The city commission is hereby constituted and appointed to serve as the community appearance board (CAB) with final authority to administer this article and to grant all approvals as required herein. The city commission shall be the final arbiter of compliance with this article.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2017-13, § 2, 11-1-2017; Ord. No. 2018-019, § 3(Exh. B) 4-3-2019)

A.

The city commission may appoint one (1) or more designated design review professionals (DDRP) to assist the planning and zoning director with review of applications submitted pursuant to article 75 of the [land development] code.

B.

A selected DDRP shall be an architect, urban planner, urban designer, or landscape architect licensed, as applicable, to practice in the State of Florida.

C.

The planning and zoning director may delegate application review responsibilities to the DDRP as he/she deems appropriate, based on project size and complexity, and not all applications shall require review by the DDRP.

D.

When an application is delegated to the DDRP for review, the DDRP may meet with applicants; may request additional information reasonably related to the application; and shall offer a written recommendation to the city as to compliance with the standards set forth in article 75. The recommendation shall be either for approval, approval with conditions, or denial. The DDRP shall include support for any those recommendations. For all other cases, the planning director or his/her designee shall provide a recommendation to CAB, and when applicable, the PZB.

(Ord. No. 2017-13, § 3, 11-1-2017; Ord. No. 2018-019, § 3(Exh. B) 4-3-2019)

A.

Required review and approval.

1.

No building permit shall be issued to erect a building or structure (including signs) or to materially alter a front, rear, or side elevation of any existing building or structure without the CAB having first reviewed and approved the proposed project/application for compliance with the city's community appearance standards as set forth herein except for the following:

a.

Single-family homes, unless part of a planned community with two (2) or more lots, shall be exempt from article 75. Planned community herein shall mean a PUD, PRD, or other subdivision developed under unified control.

b.

CAB applications for construction shall be reviewed administratively by the planning and zoning department and shall not require a public hearing.

2.

Applicants may obtain CAB approval at either the site plan, master plan (for planned residential or commercial developments) or building permit stage in the development review process; except as otherwise required within the planned residential and commercial district standards.

a.

To obtain approval at the site plan or master plan stage however, the applicant must provide architectural drawings/elevations and specifications in sufficient detail to enable the CAB to determine compliance with this article. If CAB approval is obtained at the site plan or master plan stage, all subsequent plans and drawings submitted for issuance of a building permit must conform with what was approved at the site plan stage or the applicant will be required to obtain approval of the modifications pursuant to the procedure set forth in section 30-100, administration.

b.

When CAB approval is sought subsequent to master plan or site plan approval, such approval shall not act to vest any rights in regard to CAB approval. If in order to comply with a CAB approval, denial, or approval with conditions, a site plan or master plan modification is required, the applicant shall make such changes as necessary.

3.

Any application requiring master plan and/or site plan approval along with CAB approval shall be considered by the planning and zoning board prior to the community appearance board. An application that does not require master plan or site plan approval, but does require CAB approval, such as a wall sign, shall not require a hearing before the planning and zoning board, and shall proceed directly to the community appearance board.

a.

The exception is that all proposed residential models, requiring approval by the city, shall be reviewed by both the planning and zoning board and city commission.

b.

When models receive CAB approval, all units must be built in compliance with the overall approved models.

4.

Modifications to previously approved CAB applications may be processed in accordance with the procedures of section 30-100, administration.

5.

Applications for building permits for wall signs shall not require CAB approval provided that the CAB has previously approved a uniform sign program for the commercial center where the sign will be located. However, if the design of the proposed sign differs in any way from the approved sign program, then a uniform sign plan amendment must be submitted as a CAB application.

6.

Any repainting of a structure other than a single-family home shall first be approved by the planning and zoning director according to the standards set forth herein before such repainting may commence. The city manager, however, is hereby authorized to promulgate rules applicable to the repainting of structure which may be different from those stated.

B.

Application requirements.

1.

It shall be the responsibility of the applicant for a development permit to provide a completed CAB application to permit a determination as to compliance with this article.

2.

In addition to complying with the submittal requirements herein, every CAB application shall include a written report by the applicant indicating how the proposed project meets the community appearance standards set forth herein. Said report should provide a separate response for sections 75-50 through 75-210, as applicable to the submittal.

3.

Every CAB application shall be accompanied by detailed plans which shall provide sufficient information to show the scope of the planned construction and demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this article. No permit for the construction or addition to any building, excluding single-family dwellings, shall be issued until and unless the plans therefore have been approved as being in accordance with the standards of this article. The planning and zoning director, or his/her designee, shall review plans at the time of permit issuance for compliance.

4.

A PRD CAB application for proposed residential models shall include lot fit studies for all proposed combinations of standardized lot sizes and models. The lot fit study shall include the proposed structural siting, landscaping, driveway, mechanical equipment, and any other proposed built features.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2017-13, § 4, 11-1-2017; Ord. No. 2018-019, § 3(Exh. B) 4-3-2019; Ord. No. 2019-007B, § 2(Exh. A), 9-25-2019)

The requirements of this article are in addition to all other requirements of this chapter. Approval by the CAB of a given set of plans and specifications does not necessarily constitute evidence of the applicant's compliance with other requirements of this code.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2018-019, § 3(Exh. B) 4-3-2019)

A.

It shall constitute a violation of this article for any owner, agent, or person having charge of or occupying any lot or premises covered by the provisions of this article to refuse, neglect or fail, for a period of fifteen (15) days after receiving notice from the city of any violation hereof, to remedy such violation without further notice or provide a method of remedy satisfactory to the city.

B.

Violations of this article may also be referred to the special magistrate for disposition. In such events, the person alleged to be in violation of this article and the city shall be governed by the provisions governing special magistrate regarding notice and procedures for enforcement. The maximum fine shall be in an amount not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each violation. Every day a violation continues to exist shall be deemed a separate violation.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2018-019, § 3(Exh. B) 4-3-2019)

The intent of the city's community appearance standards is to ensure that all nonresidential developments, residential subdivisions with more than two (2) lots, and multifamily developments are constructed in a quality manner and complement Parkland's existing natural (parklike) and built (small town/village) environment. These standards are not intended to restrict imagination, innovation, or variety, but rather they are to assist in focusing design principles that will result in creative solutions to develop satisfactory visual appearance within the city, preserve taxable values, and promote the public health, safety, and welfare.

