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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-01ORDINANCE NO. 82-1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA ADOPTING THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE "LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ACT OF 1975", AS AMENDED, SECTIONS 163.3161, ET. SEQ., FLORIDA STATUTES, PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, PURPOSE, VESTED RIGHTS, REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES, SEVERABILITY, AND EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, "The Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act of 1975" as amended, Section 163.3161, et. seq., Florida Statutes requires each local government in the State of Florida to adopt a Comprehensive Plan to guide and control future development; and WHEREAS, pursuant to said act, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County appointed the Indian River County Planning and Zoning Com- mission as the local planning agency for the County; and _ WHEREAS, the local planning agency has held public hearings on the Comprehensive Plan and recommends adoption of the plan by the Board of County Commissioners; and WHEREAS, the County Commission has held numerous public hearings and work- shops on the Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, all requirements of the Florida Statutes with regard to public input and review by the local planning agency have been met. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida that; SECTION I, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Pursuant to the provisions of the "Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act of 1975", as amended, Section 163.3161, et. seq., Florida Statutes, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, hereby declares its intent to exercise its authority to plan for future development in the unincorporated areas of Indian River County and hereby adopts the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan of Indian River County, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION II, PURPOSE: The Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan of Indian River County is adopted to direct and achieve coordinated and harmonious development and land use in a manner which will permit planning for adequate community facilities, protect the ecological balance of the environment, and promote the public health, safety, convenience, prosperity and general welfare of Indian River County's citizens and visitors. In furtherence hereof, the Board of County Commissioners hereby declares its policy and intent to evaluate all actions involving or affecting land use for consistency with the Land Use Element. In recognition that zoning has been and shall continue to be a major tool for the implementation of the land use and development policies; all applicants for zoning, site plan or subdivision approval, shall affirmatively establish the manner in which the development proposal and requested change in land use conforms to and is consistent with the Land Use Element. SECTION III, VESTED RIGHTS: Nothing contained herein shall be construed as affecting validly existing vested rights. It shall be the duty and responsi- bility of the applicant alleging vested rights to affirmatively demonstrate the legal requisites of vested rights. Rights shall vest upon a demonstration, to the satisfaction of the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, that the applicant; 1. Has reasonably relied in good faith, 2. Upon some act or omission of the County, 3. Has made a substantial change in position or incurred extensive obligations and expenses to their detriment. The mere existence of zoning or other development order, as defined in Florida Statute 163.3161, et. seq., contrary to the Comprehensive Plan shall not be determined in and of itself to vest rights. SECTION IV, REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. SECTION V, SEVERABILITY: Should any section or provision of this ordinance or any portion thereof, any paragraph, sentence or word be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof. -2- SECTION IV, EFFECTIVE DATE: The provisions of this ordinance shall become effective upon receipt of acknowledgement of the Department of State, State of Florida. APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, the 6th day of January 1982. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA By �C 01 Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Chairman ATTEST: By / 1 J Freda Wright, Clerk Acknowledgement by the Department of State, State of Florida, on this day of , 1982, at and filed in the office of the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida. Approved s to for. and leg, suff " i cy By: ay N ran enburg, County Attorney .G�r STATE OF FLORIDA INDIAN RIVER COUNTY THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL ON FILE IN THIS OFFICE. FRE DA WARI/GHT, C�LERK BYD.C. DAME 1-8-82 LAND USE ELEMENT INTRODUCTION The Land Use Element of the Indian River County Comprehensive Plan sets forth the County's policies for its long-range physical development. The Land Use Element consists of statements of development objectives, standards and principles with respect to the most desirable use of land within the county for residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural purposes. LAND USE OBJECTIVES Urban development shall be encouraged to fill in available land closest to service areas of the county so as to avoid "spot development." Lower density development shall take place in areas having environmental sensitivity and in areas outside planned service. Incompatible land uses should be separated from one another.. Where they do abut, appropriate physical or natural buffers should be established. GENERAL- LAND USE POLICIES COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL All areas of commercial/industrial development shall be located in a compact manner to discourage strip development patterns which negatively affect the aesthetic quality, safety, land use patterns and traffic handling capacity of the transportation system. E AGRICULTURE The County shall not permit encroachment, by other land uses, of agricultural lands except where demonstrated that those lands are no longer viable for agricultural purposes. The County shall permit urban development on agricultural fringe -areas based on planned growth patterns as well as existing conditions in the immediate area of the proposed development. ENVIROMMENT, RECREATION, AESTHETICS The County encourages the perpetuation of existing and future recreational and open space areas. Land development activities will highlight and maximize scenic amenities and cultural facilities wherever possible. Proposals for residential development shall complement existing residential patterns and provide adequate neighborhood facilities. The County will initiate community development programs in existing neighborhoods which arc defined through building and housing standards as "deteriorating". Residential development shall be encouraged to locate in areas easily accessible to cmploy-m?nt and service - centers. In areas characterized as flood prone, within the 100 -year flood map boundary, development must conform with the National Flood Insurance Rate Flaps (FIRM'.) elevation standards and/or performance standards of locally adopted drainage plans where no elevation is indicated on the FIR.,r maps. The County shall permit permanent mobile /manufacturcd home subdivisions to be located within MD -1 and ;fixed-Unc Districts. 11here mobile/manufactured homes are located within mixod-Use Distr?.cts, densities shall not exceed eight (E) units per acre. 2 RELATIONSHIP OF THE LAND USE ELEMENT TO EXISTING USES GENERAL POLICIES It is not the intent of the Board of County Commissioners to create non -conforming uses by the adoption of the Plan. All lawful, conforming uses in existence at the date of Plan adoption shall be considered consistent with the Plan. Where appropriate, these uses will be assigned zoning classifications consistent with the existing use. Projects that have received site plan or subdivision approval at the date of adoption of this Plan shall be considered in conformity with the Plan. Projects which have been developed in phases by a single developer on contiguous property which have received subdivision or site plan approval at the date of adoption of this plan shall be considered in conformity with the Plan. TRANSITION POLICY Applications for rezonings, site plan or subdivision approval which have been submitted to the Planning Department prior to the adoption of this Plan, and which have been certified as complete, shall remain active for a period of sixty days from the date of. adoption. If the application has not been acted upon within this 60 day transition period, the applicant may request the Board of County Commissioners to extend the transition period of the project for a period of 60 days. These transition petitions shall be evaluated separately under the 1975 and 1982 Comprehensive Plans and may be approved if adjudged compatible with either. Such approval shall be considered to be in conformance with this Plan. 3 THE LAND USE PLAN - DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY - MANAGING GROWTH THROUGH DE?.SITY Managing growth through density is a concept by which future development patterns are planned, based on the carrying capacity of land and available resources. Development of land for urban uses is limited by the availability of existing and proposed services necessary to ensure the health, safety and welfare of a growing community. The rate and location of future development in Indian River County cannot be permitted to exceed the pace by which government can provide community facilities and services. To insure proper allocation of land to be set aside for urban expansion, the County will develop capital improvement programs for all essential services. These programs establish the County's responsibilities and fiscal ability to accommodate future growth proposals. The Land Use Plan assigns specific density capacities to various land districts. Each district is given its particular residential density according to the following criteria: 1) historical development patterns 2) proximity to urban centers 3) physical characteristics All commercial and industrial uses permitted within a district are regulated by zoning, location, and performance standards which must be met before a project is approved. 