas shall be provided and adequately
lighted for nighttime: use. The intent is to create a pede strain oriented system to connect all
properties within th€~ Town Center.
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Sec. 20-327
Landscaping.
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 conidor.
b, Around and within all off-street parking, loading and other vehicular use areas within
each site.
c, Along the ou.tside 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, shall, be promptly replaced or shall be treated to restore healthy growth to
achieve a uniform appearance,
(4) All landscape area~: shall be adequately irrigated based on the following criteria:
a, An automatic, sprinkler irrigation system shall be provided for all landscaped areas,
Reclaimed water shall be used where available,
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
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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 and utilization of a site's natural trees and shrubbery is strongly
encouraged, Exi~;ting vegetation shall be incorporated into the landscape concept for a site
wherever practical.
(7)
Natural growth ITlay be used to satisfY specific landscape requirements, Relocation of on-
site landscaping material is encouraged,
(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 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 a~i:
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 thirdl side being a line connecting the ends of the two (2) other sides,
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b, The area of the site located at a comer 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 conne<:ting 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 State of Florida,
(10) Not less than twenty-five (25%) percent of the site shall be planted with a combination of
trees, shrubs and ~;round 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 and vehicular use 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 of landscaping at least three (3) feet in height twelve months after
planting, If a wall or hedge is used, a meandering berm a minimum of one and one-half foot
in height, with a maximum slope of 3: 1 shall be required, 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
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constructed around existing vegetation if the grade is raised more than six (6) inches, Walls
and shrub screens shall be setback a minimum of 10' from the property line,
(12)
Concrete walkways shall be constructed adjacent to the right-of-way, The walkways shall
be five (5) feet wide and shall 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) Landscaping shall be provided between vehicular use areas and the abutting 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 material shall be planted in areas 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 l:ree 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 at the end of this section,
(14) 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:
(a) Parking areas shall include landscaped curbed 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 separatt: required landscaped island shall contain a minimum of one hundred
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sixty-two (162) square feet with a minimum interior dimension of nine (9) feet and
shall include at least one (1) tree,
(15)
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 Il1a) be allo?Ved up to the facade of a. continuOuS stolefiont building if
landscaping is provided intermittently along tlle facade of the building,
(a) Along the front and side ofa building a minimum landscaped area often (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,
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(16) Foundation and accent planting shall be provided around all structures for the purpose of
enhancing and complementing the architectural character of the structure, Any such
landscaped area may include plazas and hardscape as an alternative to the required
landscaped area on the sides ofthe main ingress/egress of a building, The plaza or landsaped
area shall consist of a minimum 10 foot wide sidewalk with pedestrian lighting, street
furniture and trees I~very 50 linear feet. Projects are encouraged to include other pedestrian
plazas consistent with the overall architectural and landscape design theme of the project.If
shrubs are used in the landscaped area along walks, they shall be setback so as not to form a
''wall'' along the ed ge of the walk.
(17) A walkway with a minimum width of 5 feet, shall be constructed to connect the main public
entrance door of a building to the public walkway along rights-of-way. Where the walkway
crosses parking or lID access drive, specialty paving (ie. brick, paver blocks, stamped
concrete) shall be used to delineate the walkway, A landscaped area a minimum of9 feet in
width shall separate: the walkway from parking spaces, The use of architectural features and
landscaping is encouraged to define pedestrian gateways, If shrubs are used in the
landscaped area along walks, they shall be setback so as not to form a ''wall'' along the edge
of the walk.
(18) Additional greenspace and landscaping shall be required at access drives,
(19) 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 land.scaped area, In no case shall designs be permitted which include fencing,
(20) 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.
. (21) Prior to any site clearing activities all existing trees required to remain by the Design Review
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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,
(22)
Any existing tree(s) indicated to remain on construction plans approved by the Design
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),
(23)
All areas not otherwise landscaped, including the right-of-way, shall be sodded with an
appropriate St. Augustine solid sod by parcel owners, Argentine Bahia solid sod may be
permitted in low visibility areas or areas subject to periodic water inundation,
(24)
Sec. 20-328
Buffers 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 developer/property owner shall be responsible for the purchase, installation,
maintenance and irrigation of all required landscaping,
(2) This area shal.l be planted with live oaks 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. An East Palatka Holly shall be planted
every 35 feet on center three feet back from the S,R, 434 right-of-way line, The intent
is to create a more formal appearance in the Town Center.
(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 ovealllandscape theme and landform;
(c) Stormwater retention areas may not be wet. Water features are permitted but
they shall not be included as part of the stormwater retention system,
(d) Designs which require fencing shall be prohibited; and
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(e) No slope shall be greater than that indicated in Sec, 9-241(d)(I) and (2) City
Code,
(5) 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. 20-329
Signs.
All signs and sign elements, including shape, form, lighting, materials, size, color and location
shall be subject to approval by the Design Review Committee if such signs or sign elements are
visible from adjacent properties or a street right-of-way,
(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,
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, The minimum separation for all
signs on an individual ownership parcel shall be 200',
(1) Shall only advertise the name of the commercial development companies, corporation
or major enterprises within the commercial development. The primary address of the
building shall be incorporated into the sign, but the address shall not be counted
against allowable copy area,
(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,
(4) Shall be consistent in design, format and materials with the architecture of the
proposed building(s),
(5) A wall sign shall not be higher than eight (8) feet above the closest vehicular use area.
(6) Signs shall be: in an enclosed base a minimum width of two-thirds the width of the sign.