A.

Commercial development. A primary emphasis of any new or expanded commercial development shall be to create an attractive and pedestrian-friendly environment. As such, all new multi-building commercial projects should provide meaningful public gathering spaces (e.g., plazas and courtyards) and walkways as well as other amenities including water bodies, fountains, lush landscaping, decorative lighting, pavers, and other appropriate hardscape.

B.

Other nonresidential development. A primary emphasis of any other new or expanded nonresidential development shall be to create an attractive development that is compatible and complimentary to existing and future adjacent residential development.

C.

Residential developments. The primary emphasis of a planned development shall be aesthetic compatibility of the architectural design with the natural (parklike) and small town/village environment of the city.

D.

All development.

a.

Site planning and layout. A primary emphasis on development that highlights community features for enhanced appearance, safety, convenience, and social interaction through circulation connectivity, street hierarchy, and siting of open space.

b.

Open space and landscaping. A primary emphasis on development that supports a high quality of life through appropriate usable common open space, community amenities, retention of mature trees, new planting of large trees, and various colors and textures.

c.

Building design and architecture. A primary emphasis on development that utilizes high quality design elements, and incorporates a variation in building massing, articulation, heights, materials, and styles.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2018-019, § 3(Exh. B) 4-3-2019)

The city considers the following design features to be general required elements, as applicable, of all development and the standards and guidelines set forth in subsequent sections of this article are intended to facilitate the incorporation of as many of these features into a proposed project as feasible and appropriate.

For new commercial development, it is emphasized that the appearance of a strip center (as defined in section 5-3530, strip centers prohibited) shall be prohibited and shall cause any application to be denied.

It is important to note that the images are intended to serve as a general guide and thus need not be followed exactly as depicted.

A.

Visual compatibility with development on adjacent sites.

B.

Building scale and mass that is compatible with adjacent or nearby development, especially residential.

C.

Preservation of natural site features.

D.

Landscaping and screening of parking areas with extensive use of shade trees.

E.

Significant landscape and hardscape (e.g., decorative pavers) elements throughout all of the site.

F.

Use of quality exterior building materials (e.g., stone and brick), surfaces, and textures and avoidance of large stretches of unadorned stucco.

G.

Articulated building forms and massing with significant wall articulation and variation (e.g., insets, canopies, wing-walls, trellises).

H.

Multi-planed, pitched roofs with meaningful overhangs, covered walkways, awnings and arcades.

I.

Step-down of building scale adjacent to pedestrian routes and building entrances.

J.

Pedestrian-oriented ornamentation and detail at ground level.

K.

Building locations that provide significant pedestrian courtyards, plazas, or other common gathering areas with coordinated site furniture and lighting.

L.

Incorporation of water bodies as a prominent site amenity.

M.

Provision of a clearly delineated pedestrian circulation system including walkways along buildings, of sufficient size within commercial developments to accommodate potential outdoor dining and desired hardscape improvements.

N.

Connection of the on-site pedestrian/bicycle circulation system with adjoining off-site sidewalks, bikeways, and other trails.

O.

Prominent access driveways with clear visibility of entrances.

P.

Master parking and access plans that provide for cross access between adjoining nonresidential sites and minimize the number of curb cuts off of collector and arterial roads.

Q.

Signage which complements, and is in scale with, the building architecture.

R.

Screening of any visible outdoor storage, loading, or equipment areas.

S.

Exterior lighting that confines light spread and minimizes glare.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2018-019, § 3(Exh. B) 4-3-2019)

All development and redevelopment within the City of Parkland shall demonstrate components of sustainable and/or green building and site design, as defined by the USGBC.

A narrative shall be provided with each application to include how the development incorporates and addresses the following design elements, unless otherwise waived by the city commission:

A.

Sustainable and/or green building principles, as defined by USGBC.

B.

Preservation of natural features and vegetation.

C.

Water management, efficiency, and conservation.

D.

Stormwater retention, treatment, and management.

E.

Energy efficiency and conservation including active and passive design elements.

F.

Waste management and recycling.

G.

Heat island mitigation.

H.

Climate and storm resiliency.

I.

Low impact design elements (LID).

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2018-019, § 3(Exh. B) 4-3-2019)

A.

The height, scale, and mass of buildings shall be compatible with the neighboring area especially when located near residential development.

B.

Where surrounding development is of a smaller scale, larger-scale buildings should be located internal to the site and transition down in scale to the outer edge of the site.

C.

Adjacent buildings of different architectural styles shall be made compatible by such means as screens, sight breaks, and materials.

D.

Attractive landscape transition to adjoining properties shall be provided, as determined by a designated landscape plan reviewer on behalf of the city.

E.

Multiple buildings in a single project shall create a positive functional relationship to one another. Where possible, multiple buildings within a nonresidential development shall be clustered to achieve a "village" scale. This creates opportunities for plazas and pedestrian areas while preventing long "barracks-like" rows of buildings. When clustering is impractical, a visual link shall be established between buildings with the use of an arcade system, trellis, colonnade, covered walkways, landscaping, enhanced paving, building articulation and detailing, or similar features.

F.

Orienting some buildings within a multiple-building nonresidential or multiple-family development closer to the street to screen parking in the interior of the site, and provide strong pedestrian connections to buildings is encouraged where appropriate (e.g., does not negatively impact any abutting residential areas).

G.

If the design of a commercial site does not lend itself to a functional storefront facing a street, all building facades facing streets shall be designed with enhancements comparable to that of the primary facade. Design enhancements may include real and/or faux windows, awnings/pedestrian arcades, outdoor seating/public plaza, landscape features, or other design elements that meet the intent of this subsection.

H.

Building entrances shall be positioned so they are easily identifiable from the interior drives and parking lots.

