(a)

The purpose of the standards and guidelines of this chapter is to supplement existing development criteria with specific criteria that apply to the design of commercial and public facility buildings and projects. Commercial and public facility development depends on high visibility from major public streets. In turn, their design of buildings and site determines much of the image and attractiveness of the streetscapes and character of a community. Massive and/or generic developments that do not contribute to, or integrate with, the community in a positive manner can be detrimental to a community's image, and sense of place. The goal is to create and maintain a positive ambiance and strong community image and identity by providing for architectural and site design treatments which will enhance the visual appearance of commercial and public facility development in the city, while still providing for design flexibility. The standards of this chapter are intended to enhance the quality of life in the city.

(b)

The prominent styles of architecture in the city include a blend of Spanish Mediterranean with barrel tile roofs, stucco facades, arches and wood accent members used as typical details; Florida Cracker style, which includes metal roofs and covered porches; and Bermuda/Island Regency which includes white tile roofs with stucco facades and quoins used as typical details. While no particular style of architecture is prohibited in this chapter, the individual styles referenced in this section, and the interpretation of blending of characteristics associated with these styles are encouraged. Style should be consistent with surrounding buildings.

(c)

The standards and guidelines of this chapter incorporate a basic level of architectural design with site design features which incorporate safe and convenient vehicular use areas and pedestrian ways, and landscape, lighting and signage treatments intended to result in a comprehensive plan for building design and site development consistent with the goals, policies and objectives of the city and the purpose and intent of this land development code.

(Ord. No. 2018-19, § 1, 11-16-2018; Ord. No. 2020-03, § 1, 9-1-2020)

Provisions of this chapter are applicable in all commercial and public facility zoning districts, commercial and public facility and industrial components of PUD districts, DRIs, business park districts, and industrial zoned areas, as provided in the following:

(1)

Renovations and redevelopment. In the case of additions or renovations to, or redevelopment of, an existing legally nonconforming building or project, where the cost of such addition, renovation, or redevelopment exceeds 50 percent of the value of the existing structures or 20 percent of the square footage of the existing structures, the provisions of this chapter shall apply. Nothing contained herein shall relieve any property owner from complying with the requirements set forth in section 10 of Ordinance 2009-28, which requires that nonconforming exterior colors of all existing buildings and projects subject to chapter 94 be brought into compliance with the color-related provisions of chapter 94 no later than 12 months from the date of final passage of Ordinance 2009-28 [March 2, 2010].

(2)

Required site development or improvement plan. Compliance with the standards set forth in this chapter shall be demonstrated by submittal of architectural drawings and a site development plan or site improvement plan in accordance with this land development code.

(Ord. No. 2018-19, § 1, 11-16-2018; Ord. No. 2020-03, § 1, 9-1-2020)

(a)

Compliance with section generally. Compliance with the standards set forth in this section shall be demonstrated by submittal of architectural drawings and a site plan.

(b)

Off-street parking design. Off-street parking design shall be as provided for in article II, chapter 122 and 102 of this land development code and subject to the following provisions:

(1)

Purpose and intent. Commercial and public facility buildings and projects, including their outparcels, shall be designed to provide safe, convenient, and efficient access for pedestrians and vehicles. Parking shall be designed in a consistent and coordinated manner for the entire site. The parking area shall be integrated and designed so as to enhance the visual appearance of the community.

(2)

Design standards. Parking, utilizing the same degree of angle, shall be developed throughout the site to provide efficient and safe traffic and pedestrian circulation. A single bay of parking provided along the perimeter of the site may vary in design in order to maximize the number of spaces provided on the site.

(3)

Parking for projects. Projects unless approved as a special exception use in the Main Avenue Overlay District shall be designed to adhere to the following standards:

a.

Interior lots: No more than 50 percent of the off-street parking for the entire commercial and public facility building or project shall be located between any primary facade of the commercial and public facility building or project and the abutting street.

b.

Corner lots: No more than 80 percent of the off-street parking for the entire commercial and public facility building or project shall be located between any primary facade of the commercial and public facility building or project and the abutting street, with no single side to contain more than 65 percent of the required parking.

(c)

Lighting.

(1)

Purpose and intent. Commercial and public facility buildings and projects, including their outparcels, shall be designed to provide safe, convenient, and efficient lighting for pedestrians and vehicles. Lighting shall be designed in a consistent and coordinated manner for the entire site. The lighting and lighting fixtures shall be integrated and designed so as to enhance the visual impact of the project on the community and/or blends into the landscape.

(2)

Shielding standards. Lighting shall be designed so as to prevent direct glare, light spillage and hazardous interference with automotive and pedestrian traffic on adjacent streets and all adjacent properties.

(3)

Fixture height standards. Lighting fixtures shall be a maximum of 30 feet in height within the parking lot and shall be a maximum of 15 feet in height within nonvehicular pedestrian areas.

