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Article X: Appearance, Design and Compatibility
ARTICLE X: APPEARANCE, DESIGN AND COMPATIBILITY
The City of Sebastian shall not approve a development order unless a finding is made that such development
order conforms to all applicable appearance, design and compatibility regulations as established herein.
SECTION 54-3-10.1: SITE LOCATION AND CHARACTER OF USE
The Comprehensive Plan together with the land development regulations, including size and dimension regula-
tions, general provisions, performance criteria, and the list of permitted and conditional uses, off-street parking,
landscaping, required open spaces, yards and building setbacks shall collectively be the principal guides in
determining the location and character of the proposed use.
SECTION 54-3-10.2: APPEARANCE OF SITE AND STRUCTURES
Within all zoning districts within the City of Sebastian, the appearance of site and structures shall be
coordinated for the purpose of creating a pleasing and harmonious overall environment. The choice of building
materials, plant materials, lighting and other building and site improvements shall be commensurate with the
objectives of the subject use and consider the impact on surrounding properties or transportation corridors.
Evaluation of the appearance of a project shall also consider the following:
A. Location and Screening of Mechanical Equipment, Utility Hardware and Waste Storage Areas.
Mechanical equipment or other utility hardware other than antennas and stacks on roofs shall be
harmonious with the building or they shall be located and/or screened so as not to be visible from any
public ways within the impacted area, except within the Industrial District(s). Similarly, refuse and
waste storage areas shall be screened from adjacent properties and public ways by appropriate fences,
walls or hedges.
B. Location and Screening of Solid Waste Container. In cases where dumpsters must be located in
areas highly visible from any public right-of-way, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be
authorized to require additional vegetative or structure screening to shield an unsightly condition.
1. Refuse Container Location Requirements. No front end loaded refuse container shall be
located in any required parking space or vehicular use area, or in any required bufferyard or
landscaping area.
a. Service Access. Refuse container sites shall be provided which allow refuse vehicle
service access without manually moving the container(s) of service. Fifty (50) feet of
clear backup as measured perpendicular from the screen areas shall be provided from
the face of the refuse containers' screening unless otherwise approved by the Growth
Management Director, who shall find that the reduction is necessary to provide property
rights enjoyed by others in the same zoning district, and will not be detrimental to
public health, safety, and welfare. No encroachment into this area by parking spaces,
sidewalks or landscape areas shall be allowed.
b. Siting Obstructions. No refuse container shall be sited below obstructing wires or
obstruct any electrical service equipment, fire protection equipment, any roof
overhangs, or sited adjacent to any other obstruction to the container dumping process.
C. Refuse Container Screening Requirements. Refuse containers shall be opaquely
screened from view from public streets and adjacent properties, to a height of at least 6
feet, or 6 inches higher than the height of the container (whichever is higher). This
screening may be achieved by walls, landscaping or buffer yards, or by virtue of the
location of the container on the building site.
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C. Utility Lines. In new construction, all utility lines shall be placed underground. All telephone lines
f� shall be placed underground. Service lateral electrical distribution lines serving individual installations
shall be placed underground. Other high voltage electrical lines may be placed underground or on poles
provided that the poles are within the street right-of-way and have provisions for street lighting. Large
transformers shall be placed on the ground and be mounted on pads and contained within enclosures or
vaults. Where enclosures or vaults are used, the construction and design shall be compatible with
primary building design. Landscaping with shrubs and plants shall be provided to screen pad mounted
transformers.
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D. Commercial and Manufacturing Activities Conducted in Enclosed Buildings. All businesses,
services or manufacturing or processing shall be conducted within completely enclosed buildings.
Outside storage and display areas are permitted subject to the following:
1. The outside storage and display area is shown on the site plan.
2. The outside storage and display area is not located on required parking areas. Temporary,
short-term storage and display is permitted in parking areas when permitted by a special events
temporary use permit.
3. No outdoor storage and display area shall be located except on the parcel where the principal
use is located. In no event shall items be stored or displayed on the adjoining public sidewalk
and/or public right-of-way.
4: The outdoor storage and display area shall not be located in a required visibility triangle as
required by Sec. 54-2-7.10.
5. The outside storage and display area shall be kept clean and free of debris to prevent the
blowing of trash and litter.
E. Exterior Lighting. Exterior lighting shall be provided and shall be so arranged as to shield or deflect
the light from adjoining properties and public streets.
