Palm Bay City Zoning Code

PART 5

DEVELOPMENT BONUSES AND INCENTIVES

§ 173.050 PURPOSE.

The bonus program is established to encourage certain features such as more intensive development in the right location, or the provision of elements that are desired in the community. Table 173-8 lists the features that qualify for bonuses, the type of bonus offered, and the minimum conditions for the bonus request to be considered.

(Ord. 2024-33, passed 9-19-24)

§ 173.051 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

The following provisions shall be adhered to:

(A) Only one (1) bonus per feature may be obtained (e.g., density, intensity, or height bonus for the provision of public open space), but a development may qualify under several categories. Densities and intensities shall not exceed the maximum allowed by the site's future land use category designation.

(B) Building height shall not exceed two (2) stories above the maximum permitted in a zoning district.

(C) No development shall exceed the maximum density or intensity allowed in the underlaying future land use category of the site.

(D) The use (e.g., single-family, townhome, multi-family) shall be a permitted use in the zoning district.

(E) The affordable housing bonus is not intended to supersede allowances provided by the Live Local Act. Projects processed under the Act are not eligible for the incentives offered in this section.

(Ord. 2024-33, passed 9-19-24)

§ 173.052 PROCESS.

Development bonuses shall be considered in conjunction with the approval of the site plan. When reviewing bonus requests, the approving authority shall consider the following criteria:

(A) The proposed project shall not have a negative impact on the transportation level of service.

(B) The new development shall mitigate any impacts it may have on the scale character of existing residential sites abutting the proposed project.

(C) The applicant shall enter into a developers' agreement with the city committing to the number of affordable units and a monitoring program.

(Ord. 2024-33, passed 9-19-24)

§ 173.053 REQUIREMENTS.

(A) When reviewing a proposal for a development utilizing the density/intensity bonus, the City Manager or designee shall consider the following criteria:

(1) The proposed project shall not have a negative impact on the transportation level of service.

(2) The new development shall mitigate any impacts it may have on the scale character of existing residential sites abutting the proposed project.

(3) The applicant shall enter into a developer's agreement with the city committing to the number of affordable units approved and ensuring that the units will remain affordable for a period of time to be designated by the Council.

TABLE 173-8. DEVELOPMENT BONUS PROGRAM
Proposed Feature	Density Bonus	Intensity Bonus	Building Height	Other	Conditions
Vertical mixed-use (residential and commercial or office)			2 stories		Minimum of 5 residential units provided
Affordable housing	Max allowed in FLU category		2 stories		A minimum of 25% of total units in development shall be affordable. Developers' agreement committing to keeping the units affordable for a minimum of 30 years.
Public Open Space and Amenities	2 additional units per acre for every 3,000 sq. ft. of amenities	0.02 additional FAR for every 3,000 sq. ft. of amenities	1 story for every 3,000 sq. ft. of amenities		Urban plaza or park with amenities, at least three thousand (3,000) square feet in area or multi-use trails connecting to other systems outside the development. The amenities shall be privately-owned and maintained, but open to the public
Parking garage under residential, office or commercial development			1 additional floor per garage level provided		The facade facing the street shall incorporate active uses (residential, commercial or office)
Access to Waterfront (Turkey Creek, Palm Bay, and the Indian River Lagoon)			1 additional floor		One or combination of the following: 1. View of the water from the public right-of-way (in the form of breezeways); 2. Access to the water in the form of boat ramps, fishing piers, or beach; 3. Outdoor dining facing the water.
Low Impact Design	2 additional units per acre	0.02 additional FAR			Designs shall, at a minimum, manage and capture stormwater runoff, to the maximum extent feasible, in a manner consistent with the integrated management practices (IMPs) as outlined in the City's Low Impact Development Manual.
Emergency storm shelters in mobile home or RV parks	2 additional units per acre				shelters which meet the design and construction requirements established within the latest "ICC 500 ICC/NSSA Standard for the Design and Construction of Storm Shelters"
Use of living shoreline techniques to prevent shoreline erosion				Reduced parking (up to 10% of the minimum number of spaces required)	One or more techniques
Co-location of water-dependent and water-related uses				Reduced parking (up to 10% of the minimum number of spaces required)	Minimum of 2 water-dependent uses; or 1 water-dependent and 1 water-related uses. Uses must be located within the same structure or provide cross access via a shared pedestrian pathway.
Where the features listed above are already required by the Land Development Code, they shall be provided without a bonus.

