05-11-2011 CITY OF EDGEWATER
Planning and Zoning Board
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
6:30 p.m.
Edgewater Community Center 102 N. Riverside Drive
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular meeting of March 9, 2011.
4. OLD BUSINESS- PUBLIC HEARING
None at this time.
5. NEW BUSINESS- PUBLIC HEARING
a. CU -1101 — Diversified Flooring, Inc. - Robert Seifert, applicant requesting a conditional use permit to
allow outdoor storage to be permitted in the B -3 (Highway Commercial) zoning district for property
located at 3625 S. U.S. Hwy 1.
b. TA -1102 — The City of Edgewater requesting amendments to the Land Development Code, Articles
VI (Sign Regulations) and XVIII (Indian River Blvd. — S.R. 442 Corridor Design Regulations) to
provide requirements for Electronic Message Centers /Signage.
c. TA -1103 — The City of Edgewater requesting amendments to the Land Development Code,
establishing Article XX (Ridgewood Avenue Corridor Design Regulations).
6. OTHER BUSINESS
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Development Services Director's Report
b. Chairman's Report
c. Agency Members' Report
8. ADJOURNMENT
Pursuant to Chapter 286, F.S., if an individual decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter
considered at a meeting or hearing, that individual will need a record of the proceedings and will need to ensure
that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made. The City does not prepare or provide such record.
Jn accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any of these
proceedings should contact City Clerk Bonnie Wenzel, 104 N. Riverside Drive, Edgewater, Florida, telephone
number 386- 424 -2400 ext. 1101, 5 days prior to the meeting date. If you are hearing impaired or voice impaired,
contact the relay operator at 1- 800 -955 -8771.
Citizen comments are to be limited to five (5) minutes
CITY OF EDGEWATER
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
INFORMATION SUMMARY
CASE #CU -1101
OWNER: Diversified Flooring, Inc.
APPLICANT /AGENT: Robert Seifert
REQUESTED ACTION: Conditional Use to allow for outdoor storage to be permitted in
the B-3 (Highway Commercial) zoning district.
PROPOSED USE: Carpet sales
LOCATION: 3625 S. U.S. Highway 1
AREA: 1.45± acres
CURRENT LAND USE: Commercial
FLUM DESIGNATION: Commercial
ZONING DISTRICT: B -3 (Highway Commercial)
VOTING DISTRICT: 4
SURROUNDING AREA:
Current Land Use FLUM Designation Zoning District
North Vacant Commercial w/ B -3 (Highway Commercial)
Conservation Overlay
East Vacant Low Density Residential R -3 (Single Family Residential)
South Commercial Volusia County County B -4 W
Commercial
West Vacant Commercial w/ B -3 (Highway Commercial)
Conservation Overlay
Background:
The subject property is an existing commercial retail facility. The City of Edgewater Land
Development Code (LDC), Article III, Section 21 -33.05 — Table I1I -3 - Permitted, Conditional
and Accessory Uses allows Outdoor Storage as a Conditional Use in the B -3 (Highway
Commercial) zoning district. The applicant is seeking a conditional use permit to allow outdoor
storage to display carpet remnants.
Section 21 -92.01 (Intent) states: "It is the intent of this Section to recognize that certain types of
uses are unique and require special consideration. Unless specifically stated otherwise in the
conditions of approval, the CUP applies to subsequent property owners operating the same
business or engaging in the same use."
Adequate Public Facilities:
This site has direct access to U.S. Highway 1. City water and sewer services are available.
Natural Environment:
There are no known environmental issues associated with this site.
Comprehensive Plan Consistency:
The retail usage on the property is consistent with the Commercial FLU designation established
in the City of Edgewater Comprehensive Plan.
Other Matters:
Property owners within a 300' radius have been notified of the conditional use request. Staff has
received no objections from the surrounding property owners.
Per the City of Edgewater LDC Section 21 -92.04 (Decision Criteria):
"In order to approve a Conditional Use Permit (CUP), the P &ZB must make a finding of fact that
the CUP:
a. Is consistent with applicable land development regulations for the zoning district in
which the property is located;
b. Is compatible with existing and proposed uses in the adjacent area; and
c. Meets the Concun Management System requirements described in Article XI."
The proposed accessory use shall meet all requirements contained in Section 21 -36.03 (Outdoor
Storage & Display: Commercial /Industrial).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the request for a conditional use permit to allow for outdoor
storage to be permitted in the B-3 (Highway Commercial) zoning district for property
located at 3625 S. U.S. Highway 1.
MOTION:
Motion to approve the request for a conditional use permit to allow for outdoor storage to be
permitted in the B-3 (Highway Commercial) zoning district for property located at 3625 S.
U.S. Highway 1.
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
INFORMATION SUMMARY
CASE # TA-1102
APPLICANT /AGENT: City of Edgewater
REQUESTED ACTION: Land Development Code (LDC) text amendments to Articles VI
(Sign Regulations) and XVIII (Indian River Blvd. — S.R. 442 Corridor Design Regulations)
providing requirements for Electronic Message Centers /Signage.
BACKGROUND: Throughout central Florida, many business and property owners have
sought alternatives to certain dated signage design and message displays so prevalent
along commercial/retail corridors. The most recent and common found solution has been the
placement of Electronic Message Centers (EMC) /Signage which display advertising in an
LED format. The proposed LDC amendments are presented to establish guidelines and
standards for EMC /Signage, which are increasingly becoming the signage of choice for
many businesses.
