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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 07 06 Informational Item C .~I "'''''',') COMMISSION WORKSHOP ITEM C Consent Informational X Public Hearing Regular July 6. 1999 Meeting Mt?- / ~ Authorization REQUEST: The Community Development Department - Planning Division requests the Commission hold a workshop on the proposed Greene W ay Interchange Zoning District Regulations, as prepared by Mike Wadley of Marion I. Skilling & Associates, Inc. PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is to discuss the proposed GreeneWay Interchange Zoning District Map and Regulations. APPLICABLE LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY: The provisions of 163.3167(11) F.S. 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. CONSIDERA TIONS: . February 23, 1999, the Interim Development Agreement was approved by the City Commission to place a hold on development for one year while the City prepares a comprehensive plan amendment to create a separate GreeneWay Interchange Future Land Use Map designation over the Cas see lis Trust Property, and develops a GreeneWay Interchange District Map designation and Zoning Regulations CDD/July 2, 1999/12:41 PM ~-c: '" '~.; i JULY 6,1999 WORKSHOP AGENDA ITEM C Page 2 . On September 21, 1998, the City Manager engaged Mike Wadley of Marion I. Skilling & Associates, Inc. to prepare the district regulations. . On March 3, 1999, the Planning & Zoning Board reviewed the proposed district boundaries and regulations and recommended approval. . On May 24, 1999, the City Commission deferred action on the proposed regulations and scheduled a workshop for June 7,1999. · On June 7, 1999 the City Commission conducted a workshop on the proposed Greeneway Interchange Zoning District Text and Map. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Commission hold a second workshop to consider the proposed language of the Greene W ay Interchange Zoning District. ATTACHMENTS: A. Assumptions utilized by the consultant in preparing the district regulations. B. Map of the area proposed for the GreeneWay Interchange District. C. Text as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Board. D. Textual Comparison Between the New Development Overlay Zoning District and the Proposed Greene W ay Interchange District. E. Changes suggested by representative for the Casscells Trust Property. F. Changes suggested by the City's consultant subsequent to the Planing & Zoning Board recommendation on the text. CDD/July 2,1999/12:41 PM I' , . , .t. ATTACHMENT A , I ,i ATTACHMENT "A" . . GREENEW A Y INTERCHANGE DISTRICT ASSUMPTIONS Background During the review and adoption process for the New Development Regulations, Ms. Cassells objected to the regulations because she felt they placed an undue hardship on her property. Ms. Cassells' property had a Mixed-Use designation that allowed up to 50% of the property to be commercial and 50% to be residential. The argument was that the regulations negatively impacted the ability to develop the commercial portion of the property, which was already limited by the Mixed-Use designation. As a compromise, the City Commission entered into an agreement with Ms. Cassells that would allow time to create a new district patterned after Seminole County's High Intensity Interchange District (IllIP). The County's HIIP District was created to promote the development of economic generators at appropriate locations adjacent to interchanges. Assumptions used to create the Greeneway Interchange District: 1. The Cassells property is an appropriate location for a highly visible economic generator that takes advantage of the transportation system and its relationship to the Orlando Sanford Airport. 2. The district would allow a greater percentage of the property to be developed as commercial and would allow a higher density for the residential portion. 3. Rather than "recreating the wheel", it was decided that the district would be patterned after regulations that are already in place. The regulations used were the County's IDIP District and the City of Winter Springs New Development regulations. 4. A new future land use designation had to be created to allow the Greeneway Interchange District, which meant that DCA had to review the proposal. By using the County's HIIP District as a model, it gives DCA a reason to approve the proposed land use change. 5. The Greeneway Interchange District is an important gateway into the City. It also creates an identity for the City from the Greeneway. Currently, the City has no such identification. 6. The Greeneway Interchange District would be developed as a high quality district that would be a major asset to both the property owner and the City. 7. The process that would be followed to create the district would involve Ms. Cassells so that the end result would be a "win-win" situation for both Ms. Cassells and the City. " ATTACHMENT B ATTACHMENT "8" \ I I I / I \ \ \ I I I / / / I I \ \ \ \ \ \... .:: ,.\" \ "-- "\ "-) I L-... ! \ . I I , I I I , i I ---. -...... "- State Rond ". 434 i I I I I ---- ~ ~ \ \ I " ATTACHMENT C ",' .1, A TT A CHMENT GREENE\V A Y INTERCHANGE ZONING DIS'nUcr "C" ,,< DIVISION 3. DISTIUCT REQUIREMENTS Sec. 20-483 Pu rposc. The GreeneWay Interchange District is designed as a mixed-use category which combines a strategy to attract higher density residential and commercial enterprises oriented toward a major transportation nexus of an expressway and arterial road and minimize urban sprawl. This district is specifically designed to: a. Provide high density residential development in close proximity to economic centers for employees. b. Discourage urban sprawl by clustering economic development activities along growth corridors. c. Promote business development in close proximity to the regional road network providing high visibility and convenient access. d. Ensure sufficient availability of land to realize the economic development needs of the City. e. Provide for choice and diversity in living arrangements and work environments. Sec. 20-484 General Uses and Intensities. (1) The Greene Way Interchange Development District is designed to provide a varied of land uses, development. . intensities, and target industry development. The uses are: a. Planned commercial developments, corporate business parks, office complexes, commercial, service and hotel uses. b. Planned medium to high-density residential developments. c. Planned mixed-use developments. (2) Development Intensities: The City shall apply the following development intensities. The criteria for establishing appropriate .intensities include, but are not limited to, compatibility with surrounding existin.g and planned uses, 'adequacy of existing and programmed City services and facilities, economic development objectives, and consistency with the City's Comprehensive Plan and site characteristics. Residential Uses: Medium Density 5-10 Dwelling Units per net acre High Density 11-20 Dwelling Units per net acre Non-Residential Uses: 1.0 Floor Area Ratio (FAR) I.I'^ I{CCOIIIII1Clldatiol1 :;/3/<)') - I - (;rCCI1<.:\\';ty 11I1<':1"cil;1I1t;<': District .' (3) Land Use Mix: The Greene Way Interchange District shall be developed to accommodate an overall mix of land uses as described below: Land Uses Minimum Maximum Residential Non- Residential 25% 50% 50% 75% (4) Open Space/Recreation: A minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) of the overall site must be designated as recreation and common open space. Individual land uses may have more or less than twenty-five percent (25%) of its area devoted to common open space. Recreation areas are not required within non-residential areas. In non-residential areas, landscaped pedestrian connections between buildings, parking and adjacent development is required. Sec. 20-485 Permitted Uses. ( I ) Medium Density Residential: a. Single-Family Attached/Detached b. Patio Homes c. Duplex d. Multi-Family (2) High Density Residential: a. Condominiums b. Townhouses c. Apartments (3) Office: a. Variety. of office uses from single-tenant professional offices to corporate office parks. (4) Commercial: a. Neighborhood Convenience Stores b. Community, Regional and Sub-Regional Shopping Centers c. Daycare Nurseries d. Hotels And Motels (5) Special Exceptions in Commercial Areas: a. Drive-in restaurants b. Service Stations c. Hospitals d. Nursing Homes LI'^ ({CCOl1ll11Cndatioll 3/3/99 - 2 - Grccllcway Intcrchange District ., ., . GreeneWay Interchange Zoning District DIVISION 4. GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS Sec. 20-486 Building Height. No building shall exceed 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. 20-487 Setbacks. (1) No improvement shall be located on any property closer to any property line than the minimum setbacks set forth below: S.R. 434 Collector Street Internal Street Side (a) Rear (a) Buildings 25 feet 25 feet 15 feet o feet I 0 feet Parking 15 feet 15 feet 10 feet o feet 5 feet (a) Unless abutting a residential area. See Section 20-491. (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 corner 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 Board of Adjustment 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 limiting the scope of their review, the following: (I) 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 LJ>A Rccommcndation 3/3/99 - 3 - Grccncway Interchange District , . 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. 20-488 Land Coverage. The overall site shall contain 25% open space or recreation. Individual sites within a planned development may have more or less than 25% open space. Sec. 20-489 Off-Street Parking and DriveWay Requirements. (1) Paved Driveway and Parking Spaces: All driveways and parking spaces shall be paved with asphaltic concrete and/or concrete and shall be curbed. (2) On-Site Parking: All parking areas shall be on-site and shall be adequate to serve all employees, visitors and company vehicles. (3) Rights-Of-Way: Parking is prohibited on rights-of-way or along driveways. (4) Parking Space Size: Each off-street parking space shall be a minimum of 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 requirement or setback. Lines demarcating parking spaces may be drawn at various angles in relation to curbs or aisles, so long as the parking spaces.so created .contain within them the rectangular area required. (5) Handicapped Spaces: Handicapped spaces shall be provided and sized in accordance with 316.1955, 316.1956, 316.1958, 320.0843, 320.0845, 320.0848 Florida Statutes. (6) Access drive Width: Each access drive shall have a minimum width of twenty-four (24) feet. (7) Number of 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 ajoint 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 permit guidelines (found in 1496-7 Florida Administrative Code) and restrictions shall apply. (8) Turning Radius: The minimum turning radius shall be thirty (30) feet. (9) 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. (10) Whenever practical, vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems shall be separated. A system of multi-purpose walkways connecting buildings, common open spaces, recreation areas, community facilities and parking areas shall be provided and adequately lighted for nighttime use. Sec. 20-490 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. L1'^ Rccommcndation 3/3/99 - 4 - Grccncway I ntcrchangc District .' . , (I) All areas requiring landscaping shall meet or exceed the following general landscape requirements. Such Landscaping Requirements are required for: a. That part of the site fronting a public or private right-of-way that is within the designated corridor. b. Around and within all off-street parking, loading and other vehicular use areas within each site. c. Along the outside of screening walls and fences. d. Adjacent to buildings on the site to complement the architectural style. (2) All landscaping shall be installed according to accepted commercial planting procedures. Fertile soil, free of lime rock, pebbles or other construction debris shall be used in all planting pits. (3) The owner ofa 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 unifonn appearance. (4) All landscape areas shall be adequately irrigated, with reclaimed water if available, 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 and shall be equipped with rain sensors. 