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1 ORDINANCE NO. 0-98-06
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4 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER
5 COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
6 CODE BY CREA TlNG DMSION VI, PERFORMAMCE OVERLAY
7 DISTRICTS, CREATING TIlE RIVERFRONT DISTRICT, STATING
8 PURPOSE AND INTENT, PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS,
9 PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATION, PERMITS, PROCEDURES,
10 WAIVERS, AND VIOLATIONS AND REMEDIES, ESTABLISHING
11 RIVERFRONT DISTRICT ARCHITECTURAL CODES,
12 ESTABLISHING RIVERFRONT DISTRICT URBAN CODE,
13 ESTABLISHING RIVERFRONT DISTRICT LANDSCAPE CODE,
14 ESTABLISHING RIVERFRONT DISTRICT SIGN REGULATIONS;
15 PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR
16 SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR RESOLUTION OF
17 CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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20 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Sebastian, Florida, desires to amend the
21 Land Development Code to establish performance overlay districts; and
22 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Sebastian, Florida, desires to provide for
23 architectural, urban design, landscape and sign standards in the Riverfront Area of the City; and
24 WHEREAS, the City Council of the 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 IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
27 CITY OF SEBASTIAN, 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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DIVISION VI. PERFORMANCE OVERLAY DISTRICTS
ARTICLE IXX
RIVERFRONT DISTRICT
Sec. 20A-19.1
PURPOSE AND INTENT
Sec. 20A-19.1.1
A. Purpose: The portion of the City of Sebastian along the Indian River has a unique
history, style, and look which the city 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 Village" setting.
The requirements of this Performance Overlay district are additional to the
regulations found elsewhere in this Land Development Code and Code of
Ordinances. In addition to the site plan (Article X), landscape (Division III), and
sign requirements (Division IV), projects within the Riverfront District shall
comply ~ith these additional regulations.
B. Intent: This article is intended to promote imagination, innovation, and variety, by
focusing on design principles and encouraging creative solutions which accomplish
the following:
1. Foster creative approaches which emulate an "Old Florida Fishing Village"
character through use of quality design, building materials, signs and
landscaping.
2. Sustain the comfort, health, tranquillity, and contentment of residents with
a desirable environment.
3. Minimize incompatible surroundings and visual clutter which prevent
orderly community development and reduce community property values.
4. Encourage designs that maintain the community's low density and low rise
character.
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5. Carefully balance the man-made system with the natural environment, in a
way which preserves, protects, and conserves the natural environment.
C. Organization: Sec. 20A-19.1. is divided into the following eight sections:
19.1.1.
19.1.2.
19.1.3.
19.1.4.
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
19.1.5.
19.1.6.
19.1.7.
19.1.8.
RIVERFRONT PERFORMANCE OVERLAY DISTRICT
Sec.20A-19.1.2
A. Established: A special Performance Overlay district is hereby established to be
known as the Riverfront District.
B. Boundaries: The Riverfront 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 to the city limits and south to the south City limits located
approximately at the south section line of section 6, township 31 S, range 39E.
C. Riverfront 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 from residential to commercial, and to building exterior
refinishing.
D. Effective date: The provisions of 20A-19.1 shall apply to all development within
the Riverfront 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 March 11, 1998 .
DEFINITIONS
Sec. 20A-19.1.3.
1. "Arcade" means a covered walkway located entirely on private property
along the street facade of a building which is open to the adjacent street
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between columns which may be either weight-bearing or cosmetic. Interior
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 of ten feet.
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"Architectural Feature" means a structural or cosmetic feature of a building
or structure, including but not limited to chimneys, bay windows, cornices,
coping, parapets, porches, steps, staircases, screened utilities, and tower
structures of less than 215 square feet in area and a height of not more than
thirty-five feet. Architectural Features may encroach the lesser of five feet
or 60% of the width of a Setback. All rooftop utilities and facilities such as
air conditioning units shall be screened so as to not be visible from public
right-of-way.
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"Balcony" means a structural platform surrounded by a railing or other
retaining device which projects from the street facade of a building at an
elevated floor without direct support from the ground. On comer lots a
balcony may extend along two street facades, but it does not have to be
continuous. A balcony shall have a minimum clear height of ten feet at
ground level above sidewalks and a minimum depth of three feet.
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"Depth" means a lineal dimension of a site or building measured on a line
perpendicular to the line of the street frontage.
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"Facade" means any face of a building (including the visible portion of
roof) which is visible from a roadway. For calculation purposes only, it
will be the building as seen in elevations.
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"Historic Building" means a building or structure of architectural,
historical, cultural or historic planning significance that has been designated
as such by a local, state or federal authority.
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"Low sloped roof' shall be defined as a roof with a slope less than 5: 12
(rise:run). Flat roofs are included in this term and classification.
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"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
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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.
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"Parapet Wall" means a wall which serves as a guard at the edge of a
Balcony or roof.
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"Porch" means an open-air roofed structure surrounded by a railing or
other retaining device which is located along the facade of a building at any
level. A porch shall include columns which support its roof and floor. A
porch shall have a minimum depth of four feet.
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"Principal Building" means a building in which the principal use of the
property is located, on the property on which such building is located.
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"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 upgrading of a building.
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"Storage Shed" means a structure which has a maximum building footprint
of 150 square feet and a maximum height of ten feet.
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"Street Facade" means that facade of a building which IS nearest an
adjacent street.
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"Substantial Renovation" means a development which includes:
a . 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 Swift Cost Estimator, equal or exceed 50% of the
current Indian River County assessed value of the buildings on the
site and site improvements, not including the assessed value of the
land, prior to improvement; or
b. 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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17. "Visible roof structure" means a partial or perimeter roof (used in
conjunction with a low sloped roof) that gives the appearance of having a
true gable, hip, shed, or mansard roof. A parapet wall is not a visible roof
structure.
18. "Vista" means a visual corridor at ground level not obstructed by buildings,
structures or portions thereof, which extends from public right-of-way to
the waters of the Indian River. A vista shall be a minimum of ten feet in
width and eight feet in height.
19. "Width" means a lineal dimension of a site or building measured on a line
parallel to the line of the street frontage.
Sec. 20A-19.1.4.
ADMINISTRATION. PERMITS. PROCEDURES.
W A VIERS. AND VIOLATIONS AND REMEDIES
A. Administration: The provisions of this Riverfront District shall be administered and
enforced by the Community Development Department , 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.
