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Council Zoning Code Review Workshop November 8, 2017

Wednesday, November 8, 2017 · Government meeting record

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The Village Council is holding a workshop to discuss proposed revisions to the local zoning code and monument sign regulations. The meeting will include a public Q&A session regarding these potential changes.

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The proposed changes to the zoning code will alter building requirements, including lot coverage, wall heights, and sign regulations, which directly impact property owners and developers in Key Biscayne.

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COUNCIL ZONING CODE REVIEW WORKSHOP TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2017 6:00 P.M. 1. WELCOME- MAYOR MAYRA P. LINDSAY 2. DISCUSSION REGARDING MONUMENT SIGNS ..........TAB 1 3. DISCUSSION REGARDING ZONING CODE REVIEW ..........TAB 2 4. PUBLIC DISCUSSION- Q & A 5. ADJOURNMENT I. ANY PERSON WISHING TO ADDRESS THE VILLAGE COUNCIL ON AN ITEM ON THIS AGENDA IS ASKED TO REGISTER WITH THE VILLAGE CLERK PRIOR TO THAT ITEM BEING HEARD. PRIOR TO MAKING A STATEMENT, PLEASE STATE YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD. II. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990, ALL PERSONS WHO ARE DISABLED AND WHO NEED SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING BECAUSE OF THAT DISABILITY SHOULD CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK, 88 WEST MCINTYRE STREET, KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA 33149, TELEPHONE NUMBER (305) 365-5506, NOT LATER THAN TWO BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO SUCH PROCEEDINGS. III. IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT A MEETING OR HEARING, THAT PERSON WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND, FOR SUCH PURPOSE, MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED (F.S.286.0105). IV. IN ACCORDANCE WITH VILLAGE CODE SECTION 2-161, ADOPTING SECTION 2-11.1(s) OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE, ANY PERSON ENGAGING IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, AS DEFINED THEREIN, MUST REGISTER AT THE VILLAGE CLERK’S OFFICE BEFORE ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL ON THE ABOVE MATTERS OR ENGAGING IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES. Village of Key Biscayne 2017 Village Council Meeting Schedule at 7:00 P.M.

1.) January 10, 2017 2.) January 24, 2017 3.) February 7, 20171 4.) February 21, 2017 5.) March 14, 2017 6.) April 4, 20172 (CANCELLED) 7.) April 18, 2017 8.) May 9, 2017 9.) June 13, 2017 10.) June 20, 20173 11.) August 29, 20174 12.) September 12, 2017 1st Budget Hearing 13.) September 26, 2017 2nd Budget Hearing 14.) October 10, 2017 15.) October 24, 2017 16.) November 14, 2017 17.) December 5, 20175 Note: Meetings are second and fourth Tuesdays except as noted. Fourth Tuesday is primarily for Zoning Hearings.

1. Land Acquisition Workshop 2. Meeting moved to April 4 because of Passover. 3. Budget Workshop. 4. Meeting moved to August 29 because of vacation schedule. 5. Meeting moved to December 5 because of vacation schedule. THE ABOVE MEETINGS ARE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, 560 CRANDON BOULEVARD AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. ZONING MEETINGS AND SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS WILL BE SCHEDULED AS NEEDED. PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK AT 365-5506 FOR CONFIRMATION.

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EXISTING MONUMENT SIGN SITES Mllage of Key Biscayne, FL Legend i-.,,lVillage of Key Bisæyne Municipal L¡mits Parcels Q Monument Sìgn Sites R€vised Oâþ: 1122017 Dråwn byr KK N A I inch = 230 feet 0 230 460 920 Feet ü This map shows locations of all existing 22 monument signs within the Village that meet the criteria for signs within the Village Zoning Ordinance. Therefore, it does not include those that aren't visible from another site or from a public access area. EXHIBIT "A'' -' O 6)7 f{ 71 ó Ès- GRE€XWOOD DR w HËAra€R D-R ! z ! i l l Oa 2.2 .17 I Ð runtrernrr l" i .$ ì 'o' O, 21 Ð O i ; o, àÊll i;Í = è I 9 O4/ k, ,-J Ctla io sEAV-EW ¡i O'O O" l8 s O + (!oL!Ûoog0L car¿ rLoR¡o-å*.1 l1

