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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434
WINTER SPRINGS. FLORIDA 32708-2799
Telephone (407) 327-1800
Community Development
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD / LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
AGENDA ITEM
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TOWN CENTER DISTRICT DESIGN CODE
Staff Report
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."
Policy 3c. under Objective A of the Traffic Circulation Element of the City's
Comprehensive Plan which calls for the creation of a "Town Center" to serve as a
primary civic, business and service focus for the City".
In 1995, the City Commission approved the preparation of a S.R. 434 Corridor Vision
Plan that would include a "Town Center" .
CONSIDERATIONS:
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The City Commission at its June 9, 1997 meeting adopted Ordinance 661 creating
a "Town Center" Overlay Zoning District.
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The City Commission at its September 8, 1997 meeting adopted Ordinance 676
instituting the Town Center Overlay Zoning District Regulations (Design
Guidelines).
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On January 12, 1998, the City Commission voted to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract with Dover, Kohl & Associates to prepare a Town Center
Concept Plan and a design code to implement the plan.
· Several public workshops and presentations with the City Commission were held in February
and March, 1998. On February 11th, Dover, Kohl and Partners conducted a "Kick Off
presentation at City Hall, followed by two workshops "Preliminary Concepts" on February
17th and "Work in Progress" on February 20th. On March 23rd, Dover, Kohl & Partners
presented the final concept plan for the Town Center to the Commission. The Commission
approved the concept plan and directed the consultants to proceed with Step II of the
contract, which was to prepare a "prescriptive graphic code", The major property owners
and many residents were in attendance at these functions,
· City Staff has reviewed several drafts of the prescriptive graphic code known as the "Town
Center District Code" and has recommended certain changes,
.. On October 22,.1998, Dover, Kohl & Partners presented the final draft of the Town Center
District Code to City Staff, incorporating City Staff's requested changes,
· At its November 4, 1998 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended the City
Commission approve the Town Center District Code with the suggestion ~at "permitted
uses' be defined and the Commission give consideration to the property owners request for
additional time.
· The City Commission at it's November 9, 1998 meeting, deferred consideration of the first
reading of Ordinance 707 adopting the proposed Town Center District boundary and Town
. Center District Code until the December 14, 1998 meeting, The Commission again tabled
consideration of the first reading of Ordinance 707, December 14, 1998, January 11, 1999,
January 25, 1999, February 8,1999 and on February 22, 1999 to allow the consultant and
staff to meet with property owners to discuss proposed changes. Workshops to discuss the
suggested changes were held Jl;lnuary 13, 1999, February II, 1999 and
March 1, 1999.
· A first reading of Ordinance 707 was approved on March 8, 1999. The second reading was
deferred on August 23, 1999 until September 13, 1999, On September 13, 1999 a second
reading was again deferred until October 11, 1999.
· The second reading was approved on October 11, 1999 and a third reading scheduled for
October 25, 1999. The October 25, 1999 third reading was deferred until November 8, 1999,
The November 8, 1999 third reading was deferred until December 13, 1999. The December
13, 1999 third reading was deferred until February 14,2000. The February 14,2000 third
reading was deferred until March 27, 2000. The March 27, 2000 third reading was deferred
until April 10, 2000.
· On November 8, 1999, the Commission authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Dover, Kohl & Partners to update the Town Center. This work effort, which was
related to the wetland boundary surrounding Wetland Park, was completed on December 9,
1999,
· The proposed Town Center requires a large scale comprehensive plan amendment change to
the Future Land Use Map redesignating certain areas "Town Center", The large scale
comprehensive plan amendment has been submitted to D.C.A.
THE LA TEST REVISION OF THE TOWN CENTER DISTRICT CODE
[DATED FEBRUARY 1,2000]:
The latest version of the proposed Town Center District Code, dated February 1, 2000
compared to the Town Center District Design Code, dated October 22, 1998 [ which was
the version reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Board on December 2, 1998 ], shows a
great similarity (approximately 97% the same).
The significant changes are:
· The Town Center District Boundary Map is different (on page 2 of both).
The boundary includes less area now and does not show a conceptual
street layout.
. A "parking analysis" is now required (on page 2),
· Part 3 under "Special Exception" is completely new language (page 3).
. Section D is completely new language (page 3).
. Section E is completely new language (page 3).
. Under III. Definitions (on page 4) new definitions were added: "Building
Volume", "Building Width"
. "Permitted Uses" are now detailed (page 5).
. The following sections have been added on under Part V "General
Provisions" (former Part IV):
Side and rear setbacks (page 7).
First Floor Height For Residential (page 7)
Accessory Structures (page 7)
Drive-throughs (page 7)
On Street Parking (page 8)
Single vs. Double Loaded Roads (page 9)
· New language added at left column under VI. Squares, Parks, and Street
Types, (page 10)
· Map configuration changed reflecting the new boundaries of the wetland
area on the Schrimsher Property. (compare page 9 of old to page 11 of
new document).
. Under "Market Square" (page 12) new language on "space between
buildings" and "building depth" added. "Building Frontage" dropped
from latest version (compare page 10 old with page 12 new), Note 4 and 5
added (page 12),
· NOTE: in the succeeding designated areas of the Town Center on pages
12 to 25 inclusive, "Space Between Buildings" has been added to all area
descriptions, "Building Frontage" has been dropped in all succeeding area
descriptions, "Building Width" has been added to all area descriptions.
Notes 4 and 5 on the Market Square area description have been added to a
number of the succeeding area descriptions.
. Electrical utility meters was dropped under "General Requirements
(compare page 29 new with page 26 old)
· Some language change to Section D "Opacity and Facades".
. Under F "Signs" I. "General Requirements" (page 32 new) new language
added which states "Free standing monument base signs are permitted by
special exception along S.R. 434 frontage."
FUNDING:
The City is paying for various consultant services related to the development and
implementation of a Town Center Concept Plan from the Community Development Department
budget.
LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY RECOMMENDATION:
At it's December 2, 1998 meeting, the Planning & Zoning Board adopted the following motion:
I (Bill Fernandez) make a motion that we recommend approval of these Town Center District
Design Codes to the City Commission, based on the findings that our local government should
articulate a vision of the future physical appearance and quality in this community, that we have
received meaningful public participation at various meetings, that we do need to have an
identified Town Center, I will further indicate or add to that, that just as the Town Center
overlay zoning district regulations of September 8, 1997, Ordinance 676, was made inapplicable
to the Schrimsher property until such time as a development agreement was developed, that in
this particular case that I would recommend that the City Commission make this Town Center
District Code inapplicable to the Schrimsher property as well as the gentleman's property in the
descriptions here, the Spring Land Investment, Ltd. and Jessup Shores, Ltd, EuroAmerican
Investors group represented by Sunbelt Investors Group, Mr. A.C, Leerdam, that it be
inapplicable until such time as a developer's agreement is negotiated with those parties, and or
the property is purchased by a master developer. 1 would note for the record, that since we are
acting in our capacity as the Local Planning Agency on a broad scale as opposed to one single
parcel, that we do not need to make the detailed findings of fact that are required when we are
dealing with a very small parcel of property. Although I have included in my motion general
findings of fact, including the presentation of all those who have come forward and spoken this
evening including Mr. Schrimsher and Mr, Leerdam as well as Mr, Michael Grindstaff, that's my
motion, Seconded by Roseanne Karr. Vote all aye.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Planning & Zoning Board make the following recommendation to
the City Commission:
That the City Commission hold a public hearing to adopt
Ordinance 707 instituting the Town Center District Code
for the new Town Center District.
A TT ACHMENTS:
A. Ordinance 707
B, Ordinance 661 to be repealed
C. Ordinance 676 to be repealed
D, Town Center District Code [dated February 1,2000]
E, Town Center District Design Code [ dated October 22, 1998 ]
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ORDINANCE NO. 707
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COl\1MISSION OF THE CITY OF WINTER
SPRINGS, FLORIDA ESTABLISHING THE
"TOWN CENTER" ZONING DISTRICT
CODE TO BECOME PART OF CHAPTER 20
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
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WHEREAS, 163.3167(11), Florida Statutes, encourages local
governments to articulate a vision of the future physical appearance and
qualities of its community. . ,";
WHEREAS, the City, in accordance with 163.3167(11) Florida Statutes
has developed a collaborative planning process with meaningful public
participation in the development of the concept and design code for the Town
Center Zoning District;
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning BoardILocal Planning Agency
has reviewed the concept and design code for the Town Center Zoning District
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the City
Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, hereby adopts the Town
Center (Zoning) District Code and establishes the Town Center District
boundmies which will to become part of Chapter 20 of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Winter Springs. The Town Center District boundaries are as
illustrated on the map below:
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SECTION I
REPEAL.
This document repeals the Town Center Overlay Zoning District
Regulations of September 8, 1997 (Ordinance 676), Should ariy conflict arise
between the provisions of this Code and other local land development
regulations for the city of Winter Springs, the provisions of this Code shall
apply.
SECTION II
SEVERABILITY.
If any provision or portion of this Ordinance is declared by any court of
competent jurisdiction to be void, unconstitutional, or unenforceable, then all
remaining provisions and portions of this Ordinance shall remain in full force
and effect.
SECTION III
EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall immediately take effect upon adoptioI\ with a
quorum present and voting, by the City Commission of the City of
Winter Springs, Florida, this _ day of
,1999.
PAUL P. PARTYKA, MAYOR
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
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ORDINANCE NO. 661
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
CREATING A TOWN CENTER OVE"RLAY ZONING
DISTRICT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S
ADOPTED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, 163.3167 (11) , Florida Statutes, encourages local
governments to articulated a vision of the future physical
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appearance and qualities of its community.
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WHEREAS, Policy 3c under Obj ective A
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Circulation Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan calls for
the creation of a "Town Center" to serve as a primary civic,
business and service focus for the City;
WHEREAS, the City, in accordance with 16],]167(11} F.S.
has developed a collaborative planning process' with meaningful
public participation in the development of the concept and
design guidelines of the Town Center Overlay Zoning Oistrict;
WHEREAS,
th~ Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning
Agency has reviewed the concept and design guidelines for the
Town Center Overlay Zoning District and has recommended to the
City Commission adoption of same;
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NOW, TIH:r~EfO(~E, BE IT OnOAINED tl1at the Ci.ty
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Town Center Overlay Zoning District to include the following
described properties:
IN PLAT BOOK 1 PAGE 5: BLOCK Ai
PARCELS 2,3,4,5,6,7,8
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PARCELS 1,2
IN PLAT BOOK 1 PAGE 5: BLOCK Bi PARCELS
14,18,lB.A,20.0,20.A,19,24.0,24.A,
24.B,26.0,26.A,26.B,26.C,26,27,2B,29,
30,U.O,U.1,U.3,8.0,5.0,4.0,3.0,1.08.A,8B,
B.C,B.D,B.E
IN DEED BOOK 147 PAGE 221: PARCELS
1.0,1.A,1.B,2,3,4,5,6,6.A,7.0,8.0,9.0,9.A
SECTION I
SEVERABILITY.