B. Permits: No building or other land development permit shall be issued by the
Community Development Department unless all provisions of this Riverfront
District have been met.
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Procedures for application and approval:
1. Application.
a. Preliminary development review. A preliminary design review may
be requested by the applicant. Such a review may be filed with the
Community Development Department and include a conceptual site
plan and building elevations. A non-binding preliminary written
response shall be provided by the Community Development
Director.
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b. Pre-application conference. Before beginning any new
development as defined by Florida Statutes, substantial renovation,
or conversion from residential on private or public land, a pre-
application conference with the Community Development
Department shall be convened to determine the applicability of this
article. 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. .
c. 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 Riverfront
District.
2. Review. All 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.
3. 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
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 by an affected party to the City Council.
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E. Violations and remedies: It shall be unlawful and a violation of this Land
Development Code for any person to construct, renovate or remodel a building
within the Riverfront District except in compliance with the provisions of this
Riverfront District. A violation of this Riverfront District shall be deemed a zoning
violation. In such event the Community Development Department 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.
RIVERFRONT DISTRICT ARCHITECTURAL CODES
Sec.20A-19.1.5
A. Established: Architectural standards for all new or substantially renovated
buildings are hereby established. Existing building are not required to meet the
requirements ofthis section unless they are substantially renovated.
GENERAL
Sec.20A-19.1.5.1
A. Scope: The design of all structures in 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 or
variances approved by the Community Development Department, Planning and
Zoning Commission, City Council, or the Board of Adjustment
B. Riverfront District Review Requirements:
1. 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 code
requirements of Section 20A-19.6. The site plan shall locate any "visually
offensive elements" as described in the screening device section.
2. A landscape plan as required by Section 20A-1O.3. In addition to the
requirements of Sec. 20A-1O.3. the landscape plan shall be in compliance
with the Riverfront District landscape requirements described in Section
20A-19.7.
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In addition to normal site plan review submittal requirements, the following
signed and sealed drawings are to be submitted to the Community
Development Department at the time of site plan review:
a. Tree Survey: Must indicate location of all protected, specimen,
historical, and manfroves trees as defined in Article XlV. Locate
within one foot tolerance and identify species of each tree.
b. Roof Plan: Must indicate any "visually offensive elements" (as
described in Screening Device section) and descriptions of
screening devices.
c. Building Elevations: Must include all exterior building elevations,
including all items affecting the appearance of the building. This is
to include, but not be limited to: roof design, complete description
of 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.
d. 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.
e. Sign Elevations (minimum scale: 3/4" = 1'-0"): These are to be
conceptual drawings of building and site signage, including all items
affecting the appearance of signs including, but not limited to:
dimensions, area in sq. feet, complete description of finish materials
and their colors, and method of illumination. This is required for all
outdoor signs except those which cannot be determined because the
occupancy of the space is not known. Any signs not approved for
this reason must be approved prior to the issuance of a sign permit.
f. Color samples (minimum sample sizes: 3" x 5"): Building exterior
and exterior signage color samples shall be submitted.
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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 after March 11, 1997), 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, or signs shall be approved by the
Community Development Director. Modifications to the site plan shall be
approved in compliance with the site plan modification process in Article X.
Routine maintenance and replacement of materials which does not affect the
approved exterior design shall be exempt from this paragraph.
Prohibited Architectural Styles: The following will not be considered to be of an
"Old Florida Fishing Village" architectural style nor appropriate for the Riverfront
District and are prohibited:
1. Corporate signature or commercial prototype architecture, unless such is
consistent with all requirements of this code. Examples of such include,
but not limited to, flat roofed convenience stores and gas stations.
2. 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.
3. Any kitsch architecture (pretentious bad taste) which does not resemble a
typical structure. Examples of such include, but not limited to, structures
that resemble an exaggerated plant, fish, edible food, or other such items
such as giant oranges, ice cream cones, dinosaurs.
4. Any architecture having a historical reference that is so unique and different
from current design philosophy of an "Old Florida Fishing Village" that
such reference is inconsistent and/or incompatible with surrounding
structures. Examples of such include, but not limited to, igloos, domes or
geodesic domes, Quonset style structures, teepees, log cabins, medieval
castle, caves.
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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.
SPECIAL PROVISIONS.
Sec.20A-19.1.5.2
A. Provisions: The "Uses" below must follow all criteria set forth in this code. The
following are added criteria for each specific "Use":
1. 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.
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Commercial: The materials and colors of shopping centers and
structures developed on shopping center outparcels shall be
compatible and harmonious with each other. Such coordination
shall apply to roof materials and their colors, wall finishes and their
colors, freestanding and wall signage, and other significant
architectural details.
DESIGN CRITERIA.
Sec. 20A-19.1.5.3
A. General Design Criteria:
I. 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.
B. General Items Which Are Prohibited:
1. Flat, blank, unarticulated, or massive 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
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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).
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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 (except vertical board and batten). Plywood
will be allowed for soffit material.
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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.
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Any exposed masonry in a stack bond is prohibited.
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Lighting that follows the form of the building, parts of the building, or
building elements is prohibited.
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Neon lighting, fiber optics, or similar system trim where the neon tube,
fiber optics or similar system is visible is prohibited (See Sec. 20A-19. 1. 8.
for neon sign requirements).
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Backlit transparent architectural elements, backlit architectural elements, as
well as illuminated or backlit awnings are prohibited. Glass blocks shall not
be on any facade visible from a roadway. 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 run continuous for more than 30% of the length of a facade.
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"Drive-up" windows or "amusement 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 Indian River Drive except for special events
as permitted by the City Council .
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10. Temporary storage sheds, car canopIes, and similar structures are
prohibited.
Roofs and parapets:
1. Slope Roofs: Gable, hip, and shed style roofs shall have a slope no less
than 5:12 (rise:run) and not greater than 10:12 (rise:run). Mansard style
roofs with a slope greater than 10: 12 (rise:run) are prohibited. Generous
eaves on sloped roofs are encouraged. Rafters at overhangs should be
exposed. Any roof with a slope less than 5: 12 (rise:run) ("low sloped
roof') shall not be visible from a roadway. Low sloped roofs must be
screened with a visible roof structure or parapet wall. Sheds, porches and
balconies roofs shall have a slope no less than 3: 12 (rise:run). When the
width of a building exceeds forty feet, the Planning and Zoning
Commission may approve a slope of no less than 3:12 (rise: run).
