The purpose of this article is to provide development standards applicable to all development activity within the city. All improvements required by this article shall be designed, installed and paid for by the developer. Also incorporated herein by reference are all state and federal development regulations relative to floodplain construction, coastal zone construction and stormwater permitting regulations.

(a)

Within the city, there is no minimum lot area for an individual lot within a residential district that will be served by both central water and central sewer provided that gross density shall not exceed the density requirements of this Code and that setback requirements of article III be met and that land exclusive of individual lots shall be controlled and maintained through a condominium association, property owners association or some other similar entity (including city government). Recordable instruments providing for these common ownership lands shall be submitted as part of the development review procedure.

(b)

Any proposed development in areas not served by central water and sewer shall comply with minimum lot size, setback and other requirements of state permitting agencies such as the department of environmental protection, department of health and the Northwest Florida Water Management District.

(a)

General. Impervious surface refers to a surface that has been compacted or covered with a layer of material so that it is highly resistant to infiltration by water. It includes, but is not limited to semi-impervious surfaces such as compacted clay, as well as most conventionally surfaced streets, roofs, sidewalks, parking lots and other similar structures. The total impervious surface area of a development shall not exceed the ratios established in the following table:

* Except that ISR of 1.0 shall be allowed within the Port St. Joe Redevelopment Area.

(b)

Ratio calculation. The impervious surface ratio is calculated by dividing the total impervious surface (including building footprints, roads, parking lots, swimming pools and similar structures/surfaces) by the gross site area less the area of existing or proposed water bodies. Water bodies are excluded from the impervious surface ratio calculation, but will be considered as impervious surface in the stormwater runoff calculations that must be prepared to obtain required stormwater discharge permits from the state department of environmental regulation in accordance with F.A.C. ch. 62-346.

(c)

Treatment of cluster development. Cluster development or other site design alternatives may result in individual lots within a development project exceeding the impervious surface ratio, while other lots may be devoted entirely to open space in order to meet overall site impervious surface requirements. The development order must require as a condition of approval, deed restrictions and covenants that guarantee the maintenance of such open space in perpetuity.

(d)

Alternative paving materials. If porous paving materials are used in accord with acceptable engineering practices, then the area covered with porous paving materials shall not be counted as impervious surface.

(e)

Stormwater permitting requirements. Prior to the approval of a development order, all proposed developments shall receive appropriate stormwater discharge permits from the state department of environmental protection in accordance with F.A.C. ch. 62-346, except for those developments specifically exempted by the rule.

Setback requirements will be in accordance with the requirements of article III of this Code.

Requirements for the provision of buffers between adjacent land uses are contained in this section. Buffering is intended to eliminate or minimize potential nuisances such as dirt, litter, noise, light, glare, unsightly buildings, signs and/or parking areas. Buffers also reduce danger from fires or explosions, provide visual relief, and enhance community appearances.

(a)

A buffer zone is a vegetated strip along parcel boundaries that serves as a buffer between incompatible land uses and land use districts, as an attractive boundary of the parcel or use, or as both a buffer and attractive boundary. This shall not be interpreted to mean that parcels within a planned mixed use development must meet these requirements.

(b)

The width and degree of vegetation required depends on the nature of the adjoining uses. The standards of subsections (c) and (d) below prescribe the required width and planting material of all buffer zones. Any level of development approval authority may modify these requirements because of unusual levels of noise or other impacts, or because of special circumstances. Any decision related to special buffering requirements may be appealed to the next highest authority. Fencing of some uses may be required to provide additional screening and/or for safety purposes. Fencing of existing and proposed catfish ponds, swimming pools and similar facilities to prevent inadvertent access by unattended children shall be mandatory. The fencing requirement shall not apply to water bodies, whether natural or man made, which are located on city property and covered by Ordinance No. 405.

(c)

The standards for buffer zones are set out in Appendix V-1 which specify the number of plants required per 100 linear feet. To determine the total number of plants required, the length of each side of the property requiring a buffer shall be divided by 100 and multiplied by the number of plants shown in the illustration. The plants shall be spread reasonably evenly along the length of the buffer.

(d)

The standard outlined in Appendix V-1 shall be applied between abutting parcels as set forth in the Appendix V-2.

(e)

Buffering for mixed-use developments shall be based on the more intense use in the building or cluster of buildings.

(f)

The minimum size of vegetation required to be planted in the buffer zones shall be as follows:

A partial list of acceptable species for each type of vegetation is included in Appendix V-3. The building inspector shall have the authority to approve or reject species not appearing in Appendix V-3.

(g)

The use of existing native vegetation in buffer zones is preferred. If a developer proposes to landscape a buffer zone with existing native vegetation, a waiver from the strict planting requirements of this section may be granted, subject to review and approval by the building inspector. Consideration by the building inspector will include whether:

(1)

The waiver is necessary to prevent harm to the existing native vegetation; and

(2)

The buffering and/or aesthetic purposes of the buffer zone are substantially fulfilled despite the variance.

(h)

A vegetated buffer zone must separate development activity from surface water bodies. Additionally, agriculture and silviculture activities shall be required to use best management practices (BMPs) to protect surface water resources from sedimentation.

(i)

Responsibility for buffer zones.

(1)

The desired width of a buffer zone between two parcels is the sum of the required buffer zones of the parcels. Where a new use is proposed next to an existing use that has less than the required buffer zones for that use, an inadequate buffer zone will be tolerated, except as provided below, until the nonconforming parcel is redeveloped and brought into conformity with the buffer zone requirements of this Code. The developer of the new adjoining use is encouraged, however, to take into account the inadequacy of the adjoining buffer zone in designing the site layout of the new development.

(2)

Where a multifamily residential use is proposed next to an existing nonresidential use, or a nonresidential use is proposed next to an existing residential use, and the existing use does not have a conforming buffer zone abutting the property proposed for development, the proposed use shall provide 80 percent of the combined required buffer zones if the provision of such lesser amount will create a buffer zone meeting 100 percent of the combined required buffer zone of the two uses. The building inspector, technical advisory committee, or the planning and development review board shall determine which areas may be counted as buffer zone of the existing use based on the buffering qualities of the areas.

(j)

Responsibility for maintenance of buffer zones. It shall be the responsibility of the landowner and/or developer to maintain vegetation in the buffer zones, including the replacement of any dead vegetation as necessary.

No accessory structures, garbage or trash collection points or receptacles, parking or any other functional use contrary to the intent and purpose of this Code shall be permitted in a required buffer area. This does not prohibit the combining of compatible functions such as buffering and drainage facilities.