(7) Signs shall be: in accordance with the following schedule:
Building Size (Gross Floor Area)
Under 75,000 square feet
75,000 - 250:,000 square feet
Maximum Copy Area Maximum Height
32 square feet 12 feet
48 square feet 14 feet
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over 250,00>0 square feet
64 square feet
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(8) Multi-tenant centers are permitted additional signs for anchor tenants according to the
following schedule:
Building Size (Gross Floor Area)
Under 75,000 square feet
75,000 - 250,000 square feet
over 250,000 square feet
Anchor Tenant Additional Signs
2 of 12 square feet
3 of 12 square feet
4 of 12 square feet
An anchor tenant is defined as the major retail store(s) in a center that is in excess of
100' front foot and a minimum area of 10,000 square feet.
(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 perman'Emt wide-based monument style or pylon project identification sign may be
permitted for parcels in excess of one (1) acre with more than one (1 ) ingress/egress serving
more than one (1) building. The minimum separation for all signs on an individual ownership
parcel shall be 200',
(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 thirty-two (32) square feet per face. For parcels in
excess of 4,(1 acres, the project identification sign face may be increased to forty-eight
(48) square feet,
(5) Shall be com;istent in design, format and materials with the architecture of the
proposed buHding,
(6) The sign shall not be more than twelve (12) feet in height above the closest driveway
or vehicular !Use area,
(7) Signs shall be in an enclosed base that is at a minimum the full width of the sign,
( 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:
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(1) Shall only advertise one (1) person, firm, company, cor:poration or major enterprise
occupying the premises,
(2) The sign(s) shall be clearly integrated with the architecture of the building, Shall be
consistent in design, format, and materials with the architecture of the proposed
building,
(3) The sign(s) shall not project above any roof or canopy elevations,
( 4 ) Wall signs shall display only one (1) surface and shall not be mounted more than six
(6) inches from any wall.
(5) When more than one (1) tenant sign is used on one (1) building, each tenant sign shall
be consistent in size, materials, and placement.
(6) The maximu.m size of sign letters and logos, including any sign backgrounds, shall be
24" in height for individual tenants other than anchor tenants, The maximum height of
letters and logos for anchor tenants in a retail center shall not exceed 25% of the
building height. An anchor tenant is defined as the major retail store(s) in a center that
is in excess of 100' front foot and a minimum area of 1 0,000 square feet.
(7) The length of the sign may occupy up to seventy (70%) percent of the linear feet of
the storefront the business occupies, The anchor tenant may have the signage
permitted for a Building Mounted Single Tenant Identification Sign,
(8) For office buildings, one wall sign not exceeding two (2) square feet shall be permitted
identifYing an individual tenant. The sign shall be located adjacent to the building
entrance,
(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) Shall only advertise one (1) person, firm, company, corporation or major enter:prise
occupying the premises,
(2) The identific,ation sign is located on the exterior wall of a building.
(3) The sign shall be clearly integrated with the architecture.
(4) The sign shall not project above any roof or canopy elevations, and the top of the sign
shall not be t~gher than fourteen (14) feet above the main entry floor,
(5) The sign shall display only one (1) surface and shall not project more than six (6)
inches from any wall,
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(6)
Signs shall conform to the following schedule:
Building Sizl~ (Gross Floor Area)
Maximum Copy Area
Maximum
Letter Height
2 feet
25% Height of
Building
25% Height of
building
Less than 50,000 square feet
50,000 to 100,000 square feet
16 square feet
32 square feet
Over 100,000 square feet
48 square feet
( e) Additional Signs/Variances: Under special circumstances, such as for parcels on comer lots,
additional signs consistent with 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.
The Board of Adjustment shall consider variances of this sign code in specific cases where
such variances win not be contrary to the public interest and where, owning to special
conditions, a literal translation ofthis sign code would result in unnecessary hardship. All
requirements, procedures, findings and appeals of sign code variances shall follow those
provisions for zoning variances.
(t) 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 cabinet shall be all aluminum extrusion or better as approved by staff
Changeable copy signs may be incorporated into permitted signs and shall be included
as part of the permitted sign area as described below:
a. Changeable copy signs shall not comprise more than twenty-five (25) of the
permitt,ed sign area;
b. Movie theatres and other performance/entertainment facilities may utilize up to
80% of the permitted sign area for display offilms, plays or other performances
currentl.y showing. Such copy area shall be included as part of the permitted sign
area.
c. Movie theatres may use up to 80% of permitted wall sign area for display of
names, films, plays or other performances currently showing.
d. One changeable copy sign advertising the price of gasoline is permitted on
gasoliml station sites provided it shall not exceed 12 square feet per sign face.
(2) The sign face shall be acrylic Pan X 15 or Equal.
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(3) The letters and track shall be Wagner Zip-Change or Equal.
(h) Backlit Signs: BaGklighting of signs, including awning signs, shall be permitted.
(1) Window Signs: \Vindow signs may be permitted under special circumstances for retail
establishments such as signs inside and on a window or in a display 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. Window signs shall count against total allowable copy area if
they are permanently attached.
G) 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 fourteen (14) 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". At the end of the leasing period, marketing signage shall be removed
from the site by the owner of the site.
(2) All marketing signs shall be submitted to the City for approval and location prior to
the sign's insilallation.
(3) 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.
(4) For parcels in excess offive (5) acres or with frontage on more than one (1) road, one
(1) additional marketing sign may be permitted. Signs must be a minimum of200'
apart.
(5) Marketing signs may be double faced. Sign faces shall be parallel and mounted on the
same poles. The copy area shall not exceed sixty-four (64) square feet and no more
than ten (10) feet in height.