EXHIBIT ''B'' EXISTING MONUMENT SIGNS AT VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE lation Status with ProposedZoning District LightingRemarksW¡dth Area TypeServing location Setback from Property Height Location number Address Back lighting ss3.79 20 Pre-empted by FSc-132 sf Metal and plastic cabinet 4'x4'price area & 4'x4" logo area 5'-0" 6'-0" overall 4'-0" sign gt-0"t 38 Crandon Blvd. Mobile Gas Station Compliantc-1 Back lightingNone6t-0" 18 sf Metaland plastic cabinet on mtl base Citibank g'-0" 4'-0" overall 3'-0" sign 2 84 Crandon Blvd. s53 a 2 Pre-empted by FSBack lightingc-134.7 sf Metal& Plastic 4'x4'price area & 4'x4" logo area 6'-0" 4t-4" g'-0"3 70 Crandon Blvd Shell Gas Station Compliantc-L Back Lighting Metal/plastic cabinet None 4'-0t's n 5'-6" overall 6'-0" 24 sf4 L80 Crandon Blvd T-Mobile g'-6" Compliantc-L Back lightingNone6'-0" 24 sf Metal/plastic cabinet The Square Shopping Center 4'-O" 4'-0t's n 5'-4" overall 5 260 Crandon Blvd CompliantBack lightingNone c-14'-0" 16 sf Metal/plastic cabinet 5'-0" 4'-0tt6 520 Crandon Blvd Suntrust Bank None CompliantPUD-3L4 sf Concrete/metal letters None15'-0" 2t-0" s n 5'-0" overall 7'-O"7 235 Crandon Blvd Key Colony Condominiums CompliantPUD-2 None Metal / plastic letters None 3'-6" overall 2',-O" 7'-6" L5 sf8 575 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne Ambassador l_4'-0" Compliantlndirect lightingNone PUD-110'-0" 16.7 sf Metal/ wood letters The Ocean Club 15'-0" 3'-9" overall 1'-8" 9 795 Crandon Blvd. CompliantNonec-L16 sf Metal/ wood letters None16'-0" 2t-0" g'-0tt10 95l Crandon Blvd Lesplanade Office Park Non CompliantRM-l_0 lndirect lightingWood None 8'-0" overall 2'-6" ]-2'-o" 30 sfr1. 204 Grapetree Grapetree Townhomes 20'-0" iantRM-30 NoneNone5'-6tt 2'-0" 1L sf Concrete stic200 Ocean Ln. Dr lsland House 10'-0"L2 lndirect lighting CompliantGU20 sf Concrete witn indempted letters None5t-0t' 4t-0" 5'-0tt13 299 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne Library Non CompliantHR Back lightingNone4'-0tt gt-0" 32 sf MetaUplastic cabinet 301Ocean Dr. Silver Sands Beach Resort 5t-0"L4 lndirect lighting CompliantL2 sf CBS structure with channel letters None5'-0tt 4'-0" overall 18" base 32" g'-0tt15 100 Harbor Dr St. Agnes Catholic Church

Status with Proposed Regulation LightingZoning DistrictRemarksTypeW¡dth AreaHeight Setback from Property Serving locationAddress Location number Non Compliantlndirect l¡ght¡ngNone Metal letters on wood structure 41sf20'-8" 4'-8" overall actual sign 2'-0" 2'-0" Key Biscayne PresbYterian Church L6 160 Harbor Dr Compliantlndirect lightingHRNone Metalchannel letters 15 sf6'-0t'2'-6"20'-0"Oceana Key Biscayne17 350 Ocean Dr CompliantNoneRM-30 NonePlastic8sf4'-0tt2'-O"5'-0"Casa del Mar18 881 Ocean Dr Compliantlndirect lightingRM-10NoneWood5.25 sf1t-6ttg'-0" 3'-6"Cape Florida Club19 2l-0 Seaview Dr Non ComPliantNoneNone33 sf Metal and plastic letters 6'-0"5'-6"ln right of way St. Christopher's by the Sea Episcopal Church 95 Harbor Dr20 Compliantlndirect lightingRM-16None Concrete with metal letters 1'-6" 9sf6'-0ttg'-0t'590 Ocean Drive590 Sunrise Dr2t Compliantlndirect lightingRM-16None Concrete with plastic letters 12 sf3'-0"4'-0"3'-0t'Governor's Lodge22 300 Sunrise Dr variance is obtainedWill comply if a supervisoNone Compliant *

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This map shows the locations of a potential total of 38 additional sites where monument signs that wouldbe visible from another site or a public access area could be added if theywould be allowed in any district other than Single Family and Duplex districts. EXHIBIT "D'' ¡rason ¿rz I A A ..'a A l A è =a "A ê c, oo ti * w PAt{woo! tN otl !-=o = ú Yr o w€íIDDR åc;lÌ ;<io ¿= è A A: A ^ A s,rl}-.{ AAAAAA I Enlô, DR I CIUA O,R A on.:t on AA A AA A¡.A A ,+ ^¡'a ,-J CL0a ñô sÉav.lÊ.w DR KtoL-wooô DR caPE 5!oR19-Ài¡ t Revised Oate: 10/192017 D¡awn by: KK POTENTIAL ADDITIONAL MONUMENT SIGN SITES Village of Key Biscayne, FL Legend i -.-l Villâge of Key B¡scayne Munic¡pal Lim¡ts Parcels A 38 Potenl¡al Add¡lional Monument S¡gns '10 Commerc¡âl 26 Resident¡al 2 Offiæ ü N A 0 230 460 1 ¡nch = 230 feet 920 Feel

