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1225 MAIN STREET ~3 SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958
TELEPHONE (561) 589-5330 n FAX (561) 589-5570
SEBASTIAN CiTY COUNCIL
MINUTES
WORKSHOP
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1997 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAIVIBE~
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Mayor Barnes called the Workshop to order a~ 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Waiter Barn~s
Vic~ Mayor Pdclmrd Taracka
Mrs. Louise Cartwri~t
Mrs. l~th Sullivan
StaffPres~t:
City Manager, Thomas Frame
Director of Commlmity Dcvelopracnt, Bob Massarelli
Deputy City Clerk, Sally Maio
City Council Workshop
December 16, 1997
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It was the consensus of City Council to allow public input at this time.
Cody Bailey, Ft. Pierce, owner of property on U.S. 1, asked how his proposed auto repair business
would be affected by any proposed changes.
The Director of Community Development said under current CG zoning, this type ofbnsiness would
be permitted; and under proposed Commercial Riverfxont zoning it would be allowed as a conditional
use.
Mayor Barnes suggested Mr. Bailey contact the Director of Community Development.
Jean Bower, A-1 Signs, distributed updated material from that which she had distributed on
December 3, 1997 relative to suggested changes to sign regulations (see attached).
Mayor Barnes said when that section of the ordinance is reviewed, her suggestions will be looked at.
Willard Siebert, 925 Indian River Drive, Sebastian, read from and distributed a prepared statement
(see attached) relative to the importance of individual property rights.
4. WORKSHOP ITEMS
97.269 A.
R~iew Ordinance No. 0-97-66 - Riverfxont Performance Overlay District and Proyj~le Staffwitll.
Direction(Director of Communil~ I)evelqpmentTr'.)nsmittal 12/9/97, Prol~osed O-97-66)_
Mayor Barnes said review will be by Section.
Section 20A-19,L1 '-
References to page numbers in these minutes will be to the actual ordinance page number rather
than the circle pages for future reference. Only revisions in the language where consensus was
reached are noted.
Page 2 - Line 18 - "this Land Development Code" changed to "the Code of Ordlnances including the
Land Development Code"
No other changes.
~ection loA:ig.d,;l~
4-1 consensus to leave Indian River Lagoon in Riveffront District.
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December 16, 1997
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~ectlon 20A-I 9.1.3.,
Page 4 - Paragraph 3 - Line 18 - 20. ]~. Mayor Barnes noted that language had been deleted
at the December 3, 1997 meeting on this ordinance to prohibit balconies over public fights-of-way
and sidewalks.
Mr. Paul was excused from 7:37 p.m. to 7:41 p.m.
Page 5 - Paragraph 9. Out~uildhlg. 5-0 Consensus to delete last sentence.
Mrs. Sullivan reiterated she wanted building height, including parapet walls, measured from the
crown of the lowest adjacent mad. The Director of Community Development said this will be
covered in the Land Development Code for th~ entire code and will include parapet walls.
TAPE I - SIDE ii (9:45 p.m.)
Page 5 - Paragraph 10. ParKoet Wall. Mrs. Cartwright reminded Council that the definition from the
Southern Building Code was to be included.
~ection 20A-19,1L4,
References to "Community Development Director" were changed to "Community Development
Department" throughout.
Page 8 - Line 3 - add "by affected parties, applicant or staff" after "appealed".
Page 7 - Paragraph b. First sentence changed as follows: "Pm-application conference. Before
beginning ally new dgvelopment, as defined in Florida Statutes, substantial renovation, or conversion
from residential on private or public land, a pre-application conference shall be convened to
determine the applicability of this article.
~ection 2QA-19.1.5.
No change.
City Council Workshop
December 16, 1997
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~ection 20A-IZLS, 1.
Page 8 - Paragraph A. City Attorney to review language stating precedence shall not bc set to
determine if valid.
Page 8 - Line 34 - Paragraph B. 1. - change "design" to "code".
Page I0 - Paragraph E. 1. through 5. - delete "and the like" throughout and state "include but are not
limited to".
Section 20A-19,1,5,~
Page 11 - Paragraph A.2.a. and b. - delete last sentence in Paragraph 2. and delete ~ and b.
Mayor Barnes called recess at 8:30 p.m. and reconvened the workshop at 8:45 p.m. All members
were presenL
TAPE II - SIDE I (8:45 p.m.)
Page 12 - Paragraph 7 changed as follows: "Baddit transparent architectural dements, backlit
architectural elements as well as illuminated or backlit awnings are prohibited. Glass blocks may not
be used on any facade visible from a medway. This does not prohibit the use of an illuminated sign
attached to a building."
Page 13 - Paragraph 9 changed as follows: '"'Drive-up" windows or"loud speakers" located on a
building facade that face a residential use ~e prohibited. They shall not be located on a building on
Indian River Drive except for special events as approved by City Council." It is unclear whether the
remainder of the Paragraph was deleted or not.
Page 15 - Paragraph 3 changed as follows: "When at all possible, existing specimen trees, as defined
by Article XIV, Tree Protection, should not be removed, or at the vcay least, relocation on site must
be cousidenxl. Use of trees wells, as well as adapfion and variations of siting in order to conserve
native vegetation, is encouraged."
Shirley Kilkclly, Tree Advisory Board, spoke at this time and it was noted that thc board is in the
process of strengthening thc tree ordinance relative to specimen trees.
TAPE II - SIDE II (9:35 p.m.)
City Council Workshop
December 16, 1997
Page Five
Page 17 - Paragraph 2 - "Visual/sound offensive clements" - Line 10 - add "or residential use" after
"roadways".
Page 20 - Line 4 - change "Director" to "Department"
Page 15 - Paragraph D.Z add ~ntence, "Identity of owner is pcrmitt~ as long as on property of
owner?'
Page 13 - Linc 8 - delete "and the like"
Page 19 - Linc 40 - Paragraph f. - delete "Flat"
~ection 20A-I 9.1.6.1.
No changes.
Section 20A-19.1.6.2~
Page 22 - Paragraph A. - Linc 11 - delete "for affordable housing".
~tction 20~A-19.1.6.3.
]'ype ! - Commercial
Page 23 - Paragraph (3) - Linc 14 - change "zero" to "ten"
TAPE El - SIDE l (10:22 p.m.)
Just prior to 10:30 p.m, Mayor Barnes asked whether Council wanted to schedule another workshop
to complete this review and a workshop was scheduled for January 12, 1998 at 7 pm.
Thc majority of Council did not want to co, nd the workshop at this time.
(It was discovered the follo~ng day there is a Recreation Cornm~ttee meeting scheduled.for
January 12, 1998, therefore, the workshop will have to be rescheduled)
~Oa'l~lOlt: '.
Page 8 - Line 3.5. Re~erence to "20A.19. d. "should read "20A-19. I. 6. "
Page 9 - Line 2 - Reference to "20A-19. 7. "should read "20A-1~. 1.7."
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Approved atthe
,1998, Regular City Council Meeting.
Walter W. Barnes
Mayor
Kathryn M. O'Hallorarg CMC/AAE
City Clerk
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City of Sebastian
1225 MAIN STREET [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958
TELEPHONE (561) 589-5330 i::] FAX (561) 589-5570
SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP
AGENDA
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1997 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
No public input is allowed at a Worlc~hop, unless approved by consensus of Ci~ Council at the beginning of the llforkshop. Substantive
decisions may not be made at Workshops (in accordance with R-97-21).
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. WORKSHOP ITEMS
97.269 A. Review Ordinance No. 0-97-66 - Riverfront Performance Overlay District and Provide Staffwith
1-54 Direction (Director of Community Development Transmittal i2/9/97, Proposed 0-97-66)
97.274 B. Review Riverfront Zoning Map and Provide Staffwith Direction (Community Development
55-64 Transmittal 12/9/97, Proposed Zoning Map)
5. ADJOURN
ANY PE}~ON WttO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL W1TH RESPEC~ TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED
AT THIS 3ff. ETING (OR HEARING) YYILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM
RECORD OF THE PROCFF~DINGS IS MADE, IVttlCH RECORD INCLUDES THE TE3'T1MONY AND EF1DENCE UPON FKHICH THE APPEAL
IS TO BE HEARD. (286.0105 F.S.)
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE A34ERICANS WITH DISABEJ77F~ ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOIvlMODATION FOR
THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR AT 589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THIS MEETING.
Hearing Assistance Headphones are Available in Council Chambers for all Government Meetings.
U. vcoming Meetin~ :
Regular Meeting - Wednesday, December 17, 1997 ~ 7pm
City of Sebastian, Florida
Subject: Workshop re: Riverfront
Performance Overlay District
Approved for Submittal by:
Exhibits:
EXPENDITURE AMOUNT BUDGETED:
REQUIRED: None
None
Agenda No. 6~'/?. ~,,~
Department Origin: Comm,ugity Development
Date Submitted 'December 9, 1997
For Agenda of: December 16, 1997
APPROPRIATION
REQUIRED: None
SUMMARY
During the deliberations of the Riverfi'ont Advisory Committee, the Committee identified the need
for architectural, landscape and sign standards. Indian River County had just completed the
Wabasso Corridor Study which developed such ~tandards. The Committee invited representatives
of the County staffto make a presentation on that study. During the work"of the Committee, the
County also developed the State Road 60 Plan which included standards for architectural style,
signs and landscaping.