(d)

Design standards. Lighting shall be used to provide safety while accenting key architectural elements and/or to emphasize landscape features. Light fixtures shall be designed as an integral design element that complements the design of the project.

(e)

Buffering and screening standards.

(1)

Generally. Loading areas or docks, outdoor storage, propane tank displays and refilling areas, trash collection, mechanical equipment, trash compaction, vehicular storage excluding new and used cars, recycling, rooftop equipment, and other service function areas shall be fully screened and out of view from adjacent properties at ground view level and in view of roadway corridors.

(2)

Materials and design standards. Screening material and design shall be consistent with design treatment of the primary facades of the commercial and public facility building or project and the landscape plan.

(3)

Fencing standards. Chainlink and wood fencing are prohibited forward of the primary facade. Chainlink and wood fencing facing a public right-of-way shall provide at a minimum an irrigated hedge directly in front of the fence on the side of the right-of-way. Plant material shall be a minimum of three gallons and planted three feet on center at time of installation. This plant material shall be maintained at a minimum of three-quarters the height of the fencing. Fencing forward of the primary facade is permitted under the following conditions:

a.

Fencing does not exceed four feet in height.

b.

The fencing provides either an open view at a minimum of 25 percent of its length or provides variation in its height for a minimum of 15 percent of its length with a deviation of at least 12 inches.

c.

The fence style must complement building style through material, color and/or design.

(f)

Pedestrian walkways.

(1)

Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of the pedestrian walkway provisions of this subsection (f) is to provide safe opportunities for alternative modes of transportation by connecting with existing and future pedestrian and bicycle pathways within the city and to provide safe passage from the public right-of-way to the commercial and public facility building or project, and between alternative modes of transportation.

(2)

Pedestrian access standards. Pedestrian ways, linkages and paths shall be provided from the building entries to surrounding streets, external sidewalks, and outparcels. Pedestrian ways shall be designed to provide access between parking areas and the building entrances in a coordinated and safe manner. Pedestrian ways may be incorporated within a required landscape perimeter buffer as provided for in chapter 110 of this land development code. Shared pedestrian walkways are encouraged between adjacent commercial and public facility projects.

(3)

Minimum dimensions. Pedestrian walkways shall be a minimum of five feet wide.

(4)

Pedestrian crosswalks at building perimeter. Building perimeter crosswalks shall be designed and coordinated to move people safely to and from buildings and parking areas by identifying pedestrian crossings with signage and variations in pavement materials or markings.

(g)

Building design.

(1)

Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of the building design provisions of this subsection (g) is to maintain and enhance the attractiveness of the streetscape and the existing architectural design of the community. Buildings shall have architectural features and patterns that provide visual interest from the perspective of the pedestrian; reduce massing aesthetic; recognize local character, and be site responsive. Facades shall be designed to reduce the mass/scale and uniform monolithic appearance of large unadorned walls, while providing visual interest that will be consistent with the community's identity and character through the use of detail and scale. Articulation is accomplished by varying the building's mass in height and width so that it appears to be divided into distinct massing elements and details that can be perceived at the scale of the pedestrian. Corner lots at an intersection of two or more arterial or collector roads shall be designed with additional architectural embellishments, such as corner towers, or other such design features, to emphasize their location as gateways and transition points within the community.

(2)

Building orientation standards. Facades/elevations that are adjacent to an arterial or collector street shall have two of the following design features:

a.

Windows at a minimum of 40 percent of the affected facade;

b.

Projected covered public entry with a minimum of 25 percent of the wall space devoted to windows;

c.

Covered walkway (excluding canvas type) unless provided with six-inch columns or better attached to the building at a minimum of eight feet wide with a 60 percent minimum coverage for the affected facade.

(3)

Building orientation standards. Building facades facing a public street between 5,000 square feet and 19,999 square feet in gross building area shall have two of the following:

a.

Windows at a minimum of 33 percent of the affected facade.

b.

Covered public entry with a minimum of 20 percent of the wall space devoted to windows.

c.

Covered walkway (excluding canvas type), unless provided with six-inch columns or better attached to the building at a minimum of six feet wide with a 50 percent minimum coverage for the affected facade.

d.

For buildings less than 5,000 square feet in area, facades facing a public street shall have one of the following:

1.

Windows at a minimum of 25 percent of the affected facade.

2.

Covered public entry with a minimum of 20 percent of the wall space devoted to windows.

(4)

Facade/wall height transition. New developments that are located within 300 feet of an existing building and are more than twice the height of any existing building within 300 feet shall provide transitional massing elements to transition between the existing buildings of lower height within 300 feet and the proposed development. The transitional massing element can be no more than 100 percent taller than the average height of the adjacent buildings.

(5)

Facade standard. All primary facades of a building shall be designed with consistent architectural style, detail and trim features. Facades attached to a primary facade shall incorporate features of the primary facade for a minimum of 33 percent of the overall wall length measured from the attached primary facade. In the case of outparcel buildings, all exterior facades shall adhere to the requirements of this chapter with respect to the architectural design treatments for primary facades.

a.