EXHIBIT ''E" The intention is to show the widths of Commercial lots as a basis for allowing monument s relative to lot widths The intention is to show the widths of Commercial lots as a basis for allowing monument s ns relative to lot widths The intention is to show the widths of lots on which monument signs currently exist for the possibility of limiting signs re.lative to width and thereby sunsetting some srgns. Potential Commercial Properties for Monument Signs - Lot Frontage Widths PotentialAdress Frontage in L.F. L60' L.FL Crandon Boulevard 12 Crandon Boulevard 340'L.F 93 Harbor Drive 200'L.F 104 Crandon Boulevard 60' L.F 200 Crandon Boulevard 100'1.F. 240 Crandon Boulevard 200'L.F 328 Crandon Boulevard 360' L.F. 604 Crandon Boulevard 670'L.F 700 Crandon Boulevard 180' L.F. 760 Crandon Boulevarcl 440',L.t 800 Crandon Boulevard 120' L.F. 30 Mashta Drive 120' L.F 70 Mashta Drive 200' L.F. Potential Multi-Family Residential Properties for Monument Signs - Lot Frontage Widths Location Frontage in L.F. Between Galen Dr. & Sunríse Dr. T lots 320'L.F Between Galen Dr. & Sunrise Dr. 7 lots 200'1.F. Between Galen Dr. & Sunrise Dr. 5 lots 100' L.F Between Galen Dr. & Sunrise Dr. 5 lots 140' L.F. Between Galen Dr. & Sunrise Dr. 1 lots 250' L.F

Properties With Existing Monument Signs - Lot Frontage W¡dths Existing Adress Frontage in L.F 38 Crandon Boulevard L00' L.F. 84 Crandon Boulevard 10L.0L' L.F 70 Crandon Boulevard 199.29' L.F L80 Crandon Boulevard L00' L.F 260 Crandon Boulevard 300' L.F 520 Crandon Boulevard L80' L.F 235 Crandon Boulevard 109.9' L.F 575 Crandon Boulevard 160' L.F 795 Crandon Boulevard 300' L.F. 95l Crandon Boulevard 200' L.F 204 Grapetree Drive 600'L.F 200 Ocean Lane Drive 100' L.F 299 Crandon Boulevard 530' L.F. 30L Ocean Drive 50' L.F L00 Harbor Drive 970',1.F. L60 Harbor Drive 470'L.F. 350 Ocean Drive 270',L.F 881- Ocean Drive 400'L.F 210 Seaview Drive 200' L.F 95 Harbor Drive 300'1.F. 590 Sunrise Drive 600'L.F 300 Sunrise Drive 400'1.F.

EXHIBIT ''F'' MONUMENT SIGNS COMPARING NEIGHBORING MU NICI PALITIES NONCONFORMTNG SIGNSDESIGN CRITERIATIGHTING ALLOWEDSIDE SETBACKSHEIGHT FRONT SETBACKSSIGN AREA NUMBER OF SIGNSMUNICIPATITY May be mantained or replaced uP to 50% of replacement value, or upon vacation of business or name change Allowed only on US-1 and South side of SW 8th Street lndirect lighting5'-0tt 5'-0"6'-0"32 square feet max. 1 per propertyCity of Coral Gables lf abandoned for 30 days must be removed. Removals must be replaced with new pursuant to code requirements. Must provide visual interest with a curvilinear shape, geometric design, or logo and must be architecturally compatible with the associated building or buildings lnternally illuminated or indirect lighting aimed at sign only with no glare Per underlying Zoning District but minimum 1 ft. setback per foot of sign height and absolute minimum of 3 ft.; no encroachment of visibility triangle(s) Per underlying Zoning District but minimum L ft. setback per foot of sign height and absolute minimum of 3 ft.; no encroachment of visibility triangle(s) Multi-Family 6 ft.; Office 8 ft. for lots up to 200 linear ft. frontage, 6 ft. for lots of > 200 ft. linear frontage; Commercial 4 ft. for lots < 200 linear ft. frontage, 8' for lots of 200 - 300 linear ft. frontage, 16 ft. for lots > 300 linear ft. of frontage Hollywood Multi-Family 15 sq. ft. max. up to 2 acres, 25 sq. ft. max. if > 2 acres; Offices 24 sq. ft. max. up to 200 linear ft. frontage, 36 sq ft. max. if > 200 línear ft.; Commercial 6 sq. ft. max. for lot frontage up to 100 linear ft. , 24 sq. ft. max. if > 200 linear ft. frontage 1 per street frontage Must be replaced with a conforming sign if damaged in excess of 50% of value or upon vacation of premises Architecturally compatible Per Design Review staff review lnternally illuminated onlY 7.5 ft. for interior side, 10 ft. for side facing a street 10 ft. 15 sq. ft. max.; 30 sq. ft. max. with 20 ft. setback in Residential D¡str¡cts only 1 per street frontage 5 ft. above gradeMiamiBeach No other monument or free standing signs allowed. Nonenon iluminated1_0 ft. 10 ft.1 per street frontage 6 ft above grade, only for street number and location of exit and entrance drives of a parking area. (institutional) 6 sq. ft. 2 max. one per street frontage Palm Beach Residential multi family and institutional signs lf abandoned for 30 days must be removed. Removals must be replaced with new pursuant to code requirements. None lnternally illuminated onlY L0 ft. 10 ft.1 per street frontage 40 ft. amd 20 ft. where it fronts into or is located adjacent to a residential or institutional zoned district. Savannah, Ga 55 sq.ft. max. if adjacent to residential shall not be closer than 75' ft. MONUMENT SIGNS COMPARING NEIGHBORING MUNICIPATITIES