The Riverfront Advisory Committee also worked with the local chapter of the America Institute
of Landscape Architects. A Saturday workshop was held to discuss architectural issues. A very
strong recommendation was to establish site requirements. An important part of that
recommendation is to have different criteria for different areas of the Riverfront. One reason is in
order to preserve the character of a neighborhood, specific criteria is needed for that
neighborhood.
A second reason involved the architectural ~mdards. If one style is used, the entire riverfront
would eventually be dominated by that style. The use of one style would become monotonous
and boring. It would have a very negative effect. The AIA members recommend that a variety of
styles be used to avoid this problem.
The Committee gave this recommendation a great deal of thought. In order to preserve the
character of various areas, the Committee has recommended six "Urban Types". For .example.
the north end of US 1 is dominated by large buildings and parking lots. That areas character has
been established. The area near Main Street is characterized by smaller buildings and the perking
lot is not a dominate feature. It is more pedestrian friendly. If different urban types are used, the
Main Street area will quickly lose its character. Parking lots will become the dominate feature
and the area will become less pedestrian friendly.
This will not happen over fright but will gradually change the character of the area. The
recommendation is designed to prevent the ~adual deterioration of the area. The City, of Smart
has developed and adopted architectural standards based on different neighborhoods in their
downtown area.
Since the Wabasso Corridor Study, the State Road 60 Plan and the Smart Ordnance has been
reviewed by committees, professional staff and attorneys, adopted by other communities and have
a track record, the Committee used them as the Starting point for developing recommendations
for the Riverfront. Initially, the Committee developed four separate proposals, one for each
subject area. The Committee then decided to include them in one package, the Riverfront
Performance Overlay District.
The intent of the overlay district is to keep the Land Development Regulations for the entire City
in place. The overlay district establishes additional standards for the area covered by the district.
The proposal was then dra~ed into ordinance format and presented to the Local Planning Agency
for its review. The LPA reviewed the proposed ordinance in detail and made several
recommended changes.
The staff reviewed the proposed ordinance one last time and recommended several changes.
These changes were primarily for clarification.
In addition, the City Attorney has reviewed the proposed ordinance.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Provide the staff with direction as to revisions to the proposed Riverfi'ont Performance Overlay
District.
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ORDINANCE NO. 0-97-66
AN ORDINANCE OF TEEE crrY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER
COUN2~, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPI~[ENT
CODE BY CREATING DIVISION VI, PERFORMAaMCE OVERLAY
DISTRICTS, CREA'ITNG 'Il:gE RIVERFRONT DISTRICT, STATING
PURPOSE AND iNTExN~r, PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS,
PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATION, PERMITS, PROCEDURES,
WAIVERS, AND VIOLATIONS AND REMEDIES, ESTABLISHING
RIVERFRONT DISTRICT ARCHITECTURAL CODES,
ESTABLISHING RIVERFRONT DISTRICT URBAN CODE,
ESTABLISHING R1VERFRONT DISTRICT LANDSCAPE CODE,
ESTABLISHING RIVERFRONT DISTRICT SIGN REGULATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABII,rrY; PROVIDING FOR RESOLUTION OF
CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHE~, the City Coundl of the City of Sebastian, Florida, desires to amend the
21 Land Development Code to establish performance ov~lay districts; and
22 W'gI'EREAS, the City Council of the City of Sebastian, Florida, desires to provide for
23 architectural, urban design, landscape and sign standards in the Kiverfront Area of the City; and
24 WI:rEREAS, the City Council oft. he City of Sebastian, Florida, believes that it is in the
25 best interests of the health, safety, and general welfare of the community to do so,
26 NOW THEREFORE, BE 1T ORDAINED BY ~ CITY COUNCIL OF ~
27 CITY OF SEBAS'IIAaN, FLORIDA, THAT:
28 Section 1. Division VI of the Land Development Code, City of Sebastian, Florida is
29 hereby created to read as follows:
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DMSION Vi. PERFORMANCE OVERLAY DISTRICTS
ARTICLE IXX
Sec. 20A-19.1 RIVERFRONT DISTRICT
Sec. 20A-19.1.1 PURPOSE AND INTENT
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Purpose: The portion of the City of Sebastian along the Indian River has a unique
history, style, and look which the dry seeks to preserve. The architectural style for
the Riverfront is that of an "Old Florida Fishing Village." The following sections
establish architectural .design criteria, 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 Florida Fishing V'fllage" setting.
The requirements ..of this Performance 0veflay district are 'additional to the
regulations found elsewhere in this Land Development Code. In addition to the
site plan (Article X), landscape (Division liT), 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 variety', 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 low rise
character.
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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.
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19.1.7.
I9.1.8.
Purpose and Intent
Establish a Riverfront Performance Overlay District
Definitions
Administration, Permits, Procedures, Waivers, and
Violations and Remedies
Riverfront District Architectural Codes
Riverfront District Urban Code
Riverfront District Landscape Code
Riverfront District Sign Regulations
See. 20A-19.1.2 RIVERFRONT PERFORMANCE OVERLAY DISTRICT
Established: A special Performance Overlay district is hereby established to be
known as the Riverfi.ont District.
Boundaries: The Kiverfi'ont District shall include that portion of the City of
Sebastian located east of the Florida East Coast Railroad to and including the
Indian River, north of and including section 7, township 3 IS, range 39E.
Riverfi.ont District Requirements: All development in the Riverfront District 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 fi.om residential to commercial, and to building exterior
refinishing.
Effective date: The provisions of 20A-19.1 shall apply to all development within
the Riverffont District 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 covered walkway located entirely on private property
along the street facade of a building which is open to the adjacent street
between columns which mav be either wei~t-bearing or cosmetic. Interior
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building space may be constructed above 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 often feet.
"Arckitectural 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 ora Setback, Ail rooftop utilities and facilities such as
ak conditioning units shall be screened so as to not be visible fi.om public
right-of-way.
"Balcony" means a structural platform surrounded by a railing or other
retaining device which projects fi'om the street facade of a building at an
elevated floor without direct support fi.om th.e. ground. On corner lots a
balcony may extend along two street facades, but it does not have to be
continuous. A balcony may extend over public sidewalk or fight-of-way
but may not be designed or used as a means of building ingress or egress
above public right-of-way. A balcony shall have a minimum clear height of
twelve feet at ground level above sidewalks and a minimum depth of three
feet.
"Depth" means a lineal dimension of a site or building measured on a line
perpendicular to the line of the street fi'ontage.
"Facade" means any face of a building (including the visible portion of
roof) which is visible fi.om a roadway. For calculation purposes only, it
will be the building as seen in elevations.
"Historic Building" means a building or structure of architectural,
historical, cultural or historic planning si_mfificance 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:mn). Flat roofs are included in this term and classification.
"New Development'' means the construction of a building or structure on
unimproved real property.
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"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.
"Parapet Wail" means a wall which serves as a guard at the edge of a
Balcony or roof.
"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 five 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 exterior finish of the components of a building. The
change may include expansion or upgs'ading of a building.
"Storage Shed" means a structure which has a maximum building footprint
of 150 square feet and a maximum height often feet.
"Street Facade" means that facade of a building which is nearest an
adjacent street.
"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 made during the
past three years of which, according to the latest edition of the
Marshall and &riff 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, prior to improvement; or
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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 during the previous three years.
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"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.
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"Vista" means a visual corridor at ground level not obstructed by buildings,
structures or portions thereof, which extends from public fight-of-way to
the waters of the Indian River..4. vista shall be a minimum of ten feet in
width and eight feet in height.
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"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 District to particular
properties, inspecting premises, and issuing permits and certificates of occupancy.
Nothing in this Riverfront District 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 tmless all provisions of this Riverfront District
have been met.
C. Procedures for application and approval:
1. Application.
Preliminary development review. A preliminary desig'n review may
be requested by the applicant. Such a review may be filed with the
Community Development Department and include a conceptual site
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plan and building elevations.
response shall be provided
Director.
A non-binding preliminary written
by the Community Development
Pre-application conference. Before beginning any new
development, substantial renovation, or conversion from residential
on private 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
District 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, .exterior color choices, and any other
documentation as required by the Community Development
Director which demonstrate compliance with this Riverfi'ont
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 District 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 Planning and Zoning Commission may waive any of the provisions
of this Article if the Planning and Zoning Commission finds that the strict
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interpretation of the requirements of this article places an inordinate burden on the
property owner as defined by Florida Statutes. The decisions of the Planning and
Zoning Commission may be appealed to the City Council.
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 Riverfi-ont District except in compliance with the provisions of this
RiverRont District. A violation of this Riverfront District 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 ARCH1TECTLrRAL 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
Scope: The design of all structures ia the Riverfront District 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, waivers,
or variances approved by the Community Development Department, Planning and
Zoning Commission, City Council, or the Board of Adjustment
B. Riverfront District Review Requirements:
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 desi~ma
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
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with the Riverfi-ont District landscape requirements described in Section
20A-19.7.