(6) Marketing signage may be incorporated within the construction signage, but the
signage shalllrlot exceed sixty four (64) square feet in area.
(7) Marketing signs may be lighted so as to illuminate the lettering on the sign.
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. (1) Political Signs only by permit.
(m) 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. 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 projeciting more than six (6) inches in depth.
(4) Roof signs.
(5) Bench signs.
(6) Snipe signs (e.g. signs attached to trees and poles).
(7) Freestanding signs unless otherwise provided for herein.
(8) Trailer signs,
. (9) Signs attached to temporary structures.
(10) Billboards
(11) Any vehicle with a sign or signs attached thereto or placed thereon with three
exceptions as follows: (a) any vehicle 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 normal course of
business, or I( c) a trailer placed on a job site during construction.
(12) Pole signs..
(13) Balloon signs.
(14) Ribbon signs,.
(rn) Permanent Flags: Only project flags or governmental flags shall be permitted in
conformance with the following standards: ,
(1) One (1) flagpole and one (1) flag may be permitted per parcels of two (2) acres or
more.
. (2) The maximum width from top to bottom of any flag shall be 20% of the total distance
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of the flag pole.
(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.
(n) Temporary signs for special events.
(1) Permits for temporary signs, such as pennant and banner signs, not otherwise
prohibited are allowed for such purposes as auctions, special events, notice of opening
of new businesses, and going out of business sales. Permits for temporary signs shall
authorize the erection of the signs and maintenance thereof for a periods not exceeding
fourteen (14) days; and permits cannot be renewed on the same sign, nor shall another
temporary pl~rmit be issued on the same location, within 90 days from the date of
expiration of any previously issued temporary permit.
(2) Signs for spe:cific events shall be removed within two (2) working days after
conclusion of the event. A freestanding temporary sign shall be no larger than a
maximum ofthirty-two (32) square feet, and may be double sided. Banner signs may
be sized to extend across roads.
(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.
(p) Nonconforming Signs.
(1) Any sign, other than billboards, 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 main1tained 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 renovatioll, including installation cost, shall be as follows:
Sign cost or
Renov2~tion Cost
Permitted Years from
Effective Date of Design Standards
$101 to $1,000
$1,001 to $3,000
$3,001 to $10,000
1
2
3
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(2)
Any owner of a sign who desires to rely upon an amortization period longer than three (3)
years shall 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. 20-330
Utility Lines.
All new or relocated utility lines within the designated corridor shall be constructed and installed
beneath the surface oftbe 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 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 necessary 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 permit.
(3) All transformers and switch boxes related to development approved after the adoption of
this section shall be set back a minimum offifteen (15) feet from any right-of-way and
visually screened using landscape materials or masonry construction in conformance with
these land development regulations.
Sec. 20-331
Corrid,()r 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 a':commodate automobiles, service vehicles, and loading vehicles.
(3) Stub-outs and other design features to make it visually obvious that the abutting
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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 uses do not occur at the same time periods.
(c) Pursuant to this section, property owners shall:
(1) Record an easement 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 agreement 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 (t), 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 ofWmter 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 (t), where the characteristics or layout of abutting properties would make development of
a unified or shared access and circulation system impractical.
(t) The Florida Department 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 dDors and bays associated with any use within the district shall be located
perpendicular to S..R. 434.
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Sec. 20-332
Building and Screening Design Guidelines
(1)
Projects shall use materials consistent with materials used in the area. Acceptable materials
include brick, stucco, decorative or split-face 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 Ininimum 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 Committee 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 consistent and compatible with the associated building. Dumpsters shall be
placed in an area fhat is least visible from a public right-of-way.
(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)
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.
(6)
All doors for serviee entrances or bays shall not face a public street unless they are screened
to obscure service activities.
(7) OutpaIcels All buildings within a single project shall conform to the architectural, signage,
and landscape theme of the overall project. Any outparcel which is physically or functionally
. separated from a si.ngle, unified and integrated project shall be prohibited.
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(8) Newspaper, magazine and other such vending machines, telephone booths, and automatic
teller machines shall be encased in a structure that is architecturally compatible and
consistent with the adjacent building and other site details and must meet building setbacks.
(9) Exterior lighting shall be a cut-off light source to protect adjacent properties from glare. All
exterior lighting shall be consistent and compatible throughout the project.
(10) A pedestrian scale Btreetscape shall be created with trees, street furniture along the
sidewalks, pedestri.m collonades and/or awnings or canopies over the sidewalks in front of
buildings, and building arrangements that promote pedestrian activity. Buildings are
ehcourag,ed to' shall. incorporate overhangs in the design of front facades as appropriate to
promote pedestrian activity.
(11) Backflow preventers and other above ground valves shall be screened so they are not visible
from the street right-of-way using either landscaping or an opaque building material.
Sec. 20-333 Developer's: Agreement
Any developer may propose to enter into a developer's agreement with the City designed to set
forth terms and conditions appropriate to meet the circumstances of the specific proposed
development.
DIVISION 16. CORRIDOR DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Sec. 20-334
Corridor Design Review Board.
The Development Review Committee 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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LARGE SHRUB
COMMON NAME
Cherry Laurel
Anise
Sweet Viburnum
Wax Leaf Ligustrum*
Photinia *
Was Myrtle
MEDIDM SHRUB
COMMON NAME
Pittosporum
Variegated Pittosporum
Sandankwa Viburnum
Hetzii Juniper
Pfitzer Juniper
Shrub Holly
SMALL SHRUB
COMMON NAME
TABLE I
RECO~NDEDSHRUBPALLET
BOTANICAL NAME
MINIMUM HEIGHT REOUIRED
Prunus caroliniana
Illicium anisatum
Viburnum odoratissimum
Ligustrum japonicum
Photinia spp.
