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Economic Opportunity District Overlay.
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Date: May 18, 2012
To: Planning and Zoning Board members
From: Barry Brown, Planning and Development Director
RE: May 23, 2012 P&Z Board Meeting
At the March 23, 2012 meeting, the Board directed Staff to put the AlA Economic
Opportunity Overlay District Guidelines into ordinance format and bring back for review
and recommendation to Council. A copy of the AlA Overlay in ordinance format was
distributed to the Board on Friday, May 11, 2012. See attached comments from Harry
Pierson and Ron Friedman. The version enclosed in this packet and dated 5/18/2012
includes revisions to format, spelling, punctuation, and grammar as well as:
1) Sec. 592 - Definitions. Added a definition for Port of Call Facility.
2) Sec. 608 - Use matrix. Added Port of Call Facility as a permitted use pursuant to
Development Agreement.
3) Sec. 624(1)d - Building Height, Approved by CAB rather than through a Plann
Development process.
5) Sec. 641 - Intent. Deleted "pursuant to a planned development approval proces
Architectural design that departs from standards is to be approved by CAB.
6) Sec. 656 - Utilities. Add (2) which calls for decorative fencing around retenti•
ponds if in front of buildings or along rights-of-way.
7) Sec. 669 - Reference to Section X changed to Division 6.
Changed Building perimeter to Project perimeter.
If you have further comment or question, please email
B.Brown Lity g.pecanaveraLL)�g, or call me at 321 868-1206.
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7 May 2012
Re: A1A Zoning Overlay Code
1 regret I will be out of country on May 23, 2012, when this Ordinance will be discussed
by the P & Z Board.
The entire intent of the Ordinance is to impose additional restrictions and requirements
on a selected area of Cape Canaveral over and above our present Zoning Codes. This
places a hardship on the owners/developers in this area. However, the Draft has been
presented to the land owners, City Council and Open House for the Public, and limited
objection has come before our meetings.
There are those who believe this Ordinance should be Vorkshopped": I.e. discussed
paragraph by paragraph and line by line. While I support this approach, from a distance
I will only express my views on what I see is a huge change in building requirements,
that is contrary to previous votes in the city and the Visioning Statement. That is allowing
heights greater then 45 feet.
I recommend Odkina Sec 110-417 In Its entirely.
If the majority of the Board Members want to keep this Section, I very strongly
recommend eliminate Rem b. The concept of 65' is based on a misconception of a
presentation by Leonardo DeVnci. BTW, I have an entire book on this subject.
Then change Item c. to read "increased building heights may be considered pursuant to
a Planned Development (PD) approval on a case-by-case basis.
Repspectfully submitted,
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Harry Pearson
Susan Chapman
From: Barry Brown
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 12:36 PM
To: Susan Chapman
Subject: FW: P/X Meeting
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I'm leaving tomorrow (Sunday) and won't be back until Thursday. So I quickly went
through the Al A Economic Opportunity Overlay District Ordinance and offer the following
comments. The numbers correspond to the line numbers in the ordinance.
270 The lost word is most likely "street"
318 and 320 Capitalize both Friendly and Landscaping
331 In the rest of the document, Community Development Dept. is used. Change
Planning Dept. to CDD
348 I'm against allowing hotels and motels to provide off-site cruise ship parking unless
a. People have stayed overnight at the hotel/motel and then leave their car there,
or
b. It's allowed anywhere else in the Overlay District.
The P/Z Board twice has rejected the concept of parking for a fee. Once on Center
Street and once on A!A next to the mini -golf course. By allowing it
only at a hotel/motel is discrimitory. Although, it's highly improbable that we would do
it, we could use up to 30 spaces here at Bayside for off-site cruise
parking. Also, the Port of Call project that has been talked about would not be able
to provide that service until the hotel was built ... which would be the
last phase of that project.
If it is going to be allowed, I fully support the sign limitation found in lines 897 & 898
and suggest that the sign prohibition be noted as a footnote to the
table between 348 and 349. That way, there would be no question that such signage
is prohibited. BTW, there's at least one big billboard on 195
advertising off-site cruise parking at the Radisson.
381 most developers do put up "greed" buildings LOL I'm sure it's supposed to be
"green"
398 What if renewable energy or energy credits are not available? Will that prohibit a
good project?
406 should be "meet" not "met"
413 What is a "LEED AP" ?
449 1 am not in agreement with "no maximum number of hotel units per acre"
456 1 believe that the maximum lot coverage of 80% is way too much and probably not
achievable if the rest of the City's codes are followed. Right now,
the maximum lot coverage ranges up to 50% in the M1 District. With 80% coverage,
there probably is not enough room for parking, landscaping,
sidewalks, and stormwater control/treatment.
576 This could be a problem if a 4 story building is proposed but the adjacent building are
only 1 or 2 stories. I believe this needs some thought and
tweaking.
688 What and where is "Section X" ?
694 see comment on 331
737 My understanding is that there aren't any septic tank drain fields in the City,
especially within the proposed overlay district.
807 through 838 1 don't understand the difference between 110-687 and 110-688. I'd like
a good explanation at the meeting and I think these sections will
have to be rewritten to be absolutely clear.
940/941 This is an incomplete sentence and doesn't make any sense.
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ORDINANCE NO. IL -2012
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 110, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, TO CREATE A NEW ARTICLE X
ESTABLISHING THE AlA ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
OVERLAY DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF
PRIOR INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS; INCORPORATION INTO THE CODE;
SEVERABILITY; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City is granted the authority, under Section 2(b), Article VIII, of the State
Constitution, to exercise any power for municipal purposes, except when expressly prohibited by
law; and
WHEREAS, in 2009, the City conducted community-based, citizen driven Visioning process
to develop a vision and strategy for future development and redevelopment of underutilized areas
located in the City; and
WHEREAS, some of the recommendations developed as a result of the Visioning process
included revising the City's zoning code to allow for mixed-use development and a town center, as
well as taking a proactive approach to economic development; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to adopt and implement the AlA Economic Opportunity
Overlay District ("EOOD") to promote hospitality related commercial development capitalizing on
the Port of Canaveral; to provide guidance and direction in the design of new buildings and
rehabilitation of existing buildings and storefronts in order to improve their appearance; to enhance
the AIA corridor's identity; and to promote a pedestrian -friendly environment; and
WHEREAS, the EOOD is designed to create a unique identity for the AIA Corridor with
a distinct sense of place while attracting new businesses and customers, and providing for the
comfort, convenience, and safety of workers, residents and shoppers; and
WHEREAS, the City's Planning & Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency reviewed the
proposed EOOD during its meeting on May 23, 2012 and recommended approval of same to the City
Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, hereby finds this
Ordinance to be in the best interests of the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Cape
Canaveral.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Brevard
County, Florida, as follows:
City of Cape Canaveral
Ordinance No. _-2012
Page 1 of 3
Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are hereby fully incorporated herein by this
reference as legislative findings and the intent and purpose of the City Council of the City of Cape
Canaveral.
Section 2. Code Amendment. The City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral hereby
establishes and adopts a new Article X in Chapter 110, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances entitled
"AIA Economic Opportunity Overlay District." The text of Article X is set forth in its entirety in
Exhibit "A," attached hereto and fully incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 3. Repeal of Prior Inconsistent Ordinances and Resolutions. All prior
inconsistent ordinances and resolutions adopted by the City Council, or parts of prior ordinances and
resolutions in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict.
Section 4. Incorporation Into Code. This Ordinance shall be incorporated into the
Cape Canaveral City Code and any section or paragraph, number or letter, and any heading may be
changed or modified as necessary to effectuate the foregoing. Grammatical, typographical, and like
errors may be corrected and additions, alterations, and omissions, not affecting the construction or
meaning of this Ordinance and the City Code may be freely made.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, word or
provision of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of
competent jurisdiction, whether for substantive, procedural, or any other reason, such portion shall
be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon
adoption by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, this day of
32012.