Off street parking facilities shall be required for all developments within the city pursuant to the requirements of this Code. The facilities shall be maintained as long as the use exists that the facilities were designed to serve. Nothing in this section shall be construed to require paving of parking areas, except as provided for handicapped parking areas in subsection 5.08(e). This section shall not apply to development or redevelopment located in the rectangle bounded by Baltzell Avenue, First Street, Long Avenue and Cecil G. Costin Boulevard and shall not apply to property located within a commercial or mixed use zoning category adjacent to Martin Luther King Boulevard.

(Ord. No. 490, §§ 1, 2, 8-20-13; Ord. No. 534, § 7-18-17)

(a)

Number. The following list specifies the required number of off-street automobile parking spaces for various types of developments. When determination of the number of the off-street spaces required by this Code results in a fractional space, the fraction of less than one-half may be disregarded, and a fraction of one-half or greater shall be counted as one parking space.

Auto repair garages and filling stations: Two spaces for each three employees, plus one space for each service bay.

Banks: One space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area.

Barber shops and beauty parlors: One space for each chair, plus one space for each employee.

Child care facilities: One space for each staff member, plus one space for each ten children, located to allow for the safe and convenient loading and unloading of children.

Churches and funeral parlors: One space for each five seats in the auditorium.

Convalescent and nursing homes: One space for each ten beds, plus one space for each employee.

Golf course: Three spaces for each hole, in addition to the required spaces for restaurant and other related on-site uses.

Health clubs: One space for each 150 square feet of gross floor area.

Hospitals: One space for each three beds, plus one space for each staff doctor, plus two spaces for each three employees.

Junkyards and salvage yards: One space for each employee, plus one space for each five acres.

Laundries: One space for each three washing machines.

Libraries and community centers: One space for each 500 square feet of gross floor area, plus one space for each two employees.

Manufacturing facilities and warehouses: One space for each employee on the largest shift, plus one space for each company vehicle operating from the premises.

Marina: One-half spaces for each boat slip.

Medical or dental clinics and offices: Four spaces for each doctor, plus two spaces for each three employees.

Mini-warehouse facilities: One space for each ten warehouse units, plus two spaces for each three employees.

Motels and hotels: One space per unit, plus two spaces for each three employees.

Office buildings: One space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area.

Residential (multifamily): Two and one-half spaces per dwelling unit.

Residential (single-family or duplex): Two spaces per dwelling unit.

Restaurants with drive-up facilities: One space for every 25 square feet of gross floor area, plus two spaces for each three employees.

Retail and commercial uses (other than those specifically cited):

Buildings up to 2,000 square feet: One space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area.

Buildings of 2,001—4,000 square feet: One space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area.

Buildings of 4,001—10,000 square feet: One space for each 400 square feet of gross floor area.

Buildings greater than 10,000 square feet: One space for each 500 square feet of gross floor area, with a minimum of 25 spaces required.

Schools (elementary and middle schools): Two spaces for each classroom, plus one space for each employee.

Schools (high schools): Five spaces for each classroom, plus one space for each employee.

Swimming pools: One space per 200 square feet of pool surface, plus one for each 200 square feet of building area in excess of 1,000 square feet.

Tennis courts: Two spaces for each court.

Theaters, and restaurants without drive-up facilities: One space for each four seats, plus two spaces for each three employees.

Vehicle sales: One space for each 400 square feet of gross floor area devoted to sales.

Veterinary clinics and hospitals: One space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area, plus two spaces for each three employees.

(b)

Uses not specifically listed in matrix. The number of parking spaces required for uses not specifically listed in the matrix shall be determined by the development approval authority, which shall consider the requirements for similar uses and appropriate traffic engineering and planning data, and shall establish a minimum number of parking spaces based upon the principles of this Code.

(c)

Treatment of mixed uses. Where a combination of uses is developed, parking shall be provided for each use as prescribed by subsection (a) above; however, the city recognizes that shared parking is often inherent in mixed use developments which include one or more uses that are complementary, ancillary and support other activities and will consider specific data and analysis provided by the applicant in determining the required number of parking spaces. The applicant must show that if the number of parking spaces approved prove to be insufficient, they can and will correct the situation by adding the number of spaces needed to meet the city's minimum standards. The planning and development review board shall approve or deny a request for a waiver of the minimum number of parking spaces.

(d)

Size of parking spaces. All parking spaces shall be a minimum of nine feet in width and 18 feet in length, with the exception of handicapped parking spaces, which are discussed in the following subsection.

(e)

Handicapped parking spaces. Any parking area to be used by the general public shall provide suitable, marked parking spaces for handicapped persons. The number, design, size and location of these spaces shall be consistent the requirements of F.S. § 316.1955 or succeeding provisions. Parking spaces required for the handicapped shall not be counted as a parking space in determining compliance with subsection (a) of this section. All parking spaces for the handicapped shall be paved.

(f)

Parking for nonmotorized vehicles (bicycles). [Reserved.]

(g)

On-street parking. Redevelopment of a parcel which previously used on street parking may continue to use on street parking provided that the new use does not significantly increase the number of parking spaces required.

(h)

[Proportional share contribution.] In the event that the city begins acquisition and improvement of property for public parking and development of a parcel of land is proposed which cannot meet the requirements of this section because of lot size or other constraints, the developer may satisfy the obligations hereunder by contribution to the city for public parking purposes in accordance with the procedures to be established by the city to determine proportionate share contributions toward mitigation of parking requirements.

All new development, exempting single-family residences, shall provide an appropriate amount of parking area for nonmotorized vehicles. The development approval authority shall have discretion in determining the required amount of parking area.

(a)

Generally. Spaces to accommodate off-street loading or business vehicles shall be provided as required below.

(b)

Spaces required.

(1)

Schools, nursing homes and other similar institutional uses shall provide one loading space for the first 100,000 square feet of gross floor area or fraction thereof, and one space for each additional 100,000 square feet or fraction thereof.

(2)

Auditoriums, gymnasiums, stadiums, theaters, convention centers and other buildings for public assembly shall provide one space for the first 20,000 square feet of gross floor area or fraction thereof, and one space for each additional 100,000 square feet.

Pedestrian sidewalks (designed and constructed in accordance with the Florida Department of Transportation Design Standards) and street lights (not fewer than one every 300 feet) shall be required for all developments within the limits of the city.

In addition to existing development standards, the following site standards shall apply to nonresidential uses along U.S. 98 and SR 71:

(a)

Utilities. All electric, cable TV, and telephone feeds from public rights-of-way to buildings must be underground. All air conditioning units, transformers, backflow presenters or other utility devices must be screened from public view. All power feeds from primary utility lines to individual sites must be underground. No overhead feeds across U.S. 98 are permitted. Jack and bore method is required for these connections.