Myrica cerifera
30"
30"
30"
30"
30"
30"
BOTANICAL NAME
MINIMUM HEIGHT REQUIRED
Pittosporum tobira 24"
Pittosporum tobira "Variegata" 24"
Viburnum Suspensum 24"
Juniperus chinensis var. chinensis "Hetzii" 24"
Juniperus chinensis 'CPfitzerana" 24"
Ilex spp. 24"
BOTANICAL NAME
MINIMUM HEIGHT REOUffiED
Dwarf Yaup on Holly llex vomittoria "Nana" 18"
Indian Hawthorn Raphiolepis indica 18"
Dwarf Pittosporum Pittosporun tobira "Wheel en" 18"
Evergreen Giant Border Grass Liriope muscari "Evergreen Giant" 18"
GROUNDCOVER
COMMON NAME
Liriope Border Grass
Mondo Border Grass
Dwarf Confed. Jasmine
Parsonii Juniper
Dwarf Shore Juniper
BOTANICAL NAME
MINIMUM HEIGHT REOUIRED
Liriope muscari 10 Pips/clump 9" o.c.
Ophiopogonjaponicus 10 Pips/clump 9" o.c.
Trachelospemumjasminoides "Nana"15" Spread 18" o.c.
Juniperus chinensls 15" Spread 18" o.c.
Juniperus conferta "Compacta" 12"-15" Spread 18" o.C.
*Must be used with a row oflower growing shrubs in front.
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TABLE 2
RECOMMENDED TREE PALLEr
CANOPY TREES
COMMON NAME
MINIMUM HEIGHT
REQUIRED
BOTANICAL NAME
Live Oak
Water Oak
Sycamore
Red Maple
Sweet gum
Camphor Tree
Quercus virginiana
Quercus laurifolia
Platanus occidentalis
Acer rubrum
Liquidambar styracit1ua
Cinnamomum camphora
12'(a)
12'
12'
12'
12'
12'
(a) Live Oaks required as !;treet trees shall be a minimum of 15'-16' and have a 3 1(2" - 4" caliper.
OTHER LARGE TREES
COMMON NAME
MINIMUM HEIGHT
REQUIRED
BOTANICAL NAME
Tulip Poplar
Bald Cypress
Pines
Southern Magnolia
River Birch
Liriodendron tulipifera
Taxodium distichum
Pinus spp.
Magnolia grandit10ra
Betula nigra
12'
12'
12'
12'
12'
MEDIUM TREES
COMMON NAME
MINIMUM HEIGHT
REQUIRED
BOTANICAL NAME
American Holly
Dahoon Holly
East Palatka Holly
Golden Rain Tree
Sweet Bay
Loblolly Bay
Drake Elm
IIex opaca
IIex cassine
IIex opaca 'East Palatka'
Koelreuteria formosana
Magnolia virginiana
Gordonia lasianthus
Ulmus parvifolia sempervirons
'Drake' .
Ulmus alata
Prunus caroliniana
Salix babylonica
10'
la'
10'
la'
10'
10'
10'
Winged Elm
Cherry Laurel
Weeping Willow
la'
la'
10'
SMALL TREES
COMMON NAME
MINIMUM HEIGHT
REQUIRED
8'
8'
BOTANICAL NAME
Wax Myrtle
Tree Ligustrum
Myrica cerifera
Ligustrum japonicum
(Also L lucidum)
Lagerstroemia indica
IIex vomitoria
Prunus. angustifolia
8'
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8'
Crape Myrtle
Yaupon Holly
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I.
S.R. 434 CORlUDOR VISION PLAN: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
POLICIES
VISION STATEMENT:
Create and preserve a pleasant view while traveling along the corridor with the perception being
a "Green Image" characterized by canopy 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 Quality 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
Dt~velopment 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
l,mdscaping 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 'Work 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 oflandscaping 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 awareness/education 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
me:asure 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 Development Review Committee 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 according to the architectural
dc:::sign 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 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 Dc:::velop 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.1l. 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 of Longwood to improve the major gateway entrance
to S.R. 434 at U.S. 17-92.
Goal 4: {&]rridor Function
Maximize traffic circulation functions of S.R. 434 through the City of
Winter 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
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.
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
over S.R. 434 east ofS.R. 419 linking to the proposed Cross Seminole Trail and
Florida National Scenic Trail on the north side of the corridor.
Goal 5: Propelty Values
To maintain and enhance the property values along the S.R. 434 Corridor
through the City of Winter Springs.
Objective 5.1 Recog11lize 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-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 BoardlLocal 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
change~;.
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.
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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 Community Redevelopment Agency
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: Develop a Town Center that will become the identifying focus of the City of
Winter Springs.
Objective 1.1 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.
Policy 1.1.1 Revise the Future Land Use Map to include those parcels indicated in Objective
1.1 in the designation of "Public Buildings".
Policy 1.1.2
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
TuscawilIa Road.
Policy 1.1.3
Revise appropriate maps in the Future Land Use Map series to identify a "Town
Center",
Policy 1.1.4
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 DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS
DIVISION 12. S.R 4.34 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
Creatnon.
In addition, to and supplemental 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 devdopment 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 Di:;trict 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. GENEHAL 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.
Sec. 20-340
Setbacks.