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If any provision or portion of this Ordinance is declared
by any court of competent jurisdiction to be void,
unconstitutional, or unenforceable, then all rema1nlng
provisions and portions of this Ordinance shall remain in full
force and effect.
SECTION II
EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall immediately take effect upon
adoption, with a quorum present and voting, by the City
Commission of the:City of Winter Springs, Florida, this
23rd day of October, 1995.
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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
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ORDINANCE NO. 676
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY .COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
ESTABLISHING THE STATE ROAD 434 CORRIDOR
VISION PLAN "TOWN CENTER".OVERLAY ZONING
DISTRICT REGULATIONS TO BECOME PART OF
CHAPTER 20 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE,
WHEREAS, 163.3167 (II), Florida Sta tutes, encourages loca 1
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governments to articulated a vision of the future physical
appearance and qualities of its community_
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WHEREAS, the City, in accordance with 163.3167(11} F.S.
has developed a collaborative planning process with meaningful
public participation in the development of the concept and
design guidelines of the S.H. 434 Corridor Vision Plan Town
Center Overlay Zoning District;
WHEREAS,
the Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning
Agency has reviewed the concept and design guidelines for the
Town Center Overlay Zoning District and has recommended to the
City Commission adoption of same;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the City
Commission or the City of Winter Springs. Florida, institutes
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the City ot' winter Springs, i\nd that shall apply to the
following properties:
IN PLAT BOOK 1 PAGE 5:
PARCELS 2,3,4,5,6,7,8
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PARCELS 1,2
BLOCK C;
IN PLAT BOOK 1 PAGE 5: BLOCK B; PARCELS
14,18,18.A,20.0,20.A,19,24.0,24.A,
24.B,26.0,26.A,26.B,26.C,26,27,28,29,
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SEVERABILITY.
If any provision or portion of this Ordinance is declared
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by any court of competent jurisdiction to be void,
unconstitutional, or unenforceable, then all remaining
provisions and portions of this Ordinance shall remain in full
force and effect.
SECTION II
EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall immediately take effect upon
adoption, with a quorum present and voting, by the City
commission of the city of , winter Springs, Florida, this
8th day of September, 1997.
PAUL P. PARTYKA, MAYOR
CITY Of WINTER SPRING
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TOWN CENTER DISTRICT CODE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTENT
1. Intent ,.......................,...................................... p,l
II. Administration ,.....,.....,.................................... p.2
A. Town Center District Boundary Map... p.2
B. Review Process ..........................,......... p.2
C, Special Exceptions .........................,..... p.3
D, Site Development Agreement Option.. p.3
E. Comprehensive Plan Compliance
Required ............................................... p,3
III. Definitions....................................................... pA
IV. Permitted Uses.............,.................................... p,5
V. General Provisions ,....................,...................... p,7
A. Comer Radii & Clear Zones ................ p,7
B. Alleys ................................................... p,7
C, Exceptions from Build-to-lines ............ p.7
D, Side and Rear Setbacks ........................ p.7
E, First Floor Height for Residential......,.. p.7
F. Diversity of Building Widths ................ p.7
G, Accessory Structures ............................ p,7
H, Drive-throughs ...................................., p.7
1. Civic Sites .......................,...................... p,7
J. Parking ................................................... p,S
K, Single vs, Double Loaded Roads ......... p,9
L. Large Footprint Buildings .................... p.9
M. Additional Prohibitions ....................... p,9
VI. Squares, Parks, and Street Types .................... p.IO
A, Hierarchy of Squares, Parks,
and Streets ........................................... p.IO
B, "In Our Generation" Drawing .............. p,IO
C, Squares, Parks, and Streets Map .......... p.11
Squares and Parks ........................ p.12
Street Types .................................. p.IS
VII. Building Elements ....................................... p.26
VIII. Architectural Guidelines ............................. p.29
The City of Winter Springs seeks to create a town center based
upon traditional standards for city building. In February, 1998
the City of Winter Springs created a plan for the town center
through a design session involving the community and a team of
design professionals. This Code is based on that plan,
Traditional urban design conventions have been applied to
create a pallette of squares, parks, and street types that form the
framework for the town center. These conventions are derived
from a number of sources in planning literature. Where
approvals, interpretations and judgements are left to the
discretion of City officials, these officials shall use the following
texts for guidance as to best practices:
Civic Art, by Hegemann and Peets;
Great Streets, by Allan B. Jacobs;
The New Urbanism: Toward an Architecture of Communi tv, by
Peter Katz;
AlA Graphic Standards. 9th Edition;
The Lexicon of the New Urbanism. by Duany et aI, Congress for
the New Urbanism;
Shared Parking, by Barton-Aschman Associates, The Urban
Land Institute
This document repeals the Town Center Overlay Zoning District
Regulations of June 9, 1997 (Ordinance #661) and September 8,
1997 (Ordinance #676), Should any conflict arise between the
provisions of this Code and other local land development
regulations for the City of Winter Springs, the provisions. of this
Code shall apply. To the extent that this code is silent where
other codes govern, they shall apply.
A. How To Use This Code:
1. Determine whether your use is permitted in the Town
Center,
2. Review the General Provisions which apply throughout
the district.
3. Determine which Street Type your lot fronts. (If you
have a comer lot, you must detemline the primary space or
street based on the hierarchy on page 10.)
4. Next, review section VI. for provisions about the Street
Type, Square, or Park lhat corresponds to the lot.
5, Finally, review the Building Elements and Architectural
Gu idel i nes which conla in speei fie rules for bu i Idi ngs.
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6. Other reasonable supporting documents to indicate
intentions and/or any other items reasonably required by
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Interpretation of the standards in this code shall be the
responsibility of the City's Development Review
Committee (DRe). The "In Our Generation': Illustrative
Buildout Drawing on p,l 0 in this Code and on p.6 in the
adopted masterplan shall serve as guidance to the
Development Review Committee with regard to the
City's intent for land development in the town center,
The images contained in this code are meant to
demonstrate the character intended for the Town Center,
but are for illustrative purposes only. The accompanying
text and numbers are rules that govern permitted
development.
B. Review Process
Applications are subject to review by the Development
Review Committee. The Committee shall have authority
within reason for approving all aspects of site planning
and exterior architecture, including aesthetic
appropriateness, environmental implications, traffic
impacts, and any other site-specific matters not
delineated herein.
Optional Preliminary Review: Applicanls may, at their
option, submit designs in schematic or sketch foml to
the Development Review Committee for preliminary
approval, subjcct to further rcvicw.
A. Town Center Distr'iet Boundary Map
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Applicants shall submit the following items to the Land
Development Division of the Department of Community
Development for review:
1, A current Site Survey, no more than 1 year old,
2. A current Tree Survey, no more than I year old.
3, A Site Plan, drawn to scale, which shall indicate:
a, Building locations and orientations, and
landscape areas;
b, Parking locations and number of spaces;
c, Paved surfaces, materials and location(s);
d. Site location diagram & legal description; and
e. Signage.
4, Building Elevations illustrating all sides of structures
facing public streets or spaces.
5. A parking analysis justifying the proposed parking
solution (such as Shared Parking, by Barton Aschman
Associates, The Urban Land Institute).
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Procedure for Special Exceptions:
I, Approval may be granted only after a minimum of
two discretionary reviews. The first review shall be
before the Development Review Committee, at
which time the Development Review Committee
shall review the project and provide to the City
Commission an advisory recommendation regarding
approval, approval with conditions, or disapproval.
The second review shall be a public hearing held
before the City Commission and shall be held no
sooner than seven calendar days following the
Development Review Committee hearing.
2. Requests for special exceptions under this ordinance
shal1 include each exhibit required in the
Administration Review Process per section II, part
B of this code, In addition, the City Commission
may within reason require additional exhibits and
may defer approval of the special exception
application or schedule an additional public hearing
or hearings to review those exhibits,
3, Special exceptions shall not be unreasonably
withheld, but the City Commission shall have
authority to require that the applicant satisfy any
additional conditions it deems necessary to fulfill
goals of the master plan, including reasonable offsite
improvements directly related and proportionate to
the speci fic impact of the request, or further
review(s) and approval by the Development Review
Committee.
4. The City Commission may grant the approval of an
application for special exceptions from the code in
whole or in pal111pOn a majority vote of its members.
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C. Special Exceptions:
The City Commission may by special exception waive
strict compliance with provisions of this code. In granting
a special exception, the City Commission must find by
. substantial competent evidence that:
I. The proposed development contributes to, promotes and
encourages the improvement of the Winter Springs
Town Center and catalyzes other development as
envisioned in the Winter Springs Town Center
regulations.
2, The proposed development will not have an unfavorable
effect on the economy of the Winter Springs Town
Center.
3, The proposed development abides by all rules in this
code other than those specially excepted. Special
limitations apply to Large Footprint Buildings
(greater than 20,000 square feet); see section V (L)
for these limitations (page 9).
4, The proposed development meets any reasonable
additional conditions, restrictions or limitations
deemed necessary by the City Commission in order
to preserve and promote the intent of the Winter
Springs Town Center Master Plan.
D, Site Development Agreement Option:
The City may enter into a Site Development Agreement
with lhe liseI' or developer of a property, relating to
development of a particular parcel or tract of land, and
such an agreement may address such issues as impact fee
credits; a specialized or negotiated concept of design or
site plan development authorized or sanctioned by this
ordinance; infrastructure service credits or public-private
participation in funding, design or construction; or other
incentives based upon strict compliance with
requirements of this ordinance. The Agreement will be
mutually acceptable to all parties. Considerations for the
City in deciding whether to participate in such an
agreement will include compliance with the objectives
and design criteria specified in this ordinance;
demonstration of a cost benefit to City and developer;
consideration of development amenities provided by the
developer. Such a Site Development Agreement shall be
adopted and be in conformance with the requirements of
Sections 163.3220 through 163.4243, Florida Statutes, as
to effect, duration, public hearing requirements and other
Issues.
E. Comprehensive Plan Compliance
Required:
Al1 development of property subject to the Town Center
zoning designation and these regulations shall be subject
to the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Winter
Springs, Florida, and all approvals and land development
permits shall be in compliance with the Comprehensive
Plan, An amendment to the comprehensive plan has
been proposed and is currently being processed by the
City, This amendment is proposed to increase densities
for the area affected by these Town Center regulations;
however, until this amendment to the comprehensive
plan is approved and adopted in accordance with state
law, the City cannot lawfully assure any owner or user of
any affected property densities and land uses not
currently allowed or permitted by the City's
Comprehensive Plan.
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Page 3
III. Definitions
Acccssory Structure: a building or structure
subordinate 10 Ihe principal building and used for
purposes customarily incidenlal to the main or
principal building and located on the same lot or set
of attached lots therewith.
Alley: a publicly or privately owned secondary way
which affords access to the side or rear of abutting
property.
Appurtenances: architectural features not used for
human occupancy consisting of: spires, belfries,
cupolas or dormers; silos; parapet walls, and
cornices without windows; chimneys, ventilators,
skylights, and antennas.
Awning: an architectural projection roofed with
flexible material supported entirely from the exterior
wall of a building.
Balcony: a porch connected to a building on upper
stories supported by either a cantilever or brackets.