Window standards. Windows shall not appear to be false or applied.

b.

Awning standards.

1.

The awning standards apply to awnings associated with and attached to a building/structure.

i.

All awnings which constitute less than 90 percent of a facade shall adhere to the following standards:

ii.

Awnings may be backlit, provided that the illuminated portion of the awning with graphics does not exceed the size limitations and standards of this land development code.

2.

Automobile sales parking lot awnings: Shade awnings may be erected in automobile sales parking lots, subject to the following requirements and standards:

i.

No shade awning structure shall be constructed within 75 feet of any public or private street.

ii.

No one shade awning structure may exceed an area sufficient to provide cover for more than 20 automobiles.

iii.

The minimum separation between shade awning structures shall be 100 feet.

iv.

Earth tone colors or grays are required. All colors are to be approved by staff prior to installation.

c.

Overhead doors. Overhead doors facing one another may be treated as interior space, provided that the buildings meet all other requirements.

(6)

Project standards. Both single use and multiuse buildings and projects shall also be required to provide a minimum of three of the following building design treatments:

a.

Canopies or porticos, integrated with the buildings massing and style;

b.

Overhangs, minimum of three feet;

c.

Arcades, minimum of eight feet clear in width;

d.

Sculptured artwork;

e.

Raised cornice or building banding with a minimum of two reliefs;

f.

Peaked roof forms;

g.

Arches;

h.

Display windows;

i.

Ornamental and structural architectural details, other than cornices, which are integrated into the building structure and overall design;

j.

Clock bell towers or other such roof treatment (e.g., dormers, belvederes, cupolas);

k.

Projected and covered entry, five-foot minimum;

l.

Emphasized building base, minimum of three feet high and minimum projection from the wall of two inches;

m.

Metal or tile roof as the dominant roof material; and

n.

One of the following site design elements:

1.

Decorative landscape planters or planting areas, a minimum of five feet wide, and areas for shaded seating consisting of a minimum of 100 square feet;

2.

Integration of specialty pavers, or stamped concrete along the building's walkway. Such treatment shall constitute a minimum of 60 percent of walkway area; or

3.

Two accent or specimen trees (above the minimum landscape code requirements) along the front facade with a minimum height of 18 feet at planting.

(7)

Detail features.

a.

Purpose and intent. The design elements in the following standards shall be integral parts of the building's exterior facade and shall be integrated into the overall architectural style. These elements shall not consist solely of applied graphics, or paint.

b.

Repeating facade treatments. Building facades shall include a repeating pattern and shall include no less than three of the design elements listed in this subsection. At least one of these design elements shall repeat horizontally. All design elements shall repeat at intervals of no more than 100 feet, horizontally and a maximum of 15 feet vertically.

1.

Color change;

2.

Texture change;

3.

Material module change;

4.

Expression of architectural or structural bays, through a change in plane of no less than 12 inches in width, such as a reveal, an offset, or a projecting rib;

5.

Architectural banding;

6.

Building setbacks or projections, a minimum of three feet in width on upper levels; or

7.

Pattern change.

(8)

Additional facade design treatments for multiple use buildings.

a.

Purpose and intent. The presence of buildings with multiple tenants creates variety, breaks up large expanses of uninterrupted facades, and expands the range of the site's activities. Windows and window displays of such stores shall be used to contribute to the visual interest of exterior facades. The standards in this subsection are directed toward those situations where more than one retailer, with separate exterior customer entrances, are located within the principal building.

b.

First floor primary facade treatments.

1.

The first floor of the primary facades shall, at a minimum, utilize windows between the heights of three feet and eight feet above the walkway grade for no less than 30 percent of the horizontal length of the building facade.

2.

Windows shall be recessed a minimum of one-half of an inch and shall include visually prominent sills, shutters, stucco reliefs, or other such forms of framing.

(9)

Outparcels.

a.

Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of the outparcel provisions of this subsection is to provide unified architectural design and site planning between outparcel structures and the main structure on the site in order to enhance the visual impact of the structures and to provide for safe and convenient vehicular and pedestrian access and movement within the site.

b.

Outparcel design. All exterior facades of an outparcel structure shall be considered primary facades and shall employ architectural, site, and landscaping design elements which are integrated with and common to those used on the primary structure on the site. These common design elements shall include colors and materials associated with the main structure. When the use of common wall, side by side development occurs, continuity of facades and consolidated parking for several businesses on one parking lot may be used. Outparcel structures that are adjacent to each other shall provide for vehicular connection between their respective parking lots and provide for interconnection of pedestrian walkways.

(10)

Roof treatments.

a.

Purpose and intent. Variations in rooflines shall be used to add interest to and reduce the massing of buildings. Roof features shall be in scale with the building's mass and complement the character of adjoining and/or adjacent buildings and neighborhoods. Roofing material shall be constructed of durable high quality material in order to enhance the appearance and attractiveness of the community. The standards of this subsection identify appropriate roof treatments and features.

b.

