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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-24lit ORDINANCE NO. 96- 24 AN ORDINANCE OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (LDRS) CHANGING THE LIST OF PERMITTED USES WITHIN THE CL ZONING DISTRICT, AND AMENDING THE FOLLOWING CHAPTERS OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (LDRS): CHAPTER 911, ZONING, CHAPTER 912, SINGLE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT; CHAPTER 913, SUBDIVISIONS AND PLATS; CHAPTER 953, FAIR SHARE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS; CHAPTER 954, OFF-STREET PARKING, CHAPTER 971, REGULATIONS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USE CRITERIA; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS, CODIFICATIONS, SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida that the Indian River County land development regulations (LDRs) be amended as follows: 1. MODIFICATIONS TO EXTEND LAND DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AND PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL TIMEFRAMES: a. Land Development Permits Section 913.07(5)(J) of the subdivision ordinance is hereby amended as follows: development permit shall be valid for a period of five (5) years or the period of time covered by the approved preliminary plat with which the permit is associated, whichever is less. During the period of time that the permit is valid, construction of subdivision improvements may occur in accordance with the issued permit, subject to the developer maintaining valid jurisdictional agency and department permits required for various activities (e.g. utility permits). If the initial land development permit (or a subsequent land development permit) expires and further construction of subdivision improvements is necessary, then the developer shall either. 1. Apply for and obtain a new land development permit, or 2. Apply to the public works director or his designee for an extension of the land development permit. Said extension request may be granted by the public works director or his designee for a specified period of time if: b. Staff determines that no substantial re -design of the project would be necessary if a new permit were to be applied for and obtained. Coding: Words in PowegeirmaeffiMMI type are deletions from existing law. Words underlined are additions. a. The request is submitted in writing prior to expiration of the permit, and b. Staff determines that no substantial re -design of the project would be necessary if a new permit were to be applied for and obtained. Coding: Words in PowegeirmaeffiMMI type are deletions from existing law. Words underlined are additions. ORDINANCE N0. 96- 24 b. Preliminary Plat Approvals Section 913.07(4)(J) & (K) of the subdivision ordinance is hereby amended as follows. (J) Time limit. The preliminary plat approval shall be valid for a period of - . -- • five (5) years from the date it is approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission or, if appealed, when approved by the Board of Countv Commissioners. M -•• Notwithstanding these limitations, an applicant may intentionally phase a project (multiple phases) with specific development timeframes that are approved as part of the preliminary plat application request. Development phasing may not cover a period exceeding twenty (20) years. Preliminary plat approval for a multi -phased project may exceed the five (5) year time limit referenced above if the first phase of the project is constructed, and inspected by the county and verified as complete within five (5) vears from the Preliminary plat approval will lapse if the approved phase timeframes are exceeded, unless extended by the Planning and Zoning Commission as Drovided for in section 911.07(4)(k). below. Modifications to Extend Approved Schedules for Multi - Phased Projects. Modifications to extend approved schedules for multi -phased projects may be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission if the Planning and Zoning Commission determines that no substantial re- design of the project would be necessary if the regulations in effect at the time of the extension request were to be applied to the project. The Planning and Zoning Commission may attach conditions to a schedule extension approval. Under no circumstances may a schedule be modified so as to cover a period of more than twentv (20) vears from the oriainal date of Dreliminary Coding: Words in • • -. • type are deletions from existing law. Words underlined are additions. 