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TALKING POINTS FOR MEDIA INTERVIEWS REGARDING_THE 1996 STATISTICS 1. The 1996 alcohol-related traffic death statistics indicate an alarming lack of progress in the fight against drunk driving. Last year, 17,126 people were killed in crashes involving alcohol in the United States. 2. Despite a steady increase in miles travelled and overall traffic deaths, alcohol- related traffic deaths steadily declined between 1980 and 1994. In 1995, America saw alcohol-related traff'~c deaths increase for the first time in a decade. Now, 1996 statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicate there was only a very slight decrease in alcohol-related traffic deaths from the year before. 3. 1996 also marked an alarming new and deadly trend among youth. Last year, alcohol-related traffic deaths among youth ages 15-20 increased for the first time in seven years from 2,206 in 1995 to 2,315 in 1996. While there was a two percent increase in the youth population (ages 15-20), there was a five percent increase in alcohol-related traffic fatalities in this age group. The number of alcohol-related traffic fatalities involving youth (ages 15-20) with high BAC levels increased. This supports reported increases in binge drinking. In order to confront an upcoming population boom that will put more young drivers on the roads and increase youth binge drinking, MADD has developed a new youth focus to enlist the help of young people in solving America's underage drinking and impaired driving problems. 4. Almost one quarter (or 3,732 people) of the total number of alcohol-related traffic fatalities involved drivers at BAC levels under .10 -the legal limit in 34 states. 5. America must do more to stop drunk driving. It is not a problem that has been solved when it continues to kill 17,126 people and injure more than one million people annually. We need to pass tougher laws, enforce those laws, work for stiffer sentences, and educate the public on the issues. We cannot continue to rest on the laurels of our past successes. If the nation continues to be complacent about drunk driving, we cannot continue to have a strong impact in saving lives and preventing injuries. _Nurttbers froYn 1996 ~IHTSA Fatal AI/alysi_$ Reporting System_(FARS) Data: 1. Total traffic fatalities increased from 41,798 in 1995 to 41,907 in 1996. 2. Alcohol-related traffic fatalities declined only slightly from 17,274 to 17,126 in 1996. .g 1996 State By State Traffic Fatalities Total Traffic Alcohol-Related Percent ffi ara.ucc _ N¢_ohoI-R ~labama -Alaska ~ad*lzona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida 'Georgia Hawaii Idaho Indiana *Iowa Kansas Kentucky 'Louisiana Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada N~w Hampshire N~w Jersey N~W York rth Carolina 'N~rth Dakota Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania -Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Otah Vir_ Washington 'West Virginia Wyoming Total Source: National Highway 1,143 80 993 615 3,989 61'7 310 116 62 2,753 1.574 148 258 1.477 491 841 781 169 417 1,505 576 811 1,149 20O 293 134 818 481 1,564 1,493 85 1.395 772 524 1,489 69 175 1,239 3,741 321 88 875 712 761 143 41,907 487 42.6% 41 51.1% 436 43.9% 214 34.7% 1.606 40.2% 244 39.6% 153 49.2% 48 41.0% 30 49.2% 1.015 36.9% se7 66 44.4% 87 33.8% 335 34.1% 196 42.5% 296 35,2% 401 51 63 37,5% 185 44.4% 613 40.7% 218 37.9% 338 41.6% 568 49.4% 74 37.1 98 33.6% 174 50.1% 46 34.7% 280 34.2% 241 50.1% 523 33.4% 524 35.1 45 53.4% 280 36.3% 221 42.2% 575 39.1 33 48.4% 394 42.4% 70 39.9% 499 40.2% 1.991 53.2% 76 23.7% 39 43.9% ~ 38.6% 131 38.9% 322 42.4% 58 40.6% 17,126 40.9% Traffic Safety Admlnislratlon, FARS Data, 1997 Crashes by Day of Week IFlorida Traffic Crash Facts I 9 P $ 35.000 30,000 31.927 32,043 Mon Tue ALL CRASHES 32,457 32,032 39,441 26,451 Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 500 - 450 - 400 - 350 - 316 300 - 250 - 200 - 150 - 100 - 50 - 0 ~...: Mon 312 Tue 340 FATAL CRASHES 33O 416 473 399 Wed Thu Frl Sat Sun Crashes by Time of Day ALL CRASHES 18,000 16,000- 14,000 12~000 10,000 8,000 6,000 - 4,000 ---- 2,000 - 180 - 160 - 140 - 120 - 100- 80- 60- 4O 20 0 IFlorlda 1 9 J) 5 Traffic Crash Facts 6 7 8 9 10 11'12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 AM PM AM FATAL CRASHES 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 AM PM AM 2 3 4 5 ACTION LIST THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF ACTIONS TAKEN AND/OR DIRECTIONS GIVEN AT THE 8/27/97 REGULAR MEETING All Follow-up Correspondence should be copied to the file and any file to go in the vault should have its backup material put in chronological order and placed in clips within the file Oty Manager, Oty Clerk and City Attorney get a fhll set of draft minutes, therefore, they do not need copies of minutes pages for items relating to their positions Approyal of Minutes - 8/6/97 Workshop, 8/13/97 Regnlar Mee[ing - approved sign, seal - place in book 97.203 Aclopt Resolutioo No. R-97-47 - Vacation of Easement - Lo[ 21. Block 288. Unit 10, Sebastian Highlands - adopted sign, seal - copy to file, counter, attorney, Engineer follow procedures manual update \wp-res~r-97 - list adoption date 97.197 Adopt R~solution No. R-97-48 - Supporting FRDAP Grant Application for Old GDC Building at Barber Street Sports Complex South - adopted sign, seal - copy to file, counter, attorney, PW, Finance certify copy of resolution for (who is going to send application in?) blue back original res and file vault - ORIG RES - 97 remove backup from file - place in chrono order w/copy of res on top and file in vault - RES BACKUP - 97 update \wp-res~r-97 - list adoption date 97.083 Approve Transfer of F~lnds Not to Exc~¢d $5,620 to Fund Green Building Septic Hook-up to ~lew Drain Field and Step DQwn Transformer for Football Lighting at Barl0¢r Street Sports Complex and Authorize City Manager to Sign Amendment to Agreement with Sebastian Panthers, Inc. - approved and authorized copy minutes to file, Finance, PW, Purchasing file backup in vault - BSSC obtain copy of executed amendment to agreement with Panthers - file vault - AGREEMENTS - Miscellaneous - Panthers Concession Agreement add to \wp-files\agree.cur - miscellaneous - Panthers 97.204 BatlgharffOuinn Wedding Reception - Commurlily Center - Approve A/B Re0~est - 9/20/97- 6 pm to 11 pm - Security Paid - Age Verifie,_0 - approved letter applicant copy minutes to file, PW, PD file in cabinet 97.2O5 97.206 97.207 97.209 97.001a 97.001b Duhalrle/Freeman Wedding Reception - Community Center - Approve A~ ~equest - 2/14/98 - 3 pm to 7 pm - Security Paid - Age_Xderified - approved letter applicant copy minutes to file, PW, PD file in cabinet Board 9[3d. justment -Interyiew and Appoint Regular Member for a Term tO E~;pire 6/1/2000 - Board Recommends Gregory Gore - Gore reappointed letter to Gore copy minutes to file, B of A, DCD update board handbook - distribute pages Code l~nforcement Board - Accept Resignation of Al Goelz - accepted copy minutes to file, Code Enf, DCD update board handbook - distribute pages (after new appointment made) Hgnd[capped Self-Evalg/lti0n Committee - Ac~¢p~ Resignation of John Kanfoush - accepted copy minutes to file, Code Enf, DCD update board handbook - distribute pages (after new appointment made) F~t Reading of Ordin, oce No. 0-97-56 - Creating Uniform Application, AppointmenLond Removal Procedure~_for City Boards, Commissions and Committees - Set Second Reading and Public Hc_ariog for 9/2r~/97 - approved on 1st reading - ph set for 9/2.~/97 advertise ph in legal ads on 9/10/97 for 9/2~/97 file pending credenza add to web - public hearings First Reading of Ordinance No. 0-97-57 - Deleting Certain Provisions in the Code to Consolidate Re0.uir~ments for City Boards, Commissio~ and Committees - Set Second R~ading and Publi~ ~¢aring for 9/2~/97 - approved on 1st reading - ph set for 9/2~f/97 advertise ph in legal ads on 9/10/97 for 9/2~./97 file pending credenza add to web - public hearings 2 97.001c 97.166 97.112 97.208 Adopt Resolution No. R-97-45 - Pertaining to Appointment Procedures for City Boards, Commissions. Comm_itt~¢~ - adopted sign, seal - copy to file, counter, attorney, DCD, all Board secretaries, purple binder on cart (remove R-94-51) blue back original res and file vault - ORIG RES - 97 remove backup from file - place in chrono order w/copy of res on top and file in vault - RES BACKUP - 97 update board handbook - remove language currently in book (R-94-51) and add new language note amenchnent to R-94-51 in ali locations (Munimetrix, blue backs, \wp-resh-esoluti, update \wp-reskr-97 - list adoption date - note that it repeals R-94-51 update web language re: boards update procedures manual wherever R-94-51 is mentioned First Reading of Ordina!lcerlNo, 0-97-58 - Deleting Shared Parking ~Pro_yj.~jgjl - Set Second Reading and Public Hearing fo__r_p,./?~/97 - approved on 1st reading - ph set for 9/2~/97 advertise ph in legal ads on 9/10/97 for 9/24/97 file pending credenza add to web - public hearings Fir~l Reading of Ordinance No. O-97-61 - Parking - Set Seco_nd Reading and Public Hearing for ~ - approved on 1st reading - ph set for 9/2/6/97 advertise ph in legal ads on 9/10/97 for 9/24/97 file pending credenza add to web - public hearings I)amian Gilliams Request to Extend Hours for t~tahlishments Serving Alcoholic Beverages 3 City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET n SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE i(561) 589-5330 [] FAX (561) 589-5570 SEBASTiAN CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1997 - 7:00 P.M. cITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA DRAFT Mayor Barnes called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. ROLL CALL Cil~ Council Present: Mayor Walter Barnes Vice Mayor Richard Taracka Mrs. Louise Cartwright Mrs. Ruth Sullivan City Council Absent: Mr. Larry Paul (excused) StaffPresent: City Manager, Thomas Frame City Clerk, Kathryn O'Halloran Director of Community Development, Bob Massarelli Deputy City Clerk, Sally Maio It was the consensus of City Council to allow public input. City Council Workshop August 20, 1997 Page Two 4. WORKSHOP ITEMS 97.124 A. 97.202/ B. 96.009 Presentation by Rick StQ~ts, Department of (~91pxnunity Affairs - Community Development Block Grant (Dir~to.c Qf ~o~unity Development Transmittal 8/14/97] Rick Stouts, Planning Director, Community Development Block Grant Program, Department of Community Affairs, gave a presentation on the City's grant, the method for grant application scoring, and the dilemma the City faces if it chooses to use the funds in other categories which do not have equal scoring. He advised that the City must maintain its score since it was the lowest of all agencies funded and offered his assistance. ~ . Mr. Stouts said this grant project must be completed before another block grant is applied for, at which time the City Manager informed Council that the City's best shot at a neighborhood block grant will be 1999; said funds are available now and when design is approved by DCA and bidding is completed, the funds, which are currently in the federal treasury, can begin to be used. He urged the City to move forward on the grant and said most downtown revitalization grant projects are completed in 18 to 24 months. The City Manager said the proposed sidewalk on Indian River Drive is expected to begin in Spring 1998. The Director of Community Development said the block grant project should begin in late winter/early spring. Mr. Stouts said he had met with thc City's grant administrator, Robert Johnson and a DCA staff attorney and verified that the $45,000 expended by the City for the Yacht Club improvement can be paid back to. the City, if requested by the City, in a contract amendment, to treat those funds as an eligible pre-agreement cost. Review Riy~rfron[ A~vi~ory Cornmi6ee R~c~!~nmendation on RiverfrQnt. Advisory Plan (Director of ~ommunity Development Transmittal 8/14/97, Action~ P[OI1] Don Smith, Vice Chairman, Riverfront Committee, expressed his appreciation to members of his committee for their work and City Council for their vision. He gave a brief overview of the effort ,, ~;~de by the committee in the last 15 months to work with the public and to maintain public wishes ~. ,t ~repared the recommended plan of action. He briefly reviewed the Statement of Principles included in the plan and requested the plan be acted upon and not shelved. The Director of Community Development briefly reviewed the recommended plan of action, including theme, principles, goals and recommended ordinances amending the Land Development Code relative to architectural standards, signs, landscaping, and parking; Zoning; and Comprehensive Land Use Plan. TAPE I - SIDE II (7:48 p.m) City Council Workshop August 20, 1997 Page Three Carolyn Corum, 881 Dolores Street, Sebastian, member of Riverfront Advisory Committee, said the committee had not had time to review landscaping, roofs, and windows prior to them being placed in the plan and was concerned that those sections did not include the words "encourage", "discourage", "allow", and "prohibit". She said the Florida Yards and Neighborhood Group had made a presentation to the Riverfront Committee, had recommended obtaining a list of plants and trees recommended for use in this area, which could then be referred to in the ordinance and adopted by resolution. She requested that a new paragraph be included in the fu'st proposed ordinance "The Florida Yards and Neighborhood concept of landscaping is encouraged". Mayor Banes suggested that she come with appropriate wording and bring it back to the next workshop, or to staff for inclusion in the packet. She said she will obtain the recommended list for Council consideration. Mrs. Corum went on to suggest that regulation of"for sale" signs be addressed. It was decided to consider September 15th for the workshop rather than September 8th. Mrs. Cartwright said she would check her schedule and contact the City Manager the next day. Steve Wild, 607 Davis Street, Sebastian, member of Riverfront Advisory Committee, said the committee had never considered allowing gambling ships and distributed photos of a business in Stowe, Vermont using a monument sign and conforming building design. Joe ?, said Sebastian is a ghost town and needs no more commercial and that Council should be more coneemed with other areas of the City. Fred Mensing, 129th Street, Roseland, said the plan reflects the uses and look of an old fishing village. Don Smith thanked City Manager, Tom Frame; Director of Community Development, Bob Massarelli; City Planner, Tracy Hass; and Secretaries Ann Brack and Dawn Corapi for their efforts. Mayor Banes thanked the Committee and all involved with the report and said he hoped more members of the public attend the next workshop. 5. Being no further business, Mayor Barnes adjourned the Workshop at 9:25 p.m. Approved at the ,1997, Regular City Council Meeting. Kathryn M. O'Halloran, CMC/AAE City Clerk Walter W. Barnes Mayor City Council Workshop August 20, 1997 Page Three He recommended a Riverfront Performance Overlay District containing mixed use zoning, exhibited maps of the proposed districts within the larger district and recommended that citizen input and a permanent Riverfront Committee be maintained to continue with feedback. He said he will make additional copies to place in the library and make copies available to the public for purchase. In response to Mrs. Cartwfight, the Director of Community Development said the plan will probably be corrected however Council chooses and then be accepted at a regular meeting and the proposed ordinances will go to Planning and Zoning for hearing prior to coming back to City Council. She said although she didn't like every part of every ordinance, it was a good report and accurate in representing the public consensus. Mr. Taracka said he would like to see the ordinances move forward. Mrs. Sullivan expressed concern for the concept of mixed use zoning which would allow commercial buildings next to residences; proposed zero setback lines; building height; coordination with the Florida Inland Navigation District and including the Indian River in the district which she said could open up the area to gambling ships later on; and the proposed parking trust fund. Mr. Smith responded it was not the intent of the committee to allow gambling ships and if Council wished to add that prohibition to the plan it should do so; that the intent of the mixed use zoning is to capture what is currently occurring in the district; that the parking trust is not intended to let developers .off the hook; TAPE II - SIDE I (8:35 p.m.) building heights were held at 35 feet; and zero setback lines promote pedestrian traffic in certain areas of the district where shops are located. Mayor Barnes called recess at 8:40 p.m. and reconvened the workshop at 8:52 p.m. All members present ht roll call were present when the meeting reconvened. It was the consensus of City Council to schedule another workshop for September 8th to further review the plan and move forward. Mayor Barnes said he would like to wrap up the plan and move forward quickly but needed a little more time for review and to visualize the plan. Sal Neglia, 461 Georgia Boulevard, Sebastian, asked that the next workshop be held on September 15th because of a Property Owners meeting on September 8th. DATE: TO: FROM: ©ity of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (561) 589-5330 [] FAX (561) 589-5570 August 20, 1997 MEMORANDUM Mayor Barnes, City CoUncil Members, and City Manager M. O'Halloran ~ KathlTn City Clerk Councilmember Larry Paul - Excused Absence Councilmember Paul has requested an excused absence from the August 20, 1997 workshop. KOH/sam City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (561) 589-5330 [] FAX(561) 589-5570 SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1997 - 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 1. Mayor Barnes called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. ROI,L_CALL City (;0uncil Present; Mayor Walter Barnes Vice Mayor Richard Taracka Mrs. Louise Cartwright Mr. Larry Paul Mrs. Ruth Sullivan StaffPresent; City Manager, Thomas Frame City Attorney, Valefie Settles City Clerk, Kathryn 0'Halloran Director of Community Development, Bob Massarelli Deputy City Clerk, Sally Ma[o 4. ~'OI~SHOP I_TEM~ 97.124 A. Presetatzlt, i~ll by Rick StoutsLD~artmen_.t of Community Affairs - Commllpily l~qvclopment Block Grant (Director of Cornmuni[v Dev_elopm~tt Transmittal 8/14/97) i-85" 97.202/ 96.009 Review Riverfront Advisory Committee Recommengtation on R/verfront Adviso~ Plan (Director Community Dev~Jopment Transmittal 8/14/97, Actic~l~ Plan) © CDBG-C-3 SECTION V, GOAL SCORE The Percent of CDBG Project Cost was previously calculated on Form CDBG-C-3(IV)(A)(3). Costs which are incidental to the cost of the intended activity, such as patching the street as a result of an intended activity such as water, sewer, or curb and gutter installation, shall be included in the total cost of the intended activity when such incidental costs are less than 50% of the intended activity. However, all relocation and acquisition costs shall be segregated as a separate activity cost, even when the relocation or acquisition is the result of acquiring or demolishing a structure as a part of another proposed activity. Do not include any pro-rata portion of Administrative Cost or Engineering Cost in the calculations for this part. ACTIVITIES POINTS PERCENT OF CDBO GOAL SCORE AVAILABLE X PROJECT