Block: an increment of land composed of an
aggregate of lots, tracts and alleys circumscribed by
thoroughfares,
Build-To-Line: a line parallel to the property line,
along which a building shall be built. Exact location
of Build-To-Lines shall be established by the DRC
at the time of application.
Building Frontage: the vertical side of a building
which faces the primary space or street and is built
to the Build-To-Line.
Building Volume: the space displaced by the
exterior walls and roof of a building; a product of
building width, depth, and height. It is the intent of
this Code to regulate building volume in order to
shape public spaces that are human-scaled, well-
ordered, and which maximize the shared real estate
amenity.
Building Width: the distance from one side of a
building frontage to the other. In conditions where
buildings are attached, building width is the
distinction between buildings which shall be
expressed via a change in architectural expression,
such as a vertical element running from ground to
roof, a change in fenestration or style, color or
texture, or a break in facade plane or roof line.
These changes may be subtle or signi ficant, but it is
the intent to avoid homogenous blocks of
e:\cessi vel y long bu dd ings.
Colonnade or I\rcide: a covered, open-air w;likway
at sland;lId side",;i1k level all;lched to or inlegral
with the building frontage; structure overhead is
supported architecturally by columns or arches
along thc sidewalk.
Dwellinl!. Area: the total internal useable space on
all floors of a structure, not including porches,
balconies, terraces, stoops, patios, or garages.
Front Porch: a roofed area, attached at the ground
floor level or first floor level, and to the front of a
building, open except for railings, and support
columns.
Garden Wall: a freestanding wall along the property
line dividing private areas from streets, alleys, and
or adjacent lots,
Height: the vertical distance from the lowest point
on the tallest side of the structure to the top of the
parapet, cornice or eave.
Liner Building: a building built in front of a parking
garage, cinema, supermarket etc., to conceal large
expanses of blank wall area and to face the street
space with a facade that has doors and windows
opening onto the sidewalk (see diagrams pp.8 and
9), Parking garages and their Liners may be built at
different times.
Lot: a single building plot; the smallest legal
increment of land which may be bought and sold.
Lot Frontage: the property line adjacent to the
frontage street.
Marquee: a permanently roofed architectural
projection the sides of which are vertical and are
intended for the display of signs; which provides
protection against the weather for the pedestrian;
and which is supported entirely from an exterior
wall of a building.
Primary Space or Street: the space or street that a
building fronts. At squares and street intersections
the space or street highest in the hierarchy is the
primary street.
Stoop: a small platform and / or entrance stairway at
a house door, commonly covered by a secondary
roof or awning,
Storefront: building frontage for the ground floor
usually associated with relail uses.
Structured Parkill~: layers of parking stacked
vert ica II y.
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TOWIl Cell IeI' Dislriel Code
Page 4
IV. Permitted .Uses
Adlllinislrative public buildings
Advertising agencies
Alcoholic beverage sales (package)
Alcoholic beverage on-premesis consumption
Alterations and tailoring
Amusement enterprises, private commercial
Antique and gift shop
Appliances, sales and service
Artists' studios
Automotive accessories sales
Bakery, wholesale and retail
Bathroom accessories
Bed and breakfast inn
Bicycles, sales and service
Bookstores, stationery, newsstands
Bookkeepers
Butcher shop, retail only
Carpets, rugs and linoleum
Churches (with or without educational and
recreational buildings and facilities)
Cleaners
Coin dealers
Computers, hardware, and software sales and
servIce
Confectionery and ice cream stores
Convention center
Comer store or neighborhood convenience store
without gas pumps
Dance and music studios
Day nurseries, kindergartens and day care
Drug and sundry stores
Employment agencies
Financial institutions, banks, savings and loan
Florist and gift shops
Furniture, retail, new and used
Government service facilities
Grocers, retail and wholesale
Gun shop
Hardware stores
Health food
Hobby and craft shops
Home occupations
Hospitals and nursing homes
Hotel
Hypnotists
Inn
Insurance
Interior decorating and draperies
Jewelry stores
Libraries
Loan companies
Locksmiths
Luggage shops
Manufacluring and assembly of scientific and
optical precision instruments
Markets and stores, small
(Not exceeding 20,000 square feet)
Medical clinics and laboratories
Municipal Buildings
Nurseries, plants, trees, etc" Retail and
wholesale
Nursing Homes
Offices
Outdoor signs sales offices
Paint store
Parking garages
Parks and public recreation areas and facilities
Pet shops and grooming
Photographic studios
Physical fitness and health clubs
Post office
Private clubs and lodges
Public restrooms
Public utilities and service structures
Quick printers
. Radio and TV broadcasting studios, excluding
towers
Radio and TV sales and service
Rental stores
Retirement homes, ipcluding independent living
through assisted living
Residential, single family (attached and
detached)
Residential, multifamily
Restaurants
Schools, service and vocational schools (such as
cosmetology, medical and dental assistant's
training)
Shoe repair shops
Sidewalk cafes
Snack shops
Sporting goods, retail
Tailoring shops
Taxidermists
Telephone business office and exchanges
Theaters, not drive-ins
Title companies
Tobacco shops
Town Center marketing and sales center
Toy stores
Trail heads
Travel agencies
Wearing apparel stores
TOWIl Ccntcr District Codc
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Page 5
Permittcd Uses, Continucd:
Any other retail store or business enterprise not
listed that in the judgement of the
Development Review Committee is consistent
with those included above, and further, that
will be in harmony with the spirit of the
Winter Springs Town Center Master Plan.
Uses Permitted
by Special Exception Only
Automobile repair shops (routine service)
Bowling alleys
Bus terminal
Car wash
Corner store or neighborhood convenience store
with gas pumps
Equestrian facilities
Gas stations
Launderettes and laundromats
Printers, commercial
Schools, private and parochial
Skating rinks
Stadiums and arenas'
Swimming pools; sales service and supplies
Veterinary clinics (no overnight boarding)
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TOWIl Center District Code
Page 6
v. General Provisions
The following general prOVISions apply to all
Street Types.
A. Corner Radii & Clear Zones:
Corner curb radii shall be between 9 feet and 15
feet. Fairly tight turning radii shorten pedestrian
crossings and inhibit reckless drivers from turning
corners at high speeds, To allow for emergency
vehicles (e.g, fire trucks) to turn corners, a 25 foot
radius Clear Zone shall be established free of all
vertical obstructions including but not limited to
telephone poles, sign poles, fire hydrants,
electrical boxes, or newspaper boxes,
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Alleys are required in the town center to minimize
curb cuts and to provide access to parking and
service areas behind buildings. Alley
requirements may be waived by the DRC for
access to detached single family residential lots
greater than 55' in width in situations in which
proper street front orientation, pedestrian
circulation, and parking can still be accomplished.
Alley locations and dimensions are not fixed but
shall be designed to accommodate the alley's
purpose, Additional curb cuts shall be added only
with the permission of the Development Review
C. Exceptions from Build-to Lines:
Exceptions from Build-to Lines may be granted
by the Development Review Committee for
avoiding trees with calipers greater than 8 inches.
On corner sites (within 50 feet of the corner) with
Build-to Lines set back from the property line,
building frontage may be positioned forward of
the Build-to Line up to the Property Line,
provided it does not encroach upon the Clear
Zone.
D. Side and Rear Setbacks:
No side or rear setbacks are required in the town
center.
E. First Flool'I-leight fOI- Residential:
Residential uses on the first story shall have
finished floor height raised a minimum of 2 feet
above sidewalk grade.
F. Diversity of Building Widths:
No more than three residential buildings 20 feet or
less in width are permitted within any two
hundred feet offrontage.
G. Accessory Structures:
Accessory Structures are permitted and may
contain parking, accessory dwelling units, home
occupation uses, storage space, and trash
receptacles, Home occupation uses are restricted
to owner plus one employee, shall not include
noxious or disruptive functions, and may not
disrupt parking for neighboring residents.
Accessory structures shall not be greater than 625
square feet in footprint and shall not exceed 2
stories in height.
H. Drive-throughs:
Drive-through service windows are permitted in
the rear in mid-block and alley accessed
locations provided they do not substantially
disrupt pedestrian activity or surrounding uses.
Example
Drive-through
service area
I. Civic Sites:
Civic buildings contain uses of special public
importance, Civic buildings include, but are not
limited to, municipal buildings, churches,
libraries, schools, daycare centers, recreation
facilities, and places of assembly, Civic buildings
do not include retail buildings, residential
buildings, or privately owned office buildings, In
order to provide greater flexibility to create a
special architectural statement, civic buildings are
not subject to Build-to Line requirements or
Building Frontage requirements, The design of
civic buildings shall be subject to review and
approval by the Development Review
Committee.
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Towll Cenler Dislrict Code
P<lge 7
J. P a .-I" i Il g :
1. Parking Requirements
The intent of these parking regulations is to
encourage a balance between compact pedestrian
oriented development and necessary car storage.
The goal is to construct neither more nor less
parking than is needed.
There shall be no minimum parking requirement
in the Town Center, The applicant shall provide a
parking analysis justifying the proposed parking
solution.
Minimum parking space dimensions for head-in
or diagonal parking shall be 9'x 18' with II foot
drive lanes (22' for 2 way traffic) and parallel
parking spaces shall be 8'x20' minimum with 10
foot drive lanes (20' for 2 way traffic).
Parking shall be provided as necessary to meet the
requirements of the Americans with Disabilities
Act and Florida Accessibility Code.
2. On-Street Parking
The selection of diagonal or parallel parking
along any section of road shall be determined in
consultation with DRC, In the event that DRC
approves diagonal instead of parallel parking,
dimensions should be adjusted on pages. 12-24,
3. Off-Street Surface Parking Lot Placement
Off-street surface parking lots shall be set back a
minimum of 50 feet from the property line along
the Main Street. DRC shall have discretion to
make this requirement applicable elsewhere on
prominent frontages, such as along key pedestrian
connections, within significant vistas and within
important public spaces. Outbuildings serving as
garages facing alleys shall be permitted within
this setback. Surface parking lots may be built up
to the property line on all other street frontages.
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Parking structures shall be set back a minimum of
SO feet from the property lines of all adjacent
strcets to i-cscrve room for Lincr Buildings
bel ween parking structures and the lot frontage.
The Liner Building shall be no less than two
stories in height. Liner Buildings may be
detached from or attached to parking structures.
5. A ccess to Off-Street Parking
Alleys shall be the primary source of access to off-
street parking. Parking along alleys may be head-
in, diagonal or parallel.
Alleys maybe incorporated into parking lots as
standard drive aisles, Access to all properties
adjacent to the alley shall be maintained, Access
between parking lots across property lines is also
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buildings.