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. I plants, as specified in Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants. Parts I and II. 1973 published by the State of Florida, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Trees shall be selected from the Recommended Tree Pallet found at the end of these design standards. (6) The preservation and utilization ofa 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 onsite 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. Pedestrian sidewalks may cross the triangular area. 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 or the acccssway with the street right-or-way with two (2) sides of each triangle being ten (10) LP^ Recollllllcndalion 3/3/99 - 5 - Grccncway Interchangc District ... . . feet in length from the point of intersection and the third side being a line connecting the ends of the two (2) other sides. b. The area of the site located at a corner formed by the intersection of two (2) or more streets with two (2) sides of the triangular area being measured thirty (30) feet in length along the right-of-way lines from their point of intersection; and the third being a line 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. (IO)AII parking areas, excluding hose required for single family and duplex dwelling units, shall meet the following specific landscaping requirements. When parking areas are located adjacent to streets or other public rights-of-way, a landscape buffer shall be provided between the public right-of-way and the parking area. The landscape buffer shall be a minimum of five feet (5') in width with an overall average often feet (10') . To provide design flexibility for planting trees away from overhead utility lines and adequate space for meandering landscape berms, variations in the width of the buffer is encouraged. The buffer shall contain a screen of landscaping composed of natural and/or man-made materials, arranged or planted so that a height of at least three feet (3') shall be attained within one (I) year after planting to screen the parking area as viewed from the right-of-way. a. One (I) canopy tree a minimum of two and one half inches (2.5"), diameter at breast height (dbh), above ground shall be planted for every fly (50) linear feet, or fraction thereof, of frontage along a public right-of-way. Existing trees located in the buffer may be used to meet this requirement. ( II )Landscapingshall be installed to screen parking areas from adjacent and proximate properties as follows: a. Where parking areas are adjacent to properties assigned a zoning classification which allows only residential uses or properties assigned a residential land use designation, the provisions of Section 20-91. active/passive buffer and setback design standards shall apply. b. 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 nonnal 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. c. Live screening material shall be planted in areas not less than five (5) feet in width. Planting areas shall be mulched a minimum of two (2) inches thick with cypress mulching or other organic mulch. d. 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 trees selected from the recommended plant pallet found at the end of this section. (12)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 and shall include at least onc ( I ) canopy trec. L1' ^ l~ecolllll1endation 3/3/99 - G - Grccneway Interchange District " .. . (a) Parking areas shall include landscaped curbed islands at the ends of each row of parking. These islands shall be a minimum often (l 0) feet wide and as deep .as the combined parking space(s) plus median, if any and shall include at least one (1) canopy tree. (b) Each parking bay shall have no more than twenty (20) continuous parking spaces unbroken by a landscape island. (c) Parking bays shall have a maximum of 40 spaces. Where total parking requirements fora parcel exceed 40 spaces, parking lots shall be broken into distinct areas separated by continuous landscaped islands at least five (5) feet wide. Landscaped islands shall contain one (I) tree for every thirty (30) linear feet of island. (d) Each separate required landscaped island shall contain a minimum of one hundred sixty-two (162) square feet with a minimum interior dimension of nine (9) feet and shall include at least one (1) tree. (13) A landscaped unpaved area shall surround each non-residential building, occurring between the facade of the building and paved areas whether a parking area, drive or sidewalk as described below. Paving may be allowed up to the facade of a continuous storefront building if landscaping is provided intermittently along the facade of the building. (a) Along the front and side ofa non-residential 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 non-residential 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. (14) Foundation and accent planting shall be provided around all structures for the purpose of enhancing and complementing the architectural character of the structure. (15) .Stormwater retention/detention facilities may be allowed to encroach into designated landscape buffers to a maximum of fifty percent (50 %) upon finding that all planting and structural screen provided by the buffer'yard will be fully achieved and maintained. Retention areas shall be designed to be dry within twenty-four (24) hours of a twenty-five (25) year storm event and to not require fencing around such areas with the following exception: Wet retention may be permitted if conditions for dry retention cannot be met. Ifwet retention is used, it shall be placed the rear of a property so as not to be visible from road rights-of-way. If fenced, the fencing must be a black vinyl coated chain link or other material approved by the Community Development Director. (16) All storm water management areas shall conform to the design criteria promulgated by the City of Winter Springs and the St. Johns River Water Management District. (17) 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. (18) 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 two and one-half(2.5") inches in caliper LI'^ RCCOII1II1Cl1d"tioll 3/3/99 - 7 - Grccncway Intcrchangc District '.. each (measured three (3) feet above grade) and having a total tree caliper equivalent to that of the removed or damaged tree(s). (19) 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. (20) Pedestrian access through the perimeter wall and buffer may be provided at the abutting resident's or homeowners association's option to provide convenient pedestrian access to non-residential uses such as commercial areas, office parks or schools. Sec. 20-491 Buffers and Walls. (1) Unless otherwise specified, the following active/passive design standards shall apply to all commercial, office, and multi-family development adjacent to properties assigned a residential zoning classification or a residential land use designation. Buffers and setbacks required by this section are intended to separate incompatible land uses and eliminate or minimize adverse impacts such as light, noise, glare and building mass .on adjacent residential uses. The Community Development Director shall make the final determination of active and passive edge (s) during the site plan review process. (2) Front setbacks shall comply with the requirements of Section 20-87. Side and rear setbacks shall comply with Table 1 of this Section. (3) Passive buffers: The use of passive buffers may occur only on the passive edges of a building site. In using passive buffers, the following requirements shall be met: a. Buffer Width: Minimum fifteen feet (IS') b. Buffers shall contain a perimeter brick or masonry wall six feet (6') in height. c. Buffers shall contain four (4) canopy trees a minimum of two and one half inches (2.5") in diameter (dbh) for every one hundred (100) linear feet of buffer. Trees may be clustered or planted at regular intervals. (4) Active buffers: In using active buffers, the following requirements shall be met: a. Buffer Width: Minimum twenty-five feet (25') for one story buildings. Minimum fly feet (50') for buildings two (2) story and over. b. Buffers shall contain a perimeter brick or masonry wall six feet (6') in height. c. Buffers shall contain eight (8) canopy trees a minimum of two and one half inches (2.5") in diameter (dbh) for every one hundred (I OO)linear feet of buffer. Trees may be clustered or planted at regular intervals. (5) Stormwater retention/detention facilities may be allowed to encroach into designated landscape buffers to a maximum of fifty percent (50%) upon finding that all planting and structural screen provided by the buffer yard will be fully achieved and maintained. Retention areas shall be designed to be dry within twenty-four (24) hours of a twenty-five (25) year storm event and to not require fencing around such areas. I.I'^ Rccommcndalion 3/3/99 - II - Grccncway Interchangc District ,.. (6) The following table prescribes the landscape buffer and setback requirements relating to the height of buildings when the following uses are adjacent to existing residential land uses and/or properties assigned a residential zoning land use classification or land use designation. Table I Passive/Active Landscape Buffer and Side and Rear Setback Requirements Building Height Passive Side of Building Active Side of Building and Use Buffer Setback Buffer Setback One Story . .', :" ::t. :;.!:~.. i~~:5h~:::~.~~'~~.\ *; ~t.~~~~~~~~~~ ~;:;.~~~ ~~ ~I~ /~~~.;),~.~~:-.:~,n.~ !~/::':M:- (~.~1~~~~~~'~'::".' ...f.: .<<: ;~~y Office 1 5' 25' 25' 50' Commercial 15' 25' 25' SO' Multi-Family 1 5' 25' 25' SO' 2 or more stories "J:':", .. .,.. "fj' ~'. '~\~;.::~~~:!}ii~~~~~~'~;~J~i/:t\: ::~;~::.~,::,:~;~ :~,:':':: · YP;j~:~~l:! :.~'-~: \~:':' .'~ .. .. .. Office 1 5' SO' 50' 100' Commercial 15' 50' SO' 100' Multi-Family 1 5' 100' 50' 100' (3) No existing or dedicated public or private right-of-way shall be included in calculation of the buffer widths. (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. 