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ITEM A
Consent
Informational X
Public Hearing
Regular
August 2. 1999
Meeting
MJflv~1 ~.
Authorization
REQUEST: The Community Development Department - Planning Division requests the
Commission hold a workshop on the proposed GreeneWay 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.
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INFORMATIONAL AGENDA ITEM A
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CONSIDERA TIONS:
· February 23, 1998, ~he Interim Development Agreement was approved by the
City Commission to place a hold on development for 18 months while the City
prepares a comprehensive plan amendment to create a separate GreeneWay
Interchange Future Land Use Map designation over the Casscells Trust Property,
and develops a GreeneWay Interchange District Map designation and Zoning
Regulations.
· Paragraph 5 of the Interim Development Agreement dealing with the Volunteer
Abatement of Development will expire August 23, 1999. A first Public Hearing to
extend Paragraph 5 will be scheduled for August 9, 1999, provided both parties
agree.
· 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.
· On July 6, 1999 the City Commission conducted a second workshop on the
Greeneway Interchange Zoning District Text and Map.
· On July 19, 1999 the City Commission conducted a third workshop on the
Greeneway Interchange Zoning District Text and Map.
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INFORMATIONAL AGENDA ITEM A
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Commission hold a fourth workshop to consider the proposed
language of the GreeneWay Interchange Zoning District.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Textual Comparison Between the New Development Overlay Zoning District and
the proposed Greeneway Interchange District.
B. Text as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board.
C. Changes suggested by a representative for the Casscells Trust Property.
D. Changes suggested by the City's consultant subsequent to the Planning and
Zoning Board recommendation.
E. Three memos relating to changes agreed upon in the workshops.
CDD/July 30,1999/12:26 PM
ATTACHMENT A
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)
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GREENEW A Y INTERCHANGE ZONING DISTRlCT
S.R. 434 CORRIDOR VISION PLAN:
NEW DEVELOPMENT
OVERLAY ZONING
DISTRICT REGULATIONS
DIVISION 3. DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 20-483 Pu "pose.
ARTICLE VI. S.R. 434 CORRIDOR VISION PLAN
DIVISION 1. S.R. 434 CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT
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:
Sec. 20-445
Intent.
a. Provide high density residential development in close proximity to economic centers for employees.
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 ofthis 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.
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. 20-446
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:~. 41 T{the GreeneWay) e>ecept for the Town Center Overlay Zoning District along S.R. 434,
- 'and the eJCclusion of the Casscells Trust property with exclusion(s) indicated in Ordinance 675.
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See. 2U-484 Gencral Uscs and Intcllsities.
(I) The Grccl1cWay Intcrchangc Devclopmcllt District is designcd to provide a variety of land uses,
development intensities, and target industry developmcnt. The lIses are:
a. Planned commercial developments, corporate business parks, office complexes, commercial and
hotel lIses.
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 ofland uses as
described below:
Land Uses
Minimum
Maximum
Residential
Non-Residential
50%
75%
25%
50%
(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. [n non-residential areas, landscaped pedestrian
connections between buildings, parking and adjacent developmen0equired.
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Sec. 20-485 Permitted Uses.
I ) Medium Dcnsity Residcntial:
a. Singlc-f-'amily Attached/Dctached
b. Patio Homcs
c. Duplex
d. Multi-Family
Sec. 20-448
Building Height.
No. building shall exceed fifty five (55) feet in height. Far the purpase afthese design standards,
building height shall be measured fram graund level to. the highest paint af the caping of a flat
raaf ar the mean height level between eaves and ridge far gable, hip ar gambrel raafs.
Sec. 20-449 ., Setbacks.
(1) No. improvement shall be lacated an any praperty claser to. any property line than the
minimum setbacks set farth belaw:
S.R. 434
Callectar Street
Internal Street
Side
Rear
Buildings
50 feet
35 feet
15 feet
10 feet
10 feet
Parking
15 feet
15 feet
15 feet
5 feet
5 feet
(2) The narrawest dimensian af a lat adjaining a road right-af-way shall determine its front far
the purpase af establishing yard requirements.
(3) On carner [ats, the front yard shall be cansidered as abutting the street upan which the [at
has its [east dimensian. The rear lat, in this case, shall be appasite the frant yard.
(4) The following structures arc specifically excluded from the setback restrictions:
a.
Steps and walks.
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(2) High Density Residential:
a. Condominiums
b. Townhouses
c. Apartments
(3) Office:
a. Variety of office uses from single-tenant professional affices to. carparate affice parks.
(4) Cammercial:
a. Neighborhaod Canvenience Stares
b. Community, Regional and Sub-Regianal Shapping Centers
c. Daycare Nurseries
d. Hotels And Motels
(5) Special Exceptians in Cammercial Areas:
a. Drive-in restaurants
b. Service Statians
c. Hospitals
d. Nursing Hal
DIVISION 4. GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS
Sec. 20-486 Building Height.
No. building shall exceed fifty five (55) a maximum of five (5) staries ar sixty (60) feet in height.