In addition to normal site plan review submittal requirements, the following
are to be submitted to the Community Development Department at the
time of site plan review:
Tree Survey: Must indicate location of all protected, specimen,
historical, and mangroves trees as defined in Article XIV. Locate
within one foot tolerance and identify species of each tree.
Roof Plan: Must indicate any "visually offensive elements" (as
described in Screening Device section) and descriptions of
screening devices.
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Building Elevations: Must include all exterior building elevations,
including all kerns affecting the appearance of the building. This is
to include, but not be limited to: roof design, complete description
of exterior building materials, exterior 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 (written specifications and pictorial representation of fixture)
for all site lighting fixtures. This includes any site lighting fixtures
attached to building.
Sim 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 si_mas not approved for
this reason must be approved prior to the issuance of a sign permit.
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Color samples (minimum sample sizes: 3" x 5"): Building exterior
and exterior signage color samples shall be submitted.
Approval for Change of Exterior Design Required: Any exterior 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 atter ~), shall require review by the
Community Development Department. Such changes shall include, but not be
limited to, colors, building materials, roof finishes, and signage. Changes to the
architectural features or style, landscaping, signs shall be approved by the
Community Development Director. Modifications to the site plan shall be
approved in compliance with the site plan modification approval process in Article
X. Routine maintenance and replacement of materials which does not affect the
approved exterior design shall be exempt from this paragraph.
P__rohibited Architectural Styles: The following will not be considered to be of an
"Old Florida Fishing Village" arehitectm'al style nor appropriate for the Riverfront
District and are prohibited:
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.
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, garishly 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 ~ant
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 w/th surrounding
structures. Examples of such include igloos, domes or geodesic domes,
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Quonset style structures, teepees, log cabins, medieval castle, caves, and
the like.
5. Styles that are not in the "Old Florida 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 criteria 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: Th~ 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-19.1.5.3 DESIGN CRITERIA.
General Design 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:
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Flat, blank, unarticulated, or massive street facades are prohibited. Facades
located within view of a roadway are to incorporate architectural elements
providing breaks in the planes of exterior 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 low 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 material for Walls, facia, or trim.
This does not exclude the use of typical metal flashing, wall cap, drip 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 material 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 trim where the neon tube is visible is prohibited (See Sec.
20A-19.1.8. for neon sign requirements).
Backlit transparem architectural elements, backlit architectural elements, as
well as illuminated or backlit awnings are prohibited. This does not
prohibit the use of ~ass blocks. This does not prohibit the use of an
illuminated sign attached to a building.
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Facades that appear to be primarily awnings are prohibited. Awnings shall
not mn continuous for more than 30% of the len~h ora facade.
"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 and parapets:
Slope Roofs: Gable, hip, and shed style roofs shall have a slope no less
than 5:12 (rise:mn) and not greater than 10:12 (rise:mn). Mansard style
roofs with a slope greater than 10:12 (rise:mn) 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:mn) ("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:mn).
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 rise 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:mn). Mansard style visible roof
structures with a slope greater than 10:12 (rise:mn) 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 low 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 District and, therefore, are prohibited: "A
frame" style, bowstring, dome, gambrel, non-symmetrical gable or hip
(different slope on each side of ridge), Quonset style, or Polynesian roofs.
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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 ridge 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 shirt,es with factory treated class B finish.
b. Steel, copper, and factory painted aluminum standing seam roofing.
c. 5-V crimp roof.
Galvanized metal or copper shingles of Victorian or diamond shape
or pattern.
e. Three dimensional fiberglass or asphalt shingle.
Architectural standing seam roofs shall be limited to the following systems:
flat 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 fetish metal roofs are encouraged.
Nfixing 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 (rise: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, drip 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 materiel used
below the roof line.
Plastic or metal roof panels or systems, corrugated or ribbed roof panels,
hot mopped systems, built-up, gravel, torched on, foam or fluid applied,
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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 crimp 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 material 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 private property, shall be confined to a 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 li~ting is encouraged. All
luminaires (fixtures) should be selected not only for their functional value.
but for their aesthetic qualkies. In addition to safety and resistance to
vandalism, site lighting should be desired for visual effect. Low lights of
a modest scale can be used along with feature lighting emphasizing plants.
trees, entrances, and e.-fits. Light bollards are encouraged along pedestrian
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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 fighting shall be designed to direct light into the property.
It is to avoid any annoyance to the neighbors fi.om brightness or glare.
Roadway style luminaries (fixtures) such as cobra heads, Nema Heads, and
the like are prohibited. Wall pack and flood fight 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 IES (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 tung~en 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.
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 usecl 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 fi.om any point around the entire building perimeter.
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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 material is to be used on
inside face of walls or fences around HVAC equipment.
Individual screens and walls shall relate to the building's style of
architecture and materials. A durable material 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.
Simaage:
Signage shall meet the requirements of 20A- 19.1.8.
Colors:
The intent is to use colors that complement the adopted "Old Florida
Fishing Village" theme. Some national and re~onal commercial chain
stores typically paint their buildings using bright and garish colors, as a
means of attracting attention to their business. This practice is not
characteristic of the Riverfi'ont District and is not compatible with this
code's objectives.
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Whites, eanhtones, and subdued greys are encouraged. These colors can
be described as being "softer", "older", "subdued", and "antique looking".
3. Loud pastels and Baharnian style colors are discouraged.
4. Fluorescent, bright, and shiny colors are prohibited.
Roof Colors (requirements for roofs that are visible fi.om 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 material 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.
Awning Colors: Awning colors shall be limited to the primary building
color or trim color.
Building Walls
The exterior 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
panetizing shall be permitted or other simulations.
Stucco with a "float finish," smooth or coarse, machine spray, dash and
troweled.
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Wood Clapboard 5" to the weather.
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. balconies, and porches:
Arcades, balconies, or porches shall be constructed of materials either of wood or
conform to the construction materials of the Principal Building.
Windows and doors:
The Windows and Doors of the Principal Building shall be constructed with any of
the following materials, confi~rations, operations and options. No simulations
shall be permitted.
1. Materials
Glass clear, low 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.
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g. Tinted glass may be used; however, in no case shall a street-side
display window be of tinted glass other than to meet current ener~m2'
efficiency codes.
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
Woods shutters sized to match openings, preferably operable.
Wood and metal jalousies.
Fabric awnings excluding quarterballs.
Bahamas shutters.
Screened windows and doors.
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K. Garden walls:
Security grills of a pattern which is consistent with the "Old Florida
Fishing Village" theme, approved by the Community Development
Director.
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, brick, and stucco.
Chain link fence concealed by landscaping may be used along the side and rear of
the property. No simulations shall be permitted.
L. Outbuildings:
Outbuildings when permitted within the Urban District shall be constructed of the
same materials used in the Principal Building. Outbuildings- may includc fountains,
bad~c,.,.esr--pavilions,_ arbr~r~- d~tacheA- garages and carports;,-dog ho~ca,
greenhouses~.-dat_.Rtomes,-pool and-.poot ~luipmcm; smagturcs, eabana~-and
..demchecLgarage,~m~ment~ and hi-law apmment:. 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 describe certain Performance Overlay
zones used to impose special development restrictions on identified areas. The location of
Performance Overlay 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 Overlay
zone. The Performance Overlay zone merely imposes additional or different development
standards than those that would other,vise apply.
Title:
The provisions of
Urban Code."
section 20A-19.7.
shall be known as the "Riverfront District
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Sec. 20A-19.1.6.2. GENERAL
A. Intent:
This Kiverfi'ont District Urban Code is designed to encourage development and
redevelopment within the Riveffront District as described below by offering
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 fiverfi'ont section of Sebastian, mandated building alignments to define coherent
streets, the location of outbuildings at the rear of lots for affordable hous~ag, the
aesthetic protection of the streetscape fi.om parking lots, and traditional, durable
construction which is harmonious with the architectural heritage known as the
"Old Florida Fishing Village" of Sebastian.
Sec. 20A-19.1.6.3. IIRBAN STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS ..'
The following urban standards and regulations are governed by the categories of ·
"BLrfLD~G PLACEMENT," "OUTBUILDING,"- '"PARKING,"
"ARCI-n'rECTURAL FEATURES," and "BUILDING HEIGHT," related thereto
as described in this Riverfront District Urban Code. The geographic location of
each of the seven Types is described in the Riverfront Urban District map.
A. Urban types:
TYPE I
TYPE II
TYPE Irt
TYPE IV
TYPE V
TYPE VI
Commercial
Low intensity residential/commercial;
Resort;
Downtown,
Medium intensity residential/commercial;
Waterfront;
Specifications:
1. TYPE I -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
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provide for opportunities to develop general commercial
establishments.
Building Placement.
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(2)
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The front building facade shall be constructed parallel to the
street along the front property line with a setback of ten
feet.
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.
The rear setback is zero feet. The rear setback shall be 30
feet when a commercial use is abutting a residential use.