ATTEST:
Rocky Randels, Mayor
For Against
John Bond
ANGELA APPERSON, City Clerk Bob Hoog
Buzz Petsos
Rocky Randels
Betty Walsh
City of Cape Canaveral
Ordinance No. _-2012
Page 2 of 3
I' Legal Ad published:
First Reading:
2' Legal Ad published:
Second Reading:
Approved as to legal form and sufficiency
for the City of Cape Canaveral only by:
ANTHONY A. GARGANESE, City Attorney
City of Cape Canaveral
Ordinance No. _-2012
Page 3 of 3
4 Chapter 110 - ARTICLE X - Al A Economic Opportunity Overlay District
5
6 DIVISION 1 - GENERALLY
7 Sec. 110-585. - Introduction.
8 Sec. 110-586. - Boundary and organization.
9 Sec. 110-587. - Applicability.
10 Sec. 110-588. - Purpose.
11 Sec. 110-589. - Goals.
12 Sec. 110-590. - Objectives.
13 Sec. 110-59 1. - Design principles.
14 Sec. 110-592. - Definitions.
15 Sec. 110-593.-110-603. - Reserved.
16
17 DIVISION 2 - ADMINISTRATION
18 Sec. 110-604. - Intent.
19 Sec. 110-605. - Procedure for design compatibility plan approvals.
20 Sec. 110-606. - Plan submittals.
21 Sec. 110-607. - Nonconforming buildings and uses.
22 Sec. 110-608. - Use matrix.
23 Sec. 110-609. - Similar and compatible uses.
24 Sec. 110-610.-110-620. - Reserved.
25
26 DIVISION 3 - SITE PLANNING
27 Sec. 110-62 1. - Intent.
28 Sec. 110-622.- LEED or LEED equivalent design.
29 Sec. 110-623.- Building orientation.
30 Sec. 110-624. - Building height.
31 Sec. 110-625.- Building setback.
32 Sec. 110-626. - Project size.
33 Sec. 110-627. - Lot coverage.
34 Sec. 110-628. - On-site circulation.
35 Sec. 110-629.- Utility and service areas.
36 Sec. 110-630.-110-640. - Reserved.
37
38 DIVISION 4 - ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES
39 Sec. 110-64 1. - Intent.
40 Sec. 110-642. - Similar and compatible design.
41 Sec. 110-643. - Articulation.
42 Sec. 110-644. - Building continuity.
43 Sec. 110-645. - Scale.
44 Sec. 110-646. - Proportion.
45 Sec. 110-647. - Rhythm.
46 Sec. 110-648.- Entry treatment.
47 Sec. 110-649. - Roof lines.
48 Sec. 110-650.- Exterior surface materials.
49 Sec. 110-65 1. - Windows and transparency.
50 Sec. 110-652. - Storefronts.
51 Sec. 110-653. - Color.
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52 Sec. 110-654. - Awnings and canopies.
53 Sec. 110-655. - Ground floor lighting.
54 Sec. 110-656. - Utilities and stormwater management areas screening.
55 Sec. 1 10-657.-1 10-667. - Reserved.
56
57 DIVISION 5 - PARKING
58 Sec. 110-668. - Intent.
59 Sec. 110-669. - Surface parking.
60 Sec. 110-670. - Shared parking.
61 Sec. 110-671. - Parking structures.
62 Sec. 110-672.-110-682. - Reserved.
63
64 DIVIISON 6 - LANDSCAPING
65 Sec. 110-683. - Intent.
66 Sec. 110-684. - Commercial site plan review.
67 Sec. 110-685. - Water -efficient landscaping.
68 Sec. 110-686. - Screening between commercial or industrial zoning districts or uses and
69 residential districts or uses.
70 Sec. 110-687. - Building perimeter.
71 Sec. 110-688. - Building landscaping.
72 Sec. 110-689. - Surface parking lots.
73 Sec. 1 10-690.-1 10-700. - Reserved.
74
75 DIVISION 7 - SIGNAGE
76 Sec. 110-70 1. - Signage intent.
77 Sec. 110-702. - All signs.
78 Sec. 110-703. - Awning signs.
79 Sec. 110-704. - Pedestrian signs.
80 Sec. 110-705. - Projecting signs.
81 Sec. 110-706. - Wall signs
82 Sec. 110-707. - Hanging signs.
83 Sec. 110-708. - Window signs.
84 Sec. 110-709.-110-719. - Reserved.
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85 DIVISION 7 -GENERALLY
86 Sec 770 -S85. -Introduction.
87 (l) The AlA Economic Opportunity Overlay District (EOOD) provides guidelines and
88 standards for public and private development projects in commercially zoned areas along
89 /\l/\. Consistent with the intent of the 2009 Community Visioning Study, the E{}[)D is
90 developed to promote hospitality related commercial development that capitalizes on the
Pl economic benefits of Port [onovero|/ provide guidance and direction in the design of new
92 buildings and rehabilitation of existing buildings and storefronts in order to improve their
93 appearance, enhance the corridor's identity and promote the pedestrian environment of
94 the District.
95 (2) All projects vvhkhn the boundaries of the Al /\ E{}OQ shall comply with the following Design
96 Guidelines and Development Standards. These requirements have the overall goal of
97 encouraging compact, pedestrian -oriented developments and attractive public outdoor
98 spaces. The E(]{}D is designed to create unique identity for the /\l/\ Corridor with o
PP distinct sense of place while attracting new businesses and customers, and providing for
lOO the comfort, convenience, and safety of workers, residents and shoppers.
101 Sec. 11O~5B6.~Boundary and organization.
102 The boundaries of the Al E{}OD are shown on Figure l below. The Al E[>{}D primarily
103 consists of properties zoned For commercial, office, and industrial uses which abut or are in dose
104 proximity to A 1 A from the City Limits on the north to Canaveral River on the south.
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Figure I - Economic Overlay District Boundary Map I
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107 Sec. 110-587. - Applicability.
108 (1) The Al A Economic Opportunity Overlay District (EOOD) is an approximately one -mile
109 commercial corridor, generally recognized as extending from the entrance to the City of
110 Cape Canaveral on the north to the Canaveral River area on the south. This
1 1 1 approximately one -mile corridor is intersected by Central Boulevard which generally runs
112 east -west.
113 (2) The District along Al A is intended to serve as the main gateway area into the City of
114 Cape Canaveral. The District along Central Boulevard is intended to serve as the main
115 street to the City of Cape Canaveral's Town Center and as a transition between the land
116 use, circulation, and streetscape along Central Boulevard and the interior of the Town
117 Center. This District is intended to have the most intense commercial density in relation to
118 existing residential densities adjacent to the District and within the proposed Town Center.
119 The EOOD is meant to provide a lively and attractive interface between the proposed
120 Town Center and the adjacent residential communities, while maintaining a primarily
121 commercial street frontage along Al A and Central Boulevard.
122 (3) The streets will have a retail/commercial service atmosphere with small or large
123 neighborhood stores at street level and apartments or offices on upper floors. The retail
124 composition of the district shall include stores, personal services, hotels, cultural facilities,
125 hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, convenience stores with gas, high tech manufacturing,
126 entertainment, and eating establishments that serve the EOOD as well as stores, eating
127 establishments, and business services (printing, accounting, etc.) that serve the other
128 businesses and office users in the area. Residential uses shall be limited to upper floors
129 along A 1 A and Central Boulevard within the Economic Opportunity Overlay District.
130 (4) The main street component of the District is intended to provide a mixed-use, pedestrian -
131 oriented focus for the proposed Town Center, with land uses serving Town Center residents
132 and visitors. This district provides the City of Cape Canaveral with a small-town style
133 walkable center that is convenient, useful, safe and attractive for pedestrians and lively,
134 yet relaxed. Small-scale retail and other commercial uses shall occupy as much of the
135 ground floor frontages along Central Boulevard as the market will bear, with the tallest
136 buildings, pedestrian plazas, and/or retail anchors centered at the intersection of
137 AIA/Central Boulevard and Central Boulevard/Commerce Street, creating the desired
138 town center effect. Upper floors shall be office or residential along these two main streets.
139 This District shall provide for a diversity of housing types to serve a broad segment of the
140 community. Side street frontages and the rears of parcels shall be composed of multi -
141 family, townhouse, duplex/triplex, or detached single-family residential uses at townhouse
142 densities. This district also shall provide the potential for continuum -of -care developments
143 such as independent, assisted living and skilled care facilities.
144 Sec. 110-588. - Purpose.
145 The purpose of these design guidelines and standards are to provide flexibility in the uses and
146 design requirements for the Al A EOOD, while setting minimum design standards to facilitate
147 quality development. These standards will guide future development and redevelopment within
148 the City of Cape Canaveral so that it creates more vital commercial cores and corridors, protects
149 adjacent residential neighborhoods and neighborhood commercial centers, promotes the use of
150 quality building materials, enhances the streetscape on all public streets, and continues to improve
151 the image and pride in the city.
152
153
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154 Sec. 110-589. - Goals.
155 The AIA Economic Opportunity Overlay District (EOOD) provides design guidelines and
156 standards which are intended to promote and enhance the identity of the District. Specifically, the
157 goals of the EOOD are:
158 (1) To create attractive, functional, and lasting buildings and places.
