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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 88-08 ORDINANCE NO. 88-08 . AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, RELATING TO ZONING: REPEALING THE PRESENT SECTION 13 OF CHAPTER IV OF APPENDIX A OF THE CODE, RELATING TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS: ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 13 OF CHAPTER IV OF APPENDIX A OF THE CODE RELATING TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS: ESTAB- LISHING THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF THE DISTRICTS: PROVIDING DEFINITIONS: ESTABLISHING USES PERMIT- TED WITHIN THE DISTRICTS: ESTABLISHING PROCE- DURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR LAND USE AND DEVELOP- MENT PLANS: PROVIDING FOR ALTERATIONS: ESTAB- LISHING STANDARDS: PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OCOEE: SECTION 1. The City Commission of the City of Ocoee has the authority to adopt this Ordinance pursuant to Article VIII of the constitution of the State of Florida and Chapters 163 and 166, Florida statutes. SECTION 2. The present Chapter 4, Section 13 of Appendix A of the code of ordinances of the City of Ocoee, Florida, is hereby repealed in its entirety. SECTION 3. A new Chapter 4, Section 13 of Appendix A of the code of ordinances of the City of Ocoee, Florida, is hereby adopted as follows: SECTION 13. PUD - PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 13.1 INTENT AND PURPOSE OF DISTRICT The intent and purpose of this District is as follows: (1) To provide for planned residential communities containing a . variety of cesidential slructuies ~,d diversity of building arrangements, with complementary and compatible commercial or industrial uses or both; planned commercial centers with complementary and compatible residential or industrial uses or both; planned industrial parks with complementary and compatible residential or commercial uses or both; and public and quasi-public facilities, developed in accordance with an approved Development Plan. (2) To allow diversification of uses, structures, and open spaces in a manner compatible with existing and permitted land uses on abutting properties. (3) To reduce improvement and energy costs through a more efficient use of land design and smaller network of utilities and streets than is possible through application of other zoning regulations and subdivision requirements. 4It (4) To ensure that development will occur according to limitations of use, design, density, coverage, and phasing stipulated in an approved Development Plan. (5) To preserve the natural amenities and environmental assets of the land by encouraging the preservation and improvement of scenic and functional open areas. (6) To encourage an increase in the amount and use of open space areas by permitting a more economical and concentrated use of building areas than would be possible through conventional zoning districts. (7) To provide maximum opportunity for application of innovative concepts of site planning in the creation of aesthetically pleasing living, shopping, and working environments on properties of adequate size, shape, and location. (8) To provide a flexible zoning district which is intended to encourage an appropriate balance between the intensity of development and the ability to provide adequate capacity of support services and facilities. 13.2 DEFINITIONS . Definitions utilized in the Zoning Ordinance are hereby incor- porated and the following terms, phrases, and words shall have the following meanings: (1) Open Space: A portion of the gross land area unencumbered with any structure, roadway, driveway off-street parking, or other impervious surface, to include unfenced stormwater retention pond areas designed as site amenities, greenbelt/ buffer areas, sodded or landscaped yards, and recreation areas. - 2 - . . (2) Gross Land Area: The total acreage under private ownership within the perimeter boundaries of the Planned Unit Develop- ment site, excluding all conservation areas, jurisdictional wetland areas, natural water bodies below the mean high water elevation, and flood prone areas below a defined elevation of periodic inundation. (3) Gross Density: The total number of dwelling units within the residential phase(s) of the Planned Unit Development project site divided by the Gross Land Area of the phase(s). (4) Net Land Area: The Gross Land Area within each phase of the Planned Unit Development excluding all lands between the 100-year flood elevation and the mean high water elevation of all natural water bodies and also excluding all fenced stormwater retention tracts. (5) Net Density: The total number of dwelling units within the residential phase(s) of the Planned Unit Development project site divided by the Net Land Area of the phase(s). (6) Development Review Committee: The DRC shall be a committee whose members shall consist of the following: City Manager; City Planning Director; City Public Works Director; City Building Official; and City Engineer. 