Far the purpase afthese design standards, building height shall be measured fram graund level to.
the highest paint af the coping af a flat raaf ar the mean height level between eaves and ridge far
gable, hip ar gambrel roafs. Far thase buildings that include a parking garage under the building
at ground level. five (5) staries ar sixty (60) feet shall be permitted abave the parking garage.
Sec. 20-487 Setbacks.
(I) No. impravement shall be lacated an any property claser to. any property line than the minimum setbacks set
farth be law:
S.R. 434
Callectar Street
Internal Street
Side (a)
Rear (a)
Buildings
25 feet
25 feet
15 feet
o feet
I 0 feet
(a) Unless abutting a residential area. See Sectian 20-491.
Parking
15 feet
15 feet
10 feet
o feet
5 feet
(2) The narrowest dimensian af a lot adjaining a raad right-af-way shall determine its frant far the purpase af
establishing yard requirements.
(3) On carner lats, the front yard shall be cansidered as abutting the street upon which the lot has its least
dimcnsion. The rear lot, in this case, shall be opposite the front yard.
(4) The f<Jllowing structures arc spcci fica II y excluded from the setback restrictians:
a. Steps :tlld w:tlks.
b.
Landscaping and landscape berms.
b. Landscaping and landscape berms.
c.
Planters three (3) feet in height or less, or
c. Planters three (3) feet in height or less, or
d.
Other improvements as may be permitted under applicable regulations of the City.
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 Owners.
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 owners 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. 20-450
Land Coverage.
Sec. 20-488 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.
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 oart of a larf!er master
olanned oroiect may be reduced by ten (J 0) oercent. This is to offset the olacement of required
retention to serve the individual commercial site in a common, centralized retention area
desif!ned to serve the overalllarf!er proiect. The common retention area would be considered
"0 site" to the individual commercial site. In such cases the landsca ere uirements associated
with the ten 10 ercent 0 en s 7ace waived will be retained on the individual commercial site in
the form of enhanced landscapinf!.
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Sec. 20-451
Off-StI.cet Parking and Dr"ivcway Rcquircmcnts.
(I) 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 minimwn
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) Nwnber 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 of"parking areas during off-peak hours shall be encouraged to be
inCorporated into the design of projects to reduce the total nwnber 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.
Sec. 20-452
Landscaping.
The following landscape standards establish the minimum criteria for the development of the
roadways, parking areas, and other featur.~s to ensure continuity in aesthetic values throughout
the corridor.
(I) All areas requiring landscaping shall meet or exceed the following gcncrallandscapc
requircmcnts. Such landscaping requiremcnts arc required for:
a.
That part of the site fronting a public or private right-of-way that is within the
dcsiglwted corridor.
Scc. 20-489 Off-Str"cet Parking and Dr.ivcway Rcqui,'cmcnts.
(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 ORC.
(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 I 6.1956, 316.1958, 320.0843, 320.0845, 320.0848 Florida Statutes.
(6) Access drive Width: Each access drive shall have a minimum width of twenty-four (24) feet.
(7) Number of Access Drives: If a site has less than two hundred (200) feet of frontage on a right-of-way, one
(I) access drive shall be permitted unless there is a joint access drive, in which case two (2) may be
permitted. If a site has more than two hundred (200) feet of frontage on a right-of-way, F.D.O.T 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 .s~~1l 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 are~ 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:
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il. 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 \.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 ri!?ht-of-way, landscaping may be used to define the
intersection provided however thafalllandscaping within the triangular area dcscribed
below shall provide unobstructed cross-visibility at a level bctween two (2) feet and six (6)
feet above finished gradc. Pedestrian sidewalks shall bc provided in the triangular area
unless another safe crossing is provided. Landscaping, except grass and ground cover, shall
not be located closcr than thrcc (3) feet from the edge of any acccss way pavement. The
triangular area shall be defincd as:
(b) Around and within all off-street parkin<> loadin<> and other vehicular use areas within
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each Slt~. 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, shaH be promptly
replaced or shall be treated to restore healthy growth to achieve a uniform appearance.
(4) A~lla.ndscape 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 n. 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 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 access way pavement. The triangular area shall be defined as:
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a.
The areas of the site On both sides of an access way which lie within a trianale formed
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by the intersection of each curb of the access \\'ay 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 connecting the ends of the other two (2) lines.
(9) All landscape plans and specifications shall be prepared by a landscape architect licensed to
practice in the State of Florida.
(10) For office buildings, office parks and mixed-use developments, not less than twenty-five
(25%) percent of the 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!). of landscaping 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 maximum slope of 3: 1 shall be required. Berms shall not
be used where coverage conflicts with existing vegetation. . This screening requirement may
be combined with other requirements within the landscape easement. Berm slopes shall
vary in order to provide visual interest; however, the maximum slope shall be 3:1. The
berms shall be completely covered with grass or other living landscape materials. A berm
shall not be 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.