F. Signs. Signs shall be required to be harmonious with the urban design theme of the project and shall be
aesthetically pleasing and emphasize good principles and practices of streetscape design.
G. Pedestrian Sidewalks. Sidewalks shall be constructed along all collector and arterial streets in order to
link major activity centers and shall also link vehicle use areas including parking areas with all principal
buildings. The pedestrian circulation system shall include marked pedestrian crossings in order to
separate vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
H. Loading Docks. Loading docks shall comply with provisions in Section 54-3-10.8. When required,
they shall be located at the side or rear of the principal structure being served. Similarly, parking for
trucks and all other company owned or controlled vehicles shall be located at the rear of the principal
structure. Provisions for locating loading docks may be modified by the Growth Management Director
only if the size and shape of the property is insufficient or inadequate to reasonably accommodate the
size and dimension criteria herein stated.
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SECTION 54-3-10.3 : WORK WITHIN RIGHTS -OF- WAY AND EASEMENTS
A. Applicability.
Work within the City rights -of -way and easements shall require prior approval from the City Engineer.
1. Permits for right-of-way construction and/or easement use from the City are required prior to
any work, including, but not limited to:
a. Driveways
b. Culvert pipes
C. All utility installations, overhead or underground, but not limited to sanitary sewer,
water lines, electric conductors, conduit, cable TV, or fiber optics.
d. Construction site and/or material storage
e. Sprinklers
f. Pool installation
g. Pavement construction or repair (See Sec. 90, Article II of Code of Ordinances).
h. Trees and Landscape
i. Mail boxes - concrete, brick, large, etc.
j. Signs.
k. Placement of any item which may be construed as a hazard.
2. Permit application shall be filed with the City Engineering Department and accompanied by the
requisite fee. The application shall include a survey, which accurately depicts the type,
location, and dimensions of the proposed work or activity. Free -hand sketches will not be
10� accepted for construction activities. .
3. Permits are valid for one year.
4. Work by City forces on City property is exempt from permitting.
B. Inspections:
1. The City Engineering staff will perform inspections after receiving a 48-hour notice. The
applicant will be required to remedy all findings resulting from the inspection.
2. Release of bonds or final approvals shall not occur until the City Engineering staff has
performed the final inspection.
3. All other inspections are on an as -needed basis as determined by the Engineering Department.
SECTION 54-3-10.4: DRIVEWAY ACCESS, INTERNAL CIRCULATION, OFF-STREET
PARKING AND OTHER TRAFFIC ENIPACTS
The City Engineer and/or designated staff shall advise on matters related to this subsection:
A. Internal Circulation System Design and Access/Egress Considerations. Driveways, curb cuts,
aisles, bicycle ways, pedestrian ways, and areas for parking and internal circulation of vehicles,
bicycles, and pedestrians shall be located, designed and controlled so as to provide for safe and
eool� convenient circulation within the site and safe and convenient access from and onto adjoining streets.
The City Engineer shall review such design considerations based on standard traffic engineering
principles and practices and such specifications as may be adopted by resolution of the City Council.
Requirements of Article XV shall be applied for off-street parking.
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Among factors to be considered shall be the need for acceleration and deceleration lanes; the number,
poa�_ location and size of curb cuts, access drives, bicycle ways and pedestrian ways from adjacent streets,
bicycle ways and pedestrian ways together with any special markings necessary to avoid conflict among
vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians; the location and design of driveways, access aisles, and bicycle ways
to parking spaces; the arrangement, delineation and marking for parking areas; and the means of access
to buildings for fire -fighting apparatus and other emergency vehicles.
B. Separation of Vehicles, Bicycles and Pedestrians. Parking areas and driveways shall be clearly
identified and separated from principal pedestrian routes and recreation areas by curbs, pavement
markings, planting areas, fences or similar features designed to promote pedestrian safety.
C. Driveway and Curb -Cut Approvals. The City shall require that the proposed location of driveways
and curb -cuts be coordinated with utility companies responsible for providing utility services in order to
ensure that proposed construction activities are consistent with improvement plans as well as operation
and maintenance activities and policies of utility service providers. No development plan or building
permit shall be issued until proof of such coordination is presented to the City by the
applicant/developer. In addition, the applicant/developer submitting plans for driveway and curb -cut
improvements shall comply with applicable surface water management regulations of Article XII and
driveway design standards established by this article.
D. Traffic Impact Studies. Traffic impact studies shall be performed in accordance with Article XVIII -
Site Plans.
