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UNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING
FEBRUARY 15, 2012
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MEMORANDUM
Date: February 10, 2012
To: Community Appearance Board members
From: Barry Brown, Planning and Development Director
RE: February 15, 2012 CAB Meeting
Please see the enclosed draft of the A1A Economic Opportunity Overlay District. The
Overlay District addresses architectural design standards, increased building heights,
revised hotel requirements, landscaping, parking, signage, and allows for additional
uses. At the meeting, Staff and consultants will provide an overview of the A1A Overlay
District to include a PowerPoint presentation and Google Earth tour of existing projects
that have been developed according to similar standards.
There will also be a discussion about new responsibilities assumed from the former
Beautification Board.
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Table of Contents
I.
INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................... 1
A.
Boundaries and Organization...........................................................................................................
1
B.
AIA Economic Opportunity Overlay District Background..............................................................
2
ll.
PURPOSE....................................................................................................................................................3
III.
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND PRINCIPLES...............................................................................................
3
A.
Goals......................................................................................................................................................3
B.
Objectives.............................................................................................................................................. 3
DesignPrinciples...........................................................................................................................................4
IV.
ADMINISTRATION................................................................................................................................5
A.
Definition of a Project......................................................................................................................... 5
B.
Procedures for EOOD Architectural Compatibility Plan Approvals ........................................... 5
C.
Submittals.............................................................................................................................................. 5
D.
Nonconforming Buildings and Uses...................................................................................................5
V.
DEFINITIONS............................................................................................................................................. 6
VI.
USE MATRIX.......................................................................................................................................... 8
VII.
SITE PLANNING.................................................................................................................................... 8
A.
Building Orientation............................................................................................................................. 9
E.
Building Height..................................................................................................................................... 9
F.
Project Acreage....................................................................................................................................
9
G.
Circulation..........................................................................................................................................9
H.
Utility & Service Areas......................................................................................................................10
Vlll.
ARCHITECTURE....................................................................................................................................11
A.
Articulation...........................................................................................................................................11
B.
Building Continuity..............................................................................................................................12
C.
Scale.....................................................................................................................................................12
D.
Proportion............................................................................................................................................12
E.
Rhythm..................................................................................................................................................13
F.
Entry Treatment..................................................................................................................................13
G.
Roof Lines............................................................................................................................................14
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H.
Exterior Surface Materials...............................................................................................................14
I.
Windows & Transparency................................................................................................................14
J.
Storefronts...........................................................................................................................................15
K.
Color.....................................................................................................................................................15
L.
Awnings and Canopies......................................................................................................................16
M.
Ground Floor Lighting.......................................................................................................................16
N.
Utilities and Mechanical Equipment Screening and Trash/Recycling Containers...................16
IX.
PARKING.............................................................................................................................................18
A.
Surface Parking..................................................................................................................................18
B.
Shared Parking...................................................................................................................................18
C.
Parking Structures..............................................................................................................................18
X. LANDSCAPING.......................................................................................................................................19
A.
Surface Parking Lots..........................................................................................................................19
XI.
SIGNAGE.............................................................................................................................................20
A.
All Signs...............................................................................................................................................20
B.
Awning Signs.......................................................................................................................................21
C.
Pedestrian Signs.................................................................................................................................21
D.
Projecting Signs..................................................................................................................................21
E.
Wall Signs...........................................................................................................................................22
F.
HangingSigns.....................................................................................................................................22
G.
Window Signs.....................................................................................................................................22
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure1 - Economic Overlay District Boundary Map................................................................................ 1
Figure 2 — Economic Opportunity District — Gateway Area.................................................................... 2
Figure 3 - Economic Opportunity District — Main Street Area................................................................. 2
Figure4 - Building Articulation....................................................................................................................1 1
Figure5 - Building Scale...............................................................................................................................12
Figure6 - Building Proportion......................................................................................................................13
Figure7 - Facade Rhythm.............................................................................................................................13
Figure8 - Windows & Transparency.........................................................................................................14
Figure9 — Building Color..............................................................................................................................15
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The AIA Economic Opportunity Overlay District (E[}OD) provides guidelines and standards for
public and private development projects in commercially zoned areas along A|4^ Consistent with
the intent of the 2009 Community Vision Study, the EO(]D is developed to promote hospitality
related commercial development that capitalizes on the economic benefits of Port Canaveral;
provide guidance and direction |nthe design ofnew and rehabilitation of existing buildings and
storefronts in order to improve their appearance, enhance the corridor's identity and promote the
pedestrian environment ofthe District.
All projects within the boundaries of the AIA EOOD should comply with the following Design
Guidelines and Development Standards. These requirements have the overall goal of
encouraging compact, pedestrian -oriented developments and attractive public outdoor spaces.
The EOC]D is designed to create o unique identity for the AIA Corridor with p distinct sense of
place while attracting new businesses and customers, and providing for the comfort, convenience,
and safety of workers, residents and shoppers.
A. Boundaries and Organization
The boundaries ofthe AIA E[oOQare shown onFigure l below. The AIA EOODbconfined
to properties zoned for commercial, office, and industrial uses which abut AIA from the
City Limits on the north to Canaveral River on the south.