Roof edge and parapet treatment. At a minimum of two locations, the roof edge and/or parapet shall have a vertical change from the dominant roof condition, a minimum of three feet. At least one such change shall be located on a primary facade adjacent to a collector or arterial right-of-way.

c.

Roof requirements. Roofs shall meet the following requirements:

1.

Parapets shall be used to conceal roof top equipment and flat roofs.

2.

Where overhanging eaves are used, overhangs shall be no less than two feet beyond the supporting walls. Where overhangs are less than two feet they shall be provided with a band or cornice, a minimum of eight inches under the soffit at the wall.

3.

Fascia shall be a minimum of eight inches.

4.

Tile or metal is the dominant roof material.

d.

Prohibited roof types and materials. The following types of roof materials are prohibited:

1.

Asphalt shingles, except laminated, 320-pound, 30-year architectural grade asphalt shingles or better;

2.

Mansard roofs and canopies without a minimum vertical distance of eight feet and at an angle not less than 25 degrees, and not greater than 70 degrees;

3.

Roofs utilizing less than or equal to a two to 12 pitch unless utilizing full parapet coverage; and

4.

Backlit awnings used as a mansard or canopy roof.

(11)

Entryways/customer entrance treatments; standards for multiple use buildings and projects. Multiuse structures shall include the following:

a.

Anchor tenants shall provide clearly defined, highly visible customer entrances.

b.

A provision for intermittent shaded outdoor community space at a minimum of one percent of the total gross floor area of the building or commercial and public facility project. Such community space shall be located off or adjacent to the circulation path of the complex or main structure and shall incorporate benches or other seating components.

c.

A front entry shall be set back from the drive a minimum of 15 feet.

(12)

Materials and color.

a.

Purpose and intent. Exterior building colors and materials contribute significantly to the visual impact of a building on the community. They shall be well designed and integrated into a comprehensive design style for the project.

b.

Exterior building materials standards.

1.

Predominant exterior building materials shall include, but are not limited to:

i.

Stucco;

ii.

Brick;

iii.

Tinted, textured, other than smooth or ribbed, concrete masonry units; or

iv.

Stone, excluding an ashlar or rubble construction look.

2.

Predominant exterior building materials that are prohibited include:

i.

Plastic siding;

ii.

Corrugated or reflective metal panels;

iii.

Tile;

iv.

Smooth or rib faced concrete block;

v.

Applied stone in an ashlar or rubble look; and

vi.

Lap siding of any material.

c.

Predominant exterior colors. The use of black, fluorescent, primary, and/or secondary colors is prohibited as the predominant exterior building colors. The use of fluorescent, primary, and/or secondary colors is prohibited as the predominant exterior roof colors. Earth tone colors, grays, or whites are required. Earth tone is a color scheme that draws from a color palette of browns and tans. The colors in an earth tone scheme are muted in an emulation of natural colors. All paint colors shall be submitted to the city's planning department to confirm compliance with the requirements of this section prior to installation.

d.

Building trim colors. Building trim and accent areas may feature any colors with the exception of florescent, limited to ten percent of the affected facade segment, with a maximum trim height of 24 inches total for its shortest distance.

(13)

Outdoor display of merchandise prohibited. Outdoor displays of merchandise, with the exception of propane tanks, are prohibited except where approved in the business's original site plan, or in a subsequent minor site plan for existing businesses. In the event that the city manager or his designee denies the proposed site plan, any aggrieved business owner may appeal such decision to the city council by filing a written request for appeal within 20 days of the determination by the city manager or his designee. All propane tank displays, exchanges, or filling stations shall be properly enclosed to avoid potential dangers of combustion or other damage to the tanks, and shall be screened from public view as required in section 94-3(e)(1) and 94-4(d) of this Code.

(Ord. No. 2018-19, § 1, 11-16-2018; Ord. No. 2020-03, § 1, 9-1-2020)

(a)

Off-street parking design. As provided for in article II, chapter 122 of this land development code, and subject to the following provisions:

(1)

Purpose and intent. Commercial and public facility buildings and projects, including their outparcels, shall be designed to provide safe, convenient, and efficient access for pedestrians and vehicles. Parking shall be designed in a consistent and coordinated manner for the entire site. The parking area shall be integrated and designed so as to enhance the visual appearance of the community.

(2)

Design standards. Parking, utilizing the same degree of angle, shall be developed throughout the site to provide efficient and safe traffic and pedestrian circulation. A single bay of parking provided along the perimeter of the site may vary in design in order to maximize the number of spaces provided on the site.

(3)

Parking for projects. Projects shall be designed to adhere to the following standards:

a.

Interior lots: No more than 50 percent of the off-street parking for the entire commercial and public facility building or project shall be located between any primary facade of the commercial and public facility building or project and the abutting street.

b.