The width of the principal building shall be not more than
90% of the lot width.
The floor area ratio is .6.
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(7) The minimum open space is 20%
(8) The minimum green area is 20%
Outbuilding.
(1) outbuildings are permitted.
Parking.
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(2)
The maximum impervious surface ratio is 80%
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 w/thin twenty
feet of property which has a residential use.
All parking areas shall be screened bv a landscape buffer,
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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 low density uses
dominated by open space. Parking is not a major feature on the
site. The purpose of the TYPE 12I urban space is to preserve the
existing low density residential areas of the Riverfront district.
b. Building Placement.
(1) The front building facade shall be constructed parallel to the
street with a setback of twenty-five 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.
(5) Floor area ratio is .4.
(6) The maximum impervious surface ratio is 55%
(7) The minimum open space is 50%
(8) The minimum green area is 45%
c. Outbuilding.
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Qr~e o ~mmg may be located in'the 20 foot rear setback.
ThOle shall be a ten foot setback from the rear property line
for all"ouLbuildings.
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.
Additional Architectural Features.
(1) Porches on the front building facade are r~k-e~. Porches
shall have a minimum depth of five feet and a minimum
length of 20% of the building width. On comer properties,
porches ~ be constructed along both street facades.
(2) Wood pick~ fences, wrought iron fences or landscape
buffers are ~ ~'~ng 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
mmum 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 two stories or
twenty-five feet. ~ ~-~cr'-~ :?~::'..,:: [;' fl:'":
TYPE III -- RESORT
a. Description
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The TYPE 1II urban space is characterized by large buildings with
significant open space with lush landscaping. The purpose of the
TYPE 111 urban space is to preserve the existing time
share/hotel/bed & breakfast character of the area. The TYPE Iii
area is also imended to establish and preserve the high quality, well
landscaped development in the area.
Building Placement.
(1) The fi.om 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,
(5) Floor area ratio is .5.
(6) The maximum impervious surface ratio is 70%
(7) The minimum open space is 3 5%
(8) The minimum green area is 30%
Outbuilding.
(1) Outbuildings are permitted.
Parking.
(1) All parking areas shall be located to the side(s) or rear of
the principal building. No parking shall be located within
ten feet of the side or rear property line. (fit__,~,~-'~'l",
(2) All parking areas shall be screened by ~ landscape
buffer from the street.
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Additional Architectural Features.
(1) Porches and balconies are encouraged.
Wood picket fences, wrought iron fences or hedges are
t~td'¢'~d 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 th? front yards.
Building Height.
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The maximum building height is the lesser of three stories or
thirty-five feet.
TYPE IV - DOWNTOWN
a. Description
The TYPE IV urban district is characterized by pedestrian oriented
development. The intent of the TYPE IV urban district is to
establish a "downtown" area for the City in the Riverfront district.
b. Building Placement.
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The front setback is zero feet.
The side setback is five feet.
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The rear setback is 10 feet, 30 feet when a commercial use
is abutting a residential use.
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1.
(5) The Floor area ratio is .5,
(6) The maximum impervious surface ratio is 80%
(7) The minimum open space is 20%
(8) The minimum green area is 20%
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 ~N~ENSITY RESIDENTIAL/COM2v~RCIAL
a. Description
The TYPE V urban district is characterized by low 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
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district. Open space is a major feature of the design of the site.
The purpose of the TYPE V district is to preserve the low to
medium intensity development in the area.
Building Placement.
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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.
The width of the principal building shall be not more than
80% of the lot Width.
The Floor area ratio is .45.
The maximum impervious surface ratio is 75%
The minimum open space is 30%
The minimum green area is 25%
Outbuildirig.
One outbuilding may be located in the twenty foot rear
setback. The rear setback for an outbuilding is ten feet.
Parking.
All parking areas shall be located to the side and rear of the
principal building.
Additional Architectural Features.
(I) Porches on the front building facade are ~ Porches
shall have a minimum depth of eight feet and a minimum
len~h of 20% of the building width. On comer properties.
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porches mu~ be constructed along both street facades.
Balconies are encouraged.
(2) 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 often feet
apart. Chain link fences are not permitted in the front yards.
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The maximum Building Height is the lesser of three stories
or thirty-five feet.
6. TYPE VI - WATERFRONT
a. Description
The TYPE VI urban district is characterized by maintaining vistas
to the Indian River and small building sizes. The purpose of the
TYPE VI district is to preserve visual access to the waterfront
while providing reasonable opportunities for limited development.
Building Placement.
The front building facade shall be constructed parallel toAhe~
s~m~with a front setback of twenty feet.
The side setbacks are fifteen feet.
The rear setback for all structures is fir2een feet from the
mean high water line.
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A minimum twenty foot vista shall be provided between
principal buildings.
The width of the principal building shall be not more than
50% of the lot width.
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.
The Floor area ratio is .4.
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Outbuilding.
(1)
The maximum impervious surface ratio is 80%
The minimum open space is 30%
The minimum green area is 20%
One outb. uilding 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.
(t)
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.
Porches on the from building facade are-m, tl~ired. 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
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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 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.
The maximum Building Height is the lesser of two stores or
twenty-five feet.
Addition. al specifications and requirements:
Storage sheds. One storage shed may be located on any lot within the
Urban District.
Multiple Frontages. 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 requkements, conflicts with existing
utilities or other public infrastructure, the developer shall be required to
relocate 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 vathin 150 feet of the subject property.
Otherwise, the Commumty Development ~ 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.
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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 Historic 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. Ak conditioning equipment including window units on the Building
Facade.
Antennas and satellite- dishes. ~ ~'~/; ''~' ", '7. ~
5. Chain link fences.
Sec. 20A-19.1.7
Sec. 20A-19.1.7.1.
RIVERFRONT DISTRICT LANDSCAPE CODE
LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
Purpose: The purpose of the Riverfi'ont District Landscape Code is to emphasize
the impact of landscape design and maintenance on the health of the Indian River
Lagoon and to enhance the beauty of the Riverfront District.
Intent: The intent of the Riverfront Landscape Code is to promote wise landscape
design that can benefit the indian River Lagoon with reduced irrigation,
fertilization, and pest control needs.
Encourage the use of native plants. Large oaks and cabbage palms are
among the many native plants which can give the feel of "Old Florida
Fishing Village". Native plants properly sited can minimize maintenance
costs and compliment the historic appeal of the Riverfi'ont District.
Put the right plant in the right t~lace, Encourage the use of plants suited to
the soil conditions rather than the use of soil amendments.
Native plant list.
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impact to the Indian River Lagoon.
Maintenance plan_. The intent of the maintenance plan is to consider future
maintenance costs and impacts to the Indian River Lagoon through the
planning process.
Requirements: All development in the Riverfront District 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 Strips
The width of the perimeter landscape strips 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 strips 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 strip 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 strips shall be 75% of those side or rear
setbacks as appropriate.
The width of the interior 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.
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No more than 25% of the required perimeter and interior landscape
strips shall be covered in sod or grass.
All required perimeter and interior landscape strips not sodded or
grassed shall be covered in recycled or environmentally friendly
mulch. Cypress mulch is discouraged. Lava rocks or other dark
rocks may be used in areas of high pedestrian traffic. River rock,
gravel, pea rock, or similar material is discouraged for used in the
required perimeter and interior landscape strips.
Within the perimeter landscape strips the following landscape shall
be provided:
(1) Three shrubs for every ten square feet of required area,
(2) Ground cover or flowering plants.
(3)
One ?[l_.d..??~D, tree for every 100 square feet of required/'~'~'
area. js'/,, .~
Interior landscaping requirements
a.
Along the front, sides and rear of all buildings less pedestrian
entranceways and loading zones, not to exceed 25% of the total
perimeter of the building, the following foundation landscape strip
shall be provided in accordance with building height.
Building Height
up to 12' high
12' to 25' high
over 25' kigh
Foundation Plantine Strin Width
5 feet
10 feet
15 feet
The purpose of the foundation landscape strip is to break up the
mass of a building. Clustering of materials is encouraged to
provide visibili~ to areas of the building face that have architectural
features or signage.
Foundation landscape strips mav be located away from a building to
avoid conflicts with architectural t%atures (e.g. roof overhangs) and~~
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vehicular access areas (e.g. drive-up windows, load zones). The
depth of the foundation landscape strip may be modified if the
required foundation landscape strip 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
re'ea.
(b)
Ground cover or flowering plants.
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The foundation landscape strips ~all not be gr~a3sec~.
and shall be covered in mulch ~)~'a rocks ~laer~
dark material may be used in areas of high
pedestrian traffic. River rock, gravel, pea rock, or
similar material is discouraged for used in the
required perimeter and interior landscape strips.
(2) For buildings 12' to 25' in height
(a)
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
1II.
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Three shrubs for every ten square feet of required
area.
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(d)
Ground cover or flowering plants.
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. River rock, gravel, pea rock, or
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required perimeter and interior landscape strips.
(3) For buildings over 25' in height:
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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.
(b)
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.
(d) Ground cover or flowering plants.