Design guidelines one policy directives and are implemented through the application of
design standards. Often, more than one standard per guideline is provided.
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B. AIA Economic Opportunity Overlay District Background
The /\|,4 Economic Opportunity Overlay District /s a one -mile commercial con/dor,
generally recognized as extending from the entrance to the City of Cope Canaveral on
the north tothe Canaveral River area on the south. Th|sone'm||e corridor is intersected by
Central Boulevard which generally runs east -west,
The District along AIA is intended to verve as the main gateway area into the [kv of
Cape Canaveral. The District along Central Boulevard isintended toserve the main street
to the City of Cape Canaveral's Town Center and as a transition between the land use,
circulation, and streetscapeo|ong Central Boulevard and the interior ofthe Town Center.
This District is intended to have the most intense commercial density in relation toexisting
residential densities adjacent to the District and within the proposed Town Center. The
EO{}D is meant to provide o lively and attractive interface between the proposed Town
Center and the odiomen+ residential communities, while maintaining o primarily commercial
street frontage along A|/\ and Central Boulevard.
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The streets will have o retail/commercial service atmosphere with unoU or large
neighborhood stores at street level and apartments or offices on upper floors. The retail
composition of the district should include stones, personal services, hotels, co|Turu| facilities,
hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, convenience stores with gas, high tech manufacturing,
entertainment, and eating establishments that serve the E(J(JQ as well as stores, eating
establishments, and business services (printing, accounting, etc.) that serve the other
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businesses and office users in the area. Residential uses should be limited to upper floors
along AIA and Central Boulevard within the Economic Opportunity Overlay District.
The main street component of the District is intended to provide a mixed-use, pedestrian -
oriented focus for the proposed Town Center, with land uses serving Town Center
Residents and visitors. This district provides the City of Cape Canaveral with a small-town
style walkable center that is convenient, useful, safe and attractive for pedestrians and
lively, yet relaxed. Small-scale retail and other commercial uses should occupy as much of
the ground floor frontages along Central Boulevard as the market will bear, with the
tallest buildings, pedestrian plazas, and/or retail anchors centered at the intersection of
AIA/Central Boulevard and Central Boulevard/Commerce Street, creating the desired
town center effect. Upper floors should be residential along these two main streets. This
District should provide for a diversity of housing types to serve a broad segment of the
community. Side street frontages and the rears of parcels should be composed of multi-
family, townhouse, duplex/triplex, or detached single-family residential uses at townhouse
densities. This district also should provide the potential for a continuum -of -care
development such as independent, assisted living and skilled care.
II. PURPOSE
The purpose of these Design Guidelines and Standards is to provide flexibility in the uses and
design requirements for the AIA EOOD, while setting minimum design standards to facilitate
quality development. These Design Guidelines and Standards will guide future development and
redevelopment within the City of Cape Canaveral so that it creates more vital commercial cores
and corridors, protects residential neighborhoods and neighborhood commercial centers, promotes
the use of quality building materials, enhances the streetscape on all public streets, and continues
to improve the image and pride in the city.
III. GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND PRINCIPLES
A. Goals
The AIA Economic Opportunity Overlay District provides Design Guidelines and Standards
intended to promote and enhance the identity of the District. Specifically, the goals of the EOOD
are:
• To create attractive, functional, and lasting buildings and places.
• To promote development and redevelopment that preserves and enhances the physical
appearance of the corridor and contributes to the District's unique sense of place.
• To encourage the use of quality materials in development and redevelopment.
• To encourage development that adds to a pedestrian friendly retail environment and
contributes to the safety and comfort of both pedestrian and automobile traffic.
• To provide direction in site planning and to ensure a high degree of design quality in
development of the AIA FOOD through the use of Design Guidelines and Standards.
• To enhance and protect the commercial corridors and primary entrances in the City of
Cape Canaveral.
B. Objectives
• The design guidelines are intended to address the built environment within the City of
Cape Canaveral and to recognize aesthetic design as an integral part of the planning
process.
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• The guidelines are intended to ensure that the appearance of new development, infill
development, and redevelopment is representative of the City of Cape Canaveral.
• The guidelines will enable development to occur in a manner that is not only beneficial
and worthwhile for the developers and property owners, but the development will also
have a positive impact on the surrounding properties, neighborhoods, citizens, and the
entire city.
Design Principles
The AIA EOOD is based upon a set of principles. These principles are:
1. Consistency:
The AIA Commercial corridor features a mixture of development types including office
buildings, hotels and convention facilities, strip -commercial centers, neighborhood -serving
retail, nighttime entertainment uses, an amusements park, and restaurants. Design of these
structures has been influenced by use, age, and site dimensions. Within the context of
these constraints, developments can achieve the principle of consistency through selection
of colors, exterior surface materials, landscaping and sign programs.
2. Activity:
Active street life, which can be enhanced by design considerations, is a major component
of thriving pedestrian commercial districts. In spite of recent development, which has
detracted from a pedestrian environment, there are many opportunities to insert options
for increased street -level pedestrian activity along AIA. Through building orientation,
circulation, storefront design and landscaping, development can further promote the
principle of pedestrian activity.