13.3 USES PERMITTED The following uses shall be permitted in the Planned Unit Development District if designated in an approved Development Plan: (1) Planned residential communities: complementary and compatible commercial and industrial uses may be included if they are harmoniously designed into the total residential community within a Planned Unit Development District. (2) Planned commercial centers: complementary and compatible residential and industrial uses may be included if they are properly designed into the total commercial center within a Planned Unit Development District. - 3 - . (3) Planned industrial parks: complementary and compatible residential and commercial uses may be included if properly related to the total industrial park within a Planned Unit Development District. (4) Public, or Quasi-public Facilities: Uses complementary and compatible with planned residential, commercial, or industrial developments, including sewer and water utility plants may be included within a Planned Unit Development District. . 13.4 APPROVAL PROCEDURES FOR THE LAND USE PLAN The procedure for obtaining approval of a Planned Unit Development District shall be as follows: (1) Pre-application Conference: The applicant shall schedule a Pre-application Conference with the Planning Director prior to submission of the Land Use Plan. The purpose of this meeting will be to acquaint the staff with the proposed project and to provide the prospective applicant with preliminary review comments to identify major concerns or the need for additional support data. (2) Planning Department: The applicant shall submit to the Planning Department, after payment of application fees, seven copies of the Land Use Plan, as described in section 13.5, and support data. The Planning Department shall schedule the project for review by the Development Review Committee (DRC) upon receipt of all required information. (3) Development Review Committee: The DRC shall review the pro- posed Land Use Plan and issue comments and recommendations to the applicant as required to ensure that the plan meets the minimum requirements of all applIcable City ordinances, regulations and policies. If the applicant chooses to proceed, the applicant shall be responsible for making timely revisions to the proposed Land Use Plan until the DRC determines that the applicant's plan has been brought into substantial conformity with the minimum requirements of the City. After such determination has been made the applicant shall submit fourteen copies of the revised Land Use Plan and the DRC shall distribute the plans and issue a written report and - 4 - r--- . . recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission. A copy of the DRC report and recommendation shall be sent to the applicant at least five days prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. (4) Planning and Zoning Commission: Upon receipt of the plans and written report and recommendation, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall review the application, hold a Public Hearing on the project, if required, and shall submit its recommendation (which may include Conditions of Approval) to the City Commission for its official action. (5) City Commission: After proper notice, a Public Hearing before the City Commission will be held in accordance with Chapter II, Section 5 of the Zoning Ordinance. Adoption of the Land Use Plan by the City Commission shall be by Ordinance and shall confer the Zoning Classification of PUD- Planned Unit Development District, subject to the prescribed Conditions of Approval and further subject to a Development Agreement incorporating all plans and conditions of approval by reference. 13.5 LAND USE PLAN REQUIREMENTS The Land Use Plan, consisting of properly identified exhibits and support materials, shall clearly indicate at a minimum the following: (1) The project name, legal description, perimeter bearings and distances, total acreage, net acreage, and location map. (2) The name, address, and telephone number of owner, developer, engineer, surveyor and architect. (3) Existing topography at one foot con~our intervals based upon Orange County Datum (or as approved by the City Engineer) and other natural featur~s including lakes (with 100 yr. Flood Elevation and Mean High Water Elevations identified), water courses and conservation areas, onsite soils (based upon the Soil Conservation Service Classification System), flood hazard areas and a tree survey as required by the Ocoee - 5 - . . Arbor Ordinance. All plans are to be drawn to scale, not to exceed 1"=100' scale, unless otherwise permitted. (4) Proposed land uses for each phase of the total development identifying: (a) Residential - Maximum gross density, net density, total number of units, type of unit, minimum net lot size, minimum net living floor area, setbacks, parking areas including number of spaces, building height, open space, re- creation areas, and school age population. (b) Commercial - Types of uses, gross floor area, floor area ratio, building height, setbacks, parking areas including number of spaces, open space and buffers. (c) Industrial - Types of uses, gross floor area, floor area ratio, building height, setbacks, parking areas including number of spaces, open space and buffers. (d) Public or Quasi-Public Use - Types of uses, gross floor area, building height, setbacks, parking areas including number of spaces, open space and buffers. (5) The phasing of development and the manner in which each phase of development will exist as an independent unit. (6) The location of existing and proposed collector and arterial streets and highways within and adjacent to the development, right-of-way widths, paving widths, the location of access points to abutting streets and highways, projected traffic generation based on established standards, as well as the general identification of the scope and location of all roadway improvements required to service the project. (A traffic study may be required.) (7) Identification