(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. River rock, gravel, pea rock, or
similar material is discouraged for used in the
required perimeter and interior landscape strips.
Buildings with a flat, 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 III. ~ \ p~,.,.~
In order to encoura/ge/the iristallation of tall/trees within the
Riverfront District, /trees, other than palms, planted on the site,
which are greater than twelve feet in height shall count as t~vo trees
for meeting the required tree count. ,.
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c. 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 Iii.
Required landscape plan
Prohibited species of trees shall be identified and removal
procedures described.
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 material 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
material matures, the ground cover will be reduced in area covered.
The understory plant material includes shrubs and hedges.
The canopy plant material shall be sufficient to form a canopy over
the required perimeter and interior landscape strips within five
years. The canopy of the canopy plant material 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.
For parcels east of Indian River Drive, the landscape plan shall
include a description of the existing and propose shoreline and
wetland vegetation. Not only mangroves but grasses and
herbaceous flowering plants should be used to beautify and protect
the shoreline. The landscape plan shall provide for visual access to
the Indian River.
A landscape maintenance plan shall be provided. The plan shall
address irrigation, pest control, fertilization and mulch. Through
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the maintenance planning process, the recycling of landscape debris,
such as grass clippings and leaves, should be part of the plan.
Other requirements
reet facade of a building may contain a hedge, potted plant3.....
~cfight ~fway.~ ~
b. In the ~ location of required ..~
Landsc~ perm~_en~t £~e..,~j't~il
improve~.e~ts, ~t ofq~. ds'eapi~_~, in"r¢
c. For parcels east of Indian River Drive, the landscape plan shall
include a description of the existing and proposed shoreline and
wetland vegetation.
Native Plants for the Sebastian Riverfront District
Native plants can help to preserve and foster the feeling of an "Old Florida
Fishing V'fllage". These plants are well-adapted to Florida life and,
properly-sited, thrive with minimal irrigation, fertilization, and pest comrol.
Some of these plants, like oak trees and cabbage palms, are always
available locally. Other plants, like the quick-~owing railroad vine, are
grown on a contract basis. The Association of Florida Native Nurseries
can assist with availability information. The following plants are
encouraged in the Riverfront District.
Canopy trees
Red maple ..............................................
Paurotis palm ..........................................
Southern red cedar .................................
Southern magnolia ..................................
Red mulberry ..........................................
Redbay ...................................................
Sand pine ...............................................
South Florida slash pine .........................
Live oak ..................................................
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Acer mbmm
Acoelorraphe wrightii
Junipems silicicola
Magnolia ~andiflora
MoMs mbra
Persea borbonia
Pinus clausa
Pinus etliotti var. densa
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Cypress ...................................................
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Sabal palmetto
Taxodium sp.
Zanthoxylum clava-herculis
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Tough bumelia ........................................
Buttonwood .............................................
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Bumelia tenax
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Eryflarina herbacea
Forestiera segregata
Ilex cassine
Kmgiodendron ferreum
Myrcianthes fi'agrans simpsoni
Myrica cerifera
Quercus geminata
Shrubs/hedges
Beautyberry ............................................. Callicarpa americana
Jamaica caper ........................................
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Florida privet ...........................................
Yanpon holly ...........................................
Simpsons stopper ...................................
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Saw palmetto ..........................................
Necklace pod ..........................................
Walters viburnum ....................................
Spanish bayonet .....................................
Capparis cynophallophora
Citharexylum fruiticosum
Coccoloba uvifera
Dodonaea viscosa
Hammelia patens
Foresfiera segregata
Ilex vomitofia
Myrcianthes fragrans simpsoni
Psychotria nervosa
Rhapidophyllum hystrix
Serenoa repens
Sophora tomentosa
Viburnum obovamm
Yucca aloifolia
Ground covers
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Flaveria linearis
Gaillardia pulchella
Helianthus debilis
Hymenocallis latifolia
Ilex vornitofia var Schetlings
Ipomoea pes-capre
Iva imbficata
Lonicera sempervirens
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Boston fern ............................................
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Neprolepsis biserrata
Ruellia caroliniensis
Salvia coccinea
Tradescantia ohiensis
Zamia pumila
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Giant leather fern ....................................
Black mangrove ......................................
Sea-oxeye daisy .....................................
Railroad vine ...........................................
White mangrove .....................................
Christmas berry ......................................
Red mangrove ........................................
Cordgrass ...............................................
Acmstichum danaeifolium
Avicennia germinans
Borrichia frutescens
Ipomoea pes-capre
Lagunculaxia racemosa
Lycium carolinianum
Rhizophora mangle
Spartina sp.
Approval for Change of Landscape Plan Required: Any change of a landscape
plan in the Riverfront District, originally required to comply with this
ordinance, shall require ' · '
review and approval by the Comrnumty Development
Department. Such changes shall include, but not be limited to, changes of.' plant
material, height, location, colors, or hardscape materials. Routine maintenance and
replacement of materials which does not affect the approved landscape plan shall
be exempt from this para~aph.
Sec. 20A-19.1.8.
Sec. 20A-19.1.8.1
RiVERFRONT DISTRICT SIGN REGULATIONS
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Scope: This article shall be cited as the "Riverfront District Sign Ordinance".
This Riverfront District 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 Riverfront District Sign Ordinance. The following sign ordinance requires
compliance for all signage in the Riverfront District 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 approvect t~y the
Board of Adjustment or the Com~u~ty Development Dcpartmcnt. ~-~- ~. 'z
Intent: It is the intent of this code to use wide~base monument signs in the
Riverfront District. Aiisigns within the District are intended to be consistent with
and further the "Old Florida Fishing Village: theme.
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: . _' .'
1. Sign Elevations (minimum scale: 3/4" = 1'-0")'. These are to be detailed
drawings of all signage requiting 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 mason must be
approved prior to the issuance of a sign permit.
Color sampl,es (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.
Approval for Change of Sign Des~ Required: Any exterior change of signage in
the Riverfront District, originally required to comply with this sign ordinance, shall
requke 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
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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 District and
are prohibited:
Lights or illuminations that flash, move, rotate, scintillate, blink, flicker, or
vary in intensity or color, except for time-temperature-date signs. Public
signs for traffic regulation and directional signs are excluded from tNs
proNbition. ,-
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 and
directional signs are excluded from this prohibition.
Portable or trailer style changeable copy signs.
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
copy.
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purposes, other than traditional holiday decorations at the appropriate time
of the year.
Signs that emit audible sound, odor, or visible matter, such as smoke or
steam.
cumulative total of fifteen percent (15 ¼) of window area ~ding face ..
may be used for d~~e, business hours, entrance or exit
information,~'~[it card or membership signs, restaurants menus, or flyers
or posters~-l~'related to not for profit organizations. Permanently afl[xed
window signs for the store's name and address are permitted
Plastic or glass sign faces (including but not limited to: acrylic, Lexan®, or
Plexi~as®). High density, polyurethane' and PVC are exempt from this
prohibition. Portions of a sign which are changeable copy are exempt from
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this prohibition. When used in conjunction with cut-out or routered metal
cabinets, plastic used only for copy or logos is exempt from this
prohibition. Plastic used for illuminated individual channel letters or logos
is exempt fi.om this prohibition. Although highly discouraged, a plastic
sign face will be allowed only when all of the following requirements are
met for the plastic portions of a sign:
Plastic shall be pan formed faced. (embossed and/or de-bossed
copy and logos are encouraged)
Rbaegardless of the opaqueness of a sign, all plastic signage
ckgrounds shall be a dark color (the intent here is to reduce light
transmission fi.om 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 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).
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plastic) (i.e.: paint, vinyl, etc..) -.
Neon fighting which exceed six square feet in area, and where the neon
robe is visible is prohibited. Neon iig~hting shall not be used for outlining
the building including the windows.~'~
Rough plywood used for permanent signs.
Any material used in such a manner for a permanent sign that results in:
a. A flat sign without dim,e, nsion, having a semblance to a '[plYX;Yood or
12.t,' Disregard fon 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:
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Installation of a rear illuminated plastic faced sign with a "wood
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Attachment or mounting of signs where mounting hardware is lei5
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d. Signs with different color cabinets, frames, structure,
Appliques or [afters of vinyl ~d similar materials .~e discom,~i~ed lat.,uSe
on any pejaianent mon~!laefit, freestanding, ~r r6of signs.: '"'They are' also
discourF~ed for user,ali any permanent watt' or facade signs that' exceed
thrace/(3) squar¢..~et..WindOw signs,as allowed in this Chapter are
esduded fromt'his restriction. Regardless of size; appliqu6s or vinyl letters
.~e prohibited for use on plastic sign faces.
Excluding illuminated indMdual channel letters, individual plastic or wood
letters exceeding four (4) inches in height are prohibited for use on any
permanent monument, freestanding,,m~,, wall, or facade signs.
Items that are Encouraged:
Attractive and durable materials such as the following and are consistent
with the "Old Florida 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 low maintenance, durable material
such as high density polyurethane and PVC, are encouraged and
preferred over actual wood or MDO. ~ O,.t,~/~afl'-~ ~,..~
Internally illuminated aluminum cabinet with textured finish, and [jr~ t
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.