159 (2) To encourage the design, construction and operation of buildings and places that are
160 environmentally responsible, sustainable and healthy places to live, work, and play.
161 (3) To promote development and redevelopment that preserves and enhances the physical
162 appearance of the corridor and contributes to the District's unique sense of place.
163 (4) To encourage the use of quality materials in development and redevelopment.
164 (5) To encourage development that adds to a pedestrian friendly retail environment and
165 contributes to the safety and comfort of both pedestrian and automobile traffic.
166 (6) To provide direction in site planning and to ensure a high degree of design quality in
167 development within the Al A EOOD through the use of Design Guidelines and Standards.
168 (7) To enhance and protect the commercial corridors and primary entrances into the City of
169 Cape Canaveral.
170 Sec. 110-590. - Objectives.
171 (1) The design guidelines and standards are intended to address the built environment within
172 the City of Cape Canaveral and to recognize aesthetic design as an integral part of the
173 planning and development process.
174 (2) The guidelines and standards are intended to ensure that the appearance of new
175 development, infill development, and redevelopment is representative of the City of Cape
176 Canaveral's Community Vision.
177 (3) The guidelines and standards will enable development to occur in a manner that is not
178 only beneficial and worthwhile for the developers and property owners, but the
179 development will also have a positive impact on the surrounding properties,
180 neighborhoods, citizens, and the entire city.
181 Sec. 110-591. - Design principles.
182 The Al A Economic Opportunity Overlay District (EOOD) is based upon a set of design principles.
183 These principles are:
184 (1) Consistency: The Al A Commercial corridor features a mixture of development types
185 including office buildings, hotels and convention facilities, strip -commercial centers,
186 neighborhood -serving retail, nighttime entertainment uses, attractions, and restaurants.
187 Design of these structures has been influenced by use, age, and site dimensions. Within the
188 context of these constraints, developments can achieve the principle of consistency through
189 selection of colors, exterior surface materials, scale, rhythm, proportions, landscaping and
190 sign programs.
191 (2) Activity: Active street life, which can be enhanced by design considerations, is a major
192 component of thriving pedestrian commercial districts. In spite of existing developments,
193 which have detracted from a safe pedestrian environment, there are many opportunities
194 to insert options for increased street -level pedestrian activity along Al A. Through
195 building orientation, circulation, storefront design and landscaping, development can
196 further promote the principle of safe pedestrian activity.
197 (3) Pedestrian Orientation: Pedestrian orientation can be achieved through storefront
198 ornamentation, reduction of blank surfaces, building articulation, proportion, rhythm, color,
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199 and texture. Guidelines and Standards based upon this principle address wall surfaces,
200 windows, awnings, signage, and architectural treatments.
201 (4) Safety: Public safety is critical to the success of a commercial district. Public safety in this
202 case refers not only to safety from criminal activity, but also creating an environment in
203 which pedestrian and automobile traffic can safely coexist. The design and development
204 of commercial centers and the public open space adjacent to them shall include
205 considerations of public safety. Public safety issues can be addressed through site
206 planning considerations such as the location of parking lots, lighting, signage and
207 landscaping.
208 (5) Simplicity: Design Guidelines and Standards for the Al A Economic Opportunity Overlay
209 District shall provide for public convenience by clearly identifying the nature of the
210 business and communicating points of ingress and egress for pedestrian and automobile
211 traffic. These issues can be addressed through architectural treatments as well as through
212 site planning considerations such as the location of parking lots, lighting, signage and
213 landscaping.
214 Sec. 110-592. - Definitions.
215 The following words and phrases, whenever used in this document, shall be construed as defined
216 in this section. Words and phrases not defined herein shall be construed as defined in Section
217 110- 1 of this Code.
218 Accent Color: A contrasting color used to emphasize architectural elements.
219 Architectural Bay: The area enclosed by the storefront cornice above, piers on the side and
220 the sidewalk at the bottom.
221 Attraction and Destination Uses: A land use which by its nature generates high volumes of
222 multimodal transportation activity which may originate outside of the city limits and may include
223 but not limited to theme parks, activity centers, and town centers.
224 Awning: A roof -like cover, fixed or capable of being raised or lowered, made of fire
225 resistant cloth, wood, metal or plastic with or without a metal frame, which protrudes from a
226 building facade as a roof -like structure and is supported entirely by the building without the use
227 of ground supports.
228 Awning Sign: Any sign located on the valance of a shelter supported entirely from the
229 exterior wall of a building which extends over a building feature such as a door or window or a
230 landscape/site feature such as a patio, deck or courtyard and which is constructed of fabric.
231 Bright Paint: Paint containing "fluorescent dye of pigment which absorbs UV radiation and
232 re -emits light of a violet or bluish hue used to increase the luminance factor and to remove the
233 yellowishness or white or off-white materials." (Coatings Encyclopedic Dictionary)
234 Canopy: A projecting horizontal architectural element, other than an awning, made of fire -
235 resistant cloth, wood, metal or plastic with or without metal or wood frames, attached or detached
236 and supported, in part, or entirely, by the ground.
237 Cast Stone: A refined architectural concrete building unit manufactured to simulate natural
238 cut stone, used in masonry applications.
239 Color Palette: A color scheme that incorporates related colors of complimentary hues and
240 shades.
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241 Cornice: The uppermost horizontal architectural band of moldings along the top of a wall
242 or just below a roof.
243 Curtain Wall: A non-structural building fa4ade or outer covering which does not carry any
244 dead load from the building except its own load.
245 Electronic Message Display Sign: A wall, projecting or pedestrian sign that displays still
246 images, scrolling or moving images, including video and animation, utilizing a series of grid lights
247 that may be changed through electronic means such as cathode ray, light emitting diode display
248 (LED), plasma screen, liquid crystal display (LCD), fiber optic, or other electronic media or
249 technology.
250 Entablature: The superstructure of moldings and bands which lie horizontally above a
251 column.
252 Fa5ade: The front of a building or any of its sides facing a public way or space.
253 Fenestration: The design, proportioning, and disposition of windows and other exterior
254 openings of a building.
255 Floor area ratio (FAR): A measurement of the intensity of building development on a site.
256 The floor area ratio is the relationship between the gross floor area on a site and the gross land
257 area. The FAR is calculated by adding together the gross floor areas of all buildings on the site
258 and dividing by the gross land area.
259 Florida Friendly Landscaping: Quality landscapes that conserve water, protect the
260 environment, are adaptable to local conditions, and are drought tolerant. The principles of such
261 landscaping include planting the right plant in the right place, efficient watering, appropriate
262 fertilization, mulching, attraction of wildlife, responsible management of yard pests, recycling
263 yard waste, reduction of storm water runoff, and waterfront protection. Additional components
264 include practices such as landscape planning and design, soil analysis, the appropriate use of
265 solid waste compost, minimizing the use of irrigation, and proper maintenance.
266 Frieze: Ornamental architectural horizontal band that runs above doorways and windows
267 or below the cornice.
268 Ground Floor: The lowest story within a building which is the first 15 feet measured
269 vertically and accessible to the street, the floor level or which is within three feet above or below
270 curb level and is parallel to or primarily facing any public street
271 Hanging Sign: A type of sign which is similar to projecting signs except that they are
272 suspended below a marquee or under a canopy, making them generally smaller than projecting
273 signs.
274 Mixed-use Development: A type of development which may include one building, set of
275 buildings, or defined project area for more than one purpose and may include any combination
276 of uses, but not limited to residential, retail shops, restaurants, professional offices, industrial, and
277 civic uses.
278 Muntin: A strip of wood or metal separating and holding panes of glass in a window.
279 Parapet: A low wall along the edge of a roof.
280 Pedestrian Sign: A type of sign which is attached to a wall or to the underside of an
281 awning, architectural canopy or marquee with one or two faces perpendicular to the face of the
282 building which identifies a use of service exclusively or primarily by symbol.
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283 Planned Development (PD): A designed development where the regulations of the
284 underlying zone in which the development is situated are waived to allow flexibility and creative
285 initiative in site, building design and location in accordance with the approved plan and imposed
286 general requirements.
287 Port of Call Facility: A tourist -related use with a range of uses which may include, but is not
288 limited to commercial parking, transportation transfer facility, car rental, retail, restaurants
289 visitor/information center , and other tourist support services.