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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 accessway with the street right-of-way with two (2) sides of each triangle being ten (10)
feet In length from the point of intersection and the third side being a line connectina the ends of the two
(2) other sides. b
b. Th~ area of the ~ite located at a corner formed by the intersection of two (2) or more streets with two (2)
sld~s of. the tr~angular ~rea being measured thirty (30) feet in length along the right-of-way lines from
their pomt of mtersectlOn; 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 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 offive feet (5') in width with an overall average often feet
(10') . To provide design flexibility ~or 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-C)') shall be attained within one (1) 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 bea 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 pa.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 include at least one (I) 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 I' this option is used,
th<.; parking spa<.;<.;s abutting the island may b<.; shorl<.;n<.;d to Ilin<.;le<.;n (19) lCet in length
ami the unbroken rows of parking may be extemkd lo lwenly (20) spae<.;s. Th<.;
1;1I1dsc;I()<.;d is(;lI1d skdl contain Olle tr<.;e for <.;very thirly nO) lillear lC<.;t or'island.
(I I )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 ~ islands at the ends of each row of parking.
These islands shall be a minimum often eight (M 1i) feet wide inside curb to inside curb and
as deep as the combined parking space(s) plus median, if any, and shall include at Jeast one
( I) 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 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 may be provided between rows of
head-to-head parking. Shade trees shall provided per forty (40) lineal feet of landscape strip.
(0) Parking bays shall have a maJ(imum of 10 spaoes. Where total parkiRg requirements for
a parcel exoeed 10 spaces, pal:king lots shall be brokeR iRto distinot areas separated by
continuous landscaped islands at least fi'le (5) f-eet "...ide. Landsoaped islands shall
oontain one (1) tree for every thirty (30) linear f-eet of island.
(d) Each separate required landscaped island shall oontain a minimum of one hundred sixty
two (162) square feet with a minimum interial dimension of nine (9) feet shall inol~
teast one ( I ) tree.
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(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 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 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
thesite 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 erect<?d 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 widthpf 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 area, 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 alld lalldscaping is encouraged to ddine pedestrian gateways. I f shrubs arc used in
thc 1;1I1dscapcd arca along walks, they shall bc set back so as notlo rorll1 ;1 "wall" along the
edge or lltc w;lik.
(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 continllollS storefront building if landscaping is provided intermittently along
the facade of the building.
(a) Along the front and side of a non-residential building a minimum landscaped area of ten (l0) 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) Stormwater retention/detention facilities may be allowed to encroach into designated landscape buffers to a
maximum of fifty percent (SO %) 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 ofa twenty-five (25) year stonn 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
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.
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Scc. 20-453
Buffc,.s and \Valls.
(a) Buffers: A minimum fifteen (15) foot landscape buffer shall be provided by the
developer/property owner abutting the designated right-of-way lines at the time of
development order or permit approval. The landscape buffer may be contained within a
landscape easement.
(I) 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.
Storm water retention areas may be wet if designed to be part of a water feature;
d.
Designs which require fencing shall be prohibited; and
e. No slope shall be greater than that indicated in Sec. 9-241(d)(1) and (2) City
Code.
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Scc. 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 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 (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 (lOO)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.
(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.
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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 (l) wide-based monument style, permanent
sign with landscaped base identifying the name of the development and businesses within
1he 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 developlllent. The primary address of the
building shall be incorporated into the sign with nUlllerals/letters a minimum of' eight
(X) inches in height, bul the address shall not be counled against allowable copy area.
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(6) The following table prescribes the landscape buffcr and setback rcquirements 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 .' ":'::.'>:'" ..
.: ~ " ..
Office IS' 25' 25' 50'
Commercial 15' 25' 25' 50'
Multi-Family IS' 25' 25' 50'
2 or more stories .?;" ...''.", , ".:~~~f~:':.;~~t';'.:_:o;~ .~.>(t :~": .;:.,':.J,,:"':'~:.:~::. .' :>" .-
:.':'.' :<'''::::~~:f.~.... .'
Office IS' 50' 50' 100'
Commercial IS' 50' 50' 100'
Multi-Family IS' 100' 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 '.:0 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
enterpriscs within the commercial development. The primary address of the building shall be
incorporated into tlte sign with nUlllcralslletters a minimum of six (6) inches in height, but the address
shall not bc countcd against allowable copy area.
(2) Shall be located no closer than fifteen (15) feet from front, side, or rear property lines.
(3) Shall have a maximum of two (2) faces.
(4) Shall be consistent in design, format and materials with the architecture of the
proposed building(s).
(5) A 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 of ten 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.
(1) Shall only advertise one (1) person, firm, company, corporation or major enterprise
occupying the premises.
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(2) Shall be located no closer than fi fteen (15) feet from the front, side or rear property
I illes.
(J) Shallllol exceed two (2) f~IC(;S.
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(2) Shall be located no closer than ten (10') feet from front, side, or rcar 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 (\4) 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 CODV 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 (1) 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 (I) ingress/egress serving more than one (1) building. The minimum separation for all signs on an
individual ownership parcel shall be 200'.
(I) Shall only advertise one (I) person, fine, company, corporation or major enterprise occupying the
premises.
(2) Shall be located no closer than ten (10) feet from the front, side or rear property lines.
(3) Shallnol exceed two (2) l~\ccs.
(4)
Si0.l1 copy area shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet per face. For parcels in
ex~ess of 4.0 acres, the project identification sign face may be increased to forty-eight
(48) square feet.
(5)
Shall be consistent in desian format and materials with the architecture of the
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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 one (1) surface and shall not be mounted more than six
(6) inches from any wall.