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Signage that relates to the building's style of architecture and materials is
encouraged.
3. The use of thematic sign,age 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 s/gn; 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 ora project's sign area.
Permanent s/gn; any sign allowed to be displayed for an unlimited
period of time.
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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 Sign Regulations
1. Maximum copy area: Reduce to 50% of what is allowed.
2. Maximum area: Reduce to 50% of what is allowed.
Maximum heist: Reduce to no less than six (6) feet and no greater than
ten (10) feet.
4. Required setbacks from property lines or fight-of-way: No change.
5. Distance separating si~s: No change.
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I. 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 bright metallic or mill finish colors (i.e.: gold,
silver, bronze, chrome, aluminum, stainless steel, etc...) is
prohibited.
The use of garish colors (including but not limited to: purple,
chartreuse and/or fluorescent colors) is prohibited, unless such
colors are pan of a State or Federal registered trademark. Color
choices which are considered unusual should submit early in the
review process. These colors are less likely to receive approval.
Sec. 20A-19.1.$.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 pro,am 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-
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issuance of any new sign permits.
Nonconforming simas: 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.
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Removal of Nonconforming 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 Signs: 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.
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defined as abandoned signs, under Sec. 20A-19.1.8.1.F.l.a., shall
not be permitted for reuse.
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 during any two year period shall not exceed 25% of the replacement
cost of the sign at the end of the two year period.
Reconstruction After Catastrophe: If any nonconforming sign is damaged
r , ~c, win~t,~_._.~ha,, cata~l/o such
an ex-tent 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 Illegal 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 ri~ts in the continuance of such use.
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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..
Freestanding Signage:
1. All freestanding signs shall be of a wids',Zbased sign monument style. Poles
may be used to support such a ~. 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 fiat panel material 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. Also see the LDC's
Section 20A-15.7.C.2.
Changeable Copy Signs: Changeable copy signs shall be regulated under the
following ~idelines. This Subsection shall not include electronic message boards
which are prohibited under Sec. 20A-19.1.8., except time-temperature-date
displays.
1. Freestandine Si~s: changeable copy signs are prohibited except as
described herein below.
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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 afid othc~ pm fmmanoe/enterlgi,anem: f~a'eillties 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.
Changeable copy signs shall be prohibited for office, industrial and
residential uses.
Illumination:
1. 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.)
3 t Section 2. CODIFICATION. It is the intention of the City Council of the City
32 of Sebastian, Florida, that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made part of
33 the Land Development Code for the City of Sebastian, Florida, and that the sections of this
34 Ordinance may be renumbered, relenered, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to
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Section 3. SEVERABILrrY. If any section or part of a section of this
Ordinance is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the validity, force and effect of any other
section or pan of a section of this Ordinance shall not thereby be affected or impaired unless it
clearly appears that such other section or pan of a section of this Ordinance is wholly or
necessarily dependent upon the section or part of a section so held to be invalid or
unconstitutional..
Section 4. CONFLICT. This Ordinance shall prevail over all other Ordinances
which are in conflict with this Ordinance. If any clause, section, or pan or other application of
this Ordinance shall be held by any Court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or
invalid, such unconstitutional or invalid part or application shall be considered as eliminated and
in no way affecting the validity of the remaining portions or applications remaining in full force
and effect.
Section
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EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall go into effect immediately
upon its passage and adoption and authentication by the signature of the presiding officer and
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was moved for adoption by Councilmember
The motion was seconded by Councilmember
and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Mayor Walter W. Barnes
Vice Mayor Richard J. Taracka
Councitmember Louise R_ Canwri~t
Councilmember Larry Paul
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The Mayor thereupon declared this Ordinance duly passed and adopted this __ day of
,1997.
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
By: ._
Walter W. Barnes, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathtyn M. O~l-talloran, CMC/AAE
(S,~)
Approved as to Form and Content:
Valerie Settles
City Attomes'
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City of Sebastian, Florida
Subject: Riverfront Zoning Map Agenda No. ¢/7,, ~ '7 ~.
Approved for Submittal by:
EXPENDITURE
REQUIRED:
None
Department Origin: Commur~Development
Date Submitted: December 9, 1997
For Agenda of: December 16, 1997
AMOUNT BUDGE'lED: APPROPRIATION
None REQUIRED: None
SUMMARY
The City Council approved in the Riverfront Area the Riverfront Mix Use future land use
designation. The implementation of that future land use would be accomplished though the use of
various zoning districts. The staff distributed maps to the Council members and request their
input as to the zoning issues in the Riverfi'ont Area. Four members responded.
Based on that input, the staff developed a proposed zoning map. Table 1 summarizes the uses
allowed by the current zoning. Table 2 are the uses allowed by the proposed zoning.
The conservation district (C) implements the comprehensive plan policy for preserving
environmentally sensitive lands. This is a new district. The public service district is an existing
district for public lands and related facilities such as churches. The R/VI-8 district allows single
family, duplexes and multi-family up to eight units per acre. This is an existing district.
The Riverfi'ont Commercial District (CR) is a proposed district which is very similar to general
commercial. It eliminates uses such as pawn shops, adult entertainment and car sales.. It includes
uses such as boat sales and rentals, bait and tackle shops, marine related uses which are currently
not allowed in the general commercial district.
The last district is the Waterfront Commercial/Residential District (CWR). This is a new district
which combines some of the features of the old COR district, and the GMC and MCR districts.
Residential uses are allowed as well as some limited commercial, hotels and motels, time share
and marine related activities. Draft language for the CR and CWR districts is attached.
Two residential areas are proposed, one along Indian River Dive and the second in the northeast
quadrant of Davis and North Central Avenue. The Riverfi'ont Commercial would mn down the
US 1 corridor. The Waterfront Commercial/Residential would generally following Indian River
Drive.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Provide the staffwith direction as to it the proposal is consistent with the Council expectations.
Table 1. Uses in the Riverfront Area based on Current Zoning
Current Zoninq Districts
COR
GMC
CL
CRR
CG
MCR
PS
Commemiai Office, Residential
General Madne Commercial
Limited Commercial
Commercial Resort Residential
General Commercial
Madne Commercial and Residential
Public Service
P
C
Permitted
Conditional use
Residential.
Use COR GMC CL CRR CG MCR PS
..... ' ' ..' ..... ~:; . ,~iill~..f~: ~;..'i;,,~ ": .;~)~,iiii~i;.'..'.~.'.i:::' .'..'::::re.i:.,.. ~.:~i::~:.._--'.. ....
:.~:!~...;~: :.. :. :.: ~.~i'.. '~i~i.,..:. ': ::: :~,~. [ ....... ~.::': .~ ~.:~,~,.~.~. ~,:::~..:.:.:..::......: ...... , . :. :,. :.::.'~..
_.. :~':~: .... ,.
single family
duplex
_ multiple-family
commercial resort residential uses
_. model homes
home occupations
! Commu. nity. ,,,
child cam services
child care facilities
educational institutions
cultural or civic activities
nursing homes including rest homes
and convalescent homes
public protective and emergency
.... services
places of worship
public or not-for-profit administrative
services
public and pdvate utilities
public parks and recreation
public parks and recreation with
stadium type lighting
public or not-for-profit clubs
~-Commercial . .: '
business and professional offices
general retail sales and services
commercial amusements (temporary)
medical services
parking garages
P
I P
C
c C
c C
C
C
C
P
P
C
C
C
C
C
P
P
P C
C
C. C
P
C C
C C
P P
P P P C I
P ! ! P ~ I
P
P P P [
C
C
C
Table 1, Page I
C
C
P
C
C
wet or dry storage of boats
boat sales and rentals
boat rentals
marine power sales
madne fuel sales
bait and tackle shops
business and professional offices
restaurants (excluding drive-ins)
restaurants (drive-ins)
fish markets
madne related specialty retail sales and
service
marine accessory uses
waterfront or madne related specialty
shops
drive-through facilities(business and
professional offices-only)
drive-through facilities
farmer's markets
funeral homes
_.,gasoline sales
retail gasoline sales
yacht dubs
bars and lounges
waterfront general commercial activities
adult entertainment establishments
indoor theaters and other enclosed
commercial amusements
flea markets and pawn shops
trade and skill services
plant nurseries
veterinary services
vetednar~ medical services
hotels, motel and-transient quarters
vehicular sales and related services
vehicular service and maintenance
whole-sale trades and services
transient quarters
transient quarters with kitchen facilities
restaurants (excluding drive-ins and fast
food services~
limited commercial activities
Darking lots without a buildincj on the lot
hotels and motels
hotels and motels with kitchen facilities
in units
C
C
C
C
C
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
-C
C
C
C
Table 1, Page 2
C
C
C
P
P
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
P
P
C
P
C
C
P
P
C
P
C
Table 2. Uses in the Riverfront Area
Prooosed Zoning Districts
C
PS
CWR
CR
RM-8
Conservation (new)
Public Services
Waterfront Commercial/Residential (new)
Riverfront Commercial (new)
Medium Density Multiple-family Residential
Ke~
P Permitted
C Conditional Use
i Residential ',~ - ......