(1) No improvement shall be located on any property closer to any property line than the
minimum setbacks set forth below:
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S.R. 434
Collector Street
Internal Street
Side
Rear
Buildings Parking
50 feet
35 feet
15 feet
10 feet
10 feet
15 feet
15 feet
15 feet
5 feet
5 feet
(2) The narrowest 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 wa:lks.
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
determining whethe:r 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 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 information 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 adversely affect adjacent property owners.
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 determining 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 ;md/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 oftwo hundred (200)
square feet, 10' x 2{)', in addition to space for access drives and aisles. The minimum width
of each space shall be ten (10) 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 ,:;over. The two (2) foot landscaped area shall not be counted toward any
other greenspace n:quirement 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 Access Drives: If a site has less than two hundred (200) feet offrontage on a
right-of-way, one (1) access drive shall be permitted unless there is a joint access drive, 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 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.
(2). Coordinated joint use of parking areas during off-peak hours shall be encouraged to be
incorporated into the design of projects to reduce the total number of required parking
spaces.
(.l.Q) Whenever practical. vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems shall be separated. A
system of multi-purpose walkways aIId bicycle paths connecting buildings, common open
spaces, recreation areas, community facilities and parking areas shall be provided and
adequately lighted for nighttime use. The intent is to create a pedestrain oriented system to
connect all properties within the New Development Area.
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Sec. 20-343
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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 vrithin 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 sha:ll be installed according to accepted commercial planting procedures.
Fertile soil, free oflime rock, pebbles or other construction debris shall be used in all
planting pits.
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(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, shall 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.
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
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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 ,md 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.
(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 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 intersection of each curb ofthe 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.
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b. The area of the site located at a comer 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 connecting 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 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 and vehicular use 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 :,creen oflandscaping at least three (3) feet in height twelve months after
planting. If a wall or hedge is used, a meandering berm a minimum of one and one-half foot
in height, with a maximum slope of 3: 1 shall be required. Berms shall not be used where
coverage conflicts ,;:vith 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
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constructed around existing vegetation where the grade will be raised more than six (6)
inches. Walls and shrub screens shall be setback a minimum of 10' from the property line.
(12)
Concrete walkways shall be constructed adjacent to the right-of-way. The walkways shall
be five (5) feet wide 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) Landscaping shall be provided between vehicular use areas and the abutting 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 material shall be planted in areas 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 :rrom the recommended plant pallet found at the end of this section.
(14) 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 follow~;:
(a) Parking areas shall include landscaped curbed 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 islands shall contain one (1) tree for every thirty (30) linear feet of island.
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(d) Each separat'e 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 (1) tree.
(15) A landscaped unpaved area shall surround each building, occurring between the facade of
the building and pa.ved areas whether a parking area, drive or sidewalk as described below.
Paving may be allowed up to the facade of a continuous storefront building iflandscaping 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 ofa 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.
(16) Foundation and accent planting shall be provided around all structures for the purpose of
enhancing and complementing the architectural character of the structure.
(17) Additional greenspace and landscaping shall be required at access drives.
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(18) 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.
(19) 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.
(20) Prior to any site clearing activities all existing trees required to remain by the 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.
(21) Any existing tree(s) indicated to remain on construction plans approved by the 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).
(22) All areas not otherwise landscaped, including the right-of-way, shall be sodded with
St.Augustine solid sod by parcel owners. Other suitable sod may be permitted in low
visibility areas or areas subject to periodic water inundation.
(lli A walkway with a minimum width of 5 feet, shall be constructed to connect the main public
entrance door of a building to the public walkway along rights-of-way. Where the walkway
. crosses parking or an access drive, specialty paving (ie. brick, paver blocks. stamped
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concrete) shall be used to delineate the walkway. A landscaped area a minimum of9 feet in
width shall separate the walkway from parking spaces. The use of architectural features and
landscaping is encouraged to define pedestrian gateways. If shrubs are used in the
landscaped area along walks, they shall be setback so as not to form a '\vall" along the edge
of the walk.
Sec. 20-344
Buffers 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 developer/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 with a minimum four
(4) inch caliper and overall height of 16 feet at time of 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 offour (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. Plantings should be naturalistic rather than formal in order to blend with the
naturallandseape.
(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 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 that indicated in Sec. 9-241(d)(1) and (2) City
Code.
(5) Existing vegetation shall be used where possible to meet these requirements.
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Sec. 20-345
Signs.
All signs and sign elements, including shape, form, lighting, materials, size, color and location
shall be subject to approval by the Design Review Committee if such signs or sign elements are
visible from adjacent properties or a street right-of-way.
(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,
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. The minimum separation for all
signs on an individual ownership parcel shall be 200'.
(1) Shall only advertise the name of the commercial development companies, corporation
or major enterprises within the commercial development. The primary address of the
building shall be incorporated into the sign, but the address shall not be counted
against allowable copy area.
(2) Shall be located no closer than fifteen (IS') feet from front, side, or rear property lines.
(3) Shall have a maximum of two (2) faces.
( 4) Shall be consistent in design, format and materials with the architecture of the
proposed building(s).
(5) A wall sign shall not be higher than eight (8) feet above the closest vehicular use area.
(6) Signs shall be in an enclosed base a minimum width of two-thirds the width of the sign.
(7) Signs shall be in accordance with the following schedule:
Building Size (Gross Floor Area)
Under 75,000 square feet
75,000 - 250,000 square feet
over 250,000 square feet
Maximum Copy Area Maximum Height
32 square feet 12 feet
48 square feet 14 feet
64 square feet 16 feet
(8) Multi-tenant centers are permitted additional signs for anchor tenants according to the
following sche:dule:
Building Size (Gross Floor Area)
Under 75,000 square feet
75,000 - 250,000 square feet
over 250,000 !;quare feet
Anchor Tenant Additional Signs
2 of 12 square feet
3 of 12 square feet
4 of 12 square feet
An anchor tenant is defined as the major retail store(s) in a center that is in excess of
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100' front foot and a minimum area of 10,000 square feet.