SECTION 54-3-10.5: CONSTRUCTION OF DRIVEWAYS AND ROADSIDE SWALES
?00*� A. City Approval Required. The construction of all drainage facilities for new or existing driveways or
other elements of the circulation system potentially impacting traffic and drainage on any City
maintained public road shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to commencement of construction
or excavation activity. The application shall be accompanied by a non-refundable fee.
A permit must be obtained from the City Engineer after paying the established fee in order to change,
modify, construct, reconstruct, or repair any drainpipe under a driveway, or any other structure or
landfill accessory to any driveway, if any such structure or landfill might adversely effect drainage of
any drainage swale. This fee shall not be required for any driveway in existence on the effective date of
this section. No drainage in conjunction with a driveway other than the properly sized pipe will be
permitted.
B. General Design Criteria.
1. Primary driveways are required to be surfaced with asphalt topping or concrete, and culverts
shall be designed to meet accepted engineering standards. The City Engineer shall apply best
management principles and practices in implementing the provisions of this section. The City
Engineering Department can approve alternative surfacing materials after thorough review of
the product specifications determines that the proposed material satisfies the intent of this
ordinance. If removed in conjunction with any approved City right-of-way work, replacement
of alternative materials will be the responsibility of the owner.
2. New driveways and/or improvements to existing driveways and other elements of the
circulation system shall provide adequate drainage, swales, ditches or similar stormwater
channels and;
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3. Any swale, drainage ditch or other drainageway shall be sloped and contoured to properly direct
the surface water to the drainage ditches or swales. Swales in the front of the lot shall also be
shaped to discourage ponding of water therein. Where any culvert pipe is laid under a driveway
or similar installation, the final grade of the fill with sod overlay shall be at least two (2) inches
below the invert of the ends of the pipe so that the sod does not obstruct the flow of water from
the pipe.
C. Single Family and Duplex Lots. Notwithstanding anything in this section to the contrary, single
family and duplex lots that are less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet in area shall not exceed
the following criteria for driveway widths within a City, county or state right-of-way:
1. Single drive. The pavement width shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet wide and not exceed
twenty-four (24) feet with a ten (10) foot radius.
2. Circular or dual drives. In lieu of a single drive, a circular or dual driveway may be permitted,
provided that the maximum width shall not exceed sixteen (16) feet. In addition, there shall be
a minimum separation of thirty (30) feet between the driveways.
3. Notwithstanding anything in this section to the contrary, single family and duplex lots that are
at least twenty thousand (20,000) square feet in area shall be permitted an additional driveway,
not to exceed sixteen (16) feet in width with a minimum separation of thirty (30) feet from any
other existing driveway(s) on the same lot.
4. One (1) auxiliary driveway may be permitted per lot and shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet
and maximum of sixteen (16) feet in width and maintain a minimum thirty (30) feet separation
from other drives and shall not be located in any side yard easement.
D. Commercial Sites. The following criteria shall apply to all multi -family and commercial sites:
1. All uses which are required to provide off-street parking spaces shall have entry and exit ways
and drives at least twenty-two (22) feet in width to accommodate two-way traffic, unless a one-
way traffic system is utilized, in which case entry and exit ways and drives shall be at least
twelve (12) feet in width. In the event that a one-way traffic system is utilized, appropriate
traffic direction markers shall be installed.
2. There shall be no more than two driveways for each 200 feet of street frontage on any lot and
the maximum combined width of driveways shall not exceed sixty (60) feet.
3. Vehicular circulation must be completely contained within the property and vehicles located
within one portion of the site must have access to all other portions of the site without using the
adjacent street system except for lots abutting a public alley.
4. Site plans shall demonstrate that proper consideration has been given to the surrounding streets,
traffic volumes, proposed street improvements, vehicular street capacities, pedestrian
movements, and safety.
E. Minimum Standards for Construction of Driveways.
Minimum standards for the construction, alteration or repair of driveways shall be as follows:
I. No driveways shall be placed within 30 feet of an intersection, such 30 feet being measured
from the right-of-way lines of the intersection, unless plans for the construction, alteration, or
repair of such driveways are approved by the City Engineer.
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2. Driveways on state roads:
a. No driveways shall be constructed on a state road unless the applicant shall have first
obtained a permit from the State Department of Transportation and submitted such permit
to the City Engineer.
b. The minimum standards shall be the minimum standards established by the State
Department of Transportation.