(b)

Curb cuts. No closer than 400 feet on center (o.c.) for owner contiguous parcels.

(c)

Joint use driveways. In order to meet the curb cut requirements stated above, it is recommended that joint use driveways be utilized between two adjoining undeveloped sites. The driveway centerline shall be the common property line. In such cases, cross access corridors should be provided as described below.

(d)

Cross access corridors. Cross access corridors, where utilized shall be designed to provide unified circulation and access between sites and the previously described curb cuts. Such cross access shall occur in front of the building, connecting front yard parking areas.

(e)

Coordinated circulation design. Where a cross access corridor is developed, the owners/developers of the affected properties shall provide for mutually coordinated parking, access and circulation systems, and shall provide design features as necessary to make it visually obvious that abutting properties will be tied together to create a unified system. If a site is developed prior to an abutting property, it should be designed so that its parking, access and circulation are easily tied together to create a unified system at a later date. If the building site abuts an existing developed property, it is recommended it should tie into the abutting parking, access and circulation to create a unified system.

(f)

Roofing.

(1)

Styles Gable; hip; built-up (with detailed parapet).

(2)

Materials. Barrel tile (clay or concrete); standing seam or V-grove metal; concrete tile; slate; copper.

(3)

Pitch (other than built-up with parapet). No less than 4:12.

(g)

Siding. Stucco; keystone (coquina); split face block; lap siding; brick (color limited to approved color palette).

Approved siding material is required on all sides of the structure, with the exception of the rear facade, provided that the rear facade is not visible from any public right-of-way. Less coverage will be considered based on alternative plans.

(h)

Colors. Fluorescent and bright primary colors are not permitted.

Accent. Fluorescent not acceptable.

(i)

Canopies and awnings. No interior illumination of awnings permitted. Canopies to be hung or column mounted. Color to complement building. No polyesters or acrylics.

(j)

Accessory buildings. Match main building with materials; roof style; color.

(k)

Fences and walls. Walls and fences optional. Solid walls and fences may be used to partially offset buffering requirements (see Appendix V-1). Walls and fences used for visual screening and relief from buffer requirements shall be six feet. No fences/walls less than three feet. Masonry walls to match building. Fences at sites with masonry buildings must have masonry pilasters. Fences, pilaster/fence combinations and walls to be painted to complement building color. Acceptable fencing includes painted or stained wood, aluminum, steel. Chain link or wire fences are not permitted. Decorative walls, fences, pilaster/fence combinations permitted in the parkway or front yard; must be not less than three feet nor greater than four feet. Solid fences not permitted in parkway or front yard.

(l)

Paving of parking areas. Asphalt; concrete (colored or plain); brick concrete pavers; turf block (parking areas only; no drives). Gravel or aggregate parking lots may be permitted if appropriately designed and so long as a maintenance plan is provided as set forth herein. Clay, dirt, shell, and similar parking areas are not permitted.

(m)

Paving of walks. Concrete (colored or plain); brick; concrete pavers.

(n)

Change of use. Color, signage, paving/parking, paving/walks and landscaping requirements of these guidelines shall be met when a site changes use; provided, however, the compliance with these guidelines shall be met in a time period not exceeding three years from the use change as provided by county code or interpretation by the county.

(o)

Expansion of building. An expansion or multiple expansions to an existing building, consisting of less than 2,000 square feet, whose expansion will equal or exceed 51 percent of the total building square footage (as exists or as of new permit date) will require that the newly expanded building and site (existing and new construction) must meet the color, signage, paving/parking, paving/walks and landscaping requirements of these guidelines. An expansion or multiple expansions to an existing building, exceeding 2,000 square feet whose expansion will equal or exceed 35 percent of the total building square footage (as exists or as of new permit date) will require that the newly expanded building and site (existing and new construction) must meet the color, signage, paving/parking, paving/walks and landscaping requirements of these guidelines.

(p)

Miscellaneous. Balconies permitted. Railings are to be decorative metal or concrete balustrades; provided, however, other products/materials will be considerably based on merit. No satellite dishes/air conditioning units or other extraneous equipment shall be visible from a public right-of-way.

(q)

Lighting. If and when walks are established, provide pedestrian lighting or pole mounted streetlights at those sites where no street lighting exists prior to development. Lighting design shall be arch appropriate for the area. Submissions for alternate selections will be reviewed for approval.

(r)

Sidewalks. Sidewalks along U.S. 98 and SR 71 shall be no less than five feet in width and parallel to the right-of-way. Concrete shall be uncolored; broom finished, with two-inch wide troweled outside edges as well as one-inch wide troweled bands at each expansion and control joint at six feet o.c.

If practical, sidewalks may meander adjacent to the right-of-way.

It is anticipated that the department of transportation will provide sidewalks with the expansion of U.S. Highway 98 and 71. If said walks are to be installed, per verification from the DOT provided by applicant, within 12 months from the applicant's permit date then sidewalks can be postponed.

(s)

Landscaping. A landscaping plan, including irrigation system, is a required element of any development plan in addition to any vegetative buffer required elsewhere in these land development regulations.

(t)

Port security. Fencing required for port security may be chain link or wire in compliance with Department of Homeland Security regulations for property zoned as industrial and located between the seaward extension of the south line of the property described at Official Records Book 278, page 303 and the Gulf County Canal. The fence shall be far enough from the Highway 98 right-of-way to allow for a buffer. The property owner shall comply with the buffer requirements of section 5.05 of the Code between the fence and the Highway 98 right-of-way. A Class B buffer shall be required, and the buffer will be completed within six months of completion of the fence.

(Ord. No. 522, § 1, 12-15-20)

(a)

Purpose and intent. This section is intended to provide developers the design standards necessary to address the unique characteristics of large-scale, commercial-retail buildings and large-scale, commercial-retail, development projects, because such uses attract a large number of people consistently and continually, requiring safe and effective pedestrian and motor-vehicle circulations; demand large impervious areas, requiring enhanced landscaping to reduce glare, provide shade, and decrease stormwater runoff; and typically require large, one story building structures with minimal windows that do not blend well with their surroundings. As a basis for developing such standards, the city citizens and visitors alike will benefit from enhanced, large-scale, commercial-retail building and large-scale, commercial-retail, development project design that accomplishes the following objectives:

(1)

To promote large-scale, commercial-retail buildings and large-scale, commercial-retail, development projects that possess superior planning and architectural design and pedestrian-friendly scale, proportion and massing specifically in lieu of enormous, warehouse appearances with unbroken, blank walls. Superior design specifically includes, but is not limited to, clearly defined entryways, articulated rooflines specifically designed with variations to avoid monotony, pedestrian-amenity areas, and concealment of unsightly mechanical structures from public view.