Corner lots: No more than 80 percent of the off-street parking for the entire commercial and public facility building or project shall be located between any primary facade of the commercial and public facility building or project and the abutting street, with no single side to contain more than 65 percent of the required parking.

(4)

Parking reduction. Parking for individual uses of over 20,000 square feet can be calculated at the discretion of the city council with a reduction of up to 25 percent from the standards outlined in chapter 122. If the following: the parking lot contains an increase of 15 percent in the form of landscaped islands and/or minimum seven foot wide grass strips within head to head parking areas.

(5)

Overflow parking. Council may require overflow parking as needed.

(b)

Lighting.

(1)

Purpose and intent. Commercial and public facility buildings and projects, including their outparcels, shall be designed to provide safe, convenient, and efficient lighting for pedestrians and vehicles. Lighting shall be designed in a consistent and coordinated manner for the entire site. The lighting and lighting fixtures shall be integrated and designed so as to enhance the visual impact of the project on the community and/or shall be designed to blend into the surrounding landscape.

(2)

Shielding standard. Lighting shall be designed so as to prevent direct glare, light spillage and hazardous interference with automotive and pedestrian traffic on adjacent streets and all adjacent properties.

(3)

Fixture height standards. Lighting fixtures shall be a maximum of 30 feet in height within the parking lot and shall be a maximum of 15 feet in height within nonvehicular pedestrian areas.

(4)

Design standards. Lighting shall be used to provide safety while accenting key architectural elements and/or to emphasize landscape features. Light fixtures shall be designed as an integral design element that complements the design or the project through style, material or color and shall be designed to blend into the landscape through the use of dark colors. Mill finish is not permitted.

(c)

Service areas; purpose and intent. Service areas, including, but not limited to, loading, storage, mechanical equipment, and solid waste disposal, shall serve to diminish, in a safe manner, the visual impacts of service functions that may distract or have a negative impact on the streetscape, landscape and/or the overall community image.

(d)

Buffering and screening standards. Loading areas, docks, outdoor storage, propane tank displays and refilling areas, trash collection, mechanical equipment trash compaction, vehicular storage, recycling, rooftop equipment and other service function areas shall be fully screened and out of view from adjacent properties at ground view level and in view of roadway corridors.

(1)

Materials and design standards. Screening material and design shall be consistent with design treatments of the primary facades of the commercial and public facility building or project.

(2)

Fencing standards. Chainlink and wood fencing are prohibited forward of the primary facade and must be a minimum of 100 feet from a public right-of-way. Chainlink and wood fencing facing a public right-of-way shall provide at minimum a hedge directly in front of the fence on the side of the right-of-way. Plant material shall be a minimum of three gallons and planted three feet on center at time of installation. This plant material shall be maintained at a minimum of three-quarters the height of the fencing.

(e)

Pedestrian walkways.

(1)

Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of the pedestrian walkway provisions of this subsection (e) is to provide safe opportunities for alternative modes of transportation by connecting with existing and future pedestrian and bicycle pathways within the county and to provide safe passage from the public right-of-way to the commercial and public facility building or project, and between alternative modes of transportation.

(2)

Pedestrian access standards. Pedestrian ways, linkages and paths shall be provided from the building entries to surrounding streets, external sidewalks, and outparcels. Pedestrian ways shall be designed to provide access between parking areas and the building entrances in a coordinated and safe manner. Pedestrian ways may be incorporated within a required landscape perimeter buffer, provided that such buffer is not less than ten feet in width on average. Shared pedestrian walkways are encouraged between adjacent commercial and public facility projects.

(3)

Minimum dimensions. Pedestrian walkways shall be a minimum of five feet wide.

(4)

Pedestrian crosswalks at building perimeter. Building perimeter crosswalks shall be designed and coordinated to move people safely to and from buildings and parking areas by identifying pedestrian crossings with signage and variations in pavement materials or markings.

(f)

Building design.

(1)

Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of the building design provisions of this subsection (f) is to maintain and enhance the attractiveness of the streetscape and the existing architectural design of the community. Buildings shall have architectural features and patterns that provide visual interest from the perspective of the pedestrian; reduce massing aesthetic; recognize local character; and be site responsive. Facades shall be designed to reduce the mass/scale and uniform monolithic appearance of large unadorned walls, while providing visual interest that will be consistent with the community's identity and character through the use of detail and scale. Articulation is accomplished by varying the buildings mass in height and width so that it appears to be divided into distinct massing elements and details that can be perceived at the scale of the pedestrian.

(2)

Corner lots. Corner lots at an intersection of two or more arterials or major collector roads shall be designed to emphasize their location. Buildings and structures on corner lots shall be designed with additional architectural embellishments such as corner towers, or other such design features, to emphasize their location as gateways and transition points within the community.

(3)

Facade/wall height transition. New developments that are located within 300 feet of an existing building and are more than twice the height of any existing building within 300 feet shall provide transitional massing elements to transition between the existing buildings of lower height within 300 feet and the proposed development. The transitional massing element can be no more than 100 percent taller than the average height of the adjacent buildings.