2. 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: run). Mansard style visible roof
structures with a slope greater than 10: 12 (rise:run) are prohibited. Where
visible roof structures are utilized in a building design, they shall be
continuous around all sides of the structure, except where incorporated
with a parapet wall or other architectural element (this does not allow
"Stuck-on" roofs). Any facade that is not visible from a roadway will not
require a continuous visible roof structure on that facade. Any building
with less than 3500 square feet of enclosed space and utilizing a low sloped
roof must have a visible roof structure on all facades which are visible from
a roadway.
3. 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.
4. 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
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inches or dormer windows or other architectural feature that breaks up the
roof. Low slope roofs are excluded from this requirement.
Roofing on sloped roofs and visible roof structures shall be limited to the
following systems:
a. Cedar shingles with factory treated class B finish.
b. Steel, copper, and factory painted aluminum standing seam roofing.
c. 5- V crimp roof.
d. 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 finish metal roofs are encouraged.
Mixing colors of metal panels is prohibited. Roofs on anyone site shall be
of a one color.
6.
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.
7.
Plastic or metal roof panels or systems, corrugated or ribbed roof panels,
hot mopped systems, built-up, gravel, torched on, foam or fluid applied,
roll or membrane roofing, and the like are prohibited on any roof which is
visible from any roadway and/or residentially designated area. This does
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8. "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 low sloped roof is prohibited.
Site:
1. 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.
2. No advertising will be allowed on any exposed amenity or facility such as
benches and trash containers. Identity of owner is permitted as long as on
property of the owner.
3. When at all possible, existing specimen trees, as defined by Article XIV,
Tree Protection, should not be removed, or, at the very least, relocated on
site should be considered. Use of tree wells, as well as adaptation and
variations of siting in order to conserve native vegetation, is encouraged.
4. Installation of utilities underground is required (i.e.: telephone, electricity,
cable).
5. The use of thematic and decorative site lighting is encouraged. All
luminaires (fixtures) should be selected not only for their functional value,
but for their aesthetic qualities. In addition to safety and resistance to
vandalism, site lighting should be designed for visual effect. Low lights of
a modest scale can be used along with feature lighting emphasizing plants,
trees, entrances, and exits. Light bollards are encouraged along pedestrian
paths. The color of the light sources (lamp) should be consistent
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like, shall be limited to dark bronze, black, or dark green (decorative
fixtures attached to buildings are exempt from fixture color requirement).
Lighting is not to be used as a form of advertising or in a manner that
draws considerably more attention to the building or grounds at night than
in the day. Site lighting shall be designed to direct light into the property.
It is to avoid any annoyance to the neighbors from brightness or glare.
Roadway style luminaries (fixtures) such as cobra heads, Nema Heads, and
the like are prohibited. Wall pack and flood light luminaries are prohibited
where the light source would be visible from a roadway and/or existing
residential uses. The following luminaire's light distribution shall be a full
90 degree cutoff and meet 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 tungsten halogen.)
6. 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:
1. "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, , fans, exhaust vents, compressors,
generators, tanks, and similar equipment. Individual screens, building
elements, or appropriate landscaping, are to be used to completely screen
the offensive elements. Parapet walls, visible roof structures, individual
screens, or building elements, are to be used to completely screen roof
mounted, visually offensive elements. They are to be screened from view
from any point around the entire building perimeter. Screening devices
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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.
2. "Visual/sound offensive elements" shall be visually screened from adjacent
roadways or residential uses 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 HV AC 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
covered by this section 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
HV AC equipment.
3. 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.
4. Chain link fencing, with or without slats, is not acceptable as a screening
device.
Signage:
Signage shall meet the requirements of20A-19.1.8.
Colors:
1. The intent is to use colors that complement the adopted "Old Florida
Fishing Village" theme. Some national and regional commercial chain
stores typically paint their buildings using bright and garish colors, as a
means of attracting attention to their business. This practice is not
characteristic of the Riverfront District and is not compatible with this
code's objectives.
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be described as being "softer", "older", "subdued", and "antique looking".
3. Loud pastels and Bahamian style colors are discouraged.
4. Fluorescent, bright, and shiny colors are prohibited.
5. Roof Colors (requirements for roofs that are visible from a roadway):
Metal roof colors shall consist of natural mill finish, white, light neutral
colors in the warm range, and a limited number of earth-tone colors.
Mixing or alternating colors of metal panels is prohibited. For remaining
roofs, the following shall dictate: Other than natural variations in color or
color blends within a tile, the mixing or alternating of roof color, in the
same roof 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.
6. 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.
7. Awning Colors: Awning colors shall be consistent with 1, 2, 3 and 4
above.
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
panelizing shall be permitted or other simulations.
1 . Stucco with a "float finish," smooth or coarse, machine spray, dash and
troweled.
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3. Wood Shingles 7" to the weather.
4 . Wood board or batten board of a board width from 8" to 18".
5. Wood shiplap siding smooth face 7" to the weather.
6. Coral, keystone or tabby.
7. AsWar pattern, flush sawn finish.
8. Split face block.
Arcades and porches:
Arcades, balconies, or porches shall be constructed of materials either of wood or
conform to the construction of the Principal Building.
Windows and doors:
The Windows and Doors of the Principal Building shall be constructed with any of
the following materials, configurations, operations and options. No simulations
shall be permitted.
1. Materials
a. Glass clear, low E, stained, leaded and beveled.
b. On side and rear elevations, translucent glass may be used.
c. Painted and stained wood.
d. Aluminum and vinyl clad wood.
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Configurations
a. Square and vertical rectangular.
b. Circular and semi-circular.
c. Semi-ellipse.
d. Octagonal.
e. Diamond.
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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.
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Options
a. Woods shutters sized to match openings, preferably operable.
b. Wood and metal jalousies.
c. Fabric awnings excluding quarterballs.
d. Bahamas shutters.
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K. Garden walls:
Garden walls are discouraged. The garden walls of the Principal Building shall be
constructed of either wood, wrought iron, or PVC lattice, or shall conform to the
construction materials of the Principal Building, including stone, 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. 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 otherwise apply.
B. Title:
The provisions of section 20A-19.7. shall be known as the "Riverfront District
Urban Code."