(2)

To promote pedestrian-oriented design that effectively resolves the incompatibility between pedestrians and motorists while providing interconnectivity between buildings, parking areas, and other internal/external components.

(3)

To promote parking lot and site design that meets vehicular needs and standards while providing a safe, efficient, comfortable pedestrian flow.

(4)

To promote sufficient landscaping that is effective for large buildings and their components to blend with their surroundings and also providing visual and acoustic screening and abundant shade for the public benefit.

(5)

To promote enhanced lighting and compatible signage design and to avoid forms of nuisance and intrusiveness into adjacent areas while enhancing public safety.

(b)

Applicability. Large-scale, commercial-retail buildings and all buildings within large-scale, commercial-retail, development projects as defined by this section shall be subject to the requirements contained herein. Architectural rendered elevations and a signage plan shall be dimensioned and include the types of materials used. Architectural rendered elevations and a signage plan shall be submitted with the preliminary site plan application for approval through the applicable development-review process. Architectural rendered elevations and a signage plan shall be submitted for review and approval prior to submittal of construction documents for the applicable building permit. Building and site design guidelines are contained in Appendix V-4.

(c)

Additional development standards. The following additional development standards shall be required for all large-scale, commercial-retail buildings and all buildings within large-scale, commercial-retail, development projects:

(1)

Facades. No uninterrupted and no unadorned length of any portion of the facade shall exceed 50 linear feet. Only facades which include the building loading/service area may be uninterrupted. Interruptions of such continuous lengths of the facades shall include wall plane projections, recesses, and/or offsets of not less than three feet in offset and 20 feet in length before returning to a plane that may match another building face. Architectural features used to scale facades to a pedestrian scale shall include one or more of the following: projecting ribs, pilasters, columns, canopies/porticos, arcades, and colonnades.

a.

Multiple stores within a single building. The intent and purpose of this section is to provide good architectural design, details, and clearly defined entryways rather than unbroken, blank walls. Where the large-scale, commercial-retail building contains multiple stores with separate, exterior, customer entrances, the street-level facade containing the customer entrances shall provide fenestration, such as windows within the range of three feet above the walkway grade and eight feet above the walkway grade for no less than 60 percent of the horizontal length of the building facade of each store. Alternative design solutions for buildings containing multiple stores with separate, exterior, customer entrances that meet and exceed the intent and purpose of this section and this Code may be approved by the planning and development review board. However, alternative designs may not be approved to vary the sign regulation requirements or any other land development code or building code requirement. In order to vary the sign regulations or any other land development code, the variance procedure set forth in the land development code must be followed.

b.

Detail features. All facades shall include patterns at intervals of no more than 30 feet either horizontally or vertically. Such patterns shall include windows, awnings associated with windows or doors, ornamental and structural details that are integrated into the building structure, arches or arched or curvilinear forms, color changes, banding, texture changes or material module changes, and/or surface modeling changes, such as reveals or ribs of no less than 12 inches in width.

(2)

Materials. Predominant, exterior, building material shall include architectural or split-face block, brick, glass, wood, stucco, artificial stucco, stone, or concrete with an architectural finish.

(3)

Entryways. Facades with customer entrances shall be clearly defined and include at least two of the following features: canopies/porticos, overhangs; recesses/projections; arcades; raised, above-the-doorway parapets with cornices; peaked-roof forms; arches; outdoor patios; display windows; and integrated architectural details, such as tile work, moldings, and wing walls.

(4)

Service area. The service area is the area designated for the loading and unloading of goods and refuse collection and shall be buffered from rights-of-way and lesser intensity-zoned areas by a masonry screen wall a minimum of eight feet in height and extending the entire length of the service area. This screen wall shall be subject to the requirements for building facade interruptions in subsection (c). A landscaped area six feet in width containing evergreen plants a minimum of six feet in height and spaced no more than six feet apart shall be provided along the public face of the screen wall. This provision shall not apply to service areas that face adjoining property zoned for an equal or greater intensity and provided that the adjoining property's existing building facade(s) facing the proposed large-scale, commercial-retail buildings or large-scale, commercial-retail, development project's building(s) also incorporate service area(s).

(5)

Roofs. The intent and purpose of this section is to conceal flat roof lines and unsightly mechanical structures from public view. Flat roof lengths longer than 100 feet in length shall be concealed or addressed utilizing at least one of the following options:

a.

Effective concealment of flat roof lines; rooftop equipment; and heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning units from view by adjacent land uses of lesser intensity and rights-of-way shall be accomplished by constructing a parapet. The parapet design shall be a minimum of three feet in height above the highest elevation of the flat roof and shall incorporate a three dimensional, cornice treatment. Alternative designs, such as varying the parapet height for a minimum linear distance of 100 feet and a minimum vertical height of two feet, shall be subject to approval by the city manager or his designee.

b.

Two or more sloping roof planes that extend a minimum of three feet above the eave.

(6)

Pedestrian circulation. The intent and purpose of this section is for large-scale, commercial-retail buildings and large-scale, commercial-retail, development projects to provide for pedestrian-oriented ingress and egress through design features that enhance pedestrian safety, efficiency, and clear connectivity, including connectivity among buildings and to pedestrian walkways/bike paths on adjacent roadways, with a clear definition between vehicular areas and pedestrian walkways. Required ADA accessible parking spaces shall be located such that these persons are not required to cross a vehicular path of travel.

a.

Sidewalks. Pedestrian connectivity between the building facade and each grouping of parking spaces, sidewalks, out-parcel buildings, and transit stops shall be clearly indicated through the use of landscaped areas and sidewalks. A sidewalk remote from the building from the parking area to each customer entrance is required for all large-scale, commercial-retail buildings 75,000 square feet and larger. For multiple store buildings with separate exterior customer entrances for each store, a sidewalk remote from the building from the parking area to each customer entrance is required for stores 75,000 square feet and larger. Along each facade with a customer entrance, there shall be a sidewalk a minimum of five feet wide along the full length of the facade. For multiple store buildings, all facades with multiple, exterior, customer entrances shall include a sidewalk a minimum of eight feet wide connecting all entryways and at least 60 percent of the said facade with multiple, exterior, customer entrances shall include a canopy, arcade, or other architectural and functional overhang that extends from the facade to a minimum of five feet over the sidewalk. For stand-alone, single-store buildings, a covered canopy shall be provided from the entryways to the edge of the sidewalks connecting to the remote parking area. Sidewalks remote from the building shall be a minimum of five feet in width and provide a minimum of three feet of a green/landscaped area containing shade trees a maximum of 30 feet on center and/or alternative cover and landscaped sitting areas between each edge of the sidewalk and the vehicle-use area. The said green/landscaped areas required on either side of the remote sidewalk may be combined on one side of the said sidewalk for a minimum of a six-foot-wide green/landscaped area. Alternative design solutions for these pedestrian-circulation requirements that meet and exceed the intent and purpose of this section and this Code may be approved by the technical advisory committee. However, alternative designs may not be approved to vary the requirements of the sign ordinances, or any other land development code or building code requirement. In order to vary the sign ordinances, or any other land development code, the variance procedure set forth in the land development code must be followed.

b.