(5) When more than one (1) tenant sign is used on one (1) building, all tenant signage
shaH 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 feei'shall be permitted identifying an each individual tenant.
The sign shall be located adjacent to the building cntrancc.
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(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:
(1) Shall only advertise one (1) person, firm, company, corporation or major enterprise
occupying the premises.
(2) The sign(s) shall be clearly integrated with the architecture of the building. Shall be consistent in design,
format, and materials with the architecture of the proposed building.
(3) The sign(s) shall not project above any roof or canopy elevations.
(4) Wall signs shall display only one (I) surface and shall not be mounted more than six (6) inches from any
wall.
(5) When more than one (1) tenant sign is used on one (1) building, each tenant sign shall be consistent in
size, materials, and placement.
(6)
The 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 [vlounted 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 (l) 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 Cooy 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 comer
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 ,of the City Code. The Board of Adjustment shall recommend variances of this
sign code in specific cas~s where such variances will not be contrary to the public interest
anq 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 shaU 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:
(l) The sign cabinet shall be all aluminum extrusion or better as approved by staff.
Changeable copy signs may b~.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%1) percent
or the permitted sign area;
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(d) Building Mounted Single Tenant Identification Sign: [n 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 Ises.
(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.
(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 COpy 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 ~oard 0: AdJustme~t
pursuant to Sec. 20-82 and 20-83 or the City Code. The Board of Adjustment sh~lI.conslder vanances of~ls
sign code in specific cases where such variances will not be contrary to .the public mterest an~ where, owmng
to special conditions, a literal translation ofthis 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.
(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. 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 permitted sign
area;
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-.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 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):
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(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 fram the site by the owner of the site.
(2) ^"markcling signs shall be submitted to the City fi)r approval ancllocation prior to
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b. Movie theatcrs and other pcrformancc/entertainmcnt facilitics may uti I ize up to 80% of the perm itted
sign arca for display of films, plays or other performances currcntly showing. Such copy arca 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
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 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. 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 the sign's
installation.
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
(I) 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.
(l) 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
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) Roofsigns.
(5) Bench signs.
(6) Snipe signs (e.g. signs attached to trees and poles).
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(3) Marketing signs shall be set back a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet from the front, side and rear
property lines. They shall not create a visibility obstruction to vehicular traffic.
(4) For parcels in excess offive (5) acres or with frontage on more than one (I) road, one (I) additional
marketing sign may be permitted. Signs must be a minimum of 200' 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.
(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).
(7) Freestanding signs unless otherwise provided for herein.
(8) Trailer signs.
(7) Freestanding signs unless otherwise provided for herein.
(9) Signs attached to temporary structures.
(8) Trailer signs.
(10) Billboards
(9) Signs attached to temporary structures.
(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.
(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. (12) Pole signs.
(13) Balloon signs. (13) Balloon signs.
(14) Ribbon signs. (14) Ribbon signs.
(0) Permanent Flags: Only project flags or governmental flags shall be permitted in
conformance with the following standards:'
(I) Permanent Flags: Only project nags or governmental flags shall be permitted in conformance with the
following standards:
(I) One (1) flagpole and one (1) flag may be permitted per parcels of two (2) acres or
more.
(I) 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.
(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.
(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.
(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 Development Review Committee for approval.
(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.
(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 ther.eof 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.
(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.
. (p) Temporary signs for special events.
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(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
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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) It shall be the developer's responsibility on-site to make the necessary arrangement with
each utility in accordance with the utility's established policy.
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(2) 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 (1) to five
(5) years froni 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
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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:
(1) Maximum height 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 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 relocated utility lines within the district shall be constructed and installed beneath the surface of the
ground unles~ it is de~ermined by tl~~ City that soil, topographical, or any other compelling conditions, make the
underground InstallatIOn of such utility lines as prescribed herein unreasonable and impracticable.
(I) It shall be the .developer's responsibi I ity on-site to make the necessary arrangement with each util ity in
accordance With the utility's established policy.
(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 often (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
prop'erties 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) Sh.ared 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 dedicatea to the City of Winter Springs and pre-existing
driveways will be closed and eliminated after construction of the joint-use driveway.
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(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.
(3) Record a joint maintenance agreement in the public records defining maintenance
responsibilities of property owners.
(d) The City Engineer may reduce required separation distance of access points, except as
provided in (f), where they prove impractical, provided all of the following requirements
are met:
(1) Joint access driveways and cross access easements are provided where feasible in
accordance with this section.
(2) The site plan incorporates a unified access and circulation system in accordance with
this section.
(3) The property owner shall enter a written agreement with the City of Winter Springs,
recorded in the public records, that pre-existing connections on the site will be closed
and eliminated after construction of each side of the joint use driveway.
(e) The Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT) has established minimum spacing
requirements for the Greene Way (S.R. 417) Interchange Area.
