A.

Purpose and Intent

A special district may be established as the result of a Selected Area Plan (SAP) which has been reviewed and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners. The Selected Area Plan Districts are mapped on the Future Land Use Map Series (FLUMS). Such regulations are to be applied in conjunction with the requirements of the Polk County Comprehensive Plan and the development regulations contained elsewhere in this Code. The regulations contained in this Code apply unless otherwise provided in this Chapter. When there is a conflict between the SAP district regulations and other regulations of this Code, the SAP district regulations shall guide and regulate development.

B.

Applicability (Revised 09/02/09 - Ord. 09-056; 05/21/08 - Ord. 08-16; 7/25/07 - Ord. 07-039; 10/11/06 - Ord. 06-64; 3/6/02 - Ord. 02-13; 11/1/01 - Ord. 01-44)

Selected Area Plan (SAP) districts established below are based upon the Selected Area Plan (SAP) policies and provisions in the Comprehensive Plan. Each SAP is divided into said districts, the boundaries and designations of which are shown on a series of maps entitled "Future Land Use Map Series (FLUMS)." The suffix "X" in the land use district abbreviation denotes a standard district modified as an SAP district. The specific uses which are permitted or conditional are shown on the Use Tables 4.1, 4.3, 4.8, 4.11, for each individual SAP district. The district description and intent is the same as those for the Standard Land Use districts in Section 203, except as modified by the Comprehensive Plan or this Chapter.

1.

I-4/Northeast Parkway Selected Area Plan Districts:

2.

Ronald Reagan Parkway Selected Area Plan Districts:

3.

North US 27 Selected Area Plan Districts:

4.

US Highway 98 Selected Area Plan Districts:

5.

State Road 559 Selected Area Plan Districts:

6.

North Ridge Selected Area Plan Districts:

C.

Linked Recreation and Open Space System

Development in all Selected Area Plans shall provide a linked recreation and open space system as outlined in the Polk County Comprehensive Plan. The purpose of the system is to provide on-site passive and active open space which is linked by non-vehicular access.

1.

Open space shall comply with the Chapter 10 definition and Section 750 whichever is more restrictive.

2.

Open space linkages shall be made possible by inclusion of a pedestrian path or sidewalk and appropriate easements. Exceptions may be necessary when it is demonstrated by the developer that linkage is not possible.

D.

Development in Established Selected Area Plans (Revised. 4/23/02 - Ord. 02-20; 3/6/02 - Ord. 02- 13)

Development in all Selected Area Plans shall be in accordance with the land use tables and requirements that are described in the sub-sections for each respective Selected Area Plan of this chapter and other pertinent chapters of this Code. Where applicable, Planned Developments shall be reviewed and processed in accordance with Chapters 3 and 9 of this Code.

Existing Planned Developments which were approved after September 1, 2000, shall remain in effect in accordance with the conditions of County approval, unless the property owner desires to abandon the Planned Development. Planned Developments that have been approved by the Planning Commission are subject to Level 3 Review to seek approval for abandonment. If a Planned Development received County approval through a Level 4 or BoCC approval, such Planned Development shall be subject to a Level 4 Review and approval for abandonment.

(Ord. No. 21-046, § 2, 8-17-2021; Ord. No. 23-019, § 1, 3-21-2023)

A.

Purpose and Intent (Revised 10/06/10 - Ord. 10-070)

The I-4/NE Parkway plan districts implement the I-4/NE Parkway Selected Area Plan (SAP) of the Polk County Comprehensive Plan. Development within the I-4/NE Parkway plan districts shall comply with all land use requirements and development standards contained in the I-4/NE Parkway Selected Area Plan (SAP) in Section 2.131-A of the Polk County Comprehensive Plan as well as conditions in the Polk Commerce Centre Development of Regional Impact Development Order for those areas of this SAP that are within the DRI.

B.

Applicability

This Section applies to development within the I-4/NE Parkway plan districts, the boundaries of which are shown on the FLUMS.

C.

Use Table

The land use categories and uses allowable in these districts are shown in Table 4.1. Land use categories and uses not shown are prohibited. Land uses shown with a C1, C2, C3 or C4 shall comply with applicable Criteria for Conditional Uses in Chapter 3.

D.

Density and Dimensional Regulations and Performance Standards (Revised 11/4/14 - Ord. 11- 066; 10/06/10 - Ord. 10-070)

1.

CR 559-A Improvements - Development along and accessing CR 559-A within this SAP shall only be permitted when the cost and timing of necessary improvements to CR 559-A have been agreed to by the landowner (or designee) and the County.

2.

Outdoor Storage - Outdoor storage is only permitted as an accessory use in the LCCX and BPC-2X districts. Outdoor storage areas shall comply with the following:

a.

Be located behind the rear building line and adequately buffered from users of the Polk Parkway and adjacent residents;

b.

All outdoor storage shall be at a minimum of 50 feet from any side lot line, and a minimum of 25 feet from the rear lot line;

c.

All speakers shall be setback 100 feet from any adjacent or adjoining residential use or residential land use district; and

d.

All speakers shall be directed away from any adjacent or adjoining residential use or residential land use district.

Figure 401.01 Outdoor Storage - Permitted and prohibited storage areas

3.

Recreation and Open Space - In addition to the other standards in this Code, the following shall apply:

a.

Open Space - For the purpose of this SAP, opens space may consist of the following:

i.

Retention ponds meeting the following design requirements;

(a)

Resemble natural land/water body features;

(b)

Landscaped in accordance with the planting requirements of a Type "C" Buffer. These landscape requirements may include plant clustering or alternative planting schemes approved by the Development Review Committee; and,

(c)

Include pedestrian trail(s) paved or unpaved, benches or gazebo and fountain(s), or picnic pavilions with amenities;

ii.

Wildlife habitat, native plant communities including wooded areas that remain in a natural state and platted as such in perpetuity; and

iii.

Upland areas or open field(s).

iv.

For all residential developments, open space areas shall be designated within separate tracts and made accessible to all of the residents of the development.

b.

Passive recreation - These areas may be used to meet the Open Space requirement under the following conditions:

i.

Passive recreation such as parks or pedestrian paths shall be incorporated into the open space plan; and,

ii.

The recreation areas shall be linked via greenways/trails, wetlands, floodplains, or other natural areas within and adjacent to the development.

c.

The recreation and open space areas shall be linked to any proposed internal pedestrian network within the development; and,

d.

Recreation areas shall be accessible to all residents within residential development.

e.

Bona-fide agricultural uses, Family Farms, Family Homestead, and Lots of Record are exempt from this Section

4.

SPA I-a Performance Standards - All development within SPA I-a shall conform to the following:

a.

Buildings within SPA I-a shall not exceed two stories in height and shall be designed to achieve an office front appearance and front pedestrian entrances.

b.