3. Pedestrian Orientation:
Pedestrian orientation can be achieved through storefront ornamentation, reduction of
blank surfaces, building articulation, color, and texture. Guidelines and Standards based
upon this principle address wall surfaces, windows, awnings, signage, and architectural
treatments.
4. Safety:
Public safety is critical to the success of a commercial district. Public safety in this case
refers not only to safety from criminal activity, but also creating an environment in which
pedestrian and automobile traffic can safely coexist. The design and development of
commercial centers and the public open space adjacent to them should include
considerations of public safety. Public safety issues can be addressed through site
planning considerations such as the location of parking lots, lighting, signage and
landscaping.
5. Simplicity:
Design Guidelines and Standards for the AIA EOOD should provide for public
convenience by clearly identifying the nature of the business and communicating points of
ingress and egress for pedestrian and automobile traffic.
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IV. ADMINISTRATION
All projects as defined in the AIA Economic Opportunity Overlay District will be reviewed for
compliance with the Design Guidelines and Standards prior to being issued a building permit.
A. Definition of a Project
A project as defined in Section 86-2 is "The erection, construction, commercial additions, or
exterior structural alteration of any building or structure, including, but not limited to, pole
signs and/or monument signs located in an Economic Opportunity Overlay District. A
Project does not include construction that consists solely of (1) interior remodeling, interior
rehabilitation or repair work; or (2) a residential building on a parcel or lot which is
developed entirely as residential use and consists of three or fewer dwelling units, unless
expressly provided for in an Economic Opportunity Overlay District established pursuant
to this section".
B. Procedures for EOOD Architectural Compatibility Plan Approvals
No building permit will be issued for any project, and no person will perform any
construction work on a project, until an Economic Opportunity Overlay District Architectural
Compatibility Plan has been submitted to the Planning Department and approved
according to the procedures in Chapter 22, Article III of the City of Cape Canaveral Code
of Ordinances.
C. Submittals
An application for an Architectural Compatibility Plan approval shall also include the site
plan submittals as indicated in the Section 1 10-222 of the City of Cape Canaveral Code
of Ordinances.
D. Nonconforming Buildings and Uses
Those structures or buildings that do not comply with the EOOD Design Guidelines and
Standards at the time of adoption retain nonconforming rights pursuant to the
Nonconformities in Section 110- 191 of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. Legally
existing sign and/or sign structures that do not comply with the EOOD Guidelines and
Standards at the time of adoption are governed by the Nonconformities provisions in
Section 110- 191 of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances.
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V. DEFINITIONS
The following words and phrases, whenever used in this document, shall be construed as defined
in this section. Words and phrases not defined herein shall be construed as defined in Section
110-1 of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances.
Accent Color: A contrasting color used to emphasize architectural elements.
Architectural Bay: The area enclosed by the storefront cornice above, piers on the side and the
sidewalk at the bottom.
Awning: A roof -like cover of canvas or cloth framed by wood or metal that extends in front of a
doorway or window to provide protection from the sun or rain.
Awning Sign: Any sign located on the valance of a shelter supported entirely from the exterior
wall of a building which extends over a building feature such as a door or window or a
landscape/site feature such as a patio, deck or courtyard and which is constructed of fabric.
Bright Paint: Paint containing "fluorescent dye of pigment which absorbs UV radiation and re -
emits light of a violet or bluish hue. Used to increase the luminance factor and to remove the
yellowishness or white or off-white materials." (Coatings Encyclopedic Dictionary)
Canopy: A projecting horizontal architectural element of a building that is constructed of solid
material and has the form of a flat band.
Cast Stone: A refined architectural concrete building unit manufactured to simulate natural cut
stone, used in masonry applications.
Color Palette: A color scheme that incorporates related colors of complimentary hues and shades.
Cornice: Horizontal architectural band.
Electronic Message Display Sign: A wall, projecting or pedestrian sign that displays still images,
scrolling or moving images, including video and animation, utilizing a series of grid lights that may
be changed through electronic means such as cathode ray, light emitting diode display (LED),
plasma screen, liquid crystal display (LCD), fiber optic, or other electronic media or technology.
Entablature: The superstructure of moldings and bands which lie horizontally above a column.
FaSade: The front of a building or any of its sides facing a public way or space.
Fenestration: The design, proportioning, and disposition of windows and other exterior openings
of a building.
Floor area ratio (FAR): A measurement of the intensity of building development on a site. The
floor area ratio is the relationship between the gross floor area on a site and the gross land
area. The FAR is calculated by adding together the gross floor areas of all buildings on the site
and dividing by the gross land area.
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Frieze: Ornamental architectural band.
Ground Floor: The lowest story within a building which is accessible to the street, the floor level or
which is within three feet above or below curb level, is parallel to or primarily facing any public
street.
Hanging Sign: A type of sign which is similar to projecting signs except that they are suspended
below a marquee or under a canopy, making them generally smaller than projecting signs
Muntin: A strip of wood or metal separating and holding panes of glass in a window.