Pedestrian amenity area. Large-scale, commercial-retail buildings and large-scale, commercial-retail, development projects shall include a pedestrian amenity area adjacent to the building that includes landscaped sitting areas with design components, such as covered seating elements and/or other elements in substantially shaded areas. At least one pedestrian amenity area shall be required for large-scale, commercial-retail buildings. For large-scale, commercial-retail buildings with a total gross building area equal to or in excess of 100,000 square feet, a pedestrian amenity area shall be provided for each customer entrance. The pedestrian amenity areas shall be placed in areas which have the highest pedestrian traffic.

(7)

Parking areas. Parking lots and access aisle ways shall be designed utilizing the following standards:

a.

Parking lot design. The intent and purpose of this section is to provide parking lot design which breaks up vast expanses of pavement by creating clearly defined groupings of parking spaces while providing for vehicular needs and safe, efficient, comfortable pedestrian flow. In addition, every consideration must be given to plantings and their orientation to the summer sun to minimize the heat gain and absorbance in all pavement. Vast unbroken parking lots are prohibited. Parking areas shall be designed so that no more than 30 spaces on a double loaded vehicle path of travel (15 on a single loaded vehicle path of travel) of the total required spaces are part of a clearly defined grouping of spaces. Such groups shall be broken into individual areas and/or clearly separated by landscaped or geographic features and/or by design components of the proposed building(s). The design of these separators shall consider pedestrian movements, conflict points with vehicles, site distance and angles, security site lighting, and safety within the parking lot area. Separations shall be no less than eight feet in width at any point. A pedestrian access way shall be provided for every customer entrance. The parking lot shall be designed with traffic-calming features along the fire lanes fronting the building facades. Parking lots shall be designed to reduce vehicle movement along the fire lane. Design features may include cross driveways, 90-degree parking space design, and consideration of site-access points. For large-scale, commercial-retail buildings 75,000 square feet and larger, at least ten percent of the required parking spaces shall be placed in the side areas of the proposed development project. The use of alternative materials to asphalt paving which are lighter in color and more pervious (beyond the requirements set forth in b. below) are encouraged. Alternative design solutions for these parking lot design requirements that meet and exceed the intent and purpose of this section and this Code may be approved by the development review committee. However, alternative designs may not be approved to vary the requirements of the sign ordinances or any other land development code or building code requirement. In order to vary the sign ordinances, or any other land development code, the variance procedure set forth in the land development code must be followed. For out-parcels, no more than 20 percent of the parking shall be located between the building and the adjacent right-of-way.

b.

Parking spaces. The number of parking spaces shall be determined in accordance with this Code. A minimum of ten percent of the parking area shall be pervious parking. Pervious parking areas shall be constructed of permeable pavement and turf pavement like "turf block," "turf stone," and SF-Rima or grass, or some other material as approved by the development review committee. If grass parking is proposed, then the parking shall be designed and constructed with a structural support; i.e., go-grid, go-block, etc. The areas designated for pervious parking shall be maintained. The areas designated for pervious parking shall be located throughout the parking lot area in conjunction with best management practices for an integrated stormwater-management system.

(8)

Additional landscaping. The following landscaping standards shall be incorporated into the design of all large-scale, commercial-retail buildings and large-scale, commercial-retail, development projects.

a.

Building perimeter. The building perimeter landscaping required below may be credited towards meeting the requirements of the building perimeter landscaping section of the any landscape, xeriscape and irrigation ordinance adopted by the city. However, in order to meet the requirements below, the building perimeter requirements of the any such ordinance may have to be exceeded.

1.

Facade with customer entrance. The intent and purpose of this section is to require facades with customer entrances to have significant landscaping/streetscaping so as to provide visual interest, prevent monotony, break up wall and pavement expanses, and clearly define entryways. Building-perimeter landscaping required under any landscape, xeriscape and irrigation ordinance shall be placed such that a minimum of 50 percent of the facade length has perimeter landscaping. The building-perimeter landscaping shall be in landscaped areas, raised planters, or planter boxes that are each a minimum of five feet wide and are at a maximum ten feet from the building and shall be landscaped with plant clusters of varied species and heights with each cluster containing at least one tree or three palm trees, each a minimum of ten feet in height at the time of planting. Alternative design solutions for these building-perimeter landscaping requirements on facades with customer entrances that meet and exceed the intent and purpose of this section and this Code may be approved by the technical advisory committee. However, alternative designs may not be approved to vary the requirements of the sign ordinances, or any other land development code or building code requirement. In order to vary the sign ordinances or any other land development code, the variance procedure set forth in the land development code must be followed.

2.

Other facades except facade with the service area. All other facades, except the facade incorporating the service area, shall be screened from public view with no less than a ten foot wide buffer with foundation landscaping. The buffer area shall, at a minimum, have landscaping in planters or planter beds which extend a minimum of 18 inches from the building along the entire length of the facade, contain plant clusters of varied species and heights, and a minimum of one evergreen shade or three palm trees (each a minimum of ten feet in height at the time of planting) every 30 feet.

(9)

Compatible signage. Sign construction material and finishes shall be compatible with the associated large-scale, commercial-retail buildings and/or large-scale, commercial-retail, development projects. The location(s) design shall be reviewed and approved as part of the overall construction plan. The predominate sign material shall include architectural or split-faced block, brick, glass, wood, stucco, artificial stucco, or stone and be compatible with the principal building design. Where construction plan approval for large-scale, commercial-retail buildings or large-scale, commercial-retail, development projects has been granted, signage location shall be reviewed and approved during the sign permit process.

(10)

Outdoor display and sales. Any permanent display areas not within the building, which face a right-of-way, parking area, or residential zoning district, shall be shielded from view by a wall made from architectural or split-face block, brick, glass block, wood, stucco, artificial stucco, stone, or concrete with an architectural finish or a combination of the foregoing materials and incorporated into the overall design of the building. The wall shall extend a minimum of four feet in height. As an alternative, an evergreen landscape buffer a minimum of four feet in height and opaque at the time of planting may be utilized.