of existing major street setbacks and planned right-of-way as required by the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. (8) Proposed method of providing the following services: - 6 - . . (a) Water service, including fire flows and gallons per day requirement; (b) Sewage disposal, including gallons per day generated; (c) Stormwater management, including general location and configuration of all ponds and drainage facilities. (9) Proposed Waivers from the Subdivision Regulations or the site development standards of the Planned Unit Development District. (lO) Proposed cost-sharing, payback, or credit to impact fee conditions applicable to both on and off-site public improvements stipulated by the City which otherwise exceed normal development requirements of the project. (ll) A statement indicating what legal instruments will be created to provide for the management of common areas and facilities. (12) A Binding Letter of Interpretation from the State of Florida (when requested by the DRC or as required by law) indicating whether the proposed Planned Unit Development must undergo a Development of Regional Impact review prior to Development Plan approval. 13.6 APPROVAL PROCEDURES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN An applicant desiring to develop within a Planned Unit Development District shall submit to the Planning Department, after payment of the application fee, seven copies of the Development Plan, as described in 13.7, and support materials. The Development Plan may cover all or a portion of the approved Land Use Plan. The Planning Department shall review the plans to determine if all appropriate i~formaticn has been provided. Development Plans shall be reviewed by the DRC in order to deter- mine that: there is substantial compliance with the Land Use Plan; the phase of development can exist as an independent unit; and existing or proposed utility services and transportation systems are adequate for the uses proposed. The DRC shall review the Development Plan in the same manner as the Land Use Plan and shall evaluate it for consistency with the - 7 - . . Land Use Plan and all applicable City ordinances, regulations and policies. If the applicant chooses to proceed, the applicant shall be responsible for making timely revisions to the proposed Development Plan until the DRC determines that the applicant's plan has been brought into substantial conformity with the minimum requirements of the City. After such determination has been made, the applicant shall resubmit fourteen copies of the revised Development Plan. The DRC shall distribute plans and issue a written recommendation to the City Commission who shall, after proper notice and public hearing, approve or disapprove the Development Plan as submitted or shall approve the Development Plan with further conditions which are not otherwise inconsistent with the Land Use Plan. If the developer or applicant proposes to create a subdivision, a Preliminary Subdivision Plan shall be processed concurrently with the Development Plan and shall also be subject to approval by the City Commission. 13.7 DEVELOPMENT PLAN REQUIREMENTS The Development Plan for the entire project or any phase shall include all of the information required for the Land Use Plan, but in greater detail. Properly identified exhibits and support materials shall include at a minimum the following additional information to the Land Use Plan: (I) Project Name (indicate if different than approved Land Use Plan.) (2) Jurisdictional boundaries of all water bodies and conserva- tion areas from the St.Johns River Water Management District, the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation, and the United States Army Corps of Engineers. (3) A location map identifying the relationship of the Development Plan to the approved Land Use Plan. (4) Preliminary Subdivision Plan if the applicant proposes to subdivide the property. (The Preliminary Subdivision Plan and Development Plan may be delineated on the same plan set if the plans include all information required.) - 8 - (5) Final Site Plan if the applicant proposes to develop a portion of the property where a subdivision is not required. (The Final Site Plan and Development Plan may be delineated on the same plan set if the plans include all information required.) (6) The Development Plan, with all dimensions provided, drawn at an appropriate scale (no smaller than 11'=100') identifying ~ all items required by the Land Use Plan including the following additional detailed information: (a) Existing street intersections or rights-of-way within 500 feet of access points. (b) Existing surface and subterranean improvements along primary streets in the vicinity of the project. (c) Proposed building locations, dimensions, and uses. (d) Maximum building height (stories and feet) for each proposed structure. (e) Maximum building coverage as a percentage of gross acreage. (f) Acreage and percentage of common open space and recreation areas. . (g) pedestrian and bike path facilities layout, if any. (h) Stormwater management plans, as required by the Ocoee Subdivision Ordinance. (i) On-site soils boring report based upon Soil Conservation Service classification system. (If muck soils exist, the depth and extent must be identified.) (j) A generalized grading plan indicating primary cut and fill areas. (k) Identification of all roadway improvements to be provided in connection with the development, whether on-site or off-site. (1) Method of providing support utilities including