2 ORDINANCE NO. 96- 24 RESTATEMENT OF UTILITY SHED SETBACK. Section 912.07(b)6.3 of the single family ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows. j. Utility buildings. Utility buildings or sheds of one hundred (100) square feet or less may be located within a required side or rear yard, provided a minimum of five (5) feet is maintained from the side or rear property line and the utility building or shed is clear of all easements. Only one such utility building or shed may be allowed to encroach into a required yard on a single lot or parcel of land. A utility building or shed (one hundred (100) square feet or less) that is to be located to within five (5) feet of a side or rear property line shall be located no closer than ten (10) feet to the principal structure and shall not exceed the height of the principal structure. (Refer to Chapter 917 regulations for accessory storage buildings.) MEDICAL HANDICAP PARKING Section 954.05(36) of the off-street parking ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: and outpatient clinics, space per one hundred and 't of aross floor area. Coding: Words in • • -• . type are deletions from existing law. Words underlined are additions. 3 (36) Medical and dental offices General requirement of one (1) seventv-five (175) sauare fE and outpatient clinics, space per one hundred and 't of aross floor area. Coding: Words in • • -• . type are deletions from existing law. Words underlined are additions. 3 ORDINANCE NO. 96- 24 4. ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT CONCURRENCY CRITERION Section 971.41(10)(e)12. of the specific land use criteria ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: An accessory dwelling unit shall be treated as a multi -family unit for traffic impact fee and traffic concurrency purposes, and the concurrency requirements of Chapter 910 for a multi -family unit shall be satisfied. 5. "FUELING POSITION" LDR CHANGES The "Gas Stations" category wording in the fee schedule table at the end of Chapter 953, Fairshare Roadway Improvements, is amended to read as follows: Type of Land Development Activity Gas Stations (per • • fueling positions).... [Editor's Note: no changes to TIF rates are proposed] 6. ALLOWING CARWASHES IN THE CL DISTRICT Amend a portion of the section 911.10(4) use table, as follows: PRO OCR MED CN CL CG CH Automotive Dealers and Services New and used cars - - - - - P P dealers Used vehicle sales - - - - - S A Auto and home - - - - P P P supply stores Gasoline service - - - - A P P stations Boat sales and - - - - - A P rentals Recreational - - - - - A A vehicle sales Motorcycle dealers - - - - - P P Automotive fuel - - - A A P P sales Commercial marina - - - - - A P Marine repair and - - - - - A P service Coding: Words in LiL -• • type are deletions from existing law. Words underlined are additions. 4 A r ORDINANCE N0. 96-24 PRO OCR MED CN CL CG CH Auto Repair, Services and Parking Automotive rentals - - - - - P P Automobile parking - - - - - P P and storage Body and paint - - - - - - P shops General automotive - - - - - P P repair Carwashes no - - - - P P P repairs Automotive fluid - - - - A A P sales and services (other than gasoline) P = Permitted Use, A = Administrative Permit Use, S = Special Exception Use 7. WABASSO CORRIDOR PLAN LDR Chapter 911 of the zoning ordinance is hereby amended to establish section 911.18, as follows: Wabasso will retain the feeling of an uncluttered, well maintained small town. Through attractive landscaping and special development design considerations, Wabasso will preserve and enhance the natural beauty and scenic vistas that give Wabasso its special character. Additionally, this area will be characterized by safe unconqested roads, and by a mix of uses including large and small businesses and a variety of residential options. Coding: Words in . . -. . type are deletions from existing law. Words underlined are additions. 5 Section 911.18 Wabasso Corridor Regulations (1) Purpose and Intent The overall intent these is to: purpose and of regulations (a) Preserve Corridor and enhance the appearance of the Wabasso (b) Recognize and enhance the character of the Wabasso community Increase property values in the Wabasso corridor Prevent the establishment of incompatible land uses and unattractive developments in the corridor (e) Make the Wabasso Corridor area consistent with the following statement: vision Wabasso will retain the feeling of an uncluttered, well maintained small town. Through attractive landscaping and special development design considerations, Wabasso will preserve and enhance the natural beauty and scenic vistas that give Wabasso its special character. Additionally, this area will be characterized by safe unconqested roads, and by a mix of uses including large and small businesses and a variety of residential options. Coding: Words in . . -. . type are deletions from existing law. Words underlined are additions. 