Sec. 20-457
Building and Screening Design Guidelines
Sec. 20-495 Building and Screening Design Guidelines
(l) 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 materials consistent with materials used in the area. Acceptable materials include stucco
concr~te bloc~ reinforced co~crete ~ith tile, an~ brick and terra coma accent materi~1. Inapprop~iate '
matenals are nver rock unfinIshed timber (unpainted), shake roofs reflective/mirror glass and metal 'd'
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atena s s ou e 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
th'J,t they are not visible from any public right-of-way. The screen shall consist of a solid
wall, facade, parapet or other similar screening material which is architecturally compatible
and consistent with the associated building. Such screening material shall extend at least
one (1) foot above the object to be screened. If landscaping is utilized, the plantings must
be high enough within one (l) 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 properties. Setbacks for antennas and satellite dishes shall be the
same as the building setbacks.
(2) Me~hanical equ.ipme~t and appurtenances, including but not limite<i 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 ~onsist of a solid wall, facade, parapet or other similar screening material
which IS arclutecturally compatible and consistent with the associated building. Such screening material shall
e~tend at least ~n~ (I) foot above the. object to be screened. If landscaping is utilized, the plantings must be
lugh enough Within one year of planting to provide a screen which will screen the entire unit with a minimum
of seventy-five (75%) percent opacity. In the case of satellite dishes, they shall be screened from view from
ground level of adjacent rights-of-way and properties by buildings, dense landscaping or screen walls. The
Developme~t Review ~oard may permit dishes on buildings ifno part of the dish is visible from the ground
of surroundmg properties. Setbacks for antennas and satellite dishes shall be the same as the building
setbacks.
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(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(8) Newspaper, magazine and other such vending machines, A TM'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.
(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.
(10) Buildings ~ith 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-thm pick up windows shall not be permitted on the front or sides ofa building fronting on S.R. 434.
(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
anQ shall be subject to buffer setback requirements.
(12) Drive-thru pick up windows shall not be permitted on the front~es of::J. building
[rontin;; on S.R. 434.
Scc. 20-458
Dcvclopmcnt Agr.ccmcnt
Sec. 20-496 Developer's Agr.ccmcnt
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 speci fie proposed
Any dcvclopcr may proposc to cntcr into a developer's agreement with the City designed to set forth terms and
conditions appropriate to meet the circllmstances-of the specific proposed development.
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development. Such Development Agreement shalt 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. Itan 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.
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DEFINITIONS:
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Place/replace the following definitions in the Sec. 16-51 Definitions (Signs) in the City
Code.
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Substitute this 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.
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Substitute this definition of "Marketing/Real Estate Sign" in place of the current definition
of "Real estate sign" found in Sec. 16-51 (page 957) of the City Code:
Marketing/Real Estate - For the purpose of these design standards, marketing signs
shall mean all names, insignias, trademarks, and descriptive words of material of any
kind affixed, inscribed, erected or maintained upon an individual site or upon any
improvement on individual sites which contain information relating to the marketing
of space or building(s) on the subject parceL
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Add this definition of "Ground sign" in Sec. 16-51 (page 957) of the City Code:
Wide-based monument or pylon style sign - a sign wholly independent of any
building for support, consisting of a solid base with sign on top for monument sign or
a base of foliage with sign immediately the level of the base foliage, and where the
subject of the sign relates to either the identifying of the business name or the
activity(s) carried on in the structure on the same property as the sign.
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Add this definition of "multi-tenant development" to Sec. 20-1 of the City Code:
Multi-tenant development - Shopping centers and other uses so determined by the
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GREENEW A Y INTERCHANGE ZONING DISTRICT'
DIVISION 3. DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 20-483 Purpose.
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.
(I) The GreeneWay 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)
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(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 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
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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
1 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: (1) the extent to which any hardship exists that would justify a variance from
the normal setback requirements; (ii) the aesthetics of the proposed improvements and their visibility from
common roads and adjacent properties; (iii) the consent or objections of adjacent property owners; and (iv)
the nature and use of the proposed improvements. It is the owner's burden and responsibility to provide such
information and documentation as may be requested by the Development Review Committee in order to
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justify to the Development Review Comm ittee 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.
(I) 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 greens pace 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 offrontage 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 establ ish the In inimum criteria for the development of the roadways, parking
areas, and other features to ensure continuity in aesthetic values throughout the corridor.
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(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 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. 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 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 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
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 of the access way with the street right-of-way with two (2) sides of each triangle being ten (10)
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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)All 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 shaH 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 )Landscaping shall be installed to screen parking areas from adjacent and proximate properties as follows:
a. Where parking areas are adjacent to properties assigned ~ 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 (I) canopy tree.
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(a) Parking areas shall include landscaped curbed islands at the ends of each row of parking. These islands
shall be a minimum often (10) feet wide and as deep 'as the combined parking space(s) plus median, if
any and shall include at least one (I) 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 (1) tree for every thirty (30)
linear feet of island.
(d) Each separate required landscaped island shall contain a minimum of one hundred sixty-two (162)
square feet with a minimum interior dimension of nine (9) feet and shall include at least one (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 of a 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.
(l5)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. If wet 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
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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 (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 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 (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.
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(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'
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25'
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100'
100'
15'
15'
15'
50'
50'
100'
50'
50'
50'
, (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 ma'terials 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/lelters a minimum of six (6) inches in height, but the address
shall not be counted against allowable copy area.