Truck bay facilities shall be permitted only at the rear of buildings.

c.

All access from CR 559-A to this SPA shall be via five shared ingress/egress points. Three of these driveways shall be on the east/west straight section of existing CR 559-A and the remaining two drives shall provide access to the properties located on the north/south leg connecting with Mt. Olive Road. Vehicular access to individual lots shall not be permitted via CR 559-A by other than these shared driveways.

d.

To promote a more pleasing streetscape and to further assist in the transition from non-residential uses to residential uses, setbacks of no less than 35 feet shall be maintained for all street frontages. Variations in individual building setbacks, of no less than five feet, shall be required on that portion of CR 559-A which is straight for distances greater than 1,000 feet. The minimum setback area shall be landscaped in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and this Code. Parking areas shall not be allowed to intrude into setback areas.

e.

An SAP site plan showing the overall setback plan and driveway access points shall be required prior to the issuance of development orders. An architectural elevation plan shall be required in the initial design stages for any primary building to be located within this SPA.

5.

SPA II - The original purpose of the SPA II was to not only realize the development potential of this intersection but also protect an existing eagle's nest that was identified when this SAP was created in the early 1990s. Therefore, prior to the approval of any development, the applicants for land development shall confirm whether the eagle's nest has been abandoned, reused or relocated and develop the property according to state and regional regulations. It is the purpose of the SPA II to restrict development in the vicinity of an existing eagle's nest so that construction and future land use activities disturb the site as minimally as possible while still realizing appropriate development potential. Until such time as the nest is abandoned, the purpose of this SPA II has expanded to encourage a higher quality for development along the Pace Road corridor. Pace Road is a gateway into the SAP, and the Cities of Lakeland, Auburndale, Polk City and Lake Alfred. The activities associated with this corridor support a nearby college/university. To accomplish these purposes, development shall be limited to those uses outlined in the SAP.

6.

SPA III - The Special Provision Area III (SPA III) is established as designated on the I-4/NE Parkway SAP map. SPA III is located at the intersection of the Parkway and a future unapproved extension of Gapway Road. The specific boundary of this SPA is not delineated to allow for flexibility; however, it is intended that a majority of the SPA be located symmetrically around the intersection and, generally, not extend more than 2,000 feet from where the centerlines intersect.

7.

Signs shall be in accordance with the following:

a.

Signs in Special Provision Areas I-a, I-b and II shall complement the overall selected area site and building design. Said sign in SPA I-1 and I-b shall be no taller than the height of the primary structure on the site and shall be limited to one hundred square feet in cumulative sign area. The setback shall be in accordance with Chapter 7 of this Code. Variances to this sign section may be granted according to Chapter 9 of the LDC.

b.

The construction of any off-premises signs shall be n accordance with Chapter 7Section 760 N and Chapter 9Section 931 of this Code.

c.

Buildings in the IACX shall comply with the CAC standards in Chapter 7. Commercial and business park uses in MUX shall be consistent with BPCX standards in Chapter 7. Residential uses in MUX shall be consistent with the respective Future Land Use designation with which the proposed density is most consistent as stated in Chapter 7. Variances may be granted as permitted in Chapter 7 and 9 of the LDC.

8.

Roadway Construction Buffers - Roadway construction and design shall be in accordance with the following:

a.

A landscape/buffer area of a minimum of 35 feet in width shall be provided on the north side of CR 559-A in SPA I-a and shall conform to the specifications of a Type "A" Buffer per Section 720.

b.

Provided that acquisition of right-of-way is obtained on the south side of CR 559-A, adjacent to SPA I-a, landscaping shall be provided within a buffer ten feet in width buffer conforming to the specifications of a Type "B" Buffer, Section 720.

c.

Buffer areas shall not include any right-of-way.

d.

An alternate roadway and buffering plan may be approved through a variance per a Planned Development or waiver when the alternate buffering is designed to help soften the impact of the non-residential buildings from the residential uses to the south, as well as to maintain driver safety on CR 559- A, in accordance with standards in Section 931 and 932, respectively.

9.

Multi-modal Collector Roadway System - This roadway system is based on state and regional plans for this area as well as the Polk Commerce Centre Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Redevelopment Plan, as amended. This system is shown on the SAP FLUM map as dashed lines and includes 1) all roads that will intersect with the proposed roads and Berkley Road and/or the Polk Parkway, and 2) Berkley Road, CR 559-A, Pace Road, and Braddock Road.

a.

Prior to Level 2 Review approval or at time of Level 5 Review approval, right-of-way shall be dedicated for the Multi-Modal Collector Road System designated on the FLUM for this SAP by all development, adjacent to the roadways or accessing the roadways, and shall comply with all standards as listed within relevant Sections of the LDC.

b.

At a minimum, sidewalks shall be required per Chapter 7, and along both sides of the Multi Modal Collector Road system as designated on the SAP FLUM and DRI master development plan (MAP H) consistent with the requirements in Chapter 7. Bike lanes, or appropriate paved shoulders, shall also be required along both sides of the Multi Modal Collector Road system as designated on the SAP FLUM and on the DRI master plan (Map H).

c.

The right-of-way for the roadways listed in this Section shall be a minimum of 80 feet and may be required to be 120 feet as determined during the Level 2 Review process. The purpose of this right-of-way is to ensure a complete street system that includes sidewalks and pavement for bike lanes or the appropriate pavement width for a bike lane on both sides and be consistent with the Cities of Lakeland, Auburndale, and Polk City roadway designs and needs.

d.

At a minimum, sidewalks shall be constructed on at least one side of local roads intersecting these roadways.

e.

Multi use facilities may be used in lieu of bike lanes, or appropriate paved shoulders, and sidewalks in accordance with local and state standards.

f.

Mt. Olive Road Extension, the north/south road on the east side of the Polk Parkway, is required per the Polk Commerce Centre Development of Regional Impact (DRI) Development Order. The figure below is the design of the roadway anticipated by the City of Lakeland to be constructed within the Williams DRI. The design of the Mt. Olive Road Extension shall be based on input from the cities of Lakeland, Polk City, Auburndale, and Lake Alfred and shall meet the requirements of this Section.

g.

Alternatives to the items above may be approved through the Development Review Committee. The technical standards are not intended to be waived but altered based on property hardships.

10.

Stormwater Facilities - Stormwater facilities may be used in the following manner:

a.

The facilities may be included in the required open space only if the facilities are designed to resemble natural features and are buffered similar to the plantings of a Type A Buffer which may be clustered around the pond and landscaped with species native to this area of Polk County. The final plantings may vary from the Type A Buffer listed in Chapter 7 with approval from the Development Review Committee. See below for examples of undesirable and desirable designs that are to be used as a guide.

b.