(4)

Facade standards. All primary facades of a building shall be designed with consistent architectural style and detail and trim features. Facades attached to a primary facade shall incorporate features of the primary facade for a minimum of 33 percent of the overall wall length measured from the attached primary facade. In the case of outparcel buildings, all exterior facades shall adhere to the requirements of this division with respect to architectural design treatments for primary facades.

(5)

Massing standards. Exterior facades shall be designed to employ the following design treatments:

a.

For buildings between 20,000 square feet and 129,999 square feet in gross building area, exterior wall planes shall not constitute more than 50 percent of each affected ground floor facade over 30 feet. The wall plane shall be measured at one foot off the exterior wall surface on each side of the wall.

b.

Automobile sales parking lot awnings: Shade awnings may be erected in automobile sales parking lots, subject to the following requirements and standards:

1.

No shade awning structure shall be constructed within 75 feet of any public or private street.

2.

No one shade awning structure may exceed an area sufficient to provide cover for more than 20 automobiles.

3.

The minimum separation between awning shade structures shall be 100 feet.

(6)

Project standards. Both single use and multiuse buildings and projects shall also be required to provide a minimum of three of the following building design treatments:

a.

Canopies or porticos, integrated with the building's massing and style;

b.

Overhangs, a minimum of three feet;

c.

Arcades, a minimum of six feet clear in width;

d.

Sculptured artwork;

e.

Raised cornice or building banding with a minimum of two reliefs;

f.

Peaked roof forms;

g.

Arches;

h.

Display windows;

i.

Ornamental and structural architectural details, other than cornices, which are integrated into the building structure and overall design;

j.

Clock bell towers or other such roof treatment (e.g. dormers, belvederes, cupolas);

k.

Projected entry;

l.

Emphasized building base, a minimum of three feet high and a minimum projection from the wall of two inches;

m.

Additional roof articulation above the minimum standards; or

n.

Any other treatment which, in the opinion of the planning director, meets the intent of this section; and one of the following site design elements:

1.

Decorative landscape planters or planting areas, a minimum of five feet wide, and areas for shaded seating consisting of a minimum of 100 square feet;

2.

Integration of specialty pavers, or stamped concrete along the building's walkway; such treatment shall constitute a minimum of 60 percent of walkway area; or

3.

Two accent or specimen trees (above the minimum landscape requirements of the land development code) along the front facade with a minimum height of 18 feet at planting.

(7)

Detail features.

a.

Purpose and intent. The design elements in the following standards shall be integral parts of the building's exterior facade and shall be integrated into the overall architectural style. These elements shall not consist solely of applied graphics, or paint.

b.

Blank wall areas. Blank wall areas shall not exceed ten feet in the vertical direction nor 20 feet in the horizontal direction of any primary facade. For facades connected to a primary facade this shall apply to a minimum of 33 percent of the attached facade and measured for the connection. Control and expansion joints within this area shall constitute blank wall area unless used as a decorative pattern and spaced at intervals of six feet or less. Relief and reveal work depth must be a minimum of one-half inch. Blank wall area may utilize landscaping to assist in reducing the blank wall area, but the landscaping shall not be in lieu of architectural treatment.

c.

Repeating facade treatments. Building facades shall include a repeating pattern and shall include no less than three of the design elements listed in this subsection (f)(8)c. At least one of these design elements shall repeat horizontally. All design elements shall repeat at intervals of no more than 25 feet, horizontally and a maximum or 15 feet vertically.

1.

Color change;

2.

Texture change;

3.

Material module change;

4.

Expression of architectural or structural bays, through a change in plane of no less than 12 inches in width, such as a reveal, an offset, or a projecting rib;

5.

Architectural banding;

6.

Building setbacks or projections, a minimum of three feet in width, on upper levels; or

7.

Pattern change.

(8)

Outparcels.

a.

Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of the outparcel provisions of this subsection (f)(9) is to provide unified architectural design and site planning between outparcels and the main structure on the site in order to enhance the visual experience for the vehicular and pedestrian public and to provide for safe and convenient vehicular and pedestrian access and movement within the site.

b.

Outparcel design. All exterior facades of an outparcel building shall be considered primary facades and shall employ architectural, site, and landscaping design elements which are integrated with and common to those used on the primary structure on the site. These common design elements shall include colors and materials associated with the main structure. When the use of common wall, side by side development occurs, continuity of facades and consolidated parking for several businesses on one parking lot may be used. Outparcels that are adjacent to each other are encouraged to provide for vehicular connection between parking lots and to provide for pedestrian interconnection. Outparcels shall be designed and integrated with the main project.

(9)

Roof treatments.

a.

Purpose and intent. Variations in rooflines shall be used to add interest to and reduce the massing of buildings. Roof features shall be in scale with the building's mass and complement the character of adjoining and/or adjacent buildings and neighborhoods. Roofing material shall be constructed of durable high quality material in order to enhance the appearance and attractiveness of the community. The standards of this subsection identify appropriate roof treatments and features.

b.