I.

Parking lot areas shall be located away from, and must be well screened and buffered from, any adjacent or nearby residential development.

J.

Parking setbacks from all streets shall be adequate to allow for all required buffering or screening.

K.

Exclusive of on-street parking, surface parking for multi-family units shall be screened from public streets by intervening buildings and/or landscaping. Preferably, multi-family surface parking will be located at the rear of buildings, away from public rights-of-way.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2018-019, § 3(Exh. B) 4-3-2019)

A.

Large surface parking areas and other expansive areas of paved surfaces should be avoided in favor of a series of smaller parking fields. Smaller parking fields can be incorporated by physically separating parking areas with buildings and plazas, and may also be delineated with an on-site circulation system that utilizes uninterrupted drive aisles, landscape islands and planters, pedestrian walkways, or any combination thereof.

B.

Parking areas shall be fully screened from view from public roads using plantings, building wall extensions, berms, or other innovative design means.

C.

Designs that provide for on-street parking in front of buildings may be considered if appropriate given the layout of the site.

D.

Parking lots should have direct pedestrian connections to the building entry points, especially if the parking is located along the side and/or behind the buildings. Designated pedestrian access shall be provided from all parking areas to the primary building entrances.

E.

Parking lots should be designed to avoid dead-end aisles.

F.

Parking areas shall be separated from buildings by a landscaped strip or a raised concrete walkway or pedestrian plaza whenever possible.

G.

Parking aisles should be oriented perpendicular to buildings in order that pedestrians walk parallel to moving cars, and to minimize the need for pedestrians to cross multiple parking aisles and landscape areas.

H.

The practice of aligning all travel lanes in parking lots in long straight configurations is discouraged.

I.

Curbed landscaping islands should be used to designate a change in direction of parking stalls and aisles.

J.

Cross-access easements shall be provided, whenever practical and feasible, between adjacent lots to facilitate the flow of traffic between complementary users.

K.

Applicants may request that the city consider designs that provide for shared parking between different uses with staggered peak parking demand in order to reduce the total number of spaces within the development.

L.

Applicants may request that the city consider the use of properly designed grass parking areas for developments that have only periodic parking demand (e.g., places of worship).

M.

Applicants shall comply with all other off-street parking and loading standards set forth in article 90 of the land development code.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2018-019, § 3(Exh. B) 4-3-2019; Ord. No. 2024-03, § 4, 3-6-2024)

Unless specified as only applicable to commercial buildings, the following design criteria shall apply to all development which is subject to CAB review:

A.

Building scale, massing, and forms.

1.

Buildings subject to CAB review shall be designed with an architectural style and/or theme. The intent of this requirement is to ensure that there is a common design language for all buildings within a development, such that all buildings are architecturally compatible, and together form an architecturally integrated development.

2.

The design of all buildings shall employ textured surfaces, projections, recesses, color, window patterns, overhangs, reveals, changes in parapet heights, and similar architectural devices to avoid monolithic shapes and surfaces and to emphasize building entries. The use of long, unbroken, flat walls shall be prohibited.

3.

Building facades greater than eighty (80) feet in length, measured horizontally, shall incorporate wall plane projections or recesses having a depth of at least three (3) percent of the length of the façade—but not less than three (3) feet—and extending at least twenty (20) percent of the length of the facade. No uninterrupted length of any facade shall exceed eighty (80) horizontal feet.

4.

Building facades shall also include a repeating pattern of two (2) or more of the following design elements/features:

a.

Variations in color.

b.

Variations in texture.

c.

Change in relief.

d.

Material module change.

5.

Designs should emphasize floor lines or express rhythms and patterns of windows, columns, cornices, dormers, and other architectural features.

6.

Building components such as windows, doors, eaves, and parapets shall be proportionate, relate to one another, and be compatible in size and design.

7.

Commercial building design criteria (not applicable to residential development).

a.

Building entries and street side facades of commercial structures shall be designed with elements that enhance pedestrian comfort and orientation while presenting features with visual interest that invite activity.

b.

Ground floor facades that face public streets shall have arcades, entry areas, awnings, canopies, or other such features. Shopping centers and other buildings designed for retail, personal services, health clubs, entertainment, restaurant and similar uses should be primarily comprised of large display windows that together comprise seventy (70) percent or more of the façade, and which start not higher than three (3) feet from adjacent grade and extend to the top of the tenant space. Landscaping and architectural detail at the street level should be used to soften the edge of the building and enhance the pedestrian scale and streetscape.

c.

Each public entrance to a building shall be clearly defined and highly visible, featuring one (1) or more of the following:

1.

Canopies or porticos.

2.

Overhangs.

3.

Recesses/projections.

4.

Arcades.

5.

Raised corniced parapets over the door.

6.

Peaked roof forms.

7.

Arches.

8.

Display windows.

9.

Architectural details such as tile work, moldings, stone or brick integrated into the building structure and design.

10.

Integral planters or wing walls that incorporate landscaped areas and/or places for sitting.

11.

Special paving patterns and materials.

d.

Multi-tenant buildings shall not exceed a total length of two hundred (200) feet. Adjacent multi-tenant buildings shall have a minimum building separation of fifty (50) feet between the structures, or a minimum primary building line offset of fifteen (15) feet.

8.

The rear and sides of residential structures shall be aesthetically enhanced and of an architectural character comparable with the front of the structure. Similar materials and elevation treatments shall be applied to all elevations, ensuring continuity from the front to the rear.

9.

All ground-floor residential principal entrances shall include a porch, portico, patio, courtyard or similar feature to visually define the primary entrance area. These spaces shall be proportionate to the overall façade.

a.

All single-family principal entrances shall face a street or a shared common greenspace. When it is not feasible for multi-family entrances to face a street, paseos or a similar feature should serve as the front or face of units.

b.

Entrance areas for detached residential units shall have a minimum useable depth of six (6) feet, and shall be a minimum of forty-eight (48) square feet.

c.