potable water, sewer, fire flows and refuse storage areas. (m) Existing and proposed easements. - 9 - . . (n) Number of parking spaces required by Ordinance and the location of all parking spaces provided. (0) Exterior lighting plans. (p) Recreation Facilities Plan identifying type and location of proposed improvements. (q) Landscaping, tree planting and screening concept plans in accordance with appropriate City Ordinances. (r) Master signage plan including scaled plans of proposed signs. (7) Conceptual design elevations or renderings of structures. (8) Preliminary engineering plans for the provisions of road, water, sewer, and stormwater management for the proposed phase including its relationship to the master stormwater plan. (9) A detailed Traffic Study (when required by the DRC) identifying existing levels of service on surrounding roads and intersections in the vicinity of the project together with proposed improvements to be made to maintain adequate levels of service and minimize impacts to the overall transportation system of the City. (10) Proposed covenants, conditions, restrictions, agreements and grants which govern the use, maintenance and continued protection of building structures, drainage systems and landscaping within the Planned Unit Development. (11) Areas to be conveyed or dedicated and improved for roadways, parks, playgrounds, school sites, utilities, public buildings, and other similar public and quasi-public uses. Improvement bonds for facilities to be owned and maintained by the City and not completed shall be posted before the issuance of building permits for any phase of the Planned Unit Development. (12) Application for Development Approval of a Development of Regional Impact when required. - 10 - . 13.8 AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND USE PLAN Alterations to the approved Land Use Plan shall be classified as either substantial or nonsubstantial amendments. The following criteria shall be used to identify a substantial amendment. (1) A change which would include a land use not previously permitted under the approved Planned Unit Development Zoning. (2) A change which would alter the land use type adjacent to a property boundary. (3) A change which would require an amendment to the Conditions of Approval. (4) A change which would increase the land use intensity within a development phase without a corresponding decrease in some other portion of the overall Planned Unit Development. (5) An amendment to the phasing which would propose a land use in advance of the development it was designed to support. (6) A change of similar nature, complexity or approval process. The determination of a substantial or nonsubstantial alteration shall be made by the DRC. When the developer proposes to reduce the number of units or floor area in one phase of the project, a corresponding increase in the number of units or floor area in another phase may be considered, if other conditions of approval are not adversely affected and no other change is proposed which would be considered a substantial change as described above. Alterations to the Land Use Plan determined to be substantial will require submission of plans and support data as described in ~ Section 13.4 for review by the DRC, a Public Hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission and final action by the City Commission. Alterations determined to be nonsubstantial amendments must be submitted (including plans and support data) and approved jointly by the DRC and confirmed by the City Commission. - 11 - When amendments are requested to the Land Use Plan, the overall project shall be evaluated in conjunction with the proposed amendment to determine compatibility. Amendments which the DRC consider to be incompatible or in conflict with the approved Land Use Plan or Conditions of Approval shall require an update to the Land Use Plan. . 13.9 COMPLETION OF DEVELOPMENT FOLLOWING APPROVAL Upon the approval of the Development Plan or any phase thereof, the use of land and the construction or modification of any buildings or structures within the Planned Unit Development will be in accordance with the approved Development Plan, rather than the other provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. However, all other City of Ocoee codes, ordinances, policies and resolutions shall apply to the project. The DRC shall be responsible for certifying that all aspects of the Planned Unit Development, including Conditions of Approval, have been satisfactorily completed prior to the issuance of a certificate of completion of the project or phase. . After certification, no changes may be made in the approved Development Plan except under the procedures provided below: (1) Any structural extension, alteration or modification of existing building structures which is consistent with the approved Development Plan may be authorized by the DRC. (2) A building or structure that is 75 percent or more destroyed must be reconstructed consistent with the Development Plan unless an amendment to the Development Plan is approved under the provisions of this article. 