5 ORDINANCE NO. 96-.24 Boundaries of the Wabasso Corridor The boundaries of the Wabasso Corridor are as shown on the county's official zoning atlas. Generally, the boundaries run along US 1 from 81st Street to 95th Street and along CR 510 from 66th Avenue to the Atlantic Ocean. (3) Specific Development Regulations Within the Wabasso Corridor In the Wabasso Corridor, the following special regulations shall apply to new non-residential development that requires major site plan approval. Prohibited Uses: The following land uses shall be prohibited. 1. Outdoor display of automobiles/motorized vehicles for sale or rental; 2. Outdoor display of mobile homes for sale or rental; 3. Outdoor display of boats for sale or rental; 4. Drive-in theaters; 5. Recycling centers; 6. Transmission towers; 7. Flea markets; 8. Transient merchant uses: and 9. Temporary sales events that require temporary use permits and are conducted outside of enclosed buildings. Specifically, there shall be no outside display of merchandise on public sidewalks (within public rights-of-way or easements) or rights-of-way. Outside display of merchandise shall be allowed on private property; provided, however, that outside display of merchandise is allowed only on sidewalks abutting buildings occupied by the business displaying the merchandise. All other uses shall comply with applicable zoning district regulations. (b) Restricted Uses: Within the plan area, vehicle bays or stalls such as those associated with vehicle repair and car wash uses are allowed IF such bays or stalls are oriented and screened from view of US 1 and CR 510. (c) Free-standing on-site signs: Within the plan area, free-standing, on-site signs shall be limited to a maximum height of 10' above the parking lot grade and shall be ground mounted (monument style) or may be supported by a pole(s) if, at the time of certificate of occupancy (C.O.) issuance, such supports are completely screened from view by berming and/or landscaping. Said berming and/or landscaping shall cover the entire area underneath the sign. A 1' setback from the right-of-way line is required for free-standing on-site signs. Also, free-standing on-site signs for non-residential complexes (such as shopping centers) shall be limited to an area of 120 square feet for sites between 5 and 20 acres in size, and 160 square feet for sites more than 20 acres in size. All other countywide sign regulations of LDR Chapter 956 shall apply. (See Figure F-1 at End of Section 911.182 Coding: Words in . . -• . type are deletions from existing law. Words underlined are additions. ORDINANCE NO. 96-24 Z Roofs: All buildings and accessory structures withi ( n the plan area shall have sloped roofs (slope pitch at least 4:12) visible from every direction, unless a visible flat roof, parapet roof, or other such roof design is determined by the community development director or his designee to be an integral feature of a recognized architectural style. All buildings and accessory structures may have flat roof systems where flat roof areas are not visible at 6' above grade from all directions. (See Figures F-2 & F-3 at End of Section 911.1 (e) Colors: Colors of buildings and accessory structures within the plan area shall be earth -tones or pastels. The selection of earth -tones shall include the following colors: 1. Any tint or tone of brown, including beige, tan, ocher and olive. 2. Any tone of green, having a minimum black content of six (6) percent. 3. Any tone of orange (warm red and yellow base), having a minimum black content of three (3) percent. 4. Any warm or cold shade of gray. 5. Any tone of yellow, having a minimum black content of five (5) percent. 6. Any tone of warm red, having a minimum black content of five (5) percent and a minimum of red content of forty-five (45) percent. 7. White. Earth tones shall not include any metallic colors. The selection of pastels shall be limited to those colors having a minimum white content of 90%. Other colors, excluding flourescents, may be permitted as accent colors, not to exceed 20% of the surface area of any one elevation. Where other colors are used in a facade sign, the area of the facade sign shall be included in the 20% limitation on the accent color surface area. The requirement for earth -tones and pastels shall not apply to colors commonly found in natural materials such as brick or stone, unless such material has been artificially colored in a manner which would be contrary to the intent of these regulations. (fZ Special screening: Within the plan area, mechanical equipment (ground, building, and roof mounted), including air conditioning units, pumps, meters, walk-in coolers, and similar equipment shall be visually screened from surrounding properties and roadways using architectural