Entrance areas for attached residential units shall have a minimum depth of four (4) feet, and shall be a minimum of twenty-five (25) square feet.

d.

Entrances may project forward of the residential structure façade or may be recessed.

10.

All single-family detached homes shall be designed to incorporate a rear covered patio area.

11.

All multi-family units including townhomes shall have individual exterior entrances, providing direct unit access. Unenclosed common hallways shall be prohibited.

12.

Non-garage dominant architecture. Garage doors shall not be a prominent visual element of residential structures. Residences shall be designed to visually deemphasize the presence of garage doors by complying with the following standards.

a.

If front-loaded, the garage frame and door shall be setback from the front primary building line a minimum of five (5) feet.

b.

Garage doors facing a street shall not comprise more than fifty (50) percent of the linear façade frontage of the entire structure.

c.

When side-loaded, the street facing façade of the garage shall be adorned and include windows and architectural features to avoid a plain façade. Side-loaded garage facades shall not comprise more than sixty (60) percent of the linear façade frontage of the entire structure.

d.

All garage doors shall include architectural elements such as windows or decorative features such as embellished hardware. Plain or unadorned garages shall not be permitted.

e.

Residential garages for multi-family and townhome residences are encouraged to be rear-loaded.

f.

The width and number of garage door(s) shall directly relate to the number of cars accommodated within the garage. For example, a garage with a two-car garage door shall be capable of parking two (2) cars within the garage.

13.

Mailbox design. Common or shared mailboxes shall be designed to match the architectural style of the primary building or residences that they serve. The mailbox area shall include a roofed structure that provides adequate shelter from inclement weather.

B.

Roof forms and materials.

1.

Roof lines shall not run in long, continuous planes.

2.

Flat roofs, partial mansard roofs, and pitched roofs that do not reach a true peak or hip shall be prohibited; except that flat roofs may be permitted for non-residential buildings.

a.

All pitched roofs shall maintain a minimum pitch of 3:12. This minimum pitch shall not apply when Florida Building Code requires an alternate slope for a specific roofing material.

b.

Small-scale nonresidential buildings are encouraged to integrate pitched roofs rather than flat roofs where feasible.

3.

Roof materials shall be of high quality, durable, and consistent with local architectural themes. The roof material shall consist of Spanish tile, barrel tile, neutral colored stone tile, or a similar neutral material of similar quality. Metal roofs may be considered by the city when consistent with the use and architecture of a structure.

4.

Roof forms shall be designed to correspond to, and denote, building elements and functions such as entrances, arcades, and porches.

5.

Roof forms shall relate to adjacent buildings or developments.

6.

Rooftop mechanical units shall be screened from view from adjacent rights-of-way and properties with architecturally integrated screening units, roof parapets, or sloped roof forms.

C.

Building materials.

1.

Exterior building materials shall be of high quality and include at least one (1) of the following as the predominant exterior building surface:

a.

Stone.

b.

Brick.

c.

Stucco covered concrete.

d.

Wood.

2.

Predominant building materials shall not include the following:

a.

Highly reflective materials such as bright aluminum and glass.

b.

Painted metal.

c.

Painted concrete.

d.

Plain unfinished concrete block or large expanses of unarticulated stucco.

e.

Pre-fabricated steel panels.

f.

Tilt-up concrete panels.

3.

Materials should be utilized in their natural texture and color.

4.

Substantial materials such as natural stone and masonry should be used on the lower levels of buildings to visually anchor them to the ground.

5.

Plexiglas, glossy metal and backlit vinyl awnings are prohibited.

6.

All glass shall be non-reflective.

7.

Detached accessory structures over seventy-five (75) square feet, shall be consistent with the architectural style, materials, and color of the principal structure.

D.

Building colors.

1.

The use of high intensity, metallic, fluorescent, or black colors is prohibited. Building colors including the body and trim shall be neutral, earth, or natural toned. Residential exterior doors shall not be subject to color restrictions by the city.

2.

Color palettes for new buildings should be compatible with the colors of adjacent structures.

3.

Architectural detailing should be painted to complement the facade and coordinate with adjacent buildings.

4.

Roof colors shall be neutral, earth, or natural toned and compatible with the dominant building color.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2018-019, § 3(Exh. B) 4-3-2019; Ord. No. 2019-007B, § 2(Exh. A), 9-25-2019)

A.

Required design elements. All commercial developments with multiple buildings or tenants shall be designed to include one (1) or more of the following features:

1.

Pedestrian plazas and courtyards that are of such scale, design and/or location to be a focal point of activity and/or interest. Such areas shall not just be aesthetically pleasing, but they shall also be designed to serve as truly functional and desirable places of public interaction and enjoyment (e.g., providing ample covered/shaded areas).

2.

Outdoor dining areas and sidewalk cafes that bring activity to plazas and courtyards, optimally placed at the edge of open spaces, or located along building and street frontages. Where feasible, create a sense of enclosure for such outdoor dining areas.

3.

Walkways and breezeways that provide connections between buildings and other site amenities. When located along storefronts, walkways should be of sufficient width to accommodate potential sidewalk cafes and shall be primarily covered with building overhangs, trellises, awnings, or a combination thereof.

4.

Water bodies that serve as a site amenity both in terms of design (e.g., size/shape/use of fountains) and interaction with other pedestrian amenities (e.g., outdoor dining areas and walkways).

5.

A significant architectural landmark feature.

B.

Open space. Open space areas for pedestrian use shall be aggregated in conspicuous and easily visible areas of high pedestrian activity.

C.

Pedestrian area enhancements. Commercial developments shall delineate areas designed for pedestrian activity with two (2) or more of the following features:

1.

Accent paving. Such paving should be used to highlight plazas, courtyards, walkways, breezeways, and building entrances.

2.

Landscaping. Lush in-ground plantings should be provided around pedestrian amenities to enhance aesthetic appeal and provide ample shading. Project landscaping should also include wall and/or raised planter boxes, vases/pots, and flowering vines both on walls and arbors.

3.

Fountains, gazebos, artwork, and other similar features. Such features should be located to draw attention to and stimulate interest in pedestrian amenities.