Garage door(s) shall be positioned no closer to
streets, squares or parks than 20 feet behind the
principal plane of the building frontage. Garage
doors facing streets, squares or parks shall not
exceed 10 feet in width. Where space permits,
garage doors shall face the side or the rear, not the
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Pagc X
6, Parkin;; Lot Lalldscapin;; Requirements:
Landscape strips orat Icasl six feet in width shall a.
be provided between parking isles of either head-
in or diagonal parking. Tree spacing in parking
lots shall be detennined by the City Arborist
based upon tree species and location. The
objective is to create as continuous a shade
canopy as possible. A diversity of tree species
across the Town Center is encouraged. To
minimize water consumption, the use of low-
water vegetative ground cover other than turf is
encouraged,
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In lieu of landscape strips, landscape islands can
be provided, No more than 6 consecutive parking
stalls are permitted without a landscape island of
at least 6 feet in width and extending the entire
length of the parking stall. A minimum of one tree
shall be planted in each landscape island.
K. Single vs. Double Loaded Roads:
Segments of single loaded Edge Drive are
designated for portions of the masterplan in order
to provide public access to significant natural
areas and to enhance these significant natural
areas by facing them with the fronts of buildings.
Single loaded Edge Drive may, by special
exception, be replaced with a double loaded
alternative, Double loaded roads may be
appropriate in locations such as: where there is no
significant natural view, in circumstances where
no significant negative visual impact will be
created by having the developed properties back
up to the natural area or park space, or in other
locations where it is deemed to be in the balanced
public- private interest to incorporate double
loaded roads for the economical use of the
property.
L. Large Footprint Buildings:
Large Footprint Building has blank facades and
sits behind a field of parking,
M. Additional Prohibitions:
Buildings with a footprint greater than 20,000
square feet may be built within the Town Center
District by special exception only. Such buildings
must abide by all rules in this code with the
following special limitations:
The following are prohibited where visible from
parks, squares and primary streets:
* Coin operated newspaper vending boxes
* Utility boxes and machinery including but not
limited to: back flow devices, electric meters
and airconclilioning units. "",0.'."'"
TOWIl Cellter District Code Page 9
VI. SQUARES, PARKS, AND, SI'R_EET TYPES:
Development under this code is regulated by
street type. The squares, parks, and streets are
related to each other in a hierarchical manner.
When these spaces intersect, the primary space is
determined by its higher order in the hierarchy,
The front ofa building and its main entrance must
face the primary space.
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A. Hierarchy of Squares, Parks, and Streets:
. Squares and Parks
. Main Street
. SR 434 Frontage Road
. Urban Boulevard
. Town Center Street
. Edge Drive
. Neighborhood Street
. Cross Seminole Trail Street
. Neighborhood Lane
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they are never fronted by main structures,
On the following pages, diagrammatic examples
are used to illustrate example building locations,
configurations, and dimensions, The
accompanying numbers and text are rules; the
graphics are illustrative only,
Partielll<1r details 0; the IJlllstr;lIive 1311ildout Dr<1wing
and other skl'lches, illllstr<llions, dr<lwings <1nd
dii1gri1/lls conli1ined herein i1re subject to chi1nge, i1t
the request of the i1ft'ected property owner, with
i1pprov()] by the Development Review Committee
()nd, if required below, with the ()pproval of the City
Commission. Such details m()y include the location
dimensions, qu()ntity, configuration and design of the
following components of the Winter Springs Town
Center:
With approval by ORC and final approval by City
Commission:
1. Streets, roads ()nd alleys (including any boulevard,
drive or lane) and the framework of blocks they form,
except for the current alignment of State Road 434,
Tuskawilla Road and other existing streets.
2. Squares, parks, and public spaces including the
wetland park, relocated portions of the Cross
Seminole Trail with trailhead(s) and/ or / bridge, but
not including the existing Central Winds Park. It is
the intent that squares, parks and open spaces should
remain open and unbuilt (except for civic buildings).
With approval by ORe
3. Buildings and structures, whether residential or
commercial or civic, including parking lots and
structures, and the neighborhoods they form, except
for the existing Winter Springs High School, City Hall
and U.s. Post Office.
4. Stormwater retention areas and any wetlands
jurisdictional lines.
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- Neighborhood Street (p.23)
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TOWIl Center Dislriet Code
Page II
1. Market Square
This sC]uare is the window into Main
Street. The eastern street has two way
travel with diagonal parking on the
building side. The western street is one
way with parallel parking on the build ing
side. Trees are optional in the right-of-
way.
A. Building Placement:
Build-to-line location: 0 ft. From
(Typical) R.OW. line
Space Between
Buildings:
10 ft. maximum
B, Building Volume:
Bldg. Width: 16 ft. minimum
160 ft. milximum
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1. Appurtenances may extend beyond the height limit.
2. Building fronts are required to provide shelter to the sidewalk by means
of at least one of the following: arcade, colonnade, marquee, awning, or
2nd floor balcony.
3. All permitted uses are allowed on all floors_
4. Specific design of tree planting and landscaping layouts in and along
this space shall be subject to ORe approval.
5. The alignment of floor-ta-floor heights of abutting buildings is
encouraged to allow for shared use of elevators.
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Page 12
2. Magnolia Square
Magnolia Square is the formal gathering
space in the town center. ^ focal fountain
terminates the main streets into the
square. Angled parking on the north and
soulh sides of the square supporls retail
uses.
A. Building Placement:
Build-to-line location: 0 ft. From
(Typical) R.O.W. line
Space Between
Buildings:
TO ft. maximum
B. Building V oluIT\e:
Bldg. Width: 16 ft. minimum
100 ft. maximum
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1. Appurtenances may extend beyond the height limit.
2, Building fronts are required to provide shelter to the sidewalk by means
of at least one of the following: arcade, colonnade, marquee, awning, or
2nd floor balcony.
3. All permitted uses are allowed on all floors.
4. Specific design of tree planting and landscaping layouts in and along
this space shall be subject to ORe approval.
5. The alignment of floor-ta-floor heights of abutting buildings is
encouraged to allow for shared use of elevators,
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B. Building VOlUJ1le:
Bldg. Width: 16 fl. minimum
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Hickory Grove Pilfk is the "centrill pilrk"
of the town center ilnd is nilmecl for the
large stand of mature hickory trees it
contains. The Blumberg house is to be
converted to a civic use and two
additional civic sites are located in the
southeast and southwest comers.
A. Building Placement:
Build-to-line location: 0 to 10fl. from
(Typical) R.O.W. line
Space Between
Buildings:
35 fl. maximum
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1. Appurtenances may extend beyond the heightlimil.
2. All permitted uses are allowed on all floors.
3. Specific design of tree planting and landscaping layouts in and along
this space shall be subject to DRC approval.
4, The alignment of floor-to-floor heights of abutting buildings is
encouraged to allow for shared use of elevators.
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4. Lal(e Trail Park
This neighborhood park gives trililusers
a window into the Town Cenler ilnd gives
residents access to Lake Jessup.
A. Building Placement:
Build-ta-line location: 0 to 10ft. from
(Typical) R.O.W. line
Space Between
Buildings:
35 ft. maximum
B, Building V olllme:
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]00 ft. milximum
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C. Notes:
1. Appurtenances may extend beyond the height limit.
2. All permitted uses are allowed on all floors.
3. Specific design of tree planting and landscaping layouts in and along
this space shall be subject to DRC approval.
4. The alignment of floor-to-floor heights of abutting buildings is
encouraged to allow for shared use of elevators_
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B. Building Volume:
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This park marks the northern entrance
into the town center district. It provides a
public gathering space as well as needed
stormwater retention for the Orange
A venue neighborhood.
A. Building Placement:
Build-to-line location: 0 to 10ft. from
(Typical) R.O.W.line
Space Between
Buildings:
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10 ft. minimum
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6. Sn1all Neighborhood Squares
These smilll squilres Me distributed
throughout the Town Center, providing
frequent [(Kill points ilnd plilces of
in te res t.
A. Building Placement:
Build-to-line lociltion: 0 to 10ft. from
(Typical) R.OW. line
Space Between
Buildings:
50 ft. maximum
10 ft. minimum
B. Build ing Volume:
I3ldg. Width: 'In ft. minimum
'160 ft. Milximum
(3ldg. Depth:
'l25 ft. milximum
I3ldg. Height: 2 stories minimum
4 stories mClximum
55 ft. mClximum
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4, The alignment of floor-ta-floor heights of abutting buildings is
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7. Main Street
Milin Slreet is the mosl impnrlilnt slreet in
the town center. It is lined with mixed-
use shapfront buildings that ilre
positioned at the front of each lot. It
features angled parking or parallel
parking and wide sidewalks. Trees in the
right-of-way are optional. The southern
portion between Market Square and
Magnolia Square is of primary
importance for implementation, but it is
understood that over time Main Street
may grow into the area of Tuskawilla
Road north of Magnolia Square.
A. Building Placement:
Build-to-line location: 0 ft. from
(Typical) ROW I'
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Buildings:
10 ft. maximum
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1. Appurtenances may extend beyond the height limit.
2, Building fronts are required to provide shelter to the sidewalk by means
of at least one of the following: arcade, colonnade, marquee, awning, or
2nd floor balcony.
3. All permitted uses are allowed on all floors.
4, The alignment of floor-to-floor heights of abutting buildings is
encouraged to allow for shared use of elevators.
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8. SR 434 Frontage Road
B. Building Volume:
I3ldg. Width: 16 ft. minimum
160 ft. maximum
This frontage rOild completes the
transformation of SR 434 into a
boulevard ilnd allows local trilffic to
circulate within the town center without
necessarily using the regional road
system. It also provides extra parking in
front of buildings facing SR 434. The
Frontage Road may be waived by the
DRC under certain conditions. These
may include, but are not limited to:
facilitation of traffic movement within
the Town Center without using S.R. 434,
on-street parking along S.R. 434, and
reasonably unimpaired pedestrian
movement,
A. Building Placement:
Build-to-line location: 0 ft. from
(Typical) R.O.W. line
Space Between
Buildings:
35 ft. maximum
I3Idg. Depth:
125 ft. maximum
I3Idg. Height:
2 stories minimum
4 stories maximum
55 ft. maximum
C. Notes:
1. Appurtenances may extend beyond the height limit.
2. All permitted uses are allowed on all floors.
3. Tree spacing shall be optimized for the species used, in consultation
with the City Arborist.
4. Trees on building side of street are optional.
5. Diagonal parking is permitted in lieu of parallel parking.
6. The alignment of floor-to-floor heights of abutting buildings is
encouraged to allow for shared use of elevators.
Build-to Line
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9. Urban Boulevard
The Urban Boulevards are special streets
with wide mediilns down the center
uSllillly containing iI trail. This extril
pedestriiln element milkes this street type
an elegant multi-use connection between
special areas within the town center.
A. Building Placement:
Build-to-line location: 0 ft. from
(Typical) R.O.W.line
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40 ft. maximum
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Bldg. Width: 16 ft. minimum
160 ft. maximum
Bldg. Depth: 125 ft. milximum
I3\dg. Height: 2 stories minimum
4 stories maximum
55 ft. maximum
C. Notes:
1. Appurtenances may extend beyond the height limit.
2. All permitted uses are allowed on all floors.
3, Tree spacing shall be optimized for the species used, in consultation
with the City Arborist.
4. The alignment of floor-to-floor heights of abutting buildings is
encouraged to allow for shared use of elevators.
