Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 01-24-12 special ldc — reading text

All Zoning Districts A. Applicability The standards set forth in this section apply to buildings other than single - family dwellings when such buildings are located adjacent to parcels zoned to allow single- family residential use. B. Maximum height standards n ... r7... r errs 1. The maximum height for buildings located 100 feet or Less from a parcel with asingle- family residential use shall not exceed one and one -half ( 1. 5) times the average height of single -family dwellings in the adjacent or surrounding block. 4.00. 04 Standards Pertaining to Metal Buildings ° a A. Applicability I. The standards set forth in this section apply to principal buildings and accessory buildings larger than 1, 000 sqR. 2. The requirement for a veneer applies to metal building facades that are visible ° from a public right -of w - ay. 3. Metal buildings within the CTP zoning district are exempt from the requirements w in this section. ° B. Standards m 1. Facades subject to this section shall have a veneer added consisting of brick, stucco, stone, or a similar decorative material. r 2. The decorative material shall be applied to 100 percent of the facade. ry C. Waiver Entitlement A The requirements of this section may be waived by the Board of Adjustment, o pursuant to certain review criteria as outlined in Chapter 9. 4. 01. 00 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS 4. 01. 01 Site Development Standards A. The base standards for development in residential zoning districts are provided in Table 4.01. 01. B. A lot of record in the R -IE zoning district is a lot with an area of at least 8, 000 s. f., provided that such lot was established on or before December 10, 2002. A lot of record is exempt from the lot area requirements set forth in Table 4.0 1. 01. II,, dI Pm' w Mantlar ds Pa." I- c Ucrcnibrr 14, 2011 Packet,Ag; 69  F31. Furl IN Ayid Bemis FIN: sit . ORkiI I and Dorelop nre rot Cu 1, Table 4. 01. 01. Develonment Standards in Residential Zoning Districts. Development Feature R -lE R -1 R -2 YC 3. 0 6. 0 20. 0 6. 0 Maximum base density ( dwelling units per acre) Maximum density with bonus provisions' NA NA 30, 0 NA Minimum lot area ( square feet) 15, 000 7, 200 5, 000 1 acre 22, 500 12, 000 7, 500 NA Minimum lot area for flag lots ( square feet) Minimum lot area for zero lot line development NA 5, 500 4, 000 NA square feet) Minimum lot width ( feet) 75 75 50 None Maximum impervious surface ( %) 50 50 75 50 Minimum setbacks ( feet) Front yard 25 25 25 10 Side yard, interior 7. 5 7. 5 7. 5 5. 0' Side yard, adjacent to a street 15 15 15 NA Rear yard 50 25 20 NA 50 NA 50 NA Rear yard, adjacent to state water body 35 35 70 35 Maximum building height (feet) cc Secncir 4, 05 00 bens prilensel, rise side setback in the YC vuning district is incrcascd to Iw ( 10) f when aborting R - I E, R - 1, or R -2 vaned loll orparcels. 4. 01. 02 Residential Design Standards All single -family dwellings, whether site -built or built off -site and moved onto the lot shall comply with the following design standards. A. The minimum width of the building shall exceed sixteen ( 16) feet. B. The minimum roof pitch shall be 3: 12. C. The minimum roof overhang shall be twelve ( 12) inches, exclusive of porches and patios. D. All homes shall be simated on the lot so that the conventional front of the home faces the front yard. E. The building shall be constructed according to standards established by the State. F. The exterior siding material shall consist of wood, masonry, concrete, stucco, masonite, or vinyl lap or other materials of like appearance. Where vinyl lap siding is used, the siding shall not have a shiny surface or be reflective. G. The dwelling shall be attached to a permanent foundation system, including the supporting, blocking, leveling, securing, and anchoring the home and connecting multiple and expandable sections of the home. The foundation shall be designed and constructed according to the requirements of the Florida Building Code. H. Roof materials shall be wood shakes, asphalt composition, wood shingles, standing D", Sln ndards Pnee4 - 6 December l F, 2011 Packet. Pg. 70  3. t .a I'. I Ni' eitml BrneL I INAI. OR1I IT Iand D , 0,1 mw Code scam metal, raised rib metal, other typical residential metal roofing systems, concrete, clay tile, fiberglass tiles, slate, or built -up gravel materials. 1. For dwellings elevated forty-eight ( 48) inches or less, the area beneath the home shall be enclosed by brick, concrete, wood, rock, vinyl or other materials specifically manufactured for this purpose and shall enclose the space between the floor joists and the ground level, except for the required minimum ventilation and access. Such access shall remain closed when not being used for that purpose. Dwellings located within flood zones A or V are exempt from this requirement. J. For manufactured homes, all tongues, wheels, axles, transporting lights, and other towing apparatus shall be removed from the site prior to occupancy. K. At each exterior door, there shall be a landing that is a minimum of thirty- six ( 36) inches by thirty -six ( 36) inches. Such landing shall be permanently affixed to the ground and shall be constructed of materials similar to other housing in the surrounding area, where porches, landings, or stoops are constructed. 4. 02. 00 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN MIXED -USE DISTRICTS 4. 02. 01 Site Development Standards A. The base standards for development in the mixed -use zoning districts are provided in Table 4.02. 01, except as modified below. B. Specific site development standards are provided for townhouse development in Section 5. 04. 02. C. Specific site development standards apply within the Downtown Design Overlay District, as set forth in Section 4. 02. 04. Standards in the DDOD supersede the standards in the underlying zoning district. D. Proposed building height in the MX -2 district shall be analyzed to determine if it exceeds the limitations of the Eglin Air Force Base Tall Structure Analysis Map. In consultation with an Eglin AFB representative, the City may establish the maximum height at less than 120 feet in the MX -2 district, but no less than the maximum structure height ( above mean sea level) causing no major negative mission impacts for Eglin AFB, as depicted in the Map. E. Parcels abutting the water which have a view corridor established by a valid development order approved prior to the date of adoption of this LDC shall maintain such view corridor according to the terms and conditions set forth in the development order. No development shall be approved which results in encroachment into such established view corridors. F. New view corridors may be provided as a bonus provision, as set forth in Section 4.05. 00. When a view corridor is established, the following standards for design and use of the view corridor shall apply. 1. Sidewalks, pedestrian paths, bicycle paths, or driveways may cross or be located within the corridor, provided that no fixtures, street furniture, or other structures obstructs the view between two and one -half feet ( 2. 5) above the natural grade and eight (8) feet above the natural grade. 2. Landscaping, vegetation, and trees shall not obstruct the view of the waterfront between two and one -half feet ( 2. 5) above the natural grade and eight ( 8) feet above the natural grade. 3. Balconies, awnings,