4.

Decorative lighting. Such lighting should be of relatively low intensity and not produce any glare. Wall mounted decorative lighting fixtures should complement the architecture of the building to which they are affixed. Decorative lampposts should also complement the architecture of the overall project and be in scale with their surroundings.

5.

Furnishings. Pedestrian areas should be furnished with chairs, tables, benches, and trash containers. Such furnishings should be compatible in terms of design, color, and quality of materials used (no plastic) with the overall development in which they are located.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2018-019, § 3(Exh. B) 4-3-2019)

The following access standards shall apply to all development subject to CAB review:

A.

Site access points shall be located as far as possible from street intersections to provide maximum vehicle stacking room.

B.

The number of street access driveways shall be minimized by combining curb cuts servicing adjacent uses.

C.

Site entries shall be located and designed to minimize pedestrian/vehicular conflicts.

D.

Entrances should align with focal points within the development.

E.

Driveway entrances shall not directly line up with head-in parking.

F.

Internal roadways and driveways shall incorporate design elements of gateway entries, including use of pavers, landscaping, and lighting. The provision of tree-lined drive aisles should be emphasized.

G.

Conflicts between adjacent parking lots shall be avoided by maintaining similar directions of travel and parking design.

H.

Drive-thru lanes and gated entries shall allow for a vehicle stacking distance that accommodates anticipated demand without impairing traffic circulation.

I.

Drive-thru facilities and stacking lanes shall not be located within required front yards and shall be adequately screened from view.

J.

Drop-off points shall be located near building entries and plaza areas.

K.

Traffic patterns shall be designed to accommodate emergency vehicles.

L.

Decorative paving shall be used to identify primary entries and crossing areas.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2018-019, § 3(Exh. B) 4-3-2019)

The following standards shall apply to all development subject to CAB review:

A.

Separate vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems shall be provided with a strong emphasis on pedestrian linkages between uses. Separation of systems should be created through design elements such as changes in grade, materials (e.g., decorative pavers), landscaping screens, structures/barriers, etc.

B.

Developments shall be linked with surrounding areas and uses by extending sidewalks, bike paths and trails directly into and across the development, and across property lines, thereby providing convenient, direct pedestrian and bicycle access to adjoining development.

C.

Sidewalks shall be designed and maintained with smooth and continuous surfaces that do not represent a tripping hazard.

D.

Developments shall provide well-identified connections from perimeter sidewalks and bike paths to the primary pedestrian and bicycle paths within the development. Pursuant to ADA requirements, all developments shall be designed with a minimum of one (1) designated pedestrian path from each abutting street to the primary entrance of the development.

E.

Whenever possible, walkways shall be aligned directly and continuously to connect pedestrian destinations.

F.

Internal pedestrian walkways should be designed to avoid the crossing of drive-through lanes and service drives.

G.

Bicycle racks and parking spaces shall be near both customer and employee building entrances but be careful not to obstruct said entrances or the flow of pedestrian traffic.

H.

Where appropriate, provide connections to adjacent equestrian trails and provide facilities (e.g., mini corral) for horses.

I.

Prominent pedestrian crossing areas shall be designed with decorative pavers or similar definition.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2018-019, § 3(Exh. B) 4-3-2019)

The following standards shall apply to all development subject to CAB review:

A.

Landscaping shall be designed as an integral part of the overall site plan with the purpose of enhancing building design, public views and spaces, and providing buffers, transitions, screening, and shade.

B.

Existing desirable landscape elements and topographical features on the site should be incorporated into the design.

C.

Perimeter landscaping shall soften and help beautify the appearance of the overall development, but need not totally screen the development from any public view.

D.

Landscaping adjacent to and within parking facilities shall screen vehicles from adjacent rights-of-way and properties, provide shade, and minimize the expansive appearance of parking lot fields. The extensive use of shade trees is required in parking facilities.

E.

Landscaping along building facades facing a parking lot or street shall anchor the building to the surrounding environment and soften its appearance. In-ground landscaping should comprise the majority of the landscaping requirement. Raised planters are acceptable when designed to accentuate the architecture and/or enhance pedestrian areas.

F.

Unity of design shall be achieved by repetition of certain plant varieties and other materials.

G.

Plant material shall be selected for interest in its structure, texture, and color and for its ultimate growth. Plants that are indigenous to the area and others that will be hardy, harmonious to the design and of good appearance shall be used. Plant material shall be in accordance with the landscape manual maintained by the city.

H.

Plants shall be protected by appropriate curbs, tree guards, or other devices when susceptible to injury by pedestrian or motor traffic.

I.

Dense landscaping and/or architectural treatments shall be provided to screen unattractive views and features such as storage areas, trash enclosures, utility cabinets and other similar elements.

J.

Landscaping and accent paving shall be used to help define and beautify main project entrances. Entries to multi-tenant projects should be designed as special statements reflective of the character and scale of the project in order to establish identity for tenants, visitors, and patrons. Landscaping should be the predominant component of the design of such entries versus hardscape components such as walls, fountains, and signage. Planting design should have focal points at project entries, plaza areas, and other areas of interest using distinctive planting and/or landscape features.

K.

Special landscape treatment shall be given to street intersections while taking into account sight-line issues. Improvements should complement driveway entry landscaping and enhance the character/design of the overall development.

L.

The proposed landscape and irrigation design shall promote water conservation. Water requirements may be reduced by providing for:

1.

Preservation and reestablishment of native plant communities;

2.

The use of drought-tolerant, site specific, and shade-producing plants;

3.

Design and maintenance of irrigation systems which eliminate waste of water due to over application or loss from damage;

4.

Rain and grey water reclamation.

M.

Trees located within project sites should be properly maintained by pruning from the bottom instead of cutting off the tops.

N.

Chain link fence shall be prohibited, unless completely screened from view by landscaping at the time of installation.

O.

Palms are encouraged to be used as accent plantings rather than a wide spread application. In general, there is a preference for canopy trees where feasible.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2018-019, § 3(Exh. B) 4-3-2019)

A.