features, fencina, walls, or landscapina. In addition to required landscaping, all loading/unloading dock areas located adjacent to residentially designated areas and/or roadways shall be Coding: Words in . . %3 . type are deletions from existing law. Words underlined are additions. ORDINANCE NO. 96- 24 provided with a solid wall at least 8' in height above the loading area grade to buffer adjacent roadways and residentially designated sites from noises and sights associated with docks. Man-made opaque screens which are visible from any public or private right-of-way or street, or any residentially designated area, shall be constructed of a material which is architecturally similar in design, color and finish to the principal structure. jqj US 1 and CR 510 Landscape Buffer: Within the plan area the following landscape requirements shall apply: The county -wide landscaping requirements of LDR Chapter 926 shall apply except as noted herein. The following landscape buffer shall be provided along the entire length of a site's CR 510 and US 1 frontages, except for approved driveways: Minimum Planting/Berm Buffer Width Requirements per 100' 4 canopy trees 5 understory trees 20' or more Continuous hedge*: 1j'-22' high at planting Berm: 12'-3' high* 4.5 canopy trees 5.5 understory trees 15' Continuous hedge*: 12'-3' high at planting Berm: l'-21' high* 5 canopy trees 6 understory trees 10' Continuous hedge*: 21'-3' high at planting Berm: l'-12' high* *NOTE. The intent of the hedge and berm combination is to provide a visual screen 4' high above the grade of the project site parking area. Therefore, at the time of a certificate of occupancy (CO) for the project site, the combination of berming and hedging shall provide a 4' visual screen. Undulations in the berm and corresponding hedge height are encouraged. Hedge shrubs shall be planted no further apart than 24" on center, in a serpentine pattern along the length of the buffer strip. Berms shall have a slope no steeper than 3 horizontal to 1 vertical, and shall be continuous along the length of the buffer strip, except where berm modifications may be necessary for tree preservation as determined by the community development director or his designee. To provide a less formal appearance, clustering trees along the buffer strip is encouraged and uniform spacing of trees is discouraged, except where used to emphasize a particular planting theme or development style. See Figures F-4 & F-5 at End of Section 911.182 Coding: Words in . . -. . type are deletions from existing law. Words underlined are additions. ORDINANCE NO. 96- 24 Landscape Buffer Along Other Streets in the Corridor: In addition to standard Chapter 926 requirements for landscaping between rights-of-way and parking areas, such landscape strips within the corridor must also contain 2 understory trees for every 30 lineal feet of the required landscape strip. Landscape Buffer Along Commercial/Residential Border: Within the corridor, where compatibility buffer yards are required by Chapter 911 regulations, 2 additional understory trees per 30 lineal feet of required buffer strip shall be provided. Foundation Plantings: Along the front and side faces of buildings that are adjacent to US 1, CR 510, or local road rights-of-way, foundation plantings shall be provided and maintained in landscape strips having a minimum width of 5', measured perpendicular to the building face. Forty percent (40%) of the foundation perimeter (excluding entranceways and overhead doors) along the building's front and sides shall be planted with shrubs and/or flowers. For example, if a building has front and side perimeters that measure 100' (excluding entranceways and overhead doors), then 40% of the building's perimeter must have a 5' wide foundation planting landscape strip located along the front and sides of the buildina. One (1) understory tree shall be provided for every 25 lineal feet of the required foundation planting strip. The planting strip shall be planted with the required understory trees plus at least 2 shrubs and/or flowering plants for every 10 square feet of required strip area. Foundation plantings shall be located between the building face and the adjacent roadway and any intervening parking area. Understory trees may be clustered. (See Figure F-6 at End of Section 918.18) Landscape Planting Theme Requirements: All property adjacent to US 1 and CR 510 within the corridor has been placed into one of four landscaping theme categories. Within each theme category, required landscape plantings shall be limited to certain species, as specified below, with the exception that sod, annuals, or hardscape may be used in groundcover areas. 