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10. Town Center Street
Town Center Streets form the primilry
network of streets within the Town
Center. Parallel parking on both sides of
the street combined with wide sidewalks
creates a safe inviting plilce for both
pedestrians and motorists. 12' wide
sidewalks with tree wells are preferred,
but 6' sidewalks with 6' green strips are
also acceptable.
A. Building Placement:
Build-to-line location: 0 fl. from
(Typical) R.OW. line
Space Between
Buildings:
35 fl. maximum
B. Building Volume:
I3Idg. Width: 16 ft. minimum
160 ft. milximum
Bldg. Depth: 125 fl. maximum
Bldg. Height: 2 stories minimum
4 stories maximum
55 fl. maximum
C. Notes:
1. Appurtenances may extend beyond the heightlimil.
2, All permitted uses are allowed on all floors,
3. Tree spacing shall be optimized for the species used, in consultation
with the City Arborisl.
4. The alignment of floor-to-floor heights of abutting buildings is
encouraged to allow for shared use of elevators.
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11. Edge Drive
The Edge Drive provides public ilccess
along the natural boundaries of the town
center. Occilsionillly running parilllel to
the Cross Seminole Trilil, this street hils
the fronts of its buildings positioned to
face the trail and scenic open spaces.
A. Building Placement:
Build-to-line location: 10 ft. from
(Typical) R.O.W.line
Space Between
Buildings:
50 ft. maximum
B, Building Volume:
Bldg. Width: 16 ft. minimum
160 fl. milximum
I31dg. Depth: 125 ft. maximum
Bldg. Height: 2 stories minimum
4 stories maximum
55 ft. maximum
c. Notes:
1. Appurtenances may extend beyond the height limit.
2. All permitted uses are allowed on all floors.
3. Tree spacing shall be optimized for the species used, in consultation
with the City Arborist.
4. The alignment of floor-to-floor heights of abutting buildings is
encouraged to allow for shared use of elevators.
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12. N eig11borhood
The Neighborhood Street is <I quieter,
more intim<lte street. l3uild-to lines <Ire
set back and a green strip is incorporated.
If needed the setback <lrea can be paved to
provide a wider sidewalk for intense uses
thus eliminating the door yard.
A. Building Placement:
Build-to-line location: 10 ft. from
(Typical) RO.W_ line
Space Between
Buildings:
50 ft. maximum
Street
B. Building Volume:
l3ldg. Width: 16 ft. minimum
160 ft. maximum
Bldg. Depth: 125 ft. maximum
Bldg. Height: 2 stories minimum
4 stories maximum
55 ft. maximum
C, Notes:
1. Appurtenances may extend beyond the height limit.
2. All permitted uses are allowed on all floors.
3. Trees shall be planted a maximum of 40 ft. on center.
3. Tree spacing shall be optimized for the species used, in consultation
with the City Arborist.
4. The alignment of floor-ta-floor heights of abutting buildings is
encouraged to allow for shared use of elevators.
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13. Cross Sen1inole 'frail Street
As the Cross Seminole Trilil moves
through the town center it must
occasionally run alongside streets.
Buildings are turned to face it, creating a
safer, friendlier pedestrian environmenl.
A. Building Placement:
Build-to-line location: 0 to 10ft. from
(Typical) R.OW. line
Space Between
Buildings:
50 fl. maximum
B, Building Volume:
Bldg. Width: 16 ft. minimum
160 fl. maximum
Bldg. Depth:
125 fl. maximum
Bldg. Height: 2 stories minimum
4 stories maximum
55 ft. maximum
C, Notes:
1, Appurtenances may extend beyond the height limit.
2. All permitted uses are allowed on all floors.
3. Tree spacing shall be optimized for the species used, in consultation
with the City Arborist.
4. The typical cross section of the Urban Boulevard may be substituted for
the Cross Seminole Trail Street.
5. The alignment of floor-to-floor heights of abutting buildings is
encouraged to allow for shared use of elevators,
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14. Neig11borhood Lane
B. Building Volume:
Bldg. Width: 16 it. minimum
160 it. milximllm
The Neighborhood Lilne is il "give Wily"
street. This meilns it is designed with
trilffic cillming in mind. With pilfking on
both sides, CilfS must 'give way' to on-
coming cars. This street section is used
primarily in residentiill areas or
secondary streets,
A. Building Placement:
Build-to-line location: 10 ft. from
(Typical) R.OW.line
Space Between
Buildings:
50 ft. maximum
.
10'
I3ldg. Depth:
125 it. maximum
I31dg, Height:
2 stories minimum
4 stories maximum
55 it. maximum
C. Notes:
1. Appurtenances may extend beyond the height limit.
2. All permitted uses are allowed on all floors,
3. Tree spacing shall be optimized for the species used, in consultation
with the City Arborist.
4. Parallel parking permitted on both sides of the street.
5, The alignment of floor-ta-floor heights of abutting buildings is
encouraged to allow for shared use of elevators.
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VII. Building Elements
A. Awnings & Marquees:
Depth =
Height =
Length =
5 ft minimum.
lOft minimum clear.
25% to 100% of Building Front.
The above requirements apply to first-floor
awnings. There are no minimum requirements
for awnings above the first floor.
Marquees and Awnings shall occur forward of the
Build-to Line and may encroach within the right-
of-way, but shall not extend past the curb line.
Awnings shall be made of fabric. High-gloss or
plasticized fabrics are prohibited,
13, Balconies:
Depth =
Height =
Length =
6 ft minimum for 2nd floor balconies.
lOft minimum clear,
25% to 100% of Building Front.
Balconies shall occur forward ofthe Build-to Line
and may encroach within the right-of-way, but
shall not extend past the curb line,
Balconies may have roofs, but are required to be
open, un-airconditioned parts of the buildings,
On corners, balconies may wrap around the side
of the building facing the side street.
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C, ColoJ\J\ades / Arcades:
B
Depth =
Height =
Length =
lOft minimum from the build-to line
to the inside column face.
lOft minimum clear.
75-100% of Building Front.
Open multi-story verandas, awnings, balconies,
and enclosed useable space shall be permitted
above the colonnade.
Colonnades shall only be constructed where the
minimum depth can be obtained. Colonnades
shall occur forward of the Build-to Line and may
encroach within the right-of-way, but shall not
extend past the curb line.
D. FroJ\t Porches:
Depth =
Length =
8 ft minimum.
25% to 90% of Building Front.
Front Porches may have multi-story verandas
and/or balconies above,
Front Porches shall occur forward of the Build-to
Line, Porches shall not extend into the right-of-
way.
Front Porches are required to be open, un-
airconditioned parts of the buildings, More than
25% of the floor area of a porch shall not be
screened if the porch extends forward of the
Build-to Line.
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E. Stoops:
Depth =
Length =
6 ft, minimum
5 ft. minimum
Stoops are permitted and may occur forward of
the Build-to Line. Stoops may encroach
within the right-of-way with approval.
Sidewalks shall have clear access for
pedestrians. Stoops may be covered or
uncovered.
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VIII. Architectural Guidelines
The lists or permilled materials and
configurations come from sludy of traditional
buildings found in Central Florida and have
been selected for their appropriateness to the
visual environment and climate.
A primary goal of the Architectural Guidelines
is authenticity, The Guidelines encourage
construction which is straightforward and
functional, and which draws its ornament and
variety from the traditional assembly of genuine
materials,
General Requirements:
The following shall be located in rear yards or
sideyards not facing side streets:
* Window and Wall Air Conditioners;
* Electrical Utility Meters;
* Air Conditioning Compressors; and
* Irrigation and pool pumps,
The following shall be located in the rear yards
only:
* Antennas;
* Permanent Barbecues.
The following are prohibited:
* Undersized shutters (the shutter or
shutters must be sized so as to equal the
width that would be required to cover
the window opening,);
* Plastic or inoperable shutters;
* Clotheslines;
* Clothes Drying Yards;
* Satellite dish antennas greater than 18" in
diameter;
* Reflective and/or bronze-tint glass;
* Plastic or PYC roof tiles;
* Backlit awnings;
* Glossy-finish awnings; and
* Fences made of chain link, barbed wire, or
plain wire mesh.
A. BlIilding Walls
/, General Requirements
Required for all buildings except single family
houses:
An expression line shall delineate the division
between the first story and the second story, A
cornice shall delineate the tops of the facades,
Expression lines and cornices shall either be
moldings extending a minimum of2 inches, or
jogs in the surface plane of the building wall
greater than 2 inches.
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2. Permitted Finish Materials
* Concrete masonry units with stucco (C.B.S.)
* Reinforced concrete with stucco
* "Hardie-Plank" siding
* Wood (termite resistant): painted white, left
natural (cypress and cedar preferred), or
painted/ stained with colors approved by the
Development Review Committee.
* Brick
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*Wood:
Picket Fences: minimum 30% opaque, wi
comer posts
Other: to match building walls
*Stucco: with texture and color to match
building walls
*Wrought Iron: Vertical, 5/8" minimum
dimension, 4" to 6" spacing Town Center DistriCI Code
B. GardclI \Val/s, FCllces '-': Hedges:
J. General Requirements
Fences, garden walls, or hedges are strongly
encouraged and, if built, should be
constructed along all un-built rights-of-way
which abut streets and alleys as shown in the
diagram below. Fences, garden walls and
hedges shall be minimum 25% opaque.
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Front Yard: maximum height of 48 inches.
Pillars and posts may extend up to 6 inches
more, to a height of 54 inches,
Side and Rear Yards: maximum height of 72
inches, Pillars and posts may extend up to 6
inches more, to a height of78 inches,
2. Permitted Finish Materials
*Wood (tennite resistant): painted white, left
natural, or paintedl stained with colors
approved by the Development Review
Committee.
*Concrete Masonry Units with Stucco
(C.B.S,)
*Reinforced Concrete with Stucco
*Wrought Iron
*Brick
3. Permitted Configurations
C, Colullllls, Archcs, Picl's, Railings &
BalllSII'ades:
J. General Requirements
*Column and Pier spacing:
Columns and Piers shall be spaced no
farther apart than they are tall.
2. Permitted Finish Materials
*Columns:
Wood (tennite resistant), painted or
natural
Cast Iron
Concrete with smooth finish
* Arches:
Concrete Masonry Units with Stucco
(C.B.S,)
Reinforced Concrete with Stucco
Brick
*Piers:
Concrete Masonry Units with Stucco
(C.B.S,)
Reinforced Concrete with Stucco
Brick
*Railings & Balustrades:
Wood (tennite resistant), painted or
natural
Wrought Iron
3. Permitted Configurations
*Columns:
Square, 6" minimum, with or without
capitals and bases
Round, 6" minimum outer diameter,
with or without capitals and bases
Classical orders
* Arches:
Semi-circular & Segmental
*Piers:
8" minimum dimension
*Porches:
Railings 2-3/4" minimum diameter
Balustrades 4" minimum spacing, 6"
maximum spacing.
