Fort Walton Beach Ordinance — 1861--Adoption of the 2012 Land Development Code — reading text

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, including appurtenances and building attachments, 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 APB 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 De,' +' J.. nr nt hand ards Pa,+ 4- 7 Part 44nllon lieaab Land Dcu lopment ( , dv between two and one -half feet ( 2. 5) above the natural grade and eight ( 8) feet above the natural grade. 3. Balconies, awnings, or other permissible structures or structural components that overhang the view corridor shall be designed, constructed, and installed such that the lowest structural component is at least eight ( 8) feet above the natural grade. Table 4.02. 01. Development Standards in Mixed -Use Zoning Districts. Development Feature MX -1 MX -2 Maximum base density (dwelling units per acre) 20. 0 30. 0 Maximum density with bonus provisions 30. 0 45. 0 Maximum base floor area ratio 1. 0 10 Maximum floor area ratio with bonus provisions 1. 5 3. 0 Minimum lot area None None Minimum lot width ( feet) 50 75 Maximum impervious surface ( %) 75 75 Minimum setbacks ( feet) Frontyard 10 5 Side yard 7. 5 5 Side yard, abutting R -1E, R -1, or R -2 15 15 Rearyard 15 15 Rear yard, abutting R- lE, R -], or R -2 20 20 Rear yard, adjacent to stale water body 25 25 Maximum building height (feet) 70 120 See Section 4.05. 00 fo, bonus p— i—- 4.02. 02 Standards for Mixing Uses on One (1) Lot A. Uses identified in Table 2. 03. 02 for the MX -1 and MX -2 zoning districts may be combined on one ( 1) development lot or parcel. B. When combining uses, the development may include the maximum number of residential units based on the density calculation plus the maximum amount of floor area based on the Floor area ratio. Residential dwelling units are not included in the calculation of floor area. C. Shared parking is required. A parking study shall be prepared according to the standards set forth in Section 6. 04.06 to demonstrate the actual parking requirements for the project. D. Where multiple uses and multiple buildings are proposed on one ( 1) lot, there is no buffer requirement between buildings containing different uses. D", 1opnx.nl Standard, Nagc4 8 I' orl V, A[l' n V" wh I mW [) ri etonmrnt GO, E. Multiple buildings proposed on one ( 1) lot shall have an integrated design. An integrated design shall not be construed to mean that buildings are identical. F. Access to residential units shall be separated from access to nonresidential development in order to provide privacy for residents. A shared entrance to a building may be established, provided that the interior entrances to the residential areas and nonresidential areas are separated. G. Balconies, courtyards, plazas, recreation areas, and outdoor gathering places shall be located and designed to ensure privacy for residents. H. Buildings may have a common wall. However, when separated, the separation shall be a minimum of five (5) feet to ensure space for maintenance of each building. 4.02. 03 Standards for Mixing Uses Within One (1) Building A. Uses identified in Table 2. 03. 02 for the MX -1 and MX -2 zoning districts may be combined within one ( 1) building. The building may stand alone on a development parcel or may be integrated into a mixed use development consisting of multiple buildings. B. When combining uses, the development may include the maximum number of residential units based on the density calculation plus the maximum amount of floor area based on the floor area ratio. Residential dwelling units shall not be included in the calculation of floor area. C. Shared parking is required. A parking study shall be prepared according to the standards set forth in Section 6. 04.06 to demonstrate the actual parking requirements for the project. D. Access to residential units shall be separated from access to nonresidential development in order to provide privacy for residents within the building. This requirement may be met when an elevator serves upper floor residential units through a secured access method, such as key -activated access to residential floors. E. Balconies, courtyards, plazas, recreation areas, and outdoor gathering places shall be located and designed to ensure privacy for residents. 4. 02.04 Site Development Standards for the Downtown Design Overlay District DDOD) A. The DDOD is intended to provide development standards specific to the downtown area of Fort Walton Beach. The boundary is shown on the Official Zoning Map. B. The development standards shown in Table 4. 02. 04 below supersede and replace the development standards otherwise required for the underlying zoning district. Where no standard is provided in Table 4. 02. 04, the standards of the underlying zoning district are required. C. Buildings within the DDOD are not subject to the standards set forth in Section 4. 00. 03. D. In addition to signs permissible subject to the standards set forth in Section 5. 03. 00, development within the DDOD may have one ( 1) sandwich sign in compliance with the following standards: 1. The sign shall not exceed two ( 2) feet in width. 2. The color and font shall be consistent with the color and font of other signs for the business displaying the sandwich sign. Decclopmrnt 1Wn' h dy Page 4 - 4 1-, 0 4yultoo AM 3. The sign shall include the business name or logo. 4. The sign shall be located on private property. Where five (5) feet of width on the sidewalk can be maintained free of obstruction, the sign may be placed on the public sidewalk. When a sign is proposed to be located on the public sidewalk, the owner shall provide proof of insurance naming the City as an insured party. 5. A sandwich sign shall only be displayed during the hours of operation of the business named on the sign. L. New development or redevelopment shall include w 4 sidewalks that are consistent with the requirements in the Engineering Standards Manual of Fort Walton Beach. w F. Development in the DDOD is exempt from i providing additional off -street parking spaces as set forth in Section 6. 04.02 provided that there is sufficient public parking capacity in the block in seam uoea soaae which the proposed business is located. Figure 4, 02. 04 ( F). L The City shall evaluate the available capacity of Bomntdaries of DDOD public parking in the DDOD on a regular basis and make the information available to applicants upon request. 2. If the City determines that available public parking capacity is insufficient for the proposed business, the applicant shall provide the required number of off -street parking spaces. The applicant may submit a parking study acceptable to the City that demonstrates the parking needs of the proposed business. Table 4. 02. 04. Development Standards Within the Downtown Design Overlay District.