Parking area light fixtures shall be designed with a concealed/recessed light source that shields light downward and confines light spread within a site's boundaries and does not adversely impact any adjoining residential areas.

B.

Site lighting shall provide consistent levels of illumination, avoiding pockets of very high or low levels of illumination.

C.

All building entrances and other areas of special security concern shall be well lit.

D.

Adequate and appropriate light levels shall be provided for each site condition.

E.

Lighting sources shall be color-correct types such as Halogen or metal halide.

F.

The same type poles and fixtures should be used throughout a multi-building project site and be compatible with those found on adjacent nonresidential properties.

G.

When not dictated by FPL, all light poles shall be decorative in nature. Decorative elements may include, but are not limited to, accented bases, posts, finials, or lamps.

H.

The use of light poles that are shorter than the maximums allowed in this code is encouraged, provided that illumination levels meet all intensity and safety requirements.

I.

Parking lot poles should be located in medians or perimeter buffer areas wherever possible. Landscaping improvements shall not conflict with the location of poles.

J.

Pedestrian-scale lighting, in no case higher than twenty (20) feet above grade, should be provided for walkways, plazas and other areas designed for use by pedestrians.

K.

Decorative lighting fixtures mounted directly on structures may be allowed when utilized for walkways or plazas near buildings provided the level of illumination is of relatively low-intensity.

L.

"Wall paks" are permitted only in loading and service areas, and shall be down-lit.

M.

Neon tubing is not acceptable as a building accent or to accentuate a building's form.

N.

Lighting should be used to highlight entrances, art, terraces, and special landscape features; however, fixtures should be concealed to prevent glare.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2018-019, § 3(Exh. B) 4-3-2019)

A.

The primary function of business signage for any commercial center shall be to identify the location of businesses but not to serve as a supplementary means of advertisement.

B.

All integrated commercial developments within the city (e.g., multiple tenants or buildings) shall establish a uniform sign program to ensure compatibility between signs throughout the project.

C.

Such sign programs may provide for the use of on-site wayfinding signs to assist in the location of stores in large commercial centers in accordance with section 100-1530, permanent signs; location, provided said signs are of compatible scale and architectural design.

D.

Every sign shall be appropriately scaled and proportioned in its visual relationship to buildings and surroundings.

E.

Every sign shall be designed as an integral architectural element of the building and site to which it principally relates.

F.

The colors, materials, and lighting of every sign shall be harmonious with the building and site to which it principally relates.

G.

All signs not on a building face shall be accompanied by landscaping in scale to the size of the sign.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2018-019, § 3(Exh. B) 4-3-2019)

All development shall:

A.

Install all permanent utility lines underground.

B.

Locate transformers away from major pedestrian routes and outdoor seating areas.

C.

Buffer all transformers, telecommunication devices, mechanical equipment, switching boxes and other utility cabinets from street and pedestrian areas with landscaping and/or architectural screens. Meters shall not be exposed where visible to the public.

D.

Utility locations shall not interfere with the viability of tree maturity or with stormwater treatment.

E.

Unless specifically required by FPL, all units shall be designed to assure that electric meters are not placed on front yard façades. If directed by FPL, meters mounted on front facades shall be completely screened, and said screening shall be depicted in detail on the plans. In all other instances, electric meters shall be mounted on side or rear facades.

F.

All nonresidential buildings and multi-family buildings shall cluster utility meters in readily accessible locations.

G.

For drainage purposes, a minimum separation of eighteen (18) inches between adjacent fences and all outdoor mechanical equipment (such as pool pumps, HVAC condensers, water treatment systems, and generators) and utility cabinets shall be maintained for all new residential construction.

H.

Valve boxes, water meter boxes, and all other utility related boxes for all new residential construction shall be installed on top of fill that drains and prevents water from standing in boxes for more than twenty-four (24) hours.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2018-019, § 3(Exh. B) 4-3-2019; Ord. No. 2022-001, § 2, 3-16-2022)

All development shall:

A.

Locate loading docks, storage and service areas away from any public street in areas of low visibility such as the rear of buildings.

B.

Screen such areas from public view with walls and/or landscaping. Such screens shall be of a color and material matching or compatible with the dominant colors and materials found on the facades of the primary building.

C.

Combine loading docks and service areas between multiple sites.

D.

Clearly identify service entrances with signs to discourage the use of main entrances for deliveries.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2018-019, § 3(Exh. B) 4-3-2019)

A.

Trash enclosures and containers shall be sized to accommodate the volume of refuse that is generated. Development design should also take advantage of opportunities to centralize enclosures where there are multiple buildings or users.

B.

Trash facilities shall be enclosed and landscaped per the requirements of section 95-1525, screening and special landscaping requirements. Enclosure materials and colors shall be consistent with and complementary to the building materials and finishes.

C.

Trash enclosures shall be located in low-visibility areas. Permanent trash enclosures shall be located no closer to the front property line than the primary building line.

D.

Trash enclosures shall be located so not to obstruct drive aisles, pedestrian walkways, and access to parking spaces. They must be located so as to be conveniently accessed by refuse haulers and not infringe on any of the areas noted immediately above.

E.

All multi-family units shall be designed to ensure adequate storage or screening for garbage and refuse containers so that cans and storage areas are not visible from the adjacent street during non-pick-up times.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2018-019, § 3(Exh. B) 4-3-2019)

A.

Continued good appearance depends upon the extent and quality of maintenance. The choice of materials and their use, together with the types of finishes and other protective measures, must be conducive to easy maintenance and upkeep.

B.

Materials and finishes shall be selected for their durability and wear as well as for their beauty. Proper measures and devices shall be incorporated for protection against the elements, neglect, damage and abuse.

C.