MUNICIPATITY SIGN AREA NUMBER OF SIGNS HEIGHT FRONT SETBACKS SIDE SETBACKS I¡GHTING ALTOWED DESIGN CRITERIA NONCONFORMING SIGNS Naples, Fl. t2OfI. max. on principal arterial, 100 sf. Max. on secondary street 2 signs max. 15 ft. above grade 10 ft. and 10 ft. from any driveway edge 10 ft. and L0 ft. from any driveway edge lnternally illuminated onlY None Must be removed upon abandomment or damage exceeding 50% of replacement value Boca Raton, Fl. 72 sq.f'ï.. per sign face with a max. area of 144 sq.ft. with a max. of 18 ft. wide and L2 ft. in height L per street frontage signs are not to be located within 250 ft. of each other, along frontage line. L2 ft. above grade 10 ft. 10ft lnterna lly illuminated onlY None Must be removed upon abandomment or damage exceeding 50% of replacement value Sanibel/Captiva lsland, Fl. 30 sq.ft. max. One sign maximum, double face is allowed Not to exceed 10 ft. from grade 10 ft. from edge of main road, and 2 ft. from sidewalks L0 ft. from edge of main road, and 2 ft. from sidewalks lndirect illumination only None Must be removed uPon abandomment or damage exceeding 5oo/o of replacement value Architectural Review Board will determine app roval or denial on sign applications, no ).chatta de secode ionctati ns drovt de seep Da CT Jupiter lnlet Colony/Hobe Sound Sings restricted as per Capter L5, sec. 1-5-2. only Real Estate, Name Title or lnstructive, Beach Club, and Contractors Signs are permited. (see attached code sect¡ons)'

Darien, CT Code of Ordinances EXHIBIT ''G'' Page 1 of 1 Sec. 54-83. - Duties and powers; staff. (b) The architectural review board shall review from an aesthetic point of view for all structures other than single-family detached houses: (1) Architectural and elevation plans; (2) Site plans; (3) Landscape and exterior lighting plans; (41 Exterior alteration plans of existing structures; (5) Sign applications; and (6) Any other architectural concerns. The board shall submit a report as to its recommendations to the planning and zoning commission and/or the zoning board of appeals, as may be appropriate in a timely manner. (c) The purpose of the architectural review board is to provide guidance in preserving and improving the appearance and beauty of the community, thereby achieving site plans and architectural design of br.tildings and other structures and improvements that are of such character as to harmonize with the neighborhood and surrounding uses as well as protecting the town's architectural heritage and furthering in the preservation of property values. (d) The architectural review board will also contribute to the development and updating of the town plan from an architectural viewpoint. (e) The board shall prepare and present to the planning and zoning commission an annual operating budget, (f) The planning and zoning commission staff shall provide the necessary administrative support to the architectural review board. (Code 1972, 5 41-8; Ord. of 3-20-1 989) (a) about:blank 1U0U2017

