Ord No. 28-15 i
ORDINANCE NO. 28-15
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH; AMENDING
ARTICLE 4.4.13(C) "ALLOWABLE USES"; AMENDING ARTICLE
4.4.13(D) "CONFIGURATION OF BUILDINGS"; AMENDING ARTICLE
4.4.13(E) "FRONTAGE TYPES'; AMENDING ARTICLE 4.4.13(F)
"ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS"; AMENDING ARTICLE 4.4.13(G)
"CHIC OPEN SPACES"; AMENDING ARTICLE 4.4.13(K), "CBD
REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS"; AMENDING ARTICLE
4.6.9(D)(11), "MECHANICAL PARKING LIFTS"; DELETING SECTION
4.6.18(B)(14), `BUILDINGS WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN AREA';
AMENDING APPENDIX A "DEFINITIONS", AND ADOPTING THE
"DELRAY BEACH CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN GUIDELINES"; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE, A GENERAL
1 DEALER CLAUSE,AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Delray Beach Comprehensive Plan seeks to enhance Delray Beach's compact
and vibrant downtown business districts from the Atlantic Ocean to Interstate 95 while retaining the
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distinctive character of each district;
WHEREAS, the City Commission seeks to update its land development regulations to ensure the
highest quality built environment;
WHEREAS, recent updates to the land development regulations for the Central Business District
require modifications to ensure the intent is achieved and to make those regulations understandable to the
public,predictable to landowners, and easier for the city to administer;
WHEREAS, the City Commission seeks to adopt the Delray Beach Central Business District
Architectural Design Guidelines to provide the framework for the successful execution of quality urban
architecture within Delray Beach's downtown;
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WHEREAS, seven architectural styles have been identified as appropriate for downtown Delray
Beach based on historical precedent, climate, and building scale, including Florida Vernacular, Anglo
Caribbean, Mediterranean Revival, Classical Tradition, Art Deco, Masonry Modern, and Main Street
Vernacular;
WHEREAS, prior to public hearings before the City Commission, all proposed amendments to
the city's land development regulations must be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Board pursuant to
LDR Section 1.1.6. The Planning and Zoning Board reviewed these amendments at a public hearing held
on October 19,2015 and recommended that the City Commission approve these amendments. Pursuant to
Florida Statutes 163.3174(4)(c), the Planning and Zoning Board, sitting as the Local Planning Agency,
has determined these amendments to be consistent with the Delray Beach Comprehensive Plan;
WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined it to be in the best interest of the City of
Delray Beach that the land development regulations be amended as described in this ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF DELRAY
BEACH,AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the "Delray Beach Central Business District Architectural Design Guidelines," included as
"Exhibit A," are hereby adopted and applicable to all new development on property located within the CBD
or OSSHAD with CBD Overlay.
Section 2. That Section 4.4.13(C) of the land development regulations, "Allowable Uses," shall be
amended to read as follows:
[NO CHANGES)
(3) Use Limitations on Required Retail Frontages. Streets designated on the Regulating Plan
with Required Retail Frontage are intended to be lively, highly active pedestrian environments that
support businesses and reinforce local character. Properties on streets designated with Required Retail
Frontage have use and frontage type standards that apply to the sidewalk level story.
(a) All Districts.
1. Residential units, including multi-family and live-work, are not permitted in the
sidewalk-level story on streets with Required Retail Frontage.
2. On Required Retail Streets, buildings shall use either a Storefront or Arcade with a
Storefront frontage type (See Section 4.4.13(E)).
3. On Required Retail Streets the maximum width of an individual commercial tenant
space located in the first story adjacent to the sidewalk is 75 feet.
Section 3. That Section 4.4.13(D) of the land development regulations, "Configuration of Buildings,"
shall be amended to read as follows:
(D) Configuration of Buildings:
(1) Standards for CBD Generally. The following building configuration standards apply to all
CBD Sub-districts:
(a) Building Leight
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SECTION 4.4.13(F)]
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Section 4. That Section 4.4.13(E)(4) of the land development regulations, "Frontage Types," shall be
amended to read as follows:
(a)—(d) [NO CHANGES]
(e) Storefront. The storefront is a frontage type along sidewalk level of the ground story,
typically associated with commercial uses. Storefronts are frequently shaded by awnings or
arcades.