20-492 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. (b) Ground Mounted Multi-Tenant or Project Identification Sign: For each multi-tenant development under. separate ownership, one (I) wide-based monument style permanent sign with landscaped base 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 (I) additional sign may be permitted. The minimum separation for all signs on an individual ownership parcel shall be 200'. (I) 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 with numerals/letters a minimum of six (6) inches in height, but the address shall not be counted against allowable cory area. LI' ^ Rccommcndation 3/]/99 - 9 - Greeneway Interchange District " (2) Shall be located no closer than ten (10') 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 fourteen (14) 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. Landscaping shall be incorporated around the base to include low growing shrubs and groundcover and/or annuals to promote color. (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 CODY Area 56 square feet 84 square feet 150 square feet Maximum Height 14 f~et 14 feet 16 feet (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 (I) wide-based monument style, permanent project identification sign shall be permitted per single-tenant parcel. One additional permanent wide-based monument style project identification sign may be permitted for parcels in excess of one (I) acre with more than one (I) ingress/egress serving more than one (I) building. The minimum separation for all signs on an individual ownership parcel shall be 200'. (1) Shall only advertise one (I) person, fine, company, corporation or major enterprise occupying the premIses. (2) Shall be located no closer than ten (l0) feet from the front, side or rear property lines. (3) Shall not exceed two (2) faces. (4) Sign copy area shall not exceed forty-eight (48) square feet per face. For parcels in excess of 4.0 acres, the project identification sign face may be increased to sixty-four (64) square feet. (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. L1'^ IZccoll\ll\clldatioll 3/3/99 - 10 - Greeneway Interchange District " (7) Signs shall be in an enclosed base that is at a minimum the full width of the sign. Landscaping shall be incorporated around the base to include low growing shrubs and groundcover and/or annuals to promote color. (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: (I) 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 ofthe 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 ( I) surface and shall not be mounted more than six (6) inches from any wall. (5) When more than one (I) 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 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: . (I) Shall only advertise one (I) person, firm, company, corporation or major enterprise occupying the prem tses. (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 (I) surface and shall not project more than six (6) inches from any wall. I Y ^ I{CCOI11I11Clldatioll 3/3/99 - II - Greeneway Interchange District .' (6) Signs shall conform to the following schedule: Building Size (Gross Floor Area) Less than 50,000 square feet 50,000 to 100,000 square feet Over 100,000 square feet Maximum CODY Area 16 square feet 32 square feet 48 square feet Maximum Letter Height 2 feet Less than 50,000 square fe 25% Height of Building 25% Heig~Diiqmitd~t (e) Additional SignslVariances: 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 . . zonmg vanances. (f) Commercial Outdoor Advertising (i.e. Billboards) Off-site advertising signs such as billboards are prohibited. (g) Changeable Copy Signs: In order to create continuity throughout the corridor all -changeable copy signs shall be as follows: (1) The sign 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 permitted sign area; b. Movie theaters 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 permitted sign area. c. Movie theaters 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 shall 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 such a display. The total area of all window signs, shall not exceed twenty (20%) percent of the window glass area to be LI'A IZccollllllcndation 3/3/99 - 12 - Grccncway Interchange District " calculated separately for each separate storefront. Window signs shall count against total allowable copy area if they are permanently attached. (j) Construction Signs: One (I) 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. 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 (I) 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 of five (5) acres or with frontage on more.than one (I) road, one (I) 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 signageshall not exceed. sixty four (64) square feet in area. (7) Marketing signs may.be lighted so as to illuminate the lettering on the sign. (I) Political Signs only by permit. (m) Prohibited Signs: The following signs and/or devices are prohibited in the corridor. (1) Any sign or part of a 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 or neon. (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 (e.g. signs attached to trees and poles). L1'^ !{l;COllllllClldation ]/3/99 - I] - Grccncway Intcrchangc District ,> '(7) Freestanding signs unless otherwise provided for herein. (8) Trailer signs. (9) Signs attached to temporary structures. (IO)Billboards (II) 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 and shall be parked in the least visible spot from the road, or (c) a trailer placed on a job site during construction. (12) Pole signs. (13) Balloon signs. (14) Ribbon signs. (1) Permanent Flags: Only project flags or govemmentalflags 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 approval. (m) Temporary signs for special events. (I) 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 period 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. (n) Maintenance: All signs and associated apparatus shall be maintained by the owner of the site. Violations shall be processed through the City's Code Enforcement Division. . (0) Nonconforming Signs. LI'A ({CCOIllIIICII<Jalioll J/J/<)<) - 11\ - (;rcl:Ilcway IlIlcrchallge District ", 1,;1' (I) Any sign, other than billboards, having an original cost in ex.cess of one hundred ($100) dollars and which is nonconforming as to permitted sign area or any other reason which would necessitate the . complete removal or total replacement of the sign, may be maintained a period of from one (l) to five (5) years from the effective date of these design standards. The term of years to be determined by the cost of the sign or of renovation, including installation cost, shall be as follows: Sign cost or Renovation Cost Permitted Years from Effective Date of Design Standards $ 0 - $3,000 $ 3,001 - $ 10,000 Over $10,000 3 5 7 Sec. 20-493 Utility Lines. All new or relocated utility lines within the district 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 of fifteen (15) feet from any right-of-way and visually screened using landscape materials or masonry construction in conformance with these land development regulations. Sec. 20-494 Cross-access Easements (I) All development except single family residential and duplex uses, with parking lots. or direct access to a public road shall, as part of the development approval process, establish cross-access easements which provide for the internal connection of the parcel to adjacent parcels unless the City Engineer makes a finding that such joint-access is not feasible or practicable based upon circumstances unique to the properties. Sec. 20-495 Building and Screening Design Guidelines (I) Projects shall use materials consistent with materials used in the area. Acceptable materials include stucco, concrete block reinforced concrete with tile, and brick and terra coma 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 equirment and appurtenanccs, including but not limited to air conditioner units, ventilation equipmcnt, refrigcration systems, heating units, must bc screcncd so that thcy are not visible from any public L1'^ IZl.:col1ll1ll.:l1datiol1 ]1]/99 - I 5 - Grccncway Intcrchangc District " , . 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 (I) foot above the object to be screened. If landscaping 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 $eventy-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. (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. 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. If building 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 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 project. (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 shall 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. (II) 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 and shall be subject to buffer setback requirements (12) Orive-thru pick up windows shall not be permitted on the front or sides of a building fronting on S.R. 434. Sec. 20-496 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-oftbe specific proposed development. 1.1' ^ I{CCOllll11cndatioll 3/3/,)<) - I G - Grccncway Interchangc District ATTACHMENT D TEXTUAL COMPARISON BETWEEN . ADOPTED NEW DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS PROPOSED GREENEW A Y INTERCHANGE DISTRICT ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS ( text on the left side throughout) ( text on the right side throughout) " S.R. 434 CORRIDOR VISION PLAN: NEW DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS ARTICLE VI. S.R. 434 CORRIDOR VISION PLAN DIVISION 1. S.R. 434 CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT Sec. 20-445 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. 20-446 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, 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. DIVISION 2. . GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT AREA Sec. 20-447 Applicability to New Development Overlay Zoning District. The following design standards shall apply to the New Development Overlay Zoning District which includes all properties adjacent to the S.R. 434 right-of-way from Hayes Road eastward to S.R. 41 T(the GreeneWay) except for the Town Center Overlay Zoning District along S.P... '13'1, and the exclusion of the Casscells Trust property with exclusion(s) indicated in Ordinance 675. GREENEW A Y INTERCHANGE ZONING DISTRlCT DIVISION 3. DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS Sec. 20-483 POI' pose. The GreeneWay Interchange District is designed as a mixed-use category which combines a strategy to attract higher density residential and commercial enterprises oriented toward a major transportation nexus of an expressway and arterial road and minimize urban sprawl. This district is specifically designed to: a. Provide high density residential development in close proximity to economic centers for employees. b. Discourage urban sprawl by clustering economic development activities along growth corridors. c. Promote business development in close proximity to the regional road network providing high visibility and convenient access. d. Ensure sufficient availability of land to realize the economic development needs of the City. e. Provide for choice and diversity in living arrangements and work environments. 1 ',. .' 2 Scc. 20-484 GCllcn\1 Uscs :\nd Intcnsities. (I) Thc GrccneWay Interchange Development District is designed to provide a variety of land uses, devclopment intensities, and target industry dcvelopment. The uses are: a. Planned commcrcial dcvclopments, corporate business parks, office complexes, commercial and hotel uses. b. Planned medium to high-density residential developments. c. Planned mixed-use developments. (2) Development Intensities: The City shall apply the following development intensities. The criteria for establishing appropriate intensities include, but are not limited to, compatibility with surrounding existing and planned uses, adequacy of existing and programmed City services and facilities, economic development objectives, and consistency with the City's Comprehensive Plan and site characteristics. Residential Uses: Medium Density 5-10 Dwelling Units per net acre High Density 11-20 Dwelling Units per net acre Non-Residential Uses: 1.0 Floor Area Ratio (FAR) (3) Land Use Mix: The GreeneWay Interchange District shall be developed to accommodate an overall mix of land uses as described below: Land Uses Minimum Maximum Residential Non-Residential 25% 50% 50% 75% (4) Open Space/Recreation: A minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) of the overall site must be designated as recreation and common open space. Individual land uses may have more or less than twenty-five percent (25%) of its area devoted to common open space. Recreation areas are not required within non-residential areas. In non-residential areas, landscaped pedestrian connections between buildings, parking and adjacent developmen~equired. ~R=- Sec. 20-485 Permitted Uses. ( I ) Medium Density Residential: a. Single-Family Attached/Detached b. Patio Homes c. Duplex d. Multi-Family 'I..., Sec. 20-448 Building Height. No building shall exceed 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. 20-449 .' Setbacks. (1) No. improvement shall be located on any property closer to any property line than the minimum setbacks set forth below: S.R. 434 Collector Street Internal Street Side Rear Buildings 50 feet 35 feet I 5 feet 10 feet 10 feet Parking 15 feet I 5 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 corner 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. 