Parapet: A low wall along the edge of a roof.
Pedestrian Sign: A type of sign which is attached to a wall or to the underside of an awning,
architectural canopy or marquee with one or two faces perpendicular to the face of the building
which identifies a use of service exclusively or primarily by symbol.
Primary Color: One to three base colors chosen to dominate a color scheme.
Projecting Sign: A type of sign which is attached to a building face and projects out
perpendicularly to the building wall and is effective when oriented to pedestrians.
Shared Parking: Shared parking may be applied when land uses have different parking
demand patterns and is able to use the same parking spaces/areas throughout the day.
Spandrel: Space between the curve of an arch.
Stepback: A stepback is a setback located on the upper floors of a building, typically to reduce
the bulk of a building or to provide outdoor floor space.
Streetwall: The fall of facades created in a pedestrian oriented district when stores are built to
the front lot -line and built from side lot -line to side lot -line.
Stucco: A coarse plaster composed of Portland or masonry cement, sand and hydrated lime,
mixed with water and applied in a plastic state to form a hard covering for exterior walls.
Troweled Finish: A dense, smooth finish obtained by working a fresh concrete or plaster surface
with a steel trowel.
Wall Sign: A type of sign which is attached to the face of a building wall and may include
channel panels or letters made out of wood, metal, or recycled composite material.
Window Sign: A type of sign which consists of individual letters and/or logos painted, posted,
displayed, etched or otherwise placed on the interior surface of the window and intended to be
viewed from the outside.
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%W/0, USE MATRIX
The AIA Economic Opportunity Overlay District is intended to serve as both the main gateway
area into the City as well as the main street to the City's proposed Town Center. The District will
have the most intense commercial intensity along /\|A and there will be o transition between the
land use, circulation, and streetscope along Central Boulevard. The following land use matrix
identifies the uses which are permitted by right (P), permitted by o special exception (SE),ornot
allowed (NA).
��IU �Q~�� PLANNING
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She planning involves the proper placement and orientation of structures, maximum structure
height, minimum development acreage, open spaces, parking and pedestrian and vehicular
circulation on o given site. The purpose of good site design is to create o functional and attractive
development, to minimize adverse impacts, and to ensure that o project will be on asset to the
community.
Proper site planning should promote harmony between new and existing buildings and should be
sensitive to the scale, form, height, and proportion of surrounding development. Good design with
complementary landscaping is o major component in creating vibrant commercial areas that
foster o pleasant and desirable character, pedestrian activity, and economic vitality. Factors such
as the size and mooing of buildings, the orientation of storefronts, and circulation gnsoHy
influence the quality of the pedestrian experience.
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Not a complete listing of uses
Retail
P
P
NA
Personal Services
P
P
SE
Hotels and Motels
P
P
NA
Restaurants
P
P
SE
Cultural facilities
P
P
NA
Hospitals; clinics
P
P
NA
Banks
P
P
SE
Residential
SE
NA
NA
Assisted Living Facility
SE
NA
NA
Automotive Service Stations
SE
P
NA
Add the following uses
Pharmacies
P
P
NA
Flex space (office, showroom, warehouse)
SE
SE
P
Convenience store w/gas
SE
SE
NA
Warehousing and storage
NA
SE
P
High tech manufacturing
SE
SE
P
Distribution warehouse
NA
SE
P
Assembly and light manufacturing
SE
SE
P
Off-site cruise ship parking (Accessory use to hotels
and motels)
SE
SE
NA
��IU �Q~�� PLANNING
��~ ~~^"�
She planning involves the proper placement and orientation of structures, maximum structure
height, minimum development acreage, open spaces, parking and pedestrian and vehicular
circulation on o given site. The purpose of good site design is to create o functional and attractive
development, to minimize adverse impacts, and to ensure that o project will be on asset to the
community.
Proper site planning should promote harmony between new and existing buildings and should be
sensitive to the scale, form, height, and proportion of surrounding development. Good design with
complementary landscaping is o major component in creating vibrant commercial areas that
foster o pleasant and desirable character, pedestrian activity, and economic vitality. Factors such
as the size and mooing of buildings, the orientation of storefronts, and circulation gnsoHy
influence the quality of the pedestrian experience.
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Along the AIA Economic Opportunity Overlay District, she planning of new buildings and the
rehabilitation of existing buildings should promote continuity of the historic context of buildings in
relationship to the existing pattern and scale of streets, sidewalks and parking. The guidelines
and standards below reinforce the existing historic development patterns and provide o site
planning framework for both infill developments and n*hobi|koiyon and revitalization ofexisting
A. Building Orientation
Guideline 1: Orient buildings towards AIA and Central Boulevard as well as adjacent
cross -streets in order to encourage pedestrian activity along the sidewalks of AIA and
Central Boulevard and to fod|kohs pedestrian access to and from the sidewalk to
adjacent properties.
Standard I; Projects with rear lot lines abutting o street, alley, or parking bd
should incorporate pedestrian entrances at the n*or lot line in addition +othose on
AIA and Central Boulevard.