Sec. 20A-19.1.6.2. GENERAL
A. Intent:
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This Riverfront District Urban Code is designed to encourage development and
redevelopment within the Riverfront 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 riverfront section of Sebastian, mandated building alignments to define coherent
streets, the location of outbuildings at the rear of lots, the aesthetic protection of
the streetscape from 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. URBAN STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS
The following urban standards and regulations are governed by the categories of
"BUILDING PLACEMENT," "OUTBUILDING," "P ARKING, "
"ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES," and "BUILDING HEIGHT," related thereto
as described in this Riverfront District Urban Code.
A. Urban types:
TYPE I
TYPE II
TYPE III
TYPE IV
TYPE V
TYPE VI
Commercial
Low intensity residential/commercial;
Resort;
Downtown,
Medium intensity residential/commercial;
Waterfront;
B. Location description:
The following is the description of the location of the six Urban Types:
Type I Beginning at the intersection of the east right-of-way line of the Florida
East Coast Railroad and the north city limits, proceed east along the north
city limits to the east right-of-way line of US 1, thence proceed north along
said right-of-way line which is the city limits north to the end of the city
limits, thence proceed south along the city limits to the west right-of-way
line of North central Avenue, thence south along said right-of-way to the
south property line of the City Cemetery, thence west along said property
line to east lot line of parcel 30-30-38-00001-0060-00000.2, thence south
along the east lot line of said to north right-of-way of Jackson Street,
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5, Ocean Breeze Heights Subdivision, thence south along the east property
line of lots 5 and 10 , Block 5, Ocean Breeze Heights Subdivision to the
north right-of-way line of Madison Street, thence east along said right-of-
way to the east property line of lot 2, block 4, Ocean Breeze Heights
Subdivision, thence south along the east property line of lots 2 and 13,
Block 4, Ocean Breeze Heights Subdivision to the north right-of-way of
Davis Street, thence east along said right of way, to the east lot line of
parcel 21-30-38-00001-9999-00021.0, thence south along said parcel line
to the south property line of parcel 21-30-38-00001-9999-00020.1, thence
east along said lot line to the west right-of-way of North Central Avenue,
thence south along the west east right-of-way line of North Central Avenue
to Fleming Grant Line, thence west along Fleming Grant Line to the east
right-of-way line of the Florida East Coast Railroad, thence north along
said right-of-way line to the point of beginning.
Beginning at the intersection of the west right-of-way line of North Central
Avenue and the north city limits proceed easterly along the north city limits
to the west right-of-way of Indian River Drive, thence south along said
right-of-way to the north right-of-way line of Davis Street, thence westerly
along said right-of-way line to the east right-of-way line of North Central
Avenue, thence south along said right-of-way line to the south lot line of
parcel #2130380001999900011.0, thence east along said lot line to the
west lot line of parcel 213 03 80000 19999000 15.0, thence south along the
west lot line of parcel 21303800001999900015.0 to the north lot line oflot
11, Block 1, Indian River Hills Subdivision, thence west along said lot line
to the east lot line of lot 1, Block 1, Indian River Hills Subdivision, thence
south along the east lot line oflots 1, 2, 3, 4, and the north half of lot 5,
Block 1, Indian River Hills Subdivision to the line diving lot 5 in half,
thence west along said line to the west right-of-way of North Central
Avenue, thence north along said right-of-way line to the south lot line of
parcel 21-30-38-00001-9999-00020.1, thence west along said lot line to
east lot line of parcel 21-30-38-00001-9999-00021.0, thence north along
said lot line to the north right of-way of Davis Street, thence west to the
east lot line oflot 13, Block 4, Ocean Breeze Heights Subdivision, thence
north along the east property lines of lots 13 and 2, Block 4, Ocean Breeze
Heights Subdivision to north right-of-way line of Madison Street, thence
west to the east property line of lot 10, Block 5, Ocean Breeze Heights
Subdivision, thence north along the east property line of lots 10 and 5,
Block 5, Ocean Breeze Heights Subdivision to the north right-of-way of
Jackson Street, thence east along said right-of way to east lot line of parcel
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south lot line of the City Cemetery, thence east along said lot line to North
Central Avenue, thence north to the point of beginning.
Beginning at the intersection of the west right-of-way line of Indian River
Drive and the north right-of-way line of Davis Street proceed south along
the west right-of-way of Indian River Drive to south township line of
township 30s, thence west along said township line to the east right-of-way
line of North Central Avenue, thence north along said right-of-way line to
south lot line of the north half of lot 5, Block 1, Indian River Hills
Subdivision, thence east along said lot line to the west lot line of lot 5,
Block 1, Indian River Hills Subdivision, thence north along the west lot line
oflots 1, 2, 3, 4, and lot 5, Block 1, Indian River Hills Subdivision to the
north lot line of lot 11, Block 1, Indian River Hills Subdivision, thence east
along said lot line to west lot line of parcel 21-30-38-00001-9999-00015.0,
thence north along said lot line to the south lot line of parcel
210303800001999900011.0, thence west along said lot line to the east
right-of-way of North Central Avenue, thence north along said right-of-
way line to the north right-of-way line of Davis Street, thence east along
said right-of-way line to the point of beginning.
Beginning at the intersection of the south township line of township 30s
and the west right-of-way line of Indian River Avenue, proceed south
along the west right-of-way line of Indian River Drive to the south lot line
of lots 3 and 4 of the first addition to the City of Sebastian, thence west
along said lot line to the west right-of-way line of US 1, thence south along
said right-of-way line to the south property line of lot 16 of Vickers Bros.
Subdivision, thence west along said lot line to the west lot line of lot 16,
thence north along the west lot line oflots 14, 15, and 16 of Vickers Bros.
Subdivision to the south lot line of the parcel located between lots 11, 12,
and 13 of Vickers Bros. Subdivision and the Florida East Coast Railroad,
thence along said lot line to the east right-of-way line of the Florida East
Coast Railroad, thence north along said right-of way to the Fleming Grant
line, thence east along Fleming Grant Line to the south township line of
township 30s, thence east along said township line to the point of
beginning.