Jupiter Inlet Colony, FL Code of Ordinances Page I of3 Chapter 15 - SlGNStll Sec. 15-1. - Permitted signs. No other signs except those described in section 15-2 shall be allowed to be displayed on private property within the municipality. (Ord, No. 20-63,5 3, 9-30-63) Sec, 15-2. - Conditions for erection of signs, (a) Real estate srgns, No real estate signs (for sale, for rent, or for lease) shall be permitted within the town except those erected by the property owner for his own property and subject to the following conditions: (1) Wording on such signs shall be limited to the phrases "For Sale," "For Lease," and may include a telephone number(s) or the phrase "lnquire Within." ln the event the property is listed for sale or lease by a real estate broker, then the sign must lnclude the licensed name of the brokerage firm. (2) Real estate signs shall be in the shape of a shield and shall have a white background with green letteríng, The size of such signs shall be limited to an area of not more than sixteen (16) inches by twelve (12) inches and may have lettering on both front and back. (3) One sign only shall be permitted on a property and shall relate only to the premises upon which it is erected. (4) Such signs shall be located a minimum of ten (10) feet from the edge of the paved road, and the top of the sign shall be no more than five (5)feet above ground level. (5) A permit is required for all real estate signs and shall be valid for six (6) months, (b) Name, title or Ìnstructive signs. Signs designating the residents' name, affixing a descriptive name to the particular property, or signs indicating "No Dogs," "Keep Dogs Off Lawn," "No Trucks," and the like will be allowed without application for permit only as follows: (1) about:blank rU0U20t7

Jupiter Inlet Colony, FL Code of Ordinances Page 2 of 3 Signs must be no larger than an area of sixteen (16) inches by twelve (12) inches and must be tasteful in appearance and in keeping with the atmosphere of the town. (2) Signs must be located at least ten (10) feet from the edge of the paved road and must be limited to one (1) per property unless the town commission agrees that the particular property has peculiar conditions that warrant a second sign. These signs may be placed on the house, on a wall or a light post, and must not extend more than two (2)feet above the ground level if placed other than on a building or other structure. (c) Beach club slgns. Recognizing the special characteristics of the Beach Club, special signs indicating that the facility is a private club, that '"Tow Away" or "Trespassing" restrictions may be in force; special warning signs for swimmers and other similar signs may be posted. Each request for a permit will be reviewed on its merit as to size, location and tastefulness, (d) Contractor signs. Contractors are authorized to display temporary signs within the municipality until the time of completion of the work. Contractor signs shall be in the shape of a shield and shall have a white background with green lettering, The size of such signs shall not exceed twelve (12) inches by sixteen (16)inches. Such signs must be located at least ten (10) feet from the edge of the paved road and be no more than five (5)feet above ground level. A permit is required for all contractor signs. (Ord. No. 155-91-20,51,5-6-91; Ord. No. 160-92-25,S 1,6-1-92; Ord. No. 183-98-48,51,9-10-98; Ord. No. 223-134-89, S 1,2-6-06) Sec. 15-3. - Application; permit; revocation of permit; permit fee. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to post, display or install any real estate, beach club, or contractor sign without first having obtained a permit or permits therefor as hereinafter required. Applications for permits required by this chapter shall be filed with the town clerk upon forms to be furnished by the town. Such application shall contain sufficient information to enable the town clerk, or other town agent or representative, to determine whether the proposed sign is in compliance with the requirements of this chapter, Provided the provísions of this chapter have been complied with, and the sign will not violate any of the terms, conditions or provisions of any other law or ordinance, the town clerk shall issue a permit for such sign or signs. (b) about:blank 1U0U20r7

Jupiter Inlet Colony, FL Code of Ordinances Page 3 of3 (c) The town clerk or building commissioner may revoke a permit or approval issued under the provisions of this chapter if it is found that there has been any false statement, concealment or misrepresentatíon as to any materialfact in the application for the permit required herein. The town clerk or building commissioner may also revoke a permit or approval issued under the provisions of this chapter if it is found that the sign or signs actually placed on the property do not comply with the application for permit or otherwise violate the terms of this chapter. (d) The permit fee for all real estate and contractor signs shall be established by resolution duly adopted by the town commission. (Ord. No. 1 55-91 -20,5 2,5-6-91; Ord. No. 183-98-48,5 2,9-10-98) about:blank tllov20t7