4 LAND USE MAP The Land Use r1ap delineates district locations and their relationship to each other. The map is not a zoning map nor does it reflect existing zoning. The Map shows the future land use pattern for the County. The land uses displayed are sufficient to accommodate the estimated population growth to 130,000. These activities include single and multi -family residential uses, commercial uses, industrial uses, open space areas, environmentally sensitive areas, agricultural areas, and areas of mixed uses. Existing zoning, at the time of adoption, shall be regulated by the density districts and boundaries specified on the Land Use trap. All rezonings mandated by the Plan, to insure conformity, shall take place within a three year period commencing with final adoption. Specific zoning designations and boundaries shall be shown on the official Indian River County Zoning Atlas. URBAN SERVICE AREAS Indian River County through its Land Use Element, delineates areas where the County expects to provide urban services. The Urban Development Perimeter outlined on the map, consists of those areas designated as Low Density Districts, Medium Density Districts, ar,r Mixed -Use Districts. Within the "Urban Development Perimeter" the County will. areas 1) Consider the reclassification of flood prone areas, whenever possible, to non -urban uses. Provision of urban services to these areas will be a low priority. 2) Only permit development in primary water recharge that cover 25, or less of the ground area with impervious surface. 5 3) Insure that major thoroughfares are maintained at levels of service having stable flow characteristics and shall only approach unstable flow conditions during peak traffic periods. Minimum thoroughfare level shall be level of service "D", as in the transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan. URBAN SERVICE AREA PRIORITIES 1980-1990 PRIORITY #1: SOUTH COUNTY: The south county area, which includes the U.S.#1 corridor to Oslo Road and the south barrier island will continue to have the rapid growth. This growth, combined with extensive service planning by the county, necessitates the establishment of this area as a high priority for service expansion. PRIORITY #2: GIFFORD The proximity of the Gifford area to the city of Vero Beach enables this area to be provided with services at reasonable cost. A portion of Gifford is currently receiving water service from the county. Projected growth, combined with extensive service planning by the county, necessitates the establishment of this area as a high priority for service expansion. PRIORITY #3: WABASSO, SEBASTIAN AND ROSELAND These areas are experiencing rapid growth, despite the current lack of services. Growth is centered in the Sebastian Highlands Subdivision, and along the Indian River. URBAN SERVICE AREA PRIORITIES - 1990-2000 PRIORITY #1: STATE ROAD 60 CORRIDOR TO I-95 State Road 60 is the major transportation link connecting western portions of the county with the more urbanized areas along the Indian River and Atlantic Ocean. As planned growth expands westward, this area is established as a high priority for services. 6 PRIORITY 2: OSLO PO:kD TO SOUTH COUNTY LINE Vero Beach Highlands is a large subdivision in this area; there is a large scale development program ongoing. In anticipation of future population growth the Count•: will expand services to this area. PRIORITY ##3: NORTH BEACH Because of the planned low density residential character of this area, provision of services to the north beach will receive a lower priority than mainland areas. Development proposals in the north beach should consider individual wells and septic tanks, community franchised facilities, or a similar means of providing services. LAND USE PLAN MAP DISTRICTS The future development of the County will be determined through the designation of specific maximum residential densities. The type of use and density allocation will be controlled by the Zoning Code. This approach allows future growth in those areas where the carrying capacity of the land can accommodate development ane; where service can be provided in a cost effective manner. The density districts described in this element represent the maximums permitted; they do not represent entitlements. Actual residential densities may be lc:, -s than maximums displayed on the Land Use reap. When projects abut density district boundaries, zoning will be applied which promotes a smooth transition between the districts. These transitions areas should contain land uses that do not generate drastic changes in intensity. These areas should be assigned zoning categories that serve as intermediate steps between areas of differing land use intensities. The categories described in the Land Use Eler.1ent arc shown on the Land Use I1ap. The test of this elo_-- nt snail be considered equal to the map insofar as density restrictions and regulating policies are concerned. 