(11)

Lighting. The intent and purpose of this section is to avoid forms of light nuisance and intrusion, such as light pollution, light trespass, and glare from adjacent areas, which affects both people and wildlife. All outdoor light fixtures, other than fixtures on the building facade, emitting 2,050 or more lumens shall be shielded as follows:

a.

Within 50 feet of the property boundary, must be full-cutoff, light fixtures.

b.

All other outdoor lighting fixtures shall be semi-cutoff or full-cutoff, light fixtures.

Alternative design solutions for those lighting requirements that meet and exceed the intent and purpose of this section and this Code may be approved by the technical advisory committee. However, alternative designs may not be approved to vary the requirements of the sign ordinance or any other land development code or building code requirement. In order to vary the sign ordinance, or any other land development code, the variance procedure set forth in the land development code must be followed.

(12)

Compliance. In addition to the application requirements of the code, a colored facade rendering shall be submitted at time of application submission to ensure that the standards required herein are adhered to. The colored facade rendering shall be submitted as a part of the site development permit or submitted and approved prior to submitting the building permit application.

(13)

[Appropriate irrigation plans and systems.] Any landscaping required by these additional development standards or required by other portions of these land development regulations shall include appropriate irrigation plans and systems to insure the survival of the plants.

(a)

The purpose of these regulations is to establish minimum standards for the development, installation, and maintenance of landscaped areas without inhibiting creative landscape design. This article requires specific water conservation measures including the preservation of natural vegetation where applicable. It is the intent of this article, therefore, that the establishment of these minimum requirements and the encouragement of resourceful planning be incorporated to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare in the areas of water conservation and preservation.

This article is intended to supplement the Land Development Code. Water requirements may be reduced by providing for:

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The preservation of existing plant communities;

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The re-establishment of native plant communities;

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The use of site specific plant materials;

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The use of water efficiency in landscaping;

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Other site development concepts.

(b)

The provisions of this article shall apply to the development, redevelopment, or rehabilitation of all property within present or future incorporated areas of the city. It shall also apply to the replacement of more than 50 percent of the existing landscape on any existing development. No permit shall be issued for building, paving, or tree removal while building or paving, unless the water-efficiency actions included within the landscape plan comply with the provisions hereof. Completion of the requirements of the landscape plan shall occur within 180 days of the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

(c)

For the purpose of this article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section.

Automatic controller. A mechanical or electronic timer, capable of operating valve stations to set the days and length of time of water application.

Emitter. Devices which are used to control the applications of irrigation water. This term is primarily used to refer to the low flow rate devices used in micro irrigation systems.

Ground cover. Plants, other than turfgrass, normally reaching an average maximum height of not more than 24 inches at maturity.

Infiltration rate. The rate of water entry into the soil expressed as a depth of water per unit to time (inches per hour).

Irrigation system. A permanent, artificial watering system designed to transport and distribute water to plants.

Landscaped area. The entire parcel less the building, footprint, driveways, nonirrigated portions of parking lots, landscapes such as decks and patios, and other nonporous areas. Water features are included in the calculation of the landscaped area. This landscaped area includes xeriscape as defined in F.S. § 373.185(1)(b).

Landscaping. Any combination of living plants (such as grass, ground cover, shrubs, vines, hedges, or trees) and nonliving landscape material (such as rocks, pebbles, sand, mulch, walls, fences, or decorative paving materials).

Microirrigation (low volume). The frequent application of small quantities of water directly on or below the soil surface, usually as discrete drops, tiny streams, or miniature sprays through emitters placed along the water delivery pipes (laterals). Microirrigation encompasses a number of methods or concepts including drip, subsurface, bubbler, and spray irrigation, previously referred to as trickle irrigation, low volume, or low flow irrigation.

Mulch. Nonliving, organic or synthetic materials customarily used in landscape design to retard erosion and retain moisture.

Naturally occurring existing plant communities. See vegetation, native.

Pervious paving materials. A porous asphaltic or concrete surface and a high-void aggregate base which allows for rapid infiltration and temporary storage of rain on, or runoff delivered to, paved surfaces.

Plant communities. A natural association of plants that are dominated by one or more prominent species, or a characteristics physical attribute.

Rain sensor device. A low voltage electrical or mechanical component placed in the circuitry of an automatic lawn irrigation system which is designed to turn off a sprinkler controller when precipitation has reached a pre-set quantity.

Runoff Water which is not absorbed by the soil or landscape to which it is applied and flows from the area.

Site specific plant. A selection of plant material that is particularly well suited to withstand the physical growing conditions that are normal for a specific location.

Soil texture. The classification of soil based on the percentage of sand, silt, and clay in the soil.

Turf and/or turfgrass. Continuous plant coverage consisting of grass species suited to growth in this area.

Valve. A device used to control the flow of water in the irrigation system.

Vegetation, native. Any plant species with a geographic distribution indigenous to all, or part, of the State of Florida.

Water use zone. A grouping of sprays, sprinklers, or microirrigation emitters so that they can be operated simultaneously by the control of one valve according to the water requirements of the plants used.

(d)

When the construction upon or the development of a new site or the redevelopment, reconstruction, upgrading, expansion or change in use of a previously developed site is such that site plan review by the city is required prior to the issuance of a building permit, the provisions of this article shall be applied to such site. Any such construction or development activity requiring said site plan or landscape plan which requires local approval shall be designed to be consistent with the water-efficient landscaping standards established herein and submitted in compliance with the requirements of state law.

(1)

Planning and design. For any development other than the development of a single-family or duplex residential lot, landscaping plan shall be prepared by a person knowledgeable of Florida plant materials, plant communities, and landscape and irrigation principles. An owner or owner's agent may prepare a landscape plan for a single-family or duplex residential lot. The plan shall identify all vegetated areas to be preserved. Installed trees and plant materials shall be grouped together into zones according to water use needs. The water use zones shall correlate to the water use zone designations of plants listed in the recommended plant guide of this article. Plants with similar water and cultural (soil, climate, sun, and light) requirements should be grouped together and irrigated based on their water requirements. The water use zones shall be shown on the landscape plan. Newly installed plants may require regular, moderately applied watering for the first year to become established. Installed trees and vegetation shall be spaced and located to accommodate their mature size on the site. The water use zones are as follows:

High water use zone. An area of the site limited to a maximum of 50 percent of the total landscaped area. Plants and turf types which, within this area, are associated with moist soils and require supplemental water in addition to natural rainfall to survive. This zone includes shallow rooted turfgrass varieties.

Moderate water use zone. Plants which survive on natural rainfall with supplemental water during seasonal dry periods. This zone includes deep rooted turfgrass varieties.

Low water use zone. Plants which survive on natural rainfall without supplemental water. Because of the relatively high water requirements of turf grass, no presently available varieties are included in this category.