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Proposed VKB Zoning Ordinance Revisions (As determined by Zoning Staff due to deficiencies in current Ordinance) Code Section Existing regulations Proposed regulation Reason 30- 11 Definit¡ons Balcony or Terrace. A platform that projects from the Wall of a Building and has a Parapet or ra¡ling. The platTorm may service one Unìt or it may be a cont¡nuous platform serving more than one Unit with a Wall separating the platform between the Units. lt may or may not have a roof. the Wall sf a BuildiÐg aãd ha1n-PåÌâpeleË+ailinË; The-platferm may servi€e ene Unit 6r it may be a Un¡ts, lt may er may ngt have a rsof,Ralconv: An exterior floor area oroiecting from a bu¡ld¡ng over unenclosed space below. Terrace: An unenclosed exterior space on anv level not open to the skv. There are different regulations for these. Balconies are included in Gross FAR, terraces are not; terraces are included in Lot Coverage when higher than max. Zone Êlevation, balconies are never counted. 30 - 11 Definitions Lot Coverage. The area of the Lot Occupied by all Buildings, covered Structures and Terraces above Maximum Lot Elevat¡on, excluding the following: ln Commercial, Office, or Multiple Family Distr¡cts, uncovered, open plazas located on the upper deck of a parking garage, so long as the upper deck is no higher than two 2.0 feet above the Base Flood Elevation constructed with an elevat¡on at or below 3.0 feet below grade; exterior steps and landings attached to and providing a means of ingress and egress from a Building; Carport Canopies which occupy less than 300 square feet in area; Gazebos occupy¡ng a total area of up to two percent of the lot size; utility sheds; carports and porches that provide a ten foot setback pursuant to section 30-100(f)(17); planters with a maximum he¡ght of four feet above grade and patios, Decks and swimm¡ng pools that are located below the Max¡mum Lot Elevation. Lot Coverage shall specifically include any non-roofed areas enclosed by Walls (other than Building Walls) that exceed six feet in height and are attached to or otherwise form an ìntegral part of a Building, Lot Coverage. The area of the Lot Occupied by all Bu¡ldings, covered Structures and Terraces above Maximum Lot Elevation, excluding the following: ln Commercial, Office, or Mu¡tiple Family Distr¡cts, uncovered, open plazas located on the upper deck of a parking garage, so long as the upper deck is no h¡gher than two 2.0 feet above the Base Flood Elevation constructed with an elevation at or below 3.0 feet below grade; exterior steps and landings attached to and providing a means of ingress and egress from a Bu¡ld¡ng; Carport Canopies wh¡ch occupy less than 399589 square feet in area; Gazebos occupying a total area of up to two percent of the lot size; utility sheds; carports and porches that provide a ten foot setback pursuant to sect¡on 30-100(f)(17); planters with a maximum height of four feet above grade and pat¡os, Decks and swimm¡ng pools that are located below the Maximum Lot Elevation. Lot Coverage sha¡l specifically include any non-roofed areas enclosed by Walls (other than Building Walls) that exceed s¡x feet in height and are attached to or otherwise form an integral part of a Bu¡lding. lf limited to 300 sq ît, only a single car carport would be exempted; these are never built so the exemption would be useless and the intention is to exempt the standard double carport. 30 - 11 defin¡t¡ons sign, Window. A Sign that is painted on, applied to, attached to or projected upon the exterior of a Building, including doors and glass areas. Signs that are located with¡n 15 feet of a glass area and can be seen from the outside of the Building are considered Window Signs. Such Slgns include but are not limited to identification labels, messages, symbols, insignias, graphic representations, logos, or any other form which communicates informat¡on. Sign, Window. A Sign that is painted on, applied to, attached to or projected upon the exter¡or of a Building, including doors and glass areas.SigRs+ha+ are+eeate4wi4sic*+feet-ef a glass-area and €arì-be MinË-are- een idered-Wifldsw$igås. Such Signs include but are not limited to identification labels, messages, symbols, ¡nsignias, graphic representations, logos, or any other form which communicates information. No need to règulate ¡n definition and conflicts with Window Sign regulation 30- 195(5) which states: Any graphic or attention getting device that is located three or more feet above the finish floor, that exceeds 1.6 square inches in area and is less than three feet from a window shall be considered a Window Sign.