7 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT (AG) One of the most serious problems facing the County _s scattered housing subdivisions that deplete the beet agricultural lands and require extension of expensive community facilities and services to meet resident needs. This district furthers viability of the County's agricultural economy. Prime agricultural lands must be preserved whenever possible. Residential densities in this district are a maximum of 1 unit per five (5) acres. Co:�.mercial and industrial uses may be permitted outside of nodal designations as a special exception. Industrial development should be oriented toward agri-business. RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS This district provides transition between agricultural or environmentally sensitive areas and urban development areas. They are designed to provide areas where very low density residential neighborhoods are established and maintained. RURAL -RESIDENTIAL - IU (RR -1) This district provides limited residential uses, but at the same timee protects agricultural lands from growth pressures. Densities in this district shall not exceed one unit per two and one half (2.5) acres. RUP.AL RESIDENTIAL - 2 (RR -2) This district provides limited residential uses, but at the same time protects envir.enmentally sensitive and agricultural lands which are under development pressure. The density in this district shall not exceed 1 unit per acre. 8 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS These Districts achieve a development which includes large amounts of open space and related facilities and also achieves a low overall residential. density. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Development/Location Criteria: Within these districts, development shall be located: - in areas having attractive natural surroundings; - in areas having convenient access to transportation systems; - in areas that are separated or buffered by physical or natural means from major streets, commercial and/or industrial areas; - in areas where governmental services can be economically provided with minimal environmental impact; - where terrain and soil conditions provide a good foundation for buildings and streets; - in areas adequately drained and where provisions of the County Flood Protection Ordinance can be met. Design Considerations: The County Code shall incorporate performance standards for: - adequate off-street parking to meet area needs; - an overall developir,ent layout that protects important natural environmental functions and features of the site and the surrounding area; - achieving maximum efficiency and economy in providing government services. LOV,' DENSITY 1 (LD -1) : This district is characterized b, densities of a subgrban nature. Densities within this 9 0 district shall not exceed three (3) units per acre in sin.^_u, or cluster residences. Cluster residences may include multi -family housing provided the density limitations are not exceeded. LOW DENSITY 2 (LD -2): This district shall provide for residential densities of a suburban nature not exceeding six (6) units per acre in single or cluster residences which may include multi -family residences. MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTI:ICTS These districts provide for residential development generally located where particular advantages are offered by virtue of close proximity to shopping and work centers or principal thoroughfares leading to them. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Lcvelopment/Location Criteria: Medium density residential development shall be located: near major shopping or employment centers; where governmental services can be provided in a cost effective manner; in areas having soil conditions suitable for building, or areas where provisions of the County Flood Protection Ordinance can be met. Design Considerations: The Zoning Code shall incorporate performance standards for: - arrangement and design of structures that permits light, air flow, privacy and emergency access for all dwellings; - off-street parking spaces that meet needs of the development; - buffering living units and outdoor recreation areas 10 u from co m ercial uses, industrial activities, utility plants and principal streets near the site; - protection of important natural functions and features of the site and the surrounding area. MEDIUH DENSITY 1 QID-1): This district is characterized by densities of an urban nature. Densities in this