1. Storefront Dimensions Table 4.4.130 provides the dimensional requirements and
the maximum allowable encroachment permitted. Figure 4.4.13-23 illustrates the
dimensional requirements and Figure 4.4.13-24 provides a character example.
a. Staref±ants sha]4 extend aeress at least of
ba. Storefronts shall be directly accessible from sidewalks; storefront doors may be
recessed up to 10 feet.
Table 4.4.13(I)
Dimensional Requirements for Storefronts
Minimum Maximum
A Building Setback 10 ft. 15 ft.
B Store€-&n Width N/A e 75 ft. on Required
Retail Streets 39818
C Storefront Base 4-7ft-.9 in. 3 ft.
D Glazing Height plus Storefront Base 8 ft. -
E Required Opening_s� 80%70% =tea
Maximum Allowable Encroachment of Elements in All Districts
F Awning Projection 3 feet -
G Projecting Sign N/A 3 feet
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Storefront (window and doo4 openings shall extend
along at least 80% of the width of the facade of the commercial space,
measured by the sum of die widths of the rough openings. Storefront windows
shall have a base nine inches etie feet to three feet high_ h -tTransparent
glazed areas windows shall extending from the base.to at least eight feet in
height as measured from sidewalk grade. Transparent means non-solar, non-
mirrored,glass with a light transmission reduction of no more than 20%.
2. Storefront Elements
a. Awnings shall project a minimum of three feet from the building facade.
b. Awnings shall be consistent with the building's architecture and proportionate
to the facade opening shape and size. Except for curved awnings, all awnings
shall be sloped 15-35 degrees from the horizontal plane. Valances shall be no
more than 12 inches long. Internally illuminated or plastic awnings are
prohibited.
c. Storefronts may be combined with forecourts, porches,or arcades.
(g) [NO CHANGES]
Section S. That Section 4.4.13(F) of the land development regulations, "Architectural Standards," shall be
amended to read as follows:
(F) Architectural Standards. To ensure high quality architecture in the downtown area, the following
architectural standards apply to all buildings in the Central Business District Sub-districts and in OSSHAD
with CBD Overlay. In addition to the standards in Section 4.6.18, the following standards apply in all CBD
Sub-districts.
(1) Required Standards. In addition to the standards in this section, all Allbuildings shall
follow the Delray Beach Central Business District Architectural Design Guidelines. The selected are Leet !
{2) Properties located within a Historic
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District or Individually Designated Sites, as listed on the Local Register of Historic Places in Section 4.5.1(I),
shall also comply with the Visual Compatibility Standards of Section 4.5.1(E)(8).
(2) Facade Composition.
(a) Building Articulations. Building articulations that respond to the site's unique urban
condition, such as but not limited to, locations on corners, near public open spaces,
terminating the visual axis of a street, and/or that emphasize main building entries, shall
be clearly expressed in the design.
1. Building articulations in the form of a change in building height and building
placement shall be incorporated so that building facade proportions do not
exceed height to width ratios of 3:1 or 1:3. (Figure 4.4.13-29)
2. Building articulations shall be reinforced by changes in roof design,
fenestration pattern, or architectural elements.
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(b) 'Tripartite Composition Base, Middle, Top), All buildings shall have a clearly
expressed base,middle,and top in the facade design.
1. Base. The building base demonstrates the building is solidly anchored to the
ground. The base may be configured in a number of ways, including, but not
limited to the follQmdja :
a. A thickening of the lower portion of the wall surface, accompanied by a
change in material or color;
b. the base of a storefront frontage t,pe; or
c. the first story of buildings three or more stories tall, demarcated by a
cornice or molding.
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2 Tod The building top may be demonstrated in a number of wads including
but not limited to the following-:
a. a change in fenestration patterns;
b. placement of architectural elements such as balconies, cornice line and
moldings;
c. the parapet or roofline in buildings one to three stories tall, or
d. a setback at the top stor�r.
Visual Screening. Building facades shall be designed to visually screen "Secondary
Street" uses (as identified in Table 4.4.13 (A)) and large expanses of blank walls.
Appropriate facade design to screen these uses incorporates the consistent use of
materials and construction assemblies, fenestration patterns, architectural
articulation, and features such as, but not limited to, the application of architectural
screens, louvers, or glass. In addition, at the sidewalk level, vegetated surfaces and
planters or window display shall be incorporated. Paint, faux treatments, scoring,
construction joints, lighting, and material projections less than two inches are
permitted,but do not fulfill the facade design requirements.