3. Driveways on non -state roads where curb and gutter are in existence:
a. Applicant shall maintain existing drainage and gutter.
b. Applicant shall meet sidewalk grade if existing.
c. Applicant shall rebuild curbing, of like construction of existing curb, as per City standard
design.
4. Driveways on non -state roads where curb and gutter are not in existence.
a. Applicant shall maintain drainage in swale ditch. Side slopes shall not exceed 3:1.
b. Applicant shall furnish a culvert pipe for drainage as specified by the City Engineer.
Applicant shall provide a mitered end on both sides of the pipe as per City standard design.
The pipe shall be installed under the driveway at the proper elevation and set back as
established by the approved drainage plans, this Code, and/or established by the City
Engineer.
c. Minimum radius on all commercial driveways shall be twenty-five (25) feet.
5. Commercial driveways shall be constructed with concrete or asphalt and shall satisfy all
applicable regulations as established in Article XIX - Subdivisions.
6. Driveways shall not block or unreasonably obstruct the natural flow of water or drainage of
water by any means, including construction, excavation, or fill of land. Any structure,
driveway, pipe, excavation, or fill of land in violation of this section shall be brought into
compliance with this section at the owner's expense. Owners shall keep drainpipes and swales
clear and mowed.
7. All residential driveway construction shall be on ninety-five (95%) percent compacted fill, four
(4) inches thick, three thousand (3,000) psi concrete. The concrete shall be reinforced with 6 x
6 # 10 gauge wire or fiber mesh concrete.
F. Drains under driveways for swale ditches.
1. All driveways over a swale ditch shall be provided with a swale drainage pipe. The pipe size
depends on the location within the drainage basin and shall be determined by City Engineer.
The pipe shall be constructed of corrugated aluminum, high -density polyethylene or reinforced
concrete pipe. The culvert pipe length is determined by the City Engineer and is based upon
sufficient length to provide a 3:1 sloped mitered end headwall on each end of the pipe.
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G. Inspections:
The following inspections are required by the Engineering Department.
l . Line and grade.
2. Pipe inspection (pre -pour) and driveway.
3. Final inspection.
4. Location of driveways shall satisfy all established design standards.
5. Reclamation: It shall be the responsibility of the permit holder to make proper repairs of all
negligent damage to road pavement, swales, or adjacent properties prior to issuance of final
approvals. Repairs shall be made in accordance with Standard Details in the Engineering
Department.
No final inspection or bond release will be approved until all re -inspection fees have been paid. No
permanent power hookups or certificate of occupancy shall be issued by the Building Department until
the appropriate release is obtained from the Engineering Department.
H. Maintenance not an obligation of City.
The issuance of a permit under this article does not constitute any obligation on the City to maintain
driveways. Additionally, the City will not be responsible for maintenance of alternative surfacing or
f'~1 architectural materials/features of driveways.
I. Bonds.
When a certificate of occupancy is desired prior to completion of work, a cash bond may be required by
the Engineering Department to cover any uncompleted work in right-of-way or easement.
The bond shall allow six (6) months for completion at which time the Engineering Department will
inspect and release bond if work was performed satisfactorily.
If the builder fails to complete work within the prescribed period, the bond will be used to cover the cost
to complete the work.
Sec. 54-3-10.6. DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PARKING AREAS.
A. General Design Standards.
1. Parking in yards. Unenclosed parking spaces may be located within a required yard. Carports
and covered parking shall not be located within the required setbacks.
2. Landscaping. All parking areas other than for single-family homes and duplexes shall conform
to the landscape requirements of this code as exists, or as may hereinafter be amended.
3. No backing into a public street. Each parking stall for all parking areas other than for single-
family homes and duplexes shall be accessible from an aisle or driveway and designed so that
no automobile shall back into a public street in order to exit a parking stall. The internal design
of the parking lot shall be designed to facilitate vehicular circulation and avoid conflict between
pedestrian and vehicular movements.
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4. Separation from doorways or pedestrian entrances. No door or pedestrian entrance at
ground level shall open directly upon any parking space, driveway or access aisle unless the
doorway or pedestrian entrance is at least four (4) feet from said parking space, driveway or
access aisle.
5. Drainage. All off-street parking facilities shall be suitably sloped and drained so as not to
cause any discharge of runoff to adjacent or public property.
B. Stalls, aisles and driveways. The following criteria is applicable to all parking spaces except single-
family and duplex homes:
Parking Stall Width Stall Length Aisle Width Curb Width Overall
Angle (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Width (F)
0
9 ft.