COST = 002 Demolition of Vacant Dilapidated Structures 75 X 005 Street Improvements 50 X = 006 Parking Facilities 125 · X 53.75% x// = 67.19 and Pedestrian Malls 125 ' X 37.12% d = 46.40 006 Sidewalks 09b Rehabilitation or Demolition of Commercial Bldgs 011 Removal of Architectural Barriers in Public Bldgs 75 X 006 Open-Space Parks and Playgrounds 110 X 9.13% 04a Water Facilities (includes fire hydrants) 50 X 04b Sewer Facilities 50 X 006 Relocation of Utilities to Underground 125 X = 04c Flood and Drainage 50 X = 10 l Acquisition 50 X 008 Relocation 50 X 125 X TOTAL GOAL SCORE 10.04 123.63 125 Points Maximum RECORD TOTAL GOAL SCORE ON FORM CDBG-C-5 PREPARED BY CLARK ROUMELIS & ASSOCIATES City of Sebastian 1225 MAiN STREET [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 (561) 589-5330 FAX (561) 589-5570 TELEPHONE SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1997 - 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA No public input is allowed at a Workshop, unless approved by consensus of City Council at the beginning of the Workshop. Substantive decisions may not be made at Workshops (in accordance with R-97-21). CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL 4. WORKSHOP ITEMS 97.124 1 Presentation by Rick Stouts, Department of Community Affairs - Commtmity Development Block Grant (Director of Community Development Transmittal 8/14/97) 97.202/ 96.009 3-102 Review Riverfront Advisory Committee Recommendation on Riverfront Advisory Plan (Director of Community Development Transmittal 8/14/97, Action Plan) 5. ADJOURN ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING (OR HEARING) WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTI31ONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE HEARD. (286.0105F. S.) IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOMIvlODATION FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT TtlE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR AT 589~5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF TItlS MEETING. Hearing Assistance Headphones are Available in Council Chambers for all Government Meetings. Upcoming Meetings: Regular Meeting - Wednesday, August 27, 1997 ~ 7pm Tentative Workshop - Wednesday, September 3, 1997 ~ 7pm Regular Meeting (First Millage/Budget Hearing) - Wednesday, September 1 O, 1997 (~ 7 pm Special Meeting - Quasi-dudicial Hearing - Wednesday, September 17, 1997 ~ 7pm Regular Meeting (Final Millage/Budget Hearing) - Wednesday, September 24, 1997 ~ 7pm I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Subject: Grant Approved for Submittal by: City of Sebastian, Florida Community Development Block Agenda No. c~,/2~ Department Origin: Commu~ty Development (P. JM) Date Submitted ' August 14, 1997 Exhibits: EXPENDITURE AMOUNT BUDGETED: REQUIRED: None None Fur-Agenda of: August 20, 1997 APPROPRIATION REQUIRED: None SUMMARY Mr. Rick Stouts with the Florida Department of Community Affairs will provide a brief overview of the Community Development Block Grant program and answer any questions of the Council. RECOMMENDED ACTION I I I I I I I i I I I I I I I I I I I Subject: Riverfront Advisory Committee Recommendations Approved for Submittal by: EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: None City of Sebastian, Florida Agenda No. Department Origin: Community Development Date Submitted ' August 14, 1997 For Agenda of: Augus~ 20, 1997 AMOUNT BUDGETED: None APPROPRIATION REQUIRED: None SUMMARY,~" , The giverfront Advisory Committee has completed I~_~ recommendations for the City Council. The recommendations are summarized in a recommended Plan of Action. The plan includes thirteen recommendations. Most of the recommendations are implemented through a proposed ordinances which establishes an overlay district in the Kiverfi'ont area. One recommendation is to formally establish an ongoing committee to work on specific projects as directed by the City Council and to provide an annual review of the progress of the implementation of the recommendations. The maps for the report are not completed at this time. The staff hopes to have them completed in time for the workshop. RECOMMENDED ACTION Accept the recommended Plan of Action and provide the staff directions as to the implementation of the Plan of Action. I I I I I I I I I I i I i I I I i I I City of Sebastian Riverfront Advisory Committee Recommended Plan of Action July, 1997 I City of Sebasti z 1225 MAIN STREET rq SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 T _LEPHONE 15611 589-553Z [] FAX I5611 589-25 July28, 1997 Sebastian City Council City of Sebastian 1225 Main Street Sebastian, Florida 32958 Dear City Council Members: We, the members of the Riverfront Adviso~ Committee, respectfully submit to you our Recommended Plan of Action for the Sebastian riverfront area. This plan represents our work during the past 15 months to include input from a variety of sources and resources that have allowed us to make recommendations that we believe will well serve the City of Sebastian and its citizens in the years ahead. We believe that in our study, we have truly achieved a "balanced approach" that considered the welfare of all the people of Sebastian regardless of station in life, personal interests, or position in our community. This did not occur by accident. We ~ought and received a great deal of feedback and input from members of our community. We not only heard them but truly listened to what they told us and incorporated their suggestions into the recommendations of our committee. As a result, our recommendations may not be a grandiose as some people may have hoped, but truly represent what most people believe Sebastian is - "A working hometown village, not a gated commumty". We also realized that there is more work that needs to be done and that our work only represents the beginning. But we believe it is the fight time to pass our report onto the City Council, City staff, and other appropriate Commissions and Boards to integrate our work and recommendations and get started with an action plan. Even during the relatively short period of our study we have seen Sebastian continue to grow. It is important that this growth occurs with vision and reasonable control in order to preserve the nature of the riverfront and the qualities that caused many of us to come here in the first place. City Council Riverfront Advisory Committee Page Two In closing, we thank the City Council and all of the citizens of Sebastian for the high honor and privilege of being selected to serve on the Riverfront Advisory Committee and to represent "You - the people". We give special thanks to all of the people of Sebastian who faithfully attended our meetings, encouraged us and even prayed for us. Sincerely, River-fi-om Advisory Committee Riverfront Advisory Committee Recommended Plan of Action I. Introduction II. Background Information on the Committee III. Bdef History and Background Information of the Riverfront area IV. Summary of Committee's Activities V. Statement of Principles VI. Goals VII. Action Items 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 15. "Old Florida Fishing Village" Theme Riverfront Performance Oveday Distdct Architectural Standards Urban Design Standards Landscape Ordinance Sign Ordinance Preserving the Riverfront Character Comprehensive Plan Amendment Riverfront Mixed Use Zoning Distdct Historical Preservation Parking Intergovernmental Coordination Preserving Waterfront Access Maintain Citizen Involvement VII. Additional Information Appendices A. B. C. Issues for Future Deliberations Riverfront Performance Oveday Distdct Preserving the Riverfront Character, Comprehensive Plan Amendment RMU, Riverfront Mixed Use District, Zoning Amendment Riverfront Advisory Committee Recommended Plan of Action I. Introduction The history of Sebastian starts along the shoreline of the Indian River lagoon. The first residents of the City used the dver as an important source of food and a route of transportation. Today, the City's waterfront distinguishes Sebastian from all other communities in FlOrida. The two-mile shoreline is unique in its beauty and opportunities for recreation and development. Sebastian is at a cross road,.one path a final opportunity to preserve its character through positive action, or the other path, to allow Sebastian's Riverfront area to become a part of the nondescript, uncontrolled urban character that makes up most of the coast of Flodda. Two indisputable facts exist about the Riverfront area. The first is that the area is going to develop. Dudng the short life of the Riverfront Committee, several projects have been proposed or have started construction in the Riverfront. Fortunately, all of these projects have voluntarily conformed to the theme and architectural standards recommended in the plan of action. The next development may not. Sebastian has reached a population threshold which can support additional commercial development. The population of the economic region in which Sebastian is located has grown to the point where economic pressures will cause development of the City's dverfront. Change will take place and this is the City's golden opportunity to set the standards of development to preserve the character and result in a unique.area, rarely found in Flodda. Secondly, the City of Sebastian must determine what characteristics the City wishes to preserve and adopt policies and regulations to protect those characteristics. Those regulations must be implemented as soon as possible and they must be fair and uniformly applied. The credibility developed dudng this process must be protected by the acceptance of the proposals in this Plan of Action. More importantly, the City's desire to preserve the Riverfront will be achieved. The Riverfront area of Sebastian, as determined by the City Council, is described as that part of the City, east of the Flodda East Coast Railroad (Map I). The Riverfront Advisory Committee fully supports and recommends that the area not be changed. The Committee's objective in this recommendation is that, when one ddves into the River'front area of Sebastian, one will know that he or she is in Sebastian. In addition, the Riverfront is to narrow to exclude any areas, US 1 is just as much part of the Rive#font as is indian River Ddve. This document is entitled a "Recommended Plan of Action". It is not intended to be a fancy master plan which everyone praises and then sits on the shelf. This document is a sedes of specific recommendations for action; specific ordinances, policies or programs designed to preserve the character of the Riverfront area. The success of the implementation of this plan can be measured by the number of the recommendations adopted. This document Should also be viewed as the first step toward the long term management of the City's Riverfront area. Additional areas of study have been identified which the City should address in the future. The success of the implementation of the goals described in this document should be evaluated annually. II. Background Information on the Committee In December, 1989, the City Council approved a recommendation to proceed with a Waterfront Distdct Study. In November, 1990, a Riverfront Study Commission was appointed composed of seven members. That committee issued a report entitled "The Community Vision for the Riverfront" in May, 1991. In August, 1995, Ms. Carolyn Corum, a member of the City Council recommended the formation of a Riverfront Task Force to develop architectural standards. The City Council appointed five members .in January, 1996. Later, two at large members and two additional members were designated. The Committee members are: Mr. Tom Collins, Chairman Mr. Don Smith, Vice-Chairman Mr. Ed Moore (resigned 7/14/97) Mr. Ken Chapin Mr. Bruce Bennett Ms. Carolyn Corum Mr. Steve Wild Mr. Tommy Thompson (altemate) Mr. Stan Krulikowski (altemate) (resigned 4/4/97) The committee met on Monday nights in the City Council chambers. The public was invited and opportunities were provided for public input at every meeting. 4 III. Brief History and Background Information of the Riverfront area History The Sebastian area has had a long and colorful history. In 1605, Captain Alvero Mexia, a Spanish soldier, made the first known record of the river we now call the St. Sebastian River. Bernard Romans identified the St. Sebastian River on a chart prepared in 1774. The 1860 federal census listed Andrew P. Canova and Ed Mart as residents of the Sebastian area. In 1865, August Park came by boat from Ft. Pierce. The 1880 census listed five households in the area and by 1882 a post office was opened. In 1903, the Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge was created. This was the first federal bird refuge. The first graduating class from Sebastian school was the Class of 1918. Sebastian was incorporated on December 6, 1924. In 1929, the Bank of Sebastian failed and the City of Sebastian was created on May 14, 1933. The Riverfront area has always been important to the history of the City. The waterfront was a place for steamboats to land. Commercial fishing began in September, 1895. By the end of the year 103,890 pounds of fish had been shipped by rail. The Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge's first warden was Paul Kroegel, a local resident. He was also the first warden in the country. Most of the historical structures found in the City are in the Riverfront area. Existing Land Use The Riverfront area has a diverse mixture of land uses. This is a result of the historical development patterns for the area. The uses range from small single family homes to a large retail super center. Map 2 is a generalized representation of the current land use found in the Riverfront area. As shown on the map, the area is dominated by commercial uses. There are pockets of single-family residential uses throughout the Riverfront. Current Zoning Zoning in the Riverfront area today is a mixture of five commercial zoning districts. The zoning is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The zoning restrictions are often illogical. For example, car sales are allowed in the General Commercial Zoning District which is located along US 1.' Boat sales are not allowed there. Beat sales are only allowed in the zoning district which is found primarily east of Indian River Drive. That area is usually too narrow for any serious boat sales facilities. Much of the existing single family residential use in the Riverfront area is currently nonconforming use and cannot be expanded. As with the future land use classifications, except for two zoning districts, the zoning in the Riverfront area is not designed for that area. The current zoning for the Riverfront area is a mixture of commercial zoning districts - general commercial, commercial limited, commercial, office and residential, general marine commercial and marine commercial residential. There is a sixth I I I I I I i I I I I I I I I I I I I district, public service, which includes most of the publicly owned land. Only the commercial office residential and marine commercial residential districts a~low residential uses. The general marine commercial allows residential use only as a special use. One of the results of the current zoning in the River'front area is that some of the existing residential uses in the Riverfront are non- conforming uses. As a non-conforming use, they can not be expanded or enlarged. C. Current Plans The comprehensive plan for the City of Sebastian contains various goals, objectives and policies which directly and indirectly effect the Riverfront area. Map 3 is the current future land use map for the Riverfront. Most of the area has general commercial, commercial, office and residential, commercial waterfront, and limited commercial future land use designation. The only area with a residential designation is the area north of Davis Street between North Central Avenue and Indian River Drive. The future land use designation for that area is medium density residential which allows up to eight units per acre. The various policies which address the Riverfront are also found in the comprehensive plan. These policies address issues such as preserving scenic vistas, establishing a central core area for the city in the Riverfront area, encouraging redevelopment and renewal in the Riverfront area, and protecting the Indian River Lagoon. Existing Public Facilities Transportation. The Riverfront area is served by US 1 and CR- 512. US 1 is the major arterial running the length (north/south) of the Riverfront area. US 1 is the gateway to the Riverfront area from Brevard County and the Melbourne/Palm Bay area to the north, and Vero Beach to the south. It is a four lane divided highway with some on-street parking. The current long range transportation plans of Indian River County include the six laning of US1. CR-512 is the gateway to the Riverfront from the west. It provides direct access to 1-95 west of the City. The Riverfront area is served by the Community Coach, a bus service provided by Indian River County. Several stops are located in the area. The Indian River is a major transportation facility. Located on the eastern limits of the City is Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, which provides a navigable waterway from Maine to South Florida. Three miles east of the City is the Sebastian Inlet. This man-made inlet provides direct access to the Atlantic Ocean. Water and Sewer.. The Riverfront area is provided with water and sewer service by Indian River County Utilities. A water line and sewer force main are located along Indian River Drive. Historical Structures The Sebastian Riverfront area has numerous historical structures. These structures are an important element~establishing the theme of the Riverfront area, as well as the look and feel of the area. Preservation and restoration of those structures are an important component of preserving the Riverfront area. The Indian River County Historical Society maintains a list of the historical structures found in the Riverfront area. The Society has detailed background information on the structures. Map 4 identifies the location of the structures that are on the state historical list. l! Deficiencies The committee has identified some deficiencies within the Riverfront area of which the major deficiency is parking. Due to the historical patterns of development in the area, with numerous small lots platted before the dominance of the automobile, parking is insufficient and difficult to provide for in the redevelopment of the area. With the projected six laning of US 1, the parking problem is expected to get worse. This issue exists for various masons. Historically, property has been subdivided in the area primarily for residential purposes, and before subdivision standards were adopted. Residential lots are not big enough to handle off-street parking. Subsequent develoPment, such as the current alignment of US 1, has .resulted in further reduction in the availability of land for parking. On-street parking is very limited. In addition, the City has not aggressively provided public parking in the Riverfront area. The parking need is not just for the businesses located in the Riverfront area, but also impacts the residents of the city who want to use the public amenities of the area. The City needs to take a leadership role in addressing this problem and look at innovative ways of meeting the need. The recommendations this report can be used as a model in addressing these deficiencies. IV. Summary of Committee's Activities The Riverfront Committee met for the first time on May 1, 1996. Since that time the committee I~as had a total of thirty-three meetings. Most of the meetings occurred on Monday nights at 7:00 PM. There was a Saturday session with the local chapter of the Architectural Institute of America. A joint meeting was held with the Citizens Advisory Task Force for a "walk through" along the riverfront to develop plans for the FDOT walkway. All of the meetings were open to' the public and public input was actively solicited. For example, during the exercise to define the architeCtural style of the Riverfront area, the public actively participated in the evaluation of eighty slides representing different buildings and architectural styles. The committee feels that the tremendous amount of public input received during this process adds to the credibility of this report. The recommendations contained in this report is the result of the consensus which was built with the committee members and the public. The committee strongly feels that continued public input, in the future, is essential for the success of the implementation of these recommendations The Committee addressed numerous issues during their deliberations, these included: the theme for the Riverfront area, land use, landscape standards, sign standards, architectural standards, such as roofs, height, color and construction materials, urban code, parking, the FDOT sidewalk along Indian River Drive, the Cav Corp property, and street lighting. 