The facilities may be constructed in a different land use than the principal use(s) as long as it is available for joint use by nearby uses and consistent with the Polk Commerce Centre DRI if applicable. An easement granting this right shall be created and granted at the time of Level 2 Review approval.

Figure 401.01 C

11.

Architectural Building Design - The first property to be developed in the BPCX, along Pace Road, IACX, and the MUX shall be required to submit architectural renderings of all buildings for review by the Polk Commerce Centre Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). The architectural style and design of all subsequent buildings shall be based on this first approval. It is anticipated that the buildings will be compatible in design to the University of South Florida PolyTechnic (USFP) Campus. Staff shall work with the developer to develop a set of parameters that other property owners throughout the CRA shall use for subsequent building construction. It may be necessary for County staff to establish other building design standards for review and approval by the CRA after the first site is reviewed by the CRA and may require an amendment to this SAP. The following pictures are provided as examples in addition to and until such time as the final design of the USFP is completed and started construction.

12.

Auburndale TECO Trail - All new development or expansions of existing development, except bona fide agricultural uses, Family Homesteads, Family Farms, and Lots of Record, on parcels adjacent to the Auburndale TECO Trail shall comply with the following:

a.

All new development or 50% expansions (of the gross floor area of all buildings) of existing development on parcels adjacent to the Trail shall plant a Type A Buffer and maintain buffering in accordance with the planting requirements of this Section and Chapter 7. The plantings and design shall be consistent with that of the Trail.

b.

All outdoor storage for non-residential uses shall be setback 100 feet and screened from the trail property line.

c.

Any use, structure, or equipment that generates noise above 65 decibels, vibrations, or noxious odors shall be setback 100 feet from the trail right-of- way and screened from offsite view.

13.

Trail Connection through Braddock Road - Developments that provide a pedestrian connection consistent with the needs of the City of Auburndale between the current end of Braddock Road and Tenoroc shall be permitted the maximum FAR without requiring a Planned Development or additional development requirements.

14.

Landscape Buffers - A five foot landscaped buffer consistent with the plantings of a Type B Buffer, in accordance to Section 720 of the LDC, shall be required between all non-residential developments as follows:

a.

Where a proposed non-residential use abuts an existing non-residential use, half the required plantings and width of a Type B Buffer, in accordance to Section 720 of the LDC, shall be required, unless the existing use has an equivalent full Type B Buffer than the Type B Buffer shall not be required;

b.

Where the proposed non-residential use abuts a non-residential designated parcel, that is vacant and without approved development plans from the County, the proposed use shall provide the equivalent of half of the required plantings and width of the Type B Buffer, in accordance to Section 720 of the LDC and the abutting parcel when developed will provide half of the required plantings and width of a Type B Buffer, in accordance to Section 720 of the LDC so that between the two uses will be a full Type B Buffer with half of the plantings and width on each lot;

c.

If the abutting non-residential use, whether it is an existing use or has received development approval from the County, has a clustered landscaped buffer, the abutting use shall cluster the landscaped buffer on center between the proposed or existing clustered landscaping. The proposed non-residential use in this situation, cannot apply for a waiver from the required landscaping;

d.

The plantings of the required landscape buffer between non-residential uses may be clustered, provided the separation between clusters is no greater than 30 feet;

e.

No more than 50% of the required plantings shall be of any one sub-species;

f.

Half of the required understory tree and shrub plantings from the Type B Buffer between non-residential uses may be transferred from the perimeter landscape to the surrounding building(s) for the development;

g.

Where the buildings abut each other so that there is no vehicle use area between the buildings and utilize shared parking areas, a landscape buffer shall not be required to separate the two uses; and,

h.

All landscaped buffers, including those within the building setbacks, may be counted toward the required Open Space for non-residential development.

i.

Alternatives to the items above may be proposed through a waiver in accordance with the standards in Section 932 of the LDC. The standards are not to be waived but altered based on property hardships so that quality landscaping is provided for non residential uses.

15.

Parking Areas - All non-residential development, multi-family, and townhouse developments shall comply with the following:

a.

Parking shall be provided to meet the needs of the uses in an efficient manner that best suits the community collectively through optional methods such as shared parking and alternative pavement consistent with Appendix A of this Code.

b.

Structured parking (otherwise known as parking garages) is not required; however, if a developer chooses to create structured parking, it shall incorporate the following:

i.

All structured parking shall be architecturally integrated or designed with an architectural theme similar to the main building(s);

ii.

Structured parking, starting on the first floor, may include retail, office, personal service and professional uses.

c.

All parking lot landscaping and buffer requirements shall meet the requirements of this Section in addition to the requirements of Section 720 of this Code. Where conflicts occur, the more restrictive shall apply.

i.

Xeriscape landscaping and native plant materials are encouraged to be incorporated into the parking lot landscaping.

ii.

No more than 50 percent of the required plantings shall be of any one species.

iii.

The minimum landscaping for each lot shall be provided within the interior of a required paved off-street parking area as follows;

(a)

Each aisle of parking spaces shall be terminated by landscaped islands which measure not less than nine feet in width, as measured from the face of curb to face of curb, and not less than 18 feet in length, At least one canopy tree shall be planted in each terminal island;

(b)

Mandatory terminal islands shall be surrounded with a continuous raised curb;

(c)

Landscaped divider medians may be used to meet interior landscape requirements. If divider medians are used, they shall form a continuous landscaped strip between abutting rows of parking spaces. The minimum width of divided medians shall be a minimum six foot wide, as measured from the face of curb to face of curb. One under story tree shall be planted for each 30 linear feet of divided median, or fraction thereof. Trees in a divided median may be planted individually or in clusters. The maximum spacing between clusters shall be 60 feet.

(d)

A minimum six foot wide divider median, as measured from face of curb to face of curb, shall be required every fourth bay of parking as shown in Figure C. A minimum of one understory tree shall be planted for each 30 linear feet of divider median. An alternative option, three diamond shaped islands may be substituted for the continuous six foot wide divider median, as shown in Figure C.

(e)

Optional interior islands and divider medians shall be protected by curbing or wheel stops; and,

(f)

Each parking bay shall have no more than ten continuous parking spaces unbroken by a landscape island that shall be the width of a parking space, as measured from face of curb to face of curb.

d.

Landscape areas shall be located in such a manner as to divide and break up the expanse of paving and to guide traffic flow.

e.

A Type A Buffer 15 feet in width shall be required between all frontage roads and parking lots in accordance with Section 720 of this Code.

f.

For required landscaping where off-street parking abuts public right-of-way: A landscape strip of land shall be provided consistent with this Section and Section 720 of this Code, with at least one drought resistant, Florida native tree for each 75 linear feet, or fraction thereof shall be planted. Trees may be planted separately or in clusters.

g.