district shall not exceed eight (8) units per acre. MEDIUM DENSITY 2 (MD -2): This district is similar to the MD -1 district, being characterized as urban in nature. Densities shall not exceed ten (10) units per acre. 14IXED USE DISTRICT (MXD) Past development has produced several areas possessing a broad mixture of land uses, many of which are incompatible with good land -use patterns and effective transition buffers. The Mixed Use District designation, as shown on the Land Use Map, represents the maximum pe•r;:fitted extent of a mixed use land pattern. Within the designated areas, the County shall encourage, where appropriate, redevelopment in accordance with the dominant land uses and the health, safety and welfare of area residents. Permitted uses include residential development up to fourteen (14) units per acre, commercial and industrial uses. All future non-residential development in this District shall be regulated using performance standards as addressed in the Zoning Code and criteria described in this Plan. ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE DESIGNATION The environmentally sensitive designation recognizes that certain areas of the county are particular].,, sensiti,.,-e to developmental impacts. Areas within this designation include marsh lands, wet lands and areas with e::te�nsive mangrove growth, constituting a sensitive ecosystem. Areas designated environmentally sensitive west of I-95 shall have the same maximum residential dens4ty limitation as the agricultural district. Areas designated as environmentally sensitive east of I-95 shall have the same maximum residential density limitation as the Rural/ Residential - 2 land use district. In addition to density requirements, these lands will be subject to regulations to assure that development does not interfere with the natural ecosystem. These additional requirements shall be implemented through the Zoning Code. An alternate development approach is available for lands designated as environmentally sensitive. Residential densities assigned to environmentally sensitive areas may be shifterd, to adjacent properties not located within the environmentally sensitive designations. Shifting may occur with property under unified ownership as part of a planned development that otherwise meets the requirements of this plan and the County's Code. In situations where a potential environmentally sensitive area exists, a developer shall contact the Corps of Engineers, Department of Environmental Regulation, St. Johns Dater Management District and/or other applicable regulatory agencies concurrent with his application to the County. Where a regulatory agency indicates probable environmental sensitivity, a developer may be required to provide reports or studies to address the environmental problems. This section recognizes that environmentally sensitive areas exist within the county that are not shown on the map either through oversight or size and can not be graphically displayed on the Land Use Map. INSTITUTION21.L DEVELOPI1rNT Institutional facilities are developr:ents by r;hi.ch private organizations and various levels of goy: erne;ent provide services to meet hu=man requirements. Performance standards for public and instituticnal uses are described in the follc:aing table. R PERFOi'. INCE Sir \DiiRDS FOR PI:.^,LIC A:D Its.'I'711'ICN;i.1, US -:S TYPE GF DESIGN CC.I- FACILI i LOCATIONAL CO -SIM -RATIONS SIDERATIONS EDUCATION Location and design standards for public education facilities are set by the Florida Department of Education. These vary with the intended use and student load. Generally, sites for schools to serve younger children should not be located on arterial streets, and all school sites should be separated or well -buffered from major commercial, industrial, public utility and railroad facilities. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Located central to popu- Site must have lation served and readily sufficient space accessible from all parts for off-street of the area they are de- parking, and signed to serve. building expan- sion to meet long-range needs PUBLIC Public safety facilities Fire stations SAFETY should be located in areas serving indus- which can provide short re- trial areas must sponse time to high value have appropriate areas such as cor,m.crcial fire fighting centers, industrial parks equipment. and medium density residen- tial areas served. Direct access to all sectors of the service area shoulc, be by major streets. MEDICAL Access via major thorough- Separation and fares is desirable for buffering must hospitals providing emer- provide a clean gency medical services. and quiet envi- industrial or heavy com- ronment. Adja- mercial areas. cent areas must have suitable space for sup- port offices and businesses. PUBLIC Places for public ve- Buffering and WORKS hicle storage, materials screening from storage and equipment re- residential and pair should be located in business areas industrial or heavy com- are