290 Primary Color: One to three base colors chosen to dominate a color scheme.
291 Project: A project for the purpose of these design guidelines and standards shall be
292 defined pursuant to and be consistent with the provisions of Section 110-221 as follows: "The
293 erection, construction, major commercial additions, or major exterior structural alteration of any
294 building or structure, including, but not limited to monument signs located in an Economic
295 Opportunity Overlay District. A Project does not include construction that consists solely of (1)
296 interior remodeling, interior rehabilitation or repair work; or (2) a residential building on a parcel
297 or lot which is developed entirely as residential use and consists of three or fewer dwelling units,
298 unless expressly provided for in an Economic Opportunity Overlay District established pursuant to
299 this Division."
300 Projecting Sign: A type of sign which is attached to a building face and projects out
301 perpendicularly to the building wall by more than 18 inches and is effective when oriented to
302 pedestrians.
303 Shared Parking: Shared parking may be applied when land uses have different parking
304 demand patterns and is able to use the same parking spaces/areas throughout the day.
305 Stepback: A stepback is a setback located on the upper floors of a building, typically to
306 reduce the bulk of a building or to provide outdoor floor space.
307 Street wall: The wall of fagades created in a pedestrian oriented district when stores are
308 built to the front lot -line and built from side lot -line to side lot -line.
309 Stucco: A coarse plaster composed of Portland or masonry cement, sand and hydrated
310 lime mixed with water and applied in a plastic state to form a hard covering for exterior walls.
311 Wall Sign: A type of sign which is attached to the face of a building wall which shall not
312 project more than 18 inches and may include channel panels or letters made out of wood, metal,
313 or recycled composite material.
314 Water -efficient landscaping: Landscaping that maximizes the conservation of water, via
315 the application of one (1) or more of the principles of XeriscapeTm
316 Window Sign: A type of illuminated or non -illuminated sign which consists of individual
317 letters and/or logos painted, posted, displayed, etched or otherwise placed on the interior
318 surface of the window and intended to be viewed from the outside.
319 Xeriscape rm or Florida Friendly Landscaping: A set of design and maintenance principles
320 which reduce nonpoint source pollution and promote good horticultural practice and economic and
321 efficient use of water. The terms XeriscapeT"^ and Florida Friendly Landscape may be used
322 interchangeably in this Code; however, for purposes of determining or certifying when Florida
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323 Friendly Landscaping is used in landscape planning the term shall be more specifically defined in
324 that section of Code so as to be consistent with F.S. (2009) § 373.185(1)(b).
325 Sec. 110-593.-110-603. - Reserved.
326
327 DIVISION 2 - ADMINISTRATION
328 Sec. 110-604. - Intent.
329 All projects as defined in the Al A Economic Opportunity Overlay District will be reviewed for
330 compliance with the Design Guidelines and Standards prior to being issued a building permit.
331 Sec. 110-605. - Procedures for design compatibility plan approvals.
332 No building permit will be issued for any project, and no person will perform any construction
333 work on a project, until an Economic Opportunity Overlay District Design Compatibility Plan has
334 been submitted to the Community Development Department and approved according to the
335 procedures in Chapter 22 of the City of Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances.
336 Sec. 110-606. - Plan submittals.
337 An application for a Design Compatibility Plan approval shall also include the site plan submittals
338 as indicated in the Section 110-222 of the City of Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances.
339 Sec. 110-607. - Nonconforming buildings and uses.
340 Those structures or buildings that do not comply with the EOOD Design Guidelines and Standards
341 at the time of adoption retain nonconforming rights pursuant to the Nonconformities in Section
342 110-191 of this Code. Legally existing sign and/or sign structures that do not comply with the
343 EOOD Design Guidelines and Standards at the time of adoption are governed by the
344 Nonconformities provisions in Section 1 10-191 of this Code.
345 Sec. 110-608. - Use matrix.
346 The AIA Economic Opportunity Overlay District is intended to serve as both the main gateway
347 area into the City as well as the main street to the City's proposed Town Center. The District will
348 have the most intense commercial intensity along AIA and there will be a transition between the
349 land use, circulation, and streetscape along Central Boulevard. The following land use matrix
350 identifies the uses which are permitted by right (P), permitted by a special exception (SE), or not
351 allowed (NA).
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353 1 Added use
354 zUse included mclarify intent ofcode
355 "Uses not specifically listed may be approved as Planned Development (PD)
356
357 Seo. 110-£09. -S\mmUarand compatible uses.
358 Any use not specifically listed may be permitted as o planned development on o case-by-case
359 basis.
360 Sec' 110-610.-110-620. - Reserved.
361
362 DIVISION 3–SITE PLANNING
363 Sec. llQ-82l.-Intent.
364 (l) Site planning involves the proper placement and orientation of structures, structure height
365 development acreage, open spaces, parking and pedestrian and vehicular circulation on
366 o given site. The purpose of good she design is to create u functional and attractive
367 development, to minimize adverse impacts, and to ensure that o project will be an asset to
368 the community.
369 (2) Proper site planning shall promote harmony between new and existing buildings and shall
370 be sensitive |othe scale, form, height and proportion of surrounding development. Good
371 design with complementary landscaping is o major component in creating vibrant
372 commercial areas that foster o pleasant and desirable character, pedestrian activity, and
373 economic vitality. Factors such as the size and mooing of buildings, the orientation of
374 storefronts, and circulation greatly influence the quality of the pedestrian experience.
375 (3) Within the A7A Economic Opportunity Overlay District, site planning and design of new
376 buildings and the reko6Uko|ion of existing buildings shall promote continuity of the historic
377 context of buildings (os shown in historic documentation) in relationship to the existing
378 pattern and scale ofstreets, sidewalks and parking. The guidelines and standards below
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Personal Services
P
P
ISE
Hotels and Motels
P
1P
1SE
Banks
P
P
ISE
Residential
SE
ISE
1SE
Assisted Living Facility
SE
ISE
NA
2Flex space (office, showroom, warehouse)
SE
SE
P
2Warehousing
NA
SE
P
20ff-site cruise ship parking (Accessory use to hotels
and motels)
SE
SE
SE
'Port of Call Facility [Permitted pursuant to a
Development Agreement (DA)]
P (w/DA)
P (w/DA)
P (w/DA)
'Attraction and Destination uses
PD
PD
PD
'Mixed Use Development uses (i.e. Town Center)
PD
PD
PD
353 1 Added use
354 zUse included mclarify intent ofcode
355 "Uses not specifically listed may be approved as Planned Development (PD)
356
357 Seo. 110-£09. -S\mmUarand compatible uses.
358 Any use not specifically listed may be permitted as o planned development on o case-by-case
359 basis.
360 Sec' 110-610.-110-620. - Reserved.
361
362 DIVISION 3–SITE PLANNING
363 Sec. llQ-82l.-Intent.
364 (l) Site planning involves the proper placement and orientation of structures, structure height
365 development acreage, open spaces, parking and pedestrian and vehicular circulation on
366 o given site. The purpose of good she design is to create u functional and attractive
367 development, to minimize adverse impacts, and to ensure that o project will be an asset to
368 the community.
369 (2) Proper site planning shall promote harmony between new and existing buildings and shall
370 be sensitive |othe scale, form, height and proportion of surrounding development. Good
371 design with complementary landscaping is o major component in creating vibrant
372 commercial areas that foster o pleasant and desirable character, pedestrian activity, and
373 economic vitality. Factors such as the size and mooing of buildings, the orientation of
374 storefronts, and circulation greatly influence the quality of the pedestrian experience.
375 (3) Within the A7A Economic Opportunity Overlay District, site planning and design of new
376 buildings and the reko6Uko|ion of existing buildings shall promote continuity of the historic
377 context of buildings (os shown in historic documentation) in relationship to the existing
378 pattern and scale ofstreets, sidewalks and parking. The guidelines and standards below
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379 reinforce the existing historic development patterns (os shown in historic documentation)
380 and provide she planning framework for both infill developments and rehabilitation and
381 revitalization of existing buildings.
382 Sec. ll0-822.-LEED orLEED equivalent design.
383 (l) Intent: LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is o national consensus -
384 based, market-driven building rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building
385 Council to encourage the development and implementation of green building practices.
386 This rating system is incorporated in the categories of she, water, energy, materials, and
387 air quality. The City desires to encourage, where practical, the use of LEED or o LEED
388 equivalent rating system in the design of projects vvkhhn the Al /\ Economic Opportunity
389 Overlay District (E{}{}D).
390 (2) Categories: The following LEED or LEED equivalent categories shall be considered in the
391 design of projects within the District to the maximum extent practical.