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D. Opacity ~\.: Facades:
Each floor of any building facade facing a park,
square or street shall contain transparent windows
covering from 15% to 70% of the wall area,
Retail storefront areas only:
In order to provide clear views of merchandise
in stores and to provide natural surveillance of
exterior street spaces, the ground-floor along
the building frontage shall have transparent
storefront windows covering no less than
50% of the wall area. Storefronts facing Main
Street, parks and squares shall remain
unshuttered at night and shall utilize
transparent glazing material, and shall
provide view of interior spaces lit from
within. Doors or entrances with public access
shall be provided at intervals no greater than
50 feet, unless approved by the Development
Review Committee.
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E. Roofs & ell t tel's
J. Genend Requirements
*Pennitted Roof Types:
gabled, hipped, shed, barrel vaulted & domed,
Shed roofs shall be concealed with parapets
along the street frontage. Applied mansard
roofs are not permitted,
*Exposed rafter ends (or tabs) at overhangs are
strongly.recommended,
*Downspouts are to match gutters in material
and finish.
2. Permitted Finish Materials
*Metal:
Galvanized
Copper
Aluminum
Zinc-Alum
*Shingles:
Asphalt or Metal, "dimensional" type
Slate
Cedar shake
*Tile:
Clay, Terra cotta, Concrete
* Gutters:
Copper
Aluminum
Galvanized Steel
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*Metal:
Standing Seam or "Five-vee," 24"
maximum spacing, panel ends exposed
at overhang
*Shingles:
Square, Rectangular, Fishscale, Shield
*Tile:
Barrel, Flat, French
*Gutters:
Rectangular section
Square section
Half-round section
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F, Signs
1. Gellerlll Re(j II in:JlII':JlIS
* All signs sldl be subject to a Discretionary
Aesthetic Appropriateness Review by the DRe.
The DRC shall use graphics in this section as
non-binding guidelines, but shall make a
determination of appropriateness on a case by
case basis.
*Signs shall be flat against the facade, mounted
projecting from the facade, or mounted above
the top of the facade. Free standing monument
signs are permitted by special exception along
State Road 434 frontage.
*Signs shall be externally lit. Individual letters
and symbols may be internally lit or back-lit.
2, Finish Materials
*Wood: painted or natural
*Metal: copper, brass, galvanized steel
*Painted Canvas
*Neon
*Paint/engraved directly on facade surface
3, Configurations
*Maximum gross area of signs on a given facade
shall not exceed 10% of the applicant's facade
area,
*Maximum area of any single sign mounted
perpendicular to a given facade shall not exceed
10 square feet.
*Signs shall maintain a mInimum clear height
above sidewalks of8 feet.
*Signs shall not extend beyond the curb line.
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. Signs are coordinated
in size and placement
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. Building sign
conceals the cornice
. Ovcr-varied sign
shapes create visual
confusion
. Awning sign covers
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. Sale sign too largc
for storefront and
poorly placed in
display window
EX:Jmplts or Signs 1;lal Against the Facade:
The sign is centered
within the symmetrical
arrangement of the
window above and
shop front below
Internally lit letters
Internally lit letters
The sign runs horizontally
along the expression line
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lighting
The sign is centered above
the main entrance at the
top of the facade
Lamps for external
lighting
The top edge of the facade
is sculpted to create a
special focal spot for the
sIgn
Elegant and reserved cast
bronze address plate
located at pedestrian eye
level
Sign painted directly on
the facade above the main
entrance
External lighting
discreetly located above
the awning
Internally lit plastic signs
are designed for the "strip",
not a pedestrian oriented
town center
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Examples of Siglls MOllllted Projectillg fnllll
the Facade:
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warm glow, enhancing
night time pedestrian
activity
Vertical projecting signs
are highly visible far down
the street
A lower marquee sign
caters to people on foot
and in cars passing
directly in front of the
venue
Discreelly loe<lled external
lighting
Sign painted on the face of
a canvas awnmg over
entry
Signs on the sides of
awnings are directly in the
line of sight of pedestrian
customers
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. highly visible along two
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catches the eye of
pedestrians passing in
front of the entrance
Signs hanging from the
ceilings of arcades
command the attention of
pedestrian shoppers
~ Monument signs fit within
. the deep setbacks of
suburban strip
development to direct
motorists to stores set 100
far back
Examples of Siglls Moullted Ahove the Top of
the Facade:
Signs projecting from Ihe
laps of bui Idings arc
highly visible from a great
distance
This distinctive sign, made
of individual letters
projecting from the front
of the facade and
extending above the
cornice line, is memorable
to shoppers and is highly
visible from many
directions
A second lower sign
marks the entrance to the
store
Projecting signs which
break the skyline are
visible from a variety of
distances and serve as
beacons to customers
when lit at night
Signs projecting above the
roof stand out against the
sky, adding an
architectural flair to a
shop's identity
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designed to fit in deep
suburban setbacks and are
not appropriate for
pedestrian-oriented
environments
Billboards cater entirely to
motorists traveling at high
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G, \Vindows, Skylights, 8.: Doors:
I. General Requirements
Rectangular window openings facing streets
shall be oriented vertically,
The following accessories are permitted:
Shutters (standard or Bahama types)
Wooden Window Boxes
Muntins and Mullions
Fabric Awnings (no backlighting; no glossy-
finish fabrics)
2. Finish Materials
*Windows, Skylights, & Storefronts:
Wood
Aluminum
Copper
Steel
Vinyl Clad Wood
*Doors:
Wood or Metal
3. Permitted Configurations
*Windows:
Rectangular
Square
Round (18" maximum outer diameter)
Semi-circular
Octagonal
*Window Operations:
Casement
Single- and Double-Hung
Industrial
Fixed Frame (36 square feet maximum)
*Skylights:
Flat to the pitch of the roof
*Door Operations:
Casement
French
Sliding (rear only)
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DESIGN CODE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTENT
I. Intent................ .... ............................ ...... ....p.l
II. Administration. .............. ................ ........... p.2
A. Town Center Design District Map .. p.2
B. Review Process ............................... p.2
..) C. Special Exceptions .......................... p.3
m. Defuritions ................................................ p.4
IV. General Provisions .................................... p.5
A. Accessory Structures ...................... p.5
B. Alleys .............................................. p.5
C. Corner Radii & Clear Zones ........... p.5
D. Exceptions from Build-to-lines ...... p.5
E. Civic Sites ....................................... p.5
F. First Floor Height for Residential .,.. p.5
G. Parking ............................................ p.5
H. Large Footprint Buildings .............. p.7
I. Diversity of Lot Widths .................... p.7
J. Additional Prohibitions .................... p.7
V. Squares, Parks, and Street Types .....:......... p.8
A. Hierarchy of Squares, Parks,
and Streets ...................................... p.8
B. "In Our Generation" Map ............... p.8
C. Squares, Parks, and Streets Map ..... p.9
Squares and Parks .................... p.IO
Street Types ............................. p.l5
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VI.
Building Elements ,..,.,..........................., p.23
VII, Architectural Guidelines ....................... p.26
The City of Winter Springs seeks to create a town center
based upon traditional standards for city building, In
February, 1998 the City of Winter Springs created a plan
for the town center through a design session involving the
community and a team of design professionals. This code
is based on that plan. Traditional urban design conventions
have been applied to create a pallette of squares, parks, and
street types that fonn the framework for the town center.
These conventions are derived from a number of sources in
planning literature including the following: Civic Art by
Hegemann and Peets, Great Streets by Allan B. Jacobs,
The New Urbanism by Peter Katz, and AlA Graphic
Standards. 9th Edition
This document repeals the Town Center Overlay Zoning
District Regulations of September 8, 1997 (Ordinance
#676). Should any conflict arise between the provisions of
this Code and other local land development regulations for
the City of Winter Springs, the provisions of this Code
shall apply,
A. How To Use this Code:
1. Review the General Provisions which apply
throughout the district.
2. Determine which Street Type your lot fronts. (If
you have a corner lot, you must determine the primary
space or street based on the hierarchy on page 7.)
3. Next, review section V for provisions about the
Street Type, Square, or Park that corresponds to the
lot.
4. Finally, review the Building Elements and
Architectural Guidelines which contain specific rules
for buildings,
Town Center District Design Code
OcIObtt 22.1998
Page 1
Applications are subject to review by the
Development Review Committee. The Committee
shall have authority for approving all aspects of site
planning and exterior architecture, including
aesthetic appropriateness, environmental
implications, traffic impacts, and any other site-
specific matters not delineated herein,
) Optional Preliminary Review: Applicants may, at
their option, submit designs in schematic or sketch
form to the Development Review Committee for
preliminary approval, subject to further review,
Town Center District Design Code
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II. Administration
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Interpretation of the standards in this code shall be
the responsibility of the City's Development
Review Committee (DRC). The "In Our
Generation" Illustrative Buildout Map (p.8) shall
serve as guidance to the Development Review
Committee with regard to the City's intent for land
development in the town center.
B. Review Process
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Applicants shall submit the following items to the
Land Development Division of the Department of
Community Development for review:
1. A current Site Survey, no more than 1 year old.
2. A current Tree Survey, no more than 1 year old.
3. A Site Plan, drawn to scale, which shall indicate:
a. Building locations;
b. Parking locations and number of spaces;
c. Paved surfaces, materials and location(s);
d. Site location diagram & legal description.
e. Signage
4. Building Elevations illustrating all sides of all
structures.
5. Other reasonable supporting documents to
indicate intentions and/or any other items required
by the Development Review Committee,
Octobn 22. 1991'
Page 2
1. Approval may be granted only after a minimum
of two discretionary reviews. The first review
shall be before the Development Review
Committee, at which time the Development
Review Committee shall review the project and
provide to the City Commission an advisory
recommendation regarding approval, approval
with conditions, or disapproval. The second
review shall be a public hearing held before the
City Commission and shall be held no sooner
than seven calendar days following the
Development Review Committee hearing.
2. Requests for special exceptions under, this
ordinance shall include each exhibit required in
the Administration Review Process per section
II, part B of this code. In addition, the City
Commission may at its discretion require
additional exhibits and may defer approval of
the special exception application or schedule an
additional public hearing or hearings to review
those exhibits.
3. The City Commission shall have authority to
require that the applicant satisfy any additional
conditions it deems necessary to fulfill goals of
Town Ccntcr District Dcsign Code
C. Special Exceptions:
') The City Commission may by special exception
waive strict compliance with provisions of this code,
In granting a special exception, the city commission
must find by substantial competent evidence that:
I. The proposed development contributes to,
promotes and encourages the improvement of the
Winter Springs Town Center and catalyzes other
development as envisioned in the Wmter Springs
Town Center regulations,
2, The proposed development will not have an
unfavorable effect on the economy of the Winter
Springs Town Center.
3. The proposed development abides by all rules in
this code other than those specially excepted.
Special limitations apply to large footprint
buildings (greater than 20,000 square feet); see
section IV (H) for these limitations (page 7).
4. The proposed development meets any reasonable
additional conditions, restrictions or limitations
deemed necessary or desirable by the City
Commission in order to preserve and promote
the intent of the Winter Springs Town Center
Overlay Ordinan'ce.
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Procedure for Special Exceptions:
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the master plan, including offsite improvements
or further review(s) and approval by the
Development Review Committee,
4. The City Commission may grant a special
exception upon a majority vote of its members.