14 The committee wishes to emphasize that the work on implementing a plan for the River'front area is not completed, it has only started. This should be a priority of the City leadership in the future. The recommendations of this report must be implemented as soon as possible in order to protect the Riverfront. The progress of implementation should be monitored on a regular basis with an annual report as to the success of the implementation. Items of concern should include: were the recommendations implemented? If not, why not? If they were, how successful were they in protecting the character of the Riverfront? How can the recommendations be improved? · Successful businesses constantly evaluate themselves to determine if they have meet their goals and how can they improve productivity and customer satisfaction. The City should do the same for the Riverfront to prevent this from becoming another report that sits and gathers dust. V. Statement of Principles The City of Sebastian's Riverfront Committee adopted a set of principles to ensure that all of the citizens of Sebastian are considered in developing the unique and valuable resources of the Riverfront area for the future. The Committee recommends that the City adopt these principles in guiding 'future decisions in the Riverfront area. The principles are: Putting out a vision. The Committee recommends the establishment of a theme of the River'front area. All other recommendations from the Committee will compliment this theme. A balanced approach. The Committee recommends that the City take a balanced approach. This includes: a. considering the needs of all the citizens of Sebastian - youth, seniors, residents, businessmen, sportsmen, etc.; b. developing a mixture of uses and a variety of opportunities for recreational, residential and commercial uses; c. encouraging progress while protecting property rights; d. protecting the environment and fostering use. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I i I I I I Maximizing the use of what we already have. The Committee recommends that the City protect, restore and enhance the existing assets, including historical structures, found in the Riverfront area. It is the intention of the Committee to preserve those things that brought us to Sebastian. Maximize the use of voluntary incentives. The Committee recommends that the City limits the use of regulations to what is required in the best interests of the citizens of Sebastian. Use public investment in support of the vision. The Committee recommends that public projects such as transportation, park and recreation improvements, and building construction and renovation should help foster the vision for the Riverfront area. PFeserve rJve~front acces~ The Committee recommends that river and ocean access is a treasure to be enjoyed by all of the citizens of Sebastian. l? FlexJbilitj~ jn implementation. The committee recommends that some of the recommendations will be done quickly and at a low cost. Some will be realized slowly, over time. Encourage citizen involvement. The Committee provided opportunities for public input. The Committee recommends that such opportunities be provided in the future for public input and discussion. Public involvement is essential to implement the other principles. VI. Goals It has been said "if you don't know where you want to go, any plan will get you there." It is important to clearly state what your goals are. The residents of Sebastian and the property owners and businesses in the Riverfront area must clearly understand what it is that the City is trying to achieve in the Riverfront area. The principles describe where the City is coming from, the foundation of this study. The following goals describe where the City is trying to go. The recommended actions identified later in this Plan of Action describe how the City can achieve these goals. Goal f. Preserve and protect the character of the River[font area of the City of Sebastian. The character of the Riverfront area is a predominate feature of the City of Sebastian. Most out of town visitors have seen the riverfront area even if only as they drive through on US 1. The River'front area is also one of the factors that have attracted people to live in Sebastian. The character of the Riverfront area - unobstructed views of the Indian River, large oak trees and cabbage palms, ~hort buildings, residential uses, commercial establishments and fish markets - are factors that the City wants to preserve. The City must take positive action to preserve all of those characteristics. It is the intent of this goal to maintain, foster and preserve the small "village" quality of life in the Riverfront; to maintain, foster and 19 preserve a sense of "community". Some aspects of this philosophy are to preserve the historical buildings of the area, to establish a common architectural theme, while avoiding an artificial look, and to encourage existing properties to be improved or enhanced following this theme. Goal 2. Guide the development of the River[ront area of the City of Sebastian for the enjoyment and benefit of all of the residents of Sebastian The purpose of guiding the development of the Riverfront area is to preserve its character for all of the residents of Sebastian and our out-of-town guests. The City has the responsibility to implement programs to manage the development. This can be accomplished through amendments to the Land Development Code and the' Comprehensive Plan. It can also be accomplished by ensuring that City programs - public works, parks and recreation, landscaping, signs, etc. - preserve the Riverfront area character. GoalS..Foster economic development within the Riverfront area. Preservation of the Riverfront area character will require economic investment by both the public and private sector. The efforts for redevelopment and preservation must provide opportunities for investments. There must be incentives for such investment to be made, and it must make good sense financially. 20 i I i I i I I i I i I I I I I I I I I The City's regulations must preserve the character of the Riverfront area, but must be flexible enough to address unique, individual situations that exist there. Regulations should include a "grandfather" provision and provide for phased implementation. The City's investments in the River'front area must further the goals the City has for the Riverfront area. Goal 4. Provide vision and leadership by the City of Sebastian. The success of any program is dependent on sound leadership and leadership with a vision. The City, through cooperative efforts with the City's residents, the Riverfront'area property owners and the businesses in the Riverfront area, must provide that leadership. The City must take positive action in it's programs, plans and regulations to provide that leadership. 2! VII. Action Items This document is an "action" document. This is not a plan of nice, universally accepted descriptions of what the River-front might be or will be some time in the future. It is a plan of action. A plan of specific actions recommended to be taken to implement the principles .and goals for the Sebastian's Riverfront area. RECOMMENDATION #1: "OLD FLORIDA FISHING VILLAGE" THEME The Riverfront Advisory Committee recommended that the City adopt an "Old Florida Fishing Village" theme for the Riverfront area. The intent of this theme is to preserve the historical character of the Riverfront and to establish a description of how the Riverfront will look in the future. The "Old Florida Fishing Village" theme should be viewed as a uniquely Sebastian theme. You can not take Key West, or Punta Gorda, or Cedar Key and apply them to Sebastian. The rustic look and feel of the "Old Florida Fishing Village" is articulated in the recommendations of this report. All of the components ~ land use, architectural, urban space, landscaping, signs - contribute to the overall theme and enhance the present uses. One component can not create a theme, but if one of the recommendations is not implemented, the theme may not be achieved. RECOMMENDATION #12: RIVERFRONT PERFORMANCE OVERLAY DISTRICT The Riverfront Committee recommends that the City establish a Riverfront Performance Overlay District in the Land Development Code. The purpose of this Performance Overlay district is to establish an area within the City where specific standards will be implemented. These standards are one of the tools to achieve the desired "Old Florida Fishing Village" theme. The Performance Overlay district is a tool that is commonly used in land development regulations. Some may consider it a "super zoning district". It establishes an area where additional standards are implemented. The Sebastian Riverfront area is unique, even to the rest of Sebastian. The City's land development regulations should include principles for that area separate from the rest of the land development regulations. The Performance Overlay district allows that. A proposed ordinance is included in Appendix A. RECOMMENDATION #3: ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS The Riverfront Advisory Committee recommends that the City amend the City's Land Development Code to include Architectural Standards for development and redevelopment in the Riverfront area. Appendix A is a proposed ordinance which would implement this recommendation. These standards are intended to preserve the "Old Florida Fishing Village" character of the Riverfront. These standards were developed through an interactive, public participation process. Eighty slides of various architectural styles, including styles found in the Riverfront area, in other waterfront communities, and in other locations were shown to the Advisory Committee and the public. 23 All participants were asked to indicate if each slide represents the "Old Florida Fishing Village" and using just a few words, why or why not. The responses of the participants were summarized and the common factors identified. The "Old Florida Fishing Village" is described to be a small structure, with a metal, sloped roof, wood siding, with a porch or balcony, and often with a fence. The Victorian style building found in Key West or Cape May, New Jersey, are too elaborate. The "Old Florida Fishing Village" does not have a lot of gingerbread. As one participant described "the intent is for fishermen's homes, not sea captain homes". It is important to note that the Riverfront Advisory Committee is recommending that the architectural ~tandards be applied only to new construction or when there is substantial renovation of an existing structure. The Committee is recommending that existing structures not be required to come into compliance in a fixed period of time. RECOMMENDATION :i1~',4: URBAN DESIGN STANDARDS The Riverfront Advisory Committee recommends that the City's Land Development Code be amended to include urban design standards for the Riverfront area. The Committee worked with the local chapter of the American Institute of Architects. One of their recommendations was that the City should adopt design standards for the Riverfront area but variations should be provided as one continuous design along the Riverfront area would become monotonous, boring and unattractive. 2.4 The Committee recommends that the Urban Design Standards be based on six types. It is the intent that these standards will preserve and protect the character of the neighborhoods presently found in the Riverfront area (map 5). The six types are: TYPE I TYPE II TYPE III TYPE IV TYPE V TYPE VI Commercial Low intensity residential/commercial; Resort; Downtown, Medium intensity residential/commercial; Waterfront; Each type reflects a different character. For example, type I reflects the nature of the north end of US 1 in the Riverfront area, with the existing commercial activities. Type II is intended to enhance and protect the residential, Iow intensity look and feel along North Central Avenue. The Urban Design Standards fulfill several of the principals adopted by the Committee. In addition to providing a vision for the Riverfront area, the standards will protect what we already have, and provide flexibility. The recommended ordinance to implement the urban code is in Appendix A. RECOMMENDATION#S: LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE The Riverfront Committee recommends that the City amend the Land Development Code to provide for additional landscape requirements in the Riverfront area. The proposed landscape requirements within the Riverfront area are additional to the requirements for the rest of the City. It is the intent of the Committee that landscaping play an important role in preserving the character of the Riverfront area. Landscaping can be used to effectively reduce the apparent size or mass of a building and allow larger buildings to blend in with the existing building size. The Committee is not recommending that the landscape requirements be applied retroactively. The requirements should be imposed only for neWconstruction or substantial renovation. The intent of the landscape ordinance is to provide for a higher standard of landscaping in the Riverfront area. While imposing a 2? higher standard, it also provides for more flexibility. It is also recommended that the City consider the establishment of a Riverfront Tree Trust. Some sites for various reasons can not properly handle the required number of trees. The tree trust would allow property owners in the Riverfront to make a financial contribution to the trust. The trust would then be utilized by the City to plant trees on public lands and rights-of-way to help beautify the Riverfront area. The proposed Riverfront area landscape standards are included in Appendix A. RECOMMENDATION ~1~6: SIGN ORDINANCE The Riverfront Committee recommends the inclusion of sign standards for the River'front area in the Land Development Code. The purpose of the sign ordinance is to support the "Old FlOrida Fishing Village" theme, to avoid visual clutter, and to provided for a uniform style of signage in the Riverfront area. The major result of the implementation of the recommendations is the use of monument signs, rather than tall, free standing signs. The existing City landscape requirements conflict with many of the signs found in the Rive~front area. As the trees in the landscaping mature, the signs are blocked and are impossible to read. The use of monument signs, a maximum of ten feet high, will allow businesses to identify themselves, and at the same time be visible below the trees. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I It is the intent of the committee to allow nonconforming signs, permitted before the adoption of the ordinance implementing these recommendations, to continue until they are no longer used, the business i$ sold and the sign changes or become hazardous, but not to encourage their survival. The ordinance proposed for the sign regulations is found in Appendix A. RECOMMENDATION #7: PRESERVING THE RIVERFRONT CHARACTER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT The future land use map of the City Comprehensive Plan identifies seven different land use classifications in the Riverfront area. Only one of the classifications is directly related to the Riverfront area. The current future land use map does not address the Riverfront area as a whole. It does not provide a comprehensive, unified approached to managing the Riverfront area. The Committee has carefully considered the Riverfront area and finds that the entire area east of the Florida Eas~ Coast Railroad must be considered as one area. The Riverfront area, particularly from just north of Main Street to the southern city limits, is too narrow to try to divide it into separate areas. The US 1 corridor is just as important to the preservation of the character of the Riverfront as is Indian River Drive. The committee strongly recommends that the City Council manage the entire area as one. The River'front Advisory Committee, therefore, recommends that the Comprehensive Plan be amended, in the current five-year update to include a single future land use designation for the River'front area. It is recommended that the designation be entitled "Riverfront Mixed Use". The classification would encourage residential uses as well as compatible commercial uses. The classification should provide guidance on protecting the existing character and uses in the Riverfront area. The purpose of this single classification is to provide a single, coordinated and comprehensive view of the Riverfront area. The recommendation also includes incorporating the theme, preserving waterfront access, and preserving the existing assets in the Riverfront. Appendix B contains the proposed language for the recommended Comprehensive Plan Amendment. RECOMMENDATION :tl~: RIVERFRONT MIXED USE ZONING DISTRICT The Riverfront Advisory Committee recommends that the City establish a new zoning district - the Riverfront Mixed Use District (RMU). A copy of the proposed zoning district is found in Appendix C. This district would make 'residential use a permitted use throughout the area. The committee's recommendation is not to encourage the location of commercial and residential uses in the same building. A few uses that are currently allowed would be eliminated. These include used car sales, pawn shops, and adult entertainment. Some uses would require US 1 frontage such as gas stations and drive-up restaurants. The purpose of the new zoning district is to provide a uniform zoning regulation for the Riverfront area and to encourage residential uses in the Riverfront area. Existing uses should be protected by performance standards. 