No landscaping shall be provided in the right-of-way unless the County or FDOT gives the owner approval to do so. In addition, a completed agreement as to who will maintain the landscaping within the right-of-way shall be submitted prior to Level 2 Review approval.

h.

Alternatives to the above items may be proposed through a PD or waiver in accordance with the standards in Section 931 and 932 respectively of this Code for the intention of addressing hardship issues rather than granting exemptions to these requirements.

Figure 401.01 d

E.

Mixed Use-X Performance Standards (Revised 10/06/10 - Ord. 10-070)

In order to develop the Mixed Use-X in accordance with the intent outlined in the Polk County Comprehensive Plan, the following performance standards shall apply. Said standards are in addition to those outlined in this Section, which apply to the entire SAP.

1.

The architectural, streetscape, local road, pedestrian and bicycle network scheme for all public and private improvements shall be consistent with the architectural design standards established by the Polk Commerce Centre CRA.

2.

Buildings shall be consistent with the style designed according to Section D. 11, above.

3.

Development plans shall provide a mix of at least two land uses including, but not limited to, residential (single and multi-family), institutional, office, commercial, warehouse/distribution, and light industrial. A mix of uses may be accomplished horizontally, within separate buildings; and/or vertically, with different uses within the same building.

4.

Development density and intensity within the Mixed Use-X district shall meet the standards set forth in Table 4.2 of this Section.

5.

Uses within the MU district shall be linked to one another by a system of roadways and pedestrian walkways.

6.

All developments shall provide on-site safe pedestrian pathway connections from all parking areas and abutting residential development where appropriate.

7.

There shall be at least one main collector roadway that provides access to all property within this district consistent with the requirements listed in Section 401.01 D.9. and the roadway design for the Mt. Olive Road Extension as shown 401.01 D.9. This collector roadway shall provide at least one main connection to the parcel to the north for vehicular access to Pace Road and at least one main connection to the parcels to the south for vehicular access to Braddock Road.

8.

Access to individual and/or uses as part of an overall project, either requested for approval at one time or over a cumulative basis, shall be by an internal road system, frontage roads, cross-access easements, shared ingress/egress access easements, or some combination of these, off of a main access to a collector or arterial road.

9.

Different uses shall incorporate the use of shared ingress/egress facilities even if on the same parcel or multiple parcels.

10.

Parking shall be provided to meet the needs of the uses in an efficient manner that best suits the community collectively through optional methods such as shared parking and permeable surface parking. Shared parking areas include off site and/or on site of parking areas for the joint use by more than one non residential and/or residential uses. To determine the best means for the parking area, the applicant shall submit the appropriate documentation consistent with Section 710, B, to ensure peak demand is addressed as well as provide any sharing agreements between property owners necessary for the long term use of the parking areas.

11.

A transit stop shall be incorporated into the development every ¼ mile along an internal collector roadway. This shall include but not be limited to a bench, signage, and pedestrian cover at the discretion or approval of the Transit Director.

12.

Any uses that manufacture products shall only be permitted if conducted within wholly enclosed buildings.

13.

Any loading docks, utility facilities, and storage areas abutting rights-of-way shall be buffered from off-site view with landscape material.

14.

Signs within the MUX shall conform to the following:

a.

All signs shall be based on the standards for the CAC in Chapter 7 for non residential uses. Signs for residential uses within MUX shall be based on standards for the corresponding residential land use district with which the proposed density matches. All master developments, as required per this section and Polk 2.131-A4, d of the Comprehensive Plan, shall include a master sign plan;

b.

All signs and lighting of signs shall be consistent with architecture of the buildings; and

c.

Signs shall be monument-style or building-mounted only; freestanding pole signs shall be specifically prohibited.

15.

The FAR and ISR for commercial shall be consistent with NAC in Table 2.2 of this Code.

16.

The FAR and ISR for BPC type uses shall be consistent with the BPC land Use District in Table 2.2 of this Code.

17.

The minimum lot sizes for Low Density Residential, Medium Density Residential, and High Density Residential shall meet the requirements in Table 2.2 for Residential Low, Residential Medium, and Residential High respectively.

F.

Interchange Activity Center Performance Standards (Revised 10/06/10 - Ord. 10-070) In order to develop the IACX in accordance with the intent outlined in the Polk County Comprehensive Plan, the following performance standards shall apply. These standards are in addition to those outlined in this Section, which apply to the entire SAP.

1.

The architectural, signage, streetscape, local road, pedestrian and bicycle network scheme for all public and private improvements shall be consistent and approved by the Polk Commerce Centre CRA with the first development application so that it can be used as a guide for all subsequent development.

2.

Cross access easements shall be required to ensure safe access management on the accessed collector road.

3.

Conditional use approval shall not be approved without first considering the concerns of the nearby jurisdictions of Lakeland, Polk City, and Auburndale.

4.

Items 5 through 13 under MUX above shall apply for IACX. To ensure efficient use of building area, shared parking between uses

5.

Signage shall be consistent with CAC as listed in Chapter 7 of this Code.

G.

Conditional Uses In addition to the requirements listed in Chapter 3, Section 303, the following standards shall apply to the listed conditional uses):

1.

Multi-Family Multifamily development within the BPC-1X and BPC-2X shall be limited to 20 percent of the district rather than as permitted in Chapter 3.

2.

Hotels/Motels - Hotels and motels within the BPC-1X and BPC-2X districts shall be limited to the 15 % percentage cap for retail uses within BPCX;

3.

Light Assembly - The standards for this use shall be those as Manufacturing.

4.

Manufacturing - The following standards shall apply:

a.

No outdoor storage of any materials shall be permitted;

b.

There shall be no external activity beyond loading and unloading of materials to and from an enclosed structure; and,

c.

A buffer equal to a Type "C" buffer in accordance with Section 720 shall be provided between a residential use and any structure requiring loading and loading of commercial vehicle(s).

5.

Motor Freight Terminals - The following standards shall apply:

a.

There shall be no loading or unloading forward of the front building line or within 50 feet of adjacent property with a residential use or residential Future Land Use designation;

b.

A Type "C" buffer 25 feet in width shall be required adjacent to or adjoining a residential district or a school;

c.

A Type "C" buffer 5 feet in width shall be required adjacent to or adjoining non-residential use or district;

d.

No vehicle parking, gasoline sales, fuel storage or truck servicing activities are allowed within 65 feet of the property line that abuts any residential district or a school regardless if the use or district is across a roadway;

e.

All outdoor storage shall be screened from offsite view and shall be set back 50 feet from any adjacent property with a residential structure, residential land use designation or school.

6.

Offices and Office Parks - The following standards shall apply:

a.

Offices shall not exceed 15 percent of the total developable areas of the subject TCCX district. The total developed areas shall be calculated based on the inclusion of all existing uses in the subject land use district and those with approved and valid site plans, construction plans and plats. The applicant must demonstrate that the development does not exceed this 15 percent maximum;

b.