OTHER MATTERS: There will be two (2) public hearings at City Council for the proposed
amendments.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends sending a favorable recommendation to City Council for the amendments
to the Land Development Code.
MOTION
Motion to send a favorable recommendation to City Council for the amendments to the
Land Development Code.
21 -61.10 - Subdivision Signs
A maximum one hundred (100) square feet in area ground sign identifying a subdivision may be
located at each subdivision entrance provided the site triangle requirements of Article III are met.
21 -61.11 — Electronic Message Centers /Signage
a. Electronic message center signs are permitted only along major U.S.1, Park Avenue and S.R.
442 /Indian River Boulevard. No more than one electronic message center sign is permitted for each
property frontage located on the above- referenced roadways.
b. Signs must be set back at least ten feet from the right -of -way.
c. Signs must be constructed as ground sign.
d. The maximum electronic panel area shall not exceed 50% of the sign size.
e. A sign with a sign face on two sides and no more than 4.5' feet of separation between faces shall be
considered a single sign.
f. Sign copy may change only at intervals of not less than five (5) seconds. scrolling,
animation, or flashing of lights is prohibited.
g. Obscene, immoral and /or lewd graphics and /or language shall not be displayed at anytime on the
display screen area.
h. The display screen area shall provide a high- resolution picture quality with pixel spacing of 16
millimeters or less.
i. Maximum brightness is 5,000 nits during the day and 500 nits from dusk to dawn.
A malfunctioning sign must be turned off or display a blank screen.
k. Electronic message center signs shall not be added to any nonconforming sign.
All power to the sign shall be supplied via . underground carrier inside an improved conduit and
installed to City requirements.
m. The signage shall be maintained in a good operating condition and external appearance.
n. Government electronic message center signs shall provide necessary public information, including
but not limited to directions, schedules or information regarding public facilities or places of interest.
The City Council may waive the standards in this section for a government sign provided that the
deviation promotes the public health, safety and welfare.
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2. Primary Streets and Other Intersecting Streets. Ground signs on
primary streets and other streets intersecting Indian River Boulevard
may be up to thirty -two square feet (32').
c. Number of Ground Signs. One (1) sign shall be allowed per parcel with four
hundred feet (400') or less of road frontage. If a parcel's road frontage exceeds four
hundred feet (400') and is less than seven hundred feet (700'), then a maximum of
two (2) ground signs shall be allowed but no closer than three hundred feet (300')
apart. If a parcel's road frontage exceeds seven - hundred feet (700'), then a
maximum of three (3) ground signs shall be allowed, but no closer than three
hundred feet (300') apart.
d. Ground Sign Planter Specifications. Vertical structure supports for ground signs
shall be concealed in an enclosed base. The width of such enclosed base shall be
equal to at least two - thirds (2/3) the horizontal width of the sign surface. A planter
structure shall enclose the foot of the base. The planter shall be between two feet
(2') and three feet (3') in height above the ground, with a minimum length equal to
the width of the sign and a minimum width of three feet (3'). The materials will be
consistent with the sign and principal structure. The planter shall be irrigated and
planted with low shrubs, ornamentals or flowers. Such plantings shall be maintained
indefinitely.
e. Ground Sign Setback. The planter setback shall be a minimum of ten feet (10')
from the right -of -way.
t _ Movement. No ground sign nor its parts shall move, rotate or use flashing lights.
Electronic Message Centers (EMC) / Signage. EMC signage shall conform to the
requirements contained in Article VI, however, in the event of conflicting language.
the requirements of Article XVIII shall supersede. All other requirements contained
in this Article shall also apply.
21- 450.03 - Business Identification Signs
Business identification signs include signs that are attached to the building wall or
window. They include wall signs (flat against building wall), projecting /hanging signs
(perpendicular to the building), window signs, canopy /marquis and awning signs.
The following general design criteria shall apply to all attached signs located in the
Indian River Boulevard Corridor. No sign shall cover architectural detailing. Only one
(1) business identification shall be allowed per sign to reduce clutter.
a. Wall Signs. Wall signs should be limited to one (1) per business per facade. The
total amount of wall signs allowed shall be two (2) square feet of signage per one
(1) linear foot of addressed business frontage, not to exceed sixty -four (64) square
feet, provided however that copy area shall not exceed fifty percent (50 %) of the
primary frontage (width) of the tenant space. Wall signs should be placed on the
building facade and not perpendicular to the wall.
b. Projecting /Hanging Signs. Projecting /hanging signs should not exceed four (4)
square feet and should be located adjacent to the entry to the building or to the
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
INFORMATION SUMMARY
CASE # TA-1103
APPLICANT /AGENT: City of Edgewater
REQUESTED ACTION: Land Development Code text amendments establishing Article XX
(Ridgewood Avenue Corridor Design Regulations).
BACKGROUND: Due to the increase of various types of development along the Ridgewood
Avenue Corridor, City staff proposes criteria relating to the design standards for property
along the corridor. These design regulations are intended to ensure high quality
development and redevelopment on Ridgewood Avenue. The two major components of these
regulations are:
1) Landscape, buffer and related site development treatments and,
2) Building design standards for new and redeveloped structures, including
signage.
OTHER MATTERS: There will be two (2) public hearings at City Council for the proposed
amendments.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends sending a favorable recommendation to City Council for the amendments
to the Land Development Code.