needed. mercial areas. Whenever practi- cal, jointly de- veloped or con- solidated facil- ities for city, county and school activi- ties are desira- ble. STRATEGIES FOR COMMERCIAL AHD INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPHEaT Commercial and industrial growth has historically occurred along the U.S A I corridor. This trend has resulted in commercial/industrial uses being located along continuous strips. This arrangement is inefficient use of land and causes the following problems: 1) traffic and safety; 2) inadequate parking facililties; 3) proliferation of signs, overhead wiros, and aesthetically unappealing design. No Future sites shall locate in sOOcified nc '_ areas. The nodal pattern for development concentrates land uses around a central location. Specific location and design criteria are stated in this element in order to evaluate an area's suitability for commercial and/or industrial uses. The standards for commercial and industrial uses shall be as follows: (SEE TABLE ON PAGE 21) TOURIST COMMERCIAL USES Tourist commercial nodal areas are designated on the Land Use Map. However, future demands may justify designation of additional areas. PERFORE NCE STANDARDS FOR TOURIST COMMFRCIAL USES 1) When resort areas are adjacent to a shoreline, a buffer of parkland shall be provided to prevent these areas froa being visually dominated by corr,.ercial development. 2) Convenient public rights-of-way to shorelines shall be provided, maintained and publicized through signs. PERFORAANCE STANDARDS FOR INDUSTRIAL USES The County continues to encourage light, non-polluting industry. This policy should continue. Industrial uses shall be located in nodal units such as industrial parks. Characteristics and needs of different industrial activities vary depending on the type and scale of use, location, and design of sites. The following factors shall be considered in determining suitable locations and design of industrial areas: 1) Areas of industrial dcvelopmun t shall offer direct access to available modes of transportation.. 2) Adequate utilities; shall be provided in desii;n of the developmcnt. 3) Physical separation or buffering shall be provided bet:;een roost ir,custria]. and ot}:cr uses. 15 CONI?:ERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL LCCi,`" O.`1; AND SPYCIA7 '_, US POLICIES RELATED TO CO: -L' -IF 2CIAL/INDUSTRIAL NOD:,L A -FAS The nodal acreage designations represent anticipates; commercial -industrial needs for the 20 vear life of the Plan. This element establishes special types and densities of housing which may be accommodated within a node acting as a buffer and providing for transition from one use to another adjacent district. The nodal area policieE establish the maximum limits of development expansion for every node. All nodes shall be recognized as being within two types: 1) unspecified (neighborhood) 2) specified (all others) SPECIAL POLICIES REGULATING NODAL AREAS 1) Neighborhood nodes shall be a minimum of two (2) acres and shall not exceed eight (8) acres. 2) Neighborhood nodes are not designated on the map, but are established through the Zoning Code. Neighborhood nodes shall be permitted to develop on a basis of service needs. An applicant shall provide information regarding the immediate market before a neighborhood node may be established through the Zoning Code. 3) Neighborhood nodes shall be limited to providing public convenience businesses and professional offices as defined in the Zoning Code. 4) Specified nodes may include: a) neighborhood commercial centers not to exceed eight (8) acres per center; b) high%•ray cor.,morcial centers not to exceed three hundred (300) feet in depth along any roa&.ay. 1( c) ce~runity commercial centers with acreage in excess of eight (8) and not exceeding twenty (20) acres per center. d) industrial parks with acreage of two hundred fifty (250) acres. 5) Nodes described as being at an intersection shall have its maximum size in terms of acreage. The shape of these nodes will be an equal distribution of the acreage around the intersection, with the possibility of a 25% deviation in any direction provided the maximum acreage is not exceeded. 6) Commercial centers within all nodes shall have 4.5 square feet of land area to every one (1)square foot of building space whenever possible. PERMITTED COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL LOCATIONS I-95/S.R. 512 INTERCHANGE This is a cormercial node containing one hundred fifty (150) acres. I-95/S.R. 60 INTERCHANGE This is a commercial -industrial node containing two hundred thirty (230) acres. A maximum of eighty (80) acres shall be utilized for commercial uses and a maximuri of one hundred fifty (150) acres shall be utilized for industrial uses. S.R. 510 AND S.R. 512 INTERSECTION This intersection contains a commercial node of fifty (50) acres. SEBASTIAi/RGSELAND AREA A fifty (50) acre hospital commercial no,--,-- iF 1CCatea at the intersection of Roseland Road and U.S. 11;1 adjacent to the existing hospital. On the north county boundary at U.S. ttl is a twenty five (25) acre tourist coraorcial node. There are two, forty (4G) acre com-inorcia'_ nukes located on U.S. -41 at the north and south Sel�.:stian City limits. 