E. Building Height
Guideline 2/ Building height should becorrelated tothe scale ofthe street along which it
faces and should encourage ocomfortable pedestrian -oriented environment.
Standard 2a: The building height for projects which are adjacent 10AIA shall be
no more than six stories or 65 feet measured vertically at the street level.
Standard 2b: The building height for projects which are odiooant to Central
Boulevard and other side streets within the EC)(}Dshall benomore than four
stories or 45 feet measured vertically at the street level.
Standard 2c: Increased building heights may be considered on o case-by-case
basis if height mitigation measures such as o building ''stepbadv" is proposed.
F. Project Acreage
Guideline 3: All uses within o project shall be sized to provide sufficient building setback
and to encourage a pedestrian -oriented environment.
Slandard 3:,4U uses shall have o minimum lot size consistent with the area required to
meet the building setback, lot coverage and development standards of this district.
G. Circulation
Guideline 5: Provide easy sidewalk access to pedestrians by locating vehicle access and
loading areas where there will be minimal physical or visual impact on pedestrians, the
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Standard 5a: All vehicular entrances should, to the maximum extent possible, be
located off of a side street or an alley in order to minimize pedestrian and
vehicular conflicts.
Standard 5b: Walkways for pedestrian access should be provided between
parking areas and the Project.
Standard 5c: Passenger loading zones located on the street should not impede
foot traffic or sidewalks.
Standard 5d: Parking lots and structures should be designed to provide safe
pedestrian circulation between parked vehicles and the primary building through
the use of clearly marked pedestrian walkways, stop signs, speed bumps, lighting,
or other similar measures.
H. Utility & Service Areas
Guideline 6: Locate utilities, storage areas, mechanical equipment, fire alarms, sprinklers
and other service areas so that they are not visible from the public right-of-way.
Standard 6: Utilities, storage areas, mechanical equipment, fire alarms and
sprinklers installed as part of a new project should be placed to the rear of the
site or underground when feasible.
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Vi0l. ARCHITECTURE
The on6hecuro| elements used in the design of new buildings should create and/or maintain
continuity of the street foyode. New building fo�odes should employ onbkecturol devices that
provide gradual or compatible transitions between existing and new bu||dings. Such elements
include continuity of scale, massing and design, windows and transparency, fo�ude treatment,
building mokar|o|, color, access, and open space which collectively serve as logical evolutions of
the existing character of the street. This does not mean that identical architectural styles should be
duplicated from neighborhood buildings. Rather, continuity should be maintained through o
coms|stencyin proportion and character ofdefining elements ofexisting fo�odesor repetition of
other architectural features.
A. Articulation
Guideline l: Reduce the monotony oF large buildings by breaking architectural elements into
ono||er pedestrian scale components or through use of varied materials, textures or colors,
trim, roof lines, canopies and awnings in order to provide variation and visual interest.
Fo§odes should be organized into three major components, the base (ground level), body
(upper architecture) and cap (parapet, entablature or roofline).
Standard la: The incorporation ofexpressed architectural bays should beencouraged to
break up large unbroken surfaces along the street wall.
Standard 1b: All projects should provide horizontal architectural treatments and/or
fogode articulations such as cornices, friezes, balconies, piers, awnings, pedestrian
amenities, orother features for the first 15 feet of building height, measured vertically at
street level.
Standard lc: Projects with sixty linear feet or more of building frontage should provide
vertical architectural treatments and/or fogo6a articulations such as columns, pilasters,
indentations, storefront boys, windows, landscaping, orother feature at least every thirty
feet oncenter. The vertical break shall be at least five feet in width.
Standard 1d:Balconies fronting AIA, Central Boulevard and/or the side streets that
protrude 30 inches from the building wall and are no more than 12 feet in |amgMh may be
included.
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B. Building Continuity
Guideline 2: Maintain building openings that enhance building design and continuity, as well
osthe pedestrian experience.
Standard 2: Buildings should generally be designed to maintain o continuous street wall
along the length of o block except to accommodate building ortko|ohon pursuant to
Guideline 1.
C. Scale
Guideline 3: Maintain human scale of building that enhances the pedestrian experience at the
ground floor ofcommercial areas.
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Standard 3: Fo�odesskno|d incorporate o minimum oftwo (2)continuous details refined to
the scale of 12 inches or less vvUh|n the first lO feet of the building wo|L measured
vertically at the street level.
D. Proportion
Guideline 4: Maintain ground level pedestrian scale with traditional storefront fogode
components and proportions to provide o consistent pattern of architectural detailing,
including the use of decorative elements, changes in roof|ines and windows, and changes in
building materials and color.
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pisoa6' ao/u�no p,oporfioo
Standard 4a;The frontage ofbuildings shall be divided in architecturally distinct sections
ofnomore than sixty (bO)feet inwidth with each section taller than kiswide.
Standard 4bu Windows and storefront glazing shall be divided to be either square or
vertical in proportion so that each section is taller than it is wide.
Standards 4c: Vertical and horizontal deign elements, including columns, pilasters, and
cornices, should be defined at both the ground level and upper levels to break up the
mass of buildings.