All offices shall have vehicular and pedestrian interconnectivity. Development shall stub out for future vehicular and pedestrian connection.

c.

Internal sidewalks shall be provided between offices and associated parking lots to meet pedestrian access of all offices within the office park; and

d.

At a minimum, a Type "A" buffer shall be required along the entire perimeter of the office park.

7.

Recreation and Amusement, General - In addition to the standards in Chapter 3, the following shall apply:

a.

All uses within the RMX and RHX Future Land Use district shall be complimentary to the Lake Myrtle Community Park. Dormitories for students of and using the facility may be permitted within the RMX and RHX Future Land Use district consistent with the densities of that district;

b.

Limitations on hours of operation may be conditioned when the use is adjacent to developed residential areas;

c.

Additional buffering may be needed when adjacent to developed residential areas;

d.

Access through the Lake Myrtle Community Park shall be explored to limit traffic on local residential roads. Depending on the nature of the local road, traffic from this recreation use may be prohibited from using the local road.

8.

Retail - In addition to the standards listed in this Chapter and Chapter 3, retail uses shall not exceed 15% of the contiguous BPCX district. This shall also include hotel and motel uses.

9.

Warehouse and/or distribution facilities - The conditions for Motor Freight Terminals shall apply.

10.

Wholesale, enclosed - The conditions for manufacturing shall apply.

(Ord. No. 2022-080, § 3, 12-6-2022; Ord. No. 2024-025, § 4, 4-16-2024; Ord. No. 2025-023, § 2, 4-15-2025)

The permitted and conditional uses for the standard land use districts for this SAP are prescribed in Table 4.1.c. Use Table for Interstate 4 Selected Land Use Districts: (Revised 10/06/10 - Ord. 10-070)

A.

Prohibited Uses (Revised 10/06/10 - Ord. 10-070)

The use of land or structures not expressly listed in the Use Tables for this SAP or within this SAP as permitted or conditional are prohibited.

B.

Other Regulations

Uses listed as permitted may be established only after meeting all applicable regulations of Polk County and other governmental agencies.

C.

Conditional Uses

Uses listed as conditional may be established only after compliance with the specific conditions and procedures outlined in Chapter 3, Conditional Uses, and all applicable codes of Polk County and other governmental agencies.

C1 Conditional uses which are reviewed at the staff level through an existing permit procedure. The review process is outlined in Section 904, Level 1 Reviews.

C2 Conditional uses which are reviewed by the staff but involve multiple issues or departments. The review process is outlined in Section 905, Level 2 Reviews, and involves review of a site plan by the Development Review Committee.

C3 Conditional uses which are reviewed by the staff but involve multiple issues and potential off-site impacts. The review process is prescribed in Section 906, Level 3 Reviews, and includes a site plan submittal for review by the Development Review Committee (DRC) and a public hearing before the Planning Commission (PC).

C4 Conditional uses which involve multiple issues and potential significant off-site impacts. These uses are reviewed by the DRC and include public hearings before the Planning Commission and BOCC. The procedure for this review is prescribed in Section 907, Level 4 Reviews.

D.

Accessory and Temporary Uses (Revised 10/06/10 - Ord. 10-070)

Accessory and Temporary Uses are defined in Chapter 10 and regulated in Chapter 2 of this Code.

E.

Infill and Compatibility

All uses are subject to Infill and Compatibility requirements outlined in Sections 220 and 221.

F.

Density and Dimensional Regulations (Revised 10/06/10 - Ord. 10-070)

Density and Dimensional Regulations shall be consistent with Table 2.2 and all other applicable density and dimensional provisions of this Code. Higher densities may be achieved through a Planned Development (PD) pursuant to Section 303. Approved PDs in the I-4 SAP are subject to the performance standards found in Comprehensive Plan Policy 2.131-A10.

(Ord. No. 2025-023, § 3, 4-15-2025)

(Ord. No. 19-069, § 1, 12-3-2019; Ord. No. 19-072, § 1, 12-3-2019; Ord. No. 2024-007, § 2, 2-6-2024)

A.

Purpose and Intent

The Ronald Reagan Parkway Plan district implements the Ronald Reagan Parkway Selected Area Plan (SAP) portion of the Polk County Comprehensive Plan. The Ronald Reagan Parkway Selected Area Plan vision is to create a series of urban communities and neighborhoods interspersed within the natural environment while creating commerce nodes and villages to foster community interaction and public gathering spaces. The district encompasses a wide residential spectrum, commercial centers, corporate centers and natural preserves arranged in a manner to ensure an environmental, economic, and socially sustainable community.

The Ronald Reagan SAP is intended to develop as a more urban community relative to the rest of Polk County. The majority of the housing stock in this community serves three main residential markets; Orlando Metro Area Commuter, Extended Stay Tourist, and Empty Nesters. Retail and employment uses must be granted flexibility to meet the needs of these three different markets. Within the selected area plan there is a mix of regional retail, regional employment centers, and residential neighborhoods that form an interconnected hierarchy of streets, public spaces and vistas.

B.

Applicability

Development within the CR 54 plan district shall comply with all land use requirements and development standards contained in the CR 54 SAP in Section 2.131-B of the Polk County Comprehensive Plan. This Section applies to development within the CR 54 plan district, the boundaries of which are shown on the FLUMS.

C.

Use Table

Ronald Reagan Selected Area Plan (SAP) establishes modified future land use districts that include urban uses and urban design aspects that more specifically target the positive market forces attracting development to the area. These vary from those allowed under the general provisions for each specific land use category in with the Comprehensive Plan because of the differences in development styles and urban perspective that this area of the County embodies. Where plan language is in conflict between the standards and characteristics of this Selected Area Plan and other areas of the Comprehensive Plan the provisions of this Selected Area Plan shall apply. The land use categories and uses allowable in this district are shown in Table 4.3. Land use categories and uses not shown are prohibited. Land uses shown with a C1, C2, C3 or C4, shall comply with applicable review processes that correspond with their number.

D.

Density and Dimensional Regulations

The density and dimensional regulations for these SAP districts are outlined in Table 4.4, Density limits for the Ronald Reagan Parkway SAP.

Table 4.3 Use Table for Standard Land Use Districts for the Ronald Reagan Selected Area Plan(For revision history, please see last row in table. Newer ordinances appear after the table.)

(Ord. No. 19-069, § 1, 12-3-2019; Ord. No. 19-072, § 1, 12-3-2019; Ord. No. 23-019, § 3, 3-21-2023; Ord. No. 2024-007, § 2, 2-6-2024; Ord. No. 2024-022, § 8, 3-19-2024)

Table 4.4 Density and Dimensional Regulations for the Ronald Reagan Selected Area Plan (Revised 11/09/05 - Ord. - 65)

See footnotes following table.