(Ord. 2024-33, passed 9-19-24)

Palm Bay City Zoning Code

PART 5

DEVELOPMENT BONUSES AND INCENTIVES

§ 173.050 PURPOSE.

(Ord. 2024-33, passed 9-19-24)

§ 173.051 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

The following provisions shall be adhered to:

(B) Building height shall not exceed two (2) stories above the maximum permitted in a zoning district.

(C) No development shall exceed the maximum density or intensity allowed in the underlaying future land use category of the site.

(D) The use (e.g., single-family, townhome, multi-family) shall be a permitted use in the zoning district.

(E) The affordable housing bonus is not intended to supersede allowances provided by the Live Local Act. Projects processed under the Act are not eligible for the incentives offered in this section.

(Ord. 2024-33, passed 9-19-24)

§ 173.052 PROCESS.

Development bonuses shall be considered in conjunction with the approval of the site plan. When reviewing bonus requests, the approving authority shall consider the following criteria:

(A) The proposed project shall not have a negative impact on the transportation level of service.

(B) The new development shall mitigate any impacts it may have on the scale character of existing residential sites abutting the proposed project.

(C) The applicant shall enter into a developers' agreement with the city committing to the number of affordable units and a monitoring program.

(Ord. 2024-33, passed 9-19-24)

§ 173.053 REQUIREMENTS.

(A) When reviewing a proposal for a development utilizing the density/intensity bonus, the City Manager or designee shall consider the following criteria:

(1) The proposed project shall not have a negative impact on the transportation level of service.

(2) The new development shall mitigate any impacts it may have on the scale character of existing residential sites abutting the proposed project.

TABLE 173-8. DEVELOPMENT BONUS PROGRAM
Proposed Feature	Density Bonus	Intensity Bonus	Building Height	Other	Conditions
Vertical mixed-use (residential and commercial or office)			2 stories		Minimum of 5 residential units provided
Affordable housing	Max allowed in FLU category		2 stories		A minimum of 25% of total units in development shall be affordable. Developers' agreement committing to keeping the units affordable for a minimum of 30 years.
Public Open Space and Amenities	2 additional units per acre for every 3,000 sq. ft. of amenities	0.02 additional FAR for every 3,000 sq. ft. of amenities	1 story for every 3,000 sq. ft. of amenities		Urban plaza or park with amenities, at least three thousand (3,000) square feet in area or multi-use trails connecting to other systems outside the development. The amenities shall be privately-owned and maintained, but open to the public
Parking garage under residential, office or commercial development			1 additional floor per garage level provided		The facade facing the street shall incorporate active uses (residential, commercial or office)
Access to Waterfront (Turkey Creek, Palm Bay, and the Indian River Lagoon)			1 additional floor		One or combination of the following: 1. View of the water from the public right-of-way (in the form of breezeways); 2. Access to the water in the form of boat ramps, fishing piers, or beach; 3. Outdoor dining facing the water.
Low Impact Design	2 additional units per acre	0.02 additional FAR			Designs shall, at a minimum, manage and capture stormwater runoff, to the maximum extent feasible, in a manner consistent with the integrated management practices (IMPs) as outlined in the City's Low Impact Development Manual.
Emergency storm shelters in mobile home or RV parks	2 additional units per acre				shelters which meet the design and construction requirements established within the latest "ICC 500 ICC/NSSA Standard for the Design and Construction of Storm Shelters"
Use of living shoreline techniques to prevent shoreline erosion				Reduced parking (up to 10% of the minimum number of spaces required)	One or more techniques
Co-location of water-dependent and water-related uses				Reduced parking (up to 10% of the minimum number of spaces required)	Minimum of 2 water-dependent uses; or 1 water-dependent and 1 water-related uses. Uses must be located within the same structure or provide cross access via a shared pedestrian pathway.
Where the features listed above are already required by the Land Development Code, they shall be provided without a bonus.