22 ft.
12 ft.
23 ft.
30 ft.
30
10 ft.
18.2 ft.
12 ft.
20 ft.
48.4 ft.
45
10 ft.
20.5 ft.
12 ft.
14.1 ft.
53 ft.
60
10 ft.
21.5 ft.
18 ft.
11.5 ft.
61 ft.
90
10 ft.
20 ft.
22 ft.
10 ft.
62 ft.
90
9 ft.
20 ft.
25 ft.
9 ft.
63 ft
90
9.5 ft
20 ft.
23.5 ft.
9 ft.
62 ft.
All parking spaces, aisles and driveways shall substantially conform to the indicated design.
C. Striping. All paved parking spaces shall have lines between spaces, at least four (4) inches in width, of
a contrasting color to the pavement or, unpaved surface and each stall may be required to be equipped
with wheelstops if deemed appropriate by the City Engineer and the Planning and Zoning Commission.
D. Lighting. Parking areas shall be lighted and entrances at public streets shall provide private area lighting.
E. Wheelstops. Wheelstops shall comply with the following standards:
1. Standard precast concrete wheelstops or other types as approved by the City for stalls adjacent
to landscaped strips shall be located two and one-half (2%Z) feet from the front end of the stall to
prevent encroachment into required landscaped areas. The front two (2) feet of the stall may be
kept as a maintained grass strip although no credit will be extended toward the open space
requirements of this code.
2. Standard precast concrete wheelstops or other types as approved by the City for stalls not
adjacent to landscaped strips shall be located two and one-half (2%) feet from the front end of
the stall. The front three (3) feet of the stall may be kept as a maintained grass strip although no
credit will be extended toward the open space requirements of this code.
3. All wheelstops shall be permanently anchored.
F. Compact spaces. Parking lots with twenty (20) or more spaces may be comprised of a maximum of
fifteen (15) percent compact car parking stalls but only if approved by the Planning and Zoning
Commission. Such compact car stalls shall be seven and one-half (7%Z) feet wide by fifteen (15) feet
long and marked for use by small vehicles. All markings shall be on the pavement surface where
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G. Handicapped spaces. Handicapped parking spaces accessible to disabled persons shall be provided in
accordance with this code, and as may be applicable, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other
Federal and State laws and regulations. All publicly maintained and operated parking facilities intended
for public use, and all businesses, firms or other persons licensed to do business with. the public shall
provide non -porous parking spaces for the handicapped as set forth below:
Total Spaces Required
1 - 25
26 - 50
51 - 75
76 - 100
101 - 150
151 - 200
201 - 300
301 - 400
Required Number of
Handicap Spaces
Refer to the Standard Building Code for exceptions.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Such parking spaces shall be designed and located as follows:
1. All spaces shall have access to a curbramp or curbcut, when necessary, to allow access to the
building served, and shall be located so that users will not be compelled to wheel behind parked
vehicles.
2. Diagonal or perpendicular parking spaces shall be a minimum of twelve (12) feet wide with a
five (5) foot wide designated loading zone.
3. Parallel parking spaces shall be located either at the beginning or end of a block or adjacent to
alley entrances. Curbs adjacent to such spaces shall be of a height which will not interfere with
the opening and closing of motor vehicle doors.
4. Each such parking space shall be prominently outlined with blue paint and posted and marked
with a permanent sign and markings of a color and design approved by the Florida Department
of Transportation, bearing the internationally accepted wheelchair symbol and the caption
"PARKING BY DISABLED PERMIT ONLY".
H. Queuing Spaces.
In addition to other parking requirements for a principal use, stacking spaces shall be provided for drive -
up windows in compliance with the following minimum specifications:
1. Spaces. Number of spaces required including receiving or service window space: Six (6)
stacking spaces per drive -up window. Where this requirement is demonstrated by the applicant
to be inconsistent with the traffic generating characteristics of a specific use, the applicant may
request that the standard be modified by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Planning
and Zoning Commission may approve a reduction in the required waiting spaces for such use
provided the applicant demonstrates that the intended use generates a low volume of drive -up
traffic and does not require the standard six (6) stacking spaces. The Commission shall consider
the nature of the use, its intensity, size, other parking facilities provided and other traffic
generating characteristics.