3 (2) High Density Residential: a. Condominiums b. Townhouses c. Apartments (3) Office: a. Variety of office uses from single-tenant professional offices to corporate office parks. (4) Commercial: a. Neighborhood Convenience Stores b. Community, Regional and Sub-Regional Shopping Centers c. Daycare Nurseries d. Hotels And Motels (5) Special Exceptions in Commercial Areas: a. Drive-in restaurants b. Service Stations c. Hospitals d. Nursing HOI DIVISION 4. GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS Sec. 20-486 Buildine Hei2ht. No building shall exceed fifty five (55) a maximum of five (5) stories or sixty (60) 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. For those buildings that include a parking garage under the building at ground level. five (5) stories or sixty (60) feet shall be permitted above the parking garage. Sec. 20-487 Setbacks. (1) No improvement shall be located on any property closer to any property line than the minimum setbacks set forth below: S.R. 434 Collector Street Internal Street Side (a) Rear (a) Buildings 25 feet 25 feet 15 feet o feet 10 feet (a) Unless abutting a residential area. See Section 20-491. Parking 15 feet 15 feet 1 0 feet o 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 corner 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 arc specifically excluded from the setback restrictions: a. Sll:ps and walks. 'i 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 Board of Adjustment will consider any request for the placement of such other improvements within a setback, only after a Design Review Board review and recommendation. In determining whether to recommend City consent, the Design Review Board may consider, without limiting the scope of their review, the following: (i) 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 Design Review Board in order to justify to the Design Review Board that the intrusion of additional improvements within the normal setbacks is beneficial to the corridor and will not adversely affect adjacent property dwn~rs. Sec. 20-450 Land Coverage. No parcel within the S. R. 434 Corridor Overlay District shall have more than seventy-five (75%) percent of its area impervious. In determining land coverage, a water body shall not be considered an impervious surface. 4 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 Board of Adjustment 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 limiting the scope of their review, the following: (I) 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. 20-488 Land Coverage. The overall Greeneway Commercial District, less any designated conservation areas, shall contain twenty-five (25) percent open or recreation space. Open space and/or recreation space shall be provided within the Greeneway Interchange District as follows: Office, multifamily residential, mixed use developments 25% Minimum Commercial sites 25% Minimum Commercial sites with enhanced landscaping 15% Minimum * Enhanced landscaping is defined as the landscaping that would have been associated with the 10% open space waived. Enhanced landscaping may include additional quantity or size of a mix of the following three elements: trees, shrubs, and ground covers. Approval of enhanced landscaping to compensate for a reduction in the open space requirement on commercial sites shall be evaluated for approval by the Development Review Committee (DRC) at the time of site plan review. Commercial sites with enhanced landscaping 15% Minimum * * Ooen soace requirements for an individual commercial site that is vart of a lanzer master olanned oro;ect may be reduced bv ten (JO) vercent. This is to offSet the olacement of required retention to serve the individual commercial site in a common, centralized retention area desizned to serve the overalllarf!er vro;ect. The common retention area would be considered "0 site" to the individual commercial site. In such cases the land sea ere uirements associated with the ten (J 0) oercent oven !mace waived will be retained on the individual commercial site in the form of enhanced landscaving. " Sec. 20-451 Off-Stl'eet Paddng and Driveway Requirements. (1) Paved Driveway and Parking Spaces: All driveways and parking spaces shall be paved with asphaltic concrete and/or concrete and shall be curbed. (2) On-Site Parking: All parking areas shall be on-site and shall be adequate to serve all employees, visitors and company vehicles. (3) Rights-Of-Way: Parking is prohibited on rights-of-way or along driveways. (4) Parking Space Size: Each off-street parking space shall be a minimum of 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 be counted toward any other green space requirement or setback. Lines demarcating parking spaces may be drawn at various angles in relation to curbs or aisles, so long as the parking spaces so created contain within them the rectangular area required. (5) Handicapped Spaces: Handicapped spaces shall be provided and sized in accordance with 316.1955, 316.1956, 316.1958, 320.0843, 320.0845, 320.0848 Florida Statutes. (6) Access Drive Width: Each access drive shall have a minimum width oftwentv-four (24) (7) Number of Access Drives: If a site has less than two hundred (200) feet of frontage on a right-of-way, one (1) access drive shall be permitted unless there is ajoint 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 permit guidelines (found in 1496-7 Florida Administrative Code) and restrictions shall apply. (8) Turning ~adius: The minimum turning radius shall be thirty (30) feet. (9) Coordinated joint use or-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. (10) Whenever practical, vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems shall be separated. A system of multi-purpose walkways 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 pedestrian oriented system to connect all properties within the New Development Area Overlay Zoning District. Scc. 20-452 Landscaping. The following landscape standards establish the minimum criteria for the development of the roadways, parking areas, and other featur.es to ensure continuity in aesthetic values throughout the corridor. (I) 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. Sec. 20-489 Off-Str'cet Pal'king and DI'iveway Requircments. (I) Paved Driveway and Parking Spaces: All driveways and parking spaces shall be paved with asphaltic concrete and/or concrete, and may be required to be curbed depending on site specific conditions as determined by the DRC. (2) On-Site Parking: All parking areas shall be on-site and shall be adequate to serve all employees, visitors and company vehicles. (3) Rights-Of-Way: Parking is prohibited on rights-of-way or along driveways. (4) Parking Space Size: Each off-street parking space shall be a minimum of 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 requirement or setback. Lines demarcating parking spaces may be drawn at various angles in relation to curbs or aisles, so long as the parking spaces so created contain within them the rectangular area required. (5) Handicapped Spaces: Handicapped spaces shall be provided and sized in accordance with 316.1955, 3 16, I 956, 316.1958, 320.0843, 320.0845, 320.0848 Florida Statutes. (6) Access drive Width: Each access drive shall have a minimum width of twenty-four (24) feet. (7) Number of Access Drives: If a site has less than two hundred (200) feet of frontage on a right-of-way, one (1) access drive shall be permitted unless there is ajoint 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 permit guidelines (found in 1496-7 Florida Administrative Code) and restrictions shall apply. (8) Turning Radius: The minimum turning radius shall be thirty (30) feet. (9) 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. (10) Whenever practical, vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems shall be separated. A system of multi-purpose walkways connecting buildings, common open spaces, recreation areas, community facilities and parking areas shall be provided and adequately lighted for nighttime use. Sec. 20-490 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. (I) 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 publ ic or private right-or-way that is within the designated corridor. 5 " b. Around and within all off-street parking, loading and other vehicular use areas within each site. c. Along the outside of screening \valls 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 landscaped areas shall be adequately irrigated with and reclaimed water shall be used where available, 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 and shall be equipped with rain sensors. c. The irrigation system shall be designed and operated to prevent or minimize run-off of irrigation water onto roadways, driveways, and adjacent properties not under the control of the owner of the site. d. The irrigation system shall be maintained so as to be in optimum working order at all times. (5) All plant material shall meet or exceed standards for Florida No.1 plants, as specified in Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants, Parts I and II, 1973 published by the State of Florida, 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. 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 access way 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. Pedestrian sidewalks shall be provided in the triangular area unless another safe crossing is provided. Landscaping, except grass and ground cover, shall not be located closer than three (3) feet from the edge of any access way pavement. The triangular area shall be defined as: (b) Around and within all off-street parking, loading and other vehicular use areas within each site. Loading areas shall be screened with the intent to block seventy-five (75%) percent of the view of such loading area. c. Along the outside of screening walls and fences. d. Adjacent to buildings on the site to complement the architectural style. (2) All landscaping shall be installed according to accepted commercial planting procedures. Fertile soil, free of lime rock, pebbles or other construction debris shall be used in all planting pits. (3) The owner of a site shall be responsible for all landscaping so as to present a neat, healthy and orderly appearance free of refuse and debris. Any dead or dying plant material, including sod, 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 if available, 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 and shall be equipped with rain sensors. c. The irrigation system shall be designed and operated to prevent or minimize run-off of irrigation water onto roadways, driveways, and adjacent properties not under the control of the owner of the site. d. The irrigation system shall be maintained so as to be in optimum working order at all times. (5) All plant material shall meet or exceed standards for Florida No.1 plants, as specified in Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants. Parts I and II. 1973 published by the State of Florida, 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. 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 onsite landscaping material is encouraged. (8) When anaccessway 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. Pedestrian sidewalks may cross the triangular area. 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: 6 " a. The areas of the site on both sides of an access way which lie within a triangle formed by the intersection of each curb of the access way with the street right-of-way with two (2) sides of each triangle being ten (10) feet in length from the point of intersection and the third side being a line connecting the ends of the two (2) other sides. b. The area of the site located at a corner formed by the intersection of two (2) or more streets with two (2) sides of the triangular area being measured thirty (30) feet in length along the right-of-way lines from their point of intersection; and the third being a line cOlmecting 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) For office buildings, office parks and mixed-use developments, not less than twenty-five (25%) percent ofthe overall site shall be planted with a combination of trees, shrubs and ground covers. For commercial sites and commercial sites within mixed-use developments, not less than fifteen (15) 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 scree~ oflandscaping at least three (3) feet in height twelve (12) months after planting. If a wall or hedge is used, a meandering berm a minimum of one and one- half (1 1/2) feet in height, with a rnaximum 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 constructed around existing vegetation where the grade will be raised more than six (6) inches. Walls and shrub screens shall be setback a minimum often (10) feet from the property line. (12) Concrete walkways shall be a minimum five (5) feet wide and shall are encouraged to meander, where appropriate, 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. 