Beginning at the intersection of the south lot line of lot 4 of the first
addition to the City of Sebastian and the west right-of-way line of Indian
River Drive, thence south along the west right-of-way line of Indian River
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right-of-way line of the Florida East Coast Railroad, thence north along
said right-of-way line to the south property line of a parcel located between
lots 11, 12, and 13 of Vickers Bros. Subdivision and the Florida East Coast
Railroad, thence east along said lot line to the west lot line of lot 14 of
Vickers Bros. Subdivision, thence south along the west lot line oflots 14,
15, and 16 of Vickers Bros. Subdivision to the south lot line of lot 16 of
Vickers Bros. Subdivision, thence east along said lot line to the west right-
of-way of US , thence north along said right-of-way to the south lot line of
lot 3 of the first addition to the City of Sebastian, thence east along the
south lot line of lots 3 and 4 of the first addition to the City of Sebastian to
the point of beginning.
Type VI
Beginning at the intersection of the west right-of-way line of Indian River
Drive and the north city limits proceed easterly along the north city limits
to the east city limits, thence southerly along the easterly city limits to the
southern city limits, thence westerly along the southern city limits to the
west right-of way line of Indian River Drive, thence north along the west
right-of-way line to the point of beginning.
C. Specifications:
1. TYPE I -COMMERCIAL
a. Description
The TYPE I urban space is characterized by large buildings,
parking, and minimal open space. The purpose of the TYPE I is to
provide for opportunities to develop general commercial
establishments.
b. Building Placement.
(1) The front building facade shall be constructed with a
setback often feet.
(2) The side setbacks are a minimum of ten feet. The side
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(5) The floor area ratio is .6.
(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 permitted.
d. Parking.
(1) Parking shall not be located within ten feet of the front and
side property lines but may otherwise be located anywhere
on the property. Parking shall not be located within twenty
feet of property which has a residential use.
(2) All parking areas shall be screened by a landscape buffer.
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 measured from the crown of the lowest
adjacent road.
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e. Additional Architectural Features.
(1) Porches on the front building facade are encouraged .
Porches shall have a minimum depth of four feet and a
minimum length of 20% of the building width. On corner
properties, porches may be constructed along both street
facades.
(2) Wood picket fences, wrought iron fences or landscape
buffers are encouraged along the front property line and on
corner lots, along the side property line. Arbors and
trellises are permitted in the front yard and may be located
along property lines. Except for arbors and trellises, the
minimum height of fences shall be three feet and the
maximum height shall be four feet. The maximum height
for arbors and trellises shall be ten feet. Above fences,
architectural features of up to twelve inches shall be
allowed. Such features shall be spaced a minimum of ten
feet apart. Chain link fences are not permitted in the front
yards. Walls are discouraged. All wall shall be constructed
of brick or other decorative materials and shall not exceed 4
feet in height.
f. Building Height.
(1) The maximum building height is the lesser of three stories or
thirty-five feet measured from the crown of the lowest
adjacent road.
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TYPElII--RESORT
a. Description
The TYPE III urban space is characterized by large buildings with
significant open space with lush landscaping. The purpose of the
TYPE III urban space is to preserve the existing time
share/hotellbed & breakfast character of the area. The TYPE III
area is also intended to establish and preserve the high quality, well
landscaped development in the area.
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Building Placement.
(1) The front building facade shall be constructed with a
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(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) The floor area ratio is .5.
(6) The maximum impervious surface ratio is 70%.
(7) The minimum open space is 35%.
(8) The minimum green area is 30%.
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Outbuilding.
(1) Outbuildings are permitted.
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Parking.
(1) All parking areas shall be located to the side or rear of the
principal building. No parking shall be located within ten
feet of the side or rear property line.
(2) All parking areas shall be screened by a landscape buffer
from the street.
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Additional Architectural Features.
(1) Porches and balconies are encouraged.
(2) Wood picket fences, wrought iron fences or hedges are
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Arbors and trellises are permitted in the front yard and may
be located along property lines. Except for arbors and
trellises, the minimum height shall be three feet and the
maximum height shall be four feet. The maximum height
for arbors and trellises shall be ten feet. Above fences,
Architectural Features of up to twelve inches shall be
allowed. Such features shall be spaced a minimum of ten
feet apart. Chain link fences are not permitted in the front
yards. Walls are discouraged. All wall shall be constructed
of brick or other decorative materials and shall not exceed 4
feet in height.
f. Building Height.
(1) The maximum building height is the lesser of three stories or
thirty-five feet measured from the crown of the lowest
adjacent road.
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TYPEIV--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.
(1) The front setback is zero feet for buildings existing prior to
March 11, 1998. For structures constructed after March
11, 1998, the front setback shall be 5 feet.
(2) The side setback is five feet.
(3) The rear setback is 10 feet, 30 feet when a commercial use
is abutting a residential use.
(4) The width of the principal building shall be not more than
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(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 measured from the crown of the lowest
adjacent road.
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TYPE V - MEDIUM INTENSITY RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL
a. Description
The TYPE V urban district is characterized by low to medium
density residential and commercial development. The buildings are
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(2) Wood picket fences, wrought iron fences or hedges are encouraged
along the front property line and on corner lots, along the side
property line of the adjoining street. Arbors and trellises are
permitted in the front yard and may be located along property lines.
Except for arbors and trellises, the minimum height shall be three
feet and the maximum height shall be four feet. The maximum
height for arbors and trellises shall be ten feet. Above walls and
fences, Architectural Features of up to twelve inches shall be
allowed. Such features shall be spaced a minimum of ten feet apart.
Chain link fences are not permitted in the front yards. Walls are
discouraged. All wall shall be constructed of brick or other
decorative materials and shall not exceed 4 feet in height. f.
Building Height.
(1) The maximum Building Height is the lesser of three stories
or thirty-five feet measured from the crown of the lowest
adjacent road.
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.
b. Building Placement.
(1) The front building facade shall be constructed with a front
setback of fifteen feet.
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(5) The width of the principal building shall be not more than
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(6) If a building facade is 100 feet or more in width measured
parallel to the nearest body of water, a vista of at least ten
feet in width and eight feet in height shall be required within
the building's facade to allow a visual corridor from the
public right-of-way to the adjacent body of water.
(7) The floor area ratio is .4.
(8) The maximum impervious surface ratio is 80%.
(9) The minimum open space is 30%.
(10) The minimum green area is 20%.
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Outbuilding.
(1) One outbuilding is permitted in the rear yard. Outbuildings
shall be setback not less than fifteen feet from the side and
rear property lines and shall not be located within a Vista.
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Parking.
(1) Parking shall be located to the side of the principle building
and shall not be located within ten feet of the front and side
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(2) Wood picket fences, wrought iron fences or hedges are
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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. Walls are discouraged. All wall shall be constructed
of brick or other decorative materials and shall not exceed 4
feet in height.
f. Building Height.