Footnotes for Table 4.4

1.

Residential density is the average number of dwelling units per acre of land. Gross density is calculated by dividing the total number of dwelling units on a site by the gross site area, exclusive of existing water bodies and limited transfer of density out of wetlands per Section 620. (Note: The term "water bodies" does not include man-made wet-retention/detention areas, man-made lakes, or man-made ponds). The area for computing gross density shall include all public and institutional land areas (e.g., internal streets, sewer plants, schools, and parks) located within a site, as well as one-half of the right-of-way area for perimeter local streets, and one-fourth of the right-of-way area for perimeter local street intersections.

2.

Higher densities and Floor Area Ratio (FAR) may be achieved through a Planned Development. See Sections 303 and 401.02 E.7

3.

Residential is only permitted in NACX, CCX, and OCX when accessory to commercial or office development.

4.

The impervious surface ratio (ISR) is the relationship between the total amount of impervious surface which is present on a site and the total site area. Impervious surfaces are those which do not absorb water. They include buildings, parking areas, driveways, roads, sidewalks, and any areas of concrete or asphalt. The ISR is calculated by dividing the total area of all impervious surfaces on a site by the gross site area, excluding existing water bodies (Note: The term "water bodies" does not include man-made wet-retention/detention areas, man-made lakes, or man-made ponds).

5.

The floor area ratio (FAR) is the relationship between the total floor area on a site and the total site area. The FAR is calculated by adding together all floor areas of all floors and dividing this total by the gross site area, exclusive of existing water bodies (Note: The term "water bodies" does not include man-made wet-retention/detention areas, man-made lakes, or man-made ponds).

6.

Front, exterior side, and exterior rear setbacks for principal and accessory structures shall be determined by the distance from the road right-of-way (R/W). Setbacks from private roads shall be calculated in the same manner or from the edge of pavement, whichever is greater. All linear dimensions are given in feet.

7.

Residential structures exceeding 35 feet in height, setbacks shall be increased by one-half of one foot for each one foot of height over 35 feet. The 100' height may only be obtained according to Section 401.02 E. Performance Standards, Subsection 9. ChampionsGate MUX.

8.

All development is subject to Section 610 - Setbacks from lakes and surface waters.

9.

All development is subject to Section 220 - Compatibility.

10.

Chimneys, smoke stacks, communication towers, and Religious Institution symbols, including, but not limited to: minarets, prayer towers, steeples, crosses, menorahs, Stars of David, and bell towers are exempt from the structure height limitations.

11.

All structures are subject to compliance with the Polk County Airport Zoning Regulations, adopted and administered by the Joint Airport Zoning Board (JAZB).

12.

All single-family detached, single-family attached, duplex, townhome, and residential detached garage entrances for vehicles shall be setback a minimum of 25 feet from the property line, drive aisle, or right-of-way easement.

13.

All structures shall comply with Section 214 - Distance between Buildings.

15.

Impervious surface ratio (ISR) does not apply to single-family residential development. GS indicates lower ISR standard for properties in the Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern.

16.

Minimum interior side setbacks for non-residential uses which adjoin non-residential districts may utilize a zero setback in accordance with the provisions in Section 755, provided that side adjoins a non-residential district.

17.

Recreational lighting, seating, press boxes, and other similar appurtenances are excluded from height restrictions when approved through a Level 3 Conditional Use process.

18.

The Building Official may approve a reduction in the required setbacks of up to ten percent (10%) of the requirement through a Level 1 Review process.

(Ord. No. 2020-048, § 2, 12-1-2020; Ord. No. 2022-083, § 2, 12-20-2022; Ord. No. 23-019, § 4, 3-21-2023; Ord. No. 2024-025, § 4, 4-16-2024)

E.

Performance Standards

The performance standards for development in the Ronald Reagan Parkway SAP are embodied in seven primary categories; Vehicle Transportation, Pedestrian Accessibility, Recreation, Wetlands, Landscaping, Signs, and Specific Use Standards.

1.

Transportation To accommodate the urban densities and intensities intended for this planning area, a network of collector roads is needed to provide multiple routes to the major transportation corridors that connect this area with the Orlando Metropolitan Area. Ronald Reagan Parkway (CR54), US Highway 27, Lake Wilson Road, and U.S. Highway 17/92 alone cannot provide the needed capacity in the long run. Parallel routes must be created to divert traffic seeking a multitude of destinations. Employment, retail, and residential development must be interconnected to mitigate the burden of growth upon this area. The following standards apply to all development within the SAP:

a.

Where a future roadway is indicated on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map to lie within the property to be developed, there are two options

i.

The developer may construct the road, as set forth in the SAP, through the property from the general location depicted on the FLUMS where it enters the property to the general location where it terminates; or,

ii.

The developer may dedicate, fee simple prior to Level 2 development approval, the maximum amount of right-of- way to the County for the road type specified in the plan per the Florida Department of Transportation Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, Construction and Maintenance for Streets and Highways.

b.

Where different types ^[1] of development meet there shall be at least one direct vehicle connection to the greatest extent practicable.

c.

All residential development of two hundred (200) units or more shall have more than one access or entrance.

d.

All residential development of more than five hundred units shall have at least three forms of access or entrance.

e.

Within developments that have an internal roadway system, streets will be designed to be as narrow as possible, without compromising auto safety and access to public service vehicles. Table 4.5 shall be used as a guide:

NOTES:

* 5' planter within rear yard setback

** See CR 54/ Loughman Development Handbook

*** Parallel parking and planter share same 7 foot width of ROW and alternative

**** 7' setback at side yard

***** Tree wells at 40' on-center in parking area

2.

Pedestrian Accessibility In order to ensure adequate safety for the non-motorized public in an area developed to an urban intensity, it is imperative that stabilized pedestrian facilities are provided internally and externally in all development to create an efficient, effective and safe circulation throughout the plan's area. All development shall include an internal pedestrian network that links directly to adjacent development and to existing or planned external pedestrian facilities. The following criteria identify the minimum extent of internal sidewalk patterns and pedestrian connections:

a.

Where streets exceed an uninterrupted ^[2] distance of 800 feet or more, there shall be sidewalks on both sides.

b.

Where streets terminate with a cul-de-sac, sidewalks may be discontinued within 150 feet of the end of pavement unless there is a corresponding pedestrian connection located within that distance.

c.

Where open space areas, recreation areas, utility easements or stormwater tracts from neighboring developments meet, a pedestrian connection shall be constructed. Such facility shall be a minimum 4 feet wide and constructed of a dust free surface or clearly marked stabilized base surface.

3.

Recreation Facilities - 380 square feet of park-and-recreation space per unit shall be provided within each residential development and related specifically to that development. Each dwelling unit shall be within ¼ mile of park or recreation facility within the residential development. The following types of land shall be allowed to meet the park-and-recreation space requirements:

a.