Due to the preferred use of pervious surfaces and areas, impervious surfaces and materials within the landscaped area shall be limited to borders, sidewalks, step-stones, and other similar materials, and shall not exceed five percent of the landscaped area.

(2)

Soil analysis. Soils will vary from site to site and even within a given site. A soil analysis based on random sampling as recommended by the Gulf County Extension Service is recommended and will provide information that will enable proper selection of plants and, if needed, soil amendments.

A soil analysis satisfying the following conditions may be submitted as part of the landscape plan.

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Determination of soil texture, indicating the percentage of organic matter.

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Measurement of pH, and total soluble salts.

The soils map which is a part of the City of Port St. Joe Comprehensive Plan may be used to provide soils analysis.

(3)

Appropriate plant selection. Plant selection should be based on the plant's adaptability to the landscape area, desired effect, color, texture, and ultimate plant size. Plants shall be grouped in accordance with their respective water and maintenance needs. The protection and preservation of native species and natural areas is required. Therefore, all landscaped areas shall include the placement of plant materials which are native to the area as listed in the following University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service publications:

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"Native Florida Plants For Home Landscapes."

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"Conserving Water in the Home Landscape."

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"Drought Tolerant Plants for North and Central Florida."

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If approved by the PDRB, other appropriate printed lists for the selection of plants.

The minimum percentage of native plant materials required within the landscaped area is 75 percent).

Plant material shall be selected that is best suited to withstand the soil and physical growing conditions which are found in the microclimate of each particular location on a site. Plant species that are freeze and drought tolerant are preferred. Plants having similar water use shall be grouped together in distinct water use zones.

Due to the adverse impact upon landscaped areas caused by certain invasive plant species, the placement or use of any of the following plants is prohibited:

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Eichhornia crassipes (water-hyacinth).

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Hydrilla verticillata (hydrilla).

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Hygrophila polysperma (green hygro).

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Imperata cylindrical (cogon grass).

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Ipomoea aquatica (water spinach).

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Mimosa Pigra (catclaw mimosa).

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Pistia stratiotes (water lettuce).

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Sapium sebiferum (popcorn tree, Chinese tallow tree).

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Solanum torvum (turkey berry).

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Solanum vi arum (tropical soda apple).

Certain controlled species which are invasive and disruptive to native plant species may be incorporated into a landscape plan, but only in areas which will be frequently pruned or mowed:

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Albizia julibrissin (mimosa, silk tree).

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Ardisia crenulata (= A. crenata)(coral ardisia).

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Ardisia elliptica (= A. humilis) (shoebutton ardisia).

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Brachiaria mutica (Para grass).

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Cestrum diurnum (day jasmine).

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Cinnamomum camphora (camphor tree).

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Colocasia esculenta (taro).

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Colubrina asiatica (lather leaf).

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Eugenia uniflora (Surinam cherry).

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Hymenachne amplexicaulis (West Indian marsh grass).

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Jasminum dichotomum (Gold Coast jasmine).

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Jasinum fluminense Gasmine).

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Lantana camara (lantana).

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Ligustrum sinense (hedge privet).

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Lonicera japonica (Japanese honeysuckle).

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Lygodium japonicum (Japanese climbing fern).

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Macfadyena unguis-cati (cat's claw).

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Melia azedarach (Chinaberry).

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Nephrolepis cordifolia (sword fern).

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Neyraudia reynaudiana (Burma reed; cane grass).

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Oeceoclades maculate (ground orchid).

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Paederia foetida (skunk vine).

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Pennisetum purpureum (Napier grass).

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Pueraria Montana (= P. lobata)(kudzu).

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Rhodomyrtus tomentos (downy rose myrtle).

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Rhoeo spathacea (= R. discolor)(oyster plant).

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Scaevola taccada var. service (= S. frutescens; = S. sericea)(scaevola, half-flower, beach naupaka).

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Tectaria incise (incised halberd fern).

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Tradescantia fluminensis (white-flowered wandering jew).

(4)

Practical turf areas. The type, location, and shape of turf areas shall be selected in the same manner as with all the other plantings. Turf shall not be treated as a fill-in material but rather as a major planned element of the landscape. Since many turf varieties require supplemental watering at frequencies different than the other types of landscape plants, turf shall be placed so that it can be irrigated separately. While turf areas provide many practical benefits in a landscape, how and where it is used can influence water use. The use of drought tolerant turf is preferred over the traditional turf grass varieties. If drought tolerant varieties are used, then turf areas are considered as part of the moderate water use zones thereby increasing ground coverage limits as set forth in subsection (1) above. Drought resistant varieties of turf, including Bahia and St. Augustine FX-10 are encouraged. The use of other appropriate grass types, including experimental varieties is also preferred. Large turf areas, not subject to erosion, such as playfields, may be grassed with methods other than sod if approved during plan review. Turfgrass areas shall be consolidated and limited to those areas on the site that receive pedestrian traffic, provide for recreation use, or provide soil erosion control such as on slopes or in swales; and where turfgrass is used as a design unifier, or other similar practical use. Turf areas shall be identified on the landscape plan.

(5)

Efficient irrigation. If a landscape requires regular watering or if an irrigation system is desired, the system should be well planned and managed. Water can be conserved through the use of a properly designed and managed irrigation system.

The irrigation system shall be designed to correlate to the organization of plants into zones as described in subsection (1) above. The water use zones shall be shown on the irrigation plan. Irrigation shall be required as follows:

High water use zone. All portions of high water use zones shall be provided with central automatic programmable irrigation systems.

Moderate water use zone. All portions of moderate water use zones shall be provided with a readily available water supply within 100 feet.

Low water use zone. All portions of low water use zones shall be provided with a readily available water supply within 200 feet.

Retained trees, shrubs and native plant communities shall not be required to be irrigated, unless determined necessary by the reviewing department.

Turfgrass areas shall be irrigated on separate irrigation zones from tree, shrub, and ground cover beds.

Reclaimed or nonpotable water may be used for irrigation if an acceptable source is determined to be available by the city manager.

Moisture sensor and/or rain shut-off switch equipment shall be required on automatic irrigation systems to avoid irrigation during periods of sufficient rainfall. Said equipment shall consist of an automatic mechanical or electronic sensing device or switch which will override the irrigation cycle of the sprinkler system when adequate rainfall has occurred.

The use of low volume emitters or target irrigation is required for trees, shrubs and ground covers so as to minimize irrigation overthrow onto impervious surfaces. Irrigation should not be scheduled to operate between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Irrigation is discouraged when the wind speed exceeds ten mph.