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Character Examples for wilding Facade Screening Secondary Street Uses
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(d) Facade Composition Compliance. All development submittals shall Provide
diagrams and/or documentation to illustrate compliance with the requirements of this Section which includes
Building Articulation Tripartite Composition, and Visual Screening. Additional analvsis demonstrating
compliance may be required by the Planning and Zoning Director at point in the process.
3 Appropriate Architectural Styles. The "Delray Beach Central Business District Architectural
Design Guidelines" adopted by Ordinance XX-15 on (DATES identifies seven architectural s les as
appropriate for downtown Delray Beach based on historical precedent, climate, and building scale. Defitvng
characteristics and character examples are provided for each of the styles as guidance.
(a) Permitted Architectural Styles. One of the following architectural styles shall be
identified on permit application drawings and the building design shall reflect the
defining characteristics outlined in the "Delray Beach Central Business District
Architectural Design Guidelines" document:
1. Florida Vernacular
2. Anglo-Caribbean;
3. Mediterranean Revival;
4. Classical Tradition;
5. Art Deco;
6. Masonry Modern;
7. Main Street Vernacular.
3 Eclectic combinations or mixing of styles is not permitted; however, projects
comprised of multiple buildings may use more than one style, provided each
building uses one style (e.g. Anglo-Caribbean building next to a Florida
Vernacular building, and facade portions of long buildings may use different s les
provided each portion uses one style.
(c) Other Architectural Styles.Elevations introducing a new style may be utilized with
City Commission approval,via recommendation by SPRAB or HPB, as applicable.
Applicants shall provide the following_
1. A description including images of a documented and substantiated Florida
vernacular architecture
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2. A written justification of the appropriateness of the style for downtown Delray
Beach;and
3. An explanation including graphics demonstrating how the building design
follows the proposed style.
(d1 Accessory structures such as enclosures used for the screening of mechanical and
electrical equipment,loading and service areas, and/or dumpster and rec,�cling areas
shall be consistent with the architectural style of the principal building.
(41 Walls:
(a) Walls shall have a maximum of two brimary materials, excluding windows, doors,
accents and trims. The materials shall be gmroopriate to the architectural stele and
shall be consistent on all sides of the building. Materials that simulate other materials
shall count as separate materials if there is a change in texture, color, or pattern of
the finish.
(b) Materials or patterns not expressly prohibited may be used if consistent with the
architectural style of the building:
(c) Metal curtain walls are permitted only on buildings designed in the Masonry Modern
style and shallbe limited to 30% of the total building_exterior elevation.
(d) Prohibitions:
1. Prefabricated and pre-engineered metal wall panels.
2. Metal curtain wall systems with 100%glass and metal combination.
(e) Treatment of blank walls:
1. Blank walls shall not exceed a length of 50', or 20% of the length of the building
facing the street,whichever is less.
2. Blank Walls. Blank walls shall receive two or more of the following special
design treatments in order to increase pedestrian comfort or create visual
interest:
a. Vertical trellis in front of the wall with climbing vines or other plant
materials over at least 30% of the blank wall surface.
b. Small setbacks, projections, or Mentations with a minimum depth of
eight inches or intervals of material change to break up the wall's surface.
C. Additional architectural details such as pilasters, medallions, decorative
panels or castings decorative accent tiles wall-mounted fountains or
public art shall be integrated on any exterior wall to avoid a blank wall
appearance.
(5) Openings.
f�{�} Building facades facing streets or,civic open spaces shall have transparent windows
covering between 20% pereea and 75% pereen-t of the wall area of each story as
measured between finished floors. Transparent means non-solar, non-mirrored
glass with a light transmission reduction of no more than 20%.
(b� Storefronts are required on all buildings located on streets designated on the
Regulating Plan with Required Retail Frontage and on all new retail or restaurant
uses. All storefronts shall meet the design requirements in Section 4.4.13(B)(4)(e).
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(c) All. public entries excluding emergency exits shall be easily identifiable and
integrated into the building architecture and use one of the frontage types in Section
4.4.13(W(4). Each freestanding principal structure shall have a minimum of one
clearly defined primary public entrance facing the street.
�) Window and door shutters shall be sized to match the dimensions of the wall
openings.
(e) {� Overhead doors shall be prohibited from facing any adjacent residentially zoned
property. Overhead doors shall be oriented away from any adjacent public right-of-
way, except where currently existing.
(fl Garage doors, entrances and exits with street frontage shall be designed to have a
decorative appearance consistent with the overall architectural composition of the
:project.
(6) Roofs:
(a) Roof eaves above pedestrian walkways must be guttered to promote a pedestrian
friendly environment. Plastic utters are prohibited.