7 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 111 length from the point of intersec.tion and the third side being a line connecting the ends of the two (2) other sides. b. Th~ area of the ~ite located at a .comer formed by the intersection of two (2) or more streets with two (2) sld~s of.the tr~angular ~rea bell1g measured thirty (30) feet in length along the right-of-way lines from their pOll1t ofmtersectlOn; 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. (IO)AlI parking areas, excluding those required for single family and duplex dwelling units, shall meet the following specific landscaping requirements. When parking areas are located adjacent to streets or other . public rights-of-way, a landscape buffer shall be provided between the public right-of-way and the parking area. The landscape buffer shall be a minimum of five feet (5') in width with an overall average often feet (10') . To provide design flexibility for planting trees away from overhead utility lines and adequate space for meandering landscape berms, variations in the width of the buffer is encouraged. The buffer shall contain a screen of landscaping composed of natural and/or man-made materials, arranged or planted so that a height of at least three feet.(3') shall be attained within one (I) year after planting to screen the parking area as viewed from the right-of-way. a. One (1) canopy tree a minimum of two and one half inches (2.5"), diameter at breast height (dbh), above ground shall be planted for every fifty (50) linear feet, or fraction thereof, of frontage along a public right-of-way. Existing trees located in the buffer may be used to meet this requirement. " , (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 from the recommended plant pallet found at the end of these design standards. (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 ~pace(s) plus median, if any, and shall include at least one (1) canopy tree. b. Each p~rking bay shall have no more than ten (10) continuous parking spaces unbroken by a landscaped island. c. Parking bays shall have a maximum of forty (40) cars. Where total parking requirements for a parcel exceed forty (40) cars, parking lots shall be broken into distinct areas separated by continuous landscaped islands at least five (5) feet wide. Landscaped islands shall contain one (1) small, medium, or canopy tree for every thirty (30) linear feet of island. d. Each separate required landscaped island shall contain a minimum of one hundred sixty-two (162) square feet with a minimum interior dimension of nine (9) feet and shall i ncl ude at least one (1) tree. e. As an option, a six (6) foot wide landscaped island may be constructed between rows of " parking which shall count towards the required open space. [I' this option is used, the parking spaces abutting the island may be shortened to nineteen (19) feet in length and the unbroken rows of parking may be extended to twenty (20) spaces. The landscaped island shall contain one tree for every thirty (30) linear feet of island. (11 )Landscaping shall be installed to screen parking areas from adjacent and proximate properties as follows: a. Where parking areas are adjacent to properties assigned a zoning classification which allows only residential uses or properties assigned a residential land use designation, the provisions of Section 20-91 active/passive buffer and setback design standards shall apply. b. 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. c. Live screening material shall be planted in areas not less than five (5) feet in width. Planting areas shall be mulched a minimum of two (2) inches thick with cypress mulching or other organic mulch. d. 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 trees selected from the recommended plant pallet found at the end of this section. (12)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 and shall include at least one ( 1 ) canopy tree. (a) Parking areas shall include landscaped em:be4 islands at the ends of each row of parking. These islands shall be a minimum often eight (-14~) feet wide inside curb to inside curb and as deep as the combined parking space(s) plus median, if any, and shall include at least one ( 1) canopy tree. (b) Each parking bay row of parking shall have no more than twenty (20) continuous parking spaces unbroken by a landscape island. These islands shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet wide, inside curb to inside curb, and as deep as the combined parking space(s) plus median, if anv, and shall include at least one canopy tree. As an alternative to landscape islands, a landscape strip at least six (6) feet in width may be provided between rows of head-to-head parking. Shade trees shall provided per forty (40) lineal feet of landscape strip. (c) Parking bays shall have a maximl:lIu of 10 spaces. Where total parkiflg requirements for a parcel exceed 40 spaces, parking lots shall be broken into distinct areas separated by continuous landscaped islands at least five (5) feet wide. Landscaped islands shall contain one (1) tree for every thirty (30) linear feet of island. (d) Bach separate required landscaped island shall contain a minimum of one hUl'ldred sixty two (162) square feet with a minimum interial dimension of nine (9) feet shall inoludo at least ono (I) tree. 8 ~i (15) A landscaped unpaved 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. a. Along the front and side of an office, 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 an office 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. c. For retail buildings, paving may be allowed up to the facade of a continuous storefront building if landscaping is provided intermittently along the facade of the building consistent with the following: (1) A minimum of fifty (50%) percent of the front or side with continuous storefront must be landscaped. (2) Each landscaped area must have a minimum width of three (3) feet. (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 green space and landscaping shall be required at access drives. (18) Drainage retention areas required on individual sites shall be sodded and designed to blend with the overall landscaping and landform 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 storm water management areas shall conform to the design criteria promulgated by the City of Winter Springs and the St. Johns River Water Management District. (20) A tree survey shall be submitted with any application for site plan review showing all trees over four (4) inches in caliper. Existing trees to be removed and retained shall be shown on the site plan. Prior to any site clearing activities all existing trees required to remain by the Design Review Board 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 Design Review Board that are damaged or removed shall be replaced with new tree(s) consistent with Chapter 5; Section 5.5 of the City of Winter Springs Code of Ordinances. (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. (23) A walkway with a minimum width pf five (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, the walkway shall be delineated. A landscaped arca, which includes sidewalk and landscaping, a minimum of nine (9) feet in total width shall separate the walkway from parking spaces. The use of architectural features and landscaping is encouraged to define pedestrian gateways. I I' shrubs arc used in the landscaped area along walks, they shall be set back so as not to form a "wall" along the edge of the walk. (13) A landscaped unpaved area shall surround each non-residential building, occurring between the facade of the building and paved areas whether a parking area, drive or sidewalk as described below. Paving may be allowed up to the facade of a continuous storefront bui Id ing if landscaping is provided interm ittently along the facade of the building. (a) Along the front and side of a non-residential building a minimum landscaped area of ten (10) feet for the first floor plus three (3) feet for each additional floor shall be maintained. Sidewalks are not considered part of the landscaped area. (b) Along the rear of a non-residential 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. (14) Foundation and accent planting shall be provided around all structures for the purpose of enhancing and complementing the architectural character of the structure. (IS) Storm water retention/detention facilities may be allowed to encroach into designated landscape buffers to a maximum of fifty percent (50 %) upon finding that all planting and structural screen provided by the buffer yard will be fully achieved and maintained. Retention areas shall be designed to be dry within twenty- four (24) hours of a twenty-five (25) year storm event and to not require fencing around such areas with the following exception: Wet retention may be permitted if conditions for dry retention cannot be met. Ifwet retention is used, it shall be placed the rear of a property so as not to be visible from road rights-of-way. If fenced, the fencing must be a black vinyl coated chain link or other material approved by the Community Development Director. (16) All storm water management areas shall conform to the design criteria promulgated by the City of Winter Springs and the St. Johns River Water Management District. (17) 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. (I 8) 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 two and one-half (2.5") 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). (19) 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. (20) Pedestrian access through the perimeter wall and buffer may be provided at the abutting resident's or homeowners association's option to provide convenient pedestrian access to non-residential uses such as commercial areas, office parks or schools. 