3O With the establishment of the RMU zoning district, the General Marine Commercial and the Marine Commercial and Residential zoning districts are no longer necessary. The uses permitted by those districts are included in the proposed RMU district. The committee recommends that those districts be abolished. RECOMMENDATION #9: HISTORICAL PRESERVATION The Riverfront area contains numerous historical structures. The Archie Smith Fish House is on the list of National Historical Places. Several other houses are also on the state list. These buildings are important to the Riverfront's history and help to establish the character of the Riverfront area. The committee' recommends that the City take an active role in the protection and preservation of these structures. The Committee recommends that the City include in the Comprehensive Plan an optional Historic Preservation Element. It is also recommended that in the future, the City pursue grants to assist in the preservation of these structures. RECOMMENDATION #10: PARKING The committee recommends that ~he City review the Land Development Code regulation concerning off-street parking requirements. These should be reviewed for reasonableness, and not a hindrance to development or redevelopment of existing properties. 3! The Committee recommends that the City develop a plan for public parking. This may be on existing city owned property, existing rights-of-way, or lands to be purchased by the city. For example, the City owns a small parcel of land on North Central Avenue, west of US 1 and north of Main Street. North Central in not a through street in that area. If angle parking was developed at that parcel, some "public" parking would be developed right in the center of the proposed "downtown" area of the City. In order to pay for some of the public parking, the committee recommends that the City consider the adoption of a "Riverfront Parking Trust". The concept is that when a Riverfront property owner 'of an existing structure is unable to meet all of the off-street parking requirements on site, the property owner would be required to meet a minimum amount of parking on site and then the owner would be permitted to contribute an amount of money to the trust. The City in turn would use the money from this trust to provide for "public" parking. The City would benefit in two ways: property that would not be redeveloped would be improved, property values would increase and tax revenue would increase, and secondly, the "public" parking would be paid for by the "Riverfront Parking Trust" and not the general budget. The committee also recommends that the City develop private/public partnerships in addressing in the parking issue. One concept concerns the property west of US 1, between Main Street and Martin Avenue. The property owners would grant an easement for the City to construct a driveway along the west side of these properties. When the property is developed, the property owner would put parking in on both sides of the drive. The parking I I I I I I I I I I i I I I I I I I I I I i on the west side, between the drive and the railroad would be available to the public. The parking on the east side would be for the businesses. This would provide more convenient access for the businesses in that area, reduce the number of curb cuts on US 1, assist in the redevelopment of that area, and increase the amount of public parking available. RECOMMENDATION #1 1: INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION The City of Sebastian does not have the taxbase to construct many of the important improvements needed in the Riverfront area. There are several other agencies which can assist in achieving the overall goals for the Riverfront area. The Committee recommends that the City continue a very proactive approach to working with these agencies. The City's staff should maintain a list of proposed projects, identify funding opportunities, and establish close working relationships with these agencies. The following is a list of several of the agencies which can play a role in preserving the Riverfront area. St. Johns River Water ManaQement District (SJRWMD.), The SJRWMD is the regional agency responsible for the protection of the area water resources. Their jurisdiction includes the Indian River. They regulate the use of water as well as stormwater management and flood control. The City currently has two projects with the District - the enhancements at Riverview park and stormwater management improvements on Main Street. The City should continue to pursue such projects in the future. There is a particular need to retrofit the existing stormwater management system found in the Riverfront. Most of it was designed and constructed before there was an understanding that the solution to pollution is not dilution. The protection of the Indian River will require improvements to the area's stormwater management system. Deoartment of Environmental Protection {DEP). The DEP is the state agency responsible for environmental protection and the management of state lands. Since most of the land east of the ~high water line of the Indian River i~owned ~EP - plays a major role in the preservation of the Riverfront and the Indian River. The Department takes what is. known as an "Ecosystem Management" approach to regulations and land management. Simply stated, this approach looks at the area in the whole, not on a project by project basis or a lot by lot basis. The approach taken by the Riverfront Advisory Committee has been very similar. The area has been reviewed as a whole, not on a parcel by parcel basis. This results in recommendations that are based on needs of the entire area, not the wishes of an individual, or property owner. The DEP has various grants that can be utilized to preserve the Riverfront area and enhance access to the waterfront. 'One of these grants is the FERDAP grant. This is a grant for recreation development. The Committee recommends that the City maintain a close liaison with the DEP to ensure that their programs and regulations are implemented to complement the "Old Florida Fishing Village" 34 I I I i I I I I i i I I I I I I i i I theme. The Department also has various grant programs that can be used to implement the recommendations of this plan of action. Department of Community Affairs {DCA). The DCA is the state land planning agency. The City's comprehensive plan is reviewed by DCA. It is recommended that the City include the recommendation concerning the comprehensive plan in the update of the comprehensive plan currently underdevelopment. The City should also identify any grants which may be available through the DCA which can be used to enhance the Riverfront. Florida Inland Navic~ation District {FIND). The Florida Inland Navigation District is a special district created to maintain the Intracoastal Waterway. The district imposes an ad valorem tax on properties in the city for that purpose. The Intracoastal Waterway is a major transportation corridor immediately east of the city. The waterway is an important resource to the boating community. The DiStrict also has grants for the development and enhancement of navigation projects. It is recommended that the city establish a working relationship with the Florida Inland Navigation District to ensure that the intrac...~oastal waterway continues to provide access to the city. Th, e city should also pursue grants from FIND to enhance navigation in the city. ~ Florida Department of State, The Florida Department of State has, among their responsibilities, historic preservation. The Department maintains lists of historically important sites and structures. The Department also manages several grant programs for historical preservation. 'The Committee recommends that the City identify grants that may be used in the preservation and restoration of historically significant buildings in the City. Indian River County. Indian River County is responsible for utility service in the River'front area. The county staffs the Metropolitan Planning Organization, which establishes priority for expenditures of transportation related projects. These are just two of several areas in which the county can influence activities in the Riverfront area. It is recommended that the City maintain coordination with Indian River County to ensure that their activities promote the recommendations of this Plan of Action. Florida Riverfront area, the FDOT plays a major role in public investment effecting the character of the Riverfront area. FDOT projects will impact the quality of the Riverfront area. US 1 is an FDOT maintained highway. Drainage improvements along US 1 should be designed to protect and enhance the water quality of the Indian River. Future plans for widening US 1 to six lanes should be carefully evaluated to determine the impact on the Riverfront area. Department of Transl~ortation (FDOT). Within the I One example of how an FDOT project can be utilized to enhance the Riverfront area- is the walkway east of Indian River Drive. This project, funded by federal enhancement funds, will prOvide a safe walkway linking the entire waterfront. Visual access of the Indian River will be enhanced by this project. In the future, the City should cooperate with FDOT on similar projects. 36 RECOMMENDATION PRESERVING WATERFRONT ACCESS It is recommended that access to the Riverfront be maintained in the following manner to prevent unnecessary blockage of the view of the river: Prohibit the filling of any wetlands along the waterfront. The filling of wetlands may result in the construction of structures which would block the view of the waterfront. 2. Strictly enforce building setback requirements. Currently the setbacks are not uniform. In the future, all building setbacks ~long the waterfront, east of Indian River Drive, should be .~',,/¢ rear setback Waterfront accessory structures such as docks and piers and other marine related activities should be allowed in the setbacks. In the case of contiguous property separated only by Indian River Drive, open space requirements should be achieved by locating the required open space east of Indian River Drive. The density allowed for the entire parcel should be allowed to be used on the parcel on the west side of Indian River Drive. A conservation or scenic easement should be obtain to ensure that the land east of Indian River Drive is maintained as open space into the future. If the City acquires land along the waterfront, the priority for acquisition should be: A. Parcels of land that are donated to the City. Parcels of land that exceed 75 feet in depth (right-of- way to edge of wetlands or high water mark). Co Parcels of land that are adjacent to City owned property. Do Parcels of land that are of historical significance or environmental significance. The City should pursue additional funding sources for land acquisition, to maximize the purchase value of the City's dollars when it is in the City's interest. The City should encourage the removal of exotic vegetation such as Brazilian Peppers and Australian Pines. The City should discourage the use of Stockade fences east of Indian River Drive. The Committee recommends that the City amend the comprehensive plan and land development code to implement these recommendations. RECOMMENDATION #13: MAINTAIN CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT The Committee recommends that the City maintain an advisory committee that meets quarterly, or as needed, to maintain public input on matters affecting the Riverfront area. As indicated in the introduction of this document, this is a Plan of Action. It outlines the first steps toward preserving the Riverfront area. Several areas requiring additional review and recommendations have been identified. The success of the work accomplished to date is the result of a committee made up of volunteers and active public participation. It is recommended that the same format be continued. The current Committee has been created by various ~_c~ioA~n~/of the City Council. There has not been a formal action in the form of a resolution or ordinance to create the Committee. It is recommended that a continuing Committee be formally established. It is further recommended that the Committee be charged with the preparation of an annual report on the success of achieving the above described goals. The Committee should also perform other studies as requested by the City Council. VIII. Additional Information The Committee's work is the first step of preserving the Riverfront area. The recommendations of the committee should be implemented as quickly as possible in order to protect the Riverfront. There were several issues that require further study and the development of recommendations for the City. Council to consider. One area is the use of public property in the River'front area. The City owns several pieces of property in the Riverfront. It is recommended that the City develop a comprehensive plan for the use of each of these parcels. Water and sewer service are provided on a limited basis in the Riverfront. Some property owners have indicated that the method of the expansion of the current system has hindered redevelopment of the area. It is recommended that a comprehensive plan be developed to ensure that efficient service of water and sewer is available to all parcels in the Riverfront. 40 DIVISION VI. PERFORMANCE OVERLAY DISTRICTS ARTICLE IXX Sec. 20A-19.1 RIVERFRONT DISTRICT Sec. 20A-19.1.1 PURPOSE AND INTENT Purpose: The portion of the City of Sebastian along the Indian River has a unique histonj, style, and look which the city seeks to preserve. The architectural style for the Riverfront is that of an "Old Flodda Fishing Village." The following sections establish architectural design cdteda, urban design criteria, sign standards and landscape standards for the Riverfront area. The purpose of this article is to require that all development in the Riverfront District, as stated herein, implement and maintain the "Old Flodda Fishing Village" setting. The requirements of this Performance Oveday district are additional to the regulations found elsewhere in this Land Development Code. In addition to the site plan (Article X), landscape (Division III), and sign requirements (Division IV), projects within the Riverfront District shall comply with these additional regulations. Intent: This article is intended to promote imagination, innovation, and vadety, by focusing on design principles and encouraging creative solutions which accomplish the following: Foster creative approaches which emulate an "Old Florida Fishing Village" character through use of quality design, building materials, signs and landscaping. Sustain the comfort, health, tranquillity, and contentment of residents with a desirable environment. Minimize incompatible surroundings and visual clutter which prevent orderly community development and reduce community property values. Encourage designs that maintain the community's Iow density and Iow dse character. Carefully balance the man-made system with the natural environment, in a way which preserves, protects, and conserves the natural environment. C. Organization: Sec. 20A-19,1. is divided into the following eight sections: 19.1.1. 19.1.2. 19.1.3. Purpose and Intent Establish a Riverfront Performance Oveday District Definitions AppendixA. Page 1 19.1.4. 19.1.5. 19.1.6. 19.1.7. 19.1.8. Administration, Permits, Procedures, Waivers, and Violations and Remedies Riverfront Distdct Architectural Codes Riverfront Distdct Urban Code Riverfront Distdct Landscape Code Riverfront District Sign Regulations Sec. 20A-19.1.2 RIVERFRONT PERFORMANCE OVERLAY DISTRICT Established: A special Performance Oveday distdct is hereby established to be known as the Riverfront District. Boundaries: The Riverfront Distdct shall include that portion of the City of Sebastian located east of the Flodda East Coast Railroad to and including the Indian River, north to the city limits located approximately at the south section line of section 6, township 31S, range 39E. Riverfront District Requirements: All development in the Riverfront Distdct shall comply with the requirements of this article. The standards and requirements set forth at below shall apply to new development, to substantial renovation, conversion in use from residential to commercial, and to building extedor refinishing. Effective date: The provisions of 20A-19.1 shall apply to all development within the Riverfront Distdct for which a complete application for site plan review, pursuant to Article X of this code, has not been filed with the Community Development Department on or before ....... 1997. Sec. 20A-19.1.3. DEFINITIONS "Arcade" means a c_o_~.~ed walkway located entirely on pdvate' property along the street facade of a building which is open to the adjacent street between columns which may be either weight-bearing or cosmetic. [Q[efiQ, r building,_space ~ .~ an arcade. An arcade shall have a minimum clear height of twelve feet from the lowest point of the ceiling and a minimum clear width of ten feet. "Architectural Feature" means a structural or cosmetic feature of a building or structure, including but not limited to chimneys, bay windows, cornices, coping, parapets, porches, steps, staircases, screened utilities, and tower structures of less than 215 square feet in area and a height of not more than thirty-five feet. Architectural Features may encroach the lesser of five feet or 60% of the width of a Setback. All rooftop utilities and facilities such as air conditioning units shall be screened so as to not be visible from public right-of-way. "Balcony" means a structural platform surrounded by a railing or other retaining device which projects from the street facade of a building at an elevated floor without direct support from the ground. On comer lots a Appendix A. Page 2 balcony may extend along two street facades, but it does not have to be continuous. A balcony may extend over public sidewalk or right-of-way but ma~t be designed or used as a me._~_~_~..~ of building ingr_~E~ or egress above public dght-of-way.~ A balcony shall have a minimum clear ~ig~t of twelve feet at ground level above sidewalks and a minimum depth of three feet. I i "Depth" means a lineal dimension of a site or building measured on a line perpendicular to the line of the street frontage. "Facade" means any face of a building (including the visible portion of root') which is visible from a roadway. For calculation purposes only, it will be the building as seen in elevations. i i I i I I "Historic Building" means a building or structure of architectural, historical, cultural or historic planning significance that has been designated as such by a local, 'state or federal authority. "Low sloped roof" shall be defined as a roof with a slope less than 5:12 (rise:run). Flat roofs are included in this term and classification. "New Development" means the construction of a building or structure on unimproved real property. "Outbuilding" means a secondary ancillary building, other than a storage shed, located in the rear yard of the principal building. Outbuildings shall have a maximum building footprint of 500 square feet and maximum gross floor Area of 1,000 square feet. Outbuildings have a maximum height of twenty feet. An outbuilding may have an unenclosed porch of up to 20% of the floor area of the outbuilding, which shall not count as part of the building footprint or gross floor area. 10. "Parapet Wall" means a wall which serves as a guard at the edge of a Balcony or roof. I I I I I I 11. 12. 13, 14, "Porch" means an open-air roofed structure surrounded by a railing or other retaining device which is located along the facade of a building at any level. A porch shall include colUmns which support its roof and floor. A porch shall have a minimum depth of four feet. "Principal Building" means a building in which the principal use of the property is located, on the property on which such building is located. "Renovation" means work which changes or modifies the original size, location, materials or extedor finish of the components of a building. The change may include expansion or upgrading of a building. "Storage Shed" means a structure which has a maximum building footprint of 150 square feet and a maximum height of ten feet. Appendix A. Page 3 15. "Street Facade" means that facade of a building which is nearest an adjacent street. 