(b) Roof types and roofing materials must be consistent with the architectural s le of
the building.
(c) Flat roofs shall be screened from adjacent properties and streets with decorative
parapets. The maximum height of the parapet wall shall be six feet in height or
sufficient height to screen all roof mounted equipment, whichever is greater,
measured from the top of the roof deck to the top of the parapet wall. Exception
to the height requirements shall be pursuant to Section 4.3.4a)(3).
�) Roof mounted electrical, mechanical, air conditioning, and communication
equipment shall be completely screened from adjacent properties and streets.
(e) Prohibitions
1. Flat asphalt shingles.Architectural 3-tab asphalt shingles with a minimum 30
year warranty are permitted.
2. Plastic gutters.
(7) Elements:
(a){-4-} Cornices and moldings shall extend a minimum of two inches from the surface plane
of the building wall. Cornices and moldings are continuous facade elements and
may not be covered by awnings or signs. Significant architectural elements such as
columns,pilasters, and towers may interrupt moldings.
fib) Arcades,Porches,Trellises, Loggias and Balconies:
1. Materials for arcades,porches, trellises,loggias and balconies shall be
consistent with the architectural style of the principal building,
2. The spacing between columns,pillars,and posts shall have a height to width or
width to height ratio of 1:1,2:1, or 2:3 and shall be consistent with the
building's architectural style. The maximum spacing between columns, from
centerline to centerline shall be 24 feet.
3. Columns,pillars and posts shall be appropriate for the architectural style of the
building.Masonry columns or pillars shall be a minimum of 12 inches in width
or depth.Wood posts shall be a minimum six inches in size,width, or depth.
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4. Arches over columns that are part of an arcade shall have no less than 8 inches
in depth.
(c){- Awnings shall be consistent with the building's architecture and facade opening
shape. Awnings shall project a minimum of three feet from the building facade.
Except for curved awnings, all awnings shall be sloped 15 to 35 degrees from the
horizontal plane. Valances shall be no more than 12 inches long. Internally
illuminated or plastic awnings are prohibited. Any names or logos printed on
awnings shall be counted as square footage against the overall permitted signage.
In the absence of a building facade, a streetwall is required along both Primary and
Secondary Streets. Streetwalls shall be three feet to pct 2' 3
feet, 6 inches in height, located in line with the building facade or the front setback.
Streetwalls shall be composed of either an opaque wall of the same material and
color as the building or of a continuous, maintained hedge. In addition, one shade
tree per 30 lineal feet, uniformly spaced, shall be installed along the length the
streetwall.
8 Chain link fences are prohibited except within sites containing outdoor recreation
uses or facilities such as baseball, tennis,racquetball, etc.,in which case they must be
appropriately screened with landscaping pursuant to Section 4.6.16.
ffl A maximum of four base wall colors shall be used for each building, except as
required for artworks or murals as approved bby the Site Plan Review and
Appearance Board or Historic Preservation Board.
8) Mechanical elements and equipment necessary to the operation or maintenance of
the building such as, but not limited to, elevator, stair, and mechanical rooms,
cooling towers vent stacks and antennae shall be designed to be integral parts of the
overall building design, provide a balanced and graceful silhouette, and ameliorate
the visual impact to adjacent buildings. Minor features not exceeding one foot in
height shall be exempted from this regulation.
(h) Miscellaneous free standing, wall or ground mounted appurtenances such as
electrical and gas meters, dumpster/recycling, trash compactors, gas tanks, air
conditioning and communication equipment shall be enclosed or screened and
integrated into the building's architectural treatment. The appurtenances shall also
be prohibited within the front yards.
(i) Prohibitions:
a. Security bars on storefronts or display windows.
b. Neon or fluorescent lighting,unless incorporated into the architectural concept
of the project or public artwork and approved by the Site Plan Review and
Appearance Board or the Historic Preservation Board.An example of this may
be a design element associated with an Art Deco project.
(8) Parking Garages. Above ground parkinggarages shall comply with the architectural
requirements of this Section and the following additional requirements:
(a) Ramps shall be visually screened from streets and adjacent residential zoning
districts and oriented towards the interior of the lot within a project where possible.
Ramp profiles shall be hidden on the exterior elevations.
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(bl Roof top parking shall be visually screened with articulated parapet walls or other
architectural treatment acceptable to the Site Plan Review and Appearance Board.