110 A one hundred fifth (150) acre ccrx=cial/industrial node is located at the intersection of S.R. 510 and U.S. =1. Fifty (50) acres is allocated for industrial uses while eighty (80) acres is allocated for commercial uses. Residential development may be permitted in this node. WINTER BEACH/GIFFORD AREA Four industrial nodes are located in the Winter Beach/ Gifford area. A fifty (50) acre node is located at the intersection of U.S.41 and Hobart Road. A hundred (100) acre node is located on South Winter Beach Road, west of the Florida East Coast Railroad right-of-r;ay. A hundred (100) acre node in the Gifford area is located west of U.S.;1 to.- Lateral H, south of the North Relief Canal to Lindsey Road. A fifty (50) acre node is located east of U.S.41 between North Gifford Road and South Gifford Road. An eighty (80) acre general commercial node is located on the east side of U.S.P1 at the proposed intersection of Storm Grove Road. Residential uses may be permitted within this node. A one hundred thirty (130) acre hospital. =.-L;ercial node is located north of the present Indian River Hospital along 37th Street (Barber Avenue). Commercial uses related to the needs of the hospital shall be the primary use permitted as well as residential uses. S. R. 60 A\D KINGS HGIMA1' TO 43RD AVI ;,UE A ninety (90) acre commercial node is located at.the S. R.. 60 and Kings Hidhtiay int-ersection and e•ttenc]s east;;ard to 43rd Avenue between S.R.60 and the main retie= cane]. I:esidential use may be perriiitLed wi.tl in this node. ]8 OSLO ROAD AREAS A two hundred thirt- (230) acre commercial/industrial node is located at the southwest corner of the 7•Ith Avenue (Range Linc Road) and Oslo Road intersection. There is an eighty (80) acre commercial node located at the U.S.;1 and Oslo Road intersection. S.R.510 AND A -1-A INTERSECTION This twenty five (25) acre node will permit resort commercial uses as well as neighborhood commercial uses. A -1-A BETWEEN WINDUTARD WAY AND MOORING LINE DRIVE A ten (10) acre commercial node is located within The Moorings Development project to serve the residents in the south beach area. U.S.1 SOUTH TO 4TH STREET The U.S.1#11 corridor from the Vero Beach City limits to 4th (Citrus) Street for a depth of six hundred (600)fect is a major commercial service area for the County. This area will continue to be utilized by cotcu-.ercial service activities and allowed to infill where vacant lands exist within the area boundaries described. RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL POLICIES IN THE t•IIICED USE DISTRICTS U.S.41 MIXED USE CORRIDOR This corridor, located on the west side of U.S.1#1 to a point three hundred (300) feet west of the FEC railroad or Old Dixie High,,:ay, whinhever is mnst westerly, extends south from the Sebastian City limits to the northern limits of Vero Beach continuing again frori the southern City limits of Vero Beach to the Indian River - St. Lucie County lire. A small portion of this ccrridor is located east of U.S.1 for a depth of three hundred (300) feet bet,:.ecn Irby Lane scut - to the 1`abasso corrrierciai/industrial node. 19 Ccrmercial and industrial uses are ant'ci-ated to utilize the majority of the land area within "lie corridor. Where future residential development occurs within this mixed-use area, densities shall be limited to six (6) units per acre, including mobile home residential uses. GIFFORD MIXED USE DISTRICT While the predominate land use in the Gifford area is currently residential, there are significant portions of land that are used for commercial or industrial activities located within and adjacent to the residential uses. Future expansion of commercial or industrial as well as residential uses shall be regulated by the County as prescribed in the County Code to insure that these uses will not be in conflict with each other. OSLO ROAD MIXED USE DISTRICT Oslo Road is the major east -west thoroughfare serving the southern part of the County. The greatest amount of new residential development will occur within the South County area; therefore, a Mixed Use District along Oslo Road has been established to accondr:odate the anticipated growth. The Mixed Use District on Oslo Road consists of two separate areas. One area, six hundred (6C0) feet deep north of Oslo Road, extends from Lateral"J"Canal westward to 22nd Avenue. This area also includes a portion three hundred (300) feet deep on the south side of Oslo Road between 22nd Avenue and 19th Avenue and bet%-:een 12th Avenue to 10th Avenue. Where future residential development occurs the two mixed use areas of this district, densiti^_s shall not exceed those maxiauim densities of the surrounding and adjacent land use categories as described in the text— and shown on the Land Use