E. Rhythm
Guideline 5: Solid blank walls should beavoided through the use offo�ode modulation or
other repetitive architectural detailing to maintain visual organization of the building's
fo�ode.
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Standard 5a: /\minimum ufone significant detail or massing component shall be repeated
no less than three (3) times along each applicable elevation.
Standard 5b: The scale of the chosen element shall relate to the scale of the structure.
F. Entry Treatment
Guideline 6: Construct o dominant entryway to reinforce the character of the building, odd
visual interest, break up the monotony offlat surfaces, add o vertical element to break up the
fo�odeofthe building and create on inviting entrance.
Standard 6a: A dominant entryway fronting o public street that is differentiated from the
building fagode and provides o distinctive use of architectural treatments, materials, or
special lighting should be construded.
Standard 6b; Buildings constructed on o corner should place the dominant entry on the
comer at o diagonal. The use of a curvilinear element for this entryway is strongly
encouraged.
Standard 6c: Building entries should be illuminated at night.
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Standard 6d: Doors should be comprised of non -tinted clear glass, which is free of
temporary signage and/or other types of materials that may obstruct visibility.
G. Roof Lines
Guideline 7: Design new buildings to achieve consistency by creating continuity between the
heights of adjacent roofs, parapets, and cornices.
Standard 7a: Roof lines should be designed to reflect o distinct style (such as) o relatively
consistent horizontal cornice with o dominant vertical architectural element to meet the roof
line; or 2) o collage effect with clearly juxtaposed roof lines that have o repetitive
element.
Standard 7b: Seven* roof pitches that create prominent out -of -scale building elements
should be avoided.
H. Exterior Surface Materials
Guideline 8: Select high quality, human -scale building materials to reduce building moss,
create visual interest, and complement the existing architectural style of the AIA EOOD.
Standard 8w: The base ofo building (the first two tofive feet above the sidewalks) should
be differentiated from the rest of the building fogode with treatments such as change in
material and/or color.
Standard 8b: The exterior fogodeof low -and mid -rise buildings should incorporate no less
than two building materials including but not |hnked to tile, brick, stucco, cost stone, stone,
formed concrete or other high quality, long-lasting masonry material over o minimum 75
percent ofthe surface area (excluding windows, doors and curtain v/oi|s.) The remainder
of the wall area may incorporate other materials.
1. Windows &Tmanspammncy
Guideline 9:Add visual interest and create feeling of openness by incorporating windows
with architectural defining features such as window frames, sashes, murthxs, glazing, paneled
or decorated iambs and moldings.
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Standard 9m: A minimum percentage of transparency for different levels of non-
residential uses should be achieved as follows:
* Ground level retail: 5096ofsurface area minimum/
• Ground level office orother commercial uses: 35Y6ofsurface area minimum;
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• Ground level of commercial use over 25I00 SF: 25% of n/rhzoe area
minimum; and
• Upper levels of all uses: 20% of surface area minimum.
Standard 9b: Transparency of the ground level shall be calculated within the first 15 feet
of the building wall, measured vertically otstreet level.
Standard 9c: In cases where o building has more than two (2)facades fronting o street or
primary travel way, the transparency requirement shall only be required on two facades
based onpedestrian traffic and vehicular visibility.
Standard 9d: All ground level windows shall provide direct views to the bu||6hog,s interior
ortoo lit display area extending o minimum of feet behind the window.
Standard 9e: Ground level windows shall extend above a minimum 18 to 24 inch base
Standard 9d: Street facing, ground floor windows should be comprised of non -tinted,
clear glass.
Standard 9e: Windows ofhigh-rise buildings may be comprised of tinted glass to reduce
glare and unnecessary reflection.
J. Storefronts
Guideline 10: Promote an active pedestrian district by incorporating attractive and functional
storefronts into new construction.
Standard 10a: MuNoka tenants with storefronts within o single building should be
architecturally consistent, but defined and separated through skudnro| buys, horizontal
lintels, vertical piers orother architectural features up to 30-foui intervals.
Standard 10b: Individual storefronts should not be used for storage or left empty without
window displays.
K. Color
Guideline 71: Use o color palette which complements adjacent buildings and promotes o
consistent color scheme on the site.
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Standard 11 a: A maximum of three (3) primary colors for each building segment may be
proposed with a maximum of two (2) secondary accent colors.
Standard 11 b: Bright or intense colors should not be utilized for large areas unless
consistent with the historical context of the area as shown in historic documentation.
Standard 11c: 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 in historic documentation.
Standard 11 d: All vents, gutters, down spouts, etc. should be painted to match the color of
the adjacent surface, unless being used expressly as trim or an accent element.
L. Awnings and Canopies
Guideline 12: Add awnings or canopies to provide variation to simple storefront designs in
order to establish a horizontal rhythm between structures where none exists and add color to
a storefront.
Standard 12a: The size, scale and color of the awnings should be compatible with the rest
of the building and should be designed as an integral part of the building architecture.
Standard 12b: Awnings and canopies should be constructed of high quality, substantial
materials which must be durable and fade resistant and maintained in good condition and
replaced periodically.