13.10 GENERAL PROVISIONS (1) Off-site improvements may be required in conjunction with the Land Use Plan approval in order to offset the impacts created by the proposed development. All projects shall be required to provide an adequate level of facilities and services to accommodate the project in the Development Plan. Off-site improvement costs may, upon approval by the City - 12 - . . Commission, be credited against corresponding impact fee requirements or accommodated through cost-sharing or payback agreements. (2) At the time of development, the Planned Unit Development, or any phase proposed for development, shall comply with all City regulations and ordinances in effect at the time of Final Site Plan or Final Engineering Plan approval. (3) Those projects which the City Commission considers to be inconsistent with the provisions of the Ocoee Comprehensive Plan may require a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. All proces- sing, review, and public hearing procedures required for rezoning to Planned Unit Development may be superceded by statutory requirements or regulations of the state land plan- ning agency. (4) Projects which are determined to require a Development of Regional Impact review shall be subject to all Development Orders issued in conjunction with said DRI and the statutory requirements and regulations of the state land planning agency. 13.11 SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (1) General (a) Standards: Site development standards are established for Planned Unit Developments to ensure adequate levels of light, air, and density: to maintain and promote functional compatibility of uses: to promote the safe and efficient circulation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic: to provide for orderly phasing of development: and otherwise protect the public health, safety and general welfare. (b) Waivers: Waivers from the minimum standards set forth in this section may be granted by the City Commission: however, such waivers must be specified in the Land Use Plan. Waivers requested after approval of the Land Use Plan must be approved by the City Commission at a public hearing after notification of adjacent property owners. - 13 - . (c) Project Design: The natural topography, soils and vegetation should be preserved and utilized, where possible, through the careful location and design of circulation ways, buildings and structures, parking areas, recreation areas, open space, and drainage facilities. Designation of Conservation Areas must be consistent with adopted ordinances regulating such natural areas. The proposed location and arrangement of structures should not be detrimental to existing or committed adjacent land uses. Setbacks from the normal high water elevation of all natural water bodies shall be a minimum of 100 feet for buildings, parking areas, and drainage facilities. Established minimum floor elevations shall be observed in accordance with City Ordinances. The major street setback requirements which are governed by Chapter III, Section 7, of the Zoning Ordinance shall apply. Activities resulting in high noise levels, lighting, or access points which adversely affect abutting property shall be prohibited. (d) Street Facilities: All streets shall meet minimum City of Ocoee Standards with appropriate design widths of pavement surfaces to accommodate projected traffic and to provide free movement for safety and efficient use within the development. Local streets shall provide access within the Planned Unit Development in a manner that will discourage through traffic and provide for accessibility to parking areas serving each group of units. Local streets shall be designed and located so that future urban development will not require conversion of the local streets to arterial routes. Arterial and collector streets shall be free of backing movement from adjoining parking areas. . - 14 - . (e) Parking Facilities: Parking and loading facilities requirements shall meet the minimum requirements set forth in Chapter III, Section 9 of the Zoning Ordinance. Parking areas small be located within 150 feet of the use they serve. Parking areas shall be paved and designed with regard to pedestrian safety and include adequate street lighting facilities. . Vehicular and pedestrian passageways shall be separated on public rights-of-way. When appropriate, a system of walkways and bicycle paths connecting buildings, common open spaces, recreation areas, community facilities and parking areas shall be provided and adequately lighted. (f) Stormwater Management: The design and construction of the stormwater management system shall be in accordance with the Subdivision Regulations and applicable codes, ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations. (g) Utilities Systems: Central water systems, sewage systems, utility lines and easements shall be provided in accordance with the appropriate sections of the Subdivision Regulations and applicable codes, ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations. (h) Landscaping: Landscaping consisting of trees, shrubs, vines, ground cover or any combination thereof shall be provided. Automatic irrigation facilities shall be installed in all landscaped common areas. Attention should be given to the type and location of trees in order to provide for relief from the exposure of the sun on both buildings and paved areas. Attention should also be given to the location and type of planting in and around parking areas, around refuse storage areas, and in building set- back areas to achieve proper screening of these areas from occupied buildings and exterior roadways. Development Plans shall comply with the Landscape - 15 - ~. I . . Ordinance and Arbor Ordinance in addition to specific requirements of this Ordinance. (i) Buffer Zones/Greenbelts: Buffer zones and Greenbelts shall be provided within all planned unit developments in order to enhance the living