Map. 20 M PF-RFORMANCE STA:<DARDS FOR CO:GIERCIAI. USES RETAIL S SERVICE C014VENIENCE_GO_ODS 6 SERVICES HIGHWAY-ORIF.NTF.D COIGIERCIAL OFFICES GENERAL Activities that offer Stores offering frequently Establishments that primarily Activities that gen- DESCRIPTION: infrequently needed needed goods and services depend upon, provide for, and orally do not entail goods and services for -for which people do not are designed to serve vehicular sale or display of - comparison shoppers. comparatively shop. traffic that moves along main goods and do not re - Apparel, furniture. Typical activities include thoroughfares. Typical activ- quire high visibility appliances and specialty grocery stores, druggists, ities are motels, auto service, from through highways. stores are typical of cleaners and beauty parlors. sales and repair and restau- Typical among these this group. rants. are legal, financial, realty, technical and some medical service establishments. LOCATION: Central to and/or Conveniently accessible to Located with good access and Locational needs are readily accessible residential sub -areas of high visibility from inter- often determined by from all residential the community. city thoroughfares. type of service (law - areas of the community. yetnear courthouse, Can be located in conjunc- Accessible from outlying ser- doctor near hospital, Preferably grouped tion with groups of retail vice areas and near primary etc.). with other stores of or highway commercial uses routes for shipping and re - this category to to achieve greater consum- ceiving goods (highway, rail). Shall be located in achieve combined mar- er volume and multi- neighborhood/office ket draw of people on purpose trips. nodes or as specified multi-purpose trips. in Zoning Ordinance. Where not located in conjunction with centers shall not be located closer than 1 mile radius to another commercial node. RELATIONSHIP Near medium density. Near residential but buf- Physically separated or well- Small complexes with TO RESIDENTIAL fered from by fence, hedge, buffered from residential low-rise building USES: Physically separated etc. neighborhoods. and good landscaping . or well buffered from _ can serve as a buffer all residential areas. - Truck traffic should not pass between residential through residential areas. and co=erciai uses. Traffic generated should not pass through Open storage areas shall be residential neighbor- screened. hoods. RELATIONSHIP Compatible with most Can locate in major multi- Shall not consume lir.ited Can be a pricary use TO OTHER other commercial uses, purpose retail centers such space in retail centers unless in the CBD because CO*IERCIAL but shall not be near as Central Business District closely related and supportive it generates shopping USES: activities that gener- or shopping center. Pest of other uses. by employees. ate heavy truck. use for neighborhood scale traffic. commercial centers. Limited Shall not cause congestion of Serve as a buffer use in office complex or a primarily cnr,unity retail between residential Limited use in neigh- highway -oriented center. arca. and co=ercial uses. borhood serving com- mercial centers. Shall achieve overall group design of park- ing facilities, pedes - train movement, access and architect- ural style. • RELATIONSHIP Not suitable located Limited need near large Shall not be locnted wh,..rc Related offices can T.0 INDUSTRIAL, near industrial areas. Industrial areas for con- industrial traffic would be be located in a USES: venlence of workers. disruptive to ingress and designated sector of egress. a planned industrial area. DEVELOPMENT Nearly level and well Nearly level and well Nearly level and well drained. No steep grades in SITE: drained. drained. building and parking Sufficient depth frrm roa d•.+ay areas. Adequate space to accom- Space for, building, off- so that traf ffc will not Inter- modate building, parking street parking and land fere with movement on the Natural vegetation and landscaped areas. scaping. thoroughfare. that can be used in Parking needs can some- landscaping is desir- times be met off-site in Public or private water Public or private water and able. a group facility in and sewer. sewer. highly developed area. Public or private water and sewer. Public, private water and sewer. TRAFFIC Served by an arterial Serviced by collector On inter -city highways. Served by arterial SYSTEM: street, preferably at a streets leading from nearby and/or collector point where it inter- residential areas. Limited points of access to streets. sects with other arter- the thoroughlare_ Frontage ials or collector Safe pedestrian access from road is desirable. Off-street parking. streets. residential areas is de- sired. Off-street parking. Traffic ingress and egress should not dis- When located with general rupt through traffic. retail or highway uses, trafficneeds of those uses Minimize auto/pedes- should apply. trian conflict. Off-street parking according to zoning schedule for types of uses.