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

The standards in Section 4. 07. 05 shall supersede the subdivision standards. a. A zero lot line development in the R -1 zoning district shall have a minimum of ten ( 10) lots. b. A zero lot line development in the R -2 zoning district shall have a minimum of three (3) lots. 4. Nothing in this section shall be construed to permit the construction of a zero lot line structure in a platted subdivision in existence as of January 1, 1985. C. Site development standards L The uses permissible on a lot in a zero lot line development are limited to detached ono -family dwellings on individually platted lots, including customary accessory uses according to standards for accessory uses set forth in Chapter 5. 2. Fencing, walls, trellises, and other similar features may be used as connecting elements between one -family dwellings on adjacent lots. Garages, carports, and utility storage structures shall not be constructed or used as connecting elements. 3. Lots shall be designed and buildings placed to meet the setback standards in Table 4. 07. 05. Table d_n7_n5. Site Development Standards for Zero Lot Line Development. Development Feature R -r R -2 0 0 Setback, interior side yard ( feet) 5 IS 10 Setback, opposite interior side yard ( fact) 15 15 Setback, side street 25 20 Setback, 20 15 Setback, rear yard 10 10 Setback, adjacent subdivision 4. Setbacks shall not include connecting elements. Patios, garden elements, and other similar elements are permissible within the side setback area. page! -'_ I Da umbcr i >. 21111 De. eiopmen 51aadards Paeket Pg:$ 5  3. 1. a Pi]': AL UI21F1 Land Drcclopmcni lode t rt AFallon ncnc7l 5. The total lot coverage shall not exceed fifty ( 50) percent of the total lot area. 6. The maximum building height shall not exceed thirty -five ( 35) feet. 7. Access of a total of ten ( 10) percent of the linear length of the total perimeter wall area of the dwelling unit, as measured in plan form, shall be provided to exterior patio and court areas. Such access shall be totally visible and physically passable. S. The wall of the dwelling located on the lot line shall have no windows, doors, air conditioning units or other openings. However, atriums or courts shall be permitted on the zero -lot line side when the court or atrium is enclosed by three 3) walls of the dwelling unit and a solid wall of at least eight ( 8) feet in height is provided on the zero -lot line. Such wall shall be constructed of the same material as the exterior walls of the unit. D. Maintenance and drainage easements. A perpetual four ( 4) -foot wall -maintenance easement shall be provided on the lot adjacent to the zero -lot line property line, which, with the exception of walls and/ or fences, shall be kept clear of structures. This easement shall be shown on the plat and incorporated into each deed transferring title to the property. The wall shall be maintained in its original color and treatment, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the two ( 2) affected lot owners. Roof overhangs may penetrate the easement on the adjacent lot a maximum of twenty -four ( 24) inches, but the roof shall be so designed that water runoff from the dwelling placed on the lot line is limited to the easement area 4. 08.00 STANDARDS FOR LANDSCAPING, BUFFERS, AND TREE PROTECTION 4. 08.01 Generally A. Purpose The purpose of this section is to provide requirements for landscaping, buffering of developments, and tree protection within Fort Walton Beach. B. Intent It is the intent of this section to establish minimum requirements for the development, installation, and maintenance of landscaped areas without inhibiting creative landscape design and to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare. The specific intent of the City is to reduce potential adverse visual, environmental, and aesthetic effects of development in order to: 1. Minimize the rate of storrowater runoff; 2. Maximize the capability of groundwater recharge; 3. Provide shade for the ground surfaces; 4. Buffer adjacent incompatible land uses; 5. Filter and reduce the glare of headlights and reflected sunlight from parked automobiles onto the public street rights -of w - ay and adjacent properties; 6. Improve the appearance of parking areas and vehicular surface areas; 7. Assist in energy conservation, production of oxygen and reduction of carbon dioxide; 8. Filter dust and pollutants; 9. Reduce the negative impacts of noise; and 10. Provide habitats. C. Specific intent for water conservation Paec4 - 21 1),"" 0", 15. 201 1 1) eu.lupnmm Ftantia' d' Packet Pg: 86  3. 1. a 11,A: AI. Uii ll=I 1 : md Denlnpm¢N C. de Pon Naito. n I., 11 It is further the intent of the City that creative site development concepts shall be used to promote water conservation. Water requirements may be reduced by providing for: 1. The preservation of existing plant communities; 2. The reestablishment of native plant communities; 3. The use of site specific plant materials; 4. Site development that retains stormwater runoff on site; 5. The use of pervious paving materials; 6. The use of water efficiency in landscaping; and 7. Other environmentally sensitive site development concepts D. Applicability This section shall apply to all new construction; site modification of areas devoted to parking, driveways, access points, pavements, buffers, stormwater management, or open spaces, and clearing and grubbing when affecting ten ( 10) percent or more of the site; redevelopment; change of use; and maintenance of all property within the City except for the following situations: 1. Single- family and two- family dwellings; 2. Applications for accessory uses, accessory structures, or temporary uses; 3. Plant or tree nurseries or botanical gardens; 4. The City or its authorized agent for the purpose of removal of a tree on City- owned property or a public right -of -way that is dead or a hazard to the public; 5. Utility companies or their authorized agents for the purpose of removal of a tree that is a substantial hazard to overhead wires or for trimming that is necessary for establishment or maintenance of service; 6. The trimming or pruning of trees or the removal of underbrush; or 7. The removal of trees or other landscaping damaged by fire, windstorm, lightning, or other acts of nature, which pose imminent danger to life or property. E. Landscaping plan required In order to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this section, a landscaping plan shall be submitted in compliance with the following standards: I. The landscape plan shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect; the landscape plan may be prepared by another licensed design professional when such plan is submitted as part of the site development application. 2. The landscaping plan shall include a maintenance plan and schedule, soils analysis, and an irrigation plan. 3. The requirements for plan contents and procedures for submittal, review, and approval of all applications are set forth in Chapter 9. F. Prohibited conditions The following conditions regarding landscaping and plant materials are prohibited: 1. Trees, plants, shrubs, vegetation, or parts thereof, which overhang any sidewalk, street, alley or fire hydrant, and obstruct or impair the free and full use of the sidewalk, street, alley or fire hydrant by the public. 2. Grass, weeds, shrubs, bushes, trees or vegetation which constitute a fire hazard or a menace to public health, safety, or welfare. Ngc4 - 23 V,,, cnl... 15, 21111 D" dopm,. o 4re... 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