Right-of-way over-sizing with accommodation for pedestrian sidewalks, bicycle pathways and pocket parks.

b.

Stormwater retention/detention provided it is designed in an aesthetically pleasing manner that creates a sense of place and opportunities for community gatherings and includes a pedestrian/bicycle path that is connected to a linked system;

c.

Passive recreation areas; and

d.

Active recreation areas.

4.

Wetlands. All wetland areas deemed under the jurisdiction of the Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Department of Environmental Protection or the Water Management District (South or Southwest Florida) are considered Preservation (PRESVX) regardless of their appearance on the generalized Future Land Use Map. The purpose of the preservation district is to offset and mitigate the impact upon the regional environmental system that is anticipated to result from the urbanization of the area. The following uses shall be the only development allowed in wetlands:

a.

Access to the site where other alternatives do not exist;

b.

Internal traffic or pedestrian circulation, where other alternatives do not exist, or for purposes of public safety;

c.

Utility transmission and collection lines;

d.

Passive recreation facilities; and,

e.

Pre-treated storm-water management.

5.

Landscaping and Reforestation - It is essential when creating an urban environment to replenish and protect the natural landscape. The benefits are: reduction of ambient temperatures, creation a more drought tolerant environment, mitigation of the hardscape of urban areas, restoration of wildlife habitat, reduction of noise pollution, and the reduction of light pollution. The Ronald Reagan Parkway SAP requires the following minimum standards for Canopy Tree Planting, Roadway Landscape and Parking Lot Areas in all development:

a.

Canopy trees shall be planted in all development and consist of mixture of deciduous and non-deciduous trees. The minimum number of canopy trees, exclusive of buffers, to be planted or preserved as follows:

i.

Residential Low (RLX) — 1 tree shall be planted or preserved for every 5,000 square feet of developable residential land area or fraction thereof, up to a maximum of 8 trees.

ii.

Residential Medium (RMX) and Residential High (RHX) — 8 trees per gross developable acre shall be planted or preserved.

iii.

Activity Centers (RACX, CACX, NACX, CCX, OCX, and ECX), Institutional (INSTX) and MUX — 6 trees per gross developable acre shall be planted or preserved.

iv.

Industrial (INDX), Business Park Center (BPCX) — 4 trees per gross developable acre shall be planted or preserved.

b.

Roadway Landscape Design within all development shall conform to the following:

i.

A 25'-wide landscape/buffer area shall be provided on both sides of all arterial collector roads. This landscape/buffer area shall be landscaped with trees and shrubs to achieve a 25% coverage after one year of planting. Landscape/Buffer areas are in addition to the street right-of-way.

ii.

Landscaping shall also be encouraged within road rights-of-way but must be based on a plan approved by the County.

iii.

Developers of properties shall plant Live Oak trees along collector and arterial roadways at a ratio of one tree for every 40 linear feet of right-of-way frontage.

iv.

A site plan showing the easement landscape plan and driveway access points shall be required prior to the approval of horizontal plans.

c.

Parking lots shall be landscaped pursuant to the following provisions:

i.

Parking lots shall be required to be landscaped so that no less than 50% of the parking is underneath a canopy at tree maturity.

ii.

Minimum Landscaped Area - A minimum area not less than 5% of the total off-street parking area shall be devoted to landscaping.

iii.

Location Not more than 20% of the parking area landscaping requirement may be provided adjacent to the building it is intended to serve. All other landscaping shall be provided in the form of interior islands, divider medians, and perimeter landscape strips. Landscaped areas shall be located in such a manner as to divide and breakup the expanse of paving and to guide traffic flow. Landscape islands and divider medians shall measure not less than 5 feet in width. At least 1 tree shall be provided in each landscaped area. The remainder of the area shall be landscaped using grass, ground cover, mulch, shrubs, trees, or other landscaping material excluding sand or pavement. All landscaped areas shall avoid overhang encroachment with curb stops or bumpers. If curbing is used abutting landscaped areas, it shall be perforated to permit drainage where necessary.

iv.

Required Landscaping Adjacent to Public ROWs — Where a paved off-street parking area is abutting a public right-of-way, landscaping shall be provided between the off-street parking area and the right-of- way in accordance with the following:

1)

Landscaped strip of land, a minimum of five feet in width, shall extend along the length of the boundary between the parking area and the abutting right-of-way except at point of access. This landscaped strip shall contain at least one (1) tree for each 75 lineal feet, or fraction thereof. Trees may be planted separately or in clusters.

2)

The required landscaped strip shall contain a hedge, wall, fence, berm, or other opaque screen, a minimum of 3 feet high, but no more than 6 feet high attained within one year of installation. If non-living barriers are used, one shrub or vine shall be planted along the street side for each 15 lineal feet of screen. The remainder of the landscaped strip shall be landscaped with grass, ground cover, or other appropriate landscaped treatment.

d.

Parking shall be minimized and provided the least priority in the Ronald Reagan SAP to provide for more desired open space or to encourage pedestrian activity in an urban environment. Parking requirements of Section 720 may be reduced through shared parking agreements and for all mixed use and interconnected developments by approval of the Land Development Director.

6.

Signs Signage shall be more restrictive than typical standards for Polk County. The SAP shall use visually pleasing, lower height and smaller signs to compliment the overall selected-area site and building design. Flapping flags, blinking lights, and portable signs shall be prohibited. The construction of billboards along the roadways and Interstate 4 shall be specifically prohibited except for temporary billboards advertising the availability of industrial and commercial space located within the SAP for the respective property(ies).

7.

Planned Development - Densities may be increased and a greater floor area ratio may be sought provided the following is accomplished with design and approved by the Planning Commission:

a.

Substantial effort is made to soften the hardscape of development through:

i.

Preservation of mature landscaping or increased and more mature plantings; and,

ii.

Curved streets and drive aisles,

b.

Multiple connections a provided to adjacent properties (both pedestrian and vehicle); and

c.

A substantial effort has been made to step down intensity and ease the transition to abutting existing developments of lesser intensity.

Self-Storage Facility (Conditional Use Standards) (Added by Ord. No. 17-038 - 08/08/17)

8.

The following conditional use standards are considered to be more specific and shall be required in lieu of those conditional use standards for Self-Storage Facilities as identified in Section 303 of the Code.

a.

Storage of hazardous materials is prohibited. Storage of vehicles, boats, recreational vehicles, etc., shall occur in designated areas, entirely screened from view of adjacent residential property and from public rights-of-way. Except as provided herein, outdoor storage of any kind shall be prohibited.

b.

Personal storage facilities shall provide one parking space per 200 bays, plus one space per employee.

c.

Building facades visible from the public right-of-way shall have the appearance of an office and/or retail building through the use of doors, windows, awnings, and other appropriate building and design elements.

d.