Standard 12c: Canopies and awnings that span an entire building are discouraged. The
careful spacing of awnings that highlight certain features of a storefront or entryway is
encouraged.
M. Ground Floor Lighting
Guideline 13: Incorporate lighting into the design not only to accentuate architectural
features, but to provide a safe environment for pedestrian activity.
Standard 13a: Lighting should be shielded to prevent glare to adjacent properties.
Standard 13b: Intense lighting which is used solely for advertising purposes should not be
used.
Standard 13c: Buildings should be highlighted through "up" lights or accent lights placed
on the fa;ade.
N. Utilities and Mechanical Equipment Screening and Trash/Recycling Containers
Guideline 14: Screen or enclose existing utilities, storage areas, mechanical equipment, fire
alarms, sprinklers and other service areas with attractive landscaping or architectural barriers.
Standard 14a: Screen or enclose rooftop mechanical equipment by materials that are
architecturally integrated with the building.
Standard 14b: Locate enclosed trash/recycling containers at the rear where they are not
visible to the public.
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Standard 14c: Trash/Recycling storage bins should be located within a gated, covered
enclosure constructed of materials identical to the exterior wall of the building and
screened with landscaping, so as not to be viewed from the public right-of-way.
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IX. PARKING
The location and design of parking lots and buildings in a development is critical in promoting
safety for pedestrians and minimizing conflict with vehicles. Parking structures and areas should
form an integral part of the project and be well landscaped, so as not to detract from the
pedestrian experience and maintain visual interest.
A. Surface Parking
Guideline 1: Locate surface parking in the rear or side of buildings and provide pedestrian
access from the parking to the building and street.
Standard 1: A surface parking lot adjacent to a public street should conform to the
landscape requirements detailed in Section X of these guidelines.
B. Shared Parking
Guideline 2: Shared parking is encouraged within the district so as to provide an option to
reduce the amount of land needed for parking and create opportunities for more compact
development, more space for pedestrian circulation, or more open space and landscaping.
Shared parking may be approved administratively by the Community Development
Department.
Standard 2a: Provide incentives for shared parking such as increased floor are ratio
(FAR) and building height.
Standard 2b: Shared parking in commercial areas in the district should be encouraged as
part of the development review process.
Standard 2c: Shared parking must be located on the same block as the land uses they are
intended to serve or on opposite sides of an alley.
Standards 2d: As part of the approval process, the developer would need to demonstrate
that the two land uses have differing peak -hour demand, or that the total parking
demand at any one time would adequately be served by the total number of spaces.
Standard 2e: A development agreement between the sharing property owners is required
in order to ensure proper functioning of the shared parking arrangement.
C. Parking Structures
Guideline 3: Integrate a parking structure into the overall design of a development through
compatible materials, color and architectural defining features.
Standard 3: Parking structures should be compatible with the main building through a
consistency in building material, color and design.
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X. LANDSCAPING
Through the use of a variety of vegetation such as trees, shrubs, ground cover, perennials and
annuals, as well as other materials such as rocks, water, sculpture or paving materials,
landscaping unifies streetscape and provides a positive visual experience. Landscaping also can
emphasize sidewalk activity by separating vehicle and pedestrian traffic, provide shade, define
spaces, accentuate architecture, create inviting spaces and screen unattractive areas.
A. Surface Parking lots
Guideline 1: Buffer existing parking adjacent to a public right-of-way as well as
residential buildings with a landscaped barrier.
Standard la: Interior landscaping for off-street parking should conform to the
requirements of Section 110-567 of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances.
Standard 1b: Minimum landscape buffer width along AIA shall be a minimum of
ten (10) feet.
Standard lc: Minimum landscape buffer along all other side streets shall be five
(5) feet.
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XI. SIGNAGE
The placement, construction, color, font style, and graphic composition of signs have a collective
impact on the appearance of an entire district. Therefore, it is important to integrate signage with
the overall design of a building and its surrounding landscape. Signage should convey a simple
straightforward message to identify businesses and/or to assist pedestrians and vehicular traffic
in locating their destination. The size, number, location and use of signage are further regulated in
Chapter 94 of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances.
A. All Signs
Guideline 1: Design signage which is incorporated into the overall design of a building
and complements the fa;ade or architectural element on which it is placed.
Standard 1 a: All signs should be maintained in good repair.
Standard 1 b: Easy to read signs with a brief simple message and a limited array
of font styles are encouraged.
Standard 1c: Colors should be selected to contribute to the legibility and design
integrity of a sign with sufficient contrast between the background color and that
of the letter or symbol.
Standard ld: Signs should not dominate or obscure the architectural elements of
building fa4ades, roofs or landscaped areas.
Standard le: Signs should be constructed of metal, stone, wood, recycled
composite material or other non -illuminated material.
Standard 1f: Signs made up of channel lettering, hung away from the face of a
building such as a projecting sign and or signs perpendicular to the face of a
building tend to have a lighter appearance and are permitted.
Standard lg: Neon signs and channel lettering are permitted.
Standard 1 h: Internal illumination should be used only for signs composed of
individual channel or neon letters or graphics.