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2. On -site. The required queuing shall be located on site and shall not include any public right-of-
way or accessways to the property. No vehicle may block other parking stalls, access aisles,
driveway, or off-street parking
3. Length of spaces. Each space shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet in length.
4. Width of spaces. Each Queuing lane shall be a minimum of ten feet in width. On curves with
a radius of twenty-five (25) feet or less, a minimum pavement width of twelve (12) feet shall be
provided. On curves with a radius of more than twenty-five (25) feet, a minimum pavement
width of ten (10) feet shall be provided.
5. Vertical clearance. Minimum vertical clearance of fourteen (14) feet.
6. Surface. Surface requirements shall be the same as those specified for parking areas in Section
54-3-10.10.
7. Parking. Queuing spaces may not be used to satisfy any off-street parking requirements or
loading requirements of this code.
Sec. 54-3-10.7. ENTRIES, EXITS, DRIVES AND VEHICLE MANEUVERING AREAS FOR MULTI-
FAMILY (EXCLUDING DUPLEX LOTS), COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND
INSTITUTIONAL LOTS.
A. Entries and exits.
1. All uses which are required to provide off-street parking spaces shall have entry and exit ways
and drives at least twenty-two (22) feet in width to accommodate two-way traffic, unless a one-
way traffic system is utilized, in which case entry and exit ways and drives shall be at least
twelve (12) feet in width. In the event that a one-way traffic system is utilized, appropriate
traffic direction markers shall be installed.
2. One driveway shall be permitted for ingress and egress purposes to any project.
3. The Planning and Zoning Commission may either increase or reduce the following separation
distances based upon a recommendation by the City Engineer after an analysis of street
frontage, trip generation, or other factors, as deemed appropriate has been performed.
4. A joint access driveway shall be considered as adequate access for any two (2) adjacent parcels
and shall be encouraged. For a project where more than one driveway is requested, the
applicant shall submit a traffic report justifying the need, describing the internal circulation and
parking system and identifying the impact of development of the project and its proposed access
facilities on the operation of the street system.
5. Minimum spacing between two-way driveways fronting on the same side of a street shall
conform to the table below. Distance between driveways shall be measured from centerline to
centerline. These standards shall not apply to single-family dwellings and duplexes.
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HINi IMUM DRIVEWAY SEPARATION (FEET)
Speed
Principal Arterial Minor Arterial Collector
Local
(mph)
30
125 125 125
70
35
150 150 150
70
40
185 185 185
70
45
230 230 230
70
50
275 275 230
70
6. Driveways on opposite sides of any undivided street classified collector or arterial shall either
be aligned on the same centerline or be offset a minimum of two hundred (200) feet measured
from centerline to centerline, whenever geometrically possible, and shall provide for emergency
vehicle access.
7. For projects proposing more than one two-way driveway, based upon parcel size, projected trip
generation of the site, amount of roadway frontage, and other appropriate design considerations,
additional driveways may be permitted if approved by the City Engineer.
8. Vehicular circulation must be completely contained within the property and vehicles located
within one portion of the site must have access to all other portions of the site without using the
adjacent street system except for lots abutting a public alley.
9. Site plans shall illustrate that proper consideration has been given to the surrounding streets,
traffic volumes, proposed street improvements, vehicular street capacities, pedestrian
movements, and safety.
10. Driveways shall not be constructed in the radius return of an intersection. Driveways shall be
located a minimum of thirty (30) feet from intersecting right-of-way lines of local streets and
one hundred seventy-five/one hundred fifteen (175/115*) feet from intersecting right-of-way
lines of all other streets of higher classification. Greater separation distances between
driveways may be required by the City Engineer.
1 i . Driveways or parking areas (other than shared access) shall not be installed within ten (10) feet
of adjoining property.
12. Driveways shall be constructed to meet the standards of Sec. 54-3-10.5.E.
13. All drives and vehicular maneuvering areas shall be paved and contain traffic control signs and
markings. All traffic controls, signage and pavement markings shall be designed and installed
in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). All such
devices shall be continually maintained.
B. Corner Clearance.
All proposed developments which are determined to generate or attract one hundred (100) or more peak
hour turning movements into the site shall be prohibited from establishing driveways at locations which
are closer to an intersection than the distances established below. These dimensions may be modified
/0101 by the City Engineer on a case by case basis when warranted by circumstances unique to the particular
development.