Exterior building material shall be stucco, brick, stone, split-faced block, or a combination of those materials. Building modulation shall be employed to break up long facades and create a visually unique project. Building modulation may be achieved through the use of horizontal and vertical projections or recesses, including awnings, overhangs or other similar architectural features.

e.

Buildings that can accommodate two or more stories shall be designed to have the appearance of a multi-story building through the use of windows, doors, awnings, canopies and other appropriate building elements. For purposes of these design standards, these may consist of transparent windows, vehicular breezeways, or spandrel architectural elements may be used to further enhance facades.

f.

Access to all storage units shall be from the interior of the building.

9.

ChampionsGate MUX - The MUX district is to address flexible residential unit needs of the ChampionsGate development to create a urban resort environment as well as to expand the same style of development from Osceola County. The portion of MUX between ChampionsGate Boulevard and the Portofina development may achieve a building height of 100 feet while the portion of the MUX between Westside Boulevard and Portofino shall be limited to a height of only 75 feet.

Tables 4.6 and 4.7 Deleted due to Ordinance 05-65 Adopted November 14, 2005

(Ord. No. 2021-038, § 3, 7-6-2021; Ord. No. 23-019, § 5, 3-21-2023)

A.

Purpose and Intent

This Selected Area Plan (SAP) was adopted in the Polk County Comprehensive Plan to recognize the anticipated high level of urbanization during the next twenty years. The districts and performance standards that follow implement the public/private initiatives outlined in the Plan. In order to achieve an efficient and highly desirable urban growth pattern, a balance of residential and non-residential uses is required, as well as a range of housing opportunities and short trips between housing, employment, and shopping. The approach utilized in the SAP districts includes the creation of traditional neighborhood villages and a town center while preserving sensitive environmental resources.

B.

Applicability

This Section applies to development within the North US 27 SAP, the boundaries of which are shown on the FLUMS.

C.

Use Table

The land use categories and uses allowable in this district are shown in Table 4.8. Land use categories and uses not shown are prohibited. Land uses shown with a C1, C2, C3 or C4 shall comply with applicable Criteria for Conditional Uses in Chapter 3.

D.

Density and Dimensional Regulations (Revised 2/11/02 - Ord. 02-05)

The allowable densities for this SAP are shown in Table 4.9. Density bonuses are shown in Table 4.10. Excess density credit, earned above the actual constructed density ^[3], may be transferred off-site throughout the SAP so long as the gross density of the receiving area does not exceed the maximum permitted density within the district. To receive density transfers, a minimum of 30 bonus points is required of the receiving development. Town Center (TC) is a mixed-use district that has both a density by right as well as a floor-area-ratio.

For the entire SAP, height and setbacks are based upon compatibility with adjacent uses and not limited by table 2.2. This SAP also has a minimum gross density per district. To develop below the minimum gross density, bonus points must also be achieved (see Table 4.11).

E.

Performance Standards (Revised 4/4/02 - Ord. 02-18; 2/11/02 - Ord. 02-05)

In addition to all other applicable provisions in this Code, the following conditions and performance standards are imposed for all development within this SAP. Additional standards for the Town Center are outlined in Subsection H.

1.

Linked recreation and open space system shall be provided in compliance with Section 401 C.

2.

Buffers shall be utilized to create reforestation opportunities and to reduce visual and noise impacts on residential uses. A landscaped buffer 25 feet in width shall be required, according to Buffer Type C in Section 720, along all collector and arterial roads.

3.

Special landscaping standards shall apply to all public rights-of-way and private lands used for parking and located along rights-of-way in compliance with Section 401.02 E.3. Xeriscape design is encouraged.

4.

Billboards and other off-site signs are prohibited except as outlined below.

a.

Entrance features may incorporate signs for off-site uses within the SAP.

b.

Temporary signs for real estate sales and special events are permitted as per Section 760.

5.

Transportation improvements shall comply with the following:

a.

Arterial and collector roadways shall adhere to the adopted road plan for US 27.

b.

Arterial roads shall be considered controlled direct access roads and access points shall be at least 300 feet apart.

c.

Rights-of-way shall be dedicated for roads designated on the FLUMS and shall comply with the widths required in Section 823.

d.

Curb cut criteria shall be:

6.

In order to provide safe and efficient local traffic movement, the County may designate cross-access corridors along certain roadways. Said corridors shall be designed to provide unified access and circulation among parcels on each block of the thoroughfare. Each corridor shall include the following elements:

7.

Self-Storage Facility (Conditional Use Standards)

The following conditional use standards are supplementary to the conditions for self-storage facilities found in LDC Section 303. Where there may be a conflict between these standards, the following shall take precedence.

a.

The self-storage facility shall be multi-tenant with at least three leasable storefronts. A storefront may be occupied with any use permitted within the applicable land use designation. Each storefront shall be at least 800 square feet. Only one storefront that is directly related to the self-storage facility may be counted towards the three leasable storefront requirement of this paragraph. Separate entrances to each leasable area are permitted.

b.

Storage of hazardous materials is prohibited.

c.

Outdoor storage is prohibited, except as otherwise provided in (d).

d.

Storage of vehicles, boats, recreational vehicles, etc. shall only be permitted within an enclosed structure or screened entirely from offsite by the facility's buildings. Enclosed structures intended for the storage of these vehicles are not required to have a roof or ceiling.

e.

Self-storage facility shall provide one parking space per 150 storage units, plus one parking space per employee. All other parking shall comply with LDC Chapter 7 Table 7.10. Parking Waivers may be requested on a case-by-case basis in accordance with LDC Section 709.J.

f.

Building facades visible from the public right-of-way shall have the appearance of an office and/or retail building through the use of doors, windows, awnings, sills, shutters, reliefs, trims, columns, pilasters, quoins, reveals, cornices, horizontal banding, arches, decorative vents, faux windows, accent tile, or other appropriate building and architectural design features.

g.

Exterior building material shall be stucco, brick, stone, split-faced block, or a combination of those materials. Building modulation shall be employed to break up long facades and create a visually unique project. Building modulation may be achieved through the use of horizontal and vertical projections or recesses, including awnings, overhangs, or other similar architectural features.

h.

Buildings that can accommodate two or more stories shall be designed to have the appearance of a multi-story building through the use of windows, doors, canopies, sills, shutters, reliefs, trims, columns, pilasters, quoins, reveals, cornices, horizontal banding, arches, decorative vents, faux windows, accent tile and other appropriate architectural design features. For purposes of these design standards, these may consist of transparent windows, vehicular breezeways, or spandrel architectural elements may be used to further enhance facades.

i.

Access to all storage units shall be interior to the building or an otherwise enclosed structure.

Section 401.03.01 Use Table for U.S. 27 Selected Area Plan^[4]