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III. Definitions
"A" Street: A prominent street or street
segment which defines the public image of the
city, An "A" street shall have parking lots or
garages set back a minimum of 50 feet from the
property line that fronts it.
Accessory Structure: a building or structure
subordinate to the principal building and used
for purposes customarily incidental to the main
or principal building and located on the same lot
or set of attached lots therewith.
Alley: a secondary way which affords access to
the. side or rear of abutting property.
Appurtenances: architectural features not used
for human occupancy consisting of: spires,
belfries, cupolas or dormers; silos; parapet
walls, and cornices without windows;
chimneys, ventilators, skylights, and antennas.
Awning: an architectural projection roofed with
flexible material supported entirely from the
exterior wall of a building.
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Balcony: a porch connected to a building on
upper stories supported by either a cantilever or
brackets.
Block: an increment of land composed of an
aggregate of lots, tracts and alleys
circumscribed by thoroughfares.
Build- To-Line: a line parallel to the property
line, along which a building shall be built.
Building Frontage: the vertical side of a
building which faces the primary space or street
and is built to the Build-to-line.
Colonnade or Arcade: a covered, open-air
walkway at standard sidewalk level attached to
or integral with the building frontage; structure
overhead is supported architecturally by
columns or arches along the sidewalk.
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Dwelling Area: the total internal useable space
on all floors of a structure, not including
porches, balconies, terraces, stoops, patios, or
garages.
Front Porch: a roofed area., attached at the
ground floor level or first floor level, and to the
front of a building, open except for railings, and
support columns,
Garden Wall: a freestanding wall along the
property line dividing private areas from streets,
alleys, and or adjacent lots.
Height: the vertical distance from the lowest
point on the tallest side of the structure to the
ridge of the roof.
Liner Building: a building built in front of a
parking garage, cinema., supermarket etc., to
conceal large expanses of blank wall area and to
face the street space with a facade that has
doors and windows opening onto the sidewalk.
(see diagram p.5)
Lot: a single building plot; the smallest legal
increment of land which may be bought and
sold.
Lot Frontage: the property line adjacent to the
frontage street.
Marquee: a permanently roofed architectural
projection the sides of which are vertical and
are intended for the display of signs; which
provides protection against the weather for the
pedestrian; and which is supported entirely from
an exterior wall of a building.
Primary Space or Street: the space or street that
a lot fronts. At squares and street intersections
the space or street highest in the hierarchy is the
primary street.
Stoop: a small platform and / or entrance
stairway at a house door, commonly covered by
a secondary roof or awning.
Storefront: building frontage for the groWld
floor usually associated with retail uses.
Structured Parking: layers of parking stacked
vertically,
Town Center District Design Code
October 12. I~~
Page 4
IV. General Provisions
The following general provisions apply to all
Street Types.
A. Accessory Structures:
Accessory Structures are permitted and may
contain parking, storage space, and trash
receptacles.
Accessory structures shall not be greater than 625
square feet in footprint.
B. Alleys:
Alleys are incorporated in the town center to
minimize curb cuts and to provide access to
parking and service areas behind buildings. Alley
locations are not fixed. Additional curb cuts shall
be added only with the permission of the
Development Review Committee.
Alleys may be incorporated into parking lots as
drive aisles.
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C. Corner Radii & Clear Zones:
Comer curb radii shall be between 9 feet and 15
feet. Fairly tight turning radii shorten pedestrian
crossings and inhibit reckless drivers from
turning comers at high speeds. To allow for
emergency vehicles (e.g. fire trucks) to turn
comers, a Clear Zone shall be established free of
all vertical obstructions including but not limited
telephone poles, sign poles, fire hydrants,
electrical boxes, or newspaper boxes.
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Exceptions from Build-to Lines may be granted
by the Development Review Committee for
avoiding trees with calipers greater than 8 inches.
On comer lots with Build-to Lines set back from
the property line, building frontage may be
positioned forward ofthe Build-to Line up to the
Property Line, provided it does not encroach upon
the Clear Zone.
E. Civic Sites:
Special sites have been identified within the Town
Center District as good sites for civic buildings.
Civic buildings include, but are not limited to,
municipal buildings, churches, libraries, schools,
day care centers, recreation facilities, and places
of assembly, Civic buildings are not subject to
Build-to Line requirements or Building Frontage
requirements. The design of civic buildings shall
be subject to review and approval by the
Development Review Committee,
Diagram of Identified Civic Sites
F. First Floor Height for Residen tial:
Residential uses on the first story shall have
finished floor height raised a minimum of 2 feet
above grade.
G. Parking:
1. Parking Requirements
There shall be no minimum parking requirement
in the Town Center.
There shall be a maximum parking allowance of 1
parking space per 300 square feet of occupied
building area within the Town Center.
Parking shall be provided as necessary to meet the
requirements of the Americans with Disabilities
Act and Florida Accessibility Code,
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2. Off-Street Surface Parking Lot Placement
Off-street surface parking lots shall be set back a
minimum of 50 feet from the property line
adjacent to any street or street segment designated
as an "A" street in the diagram below.
Outbuildings serving as garages facing alleys
shall be permitted within this setback, Surface
parking lots may be built up to the property line on
all other street frontages,
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Parking structures shall be set back a minimum of
50 feet from the property lines of all adjacent
streets. "Liner buildings" shall be placed
between parking structures and the lot frontage.
The liner building shall be no less than two stories
in height. Liner buildings may be detached from
or attached to parking structures.
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Alleys may be incorporated into parking lots as a
standard drive aisle. Access to all properties
adjacent to the alley shall be maintained. Access
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buildings.
Garage door(s) shall be positioned no closer to
streets, squares or parks than 20 feet behind the
principal plane of the building frontage. Garage
doors facing streets, squares or parks shall not
exceed 10 feet in width, Where space permits,
garage doors shall face the side or the rear, not the
front.
Town Center District Design Code
Oclobcr 22, 1998
Page 6
5. Parking Lot Landscaping Requirements:
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Landscape strips of at least six feet in width shall
be provided between parking isles of either head-
in or diagonal parking Trees shall be planted a
maximwn of 40 ft. on center along the length of
the landscape strip, To minimize water
conswnption, the use of low-water vegetative
ground cover other than turf is encouraged.
In lieu of landscape strips, landscape islands can
be provided. No more than 8 consecutive parking
stalls are permitted without a landscape island of
at least 6 feet in width and extending the entire
length of the parking stall. A minimwn of one tree
shall be planted in each landscape island.
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Buildings with a footprint greater than 20,000
square feet may be built within the Town Center
District by special exception only. Such buildings
must abide by all rules in this code with the
following special limitations:
a. Buildings may be one story in height on any
frontage except Main Street and Market
Square, but shall be at least 24 feet in
height. This may be accomplished with
liner buildings or higher ceiling heights
and! or parapets,
b. Streets other than "A" streets may be
incorporated into parking lots as drive
aisles or fire lanes.
c. Buildings are exempt from maximwn lot
size restrictions, however building
footprints may not be larger than a single
block,
d, Minimum parking requirement: ] space
per 400 square feet.
Maximum parking requirement: I space
per 300 square feet.
Desirable
Large footprint buildings are wrapped in a liner
of smaller buildings with doors and windows
facing the street.
Undesirable
Large footprint building has blank facades and
sits behind a field of parking.
I. Diversity of Lot Widths:
No more than four building lots less than 24 feet
wide are permitted within anyone hundred feet of
frontage.
J. Additional Prohibitions:
The following are prohibited within the Town
Center District boundaries:
* Vehicular drive-through windows .
* Coin operated newspaper vending boxes
* Utility boxes and machinery visible from
streets, parks or squares including but not
limited to: backflow devices, electric meters
and air conditioning units.
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Town Center District Design Code
Page 7
V. SQUARES, PARKS, AND, STREET TYPES:
Development under this code is regulated by
street type, The squares, parks, and streets are
related to each other in a hierarchical manner.
When these spaces intersect, the primary space is
determined by its higher order in the hierarchy.
T~e main entrance of a building must face the
pnmary space.
A. Hierarchy of Squares, Parks, and Streets:
. Squares and Parks
. Main Street
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. Urban Boulevard
. Town Center Street
. Edge Drive
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100 ft. maximum
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large stand of mature hickory trees it
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c. Building Volume:
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a. Lot Configuration:
Lot Widths 16 ft. minimum
100 ft. maximum
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1. Appurtenances may extend beyond the height limit.
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circulate within the town center without
necessarily using the regional road
system. It also provides extra parking in
front of buildings facing SR 434.
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c. Building V olurne:
Building Frontage 70 - 100 % of
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a. Lot Configuration:
Lot Widths 16 ft. minimum
100 ft. maximum
Lot Depths
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200 ft. maximum
d. Notes:
1. Appurtenances may extend beyond the height limit.
2. All permitted uses are allowed on all floors.
3. Trees shall be planted a maximum of 40 ft. on center.
4. Trees on building side of street are optional.
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The Urban Boulevards are special streets
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usually containing a trail. This extra
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an elegant mutli-use connection between
special areas within the town center.
a. Lot Configuration:
Lot Widths 16 ft. minimum
100 ft. maximum
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200 ft. maximum
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. The Edge Drive provides public access
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the Cross Seminole Trail, this street has
the fronts of its buildings positioned to
face the trail and scenic open spaces.
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a. Lot Configuration:
Lot Widths 16 ft. minimum
100 ft. maximum
Lot Depths
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200 ft. maximum
d. Notes:
1. Appurtenances may extend beyond the height limit.
2. All permitted uses are allowed on all floors.
3. Trees shall be planted a maximum of 40 ft. on center.
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The Neighborhood Street is a quieter,
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set back and a green strip is incorporated.
If needed the setback area can be paved to
provide a wider sidewalk for intense uses
thus eliminating the dooryard.
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200 ft. maximum
d. Notes:
1. Appurtenances may extend beyond the height limit.
2. All permitted uses are allowed on all floors.
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Buildings are turned to face it, creating a
safer, friendlier pedestrian environment.
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50 ft. maximum
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d. Notes:
1. Appurtenances may extend beyond the height limit.
2. All permitted uses are allowed on all floors.
3. Trees shall be planted a maximum of 40 ft. on center.
4. Parallel parking permitted on both sides of the street.
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street. This means it is designed with
traffic calming in mind. With parking on
both sides, cars must 'give way' to on-
coming cars. This street section is used
primarily in residential areas or
secondary streets.
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Lot Widths 16 ft. minimum
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200 ft. maximum
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VI. Building Elements
A. Awnings & Marquees:
Depth =
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Length =
5 ft minimum.
10ft minimum clear.
25% to 100% of Building Front.
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The above requirements apply to first-floor
awnings. There are no minimum requirements
for awnings above the first floor.
Marquees and Awnings shall occur forward ofthe
Build-to Line and may encroach within the right-
of-way, but shall not extend past the curb line.
Awnings shall be made of fabric. High-gloss or
plasticized fabrics are prohibited.
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B. Balconies:
Depth =
Height =
Length =
6 ft minimum for 2nd floor balconies.
10ft minimum clear.
25% to 100% of Building Front.