(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
permitted for parcels in excess of one (1) acre with more than one (1 ) ingress/egress serving
more than one (1) building. The minimum separation for all signs on an individual ownership
parcel shall be 200'.
(1) Shall only ad.vertise 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 thirty-two (32) 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 teet.
(5) Shall be consistent in design, format and materials with the architecture of the
proposed building.
(6) The sign shall not be more than twelve (12) feet in height above the closest driveway
or vehicular use area.
(7) Signs shall be: in an enclosed base that is at a minimum the full width of the sign.
(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) Shall only advertise one (1) person, firm, company, corporation or major enterprise
occupying the: premises.
(2) The sign(s) shall be clearly integrated with the architecture of the building. Shall be
consistent in design, format, and materials with the architecture of the proposed
building.
(3) The sign(s) shall not project above any roof or canopy elevations.
(4) Wall signs shall display only one (1) surface and shall not be mounted more than six
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(6) inches from any wall.
(5)
When more than one (1) tenant sign is used on one (1) building, each tenant sign shall
be consistent in size, materials, and placement.
(6)
The maximum size of sign letters and logos, including any sign backgrounds, shall be
24" in height for individual tenants other than anchor tenants. The maximum height of
letters and logos for anchor tenants in a retail center shall not exceed 25% of the
building height. An anchor tenant is defined as the major retail store(s) in a center that
is in excess of 100' front foot and a minimum area of 10,000 square feet.
(7)
The length of the sign may occupy up to seventy (70%) percent of the linear feet of
the storefront the business occupies. The anchor tenant may have the signage
permitted for a Building Mounted Single Tenant Identification Sign.
(8) For office buildings, one wall sign not exceeding two (2) square feet shall be permitted
identifying an individual tenant. The sign shall be located adjacent to the building
entrance.
(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) Shall only advertise one (1) person, firm, company, corporation or major enterprise
occupying the premises.
(2) The identification sign is located on the exterior wall of a building.
(3) The sign shall be clearly integrated with the architecture.
(4) The sign shall not project above any roof or canopy elevations, and the top of the sign
shall not be higher than fourteen (14) feet above the main entry floor.
(5) The sign shall display only one (1) surface and shall not project more than six (6)
inches from any wall.
(6) Signs shall conform to the following schedule:
Building Size (Gross Floor Area)
Maximum Copy Area
Maximum
Letter Height
2 feet
25% Height of
Building
25% Height of
building
Less than 50,000 square feet
50,000 to 100,000 square feet
16 square feet
32 square feet
Over 100,000 square feet
48 square feet
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( e) Additional Signs/Variances: Under special circumstances, such as for parcels on comer lots,
additional signs consistent with 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.
The Board of Adjustment shall consider variances of this sign code in specific cases where
such variances will not be contrary to the public interest and where, owning to special
conditions, a literal. translation of this sign code would result in unnecessary hardship. All
requirements, procedures, findings and appeals of sign code variances shall follow those
provisions for zoning variances.
(t) 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 cabinet shall be all aluminum extrusion or better as approved by staff
Changeable copy signs may be incorporated into permitted signs and shall be included
as part of the permitted sign area as described below:
a. Changeable copy signs shall not comprise more than twenty-five (25) of the
permitte:d sign area;
b. Movie theatres and other performance/entertainment facilities may utilize up to
80% ofthe permitted sign area for display of films, plays or other performances
currently showing. Such copy area shall be included as part of the pennitted sign
area.
c. Movie theatres may use up to 80% of permitted wall sign area for display of
names, films, plays or other performances currently showing.
d. One changeable copy sign advertising the price of gasoline is permitted on
gasoline station sites provided it shall not exceed 12 square feet per sign face.
(2) The sign face Bhall be acrylic Pan X 15 or Equal.
(3) The letters and track shall be Wagner Zip-Change or Equal.
(h) Backlit Signs: Backlighting of signs, including awning signs, shall be permitted.
(I) Window Signs: Window signs may be permitted under special circumstances for retail
establishments such as signs inside and on a window or in a display of merchandise when
incorporated with su.ch 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. Window signs shall count against total allowable copy area if
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they are permanently attached.
G) Construction Signs: 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 fourteen (14) 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 ofa final Certificate of Occupancy, whichever is sooner. rfthe 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". At the end of the leasing period, marketing signage shall be removed
from the site by the owner of the site.
(2) All marketing signs shall be submitted to the City for approval and location prior to
the sign's installation.
(3) 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.
(4) For parcels in excess offive (5) acres or with frontage on more than one (1) road, one
(1) additional marketing sign may be permitted. Signs must be a minimum of200'
apart.
(5) Marketing signs may be double faced. Sign faces shall be parallel and mounted on the
same poles. The copy area shall not exceed sixty-four (64) square feet and no more
than ten (10) feet in height.
(6) Marketing signage may be incorporated within the construction signage, but the
sign age shall not exceed sixty four (64) square feet in area.
(7) Marketing signs may be lighted so as to illuminate the lettering on the sign.
(1) Political Signs only by permit.
(m) 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. Signs shall not incorporate reflective materials so as
to create the appearance of motion.
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(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) Snipe signs (t:.g. signs attached to trees and poles).