(1) The maximum Building Height is the lesser of two stories or
twenty-five feet measured from the crown of the lowest
adjacent road.
Additional specifications and requirements:
Storage sheds. One storage shed may be located on any lot within the
Urban District.
2. 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.
3. Conflicts with Utilities. In instances where the required location of a
building, including architectural requirements, conflicts with existing
utilities or other public infrastructure, the developer shall be required to
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 within 150 feet of the subject property.
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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.
4. Historic Buildings. The Community Development Director or the Planning
and Zoning Commission may recommend that requirements of this
Riverfront District Urban Code be waived by the City Council for the
purposes of preserving a Historic Building.
E. Front yard:
In those Urban Types in which require a front yard, the following uses shall be
prohibited:
1 . Clothes lines and other clothes drying apparatus.
2. Electrical meters.
3. Air conditioning equipment including window units on the Building
Facade.
4. Chain link fences.
Sec.20A-19.1.7 RIVERFRONT DISTRICT LANDSCAPE CODE
Sec.20A-19.1.7.1. LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
A. Purpose: The purpose of the Riverfront 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.
B. 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.
1. 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
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costs and compliment the historic appeal of the Riverfront District.
2. Put the right plant in the right place. Encourage the use of plants suited to
the soil conditions rather than the use of soil amendments.
3. Native plant list. This list of native plants is intended to assist the
landowner choose landscaping that will survive into the future with minimal
impact to the Indian River Lagoon.
4. 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
a. 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.
F or 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.
b. 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.
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The width of the landscaped strip of land located between the
building walls of a multi-family development and parking areas shall
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Required perimeter and interior landscape strips shall not be used
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No more than 25% of the required perimeter and interior landscape
strips shall be covered in sod or grass.
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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 use in the
required perimeter and interior landscape strips.
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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 understory tree for every 100 square feet of required
area. The understory tree can not be counted toward the
canopy tree requirements of Division III, Landscape and
Tree Ordinances.
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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.
BuildinS! HeiS!ht
up to 12' high
12' to 25' high
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The purpose of the foundation landscape strip is to break up the
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provide visibility to areas of the building face that have architectural
features or signage.
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Foundation landscape strips may be located away from a building to
avoid conflicts with architectural features (e.g. roof overhangs) and
vehicular access areas (e.g. 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.
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Within such foundation landscape strips the following landscape
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(1) F or buildings up to 12' high:
(a) Three shrubs for every ten square feet of required
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(b) Ground cover or flowering plants.
( c) The foundation landscape strips shall not be grassed
and shall be covered in mulch or rock as provided
herein. Lava rocks or other 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
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(c) Ground cover or flowering plants.
( d) The foundation landscape strips shall not be grassed
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gravel, pea rock, or similar material is discouraged
for used in the required perimeter and interior
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(3) For buildings over 25' in height:
(a) 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
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(c) Three shrubs for every ten square feet of required
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(d) Ground cover or flowering plants.
(e) The foundation landscape strips shall not be grassed
and shall be covered in mulch or rock as provided
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Tree requirements
a. The number of trees required shall be 25% more than that required
by Division III.
b. In order to encourage the installation of tall canopy trees within the
Riverfront District, trees, other than palms, planted on the site,
which are greater than twelve feet in height shall count as two
canopy trees for meeting the required canopy tree count.
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.
d. Citrus trees are allowed.
Required landscape plan
a. Prohibited species of trees shall be identified and removed per
procedures described in Division III .
b. 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.
c. 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.
d. The understory plant material includes shrubs and hedges.
e. The canopy plant material shall be sufficient to form a canopy over
the required perimeter and interior landscape strips within five
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such as grass clippings and leaves, should be part of the plan.
5, Other requirements
a. 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
1. Native plants can help to preserve and foster the feeling of an "Old Florida
Fishing village". These plants are well-adapted to Florida life and,
properly-sited, thrive 'Nith minimal irrigation, fertilization, and pest control.
Some of these plants, like oak trees and cabbage palms, are always
available locally. Other plants, like the quick-growing railroad vine, are
grown on a contract basis. The Association of Florida Native Nurseries
can assist 'Nith availability information. The following plants are
encouraged in the Riverfront District.
Canopy trees
Red maple........................ ........ ..............
Paurotis paln1..........................................
Southern red cedar.................................
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Acer rubrum
Acoelorraphe wrightii
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Buttonwood............................................ .
Coralbean................ ............... .... ............
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Dahoon holly.. ......................... ................
Black ironwood...................... .... .............
Simpsons stopper.................... ...............
Wax myrtle..............................................
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Fiddlewood............................ ...... ...........
Seagrape.. ................................. ..............
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Florida privet...........................................
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Simpsons stopper.................... ...... .........
Wild coffee.... ............................. .............
Needle palm........... ........... ...... ...... ..........
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Persea borbonia
Pinus clausa
Pinus elliotti var. densa
Quercus virginiana
Sabal palmetto
Taxodium sp.
Zanthoxylum clava-herculis
Bumelia tena,<
Conocarpus erectus
Erythrina herbacea
Forestiera segregata
llex cassine
Krugiodendron ferreum
Myrcianthes fragrans simpsoni
Myrica cerifera
Quercus geminata
Callicarpa americana
Capparis cynophallophora
Citharexylum fruiticosuni
Coccoloba uvifera
Dodonaea viscosa
Hammelia patens
Forestiera segregata
Ilex vomitoria
Myrcianthes fragrans simpsoni
Psychotria nervosa
Rhapidophyllum hystrix
Serenoa repens
Sophora tomentosa
Viburnum obovatum
Yucca aloifolia
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RIVERFRONT DISTRICT SIGN REGULA nONS
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Approval for changes of Landscaoe Plan Required: Any change of a landscape
plan in the Riverfront District, originally required to comply with these landscape
requirements, shall require review and approval by the Community development
Depanment. 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 shaIl
be exempt from this paragraph.
Acrostichum danaeifolium
A vicennia gemllnans
Borrichia frutescens
Ipomoea pes-capre
Laguncularia racemosa
L ycium carolinianum
Rhizophora mangle
S partina sp.