Roof edge and parapet treatment. At a minimum of two locations, the roof edge and/or parapet shall have a vertical change from the dominant roof condition, a minimum of two feet. At least one such change shall be located on a primary facade adjacent to a collector or arterial right-of-way.

c.

Roof requirements. Roofs shall meet the following requirements:

1.

Parapets shall be used to conceal roof top equipment and flat roofs.

2.

Where overhanging eaves are used, overhangs shall be no less than two feet beyond the supporting walls. Where overhangs are less than two feet they shall be provided with a band or cornice, a minimum of eight inches, under the soffit at the wall.

3.

Fascia shall be a minimum of eight inches.

4.

Tile or metal roof is the dominant roof material.

d.

Prohibited roof types and materials. The following types of materials are prohibited:

1.

Asphalt shingles, except laminated, 320-pound, 30-year architectural grade asphalt shingles or better;

2.

Mansard roofs and canopies without a minimum vertical distance of six feet and at an angle not less than 25 degrees, and not greater than 70 degrees;

3.

Roofs utilizing less than or equal to a two to 12 pitch unless utilizing full parapet coverage; and

4.

Backlit awnings used as a mansard or canopy roof.

(10)

Entryways/customer entrance treatments; purpose and intent. Entryway design elements and variations are intended to give protection from the sun and adverse weather conditions. These elements are to be integrated into a comprehensive design style for the project.

(11)

Entryways/customer entrance standards; single use buildings. These standards identify appropriate entry features: Single occupancy use buildings over 20,000 square feet in area shall have clearly defined, highly visible customer entrances which shall include the following: Front entry shall be set back from the drive a minimum of 15 feet.

(12)

Miscellaneous structures; materials and color.

a.

Purpose and intent. Exterior building colors and materials contribute significantly to the visual impact of a building on the community. They shall be well-designed and integrated into a comprehensive design style for the project.

b.

Exterior building materials standards.

1.

Predominant exterior building materials shall include, but are not limited to:

i.

Stucco;

ii.

Brick;

iii.

Tinted, textured, other than smooth or ribbed, concrete masonry units; or

iv.

Stone, excluding an ashlar or rubble construction look.

2.

Predominant exterior building materials that are prohibited include:

i.

Plastic siding, unless associated with Florida Cracker style and utilizing trim with a minimum of six inches for its length;

ii.

Corrugated or reflective metal panels;

iii.

Tile;

iv.

Smooth or rib faced concrete block;

v.

Applied stone in an ashlar or rubble look; and

vi.

Lap siding of any material.

c.

Predominant exterior colors. The use of black, fluorescent, primary, and/or secondary colors is prohibited as the predominant exterior building colors. The use of fluorescent, primary, and/or secondary colors is prohibited as the predominant exterior roof colors. Earth tone colors, grays, or whites are required. Earth tone is a color scheme that draws from a color palette of browns and tans. The colors in an earth tone scheme are muted in an emulation of natural colors. All paint colors shall be submitted to the city's planning department to confirm compliance with the requirements of this section prior to installation.

d.

Building trim colors.

1.

Building trim and accent areas may feature any colors, with the exception of fluorescent, limited to ten percent of the affected facade segment, with a maximum trim height of 24 inches total for its shortest distance.

2.

Neon or neon type tubing shall not be permitted.

(14)

Outdoor display of merchandise prohibited. Outdoor displays of merchandise, with the exception of propane tanks, are prohibited except where approved in the business's original site plan, or in a subsequent minor site plan for existing businesses. In the event that the city manager or his designee denies the proposed site plan, any aggrieved business owner may appeal such decision to the city council by filing a written request for appeal within 20 days of the determination by the city manager or his designee. All propane tank displays, exchanges, or filling stations shall be properly enclosed to avoid potential dangers of combustion or other damage to the tanks, and shall be screened from public view as required in section 94-3(e)(1) and 94-4(d) of this Code.

(Ord. No. 2018-19, § 1, 11-16-2018; Ord. No. 2020-03, § 1, 9-1-2020)

(a)

Exceptions. Exceptions to the provisions of this land development code may be granted by the city council when approving a special exception use or in the form of a PUD zoning district where it can be demonstrated that such exceptions are necessary to allow for innovative design which, while varying from one or more of the provisions of this chapter, nonetheless is deemed to meet the overall purpose and intent set forth in this chapter. In the case of individual commercial and public facility buildings or projects not in conjunction with a special exception use or PUD, where site specific factors may impact the ability to meet these standards, variance from one or more of the provisions of this chapter may be requested.

(b)

Interpretations. During the course of review of a site plan, should an applicant and staff be unable to concur on the application of a specific provision or provisions of this chapter, the city council shall be authorized to make a final determination.