9 .. .. Sec. 20-453 Buffers and \Valls. (a) Buffers: A minimum fifteen (IS) 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. (l) 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 two and one-half (2.5") inch (dbh) caliper and overall height often to twelve (10' - 12') 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. (3) A minimum of four (4) sub-canopy trees and two (2) deciduous 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 natural landscape. (4) No existing or dedicated public or private right-of-way shall be included in calculation of the buffer widths. (5) Stormwater retention areas may be permitted in the corridor buffer area subject to the following: a. No more than sixty (60%) percent 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 overall landscape theme and landform; c. Stormwater retention areas may be wet if designed to be part of a water feature; d. Designs which require fencing shall be prohibited; and e. No slope shall be greater than that indicated in Sec. 9-241 (d)(l) and (2) City Code. 10 Sec. 20-491 Buffers and Walls. (I) Unless otherwise specified, the following active/passive design standards shall apply to all commercial, office, and multi-family development adjacent to propelties assigned a residential zoning classification or a residential land use designation. Buffers and setbacks required by this section are intended to separate incompatible land uses and eliminate or minimize adverse impacts such as light, noise, glare and building mass on adjacent residential uses. The Community Development Director shall make the final determination of active and passive edge (s) during the site plan review process. (2) Front setbacks shall comply with the requirements of Section 20-87. Side and rear setbacks shall comply with Table 1 of this Section. (3) Passive buffers: The use of passive buffers may occur only on the passive edges of a building site. In using passive buffers, the following requirements shall be met: a. Buffer Width: Minimum fifteen feet (15') b. Buffers shall contain a perimeter brick or masonry wall six feet (6') in height. c. Buffers shall contain four (4) canopy trees a minimum of two and one half inches (2.5") in diameter (dbh) for every one hundred (100) linear feet of buffer. Trees may be clustered or planted at regular intervals. (4) Active buffers: In using active buffers, the following requirements shall be met: a. Buffer Width: Minimum twenty-five feet (25') for one story buildings. Minimum fifty feet (50') for buildings two (2) story and over. b. Buffers shall contain a perimeter brick or masonry wall six feet (6') in height. c. Buffers shall contain eight (8) canopy trees a minimum of two and one half inches (2.5") in diameter (dbh) for every one hundred (1 OO)linear feet of buffer. Trees may be clustered or planted at regular intervals. (5) Stormwater retention/detention facilities may be allowed to encroach into designated landscape buffers to a maximum of fifty percent (50%) upon finding that all planting and structural screen provided by the buffer yard will be fully achieved and maintained. Retention areas shall be designed to be dry within twenty-four (24) hours of a twenty-five (25) year storm event and to not require fencing around such areas. ~I (6) Existing vegetation shall be used where possible to meet these requirements. (b) Walls: All freestanding walls, sound barriers, ground sign enclosures, planters, man-made structures fronting along the designated roadway or its major intersections shall be of brick, decorative or split-faced concrete block. When these materials are used for a visual screen, they sh~l~ conform to the architectural style, materials, and color of the development. Sec. 20-454 Signs. All signs and sign"elements, including shape, forin, lighting, materials, size, color and location shall be"subject to approval by the Design Review Board 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 (I) wide-based monument style, permanent sign with landscaped base identifying the name of the development and businesses within the development shall be permitted. For developments with five hundred (500) feet of frontage or more on a major road, one (I) additional sign may be permitted. The minimum separation for all signs on an indiv~dual ownership parcel shall be two hundred (200) feet and: . (I) 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 with numerals/letters a minimum of eight (8) inches in height, but the address shall not be counted against allowable copy area. 11 (6) The following table prescribes the landscape buffer and setback requirements relating to the height of buildings when the following uses are adjacent to existing residential land uses and/or properties assigned a residential zoning land use classification or land use designation. Table I Passive/Active Landscape Buffer and Side and Rear Setback Requirements Building Height and Use Passive Side of Building Buffer Setback Active Side of Building Buffer Setback One Story Office Commercial Multi-Family 2 or more stories Office Commercial Multi-Family :: ...':... 15' 15' 15' 25' 25' 25' 25' 25' 25' :>:."': .....: 50' 50' 50' 50' 50' 50' . : "-}i~:N;: 100' 100' 100' ,. . .,.'.... : ..~., ..c.; . . - '.::' . ~ 15' 15' 15' 50' 50' 100' a. No existing or dedicated public or private right-of-way shall be included in calculation of the buffer widths. b. Existing vegetation shall be used where possible to meet these requirements. (7) 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, wrought-iron and brick, decorative or split-fac(~d concrete block. When these materials are used for a visual screen, they shall conform '~o the architectural style, materials, and color of the development. Sec. 20-492 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. (b) Ground Mounted Multi-Tenant or Project Identification Sign: For each multi-tenant development under separate ownership, one (I) wide-based monument style permanent sign with landscaped base 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 (I) 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 with numerals/letters a minimum of six (6) inches in height, but the address shall not be counted against allowable copy area. 'j) (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 entry 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 (2/3) the width of the sign. Landscaping shall be incorporated around the base to include low growing shrubs and ground cover and/or annuals to promote color. (7) Signs shall be in accordance with the following schedule: Building Size (Gross Floor Area) Maximum COpy Area Maximum Height Under 75,000 square feet 75,000 - 250,000 square feet Over 250,000 square feet 32 square feet 48 square feet 64 square feet 12 feet 14 feet 16 feet (8) Multi-tenant centers are permitted additional signs for anchor tenants according to the following schedule: Building Size (Gross Floor Area) Anchor Tenant Additional Signs Under 75,000 square feet 75,000 - 250,000 square feet Over 250,000 square feet 2 of 12 square feet 3 of 12 square feet 4 of 12 square feet Ail.anchor tenant is defined as the major retail store(s) in a center that is/are in excess of one hundred (100) front feet and a minimum area often thousand (10,000) square feet. (b) Ground Mounted Single-Tenant Identification Sign: One (1) wide-based monument style, p~rmanent project identification sign shall be permitted per single-tenant parcel. One additional permanent wide-based monument style project identification sign may be permitted for parcels in excess of one (I) acre with more than one (1) ingress/egress serving more than one (I) building. The minimum separation for all signs on an individual ownership parcel shall be two hundred (200) feet. (I) Shall only advertise one (l) 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) f~lces. 12 (2) Shall be located no closer than ten (10') 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 fourteen (14) 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. Landscaping shall be incorporated around the base to include low growing shrubs and groundcover and/or annuals to promote color. (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 Copv Area 56 square feet 84 square feet 150 square feet Maximum Height 14 feet 14 feet 16 feet (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 (I) wide-based monument style, permanent project identification sign shall be permitted per single-tenant parcel. One additional permanent wide-based monument style 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 (I) person, fine, company, corporation or major enterprise occupying the prem Ises. (2) Shall be located no closer than ten (10) feet from the front, side or rear property lines. (3) Shall not exceed two (2) faces. , <J .. (i.) :, .gn copy area s1all 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 feet. (5) Shall be consistent in design, format and materials with the architecture of the proposed building. (6) The sign shall not be more than eight (8) 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. Landscaping shall be incorporated around the base to include low growing shrubs and ground cover and/or annuals to promote color. (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, and shall be consistent in design, format, and materials with the architecture of the proposed building. (3) The sign(s) shall not either project above any roof or exceed a height of 14 feet. (4) Wall signs shall display only ooe (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, all tenant signage sha1i be consistent in size, materials, and placement. (6) The maximum size of sign letters and logos, including any sign backgrounds, shall be twenty-four (24) inches 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 twenty-five (25%) percent of the building height. An anchor tenant is defined as the major retail store(s) in a center that is/are in excess of one hundred (100) front feet and a minimum area often thousand (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 without separate exterior tenant entrances, one wall sign not exceeding two (2) square feet shall be permitted identifying AA each individual tenant. The sign shall be located adjacent to the building entrance. 13 (4) Sign copy area shall not exceed forty-eight (48) square feet per face. For parcels in excess of 4.0 acres, the project identification sign face may be increased to sixty-four (64) square feet. (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 (7) Signs shall be in an enclosed base that is at a minimum the full width of the sign. Landscaping shall be incorporated around the base to include low growing shrubs and groundcover and/or annuals to promote color. (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: (I) Shall only advertise one (I) 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 (I) surface and shall not be mounted more than six (6) inches from any wall. (5) When more than one (I) tenant sign is used on one (I) 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 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 either project above any roof or exceed the height of fourteen (14) feet. (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) Height Maximum COPY Area Maximum Letter Less than 50,000 square feet 50,000 to 100,000 square feet Over 100,000 square feet 16 square feet 32 square feet 48 square feet 2 feet 25% Height of Building 25% Height of building (e) Additional SignsNariances: Under special circumstances, such as for parcels on corner lots, additional signs consistent with these design standards may be approved by the City Commission, upon a request submitted to the Board of Adjustment pursuant to Sec. 20-82 and 20-83.ofthe City Code. The Board of Adjustment shall recommend variances of this sign code in specific casc:s where such variances will not be contrary to the public interest and where, due 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 sha~l follow those provisions for zoning variances. (f) Commercial Outdoor Advertising (i.e. Billboards) Off-site advertising signs such as billboards are prohibited. (g) Changeable Copy Signs: In order to create continuity throughout the corridor all changeable copy signs shall be as follows: (I) 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%) percent of the permitted sign area; 14 (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: (I) Shall only adveltise one (I) perSOIl, finn, 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) Less than 50,000 square feet 50,000 to 100,000 square feet Over 100,000 square feet Maximum CODY Area 16 square feet 32 square feet 48 square feet Maximum Letter Height 2 feet 25% Height of Buildings 25% Height of Buildings (e) Additional SignsNariances: Under special circumstances, such as for parcels on corner lots, additio~al 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 sh~ll.consider variances oft~is sign code in specific cases where such variances will not be contrary to .the publIc Il1terest an~ where, ownll1g to special conditions, a literal translation of this sign code would result 10 unnecessary hardsh~p: All requirements, procedures, findings and appeals of sign code variances shall follow those provIsIons for zoning variances. (0 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: (I) The sign cabinet shall be all aluminum extrusion or better as approved by staff. Ch.angea?le 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) percent of the perm itted sign area; ~t) ~ b. Movie theaters and other performance/entertainment facilities may utilize up to eighty (80%) percent of the permitted sign area for display of films, plays or other performances currently showing. Such copy area shall be included as part of the permitted sign area. c. Movie theaters may use up to eighty (80%) percent 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 twelve (12) square feet per sign face. (2) The sign face shall be acrylic Pan X 15 or Equal. (3) The letters and track shall be Wagner Zip-Change or Equal. (h) Backlit Signs: Backlighting of awning signs shall be prohibited. (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 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 Signs: One (1) construction sign, denoting the owner, architect, landscape architect, engineer, financial institution, contractors, or containing any statement pertaining to Jhe 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 sixteen (16) feet in 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): (I) Only one (I) 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 15 b. Movie theaters and other performance/entertainment facil ities may uti I ize up to 80% of the perm itted sign area for display offilms, plays or other performances currently showing. Such copy area shall be included as part of the permitted sign area. c. Movie theaters may use up to 80% of perm itted 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 shall 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 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. (j) Construction Signs: One (1) construction sign, denoting the owner, architect, landscape architect, engineer, financial institution, contractors, or containing any statement pertaining to the 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. Ifthe 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. 