Canavalia rosea
Emodea lirtoralis
Flaveria linearis
Gaillardia pulchella
Heliamhus debilis
Hymenocallis latifolia
Hex vomitoria var Schellings
Ipomoea pes-capre
I va imbricata
Lonicera sempervirens
Muhlenbergia capillaris
Neprolepsis biserrata
Ruellia caroliniensis
Salvia coccinea
Tradescantia ohiensis
lamia pumila
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Giant leather fern....................................
B lack mangrove......................................
Sea-oxeye daisy. ......... .............. .............
Railroad vine.. ............. ........... ............ .....
White mangrove'. ............... ....... ..............
Christmas berry..... .................................
Red mangrove............ ...... ..... .................
Cordgrass.............................................. .
Along the shoreline
Beach bean........,............. .
Golden creeper... "................
Yellowtop...,............ ..........,.
Blanket tloweL......,..........
Beach dune sunilower............................
Spider lily.. ................. .................. ...........
Dwarf yaupon holly.................................
Beach morning glory..............................
Beach elder............... .............................
Coral honeysuckle.. ............. ...................
MuWy grass..................................,..........
Boston fern............................................
Wild petunia. ....... ....................................
Red sage................................................
Spiderwort.......... ........... ............ ..............
Coontie.................................................. .
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Scooe: This anicle shall be cited as the "Riverfront District Sism Ordinance"
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This Riverfront District Sign Ordinance consists of additional requirements above
and beyond the City of Sebastian Sign Ordinance (A...rticle 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 or waivers
approved by the Board of Adjustment or Planning and Zoning Commission.
Intent: It is the intent of this code to use wide-base monument signs in the
Riverfront District. All signs 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
Regulatiop, the following is to be submitted for approval to the Community
Development Department:
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Sign Elevations (minimum scale: 3/4" = 1'-0"): These are to be detailed
drawings of all signage requiring a permit. Drawings are to include all
items affecting the appearance of signs, including, but not limited to:
dimensions, area in sq. feet, complete description of finish materials and
their colors, and method of illumination. This is required for all outdoor
signs except those which cannot be detennined because the occupancy of
the space is not known. Any signs not approved for this reason must be
approved prior to the issuance of a sign pennit.
2.
Color samples (minimum sample sizes: 3" x 5"): signage color samples
shall be submitted, using the Pantone Matching System @ numbers.
Include the color number on the back of each sample.
Aooroval for Chanl$e of Sign Design Required: Any exterior change of signage in
the Riverfront District, originally required to comply with this sign ordinance, shall
require review and approval by the Community Development Department. Such
changes shall include, but not be limited to, changes of: sign area (square
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"changeable copy" sign age ), height, shape, style, location, colors, materials, or
method of iilumination. 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-] 5.4 of the LDe): The
following signs would not be considered appropriate for the Rivertront District and
are prohibited:
1. 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 this
prohibition.
2. Message boards, message centers, electronic adjustable alternation
displays, or any sign that automatically displays words, numerals, and or
characters in a programmed manner. Public signs for traffic regulation and
directional signs are excluded from this prohibition.
3. Portable or trailer style changeable copy signs.
4. Signs with the optical illusion of movement by means of a design that
presents a pattern capable of giving the illusion of motion or changing of
copy.
5. Strings of light bulbs used on non-residential structures for commercial
purposes; other than traditional holiday decorations at the appropriate time
of the year.
6. Signs that emit audible sound, odor, or visible matter, such as smoke or
steam,
7. Window signs. A cumulative total of fifteen percent (15%) of window area
per building face may be used for display of business name, business hours,
entrance or exit information., credit card or membership signs, temporary
windows signs, signs required by state law, phone number and permit
numbers of the business located in the building, restaurants menus, or flyers
or posters related to not for profit organizations. Permanently affixed
window signs for the store's name and address are pennitted. A
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cumulative :otal .Jf nventy percenr (20%) of glass doors may be used for
similar dispiays.
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Plastic or glass sign faces (induding but not limited to: acrylic, Lexan@, or
Plexiglas@). High density polyurethane and PVC are exempt from this
prohibition. Ponions of a sign which are changeable copy are exempt from
this prohibition. When used in conjunction with cut-out or routered metal
cabinets, plastic used only for copy or logos is exempt from this
prohibition. Plastic used for illuminated individual channel letters or logos
is exempt from this prohibition. Although highly discouraged, a plastic
sign face will be allowed only when all of the following requirements are
met for the plastic pomons of a sign:
a.
Plastic shall be pan formed faced. (embossed and/or de-bossed
copy and logos are encouraged)
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Regardless of the opaqueness of a sign, all plastic signage
backgrounds shall be a dark color (the intent here is to reduce light
transmission from signage background); All signage background
colors shall be iirnited 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@.
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All color must be applied on the "second surface" (inside face of
plastic).
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Nothing shall be applied to the "first surface" (outside face of
plastic) (i.e.: paint, vinyl, etCh)
9,
Neon lighting, fiber optics, or similar systems which exceed six square feet
in area, five feet from a window, and where the neon tube fiber optic or
similar system is visible from the outside is prohibited. Neon lighting, fiber
optics, or similar system shall not be used for outlining the building
induding the windows.
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Rough plywood used for permanent signs.
Any material used in such a manner for a permanent sign that results in;
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a. A sign having a semblance to the look of a temporary sIgn but
intended by the owner to be permanent
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letters exceeding four (4) inches in height are prohibited for use on any
permanent monumem, freestanding, wall, or facade signs
Items that are Encouraged:
1. Attractive and durable materials such as the following and are consistent
with the "Old Florida Fishing Village" theme are encouraged:
a. 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, PVC, and high perfonnance
vinyl are encouraged and preferred over actual wood or NIDO.
b. Internally illuminated aluminum cabinet with textured finish, and
cut-out inset or push through acrylic letters.
c. Backlit reverse pan channel letters (opaque faced) mounted on sign
that is hannonious with the project's architecture.
d. Encourage consistency in materials and continuity of the sign design for a
permanent sign: installation of an additional sign (or signs) that harmonize
with the design or materials of the initial sign. Examples of signage that is
to be prohibited include:
a. Installation of a rear illuminated plastic faced sign with a "wood
look" front illuminated sign.
b. Combining signs with cabinets, faces or structure of awkwardly
different materials or proportions.
c. Attachment or mounting of signs where mounting hardware is left
exposed.
d. Signs with different color cabinets, frames, structure.
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Signage that relates to the building's style of a!"chitcc:~ure and materials is
encouraged.
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The use of thematic signage is encouraged.