16. "Substantial Renovation" means a development which includes: improvements to existing buildings and site improvements consisting of any combination of repairs, reconstruction and alteration to a building or site the cumulative costs of which, according to the latest edition of the Marshal/ and Swift Cost Estimator, equal or exceed 50% of the current Indian River County assessed value of the buildings on the site and site improvements, not including the assessed value of the land, pdor to improvement; or additions to existing buildings or structures totaling 50% or more of the gross floor area of all existing buildings or structures on the site inclusive of any additions made dudng the previous three years. 17. "Visible roof structure" means a partial or perimeter roof (used in conjunction with a Iow sloped roof) that gives the appearance of having a true gable, hip, shed, Or mansard roof. A parapet wall is not a visible roof structure. 18. "Vista" means a visual corridor at ground level not obstructed by buildings, structures or portions thereof, which extends from public right- of-way to the waters of the Indian River. A vista shall be a minimum of ten feet in width and eight' feet in height. 19. "Width" means a lineal dimension of a site or building measured on a line parallel to the line of the street frontage. Sec. 20A-19.1,4. ADMINISTRATION, PERMITS, PROCEDURES, WAVIERS, AND VIOLATIONS AND REMEDIES Administration: The provisions of this Riverfront District shall be administered and enforced by the Community Development Director, whose duties shall include receiving and reviewing' building permits and other land development permit applications,' assisting applicants in procedures required hereunder, making decisions regarding the application of this Riverfront Distdct to particular properties, inspecting premises, and issuing permits and certificates of occupancy. Nothing in this Riverfront Distdct is intended to conflict with the building codes of the City. Permits: No building or other land development permit shall be issued by the Community Development Director unless all provisions of this Riverfront District have been met. Appendix A. Page 4 I ,I I I I I. i I I i I I I I i i I I i I I I I Procedures for application and approval: 1. Application. Preliminary development review. A preliminary design review may be requested by the applicant. Such a review may be filed with the Community Development Department and include a conceptual site plan and building elevations. A non-binding preliminary wdtten response shall be provided by the Community Development Director. Pre-application conference. Before beginning any new development, substantial renovation, or conversion from residential on pdvate or public land, a pre-application conference with the Community Development Department may be convened at the request of the applicant to determine the applicability of this Riverfront District. Pre-application conferences are mandatory for all site plans, approved site plan modifications, planned unit developments, and subdivision plats in the Riverfront District. The pre-application conference is optional for the construction or renovation of a single family residence. Application. After the pre-application conference, an application for development shall be submitted to the Community Development Department in accordance with this Land Development Code. In addition to the requirements of the appropriate sections of this Code, a completed application for development in the Riverfront Distdct shall include a general vicinity or location map, legal description, map of vegetative cover, proposed development activities and design, building plans, front, rear, and side architectural elevations, floor elevations, documentation related to streets, parking; and loading; tree removal and protection, landscaping, signs, extedor color choices, and any other documentation as required by the Community Development Director which demonstrate compliance with this Riverfront District. Review. All other applications for development approval shall be reviewed by the Community Development Director and the appropriate staff for compliance with the provisions of this Riverfront Distdct and the appropriate provisions of the Land Development Code. Approval. All applications shall be approved as provided for in the appropriate sections of the Land Development Code. Waivers: The City Council may waive any of the provisions of this Article if the City Cou-ncil finds that the strict interpretation of the requirements of this article places an inordinate burden on the property owner as defined by Florida Statutes. Appendix A. Page 5 Violations and remedies: It shall be unlawful and a violation of this Land Development Code for any person to construct, renovate or remodel a building within the Riverfront Distdct except in compliance with the provisions of this Riverfront District. A violation of this Riverfront Distdct shall be deemed a zoning violation. In such event the Community Development Director may initiate code enforcement proceedings to compel compliance. The City Council may initiate appropriate civil proceedings including but not limited to a declaratory action, injunction action and mandamus action to compel compliance. Sec. 20A-19.1.5 RIVERFRONT DISTRICT ARCHITECTURAL CODES Established: Architectural standards for all new or substantially renovated buildings are hereby established. Existing building are not required to meet the requirements of this section unless they are substantially renovated. Sec. 20A-19.1.5.1 GENERAL ~ The design of all structures in the Riverfront Distdct shall comply with the requirements of this code. This pertains to any building, group of buildings, site development, alterations affecting building's exterior, parking lots, and vehicular use areas. Compliance with the provisions in this code shall be reviewed by the Community Development Department, Planning and' Zoning Commission and the City Council as appropriate. Precedence shall not be set by any project or variances approved by the Community Development DePartment, Planning and Zoning Commission, City Council, or the Board of Adjustment B. Riverfront Distdct Review Rec~uirements: A'site plan as required by Article X. In addition to the requirements of Article X, the site plan shall be in compliance with the urban design requirements of Section 20A-19.6. The"site plan shall locate any "visually .offensive elements~ as described in the screening device section. A landscape plan as required by Section 20A-10.3. in addition to the requirements of Sec. 20A-10.3. the landscape plan shall be in compliance with the Riverfront District landscape requirements described in Section 20A-19.7. In addition to normal site plan review submittal requirements, the following signed and sealed drawings are to be submitted to the Community Development Department at the time of site plan review: Tree Survey: Must indicate location of all protected trees as defined in Article XIV. Locate within one foot tolerance and identify species of each tree. Appendix A. Page 6 i I I I I I I I I I i i i I i i Roof Plan: Must indicate any "visually offensive elements" (as described in Screening Device section) and descriptions of screening devices. Building Elevations: Must include all extedor building elevations, including all items affecting the appearance of the building. This is to include, but not be limited to: roof design, complete description of extedor building materials, extedor building colors, all loading zones, mechanical and electrical equipment locations and their required screening devices, and signs attached to buildings. The building elevations shall represent the established "Old Florida Fishing Village" theme architecture. Site Lighting. Plan (may be incorporated into site plan): Must indicate site lighting plan, as well as a light fixture schedule with cut sheets (wdtten specifications and pictorial representation of fixture) for all site lighting fixtures. This includes any site lighting fixtures attached to building. Siqn Elevations (minimum scale: 3/4" = 1'-0"): These are to be detailed drawings of building and site signage, including all items affecting the appearance of signs including, but not limited to: dimensions, area in sq. feet, complete description of finish materials and their colors, and method of illumination. This is required for all outdoor signs except those which cannot be determined because the occupancy of the space is not known. Any signs not approved for this reason must be approved pdor to the issuance of a sign permit. Color samples (minimum sample sizes: 3" x 5"): Building exterior and extedor signage color samples shall be submitted. Approval for Change of Extedor Design Required: Any extedor change of any structure in the Riverfront District, originally required to comply with this code (building constructed, substantially renovated buildings, or building converted from residential to commercial after ), shall require review by the Community Development Department. SUch changes shall include, but not be limited to, colors, building materials, roof finishes, and signage. Routine maintenance and replacement of materials which does not affect the approved extedor design shall be exempt from this paragraph. Prohibited Architectural Styles: The following will not be considered to be of an "Old Flodda Fishing Viii.age" architectural style nor appropriate for the Riverfront Distdct and are prohibited: I i I Corporate signature or commercial prototype architecture, unless such is consistent with all requirements of this code. Examples of such include flat roofed convenience stores and gas stations, and the like. Appendix A. Page 7 Buildings which are of symbolic design for reasons of advertising and buildings which are not compatible to the atmosphere of Riverfront District. Examples of such include "A frame" style roofs, gadshly colored roofs, translucent architectural elements, and the like. Symbols attached to buildings will not be allowed unless they are secondary in appearance to the building and landscape, and are an aesthetic asset to the building project and neighborhood. Any kitsch architecture (pretentious bad taste) which does not resemble a typical structure. Examples of such include structures that resemble an exaggerated plant, fish, edible food, or other such items such as giant oranges, ice cream cones, dinosaurs and the like. .. Any architecture having a historical reference that is so unique and different from current design philosophy of an "Old Florida Fishing Village" that such reference is inconsistent and/or incompatible with surrounding structures. Examples of such include igloos, domes or geodesic domes, Quonset style structures, teepees, log cabins, medieval castle, caves, and the like. Styles that are not in the "Old Flodda Fishing Village" theme. Art Deco style is prohibited. Key West, Bahamian, or Victorian styles are discouraged.. Sec. 20A-19.1.5.2 SPECIAL PROVISIONS. Provisions: 'The "Uses" below must follow all criteria set forth in this code. The following are added criteda for each specific "Use": Residential: Rooftop screening devices will not be required for attic ventilators or plumbing roof vents on residentially designated properties. However, roof ventilators, roof vents, and the like are to be located where they will be least visible from roadways. Commercial: The materials and colors of shopping centers and structures developed on shopping center outparcels shall be compatible and harmonious with each other. Such coordination shall apply to roof materials and their colors, wall finishes and their colors, freestanding and wall signage, and other significant architectural details. This requirement may be waived by the Community Development Department if: the initial shopping center or outparcel was built prior to the enactment of this code. it is determined by the Community Development Department that enforcement of this requirement would conflict with the intent of this code. Sec. 20A-19.1.$.3 DESIGN CRITERIA. Appendix A. Page 8 General Desi(~n Criteria: All sides of a building are to be of compatible materials. Buildings with facades fronting on more than one street should have equal design considerations and consistent detailing on all street frontages. General Items Which Are Prohibited: Flat, blank, unarticulated, or massive facades located within view of a roadway are prohibited. Facades located within view of a roadway are to incorporate architectural elements providing breaks in the planes of extedor walls and/or roofs. Facades located within view of roadway are to be designed to lessen the appearance of excessive bulk (this is especially important for large-scale commercial structures). Facades should be articulated to relieve the mass. Facades should incorporate elements relating to human scale. Facades can be divided by use of: proportional expression of structure, openings, arcades, canopies, fenestration, changes of the building, and the like. (Stepping or sloping of a parapet wall in conjunction with a Iow sloped roof is prohibited.) Flat, blank, unarticulated, or massive facades will be permitted on the sides and rear of a building where "Blank Facade Foundation Planting" is utilized (see landscape section for requirements). The following materials or systems are prohibited as a finish and/or exposed product: corrugated or ribbed panels, smooth finish concrete block (standard concrete masonry units), precast concrete tee systems, plywood or textured plywood. Plywood will be allowed for soffit material. Plastic or metal is prohibited as a finish matedal for walls, facia, or trim. This does not exclude the use of typical metal flashing, wall cap, ddp edge, and the like. This does not exclude the use of metal or vinyl facia 6 inches or less in height. Plastic is prohibited as a finish matedal for slope roofs or visible roof structures. _.. Any exposed masonry in a stack bond is prohibited. Lighting that follows the form of the building, parts of the building, or building elements is prohibited. Neon lighting tdm where the neon tube is visible is prohibited (See Sec. 20A-19.1.8. for neon sign requirements). Backlit transparent architectural elements, backlit architectural elements, as well as illuminated or backlit awnings are prohibited. This does not prohibit the use of glass blocks. This does not prohibit the use of an illuminated sign attached to a building. ! ! Facades that appear to be primarily awnings are prohibited. Awnings shall not run continuous for more than 30% of the length of a facade. Appendix A. Page 9 Co "Drive-up" windows or "loud speakers" located on a building facade that faces a residential use are prohibited. They shall not be located on a building facade that faces U.S. #1, unless they are designed in such a manner as to be an aesthetic asset to the building and neighborhood. 10. Temporary storage sheds, car canopies, and the like are prohibited. Roofs andloarapets: Slope Roofs: Gable, hip, and shed style roofs shall have a slope no less than 5:12 (rise:run) and not greater than 10:12 (rise:run). Mansard style roofs with a slope greater than 10:12 (rise:run) are prohibited. Generous eaves on sloped roofs are encouraged. Rafters at overhangs should be exposed. Any roof with a slope less than 5:12 (rise:run) ("low sloped roof") shall not be visible from a roadway. Low sloped roofs must be screened with a visible roof structure or parapet wall. Sheds, porches and balconies roofs shall have a slope no less than 3:12 (rise:run). ° Visible roof structures: Visible roof structures shall be of such height, bulk, and mass, so as to appear structural, even where the design is non-structural. Visible roof structures shall have a minimum vertical dse of six feet (not including facia). Visible roof structures shall have a slope no less than 5:12 and not greater than 10:12 (rise:run). Mansard style visible roof structures with a slope greater than 10:12 (rise:run) are prohibited. Where visible roof structures are utilized in a building design, they shall be continuous around all sides of the structure, except where incorporated with a parapet wall or other architectural element (this does not allow "Stuck-on" roofs). Any facade that is not visible from a roadway will not require a continuous visible roof structure on that facade. Any building with less than 3500 square feet of enclosed space and utilizing a Iow sloped roof must have a visible roof structure on all facades which are visible from a roadway, The following roof styles would not be in keeping with the intended character of the Riverfront Distdct and, therefore, are prohibited: "A frame" style, bowstring, dome, gambrel, non-symmetrical gable or hip (different slope on each side of ddge), Quonset style, or Polynesian roofs. ° The ridge or plane of a roof (or visible roof structure), that runs parallel (or slightly parallel) with a roadway shall not run continuous for more than 100' without offsetting or jogging the roof ddge or plane a minimum of 16 inches. Low slope roofs are excluded from this requirement. Roofing on sloped roofs and visible roof structures shall be limited to the following systems: a. Cedar shingles with factory treated class B finish. Appendix A. Page 10 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I i I I I I Site: b. Steel, copper, and factory painted aluminum standing seam roofing. c. 5-V cdmp roof. d. Galvanized metal or copper shingles of Victorian or diamond shape or pattern. , e. Fiberglass or asphalt shingle. Architectural standing seam roofs shall be limited to the following systems: fiat metal panels with narrow raised seams running 12 to 20 inches apart, which are secured with continuous seam covers or mechanically seamed. Light and natural colors, as well as mill finish metal roofs are encouraged. Mixing colors of metal panels is prohibited. Roofs on any one site shall be of a one color. Roofing materials are prohibited for use as a finish material on parapets or any surface with a slope greater than 10:12 (dso:run), up to and including vertical surfaces. This pertains only to those surfaces visible from any point around the entire building perimeter, up to six feet above grade. This does not exclude the use of metal facia six inches or less in height. This does not exclude the use of typical metal flashing, wall cap, ddp edge, and the like. This does not exclude the use of roofing materials as a screening device, as long as it does not function as a building's parapet. This does not exclude the use of cedar shingles or shakes as a wall matedel used below the roof line. Plastic or metal roof panels or systems, corrugated or dbbed roof panels, hot mopped systems, built-up, gravel, torched on, foam or fluid applied, roll or membrane roofing, and the like are prohibited on any roof which is visible from any roadway and/or residentially designated area. This does not exclude the use of architectural standing seam metal roofing or galvanized 5-V cdmp metal roofing. "Stuck-on" visible roof structure are not permitted. Partial parapet walls are not permitted. If a parapet wall is used on a building, then a parapet wall of the same style and matedal is to be continuous around all sides of the structure, except where incorporated with a visible roof structure or other architectural .element. Introduction of any visible roof struCture shall not appear "fake". Any facade that is not visible from a roadway will not require a continuous parapet wall on that facade. Stepping or sloping of a parapet wall in conjunction with a Iow sloped roof is prohibited. All telephones, vending machines, or any facility dispensing merchandise or a service on pdvate property, shall be confined to a Appendix A. Page 11 space built into the building or buildings, or enclosed in a separate structure compatible with the main bUilding's architecture. These areas are to be designed with the safety of the user in mind. Public phones and ATMs should have 24 hour access. No advertising will be allowed on any exposed amenity or facility such as benches and trash containers. When at all possible, existing specimen trees, as defined by Article XIV, Tree Protection, should not be removed, or, at the very least, should be relocated on site. Use of tree wells, as well as adaptation and variations of siting in order to conserve native vegetation, is encouraged. Installation of utilities underground is required (i.e.: telephone, electricity, cable). The use of thematic and decorative site lighting is encouraged. All luminaires (fixtures) should be selected not only for their functional value, but for their aesthetic qualities. In addition to safety and resistance to vandalism, site lighting should be designed for visual effect. Low lights of a modest scale can be used along with feature lighting emphasizing plants, trees, entrances, and exits. Light bollards are encouraged along pedestrian paths: The color of the light sources (lamp) should be consistent throughoUt the project Color of site lighting luminaires, poles, and the like, shall be limited to dark bronze, black, or dark green (decorative fixtures attached to buildings are exempt from fixture color requirement). Lighting is not to be used as a form of advertising or in a manner that draws considerably more attention to the building or grounds at night than in the day. Site lighting shall be designed to direct light into the property. It is to avoid any annoyance to the-neighbors from brightness or glare. Roadway style luminaries (fixtures) such as cobra heads, Nema Heads, and the like are prohibited. Wall pack and flood light luminaries are prohibited where the light source would be visible from a roadway and/or existing residential uses. The following luminaire's light distribution shall be a full 90 degree cutoff and meet lES (Illumination Electrical Society) specifications: a. All *H.I.D. luminaires mounted higher than 18 feet above grade. b.