392 o. Sustainable Sites (55). The project shall include consideration of erosion and
393 sedimentation control; optimum site selection which avoids areas such as wetlands,
394 f|oodp|oin4 etc./ siting projects to promote urban redevelopment or use of
395 bro*nfie|d sites/ alternative transportation options/ reduced site disturbance;
396 innovative stormwoter management; reduction of heat islands; and reduction of
397 light pollution.
398 b. YVoker Efficiency (WE). The project shall incorporate water -efficient landscaping
399 as described in Sec. 110-592; innovative vvos1evvoier technologies; and potable
400 water use reduction, |othe maximum extent practical.
401 c. Energy and Atmosphere (E/\). All projects shall optimize energy performance;
402 utilize renewable energy or energy credits, where feasible; and reduce or
403 eliminate the use of CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons), H[F5s (hydrochlorofluorocarbons)
404 ondHo|ons.
405 d. Materials and Resources (MR). All projects shall incorporate, to the maximum
406 extent practical during new construction orredevelopment, recycling and salvage
407 of construction materials; use local materials (within 500 miles); use rapidly
408 renewable materials; and use certified wood.
409 e. Indoor Environmental Quality UE{JL All projects shall comply with the Florida Clean
410 Indoor Air Act (HCAA), where appropriate to prohibit smoking indoors/ increase
411 building ventilation effectiveness/ meet or exceed the 3MACN,4 (Sheet Metal and
412 Air Conditioning Contractor's National Association) guidelines for occupied
413 buildings; conduct minimum building flush out at 100Y6 outside air prior to
414 occupancy; encourage use of low -emitting materials *hick meet or exceed the
415 V[)C (volatile organic compound) limits; maximize indoor pollutant source control
416 to minimize cross -contamination of occupied areas; provide operable windows and
417 individual air controls, where practical; and maximize use ofdaylight and views.
418 f. Innovation in Design (ID). Encourage the use of o LEED Accredited Professional
419 (LEEED AP) or LEED equivalent professional participant on the project.
420 Sec. 110~623.~ Building orientation.
427 (l) Orient buildings towards /4l/\ and Central Boulevard as well as adjacent cross -streets in
422 order toencourage pedestrian activity along the sidewalks ofAlAand Central Boulevard
423 and tofacilitate pedestrian access to and from the sidewalk to adjacent properties.
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424 o. Projects with rear lot lines abutting o street, alley, or parking lot shall incorporate
425 pedestrian entrances ot the rear lot line in addition 10those on AIA and Central
426 Boulevard.
427 Sec' 110-624'- Building height.
428 (l) Uoi|dh`g height skoU be correlated to the scale of the street along which it faces and shall
429 encourage ocomfortable ped estrion-oriented environment.
430 o, The standard building height for projects within the EOOD shall be four /4> stories
431 or45feet.
432 b. Increased building heights above four (4) stories or45 feet may be considered up
433 to six (b) stories or 65 feet, if height mitigation measures such as o building
434 step6ock or setback are proposed and approved by the CAB.
435 c. Increased building heights above 65 feet may be considered pursuant to o
436 Planned Development (PD) approval on o case-by-case basis.
437 d, Any single -storey structure in *kick the floor to ceiling height exceeds 15 feet or
438 the exteriorfo�ode height exceeds 35 feet skoU be designed to appear like o
439 multi-storey structure. An exception to this is requirement will be for structures
440 which are designed to be on attraction and which are then reviewed and
441 considered for approval bythe CAB.
442
443
445 (l) Buildings shall be setback from the right-of-way o sufficient distance to encourage
446 pedestrian activity.
447 o. Building setback along Al /\ shall be o minimum of 15 feet
448 b. Building setback along all other street shall be o minimum of lO feet
449 Sec. llO-628.-Project size
450 (l) All uses within o project shall besized to provide sufficient building setback and to
451 encourage pedesthon-orientedenv|ronment
452 o. All uses shall have o minimum lot size consistent with the area required to meet the
453 building setback, lot coverage and development standards ofthe underlying
454 zoning district.
455 b. There shall be no maximum number nfhotel units per acre requirement within the
456 AlA Economic Opportunity Overlay District.
457 c. Building setback, |o1 coverage and developments that exceed these requirements
458 may be considered pursuant to o planned development (PD) approval on o case -
459 by -case basis.
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460 Sec. 110-627. - Lot coverage.
461 (1) Buildings and accessory structures shall be sized to maximize the efficient use of the lot.
462 a. Maximum lot coverage (as defined in Sec. 110- 1) shall be no more than 80%.
463 Sec. 110-628. - On-site circulation.
464 (1) Provide easy sidewalk access for pedestrians by locating vehicle access and loading
465 areas where there will be minimal physical or visual impact on pedestrians, the flow of
466 traffic, and/or adjacent uses.
467 a. All vehicular entrances shall, to the maximum extent possible, be located off of a
468 side street or an alley in order to minimize pedestrian and vehicular conflicts.
469 b. Walkways for pedestrian access shall be provided between parking areas and
470 the Project.
471 c. Passenger loading zones located on the street shall not impede foot traffic or
472 sidewalks.
473 d. Parking lots and structures shall be designed to provide safe pedestrian circulation
474 between parked vehicles and the primary building through the use of clearly
475 marked pedestrian walkways, stop signs, speed bumps, lighting, or other similar
476 measures.
477 Sec. 110-629. - Utility and service areas.
478 (1) Locate utilities, storage areas, mechanical equipment, fire alarms, sprinklers and other
479 service areas so that they are not visible from the public right-of-way.
480 a. Utilities, storage areas, mechanical equipment, fire alarms and sprinklers installed
481 as part of a new project shall be placed to the rear of the site or underground
482 when feasible.
483 b. Roof -top mechanical equipment shall be screened from view by an appropriate
484 architectural treatment such as a parapet wall or other architectural feature that is
485 integrated in the overall design of the building.
486 Sec. 110-630.-110-640. - Reserved.
487
488 DIVISION 4 – ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES
489 Sec. 110-641. - Intent.
490 (1) The architectural elements used in the design of new buildings shall create and/or
491 maintain continuity of the street wall and fagade. New building fagades shall employ
492 architectural elements that provide gradual or compatible transitions between existing
493 and new buildings. Such elements include continuity of scale, rhythm, proportion, massing
494 and design, windows and transparency, facade treatment, building material, color, access,
495 and open space which collectively serve as logical evolutions of the existing character of
496 the street. This does not mean that identical architectural styles shall be duplicated from
497 neighborhood buildings. Rather, continuity shall be maintained through a consistency in
498 proportion and character of defining elements of existing fagades or repetition of other
499 architectural features.
500 (2) Architectural features and design elements of Destination and Attraction land uses that do
501 not meet the architectural standards may be considered for Approval by the Community
502 Appearance Board.
503
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504 Sec. 7l0 -842. -Similar and compatible design
505 Any onbkechuro| design elements which are not specifically listed or which may exceed these
506 code requirements may be approved hythe Community Appearance Board (C/\B)ono cose'by-
507 case basis.
508 Sec. 1Y0 -843, -Articulation.
509 (l) Reduce the monotony of large buildings by breaking architectural elements into ono||er
510 pedestrian scale components or through use of varied materials, textures or colors, trim,
511 roof lines, canopies and awnings in order to provide variation and visual interest
512 Fogodes shall be organized into three major components, the base (ground level), body
513 (upper architecture) and cop (parapet, entablature or roof|ine).
514
515
516
517
518
519
520
521
522
523
524
525
526
527
528
529
Figure 3 - Building Articulation
o. The incorporation of expressed architectural boys shall be encouraged to break
up large unbroken surfaces along the street wall.
b. All projects shall provide horizontal architectural treatments and/or fo�ode
articulations such as cornices, friezes, balconies, piers, awnings, pedestrian
amenities, or other features for the first 15 feet of building height, measured
vertically at street level.
c. Projects with sixty linear fee, or more of building frontage shall provide vertical
architectural treatments and/or fogode articulations such as columns, pilasters,
indentations, storefront boys, windows, landscaping, or other feature of least
every thirty feet on center. The vertical break shall be at |eog 24 to 36 inches in
width.
d. Balconies fronting AlA, Central Boulevard and/or the side streets that protrude up
to 30 inches from the building wall and are no more than 12 feet in length may be
included.
530 Sec. 110-644. - Building continuity.
531 (l) Maintain building openings that enhance building design and continoity, as well as the
532 pedestrian experience.
533 o. Buildings shall be generally designed to maintain o continuous street vvoU along
534 the length of o block except toaccommodate building articulation pursuant to Sec.
535 110-643,
536
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537 Sec' ll0-645.-Scale.