MOTION
Motion to send a favorable recommendation to City Council for the amendments to the
Land Development Code.
ARTICLE XX
RIDGEWOOD AVENUE CORRIDOR DESIGN REGULATIONS
SECTION 21 -610 - PURPOSE AND INTENT XX -1
SECTION 21 -620 - APPLICABILITY
21- 620.01 - Corner Lots/Parcel s XX -1
21- 620.02 - Conflict with Other Provisions of Code XX -1
21- 620.03 - Registered Landscape Architect Required XX -1
SECTION 21 -630 - BUILDING LOCATION AND LANDSCAPE BUFFER XX -1
21- 630.01 - Location XX -1
21- 630.02 - Front Line Property Buffers XX -2
21- 630.03 - Minimum Landscape Requirements in Buffer Yard XX -2
21- 630.04 - Protection from Vehicle Encroachment XX -2
21- 630.05 - Stormwater in Buffer XX -2
21- 630.06 - Parking Location XX -3
21- 630.07 - Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation XX -3
21- 630.08 - Sidewalks XX -3
21- 630.09 - Pedestrian Access Standards XX -3
21- 630.10 - Drive- Through Requirements XX -3
SECTION 21 -640 - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STANDARDS XX -4
21- 640.01 - Building Orientation XX -4
21- 640.02 - Primary Building Entrance XX -4
21- 640.03 - Building Height and Transition XX -5
21- 640.04 - Facade Treatments XX -5
21- 640.05 - Prohibited Facade Treatments XX -6
21- 640.06 - Loading and Service Areas XX -6
21- 640.07 - Outdoor Shopping Cart Storage XX -6
21- 640.08 - Fenestration XX -6
21- 640.09 - Roof Treatments and Materials XX -7
21- 640.10 - Building Color XX -8
21- 640.11 - Multi - Building Complexes XX -8
SECTION 21 -650 - SIGNS XX -9
21- 650.01 - Ground Signs Required XX -9
21- 650.02 - Business Identification Signs XX -9
21- 650.03 - Multi- Tenant Buildings XX -10
21- 650.04 - Specialty Signs XX -10
21- 650.05 - Signage Performance Standards XX -11
21- 650.06 - Exempted Signs XX -11
21- 650.07 - Prohibited Signs XX -11
21- 650.08 - Sign Illumination XX -11
21- 650.09 - Prohibited Lighting XX -11
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SECTION 21 -660 — NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES XX -12
21- 660.01 — Existing Nonconforming Structures XX -12
21- 660.02 — Guidelines for Nonconforming Structures XX -12
SECTION 21 -670 - RESERVED
SECTION 21 -680 - RESERVED
SECTION 21 -690 - RESERVED
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ARTICLE XX
RIDGEWOOD AVENUE CORRIDOR DESIGN REGULATIONS
SECTION 21 -610 - PURPOSE AND INTENT
These design regulations are intended to ensure high quality private development in the Ridgewood
Avenue Corridor. The two major components of these regulations are: 1) landscape, buffer and
related site development treatments, especially areas immediately adjacent to the road and 2)
building design standards for new and redeveloped structures, including signage.
SECTION 21- 620 - APPLICABILITY
Parcels that share a common boundary with Ridgewood Avenue will be subject to the requirements,
standards and criteria contained in these regulations. Furthermore, these requirements apply to all
residential, commercial, office, institutional and industrial development, including both public and
private facilities within the Ridgewood Avenue Corridor. The provisions of this document are
applicable to all properties that touch, front or are otherwise adjacent to Ridgewood Avenue.
Properties that include a complex or subdivision of buildings shall be considered to be included
within the guidelines in their entirety, including parent tracts, out - parcels, flag lots, etc. They apply
to both new development and redevelopment activities.
21- 620.01 - Corner Lots/Parcels
Comer lots /parcels shall be considered to have two (2) front perimeters. For other streets that
intersect now or in the future, the parcels that are comer lots or comer developments adjacent to
Ridgewood Avenue shall comply with these requirements.
21- 620.02 - Conflict with Other Provisions of Code
The requirements for the Ridgewood Avenue Corridor Overlay Area supersede the general
requirements within this Land Development Code, however properties determined to be located on
U.S. 1 (Ridgewood Avenue) within the Indian River -S.R. 442 Corridor Overlay shall meet
requirements set forth in Article XVIII.
Unless otherwise noted in this Article, all other development requirements shall meet the general
requirements contained elsewhere in the Land Development Code.
21- 620.03 - Registered Landscape Architect Required
A Landscape Architect registered in the State of Florida shall be required to prepare landscape
plans and related irrigation plans for all lands for which this Article applies.
SECTION 21 -630 - BUILDING LOCATION AND LANDSCAPE BUFFERS
The setback is the distance between the edge of the road's right -of -way, also referred to as the
property line, and the closest edge or wall of the principal building on the site. The building
location and landscape buffer requirements are identified below.
21- 630.01 — Location
a. Setback and Buffer. Minimum setbacks shall be as set forth in Article V for each respective
zoning designation.
b. Management and Maintenance of Natural Vegetation. Site plan submittals will be required
to graphically identify the manner in which natural areas will be preserved and maintained.