(Ord. No. 2018-19, § 1, 11-16-2018; Ord. No. 2020-03, § 1, 9-1-2020)

(a)

Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish standards for the development of mixed-use, as defined in section 82-12, applicable to all mixed-use developments regardless of the zoning classification of the site. The standards are intended to create a variety of dynamic, walkable environments; provide a range and mix of commercial and housing choices near each other; and to create quality usable public spaces.

(b)

Standards. Mixed-use developments shall meet the following provisions:

(1)

The development shall meet the setback provisions of the zoning district where located.

(2)

No off-street parking shall be allowed between the building and the street. It must be located behind or to the side of the building.

(3)

The development must be oriented to the street (public or private).

(4)

Developments that include a commercial component must meet the architecture and design standards contained in sections 94-3 and 94-4.

(5)

Commercial uses (which include office) shall comprise a minimum of 20 percent of the total gross floor area of the building (all uses combined).

(6)

Ground floor commercial uses shall extend for at least 60 percent of the building frontage.

(7)

When retail commercial is one of the proposed uses, it shall be located on the ground floor.

(8)

Buildings shall have a recognizable entrance facing rights-of-way. Entrances shall be visible to pedestrians and vehicular traffic. For corner lots, a corner entrance feature is required.

(9)

The development shall incorporate design features promoting the safe and convenient movement of pedestrians internal to the site, and where feasible, incorporate bicycle lanes and connectivity to transit stops.

(10)

Conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians shall be minimized or eliminated. Clear and safe pedestrian connections shall be provided.

(11)

A minimum of 20 percent of the total project area shall be established and maintained as common open space for use by the residents/tenants of the development or the public at large. The common open space must satisfy the following:

a.

Common open spaces may include one (or a combination of) the following:

i.

A park or open space suitably improved for active or passive recreation, and available to the residents/tenants of the development or the public at large. This type of open space may occur at ground level or above (e.g., rooftop park or swimming pool).

ii.

Common green space set aside for the preservation of natural features or listed species habitats, or for buffering purposes. This type of open space shall remain undisturbed and be protected by conservation easements dedicated to the city pursuant to the environmental regulations of this land development code.

b.

Common open space shall not be used for the construction of any structures other than recreational facilities and incidental maintenance buildings.

c.

Common open space shall be maintained by the developer or homeowner's association of the mixed-use development.

(Ord. No. 2023-26, § 2, 10-17-2023; Ord. No. 2024-10, § 1, 11-19-2024)

(a)

Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish standards for the development of attached dwellings, as defined in section 82-12, regardless of the zoning classification of the site.

(b)

Standards. Townhome construction shall be consistent with the RMF-2 district regulations, unless specifically inconsistent with the required development standards below:

(1)

Each townhome unit must have an independent entrance; common entrances shall be prohibited.

(2)

No more than four units are allowed per building.

(3)

Each unit shall be constructed with a minimum two car, rear-loaded garage.

a.

Garages are prohibited from being converted into living space.

b.

Driveways must be a minimum of 16 feet wide and 25 feet long, as measured from the alley right-of-way line.

c.

Alleys shall be designed and constructed with a minimum width of 25 feet.

d.

Parking within alleys is prohibited. Restrictive covenants for the development shall prohibit parking in alleys.

(4)

Streets and roads must be designed and constructed to accommodate parallel parking. Parking spaces shall be located on one side of the street only unless authorized by the fire department and shall incorporate tree islands, landscape bump-outs, and/or curb extensions. Signage prohibiting parking may be required.

(5)

Reserved.

(6)

Streets and roads must be designed and constructed to provide a minimum unobstructed road width of 20 feet.

(7)

No less than 95 percent of the exterior facade materials facing a street shall consist of brick, stone, or stucco. No vinyl siding or "Hardie Board" shall be permitted.

(8)

Architectural elements for the residential portions of the development shall conform to one of the following:

a.

Spanish Mediterranean: stucco facades, clay tile roofs, arches and wood accents;

b.

Florida Cracker style: metal roofs and front porches;

c.

Bermuda/Island Regency: stucco facades and doorways framed by columns used as typical details;

d.

Any other style or design elements approved by the city council.

(9)

Flat and mansard roofs are prohibited.

(10)

For townhome developments with more than 50 units, a minimum of two enhanced common elements and/or amenities including, but not limited to the following shall be provided:

a.

Swimming pool(s) and/or splash pad for residents;

b.

Dog park(s);

c.

Golf cart accessibility and parking;

d.

Electric charging stations;

e.

Dedicated bicycle parking;

f.

Guest parking area.

(11)

Maintenance of buildings, structures, and common areas shall be done in a manner to ensure aesthetic continuity in the development.

(12)

Each townhome unit shall include an automatic sprinkler system for fire protection purposes.

(13)

Building height, including any amenity features, shall be a maximum of 35 feet.

(14)

Minimum lot width for attached dwellings shall be 20 feet.

(Ord. No. 2024-01, § 1, 2-7-2024)