1. Formal Palm Theme: CR 510 between Massey Road and the eastern foot of the bridge Street Tree: (Canopy, Min. 8' Clear Trunk) Washingtonia robusta Washington Palm Supporting Shade Tree: (Canopy, Min. 12'-14' Height. x 6' Spread) Quercus virginiana Live Oak Accent Trees: (understory, Min. 8' Height. x 4'-6' Spread) Ligustrum lucidum Nerium oleander Tree Ligustrum Oleander Tree Coding: Words in . . -. . type are deletions from existing law. Words underlined are additions. ORDINANCE NO. 96-24 ica cerifera Shrubs: (Min. 24" Height) Nerium oleander Myrica cerifera Ligustrum lucidum Viburnum suspensum Coccoloba uvifera Livistona chinensis Oleander Wax Myrtle Ligustrum Sandankwa Viburnum Seagrape Chinese Fan Palm Groundcover: (Min. 10"-12" Heiqht Raphiolepis indica Ilex vomitoria Liriope muscari "Evergreen Giant" Pittosporum tobira "variegata" Pittosporum tobira Ixora "Nora Grant" Carissa grandiflora Indian Hawthorn Yaupon Holly Evergreen Giant Liriope Variegated Pittosporum Green Pittosporum Nora Grant Ixora Natal Plum 2. Informal Palm Theme: SR AlA/CR 510 intersection west to the eastern foot of the bridge Street Trees: (Canopy, 10'-16' Clear Trunk) Washingtonia robusta Washington Palm Sabal palmetto Cabbage Palm Supporting Shade Tree: (Canopy, 12'-14' Height) Quercus virginiana Live Oak Accent Trees: (Understory, Min. 8' Height x 4'-6' Spread) Nerium oleander Myrica cerifera Ligustrum lucidum Shrubs: (Min. 24" Heiaht gnAPVnla Nerium oleander Elaeagnus Myrica cerifera Ligustrum lucidum Viburnum suspensum Tripsacum dactyloides Coccoloba uvifera Oleander Tree Wax Myrtle Tree Ligustrum Inkberry Oleander Silverthorn Wax Myrtle Ligustrum Sandankwa Viburnum Fakahatchee Grass Seagrape Groundcover: (Min. 10-12 Height) Lantana Liriope muscari "Evergreen Giant" Carissa grandiflora Pittosporum tobira "variegata" Ilex vomitoria Raphiolepis indica Lantana Evergreen Giant Liriope Natal Plum Variegated Pittosporum Yaupon Holly Indian Hawthorn Coding: Words in • • M . type are deletions from existing law. Words underlined are additions. 10 ORDINANCE NO. 96-.24 3. Formal Oak Theme: US 1 from 84th Street north to Bridge Boulevard (87th Street); CR 510 between FEC Railroad and Massey Road Street Trees: (Canopy, Min.14' Height x 6'-7' Spread 2i"-3" Cal.) Quercus laurifolia Quercus virginiana Live Oak Accent Trees: (Understory, Min. 8' Height x 4'-6' Spread) Lagerstroemia indica Crape Myrtle Myrica cerifera Wax Myrtle Ligustrum lucidum Tree Ligustrum Ilex attenuata "East Palatka" East Palatka Holly Nerium oleander Oleander Tree Shrubs: (Min. 24" Height)_ Viburnum suspensum Sandankwa Viburnum Ligustrum lucidum Ligustrum Viburnum odoratissimum Sweet Viburnum Myrica cerifera Wax Myrtle Groundcover: (Min. 10"-12" Height) Raphiolepis Lily indica Ilex vomitoria Indian Hawthorn Liriope muscari Evergreen Giant "Evergreen Giant" Liriope Hemerocallis spp. Daylily Juniper chinensis "parsonii" Parson's Juniper Hymenocallis latifolia Spider Lily Ixora "Nora Grant" Ixora Nora Grant 4. Informal Native Theme: CR 510 west of FEC Railroad; US 1 (81st Street to 84th Street); US 1 (87th Street to 95th Street) Street Trees: (Canopy, 10'-16' Hei ht Pinus elliottii Slash Pine Quercus virginiana Live Oak Quercus laurifolia Laurel Oak Sabal palmetto Cabbage Palm Accent Trees: (Understory, Min. 8' Height x 4'-6' Spread) Ilex cassine Myrica cerifera Ligustrum lucidum Lagerstroemia indica Ilex attenuata "East Palatka" Shrubs: (Min. 24 Height) Crinum spp. Elaeagnus pungens Syzygium paniculata "myrtifolia" Livistona chinensis Myrica cerifera Dahoon Holly Wax Myrtle Tree Ligustrum Crape Myrtle East Palatka Holly Crinum Lily Silverthorn Eugenia myrtifolia Chinese Fan Palm Wax Myrtle Coding: Words in • . -. • type are deletions from existing law. Words underlined are additions. 11 ORDINANCE NO. 96-.24 Philodendron selloum Philodendron Viburnum odoratissimun Sweet Viburnum Viburnum suspensum Sandankwa Viburnum Groundcover: (Min. 10"-12" Heiaht) Nephrolepis Liriope muscari "Evergreen Giant" Hymenocallis Latifolia Pittosporum tobira "Variegata" Lantana Juniperus chinensis "parsonii" Dietes vegeta Swordfern Evergreen Giant Liriope Spider Lily Variegated Pittosporum Lantana Parson's juniper African Iris Review of Development Projects by Wabasso Task Force Members Members of the Wabasso Corridor Task Force are authorized to review and comment on development project proposals within the Wabasso Corridor. Task Force members will be notified by planning staff regarding pre -application conferences and TRC meetings at which proposals for development within the corridor are reviewed and commented upon. Staff and Wabasso Corridor Task Force members will work with applicants to ensure that every effort is made to save protected trees. No protected trees shall be removed unless it is absolutely necessary to