Code Section Existing regulations Proposed regulation Reason 30 - 11. Def¡n¡t¡ons Yard. A space on the same Plot with a Structure or Use, open and unobstructed from the ground to the sky except by encroachments specifically permitted in these Regulat¡ons' Yard measurements shall be the minimum horizontal distances. Yards shall extend and be measured perpendicular and inward from the respective Plot lines. The term Yard includes the term Setback, and these terms are synonymous. When the term Yard is used it shall mean the minimum Required Yard or Setback. Yard. A space on the same Plot with a Structure or Use,@ in+hese-R€gu+a+iensdef i ned bv the s þace between the main Structure or Use wâlls and the plot lines. Yard measurements shall be the minimum horizontal distances. Yards shall extend and be measured perpendicular and inward from the respect¡ve Plot lines. +he€er#-Yand-in€ludes-t+ê term Setba€kr and these-terms âre synenymeus, ffi @. A Yard is resultant setback, not the minimum Required Yard or Setback. 30-100(c)(2) Building and Wall Height d Twenty-five percent of each entire exter¡or Wall shall have a setback that ¡s at least three feet greater than the rema¡ning portion of the wall. Terraces, Balconies and/or Porches shall not be counted in determining the length of the wall. Twenty-f ive percent of ea€læRt+re-extedêr-wåll- @anv Elevation exceeding 35' in leneth shall have minimum 3' horizontal and/or vertical breaks. Terraces, Balconies and/or Porches shall not be counted in determining the length of the Wall. lntention was to proh¡b¡t long, flat wall surfaces, not applicable to shorter walls. f Remove Forces a design feature which may or may not complement the house architecture - makes no sense. lf a Wall facing a yard exceeds 22.5 feet in height, an architectural feature that projects at least two feet, but not more than four feet, from that Wall shall be placed at or below the 22,5 feet elevation. The archltectural feature shall extend around the entire structure ¡f the des¡gn permits this to occur. Remove Already incentive to keep finished floor as close to BFE as possible is that additional finished floor reduces area available per floor as it is subtracted from ult¡mate heighl 35' above BFE. The maximum elevation of the lowest finished floor shall be the Base Flood Elevation. Except for garages which may have a ceil¡ng above the Base Flood Elevation w¡th a height of seven feet and six inches from the finished floor elevation. No more than 50 percent of the floor may be at that elevation. 30-100(cX3) Maximum elevation of an entrance to the Main Permitted Use in the front or side yard facing a street is the Base Flood Elevation, Remove Min¡mum entrance elevat¡on already regulated by the Florida Build¡ng Code and Flood Plain Ordinance 30-100(cXa) Exceptions to the Maximum Height Regulatlons Exceptions to the max¡mum height requirements. a. Ch¡mneys, flag poles and ornamental towers: Ten feet above the highest point of the roof. The floor area of the ornamental towers shall not exceed 25 square feet. b. Mechanical equ¡pment, HVAC, and elevators: Ten feet above the highest point of the roof and shall be completely screened from a view measured at the front property line on the opposite side of the Street from the Structure. The D¡rector may require a l¡ne-of-sight study. c. Each parapet shall not exceed three feet in height nor occupy more than three square feet ¡n area. d, Railings and balustrades above the roof beam shall have a height of 42 inches and shall be open at least 50 percent. Exceptions to the maximum height requirements. a. Chimneys, flag poles and ornamental towers: Ten feet above the highest point of the roof. The floor area of the ornamental towers shall not exceed 25 square feet. b, Mechanical equipment, HVAC, and elevators and stair towers: Ten feet above the highest point of the roof and shall be completely screened from a view measured at the front property line on the opposite side of the street from the structure. The Director may require a line- of-sight study. c. Each parapet shall not exceed three feet ¡n height-n€É€€€rrBþmêF€-than-t 5sr*afe#iærea, d. Railings and balustrades above the roof beam shall have a height of 42 inches@. Stair towers should be treated no differently than elevator towers. L¡m¡t of three sq. ft. for parapets is out of date for the variety of house styles now; same for the requ¡rement of 50% open ra¡lings & balustrades. May not be conducive to modern architecture.