and working environment. At least two percent of the gross land area shall be open space in the form of Buffer Zones and Greenbelts. In addition to the Buffer Zone/ Greenbelt requirements open space areas within individual sites shall comply with the standards as indicated in the appropriate sections of the Planned Unit Development District. (2) Residential (a) The applicant shall propose, and the Planning and Zoning Commission shall recommend to the City Commission, maximum residential density, type of Development, maximum height limitations, minimum lot size, and minimum living areas. Types of residential construction may be intermixed as long as adopted residential densities are compatible and height limitations are not exceeded. (b) Lot Coverage: The maximum coverage of all buildings shall not exceed 30 percent of the gross land area. (c) Density and Height: The criteria for establishing the residential density and height of structures shall include but not be limited to: (i) Compatibility with other zoning districts in the vicinity of subject property and with adopted densities in the Ocoee Comprehensive Plan. (ii) The preservation of natural features and environmental assets of the site. (iii) The adequacy of public roads, utilities, public services and facilities required to serve the development. - 16 - . (d) Open Space: Open space shall be provided at a rate of at least 25 percent of the gross land area. (e) Recreation Facilities: Recreation areas in the form of usable land shall be provided to serve variety of needs for age groups included in the resident populations of the project. Both active and passive recreation areas shall be provided at a ratio of five acres per 1,000 projected population or five percent of the gross land area, whichever is greater. Population shall be calculated on the basis of 3.0 persons per single family unit and 2.0 per multi-family unit. The following guidelines should be considered in designing these areas: (i) Active Recreation - Typical facilities would include playgrounds, athletic fields, various types of courts (tennis, basketball, raquetball) swimming pools, exercise trails and clubhouses. (ii) Passive Recreation - Typical facilities would include picnic areas, benches, trails and water features. All recreation areas should be easily accessible by all residents of the community and include where appropriate sidewalk and bike paths, as well as parking areas for both automobiles and bicycles. Attention should be given to screening and buffering light and noise from adjacent residents. . All land shown on the Development Plan as common open space or private recreational areas and facilities shall be subject to covenants and restrictions which will ensure the future maintenance of areas and facilities in a safe, healthful, and attractive living environment. - 17 - . (f) Setbacks/Building separations: Setbacks from side and rear property lines and building separations shall relate proportionately to the design height of the struc- tures. The following minimum standards shall be uti- lized to review projects, however, increased setbacks or separations may be required depending upon condi- tions and design considerations: (i) All one and two story units shall pro- vide a minimum 25 foot setback from all boundaries of the Planned Unit Development. Structures in excess of two stories should increase this setback to reflect the additional structural height. (ii) Building setbacks from street rights-of-way shall at a minimum meet the following require- ments: Local Street 25 feet Collector Street 35 feet Arterial Street 50 feet Expressway 75 feet (iii) Where doors, windows or other openings in the . building wall of a living unit back up to a wall of another building with doors, windows or other openings, there shall be a minimum separation of 30 feet for two story structures and 40 feet for three story or more structures. Separations should increase in proportion to additional building height. There shall be a minimum of 20 feet between all mUlti-family structures of two stories or less and a mini- mum of 30 feet separation for structures three stories or more. Separations should increase in proportion to additional building height. - 18 - . (iv) Minimum 15 foot front yard setbacks in residential areas shall apply to parking areas and fenced stormwater retention facilities. (g) Landscaping: In addition to the landscape provisions contained in the Arbor and Landscaping Ordinances, street trees shall be provided at a rate of two trees per lot in residential subdivisions and one tree per attached unit in multi-family developments. These trees should be located in such a manner as to provide relief from the AM or PM sun exposures. Full land- scaping plans, including automatic irrigation systems plans, shall be submitted with Final Site Plans or Final Engineering Plans and include layouts for parking areas, buffers, screens, and building perimeters. . (h) Screening Walls: Maintenance free masonry screening walls on side or rear property lines may be required to buffer surrounding properties from adverse site condi- tions. Wood fences shall not be permitted. No wall placed on a side or rear lot line shall exceed six feet in height. Landscaping shall be provided in the form of hedge material or shrubs planted adjacent to both sides of the wall equal to 25 percent of its length. (i) Building Layout: The design and layout of residential structures should take into account the exposure of the sun by reducing, to the degree