-~ine.,ie famdy !
duplex
multiple-family.
commercial resort residential uses
model homes
__.. ho.m_e.e occupations
· - child care services
child care facilities
educational institutions (madne related)_ ·
cultural or civic activities
nursing homes including rest homes and
convalescent homes (outside 100 yr. flood
zone)
public protective and emergency services
places of worship.
public or not-for-profit administrative services _
public and pdvate utilities
public parks and recreation
-Public parks and re~eation with stadium type
public or not-for-profit clubs
Commercial
business and professicnal ch'ices
general retail sales and services
commercial amusements (temporary)
medical services
parking garages
wet or dry storage of boats
C
C
I
!
PS
[ RM-8 [ CWR
~ F i F
P P
P P
P
C C
C C
~
CR
C C C
C C
C C C
C C ,P
C C
C C
C C
C C
C
C C
P P
P
C C
C C
P P
P
P
P P
P
P P
Table 2, Page 1
Use C
boat sales and rentals
madne fuel sales C
bait and tackle shops
restaurants (excluding drive-ins)
restaurants (_drive-ins)
fish markets
madne related specialty retail sales and
service
madne accessory uses C
waterfront or marine related specialty shops
drive-through facilities
farmer's markets
funeral homes
retail gasoline sales
yacht clubs
bars and lounges
waterfront general commercial activities
adult entertainment- establishments
indoor theaters and other enclosed
commercial amusements
flea markets and pawn-shops
trade and skill-services
'. plant nurseries (retail)
veterina~7 services
hotels, motel and transieRt quarters
vehicular sales and related-servi~s
vehicular service and maintenance
whole-sale trades and services
transient quarters
transient quarters with kitchen facilities on
'each
limited commercial activities
parking lots without a building on the lot
hotels and motels with kitchen facilities in
units
PS
RM-8
CWR
P
C
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
C
C
P
P
C
C
CR
P
P
P
C
P
P
P
P
C
C
C
P
P
C
P
C
P
C
C
C
'C
P
C
C
Table 2, Page 2
Draft 12/09/97
Subsection 20A-2.5.3.__ Riverfront Commercial (CR)
Ao
Intent The CR district is established to implement the Comprehensive Plan
Policies for managing land designated for Riverfront Mixed'Use (EMU) on the
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map.
Use Permitted
Cultural or Civic Activities
Places of Worship
Public or Private Not-for-profit
Administrative Services
Public or Private Not-for-profit
Clubs
Business and Professional
Offices
General Retail Sales and
Services
Umited Commercial Activities
Commercial Retail Low &
Medium Intensity <10,000 sq. ff.
Commercial Retail High Intensity
_<5,000 sq. ft.
Commercial Amusements
(Temporary)
Medical Services
Parking Garages
Plant Numedes (Retail)
Restaurants (Excluding Drive-
ins)
Retail Gasoline Sales
Trade and Skilled Services
Wet or Dry Storage of Boats
Boat Sales or Rental
Madne Fuel Sales
Bait and Tackle Shops
Fish Markets
Madne Related Specialty Retail
Sales and Services
Madne Accessory Uses
Waterfront or Madne Related
specialty Shops
Waterfront General Commercial
Activities
Yacht Clubs
Transient Quarters
Transient Quarters with Kitchens
Accessory Uses Permitted Uses
Conditional Uses
Bars and Lounges
Commercial Retail Low &
Medium Intensity >10,000 sq. ff.
Commerdal Retail High Intensity
>5,000 sq. ft.
Drive. through Facilities
Farmer's Market
Funeral Homes
Hotels and Motels
Hotels and Motels with Kitchen
Facilities
indoor Theaters and Other
Enclosed Commercial
Amusements
Merchandising of Secondhand
Goods (excluding Flea Market)
Nursing Homes (Including Rest
Homes or Convalescent Homes)
Public and Pdvate Utilities
Public Parks and Recreation
Areas
Public Protective and Emer-
gency Services
Restaurants (Drive-in)
Vehicular Service and
Maintenance
Veterinary Medical Services
Wholesale Trades and Services
Parking Lot without a Building
on the Lot
Accessory Uses to Conditional
Uses
D. Dimensional Regulations
Draft 12/09/97
1. Maximum FAR: .60
2. Maximum Height: 35 feet
3. Lot Coverage:
Maximum Building Coverage: 30% Minimum Open Space: 20%
Maximum impervious Surface Ratio: 80% Minimum Green Area: 20%
Minimum lot size: none, except 10,000 sq. ft. for new subdivisions
approved subsequent to the adoption of this ordinance.
Minimum width: none, except 75 feet for new subdivisions approved
subsequent to the adoption of this ordinance.
Minimum depth: none, except 125 feet for new subdivisions approved
subsequent to the adoption of this ordinance.
5. Minimum setbacks:
Front Yard with Sidewalks, Curb and Cutters: None Required.
Front Yard without Sidewalks, Curb and Gutters: 6 feet - '"
Side Yard: 5 feet minimum, except 10 feet when abutting a residential
district. ·
c. Rear yard: 10 feet, except 30 feet when abutting a residential district.
Subsection 20A-2.5.3._ Waterfront Commercial Residential (CWR)
Ao
Intent The CWR district is established to implement the Comprehensive Plan
Policies for managing land designated for Riverfront Mixed Use (RMU) on the
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map.
Use Permitted
Single Family and Duplex
Dwellings
Multiple-family Dwellings up to 8
Units per acre
Commercial Resort Residential
Units
Cultural or Civic Activities
Nursing Homes (Including Rest
Homes or Convalescent Homes)
Places of Worship
Public or Pdvate Not-for-profit
Administrative Services
Public or Private Not-for-profit
Clubs
Business and Professional
Offices
Medical Services
Commercial Retail Low &
Medium Intensity <10,000 sq. ft.
Commercial Retail High Intensity
<5,000 sq. ft.
Wet or Dry Storage of Boats
Boat Sales or Rental
Bait and Tackle Shops
Fish Markets
Draft 12/09/97
Madne Related Specialty Retail
Sales and Services
Madne Accessory Uses
Waterfront or Madne Related
specialty Shops
Yacht Clubs
Restaurants (Excluding Drive-
ins)
Trade and Skilled Services
Transient Quarters
Transient Quarters with Kitchen
Facilities
Accessory Uses Permitted Uses
Conditional Uses
Model Homes
Home Occupations
Child Care Services
Child Care Facilities
Educational Institutions (madne
related)
Cultural and Civic Activities
Limited Commercial Activities
Commercial Retail Low &
Medium Intensity >10,000 sq. ft.
Commercial Retail High Intensity
>5,000 sq. ft
Madne Fuel Sales
Waterfront General Commercial
Hotels and Motels
Hotels and Motels with Kitchen
Facilities
Merchandising of Secondhand
Goods (excluding Flea Market)
Nursing Homes (Including Rest
Homes or Convalescent Homes)
Public and Pdvate Utilities
Public Parks and Recreation
Areas
Public Protective and Emer-
gency Services
Wholesale Trades and Services
Accessory Uses to Conditional
Uses
Dimensional Regulations
Maximum density:
non-residential FAR: .50
residential: 8 units per acre
Maximum Height:
Lot Coverage:
west of Indian River Ddve: 35 feet
east of Indian River Ddve: 25 feet
Maximum Building Coverage: 30%
Maximum impervious Surface Ratio: 80%
Minimum Open Space:
non-residential: 25%
residential: 50 %
Minimum Green Area:
non-residential: 20%.
residential: 45%
Minimum lot size: none, except 10,000 sq. ft. for new subdivisions approved
subsequent to the adoption of this ordinance.
Minimum width: none, except 80 feet for new subdivisions approved subsequent
to the adoption of this ordinanca.
Draft 12/09/97
Minimum depth: none, except 125 feet for new subdivisions approved
subsequent to the adoption of this ordinance.
Minimum setbacks:
a. Front Yard:
Non-residential with Sidewalks, Curb and Cutters: None Required.
Non-residential without Sidewalks, Curb and Gutters: 10 feet.
residential: 25 feet
b. Side Yard:
Non-residential: 5 feet minimum, 10 feet when abutting a residential
district.
Residential: 15 feet plus one foot per each additional two (2) feet in
height above 25 feet.
c. Rear yard:
Non-residential: 10 feet, except 30 feet when abutting a residential
district. " ': : ' '" :'~ "--:' ';:
Residential: 20 feet
d. Minimum Distance between residential structures on the same lot: 20
feet
My name is Willard Siebert and I currently reside at 925
Indian River Drive. Additionally, my wife and I are constructing a
new home at 1009 Indian River Drive which is located between
Washington Street and Martin Street. We also own the
undeveloped property directly to the north of the construction site
and my wife's mother owns the undeveloped property immediately
to the south of the construction site.
I would like to start by commending the Riverfront
Committee and the city staff for their tremendous effort. The
meetings were well attended and there was active debate on all
critical elements. To the best of my knowledge, citizen
participation was encouraged and consideration was given to all
concerned. The citizens of Sebastian owe a tremendous debt of
gratitude to the committee for their service.