Code Section Existing regulations Proposed regulation Reason 30-100(fX3)e. Decks, Pools, and screen Enclosures 1 Remove Already regulated ¡n the Florida Build¡ng Code. Any yard that has a swimming pool shall be surrounded by a wall or fence lnstalled in accordance w¡th subsect¡on (fX6). With respect to the waterfront zone, this provision shall apply to the front and side yards, but not the rear property line adjacent to the waterfront. 2 Remove Already regulated in the Flor¡da Building Code. A safety pool cover ¡s not an acceptable alternative under F.S. 6 515.127. 3 Remove Already regulated in the Florida Bu¡lding code. Gates. All openings shall be equipped with gates that have a spring lock type, so that they shall automatically be in a closed and fastened position at all times. Gates shall also be equ¡pped with a safe lock and shall be locked when the sw¡mm¡ng pool is not in use. 30-100(f)(6)a. Fences and Walls Generally. tor purposes of regulating perimeter fences and Walls, there is hereby established three zones. The "Front Zone" being the area between any Building and the adjacent Street(s) but in no event less than 15 feet from the Street, and the "Rear Zone" being the area from the back of the Front Zone to the rear property line, or to the waterfront zone (if applicable), and the "Waterfront Zone" be¡ng the entire area within 25 feet from any Waterway. Generally. For purposes of regulating per¡meter fences and Walls, there is hereby established three zones. The "Front Zone" being the area between any enclosed Build¡ng and the-adþ€eåt€¿reeÈg a Þropertv line frontinq a street but in no event less than 15 feet from thestreetsaìd propertv line, and the "Rear Zone" being the area from the back of the Front Zone to the rear property line, or to the wwaterfront ¿Zone (if applicable), and the "Waterfront Zone" being the ent¡re area w¡thin 25 feet from any Waterway. lntention is that Front Zone is any open area between the house or garage and the property line adjacent to a street, whether it's the front, side, or on rare occasions, at the rear of the property. Adding "enclosed" excludes carports or any other open building as being a baseline for that Zone. Primarily for fence regulations - height & open surface can change adjacent to a carport as currently wr¡tten, so potentially 2 heights and surfaces seen w¡th¡n the area between the street and the house. 30-100(f)(7) Front Yard Encrochments a As ¡s, the he¡ght ¡s not relative to anyth¡ng Also, el¡minating limit of one gives design options and st¡ll l¡mited by area. Fountains: One with a maximum height of five feet occupying no more than 100 square feet with the following Setbacks: front, five feet; interior side, five feet; and side facing a Street, ten feet. Fountains:@ Total base area occupying no more than 100 square feet ..lî-?ximum heiEht six fe waterline depth maximum 18". and with the following Setbacks: front, five feet; interior side, five feet; and side facing a Street ten feet. b. Establishes height and area limits and provides option for entry feature varlation (pools at landings and main entry) Decorative in-ground reflecting pool: One with a maximum depth of one foot with the following Setbacks: front, five feet; interior side, five feet; and side facing a Street, ten feet. Decorative in-ground reflecting pool: ên€ Not to exceed 30% of the Front Zone with a max¡mum waterline depth of one foot g4|U3Ibg¡!_hgig[L of BFE w¡th the following Setbacks: front, five feet; interior side, five feet; and side facing a Street, ten feet.

Code Section Existing regulations Proposed regulation Reason 30-100(fx17) Porches, Porte- Cocheres, and Carports/Carport Canopies Setback Regulat¡ons c. Carports, Porches and Porte-Cocheres shall not form an integral part of the principal roof Structure. Roofline of Carports, Porches and Porte-Cocheres shall@ roofline. As ¡s, not clear that these can have same type of roofline. lntention is that they are not in line with main house but may match ¡n materials. 3o-1oo(fx2o) Retaining Wall, required. A reta¡ning Wall shall be provided on the sides and rear of all yards of new 5¡ngle-Family and Two-Family homes Retaining wall, requìred. A retain¡ng wall shall be provided enA!the @ applicable oerimeters of Single-Family and Two- Fam¡ly homes where the sub¡ect lot final srade is above or below the existinq adiacent lot srade. The top of retainine wall shall be at least 2" above the finished grade. As is, requ¡res a reta¡ning wall even where subject lot grade meets adjacent lot grades Only necessary where there is a difference in elevation. 3o-1oo(fx24) Solar heating panels, All solar panels shall be visually screened from the adjacent r¡ght(s)-of- way, or set into the roof so that the upper roof surface abuts the s¡de or back of the solar panel. Remove As written, discourages use of solar panels as regulation creates an impediment to prevent their use in certa¡n orientat¡ons. 30-110(b) Canopies. A Canopy shall be permitted to extend from an entrance door toward the Street side of any Building. The Canopy may extend to with¡n 18 inches of the edge of pavement. Such canopies shall not exceed 15 feet in height and 12 feet in width or be screened or enclosed in any manner and shall provide an unobstructed, clear space between the grade and the bottom of the Canopy valance of at least seven feet. The location of vertical supports for the Canopy shall be approved bv the Ens¡neerins D¡v¡sion. Canopies. A Canopy shall be permitted to extend from an entrance door toward the Street slde of any Building. The Canopy may extend to within 18 înches of the ed6eeÊpavementpropertv line. Such canopies shall not exceed 15 feet in height and 12 feet in width or be screened or enclosed in any manner and shall provide an unobstructed, clear space between the grade and the bottom of the Canopy valance of at least seven feet. The location of vertical supports for the Canopy shall be approved by the Engineering D¡vision. Original language was copied from Miami Beach Ordinance which applies to Commerc¡al properties w¡th entr¡es at sidewalks where provision for canopies to street is appl¡cable. Bu¡ldings are set back from walks here; canopies crossing walks would create conflict. 3o-181(2xh) Lighting shall be arranged and designed to prevent glare or excessive light on Adjacent Property and shall not exceed 0.5 footcandles. Lighting shall be arranged and designed to prevent glare or excessive light on Adjacent Property-a€+ shaltnet+eeed€Sjeetændþs. County already specifies minimum of 1.0 footcandle within parking lots and maximum footcandle splllage on other lots , so th¡s is a redundant and conflicting regulation.

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