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(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 COpy 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 (1) 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 (l)building. The minimum separation for all signs on an
individual ownership parcel shall be 200'.
(I) Shall only advertise one (1) person, fine, company, corporation or major enterprise occupying the
premIses.
(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.
(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 LIse
area.
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(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:
(1) Shall only advertise one (1) person, firm, company, corporation or major enterprise
occupying the premises.
(2) The sign(s) shall be clearly integrated with the architecture of the building. Shall be consistent in design,
format, and materials with the architecture of the proposed building.
(3) The sign(s) shall not project above any roof or canopy elevations.
(4) Wall signs shall display only one (I) surface and shall not be mounted more than six (6) inches from any
wall.
(5) When more than one (1) tenant sign is used on one (1) building, each tenant sign shall be consistent in
size, materials, and placement.
(6) The 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 (I) person, firm, company, corporation or major enterprise occupying the
premIses.
(2) The identification sign is located on the exterior wall of a building.
(3) The sign shall be clearly integrated with the architecture.
(4) The sign shall not project above any roof or canopy elevations, and the top of the sign shall not be higher
than fourteen (14) feet above the main entry floor.
(5) The sign shall display only one (I) surface and shall not project more than six (6) inches from any wall.
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(6) Signs shall conform to the following schedule:
Building 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 sq uare feet
32 square feet
48 square feet
Maximum Letter Height
2 feet Less than 50,000 square fe
25% Height of Building
25% HeighlDEij\uifcl~t
(e) Additional SignsNariances: Under special circumstances, such as for parcels on corner 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 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:
(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 acryl ic 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
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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 of a final Certificate of Occupancy, whichever is sooner. If the sign is not removed when required, it
may be removed by the City at the owner's expense.
(k) Marketing Signs (e.g. "Space for Rent" sign):
(1) Only one (1) marketing sign shall be permitted on each parcel during the building's "leasing period". At
the end of the leasing period, marketing signage shall be removed from the site by the owner of the site.
(2) All marketing signs shall be submitted to the City for approval and Ideation 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 morethan one (1) road, one (1) additional
marketing sign may be permitted. Signs must be a minimum of 200' 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 maybe 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).
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(7) freestanding signs unless otherwise provided for herein.
(8) Trailer signs.
(9) Signs attached to temporary structures.
([ O)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.
(1) Permanent Flags: Only project flags or governmental flags shall be permitted in conformance with
the following standards:
(1) One (1) flagpole and one (1) flag may be permitted per parcels of two (2) acres or more.
(2) The maximum width from top to bottom of any flag shall be 20% of the total distance of the flag pole.
(3) Flagpoles shall maintain the same setback requirements as project identification signs.
(4) Flagpole heights shall be between twenty (20) and (35) feet in height above grade.
(5) A project flag shall only contain information permitted on the project identification sign. A project flag
shall be submitted to the Development Review Committee for 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.
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(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 (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:
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
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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.
(I) 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 equipment and appurtenances, including but not limited to air conditioner units, ventilation
equipment, refrigeration systems, heating units, must be screened so that they are not visible from any public
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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 plantingsmust be
high enough within one year of planting to provide a screen which will screen the entire unit with a minimum
of seventy-five (75%) percent opacity. In the case of satellite dishes, they shall be screened from view from
ground level of adjacent rights-of-way and properties by buildings, dense landscaping or screen walls. The
Development Review Board may permit dishes on buildings ifno part of the dish is visible from the ground
of surrounding properties. Setbacks for antennas and satellite dishes shall be the same as the building
setbacks.
(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) Drive-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-of the specific proposed development.
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ATTACHMENT C
Rccollllllcndcd changcs ('csulting from mcctings with
Missy Crtsscclls, Hugh I'Jading rcr)('cscnting Ms. Crtssclls, 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 g~e.
Sec. 20-488
Land Coverage
The overall site shall contain 25% open space or recreation. Indi'lidl:lal sites within II planned
development may baye more or less thllll twenty five (25%) percent open spaoe.
The overall Greenewav 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 Greenewav Interchange District.
as follows:
Office. multifamilv 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 space reQuirement on conunercial sites
shall be evaluated for approval by the Development Review Committee (DRe) at the time of site
plan review.
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 amVor concrete, and may be required to be curbed depending on site
specific conditions as dClcnnined by the ORe.
(8) Turning Radius: The minilllum lurning radius shall bc thir-ty lwcnly-fivc (JO 25) feet.
Sec. 20-490
Lanclscapi ng.
(1) (b) Around and within all off-street parking, loading and olller 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.
(12) (a) Parking areas shall include landscaped 6UFbed islands at the ends of each row of parking.
These islands shall be a minimum ofteR 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
( 1) canopy tree.
(b) Each parlcing 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 may be provided between rows of
head-to-head parking. Shade trees shall provided per forty (40) lineal feet of landscape strip.
(c) Parlcing bays shall have a mrucimum of <10 spaces. Where total parlcing requirements for
(l parcel exceed '10 spaces, parking lots shall be brokeR into distinct areas separated by
continuous landscaped islands at least five (5) feet wide. Landscaped islands shall
oont~n one (l) tree for eyery thirty (30) linear feet of island.