possible, the east and west exposure of buildings. (j) Living Areas: The minimum living area for multi- story apartment dwellings shall be 750 square feet; 1000 square feet for duplexes, villas, townhomes, and patio homes; and 1200 square feet for all single family detached dwellings. - 19 - . (3) Commercial/Industrial Commercial Development shall mean commercial facilities designed as a support feature to a residential or industrial project or the general community. Industrial development shall mean manufacturing, processing, and storage operations designed to be compatible with surrounding development. (a) Lot Coverage: The maximum impervious coverage shall not exceed 70 percent of the net land area. (b) Open Space: Open space shall be provided for each parcel of land at a rate of at least 20 percent of the net land area. However, if the total open space outside of individual parcels or phases exceeds 10 percent of overall Planned Unit Development, the amount of open space per parcel or phase may be reduced to 10 percent. (c) Setbacks/Building Separations: Building setbacks from the side and rear property lines shall be at least 25 feet; however, where adjacent to a residential use a minimum 50 foot setback shall be provided. Building setbacks from streets shall meet the following minimum guidelines: Local Street Collector Street Arterial Street Expressway 25 feet 35 feet 50 feet 75 feet . Paved parking and loading areas and fenced storm- water retention facilities shall maintain minimum 10 foot setbacks from all side and rear property lines and 15 foot setbacks from all street right- of-way lines. There shall be a minimum separation of 20 feet between all buildings. Separations shall be increased 10 feet for each additional story of building height over two. - 20 - (d) Access Criteria: The number of access cuts or drive- ways serving a commercial or industrial development shall be based upon the frontage of the entire site and the functional classification of the street to be accessed and shall be in accordance with the following criteria, unless traffic or safety conditions require . the maximum number to be reduced. Additionally, certain situations may dictate that one or more permitted driveways be limited to a right turn in, right turn out configuration. (i) Arterial Street Site Frontage Less than 400 feet Maximum # of Driveways 1 401-800 feet 2 801 to 1500 feet 3 More than 1500 feet 4 (Min. 500 ft. Separation) (ii) Local or Collector Street Maximum # of Site Frontage Driveways Less than 300 feet 1 301-700 feet 2 701 to 1200 feet 3 1201 to 1800 feet 4 More than 1800 feet 5 (Min. 400 ft. Separation) In cases where the developer desires additional access cuts to serve a project, frontage roads . shall be designed and constructed to City standards and constructed by the developer on private property with access and pedestrian easements dedicated to the City of Ocoee. Frontage road access points on arterial streets shall have a minimum separation of 500 feet. Access driveways shall be separated a minimum of 250 feet from an intersection with a collector road and 350 feet from an intersection with - 21 - . . an arterial highway. Such distances are to be measured from the centerline of the driveway to the nearest right-of-way line of the intersecting street as measured along the right-of-way. Where existing boundary lines of a site would limit the separation to a lesser distance than those specified above, permission for construction of an access driveway will be considered. (e) The design of driveways shall conform to City standards. All vehicular maneuvering areas and parking areas shall be paved to meet City standards. Landscaping: Landscaping shall be provided within each phase of the project in accordance with the provisions of the Ocoee Arbor and Landscaping Ordinances in addition to the following provisions. (i) Perimeter Landscaping: Trees shall be provided along buffer areas abutting public rights-of-way at a frequency of one tree for every 30 feet of road frontage or fraction thereof. Trees shall be provided along perimeter lot lines, not abutting rights-of-way, at a ratio of one tree for each 50 linear feet or fraction thereof. Existing trees will be counted to meet this requirement. The application of the perimeter landscaping criteria shall be flexible with preference being given to aesthetically pleasing landscape design over a rigid interpretation of the tree spacing standard; however, no more than 100 contiguous feet along the perimeter of the property should be void of trees. (ii) Screening: In addition to required trees and hedges, all paved areas and fenced stormwater facilities shall be screened by a continuous berm. Berms shall be a minimum of two feet and no more than five feet in height with - 22 - . sideslopes not to exceed 4:1 if sodded. Berms shall be supplemented with landscaping in order to provide a minimum 48 inch high screen. Berms constructed adjacent to the public right- of-way shall not exceed 75 feet in length without a landscape break. Overlapping berms may be utilized in lieu of landscape breaks. Additional landscaping shall be provided to screen anyon-site uses having a negative impact on adjacent property. (iii) Interior Landscaping: Landscaping shall be provided in scattered locations throughout the parking areas in an amount equal to ten percent of the total paved area. Each land- scaped area shall be a minimum of 200 square feet. A Landscape island shall be provided at the end of each parking area adjacent to the travel