4. Changeable copy signs are discouraged. \\ihe,e 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
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The following definitions are added to Section 20A - 15.2
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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.
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Awning sign; any awning with lettering shall be considered a sign.
Where lettering is used on an awning, the area of lettering shall be
included in the percentage limitation of a project's sign area.
b.
Permanent sign; any sign allowed to be displayed for an unlimited
period of time.
c. Wide-based sign monument; a freestanding sign with a solid base
'having a width equal to or greater than the width of the sign.
Modifications of Si~ Resrulations
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Maximum copy area: Reduce to 50% of what is allowed.
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Maximum area: Reduce to 50% of what is allowed.
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Maximum height: Reduce to no less than six (6) feet and no greater than
ten (10) feet.
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Required setbacks from property lines or right-of-way: No change.
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Distance separating signs: No change.
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Colors:
The following colors are encouraged ~Jr signage:
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Use of eanh-tone colors and pastels.
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Darker backgrounds with light color sign copy.
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Use of colors that match or are compatible with the project's
architecture.
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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.
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The following colors are prohibited for signage:
a.
The use of shiny or bright metallic or mill finish colors (i. e. : gold,
silver, bronze, chrome, aluminum, stainless steel, etc...) is
prohibited.
b.
"The use of garish colors (induding but not limited to: purple,
chartreuse and/or fluorescent colors) is prohibited, unless such
colors are part of a State or Federal registered trademark. Color
choices which are considered unusual should submit early in the
review process. These colors are less likely to receive approval.
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Multi-tenant svaces: In addition to the provisions in Sec. 20A-19.1. 8.1, multi-
tenant spaces such as shopping centers, out parcels, commercial complexes and
parks, and office complexes and parks will be required to submit to the
Community Development Department a sign program for review and approval.
This sign program shall communicate the coordination and consistency of design,
colors, materials, illumination, and locations of signage. In multi-tenant spaces
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tenant spaces shall be required to submit a sign program for approval prior to
issuance of any new sign pennits.
0Jonconforming si!Zns: It is the intent of See 20A-l91. 8. to allow nonconforming
signs pennitted 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 \'lith the overall intent of Sec. 20A-19.l.8.
1. Removal of Nonconfonnin~ Si~s: All nonconfonning signs, except as
provided herein, shall be removed as othenvise provided in Sec. 20A-
19.1.8.2.B.
2. Continuance of Nonconforming SilZns: A nonconforminlZ Sign may be
continued, subject to the following provisions:
a. 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.
b. Nonconforming signs or nonconforming sign structures that are
defined as abandoned signs, under Sec. 20A-19.l. 8.l.F.l.a., shall
not be permitted for reuse.
c. Except as othenvise 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.
3. Reoairs. Maintenance. and Imorovements: Normal repairs, maintenance,
and improvements may be made. However, the cost of such improvements
made during any two year p~od shall not exceed 25% of the replacement
cost of the sign at the end of the two year period.
4 Reconstruction: If any nonconfonning sign is damaged to such an extent
that the cost of repair and reconstruction will exceed 50% of the
replacement cost at the time of damage, it shall not be used or
reconstructed except in full conformity with the provisions of this Code.
5. Casual. Temoorarv. or TIIe~al Use: The casual, temporary, or illegal use of
any sign shall not be sufficient to establish the existence of a
nonconfonning use or to create any rights 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..
C Freestanding Signage:
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All freestanding signs shall be of a side-based monument style. Poles may
be used to support such a sign . 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.
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Any freestanding signs constructed from flat 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 Si!ffiage:
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The maximum venical dimension of a facade or wall sign shall not exceed
25% of the building height, not to exceed four (4) feet.
2.
Awnings with lettering shall be considered a wall sign. Where lettering is
used orran awning, the area of lettering shall be included in the percentage
limitation of a project's sign area.
3.
Wall signs (facade signs) are prohibited on roofs. Also see the LDC's
Section 20A-15.7.C.2.
Changeable Coov Signs: Changeable copy signs shall be regulated under the
following guidelines. This Subsection shall not include electronic message boards
which are prohibited under Sec. 20A-19.1. 8., except time-temperature-date
displays.
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Freestanding Signs: changeable copy SIgns are prohibited except as
described herein below.
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F. Illumination:
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Changeable copy signs shall not comprise more than :5% of the
pennitted sign area and shall be included as pan of the permitted
sign area.. except as described herein below.
b.
Motor vehicle ser-v'ice srations and convenience stores with gas
pumps may utilize up to 100% of pennitted sign area for
changeable prices of gasoJines only (or as regulated by federal law).
c.
Movie theaters may utilize up to 80% of pennitted sign area for
display of names of films, plays or other perfonnances currently
showing. Such changeable copy areas shall be included as pan of
the pennitted sign area.
d.
Houses of worship may utilize up to 50% of pennined sign area for
changeable copy.
Changeable copy signs shall be prohibited for office, industrial and
residential uses.
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.
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CODDleA TION. It is the intention of the City Council of the City
31 of Sebastian, Florida, that the provisions of this Ordinance sha1I become and be made pan of
32 the Land Development Code for the City of Sebastian, Florida, and that the sections of this
33 Ordinance may be renumbered, relettered, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to
34 "Section", "Article", or other such word or phrase in order to accomplish such intention.
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SEVERABILITY. If any section or part of a sectIon of this
2 Ordinance is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the validity, force and effect of any other
3 section or part of a section of this Ordinance shall not thereby be affected or impaired unless it
-I- clearly appears that such other section or part of a section of this Ordinance is wholly or
5 necessarily dependent upon the section or part of a section so held to be invalid or
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CONFLICT. This Ordinance shall prevail over all other Ordinances
8 which are in conflict with this Ordinance. If any clause, section, or part or other application of
9 this Ordinance shall be held by any Court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or
10 invalid, such unconstitutional or invalid part or application shall be considered as eliminated and
11 in no way affecting the validity of the remaining portions or applications remaining in full force
12 and effect.
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Section 5.
EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall go into effect immediately
14 upon its passage and adoption and authentication by the signature of the presiding officer and
15 Clerk of the City Council.
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The motion was seconded by Councilmember
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The yrayor thereupon declared :.:...is Ordinance duly passed and adopted this !!!day of
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CITY OF SEBASTIAi'I, FLORIDA
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Approved as to Form and Content:
Valerie Settles
City Attorney
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