(d) Each separate required landsoaped island sha1l-6ootain a minimum of one hundred sixty
1:<....0 (162) square feet .....ith a minimum internal dimension of nine (9) feet shall include at
least one (1) tree.
Sec. 20-491
Buffers and Walls
(b) Walls: All freestanding walls, sound barriers, groWld 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 Greeneway right-of-way that
identi fies the overall Greeneway Interchange development consistent with the following:
(1) Maximum heig.ht of3S' 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 designed. devised. or constmcted so as to
rotate. spin. J;yrate. turn or move in any animated fashion. TIle architectural feature shall
not incorporate reOcctive materials so as to create the ar>pearance of motion.
(5) In no way shall this architectural featurc rescmble an outdoor advertising sign
(billboard). NothinJ~ in lhis seclioll shalllJe conslructed to permit an ouldoor advC[1isinf~
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ADDENDU1Vl
Proposed changes to page 2 and 3 of the draft 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 confonnance 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. Pennitted 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 tenns ofpennitted uses, while
ensuring uses developed meet particular design standards.
(1) 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 fro~ 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
rica markets
Warehouses
Contractor establishments with outside storage
Building materials storage
Mechanical garages
Paint and body shops
Automobile sales lots and service garages
Feed stores and greenhouses
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.
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Further Changes RecolII mended 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 ~
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ATTACHMENT E
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor &
City Commission J
THROUGH: City Manager ) ')
FROM: Charles C. card, AICP
Community~ent Director
SUBJECT: Proposed Greeneway Interchange District Changes
DATE:
July 6, 1999
Summary of changes to the proposed Greeneway Interchange District resulting from the
June 7, 1999 workshop.
· Modify the District Boundary as discussed. (see attached)
· Modify map (attachment B) to show property lines and City jurisdictional boundary.
· Send notice via certified mail return receipt requested to all adjacent property
owners.
. Add more detail under pennitted uses section.
· Page 14-D-4 - Allow building sign on parapit wall rather than the face of building.
· Penn it a project identification (35' height limit, ground mounted) sign like Heathrow.
. Add to prohibited uses in the addendum
I. Strip centers
2. Pawn shops
3. Check cashing establishments
Other than banks
. Change #484 (3) to read
Minimum
Residential -0-
Non Residential 75%
Maximum
25%
100%
· Change #486
1. 75' in height
2. Delete last sentence
· Start next workshop with 20-487
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OUT:
lYIEMORANDUM
TO:
Mayor &
Commission
THRU:
Ron McLemore, City Manager
Charles ~gton. Community Development Director
July 19, '1999
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Proposed Greeneway Interchange District Changes
Summary of changes to the proposed Greeneway Interchange District resulting from the
July 6, 1999 workshop.
. 20-487
Change side (a) from parking-O- feet to parking- 5 feet
. 20-488
Add - stand alone single commercial or office sites -- 15% minimum
Add - consultant to add definition of open space
· Change 20-489
(1 )Delete "and may be required to be curbed depending on site specific conditions as
determined by the Development Review Committee" and add "shall be curbed".
. (10)
Add "The intent is to create a pedestrian oriented
system to connect all properties within the New Development Overlay Zoning
District" .
· Change 20-490
(l)b Consultant to provide new language.
(10) Delete in its entirety and add the following:
All parking areas and vehicular use areas shall be screened from the public
right-of-way by a landscape screen. This screen may be composed of a berm not
less than three (3) feet in height and not more than five (5) feet in height or a
maintenance free wall at least three (3) feet in height, or a screen of landscaping
at least three (3) feet in height twelve (12) months after planting. If a wall or
hedge is used, a meandering berm a minimum of one and one-half (1 ~) feet in
height, with a maximum slope of 3:1 shall be required. Berms shall not be used
where coverage conflicts with existing vegetation. This screening requirement
may be combined with other requirements within the landscape easement. Berm
slopes shall vary in order to provide visual interest; however, the maximum
slope shall be 3:1. The berms shall be completely covered with grass or other
living landscape materials. A berm shall not be constructed around existing
vegetation where the grade will be raised more than six (6) inches. Walls and
shrub screens shall be setback a minimum of ten (10) feet from the property line.
. Consultant to add language
Hedge, screen and landscaping are to be used interchangeably.
· Consultant to amend existing ordinances related to the 434 corridor accordingly.
. Consultant to add language-
(11) Concrete walkways shall be a minimum of five (5) feet wide and shall be
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.
. 11 (a)
change "where parking areas are adjacent" to read "where
vehicular use areas are adjacent".
. Correct 11 (a) to read
provisions of Section 20-91 to provisions of
Section 20-491.
. 12 (a)
Change "parking areas shall include landscaped islands" to
read "parking areas shall include landscaped curbed
islands".
. 12(b)
Last sentence shall read "Shade trees shall be provided".
. 12
Consultant was directed to prepare a diagram comparing
14 A,B,C,D,E to the proposed 12(a) and (b)
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Landscaping shall be provided for all vehicular use areas so
as to provide visual and climatic relief from broad expanses
of pavement and to channelize and define logical areas for pedestrian and
vehicular circulation. The requirements for landscaping in vehicular use areas are
as follows:
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a. Parking areas shall include landscaped curbed islands at the ends
of each row of parking. These islands shall be a minimum of ten
(10) 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 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, mediwn, 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 include 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. If 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.