- All ceiling mounted *H.I.D. luminaires. (*H.I.D.: High intensity discharge lamps include high pressure sodium, metal halide, mercury vapor, and tungsten halogen.) When chain link fences are used, they must be standard green or black and planted with appropriate vines or adequate landscape to screen the fence from view of a roadway. Barbed wire on fences are prohibited. Appendix A. Page 12 Screening Devices: "Visually offensive elements", whether freestanding, mounted on roofs, or anywhere on a structure, shall be concealed from view on all sides. "Visually offensive elements" consist of: walk-in coolers/freezers, transformers, electrical equipment (including panels and meters), water or waste piping and valves, pumps, satellite dishes, antennas, fans, exhaust vents, compressors, generators, tanks, and similar equipment. Individual screens, building elements, or appropriate landscaping, are to be used to completely screen the offensive elements. Parapet walls, visible roof structures, individual screens, or building elements, are to be used to completely screen roof mounted, visually offensive elements. They are to be screened from view from any point around the entire building perimeter. Screening devices shall relate to the building's style of architecture and materials. All screening devices shall be designed so that no part of the offensive element extends beyond the top of the screen, measured horizontally. Rooftop screening devices will not be required for plumbing roof vents which are less than four inches in diameter and less than twelve inches above roof penetration. These roof vents should be located where they will be least visible from roadways. "Visual/sound offensive elements" shall be visually screened from adjacent roadways with solid walls or fences. This is in addition to any required landscaping. "Visual/sound offensive elements" consist of: loading and unloading dock areas, dumpster and trash container areas, and commercial grade HVAC equipment. Walls or fences at loading and unloading dock areas shall be a minimum eight feet in height above grade at loading area (where loading docks/areas are recessed, average grade around building will be considered "grade"). All other walls or fences shall be a minimum six feet in height. All dumpster and trash container areas shall be completely screened on all four sides. Acoustical matedal is to be used on inside face of wails or fences around HVAC equipment. Individual screens and walls shall relate to the buiiding's style of architecture and materials. A durable matedal such as reinforced concrete masonry units' is recommended with an architecturally compatible finish. Wood fences as a screening device are encouraged. Chain link fencing, with or without slats, is not acceptable as a screening device. Siqnage: Signage shall meet the requirements of 20A-19.1.8. Colors: Appendix A. Page 13 The intent is to use colors that complement the adopted "Old Florida Fishing Village" theme. Some national and regional commercial chain stores typically paint their buildings using bdght and gadsh colors, as a means of attracting attention to their business. This practice is not characteristic of the Riverfront Distdct and is not compatible with this code's objectives. Whites, earthtones, and subdued greys are encouraged. These colors can be described as being "softer", "older", "subdued", and "antique looking". 3. Loud pastels and Bahamian style colors are discouraged. 4. Fluorescent, bright, and shiny colors are prohibited. Roof Colors (requirements for roofs that are visible from a roadway): Metal roof colors shall consist of natural mill finish, white, light neutral colors in the warm range, and a limited number of earth-tone colors. Mixing or alternating colors of metal panels is prohibited. For remaining roofs, the following shall dictate: Other than natural variations in color or color blends within a tile, the mixing or alternating of roof color, in the same roof matedal is prohibited. Colors and color blends shall not be contrary to the intent of this code. Color for roofing, which is glazed, slurry coated, or artificially colored on the surface by any other means shall be limited to the same colors as approved for metal roofs. Natural Finish Materials: :The color requirements listed above shall not apply to the colors of true natural finish materials such as brick, stone, terra cotta, concrete roof tiles,, slate, integrally colored concrete masonry units, copper, and wood finishes. Colors commonly found in natural materials are encouraged, unless such material has been artificially colored in a manner which would be contrary to the intent of this code. Black, gray, blue, or extremely dark colors for brick, concrete masonry units, roofing, or stone is prohibited. Awninq Colors: Awning colors shall be limited to the primary building color or trim color. Buildinq Walls The extedor walls of the Principal Building shall be constructed of any of the following materials and in the following specified manner. All materials shall be used over the entire building or as continuous horizontal blends only. No panelizing shall be permitted or other simulations. Stucco with a "float finish," smooth or coarse, machine spray, dash and troweled. 2. Wood Clapboard 5" to the weather. Appendix A. Page 14 6. 7. 8. Wood Shingles 7" to the weather. On residential buildings only, wood board or batten board of a board width from 8" to 12". Wood shiplap siding smooth face 7" to the weather. Coral, keystone or tabby. Ashlar pattern, flush sawn finish. Split face block. Arcades and porches: The Arcades and Porches of the Principal Building shall be constructed of any of the following materials and in the following specified manner. No simulations shall be permitted. Materials shall either be of wood or conform to the construction materials of the Principal Building. Arches shall be not less than 16' in depth, iMasonry piers shall be no less than 16" by 16" and wood posts shall be no less than 4" by 4". Balusters shall be separated not more than 5" on center. Windows and doom: The Windows and Doom of the Principal Building shall be constructed with any of the following materials, simulations shall be permitted. 1. Materials a. b. C. d. e. f. g. configurations, operations and options. No Glass clear, Iow E, stained, leaded and beveled. On side and rear elevations, translucent glass may be used. Painted and stained wood. Aluminum and vinyl clad wood. Steel and aluminum. Flat sky lights in sloped roofs. Tinted glass may be used; however, in no case shall a street-side display window be of tinted glass other than to meet current energy efficiency codes. Appendix A. Page 15 Configurations a. Square and vertical rectangular. b. Circular and semi-circular. c. Semi-ellipse. d. Octagonal. e. Diamond. Operations a. Single and double hung. b, Casement. c. Fixed with frame. d. Awning windows. e. On side and rear elevations, sliders may be used. Options a. b. C, d. e, f. Woods shutters sized to match openings, preferably operable. Wood and metal jalousies. Fabric awnings excluding quarterballs, Bahamas shutters. Screened windows and doors. Secudty grills of a pattern which is consistent with the "Old Florida Fishing Village" theme, approved by the Community Development Director. Garden walls: Garden walls are discouraged. The garden walls of the Principal Building shall be constructed of either wood, wrought iron, or PVC lattice, or shall conform to the construction materials of the Principal Building, including stone, bdck, and stucco. Chain link fence concealed by landscaping may be used along the side and rear of the property. No simulations shall be permitted. Outbuildinqs: Appendix A. Page 16 I I I I I I I I I I I i I I i I I i I Outbuildings.when permitted within the Urban District shall be constructed of the same materials used in the Principal Building. Outbuildings may include fountains, barbecues, pavilions, arbors, detached garages and carports, dog houses, greenhouses, slat houses, pool and pool equipment structures, cabanas and detached garage apartments and in-law apartment. Canvas Outbuildings are not permitted. Where an outbuilding is designed for residential use, there shall be not less than ten feet separation between the outbuilding and the Principal Building. Sec. 20A-19.1.6 RIVERFRONT DISTRICT URBAN CODE Sec. 20A-19.1.6.1. PURPOSE A. Purpose: The purpose of this part is to descdbe certain Performance Oveday zones used to impose special development restrictions on identified areas. The location of Performance Oveday zones is established by the City of Sebastian based on the need for special protective measures in that area. The underlying uses in the area, as determined in Division I of this Code, remain undisturbed by the creation of the Performance Oveday zone. The Performance Oveday zone merely imposes additional or different development standards than those that would otherwise apply. B. Title: The provisions of section 20A-19.7. shall be known as the "Riverfront Distdct Urban Code." Sec. 20A-19.1.6.2. GENERAL Intent: This Riverfront Distdct Urban Code is designed to encourage development and redevelopment within the Riverfront Distdct as described below by offedng development incentives that are not otherwise available by this code including the promotion of traditional building types with arcades, balconies, and porches, the creation of a sense of place and the promotion of social interaction on the streets of dverfront section of Sebastian, mandated building alignments to define coherent streets, the location of outbuildings at the rear of lots for affordable housing, the aesthetic protection of the streetscape from parking lots, and traditional, durable construction which is harmonious with the architectural hedtage known as the "Old Flodda Fishing Village" of Sebastian. Sec. 20A-19.1.6.3. URBAN STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS The following urban standards and regulations are governed by the categories of "BUILDING PLACEMENT," "OUTBUILDING," "PARKING," "ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES," and "BUILDING HEIGHT," related thereto as described in this Riverfront Distdct Urban Code. The geographic location of each of the seven Types is described in the Riverfront Urban Distdct map. Appendix A. Page 17 A. Urban types: TYPE I TYPE II TYPE III TYPE IV TYPE V TYPE VI Specifications: 1. TYPE I Co Commercial Low intensity residential/commercial; Resort; Downtown, Medium intensity residential/commercial; Waterfront; -COMMERCIAL Description The TYPE I urban space is characterized by large buildings, parking, and minimal open space. The purpose of the TYPE I is to provide for opportunities to develop general commercial establishments. Building Placement. The front building facade shall be constructed parallel to the street along the front property line with a setback of ten feet. (2) The side setbacks are a minimum of ten feet. The side setback shall be 15 feet when a commercial use is abutting a residential use. (3) The rear setback is zero feet. The rear setback shall be 15 feet when a commercial use is abutting a residential use. (4) The. width of the principal building shall be not more than 90% of the lot width. Outbuilding. (1) outbuildings are permitted. Parking. (1) Parking shall not be located within ten feet of the front and side property lines but may otherwise be located anywhere on the property. Parking shall not be located within twenty feet of property which has a residential use. (2) All parking areas shall be screened by a landscape buffer. Appendix A. Page 18 e. Additional Architectural Features. (1) None required. f. Building Height. (1). The maximum building height is the lesser of three stories or thirty-five feet. TYPE II - LOW INTENSITY RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCiAL a. Description The TYPE II urban space is characterized by Iow density uses dominated by open space. Parking is not a major feature on the site. The purpose of the TYPE II urban space is to preserve the existing Iow density residential areas of the Riverfront distdct b. Building Placement. (1) The front building facade shall be constructed parallel to the street with a setback of thirty feet. (2) The side setbacks are ten feet. (3) The rear setback shall be twenty feet. (4) The width of the principal building shall be not more than 75% of the lot width. c. Outbuilding. (1) One outbuilding may be located in the 20 foot rear setback. There shall be a five foot setback from the rear property line for all outbuildings. d. Parking. (1) All parking areas shall be located behind the front building facade and not within ten feet of the side or rear property line. (2) All parking areas shall be screened by a landscape buffer. e. Additional Architectural Features. (1) Porches on the front building facade are required. Porches shall have a minimum depth of four feet and a Appendix A. Page 19 minimum length of 20% of the building width. On comer properties, porches must be constructed along both street facades. (2) Wood picket fences, wrought iron fences or landscape buffers are required along the front property line and on comer lots, along the side property line. Arbors and trellises are permitted in the front yard and may be located along property lines. Except for arbors and trellises, the minimum height of fences shall be three feet and the maximum height shall be four feet. The maximum height for arbors and trellises shall be ten feet. Above fences, architectural features of up to twelve inches shall be allowed. Such features shall be spaced a minimum of ten feet apart. Chain link fences are not permitted in the front yards. f. BUilding Height. The maximum building height is the lesser of three stodes or thirty-five feet. TYPE III- RESORT a. Description The TYPE III urban space is characterized by large bUildings with significant open space with lush landscaping. The purpose of the TYPE III urban space is to preserve the existing time share/hotel/bed & breakfast character of the area. The TYPE III area is also intended to establish and preserve the high quality, well landscaped development in the area. b. Building Placement. The front building facade shall be constructed parallel to the street with a setback of twenty-five feet. (2) The side setbacks shall be fifteen feet. (3) The rear setback shall be fifteen feet. (4) The width of the .principal building shall be not more than 80% of the lot Width. c. Outbuilding. (1) Outbuildings are permitted. d. Parking. Appendix A. Page 20 TYPE (1) All parking areas shall be located to the side or rear of the principal building. No parking shall be located within ten feet of the side or rear property line. (2) All parking areas shall be screened by a wall or landscape buffer from the street. Additional Architectural Features. (1) Porches and balconies are encouraged. (2) Wood picket fences, wrought iron fences or hedges are required along the front property line and on comer lots, along the side property line of the adjoining street. Arbors and trellises are permitted in the front yard and may be located along property lines. Except for arbors and trellises, the minimum height shall be three feet and the maximum height shall be four feet. The maximum height for arbors and trellises shall be ten feet. Above fences, Architectural Features of up to twelve inches shall be allowed.. Such features shall be spaced a minimum of ten feet apart. Chain link fences are not permitted in the front yards. Building Height. The maximum building height is the lesser of three stories or thirty-five feet. IV- DOWNTOWN Description The TYPE IV urban district is characterized by pedestrian odented development. The intent of the TYPE IV urban distdct is to establish a "downtown" area for the City in the Riverfront district. Building Placement. (1) The front setback is zero feet. (2) For lots on the east side of US 1, the side setbacks are five feet on one side and forty-five feet on the "other". For lots west of US 1, the side yard setback is ten feet, fifteen feet when abutting a residential use. For lots of less than 100 feet in width, the other side yard is 25% of the lot Width. Appendix A. Page 21 (3) The rear setback may be zero feet. (4) The width of the principal building shall be not more than 50% of the lot width. c. Outbuilding. (1) Outbuildings are not permitted. d, Parking. (1) All parking areas shall be located to the side or rear of the principal building and not within ten feet of the side or rear property line. (2) All parking areas shall be screened by a landscape buffer from the street. e. Additional Architectural Features. (1) Arcades, porches and balconies are encouraged. f. Building Height. (1) The maximum building height is the lesser of three stories or