'i .., 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 of five (5) acres or with frontage on more than one (1) road, one (1) additional marketing sign may be permitted. Signs must be a minimum of two hundred (200) apart. (5) Marketing signs may be double faced. Sign faces shall be parallel and mounted on the same poles. The total copy area shall not exceed sixty-four (64) square feet and no more than ten (10) feet in height. The total of a single face shall not exceed thirty- two (32) square feet. (6) Marketing signage may be incorporated within the construction signage, but the signage shall not exceed sixty four (64) square feet in area. (7) Marketing signs may be lit so as to illuminate the lettering on the sign. (I) Political Signs only by permit. (m) Electronic date, time and temperature informational signs are permitted. Such signs shall be counted as part of the total copy area of the overall sign. (n) Prohibited Signs: The following signs and/or devices are prohibited in the corridor. (I) Any sign or part of a sign which is designed, devised, or constructed so as to rotate, spirt,'gyrate, turn or move in any animated fashion. Signs shall not incorporate reflecti ve materials .so as to create the appearance of motion or neon. (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 (e.g. signs attached to trees and poles). 16 (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 of five (5) acres or with frontage on more than one (l) road, one (l) 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 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. (I) Political Signs only by permit. (m) Prohibited Signs: The following signs and/or devices are prohibited in the corridor. (l) Any sign or part of a 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 or neon. (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 (e.g. signs attached to trees and poles). ~J :., FreestandinG sions unless otherwise provided for herein. :=> b (7) (8) Trailer signs. (9) Signs attached to temporary structures. (10) Billboards (II) 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 and shall be parked in the least visible spot from the road; or (c) a trailer placed on ajob site during construction. (12) Pole signs. (13) Balloon signs. (14) Ribbon signs. (0) Permanent Flags: Only project flags or governmental flags shall be permitted in conformance with the following standards:' (1) One (1) flagpole and one (I) 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 twenty (20%) percent 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 thirty-five (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 Design Review Board for approval. (p) 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 period not exceeding fourteen (14) days; and permits cannot be renewed on the same sign, nor shall another temporary permit be issued o~ the same location, within ninety (90) days from the date of expiration of any previously issued temporary permit. 17 (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 and shall be parked in the least visible spot from the road, or (c) a trailer placed on a job site during construction. (12) Pole signs. (13) Balloon signs. (14) Ribbon signs. (I) Permanent Flags: Only project nags 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 approval. (m) 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 period 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 thirty- two (32) square feet, and may be double sided. Banner signs may be sized to extend across roads. (q) 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. (r) 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 of from one (1) to five (5) years from the effective date of these design standards. The term of years to be determined by the cost of the sign or of renovation, including installation cost, shall be as follows: Original Sign cost or Renovation Cost Permitted Years from Effective Date of Design Standards $ 0 - $ 3,000 $ 3,001 - $ 10,000 Over $10,000 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 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. (3) Violations shall be subject to Chapter 2. Article 3. Division 2. Code Enforcement, City of Winter Springs Code of Ordinances. Sec. 20-455 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. (I) [t shall be the developer's responsibility on-site to make the necessary arrangement with each utility in accordance with the utility's established policy. 18 (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. (n) Maintenance: All signs and associated apparatus shall be maintained by the owner of the site. Violations shall be processed through the City's Code Enforcement Division. (0) Nonconforming Signs. (I) 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 of from one (I) to five (5) years from the effective date of these design standards. The term of years to be determined by the cost of the sign or of renovation, including installation cost, shall be as follows: Sign cost or Renovation Cost Permitted Years from Effective Date of Design Standards $ 0 - $3,000 $3,001-$10,000 Over $10,000 3 5 7 (r) One (I) architectural feature may be located adiacent to the Greeneway right-of-way that identifies the overall Greeneway Interchange development consistent with the following: (I) Maximum height of35' as measured above grade. (2) COpy area can only identify the name of the overall development. (3) Consistent in design and materials with the architecture of the overall development. (4) No part of the architectural feature mav be designed, devised, or constructed so as to rotate, spin, gyrate, turn or move in any animated fashion. The architectural feature shall not incorporate reflective materials so as to create the appearance of motion. (5) In no way shall this architectural feature resemble an outdoor advertising sign (billboard). Nothing in this section shall be constructed to permit an outdoor advertising sign (billboard). Sec. 20-493 Utility Lines. All new or rel~c~ted utilit~ lines within the district shall be constructed and installed beneath the surface of the ground unles~ It IS de~ermll1ed by tl~~ Cit?' that soil, topographical, or any other compelling conditions, make the underground InstallatIOn of such utility lines as prescribed herein unreasonable and impracticable. (I) ~ t, ~h~11 be the .develop~r:s ~esponsi~i I ity on-~ite to make the necessary arrangement with each uti I ity in accoldance With the utility s established policy. .1 " .. (2) The underground installation of incidental appurtenances, such as transformer boxes, switch boxes, or 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 of fifteen (15) feet from any right-of-way and visually screened using landscape materials or masonry construction in conformance with these land development regulations. Sec. 20-456 Corridor Access Management. (a) A system of joint use curbed 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 F.D.O.T. access classification system and standards). (2) A design speed of ten (10) mph and sufficient width to accommodate two-way travel aisles designed to accommodate automobiles, service vehicles, and loading vehicles. (3) Stub-outs and other design features to make it visually obvious that the abutting properties may be tied in to provide cross-access via a service drive. (4) A unified access and circulation system plan that includes coordinated or shared parking areas is encouraged wherever feasible. (b) Shared parking 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: ( I) 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 dedicatee to the City of Winter Springs and pre-existing driveways will bc c10scd and eliminatcd after construction of the joint-use driveway. 19 (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 of fifteen (15) feet from any right-of-way and visually screened using landscape materials or masonry construction in conformance with these land development regulations. Sec. 20-494 Cross-access Easements (1) All development except single family residential and duplex uses, with parking lots or direct access to a public road shall, as part of the development approval process, establish cross-access easements which provide for the internal connection of the parcel to adjacent parcels unless the City Engineer makes a finding that such joint-access is not feasible or practicable based upon circumstances unique to the properties. I,. c\ (3) Record a joint maintenance agreement in the public records defining maintenance responsibilities of property owners. (d) The City Engineer may reduce required separation distance of access points, except as provided in (f), where they prove impractical, provided all of the following requirements are met: (I) Joint access driveways and cross access easements are provided where feasible in accordance with this section. (2) The site plan incorporates a unified access and circulation system in accordance with this section. (3) The property owner shall enter a written agreement with the City of Winter Springs, recorded in the public records, that pre-existing connections on the site will be closed and eliminated after construction of each side of the j oint use driveway. (e) The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has established minimum spacing requirements for the GreeneWay (S.R. 417) Interchange Area. Sec. 20-457 Building and Screening Design Guidelines Sec. 20-495 Building and Screening Design Guidelines (1) Projects shall use materials consistent with materials used in the area. Acceptable materials include stucco, split-faced or decorative 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 of high quality and well crafted. (1) Projects shall use.'uaterials consistent with materials used in the area. Acceptable materials include stucco, concr~te block. remforced co~crete ,:ith tile, and brick and terra coma accent material. Inappropriate maten.als are nver ro~k unfiI1lshed tImber (unpainted), shake roofs, reflective/mirror glass, and metal siding. Matenals 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, etc., 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 (I) foot above the object to be screened. If landscaping is utilized, the plantings must be high enough within one (I) year of planting to provide a screen which will screen the entire unit. 