(Ord. 2024-33, passed 9-19-24)

Palm Bay City Zoning Code

PART 5

DEVELOPMENT BONUSES AND INCENTIVES

§ 173.050 PURPOSE.

(Ord. 2024-33, passed 9-19-24)

§ 173.051 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

The following provisions shall be adhered to:

(B) Building height shall not exceed two (2) stories above the maximum permitted in a zoning district.

(C) No development shall exceed the maximum density or intensity allowed in the underlaying future land use category of the site.

(D) The use (e.g., single-family, townhome, multi-family) shall be a permitted use in the zoning district.

(E) The affordable housing bonus is not intended to supersede allowances provided by the Live Local Act. Projects processed under the Act are not eligible for the incentives offered in this section.

(Ord. 2024-33, passed 9-19-24)

§ 173.052 PROCESS.

Development bonuses shall be considered in conjunction with the approval of the site plan. When reviewing bonus requests, the approving authority shall consider the following criteria:

(A) The proposed project shall not have a negative impact on the transportation level of service.

(B) The new development shall mitigate any impacts it may have on the scale character of existing residential sites abutting the proposed project.

(C) The applicant shall enter into a developers' agreement with the city committing to the number of affordable units and a monitoring program.

(Ord. 2024-33, passed 9-19-24)

§ 173.053 REQUIREMENTS.

(A) When reviewing a proposal for a development utilizing the density/intensity bonus, the City Manager or designee shall consider the following criteria:

(1) The proposed project shall not have a negative impact on the transportation level of service.

(2) The new development shall mitigate any impacts it may have on the scale character of existing residential sites abutting the proposed project.

TABLE 173-8. DEVELOPMENT BONUS PROGRAM
Proposed Feature	Density Bonus	Intensity Bonus	Building Height	Other	Conditions
Vertical mixed-use (residential and commercial or office)			2 stories		Minimum of 5 residential units provided
Affordable housing	Max allowed in FLU category		2 stories		A minimum of 25% of total units in development shall be affordable. Developers' agreement committing to keeping the units affordable for a minimum of 30 years.
Public Open Space and Amenities	2 additional units per acre for every 3,000 sq. ft. of amenities	0.02 additional FAR for every 3,000 sq. ft. of amenities	1 story for every 3,000 sq. ft. of amenities		Urban plaza or park with amenities, at least three thousand (3,000) square feet in area or multi-use trails connecting to other systems outside the development. The amenities shall be privately-owned and maintained, but open to the public
Parking garage under residential, office or commercial development			1 additional floor per garage level provided		The facade facing the street shall incorporate active uses (residential, commercial or office)
Access to Waterfront (Turkey Creek, Palm Bay, and the Indian River Lagoon)			1 additional floor		One or combination of the following: 1. View of the water from the public right-of-way (in the form of breezeways); 2. Access to the water in the form of boat ramps, fishing piers, or beach; 3. Outdoor dining facing the water.
Low Impact Design	2 additional units per acre	0.02 additional FAR			Designs shall, at a minimum, manage and capture stormwater runoff, to the maximum extent feasible, in a manner consistent with the integrated management practices (IMPs) as outlined in the City's Low Impact Development Manual.
Emergency storm shelters in mobile home or RV parks	2 additional units per acre				shelters which meet the design and construction requirements established within the latest "ICC 500 ICC/NSSA Standard for the Design and Construction of Storm Shelters"
Use of living shoreline techniques to prevent shoreline erosion				Reduced parking (up to 10% of the minimum number of spaces required)	One or more techniques
Co-location of water-dependent and water-related uses				Reduced parking (up to 10% of the minimum number of spaces required)	Minimum of 2 water-dependent uses; or 1 water-dependent and 1 water-related uses. Uses must be located within the same structure or provide cross access via a shared pedestrian pathway.
Where the features listed above are already required by the Land Development Code, they shall be provided without a bonus.

(Ord. 2024-33, passed 9-19-24)