thirty-five feet. TYPE V - MEDIUM INTENSITY RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL a. Description The TYPE V urban district is characterized by Iow to medium density residential and commercial .development, The buildings are not as big as what would be allowed in the TYPE I or TYPE III district. Open space is a major feature of the design of the site. The purpose of the TYPE V distdct is to preserVe the Iow to medium intensity development in the area. b. Building Placement. (~) (2) (3) The front building facade shall be constructed parallel to the street with a front setback of twenty-five feet. The side setback is ten feet. The side setback is fifteen feet when a commercial use is abutting a residential use. The rear setback is twenty feet. Appendix A. Page 22 I -I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I i I I I I i i I I I I I I i I I i I I i I I (4) The width of the principal building shall be not more than 80% of the lot Width. Outbuilding. (2) (1) One outbuilding may be located in the twenty foot rear setback. The rear setback for an outbuilding is five feet. Parking. (~) All parking areas shall be located behind the rear building facade. Additional Architectural Features. (1) Porches on the front building facade are required. Porches shall have a minimum depth of eight feet and a minimum length of 20% of the building width. On comer properties, porches must be constructed along both street facades. Balconies are encouraged. Wood picket fences, wrought iron fences or hedges are encouraged along the front property line and on comer lots, along the side property line of the adjoining street. Arbors and trellises are permitted in the front yard and may be located along property lines. Except for arbors and trellises, the minimum height shall be three feet and the maximum height shall be four feet. The maximum height for arbors and trellises shall be ten feet. Above walls and fences, Architectural Features of up to twelve inches shall be allowed. Such features shall be spaced a minimum of ten feet apart. Chain link fences are not permitted in the front yards. Building Height. (~) The maximum Building Height is the lesser of three stodes or thirty-five feet. TYPE VI -- WATERFRONT a. Description The TYPE Vi urban distdct is characterized by maintaining vistas to the Indian River and small building sizes. The purpose of the TYPE VI distdct is to preserve visual access to the waterfront while providing reasonable opportunities for limited development. b. Building Placement. Appendix A. Page 23 The front building facade shall be constructed parallel to the street with a front setback of twenty feet. (2) The side setbacks are fifteen feet. (3) The rear setback for all structures is fifteen feet from the mean high water line. (4) A minimum twenty foot vista shall be provided between principal buildings. (5) The width of the principal building shall be not more than 50% of the lot width. (6) If a building facade is 100 feet or more in width measured parallel to the nearest body of water, a vista of at least ten feet in width and eight feet in height shall be required within the building's facade to allow a visual corridor from the public right-of-way to the adjacent body of water. Outbuilding. One outbuilding is permitted in the rear yard. Outbuildings shall be setback not less than fifteen feet from the side and rear property lines and shall not be located within a Vista. Parking. (1) Parking shall be located to the side of the principle building and shall not be located within ten feet of the front and side property. Additional Architectural requirements. (1) Porches on the front building facade are required. Porches shall have a minimum depth of eight feet and a minimum length of 20% of the building width. On comer properties, porches must be constructed along both street facades. (2) Wood picket fences, wrought iron fences or hedges are required along the front property line and on comer lots, along the side property line on the adjoining street. Arbors and trellises are permitted in the front yard and may be located along property lines. Except for arbors and trellises, the minimum height shall be three feet and the maximum height shall be four feet. The maximum Appendix A. Page 24 height for arbors and trellises shall be ten feet. Above walls and fences, Architectural Features of up to twelve inches shall be allowed. Such features shall be spaced a minimum of ten feet apart. Chain link fences are not permitted in the front yards. f. Building Height. (1) The maximum Building Height is the lesser of two stones or twenty-five feet. Additional specifications and requirements: Storaqe sheds. One storage shed may be located on any lot within the Urban District. Multiple Fronta(3es. In the event a single lot abuts more than two streets, the setback and architectural requirements shall only apply to two street facades. Conflicts with Utilities. In instances where the required location of a building, including architectural requirements, conflicts with existing utilities or other public infrastructure, the developer shall be required to rel°cate such utilities if the cost of relocation is less than 5% of the cost of the proposed building or improvements (excluding land value), and the utilities can be relocated within 150 feet of the subject property. Otherwise, the Community Development Director may recommend adjustments to the requirements of this Riverfront District Urban Code to rectify any conflicts with utilities or other public infrastructure. No utilities shall be located beneath a principle building. Any decision regarding the relocation of utilities or public infrastructure may be appealed to the City Council. Histodc Buildin(~s. The Community Development Director or the Planning and Zoning Commission may recommend that requirements of this Riverfront District Urban Code be waived by the City Council for the purposes of preserving a Histodc Building. Front yard: In those Urban Types in which require a front yard, the following uses shall be prohibited: 1. ClOthes lines and other clothes drying apparatus. 2. Electrical meters. 3. Air conditioning equipment including window units on the Building Facade. Appendix A. Page 25 4. Antennas and satellite- dishes. 5. Chain link fences. Sec. 20A-19.1.7 RIVERFRONT DISTRICT LANDSCAPE CODE Sec. 20A-19.1.7.1. LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS Requirements: All development in the Riverfront Distdct shall comply With the Landscaping requirements as described in Division III. Landscape and Tree Ordinances an shall comply with the following additional requirements: 1. Landscape Stdps The width of the perimeter landscape stdps shall be determined by the required front, side and rear setbacks as described in the Riverfront District Urban Code. For residential uses, as defined in Sec. 20A-2.5.A., the perimeter landscape strips shall be 25% of those setbacks. For community facility and commercial uses, the perimeter landscape stdps shall be 50% of those setbacks, but not less than ten feet. When a zero front setback is allowed and is used, a front perimeter landscape stdp between the building and the property line is not required. If the building is located within ten feet of the front property line, the front yard shall be landscaped. Where a commercial use abuts an existing residential use, the perimeter landscape stdps shall be 75% of those side or rear setbacks as appropriate. The width of the intedor landscaped strips located along the sides of a community facility and commercial building which abut any parking area shall be ten feet. The width of the landscaped strip of land located between the building walls of a multi-family development and parking areas shall be five feet. Required perimeter and interior landscape strips shall not be used for any other uses including stormwater management.. No more than 25% of the required perimeter and interior landscape strips shall be covered in sod or grass. All required perimeter and intedor landscape strips not sodded or grassed shall be covered in mulch. Lava rocks or other dark rocks may be used in areas of high pedestrian traffic. In no case can dver rock, gravel, pea rock, or similar matedal be used in Appendix A. Page 26 I I. I I I i I I I I i I I I I I I I i required perimeter and interior landscape stdps. Intedor landscaping requirements Along the front sides and rear of all buildings, the following foundation landscape strip shall be provided in accordance with building height. .Buildinq Hei(3ht up to 12' high 12' to 25' high over 25' high Foundation Plantim3 Strip Width 5 feet 10 feet 15 feet The purpose of the foundation landscape stdp is to break up the mass of a building. Clustering of materials is encouraged to provide visibility to areas of the building face that may have architectural features or signage. Foundation landscape strips may be located away from a building to avoid conflicts with architectural features (e.g. roof overhangs) and vehicular access areas (e.g. ddve-up windows). The depth of the foundation landscape strip may be modified if the required foundation landscape stdp exceeds the required building setback. Within 'such foundation landscape strips the following landscape shall be provided: (1) For buildings up to 12' high: (a) Three shrubs for every ten square feet of required area. (b) Ground cover or flowering plants. (c) The foundation landscape strips shall not be grassed and shall be covered in mulch. Lava rocks or other dark material may be used in areas of high pedestrian traffic. In no case can dyer rock, gravel, pea rock, or similar matedal be used in the foundation landscape strips. (2) For buildings 12' to 25' in height (a) One understory tree for every ten feet of foundation landscape stdp. Trees may be clumped in group plantings. The understory trees may not count toward the required tree count required by Division III. Appendix A. Page 27 (b) Three shrubs for every ten square feet of required area. (c) Ground cover or flowering plants. (d) The foundation landscape stdps shall not be grassed and shall be covered in mulch. Lava rocks or other dark matedal may be used in areas of high pedestrian traffic. In no case can dyer rock, gravel, pea rock, or similar matedal be used in the foundation landscape strips. (3) For buildings over 25' in height: (~) One canopy tree for every fifteen feet of foundation .landscape strip. Trees may be clumped'in group plantings. The canopy trees may count toward the required tree count required by Division III. One understory tree for every ten feet of foundation landscape strip. Trees may be clumped in group plantings. The understory trees may not count toward the required tree count required by Division III. (c) Three shrubs for every ten square feet of required area. (d) Ground cover or flowering p!ants. (e) The foundation landscape strips shall not be grassed and shall be covered in mulch. Lava rocks or similar dark material may be used in areas of high pedestrian traffic. In no case can river rock, gravel, pea rock, or similar matedal be used in the foundation landscape strips. Buildings with a fiat, blank, unarticulated, or massive facade shall provide a 100% increase (doubling) in the required plant material quantities as specified above. Tree requirements The number of trees required shall be 25% more than that required by Division II1. In order to encourage the installation of tall trees within the Riverfront District, trees, other than palms, planted on the site, Appendix A. Page 28 I .I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I i. I I I i I I I i I I I I I I I i I which are greater than twelve inches in height shall count as two trees for meeting the required tree count. In order to preserve the existing tall trees in the Riverfront District, each tree other than palms, in excess of 30' in height, which is preserved on the site shall have one additional tree credit over and above the credit provided for in Division II1. Required landscape plan The landscape plan for all required perimeter and interior landscape strips shall include ground-cover, understory and canopy plant material. The ground cover and/or understory plant material shall be adequate to cover the landscape strip at the time of installation. The ground cover plant matedal shall be adapted to the lighting conditions which will result as the understory and canopy plants mature, it is recognized that as the understory and canopy plant matedal matures, the ground cover will be reduced in area covered. c. The understo~ plant matedal includes shrubs and hedges. The canopy plant material shall be sufficient to form a canopy over the required perimeter and intedor landscape stdps within five years. The canopy of the canopy plant matedal shall be encouraged to continue over adjacent areas. The landscape plan shall include an irrigation plan, a description of the soil preparation and a maintenance plan, f. The landscape plan shall provide for visual access to the Indian River. Other requirements ao The street facade of a building may contain a hedge, potted plants, or trees planted in public right-of-way. In the case of redevelopment where the location of required Landscaping is precluded by existing buildings or permanent site improvements, the placement of landscaping may occur off-site, in planters, in openings within paved areas, or in other locations as determined by the Community Development Director. Co For parcels east of Indian River Drive, the landscape plan shall include a description of the existing and proposed shoreline and wetland vegetation. Appendix A. Page 29 Sec. 20A-19.1.8. RIVERFRONT DISTRICT SIGN REGULATIONS Sec. 20A-19.1.8.1 GENERAL ~: This article shall be cited as the "Riverfront Distdct Sign Ordinance". This Riverfrent Distdct Sign Ordinance consists of additional requirements above and beyond the City of Sebastian Sign Ordinance (Article XV) and shall supersede any less restrictive provisions found in the City of Sebastian Sign Ordinance. All signage shall comply with the requirements of Article XV except as modified by this Riverfrent Distdct Sign Ordinance. The following sign ordinance requires compliance for all signage in the Riverfront Distdct as stated herein, This also pertains to any alterations affecting signage. Compliance with the provisions in this code shall be reviewed for approval by the Community Development Department. Precedence shall not be set by any sign variances approved by the Board of Adjustment or the Community Development Department. Sign Review Requirements: In addition to requirements of Article XV, Sign Regulation, the following is to be submitted for approval to the Community Development Department: Sign Elevations (minimum scale: 3/4, = 1'-0"): These are to be detailed drawings of all signage requiring a permit. Drawings are to include all items affecting the appearance of signs, including, but not limited to: dimensions, area in sq. feet, complete description of finish materials and their colors, and method of illumination. This is required for all outdoor signs except those which cannot be determined because the occupancy of the space is not known. Any signs not approved for this reason must be appre.ved pdor to the issuance of a sign permit. Color samples (minimum sample sizes: 3" x 5"): signage color samples shall be submitted, using the Pantone Matching System ® numbers. Include the color number on the back of each sample. Ap@roval for Chan(3e of Sicjn Desk3n Required: Any extedor change of signage in the Riverfront District, originally required to comply with this sign ordinance, shall require review and approval by the Community Development Department. Such changes shall include, but not be limited to, changes of: sign area (square footage), sign copy area (square footage), sign copy (this does not apply to "changeable copy" signage), height, shape, style, location, colors, materials, or method of illumination. Routine maintenance and replacement of materials which does not affect the approved design shall be exempt from this paragraph. Prohibited Signs (This is in addition to Section 20A-15.4 of the LDC): The following signs would not be considered appropriate for the Riverfront Distdct and are prohibited: Appendix A. Page 30 ! 1. Lights or illuminations that flash, move, rotate, scintillate, blink,' flicker, or I vary in intensity or color, except for time-temperature-date signs. Public signs for traffic regulation and directional signs are excluded from this prohibition. I 2. Message boards, message centers, electronic adjustable alternation displays, or any sign that automatically displays words, numerals, and or characters in a programmed manner. Public signs for traffic regulation I and signs are prohibition. directional excluded from this 3. Portable or trailer style changeable copy signs. . I 4. Signs with the optical illusion of movement by means of a design that presents a pattern capable of giving the illusion of motion or changing of i. copy. ' 5. Stdngs of light bulbs used on non-residential structures for commercial purposes, other than traditional holiday decorations at the appropriate time of the year. I 6. Signs that emit audible sound, odor, or visible matter, such as smoke or steam. . I 7. Window signs. Such signage shall include temporary windoTM signs. A cumulative total of fifteen percent (15%) of window area per building face may be used for display of business name, business hours, i entrance or exit information, credit card or membership signs, restaurants menus, or flyers or posters related to not for profit organizations. Permanently affixed window signs for the store's name i and address are permitted 8. Plastic or glass sign faces (including but not limited to: acrylic, Lexan®, or Plexiglas®). High density polyurethane and PVC are exempt from this prohibition. Portions of a sign which are changeable copy are exempt from this prohibition. When used in conjunction with cut-out or routered metal cabinets, plastic used only for copy or Iogos is exempt from this prohibition. Plastic used for illuminated individual channel letters or Iogos is exempt from this prohibition. Although highly discouraged, a plastic sign face will be allowed only when all of the following. I requirements are met plastic portions a for the of sign: a. Plastic shall be pan formed faced. (embossed and/or de-bossed i and Iogos are encouraged) copy b. Regardless of the opaqueness of a sign, all plastic signage backgrounds shall be a dark color (the intent here is to reduce light transmission from signage background); All signage background colors shall be limited to those colors with a formula having a minimum black content of 11%, and a maximum content Appendix A. Page 31 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Items of 49% for any shade of white. Color formulas will be based on the Pantone Matching System~. All color must be applied on the "second surface" (inside face of plastic). Nothing shall be applied to the "first surface" (outside face of plastic) (i.e.: paint, vinyl, etc..) Neon lighting which exceed six square feet in area, and where the neon tube is visible is prohibited. Neon lighting shall not be used for outlining the building including the windows. Rough plywood used for permanent signs. Any matedal used in such a manner for a permanent sign that results in: A fiat sign without dimension, having a semblance to a "plywood or temporary looking sign". Disregard for consistency in materials and continuity of the sign design for a permanent sign: installation of an additional sign (or signs) that does not harmonize with the design or materials of the initial sign. Examples of signage that is to be prohibited include: installation of a rear illuminated plastic faced sign with a "wood look" front illuminated sign. Combining signs with cabinets, faces or structure of awkwardly different materialS or Proportions. C. Attachment or mounting of signs where mounting hardware is left exposed. d. Signs with different color cabinets, frames, structure. Appliques or letters of vinyl and similar materials are discouraged for use on any permanent monument, freestanding, or roof signs. They are also discouraged for use on any permanent wall or facade signs that exceed three (3) square feet.' Window signs as allowed in this Chapter are excluded from this restriction. Regardless of size, appliqu6s or vinyl letters are prohibited for use on plastic sign faces. Excluding illuminated individual channel letters, individual plastic or wood letters exceeding four (4) inches in height are prohibited for use on any permanent monument, freestanding, roof, wall, or facade signs. that are Encouraged: Appendix A. Page 32 Attractive and durable.materials such as the following and are consistent with the "Old Flodda Fishing Village" theme are encouraged: Shaped and fashioned "wood look" multi level signs are encouraged (i.e.: sand blasted or carved). Considering the extreme weather conditions in our area, a Iow maintenance, durable matedal such as high density polyurethane and PVC are encouraged and preferred over actual wood or MDO. Internally illuminated aluminum cabinet with textured finish, and cut-out inset or push through acrylic letters. Backlit reverse pan channel letters (opaque faced) mounted on sign that is harmonious with the project's architecture. Signage that relates to the building's style of architecture and materials is encouraged. 