Site plan submittals shall identify where natural areas will be trimmed and to what limited
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extent they will be altered for visibility from the road. If a certain view or angle from the road
is desired, the site plan shall identify a "viewshed ", i.e., the area within which trimming of
small trees and understory vegetation is desired. The extent of trimming should be clearly
noted in terms of extent and height, as well as the thinning of trees and vegetation. Trees
larger than four inches (4 ") in diameter shall not be removed. Trimming of vegetation shall
not be allowed lower than thirty-six inches (36 ") from the ground. Areas to remain
undisturbed shall also be identified. This information becomes part of site plan approval, and
will be utilized for maintenance as well as enforcement by the City.
21- 630.02 — Front Property Line Buffers
A minimum twenty-foot (10') landscape buffer shall be provided from the front property line in the
Ridgewood Avenue corridors.
21- 630.03 - Minimum Landscape Requirements in Buffer Yard
The following requirements are intended for private property outside of the public right -of -way
adjacent to the corridor and primary streets.
a. The minimum landscape buffer shall include a total of three (3) trees per every fifty lineal feet
(50'). One (1) Magnolia placed every fifty (50) lineal feet. Two (2) Crepe Myrtles placed in
between the Magnolia's fifty (50) lineal feet. Shrubs shall be placed at a minimum of forty
(40) per one hundred (100) lineal feet.
b. Varied Color. Landscaping shall be arranged to display variety and color by utilizing
flowering and variegated species whenever possible. Such variety and color shall be
accomplished by using a combination of shrubs and ornamentals as approved by the City.
Ornamentals shall not constitute more than fifty percent (50% of required shrubs.
c. Wetlands and Natural Vegetation Preservation. Within the buffer, major wetlands shall be
preserved as set forth in the City's Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code. Natural
uplands vegetation shall be preserved to the maximum extent feasible.
d. Side and Rear Yards. The side and rear yards of all properties shall be provided with
landscape treatment consistent with this Land Development Code.
21- 630.04 - Protection from Vehicle Encroachment
Landsca. - buffers shall be . rotected from vehicles in the . arkin . area with curbs for those . arkin
spaces adjacent to the buffer. Plantings adjacent to parking areas shall be located a minimum of
three and one -half (3' V2) feet from the front end of the parking space to prevent encroachment into
required landscape areas. Wheel stops shall not be utilized in any portion of the parking area. No
paved areas will be allowed in the buffer other than required traffic circulation access.
21- 630.05 - Stormwater in Buffer
In order to create shallow retention areas, removal of a maximum of fifty percent (50 %) of
understory trees and shrubs may be permitted to provide for shallow swales without removal or
damage to existing shade trees.
Landscape buffers on primary and other streets may be combined with approved on -site, wet or
dry- bottom stormwater retention areas provided that these areas are designed as visual amenities
without chain link fences (or similar utilitarian appurtenances) and with shade trees.
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21- 630.06 - Parking Location
These standards shall prevent automobiles from being highly visible from the roadway. This applies
to parking areas, automobile service areas and other vehicular circulation areas. For screening, a
forty -inch (40 ") high decorative wall, berm or hedge shall be provided at the same or above the
finished grade of parking and other vehicular use areas. Dense existing natural vegetation that
provides a similar forty -inch (40 ") high screen from Ridgewood Avenue may substitute for a berm,
hedge or wall. These requirements for a hedge may be combined with the required landscape buffer
requirement for shrubs.
21- 630.07 - Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation
The purpose of this subsection is to provide safe opportunities for alternative modes of
transportation by connecting buildings with existing and future pedestrian and bicycle pathways
and to provide safe passage from the public right -of -way to the building.
21- 630.08 - Sidewalks
Developers shall provide sidewalks to provide safe movement of pedestrians separately from motor
vehicles.
21- 630.09 - Pedestrian Access Standards
Pedestrian circulation shall be provided by connecting buildings with existing and future pedestrian
and bicycle pathways as well as by providing safe passage from the public right -of -way to the
building in the manner set forth below.
a. Number of Pedestrian Ways Required. Pedestrian ways shall be provided at a minimum
ratio of one (1) for each customer vehicular entrance to a project. For example, if there are
two (2) driveways into the site, two (2) sidewalk entries are required. Entrances designed
primarily for service and delivery vehicles are not included in this ratio.
b. Materials. Pedestrian walkways shall be handicapped accessible. Materials may include
specialty pavers, colored concrete or stamped pattern concrete.
21- 630.10 - Drive - Through Requirements
Drive - through windows and lanes shall not be located on a side of the building visible from the
right -of -way of U.S. 1. Drive - through lanes shall be designed primarily for pedestrian safety and
crossing. Drive- through designs must have the same detail of the principal structure and match the
materials and roof of the principal structure.
a. Screening Drive - Throughs. A dense hedge of evergreen shrubs shall be provided in the
following manner to screen drive - throughs:
1. At initial planting and installation, shrubs shall be at least thirty inches (30 ") in height
and shall be planted thirty inches (30 ") or less on center.
2. Within one (1) year of initial planting and installation, shrubs shall have attained, and be
maintained at a minimum height of four feet (4') and shall provide an opaque vegetative
screen between the street and the drive - through. The hedge must continue for the entire
length of the drive - through stacking area.
3. In lieu of a vegetative hedge, the use of vegetated berms with appropriate landscape
materials may be used in a manner that results in the visual separation of street right -of-
way and the drive- through.
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b. Stacking Distance. The following stacking distances, measured from the point of entry to the
center of the farthest drive - through service window area, are required:
1. Restaurants, full service car washes and day care facilities: Two hundred twenty feet
(220')
2. Banks (per lane): One hundred seventy five feet (175')
3. Self Service Car Wash (per bay) and Dry Cleaners: Sixty-five feet (65')
4. Other uses may require the City to determine the stacking distance on a case -by -case
basis.
5. Facilities not listed above with more than one (1) drive - through lane shall provide one
hundred feet (100') of stacking distance per lane measured from the point of entry to the
center of the farthest service window area.
6. Drive - Through Separate From Other Circulation: The drive - through lane shall be a
separate lane from the circulation routes and aisles necessary for ingress and egress
from the property or access to any off - street parking spaces.
c. Pass Through Lanes. A pass - through lane shall be required for all drive - through facilities
constructed adjacent to at least one (1) stacking lane in order to provide egress from the
stacking lane.
SECTION 21 -640 - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STANDARDS
The architectural design standards are intended to be flexible and encourage design diversity and
variations. The criteria for development along the corridor will primarily ensure that the
architectural integrity and details of existing structures are maintained, as well as affirm the
appropriateness of new development into the character of the districts. Special attention has been
placed on the creation of an attractive, safe and functional urban environment.
21- 640.01 - Building Orientation
All buildings shall be oriented so that primary facades face public rights -of -way. Buildings on
corner lots shall be considered to have two (2) fronts and shall be designed with additional
architectural embellishments such as towers or other design features at the corner to emphasize
their location as gateways and transition points within the community.
Although the main aesthetic emphasis shall be on the primary facade(s), all building elevations
shall receive architectural treatment. The style of windows shall remain uniform on all sides of the
building. All telephones 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. Exterior mounted
security gates or solid roll down metal windows shall be prohibited. Link or grill type security
devices shall be permitted only if installed from the inside, within the window or doorframes. Other
types of security devices fastened to the exterior walls are not permitted.
21- 640.02 - Primary Building Entrance
In general, the primary pedestrian entrance to all buildings shall face Ridgewood Avenue, and shall
be clearly defined and highly visible for the pedestrian. Multiple tenant buildings shall have all
customer entrances distinguished pursuant to these regulations.
Primary entrances shall have either, a protruding or raised roof, a stoop, a projection or recession in
the building footprint a minimum of three feet (3') in depth that clearly identifies the entrance.
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Corner lots shall provide an entrance on both public rights -of -way or a corner entrance.
In addition, every primary entrance shall have two (2) other distinguishing features from the list
below:
1. Variation in roof height around door;
2. Canopy or portico;
3. Raised cornice or parapet over door;
4. Arches or columns;
5. Patterned specialty paving at entrance and along walkway;
6. Ornamental and structural architectural details other than cornices over or on the sides of
the door; or
7. Any other treatment, which, in the opinion of the City, meets the intent of this Section.
21 640.03 - Building Height and Transition
Buildings will not be allowed to be any higher than already permitted in the respective zoning
district. New developments that are more than twice the height of any existingbuilding within three
hundred feet (300') shall provide transitional stepped massing elements to minimize the contrast
between the buildings. The transitional massing element shall include a primary facade that is no
more than the average height of the adjacent buildings.
21 640.04 - Facade Treatments
Facade treatments of a building must be designed with consistent and uniform architectural style.
Detail and trim features must be consistent with the style of the building. Diversity of architectural
elements on the facade that are compatible with the style is required. These elements must be
integrated with the massing and scale of the buildings.
Building walls and facade treatments must avoid large blank wall areas by including at least three
(3) of the design elements listed below or their equivalent design feature. Design elements should
be in intervals of no more than thirty feet (30') apart, and repetition is encouraged. At least one of
the design elements should repeat horizontally.
At a minimum, buildings must provide at least two (2) of the following building design elements on
the primary facade:
1. Awnings or attached canopies;
2. Arcades or colonnades;
3. Display windows a minimum of six feet (6') in height along sixty -five percent (65 %) of
the primary facade;
4. Clock or bell towers;
5. Decorative landscape planters or wing walls which incorporate landscaped areas;
6. Pergola;
7. Benches or other seating components built into the building;
8. Texture or pattern change;
9. Material module change;
10. Ornamental or structural detail;
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11. Varied building setbacks or projections; or
12. Expression of architectural or structural bays, through a change in plane of no less than
twelve inches (12 ") in width, such as a reveal, an offset or a projecting rib.
Changes in color along the facade that are compatible with each other and the style of the building
are encouraged but not sufficient to break up the mass of the facade.
21- 640.05 - Prohibited Facade Treatments
The following treatments or features are prohibited on any facade that are visible from the U.S. 1
right -of -way:
1. Windows and doors should be glazed in clear glass with no more than ten percent
(10 %) daylight reduction.
2. Garage doors used either as decoration or for vehicular service, storage or any other use
(these elements must be side loaded).
3. Glass curtain walls.
4. Stained glass and art glass installations may be permitted provided they are in character
with the style of the building.
21- 640.06 - Loading and Service Areas
Loading and service areas will be located behind or to the rear of buildings and will be screened
with walls and landscaping. Materials, rooflines and colors are permitted to be consistent with the
primary structures.
21- 640.07 - Outdoor Shopping Cart Storage
All outdoor storage of customer shopping carts adjacent to the building shall be screened by a wall
a minimum of four feet (4') in height that is consistent in style, materials and color to the facade.
Arcade or colonnade areas cannot be used for the storage of shopping carts.
21- 640.08 - Fenestration
Fenestration is the placement of windows and doors. Windows and doors must cover at least thirty
percent (30 %) of the area of the primary facade. Windows must be located between three feet (3')
and seven feet (7') measured from ground level.
a. Exterior Wall Materials. All buildings subject to the terms of this Section shall be clad with
typical Florida building materials that are durable and appropriate to the visual environment
and climate. Design flexibility and creativity is encouraged using ornamentation from a wide
variety of architectural styles.
b. Finish materials for walls. Exterior walls are the most visible part of most buildings. Their
exterior finishes shall be one of the following:
1. Concrete block with stucco;
2. Reinforced concrete with smooth finish or with stucco;
3. Natural brick or stone (excluding ashlar or rubble construction look);
4. Wood, pressure treated or naturally decay- resistant species;
5. Fiber- reinforced cement panels or boards that simulate wood; or
6. Synthetic stucco may be used only on non - facade walls.
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c. Prohibited Materials. No exterior wall shall be covered with the following materials:
1. Plastic or vinyl siding;
2. Corrugated or reflective metal panels, steel buildings;
3. Applied stone in an ashlar or rubble look:
4. Smooth, scored or rib faced concrete block;
5. Any translucent material, other than glass; or
6. Any combination of the above.
d. Corporate Design. Corporate franchises shall not be allowed to create visual clutter or to use
architecture and building colors to act as signage. Therefore, exceptions to these guidelines
shall not be made for corporate franchises. National corporate chains that typically design
their buildings to read as signage have been known to modify their designs to blend with the
character of the neighborhood.
21- 640.09 - Roof Treatments and Materials
Variations in the rooflines must be used to add interest to and reduce the massing of buildings. Roof
features and materials must be in scale with the buildings mass and complement the character of
adjoining and adjacent buildings and neighborhoods.
a. Roof Standards. While any roof type is acceptable, the following standards shall apply:
1. All flat roofs and any shed roof with a slope of less than 1:6 must be concealed by a
parapet;
2. All hipped and gabled roofs and all shed roofs with a slope greater than 1:6 must
have overhangs of at least eighteen inches (18 ");
3. Mansard roofs must have the lowest sloped surface begin above a cornice line and
then slope upward and inward;
4. Small towers, cupolas and widow's walks are encouraged (if they are compatible
with the style of the building);
5. Unless specifically designed otherwise, roof overhangs shall wrap around all four (4)
sides of the building so that there is visual continuity around the entire building
unless site - specific conditions warrant otherwise; or
6. Skylight glazing must be flat to the pitch of the roof.
b. Permitted Roof Materials. The following roofing materials are permitted:
1. Standing Seam Metal: Steel (galvanized, enameled or terne- coated), stainless steel,
copper and aluminum;
2. Architectural Shingles: Asphalt, fiber reinforced cement, metal, fiberglass and wood;
3. Tile: Clay, terra cotta or concrete; or
4. Flat roofs hidden by parapet: any material allowed by building code.
c. Equipment on Roof. All equipment located atop a roof of a building must be concealed so
that it is not visible by a person standing anywhere on the site or on an adjacent public street.
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21- 640.10 - Building Color
Simple color schemes are encouraged. As a general rule, building facade should not exhibit more
than three (3) colors.
a. Prohibited Colors. The use of garish or gaudy colors is prohibited. The use of black, neon or
fluorescent colors is prohibited as the predominant building color.
b. Trim on Facade. Building trim and accent areas may feature any color, limited to ten percent
(10 %) of the affected facade segment, with a maximum trim height of twenty-four inches
(24 ") total for its shortest distance.
21 640.11 - Multi - Building Complexes
Specific provisions must ensure a unified architectural design and site plan between a complex of
buildings or between out - parcel buildings and the main buildings) on the site. The following
standards assure an enhanced visual impact of the buildings, as well as providing safe and
convenient vehicular pedestrian access and movement within the site.
a. Building Groups and Complexes. Buildings and structures, which are a part of a present or
future group or complex, shall have a unity of character and design and the use, texture and
color of materials shall create a harmonious whole. In addition, the design, scale and location
on the site shall enhance rather than detract from the character, value and attractiveness of the
surrounding community or neighborhood.
b. Ancillary Structures. Separate ancillary structures, including, but not limited to, car washes,
cashier booths, and/or canopies over gas pumps shall have comparable pitch or parapets for
roofs and shall otherwise have the same architectural detail, design elements, color scheme,
building materials and roof design as the primary structure.
c. Out - Parcel Facade. All exterior facade of an out - parcel building must be considered primary
facade and must employ architectural site and landscaping design elements which are
integrated with, and common to, those used on the main development including color,
materials, and decorative treatments.
d. Connect Circulation of Out - Parcels. Out - parcel structures that are adjacent to each other
must provide for vehicular connections between their respective parking lots and provide
interconnection of pedestrian walkways.
e. Common Wall and Side-By-Side Buildings. When the use of common wall, side -by -side
development occurs, continuity of facade and consolidated parking for several businesses in
one parking lot may be used.
f. Service Areas. Service areas shall not be located in front yards and shall not be visible from a
public right -of -way. Waste disposal areas shall be screened one hundred percent (100 %) by a
masonry wall and landscape buffer. The wall shall be consistent in style, materials and color
to the facade. The landscape buffer shall be a minimum of five feet (5') in width and shall
contain a hedge three feet (3') in height at planting and capable of attaining five feet (5') in
height and total opacity within eighteen (18) months.
Mechanical equipment, satellite dishes, and other service support equipment shall be located
behind the building line and shall be fully screened from the view of adjacent properties both
at ground and roof top levels.
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SECTION 21 -650 - SIGNS
Sign regulations are important because they ensure consistency of signage along the corridor and
thereby prevent clutter and confusion exemplified by older, unregulated strip commercial areas.
The purpose and intent of sign regulations will be to augment the City of Edgewater's existing sign
code to fit the higher aesthetic standard being established for Ridgewood Avenue. This Section
covers freestanding or detached signs, attached or building signs, multi -tenant development signs
and specialty signs.
21- 650.01 - Ground Signs Required
Freestanding ground signs shall be allowed in the Ridgewood Avenue Corridor. Pole signs are
prohibited.
a. Height. The maximum height of the entire sign structure shall be eight feet (8').
b. Sign Area. The sign area of ground signs shall be calculated at a ratio of one square foot (1')
of sign area per two linear feet (2') of addressed building frontage, with the following
maximums.
1. Typical Building. Ground signs shall not exceed forty-eight (48) square feet for
buildings with Ridgewood Avenue road frontage.
2. Primary Streets and Other Intersecting Streets. Ground signs on primary streets
and other streets intersecting Ridgewood Avenue may be up to thirty -two square
feet (32').
c. Number of Ground Signs. One (1) sign shall be allowed per parcel with four hundred feet
(400') or less of road frontage. If a parcel's road frontage exceeds four hundred feet (400')
and is less than seven hundred feet (700'), then a maximum of two (2) ground signs shall be
allowed but no closer than three hundred feet (300') apart. If a parcel's road frontage exceeds
seven - hundred feet (700'), then a maximum of three (3) ground signs shall be allowed, but no
closer than three hundred feet (300') apart.
d. Ground Sign Planter Specifications. Vertical structure supports for ground signs shall be
concealed in an enclosed base. The width of such enclosed base shall be equal to at least two -
thirds (2/3) the horizontal width of the sign surface.
e. Ground Sign Setback. The planter setback shall be a minimum of five feet (5') from the
right -of -way.
f. Movement. No ground sign or its parts shall move, rotate or use flashing lights.
g. Electronic Message Centers (EMC) /Signage. EMC signage shall conform to the
requirements contained in Article VI, however, in the event of conflicting language, the
requirements of this Article shall supersede. All other requirements contained in this
Article shall also apply.
21- 650.02 - Business Identification Signs
Business identification signs include signs that are attached to the building wall or window. They
include wall signs (designed as a sign that is to be permanently affixed flat against the building
wall), projecting/hanging signs (perpendicular to the building), window signs, canopy /marquis and
awning signs.
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The following general design criteria shall apply to all attached signs located in Ridgewood Avenue
Corridor. No sign shall cover architectural detailing. Only one (1) business identification shall be
allowed per sign to reduce clutter.
a. Wall Signs. Wall signs should be limited to one (1) per business per facade. The total amount
of wall signs allowed shall be two (2) square feet of signage per one (1) linear foot of
addressed business frontage, not to exceed sixty-four (64) square feet, provided however that
copy area shall not exceed fifty percent (50 %) of the primary frontage (width) of the tenant
space. Wall signs should be placed on the building facade and not perpendicular to the wall.
b. Projecting /Hanging Signs. Projecting/hanging signs should not exceed four (4) square feet
and should be located adjacent to the entry to the building or to the tenant space. If located
under an awning or marquis, the projecting sign should be located perpendicular to the
building face.
c. Window Signs. Window signs should be maintained properly. Window signs shall be painted
or decal only and should not exceed twenty five percent (25 %) of window area. Sign location
shall be between four feet (4') to six feet (6') above grade to allow visibility into the store for
pedestrians. Promotional posters for civic events shall be permitted on windows and should
not be included in the sign area calculation.
d. Canopy/Marquis or Awning Valance Signs. Signs shall not be permitted on canopy /marquis
or awning valance structures.
21- 650.03 - Multi- Tenant Buildings
Developments that have multiple tenants shall limit the ground sign to just the name of the
center /complex (may also possibly include an anchor store) and wall signs to identify the individual
tenants to prevent clutter along the corridor.
a. Directory Signs (for multi -use developments). Sites with two (2) or more businesses on the
premises are allowed a directory sign. The size of the sign should not exceed six (6) square
feet. The location of directory signs should be approved at the discretion of the City.
21- 650.04 - Specialty Signs
a. Easel. Easel signs should be limited to one (1) sign per active store entranceway. The sign
should relate to the business or merchandise line of the particular place of business. Easel
signs should be no larger than twenty four inches (24 ") wide by thirty six inches (36 ") high.
1. Signs placed on easels should be no larger than twenty-four inches (24 ") wide by
twenty-four inches (24 ") high.
2. Signs shall be located directly in front of the business entrance at a distance of no
greater than five feet (5') from the building and shall not block pedestrian
movement.
b. Flags. A maximum of one (1) state, one (1) federal and one (1) local /county flag per parcel;
each a maximum of thirty-five (35) square feet. Flags shall be set back from road right -of -way
a minimum distance of ten feet (10'). Carolyn to look at per statutes of regulating
c. Opening Banners. Opening banners shall be allowed from two (2) weeks prior to opening
until one (1) month after opening. Banners shall be located on building walls.
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21- 650.05 - Signage Performance Standards
Only permanent durable materials allowed and must be maintained. Signs should be executed by a
qualified, professional sign maker: homemade signs are prohibited.
21- 650.06 - Exempted Signs
Real estate signs and construction signs shall meet Land Development Code standards.
21- 650.07 - Prohibited Signs
a. Signs that are prohibited in the Ridgewood Avenue Corridor include animated signs,
billboards, off -site signs, flashing signs, snipe signs, portable signs (trailer signs), roof signs,
beacon lights, trash receptacle signs, gutter signs, signs on public property, immoral display,
obstruction, streamers, spinners and pennants. Bench signs are prohibited except those placed
on public transportation benches and shelters as approved through a competitive selection process
pursuant to City standard procedures.
b. No advertising or signage is allowed on any exposed amenity including, but not limited to,
trash containers and fences. Bench signs are prohibited except those placed on public
transportation benches and shelters as approved through a competitive selection process pursuant to
City standard procedures.
21- 650.08 - Sign Illumination
a. Sign lights shall be focused, directed and so arranged as to prevent glare or direct illumination
or traffic hazard from said lights onto residential districts or onto the abutting roadways. No
objectionable glare shall be directly visible from a public right -of -way or residential zone.
Illuminated signs shall provide shielding from any source of illumination other than neon.
b. Any external, above - ground light source shall be located and hidden within the sign planter
bed. Light sources located outside the sign planter bed shall be in a burial fixture.
21- 650.09 - Prohibited Lighting
a. No flashing or pulsating light shall be permitted on any sign. No sign shall be permitted which
involves lighting or motion resembling traffic or directional signals, warnings or other similar
devices, which are normally associated with highway safety or regulations. In addition, no sign
shall be permitted which constitutes a safety hazard or hindrance because of light, glare, focus,
animation, flashing or intensity of illumination. Lighted signs shall be designed and located so
as to prevent direct glare or hazardous interference of any kind to adjoining streets or properties.
High intensity lights such as beacon lights, spotlights or floodlights shall not be permitted in the
Ridgewood Avenue Corridor.
b. No prisms, mirrors or polished reflecting surfaces shall be used for purpose of augmenting
intensity of light sources and no hi- intensity lights or stroboscopic lights or effect is permitted.
1. No more than forty-five (45) milli- amperes on high voltage side of neon transformer
shall be permitted.
2. Maximum wattage of incandescent bulbs shall be limited to eleven (11) watts.
3. A maximum of sixty (60) milli- amperes shall be permitted on neon tubing.
4. Letters or border decoration of buildings with a maximum of eleven (11) watt maximum
incandescent bulbs shall be permitted.
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5. Strip lighting includes lighting used to outline a structure or any part thereof and shall be
prohibited. Streamer lights and/or neon strip lighting shall be prohibited above the roof
level of any building. Strip lighting, as referred to here, shall not include Christmas
decorations and related lights.
SECTION 21 -660 — NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES
21- 660.01— Existing Nonconforming Structures
These guidelines apply to buildings and structures. Further, any structure which lawfully exists
when these regulations are adopted (or amended) and which does not conform to all the provisions
of these regulations may remain and be continued subject to the following regulations:
a. The intent and purpose of these nonconforming structure provisions shall be to improve and
otherwise encourage such structures to be redeveloped and revitalized in ways that conform
with these regulations to the greatest extent feasible. Therefore, such structures, may be used,
enlarged, replaced, altered and/or expanded subject to the following:
1. All applications shall be subject to all appropriate safeguards and conditions
necessary to ensure that any such a pproval will not be contrary to the public
interest, the intent of these Ridgewood Avenue Design Guidelines or injurious
to the specific area in which the existing nonconforming structure is located.
2. All applications shall provide complete and written justification regarding any
provisions of these regulations that the applicant believes cannot be fully
complied with. Such justification shall not include monetary considerations.
3. Under no circumstances shall the provisions of this Section be construed to
mean that any existing nonconforming structure may be changed, or that any
provision, requirement and/or regulation contained within these regulations can
be waived or reduced which can reasonably be complied with by the applicant.
The provisions of this Section shall not be construed and/or applied in such a
manner as to permit the enlargement, replacement, alterations, expansion and/or
extension of any existing nonconforming structure without justifiable reasons
based on a legally existing and nonconforming status; that would result in any
undue hardship or injurious activity that would deprive adjacent individual
property owners of their property rights; or that would be detrimental to the area
surrounding the nonconforming premises in general.
21- 660.02 — Guidelines for Nonconforming Structures and /or Signage
a. No nonconforming structure and/or signage shall be enlarged, replaced or altered in any way
which increases it nonconformity except in conformance with these regulations;
b. It is further stated that any alterations, replacement or modification of the exterior of a
nonconforming structure and/or signage shall comply with these design guidelines to the
maximum extent feasible;
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c. Nonconforming structures and/or signage may be restored to a safe condition if declared
unsafe, providing that such restoration does not constitute more than fifty- percent (50 %) of
the structure's appraised fair market value;
d. If damaged by more than fifty- percent (50 %) of its appraised fair market value, a
nonconforming structure and/or signage shall not be restored except in conformance with
these regulations.
e. Nonconforming structures and/or signage may have normal repair and maintenance performed
to permit continuation of the nonconforming structure.
SECTION 21 -670 - RESERVED
SECTION 21 -680 - RESERVED
SECTION 21 -690 - RESERVED
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