538 (l) Maintain human scale of building that enhances the pedestrian experience at the ground
539 floor of commercial areas.
540
541
Figure 4 -Building Scale
542 o. Fo�odes shall incorporate o minimum of two (2) continuous details refined to the
543 scale of 12 inches or less within the first 15 feet of the building *oU, measured
544 vertically at the street level.
545 Sec. 110 -846. -Proportion.
546 (l) Maintain ground level pedestrian scale with traditional storefront fopzdecomponents and
547 proportions to provide o consistent pattern of architectural detailing, including the use of
548 decorative elements, changes in roof|ines and windows, and changes in building materials
549 and color.
550
Figure 5 - Building Proportion
553 o. The frontage of buildings shall be divided in architecturally distinct sections of no
554 more than sixty (bO)feet inwidth with each section taller than itiswide.
555 6. Windows and storefront glazing shall be divided to be either square or vertical in
556 proportion sothat each section istaller than hiswide.
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557 c. Vertical and horizontal design elements, including columns, pilasters, and cornices
558 skoU be defined at both the ground level and upper levels to break up the mass of
559 buildings.
560 Se* 110-847.- R hv+hrn'
561 (l) Solid blank walls shall be avoided through the use of fopzde modulation or other
562 repetitive architectural detailing to maintain visual organization of the buildhng'sfopzde.
568
569
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571
572
573
574
575
576
577
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579
580
581
Figure 6 - Facade Rhythm
o. /\ minimum of one significant detail or massing component skoU be repeated no
less than three (3)times along each applicable elevation.
b. The scale of the chosen element shall relate to the scale of the structure.
Sec YlO-848.-Entry treatment.
(l) Construct o dominant entryway to reinforce the character of the building, add visual
interest, break up the monotony of flat surfaces, odd o vertical element to break up the
fo�o6eofthe building and create on inviting entrance.
o. A dominant entryway fronting o public street that is differentiated from the
building fugode and provides o distinctive use of architectural treatments,
materials, or special lighting sko|| be constructed.
b. Buildings constructed on o corner shall place the dominant entry onthe corner oto
diagonal. The use of o curvilinear element for this entryway is strongly
encouraged.
c. Building entries shall be illuminated at night.
d. Doors shall be comprised of non -tinted clear glass, which is free of temporary
signage and/or other types of materials that may obstruct visibility.
582 Sec. 1lO-649.-Roof lines.
583 (l) Design nen buildings to achieve consistency by creating continuity between the heights of
584 adjacent roofs, parapets, and cornices, where possible.
585 o. Roof lines shall be designed to reflect o distinct style (such os) o relatively
586 consistent horizontal cornice with o 6ominont vertical architectural element to meet
587 the roof line; or 2> o collage effect with clearly iuxtoposed roof lines that have o
588 repetitive element.
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589 b. Severe roof pitches that create prominent out -of -scale building elements shall be
590 avoided.
591
592 Sec' 7l0 -65Q'- Exterior surface materials.
593 (l) Select high quality, human -scale building materials to reduce building moss, create visual
594 interest, and complement the Community Vision for architectural style of the Al E[}{}D.
595 o. The base of o building (the first two to five feet above the sidewalks) shall be
596 differentiated from the rest of the building fo�ode with treatments such as change
597 in material and/or color.
598 b. The exterior fogode of buildings shall incorporate no less than two building
599 materials including but not limited to tile, brick, stucco, cost stone, stone, formed
600 concrete or other high quality, long-lasting masonry material over o minimum 75
bOl percent of the surface area (excluding windows, doors and curtain walls.) The
602 remainder ofthe vva|| area may incorporate other materials.
603 Sec. ll0-857.-Windows and transparency.
604 /l> Add visual interest and create o feeling of openness by incorporating windows with
bOJ architectural defining features such oswindow frames, sashes, mun1ins,glazing, paneled or
606 decorated iambs and moldings.
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o. /\ minimum percentage of transparency along o street or primary travel way for
different levels ofnon-residential uses skoU be achieved as follows:
l. Ground level retail: 25% of surface area minimum/
2. Ground level office or other commercial uses: 15% of surface area minimum/
3. Ground level of commercial use over 25,000 SF: lO% of surface area
minimum; and
4. Upper levels of all uses: 15% of surface area minimum.
b. Transparency of the ground level shall be calculated within the first 15 feet of the
building wall, measured vertically o|street level.
c. In cases where o building hos more than two (2) facades fronting o street or
primary travel way, the transparency requirement shall only be required on two
facades based on pedestrian traffic and vehicular visibility.
d. All ground level windows skoU provide direct views to the building's interior or to o
lit display area extending ominimum of3feet behind the window.
e. Ground level windows shall extend above o minimum 18 to 34 inch base.
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624 f. A continuous curtain wall of glass which exceeds 30 feet in width and 15 feet in
625 height without intervening vertical and horizontal breaks of at least 24 to 36
626 inches, shall be prohibited.
627 g. Street facing, ground floor windows shall be comprised of non -tinted, clear glass.
628 k Windows on the upper levels of buildings may be comprised of tinted g|oo to
629 reduce glare and unnecessary reflection.
630 Sec. 110-652. - Storefronts.
631 (l) Promote onactive pedestrian district by incorporating attractive and functional storefronts
632 into new construction.
633 o. Multiple tenants with storefronts within o single building skoU be architecturally
634 consistent, but defined and separated through structural boys, horizontal lintels,
635 vertical piers or other architectural features up to 30-foct intervals.
636 b, Individual storefronts sko|| not be used for storage or left empty without window
637 displays.
638 Sec. |10-653.~Co|or'
639 (l) Use o color palette which complements adjacent buildings and promotes o consistent color
640 scheme on the site.
643
644
645
646
647
648
649
650
651
652
Figure O—Building Color
o. /\ maximum of three (3) primary colors for each building segment may be
proposed with o maximum oftwo (2)secondary accent colors.
b. Bright or intense colors shall not be utilized for large areas unless consistent with
the historical context ofthe area as shown in historic documentation.
c. Bright colors on architectural detailing, trim, window sashes, doors and frames, or
awnings may be used if they are consistent with the historical context of the area
as shown inhistoric documentation.
d. All vents, gutters, down spouts, etc., shall be pointed to match the color of the
adjacent surface, unless being used expressly ostrim or an accent element.
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653 Sec. 110-654. - Awnings and canopies.
654 (1) Add awnings or canopies to provide variation to simple storefront designs in order to
655 establish a horizontal rhythm between structures where none exists and add color to a
656 storefront.
657 a. The size, scale and color of the awnings shall be compatible with the rest of the
658 building and shall be designed as an integral part of the building architecture.
659 b. Awnings and canopies shall be constructed of high quality, substantial materials
660 which must be durable and fade resistant and maintained in good condition and
661 replaced periodically.
662 c. Canopies and awnings that span an entire building are discouraged. The careful
663 spacing of awnings that highlight certain features of a storefront or entryway is
664 encouraged.
665 Sec. 110-655. - Ground floor lighting.
666 (1) Incorporate lighting into the design not only to accentuate architectural features, but to
667 provide a safe environment for pedestrian activity.
668 a. Lighting shall be shielded to prevent glare to adjacent properties.
669 b. Intense lighting which is used solely for advertising purposes shall not be used.
670 c. Buildings shall be highlighted through "up" lights or accent lights placed on the
671 fagade.
672 d. Neon lighting shall not be used to outline a building except when it is integral to
673 the architectural design of the structure, such as the instance of Art Deco or other
674 historically and architecturally appropriate design element.
675 Sec. 110-656. – Utilities and stormwater management area screening.
676 (1) Screen or enclose existing utilities, storage areas, mechanical equipment, fire alarms,
677 sprinklers and other service areas with attractive landscaping or architectural barriers.
678 a. Screen or enclose rooftop mechanical equipment by materials that are
679 architecturally integrated with the building.
680 b. Locate enclosed trash/recycling containers at the rear where they are not visible to
681 the public.
682 c. Trash/Recycling storage bins shall be located within a gated, covered enclosure
683 constructed of materials identical to the exterior wall of the building and screened
684 with landscaping, so as not to be viewed from the public right-of-way.
685 (2) When fencing is required around on-site stormwater management areas
686 (retention/detention ponds) which are located in front of the building's primary fagade
687 and along a street or primary travel way, it shall be decorative fencing and shall not be
688 chain-link fencing.