That said, we must still look at the conclusions and proposed
action with a critical eye. This is where I face a personal dilemma.
I truly recognize the need for careful and considerate planning but
I have a strong belief in individual property owner rights. R is this
second area that I think merits your attention
My wife, Kathie, is the dau~ter of Viola Judah and the
granddaughter of Archie Smith. The Archie Smith Fish Company
has been in continuous operation since 1932 and spans four
generations. Her brother, Joe and two sisters Diane and Margaret
all still work in the business. There have been three generations
that have attended Sebastian Elementary School with a fourth
starting shortly. You will note that the Archie Smith Fish
Company is the only structure specifically named in the
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committee's report as an existing historical site and is on the list of
National Historical Places. The Smiths, the Judahs, the Semblers,
the Parks, the Mays and a few others were the Sebastian fishing
community the committee is trying to emulate. To my knowledge,
not a single member of these families was on the committee.
My family has also been active in Indian River County for
more than a half a century. My uncle commanded the Coast Guard
that patrolled the beaches on horseback during World War il. My
parents were very insmm~ental in bringing the first rye theater to
the county and my father was the first president of the Vero Beach
Theater Guild. I was elected to two four-year terms on the Indian
River County Commission and served three of those years as
chairman. My business career spanned three decades and I retired
as Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Marketing for
one of Florida's largest citrus sales companies.
The whole point of this short history lesson is that our
families contributed to the successful growth of our communities.
Grandparents, parents, brothers and sisters and children were, and
still are, proud of their heritage and would like it preserved. I do
not believe anything we would do now, or in the future, would go
against the intent of the committee report and recommendatiOns.
Nevertheless, individual property fights may need to be
sacrificed if the plan is implemented as proposed. This may be too
great a price to pay to create the theme of an "Old Florida Fishing
Village" that is merely a perception by the committee, the staff and
a few participating members of the community. It is not based on
what the Sebastian riverfront looked like in the 1930's and
1940's. It was a tou~ life for families of very modest means who
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worked very hard for little more than food on the table. Homes and
businesses were built out of available materials and were certainly
more functional than architecturally correct .... whatever that is.
It is important to remember that a single property owner's
rights are as important, or even more important, than an arbitrarily
imposed standard of the community. Segregation was a good
example of this. No matter how strongly segregation was
supported by a community, it violated individual rights and was
struck down. Now, I know land use does not fall in the same
category as moral issues but the principal is the same. In my mind,
actions by council that require the forfeiture of rights cannot be
arbitrary. It must be clearly demonstrated that their actions are
necessary to protect the welfare of the community .... not to deny
anyone reasonable use of their property.
I am not asking that you disregard all the standards proposed
by the committee. I am only asking that you carefully consider
what is really necessary and needed to have Sebastian reach its
potential. For example:
Eliminate any general reference to the size of the structures as
long as they meet code. It is an insult to suggest a "Sea
Captain's Home" would be any less welcome than a
"Fisherman's Home".
Do not reference any architectural style, pro or con. I see no
overwhelming public need to discourage the Key West style.
For those that have visited Key West, there are many diverse
architectures that blend into charming and unique areas of the
city. Some are Victorian, some Old South, some Cajun, some
Bermuda and others, just plain "Cracker".
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Provide opportunities for imagination while protecting the
character. Eliminate excessive "glitz" but be careful of your
interpretation. Colors can be particularly difficult. Deny only
what can be supported as offensive. I think the key here is to
resist allowing only your favorite colors while excluding colors
that cannot be supported as "poor taste".
Garden walls and fencing should be held to the same standard
as all other residential and commercial properties in the city.
Garden wails, done properly, can enhance the appearance,
particularly where there are mixed uses. What public need is
met by requiring fences or hedges along the front of properties
in Medium Intensity/Residential?
To require front porches on any property in the riverfront area is
arbitrary and discriminatory. If you like front porches and I
don't andI own the property, that is my choice...not yours. In
case you wonder, our new home will have porches and
balconies.
Landscape ordinances are discriminatory, excessive and
extremely expensive. Be reasonable. Every home or business
cannot be showplace. It is somewhat ironic that the stated
objective is for small fisherman's homes and then require
extremely expensive porches, fences, building materials and
landscaping.
There are other areas that I feel do fall in the category of
public responsibility and are not being given adequate attention.
Additionally, they have the advantage of encouraging quality
development
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Infrastructure is imperative. Sidewalks, attractive lighting,
fight-of-way landscaping and adequate parking will help the area
become more what of what is envisioned. If the intent is public
enjoyment of the riverfront, then the public must be willing to
support the project with their ~x dollars. I am confident present
and future landowners will do their share but I have yet to see the
public comment.
The city should work with FP&L, Falcon Cable and Bell
South to get their wires off the poles and placed underground.
My final suggestion will be the most difficult. I know it is
difficult because I had to straggle with it during my public service.
It requires more than a little intestinal fortitude. There'needs to be
a study of higher density use properties (i.e. multiple family, trailer
parks, restaurants, etc.) on the riverfront that could be served with
county water and sewer. Where it can be shown that the health and
welfare of those affected...or those they serve.., will be
substantially improved, they should be...r_e_quired...to hook up to.
either the water or sewer or both. It makes no sense, and is morally
wrong, to allow old septic systems to continue to operate in very
close proximity to public water supplies as defined by the County
Public Health Department when there is a good alternative.
I appreciate the opportunity to communicate my concerns
and am willing to answer any questions you may have.
REQUESTS FOR REC(1)NSII)I'!RATION t.)N RIVERFi~ONT SIGN REGULATIONS
PR()POSED I N i 1/12/97 DRAFT
PIIOiliBITED
Page 178 - Number 10.
Page 178 - Number 11
Page 178 - Number 12
Page 179-Number 13
Ro.t~gh plywood used lbr permanent signs.
Weathered wood ~night be appropriate for an old fishing village
sign.
Reconlmendation: None
Any material used in such a manner for a.permanent sign that
results in:
A tlat sign_ without dimension, having a semblance to a "plywood
or temporary Iookit:g sign."
Space and Iocalion available on approved site might warrant only a
tlal sign depending on the circumstances.
Recommendation: Change to: A sign having a semblance to the
look ora temporary sign but intended by maker to be permanent.
Disregard for consistency in materials and continuity of_the sign
.d_esign Ibr a permanent sign: .installation of an additional sign (or
sign. s) that does not harmonize with the design or materials of the
initial sign.
Consistency in materials may not always be advisable. The main
sign, for example may be hand painted, sand blasted or carved.
Olher signs sub. jected to river water or road dust, for example,
might well be more appropriately constructed with vinyl letters to
prevent early deterioration.
Recommendation: Omit "consistency in materials" or
change from negative to positive. It could be moved in its
entirety to the "Encouraged" section on the next page.
It could then read: Strive for consistency in materials and
continuity tbr permanent sign: installation of an additional sign
(or signs) that will harmonize with the design of the initial sign.
A_l/P,.liq, ues or letters of vinyl and similar materials are. discouraged
for use on any perm. anent monumenk freestanding, or roof signs.
'l'~y are also discouraged for use on any_permanent wall or facade
s_igns that exceed ,three (3) square fi:et. Window sig,n_s as allowed
in this Chapter are excluded from this restriction. Regardless of
size,.3!_p_p[i_qucs or vinyl letters a_re prohibited for use on plastic sign
thccs,
To discourage the use of high performance vinyl could
discriminate against a small, but very appropriate business in the
riverfront area. The linancial capabilities of the owner might
prevent his/her nvestment because of the wide price differential.
Small appropriate businesses help keep our tax base down and
provide the opportunity for residents to shop in town.
Recommendation: Delete the entire proposed resolution
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ENCOU IIAG ED (F)
Page 179
- Number 1
Attractive and durable materials such as the lbllowing and are
consistent with the "Old Florida Fishing Village" theme are
encouraged:
S_haped and fashioned "wood look" multi level signs are
encouraged (Le.: sand blasted or carved)..Considering the extreme
w___eather conditions in our area, a low maintenance, durable
material such as high densit3, polyurethane .and PVC are
encouraged and preferred over actual wood or MDO.
Certain methods used in creating a "wood look" may deteriorate
before a sign designed of high quality plywood (MDO) or PVC.
Also, there is a wide price differential when comparing sand
blasted and carved signs vs. high quality MDO or PVC- again
making an investment impossible for some small businesses.
For comparison, dimensional signs would be approximately $75
per square tbot vs. $10 per square foot for the other.
In any case, it could be appropriate to encourage the upkeep of an_D.X
sign since first impressions are extremely important to any
potential client or customer and a well&ept sign adds to the
beautification of our city which we all desire.
Recommendation: Change paragraph two as follows:
Shaped and fashioned "wood look" multidevel signs are
cncot, raged (i.e., sand blasted or carved), Considering the extreme
weather conditions in our area, a low maintenance, durable
material such as high density polyurethane, PVC, and high
pertbrmance vinyl are encouraged.