accommodate a proposed site plan. In addition, staff and task force members will encourage developers to follow the voluntary architectural guidelines found in the Wabasso Corridor Plan. (5) Special Regulations for Minor Site Plan Projects In the Wabasso Corridor Plan area, non-residential development and re -development that requires minor site plan approval shall comply with the previously described special regulations for new major development, WITHIN THE MINOR SITE PLAN PROJECT'S AREA OF DEVELOPMENT/ REDEVELOPMENT. The project's area of development/redevelopment is the area of the site containing buildings, additions, structures, facilities or improvements proposed by the applicant or required to serve those items proposed by the applicant. As an example, a small building addition that requires additional parking spaces would result in a project area of development/redevelopment that includes the addition AND the parking lot addition and adjacent required landscape areas. Nonconformities Within the Wabasso Corridor Plan area, legally established existing development and uses that existed prior to November 21, 1995 that do not comply with these special regulations are grandfathered -in under the countywide nonconformities regulations of LDR Chapter 904. All nonconforming uses and structures are governed by the LDR Chapter 904 regulations. Coding: Words in • • -* • type are deletions from existing law. Words underlined are additions. 12 ORDINANCE NO. 96- 24 (7) Variances (a) Variances from these special corridor regulations shall be processed pursuant to the procedures and timeframes of Section 70.001, Florida Statutes. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall recommend variances to the Board of County Commissioners for final action. (b) The Planning and Zoning Commission is authorized to propose settlements of claims under Chapter 70, Florida Statutes, through any means set out in Section 70.001(4)(c). (cZ Criteria. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall not approve a variance or other proposal for relief unless it finds the following: 1. The corridor regulation directly restricts or limits the use of real property such that the property owner is permanently unable to attain the reasonable, investment -backed expectation for the existing use of the real property or a vested right to a specific use of the real property with respect to the real property as a whole; or 2. That the property owner is left with existing or vested uses that are unreasonable such that the property owner bears permanently a disproportionate share of a burden imposed for the good of the public, which in fairness should be borne by the public at large; and 3. The relief granted protects the public interest served by the regulations at issue and is the appropriate relief necessary to prevent the corridor regulations from inordinately burdening the real property. (8Z Voluntary Guidelines (aZ Residential subdivisions within the planning area are encouraged to adhere to the sign and landscape buffer requirements along U.S. 1 and CR 510. The following voluntary architectural guidelines are established to encourage, through private and public investment, the development of the Wabasso Corridor as a cohesive, functional and aesthetic whole. The guidelines contain standards addressing components of the physical development of structures in the corridor. Based upon location, history, environmental attributes, historic resources and character, these guidelines reflect an architectural theme using elements found throughout Florida's past, referred to as "Old Florida" style. 1. General Criteria Besides defining the community's low density, low rise character, building heights should relate to open spaces to allow sufficient light and ventilation, effective use of Coding: Words in . .. -. . type are deletions from existing law. Words underlined are additions. 13 ORDINANCE NO. 96- 24 prevailing winds for cooling, enhancement of views and minimizing the obstruction of views to adjoining structures and other locations. Buildings should be designed to lessen the appearance of excessive bulk. Ostentatious or overly -prominent building shapes that are out of harmony in context with their visual environment, including adjacent structures and the landscaped framework, are discouraged. The surfaces of enclosing walls of large-scale commercial structures should incorporate elements relating to the scale of pedestrian movement and view. Vertical enclosing walls should be sub -divided into clearly visible bays, each a minimum of 60 feet in width. The use of the following devices for establishing scale is encouraged: b. Scored joints; c. Surface articulation or subdivision of vertical surfaces into distinct areas; d. Rhythmic use of openings (doors, windows, etc. e. Scale and proportion of facade; f. Use of signage to establish scale and proportion; g_ Installation of landscape elements in front of walls to break up long wall expanses and sloped or otherwise articulated roof lines to develop visual interest at the roof level. 