689 Sec. 110-657.-110-667. - Reserved.
690
691 DIVISION 5 – PARKING
692 Sec. 110-668. - Intent.
693 The location and design of parking lots and buildings in a development is critical in promoting
694 safety for pedestrians and minimizing conflict with vehicles. Parking structures and areas shall
695 form an integral part of the project and be well landscaped, so as not to detract from the
696 pedestrian experience and maintain visual interest.
697
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699 (l) Locate surface parking in the rear or side of buildings and provide pedestrian access
700 from the parking |othe building and street.
701 o. Asorfoce parking lot adjacent to o public street shall conform to the landscape
702 requirements detailed in Division b ofthese guidelines.
703 Sem. lYC-67D.-Shared parking.
704 (l) Shared parking is encouraged within the district so as to provide onoption to reduce the
705 amount of |on6 needed for parking and create opportunities for more compact
706 development, more space for pedestrian circulation, or more open space and
707 landscaping. Shored parking may be approved administratively on ocose-by-cosebasis
708 bythe Community Development Department.
709 o. Shored parking in commercial areas in the district sko|| be encouraged as part of
710 the development review process.
711 b. Shared parking must be located on the some block as the land uses they are
712 intended toserve oronopposite sides ofonalley.
713 c. As part ofthe approval process, the developer would need to demonstrate that
714 the two land uses have differing peak -hour demand, or that the total parking
715 demand at any one time vvou|6 adequately be served by the 1cto| number of
716 spaces.
717 d. 4 development agreement between the shoring property owners is required in
718 order to ensure proper functioning of the shored parking arrangement.
719 Sec. l7O~677.-Parking structures.
720 (l) Integrate o parking structure into the overall design of o development through compatible
721 materials, color and architectural defining features.
722 o. Parking structures shall becompatible with the main building through o consistency
723 in building material, color and design.
724 Sec. ll0-672.—l|O-882, - Reserved.
725 DIVISION 6—LANDSCAPING
726 Sec. 110 -6D3. -Intent.
727 Through the use of o variety of vegetation such as frees, shrubs, ground cover, perennials and
728 annuals, as well as other materials such as rocks, water, sculpture or paving materials,
729 landscaping unifies streetscopeand provides positive visual experience. Landscaping also can
730 emphasize sidewalk activity by separating vehicle and pedestrian traffic, provide shade, define
731 spaces, accentuate architecture, create inviting spaces and screen unattractive areas. Also, since
732 vvo1er resources are limited and water restrictions are commonplace in East Central Florida,
733 especially inthe coastal areas, the city is incorporating water -efficient landscape standards as
734 means tohelp conserve water use for landscaping.
735 Sec 110~684.- Commercial site plan review.
736 (l) All development of real property including all structures, whether temporary or
737 permanent, within the District shall comply with the provisions of this section.
738 o. Construction requiring she plan review shall not be permitted on1U o landscape
739 plan consistent with this section hos been submitted to and approved by the
740 Community Development Department.
741 b. Landscape plans for all projects shall be prepared, signed and sealed by o
742 registered landscape architect.
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743 c The landscape plans skoU be drawn to o scale between one (l) inch equals ten
744 (lO) feet, and one (l) inch equals forty (40) feet
745 (2) The landscape plan skoU include notations ofall elements required by this section or the
746 information shall be attached to specify compliance with this section and at o minimum
747 include the following.
748 o. The "limit of work" line for the subject project to include any adjacent property
749 trees located up to ten (l O) feet beyond the property line;
750 b, All overhead utility lines, transformers, easements, and underground utilities,
751 sidewalks located within the project, and ground or pole signs as defined in
752 chapter 94ofthis Code;
753 c. All existing and proposed light poles, fire hydrants, and backflow prevention
754 devices/
755 d. Building finished floor e|evotion(s) and building overhang(s);
756 e. Proposed site grading, including spot elevations, and contour lines at one -foot
757 intervals;
758 f. Healthy and viable existing on-site trees and shrubs of o Code -acceptable size,
759 species and location that are intended to be preserved and applied toward the
760 requirements of this section. Details of the protective barriers and/or other
761 protective measures to be used for said preservation shall be provided/
762 g. Notes indicating that all existing invasive exotic plants, as listed in the Florida
763 Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC) Invasive Plant Species List (2011), shall be
764 removed (any disturbance of o wetland area requires compliance with chapter
765 lOdofthis Code.)/
766 h. A plant schedule which describes all proposed landscape materials, including
787 specifications as to the species, size, spacing, opacity, and quantity of plant
768 material;
769 i |nnocase shall u landscape plan incorporate the use of prohibited invasive exotic
770 plant species as described in Sec. 581.091, F.S. (2009)/
771 j. Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to prohibit or be enforced to prohibit
772 any property owner from implementing city -approved low impact development
773 techniques for storm water management and capture or Florida friendly
774 landscaping ontheir land; and
775 k. In all cases, o certification from the landscape architect stating that the landscape
776 plan is designed in accordance with this section.
777 Sec, llO-8B5.-Water efficient landscaping.
778 The following water -efficient landscaping principles shall be considered when designing o
779 landscape plan as specified in Sec. 110-684 of this Code:
780 (l) Plant selection: In preparing the landscape plan, plant material shall be selected that is
781 best suited to withstand the growing and soil conditions of coastal areas. Plant species
782 that are freeze and drought tolerant are preferred.
783 (2) Turf grass: Turf gross areas sko|| be consolidated and limited to those areas on the site
784 that receive pedestrian traffic, provide for recreational uses, provide soil erosion control
785 such as on slopes or in swo|es, where turf gross is used as o design unifier, orother similar
786 practical use. The landscape plan shall label the intended use ofturf areas.
787 (3) Mulch: /\ layer of organic mulch, installed to o minimum depth of two (2) inches, shall be
788 specified on the landscape plans in plant beds and around individual trees in turf gross
789 areas. Mulch shall not berequired in annual beds.
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790 (4) Irrigation: Whenever available, reuse water shall be used for irrigation in accordance
791 with Sec. 9O-l76ofthis Code. All irrigation systems skoU conform to the requirements set
792 forth in Chapter Pl of this Code and sko||/be certified by the licensed contractor or
793 licensed professional to be in compliance with Chapter 91 irrigation system requirements
794 in design. Certification shall include language providing that the system shall be installed
795 incompliance with the Chapter Pl irrigation system requirements. This certification shall be
796 submitted tothe city onthe landscape plan.
797 (b) As on option, Florida friendly landscaping principles, as described at Sec. 373.185(1 )(b),
798 F.S. (2009), may be utilized for the entire landscape plan. For purposes of utilizing this
799 option, "Florida friendly landscaping" skoU be as defined in Sec. l 10-592,
800 (6) The landscape plan shall contain certification by the registered landscape architect that
801 the landscape plan is designed incompliance with this Code and the certification shall be
802 submitted to the city as o component of the initial submittal of the commercial site plan.
803 Such certification shall be stated directly on the landscape plan.
804 Sew. 110-686. ~~ Screening between commercial or industrial zoning districts or uses and
805 residential districts oruses.
806 (l) Whenever the boundaries ufo commercial orindustrial zoning district orcommercial or
807 industrial use and o residential zoning district or residential use abut, o visual screen shall
808 be provided within the required setbacks ofthe property which is developing or
809 redeveloping.
810 (2) Such visual screen shall:
811 o. Be provided along the entire length of the boundary separating the commercial or
812 industrial zoning district or commercial or industrial use from the residential zoning
813 district or residential use.
814 b. Have o minimum ofone ten -point tree value as defined in section l 10-567 which
815 shall beplanted every 35feet with otleast two five -point trees on the minimum
816 50 -foot C-1 ur7J-foot[-2 lot orcommercial use and three five -point trees on the
817 minimum 75-footM-1 lot orindustrial use.
818 (3) Unless stated otherwise, all other requirements of Section 110-566 not listed here, sko||
819 apply.
820
821 Sec. 170-687' - Project perimeter.
822 (l) To create visual interest and 1ronshkm between adjacent buildings on the perimeter, o
823 landscaped area shall be provided between all buildings and the public right-of-woyand
824 along the primary fogo6e.
825 o. The landscaped area skoU beequal tothe full linear length ofthe building base
826 oriented toward the public right-of-way and have o minimum depth of eight (8)
827 fest.
828 b. At least fifty (50) percent of /he required landscaped area shall consist of
829 landscaping capable of achieving o minimum of thirty (30) inches in height with
830 one (l ) shade tree planted for each twenty-five (25) feet or fraction thereof of the
831 lineal building facade, or one (l) underz|ory tree or palm tree planted for each
832 fifteen (75)feet orfraction thereof ofthe lineal building foga6e.