3. The use of thematic signage is encouraged. Changeable copy signs are discouraged. Where allowed by this Article, changeable copy signs are encouraged to have a dark opaque background with translucent lettering. Modifications and Additions to Definitions in Section 20A - 15.2 1. The following definitions are added to Section 20A - 15.2 Abandoned sign; any sign that has not been used for six months or that the occupational license of the business owning the sign has not been renewed. Awning sign; any awning with lettering shall be considered a sign. Where lettering is used on an awning, the area of lettering shall be included in the percentage limitation of a project's sign area. b, Permanent sign; any sign allowed to be displayed for an unlimited period of time. Wide-based sign monument; a freestanding sign with a solid base having a width equal to or greater than the width of the sign, Modifications of Si(In Regulations 1, Maximum copy area: Reduce to 50% of what is allowed. 2. Maximum area: Reduce to 50% of what is allowed. Appendix A. Page 33 Maximum height: Reduce to no less than six (6) feet and no greater than ten (10) feet. 4. Required setbacks from property lines or right-of-way: No change. 5. Distance separating signs: No change, 6. Billboards: none allowed in the Riverfront District. H. Colors: 1. The following colors are encouraged for signage: a. Use of earth-tone colors and pastels. b. Darker backgrounds with light color sign copy. Use of colors that match or are compatible with the project's architecture. Colors such as medium or dark bronze are acceptable and encouraged. Polished or weathered true bronze,, brass, or copper metal finished are acceptable and encouraged. Precious metal colors are allowed on sand blasted or carved "wood look" style signs. 2. The following colors are prohibited for signage: The use of shiny or bdght metallic or mill finish colors (i.e..: gold,. silver, bronze, chrome, aluminum, stainless steel, etc...) is prohibited. bo The use of garish colors (including but not limited to: purpl®, chartreuse and/or fluorescent colors) is prohibited, unless such colors are part of a State or Federal registered trademark. Color choices which are considered unusual should submit eady in the review process. These colors are less likely to receive approval. Sec. 20A-19.1.8.2 SPECIAL PROVISIONS Multi-tenant spaces: In addition to the provisions in Sec. 20A-19.1.8.1,:multi- tenant spaces such as shopping centers, out parcels, commercial complexes and parks, and office .complexes and parks will be required to submit to the Community Development Department a sign program for review and approval. This sign program shall communicate the coordination and consistency of design, colors, materials, illumination, and locations of signage. In multi-tenant spaces where no established pattern exists as described above, the owner of the multi-tenant spaces shall be required to submit a sign program for approval prior to issuance of any new sign permits. Appendix A. Page 34 Nonconforming siqns: It is the intent of Sec. 20A-19.1.8. to allow nonconforming signs permitted before the adoption of this Code to continue until they are no longer used, or become hazardous, but not to encourage their survival. Such signs are hereby declared to be incompatible with the overall intent of Sec. 20A-19.1.8. Removal of Nonconformina Signs: All nonconforming signs, except as provided herein, shall be removed as otherwise provided in Sec. 20A- 19.1.8.2.B. Continuance of Nonconforming Siclns: A nonconforming sign may be continued, subject to the following provisions: A nonconforming sign shall not be enlarged or increased in any way from its lawful size at the time of the adoption of this Code. Nonconforming signs or nonconforming sign structures that are defined as abandoned signs, under Sec. 20A-19.1.8.1.F.l.a., shall not be permitted for reuse. C° · Except as otherwise provided herein, there may be a change of tenancy or ownership of a nonconforming sign, without the loss of nonconforming status, if the property is not abandoned. Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements: Normal repairs, maintenance, and improvements may be made. However, the cost of such improvements made dudng any two year pedod shall not exceed 25% of the replacement cost of the sign at the end of the two year pedod. Reconstruction After Catastrophe: if any nonconforming sign is damaged by fire, flood, explosion, collapse, wind, war, or other catastrophe to such an extent that the cost of repair and reconstruction will exceed 50% of the replacement cost at the time of damage, it shall not be used or reconstructed except in full conformity with the provisions of this Code. Casual,' Temporary, or [lleaal Use: The casual, temporary, or illegal use of any sign shall not be sufficient to establish the existence of a nonconforming use or to create any dghts in the continuance of. such use. Modification to" existing nonconforminq siclns to meet compliance: existing nonconforming signs may be modified in order to meet compliance with Sec. 20A-19.1.8.. Modified signs will be subject to the provisions in Sec. 20A-19.1.8.. Freestandinq Si(3nage: Appendix A. Page 35 All freestanding signs shall be of a side-based monument style. Poles may be used to support such a sing. The supporting structure shall be visible for no more than two feet in height from grade. Base should be constructed of substantial materials. Pole signs are permitted when the supporting structures are completely screened from view with landscaping or berm features. Any freestanding signs constructed from.flat panel matedal such as high density polyurethane, MDO, sheet metal, or the like, shall have a distance of no less than 8" from face to face, and shall be enclosed on all sides to cover internal frame. Wall Signage: The maximum vertical dimension of a facade or wall sign shall not exceed 25% of the building height, not to exceed four (4) feet. ' Awnings with lettering shall be considered a wall sign. Where lettering is used on an awning, the area of lettering shall be included in the percentage limitation of a project's sign area. Wall signs (facade signs) are prohibited on roofs. Als0 see the LDC's Section 20A-15.7.C.2. ChanGeable Colby Sicms: Changeable copy signs shall be regUlated under the following guidelines. This Subsection shall not include electronic message boards which ara prohibited under Sec. 20A-19.1.8., except time-temperature- date displays. Freestanding Siqns: changeable copy signs are prohibited-except as described herein below. Changeable copy signs shall not comprise more than 25% of the permitted sign area and shall be included as part of the permitted sign area, except as described herein below. Motor vehicle service stations and convenience stores with gas pumps may utilize up to 100% of permitted sign area for changeable prices of gasolines only (or as regulated by federal law). Movie theaters and other performance/entertainment facilities may utilize up to 80% of permitted sign area for display of names of films, plays or other performances currently showing. Such changeable copy areas shall be included as part of the permitted sign area. Houses of worship may utilize up to 50% of permitted sign area for changeable copy. Appendix A. Page 36 I -I I I I I I I I i I i I I I I I I I i I' I i I I i I I I I I I I I I I I I Changeable copy signs shall be prohibited for office, industrial and residential uses. Illumination: All external flood sign illumination shall be mounted at grade, directly in front of the sign area.. Light source shall be completely shielded from oncoming motorist's view. (Lexan®, Plexiglas®, and Pantone Matching System® are all registered trademarks.) Appendix A. Page 37 Preserving the Riverfront Character Comprehensive Plan Amendment OBJECTIVE 1-3.3: ENCOURAGE REDEVELOPMENT AND RENEWAL The portion of the City along the Indian River has a unique history, style, and look which the City seeks to preserve. By January, 1998, the City of Sebastian shall adoPt amended land development regulations for the riverfront area, including performance standards which ensure that land development activities, resource conservation and infrastructure issues are managed in a manner that will consider the needs of all the citizens of Sebastian - youth, seniors, residents, businessmen, sportsmen, etc.; develop a mixture of uses and a variety of opportunities for recreational, residential and commercial uses; encourage progress while protecting property rights; protect the environment while fostering compatible uses. The City shall maximize the use of what already exists by protecting, restoring and enhancing the existing assets, including historical structures, found in the riverfront area. It is the intention of the City to preserve those things that brought our citizens to Sebastian. The City will preserve dverfront access. River and ocean access is a treasure to be enjoyed by all of the citizens of Sebastian. Policy 1-3.3.3: Riverfront District. The Riverfront District is described as that part of the City of Sebastian located from the Florida East Coast Railroad east to and including the Indian River Lagoon north of the city limits general located at the south section line of section 6, township 31S, range 39E. Policy 1-3.3.4: Waterfront Theme: The overall theme of the Riverfront District is an "Old Florida Fishing Village." All City facilities and projects shall compliment that theme in term of design. The City shall develop by January, 1998, procedures and ordinances, including architectural standards, urban design standards, sign regulations and landscape requirements, to implement the theme through the Land Development Code in all development activities. Appendix B. Page 1 Policy 1-3.3.5: Riverfront Mixed Use Designation (RMU). The Riverfront Mixed Used designation is intended to provide a mixture of residential, commercial, recreational, and institutional uses in the Riverfrcnt District. The allowable residential uses are single family, duplexes, multiple-family up to eight (8) units per acre, commercial resort residential uses. Model homes and home occupations should be allowed as conditional uses. Community uses are child care services and facilities, madne related educational institutions, cultural or civic activities, public protective and emergency services, places of worship, public or not-for-profit administrative services, public and private Utilities, public parks and recreation. Nursing homes including rest homes and convalescent homes should be permitted as a conditional use outside of the flood zone. Commercial uses include business and professional offices, medical services, wet or dry storage of boats, boat sales and rentals, madne power sales, madne fuel sales, bait and tackle shops, restaurants (excluding drive-ins and fast food services), fish markets, madne related specialty retail sales and service, marine accessory uses, farmer's markets, yacht clubs, bars and lounges, waterfront general commercial activities, indoor theaters and other enclosed commercial amusements, plant nurseries, hotels, motels, transient quarters, and parking lots without a building on the lot. Drive-ins and fast food services, vehicular service and maintenance, retail gasoline sales, veterinary services, funeral homes, drive-through facilities and general retail sales and services should be allowed as conditional uses. These uses would be required to be located on a parcel adjacent to US1. Parking garages would be allowed as a conditional use west of US 1. Policy 1-3.3.6: Preserving Riverfront Access: River and ocean access is a treasure to be enjoyed by all of the citizens of Sebastian. Access can be provided directly through boat ramps, docks and piers. Access can also be provided visually through walkways, control of exotic vegetation, open space, scenic easements, and breezeways. The City shall develop by January, 1998, procedures and ordinances to Appendix B. Page 2 I -i i i I I I I I I I I I I I I i I I protect and provide for access to the Riverfront Distdct through the Land Development Code. The City by January, 1999, shall develop programs and identify funding sources to acquire access to the Riverfront District. Policy 1-3.3.7: Preservation of existing assets: The protection, restoration, and enhancement of existing assets, including historical structures, is important in implementing the "Old Flodda Fishing Village" theme. The City shall develop by January, 1998, procedures and ordinances to protect, encourage restoration and to provide for enhancement of existing assets in the Riverfront Distdct through the Land Development Code. The City by January, 1999, shall develop programs and identify funding sources to protect, restore and enhance the historical structures in the Riverfront District. Appendix B. Page 3 RMU, Riverfront Mixed Use District Zoning Amendment Sec. 20A-X.X. RMU, Riverfront Mixed Use District. Purpose and intent. The RMU distdct is established to implement comprehensive plan policies for proving a mix of uses in the riverfront district. The district is intended to preserve the existing character of the dverfront area. -The existing assets, including historical structures shall be protected, preserved and enhanced. The zoning district is intended to provide for a mixture of uses and a variety of opportunities for recreational, residential and commercial uses while protecting the environment. Permitted uses. In this district as a permitted use a building or premises may be used only for the below stated uses. All applicable provisions of this code Shall be satisfied. Permitted uses: single family, duplexes, multiple-family up to eight (8) units per acre, commercial resort residential, child care services and facilities, madne related educational institutions, cultural or civic activities, public protective and emergency services, places of worship, public or not-for-profit administrative services, public and pdvate utilities, public park~s and recreation, business and professional offices, medical services, wet or dry storage of boats, boat sales and rentals, madne power sales, madne fuel sales, bait and tackle shops, restaurants (excluding drive-ins and fast food services), fish markets, madne related specialty retail sales and service, madne accessory uses, farmer's markets, yacht clubs, bars and lounges, waterfront general commercial activities, indoor theaters and other enclosed commercial amusements, plant nurseries, hotels, motels, transient quarters, and parking lots without a building on the lot. Appendix C. Page 1 Conditional. uses. In the district, as a conditional use, a building or premises may be used for only the following conditional uses upon compliance with applicable conditions stated in article Vi of the Land Development Code and all other applicable provisions of this code, including site plan review and performance criteria. The planning and zoning commission shall ascertain if such conditions are satisfied. Appeals of such decisions shall be heard by the city council. Conditional uses: Home occupations, model homes, Nursing homes including rest homes and convalescent homes, Drive-ins and fast food services, vehicular service and maintenance, retail gasoline sales, veterinary services, funeral homes, drive-through facilities, general retail sales and services and parking garages. Size and dimension criteria. The following are the minimum size and dimension cdteda for lots within this district. For lots located in the River'front Oveday Distdct (Sec. 20A-19.1) the additional requirements of the oveday district shall be complied with: Minimum lot size: None; except 10,000 square feet for new subdivisions approved subsequent to the adoption of this ordinance. Minimum lot width: None; except 60 feet for new subdivisions approved subsequent to the adoption of this ordinance. Minimum lot depth: None; except 60 feet along the Indian River waterfront and 100 feet on inland properties for new subdivisions approved subsequent to the adoption of this ordinance. Maximum building height: 25 feet east of Indian River Ddve and 35 feet west of Indian River Ddve. Appendix C. Page 2 Minimum living area: The minimum floor area required, exclusive of porches, terraces, attached garages, carport or unroofed areas, shall be one thousand two hundred (1,000) square feet. Every single-family dwelling unit shall be required to provide a garage or carport. If a carport or similar unenclosed vehicle storage structure is provided, then the principal structure shall contain a fully-enclosed utility storage area of at least sixty (60) square feet, which shall be designed as an integral part of the principal structure. If a fully-enclosed garage is provided, then no utility structure shall be mandated. The garage or carport shall have a minimum intedor clear dimension of ten (10) feet by twenty (20) feet. Duplex: 750 square feet per unit; efficiencies: 600 square feet per unit; one bedroom units: 700 square feet; two bedroom units: 850 square feet; three bedroom units: 1,000 square feet; and each additional bedroom: add 100 square feet per bedroom addition Minimum building setbacks from property lines: (a) Front yard: 0 feet (b) Side yard: 10 feet between non-residential uses, 15 feet between residential and non- residential uses. (c) Rear yard: 15 feet Maximum building coverage: 50 percent Minimum green area: 25 percent for non-residential development and at least Fifty (50) percent for residential Appendix C. Page 3 Development shall comply with the design standards for the Riverfront District, Sec. 20A-19.1. Appendix C. Page 4 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I