Provision for washing and cleaning of building and structures, and control of dirt and refuse, shall be included in the design. Configurations that tend to catch and accumulate debris, leaves, trash, dirt, and rubbish shall be avoided.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2018-019, § 3(Exh. B) 4-3-2019)

For the purpose of these guidelines, mixed-use projects are defined as developments which combine retail and service commercial, office, and/or residential uses or structures on a single lot, or as components of a single development. The uses may be combined, either vertically within the same structure or spread horizontally on the site in different areas and structures. The primary design issue related to mixed-use projects is the need to successfully balance the requirements of residential uses, such as the need for privacy and security, with the needs of commercial uses for access, visibility, parking, loading, and possibly extended hours of operation. The following standards are intended to address some of the unique issues associated with mixed-use developments.

A.

When residential uses are combined with commercial uses, care shall be taken to ensure that adjacent uses will be compatible. For example, apartments above professional offices are a good fit, while apartments above a fast food restaurant will create conflict.

B.

Vertical integration of uses is preferred. Under those circumstances, development of the ground floor level of a building should encourage pedestrian activity. However, a horizontal separation of uses (e.g., commercial or office development along the front of a property and residential development to the rear) may be appropriate or desirable depending on the size of the site, access, and surrounding property.

C.

When mixing uses in a horizontal or side-by-side fashion, the backs of uses are often a good location to bring uses together and make a transition with alley access serving residential on one (1) side and commercial on the other.

D.

Consider placement of commercial equipment and activity areas, such as refrigeration equipment, air handlers, etc., in terms of noise impact on residential uses.

E.

Separate site access drives and parking facilities shall be provided for residential and nonresidential use.

F.

When residential and nonresidential uses are provided in the same structure, separate entrances shall be provided for each use.

G.

Site access drives should incorporate distinctive architectural elements and landscape features to differentiate access to commercial parking areas from residential areas.

H.

Loading areas and refuse storage facilities should be located as far as possible from residential units and should be completely screened from view of adjacent residential portions of the project. The location and design of trash enclosures should account for potential nuisances and odors.

I.

Open space intended exclusively for residential use should not be accessible from commercial areas. Open space and courtyards in commercial areas should be accessible to residential occupants, employees, and visitors.

J.

Public spaces should be designed to encourage the attention and presence to people at all hours of the day and night.

K.

The architectural style and use of materials should be consistent throughout the entire mixed-use project. Differences in materials and/or architectural details should only occur on a structure where the intent is to differentiate between the residential scale and character of the structure and the nonresidential scale and character.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2018-019, § 3(Exh. B) 4-3-2019)

The building official shall require that all building codes are complied with and shall not issue a building permit for development subject to this article, unless the CAB has certified compliance with this article. As part of its review to assure compliance with this article, the CAB may approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove an application for CAB in any matter subject to its jurisdiction, after considering whether the application complies with the following criteria:

A.

The plan for the proposed structure or project is in conformity with good taste, good design, and in general contributes to the image of the city as a place of parklike beauty, spaciousness, harmony, taste, fitness, broad vistas and high quality, and the factors and standards set forth in this article.

B.

The proposed structure or project is not, in its exterior design and appearance, of inferior quality such as to cause the nature of the local environment or evolving environment to materially depreciate in appearance and value.

C.

The proposed structure or project is in conformity with standards of this code insofar as the location and appearance of the buildings and structures are involved.

D.

The proposed structure or project is in harmony with the proposed developments in the general area, with the comprehensive plan for the city, and with the criteria set forth herein. Conditions may be applied when the proposed building or structure does not comply with the above criteria, and shall be such as to bring the structure or project into conformity. Political signs (as defined in the sign code) are exempt from application of this article.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2018-019, § 3(Exh. B) 4-3-2019)

CAB applications for buildings and structures other than signs shall include the following information:

A.

Site plan. A site plan is required containing the following information:

1.

Scale and north arrow;

2.

Address of site;

3.

All property and street pavement lines;

4.

Existing and proposed contours;

5.

Gross area of tract stated in square feet;

6.

Proposed ingress and egress to the site, including on-site parking areas, parking stalls, and adjacent streets. Delineate traffic flow with directional arrows and indicate the location of direction signs or other motorist's aids (if any);

7.

If parking is involved, show calculations for determining the required number of off-street parking spaces as required by the city zoning code. Give the number of spaces actually proposed and the maximum number of employees, customers, and office vehicles that would be at the facility at one (1) time;

8.

On-site pedestrian circulation system and connections to adjacent properties/uses. Any use of special materials (e.g., pavers) or markings to delineate this system should be clearly indicated;

9.

Existing landscaping that will be retained and proposed landscaping shall be differentiated and shown on the plan. The type, size, number, and spacing of all plantings must be illustrated;

10.

Location of all isolated trees having a diameter of six (6) inches or more. (Tree masses may be shown with a diagrammatic outline and a written inventory of individual trees included);

11.

Calculations for determining the required number of trees to be placed within the proposed parking area must be shown, as well as the designation of required buffer screens (if any) between the parking area and adjacent property;

12.

Location of all existing (to remain) and proposed buildings on the site and all buildings within fifty (50) feet of the site's boundaries;

13.

Location of all pedestrian amenity areas along with details depicting associated specialty pavers, landscaping, lighting, furnishings, fountains, gazebos, artwork and other similar features;

14.

Location of and screening details for all mechanical equipment, trash facilities, and storage/loading areas.

B.

Elevations. Complete color elevations of all proposed construction and related elevations of existing structures, if any, are required containing the following information:

1.

Scale.

2.

Depiction of the kind, color, and texture of all primary materials to be used, including paint names and numbers.

3.

Clear depiction of all major/special architectural design features and treatments.

4.

Lighting fixtures and standards.

5.

Signs and/or sign band areas.

6.

Refer to subsection E., model homes for additional requirements.

C.

Rendering. A perspective/multi-dimensional drawing of the entire site shall also be provided. Provision of computer animated "tour" of the site, while not required, is desirable. Landscaping shall be accurately reflected in rendering images.

D.

Material samples. Samples are required for all major materials.

E.

Model homes. Communities utilizing standardized model homes, rather than custom built homes, shall be required to submit the following supplemental information for all proposed models. These homes shall be subject to the anti-monotony standards included herein.

1.

3D colored renderings of all models.