2. Specific Criteria a. Roofs: The use of vernacular materials such as standing seam metal or wood shake shingles is encouraged. Roof pitch should range from 8:12 to 12:12 for primary roofs, and lower pitch for arcades or overhangs. b. Doors/Windows: Doors and windows should be symmetrical in placement, and should be true divided lite. Casing trim should be 4"-6" and workable shutters sized to fit windows are encouraged. c. Siding: Siding should be wood horizontal or vertical boards or shake. d. Porches/Arcades. The use of wide overhangs which create porch or arcade - like features is strongly encouraged. For instance, commercial buildings should provide front walkways which are a minimum of 10' wide. This width accommodates 2-3 abreast pedestrian traffic while allowing for entrance door swing area. Awnings are also encouraged to add color and textural interest to buildings. Coding: Words inn . -. 91 type are deletions from existing law. Words underlined are additions. 14 r,, C ORDINANCE NO. 96- 24 e. Cornice Detailing: Open exposed rafter tails are encouraged. f. Lighting: The use of thematic lot lighting and signage is encouraqed. [Editor's Note: graphics to be inserted at end of section 911.18 follow immediately after this page.] Coding: Words in . . -. . type are deletions from existing law. Words underlined are additions. 15 ORDINANCE NO. 96-24 "F-1: FREE-STANDING SIGNS" 0 ORDINANCE NO. 96-24 "F-2: ROOFS" ORDINANCE NO. 90-24 "F-3: ROOFS" t� 0 ORDINANCE NO. 96-24 "F-4: U.S.1 & C•R.510 BUFFER" • '�'Among,► 0 0 ORDINANCE NO. 96-24 "F-5: U.S.1 & C.R.510 BUFFER" Iy�-2Yz f Aecw 1) 1 - 3K.' t�ta+ ww 1'rz- 31 f+lroA 1! 29' titoi ORDINANCE NO. 96-24 "F-6: FOUNDATION PLANTINGS" -t ORDINANCE NO. 96-9d 8. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS All previous ordinances, resolutions, or motions of the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida which conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. All Special Acts of the legislature applying only to the unincorporated portion of Indian River County and which conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. 9. CODIFICATION The provisions of this ordinance shall be incorporated into the County Code and the word "Ordinance" may be changed to "section", "article", or other appropriate word, and the sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or relettered to accomplish such intentions. 10. SEVERABILITY If any section, part of a sentence, paragraph, phrase or word of this ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, inoperative or void, such holdings shall not affect the remaining portions hereof and it shall be construed to have been the legislative intent to pass this ordinance without such unconstitutional, invalid or inoperative part. 11. EFFECTIVE DATE The provisions of this ordinance shall become effective upon filing with'the Department of State. Approved and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida on this 17 day of December 1996. This ordinance was advertised in the Vero Beach Press -Journal on the 22 day of November , 1996, and on the 1— day of December 1996, for public hearings to be held on the 4 day of December 1 1996, and on the 17 day of December 1996 at which time at the final hearing it was moved for adoption by Commissioner Eggert seconded by Commissioner Tippin and adopted by the following vote; Chairman Fran Be Adams Aye Commissioner Kenneth R. Macht Aye By ( 10�vk 6 L)ZLLA Fran Be Adams, Chairman Coding. Words in . • -. . type are deletions from existing law. Words underlined are additions. 16 Vice Chairman Carolyn K. Eggert Aye Aye Commissioner John W. Tippin Commissioner Kenneth R. Macht Aye By ( 10�vk 6 L)ZLLA Fran Be Adams, Chairman Coding. Words in . • -. . type are deletions from existing law. Words underlined are additions. 16 • Y � I { 4?. fT y l3 ! ORDINANCE NO. 96- 24y,; JM,� 1� ;" ATTEST BY.: Jef,�re�r .K. Ba� _ aerk Acknowledgement by the Department of State ,qf, the, "Sate .of Florid this 3rd day of January ,AXM619971.all.+e.1 Effective Date: Filed with the Department of State on the 27th day of December 19960 APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM G l� Ik William G. Collins II Deputy County Attorney APPROVED AS TO PLANNING MATTERS Robert M. Keatin AICP Community Development ?rector u\c\s\1dr\1296.ord Coding: Words in • • -. . type are deletions from existing law. Words underlined are additions. 17