(7) Freestanding signs unless otherwise provided for herein.
(8) Trailer signs.
(9) Signs attached to temporary structures.
(10) Billboards
(11) Any vehicle with a sign or signs attached thereto or placed thereon with three
exceptions as follows: (a) any vehicle 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 normal course of
business, or (c) a trailer placed on a job site during construction.
(12) Pole signs.
(13) Balloon signs.
(14) Ribbon signs.
(m) Permanent Flags: Only project flags or governmental flags shall be permitted in
conformance with the following standards:'
(1) One (1) flagpole and one (1) flag may be permitted per parcels of two (2) acres or
more.
(2) The maximum width from top to bottom of any flag shall be 20% of the total distance
of the flag pole.
(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
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approval.
(n)
Temporary signs for special events.
(1) Permits for temporary signs, such as pennant and banner signs, not otherwise
prohibited are allowed for such purposes as auctions, special events, notice of opening
of new businesses, and going out of business sales. Permits for temporary signs shall
authorize the erection of the signs and maintenance thereof for a perios not exceeding
fourteen (14) days; and permits cannot be renewed on the same sign, nor shall another
temporary permit be issued on the same location, within 90 days from the date of
expiration of any previously issued temporary permit.
(2) Signs for specific events shall be removed within two (2) working days after
conclusion of the event. A freestanding temporary sign shall be no larger than a
maximum of thirty-two (32) square feet, and may be double sided. Banner signs may
be sized to extend across roads
(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.
(p) Nonconforming Signs.
(1) Any sign, other than billboards, 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 offrom one (1) to five (5) years from the effective date of
these design Btandards. The term of years to be determined by the cost of the sign or
of renovation, including installation 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 shall file with the City within one (1) year from the effective date of these design
standards, a stateffil~nt setting forth the cost and date of the most recent renovation, and a
written agreement 10 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.
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. (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. 20-346
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 determined 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 necessary 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 permit.
(3) All transformers and switch boxes related to development approved after the adoption of
this section shall be set back a minimum offifteen (15) feet from any right-of-way and
visually screened using landscape materials or masonry construction in conformance with
these land development regulations.
Sec. 20-347
Corridor Access Management.
(a) A system of joint Wie 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 ac.commodate 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.
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(4) A unified access and circulation system plan that includes coordinated or shared
parking areas i.s encouraged wherever feasible.
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(b) Shared parking an: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) Record an ea.sement 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 agreement 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 (t), 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 \vith 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 Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has established minimum spacing
requirements for the Greeneway (S.R. 417) Interchange Area.
(t) 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. 20-348
Building and Screening Design Guidelines
(1) Projects are encouraged to ~ use a variety of materials consistent with materials used in
the area. Acceptabl,~ 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, 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 ifno 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 simjlar 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. Dumpster shall be placed in an area that is least visible from a public right-
of-way.
(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 'Mth the architectural design of the principal structures.
(5) 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.
(6) All doors for service entrances or bays shall not face a public street unless they are screened
to obscure service activities.
(7) Outparcels shall conform to the architectural, signage, and landscape theme of the overall
project and must share an internal access with the overall proiect.
(8) 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
and must meet building setbacks.
(9) Exterior lighting shall be a cut-off light source to protect adjacent properties from glare. All
exterior lighting sh2~1 be consistent and compatible throughout the project.
(10) Buildings with multiple storefront entries are encouraged to incorporate overhangs in the
design of front facades as appropriate to promote pedestrian activity.
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(11) Backflow preventers and other above ground valves shall be screened so they are not visible
from the street right-of-way using either landscaping or an opaque building material.
Sec. 20-333 Developer's Agreement
Any developer may propose to enter into a developer's agreement with the City designed to set
forth terms and conditions appropriate to meet the circumstances of the specific proposed
development.
DIVISION 16. CORRIDOR DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Sec. 20-351
Corridor Design Review Board.
The Development Review Committee 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:
*
Place/replace the following definitions in the Sec. 16-51 Definitions (Signs) in the City
Code.
*
Substitute this definition of "Sign" in place of the current definition found in Sec. 16-51
(page 957) of City 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 sit'e or upon any improvement on individual sites.
*
Substitute this definition of ''Marketing/Real Estate Sign" in place of the current definition
of ' Real estate sign" found in Sec. 16-51 (page 957) of the City Code:
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 building(s) on the subject parcel.
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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 10 either the identifying of the business name or the activity(s) carried on ill
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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LARGE SHRUB
COMMON NAME
Cherry Laurel
Anise
Sweet Viburnum
Wax Leaf Ligustrum*
Photinia *
Was Myrtle
MEDIUM SHRUB
COMMON NAME
Pittosporum
Variegated Pittosporum
Sandankwa Viburnum
Hetzii Juniper
Pfitzer Juniper
Shrub Holly
SMALL SHRUB
COMMON NAME
TABLE I
RECOMMENDED SHRUB PALLET
BOTANICAL NAME
MINIMUM HEIGHT REOUIRED
Prunus caroliniana
Illicium anisatum
Viburnum odoratissimum
Ligustrum japonicum
Photinia spp.