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Type Intersection
Arterial/arterial
Arterial/c o I lector
Arterial/local
Collector/arterial
Collector/collector
Collector/local
Local/arterial
Local/collector
Local/local
Driveway Access onto:
Arterial
Arterial
Arterial
Collector
Collector
Collector
Local
Local
Local
Distance From Intersection (ft)
230 feet
230 feet
230 feet
230 feet
175/ 115 feet*
175/ 115 feet*
230 feet
175/ 115 feet*
50 feet
* Corner clearance distance depending on relationship to intersection; Right turn movement towards
intersection, one hundred fifteen (115) feet; left turn movement one hundred seventy-five (175) feet.
C. Internal circulation system.
1. The internal circulation system, including drives and maneuvering areas, shall be designed to
permit convenient maneuvering of cars and service vehicles into and out of each parking and
loading space, and shall be arranged so that no vehicle need back onto a public right-of-way.
No occupied parking or loading space shall interfere with access to any other parking or loading
space, or with any pedestrian walkway.
2. Dead-end aisles are not permitted unless adequate turnarounds are provided.
3. No more than fifteen (15) spaces shall be permitted in a continuous row without being
interrupted by a minimum landscape area of one hundred eighty (180) square feet for single
row, or three hundred sixty (360) square feet for double row.
Sec. 54-3-10.8. RESTRICTED USE OF OFF-STREET PARKING AREAS.
All parking areas shall be used for automobile parking only, with no sales, dead storage, non -emergency repair
work, dismantling or servicing of any kind. Where lighting is provided, it shall be arranged to reflect away from
residential areas and public ways.
Sec. 54-3-10.9. DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR LOADING AREAS.
A. Off-street loading requirements. Off-street loading spaces shall be provided and maintained in
accordance with the following schedule:
1. Retail loading requirements. For buildings or structures containing retail, food store,
restaurant, laundry, dry cleaning or similar retail or service uses which have an aggregate gross
floor area of:
Over 5,000 square feet, but not over 25,000 square feet - one space;
Over 25,000 square feet, but not over 60,000 square feet - two spaces;
Over 60,000 square feet, but not over 120,000 square feet - three spaces;
Over 120,000 square feet, but not over 200,000 square feet - four spaces;
Over 200,000 square feet, but not over 290,000 square feet - five spaces; and
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Over 290,000 square feet - five (5) spaces, plus one (1) space for every additional 100,000
square feet or fraction thereof in excess of 290,000 square feet.
2. Public buildings, hotels, and office loading requirements. For each auditorium, exhibition
hall, museum, hotel, or motel, office building, or similar use, which has a gross floor area of
over ten thousand (10,000) square feet, but not over forty thousand (40,000) square feet, one (1)
space; plus one (1) space for each additional sixty thousand (60,000) square feet over forty
thousand (40,000) square feet or fraction thereof.
3. Industrial loading requirements. For any light manufacturing, warehouse, research and
development, assembly or similar industrial uses which has a gross floor area of:
Up to 15,000 square feet - one space;
Over 15,000 square feet but not over 40,000 square feet - two spaces;
Over 40,000 square feet but not over 65,000 square feet - three spaces;
Each additional 80,000 square feet over 65,000 square feet - one additional space.
4. Other loading requirements. For any use not specifically mentioned in this section, the
requirements for off-street loading for a use which is mentioned and to which the unmentioned
use is similar shall apply. Where there is any question as to the off-street loading needs of any
other use, said number shall be determined and set by the Planning and Growth Management
Director.
5. Restrictions. Off-street loading facilities to meet the needs of one use shall not be considered
as meeting the off-street loading needs of any other use. No area supplied to meet the required
off-street parking areas for a use shall be utilized for or be deemed to meet the requirements of
this section for off-street loading facilities.
6. Joint use of loading areas. Nothing in this section shall prevent the collective, joint or
combined provision of off-street loading facilities for two (2) or more buildings or uses;
provided, that such off-street loading facilities are equal in size and capacity to the combined
requirements of the several buildings or uses and are so located and arranged as to be usable
thereby. Plans for buildings or uses which require off-street loading facilities under the
provisions of this section shall clearly indicate the location, dimensions, clearance and access of
all such required off-street loading facilities.
B. Design requirements. Each space shall have a direct access to a public right-of-way and shall have the
following minimum dimensions:
1. Length: Twenty-five (25) feet; a larger length upward to thirty-five (35) feet may be required
upon recommendation by the City Engineer and approval of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
2. Width: Twelve (12) feet.
3. Height: Fourteen (14) feet.
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Sec. 54-3-10.10. SURFACING REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING AND LOADING AREAS.