Balconies shall occur forward of the Build-to Line
and may encroach within the right-of-way, but
shall not extend past the curb line.
Balconies may have roofs, but are required to be
open, un-airconditioned parts of the buildings.
On comers, balconies may wrap around the side
of the building facing the side street.
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C. Colonnades / Arcades:
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Depth =
Height =
Length =
lOft minimum from the build-to line
to the inside column face.
lOft minimum clear.
75-100% of Building Front.
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Open multi-story verandas, awnings, balconies,
and enclosed useable space shall be permitted
above the colonnade.
Colonnades shall only be constructed where the
minimum depth can be obtained. Colonnades
shall occur forward of the Build-to Line and may
encroach within the right-of-way, but shall not
extend past the curb line.
On comers, colonnades may wrap around the side
of the building facing the side street.
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D. Front Porches:
Depth =
Length =
8 ft minimum.
25% to 100% of Building Front.
Front Porches may have multi-story verandas
and/or balconies above.
Front Porches shall occur forward of the Build-to
Line. Porches shall not extend into the right-of-
way.
Front Porches are required to be open, un-
airconditioned parts of the buildings. More than
25% of the floor area of a porch shall not be
screened if the porch extends forward of the
Build-to Line.
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the Build-to Line. Stoops may encroach
within the Right-of-way with approval.
Sidewalks shall have clear access for
pedestrians. Stoops may be covered or
uncovered.
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VII. Architectural Guidelines
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The lists of permitted materials and
configurations come from study of traditional
buildings found in Central Florida and have
been selected for their appropriateness to the
visual environment and climate.
A primary goal of the Architectural Guidelines
is authenticity. The Guidelines encourage
construction which is straightforward and
functional, and which draws its ornament and
variety from the traditional assembly of genuine
materials.
General Requirements:
The following shall be located in rear yards or
sideyards not facing side streets:
* Window and Wall Air Conditioners;
* Air Conditioning Compressors; and
* Irrigation and pool pmnps.
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The following shall be located in the rear yards
only:
* Electrical Utility Meters;
* Antennas;
* Permanent Barbecues.
The following are prohibited:
* Undersized shutters (the shutter or
shutters must be sized so as to equal the
width that would be required to cover
the window opening.);
* Plastic or inoperable shutters;
* Clotheslines;
* Clothes Drying Yards;
* Satellite dish antennas greater than 18" in
diameter;
* Reflective and/or bronze-tint glass;
* Plastic or PVC roof tiles;
* Backlit awnings;
* Glossy-finish awnings; and
* Fences made of chain link, barbed wire, or
plain wire mesh.
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A. Building Walls
1. General Requirements
For Main Street Shopfront and Boulevard
Buildings:
An expression line shall delineate the division
between the first story and the second story. A
cornice shall delineate the tops of the facades.
Expression lines and cornices shall either be
moldings extending a minimmn of2 inches, or
jogs in the surface plane of the building wall
greater than 2 inches.
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Cornice
Expression line
projects enough to
create a shadow line
Desirable
Tacked on Mansard roof
Expression line covered
by awning
Undesirable
2. Permitted Finish Materials
* Concrete masonry units with stucco (C.B.S.)
* Reinforced concrete with stucco
* "Hardie-Plank" siding
* Wood: painted white, left natural (cypress and
cedar preferred), or painted! stained with
colors approved by the Development Review
Committee.
* Brick
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B. Garden Walls, Fences & Hedges:
1. General Requirements
Fences, garden walls, or hedges are strongly
encouraged and, if built, should be
constructed along all un-built rights-of-way
which abut streets and alleys as shown in the
diagram below. Fences, Garden Walls and
Hedges shall be minimum 25% opaque.
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Front Yard: maximum height of 48 inches.
Pillars and posts may extend up to 6 inches
more, to a height of 54 inches.
Side and Rear Yards: maximum height of 72
inches. Pillars and posts may extend up to 6
inches more, to a height of78 inches.
2. Permitted Finish Materials
* Wood: painted white, left natural, or painted!
stained with colors approved by the
Development Review Committee.
* Concrete Masonry Units with Stucco
(C.B.S.)
*Reinforced Concrete with Stucco
*Wrought Iron
* Brick
3. Permitted Configurations
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*Wood:
Picket Fences: minimum 30% opaque, wi
corner posts
Other: to match building walls
*Stucco: with texture and color to match
building walls
*Wrought Iron: Vertical, 5/8" minimum
dimension, 4" to 6" spacing,
C. Columns, Arches, Piers, Railings &
Balustrades:
1. General Requirements
*Column and Pier spacing:
Columns and Piers shall be spaced no
farther apart than they are tall.
2. Permitted Finish Materials
* Columns:
Wood, painted or natural
Cast Iron
Concrete with smooth finish
* Arches:
Concrete Masonry Units with Stucco
(C.B.S.)
Reinforced Concrete with Stucco
Brick
*Piers:
Concrete Masonry Units with Stucco
(C.B.S.)
Reinforced Concrete with Stucco
Brick
*Railings & Balustrades:
Wood, painted or natural
Wrought Iron
3. Permitted Configurations
* Columns:
Square, 6" minimum, with or without
capitals and bases
Round, 6" minimum outer diameter,
with or without capitals and bases
Classical orders
* Arches:
Semi-circular & Segmental
*Piers:
8" minimum dimension
*Porches:
Railings 2-3/4" minimum diameter
Balustrades 4" minimum spacing, 6"
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Octobu 22. 1998
Town Center District Design Code
Page 27
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D. Op;)city & Facades:
Each floor of any building facade facing a park,
square or street shall contain transparent windows
covering from 15% to 70% of the wall area.
Storefront areas only:
The ground-floor along the building frontage
shall have transparent storefront windows
covering no less than 50% of the wall area.
Storefronts shall remain unshuttered at night
and shall utilize transparent glazing material,
and shall provide view of interior spaces lit
from within. Where building frontages
exceed 50 feet, doors or entrances with public
access shall be provided at intervals
averaging no greater than 50 feet, unless
approved by the Development Review
Committee.
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E. Roofs & Gutters
1. General Requirements
*Permitted Roof Types:
gabled, hipped, shed, barrel vaulted & domed.
Shed roofs shall be concealed with parapets
along the street frontage. Applied mansard
roofs are not permitted.
*Exposed rafter ends (or tabs) at overhangs are
strongly recommended.
*Downspouts are to match gutters in material
and finish.
2. Permitted Finish Materials
*Metal:
Galvanized
Copper
Aluminum
Zinc-Alum
* Shingles:
Asphalt or Metal, "dimensional" type
Tile
* Gutters:
Copper
Aluminum
Galvanized Steel
3. Permitted Configurations
*Metal:
Standing Seam or "Five-vee," 24"
maximum spacing, panel ends exposed
at overhang
* Shingles:
Square, Rectangular, Fishscale, Shield
* Gutters:
Rectangular section
Square section
Half-round section
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Town Center District Design Code
Page 28
F. Signs
I. General Requirements
* All signs shall be subject to a Discretionary
Aesthetic Appropriateness Review by the DRC.
The DRC shall use graphics in this section as
non-binding guidelines, but shall make a
determination of appropriateness on a case by
case basis.
*Signs shall be flat against the facade, mounted
projecting from the facade, or mounted above
the top of the facade.
*Signs shall be externally lit. Individual letters
and symbols may be internally lit or back-lit.
2. Finish Materials
* Wood: painted or natural
*Metal: copper, brass, galvanized steel
* Painted Canvas
*Neon
*Paint/engraved directly on facade surface
3. Configurations
*Maximum gross area of signs on a given facade
shall not exceed 10% of the applicant's facade
area.
*Maximum area of any single sign mounted
perpendicular to a given facade shall not exceed
10 square feet.
*Signs shall maintain a minimum clear height
above sidewalks of8 feet.
*Signs shall not extend beyond the curb line.
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Desirable
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Undesirable
. Signs are coordinated
in size and placement
with the building and
storefront
. Building sign
conceals the cornice
. Over-varied sign
shapes create visual
confusion
. Redundant signage
. Awning sign covers
the masonry piers
. Sale sign too large
for storefront and
poorly placed in
display window
Exam pIes of Signs Flat Against the Facade:
The sign is centered
within the symmetrical
arrangement of the
window above and
shopfront below
Internally lit letters
Internally lit letters
The sign runs horizontally
along the expression line
The sign is centered above
the main entrance at the
top of the facade
Lamps for external
lighting
The top edge of the facade
is sculpted to create a
special focal spot for the
SIgn
Elegant and reserved cast
bronze address plate
located at pedestrian eye
level
Sign painted directly on
the facade above the main
entrance
External lighting
discreetly located above
the awning
Internally lit plastic signs
are designed for the "strip",
not a pedestrian oriented
town center
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Town Center District Design Code
Page 29
Examples of Signs Mounted Projecting f,'om
the Facade:
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Neon signs can provide a--.
warm glow, enhancing
night time pedestrian
activity
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Vertical projecting signs
are highly visible far down
the street
A lower marquee sign
caters to people on foot
and in cars passing
directly in front of the
venue
Signs hanging from the
ceilings of arcades
command the attention of
pedestrian shoppers
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Discreetly located external
lighting
Sign painted on the face of
a canvas awning over
entry
Signs on the sides of
awnings are directly in the
line of sight of pedestrian
customers
A sign extending from the
comer of a building is
highly visible along two
streets
A second lower sign
catches the eye of
pedestrians passing in
front of the entrance
Monument signs fit within
the deep setbacks of
suburban strip
development to direct
motorists to stores set too
far back
Examples of Signs Mounted Above the Top of
the Facade:
Signs projecting from the
tops of buildings are
highly visible from a great
distance
This distinctive sign, made
of individual letters
projecting from the front
of the facade and
extending above the
cornice line, is memorable
to shoppers and is highly
visible from many
directions
A second lower sign
marks the entrance to the
store
Projecting signs which
break the skyline are
visible from a variety of
distances and serve as
beacons to customers
when lit at night
Signs projecting above the
roof stand out against the
sky, adding an
architectural flair to a
shop's identity
Pole mounted signs are
designed to fit in deep
suburban setbacks and are
not appropriate for
pedestrian-oriented
environments
Billboards cater entirely to
motorists traveling at high
speeds
Town Center District Design Code
Page 30
G. Windows, Skylights, & Doors:
I. General Requirements
Rectangular window openings facing streets
shall be oriented vertically.
The following accessories are permitted:
Shutters (standard or Bahama types)
Wooden Window Boxes
Real Muntins and Mullions
Fabric Awnings (no backlighting; no glossy-
fInish fabrics)
2. Finish Materials
*Windows, Skylights, & Storefronts:
Wood
Aluminum
Copper
Steel
Vinyl Clad Wood
*Doors:
Wood or Metal
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3. Permilled Configurations
* Windows:
Rectangular
Square
Round (18" maximum outer diameter)
Semi-circular
Octagonal
*Wmdow Operations:
Casement
Single- and Double-Hung
Industrial
Fixed Frame (36 square feet maximum)
* Skylights:
Flat to the pitch of the roof
*Door Operations:
Casement
French
Sliding (rear only)
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