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 Design Review Board may permit dishes on buildings if no part of the dish is visible from the ground of surrounding properti'es. Setbacks for antennas and satellite dishes shall be the same as the bui Iding setbacks. (2) Me~hanical equ.ipme~t and appurtenances, including but not limited to air conditioner units, ventilation eqUIpment, refngeratlon systems, heating units, must be screened so that they are not visible from any public rig~t-o~-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 e~tend at least ?n~ (I) foot above the object to be screened. Iflandscaping is utilized, the plantings must be hIgh enough wlth1l1 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 ad~acent rights-of-way and properties by buildings, dense landscaping or screen walls. The Developme~lt ReView ~oard may permit dishes on buildings if no part of the dish is visible from the ground of surround1l1g properties. Setbacks for antennas and satellite dishes shall be the same as the building setbacks. 20 'I' " (3) Dumpsters and similar facilities shall be screened on all four (4) sides from public view. Both sides and the rear of such facilities shall be screened by an opaque concrete wall, or similar material. Dumpsters shall be 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. If building 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 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 project. (8) Newspaper, magazine and other such vending machines, ATM's, pay telephones, and trash receptacles 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) Buildings with multiple storefront entries are encouraged to 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 and shall be subject to buffer setback requirements. (12) Drive-thru pick up windows shall not be permitted on the front or sides of a building frontin~ on S.R. 434. Sec. 20-458 Development Agreement Any developer may propose to enter into a Development Agreement with the City designed to set forth terms and conditions appropriate to meet the circumstances of the specific proposed 21 (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. 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 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 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 project. (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 shall 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. (I I) 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 and shall be subject to buffer setback requirements (12) Drive-thru pick up windows shall not be permitted on the front or sides ofa building fronting on S.R. 434. Sec. 20-496 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. development. Such Development Agreement shall be reviewed and approved by the City Commission. The City Commission may vary the standards of this ordinance, including building or perimeter setbacks, parking standards, signage, and other standards. 1(an increase in building height beyond fifty-five (55) feet is requested, the City Commission must find that Fire Department capabilities are adequate to address the change. Such consideration shall be based on building site constraints or physical characteristics of the property; provided specifically, however, that any such concessions for a constrained site shall only be considered by the City Commission in a Development Agreement if enhanced perimeter landscaping or buffering is provided to assure that the objectives of this ordinance are achieved. Sec. 20-459 Corridor Design Review Board. The Development Review Committee shall serve as the Corridor Design Review Board for developments in the New Development Area Overlay Zoning District of 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. The Design Review Board shall review and make a recommendation regarding any proposed Development Agreement pursuant to Section 20-458 of this Code. 22 r\ ,-, 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 site 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. * Add this definition of "Ground sign" in Sec. 16-51 (page 957) of the City Code: Wide-based monument or pylon style sign - a sign wholly independent of any building for support, consisting of a solid base with sign on top for monument sign or a base of foliage with sign immediately the level of the base foliage, and where the subject of the sign relates to either the identifying of the business name or the acti"vity(s) carried on in the structure on the same property as the sign. * 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. Dcccm hcr I. 1<)<)7 22 Ncw Dcvelopmcnt Arca 23 ATTACHMENT E A TT A CHMENT "El> Rccollllllcndcd changes t"cslllting reom lIIcctings with Missy Casscclls, Hugh Harling rcpr'cscnting Ms. Cassclls, City Staff and City's Consultant Sec. 20-486 Building Height No building shall exceed fifty five (55) a maximwn of five (5) stories or sixty (60) 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. For those buildings that include a parking garage under the building at ground level. five (5) stories or sixty (60) feet shall be permitted above the Parking garage. Sec. 20-488 Land Coverage The overo.ll site shall contain 25% open space or recreation. Indiyidual sites ..vithin a planned de'/elopment may have more or less thllfl twenty fi'le (25%) percent open space. The overall Greeneway Commercial District less anv designated conservation areas. shall contain twenty-five (25) percent open or recreation space. Open space and/or recreation space shall be provided within the Greenewav Interchange District. as follows: Office. multifamily residential. mixed use developments 25% Minimum Commercial sites 25% Minimum Commercial sites with enhanced landscaping 15% Minimum * Enhanced landscaping is defmed as the landscaping that would have been associated with the 10% open space waived. Enhanced landscaping may include additional Quantity or size of a mix of the following three elements: trees. shrubs. and ground covers. Approval of enhanced landscaping to compensate for a reduction in the open soace reQuirement on commercial sites shall be evaluated for approval by the Development Review Committee (ORe) at the time of site plan review. Sec. 20-489 Off-Street Parking and Driveway Requirements. (1) Pavcd Driveway and Parking Spaces: All driveways and parking.spaces shall be paved with asphaltic concrete and/or concrete, and may be required to be curbed depending on site specific conditions as delennined by the ORe. (8) TUflling Radius: The: minimulll lllming radius shall be thirty lwenly-five (JO 25) feet. ~ .. ".1 . < , Sec. 20-490 Landscap i ng. (l) (b) Around and within all off-street parking, loading and other vehicular use areas within each site. Loading areas shall be screened with the intent to block seventy-five (75%) percent of the view 0 f such loading area (12) (a) Parking areas shall include landscaped 6tI:fbed islands at the ends of each row of parking. These islands shall be a minimum of tea eight (W ID feet wide inside curb to inside curb and as deep as the combined parking space(s) plus median, if any, and shall include at least one (I) canopy tree. (b) Each plll'king bay row of parking shall have no more than twenty (20) continuous parking spaces unbroken by a landscape island. These islands shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet wide. inside curb to inside curb. and as deep as the combined parking space(s) plus median. if any. and shall include at least one canopy tree. As an alternative to landscape islands. a landscape strip at least six (6) feet in width.mav be provided between rows of head-to-head parking. Shade trees shall provided vcr forty (40) lineal feet of landscape striP. (c) Plll'lcing bays shall have a maximum of 40 spaces. Where total parlcing requirements for (l plll'ool exceed 40 spaces, plll'king lots shall be broken into distinct areas separated by continuous landscaped islands at least five (5) f-eetvlide. Landscaped islands shall contain one €i) tree for every thirty (30) linear feet of island. (d) Each separate required landscaped island shall contain a minimwn of one hU:lldred sixty tv/O (162) squlll'e feet with a minimwn internal dimension of nine (9) feet shall inolude at least one (I) tree. Sec. 20-491 Buffers and Walls (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, wrought-iron and 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. 20-492 Signs add the following: (q) One (l) architectural feature may be located adiacent to the Greenewav right-of-way that identifies the overall Greenewav Interchange development consistent with the following: (I) Maximum heig.ht 0[35' as measured above grade. (2) COpy area can only identify the name of the overall development. (3) Consistent in design and materials with the architecture of the overall development. (4) No part of the architectural feature may be desig.ned. devised. or constructed so as to rotate. spin. gyrate. turn or move in any animated fashion. TIle architectural feature shall not incorporate reflective materials so as to create the appearance of motion. (5) In no way shalllhis architectural featurc rescmble an outdoor advertising sign (billboard). NothillJ~ ill this scction shall be constructed to permit an outdoor advertlsing ~j g '-!J!JjllJlO' I li!l. ') ATTACHMENT F t. ATTACHMENT "F" Further Changes RCCOlll mcndcd by City Staff and Consultant Add the following text in italics to Sec. 20-488 for clarification purposes: Commercial sites with enhanced landscaping 15% Minimum '" '" Open space requirements for an individual commercial site that is part of a larf!er master planned proiect mav be reduced bv ten (0) percent. This is to offset the olacement of required retention to serve the individual commercial site in a common. centralized retention area desi ed to serve the.overalllar er ro 'ect. The common retention area would be considered "0 site" to the individual commercial site. In such cases the landsca re uirements associated with the ten 10 ercent 0 en s ce waived will be retained on the individual commercial site in the form of enhanced landscaoing. .1 ADDENDUiVI Proposed changes to page 2 and 3 of the drall Greeneway Interchange Zoning District Regulations in response to Charles Carrington's concern about the general nature of the permitted uses in the district. Sec. 20-485 Uses. The Development Review Committee shall review all developments within the GID for conformance to the requirements of this district and other land development regulations of the City. Interpretation of the standards contained in the GID is the responsibility of the DRC. The DRC shall review all development applications within the GID and approve or disapprove a proiect or make recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Board or the City Commission. A. Permitted Uses The ultimate land uses within the GID are subject to economic cycles and timing of individual proposals and therefore, these areas should remain flexible in terms of permitted uses, while ensuring uses developed meet particular design standards. (I) Medium Density Residential: a. Single-Family Attached/Detached b. Patio Homes c. Duplex d. Multi-Family (2) High Density Residential a. Condominiums b. Townhouses c. Apartments (3) Office (a) a variety of office uses from single-tenant professional office to corporate office parks. . , (4) Commercial: a. Neighborhood convenience stores. b. Community, regional and sub-regional shopping centers. c. Daycare nurseries. d. Hotels and motels. B. Prohibited Uses To protect undesirable uses, the following land uses are specifically prohibited in the GID: Adult Entertainment Establishments Industrial establishments Flea markets Warehouses Contractor establishments with outside storage Building materials storage Mechanical garages Paint and body shons Automobile sales lots and service garages Feed stores and g,reenhollses .. ..; C. Special Exceptions: A use which does not clearly fit within the pennitted categories of Sec. 20-485(1) may receive a special exception as to those categories listed below: (I) Drive-in restaurants (2) Service stations (3) Hospitals (4) Nursing Homes Note: Proposed additions are indicated by underlining.