lane serving the parking aisle. A minimum of 50 percent of the required trees provided within the interior landscaped area shall be of a. large shade tree variety. (iv) Building Landscaping: A landscaped area shall be provided around the base of all buildings oriented toward public rights-of-way or public parking areas. The rear of the building need not be landscaped unless oriented to a public right-of-way. Building landscape area shall be equal to 50 percent of the length of the building base oriented toward the rights-of- way or parking areas, with a minimum width of four feet. At least half of the required landscape area shall contain landscape material other than ground cover with trees provided at a ratio of one tree per 200 square feet of required landscaped area or fraction thereof. . - 23 - . (v) General Landscaping Requirements: All landscaped areas shall be irrigated by a permanent auto- matic sprinkler system providing 100 percent coverage to ensure the continued life of the landscaping. All areas not covered by build- ings, paving or special landscaped features shall be sodded or provided with natural ground cover. The design choice and placement of landscape materials shall not obstruct the cross-visibility of street traffic, on-site traffic, or pedestrian areas. (f) Signs: The erection of signs or advertising material shall at a minimum comply with the standards of the Ocoee Zoning Ordinance. All signs which exist at the time of Planned Unit Development zoning will be con- sidered as nonconforming and shall be removed prior to occupancy of the developed site, unless specifically permitted as part of the building permit or development order. (g) Other Requirements: (i) Service Areas: Service areas visible from a public right-of-way or abutting properties shall be screened by a six foot maintenance free masonry wall or eight foot high landscaped buffer with berms. Landscaping shall be a minimum of 36 inches in height upon planting and attain a height of 48 inches within 12 months with an opacity of 75 percent. (ii) Solid Waste Storage Areas: Solid waste refuse facilities shall be screened by a six foot masonry wall. Such walls shall screen the refuse receptacle on three sides with the access side oriented towards the interior of the site and away from areas visible to patrons of the site or abutting properties. The access . - 24 - side of the storage area shall be equipped with opaque doors or gates. (iii) Screening Walls: Maintenance free masonry screening walls on side or rear property lines may be required to buffer surrounding properties from adverse site conditions. . Wood fences shall not be permitted. No wall placed on a side or rear lot line shall exceed six feet in height. Landscaping shall be provided in the form of hedge material or shrubs planted adjacent to both sides of the wall equal to 25 percent of its length. (iv) Outdoor Storage, Fixtures and Equipment: Open storage of articles, goods or materials shall not be permitted unless totally screened from the public rightof-way and adjacent proper- ties. Utility fixtures and mechanical equip- ment, when outside a structure, shall be screened with walls, fences, dense plant material or berms or a combination of the above, or within a completely enclosed area. Display areas shall not be visible from the right-of-way or abutting properties. (v) Roof Mounted Equipment: All roof mounted equip- ment shall be screened from view. (vi) Exterior Lighting: Automatic lighting devices for the illumination of the and building exteriors shall be installed and maintained in such a manner as to confine direct rays to the premises and prevent direct rays and glare onto adjacent properties or rights-of-way. . - 25 - (vii) Sidewalks: Sidewalks shall be required along all rights-of-way (other than limited access highways) to provide for and encourage pedestrian movement. Sidewalks along major highways shall be a minimum of seven feet wide. Sidewalks along arterial and collector streets shall be a minimum of . five feet wide. All sidewalks shall be designed to provide access by the handi- capped. (viii) Utilities: All utility services including sewer, water, electrical (except transmission lines), telephone and cable television shall be located underground. Any equipment which cannot be located underground must be adequately screened from view from any street or abutting property. (4) Public, Quasi-public: Site development standards for projects containing public, quasi-public, and other similar uses shall be reviewed in accordance with the requirements specified for Commercial/Industrial projects, except where unique circumstances dictate modifications to the standards to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of surrounding residents. SECTION 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of ~ competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion hereto. SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage and adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this / '7 -U day of /)')1;- , 1988. - 26 - . . 5"-~- ~-/9 5-/1 ADVERTISED READ FIRST TIME READ SECOND TIME AND ADOPTED FOR USE AND RELIANCE ONLY BY THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA APPROVED AS TO FORM AN~GALITY THIS ~ DAY OF _J f , FOLEY & LARDNER, VAN DEN BERG GAY, BURKE, WILSON & ARKIN t?J'i~ By: , 1988 , 1988 , 1988 CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA By2L~~ THOMAS R. ISON, MAYOR ATTEST: ~~ HELEN CATRON, CITY CLERK (SEAL) 1988 CITY ATTORNEY D0203(4) - 27 - ---"