Standard 1 is The height and width of letters and logos should be properly
proportioned to the sign area on which the sign is to be located.
Standard 11: Signs should be scaled to fit within the boundaries of a storefront or
building it is advertising.
Standard 1k: The exposed backs of all signs visible to the public should be
suitably finished and maintained.
Standard 11: Projects or buildings containing more than one storefront should have
a planned coordinated sign program that provides consistency with regard to
height, size, shape, colors and degree of illumination.
Standard 11m: The restoration of historic signage as prescribed in recognized
preservation guidelines is strongly encouraged.
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Standard 1 n: After 90 days of closing a business, any related signs should be
removed and replaced with blank panels or painted out unless the sign qualifies as
"Outdoor Advertising" per the State of Florida Department of State.
B. Awning Signs
Guideline 2: Develop awning signs that are harmonious with architectural details of the
fagade and which do not detract from the overall design.
Standard 2a: Signage should be limited to the skirt (valence) of the awning and
should not be on the awning face.
Standard 2b: If illuminated, awning sign illumination should be external. Back -lit,
translucent signs are prohibited. Lighting should be directed downward and should
not illuminate the awning.
Standard 2c: To avoid having to replace awnings or paint out previous tenant
signs when a new tenant moves in, the use of replaceable valances should be
considered.
Standard 2d: The shape, design, and color of the awnings should be carefully
designed to coordinate with, and not dominate, the architectural style of the
building. Where multiple awnings are used, on the building, the design and color
of the sign awnings should be consistent.
C. Pedestrian Signs
Guideline 2: Develop coordinated pedestrian signage, which complements the pedestrian
orientation of the AIA/Central Boulevard Corridor.
Standard 2a: Each business on the ground floor may have one pedestrian sign,
except that corner businesses with frontage on both streets may have two
pedestrian signs.
Standard 2b: Each business that is located on a second floor may have a
pedestrian sign on the ground level if there is direct exterior pedestrian access to
the second floor business space.
D. Projecting Signs
Guideline 3: Design projecting signs, which are compatible with the architectural context
of the AIA Corridor and which improves the overall appearance of the area.
Standard 3a: Projecting signs should be hung at a 90 -degree angle from the face
of the building.
Standard 3b: Appropriate materials include wood, metal, recycled composite
material or other non -illuminated material with carved or applied lettering, or any
other material that is architecturally compatible with the building to which the sign
is attached.
Standard 3c: Sign supports and brackets should be compatible with the design
and scale of the sign and the architectural design of the building. Where
appropriate, decorative iron and wood brackets are encouraged.
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Standards 3d: The text, copy, or logo face should not exceed 75 percent of the
sign face ofo projecting sign.
E. Wall Signs
Guideline 4, Design vvoU signs, which one compatible with the architectural context ofthe
AIA Corridor and which improves the overall appearance ofthe area.
Standard 4a: Multiple wall signs on o building fo�ode should be located in order
to maintain o physical separation between each individual sign, or it is clear that
the sign relates to a particular store below.
Standard 4b: \*aU signs should be mounted on o Hot building surface, and, unless
o projection is on integral design element, should generally project as |hf|e as
possible from the building's face. VYoU signs should not be p|ooe6 over or
otherwise obscure architectural building features, nor should they extend sideways
beyond the building face or above the highest line ofthe building to which it is
attached.
Standard 4c \waU signs should be located onthe upper portion nfthe storefront,
within or just above the storefront opening. On multiple story buildings, the best
location for o wall sign isgenerally o bond orblank area between the first and
second floors.
Standard 4d:New wall signs inoshopping center that does not have onapproved
sign program should be placed consistent with sign locations on adjacent
businesses.
Standard 4e: For new and remodeled shopping centers, o comprehensive sign
program for all the signs in the center should be developed.
F. Hanging Signs
Guideline 5: Design hanging signs to be suspended below o marquee orocanopy +ohelp
define entries and identify business names to pedestrians.
Standard 5a: Where overhangs or covered walkways exist, pedestrian -oriented
hanging signs are encouraged.
Standard 5b: Hanging signs can be particularly useful for storefronts that have
multiple tenants.
Standard 5c: Hanging signs should be simple in design and not used to compete
with any existing signage ot the site, such oswall signs.
G. Window Signs
Guideline 6: Design window signs to complement the fogode of the building and be
incorporated into and not detract from the overall design.
Standard 6a: Only one window sign per business is allowed.
Standard 6fx Window signs, consisting of text, graphics or images, either
permanent or temporary, should not exceed 2596 of the maximum copy area
permitted booed on the linear front footage ofthe primary fopzde orupto 25%
of the total window area, whichever is less.
Standard 6c: The use of nonpermanent materials such as paper is strongly
discouraged. Glass -mounted graphics may be applied by painting, silk screening,
or vinyl die -cut forms.
Standard 6d: Window signs should be scaled to the pedestrian rather than
vehicles passing by.
Standard 6e: Window signs should be limited to small graphics and text that serve
to identify the business name and the product or type of service the business
provides.
Standard 6f: Window signs should not obscure views into a store or place of
business.
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