Exterior lighting shall utilize fixtures provided with cut-off shielding in order to
eliminate glare and spillage onto adjacent properties and roadways
(c) The openings of the garage shall be designed in a manner that obscures parked
vehicles. Decorative architectural elements on the ground floor level shall be
designed to accommodate the pedestrian scale Parking levels above the ground
floor shall maintain the same vertical and horizontal articulation or rh m and
incremental appearance established on the ground floor.
( Setback Waiver. To maximize the efficiency of a parking garage,parking garages or
the garage portion of the building may request a waiver from the setback
requirements of Section 4.4.13(D) (for portions of the building above three storied
subject to compliance with the following requirements:
1 The garage or the garage portion of the building elevation provides unified
design elements with the main building through the use of similar materials
and color,vertical and horizontal elements, and architectural style.
2. In OSSHAD and on Secondary Streets in the CBD, a minimum 50% of the
ground floor perimeter of the garage or the garage portion of the building
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iacent to street rights-of-way shall be devoted to window displays or floor
area for active uses such as retail stores, personal and business service
establishments, entertainment, offices. etc. This number may be reduced by
the Site Plan Review and Appearance Board or the Historic Preservation
Board. On Primary Streets in the CBD, the perimeter of the garage or the
garage portion of the building adjacent to the street rights-of-way shall be
lined by active uses (see Section 4.4.13(0).
3. Arcbitectural features shall be incorporated into the facade to mitigate the
building's mass and bulk and along portions of the building adjacent to street
rights-of-way.
(9) Reduction of Urban Heat Islands. In order to reduce urban heat islands for both roofed
and non-roofed areas,the following standards shall apply to building and site design:
(a) Non-roofed: Provide shade (within. -5 five years) on at least 30% of non-roof
impervious surface on the side, including parking lots, walkways, plazas, etc.; or use
light-colored/high-albedo materials (reflectance of at least 0.3) for 30% of the site's
non-roofed impervious surfaces;or,use open-grid pavement system (net impervious
area of less than 50%) for a minimum of 50% of the parking lot area.
(b) Roofed: Use Energy Star roof-compliant, high-reflectance and high emissivity
roofing (initial reflectance of at least 0.65 and three-year-aged reflectance of at least
0.5 when tested in accordance with ASTM E903 and emissivity of at least 0.9 when
tested in accordance with ASTM 4080 for a minimum of 75% of the roof surface);
or install a"green" (vegetated) roof for at least 50% of the roof area.
(c) Parking Garage Roofs: Provide shade on at least 30% (within-5 five years) of any
exposed parking on the roof.
(10) Green Building Practices. Cross-ventilation, energy efficiency, and green building design
shall be considered for all projects. All development which proposes to build 50,000 square feet or more, in
one or more buildings, shall be at a minimum certified as Silver by the United States Green Building Council
(USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards or equivalent standards
adopted or approved by the City.
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(a) — (c) [NO CHANGES]
Section 6. That Section 4.4.13(G) of the land development regulations, "Civic Open Spaces," shall be
amended to read as follows:
(1) Amount Required. New development or additions of gross floor area equal to 20%
pereeni or more to existing buildings shall provide civic open space as follows:
(a) Sites smaller than 20,000 square feet have no civic open space requirement. The first
20,000 square feet of sites larger than 20,000 square feet are not used in the computation
of required civic open spaces.
(b) Sites between 20,000 and 40,000 square feet are required to provide 5% of the site's area
that is above 20,000 square feet as civic open space.
(c) Sites 40,000 square feet or more. Sites 40,000 square feet or more in size are required
to provide civic open space as follows:
1. 5% of the site's area between 20,000 and 40,000 square feet;plus
2. 7% of the site's area above 40,000 square feet.
For example, a site 62,000 square feet in size will calculate civic open space as
follows:
20,000 square feet= 0
20,000 square feet x 5% = 1000 square feet
22,000 square feet x 7% = 1540 square feet
Total Civic Open Space Required= 2,540 square feet
(d) Dedicated rights-of-way and area used to meet the minimum setback or minimum
streetscape standards in Section 4.4.13(E) do not count toward fulfilling the required
amount.
(2) [NO CHANGES)
(3) Configuration. Civic open spaces shall be configured as follows:
(a) The civic open space shall adjoin a street front property line for no less than 30 linear
feet.