/01 For all non-residential uses, surfacing of all off-street parking areas and drives shall be as follows:
A. Nonporous surfaces. All parking areas and approaches thereto shall require the minimum surfacing
material as follows: Concrete; five (5) inches, 3000 psi reinforced concrete, over eight (8) inches of sub-
base at ninety-eight (98) percent compacted or a comparable material. Asphalt; one (1) inch over six (6)
inches of ninety-five (95) percent compacted material over eight (8) inches sub -base at ninety-eight (98)
percent compacted or a comparable material.
B. Porous surfaces. The use of porous parking surfaces suitable for use on specific sites within the City
and so demonstrated by the land owner or his designated agent may be approved by the Planning and
Zoning Commission upon recommendation of the City Engineer, as an alternative to the surface
requirements of subsection 54-3-10.10.A. Paved handicapped parking shall be provided at all sites
where it is required. The consideration, approval and use of porous paving shall be limited to places of
worship, historical structures, public recreation facilities, and establishments which do not have parking
needs on a daily basis:
I. Application requirements and supportive information. In addition to other requirements of this
chapter, the application for site plan approval which incorporates the use of porous parking or
loading surfaces shall include the following information and/or requirements which shall be
certified by a Florida registered engineer:
a. A cross-section of the structural section to be used on the parking area certified as
appropriate based on natural characteristics of the site, traffic generating characteristics and
f°'4t�. load bearing requirements of the proposed use, anticipated surface water run-off, and
durability and porosity of proposed surface.
b. Detailed drainage plan.
c. Percolation tests in appropriate areas of the site to describe any varied soil permeability
conditions present on -site.
d. Estimated location of the groundwater table during wettest season.
e. Description of existing soils on parking area to a depth of five (5) feet below the bottom of
the structural section or to the water table.
f. Description of the traffic generating characteristics of the site including frequency of use,
turnover, type of vehicles using surface and anticipated load bearing requirements in
pounds per square inch.
g. Test profile of proposed construction material including soil density, stability of materials
and water absorption. The load bearing capacity of the proposed improved surface shall not
be less than fifty (50) pounds per square inch Florida bearing capacity or its equivalent for a
depth of not less than eight (8) inches.
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h. Maintenance program shall be submitted as a written statement and shall be directed toward
achieving and maintaining orderly and neat appearance of grassed areas in perpetuity. Such
program shall legally bind the applicant and successors in ownership to the continued
maintenance of such areas including replacement of dead or unsightly sod or other plant
material as well as the repair of surface damage or clogging of subsurface base. This legal
instrument shall be submitted in a form which shall be approved by the City attorney prior
to receipt of any City approval of the project.
i. Other information as may be required by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
2. Surface types. Porous surfaces shall be of the following types as provided by the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
a. Commercially marketed porous paving blocks may be approved by the Planning and
Zoning Commission following favorable recommendation by the City Engineer.
b. For places of worship or other land uses generating highly infrequent traffic, as determined
by the City Engineer, sod may be placed on a stable sub -grade for the required parking
spaces (driveways and vehicular access -ways shall be paved), upon approval by the
Planning and Zoning Commission. Such approval shall be granted only for projects
generating very limited traffic. Similarly, such approval shall be conditioned on stipulated
traffic generation rates specified in the application. Subsequent changes in traffic
generation shall constitute grounds by which the City Engineer may request review by the
Planning and Zoning Commission in order to determine if the increased traffic generation
rates warrant improvements to the parking surface.
c. Stone may be used for parking space provided that the stone is required as part of an
approved drainage system for the lot, that the stone is no smaller than a #57 stone in size
and that the use is approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Pea gravel is not
acceptable. Driveways and vehicular access -ways shall be paved.
3. Continuing maintenance. A continuing maintenance program shall be required to be carried
out by the landowner in all cases where a porous surface is approved by the Planning and
Zoning Commission. Such maintenance program shall include maintenance provision cited in
subsection 54-3-10.10.B.1.h. Violation of such maintenance program shall be subject to
penalties as provided in section 1-10 of the Code of Ordinances.
4. Procedure for review. Proposals for use of a porous surface shall be reviewed in accordance
with the site plan review procedures described in Article XVIII of this code. The City Engineer
shall provide detailed comments concerning such proposals to the Planning and Zoning
Commission prior to consideration by the board.
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