(6)

Use of mulches. Mulches applied and maintained at appropriate depths in planting beds will assist soils in retaining moisture, reducing weed growth, and preventing erosion. Mulch can also be used in places where conditions aren't adequate for, or conducive to, growing quality turf or ground covers. Mulches are typically wood bark chips, wood grindings, pine straw, nut shells, and shredded landscape clippings.

A layer of organic mulch to a minimum of two inches shall be required in plant beds. Mulch shall not be required in annual beds.

(7)

Appropriate maintenance. Landscapes should be maintained to ensure water-efficiency. A regular maintenance schedule should include but not be limited to checking, adjusting, and repairing irrigation equipment; resetting the automatic controller according to the season; aerating and dethatching turf areas; replenishing mulch; fertilizing; pruning, and weeding in all landscaped areas.

(e)

To assist in public information, the education of its citizens, and the effective implementation of this article, the city will coordinate its efforts with those of the Northwest Florida Water Management District and the Gulf County Agricultural Extension Service or other agencies. In conjunction with the agencies, the city may jointly sponsor regular workshops and/or short courses on the design principles and standards of water-efficient landscaping.

(f)

Any development/landscape plan which incorporates the minimum water-efficient design principles and standards established by this article will be granted special staff consideration and will be expedited through the landscape review portion of the site-plan review process.

(g)

Implementation and enforcement of these regulations shall consist of:

(1)

Certification. For any development other than a single-family or duplex residential lot, a responsible party knowledgeable of Florida plant materials, plant communities, and landscape and irrigation principles shall conduct a final field observation and shall provide a certificate of substantial completion or demonstrate compliance of the ordinance to the city.

(2)

Inspections. The city code enforcement officer or designated inspectors shall be authorized and empowered to make inspections at reasonable hours of all land uses or activities regulated by this article, in order to determine if applicable provisions of the Code of Ordinances and regulations relating to water-efficient landscaping are being followed. Inspections may be made upon 24 hours notice to the property owner, and refusal to allow such an inspection shall be deemed a violation of this article. Such failure to permit an inspection shall be sufficient grounds and probable cause for a court of competent jurisdiction to issue an administrative warrant for the purpose of inspecting, surveying or examining said premises.

(h)

Any person violating the provisions of this article shall, upon conviction, be punished as provided in section 1-15 of this Code of Ordinances.

(i)

As provided in section 2.14 of the Code, the PDRB is hereby authorized to grant variances and special exceptions.

(j)

Whenever regulations or restrictions imposed by this article conflict with other ordinances or regulations, or are either more or less restrictive than regulations or restrictions imposed by any governmental authority through legislation, rule or regulation, the regulations, rules or restrictions which are more restrictive or which impose the highest standards or requirements shall govern. Regardless of any other provision of this article, no land shall be used and no structure erected or maintained in violation of any state or federal pollution control or environmental protection law or regulation.

(k)

(1)

Lots on which single-family home or duplex is already constructed and approved for occupancy are exempt from the provisions of these landscaping regulations unless they are redeveloped or lose their status as a conforming use or structure. This exemption shall not be construed to apply to new or redeveloped residential subdivisions or other residential developments that require site plan approval. Any new development or redevelopment of any residential use is subject to the requirements adopted herein.

(2)

The use of hand watering and portable sprinklers are exempt from these provisions.

(3)

Specialized athletic fields such as baseball fields are exempt from these provisions; The remainder of the grounds, other than the fields, however, shall comply with the requirements of this Code.

(4)

Nonirrigated areas are exempt from these provisions.

(5)

Areas that are irrigated with shallow sand-and-gravel aquifer well water are exempt from the requirements of this section 5.13.

(Ord. No. 421, § 1(Exh. A), 7-7-09)

APPENDIX V-1. BUFFER REQUIREMENTS
(Minimum Widths and Required Plantings)

* — The minimum width of a buffer may be reduced an additional 25 percent if a fence or wall is constructed with these regulations.

** — Shrubs are not required if a fence or wall is constructed with these regulations.

ft. — Feet

APPENDIX V-2. MINIMUM BUFFER REQUIREMENTS BY USE AND DISTRICT CATEGORIES

sq. ft. = square feet

DISTRICT CATERGORIES

1. Single-family zoning — R-1, VLR

2. Multi-family zoning — R-2a, R-2b, R-3, VHD

3. Institutional zoning — C-1A, C-1, C-2, public use

4. Office zoning — C-1A, C-1, C-2

5. Business zoning — C-1A, C-1, C-2

6. Industrial zoning

7. Parks and greenways, open space, conservation

APPENDIX V-3. PLANT PALETTE

APPENDIX V-4. BUILDING AND SITE DESIGN GUIDELINES

Massing, proportion and scale. Delineate and appropriately breakdown the massing, proportions and scale of the building facade and site design to an automobile-street/pedestrian/facade-entry relationship.

In all areas of, or adjacent to, public pedestrian travel. Hierarchical compositions (vertically, horizontally and in spatial depth) are to be utilized in the building facade and site designs to effectively relate to the pedestrian scale required at all locations on the site that pedestrians would normally occupy.

a.

Vertical (height) hierarchy: sitting (18 inches —30 inches above grade), standing (four feet six inches to six feet), header/shade ceiling (eight feet to ten feet), cornice (14 feet to 20 feet), building eave/parapet height.

b.

Horizontal (length) hierarchy: single step (three feet +/-), three steps (eight feet — ten feet), twenty steps (50 feet), overall length of building face or pedestrian path of travel.

c.

Depth (spatial) hierarchy: curb, seatwall, sidewalk, bladesign, awning, door header; or curb, planter, sidewalk, arcade, ceiling, hanging blade sign, door header; or curb, planter, porch, blade sign, door header; etc.

In all areas of, or adjacent to, public pedestrian travel.

Walls.

Provide a major horizontal break within 20 feet of grade.
e.g. a cornice, porch, arcade, canopy, overhang, awning, Etc.

Provide major vertical breaks w/in each eight feet — ten feet along the length of facade.
e.g. pilasters, doors, windows, brackets, etc.

Provide interim vertical breaks.
e.g. masonry watertable, reveals, trim, shiplaps, light fixtures, signage bands, etc.

Provide emphasis at building and/or block corners.
e.g. bell tower, arcade, porch, sculpture element, fountain, plaza, etc.

Windows.

No continuous band windows.

Vary single punch window openings with group window openings.

Ground floor — minimum 50 percent of length in glass w/in three feet — eight feet vertically from grade. Second/third levels — minimum 30 percent of length of facade in glass.

Provide exterior shading elements — Bermuda shutters, trellises, deep eaves, etc.

No reflective glass or glass block.

Tinted windows in grey only to 30 percent transmission only.

Public access doors. Not just a punched opening — should be an "invitation," welcoming, attractive.