Fort Walton Beach Ordinance — 2149--Amending LDC Chapters 2,4,5,6 Establishing MX3 Zoning — reading text

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: L 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, 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 20. 0 30.0 acre Maximum density with bonusprovisions' 30.0 45. 0 Maximum base floor area ratio 1. 0 2. 0 Maximum floor area ratio with bonus 1. 5 3. 0 provisions' Minimum lot area None None Minimum lot width (feet) 50 75 Maximum impervious surface % 75 75 Minimum setbacks feet Front yard 10 5 Side yard 7. 5 5 Side 417d, abutting R -1E, R- 1, or R- 2 15 15  Rear yard 115 15 Rear yard, abutting R -1E, R- 1. or R-2 20 20 Rear yard, adjacent to state water bode 25 25 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 and MX -3 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. 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 and MX -3 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. 05. 02 - Eligibility. A. Additional density and floor area beyond the maximum base standards may be obtained by demonstrating compliance with standards set forth in Table 4. 05. 03 that add up to a corresponding number of points. Eligible sites include property in the R- 2, MX -1, MX -2, MX -3, CG, and MB zoning districts that are proposed for new development or redevelopment. This includes improvements to existing buildings. Sites shall not be nonconforming unless proposed improvements bring property into conformity. B. Applicants shall demonstrate desire for additional density and/ or intensity by submitting a completed Bonus Scorecard and depicting proposed improvements in the development application submitted to the City. Application requirements are set forth in Chapter 9. 4.05. 03 Bonus Features Available by Category. Available bonus features are provided in Table 4. 05. 03. The points attainable for each feature may differ between zoning districts. Table 4. 05. 03. Development Features Available and Corresponding Bonus Points. Category Points 1. Energy Efficiency R-2 MX- MX- MX -3 CG/MB Installation of tankless water heater OR 1 I 2 1/ unit 1/ unit 1/ unit 1 / unit 1/ unit Installation of solar water heater 75% or more of appliances are ener star rated 10 5 5 5 5 Installation of energy efficient irrigation system 5 5 5 5 5 HERS Rating of 15 or below OR 50 50 50 50 50 HERS Rating of 16- 50 OR 25 25 25 25 25 HERS Rating of 51- 70 10 10 10 10 10 Installation of cool roof designed to achieve SRI 25 25 25 25 25 index of 78 or greater OR 10 10 10 10 10 Installation of energy star certified roofing materials Provision of at least 2 designated ( preferred) 5 5 5 5 5 parking spaces for energy efficient/ alternative energy vehicles beyond the requirements of this LDC Provision of designated parking areas with 20 20 20 20 20 electric vehicle plug-in stations beyond the requirements of this LDC Provision of annual transit passes to 25% or more 20 15 15 15 15 of building occupants OR 25 20 20 20 20 Provision of annual transit passes to 50% or more of building occupants beyond the requirements of this LDC Project contains useable on- site renewable energy 30 30 30 30 30 ex: solarpanels) 2. Low Impact/Site Design Features R-2 MX- MX- MX -3 CG/MB 1 2 Installation of pedestrian scale awning or canopy 10 15 15 15 15 that covers building entrance/ frontage beyond the requirements of this LDC Fagade improvements consistent with CRA 10 15 15 15 15 guidelines in CRA only) Site is a designated infill lot 15 15 15 15 15 Site is in a designated brownfield area 20 20 20 20 20 Provision of at least 10% view corridor (if 15 15 15 n/ a 15 adjacent to water body) Project incorporates working waterfront (marina, NA 15 15 n/ a 15 boat tie-up) or watercraft rentals Provision of outdoor seating 10 15 15 1. 5 10 Outdoor seating integrates water view 10 10 10 n./a 10 Mix of uses within one building AND NA 20 20 20 NA Mix of uses within one building provides retail NA 10 10 20 NA and/ or offices on ground floor AND offices and/ or residential units on upper floor(s) Site provides internal interconnected pedestrian 20 25 25 25 25 ways to buildin Project is LEED certified or Florida Green 75 75 75 75 75 Building certified 3. Water Quality & Conservation R-2 MX- MX- MX -3 CG/MB 1 2 Landscaping integrates 50% or more native 10 10 10 10 10 vegetation OR 15 15 15 15 15 Landscaping integrates 75% or more native vegetation Landscaping design completely integrates Florida 15 15 15 15 15 Xeriscapina 2rinciples Project utilizes on site -collection and re -use of 20 20 20 20 20 storm water (rain barrels or engineered re -use system) Use of pervious parking areas 15 15 15 15 15 Use of drip irrigation system 15 15 15 15 15 All water fixtures are low flow (exceed current 5 5 5 5 5 federal and staterequirements) Site contains bio -retention areas or rain gardens 15 15 15 15 20 Installation of "green" roof designed to reduce 25 25 25 25 30 stormwater runoff by at least 25% 4. Public Improvements R-2 MX- I MX- MX -3 CG/MB  1 2 Provision of streetscape design that includes at 25 30 30 30 25 least 6 ft wide sidewalk with pavers ( consistent with CRA streetsca a guidelines if in CRA Installation of sidewalk when not required by