Stopped at bottom of page 8.
In the closing comments the consultant was directed to evaluate possible changes to
existing ordinances related to S.R. 434 as foHows:
· Section 20.449(1) should read
Side building 10' parking 6'
· Section 20-451 - 14(a) should conform with the new 12(a)
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Mayor &
Commission
THRU:
Ron McLemore, City Manager
Charles C. C~ Commwrity DevelopmentDirector
July 26, 1999
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Proposed Greeneway Interchange District Changes
Summary of changes to the proposed Greeneway Interchange District resulting from the
July 19, 1999 workshop.
. 20-490 -
(13) Delete last sentence '"Paving may be allowed up to the fayade of a continuous
storefront building if landscaping is provided intermittently along the fayade of the
building".
. 20-490
13(c) Add "From adopted S.R. 434 design guidelines".
. 20-490
Add from existing Design Code 20.452 (I7) "Additional green space and
landscaping shall be required at access drives".
. Change 20-490
(15) Consultant to amend language to assure that retention ponds are regulated as
follows:
Wet retention ponds along S.R. 434 shall not be fenced
Wet retention ponds in the rear of buildings shall be
fenced if required by slope.
No ory retention ponds along S.R. 434
. 20-490 (15)
Delete the second paragraph
Wet retention may be permitted if conditions for dry retention cannot be met. If wet
retention is used, it shall be placed the rear of a property so as not to be visible from
road rights of 'way. If fenoed, the fencing must be blaclc vinyl ooated chain link or
other material appro-led by the--GefflfflUflity Development Director.
. 20-490
Delete (17) and add #20 from Design Guidelines. Consultant to add reference to
Chapter 5 - Arbor Ordinance.
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 Development 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. :
. 20-490
Delete (18) and add #21 from Design Guidelines.
Any existing tree(s) indicated to remain on construction plans approved by the Design
Review Board Development Review Committee 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.
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. 20-491
(1) Change Community Development Director to read "Development Review
Committee".
(5) Delete (5) in its entirety.
. 20-492
Change Design Review Committee to read "Development Review Committee".
. 20-492 (b)
The second sentence should read "For developments with five hundred (500) feet".
· 20-492 (b-l)
Shall be eight (8) inches in height not six (6) inches.
. 20-492
Consultant to develop new language to allow one (1) major entrance SIgn like
Heathrow.
· 20-492 (b) should be (a)
· 20-492 (2)
Consultant shall adjust language so that sign setback from S.R. 434 is fifteen (15) feet
and internal setback for signs is ten (10) feet.
· 20-492 (5) shall read as follows:
"A entry wall sign shall not be higher that eight (8) feet above the closest vehicular
use area".
. 20-492 (7)
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Consultant shall change language so that S.R. 434 signage shall be regulated as
follows:
Building Size (Gross Floor Area)
Under 75,000 square feet
75,000 - 250,000 square feet
Over 250,000 square feet
Maximum COpy Area
32 sq uare feet
48 squa~e feet
64 square feet
Internal signage shall be regulated as follows:
Building Size (Gross Floor Area) Maximum COpy Area
Under 75,000 square feet 56 square feet
75,000 - 250,000 square feet 84 square feet
Over 250,000 square feet 150 square feet
· 20-492 b-l
Correct the word fine to read "firm".
Maximum Height
12 feet
14 feet
16 feet
Maximum Height
14 feet
14 feet
16 feet
. 20-492 b-2
Consultant to change language for sign setback along S.R. 434 to be fifteen (15) feet
and ten (10) feet for internal signs. --
. 20-492 b-4
Consulta~t shall add the language from the S.R. 434 Design Guidelines to Regulate
S.R. 434. Internal signs may be regulated as described in the proposed Interchange
b-4.
Add:
Sign copy area shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet per face. For parcels in
excess of 4.0 acres, the project identification sign face may be increased to forty-eight
(48) square feet.
. 20-492 b-6
Consultant shall add the language from the S.R. 434 Design Guidelines to regulate
S.R. 434. Internal signs may be regulated as described in the proposed interchange
b-6.
Add: .
The sign shall not be more than eight (8) feet in height above the closest driveway or
vehicular use area. ' .
· 20-492 c-3
Consultant to delete and provide new language to regulate signature sign and
appropriate ground sign.
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20-492 c-8
Consultant to delete proposed (8) and use the following language with adjustments to
dictate and not to exceed limit.
For office buildings without separate exterior tenant entrances, one wall sign not
exceeding two (2) square feet shall be permitted identifying an each individual tenant.
The sign shall be located adjacent to the building entrance.
. 20-492
D-4 and D-6
Consultant to review and develop new language that works similar to the following:
The sign shall not either project above any roof or exceed the height of fourteen (14)
feet.
The Consultant was directed to amend the S.R. 434 Design Guidelines as follows:
Change 15 (a) and (b) to read like 13 (a) and (2) in the proposed Greeneway
District.
Start next workshop on Page 14 (e).
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