Myrica cerifera
30"
30"
30"
30"
30"
30"
BOTANICAL NAME
MINIMUM HEIGHT REOUffiED
Pittosporum tobira 24"
Pittosporum tobira "Variegata" 24"
Viburnum Suspensum 24"
Juniperus chinensis var. chinensis '1:Ietzii" 24"
Juniperus chinensis "Pfitzerana" 24"
Ilex spp. 24"
BOTANICAL NAME
MINIMUM HEIGHT REOUIRED
Dwarf Yaupon Holly Ilex vomittoria "N ana" 18"
Indian Hawthorn Raphiolepis indica 18"
DwarfPittosporum Pittosporun tobira "Wheelen" 18"
Evergreen Giant Border Grass Liriope muscari ''Evergreen Giant" 18"
GROUNDCOVER
COMMON NAME
Liriope Border Grass
Mondo Border Grass
DwarfConfed. Jasmine
Parsonii Juniper
Dwarf Shore Juniper
BOTANICAL NAME
MINIMUM HEIGHT REOUIRED
Liriope muscari 10 Pips/clump 9" o.c.
Ophiopogon japonicus 10 Pips/clump 9" o.C.
Trachelospemumjasminoides '~ana"15" Spread 18" o.c.
Juniperus chinensis 15" Spread 18" o.c.
Juniperus conferta "Compacta" 12"-15" Spread 18" O.c.
*Must be used with a row of lower growing shrubs in front.
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TABLE 2
RECOMMENDED TREE PALLET
CANOPY TREES
COMMON NAME
MINIMUM HEIGHT
REQUIRED
12' ( a )
12'
12'
12'
12'
12'
BOTANICAL NAME
Live Oak
Water Oak
Sycamore
Red Maple
Sweetgum
Camphor Tree
Quercus virginiana
Quercus laurifolia
Platanus occidentalis
Acer rubrum
Liquidambar styraciflua
Cinnamomum camphora
(a) Live Oaks required as street trees shall be a minimum of 15'-16' and have a 3 1(2" - 4" caliper.
OTHER lARGE TREES
COMMON NAME
MINIMUM HEIGHT
REQUIRED
BOTANICAL NAME
Tulip Poplar
Bald Cypress
Pines
Southern Magnolia
River Birch
Liriodendron tulipifera
Taxodium distichum
Pinus spp.
Magnolia grandiflora
Betula nigra
12'
12'
12'
12'
12'
MEDIUM TREES
COMMON NAME
MINIMUM HEIGHT
REQUIRED
10'
10'
10'
10'
10'
10'
10'
BOTANICAL NAME
American Holly
Dahoon Holly
East Palatka Holly
Golden Rain Tree
Sweet Bay
Loblolly Bay
Drake Elm
Hex opaca
Hex cassine
Hex opaca 'East Palatka'
Koelreuteria formosana
Magnolia virginiana
Gordonia lasianthus
Ulmus parvifolia sempervirons
'Drake' .
Ulmus alata
Prunus caroliniana
SaJix babylonica
10'
10'
10'
Winged Elm
Cherry Laurel
Weeping Willow
SMALL TREES
COMMON NAME
MINIMUM HEIGHT
REQUIRED
BOTANICAL NAME
Wax Myrtle
Tree Ligustrum
Myrica cerifera
Ligustrum japonicum
(Also L lucidum)
Lagerstroemia indica
Hex vomitoria
Prunus. angustifolia
8'
8'
Crape Myrtle
Yaupon Holly
Chickasaw Plum
8'
8'
8'
ORDINANCE NO. 661
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
CREATING A TOWN CENTER OVERLAY ZONING
DISTRICT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S
ADOPTED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, 163.3167 (11), Florida Statutes, encourages local
governments to articulated a vision of the futur~ physical
appearance and qualities of its community.
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WHEREAS, Policy 3c under Objective A of the Traffic
Circulation Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan calls for
the creation of a "Town Center" to serve as a primary civic,
business and service focus for the City;
WHEREAS, the City, in accordance with 163.3167(11) F.S.
has developed a collaborative planning process with meaningful
public participation in the development of the concept and
design guidelines of the Town Center Overlay Zoning District;
WHEREAS,
the Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning
Agency has rl=viewed the concept and design guideline.s for the
Town Center Overlay Zoning District and has recommended to the
City Commission adoption of same;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the City
commission of the City of winter Springs, Florida, cr~ates the
Town Center Overlay Zoning District to include the following
described properties:
IN PLAT BOOK 1 PAGE 5: PARCELS 1.0,
1j2,14,lS,lS.A,20.0,20.A,19,24.0,24.A,
24.B,26.0,26.A,26.B,26.C,26,27,2S,29,
30,U.0,U.1,U.3,S.0,5.0,4.0,3.0,1.0S.A,
8.D,8.E
IN DEED BOOK 147 PAGE 221: PARCELS
1.0,1.A,1.B,2,3,4,5,6,6.A,7.0,S.0,9.0,9.A
ALSO INCLUDING 600 FEET EAST OF TUSKAWILLA ROAD
FEOM NORTH OF STATE ROAD 434 TO THE NORTH LINE OF
Pl\RCEL 3 BLOCK A IN PLAT BOOK 1 PAGE 5, AND 600
FEET NORTH OF STATE ROAD 434 EAST OF TUSKAWILLA
ROAD TO THE POINT OF THE INTERSECTION OF TUSKAWILLA
ROAD AND THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS CORPORATION
LIMIT.
SECTION I
SEVERABILITY.
If any provision or portion of this Ordinance is declared
by any court of competent jurisdiction to be void,
unconstitu~ional, or unenforceable, then all remaining
provisions and portions of this Ordinance shall remain in full
force and effect.
SECTION II
EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall immediately take effect upon
adoption, with a quorum present and voting, by the City
Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, thi~
23rd day of October, 1995.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
PAUL PARTYKA, MAYOR
ATTEST:
MARGO HOPKINS, CITY CLERK
FIRST READING
POSTED
SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING