2011-O-06 ORDINANCE NO. 2011 -0 -06
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER,
FLORIDA, AMENDING AND RESTATING ARTICLE
XVIII (INDIAN RIVER BLVD. — S.R. 442 CORRIDOR
DESIGN REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 21 (LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE); PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS, SEVERABILITY AND
APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE, ADOPTION AND CODIFICATION.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida, has made the following
determinations:
1. On April 19, 2004, City Council adopted Ordinance #2004 -0 -19 which amended
and restated Chapter 21 (Land Development Code) and enacted Article XVIII (Indian River
Blvd. — S.R. 442 Corridor Design Regulations).
2. On September 11, 2006, Council adopted Ordinance #2006 -0 -27 which amended
and restated Chapter 21 (Land Development Code) in its entirety.
3. On November 5, 2007, Council adopted Ordinance #2007 -0 -20 for consistency
with certain zoning requirements.
4. On August 16, 2010, Council adopted Ordinance # 2010 -0 -15 which amended
Articles VI (Sign Regulations) and XVIII (Indian River Blvd. — S.R. 442 Corridor Design
Regulations) permitting City franchise signage on public transportation benches and shelters.
5. Ordinance #2011 -0 -06 will modify Article XVIII (Indian River Boulevard - S.R.
442 Corridor Design Regulations), Section 21 -470. (Ridgewood Avenue Overlay Zone) to
provide design regulations for Ridgewood Avenue.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED by the People of the City of
Edgewater, Florida:
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PART A. AMENDING AND RESTATING ARTICLE XVIII (INDIAN
RIVER BLVD. — S.R. 442 CORRIDOR DESIGN
REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 21 (LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE), CITY OF EDGEWATER,
FLORIDA.
Amend Chapter 21 (Land Development Code) of the City of Edgewater, Florida by
amending and restating Article XVIII (Indian River Blvd. — S.R. 442 Corridor Design
Regulations) as set forth in Exhibit "A" which are attached hereto and incorporated herein.
PART B. CONFLICTING PROVISIONS.
All conflicting ordinances and resolutions, or parts thereof, in conflict with this
ordinance, are hereby superseded by this ordinance to the extent of such conflict.
PART C. SEVERABILITY AND APPLICABILITY.
If any portion of this ordinance is for any reason held or declared to be unconstitutional,
inoperative, or void by a court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the
remaining portions of this ordinance. If this ordinance or any provisions thereof shall be held to
be inapplicable to any person, property, or circumstances by a court of competent jurisdiction,
such holding shall not affect its applicability to any other person, property, or circumstance.
PART D. CODIFICATION.
Provisions of this ordinance shall be incorporated in the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Edgewater, Florida, and the word "ordinance ", may be changed to "section ", "article ", or
other appropriate word, and the sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or relettered to
accomplished such intention; provided, however, that Parts 13 through F shall not be codified.
PART E. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall take place upon adoption.
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PART F. ADOPTION.
After Motion to approve by Councilwoman Bennington and Second by Councilman
Cooper, the vote on the first reading of this ordinance held on May 16, 2011 was as follows:
AYE NAY
Mayor Mike Thomas X
Councilman Michael Ignasiak X
Councilwoman Gigi Bennington X
Councilman Justin Kennedy X
Councilman Ted Cooper X
After Motion to approve by(n;a- uIrnan jnnp,•u- and Second byer - rg ry ,g,' rs the
vote on the second reading of this ordinance was as follows:
AYE NAY
Mayor Mike Thomas �(
Councilman Michael Ignasiak
Councilwoman Gigi Bennington
Councilman Justin Kennedy
Councilman Ted Cooper �(
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PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this XM day of 811 & L , 2011.
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For the use and reliance only by the City of Approved by the City Council of the City of
Edgewater, Florida. Approved as to fomr and Edgewater at a meeting held on this sjv1 Clay of
legality by: Carolyn S. Ansay, Esquire 6ff'Il. , 2011 under Agenda Item No.
City Attorney
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ARTICLE XX
RIDGEWOOD AVENUE CORRIDOR DESIGN REGULATIONS
SECTION 21 -610 - PURPOSE AND INTENT XX -1
SECTION 21 -620 - APPLICABILITY
21- 620.01 - Comer Lots/Parcels 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 /Developments 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
Corner 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 corner lots or corner 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
1 A minimum twentyten -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 (3Y2) 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
1 appropriateness of new development into the character of the districtsarea. 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 existing building 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;
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10. Ornamental or structural detail;
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;
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5. Fiber - reinforced cement panels or boards that simulate wood; or
6. Synthetic stucco may be used only on non - facade walls.
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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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 building(s) 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 - Bv - Side Buildings. When the use of common wall, side - - 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 Strccts and Other Intersecting Streets. Ground signs one streets
and-ether-streets intersecting Ridgewood Avenue may be permitted up to thirty-
two (32) square feet C32').
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. Corner lots /parcels shall also be permitted one (1)
ground sign in conformance with Section 21- 650.01 (b)(2) of this Article on the intersecting
street frontage, if said intersecting street frontage is two hundred feet (200') or greater. Said
intersecting street ground signage shall be located no closer than two hundred feet (200') from
any other ground sign.
d. Ground Sign Der -Base 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 base setback shall be a minimum of five -ten feet 1=10')
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.
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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), windewand window signs,
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
a. Multi- Tenant Buildings/Developments less than 25,000 square feet. Developments less
than 25,000 square feet in total building square footage shall comply with Section 21-
650.01(c) of this Article and shall contain no more than eight (8) separate tenant panels
within the permitted ground sign(s).
b. Multi- Tenant Buildings/Developments equal to or greater than 25,000 square feet.
Developments equal to or greater than 25,000 square feet shall be permitted one (1) ground
with the name of the center /complex. Additional ground signs permitted for Multi -Tenant
Buildings/Developments shall be in conformance with Section 21- 650.01 (c) of this Article
and shall contain no more than eight (8) separate tenant panels within the permitted ground
sign(s).
c. 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
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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 entrance and shall not block pedestrian
movement.
b. Flags. A maximum of one (1) state, one (1) federal and one (1) locaUcounty 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 f e e t (10'). • .. • . .. - . -
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.
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,
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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.
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 approval 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
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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;
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, with the following exception:
Any existing single - family residential use considered non - conforming and
permitted prior to the adoption of this Code may be permitted to restore damaged
or destroyed buildings, not to exceed the existing footprint (prior to the damage
or destruction), unless approval of a variance is granted by City Council to
expand the footprint of the structure. City Council may also consider requests to
waive the application fee.
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 with the following exception:
t 1 Any existing single - family residential use considered non - conforming and
permitted prior to the adoption of this Code may be permitted to restore
damaged or destroyed buildings, not to exceed the existing footprint (prior to
the damage or destruction), unless approval of a variance is granted by City
Council to expand the footprint of the structure. City Council may also consider
requests to waive the application fee.
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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