(b) The required amount of civic open space shall be configured in square or rectangle;
additional area above the required amount may augment the space, creating another
shape (See Figure 4.4.13-33
Figure 4.4.13-33 Civic Open Space Configuration
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{b} Except for attached greens, civic spaces shall have a proportion so that the depth is
no more than 2.5 times the width,and the width is no more than-5 five times the depth;
( {�} Civic open spaces shall be lined by building facades or streets on all sides. To
provide oversight of the space, buildings facing civic open spaces shall contain active
uses;parking lots,parking garages,and storage areas are not considered active uses.
.e. {� Civic open space requirements of 3,000 square feet or more may be provided in up
to two spaces;requirements less than 3,000 square feet shall be provided in one space.
(4) [NO CHANGES]
Section 7. That Section 4.4.13(x) of the land development regulations, "CBD Review and Approval
Process," shall be amended to read as follows:
(1) Visual Impact Analysis: A 3-D visual impact analysis will be required which includes a
model of the proposed development in a format compatible with GIS, such as SketchUp, Community,
City Engine, etc. Models shall depict building height, massing, and other details such as rooftop equipment
which may visuall-y impact adjacent properties.The model analysis shall be in accordance with the following;
1. New construction of 10,000 gross square feet or less: Model of the
development site.
2. New construction of 10,001 gross square feet to 100,000 gross square feet:
Model of the development site and all properties and structures within a 100
foot radius of the development site,as measured from the property lines of the
development site.
3. New construction of 100,001 gross square feet or more: Model of the
development site and all properties within a 500 foot radius of the
development site,as measured from the property lines of the development site.
4. Additional analysis and/or an expanded analysis area may be required based
upon project location or potential development impacts. This may be required
by the Planning and Zoning Director at mfr point in the process.
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5. A Sight Line Study of all development consisting of two or more stories shall
be submitted for review by the apyroving body. The study shall include a one
or more two-dimensional cross section at a iririmum scale of 1:100 of the
site showing the building with the equipment screening in relation to the
adjacent properties including views from upperstories) and/or the public
street.
2. Graphic illustration showing that the equipment is not visible within a 200 foot radius. The radius shall
be measured from the exterior side of the screen to a point 10 feet above finished grade.
{4)42In established structures,uses shall be allowed therein upon application to and approval by
the Chief Building Official for a Business Tax Receipt.
{2) 3� Site Plan Review and Appearance Board (SPRAB). For any new development requiring
approval under Sections 2.4.5(F), 2.45(10, or 2.4.50, approval must be granted by the Site Plan Review and
Appearance Board (SPRAB), unless the property is located within a designated historic district or is
individually designated (see subsection (3) below). In addition, the SPRAB has the following authority within
the CBD:
(a)—(0 [NO CHANGES]
(g) Recommend approval or denial to the City Commission of proposed architectural styles
and/or any addition of architectural styles for use in the CBD or modifications to the Delray Beach
Central Business District Architectural Design Guidelines.
Section 8. That Section 4.6.9(D)(11) of the Land Development Regulations, "Mechanical Parking Lifts"
is hereby amended to read as follows:
(11) Mechanical Parking Lifts:
(a) Single level mechanical parking lifts ("Lifts") shall be integrated into a structure for the uses
they serve, constructed with at least three walls and a roof, in accordance with Section 4.4.13 8
4.6.18(B)fla ev 3}, to provide adequate screening and containment of sound from operation of the
lifts for the benefit of adjacent land uses.
Section 9. That Section 4.6.18(B)(14) of the Land Development Regulations, "Buildings within the
Downtown Area"is hereby deleted in its entirety,and is included as "Exhibit B."
Section 10. That Appendix A of the land development regulations, "Definitions," shall be amended to add
the following alphabetically:
BUILDING ARTICULATION: Delineation that expresses distinct portions of a building, typically through
changes in the location of the building facade, in building height, and
fenestration patterns.
FENESTRATION: The arrangement of windows and doors on the elevations of a building.
ROOF SAVE: In pitched roofs, the cave is the lower edge of the roof which projects
beyond the face of the wall. In flat roofs, the cave is the cantilevered
portion of the roof which projects beyond the face of the wall.
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TRIPARTITE: Consisting of three parts;in building facades,a base,a middle,a top.
Section 11. That should any section or provision of this ordinance, or any paragraph, sentence, or word
thereof, be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the
validity of the remainder of this ordinance as a whole or part thereof other than the part declared to be
invalid.
Section 12. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 13. That this ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption on second and final reading.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on second and final reading on this �_ day of
2015.
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ATTEST:/"
City Clerk
First Reading:
Second Reading:
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