2.

Lot fit study for all standard lot and model combinations. The study shall include the proposed structural siting, landscaping, driveway, mechanical equipment, and any other proposed built features.

3.

Colors, materials, and images of front doors, garage doors, roofs, wall-mounted lights, pavers, and other significant architectural features.

F.

Other. Any and all other information required on the CAB application checklist, and any other information needed for the city to be able to determine compliance with the provisions of this article, as determined by the planning and zoning director.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2018-019, § 3(Exh. B) 4-3-2019)

The following are the submittal requirements for freestanding ground signs:

A.

Site plan. A site plan is required containing the following information:

1.

Scale and north arrow;

2.

Address of site;

3.

All property and street pavement lines;

4.

Proposed ingress and egress to the site;

5.

Location of proposed sign on the site. Show required setbacks for sign or signs from property lines;

6.

Location of proposed landscaping around sign and any existing landscaping in immediate vicinity;

7.

Location of all buildings on the site.

B.

Elevation. An elevation drawing is required of each face of the proposed sign showing the following information:

1.

All specifications including size of letters and graphics.

2.

Description and depiction of sign and frame materials and colors, including supports. The applicant shall demonstrate that the colors and materials proposed are compatible with the buildings on the site.

3.

Planter box details, if provided; i.e., construction of box, materials, plant types, sizes, number, and spacing.

C.

Other. Any and all other information required on the application submittal checklist.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2018-019, § 3(Exh. B) 4-3-2019)

The following are the submittal requirements for wall signs:

A.

Sign drawing. A scale drawing of each face of the proposed wall sign is required showing the following information:

1.

All size specifications, including the size of letters and graphics;

2.

Description of sign and frame materials and colors;

3.

The letter font/style to be used;

4.

Wall anchorage details (note: anchorage must be interior to the sign or camouflaged);

5.

Method of illumination and lighting specifications.

B.

Elevation. An elevation drawn to scale of the entire wall of the building to which the sign is to be fixed, correctly locating the sign and any existing signs located on directly adjacent buildings/storefronts.

C.

Other. Any and all other information required on the application submittal checklist.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2018-019, § 3(Exh. B) 4-3-2019)

The following are the submittal requirements for lighting:

A.

Lighting plan. A lighting plan is required containing the following information:

1.

Scale and north arrow;

2.

Address of site;

3.

All property and street pavement lines;

4.

Proposed ingress and egress to the site, including on-site parking areas, parking stalls, and adjacent streets;

5.

Existing landscaping that will be retained and proposed landscaping;

6.

Location of all existing (to remain) and proposed buildings on the site;

7.

Location of all existing (to remain) and proposed lighting standards;

8.

Illumination levels generated by the proposed lighting per the requirements of section 4-53.

B.

Lighting standard drawing. A scaled drawing of the proposed lighting standards is required and should contain the following information:

1.

All size/height specifications;

2.

Type of lighting fixtures;

3.

Information on lighting intensity;

4.

Materials; colors;

5.

Ground or wall anchorage details.

C.

Other. Any and all other information required on the application submittal checklist.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2018-019, § 3(Exh. B) 4-3-2019)

A.

Purpose and intent. In order to encourage an attractive and interesting streetscape, residential developments shall employ fundamental design principles in order to provide significant differentiation among adjacent homes. Many elements make up the elevation of a home, including, but not limited to, architectural style, architectural accent elements, massing, setback, building elevation, color scheme, material and texture, landscape, and hardscape. Combining all or some of these elements in a variety of ways is necessary to provide the required diversity in architectural style between residential units within close proximity.

B.

Anti-monotony requirements. To ensure this diversity, all residential development within a planned unit/residential development or a platted residential subdivision with more than two (2) lots shall be designed and maintained in accordance with the following requirements:

1.

The city commission appoints the planning and zoning director as the authority to review all applications for building permits that are subject to compliance with this section. The decision of the director shall be appealable to the city commission within ten (10) days of the date it is rendered. Appeals shall be in writing on a form provided by the planning and zoning director or his/her designee.

2.

Each detached single-family home shall be built and maintained according to the following requirements: No building permit shall be issued for a single-family detached residence subject to this section without said approval.

a.

Homes with identical floor plans, including mirrored floor plans, shall not be permitted directly adjacent to each other. Additionally, homes that are adjacent, diagonal, or across from each other shall have substantially different elevation designs.

b.

Houses with substantially similar primary body paint color shall have a minimum of three (3) lots of separation between them. This shall apply to both sides of the street.

c.

Houses directly adjacent, across the street, or diagonal to each other, shall have varied garage doors and front doors.

3.

Each multi-family, townhouse, or villa unit shall be built and maintained according to the following requirements:

a.

Contiguous unit facades shall be substantially different. Facades that are the same or substantially similar shall be separated by a minimum of two (2) units.

b.

Structures with more than three (3) attached units shall provide a variation of unit width so that no more than two (2) contiguous units are the same width. The minimum width variation shall be five feet.

c.

Contiguous units shall have varied front door designs.

4.

To foster landscape variation in communities utilizing model homes, as opposed to custom individual homes, anti-monotony shall also apply to landscape palettes on single-family lots. Within each master planned community, the following landscape standards shall apply to single-family lots:

a.

No more than three (3) adjacent lots shall utilize the same palm tree species.

b.

No more than three (3) adjacent lots shall utilize the same understory planting palette, including shrubs and groundcover.

c.

No more than three (3) adjacent lots shall utilize the same accent plantings.

5.

At the time of permitting, it shall be the burden of the applicant to demonstrate compliance with the established anti-monotony standards. The applicant shall provide plans and or documentation demonstrating compliance.

Editor's note— Prior to September 21, 2015, only paint color, roof design and color, or elevation had to be different, and homes located diagonally across the street.

6.

The planning and zoning director shall establish appropriate application procedures to permit adequate review as required herein or appeals as provided for herein and shall establish a separate fee to assure that the city is reimbursed for the cost of the review.

(Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2018-019, § 3(Exh. B) 4-3-2019)