833 c. The layout of the required landscaped area shall be at the discretion of the
834 owner, such that the required square footage may be aggregated to provide
835 maximum aesthetic value. However, each perimeter requiring landscape must have
836 at least fifty (50) percent of the required landscape along that perimeter.
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837 Sec. 110-688. - Building landscaping.
838 (1) Landscaping is encouraged at the base of buildings to create visual interest and to soften
839 the contrast of the building and the other vegetated areas.
840 a. A landscaped area shall be provided around the base of all buildings oriented
841 toward public rights-of-way or public parking areas. The rear of the building shall
842 not be included within the landscaped area unless it is oriented to a public right -
843 of -way.
844 b. This landscaped area shall be equal to fifty (50) percent of the linear length of
845 the building base oriented toward the rights-of-way or parking areas, with a
846 minimum width of four (4) feet.
847 c. At least half of the required landscaped area shall contain landscape material
848 other than ground cover, with trees provided at a ratio of one (1) tree per two
849 hundred (200) square feet of required landscaped area or fraction thereof. The
850 distribution of the landscaped areas shall be at the discretion of the owner.
851 d. Building landscaping may be applied towards meeting the perimeter landscaping
852 requirement in this section.
853 Sec. 110-689. - Surface parking lots.
854 (1) Buffer existing parking adjacent to a public right-of-way as well as residential buildings
855 with a landscaped barrier.
856 a. Interior landscaping for off-street parking shall conform to the requirements of
857 Section 110-567 of this Code.
858 b. Minimum landscape buffer width along Al shall be ten (10) feet between the
859 right-of-way and the parking or vehicular access area.
860 c. Minimum landscape buffer along all other streets shall be five (5) feet.
861 d. A knee wall which is at least 30 inches in height is required when an off-street
862 parking area is located within 25 feet of the public right-of-way.
863 e. A continuous landscape berm at an average height of three (3) feet from grade
864 may be permitted in lieu of a required knee wall.
865 f. A knee wall may be fragmented, staggered, meandering or continuous.
866 g. A knee wall shall not obstruct any safe sight distance triangle.
867 h. A knee wall shall be compatible with the architectural design, material, and color
868 of the principal building of the project.
869 i. Lighting shall not be used to create an attraction, distraction, or commercial
870 signage intent to the wall.
871 Sec. 110-690.-110-700. –Reserved.
872
873 DIVISION 7 – SIGNAGE
874 Sec. 110-701. - Intent.
875 The placement, construction, color, font style, and graphic composition of signs have a collective
876 impact on the appearance of the entire district. Therefore, it is important to integrate signage
877 with the overall design of a building and its surrounding landscape. Signage shall convey a simple
878 straightforward message to identify businesses and/or to assist pedestrians and vehicular traffic
879 in locating their destination. The size, number, location and use of signage are further regulated in
880 Chapter 94 of this Code.
881 Sec. 110-702. -All signs.
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882
(1) Design
signage which is incorporated into the overall design of a building and
883
complements the fa4ade or architectural element on which it is placed.
884
a.
All signs shall be maintained in good repair.
885
b.
Easy to read signs with a brief simple message and a limited array of font styles
886
are encouraged.
887
c.
Colors shall be selected to contribute to the legibility and design integrity of a sign
888
with sufficient contrast between the background color and that of the letter or
889
symbol.
890
d.
Signs shall not dominate or obscure the architectural elements of building fa5ades,
891
roofs or landscaped areas.
892
e.
Signs may be constructed of metal, stone, wood, recycled composite material or
893
other non -illuminated material.
894
f.
Signs made up of channel lettering, hung away from the face of a building such as
895
a projecting sign and or signs perpendicular to the face of a building tend to have
896
a lighter appearance and are permitted.
897
g.
Neon signs and channel lettering are permitted.
898
h.
Internal illumination shall be used only for signs composed of individual channel or
899
neon letters or graphics.
900
i.
Energy efficient light, such as LED (light -emitting diode) or other current technology
901
shall be used throughout all signage types.
902
j.
The height and width of letters and logos shall be properly proportioned to the
903
sign area on which the sign is to be located.
904
k.
Signs shall be scaled to fit within the boundaries of a storefront or building it is
905
advertising.
906
I.
The exposed backs of all signs visible to the public shall be suitably finished and
907
maintained.
908
m.
Projects or buildings containing more than one storefront shall have a planned
909
coordinated sign program that provides consistency with regard to height, size,
910
shape, colors and degree of illumination.
911
n.
Signage for cruise ship parking shall not be allowed on or attached to any
912
stationary vehicle in public view from a public right-of-way.
913
o.
The restoration of historic signage as may be prescribed in recognized
914
preservation guidelines and historic documentation is strongly encouraged.
915
p.
After 90 days of closing a business, any related signs shall be removed and
916
replaced with blank panels or painted out unless the sign qualifies as "Outdoor
917
Advertising" per the State of Florida Department of State.
918 Sec. 110-703. - Awning signs.
919 (1) Develop awning signs that are harmonious with architectural details of the faSade and
920 which do not detract from the overall design.
921 a. Signage shall be limited to the skirt (valence) of the awning and shall not be on the
922 awning face.
923 b. If illuminated, awning sign illumination shall be external. Back -lit, translucent signs
924 are prohibited. Lighting shall be directed downward and shall not illuminate the
925 awning.
926 c. To avoid having to replace awnings or paint out previous tenant signs when a new
927 tenant moves in, the use of replaceable valances shall be considered.
928 d. The shape, design, and color of the awnings shall be carefully designed to
929 coordinate with, and not dominate, the architectural style of the building. Where
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930 multiple awnings are used, on the building, the design and color of the sign
931 awnings shall be consistent.
932 Sec. 110-704. - Pedestrian signs.
933 (1) Develop coordinated pedestrian signage, which complements the pedestrian orientation of
934 the A 1 A and Central Boulevard Corridor.
935 a. Each business on the ground floor may have one pedestrian sign, except that
936 corner businesses with frontage on both streets may have two (2) pedestrian signs.
937 b. Each business that is located on a second floor may have a pedestrian sign on the
938 ground level if there is direct exterior pedestrian access to the second floor
939 business space.
940 Sec. 110-705. - Projecting signs.
941 (1) Design projecting signs, which are compatible with the architectural context of the Al A
942 EOOD and which improves the overall appearance of the area.
943 a. Projecting signs shall be hung at a 90 -degree angle from the face of the building.
944 b. Appropriate materials may include wood, metal, recycled composite material or
945 other non -illuminated material with carved or applied lettering, or any other
946 material that is architecturally compatible with the building to which the sign is
947 attached.
948 c. Sign supports and brackets shall be compatible with the design and scale of the
949 sign and the architectural design of the building. Where appropriate, decorative
950 iron and wood brackets are encouraged.
951 d. The text, copy, or logo face shall not exceed 75 percent of the sign face of a
952 projecting sign.
953 Sec. 110-706. -Wall signs.
954 (1) Design wall signs to be compatible with the architectural context of the AlA EOOD and
955 which improves the overall appearance of the area.
956 a. Multiple wall signs on a building fa5ade shall be located in order to maintain a
957 physical separation between each individual sign, so it is clear that the sign relates
958 to a particular store below.
959 b. Wall signs shall be mounted on a flat building surface, and, unless a projection is
960 an integral design element, shall generally project as little as possible from the
961 building's face. Wall signs shall not be placed over or otherwise obscure
962 architectural building features, nor shall they extend sideways beyond the building
963 face or above the highest line of the building to which it is attached.
964 c. Wall signs shall be located on the upper portion of the storefront, within or just
965 above the storefront opening. On multiple story buildings, the best location for a
966 wall sign is generally a band or blank area between the first and second floors.
967 d. New wall signs in a shopping center that does not have an approved sign program
968 shall be placed consistent with sign locations on adjacent businesses.
969 e. For new and remodeled shopping centers, a comprehensive sign program for all
970 the signs in the center shall be developed.
971 Sec. 110-707. - Hanging signs.
972 (1) Design hanging signs to be suspended below a marquee or a canopy to help define
973 entries and identify business names to pedestrians.
974 a. Where overhangs or covered walkways exist, pedestrian -oriented hanging signs
975 are encouraged.
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976 b. Hanging signs can be particularly useful for storefronts that have multiple tenants.
977 c. Hanging signs shall be simple in design and not used to compete with any existing
978 signage at the site, such as wall signs.
979 Sec. 110-708. - Window signs.
980 Design window signs to complement the fagade of the building and be incorporated into and not
981 detract from the overall design.
982 Sec. 110-709.-110-719. - Reserved.
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